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Skip Beat!, Vol. 20 by Yoshiki Nakamura
When Kyoko’s heart is broken, she decides that revenge is a dish best served in the spotlight! Kyoko Mogami followed her true love Sho to Tokyo to support him while he made it big as an idol... -
#Holiday by Cambria Hebert
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsGivers gonna give…. Twas the night of game day,. And all through the town,. Lacey glittering snowflakes fluttered around. They clung to the roads, concealing everything with white. It was a beautiful #holiday sight. The paparazzi were out without any care,. In hopes to catch Romeo and Rimmel, rumored to be there. When out on the road there arose such a clatter... -
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Christmas with the Reeds by Tammy Falkner
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsIt's Christmas! The Reeds have big plans for Christmas and they hope you'll come and join them for their special day. -
My Favorite Color is Mistletoe by Eva Austin
A double fake date for the holidays? What could go wrong? When Audrey suddenly finds herself without a date over Christmas break, Jax comes up with an outrageous plan. But what happens when their charade starts to feel. . -
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My Love Story!!, Vol. 1 by Kazune Kawahara, Aruko
Takeo Goda is a giant guy with a giant heart. Too bad the girls don’t want him! (They want his good-looking best friend, Sunakawa. ) Used to being on the sidelines, Takeo simply stands tall and accepts his fate. But one day when he saves a girl named Yamato from a harasser on the train, his (love! ) life suddenly takes an incredible turn! Takeo Goda is a GIANT guy with a GIANT heart...Categorized as:
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The Grift of the Magi by Ally Carter
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsKatarina Bishop is a thief. To many it wouldn’t matter that she now uses her considerable skills to resteal valuable works of art and return them to their rightful homes. She’s still a thief. So that’s why Kat’s surprised when an Interpol agent comes to her one snowy evening, asking for her help... -
Living-Room Matsunaga-san, Vol. 7 by Keiko Iwashita
If she doesn't tell him, he'll never know. .. ! High schooler Meeko continues to pine for her housemate Matsunaga-san. When she discovers that Matsunaga-san's ex "Konatsu" is actually her homeroom teacher, Kobayashi-sensei, her world gets even more complicated. Meanwhile, her housemate Ryo-kun lends an ear to her romantic troubles while harboring a secret interest in Meeko himself...Categorized as:
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Takane & Hana, Vol. 6 by Yuki Shiwasu
Takane is suddenly confronted with a major crisis when his grandfather, the chairman of the Takaba Group, strips him of his wealth! When Takane instantly goes from being super rich to penniless, how will Hana deal with a dejected Takane who has lost everything?Categorized as:
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If Only by Richard Paul Evans
If only I could stay with you forever. I would. Eric is having a hard time adjusting to his family’s move from California to Utah. Then one night he discovers a girl Dumpster diving behind the burger joint where he works. Her name is Grace. She’s a classmate and a runaway. Eric and his younger brother, Joel, decide to hide her in their backyard clubhouse... -
The 15th of December: A WesLizNickEmilieBaileyCharlie Christmas by Lynn Painter
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsWes and Liz and Nick and Emilie and Charlie and Bailey - the whole gang - are out doing holiday things in Omaha TONIGHT - December 15th! ! -
The Last Christmas Kiss by Jo Bartlett
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsIt’s been almost six years since tragedy tore Julia and Sam’s relationship apart and the last place they expected to see each other again was in the beautiful Swiss Alps. They can’t avoid the reunion neither of them wanted, when they both accept contracts to work as mountain rescue medics in an exclusive ski resort during the run-up to Christmas... -
Takane & Hana, Vol. 5 by Yuki Shiwasu
Hana’s usual family Christmas celebration gets canceled, so she feels a bit sad about the prospect of spending Christmas Eve alone. Takane decides to ask Hana out to dinner for that night, but then a beautiful medical school student named Rino shows up declaring her love for Takane! Does this mean Hana has a love rival? !Categorized as:
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In From the Cold by Sarah Bennett
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsAmelia Riley and Ben Lawson have something in common – fathers who have kept secrets. On the day of his father’s funeral, Ben’s life changes forever when a woman he’s never met shows up claiming to be his sister. As he investigates the past, Ben is shaken to discover that much of his life has been built on a carefully constructed foundation of his father’s lies... -
Happily Ever Amish by Shelley Shepard Gray
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsCombining the appeal of a small-town Amish setting and favorite romance tropes, New York Times bestselling author Shelley Shepard Gray—one of the most beloved voices in inspirational romance—presents the first in a heart-warming new series perfect for fans of Beverly Lewis, Suzanne Woods Fisher, Charlotte Hubbard...Categorized as:
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Snowflake Kisses by Jordon Greene
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsAfter an eventful fall term, Skylar and Jacob are finally together and getting ready to spend their first holiday together. It′s an extra special holiday for Skylar though. It′s his first Christmas with the Grays as part of a real family, and he′s both nervous and excited... -
Sleighed by the Farmer's Daughter by Deanna Lilly
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHe thought his holidays were ruined until he was rescued by. .. an elf in Santa’s sleigh. Christmas just got interesting. Seth hasn’t been home for Christmas in over a decade, but now his niece and sister-in-law demand his presence. Last-minute complications at the factory mean driving hours through a snowstorm. One wrong turn, and he finds himself stranded on a farm in the middle of nowhere... -
Shopping for a Billionaire's Fiancee by Julia Kent
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsAll of our best dates end up in the emergency room. .. . I planned the perfect proposal. Plenty of lobster, caviar, champagne and--her favorite--tiramisu. The perfect setting. The perfect woman. The perfect everything. Dad gave me my late mother's engagement ring, platinum and diamonds galore...Categorized as:
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A Side Character's Love Story Vol. 12 by Akane Tamura, 田村茜
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 12 ratings"The long summer is finally at an end, and I've just realized that I don't have much time left as a college student. ". With her job hunt concluded at last, Nobuko accepts a position in Ehime after graduation. Though she enjoys what little time remains of her college life with Hiroki and Fumi, she is constantly plagued with anxiety for the future... -
A Christmas Wish by Ivy Smoak
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsJulia can't help but be a little bit of a Grinch this Christmas. After a painful break up, her little sister showing up with a surprise fiancé wasn't exactly Julia's Christmas wish. Especially when her mother won't stop reminding her that she is currently single. When Julia's mother notices that she's missing an ingredient for cookies, Julia leaps at the opportunity to get away from everyone... -
Fallen Crest Christmas by Tijan
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 38 ratingsThis is a very very short Fallen Crest High novella consisting of one scene that has three parts, and an additional bonus scene. Happy Holidays from Tijan. -
The Wind Blows Backward by Mary Downing Hahn
Although they share a love of poetry and problems with their parents, shy Lauren's attraction to popular Spencer is tempered by her fear of his moody, self-destructive side. ". .. hands down, Girl Book of the Year. "-The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books.Categorized as:
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Hot Cocoa Hearts by Suzanne Nelson
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsEmery Mason hates the holidays. She’s so over tinsel, secret santas, and excessive cheer. To make matter worse, her parents are forcing her to work—as an elf! —in their Santa photo booth at the mall. Then she meets Alejandro Perez, who works at the hot cocoa shop next door... -
Hannah's Hope by Karen Kingsbury
Bestselling author Karen Kingsbury offers the final installment in her Red Gloves seriesthe heartwarming tale of a girl whose only wish is to be held by the father she never knew. 15-year-old Hannah Roberts remembers when her father was her closest friend. The image is hazy, though, pulled from her distant childhood memories, and her father is now very cold and distant... -
I'll Be Home For Christmas by Mason Deaver
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsBen has a plan for the ultimate Christmas present for Nathan. All it requires is taking a large golden retriever from one end of the country to the other. No pressure. When a snowstorm rocks the east coast sooner than expected, though, Ben is trapped at the airport, and suddenly all their plans for a perfect first Christmas with Nathan are on the line.Categorized as:
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An On Dublin Street Christmas by Samantha Young
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 46 ratingsBraden Carmichael and Jocelyn Butler share their first Christmas together as a couple, exchanging meaningful gifts and spending time with family. -
Wicked Surprise by L.A. Cotton
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThe edgy, angsty, addictive YA/NA crossover series from L A Cotton continues with this holiday novella. .. It's Christmas, and the Stone-Princes are off to Lake Tahoe for the holidays. All they want is a family vacation without drama . .Categorized as:
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The Ruse by Judy Corry
What’s the first rule of getting the lead in the school musical? Don’t fall for your bad-boy co-star. When Elyse Cohen gets the lead in her private school’s winter musical, she thinks it’s a dream come true. That is, until she finds out she’s playing opposite Asher Park—the bad boy rumored to have been involved in the mysterious disappearance of his ex last spring...Categorized as:
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Snow Boys by Simon Doyle
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsDean O’Donnell is a wallflower with a secret and a voice that could steal the show. Preferring to blend into the background at his high school, his world tilts on its axis when he is chosen for a major solo in the upcoming Christmas choir performance. His quiet life is further disturbed when he receives a Secret Santa gift, and an unexpected friendship forms... -
Christmas With Billy and Me by Giovanna Fletcher
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsJoin Billy and Sophie for the next chapter of their story by bestselling author Giovanna Fletcher. Christmas has come to Rosefont Hill and it's destined to be a particularly special festive season for Sophie May. When a smitten stranger emails Sophie to ask her if he can propose to the woman he loves in her little teashop, the romantic in her finds it impossible to refuse... -
10 Blind Dates by Ashley Elston
Sophie wants one thing for Christmas-a little freedom from her overprotective parents. So when they decide to spend Christmas in South Louisiana with her very pregnant older sister, Sophie is looking forward to some much needed private (read: make-out) time with her long-term boyfriend, Griffin. Except it turns out that Griffin wants a little freedom from their relationship. Cue devastation... -
Almost Midnight by Rainbow Rowell
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 45 ratingsMidnights is the story of Noel and Mags, who meet at the same New Year's Eve party every year and fall a little more in love each time . . . Kindred Spirits is about Elena, who decides to queue to see the new Star Wars movie and meets Gabe, a fellow fan... -
New Promises by Lilly Lucas
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 35 ratingsIzzy, die als Snowboard-Lehrerin in der Kleinstadt Green Valley in den Rocky Mountains arbeitet, hat sich damit abgefunden, dass sie für Will nie mehr sein wird als seine beste Freundin. Denn Will, beliebter Sheriff und Draufgänger, wird einfach niemals kapieren, was mit ihr los ist. Daran ändert auch dieser eine romantische Kuss an Silvester nichts...Categorized as:
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Forgiven by J.B. McGee
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsEveryone has a past…good or bad, they are always there. They lurk and linger in the shadows, sometimes reappearing at the most inconvenient times. Gabby and Bradley thought that their pasts would remain dormant, that happiness was theirs for the taking. Still the strongest of relationships can be rocked by the ugliness from a previous life, even if it seems to be a world away... -
The Winter of Candy Canes by Debbie Viguié
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsThey re fun! They re quirky! They re Sweet Seasons unlike any other girls books you ve ever read. You could call them alternative, God-honoring chick lit. Join Candace Thompson on a sweet, lighthearted, and honest romp through the friendships, romances, family, school, faith, and values that make a girl s life as full as it can be. Seasons change and so will life for at least one park employee... -
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A Cross-Country Wedding by Courtney Walsh
A fun-loving free spirit. Her buttoned-up best friend. And a cross-country wedding that could drive their platonic relationship toward something else entirely. Simon Collier is my friend. Heck, he’s been my friend for most of my adult life—and we couldn’t be more different. I love late-night karaoke. He’s a homebody with a piano I’ve never heard him play...Categorized as:
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A Condition Called Love, Vol. 1 by Megumi Morino
Hotaru is a 16-year-old high school first-year who has always been ambivalent about love, preferring instead to have a lively life with her family and friends. So when she sees her schoolmate, Hananoi-kun, sitting in the snow after a messy, public breakup, she thinks nothing of offering to share her umbrella... -
Timepiece by Richard Paul Evans
From the New York Times bestselling author of The Christms Box and A Christmas Memory comes a story tracing the lives of a family through reflective diary entries on love, loyalty, and forgiveness. April 3, 1912. "Is this life, to grasp joy only to fear its escape? The price of happiness is the risk of losing it...Categorized as:
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Just One Wish by Janette Rallison
Rated: 4.05 of 5 stars · 43 ratingsSeventeen-year-old Annika Truman knows about the power of positive thinking. With a little brother who has cancer, it's all she ever hears about. And in order to help Jeremy, she will go to the ends of the earth (or at least as far as Hollywood) to help him believe he can survive his upcoming surgery...Categorized as:
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The Candy Cane Kiss by Maggie Dallen
Rated: 4.01 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsFake kisses shouldn't taste so sweet. When the new star quarterback at Briarwood High winds up in the hospital over Christmas break, he's sure that's as bad as it can get. He's wrong. His day is about to get so much worse. First he's stuck with that irritating new girl from school who's currenly dressed as a holly jolly Christmas elf as she volunteers on his floor...Categorized as:
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Finding Perfect by Colleen Hoover
The #1 New York Times bestselling Hopeless series continues with this heartwarming conclusion that illustrates the power of following a difficult journey to discover what happens next. Friends Daniel, Six, Holder, Sky, and Breckin are planning to celebrate the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday with a Friendsgiving dinner at Sky’s parents’ house...Categorized as:
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Holiday Hat Trick by Catherine Gayle
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsMitchell “Q” Quincey, a journeyman playing for the Portland Storm, has three goals for his three-day Christmas break. 1. Move the rest of his gym equipment out of his ex-wife Mia’s house. 2. Get his lawyer to file a petition for joint custody. 3. Spend every last minute he can with his baby girl. When he arrives on Mia’s doorstep, things don’t go as planned... -
The Invasion of Adam by Claire Davis, Al Stewart
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsCollege life, fun nights out, guys everywhere—Adam thought his life was perfect…. Until he met Tork. Green-haired Tork creates origami models and reads Dickens. He lives in supported housing, and he is absolutely not impressed by money. Adam and Tork come from opposite worlds, but even as Adam fights it, the attraction stays strong... -
Hiyokoi 9 by Yukimaru Moe
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Abe-kun's Got Me Now! Vol. 12 by Aki Iwai
Abe's barreling full speed ahead toward the future of his dreams. .. and Akari just realized she's pretty much the same person she was when it all began. But this is the winter where it all changes. She's decided to spend the entire break finding her direction in life, and she won't let Abe distract her! But wait. . -
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Abe-kun's Got me Now!, Vol. 6 by Aki Iwai
With Abe's karate tournament safely a thing of the past, the scene shifts to December, which can only mean one thing. .. Akari and Abe's very first Christmas! Abe wants to know what Akari's favorite thing is, so she proposes a game: if he can figure out what that is, she'll give him anything he wants. Surprising absolutely no one, the gorilla boy is all too happy to rise to the occasion! -
Bikers and Tinsel by Bella Jewel
Rated: 4.02 of 5 stars · 37 ratingsContains Adult Content, Santa hats, sexy scenes, bikers and candy canes! You've followed them through thick and thin, now it's time to celebrate Christmas with the MC Sinners - Biker style. It doesn't come easy. Ups and downs are a part of the biker life. Join Muff and Janine as they celebrate their first Christmas with laughs, steamy moments and times that will test their strength... -
The Backup Plan by Jill Shalvis
Rated: 4.03 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsNew York Times bestselling author Jill Shalvis returns to Sunrise Cove with a heartwarming tale of three people who are bought together when they’re bequeathed an old Wild West inn that has the potential to pull their lives apart, but instead turns into the gift of a lifetime... -
What I want for Christmas by Jo Raven
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsIt's Christmas, the first Zane and Dakota spend together. As they navigate the tricky waters of new feelings and old fears, they will find out what they want most. *Warning: this book contains a whole lot of graphic sex. Mature readers only. Not intended for young readers. *. Author note: This is a very short story taking place after the events in ZANE... -
We Grant You a Merry Christmas (Save the Date) by Morgan Matson
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA new story set in the world of Save the Date! It’s Christmas of Charlie Grant’s sophomore year in college. And even though the Grants are no longer in their old house, Charlie is feeling the pressure to have the perfect holiday. All her siblings are coming back... -
Guys Do Not Do Secret Santa by Miranda Kenneally
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsA Catching Jordan short story (9 months before Catching Jordan events).Categorized as:
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