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Closer to Nowhere

#1 New York Times bestselling author Ellen Hopkins's poignant middle grade novel in verse about coming to terms with indelible truths of family and belonging.For the most part, Hannah's life is just how she wants it. She has two supportive parents, she's popular at school, and she's been killing it at gymnastics. But when her cousin Cal moves in with her family, everything changes. Cal tells half-truths and tall tales, pranks Hannah constantly, and seems to be the reason her parents are fighting more and more. Nothing is how it used to be. She knows that Cal went through a lot after his mom died and she is trying to be patient, but most days Hannah just wishes Cal never moved in.For his part, Cal is trying his hardest to fit in, but not everyone is as appreciative of his unique sense of humor and storytelling gifts as he is. Humor and stories might be his defense mechanism, but if Cal doesn't let his walls down soon, he might push away the very people who are...
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Legacy Reclaimed

She'll risk anything to save the company her parents built. He'll risk anything to save her. Someone will stop at nothing to make sure they both fail. Chelsea Hamilton spent her life preparing to run the international clothing business her parents started, but she's still caught off guard when she learns of her mother's untimely death. Chelsea returns to New Hampshire, buries her mother, and prepares to take over the floundering business. When a stranger attempts to kill her, she realizes somebody doesn't want her to inherit her legacy.Private Investigator Dylan O'Donnell spends his time searching for lost teens. He doesn't know what to think of the beautiful woman seeking his services. Hers isn't the kind of case he's accustomed to handling, and she isn't the kind of client he quit his steady job to help, but something about the woman pulls at him. She's in danger, and he can't turn her away. But if he blows this very public case, his floundering...
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The Strongman's Spell

A magical retreat center. A cranky critic. Eccentric guests aplenty. What could go wrong?Amateur witch Marley Greene has just opened her magical retreat center.Her guest speaker, Neil the Strongman,has lots of wisdom to share with his admirers.But before the weekend can get started...one of the guests is found murdered.Who did it?Why?And what's up with the monster in the mud bath?Follow along with amateur sleuth Marleyas she casts spells, questions suspects, and dances her way through her first case!This is the first book in the Marley the Witch Mystery series. A full-length witch cozy with a leading female sleuth.
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Temp

The last thing I want is to take a temp job as assistant to the grumpiest VP at Milford College. But my mom broke her leg, so I need to live in Milford for a while to help her. Plus, I could use some extra money for graduate school, and this is the only job available.I'll just have to put up with Liam for a couple of months. I can deal with his grouchy manner and his workaholic habits and his irresistible eyes. The real problems start when I begin to want him as a lot more than just my boss.Temp is the fifth book in the Milford College series, novellas about the faculty and staff of a small liberal arts college.
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All Hallows' Magic

As Samhain approaches, worlds collide.A Shifter family arrives in White Haven, one of them close to death. Avery offers them sanctuary, only to find their pursuers are close behind, intent on retribution. In an effort to help them, Avery and Alex are dragged into a fight they didn't want but must see through.As if that weren't enough trouble, strange signs begin to appear at Old Haven Church. Avery realises that an unknown witch has wicked plans for Samhain, and is determined to breach the veils between worlds.Avery and her friends scramble to discover who the mysterious newcomer is, all while being attacked one by one.This battle just got personal.When their enemy, Caspian Faversham, offers to help, they must decide if they can trust him.But if they're to survive, they don't have a choice.Everything is changing, and Avery has to negotiate where her future lies, while desperately fighting to even have one.One thing is clear. Old friends and new are needed to...
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