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Watermelon
by Marian Keyes
Claire's life falls apart when her husband leaves her for a younger woman, but a trip to her family in Ireland helps her find herself again.
At twenty-nine, Claire has everything she ever wanted: a boyfriend she adores, a great apartment, a good job. Then, on the day she gives birth to her first baby, James visits her in the recovery room ... (Wikipedia)
We Need to Talk About Kevin
by Lionel Shriver
A mother's struggle to come to terms with the monstrous acts of her disturbed son.
In the wake of a school massacre conducted by Kevin Khatchadourian, the 15-year-old son of Franklin Plaskett and Eva Khatchadourian, Eva begins writing letters to Franklin in November 2000. She ... (Wikipedia)
The Truth About Melody Browne
by Lisa Jewell
Melody Browne's life is turned upside down when she discovers her past was a lie. She embarks on a journey to uncover the truth about her identity.
This “touching, insightful, and gripping story” (Sophie Kinsella, #1, New York Times, bestselling author) from the instant, New York Times, bestselling author of, Then She Was Gone, follows a young ... (Barnes & Noble)
Man and Boy
by Tony Parsons
A father's struggle to hold onto his son and his family amidst turmoil and tragedy.
HE HAD TO FACE THE TOUGHEST JOB OF HIS LIFE. AND HE NEVER ONCE THOUGHT HE'D BE ON HIS OWN. Harry had it all: a beautiful wife, an adorable four-year-old son, and a high-paying media job. But on the ... (Goodreads)
The Wife
by Meg Wolitzer
A wife's exploration of her marriage and identity, as she discovers her own power and independence.
"The moment I decided to leave him, the moment I thought, enough, we were thirty-five thousand feet above the ocean, hurtling forward but giving the illusion of stillness and tranquility. Just like ... (Goodreads)
One Day
by David Nicholls
A story of friendship and love, exploring the complexities of life and relationships.
Dexter and Emma spend the night together following their graduation from the University of Edinburgh , in 1988. They talk about how they will be once they are 40. While they do not become ... (Wikipedia)
The Kind Worth Killing
by Peter Swanson
A dark psychological thriller involving a murderous plan and a deadly game of cat and mouse.
A devious tale of psychological suspense so irresistible that it prompts Entertainment Weekly to ask, “Is The Kind Worth Killing the next Gone Girl ?” From one of the hottest new thriller writers, ... (Barnes & Noble)
Only Time Will Tell
by Jeffrey Archer
A thrilling saga of one man's journey from poverty to power.
The plot revolves around the protagonist Harry Clifton, spanning the time between the end of World War I and the beginning of the Second World War . The novel is set in Bristol, England, from 1919 to ... (Wikipedia)
Birdsong: A Novel of Love and War
by Sebastian Faulks
A poignant love story set during World War I, exploring the impact of war on human relationships and the human psyche.
Birdsong has an episodic structure, and is split into seven sections which move between three different periods of time before, during and after the war in the Stephen Wraysford plot, and three ... (Wikipedia)
The Constant Princess
by Philippa Gregory
A tale of ambition, romance, and betrayal, chronicling the life of Catherine of Aragon.
Catalina of Aragon 's arranged marriage to the English crown prince Arthur secretly develops into a loving relationship where they share plans to rule England side-by-side. However, Arthur succumbs ... (Wikipedia)
Remember Me?
by Sophie Kinsella
A woman discovers her past life and the secrets her family has kept from her.
It is about Lexi Smart, a woman who has insecurities about herself until she experiences amnesia after a car accident. When she wakes up in the hospital she finds that she is a completely different ... (Wikipedia)
After the Kiss
by Lauren Layne
A steamy romance between a playboy and his best friend's little sister. But can they keep it a secret?
Lauren Layne kicks off her Sex, Love & Stiletto series with a delightful short novel! In, After the Kiss,, the star columnist of, Stiletto, magazine will do anything for a story. Anything . . . ... (Goodreads)
The Eleventh Plague
by Jeff Hirsch
A post-apocalyptic world where a deadly virus has wiped out most of humanity. A boy and his father struggle to survive in a harsh new reality.
Jeff Hirsch's stunning debut is now in paperback! In the aftermath of a war, America’s landscape has been ravaged and two-thirds of the population left dead from a vicious strain of influenza. ... (Barnes & Noble)
Beauty and the Blacksmith
by Tessa Dare
A novella about a blacksmith and a lady who fall in love while trying to solve a mystery.
At last, Diana gets a romance of her own! But with the last man anyone in Spindle Cove expects... Beautiful and elegant, Miss Diana Highwood is destined to marry a wealthy, well-placed nobleman. At ... (Goodreads)
Cocktails for Three
by Madeleine Wickham
Three women, each with a secret, meet monthly for cocktails. As their lives unravel, they must confront their secrets and support each other.
Madeleine Wickham, who writes the internationally bestselling Shopaholic series as Sophie Kinsella, has penned an irresistibly dishy and entertaining novel about three savvy young women and the ... (Goodreads)
The Forever Song
by Julie Kagawa
The final battle between vampires and humans, as Allison Sekemoto fights to save the world and the ones she loves.
Humaine ou monstre ? Dans un monde dévasté, où la vie semble ne plus avoir de valeur et où les alliances se défont aussi vite qu’elles se concluent, Allie affronte ses jours les plus sombres. Elle va ... (Goodreads)
The Secret
by Kathryn Hughes
A young woman discovers a family secret that changes her life and leads her on a journey of self-discovery and healing.
Mary has been nursing a secret. Forty years ago, she made a choice that would change her world for ever, and alter the path of someone she holds dear. Beth is searching for answers. She has never ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Favorite
by Kiera Cass
A competition to win the heart of the prince, filled with drama, romance, and betrayal.
Revisit the captivating world of Kiera Cass's #1, New York Times, bestselling Selection series in this digital original novella., While America Singer's heart was torn between Aspen and Prince Maxon, ... (Barnes & Noble)
Two Can Keep a Secret
by Karen M. McManus
Ellery and her twin brother move to a small town with a dark past, where secrets and murders resurface.
"When it comes to YA suspense, Karen M. McManus is in a league of her own. Fresh off her best-selling breakout, One of Us Is Lying, . . . the author has returned with a juicy second novel. It's even ... (Barnes & Noble)
Midnight
by L.J. Smith
A teenage girl falls in love with two vampire brothers, leading to a dangerous love triangle and supernatural battles.
, New York Times, bestselling series,, The Return: Midnight, is the seventh book in L.J. Smith’s, New York Times, bestselling Vampire Diaries series,. , Elena Gilbert is back from the Dark Dimension, ... (Barnes & Noble)
Before I Met You
by Lisa Jewell
A young woman moves to London to uncover the secrets of her grandmother's past and discovers a world of jazz, glamour, and forbidden love.
After her grandmother Arlette's death, Betty is finally ready to begin her life. She had forfeited university, parties, boyfriends, summer jobs - all the usual preoccupations of a woman her age - in ... (Goodreads)
The Fury / Dark Reunion
by L.J. Smith
The final two books in the "The Vampire Diaries" series. Elena and her friends face their greatest challenges yet as they battle supernatural forces and their own inner demons.
New York Times bestselling series This special paperback bind-up contains, The Fury, and, Dark Reunion, the third and fourth books in L J. Smith’s, New York Times, bestselling series The Vampire ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Mystery of Mercy Close
by Marian Keyes
Private investigator Helen Walsh is hired to find a missing member of a boy band, while dealing with her own mental health struggles.
Helen Walsh doesn’t believe in fear – it’s just a thing invented by men to get all the money and good job – and yet she’s sinking. Her work as a Private Investigator has dried up, her flat has been ... (Goodreads)
Meet Me at the Cupcake Café
by Jenny Colgan
Issy Randall opens a bakery after losing her job, finding love and friendship along the way.
"[A] heartwarming story a la Bridget Jones' Diary with a twist...Colgan folds in a colorful cast of characters and whips up an easy, sweet read."— USA Today A smart, quirky contemporary confection of ... (Barnes & Noble)
Silver Bay
by Jojo Moyes
A seaside town's tranquility is disrupted by a marine biologist's arrival, uncovering secrets and changing lives forever.
From the, New York Times, bestselling author of, The Giver of Stars, in an earlier work available in the U.S. for the first time, a surprising and moving romance set in an old-fashioned seaside town ... (Goodreads)
We'll Meet Again
by Mary Higgins Clark
A woman investigates the murder of her sister and uncovers a web of secrets and lies.
Socialite Molly Lasch is released from prison after serving a six-year sentence for the murder of her husband, Dr. Gary Lasch. Now with the help of Fran, an investigative reporter , Molly sets out to ... (Wikipedia)
The First Wives Club
by Olivia Goldsmith
Three middle-aged women seek revenge on their ex-husbands who left them for younger women. A humorous and empowering story of friendship and second chances.
Don't get mad. Get everything. When their best friend commits suicide over her divorce, Elise, Brenda and Annie decide enough is enough. Each was crucial to her husband's career. But now that the men ... (Goodreads)
Faking It
by Cora Carmack
Max and Cade pretend to be in a relationship, but their fake feelings turn into something real.
Mackenzie "Max" Miller has a problem. Her parents have arrived in town for a surprise visit, and if they see her dyed hair, tattoos, and piercings, they just might disown her. Even worse, they’re ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Virgin Suicides
by Jeffrey Eugenides
A dark and mysterious tale about the mysterious suicides of five teenage sisters in a suburban town.
As an ambulance arrives for the body of Cecilia Lisbon, a group of anonymous adolescent neighborhood boys recalls the events leading up to her death. The Lisbons are a Catholic family living in the ... (Wikipedia)
Time's Edge
by Rysa Walker
Time-traveling teenager, Kate, must navigate multiple timelines to prevent a catastrophic future.
To stop her sadistic grandfather, Saul, and his band of time travelers from rewriting history, Kate must race to retrieve the CHRONOS keys before they fall into the Cyrists' hands. If she jumps back ... (Goodreads)
