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"When Ari and Josh meet the first time, the wrong kind of sparks fly. They hate each other. Instantly. A free-spirited, struggling comedian who likes to keep things casual, Ari sublets, takes gigs, and lives by a code that ensures her friends-with-benefits stay firmly in the friendzone. She doesn't believe in morning sex because she never sleeps over. Born-and-bred Manhattanite Josh has ambitious plans: he'll take the culinary world by storm, find...
2) Godkiller
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Series
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
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"Gods are forbidden in the kingdom of Middren. Formed by human desires and fed by their worship, there are countless gods in the world--but after a great war, the new king outlawed them and now pays "godkillers" to destroy any who try to rise from the shadows. As a child, Kissen saw her family murdered by a fire god. Now, she makes a living killing them and enjoys it. But all this changes when Kissen is tasked with helping a young noble girl with...
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Series
Bright Falls volume 3
Publisher
Berkley Romance
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
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"Everyone around Iris Kelly is in love. Her best friends are all coupled up, her siblings have partners that are perfect for them, and her parents are still blissfully married. And she's happy for all of them, truly. Iris doesn't want any of that-dating, love, romance. She'll stick to her commitment-free hookups, thanks very much, except no one in her life will just let her be. Everyone wants to see her settled down, but she holds firmly to her no...
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Series
Sutherland volume 1
Publisher
Gallery Books
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Caroline Brady is the daughter of a very conservative TSA agent and former military brat, Morgan Brady. Her mother Linsey Brady is a descendent of the Sutherland real estate family. Their organized, suburban life in Colonie, NY is rigorously regulated and leaves little room for deviation from the norm. When Linsey, Morgan, and Caroline attend the wake of their neighbor Mr. Gleeson, they meet his charming daughter Natalie "Nattie" Gleeson, who works...
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Publisher
Dutton
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
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Biracial and bisexual, Lily learns to navigate high society parties, microaggressions at work and her relationship with her girlfriend after accepting a ride home from a fashion world business titan who can advance her career and love life.
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Publisher
G.P. Putnam's Sons
Pub. Date
[2023]
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English
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"Intelligent but isolated recent physics graduate Annie Fisk feels an undeniable pull toward space. Her childhood memories dimmed by loss, she has left behind her home, her family, and her first love in pursuit of intellectual fulfillment. When she finally lands a job as a NASA secretary during the Apollo 11 mission, the work is everything she dreamed, and while she feels a budding attraction to one of the engineers, she can't get distracted. Not...
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Publisher
Molino
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
Español
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August, una joven de veintitrés años, no cree en casi nada. Ni en los videntes, ni en las amistades que se entablan con facilidad, ni en encontrar esa clase de amor que sale en las películas. Entonces llega Jane. La misteriosa e imposible Jane. Con mucho carácter, una sonrisa amable y el cabello alborotado, aparece para ayudar a August cuando ella más lo necesita. Jane es la persona que August sueña encontrarse en el vagón del metro día...
8) Road to ruin
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Series
Magebike courier volume 1
Publisher
Saga Press
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"An electrifying, gritty fantasy from debut author Hana Lee that takes a royal messenger on a high-speed chase across a climate-ravaged wasteland, featuring motorcycles, monsters, and magic. Jin-Lu has the most dangerous job in the wasteland. She's a magebike courier, one of the few who venture outside the domed cities on motorcycles powered by magic. Every day, she braves the wasteland's dangers -- deadly storms, roving marauders, and territorial...
10) FINALLY FITZ
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Publisher
Simon & Schuster BFYR
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
Heartbroken after her breakup with her girlfriend Dani, bisexual Fitz hatches a plan with childhood friend Levi to fake an online romance to make their exes jealous, which leads to unexpected real feelings as they navigate the complexities of love, friendship, and authenticity.
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