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Skip Beat!, Vol. 20 by Yoshiki Nakamura
When Kyoko’s heart is broken, she decides that revenge is a dish best served in the spotlight!Kyoko Mogami followed her true love Sho to Tokyo to support him while he made it big as an idol... -
![Ouran High School Host Club, Vol. 2 by Bisco Hatori]()
Ouran High School Host Club, Vol. 2 by Bisco Hatori
The school-wide physical exam has thrown the members of the elegant Host Club for a loop. How can the doctor not discover that Haruhi is a girl? And once the female customers learn the turn, Haruhi can kiss her job goodbye. Illustrations. Rated for teens...Categorized as:
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![Dungeons and Drama by Kristy Boyce]()
Dungeons and Drama by Kristy Boyce
When it comes to romance, sometimes it doesn't hurt to play games. A fun YA romcom full of fake dating hijinks!Musical lover Riley has big aspirations to become a director on Broadway... -
![Anti-Stepbrother by Tijan]()
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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![Crushed by Lauren Layne]()
Crushed by Lauren Layne
Lauren Layne’s latest novel about the healing power of redemption tells the story of a crush gone wickedly wrong, proving that what you want isn’t always what you need. Growing up in New York, Michael St. Claire never expected to spend his twenties wearing cowboy boots. But that was before he learned about his real father, a total stranger with a family in Cedar Grove, Texas...Categorized as:
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![Unwrapped by Them by Eva Ashwood]()
Unwrapped by Them by Eva Ashwood
Snowed in with three gorgeous billionaires? I must be on Santa’s naughty list.As the manager of Whispering Pines resort, it’s my job to give the new owner, Cade McAllister, a tour of his latest acquisition. But I wasn’t prepared to show up at the lodge and realize I already know him.Biblically, I mean...Categorized as:
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![Tilly in Technicolor by Mazey Eddings]()
Tilly in Technicolor by Mazey Eddings
Tilly in Technicolor is Mazey Eddings's sparkling YA debut about two neurodivergent teens who form a connection over the course of a summer.Tilly Twomley is desperate for change. White-knuckling her way through high school with flawed executive functioning has left her burnt out and ready to start fresh...Categorized as:
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![The Grift of the Magi by Ally Carter]()
The Grift of the Magi by Ally Carter
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsKatarina Bishop is a thief. To many it wouldn’t matter that she now uses her considerable skills to resteal valuable works of art and return them to their rightful homes. She’s still a thief. So that’s why Kat’s surprised when an Interpol agent comes to her one snowy evening, asking for her help... -
![My Little Monster, Vol. 1 by Robico]()
My Little Monster, Vol. 1 by Robico
Mizutani is a self-absorbed overachiever, concerned only with maintaining the highest grades in school. Haru is an impulsive short tempered brute, who scares everyone with his explosive bursts of violence. Haru gets suspended on the first day of school when he encounters some bullies harassing a student and dispatches the bullies with great bloody violence...Categorized as:
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![Brave: Wicked West Rejects by Cora Brent]()
Brave: Wicked West Rejects by Cora Brent
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsRELEASE DATE: December 8**May be read as a stand alone**✅ Enemies with benefits✅ VERY protective anti-hero✅ Major SPICE✅ Fiery heroineMicah Lyonne is the worst man I know. As children, we were constantly thrown together by our powerful parents.And we always despised each other.He was supposed to be the heir to a billion dollar empire... -
![The Invitation by Vi Keeland]()
The Invitation by Vi Keeland
Stella Bardot ist eine der talentiertesten Parfüm-Designerinnen in New York. Nachdem sie aber ihren Ex-Verlobten ausbezahlen musste, steht ihr kleines Geschäft kurz vor der Pleite. Als auch noch ihre Mitbewohnerin über Nacht verschwindet, braucht Stella dringend Ablenkung. Ihr bester Freund überredet sie kurzerhand, sich auf die High-Society-Hochzeit der Saison zu schmuggeln... -
![This Winter by Alice Oseman]()
This Winter by Alice Oseman
A short story, based on characters from Solitaire – praised as ‘The Catcher in the Rye for the digital age’ — The TimesI used to think that difficult was better than boring, but I know better now …I’m not going to think about the past few months, about Charlie and me, and all of the sad. I’m going to block it all out. Just for today."Happy Christmas," I say... -
![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...Categorized as:
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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...Categorized as:
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![An On Dublin Street Christmas by Samantha Young]()
An On Dublin Street Christmas by Samantha Young
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 42 ratingsBraden Carmichael and Jocelyn Butler share their first Christmas together as a couple, exchanging meaningful gifts and spending time with family... -
![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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![I Need You To Hate Me by Genicious]()
I Need You To Hate Me by Genicious
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsA passionate and enthralling college romance. Two damaged souls on a path to obliteration. When they collide, will they heal each other, or are they damaged beyond repair?What’s worse than losing someone you love? Blaming yourself for their death. Two years after a devastating accident, Calla is still full of guilt. But beyond the blame, other demons are prowling. Post-traumatic stress disorder...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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![Hot Cocoa Hearts by Suzanne Nelson]()
Hot Cocoa Hearts by Suzanne Nelson
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsEmery Mason hates the holidays. She’s so over tinsel, secret santas, and excessive cheer. To make matter worse, her parents are forcing her to work—as an elf!—in their Santa photo booth at the mall. Then she meets Alejandro Perez, who works at the hot cocoa shop next door... -
![Cheeky Brat, Vol. 1 by Mitsubachi Miyuki]()
Cheeky Brat, Vol. 1 by Mitsubachi Miyuki
I, Yuki, became the basketball team manager for one reason-I had a crush on the captain and wanted to be with him, always. But when Kido-senpai suddenly announced he got a girlfriend, where did that leave me? In the clubroom, crying my eyes out…until this cheeky brat of an underclassman showed up...Categorized as:
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![The Deal Dilemma by Meagan Brandy]()
The Deal Dilemma by Meagan Brandy
Ever wonder what would happen if you bribed your brother’s ex-best friend to pop your cherry?Yeah, me either, but I did it anyway. Now the moody man is madder than ever, but I came prepared to strike a deal. One he can’t refuse…Crew Taylor is the picture of perfection, if gruff, grumpy, and prone to throw a punch is your type... -
![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... -
![Taken With Trouble (Caught in Chaos) by Jenessa Fayeth]()
Taken With Trouble (Caught in Chaos) by Jenessa Fayeth
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSerena CruzBeing taken hostage by a criminal was not on my agenda for the week. The plan was to catch Liam Hawthorne, the billionaire con artist, and finally prove myself and gain the attention of my boss.Liam caught me instead.Forget the bounty, I’m killing him. However, it’s proving a rather difficult task–especially when he convinces me to help him...Categorized as:
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![Promised Love by Vikki Jay]()
Promised Love by Vikki Jay
Getting stuck sharing a honeymoon suite with a hot, ex-NAVY Seal sounds like it should be a good time. Except Lukas is my husband and we haven't spoken in years. Until today, we were living separate lives, waiting to get out of this arranged marriage. But my family's meddling has pushed us together... -
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![Shine Not Burn by Elle Casey]()
Shine Not Burn by Elle Casey
IT HAPPENED IN VEGAS. I can't be held responsible. Things that happen there are supposed to stay there, right? Right? Yeeeah. Not so much. Andie's just days away from tying the knot, but there's just ooooone little glitch. Apparently, she's already married...Categorized as:
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![Betting on You by Lynn Painter]()
Betting on You by Lynn Painter
From the New York Times bestselling author of Better than the Movies , this swoon-worthy rom-com in the vein of She’s All That and 10 Things I Hate About You follows a teen girl who unwittingly finds herself at the center of a bet while working at a waterpark... -
![Rock Candy Kisses by Addison Moore]()
Rock Candy Kisses by Addison Moore
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsAnnie Edwards was born deaf, but she’s never let that define her. She’s settling in as a freshman at Whitney Briggs University, loves her dorm, her roommate, her classes, but something feels as though it’s missing—enter Blake Daniels. He’s everything Annie is not—a rocker, a player, a college dropout... -
![The Bachelor on the Shelf by Jana Aston]()
The Bachelor on the Shelf by Jana Aston
My name is Carter Sheppard and I actually like Christmas and my Christmas-themed hometown of Reindeer Falls. In fact, when I learn I have to return home in order to collect an inheritance—my uncle’s dog—it puts life into perspective for me.Sure, playing professional baseball is great. But it won’t last forever and every player needs a long-term game plan.And I just found mine...Categorized as:
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![Beauty and the Bachelor by Kelly Oram]()
Beauty and the Bachelor by Kelly Oram
Beauty and the Beast meets The Bachelor.Thanks to a stipulation in his late father's will, billionaire CEO Sebastian Monroe has one year to find a wife he loves who loves him back, or he will lose control of his family's company. The change could destroy the company and the lives of all its employees...Categorized as:
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![The Ones We Remember by Katie Golightly]()
The Ones We Remember by Katie Golightly
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsColin Hartrick is back. Even after five years away from his hometown, nothing could ever make him forget his family or the girl he left behind. The ghost of his eighteen-year-old, grief-stricken self never fails to remind him of how much he lost. Despite every memory and all the lingering feelings that sparked from their intimacy experiment, the girl of his dreams now wants nothing to do with him...Categorized as:
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![Heartbreak Boys by Simon James Green]()
Heartbreak Boys by Simon James Green
Faking the best summer ever is a lot harder than it looks...At the start of summer, Jack and Nate find themselves dumped as their respective exes, Dylan and Tariq, start up a new relationship together. Not only that, their exes start posting pics on social media, showing the whole world how fabulous their new life together is!Jack and Nate are reeling...Categorized as:
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![Christmas With Billy and Me by Giovanna Fletcher]()
Christmas With Billy and Me by Giovanna Fletcher
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsJoin Billy and Sophie for the next chapter of their story by bestselling author Giovanna Fletcher.Christmas has come to Rosefont Hill and it's destined to be a particularly special festive season for Sophie May.When a smitten stranger emails Sophie to ask her if he can propose to the woman he loves in her little teashop, the romantic in her finds it impossible to refuse... -
![The Ruse by Judy Corry]()
The Ruse by Judy Corry
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWhat’s the first rule of getting the lead in the school musical? Don’t fall for your bad-boy co-star.When Elyse Cohen gets the lead in her private school’s winter musical, she thinks it’s a dream come true. That is, until she finds out she’s playing opposite Asher Park—the bad boy rumored to have been involved in the mysterious disappearance of his ex last spring...Categorized as:
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![Speechless by Lindsey Lanza]()
Speechless by Lindsey Lanza
When life's off-key, go to MalibuBestselling author Lucy Gold may write fairy tales for a living, but her own happily ever after is looking bleak. Seeking a fresh start after a sudden divorce on the eve of her thirtieth birthday, she decides to make a new life for herself and her service dog in Los Angeles... -
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![10 Blind Dates by Ashley Elston]()
10 Blind Dates by Ashley Elston
Sophie wants one thing for Christmas-a little freedom from her overprotective parents. So when they decide to spend Christmas in South Louisiana with her very pregnant older sister, Sophie is looking forward to some much needed private (read: make-out) time with her long-term boyfriend, Griffin. Except it turns out that Griffin wants a little freedom from their relationship. Cue devastation... -
![Tokyo Ever After by Emiko Jean]()
Tokyo Ever After by Emiko Jean
The Princess Diaries meets Crazy Rich Asians in Emiko Jean’s Tokyo Ever After, the irresistible story of an ordinary Japanese-American girl who discovers that her father is the Crown Prince of Japan!Izumi Tanaka has never really felt like she fit in—it isn’t easy being Japanese American in her small, mostly white, northern California town... -
![The Invasion of Adam by Claire Davis, Al Stewart]()
The Invasion of Adam by Claire Davis, Al Stewart
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsCollege life, fun nights out, guys everywhere—Adam thought his life was perfect… Until he met Tork. Green-haired Tork creates origami models and reads Dickens. He lives in supported housing, and he is absolutely not impressed by money. Adam and Tork come from opposite worlds, but even as Adam fights it, the attraction stays strong... -
![A Condition Called Love, Vol. 1 by Megumi Morino]()
A Condition Called Love, Vol. 1 by Megumi Morino
Hotaru is a 16-year-old high school first-year who has always been ambivalent about love, preferring instead to have a lively life with her family and friends. So when she sees her schoolmate, Hananoi-kun, sitting in the snow after a messy, public breakup, she thinks nothing of offering to share her umbrella... -
![The Ones We Remember by Katie Golightly]()
The Ones We Remember by Katie Golightly
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsColin Hartrick is back. Even after five years away from his hometown, nothing could ever make him forget his family or the girl he left behind. The ghost of his eighteen-year-old, grief-stricken self never fails to remind him of how much he lost. Despite every memory and all the lingering feelings that sparked from their intimacy experiment, the girl of his dreams now wants nothing to do with him...Categorized as:
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![Fooling the Forward by Jacob Chance]()
Fooling the Forward by Jacob Chance
Ryder Goode has been my celebrity crush since he signed on with the Charleston Coyotes. Watching him race around the ice has become a favorite pastime of mine.Despite him being one of my brother’s teammates, we’ve never met. At least not until he cashes in on the prize he won in a charity auction—one weekend with me as his personal chef... -
![The Backup Plan by Jill Shalvis]()
The Backup Plan by Jill Shalvis
Rated: 4.03 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsNew York Times bestselling author Jill Shalvis returns to Sunrise Cove with a heartwarming tale of three people who are bought together when they’re bequeathed an old Wild West inn that has the potential to pull their lives apart, but instead turns into the gift of a lifetime... -
![For the Record by Juliana Smith]()
For the Record by Juliana Smith
Wedding bells ring in this marriage of convenience, friends to lovers, light-hearted rom com full of heart, laughter, and sourdough starters. After accidentally marrying her best friend on a last minute Vegas trip, Rachel decides that instead of getting an annulment, she and Adam could reap the benefits of marriage and play the system for his military benefits... -
![Bookworm by Cookie O'Gorman]()
Bookworm by Cookie O'Gorman
Bookworm (buk-werm): Someone who loves books, reading, and/or studying. For reference, see Charlotte Kent.Seventeen-year-old Charlotte Kent likes happy endings. Not that she's looking for one herself. Awkward, never been kissed, and bookish to the core, Lottie would rather read about love than experience it.But she enjoys helping others find their HEA in books...Categorized as:
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![A Cross-Country Wedding by Courtney Walsh]()
A Cross-Country Wedding by Courtney Walsh
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsA 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... -
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![The Guy in the Middle by Kate Stewart]()
The Guy in the Middle by Kate Stewart
Now an amazon TOP 50 bestseller! From the bestselling author of The Guy on the Right comes a heartwarming, steamy, second-chance romance. The Guy in the Middle is BOOK THREE of The Underdogs Series, but can be read as a stand-alone. I was born to play and bred to win. My priorities were instilled in me early on—family and football... -
![How to Lose at Love by Sara Ney]()
How to Lose at Love by Sara Ney
I, Dallas Colter, need a good girl to save my bad reputation.With too much on my plate, the very last thing on my mind was a relationship—the football draft was looming and dating got in the way. I never understood why my teammates bothered with girlfriends. None of us had the time...Categorized as:
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![Snowed Under by Juliana Smith]()
Snowed Under by Juliana Smith
SNOWED UNDER is an opposites-attract romantic comedy where a reserved single aunt and a confident children’s ski instructor partner together in an attempt to save a local ski lodge.Madeline Sage has entirely lost who she is. After her brother and best friends passing, she’s left feeling as though they took her down with them...Categorized as:
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![Chef's Kiss by T.J. Alexander]()
Chef's Kiss by T.J. Alexander
A high-strung pastry chef’s professional goals are interrupted by an unexpected career transition and the introduction of her wildly attractive nonbinary kitchen manager in this deliciously fresh and witty queer rom-com.Simone Larkspur is a perfectionist pastry expert with a dream job at The Discerning Chef, a venerable cookbook publisher in New York City...Categorized as:
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![The Christmas One Night Stand by L. Steele]()
The Christmas One Night Stand by L. Steele
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsI got pregnant from a one-night-stand with my worst enemyThen I walked into the office to find out he was my new boss...In my defense, I hadn’t planned on having anything to do with Hunter Whittington again.So what if his jaw can cut glass, his gaze is piercing and he has a body that haunted my dreams.Our values are contradictory.Our principles are contrasting... -
![Christmas After All by Cece Louise]()
Christmas After All by Cece Louise
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsAs if ruining my life wasn’t enough, now he’s back to ruin my Christmas.MelissaThe only thing I hate more than Christmas is Tucker James—the guy who wrote a song about me after I turned him down in high school.He became famous. I became infamous.With Tucker back in town to play at the annual winter festival, this Christmas is shaping up to be one of the worst...Categorized as:
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