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Silence Breaking by Robert Thier
Family - the most important thing in the world,right? If it's your own, maybe. But if it's the family of the incredibly powerful, incredibly alluring businessman with whom you've beenconducting a secret office affair, and they don't yet know about theaffair, things are a little bit different. Life is about to getreal for Lilly Linton...Categorized as:
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Hunting for Silence by Robert Thier
British business mogul Rikkard Ambrose has departed London to face his arch-rival in a deadly game of espionage and intrigue at the Royal Court of France, leaving his lady love behind to knit socks and twiddle her thumbs...Categorized as:
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![Silence is Golden by Robert Thier]()
Silence is Golden by Robert Thier
Silent. Cold. Chiselled perfection. That is Rikkard Ambrose, the most powerful business mogul in Great Britain. Free-spirited. Fiery. Definitely not attracted to the aforementioned business mogul. That is Lilly Linton, his personal secretary and secret weapon. The two have been playing a cat and mouse game for months...Categorized as:
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United We Spy by Ally Carter
Cammie Morgan has lost her father and her memory, but in the heart-pounding conclusion to the best-selling Gallagher Girls series, she finds her greatest mission yet. Cammie and her friends finally know why the terrorist organization called the Circle of Cavan has been hunting her... -
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A Secret Service by Joy Jenkins
Carter Owens, daughter of a Secret Service agent, is trained to disassemble any weapon, any situation, and anyone. Her biting sarcasm and razor-sharp mind make her impossible to beat in a word fight and when talking doesn’t work, she uses her fists. She attends Hamilton Prep, Washington D.C.’s most prestigious high school, where everyone is related to someone in power, except her...Categorized as:
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Anti-Stepbrother by Tijan
He told me to 'settle, girl.' He asked if 'something was wrong with me?' He said I was an ‘easy target.’ That was within minutes when I first met Caden Banks. I labeled him an *sshole, but he was more than that. Arrogant. Smug. Alpha. He was also to-die-for gorgeous, and my stepbrother’s fraternity brother...Categorized as:
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![Kodocha: Sana's Stage, Vol. 01 by Miho Obana]()
Kodocha: Sana's Stage, Vol. 01 by Miho Obana
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsTake one young actress used to getting her way, add a handful of ruthless bullies, some humorous twists, and a plastic toy hammer, and you've got the recipe for one crazy story Kodocha follows the antics of Sana, a spoiled 11-year-old TV star, and Hayama, a 6th grade Machiavelli who terrorizes both his teachers and his classmates... -
![Forever Driven by Kathleen Brooks]()
Forever Driven by Kathleen Brooks
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsDriven to fight for her town, driven to fight for love. Riley Davies never backs down from a fight. She stands up for herself and those who can’t stand up for themselves. But she is just the manager of a farm and can only do so much . . . until a political matter threatens to ruin her farm and the town she loves... -
![Say I Love You, Vol. 1 by Kanae Hazuki]()
Say I Love You, Vol. 1 by Kanae Hazuki
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 40 ratingsFRIENDSHIP? FORGET IT! Mei Tachibana has no friends-and she doesn't need them! Ever since her "friends" betrayed her in elementary school, she's sworn off friendship entirely. All it leads to is betrayal and heartbreak, and she's well enough on her own... -
![Daddy Long Legs by Jean Webster]()
Daddy Long Legs by Jean Webster
Raised in a bleak orphanage without even a name from her parents, this modern girls' fairy tale tells the story of Jerusha Abbott, a plucky young woman without ties and unsure of her future. After a visit from the trustees of the orphanage, Jerusha is told that one of the trustees sees in her the potential of a writer and wishes to be the patron of her college education...Categorized as:
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![Paradise Kiss, Vol. 1 by Ai Yazawa]()
Paradise Kiss, Vol. 1 by Ai Yazawa
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 44 ratingsYukari wants nothing more than to make her parents happy by studying hard and getting into a good college. One afternoon, however, she is kidnapped by a group of self-proclaimed fashion mavens calling themselves "Paradise Kiss." Yukari suddenly finds herself in the roller coaster life of the fashion world, guided by George, art-snob extraordinaire... -
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Capture by Penny Reid
One week. Manhattan apartment. Super-hot ex-boyfriend. …What’s the worst that could happen? It’s been nine months since Kaitlyn Parker has seen or heard from Martin Sandeke—nine months and five stages of matter. She’s lived through the worst of first-love heartbreak, and is most certainly stronger (and less likely to hide in science cabinets) than ever before. But now Martin is back... -
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Takane & Hana, Vol. 10 by Yuki Shiwasu
When Hana’s childhood friend Okamon confesses that he’s in love with her, Hana goes into a total panic! Can she possibly return his feelings? And once Takane finds out, all bets are off on how he’ll react to the...Categorized as:
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Happy Cafe, Volume 2 by Kou Matsuzuki, Matsuzuki Kou
Inside Café Bonheur, the pursuit of happiness continues... When two mysterious young men walk into the café to declare war, Uru’s passion gets the best of everyone, and they accept the challenge--with one condition: The loser will have to quit the industry for good... -
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![Nodame Cantabile, Vol. 1 by Tomoko Ninomiya]()
Nodame Cantabile, Vol. 1 by Tomoko Ninomiya
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsThe son of a famous pianist, music student Shinichi Chiaki dreams of studying abroad and becoming a conductor like his mentor. Unfortunately, his fear of flying grounds his lofty plans! As he watches other classmates achieve what he has always wanted, Shinichi wonders if he should quit music altogether. Then one day he meets fellow student Megumi Noda, also known as Nodame... -
![Takane & Hana, Vol. 6 by Yuki Shiwasu]()
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...Categorized as:
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Takane & Hana, Vol. 7 by Yuki Shiwasu
Stripped of his wealth and now penniless, Takane has to learn to cope with being poor. He refuses any help from Hana, but she isn’t about to let him brush her off! Takane is as difficult as ever, but Hana sticks by him...Categorized as:
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![Takane & Hana, Vol. 5 by Yuki Shiwasu]()
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...Categorized as:
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![The Wallflower, Vol. 11 by Tomoko Hayakawa]()
The Wallflower, Vol. 11 by Tomoko Hayakawa
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsA DATE WORSE THAN DEATHDetermined to turn goth loner Sunako into a real lady, and frustrated by their lack of progress, the guys persuade a reluctant Kyohei to take Sunako out on her first date. Now they just have to convince Sunako, who equates dating with suicide. They trick Sunako by promising her VIP seats at a pro-wrestling death match (the operative word being death)... -
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Takane & Hana, Vol. 8 by Yuki Shiwasu
Valentine’s Day rolls around, and Hana wonders what she should give Takane even as she struggles to hide her feelings from him...Categorized as:
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Takane & Hana, Vol. 9 by Yuki Shiwasu
Hana’s father makes the deal of a lifetime and moves the Nonomura family into a huge mansion… But what the Nonomuras didn’t plan on was Takane moving in with them! Just how are Takane and Hana going to adjust to living...Categorized as:
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Perfect on Paper by Sophie Gonzales
In Perfect on Paper, Leah on the Offbeat meets To All the Boys I've Loved Before: a bisexual girl who gives anonymous love advice to her classmates is hired by the hot guy to help him get his ex backHer advice, spot on. Her love life, way off.Darcy Phillips:• Can give you the solution to any of your relationship woes―for a fee.• Uses her power for good. Most of the time... -
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Lay Your Hands On Me by Blair Babylon
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsBrand-new Rock Star Romance from USA Today-Bestselling Author Blair Babylon! Xan Valentine, the rock star that Rolling Stone called “sex incarnate,” stands in the spotlight every night and sings love songs to the women in the audience. They swoon. They scream. They believe him. Those women don’t know him like Georgie does... -
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Nothing Else Matters by Blair Babylon
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsGeorgie broke up with Xan Valentine, the lead singer for the rock band Killer Valentine, the guy that Rolling Stone calls “sex incarnate.” The magazine isn’t wrong, but they don’t know the half of it. He’s the alpha-est male who ever walked onto a stage or into a bedroom and might be crazy, and Georgie is definitely in love with him... -
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![Kitchen Princess Omnibus, Vol. 1 by Natsumi Andō]()
Kitchen Princess Omnibus, Vol. 1 by Natsumi Andō
COOKING UP SOME LOVE Najika is a great cook and she likes to make meals for the people she loves. But something is missing from her life. When she was a child, she met a boy who touched her heart – and now she’s determined to find him. The only clue Najika has is a silver spoon that leads her to the prestigious Seika Academy. Attending Seika will be a challenge... -
![What's a Girl Gotta Do? by Holly Bourne]()
What's a Girl Gotta Do? by Holly Bourne
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsHOW TO START A FEMINIST REVOLUTION:1. Call out anything that is unfair on one gender2. Don't call out the same thing twice (so you can sleep and breathe)3. Always try to keep it funny4. Don't let anything slide. Even when you start to break...Lottie's determined to change the world with her #Vagilante vlog. Shame the trolls have other ideas.. -
![Takane & Hana, Vol. 4 by Yuki Shiwasu]()
Takane & Hana, Vol. 4 by Yuki Shiwasu
Summer’s out, but Takane is so busy with work that he doesn’t have much time to spend with Hana! Enter Takane’s new assistant, Eiji Kirigasaki, an efficient helper who gains Takane’s trust and allows Takane to have more free time...Categorized as:
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![The Wallflower, Vol. 20 by Tomoko Hayakawa]()
The Wallflower, Vol. 20 by Tomoko Hayakawa
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsPRINCESS SUNAKO?Sunako is a great cook, but her croissant recipe needs help. Luckily, the landlady happens to know a royal family famous for its master bakers. Sunako and the gang are whisked off to the small kingdom of Grimmel, but the landlady has ulterior The young prince of Grimmel is looking for a bride, and his tastes are almost as morbid as Sunako’s... -
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The Wallflower, Vol. 10 by Tomoko Hayakawa
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsOUT OF THE DARKNESSPoor Kyohei is cursed . . . no, not by the devil or evil spirits. Not even by the dark, macabre Sunako, the girl he and his three pals have been trying to transform into a demure lady. Kyohei is cursed by his own good looks. When Sunako rejects him for being too good-looking, Kyohei runs way... -
![Yamato Nadeshiko Shichihenge Vol.6 [In Japanese] by Tomoko Hayakawa]()
Yamato Nadeshiko Shichihenge Vol.6 [In Japanese] by Tomoko Hayakawa
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsYamato Nadeshiko Shichi... -
![Takane & Hana, Vol. 11 by Yuki Shiwasu]()
Takane & Hana, Vol. 11 by Yuki Shiwasu
Takane gives Hana a surprise kiss on the nose, and now a flustered Hana is dying to know what it means! Meanwhile, Takane’s cousin Yakumo wants to be reacquainted with Takane, but there’s an ominous vibe about him… What exactly is he...Categorized as:
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![The Wallflower, Vol. 4 by Tomoko Hayakawa]()
The Wallflower, Vol. 4 by Tomoko Hayakawa
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsA BACHELORETTE WITH BANGSFour gorgeous yet determined guys are still struggling to turn their reluctant, homely housemate Sunako into a proper lady. So far, the dreamy quartet have miraculously managed to cover up Sunako’s total lack of progress from their landlady, Sunako’s aunt, who is eager to see results... -
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Takane & Hana, Vol. 3 by Yuki Shiwasu
After her older sister refuses to go to an arranged marriage meeting with Takane Saibara, the heir to a vast business fortune, high schooler Hana Nonomura agrees to be her stand-in to save face for the family...Categorized as:
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![Those Summer Nights by Mandy Baggot]()
Those Summer Nights by Mandy Baggot
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsSunshine, soft white sand and a sizzling hot millionaire – you don’t get trouble in paradise, right? Imogen Charlton is sorted. Dead-beat husband? History. Dream job? Application sent. But then her impulsive brother, Harry, spends every last penny on a Greek restaurant in Corfu, and is determined to run it himself. It’s up to Imogen to bring him to his senses... -
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![The Wallflower, Vol. 6 by Tomoko Hayakawa]()
The Wallflower, Vol. 6 by Tomoko Hayakawa
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsTHE STORY BEHIND THE STORYHow did four of Japan’s hottest guys end up living in the same magnificent mansion? The shocking revelations continue! And whatever happened to the idea of giving Sunako a major makeover? If the foursome wants to remain in their luxurious surroundings, they need to follow through on the original agreement... -
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The Wallflower 7 by Tomoko Hayakawa
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsPAPA? MAMA?Four of Japan’s hottest guys are doing their best in their mission to turn dark, macabre Sunako into a dainty young woman. Gorgeous Ranmaru is famous for his smooth way with the ladies... -
![Dating and Dragons by Kristy Boyce]()
Dating and Dragons by Kristy Boyce
From the author of the nationally bestselling Dungeons and Drama comes another gaming romance that's sure to win you over!After moving to a new high school, Quinn is desperate for friends, so she joins a D&D group with their own livestream and serious rules—most no dating fellow party members... -
![Merry Random Christmas by Julia Kent]()
Merry Random Christmas by Julia Kent
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIt all started with a game of Truth or Dare… It’s bad enough I got arrested for prostitution on Christmas Eve. Alleged prostitution, mind you. I didn’t do it. Of course I didn’t. The cops say I offered up a certain sex act for a $5 gasoline gift card, but honey? My sex acts are worth way, way more... -
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The Wallflower 21 by Tomoko Hayakawa
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsSAVE SUNAKO!The rumor is spreading that Kyohei and Sunako are an item, and many jealous women are out for blood. Their target? An unsuspecting Sunako, who now can't even go to the store without endangering herself. Kyohei is oblivious until his friends convince him to protect Sunako... -
![Takane & Hana, Vol. 2 by Yuki Shiwasu]()
Takane & Hana, Vol. 2 by Yuki Shiwasu
Hana has to continue to pretend to be her sister after Takane’s grandfather expresses his desire to meet Takane’s prospective marriage partner! But Hana’s totally out of her element at a party hosted by the Takaba Group, the largest conglomerate in Japan! Just how the heck is she supposed to pull this...Categorized as:
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![The Wallflower, Vol. 7 by Tomoko Hayakawa]()
The Wallflower, Vol. 7 by Tomoko Hayakawa
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsPAPA? MAMA?Four of Japan’s hottest guys are doing their best in their mission to turn dark, macabre Sunako into a dainty young woman. Gorgeous Ranmaru is famous for his smooth way with the ladies... -
![The Wallflower, Vol. 3 by Tomoko Hayakawa]()
The Wallflower, Vol. 3 by Tomoko Hayakawa
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsA BEAUTIFUL MIND . . . MAYBEA fabulous foursome of gorgeous guys may live in a magnificent mansion for free, but only if they can turn Sunako, the horror-movie-obsessed, fashion-illiterate niece of the owner, into a proper lady. Oh, and did the aunt mention that Sunako needs to get good grades, too? Sunako must achieve an average above 80 percent, or the deal’s off... -
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The Wallflower 18 by Tomoko Hayakawa
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsRED LIGHT RENDEZVOUSThe Nakahara mansion is under construction, and the entire gang is being put up at a fancy five-star hotel. Except, of course, for Sunako and Kyohei, who just can’t handle living in the lap of luxury. They opt instead for a tiny apartment, but they can barely afford the rent... -
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A Side Character's Love Story, Vol. 1 by Akane Tamura
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsGrowing up, Nobuko Tanaka was always a "side character" standing off in the corner. Now in her 20s, she's fallen in love for the first time. While she isn't any good at being assertive, she will muster her courage bit by bit as she tries her best to close the distance between herself and her crush -- because even side characters fall in love... -
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![The Wallflower, Vol. 25 by Tomoko Hayakawa]()
The Wallflower, Vol. 25 by Tomoko Hayakawa
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAfter the gorgeous Kyohei kisses her, the anxious and awkward Sunako becomes convinced that it was harassment. She gets revenge by putting a curse on Kyohei, but when he becomes severely ill, it appears that her curse went too far... -
![Strum Your Heart Out by Crystal Kaswell]()
Strum Your Heart Out by Crystal Kaswell
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsSpecial new release price of 2.99. Price goes up 11/23 Best friends aren't supposed to fall in love. College senior Kara Kendrick is not about to let lust ruin a good friendship. Yes, her rock star guitarist best friend Drew Denton is stubborn, over-protective, and quick to threaten violence on anyone who hurts her. He's also the only person she's ever trusted. He makes her laugh... -
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The Wallflower, Vol. 8 by Tomoko Hayakawa
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsTHE GHOULISH GRANNYFour of Japan’s most gorgeous guys have the near-impossible task of turning goth-loner Sunako into a lady. When they find Sunako all dressed up and ready for a night on the town, the guys think their luck may have finally changed. Hoping to catch a glimpse of Sunako’s date, the quartet follow her out the door... -
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Detour by A. Marie
Welcome to Creekwood... Angela Head down, eyes peeled for any opportunity to get off the dead-end course my mother carelessly paved for me years ago.My plan takes a sharp turn landing me directly across the hall from Creekwood’s resident bad boys. The three streetbike riding misfits are as stubborn as they are sexy. And they. Are. Sexy... -
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The Wallflower 19 by Tomoko Hayakawa
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsGHOST OF THE PASTSunako’s auntie, the landlady, lost her one true love years ago, but is death really forever? When the landlady visits the mansion, Ranmaru, the notorious playboy, begins to act strange. In fact, he’s behaving just like the landlady’s deceased husband. There’s only one explanation: Ranmaru’s been possessed by the ghost of the landlady’s long-ago love... -
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Sincerely, Arizona by Whitney G.
Rated: 4.05 of 5 stars · 42 ratingsJust friends. We’re just friends. No, wait...Categorized as:
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