The Tame Man

The Tame Man

Dana Burnell

Dana Burnell

Love, Death, and Expats in the Heart of London When Rubicon Baines moved from Illinois to London, she changed her name, her body, and her accent to become an ITV star in the 90s. Years later, now unknown and unemployed, Rubicon meets up with Jenn Bellwether, a God-fearing childhood friend, and introduces her to her inner circle.One of Rubicon's friends, London doctor Mark Everleigh—a widower through an act of violence—is stuck in a holding pattern of mutual suspicion with his vulnerable teenage son Simon. Jenn inserts herself and her concept of American family values into Mark's life and the pressure on Mark's family leaves everyone searching for a way out.Finally, Mark finds one... Rubicon herself.THE TAME MAN is a darkly comic crime novel about the lure of second chances and the impossibility of escaping the past.
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The Jockey & Her Horse (Once Upon a Horse #2)

The Jockey & Her Horse (Once Upon a Horse #2)

Sarah Maslin Nir

Sarah Maslin Nir

Following in the hoofprints of The Flying Horse, this second title in the Once Upon a Horse series is inspired by the true story of the first Black female jockey, Cheryl White, who raced to the finish line on her horse, Jetolara Cheryl loves horses. She’s been studying thoroughbreds at her family’s horse racing stables since she was old enough to ride on the shoulders of her father, a famous horse trainer. Cheryl wants to be a jockey. One problem—she is a girl, and there has never been a Black female jockey in history! Jetolara is a young thoroughbred finding his place in the herd. When Cheryl literally falls onto his back, and Jeto sprints off across the pasture, Cheryl discovers that she doesn’t just want to be a jockey, she is a jockey—and she and Jeto were born to race. Together girl and horse make history and show everyone that once you learn to love yourself, the world is yours.
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All This Twisted Glory

All This Twisted Glory

Tahereh Mafi

Science Fiction / Young Adult / Romance

The highly anticipated third novel in the This Woven Kingdom series, full of powerful magic, searing romance, and heartbreaking betrayal, from the award-winning and bestselling author of the Shatter Me series. Perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo, Sabaa Tahir, and Tomi Adeyemi.As the long-lost heir to the Jinn throne, Alizeh has finally found her people—and she might've found her crown. Cyrus, the mercurial ruler of Tulan, has offered her his kingdom in a twisted exchange: one that would begin with their marriage and end with his murder.Cyrus's dark reputation precedes him; all the world knows of his blood-soaked past. Killing him should be easy—and accepting his offer might be the only way to fulfill her destiny and save her people. But the more Alizeh learns of him, the more she questions whether the terrible stories about him are true.Ensnared by secrets, Cyrus has ached for Alizeh since she first appeared in his dreams many...
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Memories & Scars

Memories & Scars

A. K. Ramirez

A. K. Ramirez

He won't let her forget.Detective Marissa Ambrose is a small town detective with scars—both physical and psychological. While she survived a brutal attack, her assailant still haunts her, sending photos and letters. Despite her efforts to keep people at a distance, her relationship with FBI Agent Mackenzie helps breathe new life into her existence.As Detective Ambrose investigates a Jane Doe's potential murder, she finds herself closely involved with a turbulent family. Struggling to find answers and making promises that she can't guarantee, she finds herself obsessed with the case—so much so that she forgets the danger that is always hovering over her head.|He won't let her forget.Detective Marissa Ambrose is a small town detective with scars—both physical and psychological. While she survived a brutal attack, her assailant still haunts her, sending photos and letters. Despite her efforts to keep people at a distance,...
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Tempt

Tempt

Sazora Stone

Sazora Stone

Sometimes we should give in to our temptations. When sassy music journalist Amy gets wasted after watching idol supergroup Sasin perform, she has an extraordinary encounter with the group's leader, Adam. She writes it off as a delusion, then gets blackmailed into testing out a mysterious new virtual reality system. The strangest part? It's supposed to mimic a real-life date with Adam. Amy enters a huge glowing portal and becomes immersed in an incredibly realistic moment from her past. Strangely, things aren't quite the same, as this fantasy world contains some dark, paranormal undertones. Once Adam appears, they embark on a brief, crazy adventure which ends with a sizzling interlude which can't possibly be real. Or is it? Because Amy's journalistic instincts are telling her something different, especially regarding Sasin's charismatic leader. The Idol Demon series is a set of paranormal...
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The Big Sting

The Big Sting

Rachelle Delaney

Rachelle Delaney

A visit to Leo's grandfather's farm turns upside down when his grandmother's bee hives are stolen. A light-hearted and funny middle-grade novel for fans of Rebecca Stead and Lynda Mullaly Hunt.Eleven-year-old Leo is an "armchair adventurer." This, according to Dad, means he'd choose adventures in books or video games over real-life experiences. And while Leo hates the label, he can’t argue with it. Unlike his little sister Lizzie, Leo is not a risk-taker.  So when he, Lizzie, Mom and Dad leave the city to visit Grandpa on Heron Island, Leo finds all kinds of dangers to avoid — from the deep, dark ocean to an old barn on the verge of collapse. But nothing on the island is more fearsome than Grandpa himself — Leo has never met anyone so grumpy! According to Mom, Grandpa is still grieving the recent death of his wife, a beekeeper beloved by everyone on the island.Despite Leo's best efforts to avoid it, adventure finds him...
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