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Book SynopsisMeagan is a seventeen-year-old netaholic, addicted to online dating but scared to death to take those online “relationships” offline. Banished by her parents to her gay hippie grandfather’s farm (where the cell reception is terrible!), she is so not looking forward to a techno-free summer of gardening and cleaning house. When two offline boys fall for her at a Netaholics Anonymous meeting, she desperately enlists her bestie Sheila to help extradite herself from such an awkward situation. Good luck with that! Falling in with a ragtag bunch of Luddites, Meagan joins a zany softball team, takes the game of Scrabble to a whole new level, and gets immersed in the world of invertebrate sex—all the while coming to terms with her raging netaholism and discovering the joys and heartbreaks of offline relationships. Offline is a romantic romp through the dark underbelly of technology. Equally parts serious and ridiculous, this fast paced romantic comedy for adults and young adults gently pokes fun at the perils and pitfalls of the online world. Brian Adams is the author of two award-winning romantic comedies about environmental activism, Love in the Time of Climate Change and KABOOM! In a previous life he was a college professor, desperately trying to get folks to stop texting in class, put away their damn phones, and get the hell outside. He lives in Western Massachusetts with his wife and cat.Trade Review"Brian Adams's charming and heartfelt young adult novel Offline explores the harm that comes with trading the real world for an online one. Meagan has a real problem. She's not addicted to drugs or alcohol or gambling, but she can't tear herself away from her phone for the life of her. She spends hours swiping, scrolling, and texting. It's beginning to stunt her growth, creating a barrier between Meagan and real, offline relationships. Offline, with its accessible, funny characters and engaging storyline, explores what happens when a seemingly harmless habit takes over someone's life. . . . Meagan's development is at the center of the novel. The at-first deeply superficial teen blossoms into someone who values the complex, tangible world around her. . . . Humorous and earnest, Offline reminds us to unplug and appreciate the things we might miss while buried in our phones." -- Foreword Reviews

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Book Synopsis'I can't wait to revisit Stringybark. The Wrong Callahan embodies Karly Lane's passionate rural voice, reminding us of the value she is to Australian fiction. A must buy for all Aussie readers.' - Mrs B's Book Reviews THE CALLAHANS OF STRINGYBARK CREEK - Book 1 It had been two long years since Lincoln Callahan had stood in front of the gates to Stringybark Creek. He was in the army then - a lifetime ago. Linc had always been the unsettled Callahan, looking for danger, the one who couldn't wait to leave the family farm.Linc's little brother, Griffin, was the dependable son, the one who stayed at home, the one who did the right things. And, now, the one who has feelings for rebellious city girl, Cash Sullivan.When Linc locks eyes with Cash at a family dinner, their swift attraction floors him. But Cash is his brother's girlfriend ... what is he thinking?As Linc, Griff and Cash form an uneasy triangle, each of them have personal demons to face before they can open their hearts.'A very enjoyable read and a good introduction to the Callahan family. I'm definitely looking forward to the next book and seeing what happens...I really liked the setting and the small community and the way the love triangle played out.' - 1 Girl 2 Many Books'Character driven stories are a strength for Lane, she always makes sure that we get inside the heads of her characters and work out what really makes them tick.... a well-paced tale of love, betrayal, family, PTSD and small town communities.' - Beauty and Lace

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Book Synopsis#1 Best Canadian Gay Fiction on GoodreadsWhen a long-lost sister shows up as a trans man named Luke, a series of precipitous events throws the lives of boyfriends Daniel and David into turmoil. While David attends an extravagant family reunion in Sicily, Daniel's ex Marcus plans the world-premiere of his one-man show. The couple's vertiginous exploration of sex, intimacy and love comes to a head when a shocking revelation tests their commitment and future together.Trade Review"David and Daniel face a shocking revelation that tests them and their lives together. I think the main point that the books makes is that all of us may be different in many ways, yet we are all the same in the long run. Experiences change us but rolling with these and facing what we have to face makes us stronger. I realize that this paragraph might seem ambiguous to many but when you think about it, you will understand that it takes "a village" for us to become who we are. Here that village is composed of Daniel's friends. This is a sequel to Yeh's A Boy at the Edge of the World (which I have yet to read) but it stands alone. All in all, it is a rewarding read and highly recommended." -- Amos Lassen"Sharp, witty and heartfelt." -- Open Book"An unabashed gay rom-com coming of age story that entertains with a deceptively light style." -- MyGayToronto.com"A Boy at the Edge of the World is a kind of Andre Acimen meets Stephen Chbosky drama with a dash of Christian Oster." -- All Lit Up"A love letter to Toronto. -- Drew RowsomeI remain in awe of David Kingston Yeh's writing. The world-building, the storytelling and depth of each and every character he writes is vivid and rich as we are taken on this journey of nights out and relaxed afternoons. In Tales From the Bottom of My Sole, we are quietly handed jewels of the family histories and legacies behind characters we'd never know so intimately in any other novel. Beyond the characters, the author has their conversations place so many real-life stories of feminism, revolution, liberation, queer theory and queer history in here -moments that are quirky, silly, inspiring, empowering, and just-so-damn-interesting are contained within the narrative. Tales is a story that unwraps itself so many times over the more you think about each scene. -- Stargirlriots Book Reviews

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Book SynopsisAs original as One Day and as heartbreaking as Me Before You, This Last Kiss is the perfect emotional and romantic read.Rora Raine is finally coming home to Hastings, twelve years after she left her grief-stricken father, and fled the love of her life, Carl.Struggling to support her bright but troubled daughter, Rora has convinced herself she'll never love again.When she meets a bumblingly charming stranger, Rora's heart begins to thaw. But, try as she might, she can't run from true love forever. Funny, warm-hearted and soaringly romantic, This Last Kiss is the redemptive story of two star-crossed lovers, told through each and every kiss they share.Trade ReviewI'm so glad I found it - I recommend it most highly * Being Anne Reading Book Blog *This story was extremely heart-warming. There were interesting turns and revelations throughout the book. It had great pacing. I would highly recommend this book to fans of women's fiction! * Chick Lit Chickadees Book Blog *This Last Kiss is a book about forgiveness, about first loves and true loves and of being able to find peace in things and move on. If you enjoyed reading Me Before You by Jojo Moyes, One Day by David Nicholls or One Summer Night by Emily Bold then I think you will enjoy This Last Kiss as it has the same emphasis of enjoying love and romance before it ultimately ends * That Thing She Reads Book Blog *This book was really good but be warned......UGLY CRY!!! I was sobbing uncontrollably! But this book has more than the ugly cry... it had me laughing and feeling full of love before it ripped my heart out... * Steph and Chris Book Reviews *An unexpected delight * Chick Lit Chickadees *An emotional, romantic and gentle read about love and family; I'm glad I got the chance to be introduced to author Madeleine Reiss * A Spoonful of Happy Endings *Any fairytale worth its salt has many dark moments as it does stolen kisses... * Jenny O’Brien blog *It made me cry but it also left me feeling enriched by the whole reading experience. Just a gorgeous book! * My Chestnut Reading Tree *

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Book Synopsis'A moving and engaging debut novel . . . shortens the dark nights' Santa Montefiore. An emotional and uplifting story of starting again, perfect for fans of Hilary Boyd and The Tea Planter's Wife. Having suffered in silence since the tragic death of their young daughter, Lola and Duncan Drummond's last chance to rediscover their love for one another lies in an anniversary holiday to the gorgeous Napa Valley.Unable to talk about what happened, Duncan reaches out to his wife the only way he knows how - he buys her a derelict house, the restoration of which might just restore their relationship. As Lola works on the house she begins to realise the liberating power of letting go. But just as she begins to open up, Duncan's life begins to fall apart. After all the heartbreak, can Lola and Duncan learn to love again?'A heartrending story, well-told, about coping with unimaginable loss. Dartford evokes strong, sympathetic characters while writing fluently and from the heart. I raced through it.' Hilary Boyd, author of Thursdays in the Park'A beautiful read, lyrically written, poignant and emotional' - Nicola Cornick, internationally bestselling author of House of Shadows'Does everything a good book should do; it made me smile, it made me cry, it taught me lessons about life and love I didn't know before' - Claire Dyer, author of The MomentTrade ReviewA heartrending story, well-told, about coping with unimaginable loss. Dartford evokes strong, sympathetic characters while writing fluently and from the heart. I raced through it. * Hilary Boyd, bestselling author of Thursdays in the Park *This is a beautifully written book, with engaging characters and a powerfully emotional storyline . . . I would give this book 5 out of 5, I highly recommend it. * The Book World of Anne *A beautiful read, lyrically written, poignant and emotional. * Nicola Cornick, internationally bestselling author of House of Shadows *Does everything a good book should do; it made me smile, it made me cry, it taught me lessons about life and love I didn't know before. -- Claire Dyer * Author of The Moment *A moving and engaging debut novel * Santa Montefiore *Sensitively written, the characters are both believable and likeable. -- Fab after FiftyLovely writing throughout captures the changes to their fragile relationship perfectly, and it's wonderfully done. -- Little Bookness Lane

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Book SynopsisA gripping, heartwrenching saga for fans of Dilly Court and Kitty Neale. Harmony 'Harry' Loveridge is growing up on a farm in post-war Kent. With a Gypsy for a father, she has had a somewhat unconventional, yet happy life. But Harry has always hoped for more. And with ambitions to go to university, and a scholarship in sight, it looks as though she is about to get what she wants. That is until one fateful night, during the yearly hopping, when something happens to Harry. Refusing to give up on her dreams Harry must draw on all her strength and courage as she embarks on her new life in Nottingham. Will she be able to escape the tragedies of her past, or is history doomed to repeat itself?Don't miss the next engrossing, moving saga from Katie Hutton, Annie of Ainsworth's Mill. Available to pre-order now. - - - - - - Praise for The Gypsy's Daughter'Love, loss and everything in between. Another fabulous read by Katie Hutton.' Lynn Johnson, author of Wartime with the Tram Girls'Cleverly balanced between two worlds and weaves a story that's well-written, exciting and full of Romani charm.' Shirley Mann, author of Lily's War and Bobby's War'Cracking characters, tender love story, impeccably researched historical detail. I loved it . . . I couldn't put it down.' Elizabeth Woodcraft, author of The Saturday Girls and The Girls from Greenway'At times, heartbreaking. At others, heartwarming. This is the enchanting story of a young woman's struggle to recover from the traumatic events of her past.' Jennifer Page, author of Freedom from Loneliness'A poignant and compelling story of trauma and the healing power of love: its many voices ring true and a past era in England is evoked with cinematic precision.' Maybelle Wallis, author of Heart of Cruelty 'An original gem . . . Captivating.' Patricia O'Reilly, author of The First Rose of Tralee Trade ReviewLove, loss and everything in between. Another fabulous read by Katie Hutton * Lynn Johnson, author of Wartime with the Tram Girls *Katie Hutton is such a good story teller! Cracking characters, tender love story, impeccably researched historical detail. I loved it. I couldn't put it down. I didn't want it to end. * Elizabeth Woodcraft, author of The Saturday Girls and The Girls from Greenway *An original gem . . . Captivating * Patricia O'Reilly, author of The First Rose of Tralee *A poignant and compelling story of trauma and the healing power of love: its many voices ring true and a past era in England is evoked with cinematic precision * Maybelle Wallis, author of Heart of Cruelty *The history is meticulous and fascinating and the character of Sam Loveridge is absolutely captivating - I can still hear his voice perfectly, months after finishing. * Julie Cohen, bestselling author of The Two Lives of Louis and Louise on The Gypsy Bride *A family saga that had me hooked from the first page. * Lynn Johnson, author of The Girl from the Workhouse on The Gypsy Bride *A richly evoked, completely involving story of love, loss and redemption. So satisfying. * Elizabeth Woodcraft, author of The Saturday Girls and The Girls from Greenway on The Gypsy Bride *An enthralling and well-researched saga with the charismatic figure of Sam Loveridge at its beating heart. * Blackpool Gazette on The Gypsy Bride *At times, heartbreaking. At others, heartwarming. This is the enchanting story of a young woman's struggle to recover from the traumatic events of her past. * Jennifer Page, author of Freedom from Loneliness *Cleverly balanced between two worlds and weaves a story that's well-written, exciting and full of Romani charm. I felt I was curling up in a brightly-coloured caravan with the characters as they battled to find a bridge between two cultures. * Shirley Mann, author of Lily's War and Bobby's War *

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Book Synopsis#1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts continues the thrilling trilogy of a town plagued by evil—and the three men and three women brought together by fate to fight it.For Fox, Caleb, Gage and the other residents of Hawkins Hollow, the number seven portends doom—ever since, as boys, they freed a demon trapped for centuries when their blood spilled upon The Pagan Stone…   Now, as the dreaded seventh month looms before them, the men can feel the storm brewing. Already they are plagued by visions of death and destruction. But this year, they are better prepared, joined in their battle by three women who have come to The Hollow. Layla, Quinn, and Cybil are somehow connected to the demon, just as the men are connected to the force that trapped it.   Since that day at The Pagan Stone, town lawyer Fox has been able to see into others’ minds, a talent he shares with Layla. He must earn her trust, because their link will help fight the darkness that threatens to engulf the town. But Layla is having trouble coming to terms with her newfound ability—and this intimate connection to Fox. She knows that once she opens her mind, she’ll have no defenses against the desire that threatens to consume them both… Don't miss the other books in the Sign of Seven TrilogyBlood BrothersThe Pagan Stone

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Book SynopsisUna nueva y apasionada historia de amor de E L James, autora del fenómeno mundial de ventas, la Trilogía Cincuenta sombras. Londres 2019. Maxim Trevelyan ha tenido siempre una vida fácil. Con su apostura, sus conexiones aristocráticas y el dinero familiar, nunca ha tenido que trabajar y pocas veces tiene que dormir solo. Pero todo cambia cuando una tragedia golpea la familia y Maxim hereda el título de nobleza, las propiedades y la responsabilidad que eso conlleva. Es un papel para el que no está preparado y que le va a costar enfrentar.Pero su mayor reto consistirá en contener su deseo por una inesperada joven que aparece en su vida, recién llegada a Inglaterra sin más que un pasado lleno de problemas y peligros. Reticente, bella y dotada para la música, se convierte en un atrayente misterio y el deseo de Maxim por ella se transforma en una pasión que jamás había sentido y que no se atreve a nombrar. Pero, ¿quién es Alessia Demachi? ¿Puede Maxim protegerla del mal que la acecha? ¿Y qué hará ella cuando sepa que él también ha estado ocultando sus propios secretos?Desde el corazón de Londres y el agreste paisaje rural de Cornwall, hasta la sombría e imponente belleza de los Balcanes, Mister nos lleva en una montaña rusa de emociones, peligros y deseo que deja al lector sin aliento hasta la última página.ENGLISH DESCRIPTIONThe #1 New York Times bestseller—a thrilling romance by E L James, author of the phenomenal bestselling Fifty Shades Trilogy. London, 2019. Life has been easy for Maxim Trevelyan. With his good looks, aristocratic connections, and money, he’s never had to work and he’s rarely slept alone. But all that changes when tragedy strikes and Maxim inherits his family’s noble title, wealth, and estates, and all the responsibility that entails. It’s a role he’s not prepared for and one that he struggles to face. But his biggest challenge is fighting his desire for an unexpected, enigmatic young woman who’s recently arrived in England, possessing little more than a dangerous and troublesome past. Reticent, beautiful, and musically gifted, she’s an alluring mystery, and Maxim’s longing for her deepens into a passion that he’s never experienced and dares not name. Just who is Alessia Demachi? Can Maxim protect her from the malevolence that threatens her? And what will she do when she learns that he’s been hiding secrets of his own? From the heart of London through wild, rural Cornwall to the bleak, forbidding beauty of the Balkans, The Mister is a roller-coaster ride of danger and desire that leaves the reader breathless to the very last page.

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Book SynopsisFriends by chance. Sisters by choice. Ages ago, these best friends swore a vow: Chase dreams not drama, but dreams are elusive, and drama unavoidable as each girl braves misogyny, homophobia, and broken hearts that will put the strength of their dreams and the Sisterhood to the test. PRIYANYA SETH is determined to win a coveted one-year mentorship with her idol at a top Manhattan law firm. Of her competitors, Hadrian Marek, the son of the firm's deceased founding partner is her biggest threat. And the worst part? He's already seen her naked . . . thrown off balance, Priya falls to the bottom of the pack. So when Hadrian proposes an alliance, she agrees with a firm rule-no sex. But sparks fly between them, and when it's announced the mentorship falls between her or Hadrian, Priya has to decide whether or not to betray her alliance-and her heart-to win. Amateur MMA fighter SHAYNE MELO, the black sheep in a line of blue bloods, is used to solving problems with her fists. But when she takes it too far, her estranged grandmother sends an image consultant to whip her into shape as her older brother prepares to ascend the Spanish throne. Drawn by a desire that compromises the integrity of their working relationship and Rita's marriage, Shayne's determined to do what she does best: fight. Not fall for a woman she can't have. But this might be one fight she can't win . . . After a video of her fiancé cheating goes viral, ISOBEL MORGAN loses her picture-perfect future-and her job. With her dad's settlement claims from a workplace accident stalled in court, she can't afford to be unemployed. All seems lost until she gets an offer merging her passion for news and activism. The caveat? Long hours and travel away from her dependent father. But when her Isobel's humiliation intertwines with a case at Priya's firm, and a dark secret Shayne's been hiding comes to light, the foundation of their friendship is fractured-putting the strength of dreams, and their sisterhood to the test.

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Book SynopsisGretchen Harper has always been practical. Dependable, solid, predictable. She's never taken risks, and she's especially never bought coffee for gorgeous professional athletes in airports. That is, until she meets her favorite baseball player on the worst day of his career. Being sent to the minor league is just the first of Joshua Malvern's many worries-he's got an injury that won't heal and his entire career and future are on the line. When a beautiful woman offers him coffee, that simple kindness is exactly what he needs to lift him out of his funk. He asks her to join him in first class, not expecting to end up joining her in bed. What starts as a one night stand ends up holding the promise for so much more. And while stepping out of her comfort zone has never been Gretchen's style, for a chance at true love she'll have to decide whether she'll swing for the fences, even if it means striking out.

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Book SynopsisBut the algorithm has a serious glitch, because it pairs her with the one man on earth she never wants to see again: Simon – the man who broke her heart when he called off their engagement six years ago. Then Simon shows up on her doorstep, promising he can get her a refund by showing the service the match was wrong. But he wants her to really prove it—by dating him for the next month.

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Book Synopsis"Readers will swoon for this sequel . . . " - Publishers Weekly, starred review A new destination, a familiar spark . . . Two years have passed since Mira and Jake missed their flight and spent a magical 24 hours together in Paris. Sparks flew. Romance bloomed. But life got in the way. When they're reunited for another whirlwind adventure, will they connect in the same way? Mira's living her best life, having started a new chapter by taking a leave from her high pressure corporate position to spend time in Italy. Surrounded by amazing scenery, fantastic food and wine, and endearing locals, her life is nearly perfect-except for the thoughts of what might've been with Jake. While Jake's career has never been better, the move to California has been less than perfect. Still, he's got high hopes that seeing Mira at their friends' destination wedding can right past wrongs. Except travel has never been his strong suit, and his reunion with Mira is punctuated by another, more recent heartbreak. When the pair collide again on the gorgeous Amalfi coast, the spark they felt in Paris is reignited, but their quest for a happy ending will surely be as rocky as the Italian coastline.

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Book SynopsisWhen Hazel Fine enters The Sing Along, she soon finds herself in over her head. It’s her last chance to make it, and she’s going to do anything possible to make sure she wins–that includes a faux-mance for the cameras and hiding her pet rabbit, Checkers, in her hotel room. But hijinks aside, Hazel has a bad habit–she’s constantly sabotaging her own life. She doesn’t want to stand in her own way this time around. She wants it all, and she’s got the talent to back it up. Her burgeoning attraction to the show’s musical director, Nick, threatens to derail all of her carefully laid plans. And add to that the lecherous tactics of one of the judges and Hazels on the verge of watching this dream slip away like all the others. With her guitar strapped over her shoulder, she’s going to sing her heart out, and maybe open up the door to love at the same time. If only she doesn’t stand in her own way . .

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