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Stall 2 by MysteryMixtapes
Rated: 4.69 of 5 stars · 13 ratings"Something can be both delicate and violent" ***Harry lowers his eyes at me as he backs me up against the wall, the red lighting only making him look more menacing "You wanted the bad guy Abby? Wanted the villain?"My heart is running a hundred miles an hour when my breathing hitches in my throat as his hand comes up to wrap his long fingers tight around my jaw forcing me to look him in the eye... -
![L'Effet Boule de Neige by Clara Héraut]()
L'Effet Boule de Neige by Clara Héraut
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsIris, dix-neuf ans, est secrètement amoureuse de son meilleur ami, Charles, depuis qu’ils sont enfants. Après six mois de stage aux États-Unis, ce dernier rentre enfin à Bordeaux pour les fêtes de fin d’année. Iris est persuadée que la distance lui aura permis de réaliser qu’ils sont faits pour être ensemble...Categorized as:
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![A Winter Wedding at the Little Duck Pond Cafe by Rosie Green]()
A Winter Wedding at the Little Duck Pond Cafe by Rosie Green
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWith Zak and Ellie’s wedding day approaching, there's high excitement in the pretty village of Sunnybrook, especially among the Little Duck Pond Café crew. Ellie is over the moon with her romantic surprise wedding gift from Zak, and Madison is promising to organise a hen party to remember. Everyone has high hopes for a magical Christmas Eve wedding celebration at gorgeous Brambleberry Manor... -
![You Deserve Valentine's Day Brunch by Sarah Hogle]()
You Deserve Valentine's Day Brunch by Sarah Hogle
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsValentine's... -
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![Mistletoe at Moonstone Lake by Holly Martin]()
Mistletoe at Moonstone Lake by Holly Martin
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsEscape to the breathtaking Cornish Coast this winter, where the ocean sparkles in the moonlight and romance crackles like an open fire. This gorgeous new love story by Holly Martin, bestselling author of Sunlight Over Crystal Sands, is the perfect treat to warm your heart this Christmas... -
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![Merry Christmas, Mom and Dad by Mercer Mayer]()
Merry Christmas, Mom and Dad by Mercer Mayer
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsMercer Mayer's Little Critter is getting ready for Christmas in this classic, funny, and heartwarming book. Whether he's making wreaths, eating gingerbread cookies, or putting the star on the top of the tree, both parents and children alike will relate to this beloved story... -
![Family Secrets at the Inglenook Inn by Helen Rolfe]()
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![O'Connell's Forever by B.J. Alpha]()
O'Connell's Forever by B.J. Alpha
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsO'Connell's Forever is a Christmas Short Story based on the Secrets and Lies characters. The O'Connell family spend Christmas together in one house, what's the worst that could happen?Expect steamy scenes, unruly children, and hilarious banter. This book is for ages eighteen and over only...Categorized as:
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![Dark Empathy by Archibald Bradford]()
Dark Empathy by Archibald Bradford
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDark Empathy is the fourth book in a series that tells the tale of Nameless as he enters a new chapter in his life: Aegis training. But he has much to learn, and the world isn't waiting for him to finish… WARNING: This is a work of erotic fantasy, there is nudity, some swearing, a fair bit of violence, and plenty of naughty sex between man (and woman) and monster girl/girls... -
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Ice by Mia Malone
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen you find the unexpected after a lifetime of being stuck, what do you do? Finally free from a loveless marriage, Reena decides to start the rest of her life around a family who might have ties to her son, however unlikely it seems. At least, it’s something to do while she decides what her next steps will be... -
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![The Single Mom Rescue by Jenna Brandt]()
The Single Mom Rescue by Jenna Brandt
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratings...Categorized as:
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![The Golden Girls: 'Twas the Night Before Christmas by Francesco Sedita, Douglas Yacka]()
The Golden Girls: 'Twas the Night Before Christmas by Francesco Sedita, Douglas Yacka
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCelebrate this holiday season with the Golden Girls!'Twas the night before Christmas and out on the lanai...This holiday season, celebrate with Blanche, Dorothy, Rose, and Sophia. This illustrated gift book is a perfect stocking stuffer for fans of the show that won eleven Emmy Awards, three Golden Globes, and a place in pop culture fame as one of the best shows of all time... -
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![A Heartfelt Christmas Promise by Nancy Naigle]()
A Heartfelt Christmas Promise by Nancy Naigle
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA Heartfelt Christmas Promise is the next heartwarming and inspirational Christmas story by USA Today bestselling author, Nancy Naigle.Vanessa Larkin just agreed to an out-of-town job assignment over the holidays. With the promise of a hefty bonus if she can get things done by the new year she heads for tiny Fraser Hills... -
![Construction Site on Christmas Night by Sherri Duskey Rinker]()
Construction Site on Christmas Night by Sherri Duskey Rinker
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratings#1 New York Times Bestselling children's book author Sherri Duskey RinkerA new toddler book and Christmas classic: VROOM and ZOOM into the holidays with this new Christmas classic from the author of the #1 New York Times bestsellers Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site and Mighty, Mighty, Construction Site!Construction toys and construction joys: The trucks are gearing up for Christmas by... -
![Santa Bruce by Ryan T. Higgins]()
Santa Bruce by Ryan T. Higgins
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsBruce is a lot of things. He is a bear. He is a grump. He is a pretty decent cook. And he is a mother.One thing Bruce is not?Santa Claus.But that doesn't stop the whole forest from lining up to give him their Christmas wishes when he becomes the victim of mistaken identity - again... -
![Among A Thousand Stars: They say you'd do anything for love, but what happens when you don't believe it exists? by Jo Bartlett]()
Among A Thousand Stars: They say you'd do anything for love, but what happens when you don't believe it exists? by Jo Bartlett
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen her mother turns up, naked and proud, during her first term at College, Ashleigh Hayes assumes life can't get any more embarrassing. Ten years later, with her best friend Stevie at her side, and a successful career as a freelance photographer for monthly magazine, Glitz, it looks like she might have finally got the hang of things... -
![Elf: The Classic Illustrated Storybook by Kim Smith]()
Elf: The Classic Illustrated Storybook by Kim Smith
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsRediscover the laughter and cheer of Buddy the Elf in this adorable picture book for readers of all ages! Buddy the Elf has more Christmas spirit than anyone, but he’s never quite fit in with the other elves at the North Pole. Then Buddy learns that he’s really a human—and his father is on the Naughty List! Determined to bring his dad some holiday cheer, he sets out for New York City... -
![Rudolph the Red Velvet Cupcake by Cressida McLaughlin]()
Rudolph the Red Velvet Cupcake by Cressida McLaughlin
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHannah Swan is looking forward to Christmas for the first time in years. Not only have her squabbling family called a truce for once, her new job as an eco-consultant is taking her – and her geeky colleague, Noah – to the beautiful Cornish village of Porthgolow for the first time... -
![Jingle Balls: A Holiday Romantic Comedy Anthology by Dylann Crush, Aidy Award]()
Jingle Balls: A Holiday Romantic Comedy Anthology by Dylann Crush, Aidy Award
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsJingle those balls for a great cause and get a head start on the holiday spirit with this spicy collection of romantic comedy stories. Twenty of today’s most entertaining rom-com authors have teamed up to go #Nuts4Books. Proceeds from this steamy set will benefit the Testicular Cancer Awareness Foundation... -
![Leonora and the Lion's Venture by Alicia Cameron]()
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![The Ticket by Olivia Gaines, Terri Blackwell]()
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![The Beachside Christmas by Karen Clarke]()
The Beachside Christmas by Karen Clarke
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTinsel, fairy lights and mistletoe... Everything you need for a perfect Beachside Christmas. When Lily Ambrose needs a fresh start, she remembers her happy childhood holidays in the seaside town of Shipley, and decides it’s the perfect place for a cosy Christmas hideaway. Keen to make new friends, Lily promises to source a celebrity to turn on the Christmas lights... -
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![Hortense by Malika Ferdjoukh]()
Hortense by Malika Ferdjoukh
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHortense, sur SA falaise, tient SON journal intime. Elle y raconte combien c'est dur d'être 1 sur 5, une parmi la multitude, surtout quand cette multitude est composée de : - Charlie qui veut tout réparer à la Vill'Hervé et regarder à la dépense au lieu d'épouser Basile le docteur, de vivre à ses crochets et de fêter Noël au foie gras. - Geneviève qui ment alors qu'elle ne ment jamais... -
![Noir 2 : Tale of Black and White by Renita Nozaria]()
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![3 stepbrothers by Animallover55]()
3 stepbrothers by Animallover55
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTori lived with her dad and little sister. She never expected to have a stepmother, much less a stepbrother. But whats worse is not only one stepbrother, not two either. No three stepbrothers. But it gets worse, the three boys just happen to be the three triplet sport stars of the school. The same three boys that have gone out with nearly all those girls that wear short short skirts... -
![The Christmas Cafe at Seashell Cove by Karen Clarke]()
The Christmas Cafe at Seashell Cove by Karen Clarke
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIt’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at the café at Seashell Cove, where there’s hot chocolate to keep you warm – and the man of your dreams could be waiting… Interior designer Tilly Campbell loves being carefree and single... -
![Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Sleigh! by Mo Willems]()
Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Sleigh! by Mo Willems
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFrom #1 New York Times bestselling, award-winning author and illustrator Mo Willems comes a new holiday classic.It’s the most wonderful time of the year—for driving a sleigh! ’Tis also the season—for driving a sleigh! Oh, and joy to the—driving a sleigh! The Pigeon has made a list and checked it once... -
![One Christmas in Paris by Mandy Baggot]()
One Christmas in Paris by Mandy Baggot
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThey say Paris is the City of Love, so bring your je ne sais quoi and don’t forget the mistletoe! Ava and her best friend Debs arrive in Paris just as the snow starts to fall. The Eiffel Tower glitters gold and the scent of spiced wine is all around, but all Ava can think about is Leo, her no-good, cheating ex... -
![The Leaf Thief by Alice Hemming]()
The Leaf Thief by Alice Hemming
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsA brilliantly funny picture book about seasons, written by Alice Hemming and illustrated by Nicola Slater. Squirrel is so cross. Yesterday there were loads of beautiful leaves on his tree, but today? Today some are missing and Squirrel is convinced that someone has stolen them.. -
![Sneezy the Snowman by Maureen Wright, Stephen Gilpin]()
Sneezy the Snowman by Maureen Wright, Stephen Gilpin
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsB-R-R-R-R! AH-CHOO! Sneezy the Snowman is cold, cold, cold. To warm up, he drinks cocoa, sits in a hot tub, stands near a warm fire–and melts! But the children know just what to do to build him up again–and make him feel “just right”. Hilarity chills the air with playful mixed-media illustrations by Stephen Gilpin as Sneezy attempts to warm himself with some silly results... -
![Poppleton In Winter by Cynthia Rylant]()
Poppleton In Winter by Cynthia Rylant
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe Poppleton books are designed to delight children while helping them learn to read, and each story is filled with details children will immediately recognize. This book finds Poppleton and his friends in a snowy winter wonderland... -
![F*cking Awkward Holidays by Taryn Plendl, A.D. Justice]()
F*cking Awkward Holidays by Taryn Plendl, A.D. Justice
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratings25 Authors, Awkward Sex, Epic Cause Holidays conjure up many thoughts - long, chilly nights snuggled up by the fire, bare feet tucked under the one you love. Some are hallmarks of summer when your skin is warmed by more than the sun. There is the after-Thanksgiving dinner nightcap, and the feel of the smooth, sultry burn of whiskey warming your chest, rendering your limbs heavy... -
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![Big Rod by Blake Wilder]()
Big Rod by Blake Wilder
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMichael I’ve got a big advantage, thanks to being struck by lightning and left with a permanent big rod. Science and nature have made me a superhero with the women in my small town. But I’m bored, restless, and I’ve got a big secret… Hadley My whole life I’ve been a “dumb blonde,” which has its pros and cons. The upside is success came easy... -
![Die Kunst des Verschwindens by Melanie Raabe]()
Die Kunst des Verschwindens by Melanie Raabe
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsGibt es das, eine Seelenverwandtschaft zwischen bislang Unbekannten? Ist es manchmal leichter, mit einer Fremden zu sprechen als mit den Menschen, die man schon lange kennt und liebt? Als die junge Fotografin Nico zufällig zwischen den Jahren der Schauspielerin Ellen Kirsch auf den nächtlichen, winterlichen Straßen Berlins begegnet, fühlt sie fast unmittelbar eine unheimliche Nähe, die sie sich... -
![Once Upon A Snow Day by Kait Nolan]()
Once Upon A Snow Day by Kait Nolan
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIsabelle Lawson loves her job. Driven, dedicated, there's no room in her high-pressure life to look for love outside the pages of the books she edits. Can a fun-loving, handsome stranger change her mind? A novelette of approximately 10k words. "Meet cute" is a term used to describe a situation in which a future romantic couple meets for the first time... -
![A Christmas Bun for Ulysses by Sarah Morgenthaler]()
A Christmas Bun for Ulysses by Sarah Morgenthaler
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA Christmas short story in Moose Springs, Alaska... -
![Clueless in Cleveland by Nelle Lewis]()
Clueless in Cleveland by Nelle Lewis
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTen years ago, Samantha “Sam” Carter bailed on her hometown of Cleveland, Ohio. Now she’s back − a return less anticipated than a Browns’ Super Bowl win − to help her mom out of a funk. Sam heard it was bad, but now Mom's blowing off bingo? Sam begins to suspect that her mom’s depression may not be all it appears, but she gets side-tracked when her investigator brother Paul tosses her into a case... -
![Sam the Sudden by P.G. Wodehouse]()
Sam the Sudden by P.G. Wodehouse
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsNot-so-fresh off the tramp steamer from America, Sam Shotter settles in the sleepy suburb of Valley Fields. His pastoral peace is short-lived, however, when Soapy Molloy, Dolly the Dip, and Chimp Twist arrive on the scene looking for two million dollars they seem to have mislaid in the vicinity...Categorized as:
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![Losing Your Head by Clare Kauter]()
Losing Your Head by Clare Kauter
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsCharlie Davies is really not qualified to solve a murder. She's really not qualified to do anything, unless it involves publicly embarrassing herself.But when her former high-school nemesis, James McKenzie, is accused of his uncle's murder, he jokingly offers Charlie twenty thousand dollars and a house if she can clear his name... -
![Fall Is Not Easy by Marty Kelley]()
Fall Is Not Easy by Marty Kelley
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFall is a tough time of year for a lot of us. Kids have to go back to school, teachers and football players have to go back to work, and parents have to look for new places to hide holiday presents. But perhaps fall is hardest of all on trees...Categorized as:
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![A Hat for Minerva Louise by Janet Morgan Stoeke]()
A Hat for Minerva Louise by Janet Morgan Stoeke
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 12 ratings"Stoeke's second book about that intrepid screwball, Minerva Louise, is a rare find."— The Horn Book , starred reviewThe other chickens hate snowy mornings. But not Minerva Louise! To her a snowy day—like everything else—is an adventure. But this chilly, chipper hen needs something to keep her warm. What she finds—and how she finds it—will keep young readers cackling... -
![Pancakes for Breakfast by Tomie dePaola]()
Pancakes for Breakfast by Tomie dePaola
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThis wordless picture book follows the trials of a little old lady who attempts to make pancakes for her breakfast. “The optimistic determination of the woman and the gentle humor of the illustrations make this an appealing book for the very young.”--School Library JournalThis title has been selected as a Common Core Text Exemplar (Grades K-1, Stories)... -
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![Thomas' Snowsuit by Robert Munsch]()
Thomas' Snowsuit by Robert Munsch
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThomas refuses to wear his new snowsuit despite the pleas of his mother, his teacher, and even his principal... -
![Un Dia Una Senora Se Trago Una Campana! With Read Along Cd by Lucille Colandro]()
Un Dia Una Senora Se Trago Una Campana! With Read Along Cd by Lucille Colandro
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsYou won't believe what this wacky lady swallows -- a bell, a sleigh, and even a reindeer! Giggles... -
![Les M?tiers Des Bonshommes de Neige by Caralyn Buehner]()
Les M?tiers Des Bonshommes de Neige by Caralyn Buehner
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSee below for English description.Si tu ?tais un bonhomme de neige, quel travail choisirais-tu?Dans ce livre, les jeunes lecteurs d?couvrent la vie secr?te des bonshommes de neige. Tout le monde pense que lorsque les humains dorment, les bonshommes de neige vont faire de la luge, jouer au baseball et boire du chocolat... -
![Once upon a Christmas by Sarah Morgan]()
Once upon a Christmas by Sarah Morgan
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhat's your number one Christmas wish? Bryony's daughter has put a dad on her Christmas list. That leaves Bryony with one month to find the perfect man, so this year she's wishing for a miracle! While she's looking for love, her best friend Helen is doing the opposite. Her Christmas wish is to forget all about the white dress hanging in her wardrobe - and her faithless rat of a fiance... -
![The Day Santa Stopped Believing in Harold by Maureen Fergus]()
The Day Santa Stopped Believing in Harold by Maureen Fergus
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSanta has a problem. This kid? Harold? Santa doesn't think he's real. He WANTS to believe in Harold--after all, Harold is one of the most magical parts of Christmas. Getting Harold's letters, eating the cookies he leaves out, feeding his carrots to the reindeer... what would Christmas be without that? But Santa's just not sure. Some of his friends are telling him they think Harold's not real... -
![How I Got Lost in London by James Patterson]()
How I Got Lost in London by James Patterson
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAs school trips go, this one is pretty awesome. When I was told we were going to London to study Living History, I thought they were joking. But here I am! Rafe Khatchadorian - global jetsetter!Now all I need to do is find a way of avoiding the school bully, getting Jeanne Galletta to talk to me, and try not to get lost in London.But things are never that simple...
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