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“A timeless story for every young person who needs to understand that they are not alone.” —Judy Blume “Once in a while, a novel comes along that becomes a generational touchstone. The Perks of Being a Wallflower is one of those books.” —R. J. Palacio, #1 New York Times bestselling...

When Erin and Will walk into Maggie's office for a marriage counseling session, Maggie believes they are an ordinary couple with ordinary problems: communication, intimacy, the usual. But as Maggie struggles to get the couple to open up about what brought them here, she begins to sense that not all is as it seems.

Welcome back to Honey Springs, Kentucky—where the Bean Hive Coffeehouse serves up coffee, community, and more than its fair share of crime. When a nationally known author arrives in town to headline a prestigious writer’s retreat, Roxanne Bloom is more focused on crafting perfect lattes than getting caught in his plot twists. But when the author turns up dead—in a scene straight from one of his books—Roxy’s peaceful coffee-slinging days are once again interrupted.

New York Times bestselling author Jennifer McQuiston continues her enchanting Seduction Diaries series as a bookish spinster and an unrepentant rogue unite to unmask a traitor Every girl dreams of a hero . . . No one loves books more than Miss Mary Channing. Perhaps that’s why she’s reached...

After high-powered politician Bridget O'Keefe sweeps into the uninspiring life of Australian electorate officer Emma Ives, nothing is the same again. Hapless, hopeless Emma is smacked with an instant crush on the polished woman who's her new boss . . . her hot, untouchable, straight boss. Yes, she knows she's an idiot because unrequited lust at work is a terrible idea. Even so, she can dream.

The beautiful Miss Amelia Snowe is not accustomed to being snubbed by the gentlemen of the ton. But when her mother dies unexpectedly, forcing Amelia to take employment as companion to a wealthy cit's daughter, she quickly learns to play down her looks or risk losing her position. When her employers, the Smithsons, decide to throw a country house party, she is determined to fade into the background. But how can she when the Smithson's guest of honor is Lord Quentin Fortescue, the old friend who stole her heart?

What should have been a fun-filled day takes a tragic turn for one mother when her best friend’s child goes missing in this “seriously page-turning” (Lisa Jewell, New York Times bestselling author), suspenseful, and darkly twisted psychological thriller. Charlotte was supposed to be...

A clever, laugh-out-loud Regency romp full of mystery and romance. "Erica Ridley is a delight!" —Julia Quinn, New York Times bestselling author of the Bridgerton series As a master of disguise, Thomasina Wynchester can be a polite young lady—or a bawdy old man. She’ll do whatever it takes...

Sterling Nottingham, Duke of Hanover, didn't plan on kissing Rosemary Stanhope. It was a complete accident, spurred on by too much gin and a temporary loss of sanity. Unfortunately, now that he knows what she tastes like, kissing her again—this time on purpose—is all he can think about. Rosemary was as surprised as the Duke of Hanover when he kissed her. The sinfully handsome rakehell isn't exactly known for paying much attention to wallflowers. Yet for some reason, their paths keep crossing . . . and before long she finds herself falling for the one man who loves her for who she is.

A woman embarks on a desperate search for her missing best friend and uncovers a twisted web of lies in this “razor-sharp and impossible to put down” (Daily Mail, London) thriller from the internationally bestselling author of Her One Mistake. Anna loves Girls’ Night with her friends. With...

Power is not a gift. It’s something you survive. In a world where abilities are forged through brutal government Trials, only the strongest or luckiest walk away alive. Those who do are claimed by the state, monitored, and turned into weapons. Trent Morrow survived the Trials and refused to belong. Marked as a high level threat, Trent wields gravity with devastating precision, leading a Resistance built on stolen freedom and impossible choices. Control keeps him alive. Distance keeps him dangerous. Wanting anything more has never been an option.

FROM COMEDIAN AND STAR OF TASKMASTER, FATIHA EL-GHORRI, COMES AN EMPOWERING AND HILARIOUS TALE OF FAMILY AND IDENTITY! Aya Mustaphahas more brothers and sisters than she can keep track of, and in such a busy household, she struggles sometimes to stand out. That is until, for her thirteenth...

I’ve got three weeks to turn a grumpy, brooding heartthrob into the next romance sensation — or kiss my job goodbye. The plan was simple: sign the anonymous genius who wrote the smuttiest, swooniest romance I’ve ever read. The reality? My dream author is a grumpy heartthrob who can’t stand me — and he’s not alone. His two cocky partners are just as infuriating… and just as irresistible. Suddenly, my “easy” assignment becomes three impossible alpha males who turn every business meeting into a slow-burn battle of wills. Every meeting is chaos.

Danny Taylor thinks he's just the butler. Then, his eccentric employer's apocalyptic predictions, impossibly, come true. In an instant, the Earth transforms into a ruthless world of magic governed by an unforgiving System. His master gains land and authority, but an unexplained afflictions renders him unable to rule his new kingdom.

What if I told you that everything you know about travel is only half the story? As a flight attendant with over eight years of experience, I’ve seen it all—the hidden perks airlines don’t want you to know, the best-kept secrets for scoring upgrades, and the mistakes travelers make that cost them time, money, and sanity. I’ve walked through hundreds of airports, worked on countless flights, and traveled on almost every type of plane. I know which credit card mileage and point programs are actually worth it, how to breeze through TSA security, and which seats give you the most space,...

Murder, Mystery, and a Hint of Mocha in Milburn's Coziest Culinary Mystery Series From the kitchen to crime scene—Caroline Baker is serving up justice with a side of pastry! When small-town baker Caroline Baker returned to Milburn to take over her grandmother's beloved café, she expected flour-dusted aprons and cherished family recipes—not murder, corporate intrigue, and a handsome coffee roaster with secrets as rich as his signature blend. Dive into the deliciously engaging world of the Milburn Culinary Mysteries, where the aroma of freshly baked pastries mingles with the scent of ...

Teenager Abigail Ryder is devastated when she gets home from school to find her family gone. Nothing makes sense. Things are missing from the house and her stepsisters' room is completely empty. But the police think she's trouble, and when grandmother Eleanor tells her to forget them all and move on, there's no choice other than face the future - alone. Fourteen years on, Abi and Adam are a happy couple on the verge of parenthood. But when the past comes back to haunt Abi, the only way forward is to go back and uncover the truth - and reveal the dreadful secrets a mother has been hiding all these years.

When Lady Brynne Weston was just fourteen, she made a pact with her brother's friend, Lord Lachlan Campbell, a charming Scottish boy with a rebellious streak that called to her own sense of adventure. If, in ten years, neither was married, they would marry each other. The promise was sealed with a stick of sugar, and then forgotten about...until almost a decade later when Lachlan comes to claim his prize. The charming, rebellious boy has grown into a charming, dangerously seductive man. And try as she might, Brynne is helpless against the smoldering passion that flares between them. 

An InStyle 10 Books You Won't Be Able to Put Down This October SIX FRIENDS THAT BECAME A FAMILY. A TELEVISION SHOW THAT BECAME A PHENOMENON. Today, Friends is remembered as an icon of ’90s comedy and the Must See TV years. But when the series debuted in 1994, no one anticipated the sensation...

Charlie, un chico ingenuo, mordaz y solitario, acaba de empezar el instituto. Vive con sus padres, su popular hermana y un hermano mayor que está a punto de comenzar la universidad. La cosa no pinta demasiado bien el primer día de instituto cuando solo consigue hacer un amigo: un alternativo profesor de Lengua interesado en despertar el genio creativo de Charlie.