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How to kiss your enemy: A sweet romantic comedy (How to Kiss a Hawthorne Brother #3)
By Jenny Proctor. 2023
How is it possible for the chemistry between two chefs to be hotter than a ghost pepper yet colder than…
liquid nitrogen? When THE Tatum Elliott shows up to run the catering kitchen at my family's farm and event center, I don't trust her any more than I did back in culinary school. But like it or not, she's here. On my territory. My turf. In the kitchen that shares a building with my farm-to-table restaurant. And she can't seem to keep her hands off my parmesan. Our old rivalry flares to life faster than a flambe, but there's something else flaming between us too. And it's heating up quicker than anything we're making in the kitchen. But I can't forget that Tatum is the daughter of Christopher Elliott-America's most famous chef. She belongs in a big city, in a restaurant with her name on it. Not running the catering arm of Stonebrook Farm. Whatever her reasons for being here now, I can't see her permanently walking away from the fame and fortune her father can offer her, no matter how well she fits in on the farm-how well she fits with me. She'll leave eventually-I'm sure of it. I just have to make sure that when she does, she doesn't take my heart with herJuniper bean resorts to murder
By Gracie Ruth Mitchell. 2023
Juniper Bean has big plans for her writing career. Swoony kisses, sigh-inducing happily ever afters—she's going to write them all.…
There's just one problem: she can't seem to stop killing off her main characters. After accepting that a genre change is in order, Juniper sets out to do some research. What's the best way to carry a dead body? How exactly does one pick a lock? Juniper is going to find out—with the unwilling help of her new roommate, Aiden. But Juniper's plans go haywire when she stumbles across an actual real-life dead body—and before she knows it, she and Aiden are thrust into the middle of a murder mystery that seems suspiciously tied to Juniper's past. Who killed the girl in the woods? Can Juniper ever get the hang of mystery writing? And, perhaps the biggest question of all, why the heck does Aiden look so good in a tweed jacket?Out on a limb
By Hannah Bonam-Young. 2023
Winnifred "Win" McNulty has always been wildly independent. Not one to be coddled for her limb difference, Win has spent…
most of her life trying to prove that she can do it all on her own. And, with some minor adjustments, she's done just fine. That is until she has a one-night stand with the incredibly charming Bo, a perfect stranger. And that one night changes everything. While Bo is surprisingly elated to step up to the plate, Win finds herself unsure of whether she can handle this new challenge on her own or if she'll need a helping hand. Together, Win and Bo decide to get to know one another as friends and nothing more. But, as they both should know by now, life rarely goes according to planHow to kiss your grumpy boss: A sweet romantic comedy (How to Kiss a Hawthorne Brother #2)
By Jenny Proctor. 2023
Perry Hawthorne is my boss. Only my boss. And I do NOT have a crush. When one of THE Hawthorne…
brothers-known by their chiseled jawlines and their family-run farm and event center-hires me to be his virtual assistant, I do everything I can to keep him firmly in the work zone. His grumpy demeanor helps. His smoking hot profile picture does not. But even if I do have a crush (a very tiny one), I can't catch real feelings for a million different reasons. Besides the whole business part of our relationship, I'm a single mom. I have to think about what's best for my son, Jack. And my grumpy, divorced, humorless boss isn't exactly giving me "ready to be a stepdad" vibes. When Perry upgrades me from virtual to in-person assistant, I wonder if I've gotten him all wrong. He's actually pretty great with Jack. And with me? Let's just say the chemistry crackling between us might vaporize all my reasons for keeping my distance. Trouble is, after his messy divorce, I'm not sure Perry's ready to bet on a new relationship. But it isn't just my heart that's on the line. And after everything we went through before my husband died, I'm not sure that's a gamble I'm ready to takeThe Truth About the Couch
By Adam Rubin. 2024
Pssst! Hey. I'm here to tell ya what the furniture police don't want you to know... Listen close. I'll explain…
everything. Most people think couches are just for sitting, or maybe napping, and don't give it a second thought. But did you know couches can go berserk if you don't feed them a steady diet of coins, cell phones, and remote controls? And did you know some couches are grown on a farm? (Where do you think the term couch potato comes from?) Some come from two chairs who love each other very much, and some are actually aliens in disguise. And that's just the tip of the iceberg... This laugh-out-loud send-up of conspiracy theories brings Adam Rubin's trademark zany humor together with the richly expressive artwork of Macanudo creator Liniers to explore the totally, completely true (really! maybe?) history of the world's most beloved—and misunderstood—item of furniture. New York Times BestsellerRed string theory
By Lauren Kung Jessen. 2024
In this charming rom-com about two star-crossed lovers, a woman whose life is guided by her belief in the red-string…
of fate finds her perfect match—but his skepticism about true love puts a knot in their chances. Just a date . . . or a twist of fate? When it comes to love and art, Rooney Gao believes in signs. Most of all, she believes in the Chinese legend that everyone is tied to their one true love by the red string of fate. And that belief has inspired her career as an artist, as well as the large art installations she makes with ( obviously ) red string. That is until artist's block strikes and Rooney begins to question everything. But then fate leads her to the perfect guy . . . Jack Liu is perfect. He's absurdly smart, successful, handsome, and after one enchanting New York night—under icy February skies and fueled by fried dumplings—all signs point to destiny. Only Jack doesn't believe. And after their magical date, it looks like they might be lost to each other forever . . . until they're given one more chance to reconnect. But can Rooney convince a reluctant skeptic to take a leap of fate?The murder after the night before
By Katy Brent. 2024
'A whip-smart whodunnit, this will keep you guessing' Red 'A fast-paced thriller with clever twists' Bella Something bad happened last…
night. My best friend Posey is dead. The police think it was a tragic accident. I know she was murdered. I've woken up with the hangover from hell, a stranger in my bed, and I've gone viral for the worst reasons. There's only one thing stopping me from dying of shame. I need to find a killer. But after last night, I can't remember a thing... From the author of How to Kill Men and Get Away With It, don't miss this wickedly witty and utterly addictive novel, perfect for fans of Bella Mackie, Dawn O'Porter and Killing Eve. Praise for The Murder After the Night Before: 'What a ride! Unflinchingly realistic and raw but somehow also brilliantly funny at times, Brent's novel is a must-read' Jesse Sutanto, author of Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers 'The horrors of going viral on social media twinned with a twisty murder mystery – contemporary fiction at its best, I loved it!' Jackie Kabler, author of The Perfect Couple 'Brent delivers a compelling and incredibly important novel' My Weekly 'A fast-paced and satisfying read' Charlotte Bigland, author of It's Not Me It's You 'The Hangover meets Fleabag in this ribald, twisted mystery' PJ Ellis, author of Love & Other Scams 'A fast-paced thriller. With clever twists, it's totally gripping' Closer Magazine 'Once again, Katy Brent has shown her immense talent at writing dark humour with a thought-provoking core' Sarah Clarke, author of A Mother Never Lies 'A flawlessly plotted murder mystery. Devilishly brilliant. I loved it!' Sarah Bonner, author of Her Perfect TwinWalking red flag (Ocean View #2)
By Morgan Elizabeth. 2023
Her mind gets in the way. Gabi has spent her entire life with her head in the clouds, random thoughts…
interrupting at the worst moments. It's the reason why now, at the age of twenty-eight she still hasn't experience that 'special feeling'-by herself or with a partner. When she attends her best friend and boss's bridal shower, she gets some advice that almost works-until she falls in the shower, breaking her wrist, and landing her in Doctor Vic's Emergency Room. He's looking for a solution. Vic is tired of his mom constantly setting him up on blind dates. His entire existence has been a balancing act of living his life and pleasing his mother. His parents may have chosen doctor for him, but he chose emergency medicine for the chaos and unpredictability he's always craved. The same kind of chaos and unpredictability that Gabi brought with her. When she confesses her current predicament while under anesthesia and then realizes her boss is a matchmaker, he takes it as a sign that they're meant to help each other. Vic will help Gabi learn about her own body (he is a doctor, after all) and Gabi will help keep his mother off his back. But what happens when he realizes the thing holding Gabi back is what he likes most about her? Will Gabi be able to separate how Vic makes her feel physically from what she's feeling emotionally?Baggage claim
By Juliana Smith. 2023
Olive Moore has been avoiding her hometown for three years now. But a phone call with her mom has her…
agreeing to spend the holidays back home with her family, she lets it slip she will be bringing a boyfriend with her. The only problem with that is she has no boyfriend. That is until she meets a handsome-albeit annoying-stranger on the plane who makes her an offer she can't refuse. Finn Beckett has always had good luck, as demonstrated by the gorgeous blonde he's seated next to on a flight to Aspen. One drink too many leads to Olive spilling her problems in his lap, and he feels compelled to help. So he makes her an offer: he'll pretend to be her boyfriend to keep her family off her back and make this the best Christmas ever. Olive and Finn spend the next two weeks going on spirit-filled Christmas dates with her family. Their ruse is working perfectly, but Finn can't help but notice Olive is holding something back. Something that could ruin everything. Their relationship may have taken off smoothly, but with all this turbulence, will they ever make it to baggage claim?In a world where marriage doesn’t exist—only seven-year contracts—you don’t marry, you sign. You don’t divorce, you breach. And sometimes,…
you just expire.Kate is struggling to find her footing. She gave up a career she hated to pursue the law, and now she’s buried in debt and unemployed. At least she’s signed to an amazing guy—hot, sweet, and committed. Enter the contract killer, the man who pursues only signed women. No commitment, no hassle, all the fun. But Kate has enough fun on her plate… until her partner doesn’t re-up their contract.After an epic but well-deserved meltdown, Kate gets practical. She accepts a job with her uncle’s law firm, practicing signing law—the one type of law she swore she’d never do. And the contract killer? Now that Kate is single, she’s no longer his type, but he still wants to be friends. Yeah, that’ll work. Kate may be heartbroken, but she’s not impervious to this sexy, smart, and complex man. But hey, it looks like he may not be impervious to her either—signed or not. With biting wit and charm, I Love You Subject to the Following Terms and Conditions is hilariously relatable, for the millennial set.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.This Is a Window
By Lauren Paige Conrad. 2024
"Perfectly captures the rich, fulfilling world of childhood fun to be found in the seemingly mundane." —Kirkus ReviewsThe power of…
children's imaginations takes center stage in this gorgeous, playful rhyming picture book about a group of kids who build a make-believe world in their homes.Just look at what you can build out of ordinary stuff when you follow your imagination! Children and their caretakers will love this beguiling child-led tour of a make-believe world constructed from everyday household and backyard objects. Words and pictures work together cleverly to spark eureka moments: that &“ship&” is really a table, that &“dark cave&” is really a laundry basket, and more, as a day full of building, playing, and pretending turns into bedtime. Children will use their own imaginations and storytelling skills as they figure out what the book&’s busy characters are up to in the gorgeous collage-style art. With perfect rhymes that make it an irresistible read-aloud, this delightful book is a classic in the making perfect for a wide audience of parents and childcare professionals, especially anyone seeking a book that celebrates creative play.My Sister, the Serial Killer: A Novel
By Oyinkan Braithwaite. 2018
ONE OF TIME MAGAZINE'S 100 BEST MYSTERY AND THRILLER BOOKS OF ALL TIME • BOOKER PRIZE NOMINEE • &“A taut and darkly funny…
contemporary noir that moves at lightning speed, it&’s the wittiest and most fun murder party you&’ve ever been invited to.&” —MARIE CLAIRE Korede&’s sister Ayoola is many things: the favorite child, the beautiful one, possibly sociopathic. And now Ayoola&’s third boyfriend in a row is dead, stabbed through the heart with Ayoola&’s knife. Korede&’s practicality is the sisters&’ saving grace. She knows the best solutions for cleaning blood (bleach, bleach, and more bleach), the best way to move a body (wrap it in sheets like a mummy), and she keeps Ayoola from posting pictures to Instagram when she should be mourning her &“missing&” boyfriend. Not that she gets any credit. Korede has long been in love with a kind, handsome doctor at the hospital where she works. She dreams of the day when he will realize that she&’s exactly what he needs. But when he asks Korede for Ayoola&’s phone number, she must reckon with what her sister has become and how far she&’s willing to go to protect her.Poor White (Belt Revivals)
By Sherwood Anderson. 2018
Hugh McVey moves from Missouri to the agrarian town of Bidwell, Ohio. He invents a mechanical cabbage planter to ease…
the burden of famers, but an investor in town exploits his product, which fails to succeed. His next invention, a corn cutter, makes him a millionaire and transforms Bidwell into a center of manufacturing. McVey, perennially lonely and ruminative, meets Clara Butterworth, who attends college at nearby Ohio State and is perennially harassed by her potential matches. Published one year after Winesburg, Ohio, in 1920, Poor White has a modernist style, an realist attention to every day life, and an eerily contemporary resonance.No Call Too Small
By Oscar Martens. 2020
&“Martens&’ work would be impressive in any era, but it is particularly timely today. It is wonderful to come upon…
an author who faces into the horrific absurdities of modern life without flinching, a stylist who delivers his most powerful satiric points with laser sharp accuracy and lyrically beautiful language."—Vancouver Sun&“Haunting, darkly funny situations, captured in crisp, spare prose, will appeal to fans of George Saunders.&”—Publishers WeeklyBy the end of the day, a cop must choose between ethics and social death. A camp counsellor, stuck deep in the woods with a small group of boys, only has a few hours before the DTs kick in. Adult children scramble to get the best of what remains of their mother's estate, but funeral plans may be premature. Sandwiched between a depressed mother and a careless father, a young girl must help attract customers to the family business, no matter the cost.The stories in No Call Too Small represent micro-scale disaster tourism on a winding road that is long and dark. Driving too fast, weaving between flaming wrecks, and drifting through cliff-side curves, there's little choice but to hang on and meet whatever's over the rise head on.&“Marten&’s strong prose is a pleasure to read, with dark humour and lively storytelling that brings a quirky humanity to his characters.&”—Janie Chang, Globe and Mail bestselling author of Dragon Springs Road&“A beautifully crafted collection.&”—Marcia Butler, author of Pickle&’s ProgressMy Rotten Life (Nathan Abercrombie, Accidental Zombie #1)
By David Lubar. 2009
Ten-year-old Nathan Abercrombie is having a really bad day. First, Shawna Lanchester, the prettiest girl in his class, doesn't invite…
him to her party. Then he gets picked last in gym class. Things couldn't get any worse…until he gets doused with an experimental serum that turns him into a half-dead zombie!Nathan soon discovers that being half dead isn't all bad. He doesn't need any sleep, so he can stay up all night and play games online. He doesn't feel any pain, so there's no need to worry about Rodney the bully anymore. Still, Nathan would rather be human. Will he find a cure? Or will Nathan be half-dead forever?Fans of David Lubar's popular Weenies short story collections—which have sold more than one million copies—will love My Rotten Life, the first of a series of hilariously rotten adventures starring Nathan Abercrombie, Accidental Zombie.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.Snazzy Cat Capers: The Fast and the Furriest (Snazzy Cat Capers Ser. #2)
By Deanna Kent. 2019
"I want to be Ophelia when I grow up!! And I want Oscar to be my BFF—Best Fishy Friend! Snazzy…
Cat Capers is fabulous, funny and fin-tastic fun with illustrations that pounce off the page."—Mo O’Hara, New York Times bestselling author of the My Big Fat Zombie Goldfish seriesSave the world. Live to tell the tail.Ophelia von Hairball V of Burglaria, international kitty of mystery, is always fishing for a new mission im-paws-ible.So when a thief steals a dangerous artifact from its vault, the Furry Feline Burglary Institute (FFBI) puts Ophelia in charge of stealing it back.But when the cat’s away, the dogs will play. The Central Canine Intelligence Agency (CCIA) is hot on her tail—and they want the artifact for themselves!She’ll need some dashing disguises, great gadgets, and even a robo-dog to save the world in style!Adventure, heists, and teamwork abound in this fun, young middle grade series brimming with cat-tastic black-and-white illustrations by Deanna Kent with illustrations from Neil Hooson. Includes graphic novel-style pages by illustrator Neil Hooson. This book has Common Core connections.Check out the whole Snazzy Cat Capers series!Snazzy Cat CapersSnazzy Cat Capers: The Fast and the FurriestAn Imprint BookBunjitsu Bunny Jumps to the Moon (Bunjitsu Bunny Ser. #3)
By John Himmelman. 2016
Isabel is the best bunjitsu artist in her class. She can throw farther, kick higher, and hit harder than anybunny…
else. But her strongest weapon is her mind!This third Bunjitsu Bunny book follows Isabel as she makes friends, faces her fears, and more!Cute Toot
By Breanna J. McDaniel. 2024
An explosive ode to the bonds of sisterhood, the time-honored tradition of hide and seek, and the hilarious gas we…
pass.Everyone knows attics are the best place to play hide and seek on a rainy day. That is, unless your stomach is rumbling with a bubbly gas that you absolutely cannot keep in. When Baby sister lets one sneaky fart slip out, she betrays her hiding spot and begins the most phenomenal fart fest this attic has ever seen…A battle of the good, the bad and the stinky, young readers will surely revisit Cute Toot time and again, improving their various mouth fart sounds with each read.Blue, Barry & Pancakes: Mayhem on Wheels (Blue, Barry & Pancakes #6)
By Dan Jason, Dan Abdo, Jason Patterson. 2024
Blue, Barry, and Pancakes are best friends! They love roller skates, inflatable rubber ducks, and going on HIGH VELOCITY adventures!After…
a series of wacky mishaps, Blue, Barry, and Pancakes find themselves inside a Roller Duck Ball stadium. Forced to compete in this nonsensical yet highly popular sport, the gang discovers a natural talent for the game. Soon enough, they find themselves hurtling towards athletic stardom! As endorsement deals and branded merchandise offers pile up, will our heroes be able to stay humble and hold onto their friendship? Or will the pressures of fame and success tear them apart?!Like all friends, Blue, Barry, and Pancakes can make mistakes . . . but at the end of the day, they always have each other’s backs. And tops, and sides, and fronts, too!What Happens Next?: Newsroom Nonsense (What Happens Next?)
By Jess Smart Smiley. 2024
In the third volume of the What Happens Next? graphic novel series, YOU decide whether Sunbright Middle School’s student newspaper…
is a hit— or if Megan and her friends will have to stop the presses forever!Megan Hathaway was supposed to be helping put together a newspaper for her English class...but everything is going wrong.Weird Randall keeps trying to mail potatoes, evil Vice-Principal Mr. Fisher has imprisoned the class's best artist, and...oh geez...Olivia just yarked in a trombone! Can you help Megan save school journalism?! Or will you let Sunbright Middle School's secrets remain hidden forever?!With more than twenty-five different endings, Newsroom Nonsense is a breaking news saga you’ll be coming back to over and over.