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The Proposal
by Jasmine Guillory
A public proposal gone wrong leads to an unexpected fake engagement between two acquaintances. Will it turn into something real?
The author of, The Wedding Date, serves up a novel about what happens when a public proposal doesn't turn into a happy ending, thanks to a woman who knows exactly how to make one on her own... When ... (Goodreads)
The Kiss Quotient
by Helen Hoang
A heartwarming romance between a brilliant econometrician with Asperger's and a charming male escort.
From the author of, The Bride Test, comes a romance novel hailed as one of, The Washington Post,’s 50 Notable Works of Fiction in 2018 and one of Amazon’s Top 100 Books of 2018!,“This is such a fun ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Poet X
by Elizabeth Acevedo
A young girl in Harlem discovers her love for slam poetry as a way to express herself and navigate the challenges of her conservative Dominican family.
Xiomara Batista is a fifteen-year-old Dominican teenager living in Harlem, who loves to write poetry. Though she longs to share it with the world, her religious mother is only concerned with her ... (Wikipedia)
Homegoing
by Yaa Gyasi
Spanning centuries, the intertwining stories of two African sisters, their descendants, and the legacy of slavery.
Effia is raised by her mother, Baaba, who is cruel to her. Nevertheless she works hard to please her mother. Known as a beauty, Effia is intended to be married to the future chief of her village, but ... (Wikipedia)
An American Marriage
by Tayari Jones
A newlywed couple's lives are torn apart when the husband is wrongfully convicted of a crime. The novel explores love, loyalty, and injustice.
Roy, a sales representative for a textbook company, and Celestial, an artist specializing in custom made baby dolls, are newlyweds who live in Atlanta. After their first year of marriage they travel ... (Wikipedia)
Wicked and the Wallflower
by Sarah MacLean
A wallflower teams up with a notorious rake to win back her family's fortune, but their plan leads to unexpected love.
When Wicked Comes Calling... When a mysterious stranger finds his way into her bedchamber and offers his help in landing a duke, Lady Felicity Faircloth agrees—on one condition. She's seen enough of ... (Goodreads)
Monday's Not Coming
by Tiffany D. Jackson
Claudia's best friend Monday disappears and no one seems to care. Claudia is determined to find her friend and uncover the truth.
Monday Charles is missing, and only Claudia seems to notice. Claudia and Monday have always been inseparable—more sisters than friends. So when Monday doesn’t turn up for the first day of school, ... (Goodreads)
Children of Blood and Bone
by Tomi Adeyemi
In a world where magic has been suppressed, a young girl fights to bring it back and overthrow the oppressive monarchy.
The novel takes place in the fictional land of Orïsha, inhabited by two distinct people: divîners, who have the capability to become magical maji and are marked by white hair, and non-magical ... (Wikipedia)
Crazy Rich Asians
by Kevin Kwan
An entertaining look at the extravagant lifestyles of the ultra-wealthy in Singapore.
The book is told from the perspective of five main characters: Rachel Chu, Nicholas (Nick) Young, Eleanor Young, Astrid Leong, and Edison Cheng. The story revolves around the grand wedding of ... (Wikipedia)
Stay with Me
by Ayọ̀bámi Adébáyọ̀
A sweeping tale of love, betrayal, and the power of family, set in Nigeria.
This celebrated, unforgettable first novel, shortlisted for the prestigious Women's Prize for Fiction and set in Nigeria, gives voice to both husband and wife as they tell the story of their ... (Goodreads)
Far From You
by Tess Sharpe
After a tragic accident, Sophie struggles with addiction and PTSD while trying to solve her best friend's murder.
* "This beautifully realized debut delves into the emotions of a girl recovering from drug addiction and grief, all wrapped up in a solid mystery." -,Kirkus Reviews ,(starred review) , * "Sharpe ... (Barnes & Noble)
A Discovery of Witches
by Deborah Harkness
An enchanted journey of forbidden love, as a witch and a vampire search for an ancient magical book.
Book one of the, New York Times,-bestselling All Souls trilogy—"a wonderfully imaginative grown-up fantasy with all the magic of, Harry Potter, and, Twilight,” (,People,). Look for the hit TV series ... (Barnes & Noble)
A Princess in Theory
by Alyssa Cole
Naledi Smith receives an email claiming she's betrothed to an African prince. Romance and royal intrigue ensue.
From acclaimed author Alyssa Cole comes the tale of a city Cinderella and her Prince Charming in disguise . . . Between grad school and multiple jobs, Naledi Smith doesn’t have time for fairy ... (Barnes & Noble)
American Street
by Ibi Zoboi
A Haitian immigrant struggles to navigate life in Detroit while her mother is detained by immigration. She finds solace in a new friendship and romance.
A National Book Award Finalist with five starred reviews and multiple awards!, American Street, is an evocative and powerful coming-of-age story perfect for fans of, Everything, Everything,;, Bone ... (Barnes & Noble)
Piecing Me Together
by Renée Watson
An African-American teen's journey to self-discovery and personal empowerment.
Newbery Honor and Coretta Scott King Author Award Winner, New York Times, bestseller, "Timely and timeless." —Jacqueline Woodson,"Important and deeply moving." —John Green Acclaimed author Renee ... (Barnes & Noble)
Americanah
by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
An exploration of race, identity, and belonging as two Nigerian immigrants experience life in America and beyond.
Ifemelu and Obinze are young and in love when they depart military-ruled Nigeria for the West. Beautiful, self-assured Ifemelu heads for America, where despite her academic success, she is forced to ... (Goodreads)
The Bookshop of Yesterdays
by Amy Meyerson
Miranda inherits a bookstore from her estranged uncle and discovers a scavenger hunt of clues to uncover family secrets.
Look for Amy Meyerson’s new novel The Imperfects , a captivating literary page-turner. THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER Best Books of Summer 2018 Selection by Philadelphia Inquirer and Library Journal ... (Barnes & Noble)
Goodbye, Vitamin
by Rachel Khong
A young woman returns home to help care for her father with Alzheimer's, reflecting on family, love, and memory.
Named a Best Book of the Year by NPR;, O, The Oprah Magazine,;, Vogue,;, San Francisco Chronicl,e;, Esquire,;, Huffington Post,;, Nylon,;, Entertainment Weekly,;, BuzzFeed,;, Booklist,; and, The ... (Barnes & Noble)
Spinning Silver
by Naomi Novik
A young woman turns silver into gold and attracts the attention of a dangerous fae king. She must use her wits to outsmart him and save her kingdom.
Miryem is the daughter and granddaughter of moneylenders, but her father's inability to collect his debts has left his family on the edge of poverty–until Miryem takes matters into her own hands. ... (Goodreads)
Blue-Eyed Devil
by Lisa Kleypas
Romance between a wealthy socialite and a blue-collar worker, uncovering secrets and lies of the past.
The, New York Times, bestselling author of, Sugar Daddy, is back with her most breathtaking, hot-and-bothered novel yet!,MEET THE BLUE-EYED DEVIL,His name is Hardy Cates. He's a self-made millionaire ... (Barnes & Noble)
A Study in Scarlet Women
by Sherry Thomas
A female Sherlock Holmes-esque detective investigates a mysterious murder in Victorian London.
With her inquisitive mind, Charlotte Holmes has never felt comfortable with the demureness expected of the fairer sex in upper class society. But even she never thought that she would become a social ... (Goodreads)
The Duchess Deal
by Tessa Dare
A seamstress and a duke find love and acceptance in an unexpected union.
An iBooks Best Romance of August Pick! One of Publishers Weekly's Buzz Books of Romance 2017! An Amazon Best Romance of August Pick! 2017 RT Reviewer's Choice Book of the Year Nominee and 2017 RT ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Widows of Malabar Hill
by Sujata Massey
In 1920s Bombay, Perveen Mistry, India's first female lawyer, investigates a suspicious will and uncovers a web of secrets and murder.
Bombay, 1921: Perveen Mistry, the daughter of a respected Zoroastrian family, has just joined her father's law firm, becoming one of the first female lawyers in India. Armed with a legal education ... (Goodreads)
The Viscount Who Loved Me
by Julia Quinn
A battle of wits and wills between a widow and a viscount, culminating in a passionate love.
1814 promises to be another eventful season, but not, this author believes, for Anthony Bridgerton, London's most elusive bachelor, who has shown no indication that he plans to marry.,And in truth, ... (Goodreads)
Without Merit
by Colleen Hoover
Merit Voss struggles with family dysfunction, mental health, and love in a small town.
From the #1, New York Times, bestselling author Colleen Hoover comes a moving and haunting novel of family, love, and the power of the truth. Not every mistake deserves a consequence. Sometimes the ... (Barnes & Noble)
A Curious Beginning
by Deanna Raybourn
After the death of her guardian, Veronica Speedwell embarks on a dangerous adventure to uncover her mysterious past.
London, 1887 . After burying her spinster aunt, orphaned Veronica Speedwell is free to resume her world travels in pursuit of scientific inquiry—and the occasional romantic dalliance. As familiar ... (Goodreads)
Bet Me
by Jennifer Crusie
A romantic comedy of two unlikely people thrown together, learning to trust and love each other.
The novel begin as the heroine, Minerva "Min" Dobbs, a chubby, 33-year-old actuary, is dumped by her boyfriend, David. He is upset that she has refused to have sex with him; she's irritated that she ... (Wikipedia)
I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter
by Erika L. Sánchez
After the death of her sister, Julia struggles to find her place in her Mexican-American family and uncover secrets about her sister's life.
Perfect Mexican daughters do not go away to college. And they do not move out of their parents’ house after high school graduation. Perfect Mexican daughters never abandon their family. But Julia is ... (Goodreads)
Love and Other Words
by Christina Lauren
Childhood friends reconnect after a decade apart, confronting past traumas and rekindling their love.
The story of the heart can never be unwritten., Macy Sorensen is settling into an ambitious if emotionally tepid routine: work hard as a new pediatrics resident, plan her wedding to an older, ... (Goodreads)
The Mothers
by Brit Bennett
An exploration of motherhood, faith, and identity in a close-knit Black community.
Living in Southern California, 17-year-old Nadia, grieving her mother's suicide, becomes pregnant by her boyfriend Luke, a local pastor's son. She has an abortion and leaves her hometown to attend ... (Wikipedia)
