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Persuasion by Jane Washington, Jaymin Eve
Willa Knight: Dweller? Bad-ass? Notorious pet to five magical beings? In Blesswood, there are rules, and someone is trying to teach her how to follow them. The only problem is Willa. Which shouldn’t be anything new, since she has been a problem since birth—something her pseudo-sister Emmy would agree on. So it definitely shouldn’t be new … but it is... -
Toilet-bound Hanako-kun, Vol. 0 by AidaIro
The origin of AidaIro’s masterpiece! Toilet-bound Hanako-kun was originally published as a self-contained short series, and you can read those three chapters here along with AidaIro’s debut work, “My Dear Living Dead... -
The Nobleman's Guide to Scandal and Shipwrecks by Mackenzi Lee
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 39 ratingsReturn to the enchanting world of the Montague siblings in the finale to the New York Times bestselling and Stonewall Honor-winning series, featuring a teenage Adrian Montague as he desperately seeks the now adult Monty and Felicity—the older siblings he never knew he had.Adrian Montague has a bright future... -
I'll Give You the Sun by Jandy Nelson
At first, Jude and her twin brother Noah, are inseparable. Noah draws constantly and is falling in love with the charismatic boy next door, while daredevil Jude wears red-red lipstick, cliff-dives, and does all the talking for both of them. Years later, they are barely speaking. Something has happened to change the twins in different yet equally devastating ways.. -
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Kakuriyo: Bed & Breakfast for Spirits, Vol. 3 by Waco Ioka, Waco Ioka
Aoi wasn’t the only orphan her grandfather Shiro took in. Before she went to live with him, he rescued the spider demons Akatsuki and Suzuran and put them to work as unpaid servants! Now Aoi is questioning everything she thought she knew about her upbringing... -
Tsubaki-chou Lonely Planet, Vol. 4 by Mika Yamamori
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsSummer vacation arrives with Fumi’s heart still in turmoil... -
Kakuriyo: Bed & Breakfast for Spirits, Vol. 4 by Waco Ioka, Waco Ioka
Aoi is finally ready to open her restaurant on the grounds of the Tenjin-ya inn, but not everyone is as excited about it as she is. Some of the chefs of the main restaurant are doing everything they can to destroy her business before it even has a chance to start! Aoi is determined to keep going, but her detractors are deadly serious about stopping her... -
Forged in Cursed Flames by Shari L. Tapscott, Jake Andrews
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLady Clover’s life suddenly takes a turn for the worse when she’s framed for necromancy by Princess Camellia. She and the princess both know she’s not a dark magic user, but little good that does Clover when Camellia disappears... -
The One Thing by Marci Lyn Curtis
"A soaring tale of life and love, of sacrifice and renewal, and learning to see people as they really are."Maggie Sanders might be blind, but she won't invite anyone to her pity party. Ever since losing her sight six months ago, Maggie’s rebellious streak has taken on a life of its own, culminating with an elaborate school prank. Maggie called it genius. The judge called it illegal...Categorized as:
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Pride and Prejudice and Pittsburgh by Rachael Lippincott
From the New York Times bestselling coauthor of Five Feet Apart and She Gets the Girl comes a fresh and inventive sapphic romantic comedy that’s “a gem of a book” (Booklist, starred review) “perfect for fans of Outlander and Bridgerton” (Kirkus Reviews).What if you found a once-in-a-lifetime love…just not in your lifetime? Audrey Cameron has lost her spark... -
A World Without Princes by Soman Chainani
In the epic sequel to the New York Times bestselling novel, The School for Good and Evil, Sophie and Agatha are home, living out their Ever After. But life isn’t quite the fairy tale they expected. When Agatha secretly wishes she’d chosen a different happy ending, she reopens the gates to the School for Good and Evil. But the world she and Sophie once knew has changed... -
Amber Goes Yeti by Mia Harlan
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI've been looking forward to the Jewels Cafe winter bash for months. But when the heat goes out right before guests arrive, the party of the year might just be a complete disaster! Can my mates and I find a way to turn up the heat? And will they ever look at me the same again after I shift into a big, hairy, grunting yeti?Amber Goes Yeti is a reverse harem short story starring Amber and her guys... -
The Avant-Guards, Vol. 2 by Carly Usdin
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsThe Avant-Guards have been on a roll, but when they hit the end of their winning-streak, will these new friendships survive? As The Avant-Guards struggle to move forward, they’ll soon learn just what it means to truly be a team - on the court and, most importantly, off the court... -
Grand Slam Romance by Ollie Hicks
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsStorytelling team Ollie Hicks and Emma Oosterhous’s first Grand Slam Romance is a queer, full-color graphic novel that’s equal parts romance, softball, and drama, where the balls are fast, the smooches are spicy, and the girls . . . magical.Mickey Monsoon is the hotshot pitcher for the Belle City Broads, and their team is poised to sweep the league this season... -
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Into You by Jay Northcote
What do you do when the body you wake up in isn’t yours? Olly and Scott promised to be best friends forever. They grew up on the same street, went to the same school, and did everything together. But one hot summer night, teenage experimentation caused hurt feelings and confusion, and their friendship was destroyed... -
Heartless by Marissa Meyer
Long before she was the terror of Wonderland—the infamous Queen of Hearts—she was just a girl who wanted to fall in love.Catherine may be one of the most desired girls in Wonderland, and a favorite of the unmarried King of Hearts, but her interests lie elsewhere. A talented baker, all she wants is to open a shop with her best friend...Categorized as:
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Opal (Jewels Cafe) by Candace Wondrak
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsOne spelled pumpkin spice latte. Three handsome but unfriendly neighbors. A town where the unexplained might just be magical… When Opal moves to the town of Silver Springs, the last thing she expects is to be greeted by three ridiculously attractive men as her neighbors. Unfortunately, they’re kind of jerks... -
It's All In My Head by Kristen James
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAvery Waldorf wakes up from a concussion to find a voice inside her head—an adventurous male voice belonging to Marcus, who doesn’t know where he came from, but has an opinion on everything about her life. She just wants to work on her screenplay, go to her writing classes and flirt with the guy of her dreams, Nash, who is finally noticing her... -
The Avant-Guards Vol. 2 (The Avant-Guards (collected editions) #2) by Carly Usdin, Noah Hayes
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsThe Avant-Guards have been on a roll, but when they hit the end of their winning-streak, will these new friendships survive? As The Avant-Guards struggle to move forward, they’ll soon learn just what it means to truly be a team - on the court and, most importantly, off the court... -
This is Not a Horror Movie by Sara Dobie Bauer
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsEmory Jones loves two things: horror movies and Connor Nichols.For the past four years, Emory, Connor, and their families have vacationed side by side on Longboat Key, Florida. Eighteen-year-old Emory has pined for his neighbor from behind the covers of Stephen King books, but college boy Connor has never noticed him. Probably because Emory looks like Jack Skellington with good hair... -
Scattered Showers by Rainbow Rowell
Rated: 3.96 of 5 stars · 39 ratingsRainbow Rowell has won fans all over the world by writing about love and life in a way that feels true.In her first collection, she gives us nine beautifully crafted love stories. Girl meets boy camping outside a movie theater. Best friends debate the merits of high school dances. A prince romances a troll. A girl romances an imaginary boy. And Simon Snow himself returns for a holiday adventure... -
Recipe for Magic by Agatha Bird
Connor Roth is a fire mage who’s going places. He's powerful, popular, and he has a plan. But his plan for fame and glory is disrupted when the Oracle sticks him with Landyn Glendower for Senior Trial. This is an act unprecedented in their school's history. Landyn is a water mage, and everyone knows mages with opposing elements can’t work magic together... -
Tempest by C.L. Stone
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsKayli Winchester is on the run. Chased out of the hospital when Alice returns with a warning that she'll be coming for Kayli soon. Emergency protocol is initiated. Axel, Raven, Corey, Brandon, and Marc are preparing to run themselves. They need to separate from the Academy to protect everyone from the danger... -
A Wish for Christmas by Courtney Cole
Rated: 3.94 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsAn unhappily married couple makes a wish on an enchanted snow globe that they had never met, but when they wake up the next day in separate lives, the magic of Christmas helps them to realize that some love is just meant to be.Two weeks ’til Christmas…Noel Blake is not in a great place. After several years of marriage, she and her husband Jonah are quietly drifting apart... -
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The Once and Future King by T. H. White
Once upon a time, a young boy called “Wart” was tutored by a magician named Merlyn in preparation for a future he couldn’t possibly imagine. A future in which he would ally himself with the greatest knights, love a legendary queen and unite a country dedicated to chivalrous values. A future that would see him crowned and known for all time as Arthur, King of the Britons...Categorized as:
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Potions, Poisons, and Policies by Courtney Thorne
At Forrestbriar Academy, Henri is focused on her studies and determined to steer clear of romance. But when someone attacks her campus with a widespread love potion, turning her fellow students into lovesick fools, Henri is forced to look for a solution... -
Twenties Girl by Sophie Kinsella
Lara Lington has always had an overactive imagination, but suddenly that imagination seems to be in overdrive. Normal professional twenty-something young women don’t get visited by ghosts... -
Some Like It Hot by Susan Andersen
Rated: 3.80 of 5 stars · 17 ratings"Wrong for each other" never felt more right… Even a lifelong traveler like Harper Summerville has to admire the scenery in Razor Bay, Washington. There's the mountains. The evergreens. The water. And Max Bradshaw, the incredibly sexy deputy sheriff. Still, Harper's here only for the summer, working covertly for her family's foundation... -
The Cardturner: A Novel about a King, a Queen, and a Joker by Louis Sachar
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 37 ratingsFrom Louis Sachar, New York Times bestselling author and winner of the Newbery Medal for HOLES, comes the young adult novel THE CARDTURNER, an exploration of the human condition. How are we supposed to be partners? He can’t see the cards and I don’t know the rules! The summer after junior year of high school looks bleak for Alton Richards... -
A Heavy Dose of Allison Tandy by Jeff Bishop
Rated: 3.76 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsYou’ve Reached Sam meets John Hughes in a funny and heartfelt debut about a boy’s delirious summertime quest with his ex-girlfriend.The summer after senior year should have been a time for Cam to party and hang out with his friends. It should also have been a time for him to win back the love of his life, Allison Tandy, who'd dumped him so brutally the year before... -
The Glitch by Leeanne Slade, Daisy Edgar-Jones
What would you change if you could start all over again? From Leeanne Slade, the bestselling author of The Rebound and Told You So, and narrated by Daisy Edgar-Jones (Normal People) and Sam Claflin (Me Before You), this summer, fall in love with Henry and Grace...Categorized as:
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Is This Real Life? by Bryan Lee O'Malley, Leslie Hung
Rated: 3.78 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsThe biggest fashion disaster in comics is back! Fashion blogger Lottie Person just wants to live up to her flawless online persona—but why is real life so much harder?Collects SNOTGIRL... -
All Signs Point to Malibu by Jennifer Snow
Rated: 3.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFrom USA TODAY bestselling author Jennifer Snow comes a hilarious rom-com with a speculative twist that asks: Why put off until tomorrow the wedding you can sabotage today?Hailey Harris can’t stop messing with fate. A successful life coach, Hailey uses her ability to glimpse the future to guide her clients down the right path. But her gift has made her own life lonely... -
Heaven Can't Wait by Eli Easton
Rated: 3.69 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsWhen Brian Matheson dies at nineteen, his soul is in limbo. He has one chance to redeem himself before he’s thrown into a nasty pit. All Brian has to do is save the life of Kevin Anderson, a boy he and his friends tormented for being gay. Kevin thought he’d finally escaped bullying. But his college roommate, Chuck, and his homophobic pals, prove him wrong...Categorized as:
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You, Me, and the Sea: A Novel by Meg Donohue
Rated: 3.74 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsFrom the USA Today bestselling author of All the Summer Girls and Dog Crazy comes a spellbinding and suspenseful tale that illuminates the ways in which hope—and even magic—can blossom in the darkest of places.To find her way, she must abandon everything she loves…As a child, Merrow Shawe believes she is born of the sea: strong, joyous, and wild... -
A Thoroughly Modern Princess by Wendy Markham
Rated: 3.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThis is an ACE of ASIN:B00L1AAIFA A Thoroughly Modern PrincessLove Can BeA Royal Pain!A most impetuous princess, Her Highness, Emmaline of Verdunia, would have wed her suitable prince and been done with it -- if she hadn't been swept off her feet by Granger Lockwood IV, "America's Sexiest Single Man...Categorized as:
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Our Last Summer by Jennifer Joyce
Rated: 3.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFour years ago, Elodie Parker left the village of Little Heaton where she’d lived for her entire life. She hasn’t been back since. Now, with her little sister’s wedding looming, she’s going home again. It should be a time for celebration, but there are things Elodie left behind she’s not ready to face. Not least the love of her life, Tomasz...Categorized as:
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Dead Romantic by C.J. Skuse
Rated: 3.46 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsCamille wants to find the perfect boy, with an athlete's body and a poet's brain. But when she's mocked at a college party, she knows there isn't a boy alive who'll ever measure up. Enter Zoe, her brilliant but strange best friend, who takes biology homework to a whole new level. She can create Camille's dream boy, Frankenstein-stylee...Categorized as:
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Eat, and Love Yourself by Sweeney Boo, Lilian Klepakowsky
Rated: 3.67 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsA story about Mindy, a woman living with an eating disorder who has to learn how to love herself again.In pursuit of the perfect body, Mindy buys the low-fat diet products and the glossy magazines which promise the secret to losing weight. One night, while perusing the aisles of the neighborhood convenience store for a midnight snack, she finds a new product... -
Lucky Number Four by Amanda Jason
Rated: 3.44 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsPandora Ann Phillips' life is just normal-crazy Her mom's a psychic, her dad's mom is a snob, her mom's parental units are "too down to earth" and her best friends are newlyweds. Okay, so her best friends being newlyweds isn't really abnormal, but living with them in a cramped two-bedroom apartment definitely is. Sex, sex, sex is totally on their minds...Categorized as:
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Better Together by Christine Riccio
Freaky Friday meets The Parent Trap in this sparkling and heartfelt story about sisters, second chances, finding romance, and finding yourself.Jamie’s an aspiring standup comic in Los Angeles with a growing case of stage anxiety.Siri’s a stunning ballerina from New Jersey nursing a career-changing injury...
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