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Love & Other Carnivorous Plants
by Florence GonsalvesA darkly funny debut for fans of Becky Albertalli, Matthew Quick, and Ned Vizzini about a nineteen-year-old girl who's consumed by love, grief, and the many-tentacled beast of self-destructive behavior. <P><P>Freshman year at Harvard was the most anticlimactic year of Danny's life. She's failing pre-med and drifting apart from her best friend. <P>One by one, Danny is losing all the underpinnings of her identity. When she finds herself attracted to an older, edgy girl who she met in rehab for an eating disorder, she finally feels like she might be finding a new sense of self. <P>But when tragedy strikes, her self-destructive tendencies come back to haunt her as she struggles to discover who that self really is. <P>With a starkly memorable voice that's at turns hilarious and heartbreaking, Love and Other Carnivorous Plants brilliantly captures the painful turning point between an adolescence that's slipping away and the overwhelming uncertainty of the future.
Love & Other Curses
by Michael Thomas Ford“I’m pretty sure I’m the only guy in my school who can replace a faulty kick-down switch and also create the perfect smoky eye.”The Weyward family has been haunted by a curse for generations—if a Weyward falls in love before their seventeenth birthday, the person they love dies.Sam doesn’t plan to fall for anyone in the weeks before his birthday. He’ll spend his time working at the Eezy-Freeze with his dad; cooking up some midsummer magic with his grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother (the Grands); and experimenting with drag with the help of the queens at the Shangri-La, the local gay club.But when a new guy comes to town, Sam finds himself in trouble when they strike up a friendship that might be way more than that.As Sam’s birthday approaches and he still hasn’t quite fallen in love, the curse seems to get more powerful and less specific about who it targets.A mysterious girl Sam talks to on the phone late at night and a woman he’s only seen in a dream might have the answers he’s been looking for—but time is running out to save the people he cares about.
Love & Other Disasters (Nashville Love #1)
by Anita KellyThe first openly nonbinary contestant on America&’s favorite cooking show falls for their clumsy competitor in this delicious romantic comedy debut that USA Today hailed as &“an essential read.&” Recently divorced and on the verge of bankruptcy, Dahlia Woodson is ready to reinvent herself on the popular reality competition show Chef&’s Special. Too bad the first memorable move she makes is falling flat on her face, sending fish tacos flying—not quite the fresh start she was hoping for. Still, she's focused on winning, until she meets someone she might want a future with more than she needs the prize money. After announcing their pronouns on national television, London Parker has enough on their mind without worrying about the klutzy competitor stationed in front of them. They&’re there to prove the trolls—including a fellow contestant and their dad—wrong, and falling in love was never part of the plan. As London and Dahlia get closer, reality starts to fall away. Goodbye, guilt about divorce, anxiety about uncertain futures, and stress from transphobia. Hello, hilarious shenanigans on set, wedding crashing, and spontaneous dips into the Pacific. But as the finale draws near, Dahlia and London&’s steamy relationship starts to feel the heat both in and outside the kitchen—and they must figure out if they have the right ingredients for a happily ever after. Booklist's Best Romance Debuts of the YearWomen's Health's Best Romance Novels of the YearBookpage's Best Romance Novels of the Year
Love & Other Disasters: 'The perfect recipe for romance' - you won't want to miss this delicious rom-com!
by Anita KellyThe first openly nonbinary contestant on America's favourite cooking show falls for their clumsy competitor in this delicious romantic comedy debut!'Sweet and sexy and wholly delicious. I'm head over heels for these two delightful disasters . . . Anita Kelly writes with tremendous warmth and care, and these pages shine with joy' Rachel Lynn Solomon'A nonbinary protagonist in a mainstream romance is cause for excitement and the characters spark with chemistry. The heartwarming result will leave readers eager for more from Kelly' Publishers WeeklyEarly readers are giving Love & Other Disasters 5 stars!'This book had so many great elements that it's no surprise I fell absolutely head over heels for it . . . the unabashed queerness in this book made my heart so happy . . . there was so much joy in this book that had me smiling from ear to ear''Funny, uplifting, true to life, relatable, and cheerful. If you need cheering up this is the perfect book for you''Such a fun read!'Perfect for fans of Red, White and Royal Blue and A Sweet Mess..............................................................................................Every recipe needs a little chemistry . . .Recently divorced Dahlia Woodson is ready to reinvent herself and she's found the perfect opportunity: the hit cooking competition show Chef's Special. Falling flat on her face on the first day is admittedly not the best start, but Dahlia isn't going to let it mess up her focus. London Parker is also there to win. As the first non-binary contestant on Chef's Special, they have a lot to prove, and they have enough on their mind without being distracted by the pretty contestant who crashed into them on Day One and hasn't really stopped talking since. After filming a few episodes, Dahlia and London grow closer and things get a little steamy as they spend more time together outside of the show. Suddenly winning isn't as important as either of them thought, but when their relationship starts to feel the heat both in and out of the kitchen, Dahlia and London realise that love doesn't always follow a recipe..............................................................................................Raves for Love & Other Disasters!'Wildly charming, exquisitely vibrant, and achingly tender . . . I can't wait to buy it for everyone I've ever met' Rosie Danan'With only one book, Anita Kelly has landed among my all-time favorite authors' Meryl Wilsner'Anita Kelly has the perfect recipe for romance . . . I didn't want it to end and I'm so hungry for more' Ruby Barrett
Love & Other Great Expectations
by Becky DeanAn American girl embarks on a competitive scavenger hunt in England—and along the way, meets up with a bookish British boy who can't help her with the clues . . . but might make the trip take some unexpected turns.Britt Hanson has always preferred scoring goals on the soccer field to analyzing dusty old books. But when an injury ends her dream to play in college, she jumps at the chance to compete in a scavenger hunt in England that takes her to the locations of classic novels—the prize money would change her life! Once in the UK she meets bookish and very British Luke Jackson. He can&’t actually help her with any of the clues (against the rules), but something about Luke compels her to invite him to join her. She wouldn&’t mind getting to know him—and listening to his accent. To win, Britt must outsmart three competitors who aren&’t afraid to play dirty while solving clues and traveling around the English countryside. Along the way, Britt learns that sometimes you have to follow the map and other times, you need to throw caution to the wind and see where the cobblestoned road leads you.
Love & Other Natural Disasters
by Misa SugiuraThis delightfully disastrous queer YA rom-com is a perfect read for fans of Jenny Han, Morgan Matson, and Sandhya Menon. When Nozomi Nagai pictured the ideal summer romance, a fake one wasn’t what she had in mind. That was before she met the perfect girl. Willow is gorgeous, glamorous, and…heartbroken? And when she enlists Nozomi to pose as her new girlfriend to make her ex jealous, Nozomi is a willing volunteer. Because Nozomi has a master plan of her own: one to show Willow she’s better than a stand-in, and turn their fauxmance into something real. But as the lies pile up, it’s not long before Nozomi’s schemes take a turn toward disaster…and maybe a chance at love she didn’t plan for.
Love & Other Scams
by Philip EllisShe wants to steal the ring. He wants to steal her heart.You are cordially invited as two con artists fake-date their way into the poshest wedding in town.Single, broke, and about to be ejected from her London flat, Cat feels left behind by her friends, who are all either married or engaged. At least if she picked a few pockets when fellow wedding guests get handsy, no one's the wiser. No one, that is, except her favorite bartender, Jake, who has his own less-than-legal side hustle.When she's unceremoniously fired and roped into bridesmaid duties for best frenemy Louisa, Cat can&’t help but notice that Louisa&’s priceless diamond engagement ring sure would solve a lot of problems. But Cat isn't as skilled a thief as Jake is, so to pull off the scheme of their lives, they'll have to pair up. From an engagement party on a boat to the bachelorette weekend in Palermo, Cat and Jake play cat and mouse with each other in a romantic charade. But who&’s to say what&’s real and what&’s fake, when love and money are on the line?
Love & Resistance
by Kara H.L. ChenMoxie meets Mary H.K. Choi in this funny, whip-smart YA debut about love, resistance, and the enduring friendships that make it all worthwhile. <P><P> Seventeen-year-old Olivia Chang is at her fourth school in seven years. Her self-imposed solitude is lonely but safe. At Plainstown High, however, Olivia’s usual plan of anonymity fails when infamous it-girl Mitzi Clarke makes a pointed racist comment in class. Tired of ignoring things just to survive, Olivia defends herself. <P><P> And that is the end of her invisible life. <P><P> Soon, Olivia joins forces with the Nerd Net: a secret society that's been thwarting Mitzi’s reign of terror for months. Together, they plan to unite the masses and create true change at school. <P><P> But in order to succeed, Olivia must do something even more terrifying than lead a movement: trust other people. She might even make true friends along the way . . . if Mitzi doesn’t destroy her first. <P><P> A cheeky, thought-provoking force of a book, perfect for fans of E. Lockhart’s The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks.
Love & Rockets
by Maggie WellsSmart is the new sexy... They say if you can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen, but it's not the sauce at The Pit BBQ that has Darla Kennet breaking a sweat. The sassy single mom has waited tables in Mobile for years to support herself and her daughter, Grace, and she's never let anything get her rattled...until now. Somehow, handsome aerospace engineer Jake Dalton has gotten under her skin. Although they went to school together, Jake doesn't remember much about Darla. Back then the brainiac future rocket scientist always had his head in a book. But now that a chance meeting has him helping Grace apply to space camp, he's been pulled into Darla's orbit. And it isn't long before Jake and Darla have a heated meeting of their own celestial bodies. The trouble is, Jake wants more. Convincingcautious, fiercely independent Darla to trust him with her heart just may be his most challenging mission yet...
Love & Sex: A Christian Guide to Healthy Intimacy
by Nancy HoustonSex is powerful! Just saying the word “sex” can stir up all kinds of emotions inside people. Maybe it’s a positive emotion for you, or a hurtful, shameful, confusing one. It’s no wonder we humans struggle to understand its meaning and purpose. It can be difficult to talk about and even worse if we have experienced unwanted shame or grew up in a home where sex was a taboo topic. <P><P> In Love & Sex, Nancy Houston provides a compassionate view of human sexuality. Through the lens of Scripture, she unpacks the good God intended when he created humans as sexual creatures and honestly shows how that plan hasn’t been the case for many. You won’t find a critical examination of dos and don’ts but stories of redemption, grace, and hope. You will understand how you were shaped and how you are more than your sexual behaviors. Many say, “What’s the big deal?” For others, sex is a huge deal, maybe too big of a deal. How do you find health, happiness, balance, and pleasure in this God-given gift? <P><P>This book will be that road map for you. And if you have been one of the few unscathed by sexual shame or confusion, this book will help you develop a more compassionate lens for those who do struggle. <P><P> In a world of sexual chaos and confusion, we all need a healthy dialogue on this topic—not a black-or-white, right-or-wrong lecture, but a safe forum for discovering, learning, processing, and growing into passionate intimacy within the freedom of communion with our Creator.
Love & Sk8
by Nancy KrulikAngie can't wait to bounce this mill town she's been living in. At least she's got her friends, the guys who live to ride and grind. And her job painting custom boards at Sk8 4Ever. Then one day Carter walks into the shop. He's all Abercrombie, and she's black hoodies. But it's hot in therre. Carter offers to help Angie with her dream: to take her art to NYC. She really believes in Carter, but then she learns the truth about his family -- something that turns Love & Sk8 into Love vs. Sk8.
Love & War: An Alex & Eliza Story (Alex & Eliza #2)
by Melissa de la Cruz<P>The thrilling romance of young Alexander Hamilton and Eliza Schuyler continues in the sizzling sequel to the New York Times bestselling Alex & Eliza: A Love Story. <P>1781. <P> Albany, New York. <P>As the war for American independence rages on, Alexander Hamilton and Elizabeth Schuyler begin their new life as a married couple. <P>Still, Alex is as determined as ever to prove his mettle and secure his legacy . . . even if that means leaving his beloved Eliza behind to join the front lines at the Battle of Yorktown. But when the war unexpectedly arrives on Eliza's doorstep, she must fight for a better future--for their fledgling country and for her marriage. <P>Yet even after the Revolution comes to its historic close, Alex and Eliza's happily-ever-after is threatened. E <P>liza struggles to build a home in the hustle and bustle of New York City just as Alex's burgeoning law practice brings him up against his greatest rival--the ambitious young lawyer Aaron Burr. <P>And with Alex's star on the rise, Eliza can't help but feel neglected by a husband who seems to have time for everyone but her. Torn apart by new trials and temptations, can Alex and Eliza's epic love survive life in the big city? <P>The battles are just beginning in the sumptuous sequel to Melissa de la Cruz's New York Times bestselling Alex & Eliza: A Love Story. <P><b>A New York Times Bestseller</b>
Love & the Laws of Motion (The Romano Sisters #2)
by Amanda WeaverTo save a high-stakes research project, an astrophysicist must rely on a sexy computer hacker who just might crack the code to her heart.Between her demanding research and her loving Brooklyn family, astrophysicist Olivia Romano has never had time for romance. But when an unscrupulous professor starts undermining her work, she’s forced to rely on a reformed-hacker-turned-elite-computer-genius whose sexy smile she can’t get out of her head.Nick DeSantis left Brooklyn for Silicon Valley years ago—and he never looked back. But when Livie comes to him for help, he can’t resist the project or the quirky woman behind it. While staying at her family’s house makes working together easy, it also makes it hard to avoid his own family—not to mention his growing attraction to Livie.When Livie’s research is sabotaged, Nick will do whatever it takes to help her salvage her career. But moving forward means leaving Brooklyn and spreading her wings at last—just when Nick might finally be ready to put down some roots.
Love (Vows Ser. #1)
by Sherryl WoodsSherryl Woods is the author of Feels Like Family, a Netflix Book Club Pick!BESTSELLING AUTHOR COLLECTIONReader-favorite romances in collectible volumes from our bestselling authors.Love by #1 New York Times bestselling author Sherryl WoodsDana Roberts has been independent since age sixteen. Too busy working as an artist and keeping her rebellious brother out of trouble, Dana has barely thought about marriage. But when she lands a job at Halloran Industries, an unexpected connection with marketing director Jason Halloran threatens to disrupt her plans.Jason Halloran had no intention of getting mixed up with the feisty new graphic designer on his team…until his meddling grandfather starts playing matchmaker with his employees. Soon Jason sees a side of Dana that has him wondering about a future together. FREE BONUS STORY INCLUDED IN THIS VOLUME!Plain Admirer by USA TODAY bestselling author Patricia DavidsJoann Yoder is working hard to buy her dream home. But when she's fired from her job to make room for the owner&’s nephew, Roman Weaver, Joann is in trouble. Now forced to train Roman to take over for her, Joann slowly realizes that the blue-eyed charmer didn't just take her job—he's also slowly stealing her heart.
Love 2.0
by Lee KilraineElvis has been spotted in the little town of Climax, North Carolina. Or at least, a shapely female Elvis impersonator—who’s got Kaz Cates all shook up . . .Kaz is having one of those days. Cyber criminals, federal agents . . . and now, Elvis. In reality, the King is Mirabel Diaz, earning money by delivering singing telegrams. But Mira’s got another reason for being here: she knows Kaz Cates is secretly a master hacker with the skills to help people disappear, and that’s exactly what she needs to do. Still, Kaz can’t help wishing she’d stay awhile . . .This isn’t Mira’s preferred career—her singing voice isn’t even that great—but her ex-boyfriend, a powerful Russian gangster, hasn’t left her a choice. No matter where she runs, he seems to find a way to pull strings and get her fired. If she doesn’t get off the grid, his vengeful acts may only get worse. Kaz reluctantly agrees to help, and insists on teaching her self-defense. Though she’s afraid to trust any man, she feels safe with Kaz . . . and welcomed by his family. But if they don’t stop the danger that’s chasing her, she may have to go on the road again instead of finding a haven in his arms . . .
Love @ First Site
by Jane MooreHer girlfriends, however, disapprove. And when they secretly place a personal ad on a hot singles Web site on her behalf, Jess is reluctantly hurtled into the topsy-turvy world of online dating, where frogs masquerade as princes but your soul mate might be just one click away. A laugh-out-loud whirlwind of disastrous dates ensues, from Simon, who seems dreamy over e-mail but ditches her at the dinner table, leaving her with the bill, to Graham, a self-described "Ferrari driver" who turns out to be a car salesman- with several (old, fat, bald, creepy, cheap, stuck-up) men in between. When an unforeseen event turns her world upside down, Jess starts to wonder if the qualities she thinks she wants in a man are what she ultimately needs. And whether, as a new mystery suitor appears in her e-mail in-box, Cupid has other possibilities up his sleeve... With her sparkling sensibility and brilliant knack for rendering the foibles of modern love in a fresh, unforgettable way, Jane Moore has become one of the fastest-growing names in contemporary women's fiction. Told with her signature wit, wisdom, and sass, Love @ First Site is an irresistible tale about what happens when we start to look for love between the lines on a computer screen- and a winning, unputdownable look at contemporary romance.
Love Above All
by Juliet MccarthyThe last thing pediatrician Susan Ryan wants is to get involved with the arrogant test pilot Major Martin Bennett. Forewarned about fighter pilots in general ("They look on women strictly as accessories, preferably glamorous ones. Their first love is flying.") and Martin in particular, she nevertheless finds herself increasingly attracted to the man.But a broken engagement has left her cautious and mistrustful of men and determined not to be just another statistic in the amorous pilot's log book.Sensuality Level: Sensual
Love Above All
by Juliet MccarthyThe last thing pediatrician Susan Ryan wants is to get involved with the arrogant test pilot Major Martin Bennett. Forewarned about fighter pilots in general ("They look on women strictly as accessories, preferably glamorous ones. Their first love is flying.") and Martin in particular, she nevertheless finds herself increasingly attracted to the man.But a broken engagement has left her cautious and mistrustful of men and determined not to be just another statistic in the amorous pilot's log book.Sensuality Level: Sensual
Love Above All
by Juliet MccarthyThe last thing pediatrician Susan Ryan wants is to get involved with the arrogant test pilot Major Martin Bennett. Forewarned about fighter pilots in general (“They look on women strictly as accessories, preferably glamorous ones. Their first love is flying.”) and Martin in particular, she nevertheless finds herself increasingly attracted to the man.But a broken engagement has left her cautious and mistrustful of men and determined not to be just another statistic in the amorous pilot’s log book.Sensuality Level: Sensual
Love Above All
by Juliet MccarthyThe last thing pediatrician Susan Ryan wants is to get involved with the arrogant test pilot Major Martin Bennett. Forewarned about fighter pilots in general (“They look on women strictly as accessories, preferably glamorous ones. Their first love is flying.”) and Martin in particular, she nevertheless finds herself increasingly attracted to the man.But a broken engagement has left her cautious and mistrustful of men and determined not to be just another statistic in the amorous pilot’s log book.Sensuality Level: Sensual
Love According to Lily
by Julianne MacleanLily Langdon has finally grown up. Now that her brother the duke's completely malleable best friend Edward Wallis has been brutally (and luckily) rebuffed by his intended, Lily knows her chance for a very permissive and entirely convenient husband is here. In fact, he is staying in her very own home for a house party. But this promising party's tone is quickly changed by a horrible twist of fate that threatens Edward's very life. Nothing but luck can save Edward, but Lily's heart is lost for good when she sees what a strong and devoted man he can be in times of trouble. Lily has set her cap on a man who should be unlovable and fallen more in love than she ever thought possible. Their passion brings great risk, but when a man and a woman prove to be so much more together than they were apart, is there anything that their love cannot overcome?
Love Across Borders: Passports, Papers, and Romance in a Divided World
by Anna Lekas MillerWe are told that love conquers all, but what happens when you don&’t have the right passport? With deep empathy, rigorous reporting, and the irresistible perspective of a true romantic, journalist Anna Lekas Miller tells the stories of couples around the world who must confront Kafkaesque immigration systems to be together—as she did to be with her partner. Written with suspenseful storytelling worthy of the greatest love stories, Love Across Borders takes readers across contentious frontiers around the world, from Turkey to Iraq, Syria to Greece, Mexico to the United States, to reveal the widespread prejudicial laws intent on dividing people. Lekas Miller tells her own story of meeting and falling deeply in love with Salem Rizk, in Istanbul, where they were both reporting on the Syrian War. But when Turkey started cracking down on refugees, Salem, who is Syrian, wasn&’t allowed to stay in the country, nor could he safely return to Syria. He was a man without a country. So Lekas Miller had to decide her next move: she has an American passport, but deep personal ties to the Middle East, and knew it was unfair that Salem couldn&’t travel freely the way she could. More important, she loved him. Over the next few years, as they navigated Salem&’s asylum claims, the United States&’ Muslim ban, and labyrinthine regulations in several different countries, Lekas Miller learned about—and bonded with—other people whose spouses had been deported, who found love in refugee camps, whose differing immigration statuses caused complicated power dynamics and financial hardship or threatened the wellbeing of their children. Here, offering a uniquely diverse, international, and intimate look at the global immigration crisis, she interweaves these rich, complicated love stories with a fascinating look at the history of passports (a surprisingly recent institution), the legacy of colonialism, and the discriminatory laws shaping how people move through the world every day. Ultimately, she builds a powerful, moving case for a borderless society—one where a border patrol agent can&’t keep anyone&’s love story from its happy ending
Love Across the Seasons Box Set
by K. L. NooneAll nine Finn and Wesley stories by best-selling author K.L. Noone together in one box set!Living with former teen idol Finn Ransom isn’t always easy, but Wesley Kim is sure Finn’s worth it. His tidy, well-ordered, history-professor life sometimes collides with Finn’s love of candles, seasonal décor, and messy hobbies of the month, not to mention the acting life, as Finn’s working more again, after the injury that derailed his career.Contains the stories: October by Candlelight, December with Peppermint, February Sugar, Tempests in April, Kisses for a June Afternoon, Under an August Moon, An October Question, December Beginnings, and Seasons.NOTE: All of the stories are available as individual ebooks with the exception of "Seasons," which can be found in the author’s collection, Flashes.
Love Addiction Workbook: Evidence-Based Tools to Support Recovery and Help You Build Healthy Long-Term Relationships
by Howard C. SamuelsHeal from love addiction with exercises for finding real love and self-worthLove addiction is a pattern of obsessive behavior in your romantic relationships that can wreak havoc on your happiness and your connections with others—but you can find healthy relationships again. This workbook is full of compassionate advice and insight to help you understand how the cycle of love addiction works and begin to break the habits that are holding you back. With guidance from a psychologist, you'll assess your past relationships to identify the root of your struggles. Then, explore proven techniques to help you build the healthy, rewarding, and enduring relationships that you deserve.Dive deep—Make room for self-reflection with everything from writing prompts and quizzes to guidance for setting goals and building your support system.Stories from others—Discover hope and reassurance with anecdotes and case studies about other people who've overcome love addiction.Simple exercises—These brief activities can be done right on the page so you can begin your road to recovery right away.This encouraging guide goes beyond other love addiction recovery books and shows you the way to healing.
Love Addiction: Volume 1 (Volume 1 #1)
by Hai TangShuangXueWhen the girl only for her boyfriend to go to school, how could he expect, he took her hard-earned money to raise a mistress.After being tricked into returning home, that vicious sister-in-law actually wanted to sell her to a rich old man.He panicked and said that his boyfriend was a rich young master. This brother and sister came to seek confirmation, but the noble young master actually admitted it.It was a strange marriage. From then on, she married into a rich family.However, what awaited her was a …