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Desperation in Death by J.D. Robb
The #1 New York Times bestselling author presents a gripping new thriller that pits homicide detective Eve Dallas against a conspiracy of exploitation and evil…New York, 2061: The place called the Pleasure Academy is a living nightmare where abducted girls are trapped, trained for a life of abject service while their souls are slowly but surely destroyed... -
World Departed by Sarah Lyons Fleming
In the zombie apocalypse, your worst enemy may be yourself. From the Until the End of the World and City Series universe comes the story of the virus on the West Coast. Where the end of the world is only the beginning… Rose Winter has enough problems. With a marriage going down the tubes and a dreaded anniversary party on the horizon, the last thing she needs is the zombie apocalypse...Categorized as:
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Alien Undone by Cara Bristol
Rated: 4.71 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsGetting abducted by aliens is the not worst thing to ever happen to Millie Rogers. The lowest point in her life comes after the rescue when she’s forced to deal with him—Nadir, the alien man tasked with ensuring the abducted humans get home to New Terra...Categorized as:
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Unstoppable by K.A. Knight
My father is a genius.A scientist determined to unlock the human potential.Only his experiments?He conducted them on me.I managed to escape his cruel, painful control, and for years I hid.Until one day, news comes of his death.Along with the fact his experiments are still being carried out.This time I cannot run, I cannot hide.I must stop them once and for all.He thought he was invincible…... -
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Cinder Road by Toby Neal, Emily Kimelman
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe Scorch Series: romantic action adventure for fans of romance thriller suspense and family romance stories! Cold, calculating Dolf Luciano is a rock-climbing powerbroker in a tailored suit. An identical twin, he is the “brain,” and his brother Nando, the “heart...Categorized as:
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Beringia : A sci-fi BWWM Romance by Tierra Cox
Dr. Rome Tipper is a zoologist working with NASA in the year 2134. On her way back from Saturn's Moon, Enceladus, Dr. Tipper's ship is hit by a meteor and it pushes her off course. Where will she land? Russia.In 2134, Russia and the US have found themselves in the midst of another Cold War... -
The Order : Chasm of Wicked Sins by Katerina St. Clair
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIn the third gripping installment of "The Order Series," Forest Blackburn, burdened by her past and haunted by her demons, faces her toughest challenge yet. As the death of those closest to her shatters her world, Forest finds herself teetering on the edge of darkness, grappling with grief and betrayal... -
Saving Verakko by Victoria Aveline
When Lily is freed from alien captivity, she refuses to wait for rescue—or recapture. She’ll take her chances in the forest. Navigating the exotic terrain won’t be easy, but it beats the alternative. Then, an enormous alien falls into her camp and makes her question everything. He’s rude, grumpy, and annoyingly sexy. Trusting him would be a mistake... -
Alex + Ada, Vol. 2 by Jonathan Luna, Sarah Vaughn
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 34 ratingsTensions rise between humans and robots in this sci-fi/drama set in the near future. Alex took a huge risk to unlock Ada and it seems to have paid off - Ada can now think for herself and explore life as a sentient android. As Alex and Ada spend more time together, they become closer. But as restrictions tighten on androids, Ada feels unsure about her place in Alex's life and the world... -
Bloody Sunset by Gwendolyn Harper
In the steamy, thrilling conclusion of the Zombie Apocalypse Romance trilogy... Caitlin Meadows has survived a plane crash, malicious government foot soldiers, and a zombie infested wasteland. Her life is nothing like it was only several months prior, but her one bright spot is her beloved Jack Booker-- the man she never would have imagined for herself and now cannot live without... -
Raging Storm by Vannetta Chapman
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIn the Darkness, Anarchy Awakens When a massive solar flare wiped out all modern technology across the globe, the small town of Abney, Texas, was thrown into chaos. Shelby Sparks and her teenage son, Carter, have found refuge, but Shelby knows she can't simply remain hidden forever...Categorized as:
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The Future by Naomi Alderman
Rated: 3.99 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsFrom the award-winning, bestselling author of The Power comes a white-knuckle tour de force and dazzling exploration of the world we have made and where we are going.The Future—as the richest people on the planet have discovered—is where the money is. The Future is a few billionaires leading the world to destruction while safeguarding their own survival with secret lavish bunkers...Categorized as:
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Cosmic Husband by Mars Quinn
My cat and I have been abducted by aliens… SethOne second I’m walking to work, and the next I’m on a spaceship. I have no idea what’s going on, but this scaled alien claims I’m his mate. That’s not going to happen. I have until we reach his planet to accept or reject him. If I don’t want him, I can go back to Earth. But six months is a long time when the alien Kal is determined to woo me... -
Safe Haven by Angela White
Rated: 4.02 of 5 stars · 14 ratings*This is the Large Print (18 Pt. font) Edition.Safe Haven: A place of safety and of light, of duty and honor: A Refuge for survivors.Also: A place of death and darkness, where magic and murder go hand in hand.After months of carrying the burdens alone, Adrian finally has the help he needs. Five of the six have come and he can't wait to get things started... -
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Lawless by Tarah Benner
Rated: 3.93 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsFrom the author of The Fringe comes an addictive new dystopian saga.When Lark was sentenced to twenty-five years behind bars, she thought San Judas was her lucky break. The primitive 16,000-acre community in rural New Mexico isn’t like any other prison. There are no cells, there is no warden, and Mother Mercy is the law... -
When the Third Moon Rises by Howl Avery
After becoming the victim of an alien abduction, Rex finds himself in a whole other world—literally. Following being sold by his captors, he enters an intergalactic auction, where species across the universe can be bought for every purpose imaginable. With a final bid to seal his fate, Rex soon learns he’s been purchased to meet certain needs for his new alien...Categorized as:
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Cotton Crossing by Lilith Saintcrow
Cotton Crossing was a dead end, but not for Ginny Mills. She’s just marking time, getting experience in the county library system, before moving back to a decent urban environment. Then the phones stop working. Lee Quartine knows there’s no way the pretty girl at the library will even look at him. Especially since he can’t open his mouth...Categorized as:
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Hired to Protect by Leann Ryans
When Penelope's ex doesn't get the hint that it's over between them, and decides she needs a little more force to understand, she take matters into her own hands and hires an Alpha to protect her... -
Caped and Dangerous by Isabel Jordan
Being a superhero is not all it's cracked up to beSaving the day is sometimes the last thing Greer Glenanne wants to do. But as her city's official superhero, she really doesn't have much of a choice. It doesn't matter that she's forty-six, grumpy, and annoyed by most of the population. She'll catch whatever criminals she needs to catch because that's the gig... -
Manny for the Alien by Sienna Sway
MarcoI'm desperate for a job, a place to stay, and a boyfriend. Not necessarily in that order. That's why when I come across a sexy blue guy on the Alien Mates app who is searching for a nanny for his kids. I jump on the opportunity...Categorized as:
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The Lightest Object in the Universe by Kimi Eisele
Rated: 3.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIf the grid went down, how would you find someone on the other side of the country? How would you find hope? After a global economic collapse and failure of the electrical grid, amid escalating chaos, Carson, a high school teacher of history who sees history bearing out its lessons all around him, heads west on foot toward Beatrix, a woman he met and fell hard for during a chance visit to his... -
The A.I. Who Loved Me by Alyssa Cole
The critically acclaimed Audible Original narrated by Regina Hall and with a cameo from Mindy Kaling is now available in ebook and print formats!Trinity Jordan leads a quiet, normal life: working from home for the Hive, a multifunctional government research center, and recovering from the incident that sent her into a tailspin... -
The Shell Collector by Hugh Howey
Rated: 3.74 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsThe ocean is dying. The sea is growing warmer and is gradually rising. Seashells have become so rare that collecting them is now a national obsession. Flawless specimens sell like priceless works of art. Families hunt the tideline in the dark of night with flashlights. Crowds gather on beaches at the lowest of tides, hoping to get lucky... -
Emissary by Fiona McIntosh
Rated: 3.68 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsWithout Lazar's guiding hand and presence, the Stone Palace of Percheron has become a different place. Young Zar Boaz, mistrusting of his mother, Herezah, but too inexperienced to stand on his own, seeks counsel from the suddenly changed and secretive Vizier, who has a sinister agenda of his own... -
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The Lightest Object in the Universe by Kimi Eisele
Rated: 3.68 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsIf the grid went down, how would you find someone on the other side of the country? How would you find hope? After a global economic collapse and failure of the electrical grid, amid escalating chaos, Carson, a high school teacher of history who sees history bearing out its lessons all around him, heads west on foot toward Beatrix, a woman he met and fell hard for during a chance visit to his... -
Mad Cruel World: A Dystopian Romance Anthology by Victoria Ellis, Cady Verdiramo
Rated: 3.00 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsWhat happens when the world goes completely dark with no explanation as to why?An Anthology from multiple authors.Coming March 2021...Categorized as:
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Exit West by Mohsin Hamid
Rated: 3.74 of 5 stars · 84 ratingsIn a country teetering on the brink of civil war, two young people meet—sensual, fiercely independent Nadia and gentle, restrained Saeed. They embark on a furtive love affair and are soon cloistered in a premature intimacy by the unrest roiling their city... -
Girlfriend on Mars by Deborah Willis
Rated: 3.45 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAmber Kivinen is moving to Mars. Or at least, she will be if she wins a chance to join MarsNow. She and twenty-three reality TV contestants from around the world—including a hunky Israeli soldier, an endearing fellow Canadian, and an assortment of science nerds and wannabe influencers—are competing for two seats on the first human-led mission to Mars, sponsored by billionaire Geoff Task... -
The Queue by Basma Abdel Aziz
Rated: 3.56 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsSet against the backdrop of a failed political uprising, The Queue is a chilling debut that evokes Orwellian dystopia, Kafkaesque surrealism, and a very real vision of life after the Arab Spring.In a surreal, but familiar, vision of modern day Egypt, a centralized authority known as ‘the Gate’ has risen to power in the aftermath of the ‘Disgraceful Events,’ a failed popular uprising... -
Vox by Christina Dalcher
One of Entertainment Weekly's and SheReads' books to read after The Handmaid's TaleOne of Good Morning America's "Best Books to Bring to the Beach This Summer"Set in an America where half the population has been silenced, VOX is the harrowing, unforgettable story of what one woman will do to protect herself and her daughter...Categorized as:
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Sweet Virginia (Out of Line collection) by Caroline Kepnes
Rated: 3.09 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsAudible narration by Kristen Bell (Veronica Mars)What’s a woman to do when she fails to live up to feminine ideals? It depends on what she’s willing to give up in this darkly comic short story by Caroline Kepnes, the bestselling author of You.Shelby is struggling with parenthood, marriage, a passive-aggressive mother, and unemployment... -
J by Howard Jacobson
Rated: 2.92 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsSet in the future - a world where the past is a dangerous country, not to be talked about or visited - J is a love story of incomparable strangeness, both tender and terrifying. Two people fall in love, not yet knowing where they have come from or where they are going. Kevern doesn't know why his father always drew two fingers across his lips when he said a world starting with a J...
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