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It Had to Be You
by Georgia Clark
What happens: For the past twenty years, Liv and Eliot Goldenhorn have run In Love in New York, Brooklyn's beloved wedding-planning business. When Eliot dies unexpectedly, he even more unexpectedly leaves half of the business to his younger, blonder girlfriend, Savannah. Liv and Savannah are not a match made in heaven, to say the least. But what starts as a personal and professional nightmare transforms into something even savvy, cynical Liv Goldenhorn couldn't begin to imagine.
Why you might like it: It Had to Be You cleverly unites Liv, Savannah, and couples as diverse and unique as New York City itself, in a joyous Love-Actually-style braided narrative. The result is a smart, modern love story that truly speaks to our times. Second chances, secret romance, and steamy soul mates are front and center in this sexy, tender, and utterly charming rom-com.
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The Heart of Splendid Lake
by Amy Clipston
Starring: Brianna, the youngest of the three Porter sisters and the only one who chose to stay in the small town of Splendid Lake, North Carolina. She followed in her father’s footsteps and became an expert boat mechanic, helping him run their small resort with cabin rentals, a convenience store, and a marina.
What happens next: When Brianna’s father unexpectedly dies, Brianna is overwhelmed with a constant stream of real estate brokers begins marching through her property, offering to buy the family land. In particular, she keeps running into handsome real estate mogul Scott Gibson, whom she considers the enemy.
Critics say: "This clean romance will appeal to fans of happily-ever-afters" (Publishers Weekly)
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Whiplash
by Janet Dailey
When Val Champion returns to the family ranch, she’s ready to put her past behind her. Her dreams of a Hollywood acting career have become a nightmare of fear. But once she sees rodeo man Casey Bozeman facing down a bull in the arena, she knows she’s no safer at home. Face to face with her first and only true love, Val can’t deny her still powerful feelings for Casey.
Val’s the one who got away, the woman who broke his heart so hard he still feels the sting. But there’s no denying Casey’s still drawn to the fiery beauty. And there’s no way he can stand by when the high stakes Professional Bull Riding finals in Vegas bring out the danger Val’s been running from.
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Devil in Disguise: The Ravenels Meet the Wallflowers
by Lisa Kleypas
The lady: Lady Merritt Sterling, a strong-willed young widow who's running her late husband's shipping company, knows London society is dying to catch her in a scandal. So far, she's been too smart to provide them with one. But then she meets Keir MacRae, a rough-and-rugged Scottish whisky distiller, and all her sensible plans vanish like smoke.
The devil?: From the moment Keir MacRae arrives in London, he has two goals. One: don't fall in love with the dazzling Lady Merritt Sterling. Two: avoid being killed. So far, neither of those is going well. Keir doesn't know why someone wants him dead until fate reveals the secret of his mysterious past. His world is thrown into upheaval, and the only one he trusts is Merritt.
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| Bears Behaving Badly by MaryJanice DavidsonWhat it is: the 1st book in the BeWere My Heart paranormal romance series, featuring the dedicated employees of the Interspecies Placement Agency (IPA), a foster care system for at-risk shifter youth.
Starring: werebear Annette Garsea, an IPA caseworker who teams up with her colleague (and secret crush), bear-shifter PI David Auberon, to protect a group of shifter teens from traffickers.
For fans of: the quirky shifter characters; zany, action-packed plots; and rapid-fire banter of Shelly Laurenston's Honey Badger Chronicles. |
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| Shades of Wicked by Jeaniene FrostWhat happens: Veritas, a vampire Law Guardian, forges a temporary alliance with Ian, a roguish vampire master, in order to defeat their common enemy, the time-freezing, soul-stealing demon Dagon.
Read it for: "wild, magically enhanced sex and bloody, bone-pulverizing battles" (Booklist).
Spinoff alert: Set in the world of the Night Huntress series, this 1st book in the Night Rebel series pairs fan-favorite Ian and former supporting character Veritas, whose relationship continues to evolve in Wicked Bite. |
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| Crazy Cupid Love by Amanda HegerStarring: "Cupid" Eliza Herman, an accident-prone descendant of Eros who avoids all physical contact (which tends to cause insta-love).
What happens: A family emergency forces Eliza to fill in at her parents' Cupid-for-Hire matchmaking business, where her on-the-job mentor is Jake Sanders, her childhood best friend and secret crush.
Why you might like it: This whimsical romantic comedy incorporates ancient Greek mythology into its "quirky, entertaining" (Booklist) take on modern love. |
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| The Awakening by Nora RobertsAn ordinary life: Philadelphia teacher Breen Kelly lives under her mother's thumb while longing for the father who abandoned her and struggling with student debt. When an unexpected financial windfall upends everything, she celebrates with a trip to her father’s homeland of Ireland.
A magic portal...in Galway delivers Breen to the world of Talamh, where mermaids, faeries, and a fierce warrior named Keegan await her.
Series alert: This heartwarming novel is the 1st in the Dragon Heart Legacy trilogy. |
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Michigan City, Indiana 46360
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