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Emily's life had never been easy, but when a dazzling stranger appears at the bar by the campus, her worries are swept away by the whirlwind of romance. It feels too good to be true as she finally finds the family she's always wanted. After an unexpected moment at a Christmas party, Emily is introduced to a new world of a polyamorous relationship, grappling with the complexities of love and belonging. But when tragedy strikes, she's left to pick up the pieces alone.Years later, Emily meets a man on a dating app and their instant connection seems to be just what she longed for. Right when she thinks she has everything figured out, her past comes back to haunt her. Will it destroy everything she worked so hard to gain?

May the Light go with you.With one Shadow vanquished, it seems that all three races of Terrasohnen can finally be at peace with one another. But once more, the Darkness threatens that dream of peace.Reith knows his destiny is still to come, but with each day Terrasohnen grows more and more hopeless as the Shadow once again falls over the free people of Terrasohnen. Can Reith stay strong enough to fulfill his destiny or will he also fall to the Shadow?

What if your dreams and reality collided? Cassie is a seemingly typical high school student living in Florida, but every night, she visits a vivid dreamworld where she witnesses the life of Sophia, a seventeen-year-old living in 1920s Riga. Despite her attempts to make sense of her dreams, Cassie is unable to uncover the truth, and her dreams begin to invade her waking life.When Sophia meets Daniil, her life takes a drastic turn and Cassie finds herself in the midst of a battle between reality and the dreamworld. Will she be able to leave the dreams where they belong or will they haunt her forever?

The 19th century women's rights movement and the rise of public education intertwine with one woman's story of struggle, perseverance, and love.When her father dies and the family inn falls to ruin in 1882, western North Carolina, thirty-year-old Alice Harris is compelled to marry Jasper Carter, a Civil War veteran twice her age. Far from home and a stranger in a new family, Alice remakes herself. She learns to farm tobacco, mothers her stepson, and comes to love her husband.However, Alice uncovers pending trouble with the family's land holdings, which threatens their livelihood on the farm. The growth in Asheville promises a different future-one of manufacturing, transportation, tourism, and wealth. Alice believes this future demands an education and she rebels against the limited rural instruction. She joins forces with other women campaigning for Asheville's first public schools. Her actions spark the rebuke of the Carter men.Tragedy strikes and Alice's newfound security is ripped away. The family challenges her property rights and files for guardianship of her stepson. Battered but determined, Alice turns to the law-and a friendly court clerk-to fight for her independence. Will Alice lose everything? Not if she can help it.Lisa Ard's debut historical fiction novel will resonate with readers for its parallels, between then and now, on women's rights, inequality, and racism.

War is coming.As the star quarterback for his high school football team and local celebrity in the quaint town of Boulder City, Luke Jacob enjoys a charmed life. Everything's going according to plan, that is until the night he spots a mysterious and alluring girl in the crowd. Despite his father's cryptic warning to keep away from her, he's instantly drawn to Mary.The team plans a gathering to celebrate their homecoming win, and Luke decides to invite her. The evening turns dark when the demon Abezethibou appears and threatens them. When Mary steps in to save her peers, Luke sees her for what she truly is, forever changing their future and creating a bond between them. The revelation shatters what Luke believes about himself and forces him to face his destiny.Will Mary stand by Luke in the face of the coming storm, or will she be swayed by the allure of darkness?

Josh and Elliot have been living in the shadows of their inner demons for far too long.Josh McBride was the angry, emotionally avoidant one, while Elliot was the invisible, anxious, carer. When they ended up in Cruxby together and discovered their family's history, that all had to change. Except, old habits were hard to break.If life had dealt them a different hand, they could have reached their potential. Elliot should have been a confident performer and Josh should have been able to perform in his courses to go on to joinery school.But this isn't some fairy tale, and Josh can't stay in class, let alone an exam. He believes he's stupid and that's all there is to it. Elliot has a chance in the talent show if his audition goes well, but the anxiousness from his past creeps in from every angle.Will these two be able to rise above their pasts and create their own destinies, or will their demons win in the end?

Two witches, two secrets, and a curse that could tear a family apart.Olivia and Ellie have lived their lives knowing a dark entity is stalking their family, determined to kill them all. After the death of Olivia's son, she abandons her magic and her family, leaving Ellie in a nightmare of heartbreak, her marriage crumbling and her sister gone. Determined to save their mother Arianna from a spell that left her comatose, the two sisters must come together to unravel the riddle of the curse that has haunted their family for generations. But as they delve into the past, the truth they uncover is more twisted and treacherous than they ever could have imagined. Will they be able to break the curse, or will it consume them all?

Annette and Laila have always dreamed of wielding magic. When they learn of the chance to apply for coveted apprenticeships at Paduane's royal magical academy, they seize the opportunity. Leaving their small town behind, the girls are dazzled-and daunted-by the castle's magnificence. Somehow, they squeak through their auditions, only to be devastated when they're separated into different units: Annette to train in defensive tactics, and Laila to become a magical warrior. Their new world is exciting, but perils and deceit lurk everywhere. Not all the teachers are what they seem, and the stakes are much higher than just getting good grades. Will these two determined girls thrive in this dangerous school of magic? And, in spite of being forced apart, can best friends find a way to stay true to each other forever?

An ancient relic. Two solitary quests. A chance to prove one's worth.After an intense battle against the malicious Goddess, Lolc Aon, and freeing the Fallen citizens of Byd Cudd, Jinaari and Thia are presented with new challenges while in the public eye. Even though Thia has been granted nearly unlimited healing power through the God Keroys, many still doubt her because of her Fallen lineage. Jinaari does his best to support her, but his lessons are cut short after his sister is kidnapped. Faced with life altering obstacles, will Jinaari keep his vow to protect Thia even from afar? Can Thia learn to trust herself and win over the public? Or will it be too late?

He was my fake boyfriend. I was his tutor. But no one needed to teach me that real feelings wasn't part of the deal.Marley Wix, the goes-to-school-and-studies-hard type of girl. That's what my superlative in the yearbook would be if my school cared. My graduation was in less than a month and I couldn't be more excited to get to college and start on my journey in finance. But my cousin Andrea, never let me forget that all my knowledge about numbers, hadn't transferred to boys. I had been dateless, boyfriend less, and never kissed in all four years of high school. Which was fine ... totally fine.So my birthday gift this year? A gag gift meant to remind me how alone I really was. But I was done letting her win. So I lied and said my boyfriend would do the dates with me from my gift ... but I was single. Very single.I almost gave in, until I overheard Wyatt Shaw pleading with his history professor for more time, so he doesn't fail. And it hit me. I would tutor him and he could be my fake boyfriend. The perfect match.Andrea would never know that the dates were fake and he could pass his senior year. It was the perfect plan ... until we kissed and then those long lashes and brown eyes were all I could think about. It was fine, I could do this. We were just friends ... I think.

She's a pastor's daughter. He's a convicted killer. Forever may be out of reach when she falls in love with one of the dangerous ones.Faith is more than just a word to Mia Anderson. It's the foundation of her life as a pastor's daughter. At home in her church and at peace with her beliefs, she decides to participate in a program to send letters to inmates regardless of what sins they may have committed.Gabriel Myers is a convicted criminal, serving life in prison for his father's murder. Facing a hopeless future and haunted by a past that has left him full of contempt for God and the church, he wants nothing to do with Mia until she proves she can understand the man everyone believes is a monster.With each letter that's exchanged, Mia becomes more aware that although Gabriel has never denied his crime, there is more to the story than the jury was allowed to hear. As reluctant friendship turns to seemingly ill-fated love, she knows she must convince him to appeal the verdict.Dealing with the Texas justice system is a long shot, but the only chance they have to finally be together outside the walls of Gabriel's prison. Winning his freedom will give them a chance at happiness but can they finally find bliss in each other's arms or will the challenges they face and their divergent beliefs destroy their love for good?

Harica is gifted with the ability to defuse conflicts using her mind. When she is recruited to assist in resolving a war via an arranged marriage, she discovers that the reluctant bride-to-be has similar powers. Princess Jasmila doesn't use her powers for good and when Harica arrives to help with the marriage arrangements, she fights back and sends Harica into a coma.It is through this comatose state that Harica discovers a mysterious liminal space populated by others who share her gift. In this new realm, she learns to do things she never believed possible, but soon things spiral out of control.In the face of a terrifying and seemingly unstoppable adversary, Harica wrestles with the decision to come to terms with the dark side of her gift. Will she take ownership of it or turn her back on it forever?

Does Love Always Win is a sapphic coming of age young adult novel that explores coming out and understanding one's sexual orientation. Sam "Shorty" Daniels has a plan for her senior year, but her romantic life being a hot mess was not part of the agenda. Shorty quickly discovers she's not attracted to her newest boyfriend and fellow marching band member Zack, despite her many hours of daydreaming of what it would be like to date him. Their previous flirting had been so intense that those feelings have to come back again, right?When Shorty's asked to show the snarky new girl around high school, Shorty's instantly intrigued by Kristy's wit, and they bond over their love of writing. They quickly become inseparable, and Shorty has a breakthrough moment realizing why none of her other relationships worked out. Just as Shorty is about to break up with Zack, her bitter ex-boyfriend Bryan threatens to out her to the entire school and Shorty's conservative parents. Will Shorty be able to overcome Bryan's ridiculous blackmail scheme and get her dream girl?

When a career-ending injury and a messy breakup send prima ballerina Daniela Verdi back to Queens, New York, she fills her days with countless distractions: meaningless sex, pinot grigio, and video games.It takes a chance meeting with her brother's best friend, Vincent LaBate, for her to remember who she was before the stage lights and distractions of the Upper West Side. She's convinced that Vincent could never love a girl like her: broken, insecure, and stumbling her way through life. What Daniela didn't count on is that Vincent is as scarred as she is after divorcing his cheating wife and going through an equally messy child custody fight. Soon enough, old vulnerabilities rear their ugly heads, opening a crack in Daniela's perfectly imperfect romance.As Daniela and Vincent's relationship develops, will Daniela learn to accept that a dream life isn't all it's cracked up to be?

Clashes on a pirate ship, battles on a castle wall, and an ancient secret unfolds. When life or death is at stake, one side must make a sacrifice to win. After fleeing the Elven capital, Reith and his friends must race across Terrasohnen to warn the dwarves of the Shadow's long reach. Each new revelation brings even more questions and Reith has so much to learn about Shadows and his mysterious sword. Time is against Reith. Death stalks him in the desert, mountains, and sea, and the ever present darkness looms large over all. Will they reach the dwarves in time to prevent more death? Or will the Shadow's destruction be too great, consuming everyone in the kingdoms of Terrasohnen?

Thia Bransdottir is shunned for being half Fallen, a race feared by many. She tries to disguise her lineage, but her lilac eyes make it impossible. When her Father is killed, she is taken to the cloister to be a servant of her faith. Jinaari Althir is sworn to protect Thia from the disgraced half of her heritage. Under his holy vows, he must keep others from killing her for their prejudice and using her for her power. He must succeed, there is no room for failure. Trust for someone like Thia is difficult. Jinaari may say he is there to protect her, but can he truly do his best when he knows she is of the Fallen? Will Thia stay safe in order to fulfill her purpose or is she fated to die for her origins?

Not everything is what it seems.The sleepy Appalachian village of Drovers Gap hides a dark secret beneath its placid facades - an insatiable evil that hungers to devour the town and everyone in it. But when a spark from afar ignites the dormant evil, the 703 inhabitants of the town must band together to fight for their survival.Follow the townspeople and the other-worldly visitors as they battle against the forces of darkness that threaten their home and the lives of everyone they love. Will they succeed in their struggle against the ancient evil or will the town of Drovers Gap be lost forever?

Suze Foster has always been devoted to her daughter. As a child, Jannie required extra support in school, but now-at age 29-she's a rising executive. Suze, thrilled with Jannie's success, is finally free to follow her own dreams.Without Suze's dedicated attention, though, Jannie flounders. In a careless moment, she floods her apartment. Enter our hero, Aram-her hot but significantly older neighbor. He saves the day, and for Jannie, it's love at first sight.Not so much for Aram, though, who falls head over heels for Suze when they accidentally meet. Unaware of Jannie's feelings, Suze is equally smitten.In this twisted triangle, can a happily-ever-after be achieved? Or will someone's heart break and the mother-daughter bond be severed forever?

Bracken Point is full of dirty little secrets.Twenty-six-year-old Samantha Barrett carries secrets from her childhood. Secrets that she kept from her twin sister. Secrets that only cocaine could hide. As she plunges deeper into her addiction, her world crumbles. Her twin is murdered, leaving her with few allies. Samantha's self-worth, friendships and love all suffer as she struggles with sobriety. When the truth about her sister's murder is revealed, she learns she's not the only one keeping secrets. Will Samantha come to terms with her past or succumb to her addiction?

When fate brings two women together, their love must survive the consequences of timing. Julie is a graphic designer who lives a mundane life with her boyfriend Mark. Little does she know that a chance meeting with Ann, who is successful, beautiful, and charismatic, will turn her life upside down. As their present entwines in Barcelona, Julie finds herself having to choose between her devotion to Mark and her love for Ann. Will true love be able to survive when the timing is all wrong?

Three couples. One beach house. A summer to fall in love or end in despair.Only Sophie and Drew ended junior year of high school together. Riley hopes to make this her summer to officially be with Randy. While Shelby hopes without the long distance, she and Luke have a chance to see what the flirting is all about.When the six of them have the opportunity to spend the whole summer at Shelby's beach house, they jump on the chance to spend all their time with each other and without parents.Will the summer sun and the beach strengthen their relationships or upend them?