Recommendations based on Agnes and the Hitmanby Jennifer Crusie

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  1. 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)

  2. Crazy For You

    by Jennifer Crusie
    A romantic comedy about a woman who pretends to be someone else to win back her ex-boyfriend, but falls for the wrong guy.

    Quinn McKenzie has always lived what she calls a "beige" life. She's dating the world's nicest guy, she has a good job as a high school art teacher, she's surrounded by family and friends who rely on ... (Goodreads)

  3. Welcome to Temptation

    by Jennifer Crusie
    Two sisters arrive in Temptation to make a documentary, but end up getting caught up in the town's scandals and romances.

    The novel begins as Sophie Dempsey and her younger sister Amy approach the small Ohio town of Temptation. They have been hired by their former sister-in-law, Clea Whipple, to create a movie that will ... (Wikipedia)

  4. A Civil Campaign

    by Lois McMaster Bujold
    Miles Vorkosigan navigates the tricky waters of romance and politics in a comedic space opera.

    Miles Vorkosigan has a problem: unrequited love for the beautiful widow Ekaterin Vorsoisson, violently allergic to marriage after her first exposure. If a frontal assault won't do, Miles thinks, try ... (Goodreads)

  5. Fearless Fourteen

    by Janet Evanovich
    A thrilling adventure of crime, mystery, and romance as Stephanie Plum takes on her toughest case yet.

    Stephanie Plum apprehends Loretta Rizzi for failure to appear in court, but Loretta, who is a distant cousin of Stephanie's policeman boyfriend, Joe Morelli, agrees to go along only if Stephanie will ... (Wikipedia)

  6. Hard Eight

    by Janet Evanovich
    Adventure with a con artist, a hitman, and an FBI agent, on a wild mission of suspense and deception.

    Stephanie is asked by her parents' next-door neighbor, Mabel Markowitz, to find her granddaughter, Evelyn and great-granddaughter, Annie, who have disappeared. During a messy divorce with her ... (Wikipedia)

  7. Dead to the World

    by Charlaine Harris
    A supernatural romance of vampires and werewolves, set in a small town in Louisiana.

    This novel opens on New Year's Eve, three weeks after the events of, Club Dead, . Sookie Stackhouse finds Eric running down the road close to her home, but he seems to have lost his memory. Sookie, ... (Wikipedia)

  8. The Prize

    by Julie Garwood
    A historical romance novel set in medieval Scotland, where a strong-willed woman is forced to marry a powerful laird to protect her people.

    Librarian's Note: Alternate cover for this ISBN can be found, here,. In the resplendence of William the Conqueror's London court, the lovely Saxon captive Lady Nicholaa was forced to choose a husband ... (Goodreads)

  9. Lean Mean Thirteen

    by Janet Evanovich
    A bounty hunter must rely on her wits to catch a criminal and save her friends.

    Stephanie's path crosses again with that of her despised ex-husband, Richard "Dickie" Orr, while doing a favour for Ranger . When Dickie is later discovered missing from his apartment under some ... (Wikipedia)

  10. Sunshine

    by Robin McKinley
    Rae, a young girl, discovers her magical powers and must navigate a world of politics and power struggles to save her kingdom from darkness.

    The story is set in an alternate universe , taking place after the "Voodoo Wars", a conflict between humans and the "Others". The Others mainly consist of vampires , werewolves , and demons , though ... (Wikipedia)

  11. The Search

    by Nora Roberts
    A romantic suspense novel about a woman who must confront her past to save her future.

    To most people, Fiona Bristow seems to have an idyllic life: a quaint house on an island off Seattle's coast, a thriving dog-training school, and a challenging volunteer job performing canine search ... (Goodreads)

  12. It Had to Be You

    by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
    A romantic comedy of a woman trying to find her true identity and love.

    What if a woman who knows nothing about sports inherits a professional football team? The Windy City definitely isn't ready for Phoebe Somerville, the outrageous York knockout who’s taking over their ... (Goodreads)

  13. The Bride

    by Julie Garwood
    A daring journey of love and courage as a young woman fights to save her family.

    By edict of the king, the mighty Scottish laird Alec Kincaid must take an English bride. His choice was Jamie, youngest daughter of Baron Jamison...a feisty, violet-eyed beauty. Alec ached to touch ... (Barnes & Noble)

  14. The Secret

    by Julie Garwood
    A romance between a noble knight and a mysterious maiden, fighting to save a kingdom from destruction.

    Judith Hampton was as beautiful as she was proud and loyal. Her dear Scottish friend from childhood was about to give birth, and Judith had promised to be at her side. But there was another, private ... (Barnes & Noble)

  15. Heartless

    by Gail Carriger
    A steampunk-inspired adventure of a young woman determined to secure her future despite a scheming family.

    Blending steampunk with urban fantasy , Heartless is set in an alternate history version of Victorian era Britain where vampires and werewolfs are welcomed as members of society, often in the upper ... (Wikipedia)

  16. The Language of Flowers

    by Vanessa Diffenbaugh
    A young woman's journey of healing and redemption through the power of flowers.

    The Victorian language of flowers was used to convey romantic expressions: honeysuckle for devotion, asters for patience, and red roses for love. But for Victoria Jones, it’s been more useful in ... (Goodreads)

  17. Magic Shifts

    by Ilona Andrews
    A fantasy adventure of magic and mystery, as two shape-shifting protagonists explore their abilities.

    In the latest Kate Daniels novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Ilona Andrews, magic is coming and going in waves in post-Shift Atlanta—and each crest leaves danger in its wake… After ... (Goodreads)

  18. Magic Breaks

    by Ilona Andrews
    Kate Daniels, a mercenary with magical powers, faces her toughest challenge yet as she battles gods and monsters to save Atlanta.

    No matter how much the paranormal politics of Atlanta change, one thing always remains the same: if there’s trouble, Kate Daniels will be in the middle of it… As the mate of the Beast Lord, Curran, ... (Goodreads)

  19. Emperor Mage

    by Tamora Pierce
    A young girl's fantastical journey of self-discovery and growth, learning the power of her own magic.

    Daine is sent with a delegation that includes both Sir Gareths of Naxen, Alanna the Lioness , and Numair Salmalin , to the Emperor Mage of Carthak, in hopes that she can smooth the international ... (Wikipedia)

  20. Ain't She Sweet?

    by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
    A romantic comedy of two mismatched lovers finding their way back to each other.

    The girl everybody loves to hate has returned to the town she'd sworn to leave behind forever. As the rich, spoiled princess of Parrish, Mississippi, Sugar Beth Carey had broken hearts, ruined ... (Barnes & Noble)

  21. Daring to Dream

    by Nora Roberts
    Three women pursue their dreams of becoming successful musicians, overcoming obstacles and finding love along the way.

    Margo, Kate and Laura were brought up like sisters amidst the peerless grandeur of Templeton House. But it was Margo whose dreams first took her far away . . . Margo Sullivan had everything a young ... (Goodreads)

  22. Crooked Kingdom

    by Leigh Bardugo
    A gang of criminals must band together to take down a powerful adversary.

    In the prologue, a Grisha man named Emil Retvenko is kidnapped by a winged Shu man. The book commences in a gambling parlor known as Club Cumulus where Jesper and Nina keep Jan Van Eck's lawyer, ... (Wikipedia)

  23. Can You Keep a Secret?

    by Sophie Kinsella
    A young woman discovers her life is filled with secrets when a random encounter sparks a new adventure.

    Emma Corrigan is a young woman in London, England . She is in a stable, but dull, relationship with the "perfect" man, and is currently attempting to climb the corporate ladder at Panther Cola, a ... (Wikipedia)

  24. Beautiful Lies

    by Lisa Unger
    A woman's life is turned upside down when she discovers her husband's dark secrets. She must confront the truth to save herself and her family.

    Ridley Jones sets out on a quest to unlock the secrets of her murky past after the faded picture of a man, woman, and baby girl is delivered to her door with a note asking "Are you my daughter?". If ... (Goodreads)

  25. Shadowfever

    by Karen Marie Moning
    A thrilling journey of self-discovery as an ancient evil is unleashed upon the world.

    “Evil is a completely different creature, Mac. Evil is bad that believes it’s good.” — MacKayla Lane was just a child when she and her sister, Alina, were given up for adoption and banished from ... (Goodreads)

  26. Perfect

    by Judith McNaught
    A young woman's life is turned upside down when she falls in love with a wealthy man who has a dark past.

    Discover the sensual and sweeping power of love in New York Times bestselling author Judith McNaught’s contemporary romances that will make “you laugh, cry, and fall in love again” ( RT Book Reviews ... (Barnes & Noble)

  27. I've Got Your Number

    by Sophie Kinsella
    A young woman's chaotic life is turned upside-down when she finds a stranger's lost phone.

    Poppy Wyatt loses her engagement ring, which has been in her fiancé's family for three generations, on the day that his parents arrive from the US and in the following panic, she also ends up losing ... (Wikipedia)

  28. Lord of the Fading Lands

    by C.L. Wilson
    A human girl is drawn into a magical world of faeries and elves, where she falls in love with the powerful Fey King.

    Once he drove back the darkness. Once he loved with such passion his name was legend. Once, driven wild with grief over the murder of his beloved, the majestic Fey King Rain Tairen Soul had laid ... (Goodreads)

  29. Garden Spells

    by Sarah Addison Allen
    A tale of family secrets and magical powers, set in a small Southern town.

    Claire Waverley lives alone in small Bascom, North Carolina. The only person she's close to is an elderly relative named Evanelle, who has the gift of giving people exactly what they need before they ... (Wikipedia)

  30. I Still Dream About You

    by Fannie Flagg
    A former beauty queen turned real estate agent navigates life's ups and downs in Birmingham, Alabama.

    The beloved Fannie Flagg is back and at her irresistible and hilarious best in I Still Dream About You , a comic mystery romp through the streets of Birmingham, Alabama, past, present, and future. ... (Goodreads)