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Wounded by Lindsay Buroker
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsWhen Tara Blankenship’s writing assignment takes her to an “eco village” on Washington’s Olympic Peninsula, she anticipates a quiet couple of weeks in a quaint setting. (She’s far too mature to use the word boring, thank you very much. ) What she stumbles into is anything but quiet and quaint... -
Fruits Basket, Vol. 23 by Natsuki Takaya
The Fruits Baskets series has transformed the publishing landscape, introducing thousands of readers to manga. This volume marks the finale of the #1 bestselling manga series. -
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Fruits Basket, Vol. 22 by Natsuki Takaya
Kyo finally makes the decision to stop running from his fears and confront his birth father... -
Fruits Basket, Vol. 21 by Natsuki Takaya
Kyo finishes telling Tohru about his role in her mother's death and how the reason he disappeared for so long was because he felt so guilty about it. He explains that he overcame his guilt by blaming everything on Yuki, but he now realizes that he was only running away from his own feelings. But how will he react when Tohru tells him how she really feels about him? ! -
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Fruits Basket, Vol. 11 by Natsuki Takaya
The world's most popular shojo manga continues! While at the Sohma vacation home, Tohru is caught in a whirlwind of family strife. Can she relax and put the "fun" in dysfunctional? None of the Sohmas are going to make it easy, including an angry horse that attacks Tohru. Could this be a new member of the Zodiac? Meanwhile, in a fierce argument with Akito, Kyo reveals his true feelings for Tohru... -
Fruits Basket, Vol. 17 by Natsuki Takaya, Alethea Nibley
Akito has more than skeletons hiding in the closet--the curse, dear reader, is not the only reason Kureno won't leave Akito. And who can make Arisa understand Kureno's devotion to Akito? Graduation is approaching, so everyone needs answers! -
Fruits Basket, Vol. 20 by Natsuki Takaya
Kagura and Kazuma hotly discuss Tohru liking Kyo. With Kagura's forceful encouragement, will Tohru be able to muster up the courage to tell Kyo how she feels? Meanwhile, Ren is determined to get her hands on Akito's mystery box--even if it means killing for it! -
Fruits Basket, Vol. 18 by Natsuki Takaya, Alethea Nibley
As rumors swirl about Machi trying to kill her little brother, Kakeru figures that the only person who can get the truth out of her is Yuki. But when the two of them visit her, they learn a shocking secret. Later, Motoko wants to tell Yuki her feelings before she graduates and leaves the school--and him--forever. But will their parting be such sweet sorrow? -
The Krampus Kink by Amanda M. Lee
Rated: 4.71 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsCharlie Rhodes has a lead on her past, but it just might endanger her future. Nothing can stop her from seeking answers though, which means a trip to Colorado with her boyfriend Jack. Her parents and brother are along for the ride. There’s just one problem … death has followed them to Estes Park... -
Fruits Basket, Vol. 19 by Natsuki Takaya, Alethea Nibley
As the Fruits Basket saga continues, the relationship between Tohru and Kyo becomes increasingly complicated, especially since most of the members of the Zodiac seem to look down on him. Tohru comes to the realization that if she wants to save Kyo, she'll have to create some sort of trigger to break his curse... -
Fruits Basket, Vol. 12 by Natsuki Takaya
With the beginning of the school year approaching, the gang returns from summer break--and what a vacation indeed! A new student council has been assembled, with two new secretaries: Naohito, who has declared himself Yuki's rival, and Kimi, who is known as a devil woman--and a thief of men's hearts... -
The Curse of Tenth Grave by Darynda Jones
As a Part-time PI and fulltime grim reaper, Charley Davidson has asked a lot of questions throughout her life: Why can I see dead people? Who is the hot supernatural entity following me? How do I get gum out of my sister’s hair before she wakes up? But, “How do I trap not one malevolent god, but three? ” was never among them. Until now... -
Eleventh Grave in Moonlight by Darynda Jones
A typical day in the life of Charley Davidson involves cheating husbands, missing people, errant wives, philandering business owners, and oh yeah. .. demons, hell hounds, evil gods, and dead people. Lots and lots of dead people. As a part time Private Investigator and full-time Grim Reaper, Charley has to balance the good, the bad, the undead, and those who want her dead... -
Fruits Basket, Vol. 15 by Natsuki Takaya, Alethea Nibley
Yuki's past finally is revealed! But is it all too much to bear? His sickness takes a turn for the worse, and after Akito reminds Yuki how loathed he is, his will to live might finally be drained. .. Meanwhile, as Tohru is getting ready to perform in Cinderella, the class decides that they have to rewrite the play... -
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The Blast from the Past by Lucy Score
From the #1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of Things We Left Behind. Riley Thorn and her hot, tattooed, private investigator boyfriend Nick Santiago are all moved in to their new fixer-upper. Not only do they finally have their own place, they also haven't found any new dead bodies on the premises. Yep. It looks like summer is over and so is Riley's bad luck... -
Fruits Basket, Vol. 16 by Natsuki Takaya, Alethea Nibley
A new chapter is opened in the Sohma family's story--and the rumors are true! Kyo has indeed met Kyoko in the past. .. and when he did, she told him the story of how she met Tohru's father, which he then tells to us: Tohru's birth. .. the truth about her mother and father. .. Yuki's declaration of independence. . -
Fruits Basket, Vol. 14 by Natsuki Takaya, Alethea Nibley
Isuzu loves snooping through Shigure's life, especially when she's totally convinced that he is hiding something. But when Tohru finds a passed-out Isuzu in the house, she tries to drag Isuzu to the hospital. Meanwhile, Yuki goes to the ASB student council room only to find it trashed again! But as the secrets of who vandalized the room come out of the closet, Yuki accidentally gets locked in one... -
Fruits Basket, Vol. 13 by Natsuki Takaya
The number one manga in America continues! The time for Yuki's parent-teacher conference has finally arrived, and Yuki must learn how to make his own decisions if he wants to have a say about his future. Later, Tohru sets off on a quest to find out if Kureno Sohma is the same person Arisa has been in love with all this time... -
Fruits Basket, Vol. 10 by Natsuki Takaya, Alethea Nibley
The world's number one shojo manga continues, as Tohru and the Sohmas spend time at the Sohma's summerhouse. Alas, it's not all fun in the sun on this little trip. Akito pays a surprise visit, causing a commotion for the rest of the family. Shigure takes a stroll down memory lane with an old friend, remembering the days when Hatori wasn't so aloof... -
The Dirt on Ninth Grave by Darynda Jones
In a small village in New York lives Jane Doe, a girl with no memory of who she is or where she came from. So when she is working at a diner and slowly begins to realize she can see dead people, she's more than a little taken aback. Stranger still are the people entering her life. They seem to know things about her. Things they hide with lies and half-truths. Soon, she senses something far darker... -
How Aunt Tillie Stole Christmas by Amanda M. Lee
Rated: 4.62 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsFourteen years ago, Christmas hit Walkerville with a bang. Or, rather, a big ball of fire. When a local group home for orphaned children goes up in smoke right before the holidays, Tillie Winchester volunteers her family to take in some kids – even though her arch nemesis Margaret Little is dead-set against it. Of course, that’s part of the appeal for Tillie so she’s considering it a win... -
Final Fury by Annabel Chase
Rated: 4.61 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsWelcome to Chipping Cheddar where supernaturals are hidden in plain sight. I foolishly believed this day would never come, that life in charming Chipping Cheddar would always be pleasant and somewhat predictable—but all good things must come to an end. And it seems the dormant portal is no exception... -
Fruits Basket, Vol. 5 by Natsuki Takaya
For a springtime treat, Shigure arranges for Tohru and the gang to spend Golden Week at the Sohmas' vacation home. On a rainy day, as the holiday draws to a close, who should make a surprise visit but Hatsuharu! But what's that he's hiding in the bundle under his arm? -
Marked for Murder: A Shelby Nichols Mystery Adventure by Colleen Helme
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsTrouble follows Shelby Nichols. Why wouldn't it? She works for a mob boss. And the police. A desperate call from a friend in need turns Shelby's life upside down. Someone is out to prove that Shelby is a fake, marking her for murder. How far will they go? As the clock ticks down, she realizes no one is safe, and it's up to her to stop them... -
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Fruits Basket, Vol. 7 by Natsuki Takaya
Tohru and company have been having a lot more fun ever since Kisa came to visit. Now it's time for Tohru to meet another member of the Zodiac - the skillfully sarcastic grade-school student, Hiro! One way or another, this tyke will have to deal with his resentment of Tohru and his affection for Kisa...Categorized as:
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Fruits Basket, Vol. 8 by Natsuki Takaya, Alethea Nibley
Summer is on its way, so of course Tohru and friends are excited about the upcoming vacation and field trip. But what's that sound? It's Hatsuharu going beserk in the classroom. .. again! Black Haru is full of more rage than usual, so what will happen when Yuki intervenes? Meanwhile, Ritsu of the Sohma's hot spring resort shows up. .. but what's with her appearance? -
A Most Excellent Midlife Crisis by Robyn Peterman
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsA Paranormal Women's Fiction with a bit of class, and a lot of sass, for anyone who feels like age is just a number! Midlife's a bumpy journey. The ride is a freaking rollercoaster. The crisis is real. With my life back to normal--normal being a very relative word--one would think I'd catch a break. One would be very wrong... -
Devious Minds by Colleen Helme, Wendy Tremont King
Rated: 4.55 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsListening Length: 9 hours and 6 minutes. It’s been almost a year since a near-fatal gunshot wound left Shelby Nichols with the ability to read minds. In that time she’s faced one problem after another. She’s been shot at, framed for murder, and targeted by a serial killer, just to name a few... -
Kiss My Ash by Annabel Chase
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsMia Thorne’s midlife makeover is going better than she ever expected. She has a new job, a new relationship, a new garden—well, never mind the garden. She doesn’t even mind that she’s back to pounding the pavement to generate ad revenue for the local newspaper... -
Deadly Escape by Colleen Helme
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsBook 11 in the Shelby Nichols Adventure Series How many times can a person escape death? Shelby Nichols may be one lucky gal, but this time, her luck is about to run out. Working for a mob-boss has danger written all over it, but when an escaped convict with a lust for revenge goes after him, it's up to Shelby and her mind-reading skills to keep Uncle Joey alive...Categorized as:
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