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100 Grand

Genres: Romance, Young Adult (YA)
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
Age Groups: 12-15, 18+

100 Grand took the world by storm, but the family-made band wasn’t always mega-famous. Once upon a time, they were just a bunch of siblings with nothing more than hope, prayer, and desperation to save the life of one of their friends. When Caden Grand suggests they form a band and enter Band Wars, the family joins together to help him succeed. His best friend needs money for her medical bills, and the payout for taking third prize is just enough to get her by. No one ever expects them to win…but they do, and it rocks their world. What comes next changes everything. A fictional memoir told by the 100 Grand frontwoman, Olive Grand! If you love happily ever after (for everyone), strong family bonds, amazing friendships, and the power of hope, then this book is for you!

Matching Mav Thomas - Life with the Thomas Brothers 6

Genres: Romance, New Adult
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+

Lonely Maverick Thomas needs a girlfriend, and his “mortal enemy” is determined to find his perfect match. Aussie Newland’s small family of two moved to Coldstone Creek to escape her father’s colorful past. She had hoped to start over—new life, new friends, new possibilities—but when her father fell back into his old ways and was arrested in front of half the town, she lashed out at everyone, including her best friend. After lighting the town Independence Day display on fire, she skips town and spends the next two years dodging trouble. When Maverick Thomas catches a glimpse of Aussie from the window of his family’s bakery, his heart stops cold. Aussie almost ruined his life and his career as a firefighter before it began, then disappeared without a trace. He can forgive her for everything that went wrong, but he’s not sure he can forgive her for running away. Broke...

Northwood - Adventures in Faeleara 1

Genres: Adventure, Children's fiction, Fantasy
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
Age Groups: 8-11

Jessie, Hunter, and Georgia Northwood knew summer break would be epic, but they didn’t know it would involve dragons and magical lands. When a mysterious red letter appears in the mail addressed to their mother, things go from normal to crazy. Suddenly, their plans for the best summer ever are put on hold and they’re shuttled off to stay with their grandfather for a week. With boredom driving him crazy, Hunter decides to investigate the off-limits woods at the back of Gramps’s old farm. When he’s gone for too long, Jessie and Georgia go looking for him. What they find is a portal to a land in great danger…and they’re the only ones who can save it.

Crushing on the Goalie - Southern Sports Sweethearts 3

Genres: Romance
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+

Getting traded by the Denver Dragons wasn’t part of Justin Yate’s plan, but if it helps him forget about the woman he can never have, then so be it. Goaltending for the Denver Dragons is Justin’s dream, and sharing the crease with Evander Calloway has taught him a lot about the game. But sometimes your dreams go up in smoke, fitting since his entire life has been one big disappointment after another. Growing up poor as dirt, jumping from one foster family to another, didn’t exactly build his confidence. When the news of his departure spreads, his beloved teammates throw him a going away party he won’t soon forget. After all, how could he forget watching the only woman he’s ever loved pretend like him leaving means nothing to her? Stefania DeLuca was born with a silver spoon in her mouth, but she’s busted her rear end to become a...

The Interception - Southern Sports Sweethearts 2

Genres: Romance
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+

When the opportunity of a lifetime knocks on your door, you probably shouldn’t slam it in his face. Chef Layne Rossi is determined to prove her personal twist on popular foods can build a successful restaurant. She only needs to convince investors to take a chance on her. But with each failed attempt to impress, her dream of becoming a popular chef loses a bit of its sparkle. When Layne enters a cook-off in Charleston, she doesn’t hold out much hope that it will be her big break. After all, she is going against six-time champion, Ender Langley. The Charleston Timberwolves running back Ender Langley is in deep trouble. Between practice, games, and helping his widowed sister and her daughter, he doesn’t have enough time for sleep, let alone the cook-off. But winning again means providing a home for his sister and niece, so he pushes through the exhaustion. He...

Forgetting Rafe Thomas - Life with the Thomas Brothers 5

Genres: Romance, New Adult
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+

Getting over love shouldn’t be so hard. Luna Parsons broke up with Rafe Thomas despite her reservations. Why? Because the clock is ticking, and no woman wants to wait a decade for a wedding ring. He made promises he didn’t keep and spent more time developing video game apps than planning a life with her. When Luna receives an offer to curate the new pottery exhibit at the Chatswain City Art Museum, she leaps at the opportunity and packs her bags. Rafe Thomas is a deep thinker. Unfortunately, the things he thinks fail to exit his mouth in effective communication, so when Luna tells him she wants to move to nearby Chatswain City for a dream job without him, he doesn’t try to stop her. He doesn’t tell her he finally sold his first major gaming app, nor does he mention that he just signed on the dotted line, purchasing...

The Trauma Response - Give a Bookish Girl a Biker 2

Genres: Romance
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+

Reignition: the process of something burning again…like my heart when my high school crush crashes back into my life Caius Putting out fires is second nature to me. I’m used to running in when everyone else is running out, and my private life is no different. When an old friend finds herself spiraling toward depression after a life-changing accident, I naturally leap into action. But I don’t anticipate the old feelings I once had for her sparking back to life, growing deeper with every glance, every touch, every moment spent together. Tallulah Helping people soothes my soul. My career as a trauma surgeon has been my greatest life’s wish realized. But when it’s all ripped away from me in a car accident that leaves me with nothing but numbness in my left hand, I close off everyone who cares about me. Until my childhood friend, Caius Gray, shows up on...

The Hollow Crown - The Forgotten Tales 1

Genres: Romance, New Adult, Fantasy
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
Age Groups: 12-15, 18+

The crown of Luceras has been empty for twenty years… Luceras fell into a pit of despair when King Cornan was murdered in his sleep, and his only son disappeared without a trace. At the mercy of the abominable Frostlings and their murderous ways, the citizens of the once great kingdom never know what tomorrow might bring. As their numbers dwindle with no hope in sight, Enid’s friend and father figure hatches a plan that might save them all. It might cost Enid everything. As she embarks on the harrowing journey to find help in the distant Kingdom of Offeras, she discovers that nothing in the land of Luceras is what it seems. Urie, the lost Prince of Luceras, is determined to reclaim his once great kingdom from the clutches of the treacherous Snow Queen. The benevolent King of Offeras took him in, and has raised him into a man,...

Cinnamon Spice Kisses - Life in Coldstone Creek 0.5

Genres: Romance
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+

The idyllic town of Coldstone Creek is wrought with opportunities for romance…unless you’re trying to avoid it like the plague. When Bethany Porter’s husband filed for a divorce, she fought with everything she had to save her marriage. But he left anyway. So she packed her things and relocated from the city to small-town Coldstone Creek to start anew. Years later, the jewelry designer still hasn’t recovered from her broken heart, wounded pride, and shattered confidence. Nicholas Lowry is the Coldstone Creek Fire Department’s beloved Chief, turkey fryer extraordinaire, and closet cinnamon roll hater. That doesn’t stop him from his daily visits to Sweet and Salty, where a certain brunette bombshell almost always spends her mornings sipping coffee with her best friend, Audrey Thomas. He’s pretty sure Bethany Porter is attracted to him, but her hot and cold nature makes him second-guess every interaction. After Bethany accidentally glues herself to...

Falling for Ezra Thomas - Life with the Thomas Brothers 4

Genres: Romance, New Adult
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+

Kissing the wrong twin paid off for her sister. Too bad it blew up in Lorelai’s face. Lorelai Mays has always been driven, and her career is proof of that. After graduating high school and college early, she snagged a dream job as a veterinary intern at a local office. Unfortunately, the long hours and intense caseload are not what she expected. She’s stressed and overworked, and now she’s in love with a man who won’t give her the time of day after one intense kiss. Ezra Thomas is happy for his best friend and brother—really, he is. But it’s the other Mays woman he can’t get out of his mind. Dating Lorelai had never crossed his mind before that fateful kiss, but now she is all he can think about. The problem is that he’s not supposed to fall in love with anyone right now. He made a commitment...

Caught Stealing - Southern Sports Sweethearts 1

Genres: Romance
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+

Charlotte Clarke’s life revolves around numbers and facts. But when life throws her a curveball, will she rely on her brain or her heart to guide her? Love is the last thing on Charlotte’s mind. She’s too busy teaching uninterested high school students mathematics to make time for dating, despite her best friends’ protests that she needs a man. They seem to forget that the breakup with her long-time boyfriend shattered her heart. When Charlotte’s friends discover a new dating app, they sign her up, surprising her with a list of men interested in stealing her heart. Not wanting to disappoint them, Charlotte chooses the first name on the list, preparing herself for utter humiliation and rejection. What she doesn’t know is the app is a cover for athletes looking for serious love. And one thing Charlotte doesn’t need is another athlete breaking her heart. Andrew Rossi is sitting out...

Surviving Silas Thomas - Life with the Thomas Brothers 3

Genres: Romance, New Adult
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+

It was the best summer of her life… and then it ended. In high school, Ella Marshall lost her mother and her best friend on the same night. The little town of Coldstone Creek did their best to help her family move on, but Ella slipped deeper into depression with each passing day. At prom, Ella’s dreary existence was turned on its head by none other than the schools resident jokester. Silas Thomas knows a thing or two about being the outcast. He spent much of his youth making life difficult for his parents, but when a practical joke goes sideways and Silas finds himself on the run from the police on prom night, he falls head first into Ella’s lap… literally. She’s the only thing between him and a stint in community service, so she covers for him. An instant connection forms between them and an epic summer romance...

Lucky Left Wing - Dating a Denver Dragon 6

Genres: Romance
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+

The Denver Dragons’ team mascot is an enigma, and Finchley Bennett likes it that way. When the gymnast puts on the dragon uniform and performs death-defying stunts in front of huge crowds, it’s the fulfillment of her life’s dream. Keeping her identity a secret is part of the show’s appeal, but it also allows Finchley to do what she loves without her father’s judgment looming over her. Aiden Doyle never met a mountain he couldn’t conquer or a dare he didn’t win, but his best friend’s latest challenge might prove to be what breaks his winning streak. Unmasking the team’s mascot will not be easy, but Aiden’s need to figure out who is behind the mask drives him to do things he shouldn’t…like following her home after a late game. When Aiden discovers Finchley’s secret quite by accident, he is shocked to the core. How did his high school girlfriend...

Road Trip with Lev Thomas - Life with the Thomas Brothers 2

Genres: Romance, New Adult
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+

Getting dropped on the side of the road by her ex-boyfriend was not part of her holiday plans. Emma Nadine has a type, and it’s the bad-for-you bad boy in a leather jacket. Only this time, her affinity for the unreformed lands her on the side of the interstate… literally. When an argument with her ex on their drive home prompts him to kick her out of his car, Emma is forced to make it home on her own. She’s less than excited for Christmas with her family, especially since they were right about her taste in men. Lev Thomas can’t wait to get back home to Coldstone Creek, where he will spend a few weeks relaxing with his large family. With nine brothers, things are never quiet in the Thomas household, but after years spent away at college, Lev misses them too much to care. When Lev has a...

League of Shadows - League of Shadows 1

Genres: Romance, New Adult, Fantasy
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+

In order to protect the world from chaos, gifted huntresses and their werewolf protectors must fight against evil, but what happens when the battle lines blur? Kipling Academy is home to the League of Shadows, an undercover supernatural hunting organization whose sole purpose is to rid the world of vampyrs and other creatures that murder in the night. Merida Williamson, leader of The Shadow Guild, has a lot to prove. With a mother notorious for her high kill count and questionable tactics, she must pave her own way, showing she has just as much to offer as her predecessor. Gates Ledger, a protector, is tasked with keeping Merida alive, but that isn’t so easy when she constantly puts her life in danger to save others. Their bond is more than that of colleagues. It’s an ancient tethering between huntress and wolf that keeps them in constant limbo between love and...

Double Duty Defense - Dating a Denver Dragon 3

Genres: Romance
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+

The Denver Darling’s star goaltender, Greer Morgan, is in a rut that’s beginning to impact her game. Ever since high school, she’s sacrificed love, friendship, and adventure to focus on one thing—soccer. But life isn’t fulfilling when you spend it alone, so her teammates encourage her to find someone to help her liven up her life by dating again. Evander Calloway needs to find his focus. The Denver Dragons are one missed goal away from benching him, but it’s hard to focus on the game when your life is going up in flames at every turn—and his ex is the one lighting everything on fire. His teammates force him to go on a blind date, but he doesn’t expect the sparks that fly when he meets Greer. When Greer discovers Evander is her first date, she almost bails but decides there’s no reason she can’t go toe to toe with...

Kissing Beck Thomas - Life with the Thomas Brothers 1

Genres: Romance, New Adult
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+

What harm can come from a little kiss contest? A lot… apparently. Vivien Mays is in love with her best friend, but she’d rather die than tell him. Enter her sister, Lorelai, with a crazy plan to test the waters with a social media challenge sure to get Ezra Thomas’s attention—a kiss challenge. Vivien finally gives in to her sister’s insane idea and kisses her best friend, but in a moment of mistaken identity, she kisses his twin brother instead… her lifelong nemesis. Beck Thomas watches his dreams go up in smoke when an injury ends his hockey career. The grumpy pessimist wants to be left alone, but when his brother’s annoying best friend accidentally kisses him, it sparks an interest he didn’t know he had. Despite Vivien’s freak-out when she realizes the truth, Beck can’t help but wonder if there’s something more to the kiss, and he’s willing to...

Reconsider - Unexpected Love 3

Genres: Romance
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+

I may pretend to hate Paul Loughton, but the truth is that I’ve been in love with my best friend’s brother for a lot longer than I care to admit. The problem with admitting my feelings, is that people I care about always leave or reject me, and I already have enough problems without worrying about losing my best friend and the guy I love. So, I probably shouldn’t have kissed him in the parking lot of a feed and seed store, then ghosted him without an explanation. I plan to ignore it until it goes away, but Paul is persistent. He’s not going to forget, and his tender touches and soft words make me think he might return my feelings. When Paul and I start spending more time together repairing my dilapidated property, more kisses ensue… but can I heal my jaded heart in time to grab ahold of...

Merry Takes Main Street - Life with the Thomas Brothers 0.5

Genres: Romance
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+

The residents of the idyllic town of Coldstone Creek all agree on one thing—Audrey Merry is the best. Audrey is Coldstone Creek’s beloved sweetheart with her perky, sunshine attitude and deep love for her community. The bakery owner feels the same way about her hometown, but one person in particular catches her eye—the town recluse. He’s a nut she can’t crack, but she won’t let this holiday season pass without giving it her best shot. Brenner Thomas isn’t in the mood for all the holly and jolly decking the halls and every street corner. Ever since his wife’s death, he’d rather spend his time alone, crunching numbers and pretending the world outside his front door doesn’t exist. It’s easier that way, and there’s no chance of his heart getting crushed worse than it already is. But Brenner can’t escape the obligatory celebration with Mrs. Kilmer, the mayor’s wife, assigning cheery...

Rethink - Unexpected Love 2

Genres: Romance
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+

I may be the most single pringle in town, but agreeing to be my sister’s future brother-in-law’s fiancé will probably cause more problems than it solves. With a future partnership at his law firm on the line, John needs to impress a new “family man” client to prove himself to his overbearing jerk of a boss. When I find myself stuck in an RV for a work trip with him, things go from friendly to confusing fast… Until I finally de-diva the uptight and driven attorney and find a gentle, protective man behind his thick veneer. When the trip is over, and we must part ways, I realize John is everything I always wanted… but does he see me the same way, or am I fooling myself? ***Rethink is opposites attract, driven vs. laid back forced proximity romantic comedy full of tender moments, embarrassing antics, and swoony sweet romance!***

Astrin and the Golden Goose - The Forgotten Tales 0.5

Genres: Romance, New Adult, Fantasy
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
Age Groups: 12-15, 18+

She is a grief-stricken princess who never laughs. He is a bumbling butcher with a heart of gold. When their worlds collide, can they find hope in each other? Grief can build a prison, and Astryn is the warden of her own dungeon. It has been sixteen years since her mother’s death at the brutal hands of the plague that ravaged Carthage, and the princess has refused to laugh a single time since. When her father, King Erewin, announces that she must wed a man of his choosing for the sake of the kingdom, she is thrown into a spiral of doubt and melancholy that threatens to swallow her whole. Women don’t exactly flock to Hans’ doorstep, except for the goose that loves to torment him, but when is there time for love, anyway? With a crotchety father and two buffoons for brothers, Hans works his fingers to the bone,...

Reroute - Unexpected Love 1

Genres: Romance
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+

I may be the biggest klutz I know, but hiding in a dryer with my grumpy neighbor, Edwin's, unmentionables is a new low—even for me. Despite my successful career, I just can't seem to channel that same kind of luck into my love life. When I unexpectedly find myself with said neighbor on a work trip, things go from bad to worse… Until I begin to see a different side to Edwin. He's unbelievably caring and unfailingly kind underneath that persnickety exterior. And when things begin to heat up between the two of us, I realize that maybe our differences are what makes us work.

Land of Wind and Salt

Genres: Romance, New Adult, Fantasy
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+

There is no love lost between a Lachlian and a Varant… Kestrel Lachlian’s life is on the line all because she couldn’t mind her own business. When Prince Isaac De Valanove pays a visit to Demacia, Kestrel finds herself in a precarious position. With the prince’s blade to her enemy’s throat, Kestrel should be pleased. Instead, she finds herself headed for the executioners block. Her charge? Murdering the prince to save Rosen Varant’s life. Rosen Varant knows a thing or two about filthy Lachlians, but never expected one to rush to his defense. Kestrel’s actions set in motion a chain of events that lead to the destruction of the whole village—including her family and his. Despite the blood on her hands, he owes her a debt and won’t go back on his code. A daring rescue and narrow escape lead them to an uninhabited island where they discover there isn’t...

The Wild - The Wild 1

Genres: Romance, New Adult, Fantasy
Formats: E-Book, Paperback, Hardback
Age Groups: 12-15, 18+

There’s a war coming, and Wren Aisling is at the center of it. Wren’s deepest desire is to fall in love, marry, and raise a happy family like her adoring parents. Her prospects are meager, given her father’s minimal income and stature, but she has hope, prayer, and copious love in her heart. What her future holds, though, is more than Wren ever could have imagined. The kingdom of Willowspire has been cursed—their former king promised death and destruction would fall upon Willowspire for their role in his son’s death. But when a mysterious stag shows Wren glimpses of the future, she begins to realize the story about their kingdom doesn’t quite add up. Jude O’Ryan knows his place is not to fall in love with his employer’s daughter, especially when he harbors secrets that would put his head on a chopping block, but he can’t help himself. Destined for...

Journey Down - Journey Down 1

Genres: Dystopian, Science Fiction (Sci-Fi), Young Adult (YA)
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
Age Groups: 12-15, 18+

Journey Gray and Chance Prince go to the grave together...that's prophecy. Between warring political factions and skirmishes against neighboring planets, Earth in 2532 is a dangerous place. Journey Gray never had the best luck, but when her Papa is gunned down near Penn Station, leaving her an orphan likely to be conscripted into the front lines, she’s left with no choice but to run if she wants to survive. Chance Prince has been by her side since they were babies, but when Journey’s escape from Earth goes wrong, they end up in a war she never meant to spark. Just when all hope is lost, there’s a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel—but to reach it, Journey must face human-eating aliens, comrades who hate her guts, and a boy who can’t stop ruffling her feathers.

I'm Pretty Sure That's Not How Life Works Chase Jennings - I'm Pretty Sure About That 4

Genres: Romance, Young Adult (YA)
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+

Hannah Pistolis lives and breathes soccer. She’s not sure what she wants to be when she grows up, but she knows she wants to play soccer in college. Every part of senior year is tied up with passing her classes and improving her game… until Chase Jennings arrives. Chase is the new guy, but he has a troubled past. He isn’t interested in joining the popular crowd. Instead, he falls right in with Hannah’s friendship group like he was always there, then he steals Hannah’s heart despite her plans to stay boyfriend free and focus on her grades and game. But things aren’t quite what they seem. Chase’s brother is a pro soccer player, Hannah’s idol, but when Chase falls back into his old ways, Hannah decides to do a little investigating. She discovers Chase might not be the troubled one, but can she help him before he’s shipped off...

The Revenant Queen - Archives of the Ancient Kingdoms 2

Genres: Fantasy
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+

When Eiagan Allurigard sacrificed herself to save her people, the Kingdom of Goranin was supposed to prosper, but now dark forces threaten to wipe the kingdom from the map permanently. The new Queen Emora continued her sister’s fight for freedom, but at what cost? The once amiable princess has become a tyrant worse than Eiagan ever was, and the rebels are run out of The Banished Lands, forced to make a new life on the Rynkald Islands where they work to build a new army—one that can turn the tide against their once beloved rebel leader. However, things are not what they seem in the ravaged land of Goranin. Immortals with dirty hands and hardened hearts and those who prey on the weak wait to strike, ready to take all the land for themselves. What was once a battle to save Goranin becomes a struggle to save every kingdom from...

Never Mind the Mistletoe

Genres: Romance, New Adult
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+

"I stared into my coffee because looking at anything else in the Christmas exploded in here café only stomped on my already fragile, bleeding, bruised, and likely to stop beating at any moment, heart." Georgina Bishop has shared several mistletoe-induced kisses with Sean Wallace over the years, but when a promise of forever turns into the most humiliating moment of her life, Georgina is left tending her broken heart by telling her tales of woe to an old friend. When the story is done, she can't help but wonder if this Christmas might be the best yet. She doesn't need mistletoe and mystery after all. What she needs is good, old-fashioned romance... and a friend who is willing to deliver. This Christmas-inspired romance is just the right size for a quick bite of sweet, clean holiday feels!

The Eternal Queen - Archives of the Ancient Kingdoms 3

Genres: Fantasy
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+

Eiagan Allurigard is tired of killing. With the hot Allurigard blood running through her veins, she is determined to control herself while hunting for the woman who took everything from her family. Many months have passed since Nessa killed Hazel, kidnapped Goraninite children, embodied Emora, and wreaked havoc across the ancient kingdoms. But now she wants more… Noxious, the Savage is barely hanging on, ruling the Kingdom of Goranin in Eiagan’s absence with the help of his trusted friend, Tend. Together, they work to figure out what Nessa is after. When Noxious realizes he might end the war with a ruse, he willingly leaves with Nessa in exchange for the release of the kidnapped children. Meanwhile, Reven discovers truths about Nessa that terrify him, leading him to wonder if everything he’s ever known about his family is a lie… or worse. Not everything is as it seems, and this striking...

Evermore - The House of Aurum 2

Genres: Romance, Fantasy
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+

Nari is settling into her role as queen of Evernigh, while Paisley Crossway boards the Vesper destined for the mythical Isle of Ashlocke to find out more about their parents. Paisley finds adventure—and love—on the high seas, but when Nari gets premonitions about Paisley’s journey, she and Elleck must figure out how to stop what’s coming, before the new danger Paisley has awakened destroys all of Evernigh. Rowan Aurum is sick of walking in his brother’s shadow, and a trip to a mysterious island sounded like just what he needed to rid himself of his lingering feelings for Nari. He never imagined he’d end up captured by the famed and dreaded pirate crew of the Despair, nor that he would fall head over heels for another feisty female who might break his heart. The Isle of Ashlocke is shrouded in mystery for a reason, and the Crossway sisters and Rowan...

The Do Over - Life in Chatswain City 4

Genres: Romance
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+

Hailey’s luck ran out… then someone swooped in and saved her. After lengthy treatment and a brand-new kidney from a living donor who wishes to remain a mystery, Hailey’s luck turns around. But she’s consumed with discovering who her donor was, even if it means taking a long, hard walk down memory lane—one filled with more boyfriends than she cares to count. With the help of her family and her best friend, Hailey discovers more than the identity of her donor—she finds her true love.

I'm Pretty Sure I'm Gonna Hate You to Death Van St. Clair - I'm Pretty Sure About That 3

Genres: Romance, Young Adult (YA)
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+

Erin has hated Van St. Claire since he killed her social life ten years ago. Growing up together had been wonderful. Best friends since diapers, the two were inseparable until Van decided he wanted to climb the social ladder. A few teases and taunts were all it took for him to rise to the top, leaving Erin alone. When her father died, Erin held out a tiny sliver of hope that Van might change. When he didn’t, she vowed never to speak of or even think of him again. She would graduate and move on to better times. But recent events have made it impossible for her to avoid her childhood best friend. When she scores the coveted part of Juliet in the senior year play, she’s thrilled until she discovers Van will play Romeo. There is no way she will land a kiss on that jerk … unless he...

Dark and Devious - Wardens of the Raven Court 1

Genres: Romance, Young Adult (YA), Fantasy
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
Age Groups: 12-15, 18+

Something dark and devious lurks in the moors around Roisin Dubh’s home, and it’s her duty to stamp it out before it gets its claws into the humans she’s vowed to protect.… even though those humans would kill her on sight if they knew she was Fae. As a member of the Raven Court of Neverknoll, Roisin is bound by a vow to protect the humans of Gwenlyre from dark Fae at all costs. For her entire life, she’s done her best to blend in with the humans by day and protect them by night. But now, something sinister has entered Gwenlyre, and it will strain Roisin’s vows – and her heart – to their limits. Finley O’Neill belongs to a human Guild tasked with hunting down Fae and Fae sympathizers…but when he discovers a childhood friend is more than she seems, his allegiance is tested. When a nasty attack...

Blur the Lines - Life in Chatswain City 3

Genres: Romance
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+

Esmeralda and her sisters adore their wedding planning business, Truly Madly Love, but when Josephine is diagnosed with breast cancer, they need to find an extra source of income--fast. Esmeralda is a top-notch photographer, so she agrees to a contract with a brand new modeling agency whose goal is to change the face of modeling forever. The catch? She must live in a mansion with the gorgeous male models to complete the month-long shoot. Can she do it, or will she go down in flames?

The Cupcake Criminal - Life in Chatswain City 2

Genres: Romance
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+

Abby is one bad day away from a full-on meltdown. She’s lost her job, her boyfriend, and her pride in one swoop, so when Lucas—a handsome cupcake delivery guy—shows up at her door with a delivery for the wrong person, she finally snaps. The one-woman wrecking ball wreaks kidnaps Lucas, steals his van, and wreaks havoc throughout Chatswain City. All along the way, Abby’s band of friends does their best to control the damage, but a woman on a mission is hard to control. Soon, Abby finds herself unable to keep up with the mass destruction and faces a choice—turn herself in, or…yeah, there’s no other choice. What happens when Abby’s crazy ride ends is only just the beginning of this fun, quirky romantic comedy sure to keep you in stitches (and maybe swooning just a little.)

Just Her Luck - Life in Chatswain City 1

Genres: Romance
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+

Amelia's life has just been turned upside down. She bombed a meeting, sprained her wrist, and lost her job all in one week. To make matters worse, now she's snowed in with no car, no hotel, and no help in sight. Just when Amelia thinks her luck can't get any worse, her high school nemesis swoops in to save the day. Kieran's offer to let her stay at his apartment stinks, but it's her only option. If Amelia can survive a handful of days in Kieran’s orbit, then she’s sure she can do anything. Tension is high in the beginning, but soon Amelia learns there’s another side to her enemy, one that’s sweet, kind, and probably a little misunderstood. Can Amelia survive under the same roof with him, or will she strangle him with tinsel?

Evernigh - The House of Aurum 1

Genres: Romance, Fantasy
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+

Elleck Aurum, King of the Autumn Realm and ruler of Evernigh, has spent too much time in battle and wants nothing more than peace in his beloved kingdom. In a time when tensions are high between the four realms, the people of his kingdom are scared and restless. When the Spring and Summer Realm leaders are murdered and winter magic invades the land, Elleck is called to action once again. The longevity of Elleck’s kingdom isn’t his only worry. Troubling dreams—premonitions—invade his sleep, pointing to another war on the horizon and the ultimate death of the woman he loves—a woman who won’t give him the time of day. Nari Crossway is desperate to save her family’s land from the abominable Autumn King, who has declared all land owned by women shall become royal property. Refusing to let go without a fight, Nari hatches a plan. She’ll dig her claws into...

The Heart of the Darkness - Immortal Grimm Brothers' Guide... 7

Genres: Magical Realism, Young Adult (YA), Fantasy
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
Age Groups: 12-15, 18+

The Grimm brothers are at their wit’s end. Not even they could have written a tale with such a dark turn, but there it was, staring them in the face, tearing their beloved families apart. When last we saw our heroes, they were separated by Queen Amanda’s death wish—some stuck in permanent wolf form and spread across the world. They have reached a dead end, but they have one last person to turn to. It’s dangerous and might cost them their lives, but there is no other option. The remaining members of the hidden Black Forest kingdoms seek out the descendant of the powerful Snow Queen—the Huntress—to find their missing family members. Evil lurks around the corner more powerful than ever, seeking its time to strike. They must act fast or lose everything they’ve worked for. Just when all hope seems list, the fabled Jack Frost, the descendant of the...

I'm Pretty Sure You're Gonna Regret That Darcy Pistolis - I'm Pretty Sure About That 2

Genres: Romance, Young Adult (YA)
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
Age Groups: 12-15

Darcy Pistolis never met a dare she could turn down, and her antics are usually the talk of the town. The younger sister of Violet Pistolis, who tragically died at just twenty years old, doesn’t see herself slowing down anytime soon—especially if it means letting the memory of her sister slip from her grasp. When the lights go out during a kissing game at a summer party, Darcy experiences the kiss of a lifetime—one that offers an adrenaline rush like she’s never known before. Determined to find the mystery kisser, she devises the Kiss Contest. If she’s lucky, the mystery guy will show up and knock her socks off again. But unexpected feelings for her best friend complicate Darcy’s plan, proving there’s much more to life than living on the edge. Can Darcy figure out what she wants before she loses everything, or will losing everything help her find out...

Mattie Bender is a Cereal Killer

Genres: Romance, Young Adult (YA)
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
Age Groups: 12-15

Ben’s new neighbor is a killer… of his cereal. Ben Parks is a lover of things, specifically collectibles which cover his bedroom from floor to ceiling, wall to wall. Mattie Bender is the new girl in town, and she happens to be Ben’s next-door neighbor. Ben is none too happy when he first meets Mattie, but he soon learns she’s not so bad, especially when she’s teaching him all the things he never thought he’d learn. Just when Ben decides Mattie could be the girl of his dreams, things start to go sideways. Before he knows it, Ben is thrust headlong into the shadowy past of Mattie Bender, revealing secrets and horrors he thought only existed in movies. She sucks him into her world, only to leave him floundering in misery when she disappears, leaving a mysterious letter behind. It’s a race against the clock to find her before she...

I'm Pretty Sure You're Gonna Miss Me Ronin McKinsey - I'm Pretty Sure About That 1

Genres: Romance, Young Adult (YA)
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
Age Groups: 12-15

Ronin McKinsey broke up with Hazel Simmons in the worst way—publicly and with a lot of fanfare—and now she’s on a mission to make sure he realizes what he lost. Determined to make her ex jealous, Hazel enlists the help of Daniel, a quirky loner who agrees to kiss her right in front of Ronin. Little does Hazel know, Daniel has plans of his own and offers to help her stick it to her ex if she helps him find a date to prom. Hazel quickly learns there’s more to Daniel than meets the eye, and Daniel seems to be just what she needs to get even—or get over—Ronin McKinsey. With hijinks, hilarious misunderstandings, and drama around every corner, Hazel and Daniel find more than a mutual understanding between them. They find friendship—the kind that lasts forever. A young adult novel perfect for fans of fake boyfriends, quirky characters, swoonworthy...

Frozen Heart - Immortal Grimm Brothers' Guide... 6

Genres: Magical Realism, Young Adult (YA), Fantasy
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
Age Groups: 12-15, 18+

The Grimm brothers are at their wit’s end. Not even they could have written a tale with such a dark turn, but there it was staring them in the face, tearing their beloved families apart. When last we saw our heroes, they were separated by Queen Amanda’s death wish—some stuck in permanent wolf form and spread across the world. They have reached a dead end, but they have one last person to turn to. It’s dangerous and might cost them their lives, but there is no other option. The remaining members of the hidden Black Forest kingdoms seek out the descendant of the powerful Snow Queen—the Huntress—to find their missing family members. Evil lurks around the corner more powerful than ever, seeking its time to strike. They must act fast or lose everything they’ve worked for. Just when all hope seems list, the fabled Jack Frost, the descendant of the...

Gilded Lies - Immortal Grimm Brothers' Guide... 5

Genres: Magical Realism, Young Adult (YA), Fantasy

Not all Grimm Brothers’ tales are famous, a fact Larkin Gregory knows all too well considering her little kingdom of Liliental is all but forgotten. When her siblings disappear one by one, the victims of a sinister plot, Larkin sets out to find them at all costs. With the help of an amnesiac price, a set of journals, a mysterious trunk, and an inner monster she never knew she had, Larkin hops a plane to Germany determined to save her siblings from the clutches of evil—even if she can’t remember anything from her supposed former life in a fairy tale kingdom. From the very beginning, things go all wrong. Kidnappings, mythical magic spells, wolf shifters, evil half-siblings, and all manner of nasty creatures threaten Larkin’s survival, but she refuses to give up her search until her sisters and brother are safe with her again. As her memories of a life...

Eiagan's Winter - Archives of the Ancient Kingdoms 1

Genres: Fantasy

The land of Goranin has survived the rule of the dreaded Allurigard bloodline for centuries. Suffering perpetual winter at the hands of a tyrannical, bloodthirsty queen, the people seek out a savior to restore their land to its former glory. They find one in Moriarian of Varrow. Moriarian makes grand promises, and the people of Goranin invite him in as their new leader. Eiagan Allurigard, the feared dragon-riding Winter Queen, wants nothing more than peace and quiet. Her people push her to the edge, stage uprisings, and revolt against her absolute authority. When her immortality is stolen and Moriarian attacks, Eiagan barely escapes her castle alive. With a gaping abdominal wound and nowhere to hide, she seeks out an unlikely ally in her quest to reclaim her throne. Moriarian’s promise of salvation is too good to be true, and the people are subjugated to a fate worse than death. As...

Autumn Awakens - Immortal Grimm Brothers' Guide... 4

Genres: Magical Realism, Young Adult (YA), Fantasy
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
Age Groups: 12-15, 18+

The small kingdom of Weisserwald is overrun with darkness, but not all hope is lost. A brave warrior will save the day, at least, if he can stop falling asleep at the worst possible time! Police detective Parker Quinn is a lot of things—heroic, steadfast, handsome—but he can’t seem to keep his eyes open. When an unusual group of people approach him with a fantastic story about his origin and duty, Parker is immediately concerned for the well-being of his family. The strangers know enough about him to be dangerous, and Parker has had enough crazy for one lifetime. When Parker learns two old friends desperately need his help, he relents and hops on the crazy train right into his worst nightmares. With more gruesome creatures, villains, twists and turns, this fast-paced fourth installment of The Immortal Grimm Brothers’ Guide to Sociopathic Princesses is sure to keep you guessing. And...

Deceptively Beautiful - Immortal Grimm Brothers' Guide... 3

Genres: Magical Realism, Young Adult (YA), Fantasy
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
Age Groups: 12-15, 18+

Hayden’s nightmares are a bit too real for comfort, but are they nightmares or are they memories? While walking down Main Street in her hometown, Hayden sees the woman who haunts her dreams. She’s convinced the woman cursed her and her siblings, and she’s not willing to let her get away with it. Hayden attacks the woman, landing herself in a psychiatric hospital for over a year. When a stranger comes to help her out of her predicament, Hayden learns her nightmares had only just begun. Soon she’s faced with many challenges that test her limits and force her to accept her past and present are about to collide. With the help of some new friends, Hayden manages to convince her family to uproot their lives and join her fight against evil, but she never anticipated the turn her life would take. The evil is catching, and Hayden is in...

Ashes to Ashes - Immortal Grimm Brothers' Guide.. 2

Genres: Magical Realism, Young Adult (YA), Fantasy
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
Age Groups: 12-15, 18+

Sierra Monroe and her sister, Cecily, never did have it easy. Bounced from one abusive foster home to another, the sisters could only rely on one thing—each other. Sierra’s only focus in her short life has been to take care of Cecily, but that becomes difficult when a group of odd strangers appears in the corner booth of the crummy diner where Sierra works herself half to death. The strangers seem to pop up everywhere, including the middle of the forest where the sisters hunted. Frustrated by the beast inside, Sierra wants nothing more than to rid herself of the pesky wolf, but alas, her prayers go unanswered. In fact, it seems her problems are compounded by the man who insists she and Cecily are descended from royalty, the nieces of the wicked Cinderella. Despite her troubled life, Sierra knows when she’s met a crazy person and does her best...

The Chimney Sweep - Life in Chatswain City 5

Genres: Magical Realism, Romance
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+

Ever wonder how Santa manages to get to all around the world in one night? Elves, of course! George Elf is tired of being Santa's helper, but it's the only life he knows. Hundreds of years doing the same job would bore anyone nearly to death, but George would do anything to free himself of the torment. One Christmas Eve, George is a little too careless and nearly gets his head blown off by a beautiful police detective. He's never seen a human before, and she thinks she's seeing things. In an adventure the two will never forget, they find magic in unexpected places, and George decides it's time to think about his future. The problem is, that George may not have a future at all. After an innocent kiss, George loses his immortality and is faced with a difficult choice. Will he remain an elf, choose to be human,...

Snow Kissed - Immortal Grimm Brothers' Guide...

Genres: Magical Realism, Young Adult (YA), Fantasy
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
Age Groups: 12-15, 18+

Eighteen-year-old Calla Benson is like any other normal teenage girl. She has a secret crush on her best friend, likes music and movies, works hard to make good grades, and does her best to stay out of trouble. But once in a blue moon, Calla is anything but normal. There’s a predatory animal lurking inside her, just waiting to rampage through the forest once a year. One fateful night, Calla comes across something she’s never seen before—someone like her. After a tense meeting in the forest, Calla dives headlong into a fantastical land she never knew existed. She learns things are not always what they seem, and she is farther from normal than she ever imagined. With the help of her best friends, a pair of quirky brothers, and a family she never knew she had, Calla embarks on a mission to save her people from a treacherous queen. With...