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"The Masquerade has only two rules: Depart by morning and never reveal your identity. He is London's most eligible bachelor. James, the Earl of Kent, is at the top of every debutante's list for marriage. He's handsome, wealthy, and on the lookout for a bride. But when he meets a mysterious beauty at London's most illicit club, fascination becomes intrigue--and she harbours deadly secrets. She is a penniless nobody. In a desperate bid to save her criminal sister, Emma Dumont infiltrates the earl's household under false pretences. When a clue leads her to a scandalous masque, she finds herself in the arms of her handsome employer--and torn between duty and lethal attraction. As her sister's crimes threaten to expose Emma's deception, she becomes entangled in a brutal conspiracy. And with the truth comes danger...

"She flees on her wedding day. She steals ancient documents from the Chancellor's secret collection. She is pursued by bounty hunters sent by her own father. She is Princess Lia, seventeen, First Daughter of the House of Morrighan. The Kingdom of Morrighan is steeped in tradition and the stories of a bygone world, but some traditions Lia can't abide. Like having to marry someone she's never met to secure a political alliance. Fed up and ready for a new life, Lia escapes to a distant village on the morning of her wedding. She settles in among the common folk, intrigued when two mysterious and handsome strangers arrive--and unaware that one is the jilted prince and the other an assassin sent to kill her. Deceptions swirl and Lia finds herself on the brink of unlocking perilous secrets--secrets that may unravel her world--even as she feels herself falling in love."--

eview Quotes: "How (Not) to Renovate a Haunted House is full of laughs, heart, and charm. Amity is a hilarious skeptic, while Theo is a true believer, and their swoony romance amidst a ghost mystery makes for the perfect page-turner. This book is an absolute delight!" --Shelly Page, author of Brewed With Love "Beware, skeptics! This sweet-and-spooky romance will have you believing in ghosts and true love." --Marissa Meyer, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Instant Karma "This exceptional paranormal rom-com gave me the shivers in all the best ways." --Kamilah Cole, USA Today bestselling author of the Divine Traitors duology " A Summerween-esque romance to remember." -- Kirkus Reviews "While the novel begins as a straightforward romance, the horror elements slowly ramp up to a fast-paced climax....This cozy yet spooky romance belongs on library shelves." -- School Library Journal "Filled with banter and paranormal charm, this endearing romance is perfect for readers whose favorite

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Nineteen Eighty-Four is a dystopian novel by George Orwell, published in 1949, that depicts a totalitarian society under the constant surveillance of "Big Brother" and the Party, where individuality is suppressed through propaganda, psychological manipulation, and control of history, with the protagonist Winston Smith's rebellion leading to his eventual breaking and acceptance of the Party's ideology. The book introduced terms like "Big Brother," "thoughtcrime," and "Newspeak," and remains a powerful warning about unchecked political power, surveillance, and the manipulation of truth. Key themes and concepts Totalitarianism: The Party, led by the figurehead Big Brother, exerts absolute control over every aspect of life, from public actions to private thoughts. Surveillance: Telescreens constantly monitor citizens, and the Thought Police punish "thoughtcrime," the act of having rebellious thoughts. Psychological manipulation: The Party uses gaslighting, propaganda, and torture (in th

A Bond So Fierce and Fragile is the third book in Sophia St. Germain's Compelling Fates Saga, a fantasy romance series featuring Elessia, who is captured by a Fae king and must fight to escape, save her kingdom, and reunite with her mate, Merrick, while facing gods and ancient prophecies. The story is known for its dark, emotional, and slow-burn romance, focusing on themes of trauma, resilience, and sacrifice, with a strong emphasis on the bond between the main characters.

Of all the people in the world, why her? It was supposed to be easy: find the drug maker. Find her, and drag her back to the dragons and let them deal with her. She deserves death for what she's done.  For someone like Weston, the best alpha in the world, the one who shuts people up just by walking in the room, it would've been.  Until he learns what she is . . . Finding a fated mate is nearly impossible. Very few are able to do it. But the call of their bond is unmistakable. Against all odds, and in the worst situation imaginable, he's found his true mate. Her.  Worse? If there could be anything worse than a criminal who has brought the world to its knees as a true mate--she doesn't seem to realize what she is. Her animal is suppressed. Locked away, leaving her nearly without magic. She doesn't know what the feeling is, and she doesn't care. She claims innocence. She thinks he's the villain in this story.  It doesn't change his duty. He must bring her in, nature be damned.

He wasn't supposed to fall in love. Weston has made a mess of things. Since he realized the woman he was supposed to find and bring to justice was his true mate, things have spiraled out of control. He's gone from one bad decision to the next, and now the situation threatens to topple down around him.  The good news is, Aurelia isn't responsible for hurting people. She isn't the one who should stand in front of the dragons and plead for her life. If only the dragons and their kingdom agreed.  Weston must try to relay the truth and protect his true mate, all while she struggles to work through her past, his deceit, and her new life in opposition to the one woman she'd thought of as her mother.  Aurelia must go to war, and Weston will do everything he can to ensure she comes out alive. This is a dark and very spicy Little Red Riding Hood retelling in the Ruin World featuring an anti-hero, a strong heroine, and a humorous supporting cast.

A Clockwork Orange is a dystopian novel by Anthony Burgess, published in 1962, that follows Alex, a teenage delinquent who leads his "droogs" in acts of "ultraviolence" in a near-future England. The story, narrated in a unique Anglo-Russian slang called Nadsat, explores themes of free will, morality, and the conflict between good and evil, particularly after Alex undergoes a controversial state-sponsored aversion therapy to "cure" him, which removes his ability to choose between good and evil. The novel is famous for its disturbing content, unique language, and philosophical questions about whether it is better to be forced to be good or to have the freedom to choose evil.

A Court of Frost and Starlight is a novella by Sarah J. Maas that bridges the events of A Court of Wings and Ruin and A Court of Silver Flames, focusing on the aftermath of war as Feyre, Rhysand, and their inner circle rebuild the Night Court and deal with lingering trauma during the Winter Solstice. It explores the characters' healing, the challenges of peace, and sets the stage for future books, particularly for Nesta.

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Feyre has returned to the Spring Court, determined to gather information on Tamlin's actions and learn what she can about the invading king threatening to bring her land to its knees. But to do so she must play a deadly game of deceit. One slip could bring doom not only for Feyre, but for everything-and everyone-she holds dear. As war bears down upon them all, Feyre endeavors to take her place amongst the High Fae of the land, balancing her struggle to master her powers-both magical and political-and her love for her court and family. Amidst these struggles, Feyre and Rhysand must decide whom to trust amongst the cunning and lethal High Lords, and hunt for allies in unexpected places.

A Curious Kind of Magic by Mara Rutherford is a cozy fantasy novel about Willow Stokes, who runs her late father's failing shop selling fake magical items, until a cursed girl named Brianna appears and makes the fakes real, forcing them to team up to find a grimoire that can break Brianna's curse. The book features a slow-burn, friends-to-lovers romance between Willow and her best friend Finlay, and explores themes of grief, friendship, and self-acceptance, with a plot that blends low-fantasy street smarts with high-stakes adventure.

A Curse for True Love is the final book in Stephanie Garber's Once Upon a Broken Heart fantasy romance trilogy, released in October 2023, following Evangeline Fox as she navigates a fairytale life with a prince while dealing with the consequences of her deals with the Prince of Hearts, Jacks, who is determined to kill her husband, leading to a battle for her happily ever after. The story explores themes of love, fate, and sacrifice, with multiple points of view, including Jacks, Apollo, and Evangeline.

Raine Stone is living a nightmare. Ever since she survived the attack that killed her family, she's been hiding a terrible secret--and a Beast inside her. It feeds on violence and chaos, but she restrains its urges by playing vigilante on the city streets. Until one night, Raine uses the Beast's energy to heal an elderly gentleman from a seemingly random attack and discovers a new world of danger--literally. Remington "Remy" Byrne knows the wall between a realm of deadly mythic creatures and our own world is very fragile. After all, he's the Warden who guards the gateways between them. Raine's Beast contains power that could tip the scales in a sinister plot against Remy's rule--if she allies with him. Will they be friends or foes...or will their dangerous attraction turn into something else? And can our world be saved by their explosive alliance?

A Curse of Shadows and Ice by Catharina Maura is a Beauty and the Beast retelling in the Shadowbound series, featuring Princess Arabella forced to marry the cursed Shadow Emperor, Felix Osiris, to save her kingdom. The story follows her journey as she learns to control her forbidden magic, falls for Felix, and must break the curse that afflicts his empire, with themes of forced marriage, found family, and enemies-to-lovers romance. It's a spicy romantasy available in various formats, including a deluxe hardcover and audiobook.

A Day of Fallen Night is a standalone prequel to Samantha Shannon's The Priory of the Orange Tree, set 500 years earlier and following four women—Tunuva, Sabran, Glorian, and Dumai—as they face a devastating dragon threat that shapes their world's future. The epic fantasy novel explores intricate world-building, politics, and mythology across different regions, focusing on themes of duty, survival, and the origins of the conflict seen in Priory. It can be read on its own and features strong female characters and queer representation.

A Deal with the Devil by Elizabeth O'Roark is a popular enemies-to-lovers romance novel about a temporary assistant and her arrogant, British boss, a Hollywood cosmetic surgeon, who are forced to work together for six weeks. The book, the first in The Grumpy Devils series, features workplace romance, witty banter, and a slow-burn relationship as the two protagonists discover hidden vulnerabilities beneath their initial animosity.

A Far-flung Life is M.L. Stedman's second novel, a historical epic set in the vast Australian outback, following the MacBride family after a tragic accident in 1958 shatters their lives and forces them to confront secrets, grief, and the enduring power of love and resilience. The story spans decades, exploring themes of family, duty, forgiveness, and the moral ambiguity of secrets, all against the backdrop of a remote sheep station.

A Fate So Dark and Delicate is the fourth and final book in Sophia St. Germain's Compelling Fates Saga, a dark fantasy romance series featuring fae, humans, and shifters. It concludes the story of Elessia (Lessia) and Merrick as they navigate political turmoil, a looming war, and Elessia's new, dangerous powers after the previous book's events. The book focuses on uniting a fractured realm, testing alliances, and exploring themes of destiny, sacrifice, and the cost of power, all with the series' signature blend of high-stakes action, political intrigue, and steamy romance.

"Four young women enter into a clandestine auction to be married to the highest bidders. For no less than a million dollars a year, for three years, each woman will do what it takes to secure her future. Entangled in a high-stakes game of money, lust, power, and the hope for absolution, this group of women becomes a sisterhood unlike any other. Once chosen by a man she's never met and agrees to marry sight unseen...there is no going back. Hidden secrets, wicked desires, fiery couplings and intense family drama are all part of the deal when you willingly enter into The Marriage Auction.

A Flicker in the Dark by Stacy Willingham is a bestselling psychological thriller about a psychologist, Chloe Davis, whose life is upended when new teenage disappearances in her Louisiana town mirror the crimes her father confessed to twenty years prior, forcing her to confront her past and question if she's being targeted by a copycat or if her father was innocent. The novel, published in 2022, is known for its suspenseful plot, unreliable narrator, and exploration of inherited trauma, becoming a New York Times bestseller and receiving award nominations.

Mya Dubois left Gauthier, Louisiana determined never to look back. Broadway gave her the career she dreamed of, but coming home means facing the one thing she cannot design her way around... the man who shattered her heart. Corey Anderson was once the town's reckless bad boy, the one everyone warned her about. He chased glory on the baseball field, became a professional, and has since returned to the bayou with scars, wisdom, and unfinished business. Seeing Mya again reignites the kind of passion neither time nor distance could dim. In a town where family ties run deep and every neighbor has an opinion, Mya and Corey collide in a second chance romance that burns hotter than ever. But forever does not come easy, and this time it will take more than sparks to claim the love they both walked away from once before.

A Forgery of Fate by Elizabeth Lim is a romantic fantasy novel inspired by Beauty and the Beast, featuring an art forger who can paint the future and a cursed dragon lord. To save her family from debt, the protagonist, Truyan Saigas, agrees to a marriage contract with the dragon lord, who needs her magical ability to help him plot against the tyrannical Dragon King. The story blends Asian-inspired mythology with themes of love, deception, and inner beauty, set in a world with magical elements like talking turtles and food-summoning napkins.

An epic, breath-of-fresh-air romantasy. A Forbidden Alchemy is the book you'll never get over."-- Hannah Nicole Maehrer, New York Times bestselling author of Assistant to the Villain Review Quotes: "A pressure-corked vial crafted with the perfect romantic tension and pure gangster-style grit. I loved every single chapter." -- Raven Kennedy, New York Times bestselling author of the Plated Prisoner series