Recommendations based on Something in the Wayby Jessica Hawkins

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  1. Lover Unbound

    by J.R. Ward
    A vampire warrior and a doctor battle their inner demons as they fight for their love.

    The ruthless and brilliant brother Vishous possesses a destructive curse and a frightening ability to see the future. As a member of the Brotherhood, he has no interest in love or emotion, only the ... (Goodreads)

  2. Burn for You

    by J.T. Geissinger
    A chef and a firefighter fall in love, but their past traumas threaten to tear them apart.

    A classic fairy tale gets a sexy, edgy twist., Jackson “The Beast” Boudreaux is rich, gorgeous, and unbelievably rude to the staff at Chef Bianca Hardwick’s New Orleans restaurant. Bianca would ... (Barnes & Noble)

  3. 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)

  4. People Like Us

    by Dana Mele
    A murder mystery set in an elite prep school where secrets and lies are uncovered.

    Kay Donovan may have skeletons in her closet, but the past is past, and she's reinvented herself entirely. Now she's a star soccer player whose group of gorgeous friends run their private school with ... (Goodreads)

  5. Lingus

    by Mariana Zapata
    After a one-night stand, Vanessa and Aiden navigate their way through a slow-burn romance while working together at a porn website.

    Most people would describe Katherine Berger as a responsible girl with a big heart, a loyal friend who takes care of those close to her, and the possessor of a wicked sense of humor. There was ... (Barnes & Noble)

  6. Almost Dead

    by Lisa Jackson
    A serial killer is on the loose in a small town, and a woman with a dark past may be the next victim.

    In an atmospheric, chilling novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Lisa Jackson, a string of murders points to a terrifying secret within a wealthy San Francisco family… Shock and grief play ... (Barnes & Noble)

  7. Water's Wrath

    by Elise Kova
    In a world where elemental magic rules, a young sorceress must navigate political intrigue and personal demons to save her kingdom.

    Librarian turned sorcerer. Sorcerer turned hero. Hero turned puppet. The Solaris Empire found victory in the North and, at the cost of her heart and her innocence, Vhalla Yarl has earned her freedom. ... (Goodreads)

  8. 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)

  9. Girls Made of Snow and Glass

    by Melissa Bashardoust
    A retelling of Snow White, where a young queen and her stepdaughter struggle to break free from societal expectations and find their own paths.

    Melissa Bashardoust’s acclaimed debut novel, Girls Made of Snow and Glass, is “Snow White as it’s never been told before...a feminist fantasy fairy tale not to be missed” (,BookPage,)! “Utterly ... (Barnes & Noble)

  10. Drunk Dial

    by Penelope Ward
    After a drunken night, Rana accidentally calls her ex-boyfriend Landon, leading to a rekindling of their relationship.

    From New York Times bestselling author Penelope Ward, comes a new, sexy standalone novel. It seemed like a good idea at the time. Look up Landon Roderick, that boy from childhood whom I'd never been ... (Barnes & Noble)

  11. Absolute Fear

    by Lisa Jackson
    A serial killer is on the loose in New Orleans, and a woman with a dark past may be the next victim.

    From the New York Times bestselling author of Fatal Burn and Shiver comes a pulse-pounding new novel of madness, deceit, and twisted revenge that will take readers into the heart of fear. . . For the ... (Barnes & Noble)

  12. Royally Endowed

    by Emma Chase
    A bodyguard falls for the woman he's protecting, a princess who wants to experience life outside of her royal duties.

    Logan St. James is a smoldering, sexy beast. Sure, he can be a little broody at times—but Ellie Hammond’s willing to overlook that. Because, have you seen him?? Sexy. As. Hell. And Ellie’s perky ... (Goodreads)

  13. Disney Sleeping Beauty

    by Michael Teitelbaum
    A retelling of the classic fairytale of Princess Aurora and her three fairy godmothers.

    YOUNG AND OLD fans will love this full-color Little Golden Book retelling of Walt Disney's "Sleeping Beauty"–the story of Princess Aurora and the three good fairies who try to protect her from ... (Goodreads)

  14. Beauty and the Beast: Lost in a Book

    by Jennifer Donnelly
    Belle is trapped in a book and must navigate its dangerous world to save the Beast. But at what cost?

    Smart, bookish Belle, a captive in the Beast's castle, has become accustomed to her new home and has befriended its inhabitants. When she comes upon, Nevermore, an enchanted book unlike anything else ... (Barnes & Noble)

  15. If She Only Knew

    by Lisa Jackson
    A woman with amnesia tries to uncover her past and discovers dark secrets that threaten her life.

    She can't remember anything... but she knows that she's in danger. A thrilling story of deadly secrets and missing memories, Lisa Jackson's first New York Times bestseller is now beautifully ... (Barnes & Noble)

  16. The Teacher

    by Katerina Diamond
    A teacher is found dead in her home, and secrets begin to unravel as the investigation progresses.

    ‘A terrific story, originally told. All hail the new Queen of Crime!’ HEAT ‘A web of a plot that twists and turns and keeps the reader on the edge of their seat. This formidable debut is a ... (Barnes & Noble)

  17. The Problem with Forever

    by Jennifer L. Armentrout
    A girl who suffered abuse as a child reunites with her former foster brother and faces her traumatic past.

    “This book blew me away, completely. Gripping from page one, I—quite literally—couldn’t put it down.”—Christina Lauren, New York Times bestselling author of The Unhoneymooners Growing up, Mallory ... (Barnes & Noble)

  18. Starry Night

    by Debbie Macomber
    A heartwarming story of a woman who moves to a small town and finds love and community through her passion for painting.

    ’Tis the season for romance, second chances, and Christmas cheer with this new novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber. Carrie Slayton, a big-city society-page columnist, ... (Goodreads)

  19. I Heart You, You Haunt Me

    by Lisa Schroeder
    A girl's boyfriend dies, but his ghost continues to haunt her. She must learn to let go and move on.

    Girl meets boy. , , Girl loses boy. , , Girl gets boy back... , , ...sort of., Ava can't see him or touch him, unless she's dreaming. She can't hear his voice, except for the faint whispers in her ... (Barnes & Noble)

  20. More Than We Can Tell

    by Brigid Kemmerer
    A young boy and girl struggle with their past traumas while navigating their present lives and feelings for each other.

    Rev Fletcher is battling the demons of his past. But with loving adoptive parents by his side, he’s managed to keep them at bay...until he gets a letter from his abusive father and the trauma of his ... (Goodreads)

  21. Forever My Girl

    by Heidi McLaughlin
    A famous musician returns to his hometown and reunites with his high school sweetheart, forcing him to confront his past mistakes.

    In Saint Augustine, Louisiana, Josie is left at the altar by her fiancé Liam. Eight years later, Liam is a successful country singer. The day after a concert in New Orleans, Liam, after a one night ... (Wikipedia)

  22. The Angels' Share

    by J.R. Ward
    A young woman discovers her true identity as a descendant of angels and must navigate a dangerous world of supernatural beings.

    #1, New York Times, bestselling author J. R. Ward delivers the second novel in her Bourbon Kings series—a sweeping saga of a Southern dynasty struggling to maintain a façade of privilege and ... (Goodreads)

  23. The Bourbon Kings

    by J.R. Ward
    A wealthy Southern family's secrets and scandals are exposed when their bourbon empire is threatened.

    For generations, the Bradford family has worn the mantle of kings of the bourbon capital of the world. Their sustained wealth has afforded them prestige and privilege—as well as a hard-won division ... (Goodreads)

  24. The Night the Lights Went Out

    by Karen White
    A woman moves to a small town and uncovers dark secrets about her new home and the people in it.

    15 hours, 19 minutes From the, New York Times, bestselling author of the Tradd Street series comes a stunning new novel about a young single mother who discovers that the nature of friendship is ... (Goodreads)

  25. Alex, Approximately

    by Jenn Bennett
    A teenage girl moves to California and falls for a boy she met online, not realizing he's the annoying coworker she's been clashing with at her summer job.

    In this delightfully charming teen spin on, You’ve Got Mail, the one guy Bailey Rydell can’t stand is actually the boy of her dreams—she just doesn’t know it yet. Classic movie buff Bailey “Mink” ... (Barnes & Noble)

  26. The Summer Garden

    by Paullina Simons
    A love story of two people caught in the whirlwind of war and its consequences.

    Four years have gone by since World War II has ended; and Tatiana and Alexander are married and living a life together with their son, Anthony. Yet, they are strangers to each other. Having been ... (Wikipedia)

  27. Forever and a Day

    by Jill Shalvis
    A small-town romance between a firefighter and a woman with a troubled past. They must overcome their fears to find love.

    LOVE CAN HAPPEN IN A HEARTBEAT. Grace never thought she’d be starting her life over from scratch. Losing everything has landed her in Lucky Harbor, working as a dog walker for overwhelmed ER doctor ... (Goodreads)

  28. The Highwayman

    by Kerrigan Byrne
    A notorious highwayman and a widow with a dark past fall in love, but their secrets threaten to tear them apart.

    A Library Journal Best Book of 2015 A Library Journal Summer Spotlight Title, They're rebels, scoundrels, and blackguards-dark, dashing men on the wrong side of the law. But for the women who love ... (Barnes & Noble)

  29. Black Ice

    by Becca Fitzpatrick
    Britt goes to boarding school in Maine to escape her past, but finds herself in a dangerous game of survival with mysterious bad boy, Jude.

    Danger is hard to resist in this sexy thriller from Becca Fitzpatrick, the New York Times bestselling author of the Hush, Hush saga. Britt Pheiffer has trained to backpack the Teton Range, but she ... (Goodreads)

  30. The Island

    by Elin Hilderbrand
    A family drama set on Nantucket Island, where secrets and betrayals threaten to tear apart the seemingly perfect lives of the wealthy community.

    A summertime story only Elin Hilderbrand can tell: a family in upheaval after a cancelled wedding fill an island summer with heartache, laughter, and surprises. Birdie Cousins has thrown herself into ... (Goodreads)