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Looking for Alaska / An Abundance of Katherines / Paper Towns / The Fault in Our Stars by John Green
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsFour critically acclaimed, award-winning modern classics from #1 New York Times-bestselling author John GreenThis John Green deluxe box set includes Printz Award–winning Looking for Alaska, Printz Honor book An Abundance of Katherines, Edgar Award–winning Paper Towns, and #1 New York Times–bestselling The Fault in Our Stars... -
All He Feels: Dax & Ginny by Melanie Shawn
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsStand-alone Crossroads romance, complete with HEA—and plenty of heat and heart along the way!One night sealed their fate… Virginia “Ginny” Valentine didn’t think she could feel so connected to another person after one night of "just talking." The beautiful and famous country singer had everything in her life...everything but that connection... -
Loving Jackson by Melanie Shawn
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsStand-alone Wishing Well, Texas romance, complete with HEA--and plenty of heat and heart along the way!Jackson BriggsI was known for two things: my career, and being a bachelor. The former had a lot do with the latter. As a cinematographer, I'd spent my life traveling the world, consumed by my work, leaving no time for anything else--including love... -
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5:48 by Chloe Cheng
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA Wattpad book by the Wattpad author Chloe Cheng (cityscape)."Sometimes all you need is a quirky little coffee shop to call home."Claire is lost and scared and utterly alone. Her family is in shambles after the death of her older sister Ina, and she's left to pick up the broken pieces of herself as her life heads into a downwards spiral of loneliness...Categorized as:
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A Girl called Shameless by Laura Steven
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWINNING author of the inaugural Comedy Women in Print prize 2019. 'A brilliant social satire … disarmingly charming and relatable … it was hilarious. Laura Steven is an explosive talent on the page!' CWIP judges Marian Keyes, Kathy Lette, Katy Brand, Allison Pearson, Shazia Mirza and Jennifer Young on The Exact Opposite of OkayFunnier. Ruder. Angrier... -
Gettin' Hooked by Nyomi Scott
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsClick for your dream dateCould she go to the senior dance with just any guy? No way. Imani Lane has her heart set on Maurice, the hottest guy in town. But he isn't exactly asking. So she comes up with an idea to help herself--and everyone else, too... -
Excess All Areas by Mandy Baggot
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhen the going gets tough Freya Johnson gets going! Humiliated by her boyfriend the day she turns thirty, Freya boards a last minute flight to Corfu to visit her best friend Emma. Little does she know - this holiday will change her life forever. Enter Hollywood film star Nicholas Kaden whose entourage is stirring up the village of Kassiopi while filming his new movie... -
Sweet Susie Sweet by Katie Graykowski
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFrom International Bestselling author Katie Graykowski comes a hilarious tale of love, laughter, and a high velocity potato cannon. Susie Sweet is out for her early run, she comes across a stranded motorist. When she knocks on the driver’s side door to see if she can help, the driver rolls down the window and she staring into Hollywood’s favorite romcom leading man, Dane Bennett... -
How to Seduce a Rockstar by Arabella Quinn
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsGet ready to toss your panties on stage — it’s gonna get wild!My life was getting boring. Predictable. I needed to shake things up a bit, so my roommate helped me come up with a plan — we called it O.L.D. Operation Limp… Well, never mind about the ‘D’. Yeah, the limp part sounds yucky, right? Don’t judge — that’s just because of logistics. It’ll work out.O.L.D. is a big success... -
Tyler & Stella by Heidi Joy Tretheway
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsStella Ramsey always says bad boys can’t break your heart. They don’t call, don’t cuddle and don’t send flowers—but what do you expect? No strings means no regrets. When the biggest story of her fledgling music journalism career nearly ruins her relationship with her best friend, Stella has one chance to redeem herself... -
Dating Dr. Notorious by Donna McDonald
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsBeing the best in her field doesn't seem to help famously successful sex therapist, Dr. Regina Logan, who manages to fix everyone’s love life but her own. Men won't date her. Her brutal honesty about physical matters intimidates most males. It also doesn’t help her love life that the press publishes every dating move she makes... -
Rocked: Joe and Liss by Clara Bayard
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShe's dreaming of a life of excitement and romance. He's searching for something real. When rock sensation Joe Hawk wanders into the diner where Liss works her dark night is brightened by his incredibly blue eyes and sexy smile. The attraction is immediate and every moment is charged with erotic heat. The first impression is easy. Taking the next step is much harder... -
Mother Knows Best by Stella Stevenson
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAJ Mulligan’s life is at a standstill. Her writing career hasn’t hit its stride, and between working long hours at odd jobs, writing into the wee hours of the night, and hoping she’ll catch a break sometime soon, there’s zero time left to focus on anything, or anyone, else. It’s been years since she broke it off with the only man she’s ever loved, and she still can’t bring herself to move on... -
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Every Pearl Has Its Oyster by India Lee
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe secret’s out and there’s no going back.Not that Gemma really wants to. After the stalker debacle and her big reveal, Gemma Hunter is ready for some big changes. With boyfriend, Tyler Chase, embarking on furthering his superstar status by taking a coveted Hollywood role, Gemma is looking for her own next big step.But nothing ever seems to come easy in the life of Queen Bee...Categorized as:
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Keepin' The Faith by Beth Rinyu
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI had always been a good girl ruled by my catholic guilt, until one little slip-up in college led me down a different path. Now, I’m just trying to be the best mom I can to my little girl, making ends meet - cleaning houses by day, hosting sex toy parties at night, and holding out hope that Prince Charming truly does exist. Then I met him - handsome, successful, and hardworking... -
Take My Heart by Lisa Suzanne
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsBestselling author Lisa Suzanne's newest STANDALONE romantic comedy features rock stars, a reality TV show, and forbidden feelings. When my manager pushes me into starring on Take My Heart, a new celebrity dating show, I think she's crazy. Then she shows me the bottom line. Between the money and the exposure for my band, I can't turn it down.. -
Suck It in and Smile by Laurence Beaudoin-Masse
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsA funny, touching look at the life of a social media influencer who starts to question the #goals life she has created for herself.Every day, Ellie motivates her hundreds of thousands of followers to become the best versions of themselves by posting videos of exercise routines and high-protein breakfast recipes... -
Take Two by Julia DeVillers
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsPayton and Emma left a trail of chaos in their wake when they “traded faces” just for fun. This time they’ll switch places to help each other and their friends out of a ginormous mess! Payton is helping out on the middle school musical while Emma puts her brains to use by tutoring—more like “twotoring”—identical twin boys... -
All Wrapped Up by Holly Smale
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAll I want for Christmas is… a new GEEK GIRL story!Harriet Manners knows a lot about Christmas.She knows that every year Santa climbs down 91.8 million chimneys.She knows that Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer was almost definitely a girl.She knows that the first artificial Christmas trees were made out of goose feathers... -
Off the Map by Trish Doller
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsOn the road to love, you don't need a GPS... Carla Black’s life motto is “here for a good time, not for a long time.” She’s been travelling the world on her own in her vintage Jeep Wrangler for nearly a decade, stopping only long enough to replenish her adventure fund. She doesn’t do love and she doesn’t ever go home.Eamon Sullivan is a modern-day cartographer who creates digital maps... -
The Renaissance of Gwen Hathaway by Ashley Schumacher
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 10 ratings"Ashley Schumacher's latest novel is a delightful read, with diverse characters and an irresistible setting. The Renaissance of Gwen Hathaway proves that there's no better place to find yourself than at a Renaissance Faire... -
A Hollywood Ending by Melanie Summers
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen life hands you heartbreak, grab a sexy bodyguard…America’s sweetheart Courtney Bennett had it all - fame, fortune, and a doting husband in one of Hollywood's most powerful men. But when he trades her in for a younger actress, Courtney's world topples down around her... -
Love Beyond Opposites by Molly E. Lee
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsIf high school has taught mathlete Jade Aaron anything, it's that nerds never get the guy. So when rock star Lennon Pryor starts pursuing her, It's not rocket science. This doesn't add up.I mean, sure, he's hot. And charming. And a god on the guitar... But he's also the world's biggest player. Being with him would be a bigger mistake than 2+2=5... -
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Whatever You Do by Stephanie Smith
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHow do you trust someone who is everything you’re trying to avoid? Harper Lindell is having a bad day. You know, if a bad day consists of getting fired from your cushy job and then catching your boyfriend red handed playing hide the salami. Sick of meeting the same guys over and over, Harper decides to try her luck at Internet dating... -
Hollywood Heartbreaker by Alexa Aston
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFrom internationally bestselling romance author Alexa Aston comes a stunning new Contemporary Romance series. Book One in the exciting Hollywood Name Game series has arrived. Being late to an interview lands her the biggest job opportunity of her life.He may be rich and successful--but he's just this side of miserable... -
Till There Was You by Lindsay Hameroff
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCulinary student Lexi Berman, 24, has one goal: to make her late mother proud by becoming an executive chef in a Michelin-star restaurant. And she isn’t going to let anything–or anyone–get in the way. But when she meets Jake Taylor, a dive bar musician who charms her with show tunes, she makes a rare exception to her no-dating rule. After a steamy weekend together, Jake leaves for L.A... -
The Chronicles Of A Bad Boy by Blair Holden, jessgirl93
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsGet inside the head of the bad boy with a heart of gold. Brace yourselves ladies, Cole Stone is about to rock your world... -
Dream Lover by Aubrey Wright
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe prick actually left me at the altar.I was devastated when my fiancé dumped me.Even though the cosplay theme wasn't exactly my dream wedding.Even though my married name would have been Pepper Salt.Even though I had a vague sense I was settling.Jilted is jilted.And when the news is delivered by an Ewok? Even worse.My life was a shitshow, and I needed a distraction... -
Count Down to Love by Julie N. Ford
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsKelly Grace Pickens is an excited brideuntil she's abandoned at the altar. Desperate, she accepts an offer to appear on a reality TV show, Count Down to Love. Her country ways are a stark contrast to the mysterious bachelor from New York. Wading through hurt and betrayal both on and off screen, Kelly discovers that being true to yourself is essential to finding happiness and love... -
My Now or Never Diary by Liz Rettig
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsKelly Ann has only just come to her senses and realised that G, the boy she's fancied all year, is a total nerd and Chris, the boy next door who's been in love with her all year, is actually the man for her. But does that mean she'll live happily ever after with Chris, discovering the joys of sex and smugly advising her friends in the ways of true love? Of course not... -
Selfish and Perverse by Bob Smith
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsNelson Kunker is trapped in his job as the script supervisor on Aftertaste, the low-rated late-night sketch television show. His life in Los Angeles has come to a halt because he's unable to finish the novel he's writing, doesn't have a boyfriend, and, at the pivotal age of thirty-four, has reached the juncture where he has to decide whether he's really talented or just gay... -
Kind of Famous by Mary Ann Marlowe
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLayla Beckett has a secret. For the past ten years, she’s run the most trafficked fan site on the Internet for her favorite band—under an alias, naturally. When she lands a job at the prestigious New York City music magazine The Rock Paper, she’s suddenly thrust into the world she’s only observed from the cheap seats... -
Big Roomie by Penny Wylder
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI did something super embarrassing with the hottest guy I've ever seen.It was a total accident. The only upside is he was a stranger. We'll never cross paths again, what a relief… is what I WOULD say if Mr. Mystery Tight Pants weren't staying in the same AirBnB as me. Crap. This was supposed to be a trip of a lifetime in London with my closest friends... -
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Chasing After Knight by Heather Buchta
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHigh school senior Alexa Brooks had it all figured out. Study hard, nail the extracurriculars, stay focused, and life would follow the carefully crafted plan. The problem is this plan was designed for one thing: making her forget all about her once-best-friend, former-potential-boyfriend, Carson Knight... -
The Road to You by Alecia Whitaker
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBright lights…Screaming fans…Cute roadies…Bird Barrett has officially arrived.Next up on the road to stardom, Bird’s heading out on tour. Between opening for one of the biggest acts in country music and meeting a passionate young photographer who’s working as part of the backstage crew, the weeks pass by in an exciting blur... -
Heart Match by Allane Milliane
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFalling in love was not in her plans. But ignoring his existence is not an option either...Olivia Charlton is a workaholic and successful lingerie designer with a perfectly planned life. This includes not giving her one-night stands any chance of a serious relationship since her last painful breakup... -
Acting out of Love by Sydney Campbell
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLights, camera...passion.She has no time for love…Katie Simon, 26, has one goal: to make a success of the small-town bakery she inherited from her grandmother. The combination of a disastrous dating history and endless work hours equal a distinct lack of romance in Katie’s life, and she relies mainly on the company of her two best friends, Tess and Jax... -
Forget It by Francesca Shaw
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsJacksonJackson has made a name for himself as Hollywood’s favourite thrill-seeker. There’s nothing he loves more than his action packed career jumping off buildings, crashing cars and fighting bad guys on camera. But when the girl he can’t get out of his head finally gives him a shot, Jackson is left wondering if his career is worth the dangerous consequences...Categorized as:
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The Holiday Swap by Zara Stoneley
Rated: 3.86 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsTwo women, two very different lives – one perfect solution to a Christmas holiday fraught with potential pitfalls. The Holiday Swap. Florence Cortes has the perfect life – an apartment in the trendiest district of Barcelona, a job she loves and a boyfriend who’s whisking her away on a romantic break to Paris to no doubt propose... -
Things I Wish I'd Known by Linda Green
Rated: 3.86 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsRemember when life revolved around what top to wear? Let Linda Green take you on a hilarious, romantic and touching journey back to your teenage years... When Claire Cooper was 15 she’d swear on her Wham! album that: big hair and rah-rah skirts were here to stay; Spandau Ballet would never split up; she would marry her idol, heart-throb footballer Andy Pailes... -
The Wrong Costar by Alexandra Moody
Rated: 3.86 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWhen Teagan lands the lead in her school play, the last thing she expected was for Hollywood heartthrob and notorious bad-boy Liam Black to be cast as her costar. The whole school is buzzing with his arrival, but she couldn't be more annoyed... -
The Good Girlfriend's Guide to Getting Even by Anna Bell
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsClever, funny and romantic too, with a story any sporting widow will relate to, The Good Girlfriend's Guide to Getting Even is Anna Bell's brilliant follow-up to the bestselling and much-loved The Bucket List to Mend a Broken HeartA hilarious new romantic comedy from the author of It Started With A Tweet and The Bucket List to Mend a Broken Heart, for fans of Lucy Diamond and Sophie Kinsella... -
Accidental Rock Star by Emily Evans
Rated: 3.80 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsImagine the hottest rock star on the planet. Do you see the girl next to him, the one teaching him to play guitar? Yeah. That’s Aria.Aria knows that the new guy’s picking up the guitar fast. She knows he wants to start a garage band after school. And she knows he can sing. Man, can he sing.Senior year’s rocking.Until Aria figures out the true identity of the hot new guy…He’s Sax Grayson... -
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Attracting Aubrey by Avery Flynn
Rated: 3.80 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsI never dreamed I’d meet my celebrity crush while stealing every single pair of my best friend’s pants. Trust me, my life is not that wild. In fact, the most excitement I usually get is running my fan-favorite Insta thirst account featuring butt-tastic pics of Hollywood superhero Carter Hayes... -
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What's French For "Ew"? by Katie Maxwell, Katie MacAlister
Rated: 3.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSpring break arrives, and that means it’s time for Emily to brush up on her sadly lacking French language skills... -
Chance of a Lifetime by Joey W. Hill
Rated: 3.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIt's a night for adventure, for pushing the limits. Well, breaking them actually. Stacie can't believe she's stolen her escort's Porsche to go back road joyriding. But damn, it feels good to cut loose from her life for one precious night. It's just her lousy luck she catches the eye of an off duty cop.Just her luck, indeed... -
Surprise Delivery by Susan Mallery
Rated: 3.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsNew York Times bestselling author Susan Mallery’s fan-favorite story about finding love in the unlikeliest of places…Heather Fitzpatrick is very pregnant, utterly alone and definitely finished with men…until she steps into an elevator with Mr. Tall, Dark and Handsome... -
The Life of Riley by Joanna Nadin
Rated: 3.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMy quest to find 'the one' starts right now! This year I will utterly not snog random posh boys with congenital acne but will save myself for long-haired creative type with interest in tragicness and with musical potential i.e. Justin Statham. Though am not sure Justin has realised yet that I am 'the one' for him...
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