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LENI LOCKWOOD escaped the shackles of her strict mother, who projected her dream of a ballerina onto Leni. All she wants is to be her own person with her own decisions and dreams, and there was nothing better for the shy girl than being accepted by the Eastburgh Sport University with a room near campus. Nothing stands in the way of Leni's dream of having her own life, right?
But what happens when she meets the guy she fell in love with in New York before he broke her heart and left town? As if that wasn't bad enough, it's also her roommate.

Will Charles and Leni find each other again, or will their lives collide with each other if this fear of being hurt again is still there?]]> lilly sophia tine ??? 4 3.19
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]]> 34320324 You can trust a book to keep your secret . . .

Loveday Cardew prefers books to people. If you look closely, you might glimpse the first lines of the novels she loves most tattooed on her skin. But there are things she'll never show you.

Fifteen years ago Loveday lost all she knew and loved in one unspeakable night. Now, she finds refuge in the unique little York bookshop where she works.

Everything is about to change for Loveday. Someone knows about her past. Someone is trying to send her a message. And she can't hide any longer.

Lost for Words is a compelling, irresistible and heart-rending novel, with the emotional intensity of The Shock of the Fall and all the charm of The Little Paris Bookshop and 84 Charing Cross Road.]]> 352 Stephanie Butland 1785762591 tine ??? 4
loveday cardew, our main character, works in a book store, and is said to ＾love books more than people.￣ i relished in how she finds comfort within the books of the bookstore she¨s worked at since she was 15. learning about her childhood broke me, and the way it was slowly revealed along with how she came to terms with it was beautiful :￣) the mystery surrounding her past had me intrigued, and the more we learned, the more my heart broke for loveday.

a lot of the side characters i grew to love as well! nathan, the poet and magican who claimed a lost book at the bookstore loveday worked at. as loveday spent more time around him, she felt her guard go down naturally. he was always patient with her, and gentle with a side of fun. archie, the owner of the bookstore loveday worked at, was the sweetest man! he always had loveday¨s best interest, his caring nature made me feel at home <3 butland did a great job of bringing all the characters together at the end, all whom had great development (minus rob)

i really loved how this book encompassed the ideas of growing up, opening up, and a boundless hope for new beginnings. seeing loveday not believe that she was worth loving, the realizing her true potential, and embrace all her worth was a wonderful read! ????]]> 3.95 2017
author: Stephanie Butland
name: tine ???
average rating: 3.95
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rating: 4
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i found this book randomly on a day when i was shopping at the bookstore in my local mall, and being intrigued by the cover i decided why not to buy it! and i have zero regrets doing so cus this was truly a hidden gem :)

loveday cardew, our main character, works in a book store, and is said to ＾love books more than people.￣ i relished in how she finds comfort within the books of the bookstore she¨s worked at since she was 15. learning about her childhood broke me, and the way it was slowly revealed along with how she came to terms with it was beautiful :￣) the mystery surrounding her past had me intrigued, and the more we learned, the more my heart broke for loveday.

a lot of the side characters i grew to love as well! nathan, the poet and magican who claimed a lost book at the bookstore loveday worked at. as loveday spent more time around him, she felt her guard go down naturally. he was always patient with her, and gentle with a side of fun. archie, the owner of the bookstore loveday worked at, was the sweetest man! he always had loveday¨s best interest, his caring nature made me feel at home <3 butland did a great job of bringing all the characters together at the end, all whom had great development (minus rob)

i really loved how this book encompassed the ideas of growing up, opening up, and a boundless hope for new beginnings. seeing loveday not believe that she was worth loving, the realizing her true potential, and embrace all her worth was a wonderful read! ????
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Leila
I have rules. Dating? Out of the question. One night stands? That¨s my specialty. That is, until an unexpected game of spin the bottle lands me face-to-face with Aiden Pierce, Redfield¨s basketball team captain. He is captivating, talented and persistent and he slowly chips away at my defenses until we strike a deal. No strings attached and absolute secrecy. It was supposed to be uncomplicated, but the more time I spend with him, the harder it becomes to remember why we 界温稼¨岳 be together.


Aiden
This was never part of the plan. Leila P└rez is tempting, assertive and unattainable. And after one hot night that has etched itself in my mind, leaving me craving more, we made an arrangement.
Keep it physical and don¨t catch feelings. But the more I see her, the more my desire for her deepens, even as her hesitations try to push me away.
I¨m determined to prove to her how good we can be together, if only she¨d take the leap.
There¨s just one problem. I¨m hiding something from her, threatening to unravel everything we¨ve built.]]> 388 Stephanie Alves tine ??? 0 to-read 3.71
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]]> 223027731 ANYA MEHRA
For years, I've been the girl who follows the rules-a perfect student, a good daughter, and the one who dreams of making her father proud. All I've ever wanted is for him to see me, to take my ideas seriously, and to believe I'm just as capable as my brother.

It's everything I thought I needed. Until him.

Daniel Grayson is the university's basketball captain, and he's the last person I expected to change my carefully laid plans. He's confident, determined, and so frustratingly charming that staying indifferent feels impossible.
They say you can't control every part of life, but I never expected my heart to go against my rules.

DANIEL GRAYSON
Basketball has always been my life. My passion, my dream, and my escape. But my dad doesn't see it that way. To him, it's just a phase, a distraction from the family business he wants me to take over.

It's everything I thought I'd ever fight for. Until her.

Anya Mehra is brilliant, focused, and so out of my league that I should've known better. Yet, the more time I spend with her, the more I realize she's what I've been missing. She's the one who makes me want to be more-on and off the court.
And now that I've found her, I don't plan on letting her go.]]> 336 S.C. Jain tine ??? 0 to-read 4.35
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]]> 211742041 The Cruel Prince meets The Selection in this captivating duology opener brimming with heart-pounding romance, vicious competition, and beautiful, cruel fae, from the New York Times bestselling author of The Witch Haven, Sasha Peyton Smith.

Every citizen of England is granted one bargain from their immortal fae queen.

High society girls are expected to bargain for qualities that will win them suitors: a rare talent for piano in exchange for one¨s happiest childhood memory. A perfect smile for one¨s ability to taste.

But Ivy Benton¨s debut season arrives with a shocking twist: a competition to secure the heart of the Queen¨s fae son, Prince Bram. A prize that could save Ivy¨s family from ruin´ and free her sister from the bargain that destroyed her.

Yet every glittering fae deal has a rotting heart！and at the center of this contest is a dark plot that could destroy everything Ivy knows.

Sweepingly romantic and deceptively enchanting, this alternate history romantasy will enthrall readers of Holly Black, Stephanie Garber, and Adalyn Grace.]]> 400 Sasha Peyton Smith 0063372525 tine ??? 0 to-read 3.98 2025
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]]> 212182009
But when Isaac doesn't turn up on their seventeenth birthday and the two break up, Violet is left heartbroken and all of their plans for the future disappear.

Isaac attempts to reconnect all summer break, but as their last year of school begins, Violet refuses to listen.

Their final year already has enough challenges as they both contemplate their future, but the biggest challenge comes when Violet and Isaac are forced to work on a project together.

Is this a chance for the two to rekindle their relationship that's been years in the making, or will they go their separate ways when the final school bell rings?]]> 380 Zarin Madiyha tine ??? 5
i¨m not a big fan of second chance romances, but it was done soooo well in this book! seeing how violet and issac both yearned for each other, but were too afraid to speak to each other :￣) my heart was crying for them!! i also loved the dynamic of writer x artist <3

my heart hurt for violet when issac left her with no closure, but learning as to why, my heart broke for issac. he was enduring so much pressure and expectations from his parents, whom he always wanted support from and not act so objective all the time.

violet is my new ＾she¨s so me￣ character! a girl who loves books is bound to have my heart <3 i not only adored her passion and dedication, but also the relationship with her mother! i also related to violet on wanting to branch out & study far from home, but also keeping in touch with your family & roots.

issac´ oh how much i love this man. reading how much he yearned for violet when she was so close, yet felt so far :￣) he wanted to be with her again, and when opportunity flies when they become partners for a project, he took it. him standing up to his parents towards the end of the story,, felt so much pride for him now that he won¨t have to worry about them looming over him.

seeing violet and issac slowly come together again was so beautiful :￣) they truly are fated for each other, best friends and lovers in one! what i loved most was how they always exchange birthday cards every year, and that they share the same birthday! also the animation issac had which showed his and violet¨s story, and how he made another one years later :￣) my hearttt and the way he had that started after year 8, he rlly saw himself with violet then and forever ? i also loved how their story did not end when they got back together, allowing us to see them figure out their plans for the future and working on that final project! seeing them build the life they promised together was heartwarming :)]]> 3.59
author: Zarin Madiyha
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this story was the most tear-jerking, heart-tugging book i ever read, which was the feeling i missed most from reading!

i¨m not a big fan of second chance romances, but it was done soooo well in this book! seeing how violet and issac both yearned for each other, but were too afraid to speak to each other :￣) my heart was crying for them!! i also loved the dynamic of writer x artist <3

my heart hurt for violet when issac left her with no closure, but learning as to why, my heart broke for issac. he was enduring so much pressure and expectations from his parents, whom he always wanted support from and not act so objective all the time.

violet is my new ＾she¨s so me￣ character! a girl who loves books is bound to have my heart <3 i not only adored her passion and dedication, but also the relationship with her mother! i also related to violet on wanting to branch out & study far from home, but also keeping in touch with your family & roots.

issac´ oh how much i love this man. reading how much he yearned for violet when she was so close, yet felt so far :￣) he wanted to be with her again, and when opportunity flies when they become partners for a project, he took it. him standing up to his parents towards the end of the story,, felt so much pride for him now that he won¨t have to worry about them looming over him.

seeing violet and issac slowly come together again was so beautiful :￣) they truly are fated for each other, best friends and lovers in one! what i loved most was how they always exchange birthday cards every year, and that they share the same birthday! also the animation issac had which showed his and violet¨s story, and how he made another one years later :￣) my hearttt and the way he had that started after year 8, he rlly saw himself with violet then and forever ? i also loved how their story did not end when they got back together, allowing us to see them figure out their plans for the future and working on that final project! seeing them build the life they promised together was heartwarming :)
]]> 219844622
Fulton Cazzarelli！well-known nervous wreck and bearer of the dreaded virgin title！has been crushing on the pretty barista who¨s been serving him dairy-free coffee for the last four years. He never thought he¨d muster the courage to ask her out´until one of his teammates springs a destination wedding on the entire team. Now, with his friends goading him into bringing a plus-one, Fulton takes a quantum leap of courage to get the girl of his dreams.

A hesitant Shiloh agrees to three weeks in Cabo with the Riverside Reapers¨ biggest sweetheart, yet her work obligations simmer on the back burner the moment her feet hit that golden sand. But as she gets closer to Fulton！and she discovers they¨re more alike than she thought！Shiloh is caught in a crossfire of loyalty to her parents and loyalty to her heart. Playing pretend isn¨t on her itinerary, and neither is prioritizing a short-lived relationship. Fulton, however, knows what lies in his future, and it consists of one brown-eyed brunette.

Will Shiloh finally find the balance between business and pleasure, or will she let the best thing that¨s ever happened to her drift out to sea?



The First Kind of Love is a laugh-out-loud hockey romance featuring a socially awkward virgin, the strong-willed barista of his dreams, a destination wedding, beachside tomfoolery, a boatload of secondhand embarrassment, spice hot enough to make you question your religious values, and a soul-deep connection between two lost！yet likeminded！individuals. It¨s the fifth book in a series but can be read as a standalone.

The First Kind of Love is a friends to lovers, one bed, soulmates, forced proximity, destination wedding, virgin MMC, hockey romance with no cheating, and a satisfying happily ever after. ]]> 356 Celeste Briars tine ??? 0 to-read 3.33
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]]> 216181339
Bristol Brenner, hockey team captain and all-around stand-up guy, gets whatever he wants with a flirty smile and a sweetened sentiment. From the outside, his life looks perfect. He¨s got the looks, the charisma, the wealth, the fame, and an astoundingly clean track record. But not everything can remain hidden behind a rose-colored lens. Bristol¨s running from an inescapable past, and a year ago, he ran right out of Lila¨s life as a result. He never imagined he would see her again´until he walks into her chemistry read as her new costar. And the worst part? The sexual tension is still there between them, and keeping things professional is proving to be harder than a hat trick.

Lila and Bristol have three months to convince the world they¨re Hollywood¨s next ＾It￣ couple or they can kiss their modeling jobs goodbye. With each photoshoot and paparazzi run-in, their feelings for one another become more apparent. Hatred takes one hell of an R-rated turn, and suddenly, stolen glances and clandestine kisses aren¨t enough to satiate the flame of desire between them. But the closer they become, the harder the world works to pull them apart, and deep-rooted fa?ades begin to crumble to reveal unbearable truths.

Will this fake relationship blossom into something real, or will insecurities prevent these two lost souls from finding their way back to each other?





The Last Kind of Kiss is a heart-wrenching hockey romance featuring a golden boy hockey captain, a strong-headed model with a plan for revenge, a fake dating ploy, spice hot enough to make you question your religious values, and a reunion of two lost souls. It¨s the fourth book in a series but can be read as a standalone.

The Last Kind of Kiss is a hockey romance, fake dating, dislike to lovers, one bed, forced proximity, workplace, second-chance romance with no cheating, and a satisfying happily ever after. ]]> 422 Celeste Briars tine ??? 0 to-read 3.49
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]]> 214152028 The highly anticipated follow-up to Peyton Corinne¨s ＾unputdownable and unforgettable￣ (Bal Khabra, author of Collide) TikTok sensation Unsteady follows hopeless romantic Ro and player！on and off the ice！Freddy as their feelings for each other grow from strictly friendly to so much more.

Matt ＾Freddy￣ Fedderic is all smiles！at least on the surface. On the ice, he¨s the star left winger for the Waterfell Wolves with a stellar reputation in bed and a potential future in the NHL. But in the classroom, he¨s barely scraping by on a 2.0 GPA, retaking dropped classes and struggling with a rough mix of dyslexia, dyscalculia, and ADHD. Freddy had plans to enter the NHL draft at eighteen, but then his estranged father added a ＾graduation￣ clause to his inheritance, and now, he needs help to pass Biology with a professor who¨s already betrayed him before.

Ro Shariff is a hopeless romantic with terrible luck in love！and now, Freddy¨s new tutor. She keeps telling herself that she¨s very happy with her on again/off again boyfriend, but Ro is desperate for real affection. As her tutoring sessions with Freddy lead to friendship and late-night phone calls, an undeniable heat begins to simmer between them, which they¨re both trying desperately to ignore.

Although they are too protective of their newfound friendship to cross that line, Ro 界温稼¨岳 stop thinking about how Freddy was her first kiss her freshman year at Waterfell, a spine-tingling moment seared into Ro¨s memory that Freddy doesn¨t seem to remember, and Freddy is determined to protect Ro from his reputation at all costs. Meanwhile, Ro wants to prove to him that despite what others have led him to believe, he¨s worth more than his body. But maybe, just maybe, together they can learn how easily the right person can love every part of you, even your flaws.]]> 449 Peyton Corinne 1668068486 tine ??? 0 to-read 4.11 2025
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]]> 198853583
During last year¨s Frozen Four, the Waterfell University hockey captain, and NHL legacy, took a brutal hit that left him with a concussion and a new discomfort on the ice. Plagued by nightmares and panic attacks every time he attempt to skate, Rhys wonders if he¨ll ever play again ！ if he¨ll ever want to.

Sadie Brown is staying focused this semester ！ no matter what.

Currently drowning in debt, custody hearings for her younger brothers and skating practices, she's just trying to make it to the next day. A spitfire figure skater known for her bad attitude and frequent disappearing acts, she has a reputation on campus. And it¨s not a pretty one.

When she accidentally witnesses one of the golden boy hockey captain¨s panic attacks and attempts to help him, a strange sort of understanding strikes up between them.

No questions asked. Just comfort.

But Rhys finds himself drawn to Sadie. Where he feels empty, a shell of the man and player he was before, Sadie is so full of everything it bursts from her; every emotion she feels seems like it¨s blasted at max. Rhys is desperate to feel anything, Sadie wants to stop feeling so much.

But healing doesn¨t mix with secrets, and they¨re both skating a thin line, unsteady .]]> 384 Peyton Corinne tine ??? 0 to-read 3.82 2023
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]]> 1420 289 William Shakespeare 0521618746 tine ??? 3 4.02 1601
author: William Shakespeare
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]]> 1431558 Smaller and Smaller Circles is unique in the Philippine literary scene - a Pinoy detective novel, both fast-paced and intelligent, with a Jesuit priest who also happens to be a forensic anthropologist as the sleuth. When it won the Carlos Palanca Grand Prize for the English Novel in 1999, it proved that fiction can be both popular and literary.

F.H. Batacan has a degree in Broadcast Communication and a master's degree in Art Studies, both from the University of the Philippines in Diliman. She has worked as a policy researcher, broadcast journalist, web designer, and musician, and is currently a journalist based in Singapore. She previously won a prize for her short story "Door 59" in the 1997 Palanca awards, and her work has appeared in local magazines, as well as in the online literary magazine Web del Sol.]]> 155 F.H. Batacan 9715423647 tine ??? 5 4.13 2002
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average rating: 4.13
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]]> 230274061
With grades plummeting and a degree at risk, Liliana will do anything to recover her academic footing. Even if it means talking to the boy from undergrad who she swore to never forgive.

Grant McCarthy doesn¨t have much going on. Art classes, a millionaire father that makes up for missed birthdays with new cars... and more art classes. When the family he desperately avoids asks to see him more often, Grant hastily comes up with an excuse that won¨t jeopardize his allowance.

But it¨s not long until Grant gets caught up in his lies, pushing him to strike a deal with the cute girl from undergrad, and maybe earn himself a second chance.

Masters of Fine Hearts is a contemporary college romance centering on two creatives falling in love, despite their own issues and history.

This book is intended for adult readers (18+) as it contains mature elements, including explicit language and sexual content.]]> Krysta Pa'e tine ??? 0 to-read 0.0
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]]> 126604479
仝いい冲してんだから、�Lすなよ�`�`々
デザイナ�`を朕峺し胆寄に宥うひばりは、巓りに曳べて仝噸宥々なのがコンプレックス。
ある晩ラ�`メン塁で竃氏ったのは、揖じ胆寄のバンドマン?ガク。
徭喇で膿哈なガクに尅り指されながらも、ひばりの弊順は寄きく強き竃して???�。�
マジメ胆寄伏〜篤爺残バンドマン、屎郡��なふたりの卯咄ラブスト�`リ�`及１���￣娜�> 207 Keiko Iwashita tine ??? 5 4.19
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]]> 210989710 480 Selina Mae tine ??? 0 to-read 3.83 2024
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]]> 220160409 A steamy sapphic romance with a fantastical twist about two bitter tennis rivals who realize they are reluctant soulmates！perfect for fans of Expiration Dates and Here We Go Again.

Juliette Ricci dreams of only one being the best women¨s tennis player in the world. She¨s worked nonstop with her strict father/coach to prepare for her big chance in the Australian Open. Unfortunately, she¨ll be playing Lucky Luca Kacic, an aloof player whose unorthodox style and reigning popularity deeply irritate Juliette.

For months they¨ve traded sly insults in their press conferences leading up to their showdown on the court, and their first ever match is the most anticipated of the season. But Juliette refuses to let her nerves！or Luca¨s annoyingly perfect abs！get the best of her.

Meanwhile, Luca seemingly has everything Juliette desires but there¨s one thing missing from her love. When she shakes hands with Juliette after an agonizing match and sees her rival¨s name appear on her wrist, it feels like a cruel joke. Juliette is a spoiled, arrogant brat who wants absolutely nothing to do with Luca or a soulmate.

But despite their personal and professional clashes, the two grow closer after late-night massages and one too many shots of limoncello. Their chemistry is tangible, but Luca¨s anxiety tells her that Juliette is just messing with her head to throw her off her game, and Juliette 界温稼¨岳 understand why Luca is so hot and cold. With the pressure of the world scrutinizing their every move, they will have to decide what¨s more important！being together or being number one.]]> 368 Katie Chandler 1668086786 tine ??? 0 to-read 3.37 2025
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]]> 220687874 Fear the Flames.

In the explosive sequel to the bestselling romantasy Fear the Flames, two fated lovers must unite against warring kingdoms to defend their home and crowns from those who wish to destroy them.

Cayden Veles, renowned Demon Commander of Vareveth, overthrew the throne to save Elowen Atarah, the woman he searched for since childhood. Now he¨s determined to fulfill his quest for revenge against her father, even if it means forcing the only person he¨s ever wanted into a marriage of political convenience.

Elowen Atarah has everything she thought she¨d ever want. Finally reunited with her dragons, she now has an army to enact vengeance, but as events transpire, she begins contemplating if she wants more. As her father¨s only living heir, the Imirath throne is her right and destiny. But fighting and winning a war will require trusting Cayden Veles, her partner in crime and now king to her queen; the man she both longs for and doubts, especially after opening her heart only to become a pawn in his game.

Navigating the shifting allegiances amongst all the kingdoms of Ravaryn will require all their strategy and strength, with devastating and bloody attacks on one side and cutthroat diplomacy for alliances on the other. But Elowen and Cayden must find a way to stand strong within the power they¨ve gained, or risk losing everything.

Delving deeper into a vast and ever-changing world, Wrath of the Dragons will take you on a journey filled with epic battles and a tender, angsty love for the ages.]]> 544 Olivia Rose Darling 0593873920 tine ??? 0 to-read 4.53 2025
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]]> 29127 Alternate cover edition of ISBN 9780451450524

She was magical, beautiful beyond belief！and completely alone...

The unicorn had lived since before memory in a forest where death could touch nothing. Maidens who caught a glimpse of her glory were blessed by enchantment they would never forget. But outside her wondrous realm, dark whispers and rumours carried a message she could not ignore: "Unicorns are gone from the world."

Aided by a bumbling magician and an indomitable spinster, she set out to learn the truth. but she feared even her immortal wisdom meant nothing in a world where a mad king's curse and terror incarnate lived only to stalk the last unicorn to her doom...]]> 294 Peter S. Beagle tine ??? 0 currently-reading 4.16 1968
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]]> 59364173
Jennette McCurdy was six years old when she had her first acting audition. Her mother¨s dream was for her only daughter to become a star, and Jennette would do anything to make her mother happy. So she went along with what Mom called ＾calorie restriction,￣ eating little and weighing herself five times a day. She endured extensive at-home makeovers while Mom chided, ＾Your eyelashes are invisible, okay? You think Dakota Fanning doesn¨t tint hers?￣ She was even showered by Mom until age sixteen while sharing her diaries, email, and all her income.

In I¨m Glad My Mom Died, Jennette recounts all this in unflinching detail！just as she chronicles what happens when the dream finally comes true. Cast in a new Nickelodeon series called iCarly , she is thrust into fame. Though Mom is ecstatic, emailing fan club moderators and getting on a first-name basis with the paparazzi (＾Hi Gale!￣), Jennette is riddled with anxiety, shame, and self-loathing, which manifest into eating disorders, addiction, and a series of unhealthy relationships. These issues only get worse when, soon after taking the lead in the iCarly spinoff Sam & Cat alongside Ariana Grande, her mother dies of cancer. Finally, after discovering therapy and quitting acting, Jennette embarks on recovery and decides for the first time in her life what she really wants.

Told with refreshing candor and dark humor, I¨m Glad My Mom Died is an inspiring story of resilience, independence, and the joy of shampooing your own hair.]]> 320 Jennette McCurdy tine ??? 5 4.45 2022
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]]> 60165401
In his first-ever memoir for young readers, Tommie Smith looks back on his childhood growing up in rural Texas through to his stellar athletic career, culminating in his historic victory and Olympic podium protest.]]> 208 Tommie Smith 1324003901 tine ??? 4 4.41 2022
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]]> 10176119 "The year was 2081, and everybody was finally equal. They weren't only equal before God and the law. They were equal every which way..."

It is the year 2081. Because of Amendments 211, 212 and 213 to the Constitution, every American is fully equal, meaning that no one is stupider, uglier, weaker, or slower than anyone else. The Handicapper General and a team of agents ensure that the laws of equality are enforced.

One April, fourteen-year-old Harrison Bergeron is taken away from his parents, George and Hazel, by the government and to a place unknown. But what happens in the aftermath will challenge the status quo and inspire his peers about the hidden potential within one's own individuality.

Kurt Vonnegut Jr. (1922�C2007) was an American novelist, satirist, and most recently, graphic artist. He was born in Indianapolis, later the setting for many of his novels. His experiences as an advance scout in the Battle of the Bulge during WWII, and in particular his witnessing of the bombing of Dresden, Germany whilst a prisoner of war, would inform much of his work. The novelist is best known for works blending satire, black comedy and science fiction, such as 'Slaughterhouse-Five' (1969), 'Cat's Cradle' (1963), and 'Breakfast of Champions' (1973).]]> 9 Kurt Vonnegut Jr. tine ??? 0 to-read 4.15 1961
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]]> 42672465
Discover #1 New York Times bestselling author David Bach¨s three secrets to financial freedom in an engaging story that will show you that you are richer than you think . Drawing on the author¨s experiences teaching millions of people around the world to live a rich life, this fast, easy listen reveals how anyone！from millennials to baby boomers！can still make his or her dreams come true.

In this compelling, heartwarming parable, Bach and his bestselling coauthor John David Mann ( The Go-Giver ) tell the story of Zoey, a twenty-something woman living and working in New York City. Like many young professionals, Zoey is struggling to make ends meet under a growing burden of credit card and student loan debt, working crazy hours at her dream job but still not earning enough to provide a comfortable financial cushion. At her boss¨s suggestion, she makes friends with Henry, the elderly barista at her favorite Brooklyn coffee shop.

Henry soon reveals his ＾Three Secrets to Financial Freedom,￣ ideas Zoey dismisses at first but whose true power she ultimately comes to appreciate. Over the course of a single week, Zoey discovers that she already earns enough to secure her financial future and realize her truest dreams！all she has to do is make a few easy shifts in her everyday routine.

The Latte Factor demystifies the secrets to achieving financial freedom, inspiring you to realize that it¨s never too late to reach for your dreams. By following the simple, proven path that Henry shows Zoey, anyone can make small changes today that will have big impact for a lifetime, proving once again that ＾David Bach is the financial expert to listen to when you¨re intimidated by your finances￣ (Tony Robbins, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Master the Game ).]]> 144 David Bach 1982120231 tine ??? 0 currently-reading 3.79
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]]> 23719398 A revelatory account of poverty in America so deep that we, as a country, don¨t think it exists

Jessica Compton¨s family of four would have no cash income unless she donated plasma twice a week at her local donation center in Tennessee. Modonna Harris and her teenage daughter Brianna in Chicago often have no food but spoiled milk on weekends.

After two decades of brilliant research on American poverty, Kathryn Edin noticed something she hadn¨t seen since the mid-1990s ！ households surviving on virtually no income. Edin teamed with Luke Shaefer, an expert on calculating incomes of the poor, to discover that the number of American families living on $2. 00 per person, per day, has skyrocketed to 1.5 million American households, including about 3 million children.

Where do these families live? How did they get so desperately poor? Edin has procured rich ！ and truthful ！ interviews. Through the book¨s many compelling profiles, moving and startling answers emerge.

The authors illuminate a troubling trend: a low-wage labor market that increasingly fails to deliver a living wage, and a growing but hidden landscape of survival strategies among America¨s extreme poor. More than a powerful expos└, $2. 00 a Day delivers new evidence and new ideas to our national debate on income inequality.]]> 210 Kathryn J. Edin 0544303180 tine ??? 0 to-read 3.94 2015
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]]> 8016836 A beautiful new translation of beloved Chinese author Lao She's masterpiece of social realism, about the misadventures of a poor Beijing rickshaw driver

First published in China in 1937, Rickshaw Boy is the story of Xiangzi, an honest and serious country boy who works as a rickshaw puller in Beijing. A man of simple needs whose greatest ambition is to one day own his own rickshaw, Xiangzi is nonetheless thwarted, time and again, in his attempts to improve his lot in life.

One of the most important and popular works of twentieth-century Chinese literature, Rickshaw Boy is an unflinchingly honest, darkly comic look at a life on the margins of society and a searing indictment of the philosophy of individualism.]]> 300 Lao She 0061436925 tine ??? 0 to-read 3.84 1936
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]]> 7445 THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

The Glass Castle is a remarkable memoir of resilience and redemption, and a revelatory look into a family at once deeply dysfunctional and uniquely vibrant. When sober, Jeannette's brilliant and charismatic father captured his children's imagination, teaching them physics, geology, and how to embrace life fearlessly. But when he drank, he was dishonest and destructive. Her mother was a free spirit who abhorred the idea of domesticity and didn't want the responsibility of raising a family.

The Walls children learned to take care of themselves. They fed, clothed, and protected one another, and eventually found their way to New York. Their parents followed them, choosing to be homeless even as their children prospered.

The Glass Castle is truly astonishing--a memoir permeated by the intense love of a peculiar but loyal family.]]> 288 Jeannette Walls 074324754X tine ??? 0 to-read 4.32 2005
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]]> 61918816 A novel of terrible first impressions, hilarious second chances, and the joy in finding your perfect match.

Dr. Briana Ortiz¨s life is seriously flatlining. Her divorce is just about finalized, her brother¨s running out of time to find a kidney donor, and that promotion she wants? Oh, that¨s probably going to the new man-doctor who¨s already registering eighty-friggin¨-seven on Briana¨s ＾pain in my ass￣ scale. But just when all systems are set to hate, Dr. Jacob Maddox completely flips the game . . . by sending Briana a letter.

And it¨s a really good letter. Like the kind that proves that Jacob isn¨t actually Satan. Worse, he might be this fantastically funny and subversively likeable guy who¨s terrible at first impressions. Because suddenly he and Bri are exchanging letters, sharing lunch dates in her ＾sob closet,￣ and discussing the merits of freakishly tiny horses. But when Jacob decides to give Briana the best gift imaginable！a kidney for her brother！she wonders just how she can resist this quietly sexy new doctor . . . especially when he calls in a favor she 界温稼¨岳 refuse.]]> 416 Abby Jimenez 1538704390 tine ??? 5
getting to know briana had me in tears. she has endured so much in her life that was uncalled for, which shaped her into the person she was. my heart broke whenever fearful thoughts popped up in her mind :￣( she deserves the biggest hugs ever!

and jacob omg´. the sweetest man ever! abby did an amazing job in writing about his own anxiety in a realistic manner, representing it beautifully. he also deserves the biggest hugs ever too!

the way the two met unexpectedly in a not-so-ideal way, but eventually gravitated towards each other through their exchanged letters, fake dating, and fall in love?!! their relationship bloomed organically. briana and jacob truly got to know one another in a genuine matter, and always considered each other¨s feelings. not to mention how jacob would do ANYTHING for briana and was always patient with her´ they have my entire heart <3

though the miscommunication was irritating at times, it was understandable why it occurred. jacob and briana carried heavy baggage from recent heartbreaks, and it made sense for them to expect the worse after experiencing it itself in a relationship. seeing how they overcome it not just a alone, but together was worthwhile :)
]]> 4.29 2023
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wow, just wow. when i tell you i am in AWE after finishing this book!!

getting to know briana had me in tears. she has endured so much in her life that was uncalled for, which shaped her into the person she was. my heart broke whenever fearful thoughts popped up in her mind :￣( she deserves the biggest hugs ever!

and jacob omg´. the sweetest man ever! abby did an amazing job in writing about his own anxiety in a realistic manner, representing it beautifully. he also deserves the biggest hugs ever too!

the way the two met unexpectedly in a not-so-ideal way, but eventually gravitated towards each other through their exchanged letters, fake dating, and fall in love?!! their relationship bloomed organically. briana and jacob truly got to know one another in a genuine matter, and always considered each other¨s feelings. not to mention how jacob would do ANYTHING for briana and was always patient with her´ they have my entire heart <3

though the miscommunication was irritating at times, it was understandable why it occurred. jacob and briana carried heavy baggage from recent heartbreaks, and it made sense for them to expect the worse after experiencing it itself in a relationship. seeing how they overcome it not just a alone, but together was worthwhile :)

]]> 122495892 One Month with Vince Tanev: Tampa¨s Hotshot Rookie
Twenty-four-seven access on and off the ice.

The headline says it all, and my bosses are over the moon when the opportunity of a lifetime lands in my lap. Of course, they aren¨t aware that I¨ve already met Vince Cool at an all-star gala ！ and that we were at each other¨s throats the entire time.

It doesn¨t matter that he¨s the kind of hot that shows God has favorites ！ messy brown hair, heated hazel eyes, the smirk of a rockstar, and a scar over his eyebrow that makes every woman particularly feral.

He¨s a rich, cocky playboy ！ a brand I¨m all too familiar with, and one I¨m determined to never be around again.

But after my coverage of the gala stirs up buzz, the team¨s General Manager and my CEO strike a deal. To help fill the arena at home games, I¨ll get up close and personal with Tampa¨s new shiny toy. Whether he¨s at practice, playing in a game, partying, or drinking coffee half-naked in his condo ！ I¨ll be there for all of it.

Vince gets under my skin like no one else. It isn¨t long before that paper-thin line between hate and lust blurs, and being around him every waking minute of the day leaves no chance to escape his devilish stare.

The air crackles between us. The tension is hot enough to melt my inhibitions.

But I know the way this story ends. I¨ve lived it once before.

As much as I work to guard my heart, my body is a traitor ！ and if this man puts his hands on me, I know I¨ll submit to desire.

I thought one month with Vince Tanev was a game I could win easily.
But I might have just met my match.]]> 368 Kandi Steiner tine ??? 0 to-read 3.98 2023
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]]> 213932239


ROBYN MOORE doesn't need or want a relationship. He'd much rather prefer solitude and has become comfortable with the idea of being on his own with his cat. For reasons he can't explain, he's sworn to stay away from Harlow, but when she appears at his doorstep with bows in her hair, and her snarky comments, he can't keep his distance.



When they start to entangle in each other's lives, will they be able to draw the line at friendship? Or will their initial reasons to stay away from each other start to blur (or get thrown out of the window)?]]> 348 Niamh Rhianne tine ??? 0 to-read 4.28
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]]> 39933 While many books can be enjoyed for their basic stories, there are often deeper meanings interwoven in these literary texts...

How to Read Literature Like a Professor helps us to discover those hidden truths by looking at literature with the eyes！and the literary codes！of the ultimate professional reader: the college professor.

What does it mean when a fictional hero takes a journey? Shares a meal? Gets drenched in a sudden rain shower? Often, there is much more going on in a novel or poem than is readily visible on the surface �C a symbol, maybe, that remains elusive, or an unexpected twist on a character �C and there's that sneaking suspicion that the deeper meaning of a literary text keeps escaping you.

In this practical and amusing guide to literature, Thomas C. Foster shows how easy and gratifying it is to unlock those hidden truths, and to discover a world where a road leads to a quest; a shared meal may signify a communion; and rain, whether cleansing or destructive, is never just rain. Ranging from major themes to literary models, narrative devices and form, How to Read Like a Professor is the perfect companion for making your reading experience more enriching, satisfying and fun.]]> 314 Thomas C. Foster 006000942X tine ??? 3 3.57 2003
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]]> 42655335 For fans of Becky Albertalli and Jenny Han, a sweetly funny YA rom-com debut about falling in love, familial expectations, and being a Renaissance Man.

Danyal Jilani doesn't lack confidence. He may not be the smartest guy in the room, but he's funny, gorgeous, and going to make a great chef one day. His father doesn't approve of his career choice, but that hardly matters. What does matter is the opinion of Danyal's longtime crush, the perfect-in-all-ways Kaval, and her family, who consider him a less than ideal arranged marriage prospect.

When Danyal gets selected for Renaissance Man--a school-wide academic championship--it's the perfect opportunity to show everyone he's smarter than they think. He recruits the brilliant, totally-uninterested-in-him Bisma to help with the competition, but the more time Danyal spends with her...the more he learns from her...the more he cooks for her...the more he realizes that happiness may be staring him right in his pretty face.]]> 352 Syed M. Masood 0316492353 tine ??? 4 4.04 2020
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rating: 4
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]]> 213833390
For Rayshell and her best friend Trish, senior year of high school is going to hell in a handbasket. The feud between Celestine and Daeva is bleeding into their world. When a mysterious visitor infiltrates her dreams, Rayshell is thrust into a realm of profound, otherworldly secrets. Together, Rayshell and Trish uncover the unbelievable �C they are the living vessels for two banished Celestine guardians.

Amidst mystical recollections and a wondrous magic system that shatters the veneer of their everyday lives, the two friends embark on a journey against time to connect with the Celestine guardians' allies in hopes of freeing them from their imprisonment. Simultaneously, the shadows cast by Daeva darken. The notorious outlaw, Merisek, has positioned himself to claim dominion over the Order of Existence！a trio of powerful artifacts capable of reshaping reality. Armed with two of these relics, Merisek races against the emergence of the Celestine guardians to claim the third. The stage is set for a showdown that will determine the fate of existence itself.

Rayshell and Trish are all that stand between Merisek and his unhinged desire to twist the fabric of reality into his making. As the threads of destiny unravel, the question looms: who will be the author of existence, and what profound truths will be unveiled in the final, decisive act?]]> 524 S. Black tine ??? 4 4.69
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]]> 214331246 When you¨ve been set up to lose everything you love, what is there left to fight for?

As the day dawns on the fiftieth annual Hunger Games, fear grips the districts of Panem. This year, in honor of the Quarter Quell, twice as many tributes will be taken from their homes.

Back in District 12, Haymitch Abernathy is trying not to think too hard about his chances. All he cares about is making it through the day and being with the girl he loves.

When Haymitch¨s name is called, he can feel all his dreams break. He¨s torn from his family and his love, shuttled to the Capitol with the three other District 12 tributes: a young friend who¨s nearly a sister to him, a compulsive oddsmaker, and the most stuck-up girl in town. As the Games begin, Haymitch understands he¨s been set up to fail. But there¨s something in him that wants to fight . . . and have that fight reverberate far beyond the deadly arena.]]> 382 Suzanne Collins 1546171460 tine ??? 0 to-read 4.66 2025
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]]> 220916832 Starstruck is book one in the Heartstrings Duet by Alexandra Lee. It can be read as a standalone and does have a happily-ever-after.

After a tragic car accident leaves Lennon Thorne's world flipped on its axis, she no longer recognizes the life she¨s living. She¨s staying out too late, waking up in a different bed every day, and worst of all, she 界温稼¨岳 write music！the one thing that has always given her reprieve from all of life¨s chaos.
Until she ends up in the bed of Baxter James, the world¨s most famous, and notorious, rockstar. He¨s seven years older, signed to the record label she works at, and the last person she should get involved with. But the tension between them is palpable, and though they know they should stay away from each other, they 界温稼¨岳 deny the pull they feel toward one another.
As long as it¨s only for one night.
At least, it should¨ve been just one night. But when the headliner for the benefit concert that Lennon is planning cancels, she has no choice but to turn to the one man she swore she would stay away from！the one man who doesn't want to stay away from her.
Except he has a secret. And if anyone finds out, he could lose everything.
Including her.]]> 416 Alexandra Lee tine ??? 0 to-read 4.39
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]]> 220807894 Existing in the darkness sometimes means you¨ll find the stars you didn¨t know existed.

Goldie Moore has spent her life living out dreams that never belonged to her. After confronting her parents, who had pushed their fame-hungry desires onto her, she finally gets to live a life un-scripted. Now at Liberty Grove！the East Coast's most coveted college！Goldie is where she always knew she¨d thrive. But living a life as precocious as hers, wandering through this hedge maze of adulthood, expectations, and love, proves more complicated than she imagined. When she crosses paths with Tristan Harper, the collision leaves her breathless. He¨s the storm she didn¨t prepare for！an undeniably magnetic indie rockstar haunted by bad decisions, wrong crowds, and a secret that weighs heavy on his heart.

Stuck at Liberty Grove, Tristan only has two goals: to find the man he used to be before the world knew who he was, and to make sure no one finds out the real reason he¨s there. But keeping his past hidden becomes impossible when he meets Goldie, the girl who makes him feel seen in a way he didn¨t know he craved.

When an offer is made to pretend to date each other to conceal both of the parts of themselves that they want to keep hidden, the lines between real life and the one they share in the shadows of Liberty Grove get pushed further into the darkness, making them wonder... can you ever fake love with a soul that burns just as brightly as your own?]]> Holly Jukes tine ??? 0 to-read 3.60
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]]> 216603997
Faced with incompatible circumstances, two young lovers must choose between the commitment of a lifetime or going their separate ways in the second book of the Invincible Summer series by Carina Gaskell.

After two weeks of a whirlwind summer love, Narra F┐bregas thought she could check her first relationship off her bucket list. But Th└o Gallagher is back, and this time he intends to stay.

When he proposes the most ludicrous of ideas, one which will be needing an answer by the end of the summer or else it¨s goodbye forever, Narra envisions two paths branching out before her: one in which she spends the rest of her life with Th└o, and the other without.

The answer should be obvious, but with meddling relatives and the weight of familial expectations, Narra and Th└o must consider everything they¨ll have to give up in exchange for what they stand to gain, and whether the price is too steep to pay.]]> Carina Gaskell 6210621112 tine ??? 4
nothing feels more at home than reading a summer book set in the philippines by carina gaskell?

narra oh my sweet lover girl´ she is a carefree soul, always daydreaming especially about the books she reads ???? at first, she convinces herself that what she and th└o had over the summer was just a fling, not believing that his love is right before her eyes despite her feelings ? i love how she grew to trust her heart and chase who she loves, aka th└o :)

th└o is the definition of ＾i want it and i will get it￣. even after leaving dalisay, he still yearned for narra, to the point of returning to see her again :￣) with narra, he felt liberated from the pressures back at home with his family. though they were against his wishes, he found his home with narra & her family. he was the most loving man, always making narra feel the love that she deserves! .]]> 3.66
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*STREET TEAM REVIEW*

nothing feels more at home than reading a summer book set in the philippines by carina gaskell?

narra oh my sweet lover girl´ she is a carefree soul, always daydreaming especially about the books she reads ???? at first, she convinces herself that what she and th└o had over the summer was just a fling, not believing that his love is right before her eyes despite her feelings ? i love how she grew to trust her heart and chase who she loves, aka th└o :)

th└o is the definition of ＾i want it and i will get it￣. even after leaving dalisay, he still yearned for narra, to the point of returning to see her again :￣) with narra, he felt liberated from the pressures back at home with his family. though they were against his wishes, he found his home with narra & her family. he was the most loving man, always making narra feel the love that she deserves! .
]]> 75302266 Angharad！Emrys Myrddin¨s epic about a mortal girl who falls in love with the Fairy King, then destroys him！is the only thing keeping her afloat. So when Myrddin¨s family announces a contest to redesign the late author¨s estate, Effy feels certain it¨s her destiny.

But musty, decrepit Hiraeth Manor is an impossible task, and its residents are far from welcoming. Including Preston H└loury, a stodgy young literature scholar determined to expose Myrddin as a fraud. As the two rivals piece together clues about Myrddin¨s legacy, dark forces, both mortal and magical, conspire against them！and the truth may bring them both to ruin.]]> 378 Ava Reid 0063211505 tine ??? 0 to-read 3.73 2023
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]]> 5246
Ethan Frome works his unproductive farm and struggles to maintain a bearable existence with his difficult, suspicious and hypochondriac wife, Zeena. But when Zeena's vivacious cousin enters their household as a hired girl, Ethan finds himself obsessed with her and with the possibilities for happiness she comes to represent.

In one of American fiction's finest and most intense narratives, Edith Wharton moves this ill-starred trio toward their tragic destinies. Different in both tone and theme from Wharton's other works, Ethan Frome has become perhaps her most enduring and most widely read book.]]> 99 Edith Wharton tine ??? 2 3.42 1911
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this book wouldve been better if BOTH OF THEM DIED
]]> 212915050
Meanwhile, Tyler Westman sailed through high school like it was a breeze up until his senior year with competing responsibilities at home and school. Between lacrosse, maintaining his friendships, taking care of his sister, and getting his grades up for college applications, it¨s turning into an endless responsibility juggling. But beneath his cool exterior lurks a desire for something more genuine than fleeting popularity and the attention that came along with it. When he crosses paths with Serena, a girl with magnetic energy, he will find himself drawn to her like never before.

As Serena tries to find her place in the chaos of high school and growing up, she feels like an outsider in her own story. But with Tyler tagging along, she will start to see the silver lining in the teenage turmoil. And as Tyler gets to know Serena, he will find layers to her personality that he won¨t be able to resist.]]> 340 Seraphina Chen tine ??? 5
perhaps one of the cutest stories i read!! it¨s been a while since i read a book set in high school, so it was very refreshing :) serena has been homeschooled for all of high school, and go to skyline high for her last year! she also has a bucket list of things to do, which tyler helps out with ;)

i loved how caring and attentive tyler was with serena. his gentleness had me on my knees,, his selflessness & respect was everything! he always went out of his way to see serena at any given time :￣) also he¨s a full-package!! an honest man, cares about his future, can bake, is athletic, and loves his family! tyler absolutely stole my heart <3

serena is my new ＾she¨s so me￣ character! reading her story broke me. as an asian girl, i totally understand her struggles on wanting to be perfect and not wanting to feel vulnerable. she did not deserve to endure any of the fall-outs in her life :( her resilience and growth resonated with me <3

who knew that the guy you serve at the boba shop you work at would become a constant in your life? tyler and serena were the absolute cutest. from the first meet, to their tutoring sessions, and watching the sunrise together? all of it! this book made me giggling, blushing, and smiling the entire time!! ??]]> 3.93
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＾I¨ll never get tired of calling you sunshine, because that¨s what you are to me, my sunshine in December.￣

perhaps one of the cutest stories i read!! it¨s been a while since i read a book set in high school, so it was very refreshing :) serena has been homeschooled for all of high school, and go to skyline high for her last year! she also has a bucket list of things to do, which tyler helps out with ;)

i loved how caring and attentive tyler was with serena. his gentleness had me on my knees,, his selflessness & respect was everything! he always went out of his way to see serena at any given time :￣) also he¨s a full-package!! an honest man, cares about his future, can bake, is athletic, and loves his family! tyler absolutely stole my heart <3

serena is my new ＾she¨s so me￣ character! reading her story broke me. as an asian girl, i totally understand her struggles on wanting to be perfect and not wanting to feel vulnerable. she did not deserve to endure any of the fall-outs in her life :( her resilience and growth resonated with me <3

who knew that the guy you serve at the boba shop you work at would become a constant in your life? tyler and serena were the absolute cutest. from the first meet, to their tutoring sessions, and watching the sunrise together? all of it! this book made me giggling, blushing, and smiling the entire time!! ??
]]> 191411135 I'd give it all to be her second...

For as long as I can remember, I¨ve had one dream.

Go to college with my best friends, earn a starting position on a division one team, and hear my name announced to the world come draft day.

The path was clear, and things were falling in place perfectly.

Until she showed up.

I never meant to fall for my friend¨s little sister and by the time I realized I had, it was too late.

I am a man in love with a girl ´ who is in love with someone else.

But I 界温稼¨岳 compete with a ghost, and her heart was buried along side the boy she gave it to. The father of her unborn son.

Instead of fighting for something she¨s unable to give, I do my best to be her friend. But then her little man comes along and changes everything.

She says I should walk away, focus on my love for football, but I 界温稼¨岳 because what she doesn¨t understand is I have a new dream now.

One that begins and ends with them.

___
Promise Me Not is the second interconnected standalone in the universe of Say You Swear.]]> 451 Meagan Brandy tine ??? 0 to-read 3.48 2024
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Determined to walk away from a traumatic past, 22-year-old Grace Allen feels ready to take the next step in her healing journey！dipping a toe into the dating pool. Although she should probably start by making a friend or two, right?

Samuel ｀Cal¨ Callaghan isn¨t who she had envisioned as her first male friend in´ well, forever. With an intimidating build, tattoos everywhere, eight years her senior, and a little sister under his care, the last thing she expected was to warm up to him so easily. As their friendship evolves, Grace 界温稼¨岳 help but wonder if Cal is exactly who she¨s been looking for all this time.

Cal 界温稼¨岳 afford to lose sight of his priorities！making sure his tattoo parlor thrives and taking care of his little sister. Especially the latter. He wants to make sure 4-year-old Maddie has a healthy and happy childhood despite their mother going off the rails and her father¨s blatant neglect. There¨s certainly no room for love in his life right now. But when a sweet blonde with a veiled past breaks down his walls, he finds it difficult to stick to his guns.

CONTENT NOTES: This book contains themes of sexual assault (there are no explicit scenes depicting sexual assault), profanity, alcoholism, and explicit sexual content. Recommended for 18+.]]> 412 Lisina Coney tine ??? 0 to-read 3.84 2023
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]]> 45993380
That¨s the Brayshaw way.

She should have realized this before sliding into our world with secrets too big to bury.
She didn¨t and now the target is on her back.


The day her lies came crashing down, I should have forced her out.
Instead, I locked her in, and with the promise I would never be hers.

I resisted, fought against us.
I caved.

I tasted what became my newfound favorite flavor and fell hard for the little liar.

But then the depth of her treachery reveals itself, and with it a reminder.

Our town is a twisted place, and with truth comes trouble.

In the blink of an eye, my world is split at its core, and I¨m faced with an impossible decision, one that leads to a single outcome...

Betrayal.--
This is Captain Brayshaws book and the fourth book in the Brayshaw series.

RELEASING JUNE 3rd!]]> 468 Meagan Brandy tine ??? 0 to-read 4.15 2020
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A sentiment I follow without direction but holds more consequence than ever before.

One decision, five lives, three futures.
This is what¨s at stake.

One night, one choice, four broken Brayshaws.
That is where we¨re headed.

Unless I stop it.
I ???? to stop it.

I have to remind him of what he¨s chosen to forget.

My town. My choice. ?? ending.

---
This is the third book in the Brayshaw Series, and the conclusion of Maddoc and Raven's story.

Release date: October 3rd, 2019]]> Meagan Brandy 1393736769 tine ??? 0 to-read 4.23 2019
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No words whispered in anger have ever rung more true.

They¨re the Kings of Brayshaw with the world at their feet, destined for greatness and in need of control.
I¨m the girl from the ghetto with nothing to offer and as defiant as they come.

They say it doesn¨t matter, that I¨m one of them now, and nothing could ever change that. Not even me, should I dare try.

But they¨re wrong.
They underestimate how far I¨ll go to protect them.

Trouble is coming...and they have no idea.
-----

Trouble At Brayshaw High is the the highly anticipated follow up to Boys of Brayshaw High, and should be read only after having read book one.
Find book one, Boys of Brayshaw High, here: ]]> 284 Meagan Brandy tine ??? 0 to-read 4.18 2019
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]]> 39778773
Those were the exact words of my social worker when she dropped me in my newest hellhole, a place for "troubled teens".

I didn't listen, and now I'm on their radar.

They expect me to play along in their games of hierarchy, to fall in line in the social order they've deemed me fit.

Too bad for them, I don't follow rules.
Too bad for me, they're determined to make sure I do.

Inconceivably attractive and treated like kings...these are the boys of Brayshaw High.
And I'm the girl who got in their way.]]> 376 Meagan Brandy tine ??? 0 to-read 4.02 2019
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]]> 123246422
People say our pasts weren¨t meant to define us, and for the last thirty years, I¨d gone to great lengths to untangle myself from the weight of my legacy.

My name is Noah Barrera and I¨d lied to everyone about who I was, even the people I loved most.

And it¨d worked. Until now.

I had to end my family¨s tainted history once and for all.

What I didn¨t expect was to be taken captive by none other than the woman I loved and discover that she now worked for the person I despised the most.

The same man I fled from and my father.

The odds may be stacked against us, but I¨d do anything to make her mine again.]]> 327 SeRaya tine ??? 0 to-read 3.64 2024
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]]> 199037117
Roman Riviera was my everything once upon a time. I found my knight in shining armor in the form of a fellow foster kid. He protected me and promised to stand by my side forever.

But Roman Riviera is a liar.

He left me with monsters.?

Three years later, I found him in the middle of the night, soaked in my family¨s blood and carving his initials into my foster brother¨s skin. He tied me up and dragged me away from the life I had made without him.

I tried to run, but he chased me. I wanted to scream, but the sound never came out.

He says that I¨m never getting away from him. He says he¨s back for good. I don¨t believe him.]]> 391 Avina St. Graves tine ??? 0 to-read 3.61 2023
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]]> 50659467
At least, he¨s not a beast all the time.

As she adapts to her new home, her feelings for the faerie, Tamlin, transform from icy hostility into a fiery passion that burns through every lie she¨s been told about the beautiful, dangerous world of the Fae. But something is not right in the faerie lands. An ancient, wicked shadow is growing, and Feyre must find a way to stop it, or doom Tamlin！and his world！forever.

From bestselling author Sarah J. Maas comes a seductive, breathtaking book that blends romance, adventure, and faerie lore into an unforgettable read.]]> 419 Sarah J. Maas 1635575567 tine ??? 4 4.16 2015
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]]> 58345 The Awakening shocked readers with its honest treatment of female marital infidelity. Audiences accustomed to the pieties of late Victorian romantic fiction were taken aback by Chopin's daring portrayal of a woman trapped in a stifling marriage, who seeks and finds passionate physical love outside the confines of her domestic situation.

Aside from its unusually frank treatment of a then-controversial subject, the novel is widely admired today for its literary qualities. Edmund Wilson characterized it as a work "quite uninhibited and beautifully written, which anticipates D. H. Lawrence in its treatment of infidelity." Although the theme of marital infidelity no longer shocks, few novels have plumbed the psychology of a woman involved in an illicit relationship with the perception, artistry, and honesty that Kate Chopin brought to The Awakening.]]> 195 Kate Chopin 0543898083 tine ??? 1 3.69 1899
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what the heck happened, edna i don¨t like the courses you¨ve taken throughout this book aside from self-discovery and that your husband is deadbeat
]]> 208457093 It was supposed to be a one-night stand. But what if they 界温稼¨岳 leave it in the past?

Jaxon Riley is exceptional at three things: starting fights on the ice, picking up women post-game, and going home to fulfill his role as the world¨s best cat dad. Relationships, unfortunately, missed the list.

Lennon Hayes is supposed to be on her honeymoon. Instead, she¨s alone and single, vacationing next door to a surly tattooed man who ran his date off the resort. When a run-in at the bar results in a night of bickering and cocktails, she finds herself tumbling into bed with the enemy next door, then sneaking out before the sun comes up.

Lennon¨s plan to start over in a new city is going great, until she starts her new job. The job? The Vancouver Vipers¨ new photographer. And the defenseman scowling at her from across the room? The one-night stand she wasn¨t supposed to see again. Good thing neither of them are looking for anything serious´ Right?

Jaxon may not be used to falling, but if he¨s going to go, he refuses to go alone. If he falls, he wants Lennon to fall with him.]]> 510 Becka Mack tine ??? 5
jaxon and lennon¨s story was beautifully written. to think that their first encounter was all because their rooms were next to one another at a hotel on vacation, and then they reunite again when lennon becomes the new photographer of jaxon¨s team. upon reuniting, they slowly become each other¨s puzzle pieces. from lennon standing up for jaxon, to jaxon showing lennon what love really is.

i loved the way becka wrote how much of an effect lennon really had on her. he remembered little details of her, and was always eager to know more about her. when he found out that she was allergic to peanuts, he did not hesitate to remove all foods containing peanuts in his apartment. and as someone whocis allergic to peabuts as well, small acts like that make a big difference. he also changed his ways once lennon entered the picture without even realizing it!

jaxon was also a character i¨ve been itching to know more of, ever since he was added to the hockey team back in garrett¨s book. him being transferred from team to team endlessly, and feeling that he had no sense of family aside from his gran until he found the team and then closing ties with his late friend¨s parents made me proud :￣)

lennon my sweetheart!! i was angry for her whenever her ex came into the picture, because how can not give enough love to her! she is a woman always stands her ground, and cherishes everyone around her. i knew lennon and jaxon would be knit forever when his cat mittens warmed up to her quickly. as she is a photographer, i just know that she gets the best photos of jax!!

lennon and jaxon¨s banter had me SAT. love a man who teases and jabs at his girl, and still (not so) secret does the sweetest acts ever! the tulips he gives to lennon <33

and i can never leave a playing for keeps review without talking about the found family!! every single character owns my heart, and the way they welcome new faces such as jaxon and lennon is thw sweetest thing ever. when lennon joins, the girls treated her like a sister and clicked with her right away. and same goes for the guys with jaxon. all of them truly want what is the best for one another<3

also jaxon and lennon are officially my parents ???]]> 4.31 2024
author: Becka Mack
name: tine ???
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rating: 5
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becka mack never fails to serve!! i loved EVERYTHING about this book. the characters, humor, angst, love, all of it!

jaxon and lennon¨s story was beautifully written. to think that their first encounter was all because their rooms were next to one another at a hotel on vacation, and then they reunite again when lennon becomes the new photographer of jaxon¨s team. upon reuniting, they slowly become each other¨s puzzle pieces. from lennon standing up for jaxon, to jaxon showing lennon what love really is.

i loved the way becka wrote how much of an effect lennon really had on her. he remembered little details of her, and was always eager to know more about her. when he found out that she was allergic to peanuts, he did not hesitate to remove all foods containing peanuts in his apartment. and as someone whocis allergic to peabuts as well, small acts like that make a big difference. he also changed his ways once lennon entered the picture without even realizing it!

jaxon was also a character i¨ve been itching to know more of, ever since he was added to the hockey team back in garrett¨s book. him being transferred from team to team endlessly, and feeling that he had no sense of family aside from his gran until he found the team and then closing ties with his late friend¨s parents made me proud :￣)

lennon my sweetheart!! i was angry for her whenever her ex came into the picture, because how can not give enough love to her! she is a woman always stands her ground, and cherishes everyone around her. i knew lennon and jaxon would be knit forever when his cat mittens warmed up to her quickly. as she is a photographer, i just know that she gets the best photos of jax!!

lennon and jaxon¨s banter had me SAT. love a man who teases and jabs at his girl, and still (not so) secret does the sweetest acts ever! the tulips he gives to lennon <33

and i can never leave a playing for keeps review without talking about the found family!! every single character owns my heart, and the way they welcome new faces such as jaxon and lennon is thw sweetest thing ever. when lennon joins, the girls treated her like a sister and clicked with her right away. and same goes for the guys with jaxon. all of them truly want what is the best for one another<3

also jaxon and lennon are officially my parents ???
]]> 61439040
Alternate cover edition can be found here.]]> 368 George Orwell 0452284236 tine ??? 5 4.21 1949
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]]> 199269577 The Spellshop is Sarah Beth Durst¨s romantasy debut�Ca lush cottagecore tale full of stolen spellbooks, unexpected friendships, sweet jams, and even sweeter love.

Kiela has always had trouble dealing with people. Thankfully, as a librarian at the Great Library of Alyssium, she and her assistant, Caz！a magically sentient spider plant！have spent the last decade sequestered among the empire¨s most precious spellbooks, preserving their magic for the city¨s elite.

When a revolution begins and the library goes up in flames, she and Caz flee with all the spellbooks they can carry and head to a remote island Kiela never thought she¨d see again: her childhood home. Taking refuge there, Kiela discovers, much to her dismay, a nosy！and very handsome！neighbor who 界温稼¨岳 take a hint and keeps showing up day after day to make sure she¨s fed and to help fix up her new home.

In need of income, Kiela identifies something that even the bakery in town doesn¨t have: jam. With the help of an old recipe book her parents left her and a bit of illegal magic, her cottage garden is soon covered in ripe berries.

But magic can do more than make life a little sweeter, so Kiela risks the consequences of using unsanctioned spells and opens the island¨s first-ever and much needed secret spellshop.

Like a Hallmark rom-com full of mythical creatures and fueled by cinnamon rolls and magic, The Spellshop will heal your heart and feed your soul.]]> 384 Sarah Beth Durst tine ??? 0 to-read 4.05 2024
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]]> 127823371 The highly anticipated third novel in the This Woven Kingdom series, full of explosive magic, searing romance, and heartbreaking betrayal, from the award-winning and bestselling author of the Shatter Me series. Perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo, Sabaa Tahir, and Tomi Adeyemi.

As the long-lost heir to the Jinn throne, Alizeh has finally found her people！and she might¨ve found her crown. Cyrus, the mercurial ruler of Tulan, has offered her his kingdom in a twisted exchange: one that would begin with their marriage and end with his murder.

Cyrus¨s dark reputation precedes him; all the world knows of his blood-soaked past. Killing him should be easy！and accepting his offer might be the only way to fulfill her destiny and save her people. But the more Alizeh learns of him, the more she questions whether the terrible stories about him are true.

Ensnared by secrets, Cyrus has ached for Alizeh since she first appeared in his dreams many months ago. Now that he knows those visions were planted by the devil, he can hardly bear to look at her！much less endure her company. But despite their best efforts to despise each other, Alizeh and Cyrus are drawn together over and over with an all-consuming thirst that threatens to destroy them both.

Meanwhile, Prince Kamran has arrived in Tulan, ready to exact revenge. . . .

Layered with exquisite tension and heart-stopping romance, All This Twisted Glory is the explosive third book in the captivating, bestselling Woven Kingdom series.]]> 397 Tahereh Mafi 0062972502 tine ??? 4 4.06 2024
author: Tahereh Mafi
name: tine ???
average rating: 4.06
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rating: 4
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]]> 45892184
Alicia Berenson¨s life is seemingly perfect. A famous painter married to an in-demand fashion photographer, she lives in a grand house with big windows overlooking a park in one of London¨s most desirable areas. One evening her husband Gabriel returns home late from a fashion shoot, and Alicia shoots him five times in the face, and then never speaks another word.

Alicia¨s refusal to talk, or give any kind of explanation, turns a domestic tragedy into something far grander, a mystery that captures the public imagination and casts Alicia into notoriety. The price of her art skyrockets, and she, the silent patient, is hidden away from the tabloids and spotlight at the Grove, a secure forensic unit in North London.

Theo Faber is a criminal psychotherapist who has waited a long time for the opportunity to work with Alicia. His determination to get her to talk and unravel the mystery of why she shot her husband takes him down a twisting path into his own motivations�Da search for the truth that threatens to consume him....]]> 359 Alex Michaelides 125030170X tine ??? 0 to-read 4.24 2019
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name: tine ???
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]]> 23522253
Twenty-four-year-old River Delaney is rattled. No one was supposed to get hurt. But then that American tourist showed up. He couldn't let her die, but he also couldn't risk being identified at the scene！so, he ran. Back to his everyday life of running his family¨s pub. Only, everyday life is getting more and more complicated, thanks to his brother, Aengus, and his criminal associations. When the American girl tracks River down, he quickly realizes how much he likes her, how wrong she is for him. And how dangerous it is to have her around. Chasing her off would be the smart move.

Maybe it's because he saved her life, or maybe it's because he's completely different from everything she's left behind, but Amber finds herself chasing after River Delaney. Amber isn¨t the kind of girl to chase after anyone.

And River isn't the kind of guy she'd want to catch.]]> 336 K.A. Tucker 1442384794 tine ??? 0 to-read 4.11 2015
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]]> 58511505
Safiya Mirza dreams of becoming a journalist. And one thing she¨s learned as editor of her school newspaper is that a journalist¨s job is to find the facts and not let personal biases affect the story. But all that changes the day she finds the body of a murdered boy.

Jawad Ali was fourteen years old when he built a cosplay jetpack that a teacher mistook for a bomb. A jetpack that got him arrested, labeled a terrorist！and eventually killed. But he¨s more than a dead body, and more than ＾Bomb Boy.￣ He was a person with a life worth remembering.

Driven by Jawad¨s haunting voice guiding her throughout her investigation, Safiya seeks to tell the whole truth about the murdered boy and those who killed him because of their hate-based beliefs.

This gripping and powerful book uses an innovative format and lyrical prose to expose the evil that exists in front of us, and the silent complicity of the privileged who create alternative facts to bend the truth to their liking.]]> 404 Samira Ahmed 0316282642 tine ??? 5 4.25 2022
author: Samira Ahmed
name: tine ???
average rating: 4.25
book published: 2022
rating: 5
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]]> 205567829
Shy. Sweet. Smart.

Hope Hanson has fictional characters where most people have friends. A loner at school, she thinks love is as fictional as the stories she reads. Real-life love shattered her parents' marriage with punches and screams, resulting in her Dad leaving them. Three months later, her new fractured reality is turned upside down when her Dad returns and Hope becomes his new target.

Grumpy. Sarcastic. Angry.

Heath Travon has almost everything. He's intelligent, rich, and the daydream of the girls at Bellmare High School, but all he wants is to be left alone. Beneath his cold eyes and icy attitude, he's mourning a devastating loss that has him both fighting for every breath and wanting each one to be his last.

By accident they collide in the hallway. One look at her and he finds himself intrigued.

Heath sees the tears she doesn't shed, the bruises she desperately hides, and the truths behind her lies.

Hope sees his buried pain, as well as the thoughts he doesn't reveal and isn't fooled by his tough persona.

As Hope's home situation worsens and Heath's grief spirals, both are determined to help each other. He is adamant about protecting her and she is adamant about saving him.]]> 509 Mary Wyne tine ??? 4
this book ]]> 3.60
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[ARC REVIEW]

this book
]]> 60656848 A funny, heartfelt YA romance about finding love！and lots of grilled cheese sandwiches！in the place you least expect it, from rising talent Deya Muniz.

Lady Camembert wants to live life on her own terms, without marriage. Well, without marrying a man, that is. But the law of the land is that women cannot inherit. So when her father passes away, she does the only thing she can: She disguises herself as a man and moves to the capital city of the Kingdom of Fromage to start over as Count Camembert.
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But it¨s hard to keep a low profile when the beautiful Princess Brie, with her fierce activism and great sense of fashion, catches her attention. Camembert 界温稼¨岳 resist getting to know the princess, but as the two grow closer, will she able to keep her secret?
?
A romantic comedy about mistaken identity, true love, and lots of grilled cheese.]]> 256 Deya Muniz 0316538728 tine ??? 0 to-read 4.39 2023
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]]> 35828620 A little white lie. A little white wedding. A pair of roommates in over their heads.

Days before she's set to move across the country and start a prestigious graduate program, a con artist leaves Emmy with no where to live and less than zero dollars in her bank account. But her day doesn't seem quite so bad compared to Beckett's--his fianc└e called off their wedding just days before they tie the knot. Now he's single and ineligible for his place in married student housing.

So what are a girl without a home and a guy without a wife supposed to do? A quickie wedding in Vegas will solve both their problems. It's a business arrangement, and no one even needs to know. They'll just get an annulment in a few months. What could go wrong?

Only Beckett forgot to mention his new apartment is a one-bedroom. And neither of them counted on their new friends at Middlesex University thinking they're a great couple.

The platonic newlywed game might be harder to play than Emmy thought. Especially when it starts to feel less than platonic.

I Temporarily Do is a Stand-Alone Romantic Comedy]]> 220 Ellie Cahill tine ??? 0 to-read 3.87 2017
author: Ellie Cahill
name: tine ???
average rating: 3.87
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]]> 216745637
Willow Jordan, 22, is the world's highest-paid supermodel, born to A-list parents and a multi-million dollar trust fund. Constantly surrounded by bodyguards and plagued by tabloid headlines, she feels increasingly suffocated by her fame and longs for anonymity. Meanwhile, Riley Coleman, 23, was born to blue-collar parents in a small mountain town. His sudden rise from obscurity to music stardom leaves him disoriented, navigating the pressures of fame and fortune.

Their paths cross at the Empire State Building on New Year¨s Eve, where they share an intimate connection without knowing who the other is. When they meet again weeks later and discover each other¨s identities, they make a deal: Willow will help Riley adjust to fame, and Riley will introduce Willow to a normal life.

As they share their inner worlds, the two discover that the grass isn¨t always greener on the other side through this journey of self-discovery and unexpected romance.]]> 314 Lilah Morris tine ??? 5
willow¨s character was beyond perfect. despite the cameras turning to her, she stays humble and true to not only herself but also those around her. the love and care she has for family is truly unmatched. i really liked how her family always found time to come together despite their demanding schedules. also her sense of humor had me rolling on the floor Lol

riley is truly the definition of a rising star! he has great talent which is taking him to great lengths. his heart is full of so much love and i adored how appreciative he was of every single fan <3 also love his bandmates as well since they never failed to make me laugh

willow and riley¨s growing connection had me awestruck from reading. although they had matters to attend to, they still had time to talk with one another whether it be through text or call. i especially loved how even after riley found out willow¨s background, he still took the time to get to know who she is as a person :) every moment their shared was sweet (esp in riley¨s hometown) and their chemistry raised the bar. i LOVE them!!

lastly special thanks to lilah for providing me with the arc :) your book was so much fun to read & i cannot wait for your future ]]> 4.02
author: Lilah Morris
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if you¨re looking to see what it¨s like being famous topped with celebrity love story, this is the book for you!

willow¨s character was beyond perfect. despite the cameras turning to her, she stays humble and true to not only herself but also those around her. the love and care she has for family is truly unmatched. i really liked how her family always found time to come together despite their demanding schedules. also her sense of humor had me rolling on the floor Lol

riley is truly the definition of a rising star! he has great talent which is taking him to great lengths. his heart is full of so much love and i adored how appreciative he was of every single fan <3 also love his bandmates as well since they never failed to make me laugh

willow and riley¨s growing connection had me awestruck from reading. although they had matters to attend to, they still had time to talk with one another whether it be through text or call. i especially loved how even after riley found out willow¨s background, he still took the time to get to know who she is as a person :) every moment their shared was sweet (esp in riley¨s hometown) and their chemistry raised the bar. i LOVE them!!

lastly special thanks to lilah for providing me with the arc :) your book was so much fun to read & i cannot wait for your future
]]> 58353827 Declan
I¨m destined to become the next CEO of my family¨s media empire.
The only problem? My grandfather¨s inheritance clause.
Fulfilling his dying wish of getting married and having an heir seemed impossible until my assistant volunteers for the job.
Our marriage was supposed to be the perfect solution to my biggest problem.
But the more we act in love for the public, the more unsure I feel about our contract.
Caring about Iris was never part of the deal.
Especially not when breaking her heart is inevitable.

Iris
My plan to marry Declan was simple in theory.
Move in together. Throw a wedding. Have a baby.
We set rules to prevent any kind of issues.
Ones that were never meant to be broken, no matter how much Declan tempts me.
But what happens when our fake relationship bleeds into our real one?
Falling in love was never an option.
At least not for me.]]> 435 Lauren Asher tine ??? 3 4.20 2022
author: Lauren Asher
name: tine ???
average rating: 4.20
book published: 2022
rating: 3
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was going smoothly until declan ran his mouth near the end why of all times
]]> 216364822 Lose yourself in this exhilarating return to the #1 global bestselling Shatter Me universe, the first book in a new series set ten years after the fall of The Reestablishment.

James Anderson had a plan. Or half of one. All that matters is that he managed to do what his older brother, the famous Aaron Warner Anderson, never did: infiltrate Ark Island, the last refuge of The Reestablishment. In the past decade no outsider has breached the stronghold of the authoritarian regime, but James is in. In a prison cell, sure, but as far as James is concerned, a win is a win.

It¨s been ten years since the fall of The Reestablishment. Ten years since the notorious duo ！ Juliette Ferrars and Aaron Warner Anderson ！ led a worldwide rebellion and established the New Republic of the West. But after a decade of unsettling quiet, The Reestablishment is ready to make a devastating move, and they have the perfect person for the job.

Rosabelle Wolff had a plan. She always has a plan. On Ark Island, where constant surveillance is packaged as security, even emotions must be experienced with caution. A trained assassin, her every movement is monitored by synthetic intelligence！and when she¨s given an order to kill, she never hesitates.

Brimming with pulse-pounding action and torturous romance, Watch Me is an explosive journey through a dystopian landscape where enemies-to-lovers has never felt more impossible. Step into a beloved and breathtaking world that demands an answer to a desperate question！

Who are we when no one is watching?]]> 368 Tahereh Mafi 0063419009 tine ??? 0 to-read 4.46 2025
author: Tahereh Mafi
name: tine ???
average rating: 4.46
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]]> 200982333 In this sweet sapphic romance about two foodies in love, Vivi meets Lan while studying abroad in Vietnam and they spend the semester unraveling their families' histories！and eating all the street food in S┐i G┛n.

In S┐i G┛n, Lan is always trying to be the perfect daughter, dependable and willing to care for her widowed mother and their b│nh m━ stall. Her secret passion, however, is A B│nh M━ for Two, the food blog she started with her father but has stopped updating since his passing.

Meanwhile, Vietnamese American Vivi Huynh, has never been to Vi?t Nam. Her parents rarely talk about the homeland that clearly haunts them. So Vivi secretly goes to Vietnam for a study abroad program her freshman year of college. She¨s determined to figure out why her parents left, and to try everything she¨s seen on her favorite food blog, A B│nh M━ for Two.

When Vivi and Lan meet in S┐i G┛n, they strike a deal. Lan will show Vivi around the city, helping her piece together her mother¨s story through crumbling photographs and old memories. Vivi will help Lan start writing again so she can enter a food blogging contest. And slowly, as they explore the city and their pasts, Vivi and Lan fall in love.]]> 224 Trinity Nguyen 1250910838 tine ??? 0 to-read 3.85 2024
author: Trinity Nguyen
name: tine ???
average rating: 3.85
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rating: 0
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]]> 198448472 蛉蒄��麼永) tine ??? 5 4.37 2021
author: 蛉蒄��麼永)
name: tine ???
average rating: 4.37
book published: 2021
rating: 5
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]]> 210053828
Desperate to right her wrongs, Liora pins her hopes high on a new TV show called 'Grace on Ice¨ where figure skaters team up with celebrities in hopes of winning a million dollars. But to even stand a chance, she needs more than skill on the ice�C�Cshe needs publicity.

When their managers pair Liora and Riley together to make their goals come true, a fake relationship is their only way out. But with intense sparks flying between them, Liora's past catching up and Riley's image on the line, can they keep their cool, or will they risk losing everything they've ever wanted?]]> 388 Nova Banks tine ??? 0 to-read 3.76
author: Nova Banks
name: tine ???
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]]> 217158565
What happens when the star hockey player with the bad-boy attitude falls for his teammate's best friend? Despite his promise to stay away from women, he is drawn to Alenia, and it seems like he can't stay away from her.

Alenia just landed the perfect job and moved closer to her best friend in the city, far away from home, to escape her past. She has never planned to fall in love with a hockey player from the team she works for.

Can they overcome the obstacles? What if Knox's past is suddenly haunting him?]]> 318 Celina Trotzki 3982473756 tine ??? 3 4.12
author: Celina Trotzki
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average rating: 4.12
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really liked knox and alenia! their dynamic was off the charts. but i felt that the story at times kind of veered towards matt and celia (ntm how they got engaged in their book). also dylan and especially kayla got on my nerves.
]]> 62047992 The moving international sensation about new beginnings, human connection, and the joy of reading.

Hidden in Jimbocho, Tokyo, is a booklover's paradise. On a quiet corner in an old wooden building lies a shop filled with hundreds of second-hand books.

Twenty-five-year-old Takako has never liked reading, although the Morisaki bookshop has been in her family for three generations. It is the pride and joy of her uncle Satoru, who has devoted his life to the bookshop since his wife Momoko left him five years earlier.

When Takako's boyfriend reveals he's marrying someone else, she reluctantly accepts her eccentric uncle's offer to live rent-free in the tiny room above the shop. Hoping to nurse her broken heart in peace, Takako is surprised to encounter new worlds within the stacks of books lining the Morisaki bookshop.

As summer fades to autumn, Satoru and Takako discover they have more in common than they first thought. The Morisaki bookshop has something to teach them both about life, love, and the healing power of books.]]> 150 Satoshi Yagisawa 0063278677 tine ??? 0 to-read 3.67 2010
author: Satoshi Yagisawa
name: tine ???
average rating: 3.67
book published: 2010
rating: 0
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]]> 63346945 After careful planning, I gave the man who messed with my family a taste of his own medicine.
I thought it¨d end there.
It didn¨t.
Landon King is a genius artist, a posh rich boy, and my worst nightmare.
He¨s decided that I¨m the new addition to his chess game.
Too bad for him, I¨m no pawn.
If he hits, I hit back, twice as hard and with the same hostility.
He says he¨ll ruin me.
Little does he know that ruination goes both ways.

This book is a dark unconventional romance and contains themes that aren't to everyone's liking. Please check the author's note for content warnings before reading.]]> 430 Rina Kent tine ??? 4 4.18 2023
author: Rina Kent
name: tine ???
average rating: 4.18
book published: 2023
rating: 4
read at: 2024/06/13
date added: 2024/08/10
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]]> 217206738
Ruthless. Meticulous. Arrogant.

Dante Russo thrives on control, both personally and professionally.

The billionaire CEO never planned to marry！until the threat of blackmail forces him into an engagement with a woman he barely knows.

Vivian Lau, jewelry heiress and daughter of his newest enemy.

It doesn¨t matter how beautiful or charming she is. He'll do everything in his power to destroy the evidence and their betrothal.

There¨s only one problem: Now that he has her...he can't bring himself to let her go.

***

Elegant. Ambitious. Well-mannered.

Vivian Lau is the perfect daughter and her family¨s ticket into the highest echelons of high society.

Marrying a blue-blooded Russo means opening doors that would otherwise remain closed to her new-money family.

While the rude, elusive Dante isn't her idea of a dream partner, she agrees to their arranged marriage out of duty.

Craving his touch was never part of the plan.

Neither was the worst thing she could possibly do: fall in love with her future husband.

King of Wrath is a steamy arranged-marriage billionaire romance. It includes explicit content and profanity. Recommended for mature listeners only.]]> 398 Ana Huang tine ??? 2
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I like how Dante and Vivian come together at the end, and how he had to grovel for her. But to be honest, I felt like I was about to fall asleep while reading. Mr. Lau infuriated me a whole ton, like let your daughters live their lives and stop trying to push them to marry people for your personal benefits. I feel that Viv could¨ve acted better, and there are a lot better choices than just sticking by your dad¨s word (throwback to when she had a previous boyfriend, who was then slandered by her parents). But I must say, Kai and Isabella had my eye the entire time as I was reading, so I am very excited to read them.

Merged review:

I like how Dante and Vivian come together at the end, and how he had to grovel for her. But to be honest, I felt like I was about to fall asleep while reading. Mr. Lau infuriated me a whole ton, like let your daughters live their lives and stop trying to push them to marry people for your personal benefits. I feel that Viv could¨ve acted better, and there are a lot better choices than just sticking by your dad¨s word (throwback to when she had a previous boyfriend, who was then slandered by her parents). But I must say, Kai and Isabella had my eye the entire time as I was reading, so I am very excited to read them.

Merged review:

I like how Dante and Vivian come together at the end, and how he had to grovel for her. But to be honest, I felt like I was about to fall asleep while reading. Mr. Lau infuriated me a whole ton, like let your daughters live their lives and stop trying to push them to marry people for your personal benefits. I feel that Viv could¨ve acted better, and there are a lot better choices than just sticking by your dad¨s word (throwback to when she had a previous boyfriend, who was then slandered by her parents). But I must say, Kai and Isabella had my eye the entire time as I was reading, so I am very excited to read them.]]> 4.05 2022
author: Ana Huang
name: tine ???
average rating: 4.05
book published: 2022
rating: 2
read at: 2023/01/07
date added: 2024/08/07
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I like how Dante and Vivian come together at the end, and how he had to grovel for her. But to be honest, I felt like I was about to fall asleep while reading. Mr. Lau infuriated me a whole ton, like let your daughters live their lives and stop trying to push them to marry people for your personal benefits. I feel that Viv could¨ve acted better, and there are a lot better choices than just sticking by your dad¨s word (throwback to when she had a previous boyfriend, who was then slandered by her parents). But I must say, Kai and Isabella had my eye the entire time as I was reading, so I am very excited to read them.

Merged review:

I like how Dante and Vivian come together at the end, and how he had to grovel for her. But to be honest, I felt like I was about to fall asleep while reading. Mr. Lau infuriated me a whole ton, like let your daughters live their lives and stop trying to push them to marry people for your personal benefits. I feel that Viv could¨ve acted better, and there are a lot better choices than just sticking by your dad¨s word (throwback to when she had a previous boyfriend, who was then slandered by her parents). But I must say, Kai and Isabella had my eye the entire time as I was reading, so I am very excited to read them.

Merged review:

I like how Dante and Vivian come together at the end, and how he had to grovel for her. But to be honest, I felt like I was about to fall asleep while reading. Mr. Lau infuriated me a whole ton, like let your daughters live their lives and stop trying to push them to marry people for your personal benefits. I feel that Viv could¨ve acted better, and there are a lot better choices than just sticking by your dad¨s word (throwback to when she had a previous boyfriend, who was then slandered by her parents). But I must say, Kai and Isabella had my eye the entire time as I was reading, so I am very excited to read them.

Merged review:

I like how Dante and Vivian come together at the end, and how he had to grovel for her. But to be honest, I felt like I was about to fall asleep while reading. Mr. Lau infuriated me a whole ton, like let your daughters live their lives and stop trying to push them to marry people for your personal benefits. I feel that Viv could¨ve acted better, and there are a lot better choices than just sticking by your dad¨s word (throwback to when she had a previous boyfriend, who was then slandered by her parents). But I must say, Kai and Isabella had my eye the entire time as I was reading, so I am very excited to read them.
]]> 212063071
I don¨t need to be taken care of. I earn my own money as an OmegaFans creator. The National Omega Commission's heat services has all the alpha knots I¨ll ever need.

As for love? That ship sailed a long time ago.

So why is it so hard to keep these three men at arm¨s length?

Ben, my best friend¨s brother, who was only meant to be an uncomplicated party hook-up.

Aleks, the broody beta who I¨m certain only tolerates me.

Not to mention ＾Ryder￣, the Only A¨s alpha I¨ve started collaborating with. It¨s easier to ignore what¨s between us if I don¨t find out his real name.

None of them know the others exist. And I¨m certainly not a sweet, attentive omega that could bring a pack together, even if I wanted to.

But there¨s an invisible threat lurking, and they may be my only salvation from the sins of my past.

The Heat of Us is a first-person, multi-POV MFMM reverse harem romance, set in the Bond Dissolution Omegaverse. It follows the events of The Scent of Us but can be read as a standalone.]]> 416 Eliana Lee 0645971642 tine ??? 0 to-read 4.11 2024
author: Eliana Lee
name: tine ???
average rating: 4.11
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]]> 74045390 Rowan
I'm in the business of creating fairy tales.
Theme parks. Production companies. Five-star hotels.
Everything could be all mine if I renovated Dreamland.
My initial idea of hiring Zahra was good in theory, but then I kissed her.
Things spiraled out of control once I texted her using an alias.
By the time I realized where I went wrong, it was too late.
People like me don't get happy endings.
Not when we're destined to ruin them.

Zahra
After submitting a drunk proposal criticizing Dreamland's most expensive ride, I should have been fired.
Instead, Rowan Kane offered me a dream job.
The catch? I had to work for the most difficult boss I'd ever met.
Rowan was rude and completely off-limits, but my heart didn't care.
At least not until I discovered his secret.
It was time to teach the billionaire that money couldn't fix everything.
Especially not us.

The Fine Print is the first book in a series of interconnected standalones following three billionaire brothers.]]> 448 Lauren Asher 1737507714 tine ??? 4
rowan is the director of an amusement park dreamland and zahra is an employee at dreamland who gets promoted to a creator.

though there were times that rowan annoyed me and his flaws got in the way, i really liked how we eventually came to learn about his true character. i must say i¨d question some of his acts and even say ＾stupid￣ but i trusted the progression and he proved it otherwise. the way he opened up to zahra so naturally had my heart swooning! not to mention, he would practically do anything to be with her and get anything for her <3

i love love loveee zahra so much!! she¨s creative, confident, strong, and kind! she was an absolute joy to read about and i love how she surrounds herself with the people that support her at all times. despite heartbreak in the past, she never let it get in the way of her values and how she carries herself. i cheered for her when she made rowan earn her trust again, like yes girl!! also the bond between her family is inseparable <3

i would lie if i said i didn¨t have a fun time reading this book. though i did hate the multiple occurrences of miscommunication 3 but nonetheless, there were more deep, lighthearted moments in the book that made up for it and kept me hooked!]]> 3.75 2021
author: Lauren Asher
name: tine ???
average rating: 3.75
book published: 2021
rating: 4
read at: 2024/08/03
date added: 2024/08/03
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after having this book on my shelf for so long, i finally picked it up! i had low expectations at first, but i grew to like the book way more than i thought i would.

rowan is the director of an amusement park dreamland and zahra is an employee at dreamland who gets promoted to a creator.

though there were times that rowan annoyed me and his flaws got in the way, i really liked how we eventually came to learn about his true character. i must say i¨d question some of his acts and even say ＾stupid￣ but i trusted the progression and he proved it otherwise. the way he opened up to zahra so naturally had my heart swooning! not to mention, he would practically do anything to be with her and get anything for her <3

i love love loveee zahra so much!! she¨s creative, confident, strong, and kind! she was an absolute joy to read about and i love how she surrounds herself with the people that support her at all times. despite heartbreak in the past, she never let it get in the way of her values and how she carries herself. i cheered for her when she made rowan earn her trust again, like yes girl!! also the bond between her family is inseparable <3

i would lie if i said i didn¨t have a fun time reading this book. though i did hate the multiple occurrences of miscommunication 3 but nonetheless, there were more deep, lighthearted moments in the book that made up for it and kept me hooked!
]]> 211179727 From USA Today bestselling author Rebecca Jenshak comes a standalone fake dating sports romance. This steamy, grumpy / sunshine football romance delivers a swoony and emotional happily ever after.

Brogan Six¨s fan mail has been filling my mailbox for weeks. With every lipstick covered letter I receive, my irritation with him grows. And let¨s not talk about the time I accidentally opened one of the packages to find someone had sent him their panties. Gross.

When I come face-to-face with my new nemesis, I expect to give him a piece of my mind and we¨ll go our separate ways. Me to an empty mailbox and him to sift through his panty collection.

That is not what happens.

I don¨t know if it was the booze, his clever wit, or if I was tricked (I¨m sure I was tricked), but now I¨m fake dating the Mavericks¨ hot new rookie.

And I might just be the next woman to lose her panties to Brogan Six.

Playbook is a standalone fake dating, grumpy/sunshine sports romance with banter, found family, spice, and a guaranteed happily ever after.]]> 460 Rebecca Jenshak 1951815742 tine ??? 0 to-read 4.09
author: Rebecca Jenshak
name: tine ???
average rating: 4.09
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]]> 64645812
Finn has always loved Autumn. She¨s not just the girl next door or his mother¨s best friend¨s daughter, she is his everything. But she¨s not his girlfriend. That¨s Sylvie, and Finn would never hurt her, so there¨s no way Autumn could know how he truly feels.

Jack, Finn¨s best friend, isn¨t so sure. He¨s seen Finn and Autumn together. How could she not know? And how is he supposed to support and protect Finn when heartache seems inevitable?

Autumn surrounds herself with books and wants to write her own destiny！but one doesn¨t always get a new chapter and fate can be cruel to those in love.

Told through three different perspectives, If Only I Had Told Her is a love story brimming with truth, tragedy, and unexpected bonds that heal us.]]> 416 Laura Nowlin tine ??? 4
finny and jack¨s point of view had me in shambles. getting to see throufh finny¨s eyes on how much he loves autumn and how excited he was to grow with her through their college life and beyond :￣) in my eyes he is still alive and living happily with autumn!

out of all of finny¨s friends, jack was my favorite. he knew finny best and wanted him to be happy no matter what. their friendship is to die for.

though i originally thought we would see more grieving in autumn¨s pov, i am glad to see that she has the utmost support around her, specifically from her and finny¨s mom. a part of me wishes for more finnyautumn moments before the book ended :￣) finnyautumn you will always be loved by me!
]]> 3.87 2024
author: Laura Nowlin
name: tine ???
average rating: 3.87
book published: 2024
rating: 4
read at: 2024/07/14
date added: 2024/07/16
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every time i think of finny and autumn i just cry :￣)

finny and jack¨s point of view had me in shambles. getting to see throufh finny¨s eyes on how much he loves autumn and how excited he was to grow with her through their college life and beyond :￣) in my eyes he is still alive and living happily with autumn!

out of all of finny¨s friends, jack was my favorite. he knew finny best and wanted him to be happy no matter what. their friendship is to die for.

though i originally thought we would see more grieving in autumn¨s pov, i am glad to see that she has the utmost support around her, specifically from her and finny¨s mom. a part of me wishes for more finnyautumn moments before the book ended :￣) finnyautumn you will always be loved by me!

]]> 196219692
She's the quintessential sunshine girl. He's the lovable class clown. But storm clouds are rolling in, and this Tommen boy is about to get serious.

Tommen's cheekiest lad, Gerard 'Gibsie' Gibson, has always been a comedian, but most people don't see what lurks beneath the surface. He is haunted by events of the past and he uses humor to cope, hiding his true self from the world.

Claire Biggs, the epitome of sunshine, has always loved Gibsie, her brother's friend and her favorite neighbor. She has always seen a side to him that no one else seems to notice. She becomes determined to tame her wild-at-heart childhood best friend.

When lines are crossed, it becomes unclear whether Gibsie and Claire's friendship will survive. Will it blossom into something more, or will they lose themselves in the wild?

Following characters that readers have grown to adore, Taming 7 will only expand your love for the Boys of Tommen universe. This book is perfect for readers looking

New adult/YA crossover Irish romanceDual POVsFriends-to-loversAngsty tearjerkersBingeworthy TikTok books]]> 464 Chloe Walsh tine ??? 4
gibsie, my strong boy, he has endured so much in his life that no one deserves to go through. to think that he dealt with it all alone made me feel even worse. he deserves nothing but love and happiness to surround him.

claire is forever the sweetest girl! she has the biggest heart, always sticking up for what is right, especially for gibsie. she never fails to bring a smile not only to those around her, but on my face as well :)

i also loved seeing the rest of the cast again, johnny&shannon + joey&aoife especially. they¨ve all grown so well and i¨m forever proud. reading any book from boys of tommen never ceases to make me feel at home. forever my # 1 family ?]]> 4.29 2024
author: Chloe Walsh
name: tine ???
average rating: 4.29
book published: 2024
rating: 4
read at: 2024/07/11
date added: 2024/07/16
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claire and gibsie¨s book was a long-awaited read for me. getting to know more about them was a joy! i¨m so glad they got the happy ending they deserve (tho i wish we got more happy & carefree moments of them together :￣))

gibsie, my strong boy, he has endured so much in his life that no one deserves to go through. to think that he dealt with it all alone made me feel even worse. he deserves nothing but love and happiness to surround him.

claire is forever the sweetest girl! she has the biggest heart, always sticking up for what is right, especially for gibsie. she never fails to bring a smile not only to those around her, but on my face as well :)

i also loved seeing the rest of the cast again, johnny&shannon + joey&aoife especially. they¨ve all grown so well and i¨m forever proud. reading any book from boys of tommen never ceases to make me feel at home. forever my # 1 family ?
]]> 214322088 A young woman jilted by her ex-fianc└ is given a second shot at love when her meddling relatives contrive ways to pair her up with her handsome neighbor in this laugh-out-loud contemporary romance novella that will sweep you off your feet.

After Sophie¨s long-term boyfriend decides he doesn¨t want to marry her, she flies back home to her native Philippines with her tail tucked between her legs. Forget romance. With the help of Ninang, her wealthy grand-aunt on her mother¨s side, she picks her pieces back up and throws herself headfirst into her dream opening a coffee shop on the famous beach resort island of Dalisay.

But there¨s a catch. Ninang agrees to help fund the cost of starting a new business, if and only if Sophie hosts her younger sister, Narra, and their cousin, Layla for the summer. Fresh out of college, Narra and Layla have come to Dalisay for three months of fun and romance, and they refuse to leave Sophie out of it.

Enter Archie Hastings. A smooth-talking, motorcycle-riding Brit, he moved to the island to work at a non-profit and nurse a heartbreak of his own. When Narra indulges in a little too much fun and romance, he¨s there to help Sophie save the day, only to find himself pulled into a scheme to get Sophie！and by extension, himself！laid.

Sophie just wants to be left alone. But love has a funny way of sneaking up on you, and this summer, on the beautiful sunny island of Dalisay, where the white sand is soft like powder and the blue sea impossibly clear, it might just catch her off-guard.]]> Carina Gaskell tine ??? 5
sophie really resonated with me throughout the book. finding herself in a slump after a heartbreak, but eventually picking herself up when she surrounds herself with the people that are truly there for her. i felt her perks of constant presence worries for her sister & cousin¨s well-being, much like i am with my own. she is truly the sweetest, strongest, and kindest girl out there <3

moving on to archie´ where can i get a man like him?! though running into him was in an unexpected manner, it led to a friendship which eventually blossomed into love. he was so patient with sophie, respected her needs, and even grew accustomed with her family as well. the way he is smitten over her will never not leave my mind :￣)

true north is the perfect beach summer read, especially for those who want something short & sweet! i enjoyed every moment; archie & sophie¨s story having me smile from ear-to-ear. i also loved how there was great focus on friendships & sisterhood. carina never fails to make her stories feel warm, welcoming, and at home]]> 4.05 2024
author: Carina Gaskell
name: tine ???
average rating: 4.05
book published: 2024
rating: 5
read at: 2024/07/07
date added: 2024/07/08
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first i would like to thank carina for providing me with the arc:) just know that i love u lots and i¨m happy that you¨re there to listen as i text you every time i gush over the moments in your books!

sophie really resonated with me throughout the book. finding herself in a slump after a heartbreak, but eventually picking herself up when she surrounds herself with the people that are truly there for her. i felt her perks of constant presence worries for her sister & cousin¨s well-being, much like i am with my own. she is truly the sweetest, strongest, and kindest girl out there <3

moving on to archie´ where can i get a man like him?! though running into him was in an unexpected manner, it led to a friendship which eventually blossomed into love. he was so patient with sophie, respected her needs, and even grew accustomed with her family as well. the way he is smitten over her will never not leave my mind :￣)

true north is the perfect beach summer read, especially for those who want something short & sweet! i enjoyed every moment; archie & sophie¨s story having me smile from ear-to-ear. i also loved how there was great focus on friendships & sisterhood. carina never fails to make her stories feel warm, welcoming, and at home
]]> 63251553 Nico Navarro and I are friends.

His signature grin and playfulness are charming, except when you¨re on the receiving end of his self-absorbed personality. For years, I¨ve dealt with Nico¨s incessant flirting by keeping my occasional fantasies about him strictly between me, my keyboard, and my vibrator.

We¨re both players and not interested in settling down. He¨s never been in love, and I refuse to commit to someone again. Besides, Nico is my best friend¨s brother-in-law, so he¨s strictly off-limits.

Just. Friends.

But when I suddenly lose my job, fail a class, and a man faints inside me！yes, inside me！all rationality falls by the wayside.

One out-of-character decision later, I find myself on an international adventure with the irresponsible playboy. Our spontaneous vacation is filled with interrogations, a steamy arrangement, and the uncovering of my decade-old secret. The rules I have to protect my heart quickly crumble between Nico¨s relentless obsession with me and our lavish travel destinations.

Can I let myself love again or will our summer fling end up in flames?]]> 448 Kels Stone tine ??? 4 3.80
author: Kels Stone
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Steve is madly in love with his eccentric girlfriend, Stacy. Unfortunately, their sex life has been suffering as of late, because Steve is worried about the odd noises that have been coming from Stacy's pubic region. She says that her vagina is haunted. She doesn't think it's that big of a deal. Steve, on the other hand, completely disagrees.

When a living corpse climbs out of her during an awkward night of sex, Stacy learns that her vagina is actually a doorway to another world. She persuades Steve to climb inside of her to explore this strange new place. But once inside, Steve finds it difficult to return... especially once he meets an oddly attractive woman named Fig, who lives within the lonely haunted world between Stacy's legs.]]> 100 Carlton Mellick III 097624988X tine ??? 2 3.17 2006
author: Carlton Mellick III
name: tine ???
average rating: 3.17
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rating: 2
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this book is not real, but i gotta admit it made me giggle with the humor
]]> 203146594 A standalone enemies-to-lovers, marriage of convenience romance.

I fell for the villain.
It happened back when I was a clueless girl.
But he ruthlessly broke my heart and trapped it in a jar.
Since then, I¨ve sworn to hate him to the end of my days.
Eli King might be a savage devil, but I¨m out of his way. And league.
That is until I wake up in a hospital and find him holding my hand.
He tells me the words that change my life forever.
＾We got married two years ago, Mrs. King.￣
So I set out to investigate how I landed myself into this marriage.
Turns out, my memories are darker than my present.
I thought I was ready for the hurricane.
I thought I could handle his soulless eyes and cold shoulder.
I thought wrong.
Nothing can stop my husband.
Not the secrets surrounding us.
Not the hatred between us.
Not even me.

This book can be read on its own, but for a better understanding of the world, you might want to start with God of Malice.]]> 488 Rina Kent tine ??? 1 4.20 2024
author: Rina Kent
name: tine ???
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eli was much better off as a side character
]]> 126835939
Two years.
That¨s all the peace we had before our past awoke from the dead.
Rose from the grave with malicious hands, famished, and ready to bury us six feet below. The tombstones of our enemies have been overturned, and we are reminded that we can never escape the chains of the corrupt.
Seeking retribution for my lost love consumed my past, but that violence and desire for punishment now jeopardized the future of those closest to me.
We are given one choice, a singular option.
Return to Ponderosa Springs. Or reap the consequences.
But it¨s more than the infamous Hollow Boys in danger this time.
It¨s her.
The cursed one.
A mirage of a woman too stubborn for her own good.
Coraline Whittaker and I share a common enemy. Her fear of him and his possession over her is the only reason she agrees to work with me.
We promise to protect one another. Share the weight of his return and the misery his presences brings; Till death do us part or the man plaguing her dreams is finally sent to the grave.
What she doesn¨t know is there is more than a villain weaving us together.
It¨s not just the revenge I want. It¨s not the satisfaction of ruining the town that tainted us.
I want her.
Once again, I¨ve taken a vow to protect someone, took her vengeance and made it my own.
Still waters have always run deep.
Ponderosa Springs isn¨t the only one with secrets. I¨ll let the world know mine before they take her away from me. That rotting town knows what I do to people who take things that belong to me.
A mistake repeated?
Not even God himself will deliver them from my evil.]]> 429 Monty Jay tine ??? 0 to-read 4.29 2023
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]]> 123018867
I'd always believed my love was enough to save him. To protect him.

I was wrong.

The Copycat killer gets closer every day, and I 界温稼¨岳 help but feel his every move is in my direction.

With dead ends around every curve and bodies piling up, it seems our time is running out.

They took him from me. Stole the last bit of light and left him empty.

Now, it¨s not only the Hollow Boys who are seeking revenge.

I'm out for blood. A war path for vengeance.

They wanted a villain?

I¨ll give them one.]]> 333 Monty Jay tine ??? 0 to-read 4.19
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Blood has soaked the hands of those we trusted most. Decrepit intentions finally come to light.

And now truths are ready to be incinerated in the open for everyone to witness.

I was ready to watch this town that made me the villain, Rot in front of my eyes, but it seems ghosts don¨t stay buried here either.

Everyone¨s favorite sweetheart has returned to Hollow Heights dragging nothing but unanswered questions and grim memories behind her.

A distraction I 界温稼¨岳 afford with the police sniffing around.

A mistake that torched my last piece of humanity.

The dirty little secret that has returned searching for closure surrounding her sister¨s mysterious death.

But I know the innocent, lost girl is an act. Underneath it¨s just another part of her show.

They all are eating from the palm of her hand, puppets on her string.

But not me.

I see her for what she truly is, I always have.

A fake. A manipulator. A liar.

I won¨t let her ruin all we have worked for. I refuse to let her derail our plan of vengeance.

I¨ve played your game once before, Sage, now it¨s time to play mine.

And you¨re not making it out without getting burned.]]> 473 Monty Jay tine ??? 0 to-read 4.17
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His cravings are dripping in blood.

Is it love?

Or is it something much darker´

An obsession.

Death found me as a young girl. Latching onto the core of my soul.

No one knows what that horrid night did to me. What kind of monster it flourished inside me. I¨d become a ghost, hiding from the world so that people would never find out about the morbid desire I harbor.

Until he noticed me.

Thatcher Alexander Pierson: Cunning. Sharp. Beautiful.

A man bred from the seed of a serial killer. Stitched together with old money and Dolce & Gabbana clothing.

He is my strongest fixation. My sweetest, darkest addiction.

And I¨m his phantom.

I have haunted him my entire life and now?

He sees me for exactly what I am.

A killer.

I sicken him. But he has always mesmerized me.

When a copycat murderer prowls among the trees of Ponderosa Springs, our loyalty is tested.

It had been foolish of us to believe our revenge would go unpunished. That the town wouldn¨t retaliate after what we did.

With our lives hanging in the balance, Thatcher and I have no choice but to coexist.

In the twilight of musty cabins and haunted library towers, my somber secrets are exposed, and his cravings are revealed.

So the question is´What is love without obsession?]]> 383 Monty Jay tine ??? 0 to-read 4.09
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]]> 59010421 It marked the bitter end of our vengeance.
We have done things that have marked our souls for eternity.
But before we get there, we have to go back.
Back to where it all started.
The place I could find in my sleep.
Hollow Heights University in the macabre, somber seaside town of Ponderosa Springs.
A college for prestigious, wealthy children to receive the highest education. A town drowning in treachery and secrets that became our damnation.
But it wasn¨t the forest surrounding the grounds or even the mysterious hidden mausoleum that haunted me.
It was them.
The ones that lurked in the night, things so wicked, so twisted, so evil, they would become the rulers of my nightmares.
The Hollow Boys.
One wrong move and I landed myself directly in their line of fire.
This is not a story about love, it is not a story of happy endings.
Love just happened to blossom in our sorrows, in our pain, our fear, our blood.
Every terrible thing they ever did, we watched, we helped, we loved them anyway.
Some run from their monsters, we fell in love with ours.]]> 398 Monty Jay tine ??? 0 to-read 3.63 2021
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]]> 61100797 From USA Today bestselling author Rina Kent comes a new STANDALONE enemies-to-lovers college romance.

I¨m trapped by the devil.
What started as an innocent mistake turned into actual hell.
In my defense, I didn¨t mean to get involved with a mafia prince.
But he barged through my defenses anyway.
He stalked me from the shadows and stole me from the life I know.
Jeremy Volkov might appear charming, but a true predator lurks inside.
He¨s out to possess, own, and keep me.
But I have no plans to stick around in his blood-soaked world.
Or so I think.

This book is a dark unconventional romance and contains themes that aren't to everyone's liking. Please check the author's note for content warnings before reading.]]> 492 Rina Kent tine ??? 4 4.19 2022
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average rating: 4.19
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rating: 4
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]]> 201871211 From USA Today bestselling author Rina Kent comes a new STANDALONE MM college romance.

I¨m not attracted to men.
Or so I thought before I slammed into Nikolai Sokolov.
A mafia heir, a notorious bastard, and a violent monster.
An ill-fated meeting puts me in his path.
And just like that, he has his sights set on me.
A quiet artist, a golden boy, and his enemy¨s twin brother.
He doesn¨t seem to care that the odds are stacked against us.
In fact, he sets out to break my steel-like control and blur my limits.
I thought my biggest worry was being noticed by Nikolai.
I¨m learning the hard way that being wanted by this beautiful nightmare is much worse.

This book can be read on its own, but for a better understanding of the world, you might want to start with God of Malice.]]> 510 Rina Kent 1685452183 tine ??? 5 4.44 2023
author: Rina Kent
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average rating: 4.44
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rating: 5
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i am forever a nikobran defender even when i¨m in my deathbed
]]> 62347115
Being a mafia princess, I knew my fate was already decided.

But I went ahead and longed for the wrong one.

Creighton King is bad news with a gorgeous exterior.

He¨s silent, brooding, and obviously emotionally unavailable.

So I thought it was over.

Until he awakens a beast inside me.

My name is Annika Volkov, and I¨m Creighton's worst enemy.

He won¨t stop until he breaks me.

Or I break him.

This book can be listened to on its own.]]> 487 Rina Kent 1685452035 tine ??? 4 3.72 2022
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name: tine ???
average rating: 3.72
book published: 2022
rating: 4
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]]> 61968777
Avery Soko, a bright-eyed and ambitious do-gooder, is on the cusp of getting her dream fundraising job at the Oceanic Research Organization. Luca Navarro, a former corporate lawyer with an extravagant tie collection and an irritatingly handsome smirk, holds Avery's future in his very large hands. When he calls with the news of her rejection, Luca seems to revel in crushing her dreams.

But Avery will do anything to pursue her passion, even accept a job at a struggling start-up. Her spell of bad luck finally changes when a competition is announced at a grandiose gala that could save her and her new team from going under. Of course, Avery's least favorite person, Luca, also joins the running for the multimillion-dollar prize.

At the height of the competition, Avery and Luca realize they've met their match. Will the tense moments, absurd attempts to out-do each other, and the string of games and bets they've concocted turn into a series of failures, or will it make them into something more than adversaries?]]> Kels Stone tine ??? 0 to-read 3.61 2022
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average rating: 3.61
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]]> 5664985
A job in a clothes boutique introduces Auden to the world of girls: their talk, their friendship, their crushes. She missed out on all that, too busy being the perfect daughter to her demanding mother. Then she meets Eli, an intriguing loner and a fellow insomniac who becomes her guide to the nocturnal world of the town. Together they embark on parallel quests: for Auden, to experience the carefree teenage life she¨s been denied; for Eli, to come to terms with the guilt he feels for the death of a friend.

In her signature pitch-perfect style, Sarah Dessen explores the hearts of two lonely people learning to connect.]]> 383 Sarah Dessen 0670011940 tine ??? 0 to-read 4.04 2009
author: Sarah Dessen
name: tine ???
average rating: 4.04
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]]> 58119375 Love is impossible. Hate is an open game.

Kimberly
He was once my best friend, now he¨s my worst enemy.
Xander Knight is heartbreakingly beautiful.
Ridiculously popular.
Brutally cruel.
He¨s a knight but won¨t do any saving.

Xander
We started as a dream, now we¨re a nightmare.
Kimberly Reed is pathetically fake.
Terribly innocent.
Secretly black.
She can hide but never from me.


Black Knight is part of Royal Elite Series, but could be read on its own. For better understanding of the world, you might want to read the previous books first. This is a high school bully romance, mature new adult, and contains visceral mental health situations that some readers can find triggering.]]> 326 Rina Kent tine ??? 5 3.89 2020
author: Rina Kent
name: tine ???
average rating: 3.89
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]]> 208415817



I caught the attention of a monster.

I didn't ask for it.

Didn't even see it coming.

But the moment I do, it's too late.

Killian Carson is a predator wrapped in sophisticated charm.

He's cold-blooded, manipulative, and savage.

The worst part is that no one sees his devil side.

I do.

And that will cost me everything.

I run, but the thing about monsters?

They always chase.




This book is not a conventional romance and contains themes that aren't to everyone's liking. Please check the author's note before reading.]]> 462 Rina Kent 1685450989 tine ??? 4 3.80 2022
author: Rina Kent
name: tine ???
average rating: 3.80
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rating: 4
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technically 3 star for some parts i disliked but 4 stars because i get to see all the rk children interact with one another <3
]]> 75491526 He'd never wanted anyone enough to chase them...until he met her.

Charming, easygoing, and rich beyond belief, Xavier Castillo has the world at his fingertips.?

He also has no interest in taking over his family¨s empire (much to his father¨s chagrin), but that hasn¨t stopped women from throwing themselves at him´unless the woman in question is his publicist.?

Nothing brings him more joy than riling her up, but when a tragedy forces them closer than ever, he must grapple with the uncertainty of his future！and the realization that the only person immune to his charms is the only one he truly wants. ?

***
Cool, intelligent, and ambitious, Sloane Kensington is a high-powered publicist who¨s used to dealing with difficult clients.?

However, none infuriate！or tempt！her more than a certain billionaire heir, with his stupid dimples and laid-back attitude.?

She may be forced to work with him, but she¨ll never fall for him´no matter how fast he makes her heart beat or how thoughtful he is beneath his party persona.?

He¨s her client, and that¨s all he¨ll ever be. Right?]]> 466 Ana Huang tine ??? 2 4.00 2024
author: Ana Huang
name: tine ???
average rating: 4.00
book published: 2024
rating: 2
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]]> 202857638
Dance instructor, Calista Cadwell, has been strapped in a never-ending rollercoaster loop her whole life. And when her mother falls terminally ill, she¨s left with no choice but to become her brother¨s primary caretaker. With a bank account that needs some serious CPR and an insane schedule, her great-sister status seems to be on the verge of tanking. But all her fears come true when she discovers her brother¨s being bullied by his hockey teammates. So, when an arrogant, hip-hindered hockey player comes begging for her help, she forms a plan of action.

Gage and Calista strike a she¨ll help him with his recovery in return for some hockey lessons for her brother. Over time, clashing heads devolve into clashing tongues, and Calista¨s disdain toward Gage begins to change the more she¨s with him. However, when Gage¨s true feelings threaten to complicate their business transaction, Calista finds herself at a does she put herself first and chase after love, or does she become another cog in a family-oriented machine?

Will Gage be able to win the heart of a girl who¨s too afraid to love, or will this be the one game he¨s destined to lose?

The Cruelest Kind of Hate is a hilarious hockey romance featuring a lovable hockey goalie, a sassy heroine, a deal made between enemies, spice hot enough to make you question your religious values, and a slow journey of mutual healing that ultimately ends in love. It¨s the third book in a series, but can be read as a standalone.

The Cruelest Kind of Hate is a dislike to lovers, hockey goalie x dance instructor, black cat x golden retriever, forced proximity, he falls first and harder, banter galore, hockey romance with no cheating, no third-act breakup, and a heart-warming happily ever after.]]> 409 Celeste Briars tine ??? 0 to-read 3.49
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]]> 58545703 From USA Today bestselling author Emily McIntire comes a dark and delicious fractured fairy tale reimagining of Peter Pan.

He wants revenge, but he wants her more´

James has always had one agenda: destroy his enemy, Peter Michaels. When Peter¨s twenty-year-old daughter Wendy shows up in James¨s bar, he sees his way in. Seduce the girl and use her for his revenge. It¨s the perfect plan, until things in James¨s organization begin to crumble. Suddenly, he has to find the traitor in his midst, and his plan for revenge gets murkier as James starts to see Wendy as more than just a pawn in his game.

Wendy has been cloistered away most of her life by her wealthy cold father, but a spontaneous night out with friends turns into an intense and addictive love affair with the dark and brooding James. As much as she knows James is dangerous, Wendy 界温稼¨岳 seem to shake her desire for him. But as their relationship grows more heated and she learns more about the world he moves in, she finds herself unsure if she¨s falling for the man known as James or the monster known as Hook.

Hooked is a dark contemporary romance and the first complete standalone in the Never After Series: A collection of fractured fairy tales where the villains get the happy ever after. It is not a literal retelling and not fantasy. Hooked features mature themes and content that may not be suitable for all audiences. Reader discretion is advised. For all content warnings, check the author's website. ]]> 312 Emily McIntire 173750832X tine ??? 0 to-read 3.78 2021
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]]> 169690624 Perfect for fans of Lynn Painter and Jenny Han, this romantic comedy follows a hopeless romantic finishing college who agrees to embark on a fake relationship with her childhood best friend, who, unfortunately for her, also happens to be her first love.

Daniella Daisy Maria wanted love. It¨s all she hoped for when watching endless rom-coms every Friday night. What she hadn't hoped for was to find it in her childhood best friend Levi. It was the hand-trembling, heart-thumping kind of love that wasn't supposed to happen when you saw your best friend. But it all ended when he didn¨t feel the same way and she vowed to never see him again.

Four years later and one night in a crowded bar in the West Village, there he was, just as perfect as ever. Maybe it was the lighting or the way his hair curled above his brow, but she couldn¨t say no when he asked her to be his fake girlfriend for his sister¨s wedding. Another chance at being his friend and mending her immature mistake? How was she supposed to say no?

The weight of possible rejection from her dream grad school quickly became the least of her problems. With old, resurfacing feelings at every staged, romantic interaction and stolen glance, she struggles to find confidence. She couldn't help but think that maybe she should¨ve said no to protect her heart for a second time.]]> 327 Liana Cincotti tine ??? 0 to-read 4.03 2023
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average rating: 4.03
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]]> 124943221 He had her, he lost her´and he¨ll do anything to win her back.

Powerful, brilliant, and ambitious, Dominic Davenport clawed his way up from nothing to become the King of Wall Street.

He has everything！a beautiful home, a beautiful wife, and more money than he could spend in a lifetime. But no matter how much he accumulates, he¨s never satisfied.

In his endless quest for more, he drives away the only person who saw him as enough.

It isn¨t until she¨s gone that he realizes there may be more to life than riches and glory´but by then, it may be too late.

***

Kind, intelligent, and thoughtful, Alessandra Davenport has played the role of trophy wife for years.

She stood by her husband while he built an empire, but now that they¨ve reached the top, she realizes he¨s no longer the man she fell for.

When it becomes clear that she¨ll always come second to his work, she finally takes charge of her life and puts herself first！even if it means leaving the only man she¨s ever loved.

But what she didn¨t count on was his refusal to let her go´or for him to fight for their marriage, no matter what it takes.

King of Greed is a steamy marriage in trouble/second chance romance. It's book three in the Kings of Sin series but can be read as a standalone.]]> 352 Ana Huang tine ??? 4 3.91 2023
author: Ana Huang
name: tine ???
average rating: 3.91
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rating: 4
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]]> 27424547 New victims. New betrayals. New secrets.

When Cassie Hobbes joined the FBI¨s Naturals program, she had one goal: uncover the truth about her mother¨s murder. But now, everything Cassie thought she knew about what happened that night has been called into question. Her mother is alive, and the people holding her captive are more powerful！and dangerous！than anything the Naturals have faced so far. As Cassie and the team work to uncover the secrets of a group that has been killing in secret for generations, they find themselves racing a ticking clock.

The bodies begin piling up, the deaths hit closer and closer to home, and it soon becomes apparent that this time, the Naturals aren¨t just hunting serial killers.

They¨re being hunted themselves.]]> 384 Jennifer Lynn Barnes 1484757327 tine ??? 4 4.37 2016
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average rating: 4.37
book published: 2016
rating: 4
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]]> 5632446
What really happened April 20, 1999? The horror left an indelible stamp on the American psyche, but most of what we "know" is wrong. It wasn't about jocks, Goths, or the Trench Coat Mafia. Dave Cullen was one of the first reporters on scene, and spent ten years on this book-widely recognized as the definitive account. With a keen investigative eye and psychological acumen, he draws on mountains of evidence, insight from the world's leading forensic psychologists, and the killers' own words and drawings-several reproduced in a new appendix. Cullen paints raw portraits of two polar opposite killers. They contrast starkly with the flashes of resilience and redemption among the survivors.]]> 417 Dave Cullen 0446546933 tine ??? 4 4.28 2009
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average rating: 4.28
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]]> 62816044 Two villains, one girl, and a deadly battle for happily ever after.

Evangeline Fox ventured to the Magnificent North in search of her happy ending, and it seems as if she has it. She¨s married to a handsome prince and lives in a legendary castle. But Evangeline has no idea of the devastating price she¨s paid for this fairytale. She doesn¨t know what she has lost, and her husband is determined to make sure she never finds out . . . but first he must kill Jacks, the Prince of Hearts.

Blood will be shed, hearts will be stolen, and true love will be put to the test in A Curse for True Love, the breathlessly anticipated conclusion to the Once Upon A Broken Heart trilogy.]]> 386 Stephanie Garber 1250851203 tine ??? 5 4.14 2023
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name: tine ???
average rating: 4.14
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]]> 34928122
Well, sort of. Life on Artemis, the first and only city on the moon, is tough if you're not a rich tourist or an eccentric billionaire. So smuggling in the occasional harmless bit of contraband barely counts, right? Not when you've got debts to pay and your job as a porter barely covers the rent.

Everything changes when Jazz sees the chance to commit the perfect crime, with a reward too lucrative to turn down. But pulling off the impossible is just the start of her problems, as she learns that she's stepped square into a conspiracy for control of Artemis itself！and that now, her only chance at survival lies in a gambit even riskier than the first.]]> 305 Andy Weir 0553448129 tine ??? 2 3.66 2017
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name: tine ???
average rating: 3.66
book published: 2017
rating: 2
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]]> 24233708 343 Hank Green 1524743453 tine ??? 4 4.05 2018
author: Hank Green
name: tine ???
average rating: 4.05
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]]> 134116821 The Fraud Squad.

On paper, Zoe Zeng has made it in New York¨s fashion world. After a string of unpaid internships, she¨s now a fashion columnist at Chic, lives in a quaint apartment in Manhattan, and gets invited to exclusive industry events.

But life in New York City isn¨t as chic as Zoe imagined. Her editor wants her to censor her opinions to please the big brands; she shares her ＾quaint￣ ( small) apartment with two roommates who never let her store kimchi in the fridge; and how is she supposed to afford the designer clothes expected for those parties on her meager salary?

Then one day, Zoe receives a job offer at FitPick, an app startup based in Silicon Valley. The tech salary and office perks are sweet, but moving across the country and switching to a totally new industry? Not so much. However, with her current career at a dead end, Zoe accepts the offer and swaps high fashion for high tech, haute couture for HTML. But she soon realizes that in an industry claiming to change the world for the better, not everyone¨s intentions are pure. With an eight-figure investment on the line, Zoe must find a way to revamp FitPick's image despite Silicon Valley¨s elitism and her icy colleagues. Or the company¨s future will go up in smoke！and hers with it.]]> 384 Kyla Zhao 0593546156 tine ??? 0 to-read 3.51 2024
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