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![Drama High: Second Chance by L. Divine]()
Drama High: Second Chance by L. Divine
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsBack for another dose of high drama, Compton’s sassiest, Jayd Jackson, is about to discover it really is a different world when she starts dating South Bay High's finest white boy…All Jayd Jackson wants is a drama-free year at South Bay High, a.k.a. Drama High. But it doesn't seem she's going to get it... -
![A Valentino Reunion by Kylie Kent]()
A Valentino Reunion by Kylie Kent
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWhen life throws you a grenade, you take cover, wait for detonation, and evaluate the ensuant damage. In this life, the one we live, those grenades never stop coming. But no matter the destruction in our midst, there is one thing that will never crack or shatter. And that’s our loyalty, love, and faith. To each other. To the family... -
![Looking for Alaska / An Abundance of Katherines / Paper Towns / The Fault in Our Stars by John Green]()
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... -
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![Tempting Fate by Kylie Hillman, Judi Perkins]()
Tempting Fate by Kylie Hillman, Judi Perkins
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsRevenge or the love of his life? Her soul mate versus her family? Whatever they chose, someone loses. Mik and Maddi. Mad Dog and his Angel. Mikhail Kennedy and Madelaine O'Brien. One without the other just doesn't seem right. They're made for each other; soul mates who've survived every obstacle thrown in their way. It should be smooth sailing from now on... -
![As Long as We Both Shall Live by Lurlene McDaniel]()
As Long as We Both Shall Live by Lurlene McDaniel
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratings"A change is coming, " April Lancaster's fortune cookie reads. "Be prepared." But how could she be prepared for the news that she has an inoperable brain tumor? April's life will never be the same. Then she meets handsome Mark Gianni. Mark has cystic fibrosis, but he also has a passion for life . . . and for April. When he asks April to marry him, she's happier than she's ever been... -
![Falsa Identidad by Aryam Shields]()
Falsa Identidad by Aryam Shields
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLa vida de Alessio Méndez cambia completamente al conocer a Valentino Rinaldi, un hombre cruel y perverso, que le propone un trato que solucionaría todos sus problemas económicos. A cambio, deberá contraer matrimonio con Mackenzie Franco y tomar su identidad por un año.En medio de mentiras, venganzas y secretos las vidas de Alessio, Valentino y Mackenzie entrarán en una espiral de emocione... -
![Love at Last Sight by Jordan Lynde]()
Love at Last Sight by Jordan Lynde
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratings“Rose, I’m sorry, but your eyesight will be gone by the end of this year.” Who knew one simple sentence could change a life so drastically? Rose is a normal seventeen year old girl with a normal life, normal friends, and what she thought to be normal vision. When she receives the news her vision is slowly deteriorating, she doesn't know what to think. Her life is over... -
![Mafia by Alessandra Neymar]()
Mafia by Alessandra Neymar
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsSoy yo, esa parte que habita en cada uno de vosotros. Que os roba la razón,que os corrompe, que os envía a un lugar del que ya no podréis regresar. Soy yo quien os extorsiona, quien os arrebata un sentimiento noble y puro. Dime, ¿de verdad quieres enfrentarte a mí? ¿Resistirás la pérdida? ¿El dolor? ¿El vacío? Sabes que no... Pero ya no puedes huir de mí. Ya me he convertido en parte de ti mismo... -
![Snitch by Allison van Diepen]()
Snitch by Allison van Diepen
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsIn a school run by gangs, staying out was harder than joining. We knew who our friends were, and were careful what we said. If people thought we were haters, it would only be a matter of time....Lines are clearly marked at South Bay High School. It's mixed territory for the Crips and the Bloods, which means the drama never stops. Julia DiVino wants none of it... -
![Para sa Hopeless Romantic: Extended Edition by Marcelo Santos III]()
Para sa Hopeless Romantic: Extended Edition by Marcelo Santos III
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 16 ratings"Totoo ba ang happy ending? Deserve ba ng isang tao ang second chance? Bakit kung sino pa 'yung nagmamahal, sila pa 'yung nasasaktan?"Ang Para sa Hopeless Romantic Extended Edition ay istorya ng anim na taong nakikipagsapalaran sa mundo ng pag-ibig.Isang lihim na umiibig. Isang umaasang babalikan. Isang naghahangad na mahalin. Isang natatakot nang umibig muli. Isang nagsusumikap na makalimot... -
![Streiker's Bride by Robin Hardy]()
Streiker's Bride by Robin Hardy
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHe had a lot to offer, but his terms were high... -
![Obliterate by Autumn Grey]()
Obliterate by Autumn Grey
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratings"I knew the moment I gave in to pursuing Selene that trouble would follow me. It always does. I should have resisted." Remington St. Germain is at a crossroads. He can either go after the one person who makes him feel as if he matters—the only person to ever calm the demons that roam his mind—or forget about her. The latter is not an option, even though there is a chance she might reject him... -
![Love & War by Jackie Chanel]()
Love & War by Jackie Chanel
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBorn and raised in Miami, Florida, Caprice was on the fast track to becoming a young CEO. Raised by her former supermodel mother, Caprice was supposed to follow the path that her mother’s stilettos left. Until a letter from her father, mafia don; Domani Bonatelli, changed the course of her life... -
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![Empire of Lies by Kylie Kent]()
Empire of Lies by Kylie Kent
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThirty years ago, I left Italy. I left him behind to marry another man. I thought I was leaving alone; I didn’t know I was carrying a piece of him with me... -
![Our Happy Time by Gong Jiyoung, Sora Kim-Russell]()
Our Happy Time by Gong Jiyoung, Sora Kim-Russell
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsAlready a wildly popular bestseller in South Korea, this gripping and passionate debut novel is a death row love story of crime, punishment, and forgiveness—vividly told by the exquisitely talented Gong Ji-young.Yu-Jung, beautiful, wealthy, and bright, is lying in her hospital bed, recovering from her third suicide attempt, when she receives a life-changing visit... -
![The Pink Cadillac by Rebecca Harlem]()
The Pink Cadillac by Rebecca Harlem
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsA captivating tale of love, longing, and untamed desire where setbacks lead to unexpected benefits. Scarlett never imagined that losing her most valued asset would open a new chapter in her life and quench her long-standing thirst... -
![Colapso by Alessandra Neymar]()
Colapso by Alessandra Neymar
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsTodo ha cambiado. La ciudad asume el giro inesperado de los acontecimientos con Angelo ostentando más poder que nunca gracias a Enrico y todo marcha según lo previsto. Los Carusso empiezan a dominar Roma. Los Gabbana se fragmentan. Sarah se ahoga en el amor y el odio. Y Kathia se pregunta por qué pertenece a un todo, y ya no es nada... -
![The Kings of Nowhere by C.G. Drews]()
The Kings of Nowhere by C.G. Drews
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAvery Lou has given up stealing houses — now he’s meant to build them. Forced to stay with the De Lainey family until Sam’s return from juvie, Avery feels like he’s drowning. He hates that Sam chose the De Laineys instead of running away with him. And he hates working in their construction company while Vin, the thief who hurt Sam, still walks free. Avery wants revenge... -
![Sunsets in Colorado by Milan Watson]()
Sunsets in Colorado by Milan Watson
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShe fled from her country roots, but now she’s back. If it’s up to the handsome cowboy, she won’t ever leave again. After receiving word of her father’s heart attack, Lewis Tate heads back to the ranch she fled from years ago. When she arrives she’s faced with the demons of her past, a ranch manager she can’t ignore and a father trying to make amends. For Tanner Bryant, it’s simple... -
![The Gamble by Tara Crescent]()
The Gamble by Tara Crescent
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI’m a gambler. I can’t resist the draw of a good game. But I never, ever, risk my heart.Seven months ago, I had an unforgettable one-night stand with Dominic and Carter. The two of them were tempting—so tempting—but in the middle of the night, I panicked. Before the fantasy could give way to cold reality, I ran away, never to hear from them again.Or so I thought... -
![Keepin' The Faith by Beth Rinyu]()
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... -
![Playing With Fire by Emily Blake]()
Playing With Fire by Emily Blake
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsOne family. Two sides. A whole town caught in between. In this soap-opera series, the twists keep coming--and no secrets are safe.Hidden Pasts. Unexpected Betrayals.Twisted Friendships.Sweet Revenge. Her mother's in jail. Her best friend betrayed her. Who can Alison trust? Backstabber Kelly has the world at her feet... -
![Savage Devotion by Ajme Williams]()
Savage Devotion by Ajme Williams
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIt’s crazy that I felt safer in the arms of a mob boss than I ever did with my ex-boyfriend... A life of abuse is all I've known when I finally run from it.Damian stares into my scared eyes as he holds me close.Little do I know that a man as dangerous as him will end my troubles....and bring new enemies into my life.But I can tolerate danger so long as I have him holding me... -
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![Listed: Volume V by Noelle Adams]()
Listed: Volume V by Noelle Adams
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsThis is Volume V of a six-volume serial novel. A marriage of convenience has never been like this. Just before her eighteenth birthday, the doctors tell Emily she has three months to live. Not much time to complete the bucket list she's had since she was twelve. The first item is the hardest--"Get married"--so she turns to the only man she knows who can help... -
![Street Pharm by Allison van Diepen]()
Street Pharm by Allison van Diepen
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsIf a brother wanna get ahead, he gotta use every minute to better himself. Everything I did made me better -- tougher, stronger, richer, smarter -- or I didn't do it. Take high school. A waste of time. Nobody there taught me what I needed to survive on the streets.... Ty Johnson knows survival... -
![Prodigal Son by Danielle Steel]()
Prodigal Son by Danielle Steel
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsTwin boys grow up in the same family, in the same town. Dramatically different, they become bitter enemies, even as children: one good, one bad. One leaves his peaceful hometown, but when all else fails, the prodigal son returns, twenty years later, moving into his parents' lakeside cottage. But the reunion of the brothers, sweet and healing at first, exposes shattering revelations.. -
![Dance to the Piper by Nora Roberts]()
Dance to the Piper by Nora Roberts
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsThey both knew what would happen….She moved in perfect harmony to the music that ruled her life both onstage and off. He dealt with the world with ruthless expertise. Music was his business and he was all business. That is until she lit up the stage.The attraction was instant…and impossible... -
![Corazón Oscuro by Jasmín Martínez, Mireya Murillo Menendez]()
Corazón Oscuro by Jasmín Martínez, Mireya Murillo Menendez
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsSacando fuerzas sin saber de dónde, Isabella continúa su vida después de fuertes golpes recibidos y pérdidas insuperables; renaciendo de entre las cenizas como el fénix y despertando con un alma oscura.La pérdida de su gran amor la convierte en una mujer fría y calculadora; la nueva orden a la que se ha unido la vuelve letal y sin miedo a matar...Categorized as:
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![Too Young to Die by Lurlene McDaniel]()
Too Young to Die by Lurlene McDaniel
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAt sixteen, Melissa Austin has always worked hard to make things go her way. As the school year begins, her grades are up and she's even landed a coveted spot on the high school Brain Bowl team. She and her best friend, Jory Delaney, are determined to have the best junior year ever.Then suddenly Melissa must face some devastating news about her health... -
![My Lady Lipstick by Karin Kallmaker]()
My Lady Lipstick by Karin Kallmaker
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAnita Topaz, Queen of the Bodice Rippers, is deliberately a woman of mystery. But pressure is mounting for Anita to reveal herself to her clamoring public. It’s scrutiny that writer Paris Ellison can’t allow, especially since the glamorous “Anita” is a work of pure fiction.Lady Diana Beckinsale excels at disappearing into a good role... -
![Drawn That Way by Elissa Sussman]()
Drawn That Way by Elissa Sussman
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratings“Packs a swoony punch along with its feminist rage.” —Maurene Goo, author of Somewhere Only We KnowMoxie meets the world of animation in this fresh, unputdownable novel about a teen girl determined to prove herself in the boys’ club of her dream industry no matter what it takes... -
![The Devil You Know by Louise Bagshawe]()
The Devil You Know by Louise Bagshawe
Rated: 3.92 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsNew York ...Smart, sexy Rose Fiorello grows up poor with nothing but a blistering hatred of Rothstein Realty, the developer that crushed her father's business...and a shocking plan to get even. Los Angeles ...Pampered society princess Poppy Allen wants to escape the smothering cocoon of her parents' privileged life to embrace the excitement of becoming a rock star...or rock star maker... -
![My Now or Never Diary by Liz Rettig]()
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... -
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![Leslie's Journal by Allan Stratton]()
Leslie's Journal by Allan Stratton
Rated: 3.80 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsLeslie can't seem to avoid trouble, whether it's at school or at home. Just as life seems at its lowest, Jason McCready, the exceedingly cool new guy at school, enters her life. Now Leslie is the envy of all the girls. But Jason's appearance is deceiving--he is determined to control every aspect of Leslie's life and he begins terrorizing her in unimaginable ways... -
![Gluttony by Robin Wasserman]()
Gluttony by Robin Wasserman
Rated: 3.80 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIt's Vegas, baby! Anything can happen. Reed has a (small) chance to win fame and fortune, thanks to his "entourage," Beth. Sick of feeling like a loser, Harper's betting she can win back her life, starting with Miranda -- whose birthday wish just might come true.... Adam's also getting lucky, with a certain ex-girlfriend. Kane, as usual, is playing hard -- and not very nice... -
![Greed by Robin Wasserman]()
Greed by Robin Wasserman
Rated: 3.80 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe end of the year, the end of an era... Lucky Miranda's finished strong. She has what she's always wanted: Kane. Reformed, relationship-ready, really boring. Harper has prom queen in the bag -- but sadly, her king has bailed. Adam's busy tending to Beth, who is fully unable to move on. It means leaving Reed, who, let's admit, has no future anyway... -
![Wrath by Robin Wasserman]()
Wrath by Robin Wasserman
Rated: 3.80 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsBeth was transformed from a nobody to a somebody, but now she's B-list again. She -- and everybody else -- got played by Kaia, Kane and Harper. Nobody can comfort Miranda, who feels so betrayed that she's sworn revenge. Adam is lashing out at anybody who will listen -- or buy him a drink. And somebody is stalking Kaia; looks like Reed won't stand for sloppy seconds... -
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![Running on Empty by Colette Ballard]()
Running on Empty by Colette Ballard
Rated: 3.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsRiver Daniels lives an ordinary life as a high school junior growing up in the confines of rural Texas until her boyfriend’s brutal attack leaves her both a murderer and a fugitive. When River’s closest girlfriends come to her aid, they make a hasty decision to not only help her, but leave their own troubled lives behind and join in her escape... -
![Brenin by M.B. Forester-Smythe]()
Brenin by M.B. Forester-Smythe
Rated: 3.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDylan can't say he's ever met someone like Bre before. She's warm, giving, loving and compassionate. Dylan just doesn't realize how giving she is until she suffers an immense loss. It's not about just understanding but about depending on each other. It's about Dylan giving her what she's always given away so easily: love... -
![For Money and Love by Todd Strasser]()
For Money and Love by Todd Strasser
Rated: 3.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAn offer she can't refuse. Kate Blessing is not your typical high school junior. She's a good student who's into guys and the latest designer jeans...and she's also part of the mob. Her father, Bobby Blessing, is the head of the family, and her mom, Amanda, is the brains behind the operation. Kate may not partake in the "family business," but she knows what goes down... -
![Stone Garden by Molly Moynahan]()
Stone Garden by Molly Moynahan
Rated: 3.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA smart young woman making her way through the privileged terrain of northeastern prep-school land, Alice McGuire is certain of her world and her future -- until the summer her best friend and soul mate, Matthew Swan, vanishes on a trip to Mexico. Stunned, Alice and the rest of the close-knit town that adored Matthew search for answers... -
![Pero a tu lado by Amy Lab]()
Pero a tu lado by Amy Lab
Rated: 3.79 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsÁlex es una estudiante de segundo de Bachillerato. Es divertida, inteligente y tiene muchos amigos. Pero su vida amorosa no está al mismo nivel. En realidad, ha sido bastante decepcionante hasta el momento, así que este año Alexia ha decidido centrarse únicamente en sus estudios. Claro que no contaba con la llegada de Oliver, su desconcertante nuevo vecino... -
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![Pride by Robin Wasserman]()
Pride by Robin Wasserman
Rated: 3.75 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsEveryone's got something to brag about: Kaia's getting it on with bachelor #1, though scruffball Reed's gotten to be quite an interesting distraction. Kane and Harper got exactly what they planned: Namely, Beth and Adam. (Though to keep gettin' it, their secrets -- and pasts -- best stay forgotten... -
![Keeping Secrets by Alyson Noel]()
Keeping Secrets by Alyson Noel
Rated: 3.70 of 5 stars · 10 ratings(2-in-1 reissue of Saving Zoë & Faking 19) We usually tell our best friends everything. Our crushes, our embarrassing stories, our secrets—but sometimes there are truths so deep and dark that we can't tell anyone. Not our parents, not our sisters...not even our best friends. Some secrets are so unspeakable that we keep them safely locked away so no one will ever discover them... -
![Going Underground by Susan Vaught]()
Going Underground by Susan Vaught
Rated: 3.70 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsDel's not a bad guy. He's just a misunderstood criminal. Seventeen-year-old Del is a good kid, but one mimro mistake three years ago was all it took to turn him into a social outcast. Now, with a criminal record, the only job he can get is digging graves-not exactly your typical after-school gig... -
![Exquisite: The Diamond Trilogy, Book III by Elizabeth Hayley, James Patterson]()
Exquisite: The Diamond Trilogy, Book III by Elizabeth Hayley, James Patterson
Rated: 3.70 of 5 stars · 10 ratings"Please don't let me fall." Since Siobhan has made it as an artist, she's ready to start a life in New York with the love of her life, billionaire Derick Miller. But their relationship has been a rollercoaster ride that has pushed Derick too far... -
![Prizes by Erich Segal]()
Prizes by Erich Segal
Rated: 3.75 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThe acclaimed new blockbuster novel by the bestselling author of Love Story and Doctors. Three extraordinary individuals compete for the ultimate glory--the Nobel Prize. HC: Fawcett... -
![Running from Romeo by Diane Mannino]()
Running from Romeo by Diane Mannino
Rated: 3.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsEmilia King is entering her senior year at Santa Barbara University. For the past three years, she lived in the library – doing what she knows best – focusing on her studies and forgetting her past…a past that has forever changed her life. But this year marks a new beginning… Logan Prescott is not only the hottest guy on campus, he’s heir to a billionaire hotel fortune...
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