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Family stories, Romance, Short stories, Contemporary romanceFamily and relationships, Parenting
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Three contemporary romances featuring African American fathers in love. In Adrianne Byrd's "One in a Million," successful businessman Gregory Woods…
reunites with a former lover and the nine-year-old son he never knew he had. Includes Felicia Mason's "The Dreamers" and Doris Johnson's "Father at Heart." Some explicit descriptions of sex. 2003
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Mysteries and crime stories, General fiction, School stories, RomanceParenting
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Delia discovers that her mother, an environmentalist, is alive and hiding from evildoers in South America and tries to help…
remotely. Meanwhile she manages her school, boyfriend, and aunts. Sequel to And Then Everything Unraveled (DB 70160). Some strong language. For junior and senior high readers. 2010
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Mysteries and crime stories, Ghost and horror stories, General fiction, Romance, School storiesParenting
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Seventeen-year-old Jade's dream comes true when her family moves into a big house in an upscale Boston suburb. But the…
house is haunted by the ghost of a beautiful, mean girl who ruled Jade's new high school. Some violence. For senior high and older readers. 2012
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Science fiction, Romance, Fantasy, Family stories, General fiction, Adventure stories, Friendship storiesGeneral non-fiction, Social issues, Parenting
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After a difficult labor, fourteen-year-old birthmother Claire has a baby boy who is immediately rescued by Jonas, from The Giver…
(DB 37689). Claire knows she shouldn't search for her "product" but, overwhelmed by a sense of loss, she does anyway. For senior high and older readers. 2012
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Mysteries and crime stories, General fiction, School stories, Multi-cultural fiction, RomanceParenting
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When the ship that Delia's mother is aboard disappears in Antarctica, Delia goes to live with her two aunts in…
Manhattan. Refusing to believe her mom is dead, Delia searches for clues and discovers that her mother was the victim of a conspiracy. For junior and senior high readers. 2009
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Romance, Family stories, General fiction, Sports fiction, School storiesParenting, General non-fiction
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Sophomore loner Elisa has a talent for observing the world and operates a business ghostwriting love letters for guys. As…
her parents' marriage disintegrates, Elisa escapes by ice-skating on the local pond. Theo, a client, begins joining her and they fall in love. For senior high readers. 2007
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Romance, General fiction, Friendship stories, Multi-cultural fictionSocial issues, General non-fiction, Parenting
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The summer before Colleen goes to college, her parents travel to Europe while Colleen stays with her friends at their…
Maine island home. Although they try to obey house rules, Colleen breaks up with her boyfriend and rekindles a romance with Evan. For senior high readers. 2004
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Animal stories, Family stories, Romance, Friendship stories, General fictionAnimals and wildlife, Parenting
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When Sam comes home one day to find two mystery pugs left on her porch, she's sure it's destiny. She's…
always wanted a dog of her own, even though her parents say that their catering business keeps the family too busy for a pet -- let alone two! For grades 3-6. Unrated
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Family stories, Classic fiction, Alphabet, number and picture books, General fiction, RomanceParenting
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A young woman holds her newborn son and looks at him lovingly. Softly she sings to him. This is the…
story of how that little boy goes through the stages of childhood and becomes a man. It is also about the enduring nature of parents' love and how it crosses generations. A book for children and adults to enjoy. For preschool to grade 2. Unrated
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LGBTQ+ fiction, Romance, Family stories, Alphabet, number and picture books, General fictionSelf help, Parenting
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In this novel in verse for middle readers, a young teen struggles with revealing who he really is to those he loves.
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Historical fiction, General fiction, Family stories, Multi-cultural fiction, Friendship stories, RomanceGeneral non-fiction, Parenting, Social issues, Health and medicine
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Sixth-grader Delphine and her two younger sisters spent the summer in California, visiting their mother and attending Black Panther summer…
camp. But when they return to Brooklyn, the newly independent sisters clash and Delphine longs for her mother's advice. Sequel to One Crazy Summer (BR 19326). Coretta Scott King Award. For grades 4-7. 2013
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Romance, General fiction, Historical romance, Science fiction, Historical fiction, Family stories, FantasyGeneral non-fiction, Parenting, Social issues
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The competition of the Selection continues, but in order to win over Prince Maxon and the crown, candidate America needs…
to decide where her heart truly lies. Sequel to The Selection (BR 20908). Some violence. For senior high and older readers. 2013
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General fiction, Gentle romance, RomanceParenting, Christianity
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'Brims with laughs, love, family and friendship. You will love this heartwarming read!' Trisha Ashley. Meet the Reading Group: six…
women in the seaside village of Little Sanderton come together every month to share their love of reading. No topic is off-limits: books, family, love and loss . . . and don't forget the glass of red!Grace knows that the holiday season is going to be different this year. No turkey, no tinsel, no gorgeously wrapped gifts under the tree . . . how on earth is she going to break it to her little boys that Christmas is effectively cancelled? And can she bear to tell anyone her embarrassing secret? Enter the Reading Group: Grace's life might have turned upside down but there's no problem they can't solve.
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RomanceFamily and relationships, Parenting
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Phoebe and Oliver are stuck in a rut.With a five year old daughter and demanding jobs, it's not hard to…
see why the spark has gone.Not one for giving up, Phoebe creates a sexy wishlist: a jar where they can ask the other for anything they've ever wanted in bed - or out of it. But with distractions aplenty - such as, why do all her past lovers think now is a good time to make a reappearance? And, she may be wrong, but is Oli keeping something from her? - will they be able to relight the fire in the bedroom? From mix tapes to 'sex jars', this is the naughtiest rom com you will ever read. From the bestselling author of The List.
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General fiction, RomanceParenting
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'Lovely book to get lost in.' 'This book blew me away!' 'It's a book that you just fall into.' 'My…
book of the year.' 'Her best book yet.' 'Beautiful...'Lose yourself in this breathtaking love story set on the mysterious, windswept island of Seal, from the bestselling author of Watch Over Me. Perfect for fans of Lulu Taylor, Tracy Rees and Rosanna Ley.** Over 1 million copies sold of Daniela Sacerdoti's novels **Can a tiny Scottish island bring a heart back to life.. and offer a second chance at love?When Anna's partner walks away from their relationship, she is shattered. But it is her little girl Ava who takes it hardest of all, falling silent for three days. When she does finally speak, Ava talks about a new place - a small island of beauty, salt and sea in the Western Scottish Isles. In search of a new start, Anna and Ava embark on a journey to the remote and gorgeous Island of Seal. Falling in love with the locals and the landscape, could Seal offer the second chance they both need? Readers have been raving about Keep Me Safe:'A brilliant read. Love Daniela's books. *****' A reader'My book of the year. Highly recommended' A reader'I've already read Daniela's Glen Avich books and loved them but this one surpassed them' A reader'I could almost hear the sea and the wind. A great book' Lesley Pearse'I couldn't put it down' Daily Mail'Astoundingly good' The Sun'I fell in love with this book' Prima magazine'Heartwarming and mysterious' Katie Fforde'A mysterious journey to Seal, a place I already want to revisit' Dani Atkins'Exciting and emotional. I'm thrilled to find this is the first in a new series' Linda's Book Bag
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General fiction, Family stories, RomanceParenting, Humour
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***** Utterly hysterical - NetGalley Reader***** Brilliant... Funny, touching and modern... just amazing - NetGalley ReaderThank god for back to…
school at the end of the summer!The kids are back at school after a long summer. Gemma and Becky can finally breathe a huge sigh of relief and reach for the gin bottle.Except it seems that Becky is accidentally a little bit pregnant...But that's not the first shock for the parents in the playground. Over the summer, part of their beloved Redcoats Primary has burned down. The school needs to raise thousands of pounds to stay open - and Gemma and Becky have been forced on to the fundraising committee (just to add to the millions of messages from their online parent groups).In year that will see new babies for Becky, new schools and a whole new business for Gemma, can they keep their heads above water and find that they're #winningatlife?Readers love Kathryn Wallace:***** I have been a mum at the school gates and the observations in this book are spot on. I shall be recommending it to all the school mums I know - NetGalley Reader**** A perfect read to snort with laughter over whilst lying in a bath with a glass of bubbles (if you can get the kids to stay out of the bathroom for long enough)! - NetGalley Reader**** Kathryn Wallace has Absolutely Smashed It with this novel. I loved it and couldn't put it down... had me properly laughing out loud several times - NetGalley Reader**** This will make you giggle about life as a parent where we are all spinning plates of different sizes and at different speeds. I would recommend wholeheartedly to fellow friends who are also spinning their own plates! - NetGalley Reader***** A hilariously, honest, open, recognisable and highly relatable story - NetGalley Reader***** A light hearted but honest look at mummies, yummy mummies and can't quite manage everything mummies - NetGalley Reader
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General fiction, Gentle romance, RomanceParenting
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"Women. Money. Parties. Dominic Whitehorn’s life revolves around these staples until he wakes up to the reality that he’s broke,…
and living in a foreign land. He hates his overbearing brother, and can’t stand his mother’s lectures. The only other source of help is his father, who suffers a heart attack. With tighter reins on the family business, and his loan called in, Dominic’s problems multiply. To make matters worse, the woman he’s interested in believes he’s a lightweight, and another claims he’s the father of her baby. Ashley Dennis knows Nick is a troubled soul because she’s been there. They make an unlikely couple, but will her example and conviction be the catalyst he needs to turn his life around? ***Dominic’s Pride is inspirational fiction with a focus on family and relationships. "
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Contemporary romance, Romance, Sea storiesParenting
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From the bestselling author of The Italian Villa and Watch Over Me, a breathtaking love story set on the beautiful…
island of Seal. Perfect for anyone who loves Fiona Valpy and Lily Graham.'Atmospheric, romantic and compelling. Daniela writes with huge warmth and sincerity' Rosanna LeyCan a tiny Scottish island bring a heart back to life.. and offer a second chance at love?When Anna's partner walks away from their relationship, she is shattered. But it is her little girl Ava who takes it hardest of all, falling silent for three days. When she does finally speak, Ava talks about a new place - a small island of beauty, salt and sea in the Western Scottish Isles. In search of a new start, Anna and Ava embark on a journey to the remote and gorgeous Island of Seal. Falling in love with the locals and the landscape, could Seal offer the second chance they both need? Readers have been raving about Keep Me Safe:'A brilliant read. Love Daniela's books. *****' A reader'My book of the year. Highly recommended' A reader'I've already read Daniela's Glen Avich books and loved them but this one surpassed them' A reader'I could almost hear the sea and the wind. A great book' Lesley Pearse'I couldn't put it down' Daily Mail'Astoundingly good' The Sun'I fell in love with this book' Prima magazine'Heartwarming and mysterious' Katie Fforde'A mysterious journey to Seal, a place I already want to revisit' Dani Atkins'Exciting and emotional. I'm thrilled to find this is the first in a new series' Linda's Book Bag
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General fiction, Family stories, Contemporary romance, Romance, Romantic suspenseParenting
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A Measure of Love is the fifth title in the A Pound of Flesh series from fan-fiction superstar Sophie Jackson.From…
the fanfic phenomenon whose debut A Pound of Flesh had over 4.5 million reads. Fans of Samantha Young, Jodi Ellen Malpas, Jamie McGuire, Katy Evans and Prison Break will find Sophie Jackson's powerful love stories utterly addictive and unforgettable. Can true love heal the deepest scars?Riley Moore: Ex-con Riley Moore never forgot the pain of losing his first love. But he doesn't hesitate to return to Michigan when his family needs him - even though it's inevitable he'll see the girl who broke his heart.Lexie Pierce: Lexie has a secret she's hidden from Riley for five years. As much as she wants to reconnect with him, she doesn't know if he will ever be able to forgive her when he finds out. Yet when they meet again, memories of their love burn as brightly as ever, despite the pain they both suffered. Can they finally overcome the sorrow of the past and share their life together?Loyalty. Redemption. All-consuming love against the odds. Prepare to fall for the powerful storytelling of Sophie Jackson. Check out the whole A Pound of Flesh series: A Pound of Flesh, Love and Always, An Ounce of Hope, Fate and Forever and A Measure of Love.
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General fiction, Family stories, RomanceParenting
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'A powerful story ... Walsh shows an innate understanding of people's lives, and the emotional truths that underpin them' Kathleen…
MacMahonIt hadn't been Rosie's idea - a 'quaint' wedding at her childhood home in the Irish countryside. Nevertheless she finds herself back in Monasterard after a decade away, with her American fiancé on her arm and a smile fixed to her face.As expected, the welcome from her siblings isn't exactly warm. Mary-Pat, the one who practically raised Rosie, is avoiding her. June is preoccupied with maintaining the illusion of her perfect family. And Pius, who still counts the years since their mother left, is hiding from the world. Each of them is struggling with the weight of things unsaid.In the end, it's their father who, on the day of Rosie's wedding, exposes what has remained hidden for so long. And as the O'Connor siblings piece together the secrets at the heart of their family, they begin to forgive the woman who abandoned them all those years ago.