Classic Jules Verne adventure: Professor Lidenbrock’s perilous expedition deep beneath Earth’s surface uncovers caverns, underground seas and prehistoric wonders—suspenseful, scientific exploration and nonstop discovery.

Clean, slow-burn Regency romance: a silent, grumpy duke rescues a starving, kind heroine—tender hurt/comfort, found family, meddling relatives, and a satisfying happily-ever-after.

Historical family saga based on true events: 1827 English couple emigrates to Chile; long-buried secrets, forbidden love and generational consequences explore truth, forgiveness, and immigrant resilience.

Fast-paced noir set in 1932 Shanghai: nightclub owner Tom Lai races 48 hours to prove he’s not a spy, navigating espionage, gangs, corrupt cops and looming war.

Mail-order-bride Western romance: widowed mother hires a husband to save her ranch; mismatched suitor with a troubled past must earn her trust amid town suspicion.

Steamy Scottish historical: a stubborn healer kidnapped by a scarred Highland dragon laird to save his heir—fiery attraction, power struggles, no cheating, lots of heat, and a happy ending.

Great Expectations: Dickens’ dark, inverted coming-of-age novel where wealth and illusion corrupt Pip amid revenge and impossible love — complete unabridged text with critical essay and author biography.

Three standalone, clean Western romances: wounded heroines flee danger and find refuge with protective ranchers, healing love, gentle passion, no cheating, no cliffhangers, sweet happily ever afters.

Post‑WWII historical novel: Anna Klein, at the Monuments Men collecting point, must choose love with her boss while racing to recover a desperate artist’s missing paintings and confront her past.

Romantic suspense: orphaned heiress-turned-assistant accused of stealing a priceless painting in a Maine art colony must rely on the guardian-lawyer she despises—sparking danger, mystery, and unexpected romance.