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Kristin Hannah - Night Road artwork Night Road
A Novel
Kristin Hannah
Genre: Fiction & Literature
Price: $1.99
Publish Date: March 22, 2011
Publisher: St. Martin's Publishing Group
Seller: Macmillan

From Kristin Hannah, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the smash-hit novels Firefly Lane , The Nightingale, and The Four Winds comes a novel about how one reckless night destroys the lives of three teenagers and their families. For eighteen years, Jude Farraday has put her children's needs above her own, and it shows—her twins, Mia and Zach, are bright and happy teenagers. When Lexi Baill moves into their small, close-knit community, no one is more welcoming than Jude. Lexi, a former foster child with a dark past, quickly becomes Mia's best friend. Then Zach falls in love with Lexi and the three become inseparable. Jude does everything to keep her kids out of harm's way. But senior year of high school tests them all. It's a dangerous, explosive season of drinking, driving, parties, and kids who want to let loose. And then on a hot summer's night, one bad decision is made. In the blink of an eye, the Farraday family will be torn apart and Lexi will lose everything. In the years that follow, each must face the consequences of that single night and find a way to forget…or the courage to forgive. Vivid, universal, and emotionally complex, Night Road raises profound questions about motherhood, identity, love, and forgiveness. It is a luminous, heartbreaking novel that captures both the exquisite pain of loss and the stunning power of hope. This is Kristin Hannah at her very best, telling an unforgettable story about the longing for family, the resilience of the human heart, and the courage it takes to forgive the people we love. "You cannot read Night Road and not be affected by the story and the characters. The total impact of the book will stay with you for days to come after it is finished." — The Huffington Post



Nora Roberts - Mind Games artwork Mind Games
A Novel
Nora Roberts
Genre: Fiction & Literature
Price: $16.99
Publish Date: May 21, 2024
Publisher: St. Martin's Publishing Group
Seller: Macmillan

The #1 New York Times-bestselling author of Identity presents a suspenseful new novel of tragedy and trauma, love and family, and the evil that awaits. As they do each June, the Foxes have driven the winding roads of Appalachia to drop off their children for a two-week stay at their grandmother’s. Here, twelve-year-old Thea can run free and breathe in the smells of pine and fresh bread and Grammie’s handmade candles. But as her parents head back to suburban Virginia, they have no idea they’re about to cross paths with a ticking time bomb. Back in Kentucky, Thea and her grandmother Lucy both awaken from the same nightmare. And though the two have never discussed the special kind of sight they share, they know as soon as their tearful eyes meet that something terrible has happened. The kids will be staying with Grammie now in Redbud Hollow, and thanks to Thea’s vision, their parents’ killer will spend his life in supermax. Over time, Thea will make friends, build a career, find love. But that ability to see into minds and souls still lurks within her, and though Grammie calls it a gift, it feels more like a curse—because the inmate who shattered her childhood has the same ability. Thea can hear his twisted thoughts and witness his evil acts from miles away. He knows it, and hungers for vengeance. A long, silent battle will be waged between them—and eventually bring them face to face, and head to head…



Susan Gable - A Family to Keep artwork A Family to Keep
Susan Gable
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Price: $0.99
Publish Date: April 14, 2017
Publisher: Infinite Daydreams
Seller: Draft2Digital, LLC

He was just supposed to be a sperm donor… Desperate to save her daughter’s life, Dr. Amelia Young will do whatever it takes, including show up on the doorstep of the sperm donor who made Jordan’s life possible in the first place. Chef Finn Hawkins is taken aback by the woman in his kitchen, asking for a donation of genetic material like a cup of sugar. Anonymously donating as a college student was impulsive. Crazy. But how can he refuse to help save the life of the thirteen-year-old daughter he's never met? Jordan Young has ideas of her own and fate’s got plans for all of them. When Jordan runs off to meet her father, Amelia’s trip to retrieve her takes an unexpected twist. They’re not supposed to be a family. But Finn finds himself longing for exactly that. Can he keep this unexpected family, forged in a desperate attempt to save Joran’s life? Or will the pressure drive them apart? A Family to Keep  is a contemporary family drama romance set near Lake Erie, featuring the Hawkins Family. While part of a series, this is a stand-alone story.  Grab your copy today! With close to a half million copies of her books sold worldwide, award-winning author Susan Gable is known for her ability to weave realistic characters and powerful emotions, to make readers both laugh and cry. "In her skillfully developed story with a novel storyline and wonderful characterization, Gable blends modern science and romance to make for a great read."  -  4.5 Stars , Romantic Times BOOKreviews Magazine



Marge Piercy - The Longings of Women artwork The Longings of Women
A Novel
Marge Piercy
Genre: Fiction & Literature
Price: $0.99
Publish Date: April 12, 2016
Publisher: Open Road Media
Seller: OpenRoad Integrated Media, LLC

An “extraordinary” novel of the intertwined lives of three troubled women, by the New York Times –bestselling author of Gone to Soldiers ( San Francisco Chronicle ). When her best friend’s death rattles her sense of complacency, college professor Leila Landsman decides she’s finally had enough of her cheating husband. Leila throws herself into her work and encounters Becky Burgess, a local woman who climbed her way out of poverty but whose success is completely halted when she becomes the prime suspect in her husband’s murder. Meanwhile, Leila’s housekeeper, Mary Burke, is no stranger to failed marriage. Abandoned by her husband for a younger woman, and unable to support herself on her own income alone, Mary now secretly sleeps in her clients’ houses, hiding her homelessness to remain employed and survive.   Flawed but resourceful, frightened yet determined, these three women must draw on an inner strength they never knew existed to make it without the men they’ve come to depend on. Although their situations differ, Leila, Becky, and Mary have all reached their tipping points—and each is about to be pushed to the brink—in this gripping and relatable story of the dangers of dependence and the liberating power of self-reliance.



Lauren E. Rico - Familia artwork Familia
A Riveting and Unforgettable Novel of Sisterhood
Lauren E. Rico
Genre: Fiction & Literature
Price: $9.99
Publish Date: December 26, 2023
Publisher: Kensington Books
Seller: Kensington Publishing Corp.

"A masterfully woven tale of mystery, reconciliation, and familial love." –Abby Jimenez, New York Times Bestselling Author   Readers of Olga Dies Dreaming and fans of Julia Alvarez will be captivated by this spellbinding story told from multiple perspectives and spanning a generation, as a baffling genealogy test connects two young women across cultures and class and sets in motion the events that might unravel a decades-old crime at last. " With every turn of the page, readers are drawn to exploring the complexities that bind every person to their roots, celebrating the tenacious pursuit of identity." – LA Times Book of the Month Club Add-On Selection | GoodReads Readers' Most Anticipated Books | The Daily Mail Best New Books | Indie Next Pick | LibraryReads Selection | GoodReads The Fall Books Goodreads Editors Can't Wait to Read | Library Journal Fall Book Preview, The Titles to Read in 2023 What if your most basic beliefs about your life were suddenly revealed to be a lie? As the fact checker for a popular magazine, Gabby DiMarco believes in absolute, verifiable Truths—until they throw the facts of her own life into question. The genealogy test she took as research for an article has yielded a baffling result: Gabby has a sister—one who’s been desperately trying to find her. Except, as Gabby’s beloved parents would confirm if they were still alive, that’s impossible. Isabella Ruiz can still picture the face of her baby sister, who disappeared from the streets of San Juan twenty-five years ago. Isabella, an artist, has fought hard for the stable home and loving marriage she has today—yet the longing to find Marianna has never left. At last, she’s found a match, and Gabby has agreed to come to Puerto Rico. But Gabby, as defensive and cautious as Isabella is impulsive, offers no happy reunion. She insists there’s been a mistake. And Isabella realizes that even if this woman is her sister, she may not want to be. With nothing—or perhaps so much—in common, Gabby and Isabella set out to find the truth, though it means risking everything they’ve known for an uncertain future—and a past that harbors yet more surprises . . . "A compulsive story with engaging characters that hooked me from the start. This is a must read!" –Kerry Lonsdale, Wall Street Journal and Washington Post & Bestselling Author "Lauren Rico’s FAMILIA has it all. By page 30, I would have walked on coals to finish reading this story." –Jacquelyn Mitchard, New York Times bestselling author of The Deep End of the Ocean "An absolute delight. I couldn't stop turning the pages." –KJ Dell'Antonia, New York Times Bestselling Author of The Chicken Sisters (A Reese's Book Club Pick) “A moving story about the bonds of sisterhood and unraveling the mysteries of your past. A wonderful debut!” –Annette Chavez Macias, bestselling author of Big Chicas Don’t Cry



Christopher Swann - A Fire in the Night artwork A Fire in the Night
A Novel
Christopher Swann
Genre: Mysteries & Thrillers
Price: $1.99
Publish Date: September 07, 2021
Publisher: CROOKED LANE BOOKS
Seller: Penguin Random House Canada

The acclaimed master of Southern mystery delivers “literary fiction, a spy novel, and a relentless thriller all in one” for fans of Linwood Barclay and Michael Farris Smith (Lee Goldberg, New York Times bestselling author). Nick Anthony has retreated to the North Carolina mountains to mourn the untimely death of his wife. Once a popular professor, Nick just wants to be left alone with his grief. But when his estranged brother and sister-in-law die in a house fire, a stunned Nick learns he has a niece, Annalise, who is missing. At the scene of the crime, the men who set the fire have realized Annalise, and the information they are looking for, got away. Feverish and exhausted, she stumbles onto her uncle's porch, throwing Nick into the middle of the mystery of her parents’ death and the dangerous criminals hunting her down.  Hired to retrieve the stolen information at any price, private military contractor Cole and his team track Annalise to Nick’s cabin. But Nick has a hidden past of his own—and more than a few deadly tricks up his sleeve.



Christopher Kimball - Milk Street: Cook What You Have artwork Milk Street: Cook What You Have
Make a Meal Out of Almost Anything (A Cookbook)
Christopher Kimball
Genre: Methods
Price: $1.99
Publish Date: October 25, 2022
Publisher: Little, Brown and Company
Seller: Hachette Digital, Inc.

Make a meal out of almost anything. Stop shopping and start cooking what you have. Your pantry's possibilities are endless. Milk Street will help you transform whatever you already have into bright, bold meals from around the world.  Got a can of chickpeas? It can become anything from a quick hummus to a curry spiked with sweet carrots, from a garlicky chickpea soup to a bowl of crispy canned beans with lemon and scallions.  Or grab that can of tomatoes from the back of the cabinet. It can become spicy one-pot pasta all'arrabbiata, chilaquiles rojos, a rich shakshuka with poached eggs or a chicken and tortilla soup. Turn to the refrigerator, where eggs and leftover vegetables are the start of cheesy migas, a Spanish tortilla with potato chips or a quick fried rice. Chicken breasts or thighs from the freezer become Hungarian chicken paprikash or hearty chicken salad with green tahini. Cooks in Amalfi, Italy, taught us to turn a wedge of Parmesan and lemons on the counter into a light yet flavorful pesto. And that's just the start. Desserts, too, come together easily with ingredients everyone keeps on hand.  These 225 recipes begin with the most common ingredients in your kitchen, but they provide more than a lesson in practicality. They teach an improvisational, creative way to cook.  That's when cooking becomes an adventure. 



Julia Quinn - Romancing Mister Bridgerton artwork Romancing Mister Bridgerton
Penelope & Colin's Story, The Inspiration for Bridgerton Season Three
Julia Quinn
Genre: Historical Romance
Price: $11.99
Publish Date: November 24, 2015
Publisher: Avon
Seller: Harper Collins Canada Limited

A New York Times Bestseller The inspiration for season three of BRIDGERTON, a series created by Shondaland for Netflix, from #1 New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn: the story of Colin Bridgerton and Penelope Featherington in the fourth of her beloved Regency-set novels featuring the charming, powerful Bridgerton family. COLIN AND PENELOPE’S STORY Penelope Featherington has secretly adored her best friend’s brother for . . . well, it feels like forever. After half a lifetime of watching Colin Bridgerton from afar, she thinks she knows everything about him, until she stumbles across his deepest secret . . . and fears she doesn’t know him at all. Colin Bridgerton is tired of being thought of as nothing but an empty-headed charmer, tired of the notorious gossip columnist Lady Whistledown, who can’t seem to publish an edition without mentioning him. But when Colin returns to London from a trip abroad, he discovers nothing in his life is quite the same—especially Penelope Featherington! The girl who was always simply there is suddenly the girl haunting his dreams. When he discovers that Penelope has secrets of her own, this elusive bachelor must decide . . . is she his biggest threat— or his promise of a happy ending?



Thomas Greanias - The Atlantis Prophecy artwork The Atlantis Prophecy
Thomas Greanias
Genre: Mysteries & Thrillers
Price: $0.99
Publish Date: April 15, 2008
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Seller: OpenRoad Integrated Media, LLC

An ancient organization beneath the nation’s capital is about to unleash its terrifying plan in the New York Times –bestselling author’s political thriller. Archaeologist Conrad Yeats makes a startling discovery while visiting his father’s grave at Arlington National Cemetery. The peculiar tombstone holds the key to a centuries-old code built into the very design of Washington, D.C.—and the code has a dire warning for those capable of reading it. Major monuments along the National Mall are astronomically aligned—and they are about to “lock” with the stars at a date foreseen by the Founding Fathers. Along with Serena Serghetti, a beautiful Vatican linguist with secrets of her own, Yeats explores the hidden world beneath the capital in a deadly race to save it. America has a date with destiny, and the fate of the world hangs in the balance.



Harlan Coben - Think Twice artwork Think Twice
Harlan Coben
Genre: Mysteries & Thrillers
Price: $20.99
Publish Date: May 14, 2024
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
Seller: Hachette Digital, Inc.

A man presumed dead is suddenly wanted for murder in this thriller of secrets, lies, and dangerous conspiracies that threaten to cover up the truth.   Three years ago, sports agent Myron Bolitar gave a eulogy at the funeral of his client, renowned basketball coach Greg Downing. Myron and Greg had history: initially as deeply personal rivals, and later as unexpected business associates. Myron made peace and moved on – until now, when two federal agents walked into his office, demanding to know where Greg Downing is. According to the agents, Greg is still alive—and has been placed at the scene of a double homicide, making him their main suspect. Shocked, Myron needs answers. Myron and Win, longtime friends and colleagues, set out to find the truth, but the more they discover about Greg, the more dangerous their world becomes. Secrets, lies, and a murderous conspiracy that stretches back into the past churn at the heart of Harlan Coben's blistering new novel.  



Lynda La Plante - Above Suspicion artwork Above Suspicion
Lynda La Plante
Genre: Police Procedural
Price: $0.99
Publish Date: January 03, 2006
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Seller: OpenRoad Integrated Media, LLC

A beloved actor may also be a serial killer in a “gripping” British police procedural by the Edgar-winning author of Prime Suspect : “[A] spellbinder.” — Publishers Weekly From the creator of Jane Tennison, immortalized by Helen Mirren in Prime Suspect , comes DS Anna Travis, a rookie detective embarking on her first murder case—one that couldn’t be more gruesome. The method of killing is identical, the backgrounds of the dead women very similar. All are prostitutes. But now a seventh body has been found. The M.O. is the same, but the victim this time is a sweet young student. Anna stumbles on information that links one man to the killings, a well-known, much-loved actor. His claim of innocence is convincing, and Anna might be succumbing to his flattering attention. What if he’s arrested, the media erupts—and he’s the wrong man? “Without a doubt one of the best writers working today. Above Suspicion blew me away.” —Karin Slaughter, New York Times –bestselling author of This is Why We Lied “There is no sugar coating on this 100-proof police procedural.” — USA Today “A smart, plucky series protagonist who’s enormously likable despite, or because of, her frailties. Think Jane Tennison in her salad days.” — Kirkus Reviews “Anna’s complex and heated relationship with her boss is almost as compelling as the chase for the serial killer.” — Booklist “Keeps readers devouring pages at a murderous rate.” — People



Suzanne Brockmann - A Man to Die For artwork A Man to Die For
Suzanne Brockmann
Genre: Mysteries & Thrillers
Price: $0.99
Publish Date: March 27, 2017
Publisher: Harlequin
Seller: OpenRoad Integrated Media, LLC

A woman is abducted by a man on the run in this romantic suspense from a New York Times –bestselling author. What would you do for love? Carrie Brooks’ answer: leave her home, her job, her very existence, to run away with a murder suspect, a man whose only prior introduction to her was as her kidnapper. She has no reason at all to trust him. After all, he’s proven that he’s the enemy—hasn’t he? Felipe Salazar’s answer: prove, somehow, that he is an innocent man. He’s been in disguise for so long, he’s not even sure who he is anymore. But he knows one thing—he’s waited all his life for Carrie. And he’s not about to let her get away. . . .



Dorothy Callahan - Impenetrable: Let No One In artwork Impenetrable: Let No One In
Dorothy Callahan
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Price: $0.99
Publish Date: September 21, 2015
Publisher: Somerwynd Services
Seller: Draft2Digital, LLC

GQ—aka Quinn—is the last man on the planet Magdalene Walsh should consider getting involved with; after all, he freely admits he's trying to steal her security program, the one that would be the pinnacle of her career. He's made no bones about the fact that she is a job to him, one that's worth millions. So Maggie has no reason to believe someone else is out to get her program—at any cost. Her family turned on her in her youth, forcing her to live on the streets. Trust is at an all-time low; betrayal is the foundation upon which her life is built. Maggie is pretty savvy when it comes to human nature... but while her head tells her GQ must be lying, her gut says he's not.  Ten years working Military Intelligence has put Quinn Goodman in some compromising positions, including some Secret Ops that have cost innocent lives. He's eager to put the past behind him and work for his former Commanding Officer in a NYC private security firm, mixing in some espionage on the side. His first mission should be rather routine—break into the target's penthouse under the guise of testing her new security system but sabotage it while he's there. However, a deadly team of assassins is also on the case, putting Quinn in another precarious position where an innocent's life is endangered. How do you save the life of the one person who's driving you nuts?



Christina Lauren - The Paradise Problem artwork The Paradise Problem
Christina Lauren
Genre: Romantic Comedies
Price: $12.99
Publish Date: May 14, 2024
Publisher: Gallery Books
Seller: Simon & Schuster Canada

Christina Lauren, the instant New York Times bestselling and “reigning romance queens” ( PopSugar ), returns with a delicious new romance between the buttoned-up heir of a grocery chain and his free-spirited artist ex as they fake their relationship in order to receive a massive inheritance. Anna Green thought she was marrying Liam “West” Weston for access to subsidized family housing while at UCLA. She also thought she’d signed divorce papers when the graduation caps were tossed, and they both went on their merry ways. Three years later, Anna is a starving artist living paycheck to paycheck while West is a Stanford professor. He may be one of four heirs to the Weston Foods conglomerate, but he has little interest in working for the heartless corporation his family built from the ground up. He is interested, however, in his one-hundred-million-dollar inheritance. There’s just one catch. Due to an antiquated clause in his grandfather’s will, Liam won’t see a penny until he’s been happily married for five years. Just when Liam thinks he’s in the home stretch, pressure mounts from his family to see this mysterious spouse, and he has no choice but to turn to the one person he’s afraid to introduce to his one-percenter parents—his unpolished, not-so-ex-wife. But in the presence of his family, Liam’s fears quickly shift from whether the feisty, foul-mouthed, paint-splattered Anna can play the part to whether the toxic world of wealth will corrupt someone as pure of heart as his surprisingly grounded and loyal wife. Liam will have to ask himself if the price tag on his flimsy cover story is worth losing true love that sprouted from a lie.



Carley Fortune - This Summer Will Be Different artwork This Summer Will Be Different
Carley Fortune
Genre: Romance
Price: $13.99
Publish Date: May 07, 2024
Publisher: Penguin Canada
Seller: Penguin Random House Canada

THE INSTANT #1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER! A glorious and tantalizing new escape from #1 New York Times bestselling author Carley Fortune. This summer they’ll keep their promise. This summer they won't give into temptation. This summer will be different. Lucy is the tourist vacationing at a beach house on Prince Edward Island. Felix is the local who shows her a very good time. The only problem: Lucy doesn’t know he’s her best friend’s younger brother. Lucy and Felix’s chemistry is unreal, but the list of reasons why they need to stay away from each other is long, and they vow to never repeat that electric night again. It’s easier said than done. Each year, Lucy escapes to PEI for a big breath of coastal air, fresh oysters and crisp vinho verde with her best friend, Bridget. Every visit begins with a long walk on the beach, beneath soaring red cliffs and a golden sun. And every visit, Lucy promises herself she won’t wind up in Felix’s bed. Again. If Lucy can’t help being drawn to Felix, at least she’s always kept her heart out of it. When Bridget suddenly flees Toronto a week before her wedding, Lucy drops everything to follow her to the island. Her mission is to help Bridget through her crisis and resist the one man she’s never been able to. But Felix’s sparkling eyes and flirty quips have been replaced with something new, and Lucy’s beginning to wonder just how safe her heart truly is.



Clint Richmond - The Good Wife artwork The Good Wife
The Shocking Betrayal and Brutal Murder of a Godly Woman in Texas
Clint Richmond
Genre: True Crime
Price: $0.99
Publish Date: February 08, 2011
Publisher: HarperCollins
Seller: OpenRoad Integrated Media, LLC

From a New York Times– bestselling true crime writer, the true story of a devout Christian marriage destroyed by infidelity and murder. Roger and Penny Scaggs seemed a poster couple for family values. Evangelical Christians living in booming Austin, Texas, in the mid-1990s, they were respected leaders in their church and community. As Roger diligently worked his way up the high-tech corporate ladder, Penny kept a pristine home and coached similarly devout young women on how to be perfect wives. But on a windy March evening, this godly woman met the devil head-on. And when the police discovered her lifeless body—repeatedly bludgeoned with a lead pipe, then mutilated with a knife from her own spotless kitchen—they were shocked by the rage and savagery behind her slaying. The Good Wife  is a startling true story of greed, hatred, betrayal, and an unimaginable murder—a tale of the dark decay that can be hidden behind a facade of saintliness when a marriage seemingly made in heaven descends into hell.



Kristin Hannah - The Women artwork The Women
A Novel
Kristin Hannah
Genre: Fiction & Literature
Price: $16.99
Publish Date: February 06, 2024
Publisher: St. Martin's Publishing Group
Seller: Macmillan

A #1 bestseller on The New York Times, USA Today, Washington Post, and Los Angeles Times! From the celebrated author of The Nightingale and The Four Winds comes Kristin Hannah's T he Women —at once an intimate portrait of coming of age in a dangerous time and an epic tale of a nation divided. Women can be heroes. When twenty-year-old nursing student Frances “Frankie” McGrath hears these words, it is a revelation. Raised in the sun-drenched, idyllic world of Southern California and sheltered by her conservative parents, she has always prided herself on doing the right thing. But in 1965, the world is changing, and she suddenly dares to imagine a different future for herself. When her brother ships out to serve in Vietnam, she joins the Army Nurse Corps and follows his path. As green and inexperienced as the men sent to Vietnam to fight, Frankie is over-whelmed by the chaos and destruction of war. Each day is a gamble of life and death, hope and betrayal; friendships run deep and can be shattered in an instant. In war, she meets—and becomes one of—the lucky, the brave, the broken, and the lost. But war is just the beginning for Frankie and her veteran friends. The real battle lies in coming home to a changed and divided America, to angry protesters, and to a country that wants to forget Vietnam. The Women is the story of one woman gone to war, but it shines a light on all women who put themselves in harm’s way and whose sacrifice and commitment to their country has too often been forgotten. A novel about deep friendships and bold patriotism, The Women is a richly drawn story with a memorable heroine whose idealism and courage under fire will come to define an era.



Georgie Blalock - The Other Windsor Girl artwork The Other Windsor Girl
A Novel of Princess Margaret, Royal Rebel
Georgie Blalock
Genre: Historical Fiction
Price: $1.99
Publish Date: November 05, 2019
Publisher: HarperCollins
Seller: OpenRoad Integrated Media, LLC

Named One of the Best Books of the Week by the New York Post ! In a historical debut evoking the style of  The Crown , the daughter of an impoverished noble is swept into the fame and notoriety of the royal family and Princess Margaret's fast-living friends when she is appointed as Margaret's second Lady-in-Waiting. Diana, Catherine, Meghan…glamorous Princess Margaret outdid them all. Springing into post-World War II society, and quite naughty and haughty, she lived in a whirlwind of fame and notoriety. Georgie Blalock captures the fascinating, fast-living princess and her “set” as seen through the eyes of one of her ladies-in-waiting. In dreary, post-war Britain, Princess Margaret captivates everyone with her cutting edge fashion sense and biting quips. The royal socialite, cigarette holder in one hand, cocktail in the other, sparkles in the company of her glittering entourage of wealthy young aristocrats known as the Margaret Set, but her outrageous lifestyle conflicts with her place as Queen Elizabeth’s younger sister. Can she be a dutiful princess while still dazzling the world on her own terms? Post-war Britain isn’t glamorous for The Honorable Vera Strathmore. While writing scandalous novels, she dreams of living and working in New York, and regaining the happiness she enjoyed before her fiancĂ© was killed in the war. A chance meeting with the Princess changes her life forever. Vera amuses the princess, and what—or who—Margaret wants, Margaret gets. Soon, Vera gains Margaret’s confidence and the privileged position of second lady-in-waiting to the Princess. Thrust into the center of Margaret’s social and royal life, Vera watches the princess’s love affair with dashing Captain Peter Townsend unfurl. But while Margaret, as a member of the Royal Family, is not free to act on her desires, Vera soon wants the freedom to pursue her own dreams. As time and Princess Margaret’s scandalous behavior progress, both women will be forced to choose between status, duty, and love…



Colleen Hoover - It Ends with Us artwork It Ends with Us
A Novel
Colleen Hoover
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Price: $10.99
Publish Date: August 02, 2016
Publisher: Atria Books
Seller: Simon & Schuster Canada

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of It Starts with Us and All Your Perfects , a “brave and heartbreaking novel that digs its claws into you and doesn’t let go, long after you’ve finished it” (Anna Todd, New York Times bestselling author) about a workaholic with a too-good-to-be-true romance can’t stop thinking about her first love— soon to be a major motion picture. Lily hasn’t always had it easy, but that’s never stopped her from working hard for the life she wants. She’s come a long way from the small town where she grew up—she graduated from college, moved to Boston, and started her own business. And when she feels a spark with a gorgeous neurosurgeon named Ryle Kincaid, everything in Lily’s life seems too good to be true. Ryle is assertive, stubborn, maybe even a little arrogant. He’s also sensitive, brilliant, and has a total soft spot for Lily. And the way he looks in scrubs certainly doesn’t hurt. Lily can’t get him out of her head. But Ryle’s complete aversion to relationships is disturbing. Even as Lily finds herself becoming the exception to his “no dating” rule, she can’t help but wonder what made him that way in the first place. As questions about her new relationship overwhelm her, so do thoughts of Atlas Corrigan—her first love and a link to the past she left behind. He was her kindred spirit, her protector. When Atlas suddenly reappears, everything Lily has built with Ryle is threatened. An honest, evocative, and tender novel, It Ends with Us is “a glorious and touching read, a forever keeper. The kind of book that gets handed down” ( USA TODAY ).



Jacqueline Diamond - His Secret Son: A Romance Mystery artwork His Secret Son: A Romance Mystery
Jacqueline Diamond
Genre: Romantic Suspense
Price: $0.99
Publish Date: October 15, 2018
Publisher: Jacqueline Diamond
Seller: Draft2Digital, LLC

He’s just discovered he has a son—whose mother might be a killer! Or do they both desperately need his protection? Security expert Dirk’s brother was murdered, possibly by his ex-wife. Or is a killer on the loose, threatening her and her young son... whom Dirk is shocked to discover is actually his? As Joni faces rising danger, she must decide whether to trust this dangerously sexy near-stranger with her life, in this exciting romance mystery. Jacqueline Diamond is the USA Today bestselling author of more than a hundred novels, including The Baby’s Bodyguard and the Safe Harbor Medical Mystery series.



Stephen King - You Like It Darker artwork You Like It Darker
Stories
Stephen King
Genre: Mysteries & Thrillers
Price: $20.99
Publish Date: May 21, 2024
Publisher: Scribner
Seller: Simon & Schuster Canada

From legendary storyteller and master of short fiction Stephen King comes an extraordinary new collection of twelve short stories, many never-before-published, and some of his best EVER. “You like it darker? Fine, so do I,” writes Stephen King in the afterword to this magnificent new collection of twelve stories that delve into the darker part of life—both metaphorical and literal. King has, for half a century, been a master of the form, and these stories, about fate, mortality, luck, and the folds in reality where anything can happen, are as rich and riveting as his novels, both weighty in theme and a huge pleasure to read. King writes to feel “the exhilaration of leaving ordinary day-to-day life behind,” and in You Like It Darker , readers will feel that exhilaration too, again and again. “Two Talented Bastids” explores the long-hidden secret of how the eponymous gentlemen got their skills. In “Danny Coughlin’s Bad Dream,” a brief and unprecedented psychic flash upends dozens of lives, Danny’s most catastrophically. In “Rattlesnakes,” a sequel to Cujo , a grieving widower travels to Florida for respite and instead receives an unexpected inheritance—with major strings attached. In “The Dreamers,” a taciturn Vietnam vet answers a job ad and learns that there are some corners of the universe best left unexplored. “The Answer Man” asks if prescience is good luck or bad and reminds us that a life marked by unbearable tragedy can still be meaningful. King’s ability to surprise, amaze, and bring us both terror and solace remains unsurpassed. Each of these stories holds its own thrills, joys, and mysteries; each feels iconic. You like it darker? You got it.



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Marie Force
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Price: $6.99
Publish Date: May 24, 2024
Publisher: HTJB, Inc.
Seller: HTJB Inc.

A high-profile murder has Sam and her team chasing an elusive killer… Just back from their anniversary trip to Dewey Beach, there’s no slow roll back to work for the first couple as Sam is immediately thrust into a baffling new case that has everyone on edge. The FBI wants in on this one, and she’s determined to figure out what happened before they can take over her investigation. Avery Hill and his team is also nosing in on the new investigation into Stahl’s nefarious past, forcing her to go on defense as she strives to protect her team and her beloved Uncle Joe from intense criticism. In the midst of the new case, she’s got to put on her first lady hat for the Canadian Prime Minister and his wife, who are in town for the Cappuano administration’s first State Dinner. Once they get through that event, Sam and Nick will finally meet with Nick’s mother, who's asked for a chance to make things right with her son. With all of that going on, who has time to breathe let alone give an in-depth interview designed to stop the “illegitimate president” nonsense once and for all?



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Brooke Montgomery
Genre: Western Romance
Price: $7.99
Publish Date: May 27, 2024
Publisher: Brooke Writes Romance, LLC
Seller: Brooke Writes Romance, LLC

A dislike to lovers stand-alone from small-town romance author Brooke Montgomery about a barrel racer who loses her memory and the rowdy cowboy she once hated but no longer remembers... *Full synopsis to come* Fall With Me  is book 3 in the Sugarland Creek series. Each book in this Southern, small town series is a stand-alone and ends in a happily ever after.



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Kimmy Loth
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Price: $0.99
Publish Date: September 03, 2020
Publisher: Sugar Creek Press
Seller: Draft2Digital, LLC

Bethany's new roommate was supposed to be a girl… Imagine her surprise when the dead sexy Jamie Green shows up with his dog. Bethany is tempted to tell him to get lost, but she needs the cash to keep her house. But Jamie has problems of his own that only Bethany can help fix. Jamie presents a proposal that can fix both their problems—get married. Will she say yes and risk her heart or no and risk losing her home that means so much to her? **This title previously published as Folly and Forever**



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Rebecca Yarros
Genre: Epic Fantasy
Price: $16.99
Publish Date: November 07, 2023
Publisher: Entangled Publishing, LLC
Seller: Macmillan

Discover the instant #1 New York Times bestseller! Now optioned for TV by Amazon Studios. Accolades for Fourth Wing Amazon Best Books of the Year, #4 • Apple Best Books of the Year 2023 • Barnes & Noble Best Fantasy Book of 2023 ( Fourth Wing and Iron Flame ) • NPR “Books We Love” 2023 • Audible Best Books of 2023 • Hudson Book of the Year • Google Play Best Books of 2023 • Indigo Best Books of 2023 • Waterstones Book of the Year finalist • Goodreads Choice Award, semi-finalist • Newsweek Staffers’ Favorite Books of 2023 • Paste Magazine's Best Books of 2023 “The first year is when some of us lose our lives. The second year is when the rest of us lose our humanity.” —Xaden Riorson Everyone expected Violet Sorrengail to die during her first year at Basgiath War College—Violet included. But Threshing was only the first impossible test meant to weed out the weak-willed, the unworthy, and the unlucky. Now the real training begins, and Violet’s already wondering how she’ll get through. It’s not just that it’s grueling and maliciously brutal, or even that it’s designed to stretch the riders’ capacity for pain beyond endurance. It’s the new vice commandant, who’s made it his personal mission to teach Violet exactly how powerless she is–unless she betrays the man she loves. Although Violet’s body might be weaker and frailer than everyone else’s, she still has her wits—and a will of iron. And leadership is forgetting the most important lesson Basgiath has taught her: Dragon riders make their own rules . But a determination to survive won’t be enough this year. Because Violet knows the real secret hidden for centuries at Basgiath War College—and nothing, not even dragon fire, may be enough to save them in the end. The Empyrean series is best enjoyed in order. Reading Order: Book #1 Fourth Wing Book #2 Iron Flame