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"There might be no such a thing as a perfect guy, but Xavier Rush comes disastrously close. A gorgeous veterinarian giving Greek god vibes-all while cuddling a tiny kitten? Immediately yes. That is until Xavier opens his mouth and proves that even sculpted gods can say the absolute wrong thing. Like, really wrong. Of course, there's nothing Samantha loves more than proving an asshole wrong... . . . unless, of course, he can admit he made a mistake....
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Maya Killgore is twenty-three and still in the process of figuring out her life. Conor Harkness is thirty-eight, and Maya cannot stop thinking about him. It’s such a cliché, it almost makes her heart implode: older man and younger woman; successful biotech guy and struggling grad student; brother’s best friend and the girl he never even knew existed. As Conor loves to remind her, the power dynamic is too imbalanced. Any relationship...
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"Aiden Valentine has a secret: he's fallen out of love with love. And as the host of Baltimore's romance hotline, that's a bit of a problem. But when a young girl calls into the station asking for dating advice for her mom, the interview goes viral, thrusting Aiden and Heartstrings into the limelight. Lucie Stone thought she was doing just fine. She has a good job, an incredible family, and a smart, if slightly devious kid. But when all of Baltimore...
6) Say cheese
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On school picture day, Bea, reluctantly adorned in a fluffy dress, suggests Buddy remove his glasses for a better photo, but when they mysteriously disappear, she takes on the task of finding them leading to a comical adventure.
7) Old school
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Twelve-year-old Dexter Foreman has lived at The Pines Retirement Village with his grandmother since he was 6 years old, homeschooled by the residents until he's forced to attend middle school, where he sticks out like a sore thumb.
8) The colony
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Combining dark humor, memorable characters, and sharp social commentary, the Colony is a moving story about love, community, and the power we have over others and that they have over us.
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"Princess Minna lives in Castle Tall-Towers with the King, the Queen, and Raymond the Wizard. There are often mix-ups and mishaps in the kingdom and Princess Minna loves to sort them out! She can tame unicorns, kiss frogs, and fight dragons and she is very good at fixing things before it's time for bed. But, Princess Minna is so tired that she mixes up the solutions to problems across the kingdom. She fights a unicorn, kisses a dragon, and tries to...
11) Caboose
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When Cedric, a hippopotamus who loves to be first in line, is banished to the end of the line, he unleashes a new array of hijinks as the class caboose.
12) Un viaje viscoso
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Sam can't wait to go on her first cruise. There will be sun, fun, and lots of good food. But when a slime creature emerges from the all-you-can-eat buffet, Sam's afraid that it wants more than the food on display.
13) On thin ice
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Told in alternating voices, twelve-year-old fraternal twins Phoebe and Dexter reluctantly partner up for Phoebe's figure skating competition when Dexter is cut from the hockey team.
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Campbell Andrews despises exactly three things in life: incompetence, tardiness, and love stories. Making partner at her law firm at thirty-four, she has no time for anything or anyone else. And certainly no respect for those who choose love over work. That is, until she wakes up in Heart Springs -- her own personal hell. The good news? She's not dead. She's been magically transported to a small town straight out of the Hallmark channel, complete...
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"Ahead of looming layoffs within the ongoing decimation of media, Jacob Goldberg, a culture writer in New York, knows what will save him: a podcast. Not just any podcast, but something that will demonstrate his singular thoughtfulness in an oversaturated, competitive market. When Jacob learns the true, tragic circumstances behind the mysterious death of Seth, one of his best friends from high school, his world is turned completely upside down. But...
17) Don't trust fish
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Why, dear reader, must you NEVER EVER trust fish? 1) They spend all their time in the water where we can't see them. 2) Some are as big as a bus--that is not okay. 3) We don't know what they're teaching in their "schools." 4) They are likely plotting our doom. This nature-guide-gone-wrong is a hilarious, off-the-rails exploration of the seemingly innocent animals that live in the water.
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Bonnie Montgomery is the world's greatest detective. Not that anyone-other than Grampa Banks-has heard of her. But they will have heard of Montgomery Bonbon, the gentleman detective with the bristly mustache, fashionable beret, and accent that's hard to place. Montgomery Bonbon is responsible for solving many high-stakes crimes, including unmasking the Emmental Bandit, restoring the Rusakova diamonds to their rightful owner, and busting an international...
19) Looking for you
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"In this latest installment of The Perfect Passion Company, our favorite matchmaker, Katie Donald, continues her unwavering endeavor to help the lonely hearts of Edinburgh find love. After facilitating a handful of successful romances, Katie Donald is eager to continue helping the lovelorn citizens of Edinburgh find connection. Word of her expertise spreads quickly, and more people than ever are flocking to the Perfect Passion Company seeking Katie's...
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Rafe Khatchadorian finally gets a taste of popularity when he joins a rock band and lands a job at a trendy coffee shop, but his plans hit a snag when the band is terrible and led by the school bully, leaving Rafe struggling to save both his coolness and his chance at the Best Band Competition.