A family struck by almost unbearable tragedy is finally able to go with their lives...BEGIN AGAINThe Ludzecky family was leveled by an unspeakable tragedy. Three years later, Paulina runs a contracting business with her twin, Antonia. And she's ready to dip her toes in romance, especially after she meets the architect on the new next project.PRIMARY COLORSAntonia is stuck in her grief and can't find a way out of her sorrow over the untimely death of her beloved husband. Until she meets a modern artist whose gentle demeanor and lack of arrogance attracts her.RISKY BUSINESSMagdalena is a child prodigy and career woman extraordinaire. She's a partner in a private equity firm and is a force to be reckoned with. Her best friend is her colleague, Logan Pierce, who's always there for her, especially when her brothers-in-law were killed. Suddenly, they find attraction growing between them. But an office romance is unthinkable.THE WAY WE WEREAna Ludzecky had it all—a sexy husband, a beautiful daughter, her dream house and the best extended family in the world. Then, tragedy strikes their family and her life turns upside down. She makes some bad choices that eventually lead to the dissolution of her marriage to the love of her life.HANDLE WITH CAREDiagnosed with leukemia at sixteen, Sofia has been affected by more tragedy than any of her sisters. But she found the strength to help her sisters out and also take care of herself. Being a yoga teacher helps her live a calm life. Enter the athletic, boisterous Physical Education teacher who goes after her with all he's got.LOVE STORYElizabeta Ludzecky is two different women: one the risk-taking, hip, wild child in the Ludzecky family. And the other, a Rhodes Scholar and businesswoman who works at the Met. But there's a problem at the museum and the undercover cop is placed there. When she sets her sights on him, his first instinct is to run in the other direction. Soon, that changes dramatically.
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The Witches of El Paso
By Jaramillo, Luis
"Luis Jaramillo weaves a captivating tale of family, tradition, and the enduring power of love." —Reyna Grande, author of A Ballad of Love and Glory A lawyer and her elderly great-aunt use their supernatural gifts to find a lost child in this "wild, wondrous novel about the magic that is singing all around us" (Julia Phillips, author of Disappearing Earth)—in the vein of The Inheritance of Orquídea Divina and La Hacienda.If you call to the witches, they will come. 1943, El Paso, Texas: teenager Nena spends her days caring for the small children of her older sisters and longing for a life of adventure. The premonitions and fainting spells she has endured since childhood are getting worse, and Nena worries she'll end up like the scary old curandera down the street. Nena prays for help, and when the mysterious Sister Benedicta arrives late one night, Nena follows her across the borders of space and time. In colonial Mexico, Nena grows into her power, finding love and learning that magic always comes with a price. In the present day, Nena's grandniece, Marta, balances a struggling legal aid practice with motherhood and the care of the now ninety-three-year-old Nena. When Marta agrees to help search for a daughter Nena left in the past, the two forge a fierce connection. Marta's own supernatural powers emerge, awakening her to new possibilities that threaten the life she has constructed. "Sexy, smart, and soulful, Luis Jaramillo's The Witches of El Paso pulls us across borders and time to get to the essence of what it means for families to survive this beautiful, fractured world" (Mira Jacob, author of Good Talk).
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The Restless Wave
By Usn, Admiral James Stavridis,
“The Restless Wave is not only a stirring and gripping story of the sea, but also of love and war and leadership. Admiral Stavridis’s sweeping knowledge of history and life in the Navy shines on every page, imbuing this work with authenticity and power.” —David Grann, #1 NYT bestselling author of Killers of the Flower Moon“In the engaging tradition of Herman Wouk and Patrick O’Brian, Admiral James Stavridis has given us a fascinating novel of one young man’s—and one great nation’s—war at sea. The book is at once entertaining and illuminating, touching on the most fundamental of human themes with deftness and an appreciation of the immense achievements of the United States Navy in the deadliest of eras.” —Jon MeachamFrom the New York Times bestselling former NATO commander comes a riveting historical novel that charts the coming-of-age of a gifted but immature young naval officer as he is tested in the crucible of World War II in the PacificScott Bradley James arrives in Annapolis, Maryland, as a plebe in the class of 1941 without a terribly good idea why he wants to be a naval officer, other than that his father was a sailor, and he wants to see the world, whatever that means. Scott and his roommate become fast friends, and, after surviving scrapes of their own making, the two fetch up at Pearl Harbor. War is brewing, and their class has graduated early. They have been sent to battle stations.Admiral James Stavridis is an acclaimed novelist, a decorated military leader, and a great student of military history. He draws on it all to capture the experience of being storm-tossed by the bloody first years of the Second World War. Scott Bradley James is a talented young officer, but he has a lot to learn. And war will have a lot to teach him.The Restless Wave offers a gripping account of the U.S. Navy’s astonishing progress through the first three years of the war in the Pacific, from Pearl Harbor through to Midway, Guadalcanal, and the Coral Sea. A story of character under pressure in the harshest of proving grounds, it is written with careful fidelity to the truths of war that have made sea stories essential to the art of storytelling since Odysseus.
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The December Market
By Thayne, Raeanne
The magic of Christmas—and a second shot at romance—is in the air in Shelter Springs this holiday season...Amanda Taylor isn't a fan of Christmas, but as the owner of a local soap shop, ignoring the holiday season isn't an option. To forget the pain of Christmases past, Amanda focuses on making the season bright for her customers at the Shelter Springs Holiday Giving Market. But when her beloved grandmother, Birdie, starts dating the dashing new resident of the Shelter Inn retirement community, Amanda smells trouble. Fortunately, Rafe Arredondo, the grandson of Birdie's charming suitor, is equally dubious of the match. Unfortunately, he's just as fiery as his grandfather—and Amanda has zero interest in getting burned.As a single father, paramedic and assistant fire chief, Rafe has more than enough on his plate. Sure, he and Amanda share a common goal in keeping their grandparents apart. Still, that doesn't mean he should allow himself to feel as drawn to her as he does. Even if she is great with his young son. Even if she does help the burden of his own painful past feel a little lighter... But when their paths keep crossing at the holiday market, it starts to feel like fate, prompting them both to wonder if taking a chance on love might gift them everything they've been wishing for.
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9781488231889
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Second Chance Husband
By Ryan, Carrie Ann
The First Time series concludes with an enemies to lovers romance that has been a long time coming. August and Paisley finally figure out what they've been missing. The first time I got married, I watched the man I love walk away from me. The second time around, I'm the one signing the dotted line first—this one a man who I realized I never loved. Once burned, twice broken, I'm done looking for love. Only my first ex-husband seems to be everywhere I turn—at my work, with my friends, and eventually...in my bed. I didn't mean for it to happen. Twice. But I know if I don't protect my heart, there will be nothing left of me if he walks away again without telling me why he did so in the first place. I don't know if I can trust this new version of ourselves or if it's merely the heat between us striking hot. After all, second chances only exist in my dreams. And there's no such thing as a second chance husband.
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9781636953816
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In the Air Tonight
By Force, Marie
I was there. I saw what you did.I wasn't supposed to be there that night, but my friend Sienna talked me into going to the party in Land's End so she could spy on her boyfriend. While hiding out in the woods, we witnessed an unspeakable crime. And we did everything wrong afterward.Connections run deep in our small town.I was pressured into keeping my mouth shut, even though every part of me objected. I assumed I'd always do the right thing in any situation. I was wrong about that and a lot of other things.I was wrecked by what I saw and how the victim was treated by kids I'd known all my life. I've been sick over it ever since, even as I moved on, far away from the town where I was raised.Fourteen years later, I learn that the guy who committed that unspeakable crime is running for Congress, and something in me snaps.I can't bear the weight of that knowledge for another second.Finally, I report what I saw, and all hell breaks loose for me and others who were at that long-ago party. Some of them will do whatever it takes to keep the truth from coming to light... even if they have to kill me.In the midst of an epic battle, a new love gives me the strength to stay strong, to fight for my life and to right a terrible wrong.Content warning: A sexual assault storyline may be upsetting to some readers.
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Candle & Crow
By Hearne, Kevin
From the New York Times bestselling author of The Iron Druid Chronicles comes the final book in the “action-packed, enchantingly fun” (Booklist) Ink & Sigil series, as an ink-slinging wizard pursues the answer to a very personal mystery: Who cast a pair of curses on his head?Al MacBharrais has a most unusual job: He’s a practitioner of ink-and-sigil magic, tasked with keeping order among the gods and monsters that dwell hidden in the human world. But there’s one supernatural mystery he’s never been able to solve: Years ago, someone cast twin curses on him that killed off his apprentices and drove away loved ones who heard him speak, leaving him bereft and isolated. But he’s not quite alone: As Al works to solve this mystery, his friends draw him into their own eccentric dramas. Buck Foi the hobgoblin has been pondering his own legacy—and has a plan for a daring shenanigan that will make him the most celebrated hobgoblin of all. Nadia, goth queen and battle seer, is creating her own cult around a god who loves whisky and cheese. And the Morrigan, a former Irish death goddess, has decided she wants not only to live as an ordinary woman but also to face the most perilous challenge of the mortal world: online dating. Meanwhile, Al crosses paths with old friends and new—including some beloved Druids and their very good dogs—in his globe-trotting quest to solve the mystery of his curses. But he’s pulled in so many different directions by his colleagues, a suspicious detective, and the whims of destructive gods that Al begins to wonder: Will he ever find time to write his own happy ending?BOOK THREE OF THE INK & SIGIL SERIESDon’t miss any of Kevin Hearne’s enchanting Ink & Sigil series:INK & SIGIL • PAPER & BLOOD • CANDLE & CROW
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9781984821324
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Gifted
By Suzumi, Suzuki
A subtle and intimate accounting of a daughter's final days with her mother, set amid the rush of Tokyo's red-light district.Drawing on her own experiences as a hostess and adult film actor, Gifted—Suzumi Suzuki's first novel to be translated into English—offers a nuanced, frank, and intimate portrayal of the lives of a mother and daughter getting by (or not) in an industry rarely depicted authentically in literary fiction.In the last days of her mother's life, a young woman living in Tokyo's red-light district is thrust into a split existence. By day, she negotiates her new role as caregiver of an abusive parent. By night, she drifts home from the hospital, goes out with other sex-workers, thinks about quitting smoking, and numbly remembers Eri, a friend who died the summer before. Her sensitivity to the details of her surroundings grounds an otherwise unstable world, one where each interaction requires a subtle negotiation of economic and sexual power, and proximity rarely means intimacy or connection.
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Fang Fiction
By Stayman-london, Kate
NATIONAL BESTSELLER • The world of your favorite fantasy novels is real, and you’re invited to visit. The only catch? It’s filled with thirsty vampires. Devour this page-turning romance from the bestselling author of One to Watch.“A campy, fantastical vampire story that feels deeply and profoundly human.”—Lyla Sage, bestselling author of Done and DustedShe’s out for adventure. He’s out for blood.Tess Rosenbloom is no stranger to the dark. An assault survivor and grad school dropout, Tess spends her nights managing a chic Brooklyn hotel and her days reading her favorite vampire novels, Blood Feud. She even dabbles in online conspiracies claiming Blood Feud is real—it’s fun to hunt for clues! But deep down, Tess doesn’t believe vampires actually exist . . . until one walks through her door. It turns out the sexy villain of Blood Feud is trapped, and only Tess can rescue him. Eager to escape her life, Tess agrees to help, and soon she’s on a secret island where the sun never shines, surrounded by deadly vampires—and most terrifying of all, she's falling in love with one of them. (Meanwhile, back in New York, Tess’s estranged best friend is having a sapphic paranormal affair of her own.) Visiting the world of your favorite story is any fan’s dream, but can Tess outrun the demons of her past (and vampires of her present) before it becomes a nightmare? In this darkly glamorous rom-com, Tess will find out if it’s worth risking her neck—and her heart—for a chance to reclaim her future.
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Once Upon a Not at all Innocent Kiss
By Wolf, Bree
A damsel in distress.A knight in shining armor.A very unusual happily ever after. England 1771: BEATRICE HARTLEY, daughter to BARON BENTON, is in love and with child… yet not married. Nor does it seem likely she shall ever be, for the gentleman whom she granted not only her heart in a moment of foolish passion refuses to make her his wife.Shamed and heartbroken, Beatrice confides in her parents, who see only one solution to this most scandalous dilemma: an arranged match to save face. All hopes of love now seem dashed…… until a gallant knight appears out of nowhere. CHARLES BEAUMONT, LORD HAWTHORNE, eldest son to LORD and LADY WHICKERTON, finds himself struck by cupid's arrow quite unexpectedly upon his return to England. At a ball, he spies a young lady in tears, and his heart goes out to her.Yet the Whickertons are sworn to only marry for love. After all, it is a family tradition. But what if Charles's chosen bride longs for another? Is all hope lost? Of course not.It never is.Especially not when it concerns the Whickertons. This book was previously published in the holiday anthology Christmas Belles.
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Beauty and the Emo Rocker
By Brady, Sophia Ursula
I'm focused on getting a spot at a top dance company. My attention keeps slipping to the sexy, billionaire rock star … and it may cost my last chance. MiaMy life is full: lessons, auditions, teaching, and my almost full-time job as a waitress at Il Corso. My former roommates have all hooked up with rock stars. That's not happening to me. Then billionaire emo rock star Brandon Wentz sits down at one of my tables. I'm stoked to get an audition for a top dance studio, one I've always wanted to dance with. After ignoring Brandon as long as I can, I finally go out on a date with him. Instead of getting him out of my system, my whole world turns upside down. BrandonI've retired from doing shows. Now I run a music studio where the band puts out a few songs a year. I've got everything I've ever wanted, but I'm dissatisfied with life. Then I see Mia. Her beauty and grace have touched me to the core, and I'm determined to get her to give me a chance. When she does, I know she's the one for me. Will she open up enough to let love in or walk away to get her spot in the limelight? Can we figure out a way to get what we both want, or will love dance away after the curtain falls? If you like romantic age gap stories about rock stars and billionaires with some heat, Beauty and the Emo Rocker is for you. Download the story, mix up your cosmo, and settle down for an evening's read. Buy Beauty and the Emo Rocker now!
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Vanities of the Cosmos
By Ritchey, Nathan
The planet Muth, always in constant darkness, due to no sun and three moons, prepares for war. The alien race called the Dregogians, a magick wielding race with massive ships and no home world of their own, comes to eradicate the Muthians. The saga that follows is both depraved and fulfilling. With tons of battle, technology, and gore. This is not space opera garbage; this is pure sci-fi military war mixed with fast paced fantasy action!
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No Bones About It
By Fraser, Jemi
His heart isn't whole enough to risk again.Garrett Briscoe isn't new to loss, but losing his K9 partner overseas may have broken him for good. A dog trainer isn't much good when he can't look at the animals without his heart shattering again. Maybe helping his buddies build a brewery is a better choice.But someone's hurting animals nearby and the sexy veterinarian next door is planning to deal with it herself. He's not letting that happen, even if it means risking his heart all over again.***No Bones About It is the fifth book in Jemi Fraser's No Fail Heroes romantic suspense series. Each of these small-town romances can be read as a stand-alone, although they are best enjoyed in order. The book contains some strong language and sexy times. Enjoy the read!
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Gideon
By Mayer, Dale
There is no greater motive than bloodlust, DNA, and revenge mixed up in a cocktail of hatred … Gideon immediately returned to Coronado base at the call for help. After hearing the issues facing him, he dove right in, knowing that he could bury the pain of his past broken relationship the same as he always had. The fact that they'd lived here in this city years ago didn't make it harder. Yet, once he caught sight of Pearl, it made it almost impossible. Pearl broke up their relationship years ago, only to realize almost immediately that she'd made a major mistake. She quickly returned to Coronado, only to find that Gideon had shipped out overseas. Now still working at the same place as before, Pearl sees him in the stairwell, and the shock hits her hard, both with hope and dread. When she returns home that evening to something completely unbelievable happening before her eyes, Gideon is the first person she turns to. Gideon doesn't know how Pearl ends in the middle of his case, but she is, and she's not moving any time soon. Now if only he could trust that she would stay this time …
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The Seminarian
By Hanson, Hart
From the creator of the TV show Bones, The Seminarian is a twisty murder mystery perfect for fans of Janet Evanovich and Carl Hiaasen.
Xavier "Priest" Priestly is a snarky former seminarian turned private investigator. Dusty Queen is a hard-as-nails professional stuntwoman and freelance bodyguard. When Dusty's girlfriend suddenly disappears, a woman in a strange blue wig tries to assassinate Priest, and a twelve-year-old boy shows up claiming to be his son, the two friends are thrown into a maelstrom of intrigue and high-stakes violence that's as convoluted and dangerous as it is hilarious.
Thankfully, Priest and Dusty don't have to navigate these tangled mysteries alone. Aided by a lawyer, who's underwhelmed by their extra-legal methods; a straight-laced detective, who doesn't trust them as far as he can throw them; and Priest's father, a notorious bank robber, they are well equipped to deal with potential kidnapping and attempted murder. But whether Priest is up to the challenge of a son with a gun, a backpack full of weed, and a major attitude problem … well, that's a different story.
With its unforgettable cast, parade of twists and turns, and breakneck pace, The Seminarian showcases Hart Hanson at his best. Packed with action and glistening with snappy dialogue, surprising tenderness, and (mostly) good people doing some exceptionally bad things, this distinctive thriller is as entertaining as it is insightful.
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Savage
By Stevens, Melissa
Savage had been eagerly anticipating a vacation – a trip with his brothers to escort the president home. It promised riding, drinking, and a lot of fun. Could life get any better for him?Donna needed a break. She made a mistake and has been struggling to make things right for some time, but the situation has become dire. She has to make her escape immediately.After successfully fleeing, she does whatever it takes, even resorting to sleeping on the streets, to put as much distance as possible between her and her pursuers. When a charming biker offers his assistance, can she trust him? His proposition seems too good to be true. However, if he can help her evade capture and prevent her ex from locating her, can she afford to turn him down?With more at stake than just her own happiness, can Donna make herself trust her instincts or will guilt and second guessing cost her everything? Pick up your copy of Savage today to find out!
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Climate Dragon
By Lawrence, S. W.
Newly minted engineering professor Jake Harper and physician Abbey London operate her parents' Dragonfly Inn outside of Washington, D.C. Jake hopes to participate in the repair and re-engineering of the electric grids of North America, while Abbey's climate concern is the risks of tropical and invasive disease. Jake also chances upon information about an imminent attack on infrastructure nearby our nation's capital. And Abbey confronts a novel virus infecting drug users in the Capital.
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9781736571231
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Burn the Diaries and Run
By Flora, Kate
Jenny Cates thought her life couldn't get worse after her boyfriend's betrayal. But when her mother is attacked, and she discovers the man she thought was her father isn't, Jenny is thrust into a deadly game. On the run from two ruthless politicians-one who wants her dead, the other who wants to use her-Jenny must rely on her own strength to survive. Armed with her mother's secret diaries, she's determined to expose the truth and destroy the campaigns of the men hunting her down.A politician's secret daughter. Two campaign rivals with different plans for how they can use her. A set of secret diaries and a videotape both sides want. Jenny Cates, an inexperienced college student, is forced to draw on her own resources as her mother lies in a coma and she goes on the run. Reading the diaries brings Jenny close to the idealistic young woman who became her mother and strengthens her resolve to protect them. Exhausted after a series of near escapes, captured by a politician's henchmen, Jenny escapes once more to stage a confrontation that will destroy both men's campaigns.
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9781645995715
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Ainlay vs Infernal Support
By Clarke, Si
There are three certainties in modern life: death, taxes, and infuriating customer support. Even when you're dead, you can't catch a break. Ainlay Harrison is surprised to wake up as a ghost – and even more surprised to be onboarded into the AfterLife™'s most exciting project: hauntings. After a simple typo leaves Ainlay stranded at the wrong address, the only option is to correct the mistake – but that means going through the most feared and hated monster on either side of the grave: a customer service chatbot. Some things never change … and fighting through undead bureaucracy is enough to make anyone want to die. Will this blasted chatbot be enough to drive Ainlay to end it all? Or is there some way to drill some sense into this infernal bot? This tongue-in-cheek satirical novelette pokes fun at the gruelling realities of customer support and bureaucracy. Ainlay vs Infernal Support is a fun and witty read that's perfect for fans of non-romantic paranormal cosies. Scroll up and grab your copy now!
The Ludzecky Sisters
By Shay, Kathryn
A family struck by almost unbearable tragedy is finally able to go with their lives...BEGIN AGAINThe Ludzecky family was leveled by an unspeakable tragedy. Three years later, Paulina runs a contracting business with her twin, Antonia. And she's ready to dip her toes in romance, especially after she meets the architect on the new next project.PRIMARY COLORSAntonia is stuck in her grief and can't find a way out of her sorrow over the untimely death of her beloved husband. Until she meets a modern artist whose gentle demeanor and lack of arrogance attracts her.RISKY BUSINESSMagdalena is a child prodigy and career woman extraordinaire. She's a partner in a private equity firm and is a force to be reckoned with. Her best friend is her colleague, Logan Pierce, who's always there for her, especially when her brothers-in-law were killed. Suddenly, they find attraction growing between them. But an office romance is unthinkable.THE WAY WE WEREAna Ludzecky had it all—a sexy husband, a beautiful daughter, her dream house and the best extended family in the world. Then, tragedy strikes their family and her life turns upside down. She makes some bad choices that eventually lead to the dissolution of her marriage to the love of her life.HANDLE WITH CAREDiagnosed with leukemia at sixteen, Sofia has been affected by more tragedy than any of her sisters. But she found the strength to help her sisters out and also take care of herself. Being a yoga teacher helps her live a calm life. Enter the athletic, boisterous Physical Education teacher who goes after her with all he's got.LOVE STORYElizabeta Ludzecky is two different women: one the risk-taking, hip, wild child in the Ludzecky family. And the other, a Rhodes Scholar and businesswoman who works at the Met. But there's a problem at the museum and the undercover cop is placed there. When she sets her sights on him, his first instinct is to run in the other direction. Soon, that changes dramatically.
The Witches of El Paso
By Jaramillo, Luis
"Luis Jaramillo weaves a captivating tale of family, tradition, and the enduring power of love." —Reyna Grande, author of A Ballad of Love and Glory A lawyer and her elderly great-aunt use their supernatural gifts to find a lost child in this "wild, wondrous novel about the magic that is singing all around us" (Julia Phillips, author of Disappearing Earth)—in the vein of The Inheritance of Orquídea Divina and La Hacienda.If you call to the witches, they will come. 1943, El Paso, Texas: teenager Nena spends her days caring for the small children of her older sisters and longing for a life of adventure. The premonitions and fainting spells she has endured since childhood are getting worse, and Nena worries she'll end up like the scary old curandera down the street. Nena prays for help, and when the mysterious Sister Benedicta arrives late one night, Nena follows her across the borders of space and time. In colonial Mexico, Nena grows into her power, finding love and learning that magic always comes with a price. In the present day, Nena's grandniece, Marta, balances a struggling legal aid practice with motherhood and the care of the now ninety-three-year-old Nena. When Marta agrees to help search for a daughter Nena left in the past, the two forge a fierce connection. Marta's own supernatural powers emerge, awakening her to new possibilities that threaten the life she has constructed. "Sexy, smart, and soulful, Luis Jaramillo's The Witches of El Paso pulls us across borders and time to get to the essence of what it means for families to survive this beautiful, fractured world" (Mira Jacob, author of Good Talk).
The Restless Wave
By Usn, Admiral James Stavridis,
“The Restless Wave is not only a stirring and gripping story of the sea, but also of love and war and leadership. Admiral Stavridis’s sweeping knowledge of history and life in the Navy shines on every page, imbuing this work with authenticity and power.” —David Grann, #1 NYT bestselling author of Killers of the Flower Moon“In the engaging tradition of Herman Wouk and Patrick O’Brian, Admiral James Stavridis has given us a fascinating novel of one young man’s—and one great nation’s—war at sea. The book is at once entertaining and illuminating, touching on the most fundamental of human themes with deftness and an appreciation of the immense achievements of the United States Navy in the deadliest of eras.” —Jon MeachamFrom the New York Times bestselling former NATO commander comes a riveting historical novel that charts the coming-of-age of a gifted but immature young naval officer as he is tested in the crucible of World War II in the PacificScott Bradley James arrives in Annapolis, Maryland, as a plebe in the class of 1941 without a terribly good idea why he wants to be a naval officer, other than that his father was a sailor, and he wants to see the world, whatever that means. Scott and his roommate become fast friends, and, after surviving scrapes of their own making, the two fetch up at Pearl Harbor. War is brewing, and their class has graduated early. They have been sent to battle stations.Admiral James Stavridis is an acclaimed novelist, a decorated military leader, and a great student of military history. He draws on it all to capture the experience of being storm-tossed by the bloody first years of the Second World War. Scott Bradley James is a talented young officer, but he has a lot to learn. And war will have a lot to teach him.The Restless Wave offers a gripping account of the U.S. Navy’s astonishing progress through the first three years of the war in the Pacific, from Pearl Harbor through to Midway, Guadalcanal, and the Coral Sea. A story of character under pressure in the harshest of proving grounds, it is written with careful fidelity to the truths of war that have made sea stories essential to the art of storytelling since Odysseus.
The December Market
By Thayne, Raeanne
The magic of Christmas—and a second shot at romance—is in the air in Shelter Springs this holiday season...Amanda Taylor isn't a fan of Christmas, but as the owner of a local soap shop, ignoring the holiday season isn't an option. To forget the pain of Christmases past, Amanda focuses on making the season bright for her customers at the Shelter Springs Holiday Giving Market. But when her beloved grandmother, Birdie, starts dating the dashing new resident of the Shelter Inn retirement community, Amanda smells trouble. Fortunately, Rafe Arredondo, the grandson of Birdie's charming suitor, is equally dubious of the match. Unfortunately, he's just as fiery as his grandfather—and Amanda has zero interest in getting burned.As a single father, paramedic and assistant fire chief, Rafe has more than enough on his plate. Sure, he and Amanda share a common goal in keeping their grandparents apart. Still, that doesn't mean he should allow himself to feel as drawn to her as he does. Even if she is great with his young son. Even if she does help the burden of his own painful past feel a little lighter... But when their paths keep crossing at the holiday market, it starts to feel like fate, prompting them both to wonder if taking a chance on love might gift them everything they've been wishing for.
Second Chance Husband
By Ryan, Carrie Ann
The First Time series concludes with an enemies to lovers romance that has been a long time coming. August and Paisley finally figure out what they've been missing. The first time I got married, I watched the man I love walk away from me. The second time around, I'm the one signing the dotted line first—this one a man who I realized I never loved. Once burned, twice broken, I'm done looking for love. Only my first ex-husband seems to be everywhere I turn—at my work, with my friends, and eventually...in my bed. I didn't mean for it to happen. Twice. But I know if I don't protect my heart, there will be nothing left of me if he walks away again without telling me why he did so in the first place. I don't know if I can trust this new version of ourselves or if it's merely the heat between us striking hot. After all, second chances only exist in my dreams. And there's no such thing as a second chance husband.
In the Air Tonight
By Force, Marie
I was there. I saw what you did.I wasn't supposed to be there that night, but my friend Sienna talked me into going to the party in Land's End so she could spy on her boyfriend. While hiding out in the woods, we witnessed an unspeakable crime. And we did everything wrong afterward.Connections run deep in our small town.I was pressured into keeping my mouth shut, even though every part of me objected. I assumed I'd always do the right thing in any situation. I was wrong about that and a lot of other things.I was wrecked by what I saw and how the victim was treated by kids I'd known all my life. I've been sick over it ever since, even as I moved on, far away from the town where I was raised.Fourteen years later, I learn that the guy who committed that unspeakable crime is running for Congress, and something in me snaps.I can't bear the weight of that knowledge for another second.Finally, I report what I saw, and all hell breaks loose for me and others who were at that long-ago party. Some of them will do whatever it takes to keep the truth from coming to light... even if they have to kill me.In the midst of an epic battle, a new love gives me the strength to stay strong, to fight for my life and to right a terrible wrong.Content warning: A sexual assault storyline may be upsetting to some readers.
Candle & Crow
By Hearne, Kevin
From the New York Times bestselling author of The Iron Druid Chronicles comes the final book in the “action-packed, enchantingly fun” (Booklist) Ink & Sigil series, as an ink-slinging wizard pursues the answer to a very personal mystery: Who cast a pair of curses on his head?Al MacBharrais has a most unusual job: He’s a practitioner of ink-and-sigil magic, tasked with keeping order among the gods and monsters that dwell hidden in the human world. But there’s one supernatural mystery he’s never been able to solve: Years ago, someone cast twin curses on him that killed off his apprentices and drove away loved ones who heard him speak, leaving him bereft and isolated. But he’s not quite alone: As Al works to solve this mystery, his friends draw him into their own eccentric dramas. Buck Foi the hobgoblin has been pondering his own legacy—and has a plan for a daring shenanigan that will make him the most celebrated hobgoblin of all. Nadia, goth queen and battle seer, is creating her own cult around a god who loves whisky and cheese. And the Morrigan, a former Irish death goddess, has decided she wants not only to live as an ordinary woman but also to face the most perilous challenge of the mortal world: online dating. Meanwhile, Al crosses paths with old friends and new—including some beloved Druids and their very good dogs—in his globe-trotting quest to solve the mystery of his curses. But he’s pulled in so many different directions by his colleagues, a suspicious detective, and the whims of destructive gods that Al begins to wonder: Will he ever find time to write his own happy ending?BOOK THREE OF THE INK & SIGIL SERIESDon’t miss any of Kevin Hearne’s enchanting Ink & Sigil series:INK & SIGIL • PAPER & BLOOD • CANDLE & CROW
Gifted
By Suzumi, Suzuki
A subtle and intimate accounting of a daughter's final days with her mother, set amid the rush of Tokyo's red-light district.Drawing on her own experiences as a hostess and adult film actor, Gifted—Suzumi Suzuki's first novel to be translated into English—offers a nuanced, frank, and intimate portrayal of the lives of a mother and daughter getting by (or not) in an industry rarely depicted authentically in literary fiction.In the last days of her mother's life, a young woman living in Tokyo's red-light district is thrust into a split existence. By day, she negotiates her new role as caregiver of an abusive parent. By night, she drifts home from the hospital, goes out with other sex-workers, thinks about quitting smoking, and numbly remembers Eri, a friend who died the summer before. Her sensitivity to the details of her surroundings grounds an otherwise unstable world, one where each interaction requires a subtle negotiation of economic and sexual power, and proximity rarely means intimacy or connection.
Fang Fiction
By Stayman-london, Kate
NATIONAL BESTSELLER • The world of your favorite fantasy novels is real, and you’re invited to visit. The only catch? It’s filled with thirsty vampires. Devour this page-turning romance from the bestselling author of One to Watch.“A campy, fantastical vampire story that feels deeply and profoundly human.”—Lyla Sage, bestselling author of Done and DustedShe’s out for adventure. He’s out for blood.Tess Rosenbloom is no stranger to the dark. An assault survivor and grad school dropout, Tess spends her nights managing a chic Brooklyn hotel and her days reading her favorite vampire novels, Blood Feud. She even dabbles in online conspiracies claiming Blood Feud is real—it’s fun to hunt for clues! But deep down, Tess doesn’t believe vampires actually exist . . . until one walks through her door. It turns out the sexy villain of Blood Feud is trapped, and only Tess can rescue him. Eager to escape her life, Tess agrees to help, and soon she’s on a secret island where the sun never shines, surrounded by deadly vampires—and most terrifying of all, she's falling in love with one of them. (Meanwhile, back in New York, Tess’s estranged best friend is having a sapphic paranormal affair of her own.) Visiting the world of your favorite story is any fan’s dream, but can Tess outrun the demons of her past (and vampires of her present) before it becomes a nightmare? In this darkly glamorous rom-com, Tess will find out if it’s worth risking her neck—and her heart—for a chance to reclaim her future.
Once Upon a Not at all Innocent Kiss
By Wolf, Bree
A damsel in distress.A knight in shining armor.A very unusual happily ever after. England 1771: BEATRICE HARTLEY, daughter to BARON BENTON, is in love and with child… yet not married. Nor does it seem likely she shall ever be, for the gentleman whom she granted not only her heart in a moment of foolish passion refuses to make her his wife.Shamed and heartbroken, Beatrice confides in her parents, who see only one solution to this most scandalous dilemma: an arranged match to save face. All hopes of love now seem dashed…… until a gallant knight appears out of nowhere. CHARLES BEAUMONT, LORD HAWTHORNE, eldest son to LORD and LADY WHICKERTON, finds himself struck by cupid's arrow quite unexpectedly upon his return to England. At a ball, he spies a young lady in tears, and his heart goes out to her.Yet the Whickertons are sworn to only marry for love. After all, it is a family tradition. But what if Charles's chosen bride longs for another? Is all hope lost? Of course not.It never is.Especially not when it concerns the Whickertons. This book was previously published in the holiday anthology Christmas Belles.
Beauty and the Emo Rocker
By Brady, Sophia Ursula
I'm focused on getting a spot at a top dance company. My attention keeps slipping to the sexy, billionaire rock star … and it may cost my last chance. MiaMy life is full: lessons, auditions, teaching, and my almost full-time job as a waitress at Il Corso. My former roommates have all hooked up with rock stars. That's not happening to me. Then billionaire emo rock star Brandon Wentz sits down at one of my tables. I'm stoked to get an audition for a top dance studio, one I've always wanted to dance with. After ignoring Brandon as long as I can, I finally go out on a date with him. Instead of getting him out of my system, my whole world turns upside down. BrandonI've retired from doing shows. Now I run a music studio where the band puts out a few songs a year. I've got everything I've ever wanted, but I'm dissatisfied with life. Then I see Mia. Her beauty and grace have touched me to the core, and I'm determined to get her to give me a chance. When she does, I know she's the one for me. Will she open up enough to let love in or walk away to get her spot in the limelight? Can we figure out a way to get what we both want, or will love dance away after the curtain falls? If you like romantic age gap stories about rock stars and billionaires with some heat, Beauty and the Emo Rocker is for you. Download the story, mix up your cosmo, and settle down for an evening's read. Buy Beauty and the Emo Rocker now!
Vanities of the Cosmos
By Ritchey, Nathan
The planet Muth, always in constant darkness, due to no sun and three moons, prepares for war. The alien race called the Dregogians, a magick wielding race with massive ships and no home world of their own, comes to eradicate the Muthians. The saga that follows is both depraved and fulfilling. With tons of battle, technology, and gore. This is not space opera garbage; this is pure sci-fi military war mixed with fast paced fantasy action!
No Bones About It
By Fraser, Jemi
His heart isn't whole enough to risk again.Garrett Briscoe isn't new to loss, but losing his K9 partner overseas may have broken him for good. A dog trainer isn't much good when he can't look at the animals without his heart shattering again. Maybe helping his buddies build a brewery is a better choice.But someone's hurting animals nearby and the sexy veterinarian next door is planning to deal with it herself. He's not letting that happen, even if it means risking his heart all over again.***No Bones About It is the fifth book in Jemi Fraser's No Fail Heroes romantic suspense series. Each of these small-town romances can be read as a stand-alone, although they are best enjoyed in order. The book contains some strong language and sexy times. Enjoy the read!
Gideon
By Mayer, Dale
There is no greater motive than bloodlust, DNA, and revenge mixed up in a cocktail of hatred … Gideon immediately returned to Coronado base at the call for help. After hearing the issues facing him, he dove right in, knowing that he could bury the pain of his past broken relationship the same as he always had. The fact that they'd lived here in this city years ago didn't make it harder. Yet, once he caught sight of Pearl, it made it almost impossible. Pearl broke up their relationship years ago, only to realize almost immediately that she'd made a major mistake. She quickly returned to Coronado, only to find that Gideon had shipped out overseas. Now still working at the same place as before, Pearl sees him in the stairwell, and the shock hits her hard, both with hope and dread. When she returns home that evening to something completely unbelievable happening before her eyes, Gideon is the first person she turns to. Gideon doesn't know how Pearl ends in the middle of his case, but she is, and she's not moving any time soon. Now if only he could trust that she would stay this time …
The Seminarian
By Hanson, Hart
From the creator of the TV show Bones, The Seminarian is a twisty murder mystery perfect for fans of Janet Evanovich and Carl Hiaasen. Xavier "Priest" Priestly is a snarky former seminarian turned private investigator. Dusty Queen is a hard-as-nails professional stuntwoman and freelance bodyguard. When Dusty's girlfriend suddenly disappears, a woman in a strange blue wig tries to assassinate Priest, and a twelve-year-old boy shows up claiming to be his son, the two friends are thrown into a maelstrom of intrigue and high-stakes violence that's as convoluted and dangerous as it is hilarious. Thankfully, Priest and Dusty don't have to navigate these tangled mysteries alone. Aided by a lawyer, who's underwhelmed by their extra-legal methods; a straight-laced detective, who doesn't trust them as far as he can throw them; and Priest's father, a notorious bank robber, they are well equipped to deal with potential kidnapping and attempted murder. But whether Priest is up to the challenge of a son with a gun, a backpack full of weed, and a major attitude problem … well, that's a different story. With its unforgettable cast, parade of twists and turns, and breakneck pace, The Seminarian showcases Hart Hanson at his best. Packed with action and glistening with snappy dialogue, surprising tenderness, and (mostly) good people doing some exceptionally bad things, this distinctive thriller is as entertaining as it is insightful.
Savage
By Stevens, Melissa
Savage had been eagerly anticipating a vacation – a trip with his brothers to escort the president home. It promised riding, drinking, and a lot of fun. Could life get any better for him?Donna needed a break. She made a mistake and has been struggling to make things right for some time, but the situation has become dire. She has to make her escape immediately.After successfully fleeing, she does whatever it takes, even resorting to sleeping on the streets, to put as much distance as possible between her and her pursuers. When a charming biker offers his assistance, can she trust him? His proposition seems too good to be true. However, if he can help her evade capture and prevent her ex from locating her, can she afford to turn him down?With more at stake than just her own happiness, can Donna make herself trust her instincts or will guilt and second guessing cost her everything? Pick up your copy of Savage today to find out!
Climate Dragon
By Lawrence, S. W.
Newly minted engineering professor Jake Harper and physician Abbey London operate her parents' Dragonfly Inn outside of Washington, D.C. Jake hopes to participate in the repair and re-engineering of the electric grids of North America, while Abbey's climate concern is the risks of tropical and invasive disease. Jake also chances upon information about an imminent attack on infrastructure nearby our nation's capital. And Abbey confronts a novel virus infecting drug users in the Capital.
Burn the Diaries and Run
By Flora, Kate
Jenny Cates thought her life couldn't get worse after her boyfriend's betrayal. But when her mother is attacked, and she discovers the man she thought was her father isn't, Jenny is thrust into a deadly game. On the run from two ruthless politicians-one who wants her dead, the other who wants to use her-Jenny must rely on her own strength to survive. Armed with her mother's secret diaries, she's determined to expose the truth and destroy the campaigns of the men hunting her down.A politician's secret daughter. Two campaign rivals with different plans for how they can use her. A set of secret diaries and a videotape both sides want. Jenny Cates, an inexperienced college student, is forced to draw on her own resources as her mother lies in a coma and she goes on the run. Reading the diaries brings Jenny close to the idealistic young woman who became her mother and strengthens her resolve to protect them. Exhausted after a series of near escapes, captured by a politician's henchmen, Jenny escapes once more to stage a confrontation that will destroy both men's campaigns.
Ainlay vs Infernal Support
By Clarke, Si
There are three certainties in modern life: death, taxes, and infuriating customer support. Even when you're dead, you can't catch a break. Ainlay Harrison is surprised to wake up as a ghost – and even more surprised to be onboarded into the AfterLife™'s most exciting project: hauntings. After a simple typo leaves Ainlay stranded at the wrong address, the only option is to correct the mistake – but that means going through the most feared and hated monster on either side of the grave: a customer service chatbot. Some things never change … and fighting through undead bureaucracy is enough to make anyone want to die. Will this blasted chatbot be enough to drive Ainlay to end it all? Or is there some way to drill some sense into this infernal bot? This tongue-in-cheek satirical novelette pokes fun at the gruelling realities of customer support and bureaucracy. Ainlay vs Infernal Support is a fun and witty read that's perfect for fans of non-romantic paranormal cosies. Scroll up and grab your copy now!