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CHRISTINA APPLEGATE’S MEMOIR!! I WILL BE READING THIS ONE!

“…Unflinchingly honest and darkly funny, You with the Sad Eyes unveils a side of Christina Applegate we’ve never seen, forever cementing her formidable and iconoclastic legacy.

Christina Applegate came of age on sets and stages, expected to be on time, with lines learned, ready for lights-camera-action. What started as a financial necessity soon became an emotional escape from a tumultuous home life in the infamous Laurel Canyon scene of the 70s and 80s. She rocketed to stardom on the sitcom Married…with Children and went on to captivate audiences in classics like Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitters Dead…, Anchorman, and Dead to Me in her five-decade long career.

Then it all stopped. A Multiple Sclerosis diagnosis in 2021 confined her to a king-sized bed and the company of memories she’d rather forget: memories of the self-doubt and body dysmorphia that stalked her meteoric rise, of her mother’s fight against addiction and abuse after her father left, and of the tax life had taken on her body and mind that was suddenly coming due.

Now, at her most intimate and vulnerable, she unveils a story not even those closest to her fully know…”

ROMANTIC SUSPENSE!

FBI Agent Kara Reid is new to the FBI Strike Team East—an elite unit built to move fast and take on the Bureau’s most dangerous cases. When a precision blast disrupts the streets of Manhattan, what begins as a search for answers quickly spirals into something far more personal—and far more dangerous.

Max Malone walked away from the CIA years ago. He’s kept his distance, stayed quiet, and left the past buried. But this case is pulling him back in, whether the FBI wants his help or not…”

SPORTS ROMANCE!!

“…As the first female team owner in Major League Baseball, Reese Remington has spent her entire life preparing for this role. With a sharp mind and years of experience working behind the scenes, she’s more than qualified. But the public only sees a woman in a man’s world—not the person who’s earned their place on the field. Under constant scrutiny and pressure to prove herself, Reese can’t afford distractions.

Especially one that comes in the form of the team’s tempting field manager who questions her every decision.

Emmett Montgomery is a former All-Star turned coach who treats his players like family and the field like home. After years of running the team his way, the last thing he wants is a new boss, let alone one who seems ice-cold and laser-focused on business….”

HE GHOSTED HER & NOW HE’S HER BODYGUARD…

I don’t need a bodyguard—I run a small-town lavender farm, for bee’s sake. But when my identical twin sister lands the movie role of a lifetime that’s being shot in my hometown I get one anyway.

And guess which broody, tattooed protector the studio sends to keep the paparazzi off my porch?

Last month’s almost one-night stand.

The guy with the wicked mouth and heated eyes who slipped out before the fun even started. But turns out the sexy jerk is excellent at rescuing me from sneaky photographers at the market. Then the coffee shop. I’m trying hard to stay mad after the third time my new bodyguard saves me.

To top it all off, he’s staying in the cottage at my farm. With me. And there’s only one bed…”

HER RECLUSIVE MOUNTAIN MAN NEIGHBOR…

“…Braedyn Winslow never expected to return to Starlight Grove—the town that took everything from her. Not after her best friend, the one who’d sacrificed so much for her, vanished without a trace. But with a young son to raise and a past that won’t stay buried, Brae is back…and determined to uncover the truth.

She just didn’t count on the brooding, reclusive mountain man living next door.

Dex Archer is the stuff of local legend—silent, rugged, and surrounded by whispers of his and his brothers’ violent father. But Brae sees through the scowl and his parentage to the man beneath: fiercely loyal, unexpectedly kind…and just dangerous enough to protect her when someone starts warning her off her search…”

SHE FOUND A DIARY…

Jax has a slight issue with control—as in, she needs it. Always. Too bad she has power only over the Painted Lady Bookstore, the Victorian mansion turned bookshop she inherited. No one else listens to a word she says. Her ex gets engaged for questionable reasons. Her beloved sister, Ryleigh, wants to move away to find a husband. And the handsome contractor Jax has chosen to convince Ryleigh to stay is only interested in Jax.

Still, she’s living the bookworm dream—until an unhappy accident erases the names from the bookshop lockboxes where the town keeps their diaries. Which means the only way to find a diary’s owner is…to read it…”

DANIELLE STEEL’S LATEST! SISTERS…

After the unexpected death of their mother, Felicia Morgan Weston, her five daughters are summoned to a historic Connecticut farmhouse for the reading of her will.

Still reeling from shock, they hear revelations that will potentially change their lives—and they realize there was much more to their mother than they ever knew…”

THEY DON’T THINK A PETITE WOMAN CAN DO THE JOB…

…the Navy cook has big dreams of opening his own restaurant…but, for now, has reluctantly settled for a lobster shack. Not exactly what he had in mind, though a new lobsterwoman in town has made his daily trips to the docks worthwhile.

Having been literally bullied out of her last port city a little farther down the coast, Marit Phillips isn’t in Rockville long before the familiar grumblings begin…hardened lobstermen thinking a petite woman can’t possibly do the job, no matter how experienced…”

M/M ENEMIES-TO-LOVERS ROMANCE

Simon and Charlie, actors on a long-running sci-fi show, can’t stand one another. Charlie is impetuous, outgoing, and basically feral, and Simon thinks he should have stayed in reality television where he belongs. They’ve spent the better part of a decade quarreling over the spotlight and pretty much everything else, and everybody in the industry knows it. Now that Simon’s contract is finally done, he can move to New York, start fresh with work he actually likes, and get away from Charlie.

Simon’s only problem is that people might assume he’s been pushed off the show due to being impossible to work with. And he is kind of difficult to work with. He doesn’t get along with people—unlike Charlie…”

DARK SOCIAL HIERARCHY…

New York native Billie Vale arrives at Wickham Academy, England’s most elite boarding school, with a forged identity as Belinda Winters and one mission: clear her sister’s name. Isla lies in a coma, accused of killing her best friend. Billie has one shot to uncover the truth in a school built on privilege and deception. Succeed, and her estranged father will finally help her mother. Fail, and it will tear what’s left of her family apart.

But Wickham’s secrets run deep, and not everyone wants them exposed. The school’s golden prince and its brooding outcast both seem to know more than they’ll admit—and both have reasons to keep Billie close…”

SMALL TOWN ROMANCE

“Seven years. That’s how long it’s been since I last came face-to-face with Levi Tucker. He’s my older brother’s best friend, and the man I’ve loved for as long as I can remember. Now he’s back in River Falls, along with his young son, Rhett, and suddenly they’re woven into both my personal and professional life.

The last thing I expected was the wild, undeniable pull between Levi and me to turn something strictly professional into something deeply personal. But Levi’s past is closing in, and this time, I refuse to walk away. I’m ready to fight for the life and the love I want, because both Levi and Rhett Tucker are worth the battle…”

THE BIKER & THE SINGLE MOM

“…Savage never wanted the responsibility of a family. but when a weapons deal brings him face-to-face with a terrified woman and her infant daughter trapped in a sweltering truck, his instincts take over.

Claire’s a single mother used to living under the thumb of violent men. When a biker buys her freedom, she worries she’s been traded to another monster. She starts planning her escape, convinced no man does anything out of the kindness of his heart.

But Savage is determined to prove her wrong…”

BILLIONAIRE FAKE ENGAGMENT!!

Lena Joly has a fierce soul for healing every pet who limps into her struggling clinic. Taming human jerkwads is nothing new—until the day Brady Pruitt storms in with an adorable lost puppy.

There’s nothing cute about him. His wicked reputation overshadows devastating good looks and a jaw-dropping fortune. She’s relieved to send Seattle’s infamous bad boy billionaire packing and get back to fighting for her clinic. But Brady already decided the spitfire who ranks him lower than a banana peel can convince his family he’s finally respectable.

Lena could scream…”

THEY HATCH A PLAN TO KEEP HER IN THE COUNTRY…

Two sisters. One fake marriage. Zero chance of keeping the truth hidden.

The Naik sisters escaped their traumatic past in Mumbai to come to the States, but their journeys have been vastly different. Simi is working toward a bright future as a pediatric nurse in a small town in Kentucky when Rupi shows up at her door in distress, on the run, and as always, dragging trouble in her wake.

With Rupi’s safety in jeopardy, the sisters hatch a desperate plan to keep her in the country…”

PSYCH-THRILLER!! MARITAL STRIFE & A STRANDED COUPLE AT THEIR DOOR…

Sydney Lowe’s life in New York is shattered when her husband, Curtis, admits to a meaningless affair with a client. Begging for forgiveness and vowing to prove his devotion, Curtis suggests the couple retreat to a remote hilltop house in Spain to repair their marriage.

High above the Mediterranean, Sydney and Curtis are working on the isolated property and their relationship when a pair of Australian travelers turns up at their door in dire need of help. Lonely for companionship and desperate for free labor, Sydney and Curtis invite the attractive young couple to stay…”

IT WASN’T LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT

“…Beautiful, driven socialite Avery Roberts knows exactly who she is—and exactly where she belongs. As a powerful art buyer with impeccable taste and fierce control over her life, she has no patience for distractions. Especially not the kind that comes in the form of Quentin Davis, a free-spirited photojournalist whose effortless charm and unstructured life clash with everything Avery values.

Their first meeting sparks tension, not romance. Avery sees Quentin as irresponsible and unfocused. Quentin sees Avery as guarded and emotionally distant. When a reckless bet challenges Quentin to break through Avery’s icy exterior, he accepts—never expecting the connection that follows to change both of them.

As attraction deepens, Avery begins to unravel truths she’s long buried…”

WITCH PARANORMAL ROMANCE!!

“…Scout Randall is ready for the return of one enemy. What she gets is two for the price of one.

Bonnie Jenkins returns in the middle of nowhere, in the middle of the night, and in the middle of a very weird pack of dogs. They’re not wolf shifters, but they’re determined to keep Bonnie separate from Scout.

Bonnie’s escape weighs heavily on Scout, but the dogs are a problem, especially when the truth about the arrival becomes clear.

The kishi don’t belong in Michigan. They’re from another world. Their motivations are hidden. Their allegiances are unknown. Their goal is the only thing that is clear. They want Scout’s magic. They’ll settle for Bonnie’s magic, too. With that will come total domination…”

SHE’S FINALLY MET HER “EDWARD”

Aubrey is not what she seems. She’s young, beautiful, romantic, obsessive and … a vampire. All she wants is to be human again, and failing that, she wants to die. But the problem is, she can’t. Not by stake through the heart or holy water or crucifix or garlic or fire. And she’d know, she’s tried every method … Twice.

So she’s stuck here on this earth, all alone. Even the vampire who made her this way – an aristocratic douchebag called Oscar – has abandoned her.

But everything changes when one fateful night, she meets Jonathan. He’s everything Aubrey’s ever dreamed of, and what’s more, he’s her soulmate. Her Bella-Edward story…”

URBAN FANTASY SHIFTER ROMANCE

Evie has asked for sanctuary with Rowan, and he’s accepted, allowing her into his territory to lick her wounds and heal. Things are good for a while, until strange occurrences start happening when Rowan and Evie are together.

With similar magic, Evie feels like she’s found a kindred soul in the Shifter Lord, but other forces are about to shatter her rest and respite time and plunge them both into a type of danger they’ve never experienced before.

Someone is poisoning Rowan’s land and attempting to wrest his territory away from him…”

ROMANTIC SUSPENSE by Jennifer L. Armentrout

Abby Erickson isn’t looking for a one-night stand, a relationship, or anything that involves any one-on-one time, but when she witnesses a shocking crime, she’s thrust into the hands of the sexiest man she’s ever seen – Colton Anders. His job is to protect her, but with every look, every touch, and every simmering kiss, she’s in danger of not only losing her life but her heart also…”

PSYCH-THRILLER!! THE GUY WHO DUMPED HER…

“…Talia Danvers is an engineer for a high-end dating app who hasn’t managed to code her own love life. Then she reconnects with Townsend Fuller: the one who got away.

Or, more accurately, the one who left her for someone else. But Townsend swears he’s a changed man, and Talia wants to believe him. Even if he is the prime suspect in the disappearance of Amanda Reade, the same woman who broke them up in the first place.

In cases like these, it’s always the boyfriend. That’s what Amanda’s sister Kaitlyn thinks. So does Talia’s colleague Meera Ratnam—and she’ll risk everything to convince Talia that she’s making a deadly mistake…”

THE HOT RUGBY PLAYER NEXT DOOR…

“…As fly-half for Philadelphia’s Men’s Rugby Team, Jonah knows a thing or two about trick plays. But after a life-changing lottery win, he’s forced to keep his sudden windfall under wraps.

So what’s a 25-year-old himbo to do with his newfound fortune? Buy a farm outside the city, obviously. He just didn’t expect his new neighbor to be her—Renée Wilde, his former professor and dream woman.

Except Renée has no time for love—especially not with the irritating, young athlete who’s just moved in next door…”

SPORTS ROMANCE BOOK BUNDLE!

From rookie superstars to seasoned veterans, each player’s story blends high‑stakes games, steamy chemistry, and heart‑pounding emotion that will keep you turning pages long after the ninth inning. Whether it’s forbidden attraction, age‑gap temptation, or second‑chance love, each Marauders romance delivers a winning combination of passion, drama, and an unforgettable happily‑ever‑after.

This box set includes ROOKIE OF THE YEAR and WINNING SEASON…”

HISTORICAL ROMANCE!! SHE WAS SOLD TO HIM…

“…Sold by her own brother to settle his debts, Juliana is forced into marriage with a man who despises her family and bought her for revenge.

Duke Cassian lives by one rule: never let desire dictate his actions. Yet from the moment he meets his bride, restraint becomes impossible.

His terms are simple:

The West Tower is forbidden.
Her brother is dead to her.
She will never question him about his injured leg.
Only… the man who swore desire would never rule him is about to surrender to the sister of his enemy…”

ROADTRIP TO WOODSTOCK!!

“…It’s the summer of ’69. While her peers revel in free love and rock and roll, Suzannah is home from college, sequestered inside her conservative Southern home. Her domineering father has condemned rock music and driven away her best friend. She’s counting the days until fall.

But everything changes when her free-spirited best friend, Livy, resurfaces, urging Suzannah, a talented singer, to join her for three days of peace and music in upstate New York. Fed up with her father’s rules and fearful for her brother’s fate in Vietnam, Suzannah agrees to the road trip, sneaking off without her parents’ knowledge.

Miles outside her comfort zone, the electrifying bedlam of Woodstock jolts her into a journey of self-transformation. But it’s not all incense and peppermints. Suzannah’s falling hard for Leon, a boy she meets at the festival…”

HE’S TRYING TO STOP HER BEST FRIEND’S WEDDING…

Abby Clark, owner of the Steaming Brew coffeeshop, can’t imagine living anywhere but in Bayberry, Vermont. Her family, friends, and business are all there. At the moment, her small town life appears idyllic. Then the door to the coffeeshop opens, and the most annoying man enters…

Brad Pearson is co-owner of Rumor Quill Media. When he learns his best friend, as well as business partner, is uprooting his life in Chicago to permanently move to Bayberry, Brad jumps on the next plane. He has to talk some sense into his friend. However, his plans get waylaid by the most exasperating barista…”

HE’S IN LOVE WITH HIS MARRIED BEST FRIENDS…

Liam Taylor is accustomed to third wheeling with his best friends. He was their forever plus one. He was the best man in their wedding and was invited on every vacation and to every holiday.

He wasn’t expecting to continue the tradition on what was supposed to be a couple’s vacation. But when his girlfriend dumps him while at the airport, he still gets on the plane.

Without a date, he wasn’t looking forward to sharing an adjoining room, listening to his best friends enjoy all the perks of being happily married…while fantasizing about what it would be like to be in between them…”

M/M REJECTED MATE ROMANCE!!

“…Callum Reyes once stood at the right hand of Highcliff’s most powerful leader—until love turned into possession and loyalty became a cage. The night he leaves, he loses everything: his rank, his home, and the only world he has ever known.

With nowhere left to run, Callum enters the Blackmoor Trials—a ruthless proving ground where lone wolves fight for status, survival, and a second chance. In the ring, control is everything. One mistake means humiliation. Two means defeat. And three… might mean death.

What Callum doesn’t expect is Declan Ward. An American exile with Alpha blood in his veins, Declan is strength wrapped in restraint. He doesn’t demand. He doesn’t command. He simply stands between Callum and the storm…”