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Out of Sight, Out of Time by Ally Carter
The last thing Cammie Morgan remembers is leaving the Gallagher Academy to protect her friends and family from the Circle of Cavan-an ancient terrorist organization that has been hunting her for over a year. But when Cammie wakes up in an alpine convent and discovers that months have passed, she must face the fact that her memory is now a black hole...Categorized as:
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The Party by Lynn Painter
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![Impaired Judgement by Youcouldmakealife]()
Impaired Judgement by Youcouldmakealife
It’s kind of a shame someone that talented is that big a douche.Categorized as:
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![Clipped by Love by Toni Aleo]()
Clipped by Love by Toni Aleo
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 34 ratingsThings are heating up for the Sinclair boys! With one already in the NHL, Jayden Sinclair is hoping to be next! This has been the toughest year of my life. I watched my brother go into the draft without me, my mom got divorced, and the weight of my family’s issues is heavy on my shoulders... -
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![That Promise by Jillian Dodd]()
That Promise by Jillian Dodd
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsWhat happens to childhood promises when you grow up? Growing up, Devaney Diamond and Chase Mackenzie promised to go to college together. But it’s been three years since the summer that changed everything between them, and their friendship hasn’t recovered... -
![Whatever Life Throws at You by Julie Cross]()
Whatever Life Throws at You by Julie Cross
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 43 ratingsLife loves a good curveball…. Seventeen-year-old Annie Lucas's life is completely upended the moment her dad returns to the major leagues as the new pitching coach for the Kansas City Royals. Now she's living in Missouri (too cold) , attending an all-girls school (no boys) , and navigating the strange world of professional sports...Categorized as:
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![In the Clear Moonlit Dusk, Vol. 1 by Mika Yamamori]()
In the Clear Moonlit Dusk, Vol. 1 by Mika Yamamori
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsYoi Takiguchi has long legs, a deep voice, and a handsome face. .. in other words, Yoi is such a good-looking guy that most people don't notice or care that she is, in fact, a girl. Indeed, she's had the nickname "Prince" as long as she can remember. That is, until she met Ichimura-senpai. .. the only person who's really seemed to see her for herself... -
![New Chances by Lilly Lucas]()
New Chances by Lilly Lucas
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsEinmal die grosse Freiheit geniessen bei einem Work-and-Travel-Jahr in den USA – davon hat die 21-jährige Leonie jahrelang geträumt. Doch dann geht schief, was nur schief gehen kann, und Leonie strandet ohne Geld in der Kleinstadt Green Valley, auf der Suche nach irgendeinem Job. Einziger Lichtblick ist der ebenso attraktive wie einfühlsame Barkeeper Sam, dem sie prompt ihr Herz ausschüttet... -
![Cheeky Brat, Vol. 6 by Mitsubachi Miyuki]()
Cheeky Brat, Vol. 6 by Mitsubachi Miyuki
Huh? ! What does he even mean? ! Stupid brat! ! First he doesn’t push that girl away—after she kissed him—and now he’s saying THAT? ? While eating squid? I mean, I know I’m the one who’s been avoiding talking to him head-on, and I did tell him to wait three months, but I was getting there, okay? Ugh, and as if that wasn’t enough to deal with, what was going on with Hakamada-kun at the festival. .Categorized as:
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![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. .. -
![Troublemaker - Tome 2 by Laura Swan]()
Troublemaker - Tome 2 by Laura Swan
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsS’attirer des ennuis. Shayn a toujours excellé dans ce domaine. Se rapprocher de June était défendu, mais inévitable, et dans le chaos respectif de leurs vies, leur relation semble trop belle pour être vraie. Quand ses mauvaises fréquentations le rattrapent, il doit affronter les conséquences de ses actes et y mettre un terme... -
![Wes Bennett's Vivid Dream by Lynn Painter]()
Wes Bennett's Vivid Dream by Lynn Painter
Wes has a dream about Liz coming to him in her prom dress, telling him he is the one she wants. But then he wakes up. -
![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? ! -
![Falling For Who by Erica Lee]()
Falling For Who by Erica Lee
Marjorie Madden has it all. She’s been out since middle school, is the most popular person in her grade, and according to her friends could get any girl she wants (even the straight ones). Marjorie isn’t interested in dating, though. All of her focus is on becoming a starter on the varsity basketball team and leading her team to victory...Categorized as:
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![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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![High School Debut, Vol. 02 by Kazune Kawahara]()
High School Debut, Vol. 02 by Kazune Kawahara
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 35 ratingsHopeless Haruna needs help finding a boyfriend! After failing to win the eye of any guy in high school, Haruna enlists the help of cute upperclassman Yoh to coach her on how to make herself more appealing to the male species. Yoh agrees, with one catch: Haruna had better not fall for him! Haruna begins to develop feelings for Fumiya, Yoh's friend... -
![Cheeky Brat, Vol. 8 by Mitsubachi Miyuki]()
Cheeky Brat, Vol. 8 by Mitsubachi Miyuki
When Hakamada crushes their dreams of the Winter Cup, Yuki’s tenure as basketball club manager is now over. .. However, her relationship with Naruse has only begun! But between Naruse’s captaincy and Yuki’s frantic studies, they hardly ever see each other. Despite that, Yuki’s cheeky brat is determined to take her out on her first ever date! -
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Jackson by Sheridan Anne
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsElle -. He’s the guy with the world against him and I’m the girl they all love to hate. Our reputations suck for two very different reasons and where he’s working to do something about it, I’m working to keep my head down and not draw attention to myself. Falling for Jackson would be a mistake. Falling for him would put me right back in the public eye, somewhere I swore I’d never be again... -
![That Summer by Jillian Dodd]()
That Summer by Jillian Dodd
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsDevaney Diamond’s summer break was shaping up to be the best one ever. Her longtime crush was finally interested in her, and by the time school rolled around in the fall, she knew he’d be her boyfriend...Categorized as:
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![That Promise by Jillian Dodd]()
That Promise by Jillian Dodd
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsWhat happens to childhood promises when you grow up? Growing up, Devaney Diamond and Chase Mackenzie promised to go to college together. But it’s been two years since the summer that changed everything between them, and their friendship hasn’t recovered...Categorized as:
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Cheeky Brat, Vol. 9 by Mitsubachi Miyuki
Today is the day her future will be decided. After all, it’s finally time. .. for entrance exams. However, one thing after another keeps going wrong! Meanwhile, as Yuki’s graduation gets closer and closer to becoming a reality, Naruse is painfully aware that soon, he’ll be separated from Yuki by more than just a couple of classroom doors. .. -
![Pieces of You by Jay McLean]()
Pieces of You by Jay McLean
They could’ve been perfect. In another time. Another world. Where his wasn’t falling apart. And hers wasn’t already in pieces. -. High school senior Holden Eastwood only has one fear in life: growing up. He spends his days unmotivated, moving from one game to the next, searching for his next challenge. He never expected that challenge to come in the form of a girl…...Categorized as:
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![Cheeky Brat, Vol. 7 by Mitsubachi Miyuki]()
Cheeky Brat, Vol. 7 by Mitsubachi Miyuki
It's autumn, and the qualifier for the Winter Cup is just around the corner! But first, time for one of Yuki’s last school festivals. Between prepwork for that, studying, managing the basketball team, and dating Naruse, Yuki just might have bitten off more than she can chew. .. -
![Cheeky Brat, Vol. 11 by Mitsubachi Miyuki]()
Cheeky Brat, Vol. 11 by Mitsubachi Miyuki
With Yuki living on her own, Naruse in his last year of high school, and more than a few months of dating history under their belt, one rainy after in Yuki’s apartment leads to. .. !? Meanwhile Hakamada’s come to a few realizations and makes a declaration to Yuki that leaves her in a state of utter confusion! ! -
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![The Smirking Jerk by DarknessAndLight]()
The Smirking Jerk by DarknessAndLight
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 11 ratings“I’m in love with you. ” How many times would I have to think about this, how many times, before she could hear it, feel it, see it in my eyes? “I’m in love with you. ” How could I make her see without telling her, without scaring her off… without losing her. I couldn’t lose her. -
![Varsity Rulebreaker by Ginger Scott]()
Varsity Rulebreaker by Ginger Scott
Hollis Taylor is allowed to break the rules. She’s coach’s little girl. And she’s good. If that means she gets to bump one of the guys for the starting catcher’s job on the Public High baseball team, then the others on the squad better suck it up and deal. But breaking rules has taken Cannon Jennings far in life...Categorized as:
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![The Bad Boy, Cupid & Me by Slim_Shady]()
The Bad Boy, Cupid & Me by Slim_Shady
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsReece smirked, "Trust me Chloe, the Good Girl always falls for the Bad Boy. ". Chloe Armel is a Good Girl. She never gets in trouble, gets excellent grades and is loved by everyone. Enter Reece. Wild, badass and has an ego that honestly couldn't get any bigger. He gets into fights, breaks every single rule and couldn't care less about the consequences that come with it... -
![Runaways by Nicole Dykes]()
Runaways by Nicole Dykes
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsRunaways . . . You’ve heard about kids running away, but do we ever truly know why they run? Rae and Law had no choice. Forced to run when life let them down, when it was either leave or be subjected to an unimaginable fate. Can they survive? Two young people, completely alone on the streets with nothing but each other. This is their story...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... -
![Wicked Surprise by L.A. Cotton]()
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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![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... -
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Cheeky Brat, Vol. 10 by Mitsubachi Miyuki
What does he MEAN “that wasn’t nearly enough”? ! Well, it is true that between my part-time job and classes and getting dragged into stuff with the college basketball club, it’s been a lot harder to find time to just BE together, but…I’m really trying, okay? ! Speaking of the basketball club, turns out that weird flirty guy at the park is also my coworker and a club member—seriously hope he and... -
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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... -
![Cheeky Brat, Vol. 12 by Mitsubachi Miyuki]()
Cheeky Brat, Vol. 12 by Mitsubachi Miyuki
So after the whole Hakamada debacle and then how the whole Finals League ended, it’s kinda awkward every time I see Hakamada-kun. .. Still, I’m incredibly happy that Naruse won! Although, now he’s literally telling EVERYONE he knows about us, so I’m not entirely sure how to react around everyone else anymore. .. -
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![Double Major by Catherine Gayle]()
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. -
![Cheeky Brat, Vol. 13 by Mitsubachi Miyuki, Alethea Nibley]()
Cheeky Brat, Vol. 13 by Mitsubachi Miyuki, Alethea Nibley
Geez, that was so nerve-wracking! I’m glad that I could FINALLY do something for him as his girlfriend. .. Next up is graduation, a spring break trip with the team, and then off to college! I’m kinda nervous about how he’s gonna handle Suwa-san being around all the time, though. ..Categorized as:
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![Disarmed by Sarah Rees Brennan]()
Disarmed by Sarah Rees Brennan
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsThe boys of Kings Row head to France with exes, rivalries, and secrets in this fun and hilarious novel by a New York Times bestselling author—inspired by the award-nominated comic series by C. S. Pacat and Johanna The Mad...Categorized as:
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![The Art of Breathing by Cali Melle]()
The Art of Breathing by Cali Melle
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsOne last summer together. One bucket list. One line and once it’s crossed, there’s no going back…. Luna Truly was living on bottled air and borrowed time. She had spent most of her life in and out of hospitals. All she wanted to do was live a typical life—one where she didn't feel like she was a burden. Everyone treated her like she was a fragile piece of glass, except for one person...Categorized as:
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![Maxen by Sheridan Anne]()
Maxen by Sheridan Anne
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsBrooke -. He broke me. Maxen Ryder tore my heart out, crushed it, and had me questioning my self-worth, and nobody but me gets that pleasure. All I want is to move on and forget about the boy who opened me up to a world of hurt, but why is it that every move I make always has me going back? He's not that boy I used to know. He's become a man overnight and I'm not sure I'm strong enough to resist... -
![Dear McKinnon by Danielle Keil]()
Dear McKinnon by Danielle Keil
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsEveryone knows what it means to have a teal envelope taped to their locker on the first day of the month. Everyone except new girl McKinnon Gregory. The envelope is the start of a monthly tradition called the Secret Admirers, and something McKinnon never thought she'd see. To her surprise-- and everyone else's-- the teal envelope is taped to her locker on March first... -
![The Easy Way Out by C.W. Farnsworth]()
The Easy Way Out by C.W. Farnsworth
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsLoss is nothing new to Lennon Matthews. With each hit her heart has taken, she’s guarded it more closely. Except Caleb Winters smashed through her defenses in high school. Three years later, their relationship is stronger than ever. But aside from letting a boy in, little in Lennon’s life has changed... -
![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... -
![Slope of Love by Melissa Foster]()
Slope of Love by Melissa Foster
Olympic gold medalist skiers Jayla Stone and Rush Remington have been best friends for years. They've seen each other at their best and worst and have kept each other's secrets without fail. Only there's one secret Rush has kept close to his chest. After months of introspection, Rush realizes he's been filling his bed but not tending to his heart...Categorized as:
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![The Bad Boy and the Tomboy by Nicole Nwosu]()
The Bad Boy and the Tomboy by Nicole Nwosu
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsSome love stories begin in all the wrong ways. Always comfortable being one of the guys, Macy Anderson is laser focused on only three things: studies, soccer, and a scholarship. Romance is the last thing on Macy’s mind, until Cedric Cahill ― the one boy she’s ever crushed on ― asks her out on a date. Handsome and charismatic, Cedric’s everything Macy has ever wanted in a boyfriend... -
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![A Thousand Words by Treblehearts]()
A Thousand Words by Treblehearts
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsReece Bremer goes through life with a scowl and cold personality. Jessica Andrews goes through life with a glowing smile and positive outlook. Reece looks at life with dull, judgmental eyes that make him hate the world and the people living in it. Jessica, well . . . She looks at life through a camera. Literally... -
![Big Shot by Kat Mizera]()
Big Shot by Kat Mizera
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsWelcome to Fort Lauderdale—where the days are hot and the Knights are hotter. Jude:. I’ve always said I would settle down when the time—and the woman—was right. So having a friends-with-benefits relationship fits right into my plans. Until it doesn’t. The line between friendship and wanting more with the gorgeous doctor is blurring with each passing day... -
![A Cross-Country Wedding by Courtney Walsh]()
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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![Tomo-chan is a Girl! Vol. 1 by Fumita Yanagida]()
Tomo-chan is a Girl! Vol. 1 by Fumita Yanagida
Tomo and Jun have been best buds since they were little kids, but now that they're in high school, Tomo wants to be more than friends. .. too bad Jun just sees her as 'one of the guys. ' Tomo may be a tomboy, but she's determined to prove to Jun that she's a woman, too!Categorized as:
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![Figuring It Out by Melody Tyden]()
Figuring It Out by Melody Tyden
After making peace with Austin and everything that happened between them, Mia finds herself back in the world of high-level ice dancing she thought she'd left behind for good. It's an incredible opportunity and she doesn't want to do anything to mess it up, including getting involved with the one man she's never been able to resist... -
![Lucky Star by Susannah Nix]()
Lucky Star by Susannah Nix
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsA lonely barista’s dreams come true when her celebrity crush asks her to pose as his fake girlfriend for the paparazzi. Boone Sheridan is a TV heartthrob with a public relations problem. He needs to clean up his image and create a distraction ASAP...
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