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In an Instant by Suzanne Redfearn
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 61 ratingsLife is over in an instant for sixteen-year-old Finn Miller when a devastating car accident tumbles her and ten others over the side of a mountain. Suspended between worlds, she watches helplessly as those she loves struggle to survive.Impossible choices are made, decisions that leave the survivors tormented with grief and regret...Categorized as:
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![What Now?: New for 2021! The hilarious sequel to the bestselling What If? by Shari Low]()
What Now?: New for 2021! The hilarious sequel to the bestselling What If? by Shari Low
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThe hilarious sequel to the bestselling What If? from Shari Low.Twenty years ago, Carly Cooper went on an epic quest to track down all the men she’d ever loved and lost in the hope that one of them was her Mr Right. Now, two decades and two teenage sons later, she thinks she might have got it all wrong...Categorized as:
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Little Girl Vanished by Denise Grover Swank
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA new mystery series by Denise Grover Swank, author of the USA Today, New York Times, and Wall Street Journal bestselling Rose Gardner Series. James "Skeeter" Malcolm's story isn't finished yet.Disgraced, ex-detective Harper Adams is perfectly content wallowing at rock bottom... -
![Seeds of Iniquity by J.A. Redmerski, Kris Koscheski]()
Seeds of Iniquity by J.A. Redmerski, Kris Koscheski
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsVictor Faust's new Order is growing. Business is good as there is no rest for the wicked in an underground world of hardcore criminals and contract killing. Relationships among the operatives have changed little over the past year—but things are about to change now, and all six high-ranking members of the new Order will be blindsided by an unlikely enemy... -
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![Another Day in Winter: NEW from the No1 Bestselling Author. A perfect winter treat! (A Winter Day Book) by Shari Low]()
Another Day in Winter: NEW from the No1 Bestselling Author. A perfect winter treat! (A Winter Day Book) by Shari Low
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsOne day, four lives, and a wintery web of secrets and lies. On a chilly morning in December forever friends Shauna and Lulu touch down at Glasgow Airport on a quest to find answers from the past... -
![Missed: Rafael and Lisa by Tess Thompson]()
Missed: Rafael and Lisa by Tess Thompson
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsReturn to the beloved beach town of Cliffside Bay, where USA Today bestseller Tess Thompson spins another emotional, intriguing tale about overcoming adversity and finding strength in love in this standalone story about Lisa and Rafael. After years of struggling as a starving actor, Lisa Perry's dreams are finally coming true...Categorized as:
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![The Woman at 72 Derry Lane by Carmel Harrington]()
The Woman at 72 Derry Lane by Carmel Harrington
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsTake the warmth and wit of Maeve Binchy and the secrets and twists of a Liane Moriarty and you get the utterly original and compelling voice of Carmel Harrington, a voice that has captured the hearts of readers around the world. Set on a beautiful leafy street in Dublin, the novel explores the unlikely friendship between two neighbours... -
![Carved in Ice by Ivy Smoak]()
Carved in Ice by Ivy Smoak
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsWhen I was little, I dreamed my life would be a fairy tale. But it just so happens that I don't need a knight in shining armor to save me anymore. I'm made of freaking steel. It's time for answers. Time for vengeance. And time to finally unmask the notorious V. There's no going back now. See what happens in the epic conclusion of the Made of Steel series... -
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Dreaming of Rome by T.A. Williams
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsRome is where the heart is… The heartwarming read of the summer Jo has had enough of handsome men. After a painful break-up, she’s decided she doesn’t believe in love. Then, while on a professional trip to the magical city of Rome, she meets Corrado, a scientist and her brother-in-law to be, who doesn’t believe in love either. To him, it’s just a biochemical reaction...Categorized as:
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![Chased by Him by Kylie Kent]()
Chased by Him by Kylie Kent
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratings⚠⚠This book contains scenes and discussions of non-consensual sexual acts, domestic violence, profanity, sexual content, violence and miscarraige through trauma. If any of these are triggers for you, you should consider skipping this read.⚠⚠ChasePeople take one look at me and see a pretty face.Because that’s what I want them to see...Categorized as:
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![The Obsession by Nora Roberts]()
The Obsession by Nora Roberts
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 34 ratingsThe riveting new novel from the #1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts“She stood in the deep, dark woods, breath shallow and cold prickling over her skin despite the hot, heavy air. She took a step back, then two, as the urge to run fell over her.” Naomi Bowes lost her innocence the night she followed her father into the woods... -
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Shelter in Place by Nora Roberts
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsFrom Nora Roberts comes the #1 New York Times bestseller Shelter in Place (June 2018) — a powerful tale of heart, heroism...and propulsive suspense.It was a typical evening at a mall outside Portland, Maine. Three teenage friends waited for the movie to start. A boy flirted with the girl selling sunglasses... -
![Somebody's Angel by Kallypso Masters]()
Somebody's Angel by Kallypso Masters
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsWhen Marc d’Alessio first rescued the curvaceous and spirited Italian Angelina Giardano at the Masters at Arms Club, he never expected her to turn his safe, controlled life upside down and pull at his long-broken heartstrings. Months later, the intense fire of their attraction still rages, but something holds him back from committing to her completely... -
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Black Velvet by Linnea May
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLinnea May brings you the riveting tale of a dark billionaire, an ethereal beauty – and their twisted game of seduction. She is paid to lie and seduce – but I don’t want her insincere moans and fake smiles. My investment in the elusive Velvet Rooms holds a promise for more. And I always get what I want. Always . No man ever made her scream and beg for release...Categorized as:
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![Shallow by Cora Kenborn]()
Shallow by Cora Kenborn
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe Higher The Star…The Harder The Fall Shiloh Only the good die young. But I’ve never been good. I’ve lived a life most people only dream about—famous men, expensive booze, and the finest drugs money could buy. But every vice has its price and living a life of excess has finally dragged me down, forcing me back to the one place I swore I’d never return... -
![Forged in Flames by Ivy Smoak]()
Forged in Flames by Ivy Smoak
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsI remember when I thought my life would be like the fairy tales I read about. I'd do anything to go back in time when everything was so simple. When my knight in shining armor had a face and a name. When my biggest secret was that I snuck out at night to watch the stars.I'm worried that there's a sickness in me, swallowing me whole. I don't understand what's happening to me... -
![Four Score by Lili St. Germain]()
Four Score by Lili St. Germain
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsLove and hate aren’t all that different. Two sides of the same coin, the yin and the yang. Once upon a time, Jason Ross loved me. And now that he knows what I’ve done, I see the love and the hate warring within him. I see the way he looks at me. The way he wonders how I could do the things I’ve done. I hear it in the way he begs me to stop, to leave this life and run away with him... -
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Dreaming of Verona by T.A. Williams
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsVerona is the City of Love. But will Suzie find romance there or, like Romeo and Juliet, will it all end in tears? When Suzie is hired to accompany spoiled, abrasive Lady Alexandra Tedburn on an all-expenses paid holiday to Italy, she fears the trip will be a disaster... -
![Ruining Him by Kylie Kent]()
Ruining Him by Kylie Kent
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsJoshEmily came crashing back into my life, bringing with her everything I was missing.But she’s not the same girl I knew years ago. Gone is the girl who was always happy and eager to please everyone. The one who didn’t let life get her down.She’s conquered her demons but they still haunt her whenever she closes her eyes. Her screams tear through the darkness night after night...Categorized as:
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![The Mountain Between Us by Charles Martin]()
The Mountain Between Us by Charles Martin
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsWhen a blizzard strands them in Salt Lake City, two strangers agree to charter a plane together, hoping to return home; Ben Payne is a gifted surgeon returning from a conference, and Ashley Knox, a magazine writer, is en route to her wedding... -
![Gunner by Daphne Loveling, Troy Duran]()
Gunner by Daphne Loveling, Troy Duran
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsShe wonders if I’m dangerous. Loaded question... GUNNER I live by the cut. It's a brotherhood. Sex, crime, and power. But when I see that sexy little number in over her head at the biker bar, I want to pummel the son of a bitch who threatens her. Taking Alix back to my club for protection is all I can do. Hell, I want to do so much more. She wonders if I’m dangerous. Loaded question.. -
![Merciless Devil by Kylie Kent]()
Merciless Devil by Kylie Kent
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsSavannahHave you ever loved someone so much it physically hurts?That’s how much I love my best friend, Matteo Valentino.It’s also the reason I’ve done everything I can to make sure he’s firmly rooted in the friendzone.I’d rather keep him at a distance than ruin what we have by giving into the attractionconstantly sparking between us... -
![A Stranger in the Family by Jane Casey]()
A Stranger in the Family by Jane Casey
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe gripping new thriller featuring DS Maeve Kerrigan and DI Josh Derwent from the Top Ten Sunday Times bestselling authorEvery mother's worst nightmare . . .When nine-year-old Rosalie Marshall vanished from her bed one summer night, her disappearance tore her family apart.Now, sixteen years later, her mother Helena is found dead, her husband by her side... -
![The Way I Used to Be by Amber Smith]()
The Way I Used to Be by Amber Smith
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsIn the tradition of Speak, this extraordinary debut novel shares the unforgettable story of a young woman as she struggles to find strength in the aftermath of an assault.Eden was always good at being good. Starting high school didn’t change who she was. But the night her brother’s best friend rapes her, Eden’s world capsizes.What was once simple, is now complex... -
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![Two Roads by Lili St. Germain]()
Two Roads by Lili St. Germain
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsThe sixth book in the #1 bestselling Gypsy Brothers series Juliette and Jase may be out of Dornan's immediate reach, but as tensions rise, will they end up walking right into the enemy's trap? Can Juliette forgive Jase for his devastating betrayal, or will it destroy everything they've been fighting for? What people are saying about Two Roads so far.. -
![Five Miles by Lili St. Germain]()
Five Miles by Lili St. Germain
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsMy father taught me the importance of an eye for an eye—a cardinal rule, ingrained in every club member.A life for a life.Seven lives in payment for an unimaginable list of sins.People might wonder why I’m doing this. If this vengeance is borne from some noble cause. If I’m trying to prevent others from suffering at the hands of Dornan Ross and his sons.But I’m no selfless vigilante... -
![Tortured Skye by Gwyn McNamee]()
Tortured Skye by Gwyn McNamee
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratings***Tortured Skye is not a standalone and is best enjoyed after reading Savage Collision***Falling in love with Gabe Anderson was as easy as breathing. Fighting my feelings for my brother’s best friend was agonizingly hard. I never imagined giving in to my desire for him would cause such a destructive ripple effect... -
![The Broken Sister by Leanne Davis]()
The Broken Sister by Leanne Davis
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSomething happened to Kylie McKinley during her freshman year in college. Something no one knows about... -
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Home Front by Kristin Hannah
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 37 ratingsIn this powerhouse of a novel, Kristin Hannah explores the intimate landscape of a troubled marriage with this provocative and timely portrait of a husband and wife, in love and at war.All marriages have a breaking point. All families have wounds. All wars have a cost. . . -
![Keep It Simple by R.B. Hilliard]()
Keep It Simple by R.B. Hilliard
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAfter living most of her life surrounded by alpha men, Sarah McLellan wants a sensitive, sweet, doting man in her life. Then she meets Cas. Cas Ashford is running from his past. With a new job in a new city, he has a fresh outlook on life. Keep it simple. Then he meets Sarah. Some things are easier said, than done... -
![To Provence, with Love by T A Williams]()
To Provence, with Love by T A Williams
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsEscape to the south of France with this perfect feel-good summer romance! Anything is possible… Struggling writer Faye Carter just can’t believe her luck... -
![Girl in Pieces by Kathleen Glasgow]()
Girl in Pieces by Kathleen Glasgow
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsCharlotte Davis is in pieces. At seventeen she’s already lost more than most people lose in a lifetime. But she’s learned how to forget. The thick glass of a mason jar cuts deep, and the pain washes away the sorrow until there is nothing but calm. You don’t have to think about your father and the river. Your best friend, who is gone forever. Or your mother, who has nothing left to give you... -
![Prodigal Son by Jay Crownover]()
Prodigal Son by Jay Crownover
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhen she was a little girl, Remy Archer fell in love with Hyde Fuller at first sight. In fact, he was the only thing she could see for a very long time. For Remy, it never mattered to her that Hyde was always too serious and always seemed so sad. To her, he was the very best, and the center of her entire world. She never dreamed he would let her down when she needed him the most... -
![Ruining Her by Kylie Kent]()
Ruining Her by Kylie Kent
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratings⚠️⚠️This Book contains scenes and discussions of non-consensual sexual acts, profanity, sexual content and violence. If any of these are triggers for you, you should consider skipping this read. This is book 1 in a 2 part duet, a cliff-hanger can be expected.⚠️⚠️EmilyI never thought I would be seeking shelter here of all places.I’m out of options though. I needed a place to hide out...Categorized as:
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![Vanished by Kendra Elliot]()
Vanished by Kendra Elliot
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsFrom Wall Street Journal bestselling author Kendra Elliot.When an eleven-year-old is abducted on her way to school, the FBI doesn’t waste a moment, sending agents to scour the area and embedding Special Agent Ava McLane with the distraught family... -
![Winter at Wishington Bay: A heartwarming, uplifting romance for winter 2020 by Maxine Morrey]()
Winter at Wishington Bay: A heartwarming, uplifting romance for winter 2020 by Maxine Morrey
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratings'A super sweet read guaranteed to warm any winter evening' Samantha TongeEighteen months ago, Sophia Jones finally walked out on her unhappy life. With a tricky divorce ongoing, money is tight and so when friends offer her a housekeeping job while they’re away travelling, she accepts... -
![Ignited By Him by Kylie Kent]()
Ignited By Him by Kylie Kent
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsAshShe’s the unattainable, untouchable. The one I’ve both loved and lusted after from the sidelines.For years, I’ve kept myself distracted with work, turning my family’s company into an empire. And, more importantly, I’ve kept my distance. It’s best for everyone.But when she walks into my club and tries to cheat me out of money, all bets are off...Categorized as:
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![Suicide Watch by Kelley York]()
Suicide Watch by Kelley York
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratings18-year-old Vincent has spent his entire life being shuffled from one foster home to the next. His grades sucked. Making friends? Out of the question thanks to his nervous breakdowns and unpredictable moods. Still, Vince thought when Maggie Atkins took him in, he might've finally found a place to get his life--and his issues--in order.When Maggie dies, it all falls apart... -
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Darkness Lurks by J.L. Drake
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsEmily McPhee has struggled to overcome her father’s death... It’s not easy, but Emily finally has the life she wants. She’s an A student at Orange University and has a comfortable home and a great circle of friends. She’s also in love with handsome Orange PD officer Seth Connors. He doesn’t seem to return her feelings, though, so she tells herself his friendship is enough... -
![Deadly Little Lessons by Laurie Faria Stolarz]()
Deadly Little Lessons by Laurie Faria Stolarz
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsCamelia Hammond's trying junior year of high school is finally over...but her troubles aren't. After she discovers a painful truth about her family, she escapes to a summer arts program in Rhode Island. Determined to put family - and boyfriend - drama behind her, she throws herself into her artwork.At the arts school, she gets caught up in the case of Sasha Beckerman, a local girl who is missing...Categorized as:
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FALL by Cora Brent
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsFrom NY Times and USA Today Bestselling author Cora Brent comes a new epic crossover novel. Jenny... I was a lost girl, a child bride. Now, to most people I appear to be just an average college student. They would never guess my strange history. But secretly I'm still held down by my past. I cannot bring myself to trust men... -
![Undaunted by Crystal Daniels, Sandy Alvarez]()
Undaunted by Crystal Daniels, Sandy Alvarez
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsLibrarian's Note: This is an alternate cover edition of ASIN B075S9YW3YAs the VP of Kings of Retribution MC, I live and breathe this life. After suffering the loss of two women in my life, I grew cold and indifferent to the idea of love. I don't need to let anyone in. I've seen the aftermath it can leave in its wake. The last thing I'm looking for is someone to fill the void... -
![The Unbearable Lightness of Being by Milan Kundera]()
The Unbearable Lightness of Being by Milan Kundera
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 75 ratingsIn The Unbearable Lightness of Being, Milan Kundera tells the story of a young woman in love with a man torn between his love for her and his incorrigible womanizing and one of his mistresses and her humbly faithful lover...Categorized as:
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![A Virgin River Christmas by Robyn Carr]()
A Virgin River Christmas by Robyn Carr
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsLast Christmas Marcie Sullivan said a final goodbye to her husband, Bobby. This Christmas she's come to Virgin River to find the man who saved his life and gave her three more years to love him. Fellow marine Ian Buchanan dragged Bobby's shattered body onto a medical transport in Fallujah four years ago, then disappeared as soon as their unit arrived stateside...Categorized as:
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![All the Bright Places by Jennifer Niven]()
All the Bright Places by Jennifer Niven
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 49 ratingsThe Fault in Our Stars meets Eleanor and Park in this exhilarating and heart-wrenching love story about a girl who learns to live from a boy who intends to die.Soon to be a major motion picture starring Elle Fanning! Theodore Finch is fascinated by death, and he constantly thinks of ways he might kill himself. But each time, something good, no matter how small, stops him... -
![Somewhere to Begin by Mika Jolie]()
Somewhere to Begin by Mika Jolie
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThere are wounds that never show on the body. For twenty-nine years, Colbie Bennington does as expected with an eternal smile stained on her lips. The biggest chances she’s ever taken can be counted on one hand, three fingers to be exact—her battered red chucks, painting her toenails a vibrant blue, and her wedding dress... -
![Fragile Scars by Lilian Harris]()
Fragile Scars by Lilian Harris
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSOMETIMES THE DEEPEST SCARS ARE THOSE NO ONE SEES. Lilah seems to have it all—a great job and a gorgeous boyfriend, but underneath the perfect exterior are bruises left behind by a monster who claims to love her. Damian has a troubled past of his own. He vows to steer clear of love, that is until he meets Lilah—a woman whose secret is slowly consuming her... -
![Curves Ahead by Andi Jaxon]()
Curves Ahead by Andi Jaxon
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsEveryone knows appearances can be deceiving, and in my case, even I’ve been fooled. The last thing I need is immature man-child, Alexander Bennet, trying to smile his way into my pants. I hate everything about him; his stupid smirk, his rumbling chuckle, and the way butterflies riot in my stomach when he aims them at me... -
![The Best Friend by Leanne Davis]()
The Best Friend by Leanne Davis
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratings**WARNING: Recommended for readers 18+ due to strong language, sexual situations, and mature content matter.** Gretchen Hendricks spent half her life in love with a man who ended up more dedicated to his job than her. After a divorce that left her devastated she put all her energies into building up her career as a psychologist... -
![The Years Between: Jessie & Will by Leanne Davis]()
The Years Between: Jessie & Will by Leanne Davis
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratings***This is the sequel to The Other Sister and it's highly recommended you read it prior to The Years Between.*** The five years between when Jessie and Will Hendricks get back together and when they have their daughter are unforgettable years that travel from one side of the country to the next, and deal with the issues that have for so long kept them separated...
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