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Cold: A Novel
Par Drew Hayden Taylor. 2024
INSTANT NATIONAL BESTSELLERA tragic plane crash that leaves two women stranded and fighting for their lives kicks off this sweeping…
and hilarious novel from award-winning writer Drew Hayden Taylor that blends thriller, murder mystery, and horror with humour and spectacle.Elmore Trent is a professor of Indigenous studies who finds himself entangled in an affair that's ruining his marriage; Paul North plays in the IHL (Indigenous Hockey League), struggling to keep up with the game that's passing him by; Detective Ruby Birch is chasing a string of gruesome murders, with clues that conspicuously lead her to both Elmore and Paul. And then there's Fabiola Halan, former journalist-turned-author and famed survivor of a plane crash that sparked a nationwide tour promoting her book. What starts off as a series of subtle connections between isolated characters quickly takes a menacing turn, as it becomes increasingly clear that someone—or something—is hunting them all.Taking tropes from the murder mystery, police procedural, thriller, and horror genres, Drew Hayden Taylor weaves a pulse-pounding and propulsive narrative with an intricate cast of characters, while never losing the ability to make you laugh.Breakdown (The Reckoner Rises #1)
Par David Robertson. 2020
Production note: This title was created through eBOUND's Literary Image Description project. The author and illustrator wrote or consulted on…
the image descriptions, which are included in the body and narration of the text. Acclaimed writer, David A. Robertson, delivers suspense, adventure, and humour in this stunningly illustrated graphic novel continuation of The Reckoner trilogy. Cole and Eva arrive in Winnipeg intent on destroying Mihko Laboratories. Their plans change when a new threat surfaces, and Cole has terrifying visions. Are these just troubled dreams or are they leading him to a terrifying truth? Will Eva be able to harness her powers to continue the investigation without him?Nigeria Jones: A Novel
Par Ibi Zoboi. 2023
Coretta Scott King Author Award Winner!“An unwavering proclamation of Black girlhood.” —Candice Iloh, author of National Book Award finalist Every Body…
LookingFrom Ibi Zoboi, bestselling, award-winning author of American Street and coauthor of Punching the Air, comes a bold new YA coming-of-age story that explores race, feminism, and complicated family dynamics. The ideal next read for fans of Elizabeth Acevedo, Jacqueline Woodson, and Roxane Gay.Warrior Princess. That’s what Nigeria Jones’s father calls her. He has raised her as part of the Movement, a Black separatist group based in Philadelphia. Nigeria is homeschooled and vegan and participates in traditional rituals to connect her and other kids from the group to their ancestors. But when her mother—the perfect matriarch of their Movement—disappears, Nigeria’s world is upended. She finds herself taking care of her baby brother and stepping into a role she doesn’t want.Nigeria’s mother had secrets. She wished for a different life for her children, which includes sending her daughter to a private Quaker school outside of their strict group. Despite her father’s disapproval, Nigeria attends the school with her cousin, Kamau, and Sage, who used to be a friend. There, she begins to flourish and expand her universe.As Nigeria searches for her mother, she starts to uncover a shocking truth. One that will lead her to question everything she thought she knew about her life and her family.From award-winning author Ibi Zoboi comes a powerful story about discovering who you are in the world—and fighting for that person—by having the courage to be your own revolution.Advika and the Hollywood Wives
Par Kirthana Ramisetti. 2023
A page-turning tale of marriage, scandal, and fame, perfect for readers of Taylor Jenkins Reid: &“The glitz and underlying darkness of Hollywood make…
for a setting as complex and compelling as Ramisetti's characters . . . rings with insight—and with heart&” (Meena Harris, #1 New York Times bestselling author). At age 26, Advika Srinivasan considers herself a failed screenwriter. To pay the bills and keep her mind off of the recent death of her twin sister, she&’s taken to bartending A-list events, including the 2015 Governors Ball, the official afterparty of the Oscars. There, in a cinematic dream come true, she meets the legendary Julian Zelding—a film producer as handsome as Paul Newman and ten times as powerful—fresh off his fifth best picture win. Despite their 41-year age difference, Advika falls helplessly under his spell, and their evening flirtation ignites into a whirlwind courtship and elopement. Advika is enthralled by Julian&’s charm and luxurious lifestyle, but while Julian loves to talk about his famous friends and achievements, he smoothly changes the subject whenever his previous relationships come up. Then, a month into their marriage, Julian&’s first wife—the famous actress Evie Lockhart—dies, and a tabloid reports a shocking stipulation in her will. A single film reel and $1,000,000 will be bequeathed to &“Julian&’s latest child bride&” on one condition: Advika must divorce him first. Shaken out of her love fog and still-simmering grief over the loss of her sister—and uneasy about Julian&’s sudden, inexplicable urge to start a family—Advika decides to investigate him through the eyes and experiences of his exes. From reading his first wife&’s biography, to listening to his second wife&’s confessional albums, to watching his third wife&’s Real Housewives-esque reality show, Advika starts to realize how little she knows about her husband. Realizing she rushed into the marriage for all the wrong reasons, Advika uses the info gleaned from the lives of her husband&’s exes to concoct a plan to extricate herself from Julian once and for all.Includes a Reading Group Guide.Foxglove (Belladonna #2)
Par Adalyn Grace. 2023
A #1 New York Times bestseller! Foxglove is the captivating sequel to the Gothic-infused Belladonna, in which Signa and Death…
face a supernatural foe determined to tear them apart. A duke has been murdered. The lord of Thorn Grove has been framed. And Fate, the elusive brother of Death, has taken up residence in a sumptuous palace nearby. He's hell-bent on revenge after Death took the life of the woman he loved many years ago...and now he&’s determined to have Signa for himself, no matter the cost. Signa and her cousin Blythe are certain that Fate can save Elijah Hawthorne from wrongful imprisonment if the girls will entertain Fate&’s presence. But the more time they spend with him, the more frightening their reality becomes, as Signa exhibits dramatic new powers that link her to Fate&’s past. With mysteries and danger around every corner, the cousins must decide whom they can trust as they navigate their futures in high society, unravel the murders that haunt their family, and play Fate&’s unexpected games—all with their destinies hanging in the balance. Daring, suspenseful, and seductive, this sequel to Death and Signa's story is as utterly romantic as it is perfectly deadly.Phoebe's Diary
Par Phoebe Wahl. 2023
INSTANT NATIONAL BESTSELLER! Take a peek inside Phoebe&’s Diary into a bracingly honest illustrated account of the explosive turmoil and…
joy of adolescence, based on the author&’s actual teenage journals. Meet Phoebe. She is cool and insecure, talented and vulnerable, sexy and awkward, driven and confused, ecstatic and tragic. Like you. And here is her diary, packed full of invaluable friends and heartbreaking crushes, spectacular playlists and vintage outfits, drama nerds and art kids, old wounds and new love. Based on her own teenage diary, Phoebe Wahl has melded truth with fiction and art with text, casting a spell that brings readers deep into the experience of growing up.A Pretty Implausible Premise
Par Karen Rivers. 2023
When Hattie and Presley meet, it's love at first sight. Head-spinning, Taylor-Swift-song-level feelings. Their instant connection seems implausible, even impossible, as…
they start to realize all they have in common. Both are grieving, living in worlds haunted by ghosts; both have a parent who's out of sight, not out of mind; and both were forced to give up their Olympic dreams. Connected by experiences only they understand, Hattie and Presley fall into a whirlwind romance—flirting at their workplace, sleeping side by side beneath the stars, ice skating to a playlist all their own. But like the wildfires surrounding their California town, the trauma that haunts them is unrelenting. Can they overcome their losses without losing each other? Or will their ghosts break them apart? Perfect for fans of Nicola Yoon and Rachel Lynn Solomon, A Pretty Implausible Premise explores the power of a love beyond comprehension, and how seemingly implausible connections can be the ones we need the most.Revelator: A novel
Par Daryl Gregory. 2021
ONE OF THE WASHINGTON POST'S BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR • The dark, gripping tale of a 1930&’s family in the…
remote hills of the Smoky Mountains, their secret religion, and the daughter who turns her back on their mysterious god—from the acclaimed author of Spoonbenders. &“Gods and moonshine in the Great Depression, written with a tenderness and brutality … this is as good as novels get.&” —Stephen Graham Jones, author of The Only Good IndiansIn 1933, nine-year-old Stella is left in the care of her grandmother, Motty, in the backwoods of Tennessee. The mountains are home to dangerous secrets, and soon after she arrives, Stella wanders into a dark cavern where she encounters the family's personal god, an entity known as the Ghostdaddy. Years later, after a tragic incident that caused her to flee, Stella—now a professional bootlegger—returns for Motty's funeral, and to check on the mysterious ten-year-old girl named Sunny that Motty adopted. Sunny appears innocent enough, but she is more powerful than Stella could imagine—and she&’s a direct link to Stella's buried past and her family's destructive faith. Haunting and wholly engrossing, summoning mesmerizing voices and giving shape to the dark, Revelator is a southern gothic tale for the ages.Autumn Rose: A Dark Heroine Romance (A Dark Heroine Romance #2)
Par Abigail Gibbs. 2013
Autumn Rose has the chance to save the world she loves. But how much will she have to sacrifice?Autumn Rose…
lives in a sleepy seaside town, but buried deep under the surface of her quiet life are dark secrets. Her grandmother is dead, murdered eighteen months ago, and the vibrant London social scene in which she was brought up is a world away. Even worse, at her new school she is shunned and condemned––all because of the swirling marks on her skin that prevent her from blending in with the crowd.Then the appearance at her school of a handsome young man—who has the same curious markings as Autumn—sends her world into turmoil. Suddenly the marks are deemed cool, and Autumn is thrust into the limelight. But her sudden popularity brings danger as her secrets threaten to come to light. And then there are her recurring dreams about a girl who is about to be seduced by a very dark prince . . . and Autumn must figure out how to save her before it is too late.Defective Cupid
Par Shawn Bailey. 2024
Noah Weaver will never forget being rejected by Gunther Mueller when he was twelve. Not only did Gunther tear up…
the beautiful Valentine’s Day card and letter Noah spent days writing, but he also embarrassed him in front of all his friends and called him a fag. Not once in the last eighteen years has he ever had a date for Valentine’s Day. With the holiday rapidly approaching, Noah is sure the outcome would be the same.Gunther Mueller never thought he’d have a stalker, but from the moment Kylie Porter cheated on him, Gunther has been unable to get rid of her. He tried turning her down nicely and, when that didn’t work, he tried been downright rude to her. That didn’t work either. So he lied and told her he was in a relationship with someone else. When she demands he prove it, Gunther selects the next person who walks by and kisses him in front of Kylie to prove he isn’t lying.Poor Gunther should have been happy, but he gets the surprise of his life when the kiss turns him on. To make matters worse, he has a business meeting with the guy. Does that mean he’s gay or just a little bi-curious? And what will Noah Weaver think about him when the meeting begins?A Lasting Vow
Par Ellie Thomas. 2024
Sequel to A Christmas EngagementBy the spring of 1806 in rural England, Charles Denham's happiness should be complete. He has…
reconciled with his best friend and long-term lover Avery after a breach caused by Charles’ grief at the sudden death of his father, which left Charles shouldering family responsibilities.Avery has made allowances for Charles’ misguided actions, and their relationship is back on an even keel. But Charles can’t forgive himself for his past behaviour towards the man he loves so dearly. He feels that some grand gesture is required to assure Avery he will never take him for granted again. Yet the more Charles considers this, his good intentions become increasingly confused.Might Avery find a way to secure their future together?Midwinter Marriage
Par K. L. Noone. 2024
The Honorable Edmund Rookwood needs to get married. By Midwinter. Or his father will disinherit him.Edmund has always tried to…
be a loyal son and dutiful heir -- unlike his scandalous younger brother. But his father’s ultimatum seems impossible. Edmund has never fallen in love easily, and -- according to his father -- he’s a disappointment, inadequate, never good enough. Who would ever say yes to him?Sebastian Melior, the Duke of Morinbrough, mathematician and inventor and Edmund’s best friend, offers to help. After all, Sebastian’s also unmarried, and they’ve known each other for years. So Sebastian’s proposal is a logical solution ...But this Midwinter marriage of convenience stirs up unexpected emotions. And Edmund and Sebastian just might discover they’ve been each other’s answers all along.Skip to the End
Par Molly James. 2022
In this joyful romance, one wild night results in three kisses—only one successful—and leaves a perpetually single Amy searching for…
her perfect match so she can find a happy ending. Amy Daniels has a pretty nice life. Her career is on the up, she loves her friends, and she's about to buy her very own flat. On a good day, Amy could be described as a catch—so why is she perpetually single? The trouble is, Amy can see something no one else can: the end. As soon as she kisses someone, she knows, in intimate, vivid detail, how their relationship will finish. A screaming argument in the middle of the supermarket over milk. An explicit email sent to the wrong address. A hasty escape through a bathroom window on the second date. At the altar—runaway-bride style. There seems to be no end to the unhappy endings. After years of trying, and failing, to change a pre-written future, Amy has given up. But then she drunkenly kisses three men at her best friend's wedding and sees three possible endings: two painful, one perfect. The problem is, Amy can't really remember who she kissed, and worse, what ending belongs to which person—the only thing she knows for certain is that she's determined to find out...Imogen, Obviously
Par Becky Albertalli. 2024
A Stonewall Honor Book · A New York Times and Indie bestseller!“A bighearted, deeply vulnerable, love-bubbly tumble through self-discovery.” —Casey…
McQuiston, author of the #1 New York Times bestselling I Kissed Shara WheelerWith humor and insight, #1 New York Times bestseller Becky Albertalli explores the nuances of sexuality, identity, and friendship in this timely new novel.Imogen Scott may be hopelessly heterosexual, but she’s got the World’s Greatest Ally title locked down.She's never missed a Pride Alliance meeting. She knows more about queer media discourse than her very queer little sister. She even has two queer best friends. There's Gretchen, a fellow high school senior, who helps keep Imogen's biases in check. And then there's Lili—newly out and newly thriving with a cool new squad of queer college friends.Imogen's thrilled for Lili. Any ally would be. And now that she's finally visiting Lili on campus, she's bringing her ally A game. Any support Lili needs, Imogen's all in.Even if that means bending the truth, just a little.Like when Lili drops a tiny queer bombshell: She's told all her college friends that Imogen and Lili used to date. And none of them know that Imogen is a raging hetero—not even Lili’s best friend, Tessa.Of course, the more time Imogen spends with chaotic, freckle-faced Tessa, the more she starts to wonder if her truth was ever all that straight to begin with. . . .Sweet Laurel Falls (Hope's Crossing #3)
Par RaeAnne Thayne. 2012
RaeAnne Thayne gets better with every book. —Robyn Carr, #1 New York Times bestselling authorSecrets come to light as a town tries…
to heal in New York Times bestselling author RaeAnne Thayne's beloved Hope''s Crossing series!Maura McKnight-Parker is still reeling from the loss of her youngest daughter when Jackson Lange, her first love, returns to Hope&’s Crossing. Everything is made all the more complicated when Sage, Maura&’s older daughter—the child Jackson never knew he had—returns home at the same time.Facing those he left behind for the first time in years, Jackson finds himself tentatively reaching out to his estranged father and thrown back together with Maura as he gets to know his daughter. But not all the mistakes from the past can be smoothed over so easily, and when Sage reveals secrets of her own, he and his newfound family will have to decide what they&’re willing to do for love.Orignally published in 2012Ice Storm (The Ice Series #4)
Par Anne Stuart. 2007
RITA Award-winner Anne Stuart sends The Ice Series heads to London, where a shadowy world of mercenaries and assassins provides…
the backdrop for old flames sparked anew.Behind her mask is a deadly secret…The powerful head of the covert mercenary organization The Committee, Isobel Lambert is a sleek, sophisticated professional who comes into contact with some of the most dangerous people in the world. But beneath Isobel&’s cool exterior a ghost exists, haunting her with memories of another life...a life that ended long ago.But Isobel&’s past and present are about to collide when Serafin, mercenary, assassin and the most dangerous man in the world, makes a deal with The Committee.Previously published.Next to You: A Novel
Par Hannah Bonam-Young. 2022
Two friends battle feelings for each other as they work together to renovate a school bus into a home in…
this charming romance novel from the viral TikTok author of Next of Kin and Out on a Limb.&“Warm, sexy, and vulnerable . . . Hannah Bonam-Young needs to be on your romance radar.&”—#1 New York Times bestselling author Hannah GraceLane is in the middle of an identity crisis. Her friends are all partnered up, her career is heading nowhere, and simply put, she&’s not happy. So, after a night out celebrating her birthday, she makes one hell of an impulsive purchase: a giant yellow forty-eight-passenger school bus that she intends to make her home.With little-to-no renovation experience but a large sum of inheritance money, Lane enlists the help of her friend Matt—a mechanic by trade, handyman by practice, and hottie by nature.While their mutual attraction is undeniable, Matt and Lane have silently agreed that a friendship is the only thing that can ever exist between them. Matt&’s a total family guy with &“settle down with me&” tattooed across his forehead, whereas Lane is entirely commitment averse. It could never work . . . right?Simply the Best: A Chicago Stars Novel
Par Susan Elizabeth Phillips. 2024
#1 New York Times bestselling author Susan Elizabeth Phillips returns with the next book in her Chicago Stars series where a…
successful sports agent and the sister of his biggest client engage in a take-no-prisoners battle of the sexes. Take one hard-driving sports agent…Throw in a failed chocolatier…And her superstar football player brother…Add a quirky pink and purple food truck…Then, to really screw things up, mix in a very unfortunate murder.Brett Rivers is the hottest sports agent in the business—fast and furious, swift and deadly. Failure? Not an option.Rory Garrett is—let’s be honest—a disaster. She has a big heart, an empty bank account, a passion for making exquisite chocolate, and a huge inferiority complex from living in the shadow of Brett’s most important client, her football legend brother.Brett and Rory should never have met, and they absolutely, positively should never have had to deal with the consequences of one stupid, drunken night…one disastrous lie…one career in jeopardy…one missing football player…and a very dead body.It’s going to get messy…and dangerous…and heartbreaking…and sexy. To Rory, Brett represents skewed values and a devious mind. To Brett, Rory is forbidden fruit, off limits, do not disturb, and no entry—definitely no entry.A woman who has succeeded at nothing and a man who’s succeeded at everything confront the challenge of their lives as they struggle with themselves and each other. When it comes to love—what price are any of us willing to pay to be simply the best?Only One Woman
Par Christina Jones, Jane Risdon. 2017
READERS LOVE THIS CAPTIVATING TALE FROM JANE RISDON AND CHRISTINA JONES!'Absolutely enchanting book which took me right back to the…
late 60s...' ***** Reader review'Loved the characters...loved the story...loved the book!!' ***** Reader review 'WOW WOW WOW absolutely loved this book. So cleverly written...' ***** Reader review'I loved this book. I loved stepping back in time and the music played through my head as if it was real!' ***** Reader review 'An excellent job, well done, and heartily recommended' ***** Reader review___________________________________________________Two women, one love story.June 1968. Renza falls head over heels for heartthrob guitarist Scott. But, after a romantic summer together, they are torn apart when Renza's family moves away.December 1968. On the night she believes to be her last, Stella meets Scott at a local dance. He's the most beautiful boy she's ever seen and if this one night is all they have, she'll take it.As the colourful and final year of the sixties dawns, the question is: can there be only one woman for Scott?___________________________________________________Amber Enchantment
Par Barbara Delinsky. 1982
A woman who has sworn off men finds that fate—and her heart—have plans of their own in this dazzling romance…
from the New York Times–bestselling author. Divorced from her childhood sweetheart, Amber MacLaine is making a go of it as a single mom. But when her son flies to the West Coast to spend the summer with his father, Amber is at loose ends, even with a new job in the PR department at Massachusetts General Hospital. That is, until she meets a devastatingly handsome doctor—and keeps running into him. First, she encounters him on the baseball field of her son&’s game, coaching for the opposing team. Then, Amber crosses paths with him at the airport, while they&’re both dropping off their kids to visit their exes. Is that him she sees riding his bike while she&’s riding hers? Of course. And when Zachary Wilder finally takes her into his arms, her defenses drop. Amber finds herself fighting a desire that takes her breath away. And the only cure for that kind of passion is . . . surrender. Praise for Barbara Delinsky &“Delinsky&’s writing is fluid and makes for a hard-to-put-down book.&” —Glamour &“Delinsky is a first-rate storyteller who creates believable, sympathetic characters who seem as familiar as your neighbors.&” —The Boston Globe &“Delinsky writes about the emotional crises of everyday people and how those trials shape relationships.&” —The Cincinnati Enquirer