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Crush
Lacey Weatherford
Young Adult, New Adult, Adult / Paranormal / Contemporary
He's the bad boy partier with a really BIG secret.She's the talented girl with BIG dreams for the future. Neither of them wants a relationship . . .But sometimes Fate has a different plan.Cami Wimberley has a plan, and that plan includes no room for boys—especially the big time party animal, Hunter Wilder, no matter how handsome and charismatic he is. She’s beautiful, a senior, extremely talented, gets good grades, and is working her way toward her dream college to be a musical theater major. Everything is perfect.Hunter Wilder does not want a girlfriend—that would complicate his life way too much right now. He especially doesn’t want this girl, Miss-Goody-Two-Shoes, so how come he can’t keep his eyes off her? He tries to keep her at arms length, but fate seems to keep pushing them together. Before long, it’s obvious to everyone they’re crushing on each other. As sparks begin to fly, Hunter finds himself sinking deeper and deeper into hot water. Soon he’s scrambling to keep Cami from discovering his dark secret—one that can destroy their entire relationship.
A Longtime -And at One Point Illegal- Crush
Janette Rallison
Romance / Young Adult / Christian
From the day Elsie’s older brother brought his friend Kye McBride over to their house, Elsie adored him. When she was eight, she secretly blew kisses to him. When she was twelve, she sat on the stairs unnoticed and watched him escort another girl to prom. When she was a senior in high school, she walked into math class and found out he was her new math teacher.
With that much emotion fueling her, things were bound to go wrong. And they did. Elsie not only spent the last two weeks of school avoiding him, she turned avoiding-Kye-at-all-costs into her life-long philosophy.
Now three years have passed and Elsie has come home for her brother’s wedding. She’s got to face Kye-–hopefully without getting crushed again.
Wild Crush
Part #2 of "Wild Cards" series by Simone Elkeles
Young Adult
When the only girl you want is the one you can't have...
Bad boy Vic Salazar breaks all the rules except one: Don't make a move on your best friend's girl. It’s a Guy Code that Vic lives by. It doesn't matter that he's had a crush on her for years. Monika Fox is off limits.
Monika has a secret of her own and when a tragedy throws her and Vic together, the only boy she trusts is the one she shouldn’t confide in. Vic.
As Vic struggles to keep his distance, and Monika struggles with her secrets, will their wild connection violate every rule both vowed never to break—about relationships, about friendship, about love?
Dork Diaries Book 12: Tales From a Not-So-Secret Crush Catastrophe
Rachel Renée Russell
Children's
Nikki Maxwell’s adventures continue in the twelfth installment in the blockbuster #1 New York Times bestselling Dork Diaries series!
In Nikki Maxwell’s newest diary, it’s the countdown to the end of the school year, and Nikki’s juggling some big questions about how she’ll spend her summer. She’s also facing an unexpected crush catastrophe—there’s a new kid interested in Nikki, but the last thing she wants to do is accidentally hurt Brandon! It all comes down to a big decision Nikki has to make, and drama like she’s never faced before!
Deadly Crush
Ashley Stoyanoff
Young Adult / Romance / Paranormal
Deadly Trilogy, Book 1 Dog Mountain is just like any other small town — peaceful and uneventful. Well, that is if peaceful means wolves howling all night, and uneventful means it’s overrun by pesky werewolves, then yes, Dog Mountain is just your average small town. Jade Shaw has spent the last two years avoiding the pack. But when Aidan Collins moves to town, avoiding the dogs doesn’t seem possible. The pack wants him just as much as she does. Determined to keep him out of the pack’s grasp, Jade does everything she can to gain his attention. Little does she know, Aidan is in deeper with the pack than she could have imagined, and competing for his attention is a deadly game, one she may not want to win.
Uncanny Tales of Crush and Pound 9
Christopher D. Carter
The journey continues in this fourth issue of a seven-part adventure!!! Through Scalus Mountain, Crush winds his way into the caverns to find the dragon that holds the key to his mission!!! Meanwhile, Pound climbs the outside of the mountain of the mines to enter the lair of the Queenmother!!! Hold onto your seat as the ride for their lives takes the action up a notch!!!The journey continues in this fourth issue of a seven-part adventure!!! Through Scalus Mountain, Crush winds his way into the caverns to find the dragon that holds the key to his mission!!! Meanwhile, Pound climbs the outside of the mountain of the mines to enter the lair of the Queenmother!!! Hold onto your seat as the ride for their lives takes the action up a notch in the mysterious world of giants, dragons, and men made of stone!!!
The Uncanny Tales of Crush & Pound 1
Christopher D. Carter
Introducing the field agents of the DAM (Department of Adventure and Mysteries). This is the first part of a 5-part series in which Shakespeare Crush and Isaac Maxwell Pound take on the demons of another dimension.Introducing the field agents of the DAM (Department of Adventure and Mysteries). This is the first part of a 5-part series in which Shakespeare Crush and Isaac Maxwell Pound take on the demons of another dimension. The story begins with the mysterious disappearance of field agent Seth Hogan and leads up to the uncovering of a conspiracy that reaches the highest levels of government.
Uncanny Tales of Crush and Pound 12
Christopher D. Carter
Crush and Pound battle their way through trial after trial, and they find themselves caught in a battle royale between the Queenmother, the dragon from Scalus Mountain, and the Queen Dowager!!!‘Don’t let me lose myself.’Fifteen-year-old X thinks she is going to die. Shacked up in the cellar of an old farmhouse, she starts a journal to document her last few days. Much less than a few days if the uglies manage to get in.X is a post-apocalyptic short story from Jack Croxall, author of Tethers.Praise for XA luminous, captivating tale perfect for giving you one of those reading "moments".– Liz Loves BooksI was left with a genuine shiver down my spine.– D.M. Cain, author of The Phoenix Project
A Sudden Crush
Camilla Isley
Chick Lit / Romance / New Adult
Joanna Price is a city girl with the perfect life. She loves her job as a book editor, she just married Liam, high profile bestselling author and the man of her dreams, and she’s headed to the Caribbean to enjoy two weeks of paradise for her luxurious honeymoon.
Connor Duffield is a gruff, grumpy rancher from the Midwest. He is a country boy who has a no-nonsense approach to life, more scars than he’d like to admit, and he hates city girls.
So it’s just a misfortune they have to sit next to each other for a six hour plane ride. Even more so when their flight is caught in the perfect storm and Joanna wakes up stranded on a desert island with Connor, the very man she hoped she would never have to see again.
Why are they alone on this forsaken island? What happened to Joanna’s husband?
When her dream honeymoon turns into a hilarious tropical nightmare, Joanna’s first thought is survival. However, she and Connor will quickly discover just how boring paradise can be. As the days turn to weeks, and then months, this mismatched pair will have to learn how to coexist and how to resist the sparkles of an attraction they weren’t prepared to feel.
When they are finally rescued will Joanna’s marriage be saved as well, or will the life she knew and loved be in ruins?
Stacey's Big Crush
Ann M. Martin
Children's Books / Young Adult
Stacey falls in love with the student teacher filling in for Mr. Zizmore.
Uncanny Tales of Crush and Pound 2
Christopher D. Carter
Don't miss out as the agents of the DAM (Department of Adventures and Mysteries) take on ghosts, thieves, werewolves, and demons in the second installment of the 5 part series.Don't miss out as the agents of the DAM take on ghosts, thieves, werewolves, and demons in the second installment of the 5-part series. The agents are Shakespeare Crush, Isaac Maxwell Pound, Field Agent Manager Dr. Theresa Tatum, Sherry Lance, and Seth Hogan. Private Detective Bat Jackson also plays a significant role throughout the first 5-part series.
Uncanny Tales of Crush and Pound Annual 2
Christopher D. Carter
Crush and Pound take their thrilling adventures to York, Pennsylvania, in search of a lost member of the DAM. Join with America’s covert team of field agents as they make the bizarre journey to face a deadly foe that has been waiting for them beneath the earth!!!!Follow Jona, a hardened veteran and mercenary as he fights for something more important than money - life itself in this short story.
Uncanny Tales of Crush and Pound 13
Christopher D. Carter
Crush and Pound leave Faraway Mountain and return to DAM headquarters to discover what waits for them there!! Dr. Tatum, Seth, and the STUN agent Steven are trapped in the wilderness of Lord Felino's world with no way out!!Agents 32 and 33 have an interesting conversation with a man sitting on an outdoor table at a convenience store in east Charlotte on the day after Christmas. The warmer-than-normal weather, dipping sauces and frivolous lawsuits are discussed. The stranger then comes up with the winning fraction-decimal, just as the door closes.Another tale in the psecret psociety pshort pstory pseries.Approx. 1900 words.Malloy present: NoReal-life accuracy: 93%Sex: NoViolence: NoDrug usage: Suspected, but not confirmedStrangeness: Mild
Uncanny Tales of Crush and Pound 11
Christopher D. Carter
Crush and the beautiful giantess Beni escape from the clutches of the treacherous Mouchard, only to find themselves fleeing from a band of armored giants, the mystical Queen Dowager, and the fire-breathing dragon from beneath Scalus Mountain!!!Alice Reaver is not her real name but that's who she'll have to be at yet another new school in another new town that her fugitive father has dumped them in for her safety. It's been like this for eight long years, ever since they came home to find her mother brutally murdered. It was probably a message to her father, an almost reformed assassin. Maybe it was payback from the shady, quasi-government jokers he used to work for and betrayed or from one of his victims' families. Whatever. After spending half her life lying to everyone she meets, discarding identities and hair colors like dirty socks, and learning how to kill in dozens of different ways, "Alice" is done. She's made some friends at Oxford High - her first ever. One of them needs the help of her lethal skill sets to stay alive. And maybe she's met a boy - or two. Her father can let her have a life or he can kill her for breaking curfew and their survival protocol. But she's not leaving without a fight that will test everything he's ever taught her.
The Rancher's Secret Crush
Cari Lynn Webb
Everything good...Starts with unexpected kindness When city girl Elsie Parks comes to Three Springs to care for her nieces while her brother recuperates, she's in for a surprise—he expects her to run the ranch! Thankfully, Ryan Sloan—the rugged cowboy next door—is happy to help. As they get into a groove working the farm together, their attraction grows like Texas wildflowers. But can this temporary detour become something more?USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHORFrom Harlequin Heartwarming: Wholesome stories of love, compassion and belonging.Three Springs, TexasBook 1: The Texas SEAL's SurpriseBook 2: Trusting the Rancher with ChristmasBook 3: Her Cowboy Wedding DateBook 4: Falling for the Cowboy DocBook 5: His Christmas CowgirlBook 6: The Rancher's Secret CrushBook 7: A Proposal for Her Cowboy
Longtime Crush
Carrie Ann Ryan
Romance / Young Adult / Contemporary
When my best friend and I fell for the same guy in middle school, I stepped back. I'd always expected to dance at their wedding. Not sit in the back pew of her funeral. I left town for my own reasons, but now that I'm back, it's clear Sebastian Montgomery isn't the same man I left. He's hard. Broken. And a single father to an adorable little girl. When it turns out he's my new neighbor, I can't stay away. But I know I'm playing with fire and the heat between us burns enough to scorch. I thought I was over my crush. But now it might crush me.
Crush
Nicole Williams
Young Adult / Literature & Fiction
Football glory. A giant diamond. A wandering eye.
Jude and Lucy are happily engaged . . . but that doesn't mean life's a bed of roses.
Once again, Jude and Lucy are torn apart by football training and a summer job that creates new tensions. This time Jude's the one with trust issues. Will Lucy's life-changing news bring them back together or end their relationship for good? Can love triumph forever?
Lizzy Dupree and the Thousand-Year Crush
Part #2 of "Immortal Mistakes" series by Sandra Vasher
Is unrequited love forever?
Lizzy Dupree falls for Myles the first time she meets him. But after a thousand years together in space, Myles is still pining for another girl. Lizzy knows Myles will never love her. Even so, when their mission is compromised and Myles volunteers to complete a risky repair outside the safety of their ship, Lizzy won’t let him go alone.
Soon, Lizzy finds her immortal life in jeopardy, and Myles is unable to help her. But Lizzy isn’t the only member of the crew who has been hanging onto an impossible crush. Her best friend Maaz is determined to save her against all odds. Can he do it? If he can’t, he and Lizzy could be friend-zoned in outer space for all eternity.
Lizzy Dupree and the Thousand-Year Crush follows Stella Rose Gold for Eternity as the second book in The Immortal Mistakes, a series of novellas leading up to Sandra L. Vasher's upcoming young adult sci-fi /fantasy series, the Mortal Heritance. Best read in conjunction with the Mortal Heritance.
Autumn Crush
Heather Scarlett
A widowed single dad and a free-spirited florist find a second chance at love in this opposites attract, small town, sweet romance.Being a widowed single father is not for the weak. If wrangling his five year old daughter's braids wasn't hard enough, the babysitter canceling put him over the edge. The final straw was arriving to the fall winery wedding to find the cake had slid off its base and needed emergency repair.Panicked, with his daughter in tow, Ben found a savior in the winery's florist, Fallon, who stepped in to run interference while Ben frantically worked.What started out as a terrible day, ended in the most surprising way, as he found his shy daughter bursting with laughter with her unexpected sitter. His broken heart cracked open and let a ray of hope shine through.Fallon surprised herself at how much she enjoyed the company of the young girl. And her Dad. She'd known Ben for a couple years, yet never stopped to look...
Loving Her Cowboy Crush
Part #2 of "Caruthers Siblings of FootHills" series by Rose Verde
She's his friend. He could lose that if he asks her out and she says no. But he fears he'd regret it if he didn't ask her out this time.
Fake Marriage to Her Office Crush
Part #0.50 of "Make Believe Bride" series by Kacy Cross
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Bad Crush
Rebecca Jenshak
Reasons not to crush on Adam: He's my best friend's brother. He's my neighbor. He's the captain of the hockey team. He's a serial monogamist who's sworn off dating. Reasons not to fake date Adam: See above. He has no idea I actually like him—like really like him. But do I listen to any of those really great reasons? Of course not. Now, thanks to my amazing and convincing acting skills, one fake date ends with him being my fake fiancé (oops!). My bad crush has gotten me in way over my head.
More Than a Silly Crush
Remi Carrington
I only saw him as my best friend's little brother . . . until I married himGetting pregnant before the wedding wasn't my plan, but surprise! Then my fiancé (correction, ex-fiancé) tells me to take care of the problem. And that's how he becomes my ex.But being a single mom in this small town won't be easy. Maybe not even possible. I'm a large animal vet. It's not like I can take my baby to work with me.Then my best friend's younger brother drops to one knee and proposes so that I won't be a single mom.After hours of pondering, I accept Parker's impulsive proposal.Romance has never been part of our relationship, but he treats me better than anyone I've ever dated. He's caring, protective, and more than a little good looking. Way more than I deserve.But I really didn't think about the day-to-day of married life. Or what it would be like to see him without a shirt all the time. He's no longer the scrawny kid...
Lovebird Café Box Set
Part #1 of "Lovebird Café" series by Dylann Crush
Romance / Chick Lit / Fiction
Primary Seduction
Part #2 of "Crush" series by Elouise East
Trent has had his fair share of bad luck – the least of which was his marriage – but he has two children who mean the world to him. Seeing his friends finding love makes his heart ache, but he doesn't want to make mistakes again. A match flickers to life inside him when Max kisses him, but Trent pushes him away, confused by his emotions. Max felt the pull towards Trent from the moment they met, but he shoved it aside until his body took over from him. Kissing Trent was a mistake, especially as he knew the man was straight. He throws himself into work, wondering if he'd blown any chance of friendship with the man who wouldn't leave his thoughts. When Max calls him for help, Trent surprises him, and they grow closer despite their lifestyle differences, mainly Max's love for domination. As their relationship continues, Max slowly introduces Trent to the clubs he frequents. But soon, trouble comes calling, and it throws their lives into...
Christmas Crush on the Rancher
Heather Scarlett
An inconvenient crush.... The best night of Hope William's life was being kissed against a barn in the moonlight. She expected one night with the handsome rancher, until circumstances brought her to live with her one night stand. Hope had fallen into a Christmas postcard as she found herself in Wildwood Falls, Montana, spending the holidays with her crush. William Hudson had given up on love. A long-ago tragedy left him emotionally wounded and forever changed his life. Hope was both a breath of fresh air and the worst thing that had ever happened to the lone wolf rancher. Snowed in together, they are faced with a growing attraction that can't be denied. Hope gives Will the most perfect Christmas gift—her love. Will is faced with a decision—honor the past or live for the present?
January is for Jackson
Part #1 of "Mountain Men of Mustang Mountain" series by Dylann Crush
Her mountain man hero must make an impossible choice. Emma I've always been spontaneous, but this time I might have gone too far. Showing up at my brother's remote cabin to surprise him for his birthday seemed like a good idea. But he's nowhere to be found, the cabin's locked up tight, and a snowstorm's on the way. When his closest neighbor stops by, the gorgeous grumpy mountain man insists on taking me home with him until the storm passes. He's burly and bossy, but I can tell there's a kind heart buried under the layers of flannel. Jackson The last thing I need is to be snowed in with my best friend's little sister. If anything happens between me and the beautiful curvy blonde, he won't just end our friendship, he might even end me. It doesn't matter that she's impossible to resist. The sooner I get her out of my cabin, the better off we'll both be. But how can I let her go when I know deep down...
Hello, I am a Witch and my Crush Wants me to Make a Love Potion!
Eiko Mutsuhana
"I want you to make a love potion." The Good Witch of the Lake's four-year crush ended in heartbreak with a single request from the object of her affections! Wanting to increase what little time she has with Royal Knight Harij, Rose sends him on a wild-goose chase for the ingredients but gets more than she bargained for when the grumbling knight starts visiting her every day...to feed her? This is the heartwarming story of a shut-in witch and an arrogant, straitlaced knight whose romance starts from a love potion.
Their Troublesome Crush
Part #1 of "Kink and Showtunes" series by Xan West
In this queer polyamorous m/f romance novella, two metamours realize they have crushes on each other while planning their shared partner's birthday party together.Ernest, a Jewish autistic demiromantic queer fat trans man submissive, and Nora, a Jewish disabled queer fat femme cis woman switch, have to contend with an age gap, a desire not to mess up their lovely polyamorous dynamic as metamours, the fact that Ernest has never been attracted to a cis person before, and the reality that they are romantically attracted to each other, all while planning their dominant's birthday party and trying to do a really good job.
The Cowboy Says I Do
Dylann Crush
Romance / Chick Lit / Fiction
Saving her family's reputation could mean destroying his...Newly elected mayor, Lacey Cherish, has her hands full. She only ran for office to redeem the family name after her father had to resign for un-mayorly like conduct. Two days into her term, the town's largest employer goes belly up. If she wants to salvage her family's reputation, along with the town, she'll need to think fast. With few options at hand, she starts by rebranding the little town of Ido as the most romantic place in Texas to tie the knot. Lacey 's grand plans have just made Deputy Sheriff Bodie Phillips's life a whole lot harder. He's got bigger problems than helping the mayor bring in brides. Like figuring out why his dad and grandfather mysteriously shut down the family business, and who's abandoning dogs within the town limits. When Lacey's chance at getting major publicity for Ido is jeopardized, she's forced to go to Plan B—Bodie Phillips. But as their attraction heats up,...
Candy's Corporate Crush
Tina Martin
A past relationship kept her from wanting to love again, but Candice has found her ONE – Kurt Hempstead. Her secret, long-distance relationship with him keeps her free from her extremely overprotective brother's, but Kurt is no longer willing to be in the shadows.Candice has her reasons for not telling her family about him. She doesn't want to hear their constant judgments about her life and her decisions. And the biggest reason of all – Kurt works for a rival company who wants to buy her father's company, Blackstone Financial. The constant drama proves to be too much for her but only gets worse when she's blackmailed into having dinner with her ex in order to save her father's company from dissolution.She wants love, she wants her father's business to thrive and she wants her family to be happy. But can having it all cost you everything you have?Series:Book 1 - Evenings With Bryson (Bryson & Kalina)Book 2 - Leaving Barringer...
The Crush Revisited
Shawn Lane
Gay & Lesbian / Romance
Tim Olfander escapes his busy, hectic life in LA to attend his ten year high school reunion in the city he left behind years ago, Lincoln Hill. There, at the resort the reunion has booked, his gaze falls almost instantly on the sexy, pretty guy behind the check-in counter. He chats up the guy only to learn he is the assistant manager, Brandon Collins.Tim instantly sets in motion his plan to spend the week at the resort with Brandon's sweet body under his. He has no clue he's no stranger to Brandon. He went to the same high school and is also going to be at the reunion.Back then, Brandon was a shy, closeted nerd who had a big crush on Tim. Now's Brandon's chance to revisit that old crush from high school too. But he doesn't want to give away his heart this time.
Uncanny Tales of Crush and Pound 8
Christopher D. Carter
Crush travels with the man of stone, Boulder, to the faraway Scalus Mountain in search of the dragon's tooth that will somehow defeat the Queenmother. Pound fights for his own life against the insects that stand between himself and the Queenmother's lair. Join them in the third issue of their 7-part journey inside another dimension and hope for their safe return to earth!!!!Crush and Pound, now trapped in a strange world, fight to free the enslaved people of the mountain from the merciless ant people and their cruel Queenmother. Crush travels with the man of stone, Boulder, to the faraway Scalus Mountain in search of the dragon's tooth that will somehow defeat the Queenmother. Pound fights for his own life against the insects that stand between himself and the Queenmother's lair. Join them in the third issue of their 7-part journey inside another dimension and hope for their safe return to earth!!!!
Deep Down
Part #3 of "Crush" series by Elouise East
Craig loves his boyfriend. He wants to be better, to help more, to not be an imposition. He doesn't know why Darren puts up with him. When an accident lands Craig in hospital, he's shown the truth about the type of relationship he has. The news rocks Craig's world because that's not how he sees it. At least, until Darren uses his fists one time too many. Alex needs to get Craig to see what's happening, but he knows how difficult it is for a domestic abuse victim to get help. He tries to assist Craig, but Craig struggles with his new reality. Alex finds himself falling for the man, although it is completely the wrong time, wrong place. His feelings for Alex confuse Craig, and he can't understand it. Alex tries to move on, but his friends bring Craig into their circle, making it almost impossible for Alex to forget him. A new relationship is not the distraction it should be, and when Craig calls for help, Alex goes running, disregarding the potential...
Uncanny Tales of Crush and Pound 5
Christopher D. Carter
Crush, Pound, and the field agents of the D.A.M. must face off against the demon Drakthos and his evil twin witches in the fifth installment of the ongoing series!!It has been twenty long years since the Dark Shogun’s victory at the Great War. After the war, everyone expected peace. Everyone wanted peace. But in the twenty years since the war there has been only fear and uncertainty and oppression. The Shogun, with the approval of Emperor Yozei, has outlawed the Samurai class and the public display of swords. He has outlawed the use of Ninja and the practice of Ninjutsu. He has outlawed the Kensei order, the legendary Sword Saints of Japan. After the Kensei surrendered, he began systematically dismantling the great Samurai clans. The Shogun's army would be the only military force. The Ninja clans retreated to their secret mountain villages. The great Samurai clans chose to fight. They were crushed. The Shogun's army is too massive. Too ruthless. The Dark Shogun now rules the country with absolute power. Some say he is invincible. Some say he is a God. Only a handful of Samurai clans remain. Only a handful of Kensei warriors remain. But not for long…
Maple Sugar Crush
Part #2 of "Autumnboro Sweet Romance" series by Beth Labonte
Chick Lit / Sweet Romance / Humor and Comedy
Beautifully Spun
Part #15 of "Candied Crush" series by Charity Parkerson
Zayn is looking for love. Spencer wants to live the single life forever. One of them is doomed to fail.
Spencer Wright, better known as Zealous Blaze, is the number one DJ in the world. Not only does everyone know his name, he’s also the most sought-after man on the scene. There’s zero chance anyone is tying him down. His life is too crazy. He would be insane to let himself get ensnared by one person. It’s too bad Spencer can’t stop thinking about Zayn.
Zayn has the worst luck with men. He’s rich and works hard on his body. Zayn would like to think he’s also a nice guy. It just seems like there’s no one left out there for him. Everyone he meets only wants to hook up. Zayn wants a real relationship. It doesn’t help that he has his heart set on the unattainable. From the first time he set eyes on Spencer, he hasn’t wanted anyone else.
Mixing tracks isn’t Spencer’s only talent. He also has Zayn’s head completely spun out of control with the way he wants Zayn one day, and then he pushes Zayn away the next. Maybe this next time Zayn won’t come back.
A Co-Worker's Crush
Piper Rayne
Romance / Contemporary / Humor and Comedy
Three tattoo guns. Five motorcycle tires. Countless T-shirts. That's what I lost before I realized nothing good comes from dating my co-workers. Usually, I don't have much self-control. So, the fact that Frankie Grant is a hot, talented tattoo artist means it's a damn miracle she hasn't already been in my bed. But nothing can happen between us because Frankie comes with Jolie, her young daughter, and a crap load of baggage from her ex. And those are two things I never entertain. Anyone who knows me—the screwed up foster kid from the wrong side of the tracks—knows I'm not the guy you take home to meet your parents, let alone your kid. But I also know what it's like not to have parents, so things get complicated when Jolie asks me to be her daddy. I might as well just slash my own tires now.
Just One Crush
Carly Phillips
He's a rock star wanted by millions. She's a wife willing to fight for their love. Rock star Dash Kingston is finishing the last leg of his band's U.S. tour. Exhausted and ready to be home, he can't wait to see his girl. Time zones, show times, and the demands of his career have made married life harder than expected. Even knowing the rock star life wouldn't make their relationship easy. Cassidy Kingston thought she was ready to handle being married to a man idolized by women everywhere. She believes in their love even though the separations when the band is on tour can be torture. But the paparazzi and media don't make their time apart easier and the gossip headlines hit her harder than they should. She trusts her husband even if she misses him like crazy. When rumors surface that Dash is seeing someone, what's a girl to do? Surprise her husband and remind him of what he's been missing. Except you know what they say about the...
Her Summer Crush
Linda Hope Lee
She's over her crush...isn't she? Luci Monroe is on top of the world. She's just graduated from journalism school and she's already landed her dream job in PR. Then Cody Jarvis saunters into her office. Nothing like finding out that your teenage crush, now a gorgeous, globe-trotting, freelance photographer, is going to be your staffer for the summer. Never mind. They're both professionals. And she's over him. Kind of. Anyway, he's not interested. Cody is always waiting to disappear on his next assignment, and Luci needs someone stable. Someone who wants to build a life right here in Willow Beach...
Uncanny Tales of Crush and Pound 6
Christopher D. Carter
Crush and Pound embark on a new adventure to locate an elderly man who has been kidnapped under mysterious circumstances. Their journey takes them to another dimension where giants and creatures battle for ultimate control of a mysterious dragon from Scalus Mountain.Annika's Christmas is a story about a little girl with a big heart who wants to donate a toy to her school's Christmas toy drive for under privileged children. Circumstances intervene forcing her to make the toughest decision of her young life. Loosely based on a true event, it's a holiday story the whole family will enjoy. Merry Christmas.
CRUSH, the Love Story of Logan and Diana
Mary Oldham
I don't see spending the rest of my life with you...They were kids when Logan Parrish pushed Diana Hunter to accept her scholarship to Wharton. Not only was it a chance of a lifetime, Diana needed to prove to herself she was better than her trailer park upbringing. The last thing Logan wanted when they married was for Diana to have any regrets.Then life got in the way— Diana worked for a bigtime marketing firm, and Logan was trying to prove to himself life was still worth living after a broken marriage, death, and his winery barely making ends meet.But when he heard she was working for the competition it gave him all the incentive he needed to enter and win the biggest contract in winemaking history.As things heat up one thing is for certain, they both had to win, otherwise neither would be happy.Because after twelve years apart, there was no question Logan and Diana were happiest together.
Her Kind of Cowboy
Dylann Crush
Romance / Chick Lit / Fiction
No wedding is too much for the little town of Ido, Texas to handle…or is it? Having successfully established themselves as a destination for weddings, the town of Ido is ready to kick it up another notch. Zina Baxter has stood on the sidelines during most of the matrimonial mayhem. But when a disaster at the pit bull rescue has her relocating the pups to share space with a winter wonderland scene, she finds herself smack dab in the middle of planning the craziest wedding yet. Alex Sanders ran as far and fast as he could from his hometown—all the way to Antarctica. But a job opportunity as the penguin handler for an over-the-top wedding entices him back. Being home means he can finally help his overwhelmed sister wrangle their unruly grandpa—at least until the next opportunity comes around and he can hit the road running again. The last thing he expects to find in Texas is a shot at love… Once Alex crashes into Zina’s...
The Crush
Penelope Ward
Romance / Contemporary
From New York Times bestselling author Penelope Ward, comes a new standalone, second-chance story of forbidden love...It's natural to want the one you can't have. And for as long as I could remember, I'd secretly wanted my brother's best friend, Jace.He was six years older and always treated me like the sister he never had.Fast forward a decade.We were all in our twenties now. Jace had moved in with my brother, Nathan, and me to help us make ends meet after our parents died.It was just the three of us—an odd family dynamic.Living under our roof, Jace was as bossy and protective as ever.But he certainly didn't look at me like a sister anymore. That was what made things so complicated.I was pretty much hot and bothered twenty-four-seven.And he was torn.The signs were subtle, at first. Like on movie night, I'd casually rest my leg against his, and he wouldn't exactly shift away.Still, I assumed he would...
Crush Stuff.
Lisi Harrison
Seventh grade besties navigate crushes and friend drama in the second book in bestselling author Lisi Harrison's new middle grade series, Girl Stuff, perfect for fans of The Baby-Sitters Club, Real Friends, and Invisible Emmie.Halloween is just around the corner and with it comes the dreaded overnight class trip at a smelly farm. Fonda has ideas for a way cooler trip but before she can say Catalina Island, other kids (including her best friend’s crush’s best friend!) come forward with class trip proposals of their own. There's only one solution: a petition competition, and whoever gets the most signatures wins. Fonda enlists her besties Drew and Ruthie to help, but are they ready to do whatever it takes to win? Between school stuff, girl stuff, and crush stuff, this trio's trip—and hearts—are on the line.
My Crush's Father
S. E. Law
My crush's father found me locked in a closet, lush and inviting, with a bottle jammed up tight in my you-know-what! Nicole: I could hardly believe it when I was invited to Peter Forsythe's party. Peter's a star lacrosse player and all-around big man on campus. Popular boys like him never talk to curvy girls like me. But then Peter KISSED me at the party! Not only that, but he brought me to a closet for some privacy ... ... and then locked me inside! What the hell!?!?! Now, the teen boy says I have to demean myself with a wine bottle before he lets me out. Otherwise, I'm stuck in this prison forever! Roger: I got home late from work and was disgusted. My son had a party last night, and the mansion was trashed. But there were weird sounds coming from my walk-in... ... and when I opened the door, there was a lush teenage girl on the floor,...
May is for Mack
Part #1 of "Mountain Men of Mustang Mountain" series by Dylann Crush
Welcome to Mustang Mountain where love runs as wild as the free-spirited horses who roam the hillsides. Framed by rivers, lakes, and breathtaking mountains, it's also the place the Mountain Men of Mustang Mountain call home. They might be rugged and reclusive, but they'll risk their hearts for the curvy girls they love.
Uncanny Tales of Crush and Pound Annual 3
Christopher D. Carter
Dr. Tatum and Seth begin their journey to Three Rivers, California, only to find themselves stranded in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Crush and Pound have not returned from their adventure at Scalus Mountain, and with the reluctant help of an agent of the nemesis organization, STUN, Dr. Tatum and Seth must find a way to survive the deadly wilderness of western California.When best friends Valerie and Samantha discover a magic mirror in Val’s 100-year-old barn in southern Minnesota, they eagerly go through it. Immediately they run into the young Snow White, who has just escaped the huntsman. The girls vow to help her find her father, knowing the dangers that await. On their journey, the fun-loving double-trouble duo quickly discovers they are caught up in the middle of their favorite fairy tales. Having the knowledge of the stories as their only weapon, Val and Sam help two other princesses, make a surprising friend and discover they have a fairy godmother of their very own.
First Crush
Linda Seed
Romance / Contemporary
He broke her heart back in high school. Now, eighteen years later, he's the only one who can heal it ...Bianca Russo is happy enough practicing pediatric medicine, sharing a house with her sisters, and dating a decent but dull gastroenterologist who's her best bet to give her the marriage and children she craves.When TJ Davenport reenters Bianca's life after almost two decades, the passion she felt for him when she was sixteen is more than just a fond memory—it's a fire that reignites, threatening to burn down her safe and sensible plans.
March is for Miles
Part #1 of "Mountain Men of Mustang Mountain" series by Dylann Crush
She's running from her past. He'll do anything to be her future. Kinley When I find my fiancé getting busy with my maid of honor fifteen minutes before I'm supposed to walk down the aisle, it's time to face the truth. I don't think, I just run... right into the front seat of a stranger's truck. He's bearded and brawny and makes my heart race in a way my ex never did. With nowhere to go, and no one I can depend on, it would be so tempting to let the mountain man take care of me... if only for a day or two. Miles She's gorgeous with those big brown eyes and curves that won't quit. But that bruise on her cheek tells me there's more to this runaway bride's story than she's letting on. All I want to do is wrap her in my arms and keep her safe. Kinley deserves to be loved for the sweet, precious woman she is, and I'm desperate to be the man she can count on. Until...
Uncanny Tales of Crush and Pound 4
Christopher D. Carter
Bat Jackson and Shakespeare Crush find themselves on the wrong side of the law as they cross paths with Bantish in Durham!! All Hell breaks loose as they are transported back to the dark dimension in the fourth installment of the five-part series!!!Bat Jackson and Crush find themselves on the wrong side of the law as they cross paths with Bantish in Durham!! All Hell breaks loose as they are transported back to the dark dimension in the fourth installment of the five-part series!!!
Crush
Richard Siken
Poetry
Richard Siken’s Crush, selected as the 2004 winner of the Yale Younger Poets prize, is a powerful collection of poems driven by obsession and love. Siken writes with ferocity, and his reader hurtles unstoppably with him. His poetry is confessional, gay, savage, and charged with violent eroticism. In the world of American poetry, Siken's voice is striking. In her introduction to the book, competition judge Louise Glück hails the “cumulative, driving, apocalyptic power, [and] purgatorial recklessness” of Siken’s poems. She notes, “Books of this kind dream big. . . . They restore to poetry that sense of crucial moment and crucial utterance which may indeed be the great genius of the form.”
To Crush the Serpent
Yashar Kemal
A staggering, shattering novel from Turkey's greatest novelistSince Halil was shot dead in his own home by his wife Esmé's former suitor, the village has pointed the finger of guilt at the dead man's beautiful widow: she must have arranged the murder. The task of vengeance falls on Esmé's little son, Hassan: year after year he is groomed for it, his devotion to his mother sapped with talk of the unavenged ghost of Halil and his father, doomed to roam the countryisde as a translucent red snake, an insect, a bird. Hassan hears tales against his mother. How long will her innocence protect her?The stark tale of cruelty and vendetta is told in a narrative of relentless tension, reminiscent of Greek tragedy. it is one of Yashar Kemal's most beautiful and haunting novels.
