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I will mend you
Styx, Gigi, author.
My worst nightmare finally stepped out of the mirror. And the only man who can save me is a ghost. Prey...I'm trapped in a forgotten nightmare with the monster I most fear. The key to my freedom lies behind a wall of memories. Xero's specter invades my mind, whispering both vengeance and salvation. He insists he's real, yet I can't trust my shattered psyche. But as my tormentors draw close, I must rely on the phantom I betrayed for protection-and for revenge. Predator...She's ensnared by darkness, and only I can set her free. To save her, I must become the vengeful spirit she fears. Amethyst's mind is a maze of terror and confusion. Freeing her will mean confronting the darkest parts of my past. Vengeance will be mine, but first, I must earn redemption. Because if I fail to save my little ghost, I will reduce the world to ashes. I Will Mend You is the final installment in the series with unreliable narrators and disturbing themes. Please check the two pages of trigger warnings.....
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The tides of time
Eden, Sarah M., author.
In 1793, a storm propels Lili forward through time, kindling a love that transcends the ages. Fleeing the clutches of Robespierre's revolutionary Tribunal in France, Lili Minet makes a desperate escape on a ship headed to England, but her dangerous flight takes an unexpected turn when a violent storm catapults her off the ship and eighty years into the future, leaving her stranded in the unfamiliar world of 1873 England. When lighthouse keeper Armitage Pierce rescues a woman from the tumultuous sea, he does not anticipate her silent, cold response to his gallant efforts. Though he is wary of this woman and her odd behaviors, he finds she is just as wary of him. And he can sense that she is not telling him something of great import to her. Only Armitage's grandfather, a man seasoned by the mysteries of the sea, can seem to penetrate Lili's defenses to offer her support. But as Lili heals from the physical and emotional wounds of her ordeal and Armitage continues to offer light and safety to her, a tender friendship blossoms between the two. Yet the shadow of danger looms as the threat that chased Lili from France all those years ago reemerges in her new present. Together Lili and Armitage must navigate the challenges of a love that defies the boundaries of time and the perils that reach across the decades to ensnare Lili. As the storm clouds gather, Lili and Armitage face the ultimate test-whether their bond is strong enough to rewrite the pages of history itself to save them and their love.....
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I will break you
Styx, Gigi, author.
My prison pen pal got the electric chair. So how can he sext me from the grave? Prey: I see dead people, and not just the men I murdered. I'm in danger of being committed because I can't tell what's real from my hallucinations. Everyone thinks I'm crazy when the serial killer I jilted starts haunting my house. He assassinates any man who shows me interest, leaving their body parts under my pillow. During the day, his gaslighting destroys my peace of mind. But at night, he invades my nightmares and makes me crave the depravity. Predator: She ghosted me at the altar. Now, I'm aching for revenge. I want to break her, piece by delicious piece. Revel in her terror. Bathe in her screams. Make her moan my name. Someone from her past wants her captured or dead, so it's up to me to protect her from the shadows. She belongs to me and no one else--body, mind, and soul. If I don't take out her enemies, I'll lose more than just my beautiful obsession.....
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Whispers of fortune
Connealy, Mary, author.
In a land of gold and grit, can two hearts uncover the true treasure? In 1875 California, Brody MacKenzie arrives at the Two Harts Ranch on a mission to find his runaway brothers, worried they may have fallen into harm. Instead, he discovers them thriving at the ranch's school and orphanage under the care of Ellie Hart, a woman with a heart as resilient as the land she calls home. His options limited, Brody reluctantly takes on the role of ranch doctor, and he forms an unexpected bond with Ellie, who's kept a steady eye on Brody's two rapscallion brothers. When the boys show him a mysterious journal that has been guiding their travels and may hold the key to a lost treasure, Brody and Ellie are captivated by the possibility of a thrilling adventure. With winter approaching and his brothers threatening to bolt again, Brody and Ellie race against time to decipher cryptic clues and unearth the hidden fortune. But along the way, old adversaries resurface, threatening their newfound affection and the safety of those at the ranch.....
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Smooth sailing
Ashley, Kristen, author.
When the Chaos Motorcycle Club came to call, Harlan "Hugger" McCain wasn't ready to be welcomed into the fold. They said he was a legacy. He felt like an outcast. But he patched in anyway. And he was all in to be a part of their not-quite-outlaw missions. This takes him down to Phoenix, right into the orbit of Diana Armitage, a beautiful, green-eyed woman with a heart of gold and a scarily honed tendency to sacrifice for pretty much everyone she cares about, and some people she barely knows. Hugger has been existing. Life has never given him much, now, he expects even less. Diana lives life to its fullest. And she doesn't keep it a secret she wants to drag Hugger right along with her. But Hugger is certain he's got bad blood. He's got one foot in Chaos, one foot out. One foot in Diana's life, one foot out. Diana and his brothers in Chaos have their work cut out to show Hugger who he is. That he belongs.....
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Hopeless
Silver, Elsie, author.
"Beau Eaton is the town prince, a handsome military hero with a tortured past. I'm the outcast bartender, a shy girl from the wrong side of the tracks. He's thirty-five and all man, and I'm twenty-two and all-- virgin. He's also my fiancé. Correction: my fake fiancé. We start out as a bet. He doesn't believe that anyone holds my last name against me. So he offers me his to prove a point. It's win-win. He gets a break from his concerned family's prying, and I get a chance to shed my family's reputation while I save up to ditch this small town. He says all I have to do is wear his ring, follow his lead, and pretend I can't keep my hands off of him in public. But it's what happens between us in private that blurs all those carefully drawn lines. It's what transpires behind closed doors that doesn't feel like pretending at all. This engagement was supposed to be for show. This agreement? It has an end date. He once told me he'd never fall in love. And yet here I am, head over heels for my fake fiancé"--Publisher.....
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Worthy of fate
Caudle, A. N., author.
The Gem: Marked by the Gods, Kya is forced to partake in a Trial for a chance to be deemed Worthy. If she succeeds, she'll be gifted great powers. If she fails, she could lose her life or worse. But that's only the start of her worries. Now, the same plague that took her home is spreading and threatening the fate of the realm. Can Kya survive the Trial of the Gods and gain the needed power to rid the world of the growing threat before it's too late? Or will she be drawn to what awaits her in the shadows? The Shadow: Ryker has waited a long time for her-his mate. Now he's found her. He plans to claim what is rightfully his, but dark forces threaten to destroy his Nation should he embrace the bond he so desperately desires. Unable to escape the drive to be near her, he waits for his precious gem, lingering in her shadow.....
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Deadly revenge
Bradley, Patricia, 1945- author.
Deputy Jenna Hart has only been working in her sleepy hometown of Pearl Springs for seven months when city officials begin to be targeted by a killer. Twenty years ago, the construction of a dam caused people to lose their land to eminent domain. That wound has not healed with time, and someone bearing a grudge is clearly set on revenge. With the former mayor of Pearl Springs now running for the US Senate, Jenna will have to call in backup to ensure his protection. That's where Agent Maxwell Anderson comes in. He and Jenna used to work together in the Chattanooga Police Department, and there was even a smoldering fire of attraction. Now they team up to track down the killer before a big political rally that promises to bring not only the former mayor into the crosshairs but hundreds of civilians as well. As the sparks of romance reignite and the threads of the investigation get tangled when another suspect comes into play, Jenna and Max will have to draw on all of their skills to stay alive and prevent the wave of disaster poised to hit the community of Pearl Springs. The question is, can either of them fully trust that the other has their back?....
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Shadow's heart
Cole, Kresley, author.
A FALLEN PRINCESS. Sheltered Kosmina Daciano always yearned for adventure. Yet her first trip to the mortal world turns dark when a foe curses her with bloodlust--ensuring her exile in the sinister dimension of Nightside. AN OUTLAW SORCERER. For millennia, Silt Harea flouted the laws of the Lore with all the arrogance of a king, remaining one step ahead of ruination. Yet then a mysterious bounty hunter schemes to capture him, dispatching him straight to hell. FIGHT TO ESCAPE A DYING REALM... In Nightside, Silt clashes with the hunter's sister, also condemned. Never imagining that she might be the key to his escape--and his future--he vows revenge against her. But Mina is no easy quarry. Can two doomed immortals survive long enough to salvage a nightmare, turning hatred into love and vengeance into bliss?....
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Wild side
Silver, Elsie, author.
She's always dreamed of her wedding day. And those dreams never included saying "I do" to a man she hates. But when Tabitha's nephew's guardianship is contested, she decides she'll do whatever it takes to keep him in Rose Hill. Even if it means marrying the enemy. Rhys Dupris. A man who is secretive, broody, and completely infuriating. A man whose work takes him away for weeks on end and brings him back covered in mysterious bruises--ones he won't talk about. In fact, Tabitha and Rhys barely talk at all. Which would be fine, except when he's not talking, he's staring. And that's the way he looks at her is borderline indecent. The tension between them has always been palpable. But living under the same roof is a dangerous temptation. Tabitha swore she would never forgive him, but that was before she knew the man behind the mask. The one who's fierce and prophetic. The one who's gentle and patient, the one who shows up for her and her nephew when they need him the most. He's not at all who she thought he was. And that makes hating her husband so much harder and loving him just a little too easy. -- Back cover.....
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Flirting lessons
Guillory, Jasmine, author.
Avery Jensen is almost thirty, fresh off a breakup, and she's tired of always being so uptight and well-behaved. She wants to get a hobby, date around (especially other women), flirt with everyone she sees, wear something not from the business casual section of her closet-all the fun stuff normal people do in their twenties. One problem: Avery doesn't know where to start. She doesn't have a lot of dating experience, with men or women, and despite being self-assured at work, she doesn't have a lot of confidence when it comes to romance. Enter Taylor Cameron, Napa Valley's biggest flirt and champion heartbreaker. Taylor just broke up with her most recent girlfriend, and her best friend bet her that she can't make it until Labor Day without sleeping with someone. (Two whole months? Without sex? Taylor?!?!) So, she offers to give Avery flirting lessons. It should keep her busy and stop her from texting people she shouldn't. And it might take her mind off how inadequate she feels compared to her friends, who all seem much more settled and adult than Taylor. At first, Avery is stiff and nervous, but Taylor is patient and encouraging, and soon, Avery looks forward to their weekly lessons. With Taylor's help, Avery finally has the life she always wanted. The only issue is: now she wants Taylor. Their attraction becomes impossible to ignore, despite them both insisting to themselves and everyone else that it isn't serious. When Taylor is forced to confront her feelings for Avery, she doesn't know what to do-and most importantly, if she's already ruined the best thing she's ever had.....
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When stars light the sky
Camden, Elizabeth, 1965- author.
In a world on the brink of war, two hearts must navigate shadows of uncertainty. Inga Klein's carefree life in New York takes a dramatic turn when she sails for Berlin, Germany, to serve as the secretary for America's ambassador. Amid the glamour of life at the embassy, she continually finds herself at odds with the straitlaced and imposing Benedict Kincaid, the diplomatic chief of staff who harbors deep misgivings toward the German-born Inga. As Europe hurtles toward World War I, Benedict's determination to keep America out of the conflict adds to the already tense atmosphere. Despite their relentless sparring, Inga and Benedict succeed in keeping the embassy afloat through one crisis after another. But when they run out of diplomatic options, a marriage of convenience may be Inga's only hope of escape from the impending war. ....
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Say you'll remember me
Jimenez, Abby, author.
There might be no such a thing as a perfect guy, but Xavier Rush comes disastrously close. A gorgeous veterinarian giving Greek god vibes-all while cuddling a tiny kitten? Immediately yes. That is until Xavier opens his mouth and proves that even sculpted gods can say the absolute wrong thing. Like, really wrong. Of course, there's nothing Samantha loves more than proving an asshole wrong... . . . unless, of course, he can admit he made a mistake. But after one incredible and seemingly endless date-possibly the best in living history-Samantha is forced to admit the truth, that her family is in crisis and any kind of relationship would be impossible. Samantha begs Xavier to forget her. To remember their night together as a perfect moment, as crushing as that may be. Only no amount of distance or time is nearly enough to forget that something between them. And the only thing better than one single perfect memory is to make a life-and even a love-worth remembering.....
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