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Belgrave Road: A Love Story
by Manish Chauhan
A] poignant and perceptive coming-of-age story about two strangers who become star-crossed lovers . . . Belgrave Road shows us that, sometimes, the promise of a future is all it takes to fight the ghosts of one's past. --The GuardianAn unforgettable debut novel about two young people searching for better lives, and the blossoming forbidden romance between them that threatens their families and futures--a breathtaking story perfect for fans of Colm T ib n and Monica Ali.Mira's days are filled with duty and light on freedom. In a new country, living with a husband she barely knows--and who she fears she'll never love--Mira is desperate to discover all that her new life in England might offer.And then there's Tahliil. The quiet, beautiful man she sees at work each day. With a depth in his eyes and a face full of questions. He's the first person in this new world who listens to Mira's hopes for who she yearns to become.But beyond their lunchtime encounters, the pair couldn't lead more different lives: the duties that bind them, the homes they are trying to build threaten to subsume them. As Mira and Tahliil navigate the deep and turbulent waters of their new worlds, can they find a way to be together, and will finding each other set them free?
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| You & Me and You & Me and You & Me by Josie Lloyd and Emlyn ReesStuck in a rut after 25 years of marriage, Adam and Jules discover that the old mixtapes they made for each other allow them to travel back in time. Tempted to make changes to their past selves to create a better present, they unintentionally cause ripple effects that could tear them apart for good. Co-written by married couple Josie Lloyd and Emlyn Rees, this affecting time travel romance is perfect for fans of The Second Chance Cinema by Thea Weiss. |
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And the Crowd Went Wild: A Chicago Stars Novel
by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
#1 New York Times bestselling author Susan Elizabeth Phillips is back with the latest novel in her beloved Chicago Stars series, featuring a romance between a star quarterback and one of the country's most beautiful--and misunderstood--actresses.After a mortifying--and very public--humiliation, Dancy Flynn is desperate to find sanctuary far from the crowd. But where can a washed-up sex symbol hide? How about making an unannounced appearance at the secluded lake house of the sweet, sensitive high school boyfriend she hasn't seen in almost twenty years?But Chicago Stars quarterback Clint Garrett is no longer the kid Dancy remembers. Now he's a gridiron superhero, still holding a massive grudge against her for breaking his teenage heart. With no room in his life for either complexity or distractions, he banishes Dancy to a refurbished old railroad caboose tucked away in the woods...and out of his sight.Except Dancy's not good at staying invisible. Her efforts to rebuild her career clash with Clint's desperation to regain his focus, all made more challenging by a rescue dog, a local woman in trouble, a meddling mother, an ex with an agenda...and the sizzle of rekindled emotions. As Dancy attempts to get her life on track and Clint tries to get his groove back, can these two one-time lovers navigate their rocky pasts and complicated present to find themselves...and each other? Tropes include: second-chance romanceenemies to loversforced proximitychildhood sweethearts
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| The Ex-Perimento by Maria J. MorilloAdvice columnist Maria "Marianto" Camacho accidentally broadcasts her break-up video on her employer's social media feed and is fired, but she's offered the chance to come back if she reunites with her ex and writes an article about it. When charming singer Simón offers to help her, she finds herself falling for him instead. Try this next: Love in Focus by Lyla Lee. |
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| Royal Spin by Omid Scobie & Robin BenwaySparks fly when ambitious American politico Lauren Morgan takes a job at Buckingham Palace and meets Jasper, the Duke of Exeter, who's been charged with rehabbing his family's disastrous PR image. Will their budding chemistry get in the way of their respective duties? Fans of The Royal We by Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan and Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston will love this engaging royal romance, which has already been optioned for a television adaptation. |
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| Mistakes Were Made by Lucy ScoreStuck in small-town Story Lake, Pennsylvania after her New York apartment is turned into a condo, literary agent Zoey Moody rents the space above lawyer Gage Bishop's office. When the pair have a one-night stand, it quickly turns into something more -- but is Zoey ready to settle down? This 2nd opposites-attract Story Lake romance follows Story of My Life. Try this next: Daddy Issues by Kate Goldbeck. |
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| Star Shipped by Cat SebastianSimon Devereaux and Charlie Blake, reluctant co-stars on the long-running sci-fi series Out There, have spent years dodging the rumors from online shippers about their relationship, but all that changes when an unexpected road trip forces them to confront their true feelings for each other. Fans of Love, Hate & Clickbait by Liz Bowery will enjoy historical romance author Cat Sebastian's first foray into contemporary romance. |
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Avon Lake, Ohio 44012
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