From a bestselling author, a dating novice falls for the retired athlete next door in this romance novel that's perfect for fans of Sheila Roberts and Debbie Mason. On the outside, Amanda Riverswood has it all: a fun career in interior design, a lakeside cottage in her Michigan hometown, and a close-knit group of friends. But she's thirty-two-years old and has never had a boyfriend. So this summer, Amanda decides she's going to go on a bunch of blind dates. Dominic Gage was a star baseball pitcher—until a detached retina sent him into early retirement. Not long afterward, his wife walked out of their marriage. Now, at an all-time low, he’s learning to settle into his new life in the small town of Heart Lake. When Dom accidentally damages Amanda's dock and offers to fix it, he gets into a habit of eavesdropping on her hilarious series of dates. As they bond over late night laughter and conversations, it's not long before there's more than friendship between them. Could a casual fling between neighbors be what they both need to get over their issues–or will it only risk their hearts?
On Capitol Hill, they work you to death.Cameron Leann is new to Washington, D.C. An Iowa farm boy without a penny to his name, Cam has joined a group of affluent junior staffers working for a powerful cohort of U.S. Senators known as The Gang of Six. Liz Frost, the group's charismatic leader, teases and strings Cam along as he grows increasingly infatuated with her. Heir to a political dynasty, Randy Lancaster pushes Cam to his limits with his penchant for booze, drugs, and meaningless flings. Charlie James, Liz's linebacker boyfriend, keeps Cam at a distance, eyeing the newcomer with suspicion. All of them have one thing in common. They hate their bosses. As the Gang of Six takes up the rushed nomination of the first Black chief justice to the Supreme Court, Cam and his friends are plotting against them. But in the game of politics, one's motivations are never as they seem-especially true for Cam, the enigmatic figure at the center of it all.When a bombshell revelation threatens to sink the President's Supreme Court pick, the Gang of Six fractures, pitting senator against senator in a confirmation battle for the ages. Alliances shift with the wind. Everyone is lying to everyone. And on Election Night, one senator will end up dead.
The novel features the utterly charming Emily Leverton, a woman with a dark past determined to leave it behind in her respectable new role as a governess. But when she is recruited by a secret network of governesses who spy on the ton, it may just be a way to redeem the dark secrets of her past. Zach, the hero, is an ex-solider turned railroad magnate. Straddling the worlds of the ton and the working class, he hunts killers for the Metropolitan Police by day and dutifully attends balls at night. In neither world has he met a woman with the brazenness to mock him. So when a saucy governess blows him a kiss he is determined to catch her, never expecting that when he does he will find an intelligent, quirky woman hiding more than her true name. As Zach peels back the layers of Emily's lies, he falls for the street-wise woman who handles a dagger like a pro and kisses like a mistress. But when his affair with Emily intertwines with his hunt for a killer, he discovers Emily is hiding an explosive secret-one that could destroy them both.In this delightfully witty Victorian romance, a governess spy running away from her past falls for an ex-soldier turned railroad magnate-perfect for fans of Manda Collins and Bridgerton!The utterly charming Emily Leverton has a dark past and is determined to leave it behind in her respectable new role as a governess. But when she is recruited by a secret network of governesses who spy on the ton, it may just be a way to redeem the dark secrets of her past.Straddling the worlds of the ton and the working class, as an ex-solider turned railroad magnate, Zach hunts killers for the Metropolitan Police by day and dutifully attends balls at night. In neither world has he met a woman with the brazenness to mock him. So when a saucy governess blows him a kiss he is determined to catch her, never expecting that when he does he will find an intelligent, quirky woman hiding more than her true name. As Zach peels back the layers of Emily's lies, he falls for the street-wise woman who handles a dagger like a pro and kisses like a mistress. But when his affair with Emily intertwines with his hunt for a killer, he discovers Emily is hiding an explosive secret-one that could destroy them both.
From legendary Giants coach Tom Coughlin, an inside look at the unforgettable Super Bowl game that changed NFL history. In A Giant Win, Coach Tom Coughlin reveals the intricacies of football, sharing details only a coach would know. He also details relationships with some of the most iconic players from the Giants, including Eli Manning and Michael Strahan. A Giant Win provides a frame for Coach Coughlin to discuss his life in football—including his years with the Giants as an assistant coach in the late 1980s and 1990, when he helped win a Super Bowl working under Hall of Fame Head Coach Bill Parcells and alongside the coach he’d oppose in Super Bowl XLII: Bill Belichick. A Giant Win is a fascinating self-portrait of one of football's most successful coaches during his signature game.
An ordinary kid becomes Crankenstein on the most lovey-dovey, yuckiest day of the year: Valentine's Day. Cheesy cards, allergy-inducing bouquets, and heart-shaped everything? YECHHHH! It's enough to turn anyone into a monster!In this third entry into the beloved Crankenstein series, see if our grumpy little hero can make a sour day sweet and find a little love in his heart!Don't miss the other books about Crankenstein!CrankensteinTrick or Treat, Crankenstein
Track every dollar you spend. Check your account balances once a week. Always pay off your credit card bill in full. Make a budget-and stick to it. These are just a few of the edicts you'll find in virtually every personal finance book. But this kind of rigid, one¿size-fits¿all advice-usually written for and by wealthy white men (and a few women) with little perspective on the money struggles that many people face-is unrealistic, and only creates stress and shame.As a financial journalist and educator, Dana Miranda is on a mission to liberate readers from budget culture: the damaging set of beliefs around money that rely on restriction, shame, and greed-much like diet culture does for food and bodies. In this long¿overdue alternative to traditional budgeting advice, Miranda offers a new approach that makes money easy for everyone, regardless of the numbers in their bank account.Full of counterintuitive advice-like how to use debt to support your life goals, how to plan for retirement without a 401K, and how to take advantage of resources that exist to support those left behind by the forces of capitalism-You Don't Need a Budget will empower readers to get money off their mind and live the lives they want.
A theoretical and critical manifesto on TikTok and its effect on cultural heritage, visual culture, AI, community organizing and top-down digital censorship as the ban on this massive online platform looms from writer, artist and popular creator Torey Akers (@whoreceress). In April 2024, President Biden signed a bill mandating that the Chinese company ByteDance sell TikTok to an American company, or face a nationwide ban of the app. Denigrated by lawmakers for (unfounded) data security concerns and mocked by many for being just another way that teenagers are rotting their brains, critics of the extraordinarily popular social media app have voiced their technophobia loudly. But as TikTok creator, artist and journalist Torey Akers argues, TikTok is far more than its detractors think: it is a powerful tool for archiving our digital and visual culture, as well as an immensely potent democratic, informative force at a time when communities’ ability to connect and organize online is vital. REVOLUTIONARY ALGORITHMS is a sharp, compelling manifesto on the cultural power of TikTok. Akers comes to the subject with a deep understanding of the app, as both a prolific creator and consumer of its content. In these thoughtful and cogent essays, she interrogates how the TikTok ban and the multiple genocides happening around the world are deeply intertwined; how the app can empower creators, amplify social movements, and document abuses of power; and how the popularity of the platform, the development of AI, and an environment of digital censorship have combined to create the socio-political momentum that pushed the ban through Congress with support from both parties. She writes for those who love the app and those who hate it, addressing the good, bad, and sometimes uncanny parts of maneuvering and communicating in a digital space. As a new era of social media looms, Akers makes the case for techno-progressivism, looking toward a future where TikTok continues to connect, inspiring and creating space for more intersectionality, equity, and joy.
A single mom takes a chance on a reformed bad boy in this small town romance, perfect for fans of Brenda Novak and Raeanne Thayne. Caleb Stone isn’t ready to give up his Hollywood dreams. But after a disastrous run on a reality dating show paints him as an unapologetic player, Caleb needs a little time and space to regroup. Luckily, his hometown of Moose Falls, Alaska has both, plus a job helping his brothers run Yukon Cider. Even dialed down, Caleb’s flirtatious vibes are a hit at work, except for one woman who seems completely, totally, frustratingly immune to his charms–—the gorgeous new photographer for Yukon Cider’s upcoming ad campaign. Single mom Sophia Brand isn’t made of ice—resisting Caleb’s devilishly sexy grin is hard, especially when it’s so often directed her way. It’s just that she’s been burned by handsome smiles before. Now, she’s focused on setting a good example for her daughter, and that means not getting sidetracked by Caleb’s dazzling charisma. But as they work together on the campaign, Caleb and Sophia begin to let their guard down. Can he prove that beneath his playboy persona, Caleb is a leading man worthy of a starring role in Sophia’s heart?
Dazai and Chuuya have the culprit behind this case pegged at last, but what was the villain's motive? From the truth about Arahabaki to the mystery of the old boss's resurrection-all the secrets are finally revealed!
Now that reading BL is no longer just hobby for Miyano, but also the story of his life, it's almost time for the college arc! However, before he gets to that, Miyano's final cultural festival of his high school career is just around the corner! Meanwhile, his adorably sweet boyfriend, Sasaki, is struggling to figure out what his path forward should be...
Fearful that she would call the night and bring harm upon others, Mira has been staying with the good doctor, Rei to search for a cure. Rei think she's almost all better, if she can just pass one final test-venture into town all by herself. Is Mira ready to brave the whole, wide world?!
During his student days, Kiyoka was invited by Yoshito Godou's father to join the Special Anti-Grotesquerie Unit. In this collection of short stories, the beginning of Kiyoka's military career and the nature of his connection with the Earth Spider are finally revealed! Also included is an episode from Miyo and Kiyoka's happy married life.
He's suppressed the riot at Castle Morne. He's done battle with D, Hunter of the Dead and Rogier in Ailing Village. Now, as he makes his way through Limgrave, Aseo finally embarks on his search for Caelid. What kinds of environments, enemies, and characters await him in this fearsome land?!
It's autumn at Kamome Academy, and the annual school festival is underway. While Nene and her friends are busy with preparations, a select few begin carrying out their plot in the shadows-they have their eyes set on the yorishiro of No. 1 of the seven School Mysteries, the Clock Keeper. When supernaturals burst onto the scene, what was supposed to be a fun school festival turns into an unexpected crisis...!
Our heroic party has reached the fourth floor of the Dungeon of the Dead-deeper than any have delved before. They have defeated fierce foes and marched through tangled mazes, but an unexpected revelation may halt their progress in its tracks...
Kousuke Takioto reincarnates as the unfortunate friend character in the world of an adult game. But just when he decides to use his game knowledge to become the strongest, he encounters a non-existent cohabitation route with the previously non romanceable beautiful mother and daughter pair! What's more, even the main heroine is living with them too...?!
Kanata makes her way to the Holy City, where Fen-Fen's main body is sleeping-but the city is ruled by Marianne, a false Saint! Having power exceeding that of the Saint's, Kanata's existence is a nuisance to Marianne. Thus, she frames Kanata as a heretical witch who worships fluff and calls for her execution! Kanata, undeterred by the target on her back, sallies forth to find the fluff!
Hizashi Hiruno, a freshman at a super-elite high school, has just finished his first academic proficiency test of the year. He anxiously awaits the results, which will set the tone for his next three years at school. But due to a mistake on his answer sheet, he receives an abysmal score and gets sent to remedial lessons! If there's one silver lining, he's not the only one-and his comrade could be the girl of his dreams?!
This boy is gonna be the death of her. Like, seriously. For real, they already live together, but now he wants to go to her school too...?! Ranko's juuuust a tad worried that he's obsessing a bit too much-after all, liking someone because they're nice is one thing, liking someone because they're them is a whole 'nother story. Still, she finds him slightly endearing, so despite the monster lurking behind his eyes, she just can't leave him be...
From unwanted advances from her boss and work dumped onto her by coworkers, thirty-year-old Tomoko Hanno, or Panko for short, struggles to stand up for herself. But when her rusty bike breaks down, she meets Ryohei Takahashi from the neighborhood bike repair shop. Although he can be a bit overbearing, Panko finds herself relying on his considerate nature and her world begins to shift...
The inspection of the children's wing begins. On the surface, the Star-bearers are hoping it ends quickly without incident. But between the adults' hidden agenda, the fact that the brainwashing effect of the special coffee is quickly fading, and the forces lurking in the shadows who desire nothing but the downfall of the house, the outcome of the inspection is anyone's guess...
Ordinary memories of a world where no one is at fault are sorrowfully reflected in Kujirai's glasses. But what does Kudou think of the world...? What if Kowloon disappears? It doesn't matter if it's a tragedy, because the future absolutely is up to oneself. Beyond the emotions that are conveyed and the everyday life that passes by, the true form of Kowloon is revealed?!
She no longer disappears with the dawn. As the distinctions between Ako and Yamashiro become more and more defined, Ako's ghostly form has become much less phantasmic. However, the question remains-can Ako and Yamashiro ever become fully-fledged beings in their own right, or will an important part of them always be missing? If you ask amateur novelist Bambi's opinion...well, after spending so much time with Ako, he can't imagine life without her anymore...
Upon discovering that her contracted spirit was the legendary Phoenix, Brigitte's father has finally invited her back to the main house. As the capital buzzes with anticipation for a major festival, Brigitte herself is feeling conflicted-but no matter what happens, she knows Yuri will stay by her side.
Old swordmaster Beryl Gardinant has become a special instructor for the order of knights. His former disciple Serena, now a black rank adventurer, asks him to help her go on a dungeon attack. Though he has almost no dungeon-attacking experience, Beryl accepts her request. But when representatives from the adventurer's guild doubt his strength, he somehow ends up dueling Serena...?!
When Sunao asks me to take over for her at school for the indefinite future, I'm so happy I'm not sure what to do. I'm just a replica-a stand-in for my original-and this is more than I could have ever hoped for. Now I can put my all into saving the Literature Club from being disbanded, get even closer to Aki, and enjoy the day-to-day of a regular student. It's time to spend an unforgettable autumn with the boy I love most.
Envil, the Savage Fang was the strongest merc around. They called him a magicless pleb, but it never stopped him from opening their throats with his sword-until he died and reincarnated into the body of Mylene, the same tyrant he helped depose! He might have her body and her magic, but he'll need to learn how to use it first. Flanked by the spineless boy Mylene's parents had arranged for her to marry one day, and princess Colette from the neighboring empire, they enroll at the Magic Academy! Sure, the homework might be boring, but missing persons and a viral new drug mean there's a lot more to this school than meets the eye...
No one ever tried to murder Shiki Ichinose on his first day of school before. But then again, he'd never attended "Rasetsu Academy," a school designed to train Oni in the age-old conflict against the Momotarou before, either. Shiki and Jin's bickering turns bloody as a timid Homura watches her only teammates try to rip each other to shreds. But when her Oni blood awakens, the boys will have to pause their little deathmatch if they want to make it out of the forest alive...
Bisco and Milo are basking in the joys of family life when the strongest mushroom keeper from a parallel world falls like a shooting star right on top of them-and her name is...Bisco Akaboshi! In her timeline, she lost to the rust and just barely managed to escape to the world we know. Bisco and Milo (but mostly Milo) find themselves unable to abandon her and head off on an adventure that will take them across time and space...that is, if she doesn't succeed in absorbing this world's Bisco first!
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