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This Book Made Me Think of You by Libby PageA woman receives an unexpected gift from the man she loved and lost—a year of books, one for every month—launching a reading-inspired journey to live, dream, and love again in this glimmering and heart-stopping novel. Twelve books. Twelve months. One chance to heal her heart... When Tilly Nightingale receives a call telling her there's a birthday gift from her husband waiting for her at her local bookshop, it couldn't come as more of a shock. Partly because she can't remember the last time she read a book for pleasure. But mainly because Joe died five months ago.... When she goes to pick up the present, Alfie, the bookshop owner with kind eyes, explains the gift—twelve carefully chosen books with handwritten letters from Joe, one for each month, to help her turn the page on her first year without him. At first Tilly can't imagine sinking into a fictional world, but Joe's tender words convince her to try, and something remarkable happens—Tilly becomes immersed in the pages, and a new chapter begins to unfold in her own life. Monthly trips to the bookstore--and heartfelt conversations with Alfie—give Tilly the comfort she craves and the courage to set out on a series of reading-inspired adventures that take her around the world. But as she begins to share her journey with others, her story—like a book—becomes more than her own.
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The Shop on Hidden Lane
by Jayne Ann Krentz
New York Times bestselling author Jayne Ann Krentz dives into an enthralling new romantic suspense novel filled with deeply entrenched grudges, psychic dangers, and a conspiracy that threatens not only two families but also the entire paranormal community. The Harper and the Wells families have regarded each other with deep suspicion for four generations. The Harpers have been known to offer their psychic talents for less-than-legal purposes, and the powerful Wells clan has a reputation for playing both sides of the street. But for all the years of history and distrust between them, there is a mysterious pact binding the two. They share the responsibility for protecting a long-buried and very dangerous secret. Sophy Harper and Luke Wells are shocked to learn that her aunt and his uncle have been sleeping together—and now they are both missing. Not only that, but the last traces of them are at the scene of a murder soaked in negative paranormal energy. Clearly, someone is willing to kill to obtain the secret their families have been charged with protecting. Despite their mutual distrust, which, as far as Sophy is concerned extends to Luke's hellhound of a dog, they both know that the terms of the pact must be honored. Their investigation uncovers a psychic trail leading to a bizarre desert art colony where nothing is as it seems. But Luke and Sophy are concealing a few secrets, too. By a strange twist of fate, a Harper and a Wells have no choice but to trust each other and the fierce attraction that is binding them as surely as the pact between the families.
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Woman Down
by Colleen Hoover
Her words used to set the page on fire. But a viral backlash over her latest film adaptation forced Petra Rose to take a hiatus, resulting in missed deadlines and an overdue mortgage. Branded a fraud and fame-hungry opportunist, she learned the hard way what happens when the Internet turns on you. And she's been uninspired to write ever since. Now, with her next suspense novel outlined and savings nearly gone, she retreats to a secluded lakeside cabin, hoping to find inspiration. It's Petra's last-ditch attempt to save her career—and herself. Then he shows up. Detective Nathaniel Saint arrives with disturbing news, his presence igniting a creativity in her she thought long since burned out. Petra's words return in a rush, and her fictional cop character begins to mirror the very real cop who's becoming her muse.
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Not That Impressed: A Sweet Sports Romance Inspired By Jane Austen by Ranee S. ClarkI'm totally fine if America wants to cast me as the villain. So why do I care if brooding football player Will Pemberton believes it too? But honestly? It stings more than it should when Will-grumpy football star and walking scowl-judges me based on a five-second video from Being the Bennets, my family's reality TV show. Maybe it's because his best friend is dating my sister. We're supposed to be polite strangers. Civil, at best. Instead, we clash at every turn. I'm sunshine and social media. He's silence and game film. I've built an empire from the spotlight. He avoids it at all costs. We couldn't be more different. And yet...He keeps showing up. With my favorite cookies. With help when I don't ask for it. With patience I don't deserve. He even puts his MVP goals on the line to help my family. He's supposed to be the enemy. But the longer we're orbiting each other, the harder it is to deny there's more beneath that scowl. And when I find out the truth behind the gossip that made me hate him in the first place? Let's just say he's not the only one who got things wrong. Now I have to decide if I'm ready to take a chance on the man who's been quietly falling for me all along. Not That Impressed is a slow burn, enemies-to-lovers, opposites-attract romance inspired by Jane Austen's Pride & Prejudice. It's full of football, family drama, and a grumpy football player who falls first and hard. |
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The Ex Dilemma by Elle WrightMarry or lose your inheritance. A commitment phobic heir in Detroit, Michigan faces the ultimate challenge from his powerful grandmother and family company CEO in this charming, irresistibly fun and flirty new contemporary romance from award-winning author Elle Wright. Wesley Batchelor is desperate for an image reboot—stat. A mysterious social media influencer keeps revealing his many reckless romantic liaisons, putting everything Wesley has worked so hard for at stake. Worse, he's in deep trouble with his grandmother and Batchelor Enterprises boss, Joyce, his one and only true cheerleader. So he's stunned and relieved when his gorgeous ex, private detective Albany Keyes, is recruited to track down the leaker... All Wes has to do is keep a cool-headed professional distance. Easy, right? Until the incendiary passion between him and Albany suddenly reignites. And he realizes he wants more from her—just like always... For Joyce's sake, Albany reluctantly accepts the assignment to aid Wes. After all, she needs the money to regroup after a disastrous divorce. But this time, she's going to call the shots. She doesn't need her heart re-broken by the only man she's ever loved. Yet she soon finds their differences are drawing them together again. And again. And again. Now, with both their careers and their hearts on the line, can they risk another chance on each other—this time, for keeps? |
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The Sweet Life Cafe by Helen RolfeThe brand new, deliciously romantic feel-good read from bestseller Helen Rolfe. When sisters Addie and Susanna receive invitations to a memorial for their Aunt Gayle, they're heartbroken to learn the woman who raised them has passed away. But arriving on Anchor Island, they're met with the shock of their lives: Gayle is alive and well, busily preparing her own 'Celebration of Life' at her beloved pudding bar, The Sweet Life Cafe. Agreeing to stay for the event, the sisters begin sorting through their late father's belongings, reopening wounds they thought long buried, and forcing them to reflect on their lives since leaving the island. Addie is struggling as a single mother, torn between love for her son and doubts about the life she can give him. Susanna's marriage is crumbling, and being back on the island only reminds her why she couldn't wait to escape. But as Gayle prepares gooey brownies, steaming lattes and delicious cakes for her customers, and for her big event, she is hiding secrets of her own including one that could change everything the sisters thought they knew about their family... |
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First Down and Forever To Go by Leah DobrinskaCan a pair of opposites come together to heal from past wounds, lay their secrets bare, and pave the way for a future full of laughter and love? Or is this Cinderella story destined for an unhappily ever after? TJ Wilson, the outgoing star running back for the Green Bay River Foxes, swears he'll never fall in love again...not after losing his college girlfriend. He's content with a life of football and carefree dating. Nothing serious. No strings. No matter how much his teammates rib him for it. When a stunning, secretive woman all but begs him to show her a good time at his team's charity ball, he's the man for the job. If the shoe fits, after all. One heart-to-heart and an almost-kiss later, TJ finds himself enamored with the bashful but brazen mystery Cinderella, and, against his better judgement, longing for more than the one night she's offered him.
One night. Lucy Dupree, a secret author and media personality-turned-social pariah, promises her literary agent she'll come out of hiding for one night. Just long enough to get inspired, overcome her writer's block, and finish her manuscript by the deadline. With the help of her fairy-godmother landlord and a vintage wedding gown, Lucy attends the Green Bay River Foxes Gala where she meets TJ, a walking, talking prince charming. The masquerade theme allows Lucy to conceal her identity, and TJ provides her with enough content to write ten romance novels. A win-win. She got what she came for, and that's enough. It has to be. Because when the clock strikes midnight, the fairytale ends. Or is it just beginning? First Down and Forever To Go is a soft and sweet closed door romance with kissing only and no implied intimacy, perfect for fans of the opposites attract and friends to more tropes. This is the first book in the River Foxes Football Romance series. All titles can be read as standalones. |
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(500) days of SummerAfter it looks as if she's left his life for good this time, Tom Hansen reflects back on the time he's known Summer Finn. For him, it was love at first sight. After she walked into the greeting-card company where he worked, he soon knew she was the woman he wanted to spend the rest of his life with. Although Summer didn't believe in relationships, in her assertion, real life will always ultimately get in the way, they became more than just friends. Through the trials and tribulations of their so-called relationship, Tom could always count on the advice of his two best friends, McKenzie and Paul. However, it's his adolescent sister, Rachel, who is the voice of reason. And after all is said and done, Tom is the one who ultimately has to make the choice to listen or not.
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Indie romance films Binge Box
Begin Again: British songwriter Gretta is adrift in Manhattan after getting dumped by her philandering rock star boyfriend. While playing at an open mic night at a local bar, she is discovered by struggling music producer Dan. Sensing her songwriting potential, Dan pushes Gretta to sign with him and record an ambitious outdoors album all across the city.
Sleeping With Other People: Years of serial infidelity and self-sabotage have led two romantic failures to swear that their relationship with remain strictly platonic. But can love still bloom between them while they sleep with other people?
Drinking Buddies: Luke and Kate are co-workers at a Chicago brewery, where they spend their days drinking and flirting. They're perfect for each other, except that they're both in relationships. Luke is in the midst of marriage talks with his girlfriend of six years, Kate is playing it cool with her music producer boyfriend Chris. But you know what makes the line between 'friends' and 'more than friends' really blurry? Beer.
A Rainy Day in New York: Woody Allen's romantic comedy tells the story of college sweethearts, Gatsby and Ashleigh, whose plans for a romantic weekend together in New York City are dashed as quickly as the sunlight turns into showers. When Ashleigh gets an assignment from the school paper to interview celebrated film director Roland Pollard in Manhattan, Gatsby seizes the opportunity to show Arizona-bred Ashleigh his favorite haunts in his home city.
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On Swift Horses
Muriel and her husband Lee are beginning a bright new life in California when he returns from the Korean War. But their newfound stability is upended by the arrival of Lee's charismatic brother, Julius, a wayward gambler with a secret past. A dangerous love triangle quickly forms. When Julius takes off in search of the young card cheat he's fallen for, Muriel's longing for something more propels her into a secret life of her own, gambling on racehorses and exploring a love she never dreamed possible.
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Pride and PrejudiceAndrew Davies' multi-award-winning adaptation of Jane Austen's classic Regency romance. Colin Firth and Jennifer Ehle lead a fabulous cast in this definitive 1995 adaptation of "Pride and Prejudice." Pulsating with energy, the lively, witty Elizabeth Bennet charms smouldering, haughty Darcy against a backdrop of a picture postcard countryside, small-town assembly rooms and English stately homes.
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Lost Sofia: PerdidaSofia is a progressive, independent girl who is terrified of the word marriage. The only romances in her life are those of Jane Austen. That is until she is mysteriously transported to the 19th century.
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The Wedding BanquetFrustrated with his commitment-phobic boyfriend, Chris, and out of time, Min makes a proposal: a green card marriage with his friend Angela in exchange for expensive in vitro fertilization treatments for her partner, Lee. Plans change when Min’s grandmother surprises them with an elaborate Korean wedding banquet. |
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