en-US Wed, 14 May 2025 09:36:10 -0700 60 144 41 /images/layout/goodreads_logo_144.jpg 215361843 A lottery ticket + donuts = love in this steamy new fake dating romance from beloved author Denise Williams.

Who needs love? Not Sybil Sweet. After years of bouncing from job to job in search of something that feels right and from man to man in search of something special, Sybil is embracing her role as the directionless, floundering member of her family. All she really wants now is a little financial stability and carb comfort. Lucky for her, she’s got just enough in the bank to buy a lottery ticket, and the late-night donut store is open.

Kiran Anderson abandoned his dreams of becoming a doctor to take over running his family’s bakery, and after two years of fighting a losing battle to save the place, he’s exhausted and broke. But when a whirlwind of a woman sweeps in late one night, flirty energy gives way to more…until she runs out the next morning, leaving behind her winning lottery ticket.

Lucky for Kiran, his attempt to return the ticket looks like a grand romantic gesture and goes viral, sending sales through the roof. In an effort to keep the store afloat and to get Sybil’s family off of her back, they agree to fake a relationship for three months. Even with hundreds of millions of dollars, finding each other might end up being the sweetest bit of luck for both of them.]]> 400 Denise Williams 0593641434 Christy 5 grumpy-sunshine, romcom 3.45 2025
author: Denise Williams
name: Christy
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I loved this grumpy/sunshine duo, their shared obsession with donuts, and their big hearts. The FMC's optimism made ME more optimistic. And I LOLed more than once. Five stars!
]]> 223608222 Love doesn’t get much more forbidden than this.

In the quirky, tight-knit town of Sapphire Springs, beloved for its chocolate-caramel milkshakes and spicy senior citizens� book club, Rune Whitlock has always felt like an outsider. Gifted with the ability to see the future but cursed to have no one believe her premonitions, she’s accepted that romance isn’t in the cards. She’s got a cozy cottage, a fulfilling graphic design career, a loyal best friend, and Valentine—the sweet rescue kitty who is definitely not her familiar. So what if she’s sometimes lonely?

But everything changes when she meets Donovan Frost. A brilliant, brooding data engineer, Donovan is everything Rune is not: methodical, reserved, logical. He’s also grumpy, judgmental, and 5-chili-peppers hot. Thrown together on a mysterious work project, the two clash spectacularly—until an unexpected connection ignites between them.

Then, Rune’s gift reveals a chilling truth: they are destined for each other, but their love story is doomed to end in tragedy on their wedding day. To protect Donovan, Rune must push him away, even if it breaks her heart. But the harder she tries, the more entangled they become. As dark forces conspire against them and secrets come to light, Rune must unravel the mystery of her curse…before it’s too late.]]> 402 Emily Colin 196146912X Christy 5 4.13 2025
author: Emily Colin
name: Christy
average rating: 4.13
book published: 2025
rating: 5
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If spreadsheet love is wrong, I don't wanna be right! I can't remember how many times I spit out my drink from LOL-ing. Seriously, for a fun, spooky, and sexy time, read this!
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Rogue assassins Eva Marteinn and Ari Westergaard have escaped the restrictive world of the Commonwealth, but the battle is far from over. Eva is the formidable weapon the Commonwealth wants, and they’ll stop at nothing to get her back. Plus Eva is keeping a devastating secret from Ari: the victory against the Commonwealth the two have been fighting for is doomed to break their hearts.

For years, Ari has seen Eva as his temptation and his secret, his virtue and his sin. Now that they’re finally free, he wants what he’s been craving—to start a new life with her. Only one thing stands in his way: her ability to control the new powers that have grown even stronger as she nears the rebel stronghold.

When Ari and Eva join the rebellion, Ari must find a place in a new society that sees him as nothing more than a Commonwealth murderer. Meanwhile Eva faces an impossible decision. She can be the face of a revolution and cast aside the boy she loves, or she can abandon everything she’s fought for to stand by his side. Can Eva find a way to fight for freedom without sacrificing her heart?]]> Emily Colin Christy 0 4.10 2021
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name: Christy
average rating: 4.10
book published: 2021
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Or you'll get what you wish for.]]> 56 Hugh Howey Christy 5 4.14 2012
author: Hugh Howey
name: Christy
average rating: 4.14
book published: 2012
rating: 5
read at: 2023/01/01
date added: 2025/01/09
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I convinced myself I was sick so I could stay in bed for 3 days and read this book. Best decision ever. Can't wait to read book #2!
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Faced with an impossible choice, Rosalie must embrace her family's dark legacy or forfeit her memories and any hope of saving the boy she loves. Fate forces her hand when a terrifying new threat emerges, binding her destiny to her fiercest rival, Jessica. Their explosive connection hints at unimaginable powers, but it also puts both girls in grave danger. Jessica might just be the key to Liam's salvation, but can Rosalie trust her?

As darkness closes in and the clock ticks down, Rosalie and her unlikely allies find themselves on the run. Liam's life hangs in the balance, and unimaginable evil breathes down their necks. They must race against time to thwart a disaster that could obliterate not just their world, but the entire planet.]]> 372 Lisa Amowitz Christy 5 4.52
author: Lisa Amowitz
name: Christy
average rating: 4.52
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The second book in The Lost Garden series brought me exactly where I wanted to go... underwater. Amowitz's descriptions are off the charts, transporting the reader from this crappy awful world we're living in to a mysterious and beautiful realm filled with magic, danger, friendship, and rivalry. Oh, and there's romance in there, too! Please, can I just stay?
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No one’s more surprised than Leigh when a prestigious MFA program in North Carolina accepts her. A former sorority girl, Leigh’s the first to admit she knows more about the lyrics of Taylor Swift than T.S. Eliot, and she’s never been able to shake the “all-style-no-substance� feedback her high school crush made in their poetry workshop. Bad enough that her tattooed, New Yorker tote bag-carrying classmates have read all the right authors and been published in the country's leading literary journals, Leigh's insecurities become all too real when Will, that same high school crush-turned-nemesis, shows up at orientation as a first-year in the program, too. And now, he’s William, exactly the kind of writer Leigh hates, complete with his pretentious sweater vests and tattered Moleskine.

Leigh’s determined to prove herself—and William—wrong by landing the program’s highly-coveted fellowship. But Will’s dead-set on it, too, and in a small cohort, they can't keep apart for long. When Will submits an intimate poem (that's maybe, probably, definitely about Leigh) to workshop, they’re both forced to realize there’s more to the other than what’s on the page. And what’s between the lines may be even more interesting.]]> 368 Katie Naymon 1538768550 Christy 5 3.60 2025
author: Katie Naymon
name: Christy
average rating: 3.60
book published: 2025
rating: 5
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Poetry meets contemporary romance in this slow-burn love story between two MFA cohorts. For me, a good love story has to have something special... A je ne sais quoi on top of the story of a couple getting together, and this book has it. First of all, I love being thrust into the world of academia-- nerds, unite, I don't care what your major is! Secondly, there is actual poetry in this book-- not just the poems that the characters write, but the language the author herself uses. Languid, delicious imagery. Nouns that cut. Verbs that finish the job. Bravo on this debut! It gave me Ali Hazelwood vibes, but the English major version. Looking forward to more from Katie Naymon.
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Katerina Ivanova is the most powerful Dimi in Iriska. She uses her command over the four elements alongside Niko, her blood-bonded Shadow, to guard the portals to the Underworld and protect their realm from demonic invasion. When the two are recruited to compete to join Iriska’s most elite force, no one suspects their secret: the bond they share goes beyond magic and enters taboo territory. Love between a Dimi and her Shadow isn’t just a bad idea, it’s been prophesied to set an ancient Darkness loose upon the world.

But some forces are too powerful to resist, and despite their best intentions, one night Niko and Katerina surrender to the undeniable pull between them…with devastating results. As they struggle to save Iriska from the forces they’ve unleashed, the last person they expect will risk anything to tear them apart—even make a deal with the Devil.

Walk the fine line between dire consequences and deadly desire in this Slavic-inspired romantasy perfect for fans of L.J. Andrews, Carissa Broadbent, and Sarah J. Maas.]]> 482 Emily Colin 1961469103 Christy 5 4.10 2024
author: Emily Colin
name: Christy
average rating: 4.10
book published: 2024
rating: 5
read at: 2024/11/29
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How do you express that you've been a "not today, Satan" girl all your life and then this demon hottie with a sleepy look on his face shows up and you're like...
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When Madeleine Kimble’s husband Aiden dies in a mountain climbing accident, Maddie can only think of his earnest promise to return to her and their young son. Aiden’s best friend J.C. feels great remorse over his inability to save him, but J.C.’s grief is also seasoned with the guilt of loving Maddie through the years. Meanwhile, across the country another young man wakes up in a hospital and finds that his memories have been wiped clean, and replaced with haunting dreams of a beautiful woman and a five year old boy whom he feels driven to find. What Nicholas Sullivan discovers upon his journey is utterly unexpected—and it will change all of their lives, especially Maddie’s.]]> 432 Emily Colin 034553039X Christy 5 3.65 2012
author: Emily Colin
name: Christy
average rating: 3.65
book published: 2012
rating: 5
read at: 2024/11/03
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This is a haunting and beautiful exploration of what we all secretly crave--some way, any way, to connect with someone we've lost.
]]> 58690308 One summer. Two rivals. A plot twist they didn't see coming....

Nora Stephens� life is books—she’s read them all—and she is not that type of heroine. Not the plucky one, not the laidback dream girl, and especially not the sweetheart. In fact, the only people Nora is a heroine for are her clients, for whom she lands enormous deals as a cutthroat literary agent, and her beloved little sister Libby.

Which is why she agrees to go to Sunshine Falls, North Carolina for the month of August when Libby begs her for a sisters� trip away—with visions of a small-town transformation for Nora, who she’s convinced needs to become the heroine in her own story. But instead of picnics in meadows, or run-ins with a handsome country doctor or bulging-forearmed bartender, Nora keeps bumping into Charlie Lastra, a bookish brooding editor from back in the city. It would be a meet-cute if not for the fact that they’ve met many times and it’s never been cute.

If Nora knows she’s not an ideal heroine, Charlie knows he’s nobody’s hero, but as they are thrown together again and again—in a series of coincidences no editor worth their salt would allow—what they discover might just unravel the carefully crafted stories they’ve written about themselves.]]> 377 Emily Henry 0593334833 Christy 5 4.09 2022
author: Emily Henry
name: Christy
average rating: 4.09
book published: 2022
rating: 5
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]]> 218414214 Two friends form a pact to date each other's exes in this adventurous ride for fans of Sarah Adams, brought to you by a mother daughter author duo.

Moxie moved to Colorado armed with a healthy distrust of others and seeking no-strings-attached adventure, but finds herself in a rut. Her job feels repetitive, she lacks close friends, and even one-night-stands aren’t exciting anymore. That is, until a boring night gets interrupted when one of her coworkers comes in, distraught over a breakup. Moxie reluctantly comforts Hannah, but they soon realize they break up with men for opposite reasons. Soon, a pact to date each other’s exes is born. After some waffling, Hannah convinces Moxie to go first, and try dating her ex, Wyatt.

Wyatt co-owns an adventure tourism company with his best friend. He and Moxie hit it off, but her distrust is quickly activated when she realizes that in an attempt to multi-task, Hannah has dragged her into a scheme to end a neighborhood feud, at the center of which are Hannah and Wyatt’s parents. Wyatt must convince the new love of his life that his feelings are real, before he loses her, and the business that is everything he ever dreamed of. Moxie must open herself up to love in all its forms, before she alienates the only friends and partner she's ever had, and digs herself so deep into her rut, she'll never find her way out.

If readers loved the mountain backdrop and zany fun of Sarah Morgenthaler's Moose Springs Series, they'll love this journey, featuring all the beauty and majesty that a Colorado setting has to offer, goat yoga gone wrong, and a group of gossiping retirees who have no respect for boundaries.


]]> 310 Kelly Ohlert Christy 0 to-read 4.31
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name: Christy
average rating: 4.31
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For Rose Marie Jones, risks are a hard no–except for Game Night. For one precious evening a week, Rose can forget about her demanding boss and her lackluster love life and focus on beating the pants off her friends. But none of them brings out her hyper-competitive side quite like William Ashdern.

Her best friend’s half-brother, William is the paragon of a sexy nerd. The tall, dorky, and handsome game designer is Rose’s playing nemesis. But when Rose decides to enter a contest with the board game she’s secretly invented, there’s only one person who can help her win.

Now what has always been a game between Rose and William is getting a lot more serious. And after spending her entire life trying not to lose, Rose might finally be ready to risk it all–and play to win.]]> 352 Shameez Patel 1538768380 Christy 5 4.00
author: Shameez Patel
name: Christy
average rating: 4.00
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This adorkable romance will have you swooning over the "quiet guy" and the nerdy girl who has a crush on him. If you like LOTR references (I know I do!), gaming, and clandestine meetings on balconies and in kitchens (HOT), this is the book for you. Debut romcom author Shameez Patel will have you shipping your heart out for these two to get over themselves and get together in this sexy slow burn story with tons of LOL moments. And when Will gets on board, OMG, it's worth the wait.
]]> 40599772 New York Times bestselling author duo Amie Kaufman and Meagan Spooner have crafted a gripping tale of magic and logic, fate and choice, and a deadly love. Perfect for fans of Laini Taylor and Brandon Sanderson.

Prince North’s home is in the sky, in a gleaming city held aloft by intricate engines, powered by technology. Nimh is the living goddess of her people on the Surface, responsible for providing answers, direction—hope.

North’s and Nimh’s lives are entwined—though their hearts can never be. Linked by a terrifying prophecy and caught between duty and fate, they must choose between saving their people or succumbing to the bond that is forbidden between them.]]> 432 Amie Kaufman 0062893351 Christy 5 3.88 2020
author: Amie Kaufman
name: Christy
average rating: 3.88
book published: 2020
rating: 5
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I loved Illuminae and I loved this.
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Keryth Miller is disappearing.

Between the growing distance between herself and her husband, the demands of two teenage daughters, and an all-encompassing burnout, she sometimes feels herself fading away. Actual translucence, though—that’s new. When Keryth wakes up one morning with her hand completely gone, she is frantic. But she quickly realizes two If she is disappearing, it’s because her father, an artist with the otherworldly ability to literally capture life in his art, is drawing her. And if he’s drawing her, that means he’s still alive.

But where has he been for the past twenty-five years, and why is he doing the one thing he always warned her not to? Never draw from life, Keryth. Every line exacts a cost. As Keryth continues to slowly fade away, she retraces what she believes to be her father's last steps through the many homes of her past, determined to find him before it’s too late and she disappears entirely.]]> 352 Audrey Burges 0593546490 Christy 5 3.61 2024
author: Audrey Burges
name: Christy
average rating: 3.61
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rating: 5
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Audrey Burges makes absolute magic in this second standalone book about a woman who is literally disappearing and must unravel the mysteries of her strange and magical past in order to stop it. Burges weaves contemporary life with magical realism in a gripping and poetic way that will keep you turning pages. There was one line in this book that I had to read multiple times just to process the emotions associated with it, and then I wept. On a plane. Yeah, I didn't even care. I love all of Audrey Burges' work, and this book is no different.
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Author Emmy Ellison is a sucker for a page-turning happy ending, but she’s no longer counting on one for herself. If she stays focused on her career goals instead of her love life, she just might find success. And now that her latest novel is about to become a movie, she’s determined to become the latest social media sensation.

Enter her plan for her secret celebrity crush, the real-life inspiration for her romantic hero. When he accepts the starring role in the big-screen adaptation of her book, she’s determined to team up with a fake dating scheme—now that he’s in need of some good PR of his own. Ideally, she can ride the wave of popularity all the way to the top of the bestseller lists. But when the harsh spotlight of fame exposes the truth, will they try to turn their on-camera chemistry into a real-life relationship?]]> 352 Christy Swift 1538767767 Christy 0 to-read 3.48 2025
author: Christy Swift
name: Christy
average rating: 3.48
book published: 2025
rating: 0
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]]> 208295702 A tale of courage, love, and self-discovery in a frozen kingdom, perfect for fans of Spinning Silver by Naomi Novik.

In the village of ice and darkness, Dira Cloon's entire existence relies on her ability to pull the trigger. But when she faces a majestic white bear, her resolve falters. The bear's presence stirs something deep within her - a force stronger than her love for her family, who believe that the only safe polar bear is a dead one.

It goes beyond the village legends of a lost world and a vanished civilization, the whispered tales of magic, and the ursine king's enchantment. This force resonates with Dira's heart, shattered and lonely. If she shoots the bear, her life will continue as it always has, with a piece of her soul and dreams forever lost. But if she lays down her weapon and follows the bear into the vast, frozen realm of snow, she may transform her people and their bloodlust.

Embark on a breathtaking journey with Dira as she uncovers a cursed life more beautiful than the one she leaves behind. In Kyra Whitton's mesmerizing novel, "A Burden of Ice and Bone," readers will find a gripping tale of self-discovery, courage, and love in the heart of a magical, frozen world.

Don't miss out on this captivating adventure. Immerse yourself in the world of "A Burden of Ice and Bone" today!


]]> 340 Kyra Whitton Christy 5 romantasy, atmospheric, cozy 3.77
author: Kyra Whitton
name: Christy
average rating: 3.77
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Kyra Whitton transports you from the blazing heat of summer to a cold, remote village on the tundra and a magical, slow burn love story between a lost young woman and a cursed mountain man.
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She’s got a ramshackle spaceship, a misfit crew, and a big problem with its sexy newest member�

Temperance Reed, banished from the wealthy and dangerous Fifteen Families, just wants to keep her crew together after their feckless captain ran off with the intern. But she’s drowning in debt and revolutionary new engine technology is about to make her beloved ship obsolete.

Enter Arcadio Escajeda. Second child of the terrifying Escajeda Family, he’s the thorn in Temper’s side as they’re sent off on a scouting mission on the backwater desert planet of Herschel 2. They throw sparks every time they meet but Temper’s suspicions of his ulterior motives only serve to fuel the flames between them.

Despite volcanic eruptions, secret cultists, and deadly galactic fighters, the greatest threat on this mission may be to Temper’s heart.]]> 306 Constance Fay 1250330416 Christy 0 to-read 3.69 2023
author: Constance Fay
name: Christy
average rating: 3.69
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rating: 0
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The Serenity crew head to Yell City, one of the settlements on Abel, a moon in the Rim. Their job: track down the killers of a local lawyer shot dead in the streets by a local gang. Their client is Annie Roberts, the eighteen-year-old daughter of the murdered man.

Lucky for them, Annie Roberts is more than capable of handling herself. Unlucky for them, the job is lot more complicated than they at first think it is. Annie’s father is not just the victim of local gang violence but also the target of some powerful men.

Taking down a local gang is one thing, but cleaning up a whole city? That’s not a job for the Serenity crew. But when their ship is impounded and Mal and the crew find themselves trapped in Yell City, they realize they are already in deeper than they could have ever imagined.

©2023 20th Television (P)2023 Blackstone Publishing]]> 1 Una McCormack Christy 0 to-read 3.69 2023
author: Una McCormack
name: Christy
average rating: 3.69
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A simple job
Serenity is bound for the planet Kerry with a hold full of sealed, unidentified cargo for the planet’s highest-ranking nobleman. The duke is a surprisingly genial man whose court brings all the fanciness and fun of Persephone’s high society but little of the pretension—and, most importantly, he’s got the promise of more work.

Some fine hospitality
Obliged to stick around while Inara is with a client—and hoping to score future employment—the crew settles in. The liquor flows freely at court, and there’s food, entertainment, and comfortable lodgings to enjoy. Everyone is thrilled but Zoë. Her gut says something is off.

A vicious massacre
When the duke’s estate is attacked in the middle of the night, Mal sends Serenity to safety while he and Zoë investigate. What they find turns the whole story of Kerry upside-down. Revolution is brewing, and each of them will have to decide where to make their stand, even if it lands them on opposite sides…]]> 285 M.K. England 1789098351 Christy 0 to-read 4.01 2022
author: M.K. England
name: Christy
average rating: 4.01
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]]> 58988426 Nora's life is about to get a rewrite...

Nora Hamilton knows the formula for love better than anyone. As a romance channel screenwriter, it's her job. But when her too-good-to work husband leaves her and their two kids, Nora turns her marriage's collapse into cash and writes the best script of her life. No one is more surprised than her when it's picked up for the big screen and set to film on location at her 100-year-old-home. When former Sexiest Man Alive, Leo Vance, is cast as her ne'er-do-well husband Nora's life will never be the same.

The morning after shooting wraps and the crew leaves, Nora finds Leo on her porch with a half-empty bottle of tequila and a proposition. He'll pay a thousand dollars a day to stay for a week. The extra seven grand would give Nora breathing room, but it's the need in his eyes that makes her say yes. Seven days: it's the blink of an eye or an eternity depending on how you look at it. Enough time to fall in love. Enough time to break your heart.

Filled with warmth, wit, and wisdom, Nora Goes Off Script is the best kind of love story--the real kind where love is complicated by work, kids, and the emotional baggage that comes with life. For Nora and Leo, this kind of love is bigger than the big screen.]]> 272 Annabel Monaghan 0593420039 Christy 5
I actually listened to it as an audiobook and thought the narrator was fantastic. I'm pretty picky with my romances-- there's got to be more meat to it than the just the romance, and the characters have to be flawed yet redeemable. There was so much real, raw emotion in this book amongst all the laugh-out-loud head talk in Nora's damaged skull. It was such a pleasure to read and I can't wait to read more of Annabel Monaghan's books.]]> 4.02 2022
author: Annabel Monaghan
name: Christy
average rating: 4.02
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I picked up this book because I was looking for comps for my own book, Celebrity Crush, which is coming out in Feb. 2025. I was looking for three things: 1) romcom that was ACTUALLY funny 2) closed door romance (not necessarily sweet, just not explicit) and 3) about celebrities. This book delivered on all fronts.

I actually listened to it as an audiobook and thought the narrator was fantastic. I'm pretty picky with my romances-- there's got to be more meat to it than the just the romance, and the characters have to be flawed yet redeemable. There was so much real, raw emotion in this book amongst all the laugh-out-loud head talk in Nora's damaged skull. It was such a pleasure to read and I can't wait to read more of Annabel Monaghan's books.
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When an intoxicated Dale loses control of her car one night, Angela fears she’ll never hold her unborn child. But something worse happens; they all survive. Desperate for what little stability he provides, and for fear of his retaliation, Angela lies to the police when questioned about the accident. Her lie not only protects him from a DUI but also conceals a darker secret—what happens behind the closed doors of their single-wide trailer.]]> 350 Amy Nielsen 1958531588 Christy 5 5.00 2024
author: Amy Nielsen
name: Christy
average rating: 5.00
book published: 2024
rating: 5
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An inspiring tale of overcoming that you could feel at every turn. Brought me back to my pregnancy days and made me cry. Well done!
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Unlike Fiona, Sam Fox, who played her older brother on the popular television show Birds of California, loves the perks that come with being a successful Hollywood actor: fame, women, parties, money. When his current show gets cancelled and his agent starts to avoid his calls, the desperate actor enthusiastically signs on for a Birds of California revival. But to make it happen, he needs Fiona St. James.

Against her better judgment, Fiona agrees to have lunch with Sam. What happens next takes them both by surprise. Sam is enthralled by Fiona's take-no-prisoners attitude, and Fiona discovers a lovable goofball behind Sam's close-up-ready face. Long drives to the beach, late nights at dive bars... theirs is the kind of kitschy romance Hollywood sells. But just like in the rom-coms Fiona despises, there's a twist that threatens her new love. Sam doesn't know the full story behind her breakdown. What happens when she reveals the truth?

Sparks fly and things get real in this sharply sexy and whip-smart romantic comedy set against the backdrop of a post #metoo Hollywood from New York Times bestselling author Katie Cotugno--page-turning escapist fun in the spirit of Beach Read, The Kiss Quotient, and Red, White and Royal Blue.]]> 288 Katie Cotugno 0063159147 Christy 0 to-read 3.43 2022
author: Katie Cotugno
name: Christy
average rating: 3.43
book published: 2022
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�𝙧𝙤𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙛𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙥 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙠 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙣 𝙟𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙞𝙧 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙨.

Jane Porter Allen's dream of a big family, front porch, and white picket fence was shattered when her husband passed away, leaving her to raise their son Noah alone. Now with Noah facing a similar diagnosis to his father’s, her world has been turned upside down. Jane’s best friend from college—who just so happens to be a pediatric neurosurgeon—is determined to help save Noah’s life.

Newly divorced and navigating life on his own again across the country, Ryan Engstrom grapples with a potential career-ending problem that is eating away at the very essence of who he is. But no matter what, he won't let Jane and Noah down.

Deeply grieving past traumas and determined to see Noah’s survival, Jane and Ryan are just as in tune with each other as ever. When their feelings transform from friendship into love, they must make a decision—accept that all three of them are better together, or go back to their separate lives and miss out on a second chance at love.]]> 284 Kerry Evelyn 1960412027 Christy 5 4.83 2023
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This book was just what I needed during a rough time: feel good sweet romance at its finest. Plus I'm a reader who prefers a meatier plot, and Noah's medical journey gave me that. Couldn't put it down!
]]> 54122330 284 Lucy Parker 0369701887 Christy 0 to-read 3.92 2015
author: Lucy Parker
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]]> 17855756 In a time when secrets and lies were the foundations of life, someone has discovered the truth. And they are going to tell.

Jules knows what her predecessors created. She knows they are the reason life has to be lived in this way.

And she won't stand for it.

But Jules no longer has supporters. And there is far more to fear than the toxic world beyond her walls.

A poison is growing from within Silo 18.

One that cannot be stopped.

Unless Silo 1 step in.]]> 458 Hugh Howey 1490904387 Christy 0 currently-reading 4.19 2013
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average rating: 4.19
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]]> 17306293 579 Hugh Howey Christy 5 I love this series 4.12 2013
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I love this series
]]> 182761468
To her coworkers, friends, and even family, she’s shy, sweet, and constantly struggling to hold off disaster (read: manage her anxiety and depression). But online? She’s bold, confident, and always knows what to say—it’s how she’s become the wildly popular @TheMissGuidedCounselor. It’s also why she keeps her identity anonymous. Her followers would never trust the real Lucy with their problems.

History teacher Aldrich Fletcher thought a new job would give him some relief from his drama-filled family. Instead, he’s dodging his ex-girlfriend and pining over his new co-worker—who only ever seems to see him at his worst. Thankfully, he can count on his online confidant for advice . . . until he discovers @TheMissGuidedCounselor is Lucy.

Now Fletcher has a secret too. And while Lucy ł¦˛ą˛Ô’t deny there’s something between them, she’s not sure she can trust him. Can they both find the courage to share the truth and step out from behind their screens?]]> 384 Jessica Lepe 1538739348 Christy 0 to-read 3.50 2024
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Except that right now, he doesn’t know that. He ł¦˛ą˛Ô’t even remember his own name, let alone the nature of his assignment or how to complete it.

All he knows is that he’s been asleep for a very, very long time. And he’s just been awakened to find himself millions of miles from home, with nothing but two corpses for company.

His crewmates dead, his memories fuzzily returning, Ryland realizes that an impossible task now confronts him. Hurtling through space on this tiny ship, it’s up to him to puzzle out an impossible scientific mystery—and conquer an extinction-level threat to our species.

And with the clock ticking down and the nearest human being light-years away, he’s got to do it all alone.

Or does he?]]> 476 Andy Weir 0593135202 Christy 5 4.49 2021
author: Andy Weir
name: Christy
average rating: 4.49
book published: 2021
rating: 5
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LOVED LOVED LOVED! Could not stop thinking about the character that shows up at the midpoint! (I don't want to spoil). I will die for this book. I will throw myself in front of a bus for that character. Read this book, it will make your life better! (I actually listened to the audiobook--the narrator was FANTASTIC.)
]]> 56732449 When a fake relationship between scientists meets the irresistible force of attraction, it throws one woman's carefully calculated theories on love into chaos

As a third-year Ph.D. candidate, Olive Smith doesn't believe in lasting romantic relationships—but her best friend does, and that's what got her into this situation. Convincing Anh that Olive is dating and well on her way to a happily ever after was always going to take more than hand-wavy Jedi mind tricks: Scientists require proof. So, like any self-respecting biologist, Olive panics and kisses the first man she sees.

That man is none other than Adam Carlsen, a young hotshot professor—and well-known ass. Which is why Olive is positively floored when Stanford's reigning lab tyrant agrees to keep her charade a secret and be her fake boyfriend. And when a big science conference goes haywire, putting Olive's career on the Bunsen burner, Adam surprises her again with his unyielding support and even more unyielding. . . six-pack abs.

Suddenly their little experiment feels dangerously close to combustion. And Olive discovers that the only thing more complicated than a hypothesis on love is putting her own heart under the microscope.]]> 356 Ali Hazelwood 0593336828 Christy 5 4.10 2021
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name: Christy
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]]> 205696114
Now bonded as skúma and familiar, Eva and Ari can read each other’s minds—and hearts. They’re an unbeatable warrior pair, and now that they’ve confessed their love for each other, their path forward should be clear…together.

But the Executor’s disappearance has driven a wedge between them. Eva’s more determined than ever to march against the Commonwealths and put an end to the man she despises. And much as he would like to see the Executor dead, uniting the Houses comes at a price that Ari’s not willing to pay.

When a strike against the Brotherhood stronghold sends the resistance into chaos, Ari and Eva find themselves on opposite sides of a deadly conflict. As Eva’s newfound powers spiral out of control, and Ari faces unexpected revelations, the rift between them widens. In a world beset by shifting loyalties and awakening magic, the two must face the possibility of a future apart if they want to survive and bring the Commonwealths down.

Author's Note
If you ł¦˛ą˛Ô’t resist fierce girls with swords, infuriating guys with hearts of gold, a plot that twists and turns when you least expect it, and star-crossed lovers who fight to the death by each other’s sides, then this is the book for you.

With the propulsive action and addictive romance of Shatter Me, the high-stakes twists-and-turns of The Hunger Games, and the fantastical world-building of From Blood and Ash, this second book in the award-winning, slow-burn, romantic dystopian fantasy Seven Sins series will pull you in, break your heart, and never let you go.

Praise for the Seven Sins Series
WINNER, Gold Moonbeam Award for Best Book Series, Young Adult Fiction
WINNER, North Carolina Indie Author Award in Young Adult Fiction
WINNER, Silver IPPY Award, Young Adult Fiction
FINALIST, Foreword INDIES Award in Young Adult Fiction
SHORTLISTED, Manly Wade Wellman Award for Science Fiction and Fantasy]]> 376 Emily Colin 1961469065 Christy 5 dystopia, ya, fast-paced 4.35 2024
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average rating: 4.35
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Aaaah! The end of the trilogy is nigh! Was nigh? Nighed? No matter! I am so thrilled and satisfied with the wrap up to Eva and Ari's story. Get all your questions answered, find out the fate of all of your favorite characters (yes! even those secondary characters who won your heart in one of the earlier books). And there's a love triangle in here that rivals Katniss-Gale-Peeta. As fast-paced, stabby, bantery, and swoony as you've come to expect with Emily Colin's books. Loved!
]]> 201561873 Live for today, before the island eats you alive�

When her fellow climate activist and secret crush dies unexpectedly, 18-year-old science prodigy Rosalie Gatell ditches her prestigious summer program for the remote, uncharted island where he was born. There, she discovers shocking secrets about her own past—and an island that defies the laws of nature, complete with a vanishing walled garden, a miraculous healing plant, and an unknown aunt trapped in a tree. But nothing confounds Rosalie as much as the enigmatic Liam, a reckless and beautiful island boy with a supernatural green thumb.

Falling for Liam is the worst idea imaginable, especially since he’s under a diabolical curse—but Rosalie ł¦˛ą˛Ô’t help herself. The closer she gets to unraveling his secrets and the island’s mysteries, the more she discovers that she possesses unexpected abilities of her own. But there’s no time to revel in her newfound magic. An ancient evil is stalking Salttain Island. And Rosalie will have to rely on her powers, instead of logic or science, to free Liam from his curse while keeping the corrosive threat from consuming her and everyone she’s ever loved.

Dive into this lush, haunting, romantic fantasy retelling of The Secret Garden, where no one is what they seem, and one wrong move can cost you your life.]]> 0 Lisa Amowitz Christy 5 4.40
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Who knew seaweed could be so sexy? So many twists and surprises in here! Fall in love and get your heart ripped out and your mind blown in a magical island setting. You won't want to go back to the real world.
]]> 61718053
They broke up six months ago. And still haven’t told their best friends.

Which is how they find themselves sharing the largest bedroom at the Maine cottage that has been their friend group’s yearly getaway for the last decade. Their annual respite from the world, where for one vibrant, blue week they leave behind their daily lives; have copious amounts of cheese, wine, and seafood; and soak up the salty coastal air with the people who understand them most.

Only this year, Harriet and Wyn are lying through their teeth while trying not to notice how desperately they still want each other. Because the cottage is for sale and this is the last week they’ll all have together in this place. They ł¦˛ą˛Ô’t stand to break their friendsâ€� hearts, and so they’ll play their parts. Harriet will be the driven surgical resident who never starts a fight, and Wyn will be the laid-back charmer who never lets the cracks show. It’s a flawless plan (if you look at it from a great distance and through a pair of sunscreen-smeared sunglasses). After years of being in love, how hard can it be to fake it for one weekâ€� in front of those who know you best?

A couple who broke up months ago make a pact to pretend to still be together for their annual weeklong vacation with their best friends in this glittering and wise new novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Emily Henry.]]> 400 Emily Henry 0593441273 Christy 5 to-read 3.95 2023
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]]> 201851718 Marie Lestrange Christy 5 4.67
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Sinister and sexy. You'll love it.
]]> 123192365 Serpent & Dove meets Arcane in this dystopian romance debut that follows a cunning memory merchant who deals a little extra happiness on the side and the handsome rookie officer on her tail!

In 2460, eighteen-year-old Liv Newman dreams of a future beyond her lower-class life in the Metro. As a Proxy, she uses the neurochip in her brain to sell memories to wealthy clients. Maybe a few illegally, but money equals freedom. So when a customer offers her a ludicrous sum to go on an assignment in no-man’s-land, Liv accepts. Now she just has to survive.

Rookie Forceman Adrian Rao believes in order over all. After discovering that a renegade Proxy’s shady dealings are messing with citizens� brain chemistry, he vows to extinguish the threat. But when he tracks Liv down, there’s one problem: her memories are gone. Can Adrian bring himself to condemn her for crimes she doesn’t remember?

As Liv and Adrian navigate the world beyond the Metro and their growing feelings for one another, they grapple with who they are, who they could be, and whether another way of living is possible.]]> Jill Tew Christy 0 to-read 4.66 2024
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average rating: 4.66
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]]> 60379832
Everyone wants to be them, but internet fame comes at a price�

Two days after arriving in Iceland for an influencer trip, Instagram celeb Alabama Wood goes missing. With no leads, the Icelandic police start their investigation by focusing on the two influencers seemingly closest to Alabama on the trip. Celeste Reed, Alabama’s best friend of ten years, and Hollie Goodwin, fitness guru and Alabama's unwilling idol.

Celeste and Alabama have grown apart recently because Celeste has been too distracted by her five-year-old’s behavioral issues and her husband’s refusal to admit that there’s a problem. What Celeste doesn’t tell them is how she has been coping with these worries and how it involves Alabama in ways no one would guess.

On the outside, Hollie appears to have everything—the husband, the body, and over one million Instagram followers. In reality, however, Hollie came to Iceland to escape the implosion of her life behind the screen. The only person who suspected something amiss behind Hollie’s precisely filtered pictures is Alabama.

As secrets are revealed and loyalties are tested, debut author Nicole Hackett asks: do we control our online image, or does it control us?]]> 272 Nicole Hackett 1639102620 Christy 0 to-read 3.05 2023
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name: Christy
average rating: 3.05
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]]> 156460670 "Love is just a bid away in Nashville"

When spunky and independent Breena wins Gabriel (not Gabe) at a bachelor auction, neither of them is looking for romance. But they both have their own reasons for needing this fake relationship to appear real.

As they navigate the complexities of their fake relationship and the social obligations that come with it, Breena and Gabe find themselves growing closer and developing genuine feelings for each other.

And sometimes, just sometimes, it’s hard to remember that it’s fake.

Set against the backdrop of the vibrant and musical city of Nashville, this sweet contemporary romance is a perfect blend of a fun fake dating trope and a heartwarming love story.

Readers will be rooting for Breena and Gabe to overcome their initial reservations and find a way to make their love last.]]> 250 Becki Lee 196096903X Christy 5 4.85
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Another sweet, fun read by Becki Lee! I was lucky to be an early reader for this one. All the good feels, and it was great to be back in DollyLand. Have fun, and don't miss her novella, Rescuing Hope!
]]> 126518814
For family-focused Charlotte, the chance to compete on her favorite trivia game show is a dream come true—the prize money could ensure the best care for her aging grandmother. But when she arrives on set, who does she see among the other contestants? Eli, her high school first love, at least until their shattering breakup. He has his own reasons for competing, not least of which is the stress of multiple jobs, college courses, and a father who has had multiple run-ins with the law.

When the casting department pairs them on a team, both Charlotte and Eli are determined to grit their teeth and make the best of it. That’s easier said than done, of course, and before long a national audience is breathlessly watching them bicker and air years-old grudges. Far from being angry, the program’s producers are ecstatic—the ratings are positively soaring.

As they compete together over several episodes of the show, Charlotte and Eli begin to suspect that old wounds might actually heal. Touring L.A. in their free time has given them the opportunity to get to know each other again—and reawakened feelings that are hard to resist. Until the show’s producers throw a wrench in their hopeful plans that will compromise everything Charlotte and Eli have worked so hard for.

Kelly Ohlert’s warm, witty second novel proves that the best thing to know is always your own heart.]]> 288 Kelly Ohlert 1639105069 Christy 5 3.18 2023
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name: Christy
average rating: 3.18
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]]> 61918816 A novel of terrible first impressions, hilarious second chances, and the joy in finding your perfect match.

Dr. Briana Ortiz’s life is seriously flatlining. Her divorce is just about finalized, her brother’s running out of time to find a kidney donor, and that promotion she wants? Oh, that’s probably going to the new man-doctor who’s already registering eighty-friggin�-seven on Briana’s “pain in my ass� scale. But just when all systems are set to hate, Dr. Jacob Maddox completely flips the game . . . by sending Briana a letter.

And it’s a really good letter. Like the kind that proves that Jacob isn’t actually Satan. Worse, he might be this fantastically funny and subversively likeable guy who’s terrible at first impressions. Because suddenly he and Bri are exchanging letters, sharing lunch dates in her “sob closet,â€� and discussing the merits of freakishly tiny horses. But when Jacob decides to give Briana the best gift imaginable—a kidney for her brother—she wonders just how she can resist this quietly sexy new doctor . . . especially when he calls in a favor she ł¦˛ą˛Ô’t refuse.]]> 416 Abby Jimenez 1538704390 Christy 5 4.29 2023
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name: Christy
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Fan-FREAKING-tastic! I laughed on the first page. I laughed A LOT, which is what I want from a rom-com. Was rooting for these 2 from the start. Kept me turning pages.
]]> 53479913
Call Ava romantic, but she thinks love should be found in the real world, not on apps that filter men by height, job, or astrological sign. She believes in feelings, not algorithms. So after a recent breakup and dating app debacle, she decides to put love on hold and escapes to a remote writers' retreat in coastal Italy. She's determined to finish writing the novel she's been fantasizing about, even though it means leaving her close-knit group of friends and her precious dog, Harold, behind.

At the retreat, she's not allowed to use her real name or reveal any personal information. When the neighboring martial arts retreat is canceled and a few of its attendees join their small writing community, Ava, now going by "Aria," meets "Dutch," a man who seems too good to be true. The two embark on a baggage-free, whirlwind love affair, cliff-jumping into gem-colored Mediterranean waters and exploring the splendor of the Italian coast. Things seem to be perfect for Aria and Dutch.

But then their real identities--Ava and Matt--must return to London. As their fantasy starts to fade, they discover just how different their personal worlds are. From food choices to annoying habits to sauna etiquette . . . are they compatible in anything? And then there's the prickly situation with Matt's ex-girlfriend, who isn't too eager to let him go. As one mishap follows another, it seems while they love each other, they just can't love each other's lives. Can they reconcile their differences to find one life together?]]> 416 Sophie Kinsella 0593132858 Christy 5 3.27 2020
author: Sophie Kinsella
name: Christy
average rating: 3.27
book published: 2020
rating: 5
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]]> 22299763
Kaz Brekker and his crew of deadly outcasts have just pulled off a heist so daring even they didn't think they'd survive. But instead of divvying up a fat reward, they're right back to fighting for their lives.

Double-crossed and badly weakened, the crew is low on resources, allies, and hope. As powerful forces from around the world descend on Ketterdam to root out the secrets of the dangerous drug known as jurda parem, old rivals and new enemies emerge to challenge Kaz's cunning and test the team's fragile loyalties.

A war will be waged on the city's dark and twisting streets - a battle for revenge and redemption that will decide the fate of the Grisha world.]]> 561 Leigh Bardugo Christy 5 4.58 2016
author: Leigh Bardugo
name: Christy
average rating: 4.58
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rating: 5
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I will read anything Leigh Bardugo writes. She's a master. Love these characters. Love this world. Miss them already!
]]> 59040023
Bear likes his quiet life with his close-knit family, who own a flower business, but he’s in for a rude awakening when his meddlesome sisters post an ad to rent the spare room in his simple home, without asking his permission. Still, when Trixie responds to the ad, he agrees to let her move in, despite immediate worries about keeping things platonic.

Determined to keep her new room, befriend Bear, and give her rescue chicken the care she deserves, Trixie fights to keep her walls up and resist her romantic feelings for Bear. However, it’s not long before the pair’s proximity and chicken parenting ignite flames that have Trixie and Bear testing the boundaries of their platonic ground rules. They have to figure out how to save a family business, pay for mounting vet bills, and navigate their own emotional baggage if they want to find the love that they all deserve.]]> 336 Kelly Ohlert 1639101381 Christy 5 romcom-chicken-grumpysunshine 3.35 2022
author: Kelly Ohlert
name: Christy
average rating: 3.35
book published: 2022
rating: 5
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Sweet and funny! Bonus points for the Chris Pratt reference and the Heimlich maneuver joke, which made me LOL. If you're looking for a feelgood rom-com, this is your jam! Love ya, Bear!
]]> 123522263
Trying to fulfill her mother's final wishes, Grace Parson goes to Nashville to try to find Dolly Parton. Why her mother would ask her to do this - who knows.

Carl Montgomery is perfectly content in his life. He certainly doesn't need a woman messing it up. But, for some reason he's offered to play tour guide to help Grace on her mission to find Dolly.

They both get more than they bargain for on this mission. But, will they find Dolly or will they find something even better?]]> 300 Becki Lee Christy 5 4.53
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Sweet and fun and full of little Easter eggs for Dolly Parton fans. I love Becki's writing!
]]> 20745447 The bestselling Wool trilogy now available in one download. Includes Wool, Shift and Dust.

Wool

In a ruined and hostile landscape, in a future few have been unlucky enough to survive, a community exists in a giant underground silo. Jules is part of this community, but she is different. She dares to hope. And as her walls start closing in, she must decide whether to fight, or to die.

Shift

Donald Keene was recruited by the government to design an underground shelter. Over fifty years later Donald's design has been realised and the last remnants of mankind live in his silo. But no one can remember what life was like before. In fact, they're forced to forget. One simple pill erases a memory. And with it, any chance of hope.

Dust

In the aftermath of the uprising, the people of Silo 18 are coming to terms with a dangerous new order. And some want it destroyed. The battle has been won. The war is just beginning.]]> 1576 Hugh Howey 1473506212 Christy 0 to-read 4.38 2014
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]]> 35060315
Now she’s on the run from TV-drama-loving aliens, and things are just getting started. Zander won’t stop reeling her into life-or-death situations to save her planet, as he waits for his laser-wielding sister to search the universe for him. Though Sally isn’t quite sure if he wants to save Earth from annihilation, or just quell his curiosity of all things human.

Sally's got to find lost alien emissaries, as well as a job, and stop the planet from getting incinerated in the process. But with Zander as her roommate, what could possibly go wrong?


"S.E. Anderson's debut is a hilarious galactic romp with loving nods to Hitch Hiker's Guide to Galaxy but with a voice all its own.

It's quirky, fun, and utterly enjoyable."

~Dragon Award-nominated author, R.R. Virdi of The Grave Report and The Books of Winter.]]> 495 S.E. Anderson Christy 5 4.14
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Super fun romp, bonus if you're a fan of the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. I listened to the audiobook and thought it was really well done.
]]> 59314703
On her return home, Sewanee discovers one of the world’s most beloved romance novelists wanted her to perform her last book—with Brock McNight, the industry’s hottest, most secretive voice. Sewanee doesn’t buy what romance novels are selling—not after her own dreams were tragically cut short—and she stopped narrating them years ago. But her admiration of the late author, and the opportunity to get her grandmother more help, makes her decision for her.

As Sewanee begins work on the book, resurrecting her old romance pseudonym, she and Brock forge a real connection, hidden behind the comfort of anonymity. Soon, she is dreaming again, but secrets are revealed, and the realities of life come crashing down around her once more.

If she can learn to risk everything for desires she has long buried, she will discover a world of intimacy and acceptance she never believed would be hers.

From the author of My Oxford Year, Julia Whelan’s uplifting novel tells the story of a former actress turned successful audiobook narrator—who has lost sight of her dreams after a tragic accident—and her journey of self-discovery, love, and acceptance when she agrees to narrate one last romance novel.]]> 432 Julia Whelan 0063095564 Christy 5 3.99 2022
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name: Christy
average rating: 3.99
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]]> 23437156 Alternate cover of ISBN 9781627792127

Ketterdam: a bustling hub of international trade where anything can be had for the right price—and no one knows that better than criminal prodigy Kaz Brekker. Kaz is offered a chance at a deadly heist that could make him rich beyond his wildest dreams. But he ł¦˛ą˛Ô’t pull it off alone...

A convict with a thirst for revenge

A sharpshooter who ł¦˛ą˛Ô’t walk away from a wager

A runaway with a privileged past

A spy known as the Wraith

A Heartrender using her magic to survive the slums

A thief with a gift for unlikely escapes

Six dangerous outcasts. One impossible heist. Kaz’s crew is the only thing that might stand between the world and destruction—if they don’t kill each other first.]]> 480 Leigh Bardugo 1627792120 Christy 5 4.47 2015
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What can I say? Leigh Bardugo is a master. Brilliant heist by a cast of characters I cared for deeply. Gorgeous writing, yet accessible. No better way to escape than in this book.
]]> 72381355 288 Haleigh Wenger 0744300118 Christy 0 to-read 3.85 2023
author: Haleigh Wenger
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]]> 60881142
From her attic in the Arizona mountains, thirty-four-year-old Myra Malone blogs about a dollhouse mansion that captivates thousands of readers worldwide. Myra’s stories have created legions of fans who breathlessly await every blog post, trade photographs of Mansion-modeled rooms, and swap theories about the enigmatic and reclusive author. Myra herself is tethered to the Mansion by mysteries she ł¦˛ą˛Ô’t understand—rooms that appear and disappear overnight, music that plays in its corridors.

Across the country, Alex Rakes, the scion of a custom furniture business, encounters two Mansion fans trying to recreate a room. The pair show him the Minuscule Mansion, and Alex is shocked to recognize a reflection of his own life mirrored back to him in minute scale. The room is his own bedroom, and the Mansion is his family’s home, handed down from the grandmother who disappeared mysteriously when Alex was a child. Searching for answers, Alex begins corresponding with Myra. Together, the two unwind the lonely paths of their twin worlds—big and small—and trace the stories that entwine them, setting the stage for a meeting rooted in loss, but defined by love.]]> 352 Audrey Burges 0593546474 Christy 5
I wish I had chosen the latter. This book was over way too soon. Maybe I can try again with the sequel.]]> 3.75 2023
author: Audrey Burges
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average rating: 3.75
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rating: 5
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I heard a rumor that someone, somewhere did not like this book. If that is true, that person must have had a horrible day and took it out on this book. Either that or this person did not like 100 Years of Solitude and I would not take book recs from anyone who cannot appreciate Gabriel Garcia Marquez; this book has that same timeless, magical, obsessive power--and yes, I was obsessed. I'm still obsessed. If I could give it six stars, I would. Heck, if I could give it 50 stars, I would. I laughed and cried and I am still crying. When I first started this book, it was like curling up on a cozy loveseat with a cup of tea. And then I discovered there was something eerie and odd living under the loveseat, but I liked it. And then there was a love story (two actually) and I was compelled to hold my breath and either feverishly turn pages until I could breathe again or let myself slowly asphyxiate in its embrace.

I wish I had chosen the latter. This book was over way too soon. Maybe I can try again with the sequel.
]]> 13597760 297 Lisa Amowitz 1937053385 Christy 5 3.82 2013
author: Lisa Amowitz
name: Christy
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I loved the unraveling mystery in this touchingly dark love story. Bonus points for the Jewish witchcraft.
]]> 58438080 If magic lives anywhere, it’s in the stars�

Vega has lived in the valley her whole life—forbidden by her mother to leave the safety of its borders because of the unknown threats waiting for her in the wilds beyond. But after her mother dies, and Vega sees the fabled twin stars in the sky, it’s an omen she can no longer ignore, forcing her to leave the protective boundaries of the valley. But the outside world turns out to be much more terrifying than Vega could have imagined. People are gravely sick—they lose their eyesight and their hearing, just before they lose their lives.

What Vega keeps to herself is that she is the Last Astronomer—a title carried from generation to generation—and she is the only one who carries the knowledge of the stars. Knowledge that could hold the key to the cure. And so when locals spot the tattoo on Vega’s neck in the shape of a constellation—the mark of an astronomer—chaos erupts as the threats her mother warned her about become all too real.

Fearing for her life, Vega is rescued by a girl named Cricket who leads her to Noah, a boy marked by his own mysterious tattoos. On the run from the men who are hunting her, Vega, Cricket, and Noah set out across the plains in search of the cure the stars speak of. But as the lines between friend and protector begin to blur, Vega must decide whether to safeguard the sacred knowledge of the astronomer. Or if she will risk everything to try to save them all.

An illness cursing the land forces a teen girl astronomer to venture across the wilderness in search of the stars� message that will, hopefully, save them all.]]> 400 Shea Ernshaw 1665900245 Christy 0 to-read 3.42 2022
author: Shea Ernshaw
name: Christy
average rating: 3.42
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Tech expert Levi's home in Edenville to take care of his niece while his sister is having her new baby. He runs into his old flame, Mila, and is happy to be her distraction—relieving her burdens at work and between the sheets.

When his life in the city calls, he must return home without the woman he’s always loved, unless he can find a way to stay on her cast list when the curtain falls.]]> 98 Erin Rose 1509243879 Christy 5 4.49
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The word "hot" should be in all caps, seriously! If you want a sexy, fast, Christmas read, this is for you. Buckle up and have fun.
]]> 61363121 For National Read a Book day, DISSENT is available in eBook and paperback!

DISSENT is a charity romance anthology with NEW, never before published content from over 150 authors of all romance genres. All proceeds from the eBook and paperbacks will be donated to organizations benefiting reproductive rights in the United States, particularly in areas where people need them more than ever.

DISSENT will only be available for a very limited time, so grab your copy today!

We are not affiliated nor endorsed by any of these charities. We are simply a community bound by a single cause: protecting the basic human right of body autonomy.

AUTHORS INCLUDE: Brighton Walsh, Nicole French, Kennedy Fox, A.M. Roark, A.R. Hall, Aarti V Raman, Aidy Award, Alexis Anne, Amanda Richardson, Amelia Wilde, Amie Knight, Amy Quinton, Anna Michael, Aria Wyatt, Ashley Lane, Autumn Jones Lake, B. Celeste, Blair Babylon, Brenda St John Brown, Brenna Aubrey, Bri Blackwood, Cara Dee, Carmen Jenner, C.L. Matthews, Cassie Graham, Celia Kyle, Charity Ferrell, Claire Wilder, Claudia Burgoa, Dakota Willink, Dani René, Daniela Romero, Dee Garcia, Dee Lagasse, Deidre-Ann Anderson, Donna Grant, Echo Grayce, Elena Aitken, Elle Thorpe, Ellis Leigh, Emily Colin, Emily Goodwin, Erica Alexander, Erin Parisien, Eva Charles, Eva Moore, Evelyn Adams, Glenna Maynard, H.D. Carlton, Haley Jenner, Heidi McLaughlin, Holly Mortimer, Hope Jones, Ines Johnson, Iris Morland, J. Saman, J. Sterling, J.H. Croix, J.L. Beck & C. Hallman, J.M. Walker, Jane Blythe, Janet Berry, Jasmin Miller, JD HOLLYFIELD, Jen Stevens, Jenika Snow, Jenna Hartley, Jenna Lynn, Jennifer Sucevic, Jessica Florence, Jillian Liota, Julia Kent, Kait Nolan, Kat Latham, Kat Savage, Kate Canterbary, Kate King and Jessa Wilder, Kate Meader, Kathy Coopmans, K.B. Cinder, K.D. Proctor, Kelly Maher, Kim Loraine, Kym Grosso, Lainey Davis, Laramie Briscoe, Laura Hall, Laura Lee, Lauren Stewart, Lea Coll, Len Webster, Lili Valente, Linnea May, Lisa Shelby, Lissanne Jones, Lucy Lennox, Mary Ann Marlowe, Max Henry, Megan Ryder, Melissa Andrea, Melissa Marino, Melonie Johnson, Mia Harlan, Mignon Mykel, Molly O’Hare, Monica Corwin, Morgan Jane Mitchell, N.A. Moore, Natasha Raulerson, Nicole Blanchard, Nina Levine, Pamela DuMond, Patricia D. Eddy, Persephone Autumn, R.L. Kenderson, Rachel Brookes, Raven James, Rebecca Paula, Rebecca Yarros, Regina Kyle, R. Castro, Roxie Noir, S. Cinders, Sade Rena, Saffron A. Kent, Samantha Lind, Sarah M. Cradit, Scarlett Cole, S.E. Rose, Shaw Hart, Sydney St. James, S.J. Sylvis, Skye Alder, Stephanie Anne, Suzanne Baltsar, Sylvie Stewart, T.K. Leigh, Tabatha Vargo, Tamara Lush, Taryn Quinn, Tawna Fenske, T. Gephart, Toni Aleo, Tracy Krimmer, Tricia Lynne, Trish Milburn, V.F. Mason, Vanessa Booke, Vivian Wood, Zoe Ashwood, and Zoe York]]> 764 Brighton Walsh 1637821573 Christy 5
The perfect Halloween romance read. Emily Colin is the master of the sexy one-liner. ]]> 4.59 2022
author: Brighton Walsh
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average rating: 4.59
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Dust and Roses, by Emily Colin

The perfect Halloween romance read. Emily Colin is the master of the sexy one-liner.
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Her stepdad promises to put a roof over their heads, but times are tough for everyone and Abby is doing everything she can to keep her shameful secret from her new friends. The divide between rich and poor in high school is painfully obvious, and the stress of never knowing where they're sleeping or where they’ll find their next meal is taking its toll on the whole family.

As secrets are exposed and the hope for a home fades, Abby knows she must trust those around her to help. But will her friends let her down the same way they did back home, or will they rise to the challenge to help them find a normal life?]]> 320 C.H. Armstrong 1771681519 Christy 5 4.00 2019
author: C.H. Armstrong
name: Christy
average rating: 4.00
book published: 2019
rating: 5
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I loved this book! Well-written, heartfelt, and inspiring. I was drawn in right away by Abby's plight as a teen whose family finds themselves homeless after a string of unfortunate circumstances. The helplessness, the fear, the resignation she felt juxtaposed against the love she encounters from those around her (including a wonderful stepfather character) brought on all the feels. This story of the best-worst thing to ever happen is a must-read!
]]> 59578155 Anita loves to bake with her abuela, especially when they are using her grandmother’s special recipes for Cuban desserts like flan!

Anita is making flan for abuelo's birthday, but when she accidentally breaks Abuelita’s treasured flan serving plate from Cuba, she struggles with what to do. Anita knows it’s right to tell the truth, but what if Abuelita gets upset? Worried that she has already ruined the day, Anita tries to be the best helper. After cooking the flan, they need a serving dish! Anita comes up with a wonderful solution.

Complete with a glossary of Spanish terms and a traditional recipe for flan, Abuelita and I Make Flan is a delicious celebration of food, culture, and family.]]> 32 Adriana Hernández Bergstrom 1623542650 Christy 5 4.30
author: Adriana Hernández Bergstrom
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Such a sweet story about a grandma and granddaughter! I sat down with my daughter to read this book, and it gave me the opportunity to teach her some Spanish (there's a glossary at the end, so the translations are accessible to everyone). Cute little twist in there, and the hint was perfectly placed, so it hit just right when it came! Also loved that the author included actual photos of her family members, whom the story is based on. I hate cooking, but I think I've got to go make some flan now.
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Unable to have her, he clings to his vices until the Angel of Death comes knocking-in the form of a teenaged girl named Kali. Through her, Asher is given a glimpse of his fatal future. But far more devastating is the revelation that Grace also has a date with death, a date only he can interrupt-if he lives long enough to prevent it.]]> 330 B.B. Swann 1509244166 Christy 5 4.75
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Must-read for anyone who has experienced the pain of addiction in their life or had a crisis of faith. Your heart will break for Asher as you experience his redemption story. Get the tissues ready!
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“A stinging science fiction satire that takes the downsides of modern living to their hilarious and horrifying conclusion.� � Foreword Reviews

"A cultured, witty, and very British attack on vapid reality TV values, set in an empty-souled tomorrow." –Kirkus Reviews

ABOUT ALWAYS GREENER:

Life's biggest victim, please step up and claim your prize!

A smash-hit reality show is offering a lifetime of luxury to the one person living the world’s worst life, and now everyone is out to prove just how bad they’ve got it.

Want in? All you’ve got to do is accept ocular implants that let the whole world see life through your eyes, twenty-four hour a day, seven days a week.

Fortunately, there’s still one person who hasn’t lost faith in all humanity. The show’s ever-smiling host is determined to wring some tiny bit of meaning out of this twisted competition and your unhappy existence.

There has to be a purpose behind all this misery.

…doesn’t there?

Launching in February 2020, ALWAYS GREENER mixes the whimsical wordplay of Douglas Adams with the ominous relevance of the TV show “Black Mirror.� Set in a near-future corporate dystopia, this satirical sci-fi novel explores how individuals willingly sacrifice privacy and control of their own lives in exchange for new technologies and a few minutes of fame.]]> 321 J.R.H. Lawless 1949671054 Christy 4 3.43 2020
author: J.R.H. Lawless
name: Christy
average rating: 3.43
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A fun, clever read. Hitchhiker's-type humor had me LOL-ing. Great social commentary as well.
]]> 59900674 Turns out that reading nothing but true crime isn't exactly conducive to modern dating--and one woman is going to have to learn how to give love a chance when she's used to suspecting the worst.

PhD candidate Phoebe Walsh has always been obsessed with true crime. She's even analyzing the genre in her dissertation--if she can manage to finish writing it. It's hard to find the time while she spends the summer in Florida, cleaning out her childhood home, dealing with her obnoxiously good-natured younger brother, and grappling with the complicated feelings of mourning a father she hadn't had a relationship with for years.

It doesn't help that she's low-key convinced that her new neighbor, Sam Dennings, is a serial killer (he may dress business casual by day, but at night he's clearly up to something). But it's not long before Phoebe realizes that Sam might be something much scarier--a genuinely nice guy who can pierce her armor to reach her vulnerable heart.]]> 352 Alicia Thompson 0593438655 Christy 0 to-read 3.44 2022
author: Alicia Thompson
name: Christy
average rating: 3.44
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]]> 58285702 A “wickedly funny� friends-to-lovers romantic comedy. Fans of Christina Lauren and Sally Thorne will swoon their way through this romp from the friend zone to forbidden love.

Harlow’s an ambitious career woman who always plays by the rules. Bishop’s a happy-go-lucky bad boy who will bend any law to save his sick sister. Why, then, did their dating app declare them a match? The man is fifty shades of wrong. Sure, he makes her laugh, but there’s more to relationships than laughter, right?

She should definitely stop texting him. Yup. Any day now.

Soon, they’re making fun of all their app matches to each other. One bad date rescue later, they’re roommates with accidental benefits.

Harlow’s having too much fun to slow down, and things only get better when she's tapped for her dream job...as long as everyone in her life passes a background check. No problem. Except Bishop is hiding a huge secret about how he pays for his sister’s cancer treatments.

And it’s about to change everything.]]> 309 Michelle Hazen Christy 5 4.02 2021
author: Michelle Hazen
name: Christy
average rating: 4.02
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Best rom-com I've ever read! Super sexy and hilarious. Bishop is like a Han Solo with vulnerability and a fedora. You're gonna love it.
]]> 57558236
What do you do when the victory you’ve been fighting for is doomed to break your heart?

Rogue bellators Eva Marteinn and Ari Westergaard have escaped the restrictive world of the Commonwealth, and they would like nothing more than to leave it behind forever. But Eva is the formidable weapon the Commonwealth wants—and they’ll stop at nothing to get her back.

For years, Ari has seen Eva as his temptation and his secret, his virtue and his sin. Now that they’re finally free, he wants what he’s been craving—to start a new life…with her.

But Eva is keeping a devastating secret of her own: the very victory against the Commonwealth the two of them have been fighting for is doomed to break their hearts. She faces an impossible decision—to be the face of the revolution she’s dedicated her life to and abandon the boy she loves…or to sacrifice everything she’s fought for to stand by his side.]]> 304 Emily Colin 1947834606 Christy 5 to-read 4.12 2021
author: Emily Colin
name: Christy
average rating: 4.12
book published: 2021
rating: 5
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Second book... I loved it even more than the first! Twisty and intense... Plus you get to see Ari and Eva's relationship evolve. You're gonna LOVE it.
]]> 52051394 From Emily Colin, author of the New York Times bestselling novel The Memory Thief.

In a world ruled by sin, love is a dangerous game.

The Commonwealth, where citizens are terrorized by the code of the Seven Deadly Sins and the barbaric punishments of the High Priests.
Teenage tech prodigy Eva is resigned to a life of service to the Commonwealth, as long as it’s behind a computer screen. But to her horror, she’s Chosen to be an assassin instead. She’s eerily good at it…no thanks to her sarcastic and deadly mentor, Ari, who taunts her at every turn. When Eva finds herself falling for the magnetic Ari, she knows she must avoid him at all costs. In the Commonwealth, love is a sin, and lust is a death sentence. But escaping Ari is impossible. As his apprentice, she’s bound to him by a blood oath.

A heated night in the woods reveals the truth: Ari has loved Eva for years. As their feelings grow, so does the threat of discovery. Meanwhile, Eva’s mysterious physical gifts heighten to a terrifying degree. When Ari uncovers a secret that could destroy their society, Eva must choose. Betray him and survive, or chase the slim hope of freedom with the boy she loves…knowing the price may be her life.

WINNER, 2022 Gold Moonbeam Award for Best YA Book Series
WINNER of the 2021 North Carolina Indie Author Award in Young Adult Fiction
FINALIST for the 2020 Foreword INDIE Award in Young Adult Fiction
SHORTLISTED for the The Manly Wade Wellman Award for Science Fiction and Fantasy

This young adult dystopian romantasy with wildly unexpected twists will appeal to readers of The Hunger Games, Divergent, and The Selection.]]> 300 Emily Colin 1947834460 Christy 5 4.07 2020
author: Emily Colin
name: Christy
average rating: 4.07
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rating: 5
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Imagery-filled, action-packed YA fantasy by a talented author. You'll be transported into a dystopian world you can actually see, taste and smell. I fell in love with the characters right away. Can't wait to read the other books in the series!
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It's terrifying to fight back against the High Priests who make the Commonwealth’s rules and the vicious Bellatorum warriors who enforce them. But for love, people will take chances they’d never dare to otherwise. For love, people will do terrible—and wonderful—things.

In the pages of this spellbinding collection set in the world of Emily Colin's Seven Sins series, dive deeper into the stories of your favorite characters and meet new ones; discover dark secrets; and witness the courage of rebels who risk their lives—again and again—for love.]]> Emily Colin Christy 0 to-read 4.40 2021
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Born in the Commonwealth of Ashes, where citizens live and die by the tenets of the Seven Deadly Sins, teenager Ari Westergaard has known little but violence and deprivation. Though attachment to others is forbidden, he’s struggled all his life with the desire for connection—and the sin of pride—only to be rebuffed and punished repeatedly. Then, one day, during a routine execution of a sinner, he sees a girl dare to defy one of the Commonwealth’s High Priests…and falls hopelessly in love.

Lust is one of the Seven Sins, and love is seen as the first step down the road to dissolution. Ari’s feelings for Eva Marteinn are forbidden—a temptation and a secret, a virtue and a sin. Though Ari and Eva have never spoken, his thoughts of her sustain him as he battles his instincts in order to survive in a world where cruelty is the norm and kindness is for the weak. But when Ari is faced with a fellow citizen in need of protection, he must make a difficult choice: Stand up for what he believes in—or pay the ultimate price.]]> 54 Emily Colin Christy 0 to-read 3.98 2020
author: Emily Colin
name: Christy
average rating: 3.98
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