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Alien Landscapes 2

Four science fiction tales from the mind of Kevin J. Anderson, each with a short introduction by the author. Includes: “Collaborators” (written with Rebecca Moesta), “Good Old Days,” “Job Qualifications,” and “Prisoner of War.”
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Neelie's Story

Neelie Nelson fears the worst. Her husband has been gone over a year on a dangerous assignment to infiltrate a powerful drug cartel in Mexico. Her hands shake uncontrollably when she unwraps the crystal ball. What will she do if she sees his death?Do you believe fortune-tellers can really see into the future in their crystal balls?Neelie Nelson finds her grandmother irritating beyond belief. She's always going on about being a true Gypsy. Whatever.Everything changes the day she brings out the crystal ball, with its hypnotic sparkling and the strange magnetic pull.After her grandmother's death, Neelie packs the crystal ball away, and doesn't look at it again until she is desperate to find out what has happened to her husband. Instinctively she knows something is terribly wrong, and her hands shake uncontrollably when she unwraps it and feels its vibration once more.What will it reveal in its deep, swirling core?
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Immortal Born

Nothing compares to the physical chemistry between an immortal and his life mate—or to the spellbinding thrills in a new Argeneau novel by New York Times bestselling author Lynsay Sands... A simple promise to protect her friend's infant son has turned Allie Chambers' existence upside down. Caring for—and feeding—an orphaned vampire baby has been tricky enough. But as little Liam grows, so does his appetite. He needs more blood than she can personally supply. And when her attempts to steal from a blood bank go awry, Allie wakes up surrounded by doctors, cops...and the gorgeous, mesmerizing Magnus, who she can neither trust nor resist.Magnus never expected to find his life mate breaking into a blood bank. Clearly, Allie is already entwined with his world—in deeper, more dangerous ways than she realizes. A band of vicious rogue immortals is in pursuit, and Magnus' first task is to keep her safe. His...
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Sure Shot

A brand new hockey romance from USA Today bestseller Sarina Bowen! On the eve of her thirtieth birthday, successful sports agent Bess Beringer is ready to make some changes. Armed with a five-year plan—indexed and color coded—she'll tackle a few goals in her personal life. A big, tall, ripped hunk of hockey player who's just been traded to the Brooklyn Bruisers is not a part of that five year plan. Mark "Tank" Tankiewicz has a lot of baggage. He's a ride-or-die commitmentphobe. He's on the rebound. He's also the sexiest thing on two legs, and for some crazy reason it's Bess that he wants. She knows better. But then she falls stupid in love with him anyway. And for a while it seems like maybe he'll do the same. Until she asks him for the one thing he can never give her... Back off, readers. Tank is my new book boyfriend. I absolutely loved Sure Shot. Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author Avery...
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Extra Credit

Three novellas, including all new Ivy Years fun! BLONDE DATE: A nervous sorority girl, a mean fraternity prank and an adorkable basketball player with a heart of gold. Blonde Date follows Katie and Andy's first blind date... STUDLY PERIOD: One hunky hockey player with a language barrier. Plus one awkward English tutor with a big crush. Equals hot, hilarious trouble! Study Period follows Pepe and his tutor Josie. YESTERDAY: It's been seven years since John Rikker left his childhood home in Michigan. Surely that's long enough to scar over the wounds he received there. Or is it? Can Rikker survive a visit with his parents? And can Graham let him do it alone?
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The Universe Next Door (Sample)

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Malice in Wonderland Bundle 2

The dark comedy roller-coaster ride through Wonderland continues in the second trilogy in the Malice in Wonderland Saga. This time around, 15-year-old Queen Malice struggles to keep twisted fairy tale beings from entering Wonderland. But she also has to deal with troublesome romantic feelings, and a malfunctioning heart that leads to murderous rage. She’ll try not to kill too many creatures and people, though. Not-quite-right versions of Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty and even the Three Little Pigs make their appearances. And of course, her friends the Mad Hatter, Humpty Dumpty and even the Cheshire Cat are along for the adventure. All three volumes of the trilogy are collected here in one value-priced package!
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To Marry a Scottish Laird

***New York Times* bestselling author Lynsay Sands returns to the Highlands of Scotland in her hottest new historical romance yet!** Highlander Campbell Sinclair is no stranger to battle, so when he sees a lad attacked by bandits, he jumps into the fray. He didn't count on being stabbed. Grateful to the boy for nursing him back to health, Cam offers to accompany Jo safely to his destination. But when he accidentally comes across the lad bathing in the river, Cam discovers that Jo is actually Joan...with the most sinful of curves. Joan promised her mother that she would deliver a scroll to the clan MacKay. But traveling alone is dangerous, even disguised as a boy. When a Scottish warrior lends his aid, she is more than relieved...until he surprises her with lingering kisses and caresses that prove her disguise hasn't fooled him. As their passion ignites, will the secrets of the scroll force a wedding...and lead to a love she's never known?
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Anything for You

**Before you get down on bended knee…** …you should be pretty darn sure the answer will be yes. For ten years, Connor O'Rourke has been waiting for Jessica Dunn to take their on-again, off-again relationship public, and he thinks the time has come. His restaurant is thriving, she's got her dream job at Blue Heron Vineyard—it's the perfect time to get married. When he pops the question, however, her answer is a fond but firm no. If it ain't broke, why fix it? Jess has her hands full with her younger brother, who's now living with her full-time, and a great career after years of waitressing. What she and Connor have *is* perfect: friends with an excellent benefits package. Besides, with her difficult past (and reputation), she's positive married life isn't for her. But this time, Connor says it's all or nothing. If she doesn't want to marry him, he'll find someone who does. Easier said than done, given that he's never loved anyone but her. And maybe Jessica isn't quite as sure as she thinks…
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Darcy Swipes Left

Pride and Prejudice, one of the greatest love stories ever told . . . in texts?! Imagine: What if Lizzy Bennet and Mr. Darcy had smartphones and dated IRL (in real life)? A classic is reborn in this clever adaptation of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice! A truth universally acknowledged: a rich guy must want a wife. A terrible first impression. A couple that's meant to be . . . if they can just get over themselves. #hatersgonnadate Don't miss: Lydia taking selfies with soldiers, Mrs. Bennet's humble-brag status updates, Lizzy texting from her long walks, and Darcy swiping left on a dance card app. tl;dr Jane Austen's most famous novel told through its characters texting with emojis, posting photos, checking in at locations, and updating their relationship statuses. The perfect gift for any teen (or any reader with a sense of humor)! A glossary and cast of characters are included for...
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All at Sea

They say that travel broadens the mind... When socialite Maisie Frobisher heads off on a cruise to India in search of adventure, little does she know what form it will take. First some jewellery, then an important document goes missing from an ambassador’s cabin. If that document gets into the wrong hands, there will be trouble. And it’s definitely in the wrong hands... Maisie already has her suspicions of a fellow-guest at the captain’s table. However, when he turns out to be a police inspector travelling incognito and takes over the investigation, Maisie’s nose is put firmly out of joint. Then a crime of an entirely different kind rears its head, and Maisie finds that the past she is trying to escape from just won’t let her go... With less than two weeks until the ship reaches port, can Maisie put aside her prejudices and learn to work with Inspector Hamilton? Can they trust each other? And most importantly, can they find that document before it causes an international incident? All At Sea is the first book in the Maisie Frobisher Mysteries series, set in the mid-1890s.
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My Almost Ex

In the middle of a crowded bar in our small Alaskan town, my estranged wife snuggles up to me as if we're still a happy couple. Don't get me wrong, we were a happy couple—before she walked out on me a year ago. We were the high school sweethearts everyone thought were destined to be together forever. We thought so too, which is why we married shortly after graduation. We had a good marriage. Until she left me without any real explanation. Now, she's back—and this is the real kicker—she has amnesia and thinks I'm still her husband. Technically I am, although the divorce papers are sitting at the lawyer's office. She's desperate to remember her life in Sunrise Bay but I only want to find out why she left me. Once we conjure that memory up, it's sayonara because there's no second chances here. But as you probably already figured out, things didn't go quite as I planned.
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Sinking in the Shadows

The Dating Trilogy continues with Sinking in the Shadows...She wasn’t looking for love.She wasn’t looking for a happily ever after.But Dating in the Dark gave her both.Or so she thought.Now with a broken heart and an unexpected surprise she doesn’t know if she’ll ever find her way back to both again.Sinking in the Shadows is the second book in The Dating Trilogy and should be read after Dating in the Dark. Tinley and Marek’s story concludes in Loving in the Light.
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Stealing Christmas

Cori and crew are off for a well-deserved vacation to visit her cousin Destiny at the Enchanted Coast Resort, a premier paranormal destination.It's not all sunshine and rumrunners, though, when Santa's hat is stolen.Can Cori and Destiny find the hat before the Christmas Spirit is lost for good? 
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