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Finding Billie Romano by Jean Grainger
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsUSA Today bestselling author wants to take you to Ireland for a story that will leave you wanting more long after you turn the last page... Twenty-five year old Billie Romano is struggling. She is grieving the death of her beloved dad and nothing in her life is going right... -
![A Kiss in the Snow : by Rosie Green]()
A Kiss in the Snow : by Rosie Green
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAfter a cruel twist of fate sends her hurtling into a black hole of despair, Carrie is absolutely dreading the festive season - especially with sister, Krystle, being even more demanding of her time and energy than usual. But then friend Maddy offers Carrie a lifeline: the chance to get away from it all in a holiday cottage in the gorgeous little village of Silverbells... -
![Far from Bliss by Lexi Blake, Sophie Oak]()
Far from Bliss by Lexi Blake, Sophie Oak
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsShattered by the pastMichael Novak was a US Marshal with his whole life figured out. Right up until the woman he called partner betrayed him. He’s been hiding in Bliss, CO, trying to pull himself out of the darkness. The only bright light is Lucy Carson. Something about Trio’s favorite waitress calls to him, but he can’t trust his instincts anymore... -
![The Wedding Cake Wish by Rosie Green]()
The Wedding Cake Wish by Rosie Green
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWedding excitement is in the air! With their big day approaching, Fen has her heart set on a gorgeous, intimate celebration with not much fuss at all. But strong-minded mother-of-the-bride Marjery seems to have considerably grander plans... -
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![The Lilac Bouquet by Carolyn Brown]()
The Lilac Bouquet by Carolyn Brown
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsCome hell or high water, Emmy Jo Massey will have a wedding. After three generations of Massey women with children out of wedlock, she wants the whole town of Hickory, Texas, to witness the legitimacy of her union with Logan Grady. But dream weddings aren’t cheap... -
![The Lake House: A heartwarming and feel good novel about friendship, family and community! by Christie Barlow]()
The Lake House: A heartwarming and feel good novel about friendship, family and community! by Christie Barlow
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsLove Heart Lane – where friends are there for you no matter whatThere’s a newcomer to the village of Heartcross and she’s never been more in need of a friend.As the new manager of local bistro, The Lake House, Ella is ready to start afresh ––and that could mean there’s love on the horizon in the form of the gorgeous Roman, the local water taxi driver... -
![Mr. Terupt Falls Again by Rob Buyea]()
Mr. Terupt Falls Again by Rob Buyea
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsThe kids and teacher of Because of Mr. Terupt are back in this warm-hearted sequel.Fifth-grade was full of unforgettable events for Mr. Terupt and his class at Snow Hill School. Seven students were particularly affected by Mr. Terupt... -
![Around the Bend by Rosemary Hines]()
Around the Bend by Rosemary Hines
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe carefree days of summer bring an unexpected turn in Michelle Baron’s life when her former student (and the birth mother of their adopted son) returns to Sandy Cove... -
![The Little Teashop of Lost and Found by Trisha Ashley]()
The Little Teashop of Lost and Found by Trisha Ashley
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsAlice Rose is a foundling, discovered on the Yorkshire moors above Haworth as a baby. Adopted but then later rejected again by a horrid step-mother, Alice struggles to find a place where she belongs. Only baking – the scent of cinnamon and citrus and the feel of butter and flour between her fingers – brings a comforting sense of home... -
![Lemon Drop Cottage by K.T. Dady]()
Lemon Drop Cottage by K.T. Dady
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWelcome to Pepper Bay. A small close-knit community where you’ll find chocolate box cottages, quaint shops, love, drama, and a happily ever after.Snuggle down with this cosy, feel-good, comfort read that whisks you away to a beautiful bay on the Isle of Wight – Perfect for fans of Christie Barlow, Phillipa Ashley, and Holly Martin... -
![The Inn on Mirror Lake by Debbie Mason]()
The Inn on Mirror Lake by Debbie Mason
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThey swear they’re not right for each other but the matchmakers of Highland Falls are out to prove them wrong.Elliana MacLeod has come home to whip the Mirror Lake Inn into tip-top shape, the only way to prevent her mother from selling the beloved family business... -
![Sammy Keyes and the Showdown in Sin City by Wendelin Van Draanen, Tara Sands]()
Sammy Keyes and the Showdown in Sin City by Wendelin Van Draanen, Tara Sands
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAmber and her best friend Justin are spending the summer at Camp Cushetunk. Amber is having a great time learning to ride and take care of the Cinnamon, the sweetest horse everuntil she becomes the target of pranks. Amber and her friends plot revenge, but things dont turn out as planned and the horsing around leads to real trouble... -
![The Lodger by Mary Jane Staples]()
The Lodger by Mary Jane Staples
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMaggie Wilson was only thirty-three, but life in the teeming streets of Walworth was not that easy in 1908 - not if you were a widow with four young daughters. It was pretty much a hand-to-mouth existence and without the lodger Maggie really wouldn't have managed at all...Categorized as:
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![Sammy Keyes and the Killer Cruise by Wendelin Van Draanen]()
Sammy Keyes and the Killer Cruise by Wendelin Van Draanen
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratings"The most winning junior detective ever in teen lit. (Take that, Nancy Drew!)" —Midwest Children's Book Revie wSammy knew that getting to know her new rockstar dad on a cruise would be a little uncomfortable. . . . But when the heiress to a perfume empire disappears from the ship, it turns out everyone's in for a rocky ride... -
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![Cross the Line by C.C. Warrens]()
Cross the Line by C.C. Warrens
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsAn unexpected, late-night visitor.And a missing teenage girl.Holly’s quiet evening at the investigative agency takes a curious turn when a frantic woman shows up on the doorstep after closing with a tale about a missing prostitute.With JGH Investigations in financial distress, and a client who can’t afford their services, Holly decides to tackle this investigation on her own time... -
![Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics by Chris Grabenstein]()
Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics by Chris Grabenstein
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsWelcome, boys and girls, readers of all ages, to the first-ever Library Olympiad! Kyle and his teammates are back, and the world-famous game maker, Luigi Lemoncello, is at it again! This time Mr. Lemoncello has invited teams from all across America to compete in the first ever LIBRARY OLYMPICS. Will it be fun? Like the commercials say. . -
![So Over My Head by Jenny B. Jones]()
So Over My Head by Jenny B. Jones
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsNewly single, stalked by a killer, and in desperate need of some chic clown shoes--Bella is one skinny mocha frapp away from total meltdown. When the Fritz Family Carnival makes its annual appearance in Truman, Bella's keen reporter instincts tell her the bright lights hide more than they reveal. Her suspicions are confirmed when one of the stars is murdered... -
![Christmas at Aunt Elsie's: a delightfully festive, feel-good romance and the perfect Christmas treat. by Emily Harvale]()
Christmas at Aunt Elsie's: a delightfully festive, feel-good romance and the perfect Christmas treat. by Emily Harvale
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsA distant relative. A blizzard. A Christmas of surprises.Lottie Short isn’t looking forward to Christmas. Her boyfriend has dumped her and she’s also lost her job. Lottie and her beloved spaniel, Merry, are facing the festive season – and a bleak future, alone.But a Christmas card and round-robin letter give Lottie hope... -
![Jakarta Sebelum Pagi by Ziggy Zezsyazeoviennazabrizkie]()
Jakarta Sebelum Pagi by Ziggy Zezsyazeoviennazabrizkie
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratings“Jam tiga dini hari, sweter, dan jalanan yang gelap dan sepi .... Ada peta, petunjuk; dan Jakarta menjadi tempat yang belum pernah kami datangi sebelumnya.”Mawar, hyacinth biru, dan melati. Dibawa balon perak, tiga bunga ini diantar setiap hari ke balkon apartemen Emina. Tanpa pengirim, tanpa pesan; hanya kemungkinan adanya stalker mencurigakan yang tahu alamat tempat tinggalnya... -
![Mr. Lemoncello's Great Library Race by Chris Grabenstein]()
Mr. Lemoncello's Great Library Race by Chris Grabenstein
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 18 ratings#1 New York Times bestselling author Chris Grabenstein is back with the third fantastically fun, puzzle-packed MR. LEMONCELLO adventure!On your marks. Get set. Lemon, cello, GO!Everyone's favorite game maker, Mr... -
![A Dollop of Delight by Kelly Collins]()
A Dollop of Delight by Kelly Collins
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShe’s tired of coming in second. He needs to be first. Will a baking competition chill the air or bring heat to the kitchen? Pastry chef Chloe Mason is always chosen last, so when she has to fill a space for a no-show contestant on the popular reality cooking show The Big Bake-off, she vows to settle for nothing less than first place... -
![Courted by Karma by Tracy Ellen, Corrie Erickson]()
Courted by Karma by Tracy Ellen, Corrie Erickson
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAnabel Axelrod is back…and so is Luke Drake! Courted by Karma picks up right where we left off with the doorbell buzzing on Tuesday at 11:59 PM. First it was Her Turn. Now it is His Turn... -
![Sammy Keyes and the Wedding Crasher by Wendelin Van Draanen]()
Sammy Keyes and the Wedding Crasher by Wendelin Van Draanen
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsSammy takes off her high-tops, puts on some party shoes, and steps into a whole lot of trouble."Sammy's investigation, friendships, family life, and wiseacre narration make this another rollicking addition to the series." -- BooklistSammy should have known better than to think 8th grade would be easier than 7th. It's only September and already the history teacher is receiving death threats... -
![Worth the Wait by Lori Foster]()
Worth the Wait by Lori Foster
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsReady or not…love will find a way Single dad Hogan Guthrie is getting his life back on track, and working as the "barbecue master" at a local diner is just a temporary detour. He and restaurant owner Violet Shaw constantly butt heads…until one night they end up mingling other parts instead. Hogan thought he had the recipe for happiness all figured out... -
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![The Coach Trip by Izzy Bromley]()
The Coach Trip by Izzy Bromley
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsIn this heartwarming story of hope and second chances, Emma and Mel are about to discover that sometimes life is about the journey, not the destination…Classic forgetful Emma—she’s done it again, this time accidentally ruining a Valentine’s Day surprise for her best friend Mel. Desperate to make up for it, she promises Mel a birthday trip to Edinburgh—a girls’ weekend to end all girls’ weekends... -
![A Dog's Way Home by W. Bruce Cameron]()
A Dog's Way Home by W. Bruce Cameron
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsFrom W. Bruce Cameron, the author of the New York Times and USA Today bestselling novel A Dog's Purpose, which is now a major motion picture!Lucas Ray is shocked when an adorable puppy jumps out of an abandoned building and into his arms. Though the apartment he shares with his mother, a disabled veteran, doesn't allow dogs, Lucas can't resist taking Bella home... -
![Unlikely Animals by Annie Hartnett]()
Unlikely Animals by Annie Hartnett
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratings"A lost young woman returns to small-town New Hampshire under the strangest of circumstances in this one-of-a-kind novel of life, death, and whatever comes after from the acclaimed author of Rabbit Cake. The Starlings live in Everton, an ordinary enough New Hampshire town... -
![Cemetery Nights by Stephen Dobyns]()
Cemetery Nights by Stephen Dobyns
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFrom the fabulous storytelling of our dreams to the mute passions of domestic life, Stephen Dobyns explores a full range of human experience in these narrative poems... -
![Restless by Mallory Crowe]()
Restless by Mallory Crowe
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAshley needs a husband. Not in a week, not in a year. She needs a husband now if she's going to keep her lecherous stepfather from getting any of the fortune her mother left to her. There's only one person she knows who is powerful enough to take on her stepfather. Alex Farrell wanted her before and she's going to bet her life that he's still going to want her... -
![The Pint-Sized Secret by Sherryl Woods]()
The Pint-Sized Secret by Sherryl Woods
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSUSPECT...P She was beautiful, intelligent...and possibly a corporate spy! Yet the more Jeb Delacourt "investigated" geologist Brianna O'Ryan, the more he felt her secret was not professional but personal...and the faster she made his pulse race.P OR SOUL MATE?P Her daughter was all that mattered to Brianna... -
![Here Comes The Rainne Again by Janet Elizabeth Henderson]()
Here Comes The Rainne Again by Janet Elizabeth Henderson
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsKirsty has planned the perfect Leap Day wedding. And it’s all falling apart... The Scottish Highlands are in the middle of the worst snow storm in decades. Cell towers are down, electricity is out and roads are closed. In true Invertary style the town’s folk have decided to ignore the weather and carry on with the party... -
![Mr. Write by Lisa Clark O'Neill]()
Mr. Write by Lisa Clark O'Neill
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThey say you can’t go home again… When Tucker Pettigrew returns to Sweetwater, South Carolina after a thirty year absence, he knows that his reappearance will stir the town pot. The sole grandson of the most powerful man in town, Tucker wants to understand why his recently deceased mother fled Sweetwater all those years ago with little more than the clothes on their backs... -
![Sammy Keyes and the Night of Skulls by Wendelin Van Draanen]()
Sammy Keyes and the Night of Skulls by Wendelin Van Draanen
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratings"The most winning junior detective ever in teen lit. (Take that, Nancy Drew!)" —Midwest Children's Book ReviewAfter being chased by a man wielding a shovel, scared silly by a mummy, and attacked by Heather Acosta, Sammy and her pals decide they've had their fill of monsters and head home to eat some candy... -
![Home Sweet Home by Melanie Shawn]()
Home Sweet Home by Melanie Shawn
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsLauren Harrison didn’t have time for games. Everything in its place. Everything in its order. Everything in its time. But the gorgeous, high-powered real estate agent was about to find out that when it comes to love, there were some things she couldn’t control. Nothing in life comes easy. Ben Stevens knew this to be true from an early age... -
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![Mr. S: A First Day of School Book by Monica Arnaldo]()
Mr. S: A First Day of School Book by Monica Arnaldo
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsPrepare for plenty of giggles as a kindergarten class arrives for their first day of school, but can't find their teacher—only a delicious-looking sandwich and the words "Mr. S" scribbled on the chalkboard. Chaos ensues as the kids argue whether or not the sandwich must be their teacher... -
![The Bend in Redwood Road (Missing Pieces) by Danielle Stewart]()
The Bend in Redwood Road (Missing Pieces) by Danielle Stewart
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsMost days it's manageable. No more than a quiet wondering around the edges of her mind. What has become of the baby she left behind? Smiling through the pain and suffering in silence, Leslie Laudon marches forward. Embracing the life skillfully designed by her husband Paul. Living right could be penance for an impossible choice made with an uneasy heart... -
![Math Curse by Jon Scieszka]()
Math Curse by Jon Scieszka
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsDid you ever wake up to one of those days where everything is a problem? You have 10 things to do, but only 30 minutes until your bus leaves. Is there enough time? You have 3 shirts and 2 pairs of pants... -
![The Summer That Made Us by Robyn Carr]()
The Summer That Made Us by Robyn Carr
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsOVERALL MATTE Mothers and daughters, sisters and cousins--they lived for summers at the lake house until a tragic accident changed everything. The Summer That Made Us is an unforgettable story about a family learning to accept the past, to forgive and to love each other again. That was then.. -
![Holding onto Hadley by Jessica Sorensen]()
Holding onto Hadley by Jessica Sorensen
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMy name is Hadley Harlyton and my life might not be what it appears to be. Between my forgotten memories surfacing, my deal with August and Axel, and Payton spiraling out of control, I’m not sure how I’m going to handle everything. But I’ll have to, even if it means accepting help from Blaise. Because if I don’t, I might lose guardianship of my sisters... -
![All My Belongings by Cynthia Ruchti]()
All My Belongings by Cynthia Ruchti
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsJayne Dennagee has spent her life running from the doctor death legacy of her father. His Kervorkian-copycat methods of euthanasia ruined her childhood, covering it in shame. She won t let him steal her future, too. After changing her name to Becka, she assumes a new life and new job caring for the ailing mother of a handsome young businessman, Isaac Hughes... -
![Wish Upon a Cowboy by Jennie Marts]()
Wish Upon a Cowboy by Jennie Marts
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHot on the ice and tall in the saddle...Rancher and hockey coach Logan Rivers' attempts to hire a housekeeper are hindered by women more interested in marriage than meal-planning. So when snarky Harper Evans arrives with zero romantic interest in him, he couldn't be happier. But as he gets to know her, he finds himself hungering for more than her cooking... -
![Gentlemen Prefer Curves by Sugar Jamison]()
Gentlemen Prefer Curves by Sugar Jamison
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsStuck. At thirty years old Belinda Gordon felt her life was at a total standstill. With her love life in the dumps, her best friends happily married and her parents smothering her, she decides her life needs a little bit of shaking up... -
![The House that Love Built by Beth Wiseman]()
The House that Love Built by Beth Wiseman
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsBrooke has only loved one man. Owen's heart is filled with bitterness. Can a mysterious house bring them together for a second chance at love? In the small town of Smithville, Texas, Brooke Holloway is raising six-year-old Meghan and ten-year-old Spencer on her own two years after her husband's death. Being a single-mom and running the family's local hardware store keep her busy... -
![Faker by Gordon Korman]()
Faker by Gordon Korman
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe story of a family of liars... and the son who wants to break the family tradition.Trey knows the routine. His dad gets him into a school full of kids with rich parents. Trey makes friends, and his dad makes connections. Soon, there's the con, where Trey's dad suckers the other parents into investing in one of his schemes... -
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![Die fröhlichen Falkenbergs by Jerry West, Gerhart West]()
Die fröhlichen Falkenbergs by Jerry West, Gerhart West
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe adventures for the Hollisters begin as soon as they move into their new house on the shore on Pine Lake in Shoreham. First, the moving van carrying their toys and their father's important new invention disappears. Next, they learn that their house may be haunted, with a treasure hidden somewhere inside! Right away they all set out to solve these mysteries... -
![Welcome to Serenity by Sherryl Woods]()
Welcome to Serenity by Sherryl Woods
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsWhen Jeanette Brioche helped launch The Corner Spa in Serenity, South Carolina, she found a whole lot more than professional satisfaction. She discovered the deep and loyal friendships that had been missing from her life. But even the Sweet Magnolias can't mend the terrible rift between Jeanette and her family or persuade her that the holidays are anything more than a season of misery... -
![Ivy and Bean and the Ghost That Had to Go by Annie Barrows]()
Ivy and Bean and the Ghost That Had to Go by Annie Barrows
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsBest friends Ivy and Bean are back and looking for adventure in the second installment of this engaging new series. This time they've made an amazing discovery a ghost in the school bathroom! Ivy and Bean can see its cloudy form and its glowing eyes. They can hear its moaning voice. This is the best thing that ever happened at school until the teachers find out... -
![Nancy Clancy, Super Sleuth by Jane O'Connor]()
Nancy Clancy, Super Sleuth by Jane O'Connor
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsNancy Clancy is growing up and ready for a whole new adventure . . . in her chapter book debut! Nancy and her best friend, Bree, have everything they need to solve a mystery, from their totally professional trench coats to their top-secret code... -
![Virgil Wander by Leif Enger]()
Virgil Wander by Leif Enger
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsThe first novel in ten years from award-winning, million-copy bestselling author Leif Enger, Virgil Wander is an enchanting and timeless all-American story that follows the inhabitants of a small Midwestern town in their quest to revive its flagging heart.Midwestern movie house owner Virgil Wander is "cruising along at medium altitude" when his car flies off the road into icy Lake Superior... -
![The Gollywhopper Games by Jody Feldman]()
The Gollywhopper Games by Jody Feldman
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsGil Goodson's future happiness depends on winning the Golly Toy & Game Company's ultimate competition. If Gil wins, his dad has promised that the family can move away from all the gossip, false friends, and bad press that have plagued them ever since "The Incident"...
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