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The Little Liar by Mitch Albom
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 57 ratingsBeloved bestselling author Mitch Albom returns with a powerful novel that moves from a coastal Greek city during the Holocaust, to America, where the intertwined lives of three survivors are forever changed by the perils of deception and the grace of redemption. Eleven-year-old Nico Krispis never told a lie... -
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The Wish by Nicholas Sparks
From the author of The Longest Ride and The Return comes a #1 New York Times bestselling novel about the enduring legacy of first love, and the decisions that haunt us forever. 1996 was the year that changed everything for Maggie Dawes...Categorized as:
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The Rosemary Beach Collection: Rush and Blaire by Abbi Glines
The Rosemary Beach Collection brings together Fallen Too Far, Never Too Far, and Forever Too Far, three sensational new adult novels by #1 New York Times bestselling author Abbi Glines.Fallen Too Far... -
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Christy Miller Collection, Vol. 1 by Robin Jones Gunn
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsThe first nine books in the popular Christy Miller series are now available in three treasured volumes! Bestselling author Robin Jones Gunn packs each one with enough action, romance, and drama to keep you reading and wanting more. It all starts the summer Christy vacations on a California beach and meets two friends who change her life forever... -
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![A Sign of Affection, Vol. 1 by Suu Morishita]()
A Sign of Affection, Vol. 1 by Suu Morishita
Yuki is a typical college student, whose world revolves around her friends, social media, and the latest sales. But when a chance encounter on a train leads to her meeting friend-of-a-friend and fellow student Itsuomi-san, her world starts to widen. But even though Itsuomi-kun can speak three languages, sign language isn't one of them...Categorized as:
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There I Find Rest by Jessie Gussman
Rated: 4.68 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsOn the shore of Lake Michigan, just up the road from Blueberry Beach is another small town. Strawberry Sands.A place of comfort.A place of rest and peace.A place where divorcee and single mom, Kim Tinsley, can go to try to make a new life for herself, raising her baby, while praying for her older child who has left the faith of her childhood and is questioning everything she’d ever taught her... -
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Coming Attractions by Robin Jones Gunn
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsAre you serious? As graduation approaches, Katie Weldon is pretty sure she s ready for the word engaged to describe her relationship with Rick. But Eli seems to always be right there when she needs support. Rick is everything Katie s ever dreamed of, offering her stability and love. Eli, on the other hand, brings adventure, spontaneity, and a wild love for God... -
![Kimi ni Todoke: From Me to You, Vol. 1 by Karuho Shiina, Tomo Kimura]()
Kimi ni Todoke: From Me to You, Vol. 1 by Karuho Shiina, Tomo Kimura
Sawako Kuronuma is the perfect heroine... for a horror movie . With striking similarities to a haunting movie character--jet-black hair, sinister smile and silent demeanor--she's mistakenly called Sadako by those around her. But behind her scary façade is a very misunderstood teenager. Too shy to fit in, all she wants to do is make some friends...Categorized as:
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The Library by Bella Osborne
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsTwo different generations. Two unusual people. Thrown together to save their local library.Tom is a teenager and blends into the background of life. After a row with his dad, and facing an unhappy future at the dog food factory, he escapes to the library. Tom unwittingly ends up with a bagful of romance novels and comes under the suspicion of Maggie... -
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The 15th of December: A WesLizNickEmilieBaileyCharlie Christmas by Lynn Painter
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsWes and Liz and Nick and Emilie and Charlie and Bailey - the whole gang - are out doing holiday things in Omaha TONIGHT - December... -
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#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...Categorized as:
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Say Goodbye for Now by Catherine Ryan Hyde
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 37 ratingsOn an isolated Texas ranch, Dr. Lucy cares for abandoned animals. The solitude allows her to avoid the people and places that remind her of the past. Not that any of the townsfolk care. In 1959, no one is interested in a woman doctor. Nor are they welcoming Calvin and Justin Bell, a newly arrived African American father and son...Categorized as:
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Christmas with the Reeds by Tammy Falkner
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsIt's Christmas! The Reeds have big plans for Christmas and they hope you'll come and join them for their special day... -
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Love Always, Kate by D. Nichole King
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsDear Diary, Leukemia’s been my life since I was eleven. Now, six years later, I want my life back. Only I’m not sure what that is. The test results came back today. 22,000. Which means I’m officially out of remission—again. I have three options: 1. Another round of chemo. 2. A super-new experimental drug. 3. Dump it all— forget the meds and treatments and enjoy the time I have left... -
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![The Book Woman's Daughter by Kim Michele Richardson]()
The Book Woman's Daughter by Kim Michele Richardson
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 54 ratingsFrom the New York Times bestselling author of The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek!Bestselling historical fiction author Kim Michele Richardson is back with the perfect book club read following Honey Lovett, the daughter of the beloved Troublesome book woman, who must fight for her own independence with the help of the women who guide her and the books that set her free... -
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Close Your Eyes/Without a Doubt/With This Ring by Robin Jones Gunn
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsHappenstance…or God’s Great Plan? She’s the bold, free-spirited type. She’s cute, she’s fun, and she’s following God... -
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So Over My Head by Jenny B. Jones
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsNewly single, stalked by a killer, and in desperate need of some chic clown shoes--Bella is one skinny mocha frapp away from total meltdown. When the Fritz Family Carnival makes its annual appearance in Truman, Bella's keen reporter instincts tell her the bright lights hide more than they reveal. Her suspicions are confirmed when one of the stars is murdered... -
![I'm So Sure by Jenny B. Jones]()
I'm So Sure by Jenny B. Jones
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 24 ratings"Think you're having a rough week? Bella's stepdad, a semi-pro wrestler, just signed the entire family up for a reality TV show. Bella's first thought: Kill. Me. Now." Living in Truman, Oklahoma wasn't 100% miserable for Bella. Sure, she misses Manhattan, couture clothes, and her dad. But she was making new friends at Truman High and almost enjoying her work at the school newspaper... -
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Peculiar Treasures by Robin Jones Gunn
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsA fresh start? Katie Weldon catches more than just the bouquet at the wedding of her best friend, Christy Miller. She also snags a job offer that launches her into an adventure she never imagined. Katie eagerly accepts the job as resident assistant at Rancho Corona University, only to find herself in a community of conflict... -
![The Secret Journal of Brett Colton by Kay Lynn Mangum]()
The Secret Journal of Brett Colton by Kay Lynn Mangum
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsKathy Colton can t stand her brother, Brett. Her family talks as if he were perfect! All Kathy knows for sure is that Brett is dead. He died of leukemia when he was sixteen and she was only two. But when Kathy turns sixteen, she discovers her brother s hidden journal - a journal written especially for her - and learns about the brother she never knew... -
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Sky Zone by Creston Mapes
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsA Political Rally. A Terrorist Threat. A Nightmare of Cataclysmic Proportions.Jack and Pamela Crittendon have hit the breaking point. After months out of work as a reporter, Jack is playing Mr. Mom and working part-time at Festival Arena with his survivalist friend Brian Shakespeare... -
![In From the Cold by Sarah Bennett]()
In From the Cold by Sarah Bennett
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 27 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... -
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The Complete Blueberry Beach Box Set Books 1-8 by Jessie Gussman
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsEscape to Blueberry Beach in this charming collection of sweet, heartwarming romances!Book 1 - Yesterday's When Lindy leaves her workaholic husband and moves with her teenage daughter to their summer cottage on the shores of Lake Michigan, will she find joy and healing with the help of her new neighbors in the town of Blueberry Beach? And when it comes down to a choice between her bright new... -
![Match Point by Erynn Mangum]()
Match Point by Erynn Mangum
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsMatchmaker Lauren Holbrook is happy after putting together four successful couples. That is, until the tables are turned and she's on the receiving end of the matchmaking!Lauren and her boyfriend, Ryan, devise a plan to make it look as if they've broken up so people will get off their backs about marriage. No problem, right? That's of course until Lauren realizes she's in love... -
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![Under the Magnolias by T.I. Lowe]()
Under the Magnolias by T.I. Lowe
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsThis night not only marked the end to the drought, but also the end to the long-held secret we'd kept hidden under the magnolias. Magnolia, South Carolina, 1980Austin Foster is barely a teenager when her mama dies giving birth to twins, leaving her to pick up the pieces while holding her six siblings together and doing her best to stop her daddy from retreating into his personal darkness... -
![Home of Our Hearts by Robin Jones Gunn]()
Home of Our Hearts by Robin Jones Gunn
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsChristy and Todd are looking forward to being part of two important weddings. Christy would never think of missing Katie's big day, even though she's getting married in Kenya. Todd has been waiting his whole life to stand up as the best man for his dad's wedding... -
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Rematch by Erynn Mangum
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsLauren’s dad may be getting remarried—and Lauren is still looking for the love of her life! Join Lauren on her adventure of caffeine, chocolate, girl talk, and spiritual insights as she continues to search for the right match... -
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One Foggy Christmas: A Holiday Romance by Kortney Keisel
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsWhat if the person you shared your life with couldn't remember you anymore?Nash Carter is devasted when a skiing accident leaves his wife with severe memory loss, erasing him and their three-year marriage from her mind... -
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Princess Jellyfish, Vol. 1 by Akiko Higashimura, Yuko K.
Tsukimi Kurashita, fan hardcore de méduses, s’installe à Tokyo avec le projet de devenir illustratrice...Categorized as:
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![Mulberry Hollow by Denise Hunter]()
Mulberry Hollow by Denise Hunter
Contractor Wes Mathews is nearly finished hiking the Appalachian Trail in honor of his recently deceased best friend when he falls terribly ill. He stumbles into the nearest town and soon finds himself indebted to the beautiful young doctor who owns the clinic...Categorized as:
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![Open Your Heart/Time Will Tell/Now Picture This by Robin Jones Gunn]()
Open Your Heart/Time Will Tell/Now Picture This by Robin Jones Gunn
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsHappenstanceâ?¦or Godâ?s Great Plan? Sheâ?s the bold, free-spirited type. Sheâ?s cute, sheâ?s fun, and sheâ?s following God... -
![Of Human Bondage by W. Somerset Maugham]()
Of Human Bondage by W. Somerset Maugham
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible... -
![On a Whim by Robin Jones Gunn]()
On a Whim by Robin Jones Gunn
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsWhat s next? Ever since high school, Katie Weldon has wondered what it would be like to be Rick Doyle s girlfriend. As a college senior she s about to find out... -
![The Connection by Adriana Locke, Ashley Amigoni]()
The Connection by Adriana Locke, Ashley Amigoni
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsHe was the bad boy she didn't need. She was the exception to his rules. When Jada Stanley and Cane Alexander met, it was lust at first sight. As much as they fought it, it became so much more. Now that they've stopped fighting it and made their own rules, a little respite is needed. Las Vegas is the destination of choice... -
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![Little Women by Louisa May Alcott]()
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
Puffin in Bloom A new line of classics with gorgeously illustrated covers by renowned stationery brand Rifle Paper Co.'s lead artist, Anna Bond. Grown-up Meg, tomboyish Jo, timid Beth, and precocious Amy. The four March sisters couldn't be more different. But with their father away at war, and their mother working to support the family, they have to rely on one another... -
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Letting Go by B.A. Wolfe
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBook # 1.5 of The Keaton Series The much anticipated companion novel to Away -- the heart gripping romance about first loves and unforgettable moments. Now experience it all from Jason's point of view in Letting Go. Jason Bradley is a simple, country guy thrust into a life most wouldn't consider normal... -
![Janessa by Kimberly Rae Jordan]()
Janessa by Kimberly Rae Jordan
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThough she’s seen people she’s close to fall in love, Janessa Halverson has no desire to do the same. Janessa was young when she lost her parents, and though she loves the family she’s a part of now, she has no interest in falling in love with someone, only to lose them. And having kids? Nope... -
![Summer on Blossom Street by Debbie Macomber]()
Summer on Blossom Street by Debbie Macomber
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 35 ratingsKnitting and life. They’re both about beginnings...and endings.That’s why Lydia Goetz, owner of A Good Yarn on Seattle’s Blossom Street, offers a class called Knit to Quit. It’s for people who want to quit something—or someone!—and start a new phase of their lives.First to join is Phoebe Rylander, who’s trying to get over a man. Alix Turner and her husband want a baby, so she has to quit smoking... -
![Kodomo no Omocha 03 by Miho Obana, Gualtiero Cannarsi]()
Kodomo no Omocha 03 by Miho Obana, Gualtiero Cannarsi
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 21 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... -
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The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity 1 by Saka Mikami
Two rival schools stand next door to each one for elite ladies, one for good-for-nothing boys. But one of those boys might just be a naturally chivalrous diamond in the rough, and one of those girls might be a little more open-minded than is proper ..Categorized as:
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![Because of Him by Jessica Roe]()
Because of Him by Jessica Roe
Blair Ackerman is a girl with crazy hair and a bad attitude. She's a girl who doesn't care what anyone thinks of her. She's a girl with only a duffel bag and a car named Nancy to her name, and that's okay by her. She's tough because she has to be. Nobody gets inside her head, nobody gets inside her heart. Silver is everything she's never wanted... -
![This Quiet Sky by Joanne Bischof]()
This Quiet Sky by Joanne Bischof
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsThere is nothing extraordinary about Tucker O’Shay’s dreams. Go to college. Become president. Fall in love. And pretend like he has enough time to get it all done.Sixteen-year-old Sarah Miller doesn’t expect anything out of the ordinary when she begins her first day at the one-room-school house in her new hometown of Rocky Knob... -
![Can't Let You Go by Jenny B. Jones]()
Can't Let You Go by Jenny B. Jones
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsAn old love whose kisses make her weak, but whose secrets threaten to destroy all she holds dear... Fresh out of college, Katie Parker had it all—a charming romance, a role in a famous stage production, and an idyllic life in London. Until she found her boyfriend cheating and got herself fired from the play... -
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Kodomo no Omocha 02 by Miho Obana, Barbara Chies
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 22 ratings12-year old Sana Kurata is used to getting what she wants - even in love. Ever since she hired her manager, a man 10 years her senior who she calls her "gigalo," she thought it was true love. When Rei shows his feelings for a woman his own age, Sana realizes that Rei's feelings for her are anything but romantic... -
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![Double Take by Lynette Eason]()
Double Take by Lynette Eason
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsDetective James Cross has been honorably discharged from the Army Criminal Investigation Division due to wounds sustained when an IED blew up near him. Now with the Lake City Police Department, he's rooming with this good buddy and partner, Cole, while he figures out his family dynamics... -
![One More Wish: Christy & Todd: The Married Years Series by Robin Jones Gunn]()
One More Wish: Christy & Todd: The Married Years Series by Robin Jones Gunn
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAs Christy blows out the 26 candles on her birthday cake, she closes her eyes and makes a wish. Could this be the year that she and Todd finally have a baby? They know that everything will change once they have a child. Are they ready for all the adjustments a new little one would bring? Christy isn't sure... -
![Under the Magnolias by T.I. Lowe, Susan Bennett]()
Under the Magnolias by T.I. Lowe, Susan Bennett
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsMagnolia, South Carolina, 1980Austin Foster is barely a teenager when her mama dies giving birth to twins, leaving her to pick up the pieces while holding her six siblings together and doing her best to stop her daddy from retreating into his personal darkness.Scratching out a living on the family’s tobacco farm is as tough as it gets... -
![If Only by Richard Paul Evans]()
If Only by Richard Paul Evans
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 34 ratingsIf 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... -
![Lost & Found: A Romance by Brooke St. James]()
Lost & Found: A Romance by Brooke St. James
Rated: 4.55 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsJude Tanner came from a humble background. He couldn't believe he was now the owner of a Thoroughbred racehorse. He obviously hoped his colt would be a contender on the road to the Kentucky Derby, but it still surprised him when it actually happened. It was surreal that his dreams were coming true. There were only a few more races before the Derby, and if Mister Everything did well, he had a shot... -
![The Last Christmas Kiss by Jo Bartlett]()
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...
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