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Disconnect: The Divided Worlds Trilogy #1
Synopsis: Dirtying fingernails in sewers is fast approaching worthlessness for Zachary, a 16-year old Underworld scavenger. When footage of an Overworld girl, Rosa, is discovered, his intrigue heightens at why she expresses sadness with a lavish lifestyle.

In meeting Rosa, Zachary is scorned by her opinion of the deprived. She pities him and provides a means for them to communicate. With time, friendship and something he’s never felt grows; love for another human. Knowing Rosa calls him when it suits her isn’t enough; he wants to meet her, but how? Relationships in Underworld are few, let alone the impossibility with those above the ceiling.

Underworld will suffer when plans to conquer Jupiter’s moon, Europa move ahead. Worse is Rosa’s father, a disgraced Overworld ambassador, approving the plan.

Zachary must defeat the prejudice of the worlds, sneak within opposing forces, lose friends and challenge Rosa’s sadness. In doing so, a twisted secret is uncovered that may devour the reason he lives; Rosa.

In space, love has boundaries.

About the Author
Imran Siddiq may have tried to leave Leicester a few times, but its become his place to wake up to two cats, freeze when the heating’s off and most of all, get down to writing. During a night in the jungle (2007), the bug inside awakened, and since then he’s been sacrificing every second that he can to write. A veteran of writing festivals, a presence on Twitter and always reading to find new worlds. His preferred genre is Science Fiction in YA, though will meddle with fantasy. He has a tendency to throw a droid in every novel – literally.
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Age Level: 12 and up
Genre: Romance
Zen and the Art of Vampires
Katie MacAlister
Synopsis: Is it possible to love two vampires at the same time?

View our feature on Katie MacAlister’s Zen and the Art of Vampires.

Pushing forty and alone, Pia Thomason heads to Europe on a singles tour, hoping to find romance. What she finds are two very handsome, very mysterious, and very undead men. And she learns that where vampires are concerned, love isn’t the only thing at stake.
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Age Level: Mature Young Adult
Genre: Romance
Majestica; First Glimpse
Synopsis: There’s a small clearing up in the mountains, in the cold, dark woods of Alaska, where a warm, bright light shines. Anyone that comes upon this light is pulled into it, by its exquisite beauty and wonder. Once you pass through this light, you are taken into another world, the world of Majestica. Lacey Grayson had no idea other worlds like this existed until she met Jace, and her world was changed forever.

Lacey was the typical teenage girl. Her life revolved around school, friends, and boys. She was in love with the concept of love. All she wanted was to find her prince charming, her knight in shining armor, the one boy that would love her unconditionally. No one ever knows exactly how and when they’ll find their true love, and for Lacey, well, she found her true love in the most unusual of places, in a situation she never expected to find herself in, and fell in love with him right then and there. And he was perfect. Jace was the definition of perfect; from his gorgeous looks to his endearing demeanor. He was the man she had been longing for.

She was ready to live a happy, fairytale life with him by her side. However, it didn’t quite work out that easily. Lacey finds herself dealing with the sneers from her classmates about dating the “dangerous” guy that lives up on the mountain, and dealing with threats from the boy at school that had tried to attack her. Fate had brought Lacey and Jace together. Jace had saved her life, and had protected her time and time again. He was the one true love she had been waiting for. When Jace reveals that he has to leave her to go to Majestica to avenge his father’s death, Lacey must try and find a way to stop him before he, himself, is killed. He saved her before, now will she be able to save him? How far would you go to save the person you love?

Majestica; First Glimpse is the story of love, courage, determination, and hope. Through all the joy, torment, and wonder, watch as the love between Lacey and Jace is challenged and threatened time and time again, and yet somehow continues to thrive.

This is the first book in the Majestica trilogy. Majestica; First Glimpse is a passionate and suspenseful love story, with an interesting fantasy twist, not just for the young adult crowd, but for romance fans of every age.
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Age Level: 12 and up
Genre: Romance
reGUARDing GRACE
Karen Leppert
Synopsis: When a new student arrives at Mansfield High School, Grace Evans feels an inexplicable kinship with the boy. Strange feelings are not new to Grace, who has experienced lapses in time accompanied by injuries that defy logical explanation. As much as she tries to ignore this latest mystery, Grace cannot deny her already-troubled life is getting darker and more dangerous and wonders if this new boy knows her secret.

Jack Elliott has always known what he is and believes his life is one of destiny and fate because of one person: Grace Evans, a young woman who has haunted him since the day she was born. Everything…his education, training, sacrifices…has led to this moment, but Jack‘s skills are about to be tested beyond his wildest imagination.
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Age Level: Mature Young Adult
Genre: Romance
Fated To Love You
Lisa Kwan
Synopsis: Kim, a Korean-American student who had just transferred to Boston, saw the love of her life on first day of school, or so she thought. The thought was quickly squashed when she saw another girl approached him. Since then, she experiences a sudden streak of bad luck in school, wondering why all these happened to her. Until one day, by the power of fate, she woke up in the hospital, and she saw the boy again…
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Age Level: 12 and up
Genre: Romance
The Iron Traitor
Julie Kagawa
Synopsis: From the limitless imagination of New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Julie Kagawa, The Iron Fey series continues.



WHEN WE MET, I HAD NO IDEA HE WOULD BE THE CATALYST...FOR THE END OF EVERYTHING

After his unexpected journey into the lands of the fey, Ethan Chase just wants to get back to normal. Well, as “normal” as you can be when you see faeries every day of your life. Suddenly the former loner with the bad reputation has someone to try for—his girlfriend, Kenzie. Never mind that he’s forbidden to see her again.

But when your name is Ethan Chase and your sister is one of the most powerful faeries in the Nevernever, “normal” simply isn’t to be. Ethan’s nephew, Keirran, is missing, and may be on the verge of doing something unthinkable in the name of saving his own love. Something that will fracture the human and faery worlds forever, and give rise to the dangerous fey known as the Forgotten.

As Ethan’s and Keirran’s fates entwine and Keirran slips further into darkness, Ethan’s next choice may decide the fate of them all.

Don’t miss the first book in Julie Kagawa’s highly anticipated new series, SHADOW OF THE FOX, AVAILABLE OCTOBER 2, 2018

“Julie Kagawa is one killer storyteller.”
—MTV’s Hollywood Crush blog

“The Iron King has the…enchantment, imagination and adventure of… Alice in Wonderland, Narnia and The Lord of the Rings, but with lots more romance.”
—Justine magazine

“Fans of the first 'Iron Fey’ series will be interested in seeing Meghan and her family again, while new readers will find enough detail to help them jump right in and enjoy the magic, adventure, and touch of romance.”
—School Library Journal on The Lost Prince
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Age Level: 12 and up
Genre: Romance
Once Upon a Road Trip
Angela N. Blount
Synopsis: Eighteen-year-old Angeli doesn’t “fit in.” She’s never been on a single date, and she lives vicariously through an online world of storytelling. With the pressures of choosing a practical future path bearing down, she needs a drastic change. Too old to run away from home, she opts instead to embark on a solo 2-month road trip. But her freedom is tempered by loneliness — and anxiety tests her resolve as she comes face-to-face with her quirky internet friends.

Aside from contracting mono and repeatedly getting herself lost, Angeli’s adventure is mired by more unforeseen glitches — like being detained by Canadian authorities, and a near-death experience at the hands of an overzealous amateur wrestler. Her odyssey is complicated further when she unwittingly earns the affections of two young men. One a privileged martial artist; the other a talented techie with a colorful past.

Bewildered by the emotions they stir, Angeli spurns the idea of a doomed long-distance relationship. But she is unprepared for the determination of her hopeful suitors. In the wake of her refusal, one man will betray her, and the other will prove himself worthy of a place in her future.

Angeli sets off in search of a better understanding of herself, the world, and her place in it. What she finds is an impractical love, with the potential to restore her faith in happy endings.

A true story with an unapologetically honest outlook on life, love, faith, and adventure — Once Upon A Road Trip is a coming-of-age memoir.
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Age Level: Mature Young Adult
Genre: Romance
The Grave Winner
Lindsey R Loucks
Synopsis: ONLY $4.99 FOR A LIMITED TIME!


Leigh Baxton is terrified her mom will come back from the dead -- just like the prom queen did.

While the town goes beehive over the news, Leigh bikes to the local cemetery and buries some of her mom's things in her grave to keep her there. When the hot and mysterious caretaker warns her not to give gifts to the dead, Leigh cranks up her punk music and keeps digging.

She should have listened.

Two dead sorceresses evicted the prom queen from her grave to bury someone who offered certain gifts. Bury them alive, that is, then resurrect them to create a trio of undead powerful enough to free the darkest sorceress ever from her prison inside the earth.

With help from the caretaker and the dead prom queen, Leigh must find out what's so special about the gifts she gave, and why the sorceresses are stalking her and her little sister. If she doesn't, she'll either lose another loved one or have to give the ultimate gift to the dead - herself.
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Age Level: 12 and up
Genre: Romance
Unbroken
Larry Benjamin
Synopsis: My parents, unable to change me, had instead, silenced me. When they'd stilled my hands, they'd taken my words, made me lower my voice to a whisper. Later, I remained silent in defense, refusing to acknowledge the hateful words: Brainiac. Sissy. Antiman. Faggot.


Lincoln de Chabert's life is pretty unremarkable until he comes home from kindergarten and announces he will marry his best friend, Orlando, when he grows up.

His parents spring into immediate action, determined to fix him, igniting an epic battle of wills as Lincoln is determined to remain himself, and marry whom he chooses, at all costs.
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Age Level: Mature Young Adult
Genre: Romance
Stormbringer
Shannon Delany
Synopsis:

In the intrigue-filled follow up to Weather Witch, Jordan Astraea, once a young Philadelphia lady of good social standing, is now in the final stages of her brutal training to become a Conductor—the Weather Witch who serves as a living battery to keep the massive airliner Artemesia aloft. Meanwhile, Rowen, determined to rescue her after losing his only other true friend and being wanted for murder, has found himself forced aboard a much different air vessel, this one manned by a dangerous crew and carrying a cargo so treasonous, that, if finding its destination, will herald a storm of revolution for the still young United States.

With a spirit for adventure, romance, fantastic world building and cunning imagination, Shannon Delany delivers the sensational follow up to Weather Witch in Stormbringer, the second book of the trilogy.

“Readers who liked the first novel will enjoy the fleshed-out world.” - Kirkus Reviews

Publication Date:
Age Level: 12 and up
Genre: Romance
My Date From Hell (The Blooming Goddess Trilogy Book Two)
Synopsis:

Breaking up is easy. Dating is deadly. 


Sophie has to unlock Persephone’s memories if she has any hope uncovering the ritual to stop Zeus and Hades from taking over the world.


Even if it means striking a deal with the Goddess of Love. What choice does she have?


The mission: stop Hermes from turning mean girl Bethany into a global mega-celebrity.


The catch? Work with the Prince of the Underworld.


With the Goddess of Love involved, and being forced to work with her ex, Sophie has her hands full.


How hard could it be?


Get it now. 

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Age Level: 12 and up
Genre: Romance
Anything to Have You
Paige Harbison
Synopsis: Nothing should come between best friends, not even boys. ESPECIALLY not boys. 

Natalie and Brooke have had each other's backs forever. Natalie is the quiet one, college bound and happy to stay home and watch old movies. Brooke is the movie—the life of every party, the girl everyone wants to be.  

Then it happens—one crazy night that Natalie can't remember and Brooke's boyfriend, Aiden, can't forget. Suddenly there's a question mark in Natalie and Brooke's friendship that tests everything they thought they knew about each other and has both girls discovering what true friendship really means.
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Age Level: Mature Young Adult
Genre: Romance
Stepping Off a Cliff: The St. Augustine Trilogy, Book II
Synopsis: An otherworldly, evil and dangerous force infests America’s oldest and most haunted city, St. Augustine, Florida. Everyone living there, or visiting, is at risk in ways too horrible to imagine.
Standing between this invader and the people of St. Augustine are teenagers Jeff and Carla, the mysterious Native American shaman, Lobo, and Lyle, the homeless guy.
In their quest to save themselves and all the inhabitants of this ancient Florida city, Jeff and Carla uncover lost parts of St. Augustine history, push past the limits of space and time, and come face-to-face with what they come to realize are the true walking dead.
Publication Date:
Age Level: 12 and up
Genre: Romance
Sliding Beneath the Surface:St. Augustine Trilogy,Book I
Synopsis: In America’s oldest and most haunted city, St. Augustine, Florida, teenager Jeff Golden is in trouble. Horrible dreams won’t let him sleep, and he is up to his eyeballs in terrifying, paranormal experiences.

Finally, Jeff turns to his girlfriend Carla, and Lobo, the mysterious Native American shaman, for help. But what he discovers is a lot more than he bargained for.

A ghostly presence linked to a local historic cemetery is not only threatening Jeff’s sanity but his life as well. And before he knows what’s happening, Jeff finds both himself and Carla pulled into one of the nastiest and most bloody events in Florida history. It is a place from which they may never escape.
Publication Date:
Age Level: 12 and up
Genre: Romance
Little Red Gem
D.L. Richardson
Synopsis: What harm can one little spell do? Plenty if you're not a witch.

Ruby Parker is a singer in an all-girl band. When she dies in a car crash and returns as a ghost, she uses magic to be with her boyfriend. Everyone except Ruby knows that magic comes with a price. Magic is meant to fix her problems, instead it's making things worse.

If magic can't get her out of this trouble, then nothing can, and her after-life depends on it.

For fans of 'Sabrina the Teenage Witch' and 'Glee'.

Author note: This book was originally published as "Little Red Gem". This version has a new chapter at the end. Everything else is the same.
Publication Date:
Age Level: 12 and up
Genre: Romance
Deception
Stacy Claflin
Synopsis: What if your whole life was a lie?

Alexis Ferguson wasn't blessed with social graces, but the ambitious high school junior has used her book smarts to get her where she is today. It's too bad that everything she knows is wrong.

After meeting a gorgeous stranger on a blind date, Alexis feels like she's known him her entire life. Suddenly, dark long-forgotten memories swirl in her mind. She realizes she's powerful, stunningly beautiful, and marked for death.

As she faces the one who ordered her execution years ago, Alexis must learn her strange new powers and trust in unlikely allies to keep herself alive.

Deception is the first installment in the young adult Transformed Series by USA Today bestselling author, Stacy Claflin. It's a paranormal romantic suspense series that features gripping supernatural drama, surprising twists, dynamic characters, page-turning suspense, heart-pounding action, and angsty romance.

Pick up Deception today and you won't put it down until the stunning conclusion.

This urban fantasy romantic thriller will keep you on the edge of your seat. In this book and the rest of the series, you’ll find a supernatural world far beyond the normal scope of vampires and werewolves. Buckle up and get ready for a ride full of twists and turns. It’s one for all ages – as long as you have an imagination and love surprises!

Publication Date:
Age Level: 12 and up
Genre: Romance

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