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Hold You Down is an edgy novel from rising star Tracy Brown about the perils of love and the ties that bind. New York City. Late 1980s to early 1990s. Mercy and Lenox Howard have always only had each other. Growing up on the mean streets of Harlem with an absentee mother meant that they had to have each other's backs. Now young, smart mothers they are determined to survive in New York City while raising their two sons, who have bright futures ahead of them. Mercy is the quiet, straight-laced hospital administrator, struggling to make ends meet.

New York Times Bestseller – A pair of ex-best friends turned high school rivals must work together to survive the great outdoors—and each other—in this cozy enemies-to-lovers romance from the beloved author of the Brown Sisters trilogy. “A pure delight. This book is confirmation: no one does love stories like Talia Hibbert.”—Leah Johnson, author of You Should See Me in a Crown – Rise to the Sun. Bradley Graeme is pretty much perfect. He’s a star football player, manages his OCD well (enough), and comes out on top in all his classes . . .

From Marissa Meyer, the #1 New York Times–bestselling story of Wonderland's most notorious villain: the Queen of Hearts - Long before she was the terror of Wonderland, she was just a girl who wanted to fall in love. Catherine may be one of the most desired girls in Wonderland, and a favorite of the unmarried King of Hearts, but her interests lie elsewhere. A talented baker, all she wants is to open a shop with her best friend. But according to her mother, such a goal is unthinkable for the young woman who could be the next queen.

"Whimsical, witty, and brimming over with charm" (India Holton), Olivia Atwater's delightful debut will transport you to a magical version of Regency England, where the only thing more meddlesome than a fairy is a marriage-minded mother! It's difficult to find a husband in Regency England when you're a young lady with only half a soul. Ever since she was cursed by a faerie, Theodora Ettings has had no sense of fear or embarrassment—an unfortunate condition that leaves her prone to accidental scandal.

USA Today and Toronto Star bestseller - Full of romance, hijinks, and longing, Good Girl Complex is Elle Kennedy at her very best - She does everything right. So what could go wrong? Mackenzie "Mac" Cabot is a people pleaser. Her demanding parents. Her prep school friends. Her long-time boyfriend. It's exhausting, really, always following the rules. All she wants to do is focus on growing her internet business, but first she must get a college degree at her parents' insistence.

"Absolutely charming... a flawless balance of humor, heat, sweetness, and depth, and I loved every page." — Helen Hoang, USA Today bestselling author of The Bride Test. USA Today bestseller. A witty, hilarious romantic comedy about a woman who's tired of being "boring" and recruits her mysterious, sexy neighbor to help her experience new things — perfect for fans of Sally Thorne, Jasmine Guillory, and Helen Hoang. Chloe Brown is a chronically ill computer geek with a goal, a plan, and a list.

The visions aren't stopping, and neither is the danger in this series conclusion from the New York Times bestselling author of the Wake trilogy. After narrowly surviving two harrowing tragedies, Jules now fully understands the importance of the visions that she and those around her are experiencing. She's convinced that if the vision curse passed from her to Sawyer after she saved him, then it must now have passed from Sawyer to one of the people he saved.

National Bestseller — A restless young journalist with big dreams interviews a Hollywood heartthrob — and reunites with him ten years later to discover exactly how he feels about her in this sexy and engrossing novel. “You will absolutely devour this book. It’s filled with delightful banter, hot romance, and a love story that’s worthy of the big screen.” — Kate Spencer, author of In a New York Minute and host of Forever35 — One of the best books of the year — Cosmopolitan — NPR — The Washington Post — Book Riot. Then: Twenty-something writer Chani Horowitz is stuck.

"Curtis oozes charm and humour in this pacey debut, which will be devoured by fans of Fallout and Firefly." —Tamsyn Muir. A dazzling debut for fans of Becky Chambers and Mary Robinette Kowal. In the distant future most of the human race has fled a ravaged Earth to find new life on other planets. For those who stayed a lawless society remains. Technology has been renounced, and saints and sinners, lawmakers and sheriffs, travelers and gunslingers, abound. What passes for justice is presided over by the High Sheriff, and carried out by his cruel and ruthless Deputy.

From the New York Times bestselling author Kristin Hannah comes a powerful novel of love, loss, and the magic of friendship. Now a #1 Netflix series. In the turbulent summer of 1974, Kate Mularkey has accepted her place at the bottom of the eighth-grade social food chain. Then, to her amazement, the "coolest girl in the world" moves in across the street and wants to be her friend. Tully Hart seems to have it all—beauty, brains, ambition.