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Warrior Girl Unearthed by Angeline Boulley
Perry Firekeeper-Birch expected to have a chill, lazy summer. But that all comes to an end when she has to pay her aunt back for some car repairs and is enrolled in the tribe's intern program instead. But the last thing she expected was to find a job that she cared about and a mentor who taught her about taking care of her ancestors.
3 days ago


The Phoenix Keeper by S A MacLean
Aila has dreamed of breeding Silimalo phoenixes since she was a child and after a lot of hard work and not a small amount of wheedling, she gets her chance. But with the delivery of a mate for her beloved phoenix Rubra, Aila's anxiety soars. She now has to navigate dating the zoo's dragon keeper (never been her strong suit), work with her archnemesis Luciana, and protect her phoenixes from potential risks - including being stolen and sold in illegal channels. She's not sure w
6 days ago


A Ruse of Shadows by Sherry Thomas
Charlotte Holmes is forced to take on a new case when Lord Bancroft Ashburton's most loyal man has gone missing. Of course, Charlotte has no interest in helping Lord Bancroft who she has previously helped to put behind bars, but he makes sure she knows that she has no choice.
Mar 12


Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez
In a recent AITA thread (Am I the Asshole?), the poster claims to be cursed. Every woman he dates and breaks up ends up marrying the next guy she dates. When Emma's friend shows her the post, it piques her interest. Emma has the same problem with the men she's been dating. She reaches out to the original poster, Justin, and the two hatch a scheme to break their curses. They will date each other and break up amicably. That way they will both find lifelong happiness with the ne
Mar 9


Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell by Susanna Clarke
When the reclusive Mr Norrell revealed his powers, showing England that the magic they believed to be dead was alive and well in him, he became an overnight celebrity. His name was on everyone's lips, as he believed it should be. When a second magician made himself known, Norrell was delighted to have someone else to talk to who really understood magic and even took the magician, Strange, as his student. Until Strange became too focused on the most dangerous parts of magic, c
Mar 5


Reckless by Lauren Roberts
After Paedyn killed their father, Kai knew it would be his job as Enforcer to bring her back to Ilya to face judgement. But can he do that when he is constantly at war with the way he feels about Pae?
Mar 2


Beautiful Ugly by Alice Feeney
When Grady's wife Abby goes missing, his life falls apart. Then his literary agent gives him a real gift, the opportunity to stay in a cabin (free of charge) with minimal outside distractions so he can focus on writing his next book. It's exactly what he needs! But as he stays in the remote cabin he begins to wonder if there's something weird going on or if he's just starting to lose his mind.
Feb 26


If We Were Villains by M L Rio
A close-knit group of students studying Shakespearean theater find that life really begins to imitate their art when their group is shaken by tragedy. They need to band together and support one another, but how can you do that when you're falling apart?
Feb 23


Business Casual by B K Borison
Nova Porter is busy chasing her dreams. She's about to open up her own tattoo studio in the town she grew up in but it turns out, the paperwork is more stressful than she could have imagined. She needs a chance to unwind and she knows just the person to help her - Charlie Milford. But after their passionate but strict "only one night" agreement, Nova can't get him out of her head.
Feb 19


The Pucker-Up Pact by J P Sterling
A hockey player with an anger management problem needs someone to help make him more likeable and draw attention to how well he plays. A pop star with a broken heart needs to move on quick from her philandering ex-boyfriend, or at least to look like she has. With some help from his coach, Axl and Sophie decide to enter a mutually beneficial agreement with only one rule: No Kissing.
Feb 16


Exit West by Mohsin Hamid
In a country on the precipice of war, Nadia and Saaed meet and are intrigued but cautious in their pursuit of each other, but it is not until war breaks out in earnest and death is all around them that the two of them decide life is too short to take things slow. They know they must leave their country, but once gone, they struggle to hold on to where they're from, the people the left behind, each other, and even themselves.
Feb 12


Nettle & Bone by T Kingfisher
What begins with Marra performing three impossible tasks ends with her assembling a motley crew - a nun (kind of), a fool, a fox, a godmother, a chicken, another chicken (kind of), and something that used to be a dog - to try to save the sister who doesn't even really like her.
Feb 9


Mixed Signals by B K Borison
Ever since Stella and Luka's bumbling romance was showcased on social media, and Beckett's plea for Evelyn's return went viral, Lovelight Farms has become THE romantic destination. Layla is surrounded by love and she is annoyed about it. It's really starting to feel like a slap to the face, especially after her recent string of uninspiring dates. All she needs is someone to remind her to have a little fun.
Feb 5


All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr
The story of a blind, French girl who must overcome the fear of both herself and those who love her to survive in a world gone to pieces. The story of an orphaned boy in Germany whose skills in mathematics and radios lands him a spot in a school for Hitler Youth. Their paths wind together over the course of years until finally converging in Saint-Malo.
Feb 2


The Bewitching by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
Minerva grew up on tales of the paranormal from her Nana Alba, but she never really BELIEVED those stories. But while researching Beatrice Tremblay, a obscure horror novelist, for her dissertation, Minerva begins to believe that those stories were more substantial than she thought.
Jan 29


The Midnight Library by Matt Haig
Nora Seed's life is not going the way she would prefer. She calls off her wedding only days before she walks down the aisle, her brother won't speak to her, and the few friends she has are avoiding her. As if that isn't bad enough, she can't even manage to keep her cat safe! So she decides to end it all... and is transported to a magical library that allows her to go through every possible combination of choices she could have ever made and find the perfect life.
Jan 26


Silvercloak by L K Steven
Saffron Killoran has worked her entire life for this moment, the moment she becomes a Silvercloak and can turn her focus on bringing down the Bloodmoons, the gang that killed her parents when she was six years old. Sshe becomes the first Silvercloak to go undercover and destroy the Bloodmoons from the inside. But being on the inside tests Saffron in ways she never expected, and one wrong move could destroy everything she's ever wanted.
Jan 22


In the Weeds by B K Borison
After Evelyn left Beckett alone in a hotel room with a word, Beckett never expected to see her again, even if he could not stop thinking about their passionate weekend together. When she unexpectedly showed up at the farm he works on, and subsequently disappeared again, Beckett decided he would move on. It would be nothing more than a fond (very fond) memory. But now she’s back again – in the last place she remembers feeling happy.
Jan 19


Crowntide by Alex Aster
Isla has left behind both men that she loves in order to travel to Skyshade and defeat her ancestor Lark once and for all. But once she's there, Isla realizes that she had no idea what she was signing up for as she faces the most powerful person she's ever met as yet another enemy. Can Oro and Grim let their past go long enough to find a way to bring Isla back from Skyshade before it's too late?
Jan 15


Miracle Creek by Angie Kim
Tragedy shook the small town of Miracle Creek when a local business exploded, killing Henry, an eight-year-old child and Kitt, a mother of five. Unravel the mystery of what happened as Henry's mother stands trial.
Jan 12
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