Recommendations based on Out of the Shallowsby Samantha Young

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  1. 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)

  2. 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)

  3. White Trash Beautiful

    by Teresa Mummert
    A young woman struggles to escape her impoverished and abusive upbringing in a small town.

    A word-of-mouth bestseller that’s captivating readers with its honesty, grit, and headstrong heroine, White Trash Beautiful is a story for anyone who has ever felt trapped in life, cheated by ... (Barnes & Noble)

  4. Left Drowning

    by Jessica Park
    After a tragic accident, Blythe struggles to find her place in the world until she meets the mysterious Sabin.

    What does it take to rise from life’s depths, swim against the current, and breathe?, Weighted down by the loss of her parents, Blythe McGuire struggles to keep her head above water as she trudges ... (Barnes & Noble)

  5. Before Jamaica Lane

    by Samantha Young
    A young woman seeks the help of a friend to improve her love life, leading to unexpected feelings and complications.

    Despite her outgoing demeanor, Olivia is painfully insecure around the opposite sex—usually, she can’t get up the nerve to approach guys she’s interested in. But moving to Edinburgh has given her a ... (Goodreads)

  6. Isn't She Lovely

    by Lauren Layne
    A young woman moves to New York City to start a new life and falls in love with her grumpy neighbor.

    The rules are clear—until they're broken. Lauren Layne puts a New Adult spin on Pygmalion, also the inspiration for Pretty Woman, and gives the classic love story its edgiest twist yet. "Who knew ... (Goodreads)

  7. 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)

  8. 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)

  9. Almost

    by Anne Eliot
    A teenage girl struggles with the aftermath of a traumatic event, navigating love, loss, and healing along the way.

    At a freshman party she doesn't remember, Jess Jordan was almost raped. ...Almost. Very nearly. Not quite. Three years later, Jess has managed to make everyone believe she's better. Over it. Because ... (Goodreads)

  10. Falling into You

    by Jasinda Wilder
    A heart-wrenching love story of two childhood friends who find their way back to each other after tragedy strikes.

    I wasn't always in love with Colton Calloway; I was in love with his younger brother, Kyle, first. Kyle was my first one true love, my first in every way. Then, one stormy August night, he died, and ... (Goodreads)

  11. 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)

  12. 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)

  13. Frigid

    by J. Lynn
    A college student falls for her sexy and mysterious neighbor, but his dark past threatens their relationship.

    Originally published November 2013 For twenty-one-year-old Sydney, being in love with Kyler isn't anything new. They'd been best friends ever since he pushed her down on the playground and she made ... (Barnes & Noble)

  14. When You're Back

    by Abbi Glines
    A soldier returns home to his wife and child, but struggles to adjust to civilian life and keep his family together.

    From #1, New York Times, bestselling author, Abbi Glines, comes the next new adult novel in her beloved, Rosemary Beach, series, which continues the story of Mase and Reese from, When I’m Gone,. She ... (Goodreads)

  15. 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)

  16. 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)

  17. 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)

  18. 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)

  19. Fall with Me

    by Jennifer L. Armentrout
    A young woman falls for a tattooed bad boy with a troubled past, but their relationship is threatened by secrets and danger.

    Jennifer L. Armentrout (also known as J. Lynn),, New York Times, bestselling author of the Wait for You saga, delivers a new novel of first love, second chances, and scorching chemistry. Eleven ... (Barnes & Noble)

  20. Back to You

    by Priscilla Glenn
    A second chance romance between a woman and her high school sweetheart, who reconnect after years of being apart.

    When Lauren Monroe first laid eyes on Michael Delaney back in high school, she had every reason to stay away from him; within minutes of their first encounter, his volatile actions confirmed his ... (Barnes & Noble)

  21. 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)

  22. 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)

  23. 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)

  24. The Bad Boy's Girl

    by Blair Holden
    Tessa falls for the school's bad boy, Cole, but their relationship is complicated by secrets and past traumas.

    A Wattpad Story with 160 Million reads online! This new edition contains never before seen, exclusive content! Tessa O'Connell is a girl as ordinary as they come-or so she thinks. Her aim for senior ... (Barnes & Noble)

  25. Wait for You

    by Jennifer L. Armentrout
    A young woman must overcome her personal struggles to find true love.

    Some things are worth waiting for… Traveling thousands of miles from home to enter college is the only way nineteen-year-old Avery Morgansten can escape what happened at the Halloween party five ... (Goodreads)

  26. You Against Me

    by Jenny Downham
    A story of two families torn apart by a sexual assault accusation, told from the perspectives of the accused's sister and the victim's brother.

    If someone hurts your sister and you're any kind of man, you seek revenge, right? If your brother's accused of a terrible crime but says he didn't do it, you defend him, don't you? When Mikey's ... (Goodreads)

  27. 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)

  28. 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)

  29. 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)

  30. The Locker Room

    by Meghan Quinn
    A romantic comedy about a womanizer who falls for his best friend's sister, but she's not interested in a fling.

    Have you heard the rumor around campus about the locker room? If you haven't, let me enlighten you: Legend has it if you bring a girl into the sacred after-game domain of the baseball locker room, it ... (Goodreads)