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I Survived The American Revolution, 1776

Tarshis, Lauren


Bestselling author Lauren Tarshis tackles the American Revolution in this latest installment of the groundbreaking, <I>New York Times</I> bestselling I Survived series.<P></P><P><B>Bestselling author Lauren Tarshis tackles the American Revolution in this latest installment of the groundbreaking, <I>New York Times</I> bestselling I Survived series.</B></P><P>British soldiers were everywhere. There was no escape.</P><P>Nathaniel Fox never imagined he'd find himself in the middle of a blood-soaked battlefield, fighting for his life. He was only eleven years old! He'd barely paid attention to the troubles between America and England. How could he, while being worked to the bone by his cruel uncle, Uriah Storch?</P><P>But when his uncle's rage forces him to flee the only home he knows, Nate is suddenly propelled toward a thrilling and dangerous journey into the heart of the Revolutionary War. He finds himself in New York City on the brink of what will be the biggest battle yet.</P>
Date Published:2017

Bestselling author Lauren Tarshis tackles the American Revolution in this latest installment of the groundbreaking, New York Times bestselling I Survived series.Bestselling author Lauren Tarshis tackles the American Revolution in this latest installment of the groundbreaking, New York Times bestselling I Survived series.British soldiers were everywhere. There was no escape.Nathaniel Fox never imagined he'd find himself in the middle of a blood-soaked battlefield, fighting for his life. He was only eleven years old! He'd barely paid attention to the troubles between America and England. How could he, while being worked to the bone by his cruel uncle, Uriah Storch?But when his uncle's rage forces him to flee the only home he knows, Nate is suddenly propelled toward a thrilling and dangerous journey into the heart of the Revolutionary War. He finds himself in New York City on the brink of what will be the biggest battle yet.

Date Published:2017

The New Neighbors : A Novel

Douglas, Claire


<p><b>"Claire Douglas is a class act—she never, ever disappoints." </b>— <b>Lisa Jewell, <i>New York Times </i>bestselling author of<i> Breaking the Dark </i>and <i>None of This Is True</i></b></p><p><b>Unassuming neighbors may not be what they seem in this twisty, spine-tingling thriller from the internationally bestselling author of <i>The Couple at Number 9</i> and <i>The Girls Who Disappeared.</i></b></p><p><i>They seem like the perfect couple. But what are they hiding?</i></p><p>When Lena overhears a conversation between her next-door-neighbors she thinks she must have misheard.</p><p>The Morgans are a kind, retired couple who recently moved to their sleepy suburban street in Bristol where nothing ever happens. But to Lena it sounded very much like they were planning a crime.</p><p>Her family and friends tell her she must be mistaken. Yet Lena can't stop thinking about that strange conversation. What if they really are about to do something terrible?</p><p>What if she can prevent it?</p><p>Especially when doing something might help ease her conscience about her own dark past . . .</p><p>Don't miss these other psychological thrillers from Claire Douglas</p><p><Br></p><li><i>The Wrong Sister</i></li><li><i>The Woman Who Lied</i></li><li><i>The Girls Who Disappeared</i></li><li><i>The Couple at Number 9</i></li><li><i>Just Like the Other Girls</i></li><li><i>Then She Vanishes</i></li><li><i>Do Not Disturb</i></li><li><i>Last Seen Alive</i></li><li><i>Local Girl Missing</i></li><li><i>The Sisters</i></li>
Date Published:2026

"Claire Douglas is a class act—she never, ever disappoints." — Lisa Jewell, New York Times bestselling author of Breaking the Dark and None of This Is TrueUnassuming neighbors may not be what they seem in this twisty, spine-tingling thriller from the internationally bestselling author of The Couple at Number 9 and The Girls Who Disappeared.They seem like the perfect couple. But what are they hiding?When Lena overhears a conversation between her next-door-neighbors she thinks she must have misheard.The Morgans are a kind, retired couple who recently moved to their sleepy suburban street in Bristol where nothing ever happens. But to Lena it sounded very much like they were planning a crime.Her family and friends tell her she must be mistaken. Yet Lena can't stop thinking about that strange conversation. What if they really are about to do something terrible?What if she can prevent it?Especially when doing something might help ease her conscience about her own dark past . . .Don't miss these other psychological thrillers from Claire Douglas <li>The Wrong Sister</li><li>The Woman Who Lied</li><li>The Girls Who Disappeared</li><li>The Couple at Number 9</li><li>Just Like the Other Girls</li><li>Then She Vanishes</li><li>Do Not Disturb</li><li>Last Seen Alive</li><li>Local Girl Missing</li><li>The Sisters</li>

Date Published:2026

Death At A Scottish Christmas

Connelly, Lucy


<p><strong>Merriment, mistletoe, and murder await in the third installment of the Scottish Isle mystery series, perfect for fans of Sheila Connolly and Joanne Fluke.</strong></p> <p>Sea Isle, Scotland, is magical during the holiday season, and Dr. Emilia McRoy can't wait to enjoy everything her village has to offer. But when the lead singer of a famous band is murdered in the village, just as they were about to launch a world tour, her holiday instantly comes to a halt.</p> <p>As the band's future hangs in the balance, Emilia discovers that the victim was working on new music that has since disappeared. Were these new lyrics worth killing for? And if so, who is the culprit? It seems more than one person wanted this music star dead. Shockingly, beloved Constable Ewan Campbell becomes the prime suspect in the investigation, putting a damper on the town's festivities.</p> <p>With an ever-growing list of suspects, Emilia will need all the help she can get to figure out who is framing poor Ewan. Between a secret Santa that wants her dead, stalkers, and killer holiday celebrations, Emilia must see the devil in the details and discover the truth before it's too late.</p>
Date Published:2024

Merriment, mistletoe, and murder await in the third installment of the Scottish Isle mystery series, perfect for fans of Sheila Connolly and Joanne Fluke. Sea Isle, Scotland, is magical during the holiday season, and Dr. Emilia McRoy can't wait to enjoy everything her village has to offer. But when the lead singer of a famous band is murdered in the village, just as they were about to launch a world tour, her holiday instantly comes to a halt. As the band's future hangs in the balance, Emilia discovers that the victim was working on new music that has since disappeared. Were these new lyrics worth killing for? And if so, who is the culprit? It seems more than one person wanted this music star dead. Shockingly, beloved Constable Ewan Campbell becomes the prime suspect in the investigation, putting a damper on the town's festivities. With an ever-growing list of suspects, Emilia will need all the help she can get to figure out who is framing poor Ewan. Between a secret Santa that wants her dead, stalkers, and killer holiday celebrations, Emilia must see the devil in the details and discover the truth before it's too late.

Date Published:2024

The Princess Beard

Hearne , Kevin


<b><b>This princess can shave herself!</b> The hilarious bestselling authors of <i>Kill the Farm Boy </i>and <i>No Country for Old Gnomes </i>are back with a new adventure in the irreverent world of Pell.</b><br> Once upon a time, a princess slept in a magical tower cloaked in thorns and roses. <br> When she woke, she found no Prince Charming, only a surfeit of hair and grotesquely long fingernails—which was, honestly, better than some creep who acted without consent. She cut off her long braids and used them to escape. But she kept the beard because it made a great disguise.<br> This is not a story about finding true love’s kiss—it's a story about finding yourself. On a pirate ship. Where you belong.<br> But these are no ordinary pirates aboard <i>The Puffy Peach</i>, serving under Filthy Lucre, the one-eyed parrot pirate captain. First there’s Vic, a swole and misogynistic centaur on a mission to expunge himself of the magic that causes him to conjure tea and dainty cupcakes in response to stress. Then there’s Tempest, who’s determined to become the first dryad lawyer—preferably before she takes her ultimate form as a man-eating tree. They’re joined by Alobartalus, an awkward and unelfly elf who longs to meet his hero, the Sn’archivist who is said to take dictation directly from the gods of Pell. Throw in some mystery meat and a dastardly capitalist plot, and you’ve got one Pell of an adventure on the high seas!<br> In this new escapade set in the magical land of Pell, Delilah S. Dawson and Kevin Hearne lovingly skewer the tropes of fairy tales and create a new kind of fantasy: generous, gently humorous, and inclusive. There might also be otters.
Date Published:2019

This princess can shave herself! The hilarious bestselling authors of Kill the Farm Boy and No Country for Old Gnomes are back with a new adventure in the irreverent world of Pell. Once upon a time, a princess slept in a magical tower cloaked in thorns and roses. When she woke, she found no Prince Charming, only a surfeit of hair and grotesquely long fingernails—which was, honestly, better than some creep who acted without consent. She cut off her long braids and used them to escape. But she kept the beard because it made a great disguise. This is not a story about finding true love’s kiss—it's a story about finding yourself. On a pirate ship. Where you belong. But these are no ordinary pirates aboard The Puffy Peach, serving under Filthy Lucre, the one-eyed parrot pirate captain. First there’s Vic, a swole and misogynistic centaur on a mission to expunge himself of the magic that causes him to conjure tea and dainty cupcakes in response to stress. Then there’s Tempest, who’s determined to become the first dryad lawyer—preferably before she takes her ultimate form as a man-eating tree. They’re joined by Alobartalus, an awkward and unelfly elf who longs to meet his hero, the Sn’archivist who is said to take dictation directly from the gods of Pell. Throw in some mystery meat and a dastardly capitalist plot, and you’ve got one Pell of an adventure on the high seas! In this new escapade set in the magical land of Pell, Delilah S. Dawson and Kevin Hearne lovingly skewer the tropes of fairy tales and create a new kind of fantasy: generous, gently humorous, and inclusive. There might also be otters.

Date Published:2019

Freak

Hillier, Jennifer


Inside a maximum-security prison cell, Abby Maddox is serving twenty years for slashing Seattle PD officer Jerry Isaac's throat during the harrowing capture of her former lover, serial killer Ethan Wolfe. To the demented fans, lunatics, and creeps on the outside, she is a celebrity. But to Jerry, now a private investigator whose scarred neck and tortured speech are daily reminders of Abby's vicious attack, she alone may be the key to solving a new wave of murders. Because this killer has been sending her love letters, and carving a message on the victims' bodies: <i>Free Abby Maddox.</i><br><br/>With the help of intuitive criminology student Danny Mercy, Puget Sound State professor Sheila Tao, and seasoned detective Mike Torrance, Jerry must coax the shattering truth from isolated, dangerous Abby—before her number one fan takes another life in the name of a killer's perverted idea of justice.
Date Published:2013

Inside a maximum-security prison cell, Abby Maddox is serving twenty years for slashing Seattle PD officer Jerry Isaac's throat during the harrowing capture of her former lover, serial killer Ethan Wolfe. To the demented fans, lunatics, and creeps on the outside, she is a celebrity. But to Jerry, now a private investigator whose scarred neck and tortured speech are daily reminders of Abby's vicious attack, she alone may be the key to solving a new wave of murders. Because this killer has been sending her love letters, and carving a message on the victims' bodies: Free Abby Maddox. With the help of intuitive criminology student Danny Mercy, Puget Sound State professor Sheila Tao, and seasoned detective Mike Torrance, Jerry must coax the shattering truth from isolated, dangerous Abby—before her number one fan takes another life in the name of a killer's perverted idea of justice.

Date Published:2013

Tyrannosaurus Wrecks

Gibbs, Stuart


<b>In the latest novel in <i>New York Times </i>bestselling author Stuart Gibbs's FunJungle series, Teddy Fitzroy returns as FunJungle's resident sleuth to solve his most improbable mystery yet—with a victim that's 65 million years old.</b><BR>Teddy was all set for a campout at his friend Sage's family ranch—but then Sage gets terrible news: The skull of a rare dinosaur that was being excavated on his property has mysteriously vanished overnight in the middle of a rainstorm, even though it weighed 500 pounds. Not a single footprint has been left behind. Since the dinosaur was top secret, the police don't believe anyone outside the dig could have stolen it.<BR> <BR> A T. rex skull can sell for millions of dollars, and everyone is a suspect—including J.J. McCracken, the owner of FunJungle.<BR> <BR> Meanwhile, Teddy's old foes, the Barksdale twins, have gotten into trouble with an illegally purchased anaconda, and Teddy's girlfriend Summer wants to find out who's behind the local trade in black market reptiles. The two cases will drag Teddy into more danger and chaos than ever before, in this mystery that's stranger than fiction.
Date Published:2020

In the latest novel in New York Times bestselling author Stuart Gibbs's FunJungle series, Teddy Fitzroy returns as FunJungle's resident sleuth to solve his most improbable mystery yet—with a victim that's 65 million years old. Teddy was all set for a campout at his friend Sage's family ranch—but then Sage gets terrible news: The skull of a rare dinosaur that was being excavated on his property has mysteriously vanished overnight in the middle of a rainstorm, even though it weighed 500 pounds. Not a single footprint has been left behind. Since the dinosaur was top secret, the police don't believe anyone outside the dig could have stolen it. A T. rex skull can sell for millions of dollars, and everyone is a suspect—including J.J. McCracken, the owner of FunJungle. Meanwhile, Teddy's old foes, the Barksdale twins, have gotten into trouble with an illegally purchased anaconda, and Teddy's girlfriend Summer wants to find out who's behind the local trade in black market reptiles. The two cases will drag Teddy into more danger and chaos than ever before, in this mystery that's stranger than fiction.

Date Published:2020

No Exit

Adams, Taylor


<b>Gefangen im Schneesturm: Vier Fremde – ein Verbrechen. Wem kannst du trauen?</b><br />In den Bergen von Colorado gerät die junge Darby Thorne in einen Schneesturm und sucht Zuflucht in einem Motel. Dort trifft sie auf eine Gruppe von Schutzsuchenden. Darby scheint in Sicherheit zu sein. Doch auf dem Parkplatz macht sie eine schreckliche Entdeckung: Im Fond eines Vans sieht sie ein gefesseltes Mädchen. Wie Eiswasser schießt die Erkenntnis durch Darby: Der brutale Täter muss unter den Anwesenden sein. Aber es gibt keine Verbindung nach außen, keine Fluchtmöglichkeit. Darby muss das Mädchen retten – und die Nacht überleben ...<p>Packend gelesen von Britta Steffenhagen
Date Published:2019

Gefangen im Schneesturm: Vier Fremde – ein Verbrechen. Wem kannst du trauen? In den Bergen von Colorado gerät die junge Darby Thorne in einen Schneesturm und sucht Zuflucht in einem Motel. Dort trifft sie auf eine Gruppe von Schutzsuchenden. Darby scheint in Sicherheit zu sein. Doch auf dem Parkplatz macht sie eine schreckliche Entdeckung: Im Fond eines Vans sieht sie ein gefesseltes Mädchen. Wie Eiswasser schießt die Erkenntnis durch Darby: Der brutale Täter muss unter den Anwesenden sein. Aber es gibt keine Verbindung nach außen, keine Fluchtmöglichkeit. Darby muss das Mädchen retten – und die Nacht überleben ...Packend gelesen von Britta Steffenhagen

Date Published:2019

How To Kiss Your Grumpy Boss

Proctor, Jenny


<B>Perry Hawthorne is my boss. <I>Only</I> my boss. And I do NOT have a crush.</B><br/>When one of THE Hawthorne brothers—known by their chiseled jawlines and their family-run farm and event center—hires me to be his virtual assistant, I do everything I can to keep him firmly in the work zone.<br/>His grumpy demeanor helps. His smoking hot profile picture does not.<br/>But even if I do have a crush (a very tiny one), I can't catch real feelings for a million different reasons.<br/>Besides the whole business part of our relationship, I'm a single mom. I have to think about what's best for my son, Jack. And my grumpy, divorced, humorless boss isn't exactly giving me "ready to be a stepdad" vibes.<br/>When Perry upgrades me from virtual to in-person assistant, I wonder if I've gotten him all wrong. He's actually pretty great with Jack. And with me? Let's just say the chemistry crackling between us might vaporize all my reasons for keeping my distance.<br/>Trouble is, after his messy divorce, I'm not sure Perry's ready to bet on a new relationship. But it isn't just my heart that's on the line. And after everything we went through before my husband died, I'm not sure that's a gamble I'm ready to take.
Date Published:2023

Perry Hawthorne is my boss. Only my boss. And I do NOT have a crush. When one of THE Hawthorne brothers—known by their chiseled jawlines and their family-run farm and event center—hires me to be his virtual assistant, I do everything I can to keep him firmly in the work zone. His grumpy demeanor helps. His smoking hot profile picture does not. But even if I do have a crush (a very tiny one), I can't catch real feelings for a million different reasons. Besides the whole business part of our relationship, I'm a single mom. I have to think about what's best for my son, Jack. And my grumpy, divorced, humorless boss isn't exactly giving me "ready to be a stepdad" vibes. When Perry upgrades me from virtual to in-person assistant, I wonder if I've gotten him all wrong. He's actually pretty great with Jack. And with me? Let's just say the chemistry crackling between us might vaporize all my reasons for keeping my distance. Trouble is, after his messy divorce, I'm not sure Perry's ready to bet on a new relationship. But it isn't just my heart that's on the line. And after everything we went through before my husband died, I'm not sure that's a gamble I'm ready to take.

Date Published:2023

I'm Glad My Mom Died : Meine Befreiung aus einer toxischen Mutter-Tochter-Beziehung

McCurdy, Jennette


Jennette McCurdy erzählt herzergreifend und mit bitterem Humor von ihrem traumatischen Leben als ehemaliger Kinder-Star in iCarly und der krankhaften Beziehung zu ihrer Mutter Seit sie denken kann, wird Jennette von ihrer Mutter beherrscht, emotional erpresst und psychisch wie körperlich missbraucht. Das einzige, was Debra sich für ihre Tochter - aber vor allem für sich selbst - wünscht, ist Jennettes Erfolg als Fernseh-Star. Für Jennette beginnt ein Kreislauf aus Castings, Angstattacken und Selbsthass. Dann bekommt sie die Rolle als Sam Puckett in der Nickelodeon-Serie iCarly - eine Rolle, in der sie sich gedemütigt fühlt und Produzenten ausgesetzt ist, die ihre Macht missbrauchen. Als Debra an Krebs stirbt ist Jennette 21 Jahre alt und hat das Zentrum ihres Lebens verloren. Das einzige, worüber sie noch Kontrolle hat, ist ihr Essverhalten und die junge Frau stürzt ab in Essstörungen, Alkoholsucht und toxische Beziehungen. Einzig eine wegen ihrer Bulimie angefangene Therapie erweist sich als Jennettes Weg in die Freiheit. Es kostet sie Jahre um zu erkennen, was ihre Mutter ihr ein Leben lang angetan hat. Doch jetzt kann sie zum ersten Mal entscheiden, was sie selbst möchte, und es ist an der Zeit, die Kontrolle über ihre eigene Zukunft zu übernehmen.
Date Published:2023

Jennette McCurdy erzählt herzergreifend und mit bitterem Humor von ihrem traumatischen Leben als ehemaliger Kinder-Star in iCarly und der krankhaften Beziehung zu ihrer Mutter Seit sie denken kann, wird Jennette von ihrer Mutter beherrscht, emotional erpresst und psychisch wie körperlich missbraucht. Das einzige, was Debra sich für ihre Tochter - aber vor allem für sich selbst - wünscht, ist Jennettes Erfolg als Fernseh-Star. Für Jennette beginnt ein Kreislauf aus Castings, Angstattacken und Selbsthass. Dann bekommt sie die Rolle als Sam Puckett in der Nickelodeon-Serie iCarly - eine Rolle, in der sie sich gedemütigt fühlt und Produzenten ausgesetzt ist, die ihre Macht missbrauchen. Als Debra an Krebs stirbt ist Jennette 21 Jahre alt und hat das Zentrum ihres Lebens verloren. Das einzige, worüber sie noch Kontrolle hat, ist ihr Essverhalten und die junge Frau stürzt ab in Essstörungen, Alkoholsucht und toxische Beziehungen. Einzig eine wegen ihrer Bulimie angefangene Therapie erweist sich als Jennettes Weg in die Freiheit. Es kostet sie Jahre um zu erkennen, was ihre Mutter ihr ein Leben lang angetan hat. Doch jetzt kann sie zum ersten Mal entscheiden, was sie selbst möchte, und es ist an der Zeit, die Kontrolle über ihre eigene Zukunft zu übernehmen.

Date Published:2023

How To Kiss A Movie Star

Proctor, Jenny


<B>He's Hollywood's biggest star. She wouldn't know him from the pizza delivery guy.</B><br/>I'm a wildlife biologist in a tiny mountain town, not some kind of law-breaking celebrity stalker. At least not on purpose.<br/>It was an accident when I wandered onto the property of one of Hollywood's hottest movie stars. Five minutes ago, I'd never even heard of Flint Hawthorne. I definitely didn't know he lives in Silver Creek.<br/>When I'm detained for trespassing, the last thing I expect is to trade my handcuffs for a designer gown. All I wanted was permission to conduct my research on a remote corner of his estate.<br/>Now I'm walking the red carpet of a Hollywood movie premiere as Flint's (very fake) girlfriend.<br/>At least, the relationship is <I>supposed</I> to be fake. But the way he slips his arm around me, his breath tickling my ear, the chemistry feels like something <I>real</I>.<br/>The trouble is, I'm not really built to handle his fast-paced celebrity life. Most days, I prefer the company of squirrels to people. I should be glad we're only pretending. I'm just not sure my heart got the memo.
Date Published:2024

He's Hollywood's biggest star. She wouldn't know him from the pizza delivery guy. I'm a wildlife biologist in a tiny mountain town, not some kind of law-breaking celebrity stalker. At least not on purpose. It was an accident when I wandered onto the property of one of Hollywood's hottest movie stars. Five minutes ago, I'd never even heard of Flint Hawthorne. I definitely didn't know he lives in Silver Creek. When I'm detained for trespassing, the last thing I expect is to trade my handcuffs for a designer gown. All I wanted was permission to conduct my research on a remote corner of his estate. Now I'm walking the red carpet of a Hollywood movie premiere as Flint's (very fake) girlfriend. At least, the relationship is supposed to be fake. But the way he slips his arm around me, his breath tickling my ear, the chemistry feels like something real. The trouble is, I'm not really built to handle his fast-paced celebrity life. Most days, I prefer the company of squirrels to people. I should be glad we're only pretending. I'm just not sure my heart got the memo.

Date Published:2024

Deviant

Hart, Callie


<B>From the #1 <I>New York Times</I> bestselling author of <I>Quicksilver </I>comes a contemporary dark romance. </B><BR /> What happens in the dark never stays in the dark. <BR /> As one of Seattle's most dangerous, feared men, Zeth Mayfair has always carried out the jobs he's sent on without a second thought. Drugs? Guns? Dirty money? They're all fair game. But when Zeth's employer crosses a dangerous line, Zeth's usually uncomplicated life suddenly becomes very complicated indeed. And his biggest complication goes by the name of Sloane Romera. <BR /> Sloane is desperate to find her missing sister, but all doors leading into the seedy underworld that took her are firmly closed in Sloane's face. Sloane's a trauma doctor; she wants information, a diagnosis, a plan. What she really needs is help ... but she'll also need to pay a price. <BR /> Zeth is terrifying, scandalously hot, and comes fully loaded with a terrible attitude and wicked smile. He also looks like he's Sloane's only hope. Getting his help will require Sloane to risk everything ... including her heart.<BR /><B>Content Guidance: <I>Blood & Roses</I> is a dark romance series that contains explicit content and heavy themes intended for mature audiences. Readers are strongly encouraged to consider their personal sensitivities. <BR /> This book contains: graphic violence, human trafficking, murder, psychological abuse, coercion, child abuse, substance abuse and addiction, and BDSM. </B>
Date Published:2026

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Quicksilver comes a contemporary dark romance. What happens in the dark never stays in the dark. As one of Seattle's most dangerous, feared men, Zeth Mayfair has always carried out the jobs he's sent on without a second thought. Drugs? Guns? Dirty money? They're all fair game. But when Zeth's employer crosses a dangerous line, Zeth's usually uncomplicated life suddenly becomes very complicated indeed. And his biggest complication goes by the name of Sloane Romera. Sloane is desperate to find her missing sister, but all doors leading into the seedy underworld that took her are firmly closed in Sloane's face. Sloane's a trauma doctor; she wants information, a diagnosis, a plan. What she really needs is help ... but she'll also need to pay a price. Zeth is terrifying, scandalously hot, and comes fully loaded with a terrible attitude and wicked smile. He also looks like he's Sloane's only hope. Getting his help will require Sloane to risk everything ... including her heart. Content Guidance: Blood & Roses is a dark romance series that contains explicit content and heavy themes intended for mature audiences. Readers are strongly encouraged to consider their personal sensitivities. This book contains: graphic violence, human trafficking, murder, psychological abuse, coercion, child abuse, substance abuse and addiction, and BDSM.

Date Published:2026

A Killer Kind Of Romance

Lorini, Letizia


<B><b>In this new romance from <i>USA TODAY</i> bestselling author Letizia Lorini, a crime podcast host must solve a chilling serial killer case while navigating an unexpected romance with her mysterious next-door neighbor.</b></B><BR>Scarlett Moore doesn't do romance.<BR> <BR>She's made a name for herself narrating gritty crime fiction on a local podcast. But when her boss hands her the reins to the network's romance show, Scarlett finds herself neck-deep in swoony love stories on top of her usual murder plots.<BR> <BR> Then someone begins reenacting the chilling crimes she discusses on air, down to the last twisted detail.<BR> <BR> Determined to protect her small town, Scarlett launches her own investigation. But the line between reality and fiction blurs even more when Rafael Gray—the brooding bad boy who disappeared five years ago—unexpectedly returns. Suddenly, her life reads like a romance novel filled with every trope she used to mock, with Rafael playing the dangerously irresistible lead.<BR> <BR> He's perfect in every way...except last time, he broke her heart, and now he's the prime suspect in the string of brutal murders.<BR> <BR> Will this be the love story she never saw coming, or is it a killer kind of romance?
Date Published:2026

In this new romance from USA TODAY bestselling author Letizia Lorini, a crime podcast host must solve a chilling serial killer case while navigating an unexpected romance with her mysterious next-door neighbor. Scarlett Moore doesn't do romance. She's made a name for herself narrating gritty crime fiction on a local podcast. But when her boss hands her the reins to the network's romance show, Scarlett finds herself neck-deep in swoony love stories on top of her usual murder plots. Then someone begins reenacting the chilling crimes she discusses on air, down to the last twisted detail. Determined to protect her small town, Scarlett launches her own investigation. But the line between reality and fiction blurs even more when Rafael Gray—the brooding bad boy who disappeared five years ago—unexpectedly returns. Suddenly, her life reads like a romance novel filled with every trope she used to mock, with Rafael playing the dangerously irresistible lead. He's perfect in every way...except last time, he broke her heart, and now he's the prime suspect in the string of brutal murders. Will this be the love story she never saw coming, or is it a killer kind of romance?

Date Published:2026

How To Kiss Your Grumpy Boss : A Sweet Romantic Comedy: How to Kiss a Hawthorne Brother, #2

Proctor, Jenny


<p><strong>Perry Hawthorne is my boss. Only my boss. And I do NOT have a crush.</strong></p><p>When one of THE Hawthorne brothers—known by their chiseled jawlines and their family-run farm and event center—hires me to be his virtual assistant, I do everything I can to keep him firmly in the work zone.</p><p>His grumpy demeanor helps.</p><p>His smoking hot profile picture does not.</p><p>But even if I do have a crush (a very tiny one), I can't catch real feelings for a million different reasons.</p><p>Besides the whole business part of our relationship, I'm a single mom. I have to think about what's best for my son, Jack. And my grumpy, divorced, humorless boss isn't exactly giving me "ready to be a stepdad" vibes.</p><p>When Perry upgrades me from virtual to in-person assistant, I wonder if I've gotten him all wrong. He's actually pretty great with Jack. And with me? Let's just say the chemistry crackling between us might vaporize all my reasons for keeping my distance.</p><p>Trouble is, after his messy divorce, I'm not sure Perry's ready to bet on a new relationship. But it isn't just my heart that's on the line. It's Jack's, too. And after everything we went through before my husband died, I'm not sure that's a gamble I'm ready to take, no matter how desperate Jack is for a daddy.<br><strong>How to Kiss Your Grumpy Boss is a swoony, feel-good romcom with all the crackling chemistry and sizzling kisses you want in a closed-door romcom, and don't forget the ridiculous puns! Books in the How to Kiss a Hawthorne Brother series are connected but can be read in any order.</strong></p>
Date Published:2022

Perry Hawthorne is my boss. Only my boss. And I do NOT have a crush.When one of THE Hawthorne brothers—known by their chiseled jawlines and their family-run farm and event center—hires me to be his virtual assistant, I do everything I can to keep him firmly in the work zone.His grumpy demeanor helps.His smoking hot profile picture does not.But even if I do have a crush (a very tiny one), I can't catch real feelings for a million different reasons.Besides the whole business part of our relationship, I'm a single mom. I have to think about what's best for my son, Jack. And my grumpy, divorced, humorless boss isn't exactly giving me "ready to be a stepdad" vibes.When Perry upgrades me from virtual to in-person assistant, I wonder if I've gotten him all wrong. He's actually pretty great with Jack. And with me? Let's just say the chemistry crackling between us might vaporize all my reasons for keeping my distance.Trouble is, after his messy divorce, I'm not sure Perry's ready to bet on a new relationship. But it isn't just my heart that's on the line. It's Jack's, too. And after everything we went through before my husband died, I'm not sure that's a gamble I'm ready to take, no matter how desperate Jack is for a daddy. How to Kiss Your Grumpy Boss is a swoony, feel-good romcom with all the crackling chemistry and sizzling kisses you want in a closed-door romcom, and don't forget the ridiculous puns! Books in the How to Kiss a Hawthorne Brother series are connected but can be read in any order.

Date Published:2022

How To Kiss Your Enemy : A Sweet Romantic Comedy: How to Kiss a Hawthorne Brother, #3

Proctor, Jenny


<p><strong>How is it possible for the chemistry between two chefs to be hotter than a ghost pepper yet colder than liquid nitrogen?</strong></p><p>When THE Tatum Elliott shows up to run the catering kitchen at my family's farm and event center, I don't trust her anymore than I did back in culinary school.</p><p>But like it or not, she's here. On my territory. My turf. In the kitchen that shares a building with my farm-to-table restaurant.</p><p>And she can't seem to keep her hands off my parmesan.</p><p>Our old rivalry flares to life faster than a flambé, but there's something else flaming between us too. And it's heating up quicker than anything we're making in the kitchen.</p><p>But I can't forget that Tatum is the daughter of Christopher Elliott—America's most famous chef. She belongs in a big city, in a restaurant with her name on it. Not running the catering arm of Stonebrook Farm.</p><p>Whatever her reasons for being here now, I can't see her permanently walking away from the fame and fortune her father can offer her, no matter how well she fits in on the farm—how well she fits with me.</p><p>She'll leave eventually—I'm sure of it. I just have to make sure that when she does, she doesn't take my heart with her.</p><p>It's enemies to lovers foodie edition in this swoony, banter-filled romcom from bestselling author, Jenny Proctor.<br><strong>How to Kiss Your Enemy is a sweet romantic comedy with all the crackling chemistry and sizzling kisses you want in a closed-door romcom. Books in the How to Kiss a Hawthorne Brother series are connected but can be read in any order.</strong></p>
Date Published:2023

How is it possible for the chemistry between two chefs to be hotter than a ghost pepper yet colder than liquid nitrogen?When THE Tatum Elliott shows up to run the catering kitchen at my family's farm and event center, I don't trust her anymore than I did back in culinary school.But like it or not, she's here. On my territory. My turf. In the kitchen that shares a building with my farm-to-table restaurant.And she can't seem to keep her hands off my parmesan.Our old rivalry flares to life faster than a flambé, but there's something else flaming between us too. And it's heating up quicker than anything we're making in the kitchen.But I can't forget that Tatum is the daughter of Christopher Elliott—America's most famous chef. She belongs in a big city, in a restaurant with her name on it. Not running the catering arm of Stonebrook Farm.Whatever her reasons for being here now, I can't see her permanently walking away from the fame and fortune her father can offer her, no matter how well she fits in on the farm—how well she fits with me.She'll leave eventually—I'm sure of it. I just have to make sure that when she does, she doesn't take my heart with her.It's enemies to lovers foodie edition in this swoony, banter-filled romcom from bestselling author, Jenny Proctor. How to Kiss Your Enemy is a sweet romantic comedy with all the crackling chemistry and sizzling kisses you want in a closed-door romcom. Books in the How to Kiss a Hawthorne Brother series are connected but can be read in any order.

Date Published:2023

How To Kiss Your Best Friend : A Sweet Romantic Comedy: How to Kiss a Hawthorne Brother, #1

Proctor, Jenny


<p><strong>He's a hot high school chemistry teacher living in a small town. She's a globetrotting journalist running from her past. They used to be best friends. Then one kiss changes everything.</strong></p><p>Kate Fletcher is my kryptonite.</p><p>She's also my best friend. Former best friend?</p><p>I'm not sure what you call it when we grew up attached at the hip and then she left Silver Creek (and me) to travel the world.</p><p>The important thing is: Kate is back. (Temporarily.)</p><p>And I'm still in love with her. (Permanently.)</p><p>But something is different now. The attraction doesn't seem one-sided. I don't think I'm imagining the heat in Kate's eyes or the chemistry crackling between us.</p><p>But will that be enough to keep Kate here, when, for as long as I can remember, all she's wanted to do is leave?</p><p>I'm determined to give her a reason to stay. Family. Connection. Roots. And me. I'll have to start with sparks and fire, but if I take this step, there's no turning back to simple friendship. And if she doesn't feel the same way, I might lose her again—this time for good.<br><strong>How to Kiss Your Best Friend is a sweet romantic comedy with all the crackling chemistry and sizzling kisses you want in a closed-door romcom. Books in the How to Kiss a Hawthorne Brother series are connected but can be read in any order.</strong></p>
Date Published:2022

He's a hot high school chemistry teacher living in a small town. She's a globetrotting journalist running from her past. They used to be best friends. Then one kiss changes everything.Kate Fletcher is my kryptonite.She's also my best friend. Former best friend?I'm not sure what you call it when we grew up attached at the hip and then she left Silver Creek (and me) to travel the world.The important thing is: Kate is back. (Temporarily.)And I'm still in love with her. (Permanently.)But something is different now. The attraction doesn't seem one-sided. I don't think I'm imagining the heat in Kate's eyes or the chemistry crackling between us.But will that be enough to keep Kate here, when, for as long as I can remember, all she's wanted to do is leave?I'm determined to give her a reason to stay. Family. Connection. Roots. And me. I'll have to start with sparks and fire, but if I take this step, there's no turning back to simple friendship. And if she doesn't feel the same way, I might lose her again—this time for good. How to Kiss Your Best Friend is a sweet romantic comedy with all the crackling chemistry and sizzling kisses you want in a closed-door romcom. Books in the How to Kiss a Hawthorne Brother series are connected but can be read in any order.

Date Published:2022

How To Kiss A Movie Star : A Sweet Romantic Comedy: How to Kiss a Hawthorne Brother, #4

Proctor, Jenny


<p><strong>He's Hollywood's biggest star. She wouldn't know him from the pizza delivery guy.</strong></p><p>I'm a wildlife biologist in a tiny mountain town, not some kind of law-breaking celebrity stalker. At least not on purpose.</p><p>It was an accident when I wandered onto the property of one of Hollywood's hottest movie stars. Five minutes ago, I'd never even heard of Flint Hawthorne. I definitely didn't know he lives in Silver Creek.</p><p>When I'm detained for trespassing, the last thing I expect is to trade my handcuffs for a designer gown. All I wanted was permission to conduct my research on a remote corner of his estate.</p><p>Now I'm walking the red carpet of a Hollywood movie premiere as Flint's (very fake) girlfriend.</p><p>At least, the relationship is supposed to be fake. But the way he slips his arm around me, his breath tickling my ear, the chemistry feels like something real.</p><p>The trouble is, I'm not really built to handle his fast-paced celebrity life. Most days, I prefer the company of squirrels to people. I should be glad we're only pretending.</p><p>I'm just not sure my heart got the memo.</p><p><strong>Perfect for fans of swoony romantic comedy, this series finale from bestseller Jenny Proctor hits all the right notes!</strong></p><p>Books in the How to Kiss a Hawthorne Brother series are connected but can be read in any order.</p>
Date Published:2023

He's Hollywood's biggest star. She wouldn't know him from the pizza delivery guy.I'm a wildlife biologist in a tiny mountain town, not some kind of law-breaking celebrity stalker. At least not on purpose.It was an accident when I wandered onto the property of one of Hollywood's hottest movie stars. Five minutes ago, I'd never even heard of Flint Hawthorne. I definitely didn't know he lives in Silver Creek.When I'm detained for trespassing, the last thing I expect is to trade my handcuffs for a designer gown. All I wanted was permission to conduct my research on a remote corner of his estate.Now I'm walking the red carpet of a Hollywood movie premiere as Flint's (very fake) girlfriend.At least, the relationship is supposed to be fake. But the way he slips his arm around me, his breath tickling my ear, the chemistry feels like something real.The trouble is, I'm not really built to handle his fast-paced celebrity life. Most days, I prefer the company of squirrels to people. I should be glad we're only pretending.I'm just not sure my heart got the memo.Perfect for fans of swoony romantic comedy, this series finale from bestseller Jenny Proctor hits all the right notes!Books in the How to Kiss a Hawthorne Brother series are connected but can be read in any order.

Date Published:2023

Bad Bishop

Shen, L. J.


<p><i><b>From New York Times bestselling author L.J. Shen comes a dark age-gap mafia romance.</b></i><br /><i>He's Deathless. She's trying to find a reason to live.</i><br /><b>Lila</b></p><p><br />My innocence was ripped from me one fateful night under the starless sky. Resulting in an unwanted teenage pregnancy and a secret the Camorra must bury. My father decided to hand me off to the highest bidder. The lucky winner? Tiernan Callaghan, psychopath extraordinaire. The Irish mafia prince wants me for all the wrong reasons. Alliance. Money. Prestige. <i>War</i>. I am but a pawn in his twisted game. The man who sits on a throne of his enemies' skulls thinks I'm a weakling. Little does he know, in this chess game, the underdog wins. Because the thing about bad bishops? They protect good pawns.<br /><i>Bad Bishop is a dark and twisted romance. Please read trigger warnings before reading.</i></p>
Date Published:2025

From New York Times bestselling author L.J. Shen comes a dark age-gap mafia romance. He's Deathless. She's trying to find a reason to live. Lila My innocence was ripped from me one fateful night under the starless sky. Resulting in an unwanted teenage pregnancy and a secret the Camorra must bury. My father decided to hand me off to the highest bidder. The lucky winner? Tiernan Callaghan, psychopath extraordinaire. The Irish mafia prince wants me for all the wrong reasons. Alliance. Money. Prestige. War. I am but a pawn in his twisted game. The man who sits on a throne of his enemies' skulls thinks I'm a weakling. Little does he know, in this chess game, the underdog wins. Because the thing about bad bishops? They protect good pawns. Bad Bishop is a dark and twisted romance. Please read trigger warnings before reading.

Date Published:2025

Creep

Hillier, Jennifer


Dr. Sheila Tao is a professor of psychology, an expert in human behavior with her own hidden past. But she's not the only one keeping secrets. When Sheila began an affair with her sexy graduate assistant Ethan Wolfe, she knew she was playing with fire. Consumed by lust when they were together, she was riddled with guilt when they were apart. Now she's finally engaged to a good man, and it's time to end the dangerous liaison. But Ethan has something different in mind. He intends to make her pay for rejecting him.<br><br/>As Sheila attempts to counter Ethan's increasingly threatening moves, he schemes to reveal her darkest, most intimate secrets by destroying her prestigious career . . . and then her. Caught in a terrifying cat-and-mouse game, Sheila must fight for her life and free herself from the ex-lover whom she couldn't resist—who is now the manipulative monster who won't let her go.
Date Published:2013

Dr. Sheila Tao is a professor of psychology, an expert in human behavior with her own hidden past. But she's not the only one keeping secrets. When Sheila began an affair with her sexy graduate assistant Ethan Wolfe, she knew she was playing with fire. Consumed by lust when they were together, she was riddled with guilt when they were apart. Now she's finally engaged to a good man, and it's time to end the dangerous liaison. But Ethan has something different in mind. He intends to make her pay for rejecting him. As Sheila attempts to counter Ethan's increasingly threatening moves, he schemes to reveal her darkest, most intimate secrets by destroying her prestigious career . . . and then her. Caught in a terrifying cat-and-mouse game, Sheila must fight for her life and free herself from the ex-lover whom she couldn't resist—who is now the manipulative monster who won't let her go.

Date Published:2013

Beautifully Broken Redemption

Cowles, Catherine


She's hiding secrets.<br/>For Anna, keeping her deepest scars hidden from the world has always been a necessity—from the bruises of her childhood to the mistake that nearly cost her everything. To keep herself safe, she must keep everyone around her at a distance—especially the man who has tempted her since the moment they met.<br/>His demons are taunting him.<br/>Mason has done his best to bury the past by achieving more than he ever thought possible. But even with all of his success, his life feels empty.<br/>When tragedy strikes, Anna is left fighting to protect the only family she has left. And Mason will do anything to keep her and her loved ones safe—even if that means the ring of wedding bells.<br/>But as a new spark ignites between them, someone is watching.<br/>And they'll do whatever it takes to snuff out that light for good.
Date Published:2021

She's hiding secrets. For Anna, keeping her deepest scars hidden from the world has always been a necessity—from the bruises of her childhood to the mistake that nearly cost her everything. To keep herself safe, she must keep everyone around her at a distance—especially the man who has tempted her since the moment they met. His demons are taunting him. Mason has done his best to bury the past by achieving more than he ever thought possible. But even with all of his success, his life feels empty. When tragedy strikes, Anna is left fighting to protect the only family she has left. And Mason will do anything to keep her and her loved ones safe—even if that means the ring of wedding bells. But as a new spark ignites between them, someone is watching. And they'll do whatever it takes to snuff out that light for good.

Date Published:2021

Beautifully Broken Control

Cowles, Catherine


A woman trying to rebuild her life.<br/>Kennedy is doing all she can to escape, to prove that she's not the monster her father was. A simple life of peace and service is all she needs.<br/>A man haunted by a past he can't forget.<br/>Cain has buried his demons under layers of control and success. The only thing he needs is his company and his solitude. Certainly not a woman with captivating green eyes filled with ghosts so similar to his own.<br/>He's a reminder of the life she's left behind. And she's a threat to his tightly guarded control. As sparks fly between them, they discover that what they might need most is each other.<br/>But with pasts like theirs . . . you never know when darkness might descend.
Date Published:2020

A woman trying to rebuild her life. Kennedy is doing all she can to escape, to prove that she's not the monster her father was. A simple life of peace and service is all she needs. A man haunted by a past he can't forget. Cain has buried his demons under layers of control and success. The only thing he needs is his company and his solitude. Certainly not a woman with captivating green eyes filled with ghosts so similar to his own. He's a reminder of the life she's left behind. And she's a threat to his tightly guarded control. As sparks fly between them, they discover that what they might need most is each other. But with pasts like theirs . . . you never know when darkness might descend.

Date Published:2020