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The Bones Beneath My Skin by T.J. Klune
In the spring of 1995, Nate Cartwright has lost everything: his parents are dead, his older brother wants nothing to do with him, and he's been fired from his job as a journalist in Washington DC. With nothing left to lose, he returns to his family's summer cabin outside the small mountain town of Roseland, Oregon to try and find some sense of direction. The cabin should be empty. It's not...Categorized as:
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![The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet by Becky Chambers]()
The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet by Becky Chambers
A rollicking space adventure with a lot of heart. When Rosemary Harper joins the crew of the Wayfarer, she isn't expecting much. The patched-up ship has seen better days, but it offers her everything she could possibly want: a spot to call home, a chance to explore the far-off corners of the galaxy, and some distance from her past... -
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![Alien Awoken by Julie K. Cohen]()
Alien Awoken by Julie K. Cohen
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsBaby on Board. Blue, horned alien flying ship. Help! JadeJade will do anything to protect her daughter, even cooperate with the blue, horned alien who says a friend sent him to get her, to keep her safe. She’s heard that line before. Jade shouldn’t trust him, but she can’t stay on Earth either. She has to take her chances with Havok... -
![Dropping the Ball by Merry Farmer]()
Dropping the Ball by Merry Farmer
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsThe second part of this passionate silver fox romantasy series, set in a wholly new Regency England …Whoever marries last will inherit a cursed castle and this Lord has the perfect plan...Categorized as:
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Winter by Marissa Meyer
Princess Winter is admired by the Lunar people for her grace and kindness, and despite the scars that mar her face, her beauty is said to be even more breathtaking than that of her stepmother, Queen Levana. Winter despises her stepmother, and knows Levana won't approve of her feelings for her childhood friend--the handsome palace guard, Jacin... -
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Christmas Past by Jodi Taylor
Rated: 4.55 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsThe First Farrell Family Christmas Max, Leon and Matthew - together at last for Christmas at St Mary's - a time of conspicuous consumption, riotous misbehaviour and the traditional illegal Christmas jump. And this time, it's inter-generational...Categorized as:
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![Lies, Damned Lies, and History by Jodi Taylor]()
Lies, Damned Lies, and History by Jodi Taylor
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 29 ratings'I've done some stupid things in my time. I've been reckless. I've broken a few rules. But never before have I ruined so many lives or left such a trail of destruction behind me.' As Max would be the first to admit, she's never been one for rules. They tend to happen to other people. But this time she's gone too far and everyone is paying the price... -
![The Kraken King by Meljean Brook]()
The Kraken King by Meljean Brook
A former smuggler and thief, Ariq—better known as the Kraken King—doesn’t know what to make of the clever, mysterious woman he rescues from an airship besieged by marauders...Categorized as:
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Nimona by Noelle Stevenson
The graphic novel debut from rising star Noelle Stevenson, based on her beloved and critically acclaimed web comic, which Slate awarded its Cartoonist Studio Prize, calling it "a deadpan epic." Nemeses! Dragons! Science! Symbolism! All these and more await in this brilliantly subversive, sharply irreverent epic from Noelle Stevenson... -
![The Parasol Protectorate Boxed Set: Soulless, Changeless, Blameless, Heartless and Timeless by Gail Carriger]()
The Parasol Protectorate Boxed Set: Soulless, Changeless, Blameless, Heartless and Timeless by Gail Carriger
Alexia Tarabotti is laboring under a great many social tribulations. First, she has no soul. Second, she's a spinster whose father is both Italian and dead. Third, she was rudely attacked by a vampire, breaking all standards of social etiquette... -
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All In A Name by Honor Raconteur
Someone left Jamie a prezzie and she would like to return it with a no thank you.It all starts with a dead Robert Martin, the man who killed RM Burtchell. Jamie doesn’t know how, but it’s obvious he was yanked out of high security prison, murdered, and dumped on her front doorsteps.Now the situation is entirely out of control... -
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Reticence by Gail Carriger
Bookish and proper Percival Tunstell finds himself out of his depth when floating cities, spirited plumbing, and soggy biscuits collide in this delightful conclusion to NYT bestselling author Gail Carriger's Custard Protocol series.Percival Tunstell loves that his sister and her best friend are building themselves a family of misfits aboard their airship, the Spotted Custard... -
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A Trail Through Time by Jodi Taylor
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsSt Mary’s is back and is facing a battle to survive in this, the fourth instalment of the Chronicles. Max and Leon are re-united and looking forward to a peaceful lifetime together. But, sadly, they don’t even make it to lunchtime... -
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Ships and Stings and Wedding Rings by Jodi Taylor
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsIt’s Christmas again at St Mary's and time for Max’s obligatory illegal jump. On this occasion, however, they’re right up against it. A loaded gun has been left behind in Ancient Egypt and it’s up to them to retrieve it before anyone accidentally blows their own head off, thus affecting the timeline for centuries to come...Categorized as:
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Christmas Present by Jodi Taylor
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsIt's Christmas Eve at St Mary's, And all through the house, Nothing is stirring ... Except for Max, Peterson, and Markham, sneaking out at midnight for an assignment that is very definitely off the books. It's ten years ago tonight that Senior Historians Bashford and Grey went missing in twelfth-century Jerusalem. So how did they end up in AD60 Roman Colchester? Max has a theory...Categorized as:
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![Demons in Disguise by A. Kirk, E. Kirk]()
Demons in Disguise by A. Kirk, E. Kirk
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsIt's the Gotta Have Book 3 in the Bestselling Divinicus Nex Chronicles! Continuing the action-packed Divinicus Nex Chronicles, Aurora and fan-favorite hotties The Hex Boys are back with more mystery, non-stop action, romance and laugh-out-loud humor that makes this thrilling series irresistible. Come along for the ride where..Categorized as:
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![The Magician's Diary by C.J. Archer]()
The Magician's Diary by C.J. Archer
India and Matt thought all their problems would come to an end once they found Chronos. But the watch magician brings with him as many questions as answers, and a load of trouble. To fix Matt's magic watch, they must find an old diary that once belonged to a doctor magician murdered decades ago. The hunt drags them into a sordid mystery involving two of London's craft guilds... -
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Found by Imogen Keeper
Frankie and Yorke are trapped in a post-apocalyptic pot, the flame's on high, and they're one long look away from boiling over.KILLING A PERSON changes you. Killing your little brother destroys you. I should know. His name was Carl. When he was a kid, he always ate the blue M&Ms first and then the green. He dreamed of going to the moon. I didn't hesitate. I didn’t even blink...Categorized as:
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![Dukes Are Forever by Bec McMaster]()
Dukes Are Forever by Bec McMaster
A compromising situation forced him into marriage. But has his wife been working for the enemy all along? In a steam-fuelled world where vampires once ruled the aristocracy, a dangerous conspiracy threatens to topple the queen, and the Duke of Malloryn knows his nemesis has finally returned to enact his plans of revenge...Categorized as:
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Protected by the Convicts by Julie K. Cohen
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsClaimed. Protected. But far from safe. . . Our Hannah saved each of usBy bringing us together,By loving us.We claimed her body.Then she claimed our hearts.We’ll do anything to protect her.Lie for her.Steal for her.Kill for her.We’re a family now.But our happiness won’t last.The rules have changed.She’s determined to protect us.Even if it means leaving us... -
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Julian of Macedon (Dark-Hunters) by Sherrilyn Kenyon
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 62 ratingsCursed into an eternity of slavery by his own brother, Julian of Macedon has spent centuries in hell, where the only respite he knows is measured in a handful of weeks whenever he's summoned through an arcane spell. With the modern age, those summonings are becoming fewer and fewer, and he lives in fear of the day when they'll stop for good. Grace Alexander doesn't believe in much of anything...Categorized as:
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![Opposition by Jennifer L. Armentrout]()
Opposition by Jennifer L. Armentrout
Katy knows the world changed the night the Luxen came.She can't believe Daemon welcomed his race or stood by as his kind threatened to obliterate every last human and hybrid on Earth. But the lines between good and bad have blurred, and love has become an emotion that could destroy her—could destroy them all.Daemon will do anything to save those he loves, even if it means betrayal... -
![Shielded Heart by Tiffany Roberts]()
Shielded Heart by Tiffany Roberts
Arthos, the Infinite City, is a place of alien wonders and indescribable beauty—and, most importantly for Samantha, it’s also halfway across the universe from her abusive ex-fiancé...Categorized as:
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Miss Bennet's Dragon by M. Verant
An unforgettable fantasy retelling of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice that is romantic, funny, and more relevant than ever.Elizabeth Bennet is hiding a forbidden power. She can speak to draca, the fire-breathing creatures kept as status symbols by English gentry. If only Mr. Darcy would stop noticing… and hinting at his own dark secret...Categorized as:
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![A Symphony of Echoes by Jodi Taylor]()
A Symphony of Echoes by Jodi Taylor
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsA Symphony of Echoes.The sequel to the hit book Just One Damned Thing After Another. Follow the adventures of those tea-sodden historians at St Mary's as once again they dance on the edge of disaster and discover why Book One has over 400 5* reviews...Categorized as:
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![Night Embrace by Sherrilyn Kenyon]()
Night Embrace by Sherrilyn Kenyon
Setting: Modern New Orleans "Night Embrace" spins the story of Talon, an ancient Celtic warrior who killed the son of the god Camulus. Camulus cursed Talon, decreeing death for everyone he loved. Now a Dark-Hunter in modern-day New Orleans, Talon meets Sunshine, who is key to ending his curse once and for all... -
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Poison or Protect by Gail Carriger
Can one gentle Highland soldier woo Victorian London’s most scandalous lady assassin, or will they both be destroyed in the attempt? New York Times bestselling author Gail Carriger presents a stand-alone romance novella set in her popular steampunk universe full of manners, spies, and dainty sandwiches. Lady Preshea Villentia, the Mourning Star, has four dead husbands and a nasty reputation...Categorized as:
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![Ambush or Adore by Gail Carriger]()
Ambush or Adore by Gail Carriger
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsLondon’s best and most covert spy tries to escape the man who has always adored her.INTELLIGENCERAgatha Woosmoss, the Wallflower, is the greatest intelligencer of her generation. And no one knows she exists. She has been invisible, capable, and cunning for well over four decades. Her greatest skill is in her ability to go forever unnoticed. Except by one man... -
![An Outlawed Heiress and Her Duke: A Historical Western Romance by Denise Daye]()
An Outlawed Heiress and Her Duke: A Historical Western Romance by Denise Daye
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratings** An Outlawed Heiress & Her Duke is a spin-off of the Time Travel series and follows George Astley, Duke of Aberdeen, on his incredible adventures in the Wild West. Unlike book 1 and 2 in the series, no time travel happens in this book...Categorized as:
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![Soulless: The Manga, Vol. 2 by Gail Carriger]()
Soulless: The Manga, Vol. 2 by Gail Carriger
Settling into her new life as the Lady Woolsey, Alexia finds her days quite challenging. Whether it is a regiment of supernatural soldiers camped out on her front lawn or the demands of being the Queen's "muhjah," there never seems to be a want of new hurdles to overcome...
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