Recommendations based on Conclaveby Penelope Douglas

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  1. Kiss the Sky

    by Krista Ritchie
    Two rockstars navigate fame, addiction, and love in a world of sex, drugs, and rock and roll.

    A virgin "ice queen" heiress &, The arrogant god-like man who wants to melt her, , Rose Calloway thought she had everything under control. At twenty-three, she's a Princeton graduate, an Academic ... (Barnes & Noble)

  2. Welcome to the Dark Side

    by Giana Darling
    A young woman falls for a dangerous biker with a dark past, leading her into a world of violence and passion.

    I was a good girl. I ate my vegetables, volunteered at the local autism centre and sat in the front pew of church every Sunday.Then, I got cancer.What the hell kind of reward was that for a boring ... (Barnes & Noble)

  3. Thrive

    by Krista Ritchie
    A young woman navigates the challenges of college life, including love, friendship, and mental health struggles.

    Two years will change them forever. When rumors spread like wildfire–like having three-ways with her boyfriend's rock climbing brother--Lily Calloway spirals into a dark place. Her bedroom. Loren ... (Barnes & Noble)

  4. Hooking Up

    by Helena Hunting
    Amalie and her one-night stand, Lexington, navigate their complicated relationship while dealing with their own personal issues.

    Amalie Whitfield is the picture of a blushing bride during her wedding reception ― but for all the wrong reasons. Instead of proclaiming his undying love, her husband can be heard, by Amalie and ... (Goodreads)

  5. The Christmas Pact

    by Vi Keeland
    Childhood friends reunite and make a pact to spend every Christmas together, but their feelings for each other complicate things.

    Listening Length: 2 hours and 54 minutes Heat up the holidays with this sizzling new novella from New York Times best-selling authors Vi Keeland and Penelope Ward! Riley Kennedy’s emails keep getting ... (Goodreads)

  6. No Judgments

    by Meg Cabot
    A young woman returns to her hometown in Florida to help her grandmother during a hurricane, and finds love and self-discovery along the way.

    The storm of the century is about to hit Little Bridge Island, Florida—and it’s sending waves crashing through Sabrina “Bree” Beckham’s love life… When a massive hurricane severs all power and cell ... (Barnes & Noble)

  7. Mr. President

    by Katy Evans
    A young woman falls in love with the President of the United States, navigating the challenges of politics and public scrutiny.

    From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Katy Evans comes a sizzling new contemporary romance. He's won the hearts of millions. But is he willing to lose his? I met the president’s son ... (Goodreads)

  8. Shacking Up

    by Helena Hunting
    Ruby's life takes an unexpected turn when she moves in with a stranger, Bancroft, and their attraction grows.

    Ruby Scott is months behind on rent and can’t seem to land a steady job. She has one chance to turn things around with a big audition. But instead of getting her big break, she gets sick as a dog and ... (Goodreads)

  9. Wicked Sexy Liar

    by Christina Lauren
    Max and his fake fiancée, Chloe, navigate their complicated relationship while trying to keep their secrets hidden.

    When three college besties meet three hot guys in Vegas, anything can—and does—happen. Book Four in the New York Times Wild Seasons series that began with Sweet Filthy Boy (the Romantic Times book of ... (Barnes & Noble)

  10. Beneath This Mask

    by Meghan March
    A mysterious man with a hidden past meets a woman who challenges him to reveal his true self. Passion and danger ensue.

    Former Navy fighter pilot. Son of a congressman. Successful businessman in my own right. With a résumé like mine, women have never been a challenge. Until I met her. This sexy, tatted-up bad girl ... (Goodreads)

  11. The Darkest Sunrise

    by Aly Martinez
    A heart-wrenching story of two broken souls finding love and healing in each other amidst tragedy and secrets.

    Sticks and stones will break my bones, but words will never harm me. Whoever coined that phrase is a bald-faced liar. Words are often the sharpest weapon of all, triggering some of the most powerful ... (Goodreads)

  12. Moonlight on Nightingale Way

    by Samantha Young
    A young woman struggles to overcome her past and find love with a charming man in Edinburgh.

    Logan from, Echoes of Scotland Street, is back with his own smoldering story, as the, New York Times, bestselling, On Dublin Street, series returns… Logan spent two years paying for the mistakes he ... (Goodreads)

  13. Hot Asset

    by Lauren Layne
    Sparks fly between a Wall Street executive and a SEC investigator as they navigate a high-stakes insider trading case.

    Featured on, Inside Edition,.,, A sexy agent hounds Wall Street’s hottest new wolf in an exhilarating novel from, New York Times, bestselling author Lauren Layne., Ian Bradley is the definition of a ... (Barnes & Noble)

  14. Damaged

    by H.M. Ward
    A young woman falls for a mysterious man with a dark past, but their relationship is threatened by secrets and danger.

    Life sucks. And, as soon as Sidney picks up the pieces something always knocks her back onto her butt. It's never pretty, but this time is different. This time pretty isn't even the right word. Peter ... (Goodreads)

  15. The Singles Game

    by Lauren Weisberger
    A young tennis player navigates the cutthroat world of professional tennis, facing tough choices and personal sacrifices along the way.

    The new novel from the New York Times bestselling author of The Devil Wears Prada and Revenge Wears Prada—a dishy tell-all about a beautiful tennis prodigy who, after changing coaches, suddenly makes ... (Goodreads)

  16. Drive

    by Kate Stewart
    A woman falls in love with a man who is already taken, leading to a tumultuous affair and difficult choices.

    Music . . . the heart’s greatest librarian. The average song is three and a half minutes long; those three and a half minutes could lead to a slow blink, a glimpse of the past, or catapult the soul ... (Goodreads)

  17. No Perfect Hero

    by Nicole Snow
    A wounded soldier returns home to find love with a woman who has secrets of her own. Can they overcome their pasts to build a future together?

    Bossy. Heart of stone. Snarly mess next door.,Send help before I'm prick-matized... My next big mistake has a name. Warren Ford. Best kept secret in this weird little town. An alpha's alpha. Spartan ... (Goodreads)

  18. Promised

    by Jodi Ellen Malpas
    A forbidden love story between a married woman and her husband's business partner. Passion, secrets, and betrayal ensue.

    Livy notices him the moment he walks into the coffee shop. He's heart-stoppingly stunning, with a blue-eyed gaze so piercing she's almost too distracted to take his order. When he walks out the door, ... (Goodreads)

  19. Sins & Needles

    by Karina Halle
    A tattoo artist returns to her hometown to pull off a heist with her ex-boyfriend, but old wounds and secrets threaten their plan.

    Ellie Watt is used to starting over. The daughter of a grifting team, Ellie spent her childhood being used as a pawn in her parents' latest scam. Now she’s much older, wiser and ready to give her con ... (Goodreads)

  20. Brown-Eyed Girl

    by Lisa Kleypas
    Wealthy businessman meets his match in a spirited woman who challenges his beliefs and steals his heart.

    The much anticipated final book in the Travis series,, Brown-Eyed Girl, from beloved author Lisa Kleypas, Wedding planner Avery Crosslin may be a rising star in Houston society, but she doesn't ... (Barnes & Noble)

  21. Dearest Clementine

    by Lex Martin
    Clementine falls for her brother's best friend, Gavin, but their relationship is complicated by secrets and past traumas.

    Librarian's Note: This is an alternate cover for ASIN B00JRQ08HI Twenty-year-old Clementine Avery doesn't mind being called bitchy and closed off. It's safe, and after being burned by her high school ... (Goodreads)

  22. We Met in December

    by Rosie Curtis
    Jess and Alex meet in a London house-share in December. Their friendship blossoms into a romance, but life and secrets get in the way.

    Following a year in the life of a twenty-something British woman who falls hard for her London flat mate, this clever, fun, and unforgettable romantic comedy is the perfect feel-good holiday read. ... (Barnes & Noble)

  23. Blindfolded Innocence

    by Alessandra Torre
    A law student falls for her married professor, leading to a dangerous affair.

    Expanded Edition "I'm not sure what you have been told about me, but I'm not nearly as bad as they make me out to be." His deliciously deep voice carried a little bit of ego. I'm sure you are exactly ... (Goodreads)

  24. The Simple Wild

    by K.A. Tucker
    A young woman travels to Alaska to reconnect with her estranged father and falls in love with the rugged wilderness and a local pilot.

    Calla Fletcher wasn't even two when her mother took her and fled the Alaskan wild, unable to handle the isolation of the extreme, rural lifestyle, leaving behind Calla’s father, Wren Fletcher, in the ... (Goodreads)

  25. Billy and Me

    by Giovanna Fletcher
    A small-town girl falls in love with a famous actor, but struggles to adapt to his glamorous lifestyle.

    In this utterly sweet and moving women's fiction novel, a celebrity comes to town and sweeps a young woman - who is used to being overlooked - off her feet. Sophie May is content with her life in her ... (Goodreads)

  26. Broken Hart

    by Ella Fox
    A second chance romance between a woman who has lost everything and a man who has always loved her.

    Sabrina Tyler is head over heels in love with her boss and best friend, Dante Hart. She thinks that Dante has no romantic interest in her but she's wrong. Dante doesn't believe in love or commitment ... (Barnes & Noble)

  27. The Game Plan

    by R.L. Mathewson
    A single father and a womanizer become unlikely roommates, leading to unexpected feelings and a new family dynamic.

    New York Times Best Selling Novel........... The Game Plan Spend the next 40 years in prison or break her lease early? Normally she'd be able to say that this one was a no-brainer, but things have ... (Barnes & Noble)

  28. The Protector

    by Jodi Ellen Malpas
    A bodyguard falls in love with the woman he's hired to protect, but their pasts threaten to tear them apart.

    "Every kiss, every sexy scene, every word between this pair owned a piece of my soul. I could read this book a hundred times and still react as if it was the first time. The Protector is a top 2016 ... (Barnes & Noble)

  29. The Gatecrasher

    by Madeleine Wickham
    A middle-aged woman crashes funerals to find wealthy widowers to marry, until she meets her match.

    Everything's coming up roses for Fleur Daxeny, as she goes through more rich men than she does designer hats... if that's humanly possible. Beautiful, charming, and utterly irresistible, her success ... (Goodreads)

  30. Begin Again

    by Mona Kasten
    College student Allie moves to a new city and falls for her brooding, tattooed neighbor, Kaden. But their pasts threaten to tear them apart.

    He makes the rules. She breaks them all. A new start. It's the only thing keeping Allie Harper going, when she packs up her life and moves across the country to Woodshill, Oregon. She's about to ... (Barnes & Noble)