Danielle's bookshelf: all en-US Tue, 29 Apr 2025 06:52:37 -0700 60 Danielle's bookshelf: all 144 41 /images/layout/goodreads_logo_144.jpg <![CDATA[Play It Off (Kings of Campus, #2)]]> 219289377 From bestselling author Monica Murphy comes a sweet, sexy story about the secret crush between a college QB and his teammate’s sister, and the obvious chemistry that keeps them in the huddle.

Sienna

I’ve had a thing for Gavin Maddox ever since I was a freshman, but it’s a mission doomed to fail. Of all the guys I could have picked on campus, I had to go too far with the quarterback, my brother’s best friend.

We’ve spent the last two years avoiding each other. It’s not that easy when you have the same friends, not to mention I can’t forget the way it felt to be with him. But I can be civil. Polite. Detached.

I think�

Gavin

Sienna Cooper is off limits—except for that one time. I can’t forget it, but I need to forget her if I want to keep my head in the game. This is my senior year and, more importantly, my last season of college football. I can’t let anything distract me.

I’ve respected Sienna’s boundaries for this long. I can do it for another year.

…Can’t I?]]> Monica Murphy 1662522819 Danielle 0 currently-reading 4.14 2025 Play It Off (Kings of Campus, #2)
author: Monica Murphy
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average rating: 4.14
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]]> <![CDATA[SNAFU: The Definitive Guide to History’s Greatest Screwups]]> 218372429
History contains a plethora of insane screwups—otherwise known as SNAFUs. Coined during World War I, SNAFU is an acronym that stands for Situation Normal: All F*cked Up. In other words, “things are pretty screwed up, but aren’t they always?�

Spanning from the 1950’s to the 2000’s, Ed Helms steps in as unofficial history teacher with a loving tribute to humanity’s finest faceplants, diving into each decade’s craziest SNAFUs. From planting nukes on the moon to training felines as CIA spies to weaponizing the weather, this book will unpack the incredibly ironic decision-making and hilariously terrifying aftermath of America’s biggest mishaps.

Filled with sharp humor and lively illustrations, SNAFU is a wild ride through time that covers the hilarious, head-scratching, and occasionally inspiring blunders that have shaped our world and made historians spit-take They’re the kind of stories that not only entertain but offer fresh insights that just might prevent history from repeating itself again and again.]]> 288 Ed Helms 1538769476 Danielle 0 4.77 SNAFU: The Definitive Guide to History’s Greatest Screwups
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]]> <![CDATA[A Court of Thorns and Roses (A Court of Thorns and Roses, #1)]]> 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 Danielle 0 to-read 4.16 2015 A Court of Thorns and Roses (A Court of Thorns and Roses, #1)
author: Sarah J. Maas
name: Danielle
average rating: 4.16
book published: 2015
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]]> The Rom-Commers 217388042 She’s rewriting his love story. But can she rewrite her own?

Emma Wheeler desperately longs to be a screenwriter. She’s spent her life studying, obsessing over, and writing romantic comedies―good ones! That win contests! But she’s also been the sole caretaker for her kind-hearted dad, who needs full-time care. Now, when she gets a chance to re-write a script for famous screenwriter Charlie Yates―The Charlie Yates! Her personal writing god!―it’s a break too big to pass up.

Emma’s younger sister steps in for caretaking duties, and Emma moves to L.A. for six weeks for the writing gig of a lifetime. But what is it they say? Don’t meet your heroes? Charlie Yates doesn’t want to write with anyone―much less “a failed, nobody screenwriter.� Worse, the romantic comedy he’s written is so terrible it might actually bring on the apocalypse. Plus! He doesn’t even care about the script―it’s just a means to get a different one green-lit. Oh, and he thinks love is an emotional Ponzi scheme.

But Emma’s not going down without a fight. She will stand up for herself, and for rom-coms, and for love itself. She will convince him that love stories matter―even if she has to kiss him senseless to do it. But . . . what if that kiss is accidentally amazing? What if real life turns out to be so much . . . more real than fiction? What if the love story they’re writing breaks all Emma’s rules―and comes true?]]> 352 Katherine Center 1250382823 Danielle 0 to-read 4.08 2024 The Rom-Commers
author: Katherine Center
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]]> <![CDATA[Enigma: A Dark Academia Romance]]> 214161667 A new breathtaking tale of unforgettable romance, set in a dark academia world of secret societies, lush suspense and sizzling sensuality, from RuNyx, the New York Times bestselling author of Gothikana.

Salem Salazar comes to Mortimer University to get to the bottom of her sister's mysterious death. There, obsessed with forensics, she discovers there have been a lot more unexplained deaths on the campus. Her search leads her down a dark and dangerous path to a secret society and to Caz.

Cazimir van der Waal is in her way and another mystery to unravel. Is he just an art student, a man living a double life, or a murderer? While also at the university seeking answers for another death, Caz has a lot more to him than meets the eye.

Secret forces are at play in Mortimer and no one is safe. As Salem tries to go under radar and Caz tries to block her path, somehow, they both end up in the crossfire of a powerful, secret society. They are forced to work together to discover the truth or risk losing their lives.

In this magnificent, steamy dark academia romance from RuNyx, sparks will fly, rivals will become lovers, and terrible secrets will be unleashed.

At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.]]> 496 RuNyx 1250334233 Danielle 0 to-read 4.10 2025 Enigma: A Dark Academia Romance
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]]> <![CDATA[Ouran High School Host Club, Vol. 18 (Ouran High School Host Club, #18)]]> 13178306
Tamaki wants to ask Haruhi out, but he’s quickly overwhelmed trying to plan the best first date in the universe. The members of the Host Club volunteer to assist Tamaki in his endeavor, but can they save their foolish king from himself?]]> 221 Bisco Hatori 1421541351 Danielle 5 4.61 2011 Ouran High School Host Club, Vol. 18 (Ouran High School Host Club, #18)
author: Bisco Hatori
name: Danielle
average rating: 4.61
book published: 2011
rating: 5
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The finale. I'd read the final chapters online a while ago, but I knew I was gonna get the final volume since I adore this series and liked the way it ended. So. Very. Cute.
]]> <![CDATA[Fearless (The Powerless Trilogy, #3)]]> 214151222 Paedyn and Kai are reunited but face a terrible decision in this thrilling conclusion to the New York Times bestselling romantic fantasy trilogy perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas and The Red Queen.

Paedyn Gray and Kai Azer return to the Kingdom of Ilya�

And Paedyn has a life-altering choice to make. Whatever she decides will determine her fate—and the fate of those around her—forever.

In the ultimate battle of love and loyalty, who wins?]]> 608 Lauren Roberts 1665955465 Danielle 0 to-read 4.29 2025 Fearless (The Powerless Trilogy, #3)
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average rating: 4.29
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]]> Swept Away 215805795 Two strangers find themselves stranded at sea together in this epic new love story by bestselling author Beth O’Leary.

What if you were lost at sea…with your one-night stand?

Zeke and Lexi thought it would just be a night of fun. They had no intentions of seeing each other again. Zeke is only in town for the weekend to buy back his late father’s houseboat. Lexi has no time for dating when she needs to help take care of her best friend's daughter.

Going back home with a stranger seems like a perfect escape from their problems. But a miscommunication in the dark, foggy night means no one tied the houseboat to the dock. The next morning, Zeke and Lexi realize all they can see is miles and miles of water.

With just a few provisions on the idle boat, Zeke and Lexi must figure out how to get back home. But aside from their survival, they’re facing another challenge. Because when you’re stuck together for days on end, it gives you a lot of time to get to know someone—and to fall in love with them.]]> 384 Beth O'Leary 0593640144 Danielle 0 to-read 3.65 2025 Swept Away
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average rating: 3.65
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]]> <![CDATA[Sword Catcher (The Chronicles of Castellane, #1)]]> 210985549
Kel is an orphan, stolen from the life he knew to become the Sword Catcher--the body double of a royal heir, Prince Conor Aurelian. He and Conor are as close as brothers, but his destiny is to die for Conor. No other future is possible.

Lin Caster is a physician from a small community whose members still possess magical abilities. But despite her skills, she cannot heal her best friend without access to forbidden knowledge.

After a failed assassination attempt brings Lin and Kel together, they are drawn into the web of the mysterious Ragpicker King, the ruler of Castellane's criminal underworld. But as long-kept secrets begin to unravel and forbidden attractions arise, they must ask themselves: Is knowledge worth the price of betrayal? And will their discoveries plunge their nation into war--and the world into chaos?]]> 624 Cassandra Clare 052562001X Danielle 0 to-read 3.92 2023 Sword Catcher (The Chronicles of Castellane, #1)
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average rating: 3.92
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]]> <![CDATA[Never Your Girl (Western Wildcats Hockey, #7)]]> 221981311 Can you really blame me for loving the scandalous texts exposing Bridger Sanderson for the jerk he is? As far as ±ő’m concerned, it’s sweet karma for ghosting me after we hooked up two years ago. Cocky, infuriating, and way too gorgeous for his own good, Bridger thinks he’s untouchable.

The best part?

He’s convinced ±ő’m behind the messages.

I wish.

Unfortunately, my life takes a turn for the worst when Bridger uncovers my secret side hustle. Now he’s blackmailing me, forcing me to stick close—we’re talking 24/7—until he figures out who’s airing his dirty laundry on campus.

I should hate him for dragging me into his mess.

And I do�

Mostly.

·ˇłćł¦±đ±čłŮâ€� the more time we spend together, the harder it becomes to ignore how he looks at me. It's almost like he can see straight through the walls I’ve built to protect myself. Or how his own guard slips, revealing the cracks in his armor when he thinks ±ő’m not paying attention.

The only person who’s ever gotten this close is ColdAsIce17, my anonymous confidant on the school chat app. With him, I can totally be myself.

But what happens when the lines blur between the guy I hate and the one I can’t stop thinking about?

What happens when I realize... they might be the same person? ]]> 368 Jennifer Sucevic Danielle 0 4.12 Never Your Girl (Western Wildcats Hockey, #7)
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]]> <![CDATA[Morbidly Yours (Love in Galway, #1)]]> 203708983
Lark Thompson would rather get crushed by a falling anvil than stay next to a funeral home during her stay in Galway, Ireland. The vivacious American cartoon creator and animator came here to embrace life, not be reminded of losing her husband.

When Lark learns of Callum’s dilemma and aversion to marrying out of necessity rather than love, she agrees to help the introverted mortician. Although sworn off love herself, she is optimistic that Callum can find The One and secure his inheritance.

But as the dating project progresses and their friendship grows, so does a mutual attraction. The more time she spends with serious, sarcastic Callum, the more she dreads finding him a match. And the more disastrous dates he endures, the more he dreads Lark’s imminent return to the states.

If they think it’s possible to ignore their connection, they’re dead wrong.]]> 336 Ivy Fairbanks 0593851862 Danielle 0 to-read 3.89 2023 Morbidly Yours (Love in Galway, #1)
author: Ivy Fairbanks
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average rating: 3.89
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]]> <![CDATA[How They Croaked: The Awful Ends of the Awfully Famous]]> 9111463 How They Croaked relays all the gory details of how nineteen world figures gave up the ghost. For example:

It is believed that Henry VIII's remains exploded within his coffin while lying in state.
Doctors "treated" George Washington by draining almost 80 ounces of blood before he finally kicked the bucket.
Right before Beethoven wrote his last notes, doctors drilled a hole in his stomach without any pain medication.
Readers will be interested well past the final curtain, and feel lucky to live in a world with painkillers, X-rays, soap, and 911.]]> 184 Georgia Bragg 0802798179 Danielle 0 to-read 4.08 2011 How They Croaked: The Awful Ends of the Awfully Famous
author: Georgia Bragg
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average rating: 4.08
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]]> <![CDATA[The Last Book on the Left: Stories of Murder and Mayhem from History's Most Notorious Serial Killers]]> 43251167 An equal parts haunting and hilarious deep-dive review of history’s most notorious and cold-blooded serial killers, from the creators of the award-winning “Last Podcast on the Left�]]> 308 Ben Kissel 1328566226 Danielle 0 currently-reading 4.16 2020 The Last Book on the Left: Stories of Murder and Mayhem from History's Most Notorious Serial Killers
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average rating: 4.16
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]]> <![CDATA[The Girlfriend Zone (Love and Hockey Book 4)]]> 217901965 In my defense, I had no idea the tattooed, glasses-wearing, soulful hottie I spent one perfect day—and one unforgettable night—with was a hockey star on my father’s team. And Miles didn’t know I was the coach’s daughter.

That’s the point of a “no-work-talk� date.

But now? He's as forbidden to me as I am to him.

When I land a new gig as the team photographer, we vow to keep it professional. We mostly succeed…except for that time after a game when he couldn’t keep his talented hands off me. And, okay, maybe that other time before a road trip. But I swear, it won’t happen again.

Too much is at stake—I can’t risk my heart or my father’s team.

But when I end up living at Miles’s place to care for his pack of rescue pups, the lines blur fast. Late nights turn into stolen moments and I discover there’s more to him than I ever imagined—a man who’s genuine, thoughtful, and irresistibly real.


He looks at me like he can’t believe his luck. Touches me like he never wants to let go. And listens to my hopes and fears.

My heart’s getting dangerously attached. But if I follow it� am I putting everyone’s dreams on the line?



coach’s daughter, the one who got away, starts with a bang, second chance vibes, age gap, forbidden hockey romance, forced proximity, workplace romance]]> 514 Lauren Blakely Danielle 0 currently-reading 4.19 The Girlfriend Zone (Love and Hockey Book 4)
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]]> Fan Service 214537762 The truth is stranger than fan fiction in this sexy paranormal rom-com.

The only place small-town outcast Alex Lawson fits in is the online fan forum she built for The Arcane Files, a long-running werewolf detective show. Her dedication to archiving fictional supernatural lore made her Internet-famous, even if she harbors a secret disdain for the show’s star, Devin Ashwood. (Never meet your heroes—sometimes they turn out to be The Worst.)

Ever since his show went off the air, Devin and his career have spiraled, but waking up naked in the woods outside his LA home with no memory of the night before is a new low. It must have been a coincidence that the once-in-a-century Wolf Blood Moon crested last night. The claws, fangs, and howling are a little more difficult to explain away. Desperate for answers, Devin finds Alex—the closest thing to an expert that exists. If only he could convince her to stop hating his guts long enough to help....

Once he makes her an offer she can’t refuse, these reluctant allies lower their guards trying to wrangle his inner beast. Unfortunately, getting up close and personal quickly comes back to bite them.]]> 415 Rosie Danan 0593437160 Danielle 0 to-read 3.82 2025 Fan Service
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]]> The Hook Up (Game On, #1) 24852488 The rules: no kissing on the mouth, no staying the night, no telling anyone, and above all... No falling in love.

Anna Jones just wants to finish college and figure out her life. Falling for star quarterback Drew Baylor is certainly not on her to do list. Confident and charming, he lives in the limelight and is way too gorgeous for his own good. If only she could ignore his heated stares and stop thinking about doing hot and dirty things with him. Easy right?

Too bad he's committed to making her break every rule...

Football has been good to Drew. It's given him recognition, two National Championships, and the Heisman. But what he really craves is sexy yet prickly Anna Jones. Her cutting humor and blatant disregard for his fame turns him on like nothing else. But there's one problem: she's shut him down. Completely.
That is until a chance encounter leads to the hottest sex of their lives, along with the possibility of something great. Unfortunately, Anna wants it to remain a hook up. Now it's up to Drew to tempt her with more: more sex, more satisfaction, more time with him. Until she's truly hooked. It's a good thing Drew knows all about winning.]]> 354 Kristen Callihan Danielle 0 currently-reading 4.05 2014 The Hook Up (Game On, #1)
author: Kristen Callihan
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average rating: 4.05
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]]> <![CDATA[Save Your Breath (Kings of the Ice, #4)]]> 229247835 THIS JUST IN: HOCKEY BAD BOY AND POP STAR EXTRAORDINAIRE ENGAGED!

That was the headline we wanted. If only I’d known the cost to get it.

Aleksander Suter has been my best friend since high school � and the only man who’s ever been able to truly get under my skin. With his reputation for trouble and a smirk that could melt ice, he’s also the NHL’s favorite bad boy.

When my publicist’s plan to fix my image collides with his need to clean up his own, we find ourselves in a fake engagement that feels too real from the start.

Now, ±ő’m releasing my new album, putting on a show for the paparazzi I usually try to dodge, and falling too fast for a man who never falls for anyone. Every stolen glance, every heated touch blurs the lines between us until ±ő’m wondering where the lies end and the truth begins.

And when a hurricane traps us together in his high-rise condo, all my carefully built walls collapse, and resisting the pull between us becomes a losing game.

Suddenly, the stakes are higher than just headlines, and the risks feel more personal than ever.

But as our past resurfaces and old feelings reignite, I realize the biggest risk isn’t losing my career � it’s losing my heart to the one person I thought would never be mine.

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TROPES:
Pro Hockey Romance
Fake Engagement
Athlete & Pop Star
Childhood Friends to Lovers
Forced Proximity
Unrequited Love (or so they think)
Opposites Attract
Slow Burn
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Save Your Breath is book four in the Kings of the Ice series: a series of interconnected standalones following a team of professional hockey players and the women who bring them to their knees. They do not need to be read in order, but you will gain glimpses of future characters/couples in each book.]]> 412 Kandi Steiner Danielle 0 currently-reading 4.22 Save Your Breath (Kings of the Ice, #4)
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]]> Hit Me With Your Best Shot 224247113
I didn’t mean to roast Gio Montagalo, goalie and crown jewel of The Houston Baddies hockey team. Honestly, I was screaming at the TV in a sports bar like any self-respecting sports junkie does when their team is on a losing streak! So when his twin sister sidles up on the stool beside me, laughing at my commentary, I figured I’d made a fan, too. What I didn’t expect? For her brother—the guy I called “a flashy ice peacock with the reflexes of a sloth”—to hear about it.

Yikes. What were the odds?!
Next thing I know, Gio is in my DMs with a challenge: “Hold up a sassy sign at my game and hit me with your best shot. Roast me in front of everyone.� For him, it’s fun. For me, it’s humiliating. But I did it. Glitter included. And because the universe thrives on chaos, the Baddies won.

Now Gio thinks ±ő’m his good luck charm, begging me to show up with more signs. He also wants to see me—off the ice.

What does a hot, hockey hunk want with a bookish girlie like me?

I try to keep my distance. Mostly.
Soon, Gio is showing up at my job for swoony kisses and trying to charm my dog—also named Gio—and failing because my dog hates him at first sight. I wonder if this whole “lucky charm� thing has less to do with hockey and more to do with the overwhelming, undeniable pull I feel toward him. Or maybe it’s fate’s way of showing me that sometimes, the guy you roast on national TV can be the one you accidentally fall for.

Fast-paced and hilarious, Hit Me With Your Best Shot is full of electric chemistry—and tons of spice. Austin Adam's life just went from shouting at the TV screen—to becoming part of the show.]]> 376 Sara Ney Danielle 0 currently-reading 4.03 Hit Me With Your Best Shot
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]]> Wild Side (Rose Hill, #3) 217271613
But when my nephew’s guardianship is contested, I decide I’ll do whatever it takes to keep him in Rose Hill. Even if it means marrying the enemy.

Rhys Dupris.

A man who is secretive, broody, and completely infuriating. A man whose work takes him away for weeks on end and brings him back covered in mysterious bruises—ones he won’t talk about. In fact, we barely talk at all.

Which would be fine, except when he’s not talking, he’s staring. And the way he looks at me is borderline indecent.

The tension between us has always been palpable. But living under the same roof is a dangerous temptation.

I swore I would never forgive him. But that was before I knew the man behind the mask. The one who’s fierce and protective. The one who’s gentle and patient. The one who shows up for us when we need him most.

He’s not at all who I thought he was.

And that makes hating my husband so much harder� and loving him just a little too easy.]]> 464 Elsie Silver 1464220832 Danielle 0 to-read 4.35 2025 Wild Side (Rose Hill, #3)
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]]> <![CDATA[The Ballad of Falling Dragons (Moonfall, #2)]]> 216815055 â� Raeve and Kaan will return in the highly anticipated sequel to the #1 internationally bestselling phenomenon, When The Moon Hatched. Prepare for more danger, magic, romance and dragons!â�]]> Sarah A. Parker 000871035X Danielle 0 to-read 4.37 2026 The Ballad of Falling Dragons (Moonfall, #2)
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]]> <![CDATA[When the Moon Hatched (Moonfall, #1)]]> 202507554 moons.

They certainly did not expect them to fall.

As a valued Elding Blade of the rebellion group Fíur du Ath, Raeve’s job is to kill. To complete orders and never get caught. When a renowned bounty hunter is employed by The Crown to capture a member of the Ath, Raeve’s world is turned upside down. Blood spills, hearts break, and Raeve finds herself at the mercy of the Guild of Nobles—a group of dual-beaded elementals who intend to turn her into a political statement. Only death will set her free.

Crushed beneath a mourning weight, Kaan Vaegor took the head of a king and donned his melted crown. Now on a tireless quest to assuage the never-ebbing ache in his chest, his hunt for a moonshard lures him into the belly of Gore’s notorious prison where he stumbles upon something that rips apart his perception of reality. A shackled miracle with eyes full of rage and blood on her hands.

The echo of the past sings louder than the Creators themselves, and even Raeve can’t ignore the truths blaring at her from a warmer, happier time.
However.
There’s more to this song than meets the eye, and some truths �
They’re too poisonous to swallow.

When the Moon Hatched is a fast-paced fantasy romance for fans of witty banter and strong, sassy protagonists. Beneath the cover is an immersive, vibrant world with mysterious creatures, a unique magic system, and a love that blazes through the ages. ]]> 718 Sarah A. Parker Danielle 0 to-read 3.99 2024 When the Moon Hatched (Moonfall, #1)
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]]> <![CDATA[The Toughest Play (Silverbacks Football #1)]]> 218027191
Then there’s Rogan O’Rourke, the backup QB with the smoldering blue gaze and irresistible smile—who’s proving to be an unexpected complication.

Although he’s battling for the starting spot on the field, it seems he’s also vying for my attention. His flirtatious advances feel like a game I can’t win, and he’s doing his best to turn my life upside down.

But ±ő’m on a mission to keep my career on track and steer clear of any romantic dramaâ€� especially with another football player.

And resisting Rogan?

That’s proving to be the toughest, and most tempting, play of all.]]> 217 Jacob Chance Danielle 0 currently-reading 4.31 The Toughest Play (Silverbacks Football #1)
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]]> <![CDATA[The Rookie (Kings of Cocky Book 2)]]> 223942979 I was never supposed to fall for my best friend’s brother. But then he touched me like he meant it.

Griffin Knox is cocky, reckless, and way too hot for his own good.
He’s also off-limits—not just because he’s a rising football star, but because he’s her brother.
My best friend’s.

So when our study abroad program sticks me in a hotel room with him—for two entire weeks—i˛Ô Mexico, I promise myself I can handle it.

I was wrong.

One tequila-fueled dare turns into a kiss I can’t stop thinking about.
Then another. And another.
Suddenly we’re sneaking around like it’s a game we’re both too stubborn to lose.

The banter? Infuriating.
The chemistry? Off the charts.
The rules? Completely out the window.

We said it would be a mistake.
We swore no one could ever know.
But somewhere between midnight bets and sun-drenched mornings, I stopped pretending I didn’t want more.

If this gets out, it could ruin everything.
But what if the real risk isn’t falling for him�
It’s letting him go?

The Rookie is a flirty, fiery standalone sports romance with a golden-retriever jock, his best friend’s off-limits girl, and enough heat to turn paradise into a scorched earth zone. High spice, high stakes, HEA guaranteed.]]> 393 Mickey Miller Danielle 0 4.32 The Rookie (Kings of Cocky Book 2)
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]]> Upon a Starlit Tide 211639209 A dark and enchanting fairy tale-inspired historical fantasy combining elements of "The Little Mermaid" and "Cinderella" into a wholly original tale of love, power, and betrayal.

Saint-Malo, Brittany, 1758.
For Lucinde Leon, the youngest daughter of one of Saint-Malo's wealthiest ship-owners, the high walls of the city are more hindrance than haven. While her sisters are interested in securing advantageous marriages, Luce dreams of escaping her elegant but stifling home and joining a ship's crew. Only Samuel—Luce's best friend and an English smuggler—understands her longing for the sea, secretly teaching her to sail whenever she can sneak away. For Luce, the stolen time on the water with Samuel is precious.

One stormy morning, Luce's plans are blown off course when she rescues Morgan de Chatelaine, the youngest son of the most powerful ship-owner in Saint-Malo, from the sea. Immediately drawn to his charm and sense of adventure, she longs to attend the glittering ball held in honor of his safe return and begins to contemplate a different kind of future for herself.

But it is not only Luce's hopes at stake—the local fae are leaving Brittany and taking their magic with them, while the long-standing war with the English means Saint-Malo is always at risk of attack. As Luce is plunged into a world of magic, brutality, and seduction, secrets that have long been lost in the shadowy depths of the ocean begin to rise to the surface. The truth of her own power is growing brighter and brighter, shining like a sea-glass slipper.

Or the scales of a sea-maid's tail.]]> 417 Kell Woods 1250852536 Danielle 0 to-read 4.35 2025 Upon a Starlit Tide
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]]> Nightwing (2016-) #124 228452178 Dan Watters Danielle 0 3.93 Nightwing (2016-) #124
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]]> <![CDATA[Raiders of the Lost Heart (Raiders of the Lost Heart, #1)]]> 123211121 Rival archaeologists must team up on a secret Aztec expedition, or it could leave their careers—and hearts—i˛Ô ruins.

Archaeologist Dr. Socorro “Corrie� Mejía has a bone to pick. Literally. 

It’s been Corrie’s life goal to lead an expedition deep into the Mexican jungle in search of the long-lost remains of her ancestor, Chimalli, an ancient warrior of the Aztec empire. But when she is invited to join an all-expenses-paid dig to do just that, Corrie is sure it’s too good to be true...and she’s right.

As the world-renowned expert on Chimalli, by rights Corrie should be leading the expedition, not sharing the glory with her disgustingly handsome nemesis. But Dr. Ford Matthews has been finding new ways to best her since they were in grad school. Ford certainly isn’t thrilled either—with his life in shambles, the last thing he needs is a reminder of their rocky past.

But as the dig begins, it becomes clear they’ll need to work together when they realize a thief is lurking around their campsite, forcing the pair to keep their discoveries—and lingering attraction—under wraps. With money-hungry artifact smugglers, the Mexican authorities, and the lies between them closing in, there’s only one way this all ends—explosively.
]]> 357 Jo Segura 0593547462 Danielle 0 3.41 2023 Raiders of the Lost Heart (Raiders of the Lost Heart, #1)
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]]> Temple of Swoon 211025526 Her mission: find the Lost City of the Moon in the Amazon rainforest.
His mission: protect the holy temple . . . and his heart.

While her mentor may be the world’s most badass archaeologist, the only thing bad about Dr. Miriam Jacobs are her corny jokes. But when Miri is charged with leading an unmapped expedition through the Amazon for the fabled Lost City of the Moon, she finally has her chance to prove to her colleagues that she’s capable—and hopefully prove it to herself, too.

Journalist Rafael Monfils has joined the archaeological team to chronicle their search for the lost city. Or at least, that’s what they think he’s doing. Rafa’s real goal? Make sure the team does not reach the Cidade da Lua, stopping the desecration of the holy city and protecting his mother’s legacy. All he needs to do is keep them on the wrong path.

If only the endearingly quirky Dr. Jacobs wasn’t so damn tenacious—each of Rafa’s tricks and purposeful wrong turns only seem to fuel her determination. Even worse, he’s charmed by her goofy attempts to channel Lara Croft as they traverse the dangerous Brazilian rainforest. But they’re not the only crew hunting for the lost city, and soon the untamed jungle—and their untamed hearts—might be the least of their worries...]]> 364 Jo Segura 0593547497 Danielle 0 to-read 3.60 2025 Temple of Swoon
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]]> <![CDATA[How to Become the Dark Lord and Die Trying]]> 221094983 Böse, sarkastisch und zum Brüllen komisch � für alle, die sich wünschen, dass die Bösen endlich eine faire Chance bekommen.

Davi ist die prophezeite Heldin, welche die Menschheit vor dem Dark Lord retten wird. Doch sie versagt und kommt auf grausamste Art ums Leben, nur um aufzuwachen und ihre Mission erneut anzutreten. Nach ihrem 237. brutalen Tod beschließt sie allerdings, die Regeln zu ändern. Wenn der Böse jedes Mal gewinnt, dann wird eben sie der nächste Dark Lord werden. Das erste, was Davi für dieses Ziel benötigt, ist eine Horde vertrauenswürdiger finsterer Kreaturen ...]]> Django Wexler 3641329787 Danielle 0 to-read 4.50 2024 How to Become the Dark Lord and Die Trying
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]]> <![CDATA[Girl Anonymous: A Fast-Paced Psychological Suspense of Betrayal and Vigilante Justice in a Mafia Crime Family]]> 212617279 The Godfather meets West Side Story in this twisty, darkly romantic thriller from New York Times bestselling author Christina Dodd. A dangerous blast sends a girl into hiding to escape a deadly family feud�

As a child, Maarja Daire saw her mother ignite an explosion that killed vengeful mob boss Benoit Arundel—and herself—to save Maarja’s life. Maarja’s been on the run ever since…fleeing from intimacy, from love, from consequences.

Now an adult, Maarja hides in plain sight as a fine arts mover, transporting priceless belongings. Work for a new client brings her to the mansion where the fateful blast from her childhood occurred. There she meets Dante, the ruthless, scarred and brooding Arundel family boss. He watches her with dark intent…but does he remember her? Will he use her to take revenge for his father’s death? A chance turn of events earns her his trust, when she courageously leaps into flames to rescue his mother. And what happens between them in the darkness sets their worlds on fire, as Maarja recklessly abandons her lifelong caution and self-imposed isolation.

Dante calls the urgency between them Fate. Maarja denies him, struggles against his domination and fights the slow erosion of her resistance. When he vows to end the ancient feud, his hidden enemies seize the opportunity to destroy him and the woman he will do anything to protect. Bound together by destruction, passion and destiny, Dante and Maarja must navigate uncharted depths of betrayal and loss, to create a new beginning…before the flames of the vendetta consume them.]]> Christina Dodd Danielle 0 to-read 3.51 2025 Girl Anonymous: A Fast-Paced Psychological Suspense of Betrayal and Vigilante Justice in a Mafia Crime Family
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]]> <![CDATA[Kingdom of Claw (The Ashen, #2)]]> 207041696
In the aftermath of her journey, her dreams of a simple life have been shattered. Beaten, betrayed, and reeling from the revelation of her true name, she flees Kopa with Reynir Galtung, ruthless leader of the Bloodaxe Crew. But Silla soon discovers Rey has been keeping secrets of his own, and they're forced into hiding together.

Stuck in a shield-home with the murderous man she thought she knew, Silla forms a new plan: master the magic flowing through her veins to save her sister. But before she can do that, Silla must face her most formidable opponent yet--her own inner demons.

Saga Volsik has nothing to lose.

They’ve murdered her family. Stolen her throne. And now they expect her to marry their son. But when she discovers her foster mother has been keeping the biggest secret of all, everything changes.

Saga’s goal: dismantle Queen Signe’s plans piece by piece. The only problem? The handsome Zagadkian dignitary who knows far too many of her secrets.

Meanwhile, dark threads continue to weave themselves through ĂŤseldur as magic long thought dead begins to wake. In this follow-up to The Road of Bones, both women will need to find the strength to step into their destiny and stop chaos from sweeping across the land.

Return to the Kingdom of Íseldur where enemies become lovers and dark secrets hide around each corner. This installment digs deeper into Íseldur’s forbidden magic and the simmering attraction growing between two unlikely couples.]]> 586 Demi Winters 1738996034 Danielle 0 to-read 4.37 2024 Kingdom of Claw (The Ashen, #2)
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]]> <![CDATA[The Road of Bones (The Ashen, #1)]]> 205044632 A woman on the run. A crew of Viking mercenaries. A forbidden romance. And the secret which threatens them all.

Silla Nordvig is running for her life.

The queen of Íseldur has sent warriors to bring Silla to Sunnavík, where death awaits her. When her father is killed, his last words set Silla on a perilous quest: travel the treacherous Road of Bones–a thousand-mile stretch haunted by warbands, creatures of darkness, and a mysterious murderer–and go to Kopa, where a shield-house awaits her.

After barely surviving the first stretch of road, a desperate Silla sneaks into a supply wagon belonging to the notorious Bloodaxe Crew. To make it to Kopa, she must win over Axe Eyes, the brooding leader of the Crew, while avoiding the Wolf, his distractingly handsome right-hand man. But the queen’s ruthless assassin has other plans and hunts Silla obsessively.

Will Silla make it safely to Kopa? Or will she fall prey to the perils of the Road of Bones?

Featuring an immersive world blending fairy tale with Vikings, The Road of Bones leads you on an adrenaline-fueled chase with fun banter and a slow-building enemies to lovers romance. The first book in the Ashen Series, you are one click away from reading it!]]> 500 Demi Winters 173899600X Danielle 0 to-read 4.21 2023 The Road of Bones (The Ashen, #1)
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]]> <![CDATA[The Ragpicker King (The Chronicles of Castellane, #2)]]> 36692308
Kel Saren, body double to Conor, crown prince of the dazzling city of Castellane, is caught between two worlds. In order to protect his beloved prince, Kel must find the culprits responsible for a massacre at the royal palace—and the only clues are held by the Ragpicker King, the notorious criminal who rules Castellane’s underworld. The trail Kel follows leads back to the Hill, where among decadent nobles and glittering parties a dark conspiracy to destroy the royal family has taken hold—a conspiracy headed up by the monstrous Artal Gremont, the man engaged to marry the woman Kel adores.

Meanwhile, Lin Caster must face the aftermath of the greatest risk she’s ever taken. To save the life of a dying friend, Lin has falsely claimed to be the Goddess Reborn, the legendary heroine destined to save her people. Now the terrifying—but strangely magnetic—leader of her people has arrived to test her powers. The price of failure is exile, and only through her alliance with the Ragpicker King can she continue to access the magic that may save her.

Then Prince Conor reappears in her life, demanding that she use her healing powers to cure the madness of his father, the King. Lin soon realizes the King is gripped by an ancient and terrible magic, one whose lure she cannot deny any more than she can deny her growing passion for Conor.

As the simmering tensions in Castellane reach a fever pitch, Lin and Kel must decide who to trust when any false move means death—or worse.]]> 557 Cassandra Clare 1529001447 Danielle 0 to-read 4.43 2025 The Ragpicker King (The Chronicles of Castellane, #2)
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]]> <![CDATA[Sword Catcher (The Chronicles of Castellane, #1)]]> 36679274
Kel is an orphan, stolen from the life he knew to become the Sword Catcher—the body double of a royal heir, Prince Conor Aurelian. He has been raised alongside the prince, trained in every aspect of combat and statecraft. He and Conor are as close as brothers, but Kel knows that his destiny is to die for Conor. No other future is possible.

Lin Caster is one of the Ashkar, a small community whose members still possess magical abilities. By law, they must live behind walls within the city, but Lin, a physician, ventures out to tend to the sick and dying of Castellane. Despite her skills, she cannot heal her best friend without access to forbidden knowledge.

After a failed assassination attempt brings Lin and Kel together, they are drawn into the web of the mysterious Ragpicker King, the criminal ruler of Castellane’s underworld. He offers them each what they want most; but as they descend into his world of intrigue and shadow, they discover a conspiracy of corruption that reaches from the darkest gutters of Castellane to the highest tower of its palaces.

As long-kept secrets begin to unravel, they must ask themselves: Is knowledge worth the price of betrayal? Can forbidden love bring down a kingdom? And will their discoveries plunge their nation into war—and the world into chaos?]]> 624 Cassandra Clare 0525619992 Danielle 0 to-read 3.79 2023 Sword Catcher (The Chronicles of Castellane, #1)
author: Cassandra Clare
name: Danielle
average rating: 3.79
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]]> <![CDATA[Blindsided By The Enforcer (Riverside U)]]> 221551427
It’s the least Cade Price can do after I helped him save face when he caught his girlfriend playing tonsil hockey with another guy.

Convincing him to be my pretend boyfriend doesn’t take much—his cheating ex is already trying to crawl back into his life—and he’s desperate to prove he’s moved on.

Our arrangement is simple; no strings, no feelings. But he’s everything I didn’t expect: warm, fiercely protective, and far too easy to fall for.

Cade suggests we upgrade our fake relationship to one with benefits, but every kiss and touch feels more real than it should.

Now ±ő’m starting to wonder if the only people we’re fooling is ourselves.

When the game ends, will Cade prove he’s the real deal—or leave me blindsided?]]> 297 R.C. Stephens Danielle 0 currently-reading 3.95 Blindsided By The Enforcer (Riverside U)
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]]> <![CDATA[Body Checked By The Defenseman (Riverside U)]]> 218527601
Her brother is my teammate and best friend. They’re my family. We grew up across the hall, sharing a secret connection I’ve tried hard to forget.

But I never crossed the line—not then, and not when we came to Riverside U—I’ve kept my distance.

Until her dorm floods, and she moves into the hockey house. Now, there’s nowhere to hide. Ruby’s always around, and my feelings are hitting harder than a body check on the ice.

Then she confesses she’s never been with a man� and asks me to change that.

I can’t just take what she’s offering—I need to make it special—something she’ll never regret.

I promise to take my time and teach her, but ±ő’m the one getting schooled because ±ő’m falling fast.

The guilt is like a slap shot, knowing ±ő’m betraying my best friend—my family—by falling in love with her.

I know I should skate away, but after tasting happiness with Ruby, I can’t let her go.

What if, by holding on, I lose everything—on and off the ice?


For mature audiences. Guaranteed HEA and no cheating.]]> 265 R.C. Stephens Danielle 0 4.04 Body Checked By The Defenseman (Riverside U)
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]]> <![CDATA[Story of My Life (Story Lake #1)]]> 216233719
If she doesn't turn in a book by her next deadline, they're cutting her loose.

Hazel rashly decides to leave what's left of her city life behind and impulse buys a house in rural Pennsylvania sight unseen. How better to entertain the loyal readers she still has and rediscover her writing mojo than immersing herself in small-town life?

Too bad this town looks to be on its last legs. At least she's finding swoon-worthy inspiration from her hot, grumpy contractor Cam and his animal-rescuing, community-involved family. It's all just research. What could go wrong?

A note from the author: This series is my love letter to every reader who said they wanted to move to a fictional town . . . ]]> 528 Lucy Score 1728297052 Danielle 0 to-read 4.11 2025 Story of My Life (Story Lake #1)
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]]> <![CDATA[What's Next: A Backstage Pass to The West Wing, Its Cast and Crew, and Its Enduring Legacy of Service]]> 147369131 A behind-the-scenes look into the creation and legacy of The West Wing  as told by cast members Melissa Fitzgerald and Mary McCormack, with compelling insights from cast and crew exploring what made the show what it was and how its impassioned commitment to service has made the series and relationships behind it endure.

Step back inside the world of President Jed Bartlet’s Oval Office with Fitzgerald and McCormack as they reunite the West Wing cast and crew in a lively and colorful “backstage pass� to the timeless series. This intimate, in-depth reflection reveals how The West Wing was conceived, and spotlights the army of people it took to produce it, the lifelong friendships it forged, and the service it inspired.

From cast member origin stories to the collective cathartic farewell on the show’s final night of filming, What’s Next will delight readers with on-set and off-camera anecdotes that even West Wing superfans have never heard. Meanwhile, a deeper analysis of the show’s legacy through American culture, service, government, and civic life underscores how the series envisaged an American politics of decency and honor, creating an aspirational White House beyond the bounds of fictional television.

What’s Next revisits beloved episodes with fresh, untold commentary; compiles poignant and hilarious stories from the show’s production; highlights initiatives supported by the cast, crew, and creators; and makes a powerful case for competent, empathetic leadership, hope, and optimism for whatever lies ahead.]]> 608 Melissa Fitzgerald 0593184548 Danielle 0 4.39 2024 What's Next: A Backstage Pass to The West Wing, Its Cast and Crew, and Its Enduring Legacy of Service
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]]> <![CDATA[Give Me Butterflies (Oaks Sisters, #1)]]> 210297493
Millie was never one to take the expected path. She's an entomologist who loves her job as a natural science curator, inspiring museum visitors every day. It's her dream to take a larger role in the planning of her department, so when a director position opens up, she is determined not to let anything distract her from her goals. Especially her grumpy coworker with his permanent scowl, electric blue eyes, and nerdy astronomy ties.

. . . Not that she’s spent much time noticing any of those things.

Finn doesn’t mean to glare at everyone, but he’s juggling his role at the museum, navigating the grief of losing his sister, attempting to make his nieces smile, and trying not to ruin dinner for the fifth night in a row. He can't afford to let anything slip, and certainly doesn't need anything more on his plate. Millie literally stumbling into him with her bright smile and sunny optimism, is the last thing he needs.

They want nothing to do with each other. But with Finn on the interview committee, avoidance is impossible. And Millie soon realizes it's one thing when a job is on the line. It's quite another when it's her heart.]]> 363 Jillian Meadows 0063416174 Danielle 0 to-read 4.06 2023 Give Me Butterflies (Oaks Sisters, #1)
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]]> <![CDATA[Comeback (Holland Brothers, #3)]]> 216375349 My brother’s best friend is such a jerk.

An imposing, handsome jerk who doesn’t trust me. And now we’re roommates.

He wanders around the apartment in nothing but gray sweatpants, looking like a broody, tattooed muscle god, and playing music that shakes the walls. I want to hate him for treating me like an intruder, but there’s something about the way he looks at me—like he’s trying to figure me out—that keeps pulling me in.

Archer Holland is loyal, caring, and protective—with everyone except me.

Every time I move around our apartment, I can feel his glare. And the worst part? It only makes me want him more.

Not that it matters.

He’s my brother’s best friend—the one guy I can never have. But after a late-night rescue, we go from sharing a wall to sharing a bed.

±ő’m not sure what my brother would do if he found out, but it doesn’t matter because Archer says it can’t happen again.

That imposing, handsome jerk is about to find out ±ő’m done playing by his rules.

Comeback is a football romance with lots of spice, swoon, and a happily ever after. It’s the third book in the Holland Brothers series and can be read as a standalone.

Tropes:

- forced proximity / roommates
- broody tattooed football hero
- sneaking around
- ASL and chronic illness rep
- dual POV]]> 369 Rebecca Jenshak 1951815769 Danielle 0 4.01 2025 Comeback (Holland Brothers, #3)
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]]> <![CDATA[The Empress (Deluxe Edition): a Towerfall novel (Towerfall, 1)]]> 210484329
What happens when a no-nonsense modern woman stumbles into a world of magick, mystery, and one ridiculously hot, broody hero? She breaks all the rules, obviously.

Hannah has always played by the book―until a tarot reading goes sideways and drops her into a world where magick is real, danger lurks in the shadows, and men look like they've stepped out of a fantasy novel. Case in point: Kane, the kingdom's gruff yet infuriatingly gorgeous protector, who claims Hannah's arrival isn't an accident. Apparently, she's the key to saving his realm from ruin.

Hannah's priorities?

Get her tarot card back.

Find a way home.

Absolutely not fall for the battle-scarred warrior who makes her want to forget all her plans.

But as the palace's secrets unravel, and enemies close in, the line between duty and desire blurs. Because if Hannah wants to return to her world, she'll have to embrace the magick inside her and trust the one man who makes her question everything.]]> 400 Kristin Cast 1464235015 Danielle 0 to-read 2.91 2025 The Empress (Deluxe Edition): a Towerfall novel (Towerfall, 1)
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average rating: 2.91
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]]> Nightwing (2016-) #123 224087108 Dan Watters Danielle 0 currently-reading 3.66 Nightwing (2016-) #123
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]]> <![CDATA[The Strawberry Patch Pancake House (Dream Harbor, #4)]]> 213186396 Fall in love with the brand new spring romance set in Dream Harbor, from the bestselling author of The Pumpkin Spice Café.

As a renowned chef, single-dad Archer never planned on moving to a small town, let alone running a pancake restaurant. But Dream Harbor needs a new chef, and Archer needs a community to help raise his daughter, Olive.

Iris has never managed to hold down a job for more than a few months. So when Mayor Kelly suggests Archer is looking for a nanny, and Iris might be available, she shudders at the thought. But in need of money she reluctantly agrees.

As Archer and Iris get used to their new roles, is it possible that they might have more in common than they first thought, or is Olive just determined to play match-maker�

Tropes:

� single dad
� forced proximity
� slow burn
� found family
� one bed]]> 361 Laurie Gilmore 0008713340 Danielle 0 to-read 3.91 2025 The Strawberry Patch Pancake House (Dream Harbor, #4)
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]]> <![CDATA[Dream Girl Drama (Big Shots, #3)]]> 214283601 A steamy chance encounter between a professional hockey player and the manic pixie dream girl he just can’t seem to forget takes a turn when the pair realize that their parents are engaged—i˛Ô an all-new rom-com by #1 New York Times bestselling author Tessa Bailey.

When professional hockey player Sig Gauthier’s car breaks down and his phone dies, he treks into a posh private country club to call a tow truck, where he encounters the alluring Chloe Clifford, the manic pixie dream girl who captivates him immediately with her sense of adventure and penchant for stealing champagne.

Sparks fly during a moonlight kiss and the enamored pair can’t wait to see each other again, but when Sig finally arrives to meet his dad’s new girlfriend over dinner, Chloe is confusingly also there. Turns out the girlfriend is Chloe’s mother. Oh, and they’re engaged.

Sig’s dream girl is his future stepsister.

Though the pair is now wary of being involved romantically, Chloe, a sheltered harp prodigy, yearns to escape her controlling mother. Sig promises to teach her the ins and outs of independence in Boston—but not inside his bedroom. They both know there can never be more than friendship between a famous hockey player and his high-society, soon-to-be stepsister. But keeping their relationship platonic grows harder amid the developing family drama, especially knowing they were meant for so much more�


]]> 320 Tessa Bailey 0063380781 Danielle 0 to-read 3.45 2025 Dream Girl Drama (Big Shots, #3)
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]]> <![CDATA[Scythe & Sparrow (The Ruinous Love Trilogy, #3)]]> 127616032 Discover the serial killer romance series everyone is talking about!From the no.1 New York Times bestselling author of the genre-breaking international TikTok sensation Butcher & Blackbird and Leather & Lark comes the final book in the Ruinous Love Trilogy - a friends-with-benefits dark romantic comedy.

Murder.

Mayhem.

And spice.

Doctor Fionn Kane is running from a broken heart, one he hopes to mend in small-town Nebraska, far away from his almost-fiance and his derailed surgical career. It's a simpler head down, hard work, and absolutely no romantic relationships. He wants none of the circus he left behind in Boston.

But then the real circus finds him.

Motorcycle performer Rose Evans has spent a decade on the road with the Silveria Circus, and it suits her just fine, especially when she has the urge to indulge in a little murder when she's not in the spotlight. But when a kill goes awry and she ends up with an injured leg, Rose finds herself stuck in Nebraska, at the home of the adorably nerdy town doctor.

The problem is, not every broken heart can be sewn back together.

. . . And the longer you stay in one place, the more likely your ghosts are to catch up.

***


Friends with benefits
Small town romance
Fish out of water
Forced proximity
Hurt/care
Touch her and die]]> 416 Brynne Weaver Danielle 0 to-read 4.10 2025 Scythe & Sparrow (The Ruinous Love Trilogy, #3)
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]]> <![CDATA[The Cinnamon Bun Book Store (Dream Harbor, #2)]]> 196241667 From the author of the Sunday Times bestseller and viral TikTok phenomenon, The Pumpkin Spice Café, comes a brand new spicy romance set in Dream Harbor!

When a secret message turns up hidden in a book in the Cinnamon Bun Bookstore, Hazel can't understand it. As more secret codes appear between the pages, she decides to follow the trail of clues� she just need someone to help her out.

Gorgeous and outgoing fisherman, Noah, is always up for an adventure. And a scavenger hunt sounds like a lot of fun. Even better that the cute bookseller he's been crushing on for months is the one who wants his help!

Hazel didn’t go looking for romance, but as the treasure hunt leads her and Noah around Dream Harbor, their undeniable chemistry might be just as hot as the fresh-out-of-the-oven cinnamon buns the bookstore sells�

The Cinnamon Bun Book Store is a cozy romantic mystery with a HEA guaranteed!

Tropes:
� opposites attract
� small town
� forced proximity
� he falls first]]> 384 Laurie Gilmore Danielle 0 currently-reading 3.66 2024 The Cinnamon Bun Book Store (Dream Harbor, #2)
author: Laurie Gilmore
name: Danielle
average rating: 3.66
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]]> <![CDATA[Butcher & Blackbird (The Ruinous Love Trilogy, #1)]]> 196864520

The viral TikTok friends-to-lovers dark romantic comedy full of murder, chaos, and spice—unlike anything you’ve read before—now available in all bookstores.


When a chance encounter sparks an unlikely bond between rival murderers Sloane and Rowan, the two find something elusive—the friendship of like-minded, pitch-black souls. From small town West Virginia to upscale California, from downtown Boston to rural Texas, the two hunters collide in an annual game of blood and suffering, one that pits them against the most dangerous monsters in the country.


But as their friendship develops into something more, the restless ghosts left in their wake are only a few steps behind, ready to claim more than just their newfound love. Can Rowan and Sloane dig themselves out of a game of graves? Or have they finally met their match?

]]> 360 Brynne Weaver Danielle 0 to-read 3.99 2023 Butcher & Blackbird (The Ruinous Love Trilogy, #1)
author: Brynne Weaver
name: Danielle
average rating: 3.99
book published: 2023
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]]> Deep End 212806619 A competitive diver and an ace swimmer jump into forbidden waters in this steamy college romance from the New York Times bestselling author of The Love Hypothesis.

Scarlett Vandermeer is swimming upstream. A Junior at Stanford and a student-athlete who specializes in platform diving, Scarlett prefers to keep her head down, concentrating on getting into med school and on recovering from the injury that almost ended her career. She has no time for relationships—at least, that’s what she tells herself.

Swim captain, world champion, all-around aquatics golden boy, Lukas Blomqvist thrives on discipline. It’s how he wins gold medals and breaks records: complete focus, with every stroke. On the surface, Lukas and Scarlett have nothing in common. Until a well-guarded secret slips out, and everything changes.

So they start an arrangement. And as the pressure leading to the Olympics heats up, so does their relationship. It was supposed to be just a temporary, mutually satisfying fling. But when staying away from Lukas becomes impossible, Scarlett realizes that her heart might be treading into dangerous water...]]> 446 Ali Hazelwood 0593641051 Danielle 0 to-read 3.88 2025 Deep End
author: Ali Hazelwood
name: Danielle
average rating: 3.88
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rating: 0
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]]> <![CDATA[Break my Heart (Western Wildcats Hockey, #6)]]> 216739468 After my life imploded last year, Dad decided that a change in scenery was necessary and moved us across the country. I’ve done the one thing I never thought I would—leave the competitive skating world behind in the rearview mirror.
It hasn’t been easy.
Especially when the person buried in my past no longer wants to stay there.
Ever since stepping foot on campus, I’ve gone out of my way to avoid the hockey players that strut around like they’re God’s gift to the female species.
There’s a reason for that.
My father is Reed Philips, head coach for the Western Wildcats. The number one rule in our house has always been that I keep a healthy distance from his players.
That’s never been a problem.
And it’s not necessarily one now.
·ˇłćł¦±đ±čłŮâ€�
I’ve just had a major run in with Hayes Van Doren.
One that includes me walking in on him freshly showered in the locker room and him thinking I was there to deliver a special birthday present by dropping to my knees.
Oh, trust me…he got a treat all right.
One that left him singing soprano.
I might have spent most of this year flying under the radar where Hayes is concerned, but that’s no longer possible.
Everywhere I go, there he is.
Forcing his way into my life.
He’s a complication I don’t need.
Or want.
·ˇłćł¦±đ±čłŮâ€�
He’s decided to change my mind about that.
The question is—will I let him?]]> 319 Jennifer Sucevic Danielle 0 e-book, fiction, romance 3.97 Break my Heart (Western Wildcats Hockey, #6)
author: Jennifer Sucevic
name: Danielle
average rating: 3.97
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date added: 2025/02/14
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]]> <![CDATA[The Archmage of Iveland (The Archmage of Iveland Trilogy Book 1)]]> 226805821
Seduction, deception, and magic shape Katherine’s journey as she seeks the truth behind the Man of Shadow’s identity—and fights to stop a war before it begins.


The Archmage of Iveland is a romance fantasy book, the first of a trilogy series. It contains mature scenes and is intended for adult readers.]]> 353 E.C. Schellenberg Danielle 0 4.50 The Archmage of Iveland (The Archmage of Iveland Trilogy Book 1)
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]]> PS: I Hate You 223113635 In this splendidly bittersweet romantic comedy, enemies forced together by a mutual loss are led on a cross-country journey toward a second chance.

Maddie Sanderson would be proud to honor her older brother’s dying wish that she scatters his ashes over eight destinations that the adventurous twenty-nine-year-old never got to visit before he died from cancer. But in his will, Josh assigned her an impossible partner to help complete the mission—Dominic Perry. Seriously, if Maddie weren’t already at her brother's funeral, she would kill him for this.

Sure, Dom was Josh’s lifelong best friend. He’s also the infuriating man who broke Maddie’s heart back when she was naïve enough to give it to him. But since Dom insists on following the rules and Josh didn’t leave much room for Maddie to argue the matter, they embark together on a series of farewell trips that span thousands of miles, exploring new places and revisiting their complicated history along the way.

After a snowstorm leads to a shared bed, Maddie starts to wonder if her brother might be matchmaking from the grave. But when grief also reopens old wounds between them, Maddie will need more than Josh’s ghostly guidance to trust Dom again.]]> 418 Lauren Connolly 0593815661 Danielle 0 to-read 4.30 2024 PS: I Hate You
author: Lauren Connolly
name: Danielle
average rating: 4.30
book published: 2024
rating: 0
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]]> She Doesn't Have a Clue 218624064 With a colorful cast of characters and a cellar full of wine, anything can happen―from murder to a second chance at love―in Jenny Elder Moke's half mystery, half romance adult debut set at a lavish destination wedding.

A high-end wedding on a private island off the coast of Seattle sounds like something out of a magazine. But for bestselling mystery author Kate Valentine, it’s more like a nightmare.

Why Kate agreed to attend her ex-fiancé’s wedding is its own enigma, but she’ll plaster on a fake smile for two nights, with the aid of free champagne, naturally. And because the groom happens to be her editor, she’ll try to finish a draft of her latest Loretta Starling mystery as a wedding gift. But when the bride is poisoned and Kate stumbles across a dead body, she finds herself in a real-life mystery that eerily echoes the plot of her latest novel. And the only person who seems willing to help Kate catch the killer is Jake Hawkins, aka: the Hostralian; aka: Kate’s biggest romantic regret.

As the wine flows and the weather threatens to hold every guest hostage, bitter resentments and long-held grudges surface amongst the colorful crowd. Anyone could be capable of murder, it seems. What would Loretta do? Unfortunately, Kate doesn’t have a clue.]]> 336 Jenny Elder Moke 1250354986 Danielle 0 to-read 3.72 2025 She Doesn't Have a Clue
author: Jenny Elder Moke
name: Danielle
average rating: 3.72
book published: 2025
rating: 0
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]]> Cold to the Touch 186491470 American Predator meets Harlan Coben in this taut, ticking-clock thriller in which women are being kidnapped and murdered in a remote corner of Alaska.

When the body of a barista is found in the once-pristine Alaskan snow, Anchorage homicide detective DeHavilland Beans is gutted to recognize the young woman, Jolene. He’d bought coffee from her every morning and knew her as a bright college student working her way through school. Devastated by the murder and by the life cut short, Beans vows to find the killer.

Since scavengers damaged the body, obtaining any usable evidence is impossible, even with the assistance of wildlife expert Raisa Ingalls, Beans’s ex. When the body of another woman is found, a serial killer is suspected and the FBI joins the hunt.

After a third body turns up, Beans is desperate to find the killer—especially when another woman goes missing. With the murderer moving so quickly, Beans and his team are determined to stop the spree and catch the killer before it's too late.

Pulse-pounding and vividly depicted, this Alaskan thriller will electrify fans of Lisa Gardner and true crime junkies fascinated by the Israel Keyes case.]]> 336 Kerri Hakoda 1639107754 Danielle 0 to-read 3.61 2024 Cold to the Touch
author: Kerri Hakoda
name: Danielle
average rating: 3.61
book published: 2024
rating: 0
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]]> <![CDATA[Class Clown: The Memoirs of a Professional Wiseass—How I Went 77 Years Without Growing Up]]> 220160556 America’s most beloved wiseass finally tells his life story with all the humor you’d expect from a man who made a career out of making fun of pretty much everything.

How does the son of a Presbyterian minister wind up winning a Pulitzer Prize for writing a wildly inaccurate newspaper column read by millions of people?

In Class Clown, Dave Barry takes us on a hilarious ride, starting with a childhood largely spent throwing rocks for entertainment—there was no internet—and preparing for nuclear war by hiding under a classroom desk. After literally getting elected class clown in high school, he went to college, where, as an English major, he read snippets of great literature when he was not busy playing in a rock band (it was the sixties).

He began his journalism career at a small-town Pennsylvania newspaper where he learned the most important rule of local never confuse a goose with a duck. His journey then took a detour into the business world, where as a writing consultant he spent years trying, with limited success, to get corporate folks to, for God’s sake, get the point. Somehow from there he wound up as a humor columnist for The Miami Herald, where his boss was a wild man who encouraged him to write about anything that struck him as amusing and to never worry about alienating anyone.

His columns were not popular with He managed to alienate a vast army of Neil Diamond fans, and the entire state of Indiana. But he also developed a loyal following of readers who alerted him to the threat of exploding toilets, not to mention the fire hazards posed by strawberry pop-tarts and Rollerblade Barbie, which he demonstrated to the nation on the David Letterman show. He led his readers on a crusade against telemarketers that ultimately caused the national telemarketers association to stop answering its own phones because it was getting—irony alert—too many unwanted calls. He has also run for president multiple times, although so far without success.

He became a book author and joined a literary rock band, which was not good at playing music but did once perform with Bruce Springsteen, who sang backup to Dave. As for his literary merits, Dave “I’ll never have the critical acclaim of, say, Marcel Proust. But was Marcel Proust ever on Carson? Did he ever steal a hotel sign for Oprah?�

Class Clown isn’t just a memoir; it’s a vibrant celebration of a life rich with humor, absurdity, joy, and sadness. Dave says the most important wisdom imparted by his Midwestern parents was never to take anything too seriously. This laughter-filled book is proof that he learned that lesson well.]]> 256 Dave Barry 1668021781 Danielle 0 4.42 Class Clown: The Memoirs of a Professional Wiseass—How I Went 77 Years Without Growing Up
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]]> <![CDATA[Done and Dusted (Rebel Blue Ranch, #1)]]> 195530544
For the first time in her life, Clementine “Emmy� Ryder has no idea what she’s doing. She’s accomplished everything on her to-do list. She left her small hometown of Meadowlark, Wyoming; went to college; and made a career for herself by doing her favorite thing: riding horses. But after an accident makes it impossible for her to get back into the saddle, she has no choice but to return to the hometown she always wanted to escape.

Luke Brooks is Meadowlark’s most notorious bad boy, bar owner, and bachelor. He’s also the unofficial fifth member of the Ryder family. As Emmy’s older brother’s best friend, Luke spent most of his childhood antagonizing her. It’s been years since he’s seen her, but when she walks into his bar and back into his life, he can’t take his eyes off her. Despite his better judgment, he wants to do a whole lot more than just look at her.

Emmy’s got too much on her mind to think about romance. And Luke knows he should stay away from his best friend’s younger sister. But what if Luke is just what Emmy needs to get her spark back? Or will they both go up in flames?]]> 346 Lyla Sage 0593732421 Danielle 5 3.91 2023 Done and Dusted (Rebel Blue Ranch, #1)
author: Lyla Sage
name: Danielle
average rating: 3.91
book published: 2023
rating: 5
read at: 2025/02/03
date added: 2025/02/03
shelves: fiction, library-copy, romance
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]]> <![CDATA[The Genius of Judy: How Judy Blume Rewrote Childhood for All of Us]]> 199797799
Everyone knows Judy Blume.

Her books have garnered her fans of all ages for decades and sold tens of millions of copies. But why were people so drawn to them? And why are we still talking about them now in the 21st century?

In The Genius of Judy , her remarkable story is revealed as never before, beginning with her as a mother of two searching for purpose outside of her home in 1960s suburban New Jersey. The books she wrote starred regular children with genuine thoughts and problems. But behind those deceptively simple tales, Blume explored the pillars of the growing women’s rights movement, in which girls and women were entitled to careers, bodily autonomy, fulfilling relationships, and even sexual pleasure. Blume wasn’t trying to be a revolutionary—she just wanted to tell honest stories—but in doing so, she created a cohesive, culture-altering vision of modern adolescence.

Blume’s bravery provoked backlash, making her the country’s most-banned author in the mid-1980s. Thankfully, her works withstood those culture wars and it’s no coincidence that Blume has resurfaced as a cultural touchstone now. Young girls are still cat-called, sex education curricula are getting dismissed as pornography, and entire shelves of libraries are being banned. As we face these challenges, it’s only natural we look to Blume, the grand dame of so-called dirty books. This is the story of how a housewife became a groundbreaking artist, and how generations of empowered fans are her legacy, today more than ever.]]> 288 Rachelle Bergstein 1668010909 Danielle 0 to-read 3.78 2024 The Genius of Judy: How Judy Blume Rewrote Childhood for All of Us
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name: Danielle
average rating: 3.78
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]]> <![CDATA[A Thorn in Every Heart (Enchanted Legacies #1)]]> 221763622 What if Belle never returned to the enchanted castle?

After her cheating husband ruins her life, twenty-nine-year-old musician, Alixandria Knight, moves from Chicago to Ironhill, Pennsylvania—a near-abandoned Appalachian ghost town with a firey history. Officially, she’s there to help her aging grandmother. Unofficially, Alix just wants to escape reality.

She’ll get her wish.

When a one night stand with a wickedly handsome stranger turns out to be more than she bargained for, Alix is whisked away to the land of the fae. There, she uncovers her family’s darkest secret. Sixty years ago, Alix’s grandmother, Isabelle, broke her promise to marry a beastly king. Now, the fae are hungry, and it’s up to Alix to clear her family’s debt.

Beauty and the Beast meets Anastasia in this spicy and addictive modern fairytale mashup from the USA Today bestselling author of Wilde Fae.]]> 400 Kate King Danielle 0 to-read 4.25 A Thorn in Every Heart (Enchanted Legacies #1)
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name: Danielle
average rating: 4.25
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]]> <![CDATA[Please Be My Star: A Graphic Novel]]> 202773023
Erika knows that people find her weird and off-putting. Instead of making friends, she finds solace in talking to herself and obsessing over handsome actors and pop stars. When she starts attending a new school, her loneliness takes on a life of its own and she develops a new the cutest boy in her theater class, Christian. For some reason, Christian is kind to her and even agrees to star in the play that she wrote for him, and Erika starts to find a creative voice that might lead to new friendship and romance. But the more time Erika spends with Christian, the more she wonders what he sees in a creep like her. Can Erika somehow write her way into the center of her own heartfelt love story? Or does Christian have an ending of his own in mind?]]> 240 Victoria Grace Elliott 133884041X Danielle 0 3.69 2024 Please Be My Star: A Graphic Novel
author: Victoria Grace Elliott
name: Danielle
average rating: 3.69
book published: 2024
rating: 0
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date added: 2025/01/30
shelves: borrowed, domesticcomics, fiction, graphicnovels, romance, teenyoungadult
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]]> All the Missing Pieces 216284514 *This limited deluxe edition comes with gorgeous stained edges and spot gloss*

Sometimes the last thing you expect is exactly what you need, the final missing piece. And sometimes it comes in the form of a towering, broody sheriff, determined to get in your way at every step.

Ridley Sawyer knows what it’s like to miss someone, to feel like a piece of her vanished—because it happened to her the night her twin sister disappeared.

Now, Ridley channels that loss into hope, traveling the country covering cold cases for her true crime podcast. She might not have found justice for her sister but that doesn’t stop her from finding it for others.

Until Sheriff Colter Brooks gets in her way.

Colt knows what it’s like to have reporters descend on his town in the wake of a tragedy, and he’s not about to let a fiery podcaster stir up trouble. It doesn’t matter that her haunting blue eyes tell him there’s more to Ridley’s story or that he can’t stop imagining what it would be like to touch her.

But when Ridley’s cold case turns hot and she’s thrust into the crosshairs, Colt has no choice but to step in. Suddenly, Ridley’s living at his house, drinking his whiskey, and stealing his dog’s affections. But she’s also proving that she’s so much more than his first impression.

And as they get closer to the truth, the game they’ve been playing might just turn deadly…]]> 384 Catherine Cowles 1464224293 Danielle 0 to-read 4.17 2025 All the Missing Pieces
author: Catherine Cowles
name: Danielle
average rating: 4.17
book published: 2025
rating: 0
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]]> <![CDATA[Quicksilver (Fae & Alchemy, #1)]]> 217536270
In the land of the unforgiving desert, there isn't much a girl wouldn't do for a glass of water.

Twenty-four-year-old Saeris Fane is good at keeping secrets. No one knows about the strange powers she possesses, or the fact that she has been picking pockets and stealing from the Undying Queen's reservoirs for as long as she can remember.

But a secret is like a knot. Sooner or later, it is bound to come undone.

When Saeris comes face-to-face with Death himself, she inadvertently re-opens a gateway between realms and is transported to a land of ice and snow. The Fae have always been the stuff of myth, of legend, of nightmares... but it turns out they're real, and Saeris has landed herself in the middle of a centuries-long conflict that might just get her killed.

The first of her kind to tread the frozen mountains of Yvelia in over a thousand years, Saeris mistakenly binds herself to Kingfisher, a handsome Fae warrior, who has secrets and nefarious agendas of his own. He will use her Alchemist's magic to protect his people, no matter what it costs him . . . or her.

Death has a name. It is Kingfisher of the Ajun Gate. His past is murky. His attitude stinks. And he's the only way Saeris is going to make it home.]]> 624 Callie Hart 1538774194 Danielle 0 4.29 2024 Quicksilver (Fae & Alchemy, #1)
author: Callie Hart
name: Danielle
average rating: 4.29
book published: 2024
rating: 0
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date added: 2025/01/26
shelves: to-read, fantasy, fiction, romance
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]]> <![CDATA[Playing Games (Dickson University, #2)]]> 223921277
Blake Boden is the ultimate distraction—annoyingly handsome, enigmatic, and confident enough to make my teeth grind.

He’s the kind of guy who could charm anyone with a single smile, and somehow, I’ve become his latest challenge.

Only, I don’t do challenges—and I don’t do love. Emotions? Just chemical reactions. Distractions? Not on my agenda.

But he has a stubborn streak that won’t leave me alone, and I have a dissertation due at the end of the semester on computer-assisted research that I could put to the test a little more.

I’ll analyze his charm, track my reactions, and prove once and for all that attraction is nothing but science…and love is a mere figment of the imagination.

Hypothesis: Time with Blake Boden is purely scientific.
Conclusion: He’s not just breaking my rules—he’s rewriting them.

Other Book Info:
🏠New adult standalone romance
🤓 He’s the star quarterback. She’s the cute genius (and neurodivergent).
đź’ Opposites attract with intense first-love vibes
🫶 He falls first
🤫 Secret relationship
đź‚ Witty banter & laugh-out-loud moments
🔥 Off-the-charts chemistry
â€ď¸� Grumpy x Sunshine (Reversed)
🛡� Protective Hero]]> 390 Max Monroe Danielle 0 to-read 4.00 Playing Games (Dickson University, #2)
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name: Danielle
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]]> <![CDATA[Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon, Vol. 1 (Pretty Soldier Sailor Moon Renewal Edition, #1)]]> 10862575
This new edition of Sailor Moon will feature:

- An entirely new, incredibly accurate translation!
- Japanese-style, right-to-left reading!
- New cover art never before seen in the U.S.!
- The original Japanese character names!
- Detailed translation notes!

This version of Sailor Moon will be completely true to original. Join us as Sailor Moon returns to the U.S. for the first time in years!]]> 240 Naoko Takeuchi 1935429744 Danielle 0 4.29 2003 Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon, Vol. 1 (Pretty Soldier Sailor Moon Renewal Edition, #1)
author: Naoko Takeuchi
name: Danielle
average rating: 4.29
book published: 2003
rating: 0
read at: 2013/03/15
date added: 2025/01/25
shelves: graphicnovels, manga, shoujomanga
review:
I kept meaning to give this series a fair shake, and now is a good chance to do so. It's your typical magical girl shoujo, but it's light fluffy fun thus far!
]]> <![CDATA[Swift and Saddled (Rebel Blue Ranch, #2)]]> 195532965
The last thing Ada Hart needs is a man to take care of her. Not anymore. After failing out of her interior design program and the disaster that was her short-lived marriage, Ada clawed her way up from her rock bottom. Now, the only person she trusts is herself, and that has gotten her further than ever before. She has her own business, and one of the largest ranches in Wyoming just hired her for the most important project of her career.

When Ada arrives in Meadowlark, she finds herself in a dive bar where she can’t seem to shake the eyes of a handsome cowboy. When she leads him to the back of the bar, he leaves her with a kiss that most people can only fantasize about. She almost regrets that she’ll never see him again . . . except it turns out he’s her new boss.

Weston Ryder is a happy guy. Even happier now that the mystery woman from the bar is the interior designer for his dream project on his family’s ranch. He feels like he hit the jackpot. It’s too bad she wants absolutely nothing to do with him outside of work. Ada is convinced the pull she feels toward Wes will go away, but Wes can’t stop thinking about her. Even though walls are coming down around Rebel Blue, Ada’s walls are firmly in place.

Can they make it through this project without giving in? Or will they both put their dreams on the line for a chance at love?]]> 320 Lyla Sage 059373243X Danielle 0 to-read, romance, fiction 3.90 2024 Swift and Saddled (Rebel Blue Ranch, #2)
author: Lyla Sage
name: Danielle
average rating: 3.90
book published: 2024
rating: 0
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]]> <![CDATA[The Hurricane Wars (The Hurricane Wars, #1)]]> 75668288 The heart is a battlefield.

All Talasyn has ever known is the Hurricane Wars. Growing up an orphan in a nation under siege by the ruthless Night Emperor, Talasyn has found her family among the soldiers who fight for freedom. But she is hiding a deadly secret: light magic courses through her veins, a blazing power believed to have been wiped out years ago that can cut through the Night Empire's shadows.

Prince Alaric, the emperor's only son and heir, has been forged into a weapon by his father. Tasked with obliterating any threats to the Night Empire's rule with the strength of his armies and mighty Shadow magic, Alaric has never been bested. That is until he sees Talasyn burning brightly on the battlefield with the magic that killed his grandfather, turned his father into a monster, and ignited the Hurricane Wars. In a clash of light and dark, their powers merge and create a force the likes of which has never been seen.

Talasyn and Alaric both know this war can only end with them. But a greater threat is coming, and the strange new magic they can create together could be the only way to overcome it. Thrust into an uneasy alliance, they will confront the secrets at the heart of the war and find, in each other, a searing passion--one that could save their world...or destroy it.

An exquisite fantasy brimming with unforgettable characters, sizzling enemies-to-lovers romance, and richly drawn worlds, The Hurricane Wars marks the breathtaking debut of an extraordinary new writer.]]> 472 Thea Guanzon 0063277271 Danielle 0 to-read 3.65 2023 The Hurricane Wars (The Hurricane Wars, #1)
author: Thea Guanzon
name: Danielle
average rating: 3.65
book published: 2023
rating: 0
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]]> <![CDATA[A Monsoon Rising (The Hurricane Wars, #2)]]> 199793372 400 Thea Guanzon 0063277301 Danielle 0 to-read 4.14 2024 A Monsoon Rising (The Hurricane Wars, #2)
author: Thea Guanzon
name: Danielle
average rating: 4.14
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]]> <![CDATA[The Stars Are Dying (Nytefall, #1)]]> 206101574 "The brightest star needs the darkest night."

In a world abandoned by the celestial guardians and left to suffer a tyrant king’s reign, all Astraea knows is safety in seclusion. With fragmented memories of only five years of her life, she’s determined to discover more about her past, even if that means fleeing the cruel arms that hold her safe from the wicked vampires rumored to roam the land.

But when Astraea stumbles upon the mysterious Nyte, she soon realizes determination alone isn’t enough to guard her heart. He lingers like the darkness that expands between the stars, and soon she discovers her captor’s wicked means of control weren’t based on a lie to keep her under locks after all. In her desperation, Astraea accepts Nyte’s help before she can decide if she might have sold her allegiance to one of the bloodthirsty beings the people of her world fear.

Once their bargain is struck, Astraea’s chance to escape comes in the form of accompanying her best friend Cassia to the King’s Central. There on royal territory it’s the centenary of the Libertatem, a succession of trials hosted by the king in which five human lands compete for a cycle of safety from the vampires seeking blood, claiming souls, and savaging after dark. So when tragedy strikes, Astraea must decide if taking the place of a murdered participant for the safety of her kingdom is a ruse worth dying for, or if protection—and the answers to her past—really are her strongest desires.]]> 412 Chloe C. Peñaranda 1250355664 Danielle 0 to-read 3.41 2023 The Stars Are Dying (Nytefall, #1)
author: Chloe C. Peñaranda
name: Danielle
average rating: 3.41
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]]> <![CDATA[The Proposal Play (Love and Hockey #3)]]> 217902152 My plan when I win a date in Vegas with my brother’s hockey star best friend? Poker and go to sleep early. Instead, I wake up with a ring on my finger and the sexy athlete naked in my bed.

But Asher’s my best friend too so we’ll get this annulled and laugh about this secret for years to come.

Trouble is our wedding pics went viral overnight.

Now everyone thinks we’re a real couple. We race back home, where I’ve just landed the big art commission of my dreams and he’s launching a sports charity so we need to look like we meant to tie the knot.

Easy enough. We’ll claim we’ve been secretly in love, while staying in separate rooms for the rest of the hockey season.

The last thing either one of us wants is to ruin a decade-long friendship by falling into bed again.

But I experience a new side of my husband at home. He cooks for me, encourages me…and buys me so many toys.

And, it’s more fun to share your toys with a friend.

We’re just enjoying temporary marital benefits.

Except, the more times he calls me his wife, the more I start to wonder if Asher was ever pretending?

And if my heart is ready to take the biggest risk of all.]]> 528 Lauren Blakely Danielle 0 currently-reading 4.03 The Proposal Play (Love and Hockey #3)
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]]> Chase Lovett Wants Me 221312778 A brand new standalone, opposites attract, college hockey romance.

Chase Lovett.
Star of my (unrequited) fantasies.
Hottest guy on campus.
Hockey god.

Too bad he has no idea who I am. Literally, ±ő’m so invisible to him that he once sat on me in class.

No thanks to a fire in the dorms, he just became my accidental roommate.
Did I mention the hotel room our university moved us to has only one bed?
Not ideal.

Worse, I accidentally left “My Precious� fantasy fandom underwear hanging to dry in our shower.
My actual nightmare.

My name is Cammie Lovelock and this might just be the worst, best thing that’s ever happened to me.]]> 228 Helena Hunting 1998657000 Danielle 0 3.99 Chase Lovett Wants Me
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]]> The Kiss Lottery 221724431 From bestselling author Ilsa Madden-Mills comes a steamy novella about first love and second chances where a city girl returns home for a Valentine’s Day tradition…and the boy who broke her heart.

Roses are red, violets are blue—someone in Rose has feelings for you�

Yeah, bad ones. Everly Davis didn’t leave her tight-knit hometown on the best terms. It’s been ten years, but you don’t forget heartbreak like that. Then again, the anonymous invite to the annual Kiss Lottery in Rose, Tennessee, gives Everly content for her podcast. And she has a bone to pick with that old heartbreak anyway.

Beckett Whitfield has never left Rose—and he’s never forgotten Everly. He even named the villain in his latest bestseller after her. Turns out she’s not happy about that. Nothing about their reunion is particularly happy, and after the way they left things, what did he expect?

When the Kiss Lottery pairs them together, Everly and Beckett will have to confront old feelings that never went away and the secrets they never shared. But finally telling each other everything might be exactly what they’ve needed all along.]]> 130 Ilsa Madden-Mills Danielle 0 to-read 3.88 The Kiss Lottery
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]]> Nightwing (2016-) #122 222750373 Dan Watters Danielle 0 3.85 Nightwing (2016-) #122
author: Dan Watters
name: Danielle
average rating: 3.85
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]]> <![CDATA[The Cinnamon Bun Book Store (Dream Harbor, #2)]]> 210163199 From the author of the Sunday Times bestseller and viral TikTok phenomenon, The Pumpkin Spice Café, comes a brand new spicy romance set in Dream Harbor!

When a secret message turns up hidden in a book in the Cinnamon Bun Bookstore, Hazel can't understand it. As more secret codes appear between the pages, she decides to follow the trail of clues� she just need someone to help her out.

Gorgeous and outgoing fisherman, Noah, is always up for an adventure. And a scavenger hunt sounds like a lot of fun. Even better that the cute bookseller he's been crushing on for months is the one who wants his help!

Hazel didn’t go looking for romance, but as the treasure hunt leads her and Noah around Dream Harbor, their undeniable chemistry might be just as hot as the fresh-out-of-the-oven cinnamon buns the bookstore sells�

The Cinnamon Bun Book Store is a cozy romantic mystery with a HEA guaranteed!

Tropes:
� opposites attract
� small town
� forced proximity
� he falls first]]> 370 Laurie Gilmore 0008641579 Danielle 0 to-read 3.90 2024 The Cinnamon Bun Book Store (Dream Harbor, #2)
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]]> <![CDATA[The Pumpkin Spice Café (Dream Harbor, #1)]]> 198100928 A spicy small-town romance and TikTok phenomenon, perfect for fans of Hannah Grace and Stephanie Archer.

When Jeanie's aunt gifts her the beloved Pumpkin Spice Café in the small town of Dream Harbor, Jeanie jumps at the chance for a fresh start away from her very dull desk job.

Logan is a local farmer who avoids Dream Harbor's gossip at all costs. But Jeanie's arrival disrupts Logan's routine and he wants nothing to do with the irritatingly upbeat new girl, except that he finds himself inexplicably drawn to her.

Will Jeanie's happy-go-lucky attitude win over the grumpy-but-gorgeous Logan, or has this city girl found the one person in town who won't fall for her charm, or her pumpkin spice lattes�

The Pumpkin Spice Café is a cozy romantic mystery for fans of Gilmore Girls, with a grumpy x sunshine dynamic, a small-town setting and a HEA guaranteed!

Tropes:

� grumpy x sunshine
� small town
� found family
� spicy]]> 360 Laurie Gilmore 0008610673 Danielle 0 to-read 3.48 2023 The Pumpkin Spice Café (Dream Harbor, #1)
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]]> <![CDATA[Pucking Grey (The Honey Badger Puckers #1)]]> 213209371 Greyson presses my back against the wall and threatens to devour me in front of everyone at this party, including my ex to make him jealous.

This fake relationship just turned hot-as-hell.

My ex boyfriend was pucking his tutor on camera for the entire world to see.

My revenge?

Dating his biggest rival, hotter-than-sin teammate.

Greyson Cress has a bad boy reputation, and I can fix that.

But he is the most impossible person on this planet.

He is that first class hockey stick, and ±ő’m just trying to be his puck bunny.

He barely agrees to it.

No one’s going to believe that we’re in a relationship if he refuses to touch me.

What’s a fake relationship without crossing some lines?

So ±ő’m going to get to the bottom of this.

Because all I care about now is�

Pucking Grey.

Pucking Grey is an enemies-to-lovers fake dating hockey romance in the Honey Badger Puckers series. This book can be read as a standalone. It ends with a happy ever after. ]]> 269 Kate Olivia Danielle 0 currently-reading 3.94 Pucking Grey (The Honey Badger Puckers #1)
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]]> <![CDATA[The Backup (Kings of Cocky Book 1)]]> 223002837 I swore I was done with football players.

Especially my ex’s teammates.

But then there’s Asher Knox—the star quarterback, the campus heartbreaker, and the guy whose reputation is just as legendary as his arm. He's also my ex's fraternity brother.

I tell myself it’s nothing. Just a fling. A no-strings, no-drama, no-risk distraction before grad school.

Except one late-night study session turns into a stolen kiss. Then another. Then another.

Suddenly, "just one night" turns into mornings tangled in his sheets, whispered confessions in the dark, and secrets I can barely keep.

And Asher? He’s nothing like I expected.

The chemistry? Undeniable.
The way he looks at me? Dangerous.
The things he does to me? Absolutely unforgettable.

Because if anyone finds out ±ő’m hooking up with my ex’s star teammate?

It won’t just be a scandal.

It’ll be game over.

But some plays are worth the risk. And this one? Might just change everything.

The Backup is a standalone, high-heat sports romance with tension, temptation, and a quarterback who knows exactly how to score—on and off the field. HEA guaranteed.]]> 272 Mickey Miller Danielle 0 3.94 The Backup (Kings of Cocky Book 1)
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name: Danielle
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]]> Variation 210482187 New York Times bestselling author of Fourth Wing comes a new contemporary romance about the summer a celebrated dancer returns home and unearths years of family secrets with the Coast Guard rescue swimmer she never forgot.

Elite ballerina Allie Rousseau is no stranger to pressure. With her mother’s eyes always watching, perfection was expected, no matter the cost. But when an injury jeopardizes all she’s sacrificed for, Allie returns to her summer home to heal and recover. But the memories she’s tried to forget rush in and threaten to take her under.

As a Coast Guard rescue swimmer, Hudson Ellis knows that hesitation can mean the difference between life and death. He’s always prided himself on being in the right place at the right time, especially when it came to Allie Rousseau…until the night he left for basic. After the biggest regret of his life, the secrets he keeps mean he can never be with the one woman he wants more than his next breath.

When Hudson’s niece shows up on Allie’s doorstep, desperate to find her birth mother, Allie finds herself in an unimaginable position. Allie and Hudson’s past and present might be endlessly complicated. The thread that tied them to each other all those years ago may have unraveled, but the truth could pull them back together, or drive them apart forever.]]> 459 Rebecca Yarros 1662514697 Danielle 0 to-read 4.19 2024 Variation
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]]> <![CDATA[Not Your Biggest Fan (Not Yours, #1)]]> 215343966 USA Today bestselling author Sara Ney sizzles with a quick-witted, sexy romp about an eager entrepreneur and a cocky football star who couldn’t be more different—or more into each other.

Harlow James is destined to rock the dating world. The creator of Kissmet, the app helping singles find love, she’s in New York to secure advertisers. But the sassy, small-town girl can’t help meddling in other people’s business.

When she runs into a muscular stranger at her go-to food truck, Harlow doesn’t realize he’s Landon “Andy� Burke, the NFL’s most-wanted free agent, in town to talk contracts. She just sees a hottie about to get burned by undercooked street food. Though she tries to warn him, he shrugs her off, making a little wager instead.

In a messy twist of fate, Andy finds himself in the same hotel as Harlow. When she collects on their bet, they make a mind-blowing—and bed-rocking—connection. But after the weekend, she goes home to Green Bay to her goofy dad and corgi, ready to focus everything on work again. Kissmet, however, has other ideas, when Andy knocks on her door…]]> 287 Sara Ney 1662525494 Danielle 0 to-read 3.92 Not Your Biggest Fan (Not Yours, #1)
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]]> <![CDATA[From Puck to F*ck (San Francisco Aftershocks, #1) (Me to We)]]> 205165910 I accidentally bid on a date with hockey star Rake Hanson, AKA Mr. Puck-Head, at a charity auction.

Now ±ő’m stuck with him.

He’s the poster boy for everything I can’t stand in a guy � sports nut, ego, and that annoying thing called charm.

Some “prize.�

While his grunts and one-word answers threaten to drive me up the wall, at least he’s nice to look at with those broad shoulders, strong jawline, and big� hands. Regardless, he’s an unrepentant grouch. If he ever smiles, I have no doubt his face will crack.

Our date, where I must beam for the cameras and pretend I don’t loathe every second of it, is destined to be a frosty disaster. It goes even worse than I imagine, involving a chartered flight to Vegas, too many cocktails at a roulette table, a wedding chapel, and a couple drunken “I do’s.�

And now his sports agent won’t let me dump his sorry ass until the end of the season.

So I, Petal Parker, am stuck in this bizarro world of stinky jocks, gossip columns, and flashy parties.

But the touches� and the glances� threaten to melt the hard ice around my heart. As the final buzzer of the season nears, I find my fake relationship with Mr. Puck-Head skating dangerously close to scoring the real thing. Ditching my fake husband is suddenly no longer as urgent as his deep, sexy kisses.

From USA Today bestselling author M. Lane comes a perfect combination of fun and sizzle about a sports hater and the hockey player she falls for. This slow-burn romance features a plucky main character and the one man she brings to his knees. If you like to indulge your secret bad-girl side, this is the book for you.]]> 412 Mika Lane Danielle 0 currently-reading 3.86 2024 From Puck to F*ck (San Francisco Aftershocks, #1) (Me to We)
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]]> <![CDATA[True Crime Collection: Gripping Encounters With Serial Killers Book 1 (Inside Dark Minds)]]> 202043729 True Crime Gripping Encounters With Serial Killers invites you on a exploration into the minds of serial killers. This anthology offers captivating stories perfect for true crime readers.Each tale begins with a chilling encounter that showcases the moment when predator meets victim. These stories cover the grisly details of the crimes, and chronicle the relentless investigations and tireless manhunts that brought these lesser-known serial killers to justice.]]> 144 Jamie Malton Danielle 0 currently-reading 4.22 True Crime Collection: Gripping Encounters With Serial Killers Book 1 (Inside Dark Minds)
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]]> One Time Player (Player #2) 150460313
Except Patty Sanders.

She is off-limits, not only because she is my hockey team’s new assistant physical therapist. She is also the coach’s daughter.

Getting in between the sheets with her, could cost me my career on the ice.

So, I’ll settle for being in the friend zone, if it means I get to be around her. But the more time we spend together, the more the lines we’ve drawn begin to blur.

Especially when Patty asks me to be her date to her cousin’s wedding. One minute we’re dancing and the next she’s in my arms asking me for one night.

One night before everything goes back to normal� like it never happened. But for me there is no going back.

Can I convince Patty ±ő’m more than just a one time player?]]> 296 R.C. Stephens Danielle 0 currently-reading 4.29 One Time Player (Player #2)
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]]> <![CDATA[Detective Comics (2016-) #1092]]> 222058384 Tom Taylor Danielle 0 4.21 Detective Comics (2016-) #1092
author: Tom Taylor
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]]> <![CDATA[Don't Fall for Your Fake Boyfriend (Magnolia Ridge #4)]]> 214800584 From USA Today bestselling author Logan Chance comes a hilarious tale all about a fake relationship that leads to some seriously funny times. This steamy enemies-to-lovers romantic comedy is sure to bring all the laughs while causing your Kindle to combust at the same time.


My best friend is getting married in the glitzy, wild city of Las Vegas, and ±ő’m honored to be a bridesmaid. There’s just one tiny hiccup—my ex-boyfriend is also in the wedding party.

I almost skip the whole thing, but then, at the airport, my knight in shining armor shows up. Well, more like Brock Atwood in scuffed Chucks. Brock offers to pretend to be my boyfriend to fool my ex into thinking I've moved on.

What’s in it for Brock? He gets a weekend free from his mother’s relentless matchmaking, and I get the satisfaction of making my ex green with envy.

The catch? Brock and I have never exactly been best buds, so our fauxmance has everyone raising eyebrows. We’ll need Oscar-worthy performances to pull this off.

But as the lines between pretend and reality start to blur, I can’t help but am I setting myself up for the ultimate heartbreak?



*This is an interconnected standalone with a happily ever after.]]> 224 Logan Chance Danielle 0 currently-reading 4.54 Don't Fall for Your Fake Boyfriend (Magnolia Ridge #4)
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]]> <![CDATA[Sweet Collide (Saints of Redville)]]> 221442232 A standalone hockey romance.

Aiden Slate.
Pro hockey star. Captain of the Redville Saints. And the bane of my existence.

All it takes is a little liquid courage to storm his castle.
Or, in this case, a cushy five-star hotel suite.

±ő’m supposed to give him a piece of my mind.
To unleash a decade of pent-up anger.

What ±ő’m not supposed to do is sign an NDA meant for another woman.

He thinks ±ő’m here to relieve his stress.
Well, he’s in for a rude awakening.

Problem #1? The boy I grew up with doesn’t remember me.
Problem #2? I fall to my knees at his command. Literally.

Next thing I know, I agree to be his fake girlfriend.
He doesn't realize ±ő’m the girl he left behind ten years ago.
The last thing I'll do is admit it.

Because Aiden might have abandoned me all those years ago.
But me? I’ll forever be his.]]> 414 Ava Harrison Danielle 0 currently-reading 3.75 Sweet Collide (Saints of Redville)
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]]> <![CDATA[Over the Line (Sierra Hockey #1)]]> 187972462 ±ő’m snowed in.
With a famous hockey player.

±ő’m snowed in.
With a famous hockey player.
My life has been a disaster. I’ve lost my job, my apartment, and my direction, so when my best friend suggests a week trip up to her house in Tahoe, I jump on the chance for a change in scenery.
Only, I didn’t anticipate Snowmageddon.
I didn’t anticipate being trapped on the side of the road and rescued by a famous hockey player—and certainly not by Lake Jordan, star center for the Sierra Hockey team, model, and entrepreneur.
I didn’t anticipate having to share his house.
Or that there would only be one bedroom.
And I didn’t anticipate…that he might want to keep me.
Forever.]]> 346 Elise Faber 1637491182 Danielle 0 currently-reading 3.89 Over the Line (Sierra Hockey #1)
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]]> <![CDATA[Face Off with the Captain (Riverside U)]]> 213002125 322 R.C. Stephens Danielle 0 4.10 2024 Face Off with the Captain (Riverside U)
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]]> Nightwing (2016-) #121 221997631 Dan Watters Danielle 0 4.20 Nightwing (2016-) #121
author: Dan Watters
name: Danielle
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]]> The Games Gods Play 203579254
Every hundred years, the gods toy with us mere mortals.
And we let them.

The gods of myth are alive and well.
Once every century, they select a new ruler in a cutthroat competition, pushing mortal players to the limit. But this year, Hades is done sitting on the sidelines. And he’s picking a champion no one expects—i˛Ô this modern mythic romantasy, she’ll fight for her lifeâ€�
for the god of Death.]]> 592 Abigail Owen 1649376413 Danielle 0 to-read 3.99 2024 The Games Gods Play
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name: Danielle
average rating: 3.99
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]]> Cats of the World 203164413 Hannah “Kitten Lady� Shaw and professional cat photographer Andrew Marttila journey to thirty countries to bring you hundreds of photos and stories of cats from every corner of the world. Husband and wife team Hannah Shaw and Andrew Marttila have made cats their lives' they rescue and rehabilitate neonatal kittens, educate the public on cat and kitten care, and capture our feline friends' unique personalities through writing and photography. Now, in the project of their dreams, they've taken their passion for cats global. In Cats of the World, Shaw and Marttila journey across thirty countries to explore feline welfare and cat culture around the globe, documenting their travels with stunning photos and stories from each country. Journey to England's charming pubs and candle-lit cathedrals, Chile’s vibrant produce markets and colorful hillsides, Türkiye’s spice bazaars and ancient ruins, South Africa's bustling streets and lush mountains, and so many places in between with Shaw and Marttila as they learn from cats—and the people who love them most—that compassion truly is a universal language.]]> 320 Hannah Shaw 0593183118 Danielle 0 to-read 4.58 2024 Cats of the World
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]]> Charming Deception 214045005 A steamy, one bed, fake fiancé standalone romance from Amazon Top 50 bestselling author Jaine Diamond.

When my brother’s best friend proposes we get engaged, ±ő’m a fool to say yes.

It’s a fake engagement, because men like Jameson Vance don’t fall in love with women like me.

He’s a gorgeous billionaire, a marketing genius and a playboy, and he’s only getting engaged to please his family.
±ő’m an introverted writer, just trying to start my life over, and I’d rather mingle with the rose bushes in his garden than fall in love again.

But when we share a bed, our sizzling chemistry blurs the line between fake and real. And when Jameson turns on the charm, I can’t help melting from his growly whispers of �my wife.�

When he won’t follow through on the explosive tension between us, though, I realize there’s so much more to this fake engagement than meets the eye. Because my fiancé is keeping one hell of a secret from me.

I know I’d be crazy to trust him with my heart.
But by the time I finally feel his searing touch, I know ±ő’m already falling for his charming deception.

Billionaire
Fake fiancé
Only one bed
Alpha cinnamon roll hero
Brother’s best friend
Playboy Prince Charming / Cinderella vibes
“My wife”]]> 438 Jaine Diamond Danielle 0 to-read 4.29 2024 Charming Deception
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]]> <![CDATA[What I Should've Said (Red Bridge, #1)]]> 220599158 You don’t find love. Love finds you…in New York Times bestselling author Max Monroe’s tender and emotionally charged story.

When grumpy, muscled-up artist Bennett Bishop bothers to speak, it’s usually to say something you’re not ready to hear.

When he first speaks to Norah Ellis, a rambling runaway bride who hitchhikes a ride from him, it’s to tell her to get out of his truck and walk because she’s a pain in the�

By appearance, Norah Ellis is a fancy fashionista who’s spent the last several years living the good life in the city—expensive apartments, highbrow events, and a fiancé with wealth and good looks. The only problem is that she didn’t choose any of it for herself.

On the day of her July wedding, Norah’s world turns upside down, thanks to a letter from a stranger. She runs for the small town in Vermont she used to call home, but what’s waiting for her, between her estranged sister, the townspeople, and bad-boy Bennett Bishop himself, is way more than she bargained for.

Enemies turn to lovers, strangers become friends, dark secrets bust open like cans of worms, and most of all…summer will never be the same.]]> 352 Max Monroe 1649379056 Danielle 0 to-read 3.97 2024 What I Should've Said (Red Bridge, #1)
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]]> <![CDATA[The Courting of Bristol Keats (The Courting of Bristol Keats, #1)]]> 203924645 From New York Times bestselling author Mary E. Pearson comes a thrilling romantic fantasy full of dangerous fae, dark secrets, and addictive romance

After losing both their parents, Bristol Keats and her sisters struggle to stay afloat in their small, quiet town of Bowskeep. When Bristol begins to receive letters from an “aunt� she’s never heard of who promises she can help, she reluctantly agrees to meet—and discovers that everything she thought she knew about her family is a lie. Even her father might still be alive, not killed but kidnapped by terrifying creatures to a whole other realm—the one he is from.

Desperate to save her father and find the truth, Bristol journeys to a land of gods and fae and monsters. Pulled into a dangerous world of magic and intrigue, she makes a deadly bargain with the fae leader, Tyghan. But what she doesn't know is that he's the one who drove her parents to live a life on the run. And he is just as determined as she is to find her father—dead or alive.]]> 550 Mary E. Pearson 1250331986 Danielle 0 to-read 3.79 2024 The Courting of Bristol Keats (The Courting of Bristol Keats, #1)
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]]> Hooked (Never After, #1) 214349650 Dark Romance meets Retelling: Er will Rache, aber er will sie mehr ...
James hatte immer nur ein Ziel: seinen Feind, Peter Michaels, zu vernichten. Als Peters zwanzigjährige Tochter Wendy in James' Bar auftaucht, sieht er seine Chance gekommen. Er will Wendy verführen und für seine Rache benutzen. Es ist der perfekte Plan, bis die Dinge in James' Organisation zu bröckeln beginnen. Plötzlich muss er den Verräter in ihrer Mitte finden. Und er beginnt, in Wendy mehr als nur eine Schachfigur in seinem Spiel zu sehen.

Wendy wurde die meiste Zeit ihres Lebens von ihrem reichen, kalten Vater abgeschirmt. Als sie sich eines abends mit Freunden wegstiehlt, um in einem Club zu feiern, lernt sie den dunklen und geheimnisvollen James kennen. Wendy weiß, dass James gefährlich ist, fühlt sich aber trotzdem zu ihm hingezogen. Während ihre Beziehung immer inniger wird und sie mehr über die Welt erfährt, in der er sich bewegt, kann sie nicht mehr sagen, ob sie sich in den Mann namens James oder das Monster namens Hook verliebt hat.

Hooked ist ein düsterer Liebesroman und der erste, unabhängig lesbare, Teil der Never-After-Serie: einer Sammlung von gebrochenen Märchen, in denen die Bösewichte die Helden sind. Es handelt sich nicht um eine Nacherzählung und nicht um Fantasy. Hooked enthält Themen und Inhalte, die möglicherweise nicht für alle Leser:innen geeignet sind. Alle Warnhinweise zum Inhalt findet ihr auf der Webseite der Autorin.]]> 320 Emily McIntire 1464230595 Danielle 0 to-read 3.92 2021 Hooked (Never After, #1)
author: Emily McIntire
name: Danielle
average rating: 3.92
book published: 2021
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]]> It Had to Be You 201102402 Two contract killers, each with a hit out on the other, must fight their growing attraction as they face off in an epic game of lust and murder across Western Europe.When Eva and Jonathan hook up on the sleeper train from Florence to Paris, they think they’ll never see each other again. Which is too bad, because neither has ever felt a spark like this for another person. But love isn’t on the agenda in their line of work. Six months later, they run into each other in the Hall of Mirrors in Versailles. This meeting is not by chance, because Eva has been hired to kill Jonathan. She’s a contract killer, but what she doesn’t know is that he is too.Their meeting kicks off a high-stakes cross-continent adventure across Western Europe. There will be tourism. There will be bodies.  Eva and Jonathan might even fall for each other.As the two get closer to completing their assignments, it becomes clear that they are also being hunted—by something even more dangerous than love. . .]]> 384 Eliza Jane Brazier 0593438922 Danielle 0 to-read 3.56 2024 It Had to Be You
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name: Danielle
average rating: 3.56
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]]> Nightwing (2016-) #120 221002724 Dan Watters Danielle 0 4.19 Nightwing (2016-) #120
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]]> Grimstone (Grimstone, 1) 204176194
Flipping Blackleaf Manor already feels impossible, even before Remi is blackmailed by Dane Covett, the dangerously hot doctor-next-door, and Grimstone’s most eligible bachelor—if you can ignore the fact that everyone in town thinks he murdered his wife.

Remi doesn’t want to believe it, especially after Dane sews up a gash in her thigh and steals a kiss in payment—a kiss that makes it hard to walk for reasons that have nothing to do with an injured leg.

But as the renovation takes a strange and violent turn, Remi must decide if Dane is the one haunting her nights, or if he’s trying to protect her from something much worse�

Lark Notes :
Halloween is my favorite! I get such a thrill out of writing a spooky, dark book at this time of year. Remi and Dane are two deeply damaged people with skeletons in their closets. It’s only when they meet each other that they finally find the connection and acceptance that allows them to move on from their dark pasts. I fell in love with the gothic beach town of Grimstone, and will be writing a dark romance set there each autumn. � Sophie

"Grimstone" is a deeply dark contemporary romance and a complete standalone. Reader it has extremely spicy scenes and triggering content not suitable for all.]]> 320 Sophie Lark 1464224145 Danielle 0 to-read 3.61 2023 Grimstone (Grimstone, 1)
author: Sophie Lark
name: Danielle
average rating: 3.61
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]]> <![CDATA[Beautiful Villain (Gilded Monsters, #1)]]> 199423739
"Beautiful Villain" is a modern retelling of The Great Gatsby with a paranormal twist and a diverse cast of characters.]]> 400 Rebecca F. Kenney 1728280362 Danielle 0 to-read 3.39 2024 Beautiful Villain (Gilded Monsters, #1)
author: Rebecca F. Kenney
name: Danielle
average rating: 3.39
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]]> <![CDATA[Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Short Stories, Vol. 2 (Pretty Soldier Sailor Moon Renewal Edition, #14)]]> 17456990 208 Naoko Takeuchi 1612620108 Danielle 0 4.22 2004 Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Short Stories, Vol. 2 (Pretty Soldier Sailor Moon Renewal Edition, #14)
author: Naoko Takeuchi
name: Danielle
average rating: 4.22
book published: 2004
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]]> <![CDATA[Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon, Vol. 12 (Pretty Soldier Sailor Moon Renewal Edition, #12)]]> 16071860 277 Naoko Takeuchi 1612620086 Danielle 0 4.49 2004 Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon, Vol. 12 (Pretty Soldier Sailor Moon Renewal Edition, #12)
author: Naoko Takeuchi
name: Danielle
average rating: 4.49
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]]> <![CDATA[Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Short Stories, Vol. 1 (Pretty Soldier Sailor Moon Renewal Edition, #13)]]> 17262720 200 Naoko Takeuchi 1612624421 Danielle 0 3.99 2004 Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Short Stories, Vol. 1 (Pretty Soldier Sailor Moon Renewal Edition, #13)
author: Naoko Takeuchi
name: Danielle
average rating: 3.99
book published: 2004
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]]> <![CDATA[Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon, Vol. 11 (Pretty Soldier Sailor Moon Renewal Edition, #11)]]> 16071859
This new edition of Sailor Moon features:
-An entirely new, incredibly accurate translation!
-Japanese-style, right-to-left reading!
-New cover art never before seen in the U.S.!
-The original Japanese character names!
-Detailed translation notes!]]> 238 Naoko Takeuchi 1612620078 Danielle 0 4.34 2004 Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon, Vol. 11 (Pretty Soldier Sailor Moon Renewal Edition, #11)
author: Naoko Takeuchi
name: Danielle
average rating: 4.34
book published: 2004
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]]> <![CDATA[Ripped from the Headlines!: The Shocking True Stories Behind the Movies' Most Memorable Crimes]]> 48641128 Bestselling true-crime master Harold Schechter explores the real-life headline-making psychos, serial murderers, thrill-hungry couples, and lady-killers who inspired a century of classic films.

The necktie murders in Alfred Hitchcock’s Frenzy; Chicago’s Jazz Age crime of passion; the fatal hookup in Looking for Mr. Goodbar; the high school horrors committed by the costumed slasher in Scream. These and other cinematic crimes have become part of pop-culture history. And each found inspiration in true events that provided the raw material for our greatest blockbusters, indie art films, black comedies, Hollywood classics, and grindhouse horrors.

So what’s the reality behind Psycho, Badlands, The Hills Have Eyes, A Place in the Sun, Arsenic and Old Lace, and Dirty Harry? How did such tabloid-ready killers as Bonnie and Clyde, body snatchers Burke and Hare, Texas sniper Charles Whitman, nurse-slayer Richard Speck, and Leopold and Loeb exert their power on the public imagination and become the stuff of movie lore?

In this collection of revelatory essays, true-crime historian Harold Schechter takes a fascinating trip down the crossroads of fact and fiction to reveal the sensational real-life stories that are more shocking, taboo, and fantastic than even the most imaginative screenwriter can dream up.

]]> 374 Harold Schechter 1542041791 Danielle 0 currently-reading 3.76 2020 Ripped from the Headlines!: The Shocking True Stories Behind the Movies' Most Memorable Crimes
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]]> <![CDATA[The One Timer (Portsmouth Whalers #2)]]> 123838567 Only problem is, ±ő’m dying to re-live it all. And she’s not.

Chase Whittier, just up from the minor leagues to join the NHL's new Portsmouth Whalers, is riding high and out to celebrate in Boston after their win against the Brawlers.
In a departure from his usual behavior, he takes a woman home for a one night stand.
Except this woman and this night are not what he expects from a one-night-stand. He connects with her on a level he’s never experienced before. This can’t be normal.

But when she disappears before morning, he's more than disappointed because he didn't get her number--or her last name. And though he doesn’t expect to ever see her again, she stays on his mind.
Until two weeks later when he goes to his grandma’s in Boston for Christmas and finds her there.
She's his grandma's caretaker.
And not happy to see him. At all.

The One Timer is a full length New Adult hockey romance set in the world of the Portsmouth Whalers hockey team--an hour north of the Boston Brawlers. You'll see players from other stories drop in for fun, but this book was written to be read as a stand-alone. If you love hot hockey players and sizzling attraction with all the feels right up to the satisfying happy ending, you'll love this story!
( Contains sex and language for mature audiences. )]]> 264 Stephanie Queen Danielle 0 currently-reading 4.23 The One Timer (Portsmouth Whalers #2)
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