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Just Stab Me Now by Jill Bearup
A desperate mother. A dubious escort. And a deranged author who won’t leave them alone.Caroline Lindley is determined that her new romance novel will be her best one yet. Fantasy! Formal gowns! Fencing! And, of course, a twentysomething heroine to star in an enemies-to-lovers plot with all of Caroline’s favourite tropes... -
![My Orc Silver Fox by Veronika Kane, Caroline Lee]()
My Orc Silver Fox by Veronika Kane, Caroline Lee
I thought my one-night stand with a hot older guy was just a rebound, but it left me with a memento that could ruin my life…or perfect it? My whole life, I’ve been the perfect perfect hair, perfect body, perfect grades, perfect career... -
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![Buck the Halls by Zoe Chant, Murphy Lawless]()
Buck the Halls by Zoe Chant, Murphy Lawless
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsHe’s really just a deer fellow...Stag shifter Keith Raleigh is back home in Virtue for a family Christmas when he’s roped into a fundraising event by eight year old Noah Brannigan. All Keith has to do is cut his hair...which he’s been growing for twenty years!The moment he sees his stylist, though, Keith knows his heart has been comandeered forever.. -
![The Worst Romance Novel in the World: Eternal Passion at Sunset by Cassandra Gannon]()
The Worst Romance Novel in the World: Eternal Passion at Sunset by Cassandra Gannon
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsNote: This story is the humorous parody featured in Cassandra Gannon's Not Another Vampire Story novel. Recommend reading after Not Another Vampire Story... -
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![Banished from the Hero's Party, I Decided to Live a Quiet Life in the Countryside , Vol. 1 by Zappon]()
Banished from the Hero's Party, I Decided to Live a Quiet Life in the Countryside , Vol. 1 by Zappon
A heroic and mighty adventurer dreams of...opening a pharmacy?Red was once a member of the Hero's party, a powerful group destined to save the world from the evil forces of Taraxon, the Raging Demon Lord. That is, until one of his comrades kicked him out. Hoping to live the easy life on the frontier, Red's new goal is to open an apothecary... -
![Just The Way I Am by Jo Watson]()
Just The Way I Am by Jo Watson
Rated: 4.05 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsHas Fate given her a second chance?'Zoe' is having a very bad day. As if getting trapped in a faulty elevator wasn't bad enough, losing her memory has made it much worse. If there's one piece of luck, it's that the paramedic on the scene, Noah, is both kind and a handsome distraction.. -
![The Vegas Accident by Sofia T Summers]()
The Vegas Accident by Sofia T Summers
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIt’s hard to keep an accidental marriage a secret when you end up pregnant.Yes, we were stupid in Vegas.But the stupidity didn’t just end there.It continued after the trip was over and Luke became my temporary roommate.Luke… as in my brother’s best friend.As in my new husband.My accidental husband.Did I say baby daddy yet?Luke is way older than me.Basically, he’s everything he shouldn’t be... -
![The Fortune Cafe (A Tangerine Street Romance) by Julie Wright, Melanie Jacobson]()
The Fortune Cafe (A Tangerine Street Romance) by Julie Wright, Melanie Jacobson
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWelcome to Tangerine Street Tangerine Street is a must-see tourist stop with a colorful mix of one-of-a-kind boutiques, unique restaurants, eclectic museums, quaint bookstores, and exclusive bed-and-breakfasts... -
![Kiss and Make Up by Robyn Neeley]()
Kiss and Make Up by Robyn Neeley
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsPerfume chemist Josh Stevens has spent years making a life for himself in New York City and climbing up the corporate ladder of Kiss and Makeup, a global cosmetics company. Though his cousin, Emma, whips up soul mate predictions with their late grandmother’s pink enchanted mixing spoon each Monday during Batter Up night, he’d rather experiment with vanilla perfume oil than vanilla extract any day... -
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Grumpy Doctor by B.B. Hamel
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsHe’s got magic hands, a perfect body, and a horrible attitude.I never wanted to get anywhere near Dr. Piers Hood. He’s a total jerk, and he thinks he’s the greatest surgeon in the country.Which he is, and that makes it all so much worse. Sometimes I wish I could cut off my own ears so I don’t have to listen to him anymore... -
![Matchmaking for Beginners by Maddie Dawson]()
Matchmaking for Beginners by Maddie Dawson
Rated: 3.94 of 5 stars · 59 ratingsMarnie MacGraw wants an ordinary life—a husband, kids, and a minivan in the suburbs. Now that she’s marrying the man of her dreams, she’s sure this is the life she’ll get. Then Marnie meets Blix Holliday, her fiancé’s irascible matchmaking great-aunt who’s dying, and everything changes—just as Blix told her it would... -
![Gargoyles in the Round by Viola Grace]()
Gargoyles in the Round by Viola Grace
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsGuest hosting a Magical Summit is tricky enough, but when someone is out to kill the participants, it turns into deadly fun. Finally at ease with her newly discovered talent, Abby is ready to face her public. The magical public that is. A Summit has been arranged and everyone who is anyone or anything will be there... -
![Writing Mr. Right by Miranda Newfield]()
Writing Mr. Right by Miranda Newfield
Rated: 3.85 of 5 stars · 10 ratings"A modern Outlander meets Practical Magic - with a heavy dose of sexy!"What would you do if every word you wrote came true?That's Georgia's blessing - or curse. Ever since she was little, if Georgia Kilduff wrote a wish on paper, that wish would come true. Except for one - Georgia can't seem to write her Happily Ever After. And she's got the heartbreak to prove it... -
![Hearts and Flowers: A Tale of Hay Fever and Bad Decor by Angel Martinez]()
Hearts and Flowers: A Tale of Hay Fever and Bad Decor by Angel Martinez
Rated: 3.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsMichael Sarver hates Valentine's Day. Between the flowers, the tacky decorations and his sleazy boss, he's certain he's about to experience the worst costumed office party in history.But Cupid's minions and a certain Hawaiian god have other ideas. Let the mayhem begin... -
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![I Wish for You by Camilla Isley]()
I Wish for You by Camilla Isley
Rated: 3.65 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIf all your wishes could suddenly come true, what would you do? A year ago when the love of her life dumped her for no apparent reason, Ally thought she had hit rock bottom. But now that she has seen him with another woman, and one she knows only too well, her life seems to have reached a whole new level of low... -
![Yona of the Dawn, Vol. 18 by Mizuho Kusanagi]()
Yona of the Dawn, Vol. 18 by Mizuho Kusanagi
A Kai Empire soldier fatally strikes Zeno, but he doesn’t die! Yona and her friends are shocked by the Yellow Dragon’s power as well as what he reveals about both his past and the Crimson Dragon... -
![Yona of the Dawn, Vol. 16 by Mizuho Kusanagi]()
Yona of the Dawn, Vol. 16 by Mizuho Kusanagi
Rated: 4.78 of 5 stars · 45 ratingsA large fleet of ships from South Kai heads to Sensui at drug trafficker Hyo’s behest... -
![Fruits Basket, Vol. 23 by Natsuki Takaya]()
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... -
![Wild Scottish Rose by Tricia O'Malley]()
Wild Scottish Rose by Tricia O'Malley
Is a rose without its thorns any less beautiful? Shona Scott would much rather putter in her garden than deal with brides that get hysterical over floral arrangements. Fed up, she quits the wedding business and renovates a small cottage on her property for holiday rentals. Without the weddings crowding her calendar, Shona will finally get some time to explore a newfound talent... -
![The Blast from the Past by Lucy Score]()
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... -
![All Witches on Deck by Amanda M. Lee]()
All Witches on Deck by Amanda M. Lee
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsHadley Hunter never saw herself as mayor of Moonstone Bay. Now she has the job, and it seems to be a whole lot of squabbling neighbors and missing foul-mouthed birds instead of the action and adventure she was expecting. All of that changes when a local worker for one of the hotels calls in to report seeing a child wandering in the road in the middle of nowhere... -
![Mark of the Fool 4 by J.M. Clarke]()
Mark of the Fool 4 by J.M. Clarke
Rated: 4.59 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsThe Fool has returned to a realm in chaos.As Generasi recovers from the wrath of a demon knight, Alex Roth travels to Thameland to uncover the mysteries of the Ravener. He and his friends have grown in power, ready to take on any threat lurking in the hills of Greymoor, where their university mounts their expedition.But some things await Alex that no amount of training can counter... -
![Freaky Crush by Amanda M. Lee]()
Freaky Crush by Amanda M. Lee
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsPoet Parker is living a new reality now that she knows what she is. Unfortunately for her, she still doesn’t know what she can do … and she doesn’t think she’s going to figure it out in Little Rock, Arkansas.Since her uncle Sidney is in tow, Poet is hopeful for a quiet week. Little Rock has never been a hotbed of activity. Quiet isn’t what she gets, however... -
![Freaky Wedding by Amanda M. Lee]()
Freaky Wedding by Amanda M. Lee
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsPoet's big day is finally here. She just needs to figure out what evil has taken over Galveston before she can get the wedding she's always dreamed of having.Batten down the hatches. It's going to be a wild ride... -
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![Freaky Gifts by Amanda M. Lee]()
Freaky Gifts by Amanda M. Lee
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsWinter break is upon Mystic Caravan, which is supposed to mean a full month of rest and relaxation. Upon arriving at their destination, however, Poet and company find that murder isn’t far behind.Their off-season park is full of paranormals – something that normally makes Poet comfortable – but the death of a local girl points to one of their own being the culprit... -
![Imitation and Alchemy by Elizabeth Hunter]()
Imitation and Alchemy by Elizabeth Hunter
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsAll Ben Vecchio wanted was a quiet summer before his last semester of university. Was that too much to ask? All Tenzin wanted was a cache of priceless medieval coins that had been missing for several hundred years. And some company. Phrases like “never again” don’t mean much when you’ve been a vampire for several thousand years... -
![Cursed Princess Club, vol. 3 by LambCat]()
Cursed Princess Club, vol. 3 by LambCat
Just because you’re cursed doesn’t mean you’re not special.Gwendolyn, the youngest of the king’s three daughters, is living proof that princesses don’t always have it all. She isn’t like a typical fairy-tale princess, or other princesses in the Pastel Kingdom. Gwendolyn, with her big heart and love of baking, isn’t particularly attractive... -
![Witch, Interrupted by Amanda M. Lee]()
Witch, Interrupted by Amanda M. Lee
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsThings have been quiet in Hemlock Cove. That means the Winchesters are due to find trouble.This time, the trouble comes in the form of a dead radio doctor who calls himself Dr. Lovelorn and fixes relationships in distress. Unfortunately for the Winchesters, if he can’t help his normal patients, he’s going to help them… whether they want it or not... -
![Hooky by Míriam Bonastre Tur]()
Hooky by Míriam Bonastre Tur
Two twins, one prophecy, and a whole lot of hijinks. From WEBTOON, the #1 digital comic platform, comes a fantastical story about twin siblings Dani and Dorian who have missed the bus to magic school and scramble to find a mentor to teach them before their parents find out. Perfect for fans of THE OKAY WITCH and the 5 Worlds series... -
![Something to Witch About by Amanda M. Lee]()
Something to Witch About by Amanda M. Lee
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsLife's a witch...and then you die. It's the dying part vexing Bay Winchester these days. She may be a long-suffering daughter, thankless newspaper editor, and keyed-up girlfriend, but she's barely holding off a royal freakout. Landon's family is visiting the inn -- and they're not exactly open minded...
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