Recommendations based on Brutal Preciousby Sara Wolf

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  1. The Bad Boy's Girl

    by Blair Holden
    Tessa falls for the school's bad boy, Cole, but their relationship is complicated by secrets and past traumas.

    A Wattpad Story with 160 Million reads online! This new edition contains never before seen, exclusive content! Tessa O'Connell is a girl as ordinary as they come-or so she thinks. Her aim for senior ... (Barnes & Noble)

  2. Dearest Clementine

    by Lex Martin
    Clementine falls for her brother's best friend, Gavin, but their relationship is complicated by secrets and past traumas.

    Librarian's Note: This is an alternate cover for ASIN B00JRQ08HI Twenty-year-old Clementine Avery doesn't mind being called bitchy and closed off. It's safe, and after being burned by her high school ... (Goodreads)

  3. Isn't She Lovely

    by Lauren Layne
    A young woman moves to New York City to start a new life and falls in love with her grumpy neighbor.

    The rules are clear—until they're broken. Lauren Layne puts a New Adult spin on Pygmalion, also the inspiration for Pretty Woman, and gives the classic love story its edgiest twist yet. "Who knew ... (Goodreads)

  4. The Darkest Sunrise

    by Aly Martinez
    A heart-wrenching story of two broken souls finding love and healing in each other amidst tragedy and secrets.

    Sticks and stones will break my bones, but words will never harm me. Whoever coined that phrase is a bald-faced liar. Words are often the sharpest weapon of all, triggering some of the most powerful ... (Goodreads)

  5. Damaged

    by H.M. Ward
    A young woman falls for a mysterious man with a dark past, but their relationship is threatened by secrets and danger.

    Life sucks. And, as soon as Sidney picks up the pieces something always knocks her back onto her butt. It's never pretty, but this time is different. This time pretty isn't even the right word. Peter ... (Goodreads)

  6. Kiss the Sky

    by Krista Ritchie
    Two rockstars navigate fame, addiction, and love in a world of sex, drugs, and rock and roll.

    A virgin "ice queen" heiress &, The arrogant god-like man who wants to melt her, , Rose Calloway thought she had everything under control. At twenty-three, she's a Princeton graduate, an Academic ... (Barnes & Noble)

  7. Almost

    by Anne Eliot
    A teenage girl struggles with the aftermath of a traumatic event, navigating love, loss, and healing along the way.

    At a freshman party she doesn't remember, Jess Jordan was almost raped. ...Almost. Very nearly. Not quite. Three years later, Jess has managed to make everyone believe she's better. Over it. Because ... (Goodreads)

  8. Welcome to the Dark Side

    by Giana Darling
    A young woman falls for a dangerous biker with a dark past, leading her into a world of violence and passion.

    I was a good girl. I ate my vegetables, volunteered at the local autism centre and sat in the front pew of church every Sunday.Then, I got cancer.What the hell kind of reward was that for a boring ... (Barnes & Noble)

  9. Almost Midnight

    by Rainbow Rowell
    Two short stories about New Year's Eve, one about a girl stuck in a broken elevator and the other about two best friends who realize their feelings for each other.

    Midnights is the story of Noel and Mags, who meet at the same New Year's Eve party every year and fall a little more in love each time . . .Kindred Spirits is about Elena, who decides to queue to see ... (Goodreads)

  10. The Locker Room

    by Meghan Quinn
    A romantic comedy about a womanizer who falls for his best friend's sister, but she's not interested in a fling.

    Have you heard the rumor around campus about the locker room? If you haven't, let me enlighten you: Legend has it if you bring a girl into the sacred after-game domain of the baseball locker room, it ... (Goodreads)

  11. Thrive

    by Krista Ritchie
    A young woman navigates the challenges of college life, including love, friendship, and mental health struggles.

    Two years will change them forever. When rumors spread like wildfire–like having three-ways with her boyfriend's rock climbing brother--Lily Calloway spirals into a dark place. Her bedroom. Loren ... (Barnes & Noble)

  12. Hooking Up

    by Helena Hunting
    Amalie and her one-night stand, Lexington, navigate their complicated relationship while dealing with their own personal issues.

    Amalie Whitfield is the picture of a blushing bride during her wedding reception ― but for all the wrong reasons. Instead of proclaiming his undying love, her husband can be heard, by Amalie and ... (Goodreads)

  13. The Game Plan

    by R.L. Mathewson
    A single father and a womanizer become unlikely roommates, leading to unexpected feelings and a new family dynamic.

    New York Times Best Selling Novel........... The Game Plan Spend the next 40 years in prison or break her lease early? Normally she'd be able to say that this one was a no-brainer, but things have ... (Barnes & Noble)

  14. When You're Back

    by Abbi Glines
    A soldier returns home to his wife and child, but struggles to adjust to civilian life and keep his family together.

    From #1, New York Times, bestselling author, Abbi Glines, comes the next new adult novel in her beloved, Rosemary Beach, series, which continues the story of Mase and Reese from, When I’m Gone,. She ... (Goodreads)

  15. Begin Again

    by Mona Kasten
    College student Allie moves to a new city and falls for her brooding, tattooed neighbor, Kaden. But their pasts threaten to tear them apart.

    He makes the rules. She breaks them all. A new start. It's the only thing keeping Allie Harper going, when she packs up her life and moves across the country to Woodshill, Oregon. She's about to ... (Barnes & Noble)

  16. Shacking Up

    by Helena Hunting
    Ruby's life takes an unexpected turn when she moves in with a stranger, Bancroft, and their attraction grows.

    Ruby Scott is months behind on rent and can’t seem to land a steady job. She has one chance to turn things around with a big audition. But instead of getting her big break, she gets sick as a dog and ... (Goodreads)

  17. White Trash Beautiful

    by Teresa Mummert
    A young woman struggles to escape her impoverished and abusive upbringing in a small town.

    A word-of-mouth bestseller that’s captivating readers with its honesty, grit, and headstrong heroine, White Trash Beautiful is a story for anyone who has ever felt trapped in life, cheated by ... (Barnes & Noble)

  18. Outmatched

    by Kristen Callihan
    A romance novel about a genius scientist and a former football player who team up to win a robotics competition.

    What happens when a boxer finds chemistry with a geek? Parker Brown can’t believe she needs to hire a fake boyfriend. When she landed her dream job in renewable energy, she thought she’d be entering ... (Goodreads)

  19. Wicked Sexy Liar

    by Christina Lauren
    Max and his fake fiancée, Chloe, navigate their complicated relationship while trying to keep their secrets hidden.

    When three college besties meet three hot guys in Vegas, anything can—and does—happen. Book Four in the New York Times Wild Seasons series that began with Sweet Filthy Boy (the Romantic Times book of ... (Barnes & Noble)

  20. Back to You

    by Priscilla Glenn
    A second chance romance between a woman and her high school sweetheart, who reconnect after years of being apart.

    When Lauren Monroe first laid eyes on Michael Delaney back in high school, she had every reason to stay away from him; within minutes of their first encounter, his volatile actions confirmed his ... (Barnes & Noble)

  21. Promised

    by Jodi Ellen Malpas
    A forbidden love story between a married woman and her husband's business partner. Passion, secrets, and betrayal ensue.

    Livy notices him the moment he walks into the coffee shop. He's heart-stoppingly stunning, with a blue-eyed gaze so piercing she's almost too distracted to take his order. When he walks out the door, ... (Goodreads)

  22. Sins & Needles

    by Karina Halle
    A tattoo artist returns to her hometown to pull off a heist with her ex-boyfriend, but old wounds and secrets threaten their plan.

    Ellie Watt is used to starting over. The daughter of a grifting team, Ellie spent her childhood being used as a pawn in her parents' latest scam. Now she’s much older, wiser and ready to give her con ... (Goodreads)

  23. Falling into You

    by Jasinda Wilder
    A heart-wrenching love story of two childhood friends who find their way back to each other after tragedy strikes.

    I wasn't always in love with Colton Calloway; I was in love with his younger brother, Kyle, first. Kyle was my first one true love, my first in every way. Then, one stormy August night, he died, and ... (Goodreads)

  24. The Marriage Trap

    by Jennifer Probst
    A business arrangement turns into a steamy romance, but can they overcome their past and make it work?

    To satisfy his late father’s wishes, hot and single billionaire Michael Conte must find a bride—someone who will fit into his traditional family back home in Italy—and fast, so his engaged sister ... (Goodreads)

  25. Emergency Contact

    by Mary H.K. Choi
    A chance encounter leads to a deep connection between a college student and a struggling artist. They navigate life's challenges together.

    “Smart and funny, with characters so real and vulnerable, you want to send them care packages. I loved this book.” —Rainbow Rowell From debut author Mary H.K. Choi comes a compulsively readable novel ... (Barnes & Noble)

  26. Frigid

    by J. Lynn
    A college student falls for her sexy and mysterious neighbor, but his dark past threatens their relationship.

    Originally published November 2013 For twenty-one-year-old Sydney, being in love with Kyler isn't anything new. They'd been best friends ever since he pushed her down on the playground and she made ... (Barnes & Noble)

  27. Finding Cinderella

    by Colleen Hoover
    A chance meeting brings two strangers together, exploring love and searching for the truth.

    A chance encounter in the dark leads eighteen-year-old Daniel and the girl who stumbles across him to profess their love for each other. But this love has conditions: they agree it will last only one ... (Goodreads)

  28. Left Drowning

    by Jessica Park
    After a tragic accident, Blythe struggles to find her place in the world until she meets the mysterious Sabin.

    What does it take to rise from life’s depths, swim against the current, and breathe?, Weighted down by the loss of her parents, Blythe McGuire struggles to keep her head above water as she trudges ... (Barnes & Noble)

  29. Love Unscripted

    by Tina Reber
    A Hollywood heartthrob falls for a regular girl, but their relationship is tested by fame, paparazzi, and personal demons.

    The first book in New York Times bestselling author Tina Reber’s The Love Series, a sexy, romantic read. An A-List Movie Star. . . , Ryan Christensen just wanted to be an actor. Never in his wildest ... (Barnes & Noble)

  30. Colters' Lady

    by Maya Banks
    A woman falls in love with three brothers and must navigate their unconventional relationship.

    Can their love give her the strength to overcome the tragedy in her past?Colters' Legacy, Book 2When police officer Seth Colter sees the delicate, shabbily dressed beauty in line at the soup kitchen ... (Goodreads)