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The Crossover Graphic Novel by Kwame Alexander
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsKwame Alexander's The Crossover is brought to life as a graphic novel with illustrations by Dawud Anyabwile. "With a bolt of lightning on my kicks . . . The court is SIZZLING. My sweat is DRIZZLING. Stop all that quivering. ’Cuz tonight I’m delivering," raps twelve-year-old Josh Bell. Thanks to their dad, he and his twin brother, Jordan, are kings on the court...Categorized as:
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![Made to Love You by Megan Smith, Elaine York]()
Made to Love You by Megan Smith, Elaine York
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsJaylinn McCormick had finally found the man who makes her life complete. After putting the most terrifying night of her life behind her, she’s moving on. Suddenly, unexpected life altering events have Jaylinn spiraling in an unknown direction. Will she be able to survive? Cooper Cahill finally found a balance in his life... -
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![Let Me Love You by Megan Smith]()
Let Me Love You by Megan Smith
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsWill their lives take them in different directions? Jaylinn McCormick is determined to forget that one terrifying night which left her feeling broken and tainted. There is one person who can make her whole again… but he is hell bent on keeping her at arm’s length. She has loved him her entire life but can she wait for him to step up to the plate? Cooper Cahill has loved Jaylinn for years... -
![The Game Changer: The Final Score by L.M. Trio]()
The Game Changer: The Final Score by L.M. Trio
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsThe Game Changer: The Final Score is told from 4 different perspectives: Luke, Mikey, JJ & Deanna. .. (Teaser #1 & Teaser #2 have been moved to my blog page). The story continues with Luke being released from prison, forced to face many challenges that developed due to his careless decisions. His greatest challenge is facing Jesse, the girl he refuses to let go. .. -
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![Chaos Theory by Nic Stone]()
Chaos Theory by Nic Stone
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThe #1 New York Times bestselling author of Dear Martin, delivers a gripping romance about two teens: a certified genius living with bipolar disorder and a politician's son who is running from his own addiction and grief. Don't miss this gut punch of a novel about mental illness, loss, and discovering you are worthy of love. Scars exist to remind us of what we've survived. DETACHED... -
![151 Days by John Goode]()
151 Days by John Goode
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsSequel to End of the Innocence. Tales from Foster High: Book Three. With just 151 days left until the school year ends, Kyle Stilleno is running out of time to fulfill the promise he made and change Foster, Texas, for the better. But Kyle and his boyfriend, Brad Graymark, have more than just intolerance to deal with... -
![Burn by Allie Juliette Mousseau, Nicole Hewitt]()
Burn by Allie Juliette Mousseau, Nicole Hewitt
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsBurn - Brothers of Ink and Steel. Liam Knight, a sexy panty-melting, hard-bodied streetfighter and renowned tattoo artist, is rising up the ranks of the UFC Middleweight Division, but. he’s about to get knocked out by his past. Quinn Kelley is a semester away from becoming a college graduate when her mother’s death sends her spiraling, forcing her to go back to her hometown and... -
![Cheeky Brat, Vol. 5 by Mitsubachi Miyuki]()
Cheeky Brat, Vol. 5 by Mitsubachi Miyuki
Training camp, or their “three day sleepover” as Naruse calls it, is one massive headache for Yuki. Whether it’s a secret meeting on the veranda, a surprise encounter in the bath, or a shocking announcement in front of their teammates—it's like Naruse’s trying to give her a heart attack! Can he just stop being such an annoying, overgrown brat already? ! -
![The Hearts We Fumble by Brooke O'Brien]()
The Hearts We Fumble by Brooke O'Brien
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFrom USA Today bestselling author Brooke O’Brien comes a small-town, brother’s best friend football romance about a guy who swore she was off-limits—but some lines were meant to be crossed. Football rules everything in our small town...Categorized as:
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![Jason & Kyra by Dana Davidson]()
Jason & Kyra by Dana Davidson
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsJason is a basketball star and one of the most popular guys in school. Brainy Kyra isn't, but she doesn't much care what other people think. Under normal circumstances, Jason and Kyra would live in their separate worlds until graduation. But fate intervenes, and the unlikely duo is paired up for a class project... -
![Secrets by Raven St. Pierre]()
Secrets by Raven St. Pierre
Librarian's note: Alternate cover edition of ASIN B00JG8E7HE. She’s never loved the way she loves him. He’s consumed by an unquenchable need for her. Sam and AJ have faced so much together, survived so much together, but when secrets and mistrust rock the very foundation of their relationship, they must fight to keep it all from falling apart... -
![Uncaged Love, Volume 4 by J.J. Knight]()
Uncaged Love, Volume 4 by J.J. Knight
An MMA fighter rescues a girl with powerful raw talent of her own in UNCAGED LOVE, an erotic, romantic suspense series. Volume 4 of the 5-part series. With Colt and Jo working as a team, they are unstoppable. Colt’s manager puts him back in line for the MMA title fight. Jo’s own career takes off as she prepares for her second match... -
![Going Long by Ginger Scott]()
Going Long by Ginger Scott
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsThey fell in love in high school and found their way back to one another despite the odds. But can first loves really be forever? For Reed Johnson, the dream was always football. But then Nolan Lennox took over his heart...Categorized as:
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![The Complete Fire on Ice Series by Brenda Rothert]()
The Complete Fire on Ice Series by Brenda Rothert
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThis series has five full-length novels about hot hockey stars and the women who steal their hearts. Bound. College senior Kate Camden has learned to adapt - to her last year of school, to the promise of motherhood, to the fact that she’s doing it all alone. But just when she’s learned to adjust, heartache threatens to break her apart... -
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![Lifted by Nia Forrester]()
Lifted by Nia Forrester
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhat if your soulmate could never be your bedmate? Tessa Denison knows who she is—she never has and as far as she’s concerned, never will date men. Though she struggles with coming to terms with the loss of her parents at a young age and her very protective and overbearing brother, Trey, her sexuality and free-loving lifestyle have never given her a moment’s pause. Tyson Clark is a screw-up...Categorized as:
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![Portland Storm: The First Period by Catherine Gayle]()
Portland Storm: The First Period by Catherine Gayle
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsBREAKAWAY. She’s reaching for a breakaway pass. Dana Campbell has spent the past seven years in self-imposed isolation for a crime she didn’t commit. The danger is well in the past, but her panic attacks make it impossible to have a normal, healthy relationship with a man. Even her counselor has given up on her... -
![Running Home to You by Suzanne Sweeney]()
Running Home to You by Suzanne Sweeney
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsLibrarian's Note: this is an alternate cover edition for ASIN B00IFR0XP2. Juliette Fletcher thought she had it all – a strikingly handsome man who adores her, a new business venture with her best friends by her side, and a dream house right on the beach. But appearances can be deceiving and everything comes at a cost... -
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Comeback by Catherine Gayle
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsNicklas Ericsson is an addict. He’s also a star goaltender with the NHL’s Portland Storm, or he was until his addiction changed everything. Now he’s throwing himself into doing all the necessary things to pave his path to a comeback, both in his personal life and on the ice. Nicky’s run out of options, and now his sister and her children are in Portland... -
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Raw Temptation by Eve Carter
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsThis is Book 2 in the Tempted series. You should start with Book 1 Pure Temptation, on sale for only 99 cents here on Amazon. From New York Times best-selling author, Eve Carter, comes the much-anticipated sequel to Pure Temptation... -
![The Secret of Us by Zarin Madiyha]()
The Secret of Us by Zarin Madiyha
Izzy Evans thought her final year of boarding school would be a quiet countdown to freedom—a chance to dodge university brochures and steer clear of her ex, Ryan. While everyone else seems to have their futures mapped out, Izzy is paralysed by the thought of making the wrong choice. Noah Park just wants a fresh start...Categorized as:
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![Before Dawn by Jada West]()
Before Dawn by Jada West
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsABIGAIL-ANN ASHER. New York City was supposed to be my fresh start, a chance to leave behind the ghosts of San Francisco and the insecurities that refuse to let me go. I came here to rebuild myself, to prove that I am more than my past. Then I meet him. Mikkel Suarez is powerful, magnetic, and heartbreakingly handsome...Categorized as:
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Double Major by Catherine Gayle
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsIt’s the NHL’s draft day, but the whole Portland Storm team is back together for an entirely different event. Complete with a double wedding, an unanticipated guest, overdue apologies, unexpected goodbyes, and fresh starts, this big day has the potential to get them all called for a Double Major. -
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Deaf by Xavier Neal
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWhile the pleas of Logan Kellar's best friends typically fall on deaf ears, there's one voice he can't ignore so easily. His own. And when Maxx, his beautiful best friend, says something that shakes his existence, he finds himself suddenly desperate to be heard.Categorized as:
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![Again for the First Time by Raven St. Pierre]()
Again for the First Time by Raven St. Pierre
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThey Said “I do” when everyone else said “don’t”. “Marry me” were the last words Luke thought he’d say to a perfect stranger. Then again, Lissy never dreamed she’d actually say “yes”. But she did… The odds are against them, but Luke and Lissy must decide whether their newfound love is worth fighting for. -
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![Love Times Infinity by Lane Clarke]()
Love Times Infinity by Lane Clarke
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsThe swoon of Nicola Yoon meets the emotional punch of Elizabeth Acevedo in this breakout debut novel that answers big questions about identity, family, and love. High school junior Michie is struggling to define who she is for her scholarship essays, her big shot at making it into Brown as a first-generation college student...Categorized as:
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![Pep Talks by Ali Dean]()
Pep Talks by Ali Dean
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 14 ratings(This is the fourth book in the Pepper Jones series, which should be read in order. The first three books in the series may be purchased as a box set for a discounted price, under the title “The Pepper Jones Collection. ”). Pepper’s freshman year at college is a harder transition than she anticipated... -
![Delay of Game by Catherine Gayle]()
Delay of Game by Catherine Gayle
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsWith her father’s health in question, Sara Thomas is focused on reducing his anxiety. That’s no small feat considering his high-stress job, not to mention her own distractions. Everyone knows Sara’s single; no one knows she’s pregnant. There’s never a good time to unexpectedly get knocked up, but now is definitely not it... -
![Drive by Brenda Rothert]()
Drive by Brenda Rothert
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsYears of training are about to pay off for hockey player Nikola Vereshkova. A call to play in the big league means he can finally come through for those who need him. His relocation to Chicago comes with built-in friends – and one gorgeous enemy who was less than impressed with him after their first encounter. Sadie Alexander knows all about the drastic measures men will take just to get laid... -
![Flame by Erin Noelle, Kerry Genova]()
Flame by Erin Noelle, Kerry Genova
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsI’m soaring. After years of hard work and determination, I am exactly where I want to be in life. As the top ranked Freestyle Motocross rider in the world, I have more money than I could ever dream of spending and gorgeous women throwing themselves at me in every city I land. I have everything I want. Everything except her...Categorized as:
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![Let Me Heal Your Heart by Lily Foster]()
Let Me Heal Your Heart by Lily Foster
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLET ME HEAL YOUR HEART. Book Four in Lily Foster’s LET ME series. First loves are not easily forgotten…. Anna has endured more by the age of eighteen than most do in a lifetime. Unless you know her, you see only the beautiful, privileged, bright college freshman who seems to have it all. Few people know what she’s gone through or know who she really is... -
![Miranda Kenneally Bundle: Catching Jordan, Stealing Parker, Things I Can't Forget by Miranda Kenneally]()
Miranda Kenneally Bundle: Catching Jordan, Stealing Parker, Things I Can't Forget by Miranda Kenneally
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMiranda Kenneally has captivated readers with her fantastic contemporary YA series. Now discover the first three Hundred Oaks books for one low price: Catching Jordan, Stealing Parker and Things I Can't Forget-featuring new bonus material that includes:. � Character interviews. � A new short story based on Catching Jordan. � A sneak peek at Racing Savannah. . -
![Abe-kun's Got Me Now!, Vol. 8 by Aki Iwai]()
Abe-kun's Got Me Now!, Vol. 8 by Aki Iwai
Akari and Abe have faced their share of challenges on the way to becoming second-years. Most recently, Ryomei-sempai -- Abe's inspiration, the guy who first introduced our gorilla boy to karate -- has officially named himself Abe's rival. But it's not just victory on the mat he's after. .. He wants to win Akari's affections too! It's Abe versus Ryomei in a battle for supremacy in love AND karate! -
![Face of the Wave by Jordan Ford]()
Face of the Wave by Jordan Ford
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsShe was out cold. He was her lifeline. Will their unlikely connection survive the shocking truth? Skylar's memory fractured when she fell from the pier. After waking from a coma, the high school troublemaker has no clue if someone pushed her or she jumped. Surrounded by confusion, she discovers the kind voice that protected her unconscious moments belongs to a boy who's nowhere near her type…... -
![True Love: The Trilogy: The Complete Boxed Set by Harper Bentley]()
True Love: The Trilogy: The Complete Boxed Set by Harper Bentley
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsFrom USA Today Best Selling Author Harper Bentley comes all three True Love books together in one boxed set! True Love, Book 1 - Discovering Us. They wanted forever. .. but sometimes forever's not that easy. Ellen has loved Jagger since she was five and he was seven when they kissed through the chain link fence at school... -
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![In the Zone by Catherine Gayle]()
In the Zone by Catherine Gayle
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsIt was supposed to be a single night of fake names, half-truths, and anonymous sex. Neither of them was prepared for it to become more. Keith Burns, star defenseman for the NHL’s Portland Storm, was just looking for a way to pass the time and ease the loneliness of his lavish lifestyle... -
![The Game by HJ Bellus]()
The Game by HJ Bellus
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 21 ratings**Mature Content Warning** Recommended for ages 17+ due to language and sexual content. Born to shine. Groomed to dominate. Levi Wilks is destined only to be a champion…. Number one on the field, in the record books, and in every fans’ heart. This star QB is perfection from head to toe. Only his looks rival his talent on the field... -
![The Winning Side by CM Doporto]()
The Winning Side by CM Doporto
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsLexi’s determined to keep her word and stand by Raven’s side because her love for him is too strong to deny. As Raven learns to deal with the issues that are destined to destroy him and their relationship, their love is taken to a new level. As doors are closed and new ones are opened, Lexi and Raven find themselves in a heavenly bliss, but not without the challenges from Raven’s past... -
![The Same Side by C.M. Doporto]()
The Same Side by C.M. Doporto
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsThe engagement's off and with Collin behind her, Lexi has decided that the temptations of Raven Davenport are too strong to be ignored. It doesn't take long for Lexi and Raven to find themselves wrapped in each other's affection, but not without the challenges that life poses... -
![Abe-kun's Got Me Now, Vol. 9 by Aki Iwai]()
Abe-kun's Got Me Now, Vol. 9 by Aki Iwai
Abe and Ryomei-sempai have both qualified for Interhigh! For Akari, this means sacrificing her dreams of a summer spent making googly eyes with her boyfriend for, you guessed it, more karate training. .. And for Abe, this means finally settling the score with Ryomei! But our heroine might still be in luck, because after Interhigh comes her birthday -- and Abe's got a special surprise for her. ♪. -
![Cheeky Brat, Vol. 15 by Mitsubachi Miyuki]()
Cheeky Brat, Vol. 15 by Mitsubachi Miyuki
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsHer milkshake brings all the boys to the yard. .. Not that Yuki meant for that to happen. First Naruse, then Hakamada-kun, now Suwa-san—who's next? ! What’s worse is that all three of them are on the same basketball team that she’s managing, so she has to see them at the Exact. Same. Time... -
![Abe-kun's Got Me Now! Vol. 10 by Aki Iwai]()
Abe-kun's Got Me Now! Vol. 10 by Aki Iwai
Akari has never doubted that, in her and Abe's relationship, it's karate that holds the number one place in his heart. In an anxious moment, she blurts out that she wants to take their relationship to another level. . -
![Holiday Hat Trick by Catherine Gayle]()
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... -
![Cheeky Brat, Vol. 16 by Mitsubachi Miyuki]()
Cheeky Brat, Vol. 16 by Mitsubachi Miyuki
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsWho knows if what happens at training camp will stay at training camp. .. ? After all, if Hakamada’s change of heart isn’t only a camp high and he’s actually serious about aggressively pursuing her from now on. .. It’s gonna be a whoooole lotta trouble! Especially since her boyfriend is his biggest rival, yet they all gotta play nice on the same basketball team. . -
![The Rookie by Shey Stahl]()
The Rookie by Shey Stahl
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThe shadows of greatness can be blinding. We have this idea of what we’re supposed to be. What happens when that changes? Arie Levi is living the life her mother live. Same sport, same drama, and even less time for the family she so desperately needs right now... -
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![Undressed by Shannon Richard]()
Undressed by Shannon Richard
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsShe knows the rules of the game . . . but she can't resist his moves. Publicist Abby Fields's career is on the rise. And with failed romances in her past, she has no time for men. When a job opportunity opens up with a sports team in Florida, Abby eagerly packs up and heads south... -
![Slam by Holly S. Roberts]()
Slam by Holly S. Roberts
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsOlivia Stradmore, daughter to Senator Jonathan Stradmore, has one goal in life—win her fifth grand slam tennis title in as many years. Olivia doesn’t have time for problems with a stalker who disapproves of her less than modest life choices. She enjoys the occasional tennis pro in bed, short skirts, and the chance to allow her wild side out... -
![Off the Ice by Lindsay Paige, Mary Smith]()
Off the Ice by Lindsay Paige, Mary Smith
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIn the second installment of The Penalty Kill Trilogy, Levi Carr and Presley McCarthy continue to rebuild their relationship as they deal with surprises and other problems. Levi is trying his best not to hover with worry over his father after his heart attack. Presley is still trying to gain the love and respect from her parents and keep her independence as well... -
![No More Secrets by Becca Seymour]()
No More Secrets by Becca Seymour
Some things you can’t just blurt out… right? When you’ve shared a kiss with your best friend and it blows your mind—and other parts of your body—it’s inevitable that everything changes. That’s the way it now is with me and Jayden Moore, my best friend who thought he could rock my world with no consequences, all while throwing me his signature grin. But this is Jayden we’re talking about... -
![Fortune's Fool by Mary Pagones]()
Fortune's Fool by Mary Pagones
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratings"Ma, I just kind of accidentally bought a horse so I’ll need the trailer. ". No one wanted the rejected gelding. Even Simon's mother told her son he was crazy to buy the horse. But Simon never listened to other people, otherwise he wouldn't have decided to forgo going to college to become a working student at an eventing barn in the first place... -
![Standing Against the Wind by Traci L. Jones]()
Standing Against the Wind by Traci L. Jones
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsIn her debut novel, Traci L. Jones presents a girl with grit she never knew she had, and a boy so inspired by her that he begins to take pride in his own abilities. Patrice dreams of a first-class education, but right now she's just got to survive the walk to school. Patrice Williams was happy living in Georgia with her grandmother. .. then her mother lured her to Chicago and ended up in jail...
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