Week of January 11, 2021
Three generations of women in the Ferrari family must heal the broken pieces of their lives on a trip of a lifetime through picturesque Italy fromย New York Timesย bestselling author Jennifer Probst
Workaholic, career-obsessed Francesca is fiercely independent and successful in all areas of her life except one: family. She struggles to make time for her relationship with her teenage daughter, Allegra, and the two have become practically strangers to each other. When Allegra hangs out with a new crowd and is arrested for drug possession, Francesca gives in to her mother’s wish that they take one epic summer vacation to trace their family roots in Italy. She just never expected to face a choice that might change the course of her life. . .
Allegra wants to make her grandmother happy, but she hates the idea of forced time with her mother and vows to fight every step of the ridiculous tour, until a young man on the verge of priesthood begins to show her the power of acceptance, healing, and the heartbreaking complications of love.
Sophia knows her girls are in trouble. A summer filled with the possibility for change is what they all desperately need. Among the ruins of ancient Rome, the small churches of Assisi, and the rolling hills of Tuscany, Sophia hopes to show her girls that the bonds of family are everything, and to remind them that they can always lean on one another, before it’s too late.
Theย USA Todayย bestselling author ofย The Au Pairย returns with another delicious, twisty novelโabout a grand estate with many secrets, an orphan caught in a web of lies, and a young woman playing a sinister game.
1988. Beth Soames is fourteen years old when her aunt takes her to stay at Raven Hall, a rambling manor in the isolated East Anglian fens. The Averells, the family who lives there, are warm and welcoming, and Beth becomes fast friends with their daughter, Nina. At times, Beth even feels like she’s truly part of the family…until they ask her to help them with a harmless gameโand nothing is ever the same.
2019. Sadie Langton is an actress struggling to make ends meet when she lands a well-paying gig to pretend to be a guest at a weekend party. She is sent a suitcase of clothing, a dossier outlining the role she is to play, and instructions. It’s strange, but she needs the money, and when she sees the stunning manor she’ll be staying at, she figures sheโs got nothing to lose.
In person, Raven Hall is even grander than she’d imaginedโeven with damage from a fire decades beforeโbut the walls seem to have eyes. As day turns to night, Sadie starts to feel that thereโs something off about the glamorous guests who arrive, and as the party begins, it becomes chillingly apparent their unseen host is playing games with everyone…including her.
A gorgeously illustrated collection of twelve โlush and deliciously sinister fairy talesโ (Kelly Link) by theย New York Timesย bestselling author ofย The Hazel Woodย andย The Night Country!
Beforeย The Hazel Wood, there was Althea Proserpineโsย Tales from the Hinterland…
Journey into the Hinterland, a brutal and beautiful world where a young woman spends a night with Death, brides are wed to a mysterious house in the trees, and an enchantress is killed twiceโand still lives.
Perfect for new readers and dedicated fans alike, Melissa Albert’sย Tales from the Hinterlandย features full-page illustrations by Jim Tierney, foil stamping, two-color interior printing, and printed endpapers.
International phenomenon Angie Thomas revisits Garden Heights seventeen years before the events ofย The Hate U Giveย in this searing and poignant exploration of Black boyhood and manhood.
If thereโs one thing seventeen-year-old Maverick Carter knows, itโs that a real man takes care of his family. As the son of a former gang legend, Mav does that the only way he knows how: dealing for the King Lords. With this money he can help his mom, who works two jobs while his dadโs in prison.
Lifeโs not perfect, but with a fly girlfriend and a cousin who always has his back, Mavโs got everything under control.
Until, that is, Maverick finds out heโs a father.
Suddenly he has a baby, Seven, who depends on him for everything. But itโs not so easy to sling dope, finish school,ย andย raise a child. So when heโs offered the chance to go straight, he takes it. In a world where heโs expected to amount to nothing, maybe Mav can prove heโs different.
When King Lord blood runs through your veins, though, you can’t just walk away. Loyalty, revenge, and responsibility threaten to tear Mav apart, especially after the brutal murder of a loved one. Heโll have to figure out for himself what it really means to be a man.
In the court of love, will either of them object?
Legendary lawyer Chase Newstrom is as famous in court as he is with the ladies. His work-hard, play-harder mindset is why heโs never lost a caseโฆor lacked a model on his arm. But a recent twist before the bench threatens to derail his perfect record.
Chase turns to junior associate Ainsley Speire to solve his caseโs problems after hours so he can gallivant around town with yet another lady friend, and Ainsley, despite being driven and focused, is none too pleased with her bossโs demands. Sheโs had to cancel long-standing plans at the last minute, againโฆand vows itโs for the last time.
Ainsley sits down with Chaseโs most expensive scotch in one hand and fancy pen in the other and pours it all out, literally and figuratively. When Chase finds the noteโand a passed-out Ainsleyโheโs intrigued. Perhaps thereโs more to the soft-spoken Ms. Speire than he thought.
Ainsley wakes to Chaseโs trademark cocky grin, and Chase sees a new spark in Ainsleyโs eyes. Anything between them would be an HR nightmare, but is there a chance Chase and Ainsley are willing to work together on one more case? A case that promises a lifetime sentence of love?
Misadventures is a romantic series of spicy standalone novels, each written or co-written by some of the best names in romance. The stories are scandalous, refreshing, and, of course, incredibly sexy. Theyโre the perfect bedside read, a โquick blushโ for the reader who loves a page-turning romance.
From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Donna Grant comes a new story in her Dragon Kings seriesโฆ
The capture of a Dragon King is cause for celebration. Jeyra never dreamed she would actually face one of the creatures who destroyed her home. But the longer sheโs around him, the more she finds herself gravitating to him. All it takes is one reckless kiss that unleashes desires and the truth that has been hidden from her to set them both on a course that could be the end of them.
Varek, King of Lichens, has known nothing but a life with magic. Until he finds himself on a different realm unable to call up his powers. Worse, heโs in shackles with no memory of how it happened. When he sees an enthralling woman who leaves him speechless, he believes he can charm her to free him. The more she rebuffs him, the more he craves her, igniting a dangerous passion between them. Can he protect the woman heโs fallen for while uncovering the truth โ or will peril that neither see coming tear them apart?
**Every 1001 Dark Nights novella is a standalone story. For new readers, itโs an introduction to an authorโs world. And for fans, itโs a bonus book in the authorโs series. We hope you’ll enjoy each one as much as we do.**
Wanted: One roommate to share a 3-bedroom house, split the rent, and ideally not be the guy I canโt stop thinking about.
Iโm a man with too many secrets, so the last thing I need is a new roommate with a sexy smile and blue eyes that see right through me. Eight years ago, Roderick left town after high school. Weโre not friends. I owe him nothing. But back then, I let one of my secrets slip, and heโs the only one who noticed.
Part of me knows I should run far, far away. But the other part wants him to come upstairs and spend the night. But if I let him in, I could lose everything.
Seeking: a room to rent in town. Iโm tidy, have no pets, and I will feed you homemade bread.ย
I should probably add: Gay AF, and has no filter. Itโs no wonder my new landlord is so wary of me.
A smarter man would ignore those hot glances from Kieran Shipley. The broody lumberjack wants more from me than another homemade pretzel, but if I push my luck, Iโll end up back on the street.
Too bad Iโve never been smart with my heartโฆ
Opposites attract in this sizzling new romance by USA Today Bestselling Author Layla Hagen
Tess Winchester loves her life. Her family is growing with new nieces and nephews for her to spoil. And her lingerie business is really taking off, so in order to keep up with demand she needs more capital. Though Tess had always dreamed about finding Mr. Right, and having a family of her own, dating hasnโt been easy so working extra hours is never a problem.
When an opportunity of a lifetime arises, Tess jumps at the chance to present to the principal of Harrington & Co, New Yorkโs hottest investment firm.
Sheโs determined to make the right impression, but when Liam accidently walks in the ladies room during a wardrobe malfunction, things get off to anโฆ interesting start.
Tess isnโt Liamโs type, theyโre too different:
Sheโs a romantic. Heโs a realist.
Sheโs a dreamer. Heโs a practical man and doesn’t believe in love.
Besides, if theyโre going to sign a deal, itโs best not to mix business with pleasure.
Despite their differences, Liam finds himself doing anything in his power to win her over. Sheโs captivating, and he wonโt back down until they explore the connection that keeps him on his toes. He canโt get enough of her sassy mouth, her tenacity, and the tenderness that encounters him at every turn. Her blushes drive himย crazy. Liam wants Tess.
And Liam always gets what Liam wants.
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