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“Warm, enticing scents were floating down, basil and oregano and tomato. It made Wes long for something, something he couldn't place. A happy childhood, a home.”

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Book:Lost Lake
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Lost Lake

This book explores the lives and relationships of its inhabitants, capturing the essence of a small, insular society. more

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Sarah Addison Allen
Sarah Addison Allen

Sarah Addison Allen is an American author born in 1971. Her works are known for their fantasy and romance elements, which have won the hearts of readers. more

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Book:The Dispossessed: An Ambiguous Utopia
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