Two people convinced they're unworthy of love...until they meet each other.Camille Rivera is drowning. Her father's sick, her brother's in deep with a dirty cop, and her mechanic shop is failing. She's growing desperate, trying to keep her world afloat in whatever way she can.Nero Gallo is the neighborhood hazard. A mess-maker. A walking disaster. Camille has watched him burn through every girl in a ten-mile radius, as vicious as he is gorgeous, breaking hearts and never, ever getting attached.Which is why she can't believe it when Nero unexpectedly saves her from a risky situation. They've lived next to each other their whole lives, yet she's only ever known him as sin made flesh. Is it possible she didn't really know him at all?They aren't friends. They aren't allies. But Nero is the only chance Camille has, and she'll have to trust there's more to him beneath the savage surface.Except trust is a dangerous thing to give. And Camille is about to learn the only thing more dangerous than trusting Nero is falling for him.
Want to know what happens to a man who barely claws his way out of a tragedy, only to fall right into the arms of the one girl in the world he isn't allowed to love? Another tragedy, that's what.When Brant was six years old, his father made a choice that altered the course of his entire life. Because of what he did, the only girl Brant ever loved became the only girl he couldn't have.Though in a lot of ways, he did have her...He had her first steps, her first words, her first smile. He had her milestones, her heartbreaks, her dreams. He had her heart so woven in with his, he didn't know where she ended, and he began. Only, as the years pressed on, lines became blurred-and the blurrier the line, the easier it is to cross.They say tragedy comes in threes. For Brant, that was true. The first one changed him, the second one broke him, and the third one healed him. But at the center of all that tragedy, there is a love story.And at the center of that love story, there is June.Want to know what happens to a man who barely claws his way out of a tragedy, only to fall right into the arms of the one girl in the world he isn't allowed to love? Another tragedy, that's what. When Brant was six years old, his father made a choice that altered the course of his entire life. Because of what he did, the only girl Brant ever loved became the only girl he couldn't have. Though in a lot of ways, he did have her... He had her first steps, her first words, her first smile. He had her milestones, her heartbreaks, her dreams. He had her heart so woven in with his, he didn't know where she ended, and he began. Only, as the years pressed on, lines became blurred-and the blurrier the line, the easier it is to cross. They say tragedy comes in threes. For Brant, that was true. The first one changed him, the second one broke him, and the third one healed him. But at the center of all that tragedy, there is a love story. And at the center of that love story, there is June.
My Fault, by Mercedes Ron, is a captivating read that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Published in 2023 by Sourcebooks, Inc, this book is a must-have addition to any bookshelf. Mercedes Ron, a renowned author, masterfully weaves a tale that is both engaging and thought-provoking. As you delve into the pages of this book, you will find yourself immersed in a world that is as intriguing as it is compelling. The genre of this book is hard to pin down, as it seamlessly blends elements of drama, suspense, and romance. Despite being set in contemporary times, the book has a timeless quality that makes it a classic in its own right. The publication of My Fault in 2023 marked a significant moment in Mercedes Ron's career, and the book has been widely acclaimed for its originality and depth. The publisher, Sourcebooks, Inc, is known for its commitment to publishing high-quality books that challenge the status quo and push the boundaries of literature. My Fault is no exception to this, and it stands as a testament to Mercedes Ron's talent as a writer. Whether you're a fan of Mercedes Ron or a newcomer to her work, this book is sure to leave a lasting impression.
From TikTok sensation Sierra Simone comes the first in the Lyonesse series, a spin-off of her bestselling New Camelot books.Tristan Thomas is lost. After leaving the army, the young former soldier is in limbo. Until, that is, he's hired by Mark Trevena, the owner of Lyonesse-DC's ultra-secret club-to be Mark's new bodyguard. He's drawn into Mark's dark, seductive world of power and desire, and slowly drawn to Mark himself, even though Mark is everything Tristan knows he shouldn't want: cruel and wicked and shamelessly amoral.But protecting Mark isn't Tristan's only duty: soon, Mark asks him to guard his soon-to-be bride as she travels home from Ireland on Mark's yacht. Tristan is jealous-and hurt to learn that the object of his obsession is engaged-but the former soldier in him is made to obey orders, and he goes to fetch Mark's bride for him.Isolde Laurence is nothing like Tristan expected, however. Young, quiet, and sharp, she's being pushed into this marriage by her family, and as the two travel back to America, Tristan finds himself fascinated with Isolde and the glimpses he gets of the lonely but determined woman behind her reserve. And the fascination is mutual: one night, while sailing under the cold stars, they share a searing kiss. From there, it's a fast fall into the forbidden for all three of them.
A timely and simple explanation of the science behind germs, from the #1 science author for kidsGerm Theory for Babies is an engaging, basic introduction for youngsters (and grownups!) to the complex questions of what germs are and how they spread. Full of scientific information and written by experts, this newest installment of the Baby University board book series is perfect for enlightening the next generation of geniuses about the science of germs. After all, it's never too early to become a scientist!
From USA Today bestselling author Sophie Lark comes a brand new romantic thriller series in the Gothic, secretive beach town of Grimstone.Remi Hayes is beginning to think she¿s cursed¿her fiancé cheated on her, her brother Jude is a major pain in her ass, and the moldering mansion she inherited from her uncle might just be haunted.Flipping Blackleaf Manor already feels impossible, even before Remi is blackmailed by Dane Covett, the dangerously hot doctor-next-door, and Grimstone¿s most eligible bachelor¿if you can ignore the fact that everyone in town thinks he murdered his wife.Remi doesn¿t want to believe it, especially after Dane sews up a gash in her thigh and steals a kiss in payment¿a kiss that makes it hard to walk for reasons that have nothing to do with an injured leg.But as the renovation takes a strange and violent turn, Remi must decide if Dane is the one haunting her nights, or if he¿s trying to protect her from something much worse¿
From USA Today bestselling author comes the sixth book in the spicy Salacious Players' Club: the steamy taboo romance series that readers cannot get enough of.***Everyone at the Salacious Players' Club knows Madame Kink. But few know the woman behind the fierce Domme, Eden St. Claire. Eden thought she liked it that way, but new client Clay and his girlfriend Jade are making Eden think she might finally want something more...As a professional Domme, Madame Kink sees men and women come and go. But no one ever sticks around, and she likes it that way. So when the cocky, handsome and submissive Clay Bradley weasels his way into her heart, she does the one thing she's always excelled at. She pushes him away, and like a good boy, he listens.But a few months later, he shows up again during a chance encounter. This time, he isn't alone: he has the stunning Jade on his arm, and she has a request of her own. She wants Madame Kink to teach her.Training a woman who makes Eden St. Claire's knees weak is bad enough, but this particular woman is dating the man who still has her heart. To make matters worse, Clay and Jade know Eden's secret... but how can she protect what's hers if she's holding onto them too?A scorching, addictive erotic romance where the rules are simple and no desire is off limits.Tropes:FFMLGBTQLove TriangleSpicy RomanceForbidden RomanceDon't miss the rest of the Salacious Players' Club series:PraiseEyes on MeGive Me MoreMercyHighest Bidder
"Punchy, unputdownable, and unabashedly sex-positive."¿Sierra Simone, USA Today bestselling author, for PraiseHe's not just rich¿he's filthy rich.When Daisy Bennett started working at Salacious Players' Club, she never expected to end up on the auction block ready to grant a date to the highest bidder. She only took the waitressing job to learn more about a mysterious man from her mother's past¿Ronan Kade.So when Ronan, the richest man at the club, wins the date, Daisy can't say no. But he's too old. Too rich. Too cocky. And, oh yeah¿he once dated Daisy's mother.Ronan knows there's something about Daisy he can't get enough of, but he has no idea who she is or why they seem to have an undeniable connection. All he can say for sure is that he loves the way she calls him Daddy. One date inevitably leads to more, and Ronan is ready to put his heart on the line, but both he and Daisy will have to be honest about the secrets they've been keeping if they want their chance at something real¿
New from Scarlett St. Clair: a deliciously hot and wicked retelling of classic Grimm, Hans Christian Anderson, and Irish fairy tales, first in a series of seven entwined fairy tales.When Gesela unwillingly kills a toad that lives at the bottom of the town well, she is kidnapped by five Elven princes, her punishment: banishment to their brother, The Beast. Gesela expects to be the prisoner of a hideous monster, but the beast turns out to be exquisitely beautiful, and rather than lock her in a cell, he offers Gesela a deal. If she can guess his true name in seven days, she can go free. Gesela agrees, but there is a hidden catch¿she must speak his name with love to free him, as well. Can either of them learn to love in time?
The deities you call aren't always the ones who answer.Marlow needs to believe she's crazy. The alternative would mean embracing the gift¿or curse¿shared by her mother and grandmother: she can see angels and demons. She would have to admit she's been seeing one for years, the alluring, starlit man she calls Caliban, who understands her, soothes her, loves her like no one else. And with her history of religious trauma, she's far too afraid to do that¿at least, until a fae from the Nordic pantheon strolls into her life and informs her that her so-called hallucinations are actually a passionate affair with the Prince of Hell.A prince who has now gone missing.But finding Caliban will mean accepting her new reality and seeing the world for what it truly is. The veil is far thinner than she or any human realizes, and the mortal realm is up for grabs. Before she knows it, Marlow is deeply entangled in a centuries-old war, stumbling straight into a battleground between vicious and powerful pantheons. And who will come out on top...may just depend on her and the man she never dared to believe in.
"Submission is a gift. The more powerful the person, the greater the gift."Ramses Howell is a self-made man. A billionaire obsessed with performance, he measures himself by his wins and his achievements. He's proven he can get what he wants, and from the moment Blake Abbot, brilliant and alluring escort, catches his eye, she becomes his top priority. But he can tell something doesn't add up. He sees her skill at what she does, but he knows she's hiding something, and he intends to find out what.Blake has gone to great extremes to guard her secrets. She's known who Ramses is for years, and knows exactly how dangerous he can be. But when Ramses offers her a game that he created just for her, she can't resist playing. After all, he has what she wants, too. She sets boundaries, adds rules to the game¿but soon finds herself breaking her own in the process.As fantasy invades reality, their new arrangement threatens to consume them. Blake and Ramses both cross lines they swore they never would, questioning everything they thought they wanted¿and everything their future could be, if they don't destroy each other first.
From internationally bestselling author Mercedes Ron comes the English translation of the final book in the hit Culpable series, a delicious and angsty enemies-to-lovers romance in which Noah falls for the boy who's leading a hidden double life under his family's nose.Nick and Noah's rocky relationship is struggling through its worst moment, and it seems that nothing can go back to the way it was before. They will have to surmount a new and frightening set of challenges to finally understand if they are really made for each other or if being apart is their only chance to be happy.Love is not always enough, and forgiveness sometimes doesn't fix what's been broken. But can you forget such a strong connection? How can memories tattooed on the heart be erased? Will they be able to leave the past behind and start over?
She was a temptation he couldn't resist...I saw her being stuffed in a trunk: Yelena Yenina, only daughter of the most vicious Bratva boss in Chicago.The Bratva hate my family. They burned my uncle alive. I should have left Yelena to her fate...But she fought like a Valkyrie. Gorgeous, ferocious, and unbreakable.I saved her so I could make her mine.She says she'll never submit to a man. I guess we'll see...I'll push her to the limit. And far beyond.Heavy Crown is the mind-blowing conclusion to the bestselling Brutal Birthright series. It's a stand-alone dark mafia romance with HEA and no cliffhanger. Contains extra-steamy scenes guaranteed to make your night!
They call him a scoundrel. A playboy.Drake Nielson gets around, and he's not afraid to admit it. So when his best friend, Hunter, opens the Salacious Players' Club and asks him to head the construction, he jumps at the opportunity. Now he's traveling the country with Hunter and his wife, Isabel, touring other clubs to network and get inspiration. But when a demonstration at a new club involves Isabel and Drake, it comes with something Drake never saw coming-an invitation. Hunter wants Drake to sleep with his wife...while he watches.Drake would do anything for Hunter and Isabel, but this is one request he should turn down. Isabel is the woman of his dreams, but she belongs to someone else. And the exact reason he should say no is the one reason he says yes. Because it's not only Isabel he wants...Maybe it's time Drake shows his best friend exactly how much he's willing to do for him-and why.They call him a scoundrel. A playboy. Drake Nielson gets around, and he's not afraid to admit it. So when his best friend, Hunter, opens the Salacious Players' Club and asks him to head the construction, he jumps at the opportunity. Now he's traveling the country with Hunter and his wife, Isabel, touring other clubs to network and get inspiration. But when a demonstration at a new club involves Isabel and Drake, it comes with something Drake never saw coming-an invitation. Hunter wants Drake to sleep with his wife...while he watches. Drake would do anything for Hunter and Isabel, but this is one request he should turn down. Isabel is the woman of his dreams, but she belongs to someone else. And the exact reason he should say no is the one reason he says yes. Because it's not only Isabel he wants... Maybe it's time Drake shows his best friend exactly how much he's willing to do for him-and why."
From bestselling indie author and TikTok favorite Laura Thalassa comes a witch fantasy set in the world of the Bargainer series.At age twenty, Selene Bowers desperately hopes to be accepted into Henbane Coven, an academy for young witches. Since one of the requirements for entry is to connect with her powers via a quest through the wilderness, Selene books a trip to South America. When a nefarious supernatural force tries to drag her plane from the sky, Selene's magic awakens to save her life-at a cost. Using her powers devours her memories, one by one.Worse, when Selene braves the jungle and discovers the source of the attack, she finds herself awakening an ancient evil, Memnon the Cursed, who mistakes Selene for his long-dead wife. The wife who betrayed him. Selene manages to escape and begin her studies at Henbane, but when Memnon turns up at the coven and witches are found dead across campus, Selene becomes entangled in a dangerous plot. Accused of the murders on the basis of her memory loss, Selene must rely on Memnon's help for answers-and his plans for her will change everything.
For fans of Alexandria Bellefleur and Alexis Hall comes a charming, hilarious, and heartwarming LGBTQIA+ romcom about two separate couples finding love over the holidays from acclaimed author Roan Parrish! Greta Russakoff loves her tight-knit family and tiny Maine hometown, even if they don't always understand what it's like to be a lesbian living in such a small world. She desperately needs space to figure out who she is.Truman Belvedere has just had his heart crushed into a million pieces when he learned that his boyfriend of almost a year has a secret life that includes a husband and a daughter. Reeling from this discovery, all he wants is a place to lick his wounds far, far away from New Orleans.Enter Greta and Truman's mutual friend, Ramona, who facilitates a month-long house swap. Over the winter holidays, each of them will have a chance to try on a new life...and maybe fall in love with the perfect partner of their dreams. But all holidays must come to an end, and eventually Greta and Truman will have to decide whether the love they each found so far from home is worth fighting for.
The New Girl, a captivating novel penned by the talented Jesse Q. Sutanto, is a recent addition to the literary world, having been published in 2022 by Sourcebooks, Inc. This engrossing book draws readers into a world that perfectly blends elements of mystery and drama, a testament to Sutanto's deft writing in the genre. The New Girl is a book that promises to take you on a rollercoaster ride of emotions, leaving you wanting more even after the last page is turned. It is an exceptional display of Sutanto's literary prowess, making it a must-read for anyone who appreciates good literature. Presented by Sourcebooks, Inc, this novel is a perfect addition to any bookshelf.
Spark creative conversations about celestial beings with this clever parody from the #1 science author for kids!
Discover the enthralling fantasy world of gods and mortals in bestselling author Scarlett St. Clair's reimagined New Greece. Readers are "hopelessly addicted" to this captivating story of Hades and Persephone."Take her, and I will destroy this world. Take her, and I will destroy you. Take her, and I will end us all."Hades, God of the Underworld, is known for his inflexible rule, luxurious night clubs, and impossible bargains. Used to control, he is not prepared to discover the Fates have chosen his future wife and Queen-Persephone, Goddess of Spring.Despite her attraction to the god, Persephone, an ambitious journalism student, is determined to expose Hades for his cruel and ruthless ways. She defies him at every turn, even as the attraction between them explodes.Hades finds himself faced with the impossible-proving his future bride wrong. Regardless of his efforts, there are forces who wish to keep the two apart and Hades comes to realize he will do anything for his forbidden love, even defy Fate.
A New York Times BestsellerFour troubled friends,One murdered girl...and a dark fate that may leave them all doomed.Once Upon a Time meets Pretty Little Liars in this queer, dark academia story about four reimagined fairy tale heroines who must uncover their ancient curses before it's too late.After the mysterious death of their best friend, Ella, Yuki, and Rory are the talk of their elite school, Grimrose Académie. The police ruled Ariane's death as a suicide, but the trio are determined to find out what really happened.When Nani Eszes arrives as their newest roommate, it sets into motion a series of events that no one could have predicted. As the girls retrace their friend's final days, they discover a dark secret about Grimrose-Ariane wasn't the first dead girl.They soon learn that all the past murders are connected to ancient fairytale curses...and that their own fates are tied to the stories, dooming the girls to brutal and gruesome endings unless they can break the cycle for good.Perfect for fans of:Cinderella is Dead and GRIMMDark AcademiaFairytale RetellingsLGBTQ RepMedia Buzz for The Grimrose Girls:Buzzfeed called it "a book definitely worth picking up"One of Book Riot's Top New YA Paperbacks for FallA Buzzfeed Top LGBTQ+ YA Book to DevourA Culturess Thrilling New YA ReleaseFeatured on Tor as a new Young Adult SFFA Barnes & Noble OUR MONTHLY PICK for November 2021
From USA Today bestselling author Leia Stone comes the first installment in her Wolf Girl series, an exciting fantasy romance packed with angst, betrayal, and devastating battles.When my parents were banished from Wolf City before I was born, I thought there was no way I would ever live in a pack again. Cuffed, with my shifter magic bound, I was forced to go to school with witches and vampires in order to keep my true nature from coming out.Then I met him. Sawyer Hudson.The Alpha's son was visiting the Delphi College for Magically Banished Youth and spotted me. He took one look at me, and an hour later, I was being pulled out of school, taken into Wolf City and leaving my parents and everything I knew behind.It's the Alpha's son's selection year, the year he must pick a mate, and every female aged 18-22 must be in attendance. I've landed myself in the middle of Werewolf Bachelor, and just when I think I've got a handle on things, Sawyer releases my cuffs, unbinds my magic, and sees what I really am.The problem is, I don't know what this creature is that I transform into. It's not an ordinary werewolf, that's for damn sure.
She's his fiancée's younger sister. He's the man she's always loved.When her sister doesn't show up on her wedding day, Raven has no choice but to take her place ¿ but marriage to Ares Windsor is nothing short of torture.The elusive billionaire media mogul is the man she's always loved¿ yet he's only ever had eyes for her sister.Married to him at last, Raven is determined to win him over.After all, everything is fair in love and war.And this?This is war.
A brand new YA standalone survivor romance from Jennifer Hartmann, the fan-favorite author of Still Beating, Lotus, and June First, packed with the same light-in-the-dark hope for healing in the face of tragedy. Perfect for fans of If He Had Been With Me, A Thousand Boy Kisses, and Binding 13.¿Kissing you feels like catching the sun¿¿At seven years old, Ella Sunbury and Max Manning were inseparable¿until life scattered them in different directions, forcing Ella to abruptly leave town. A decade later, she returns for their senior year of high school, moving in across the street from her childhood best friend.But she¿s not the same girl Max once knew.She now lives in the shadow of her brother: a notorious felon on death row, convicted of a crime that shook the nation. Reeling from the fallout and shunned by her peers, all Ella wants is to fade into the background.Max has little room for distractions, juggling responsibilities for a disabled father and a distant twin brother. But Elläs return reignites something within him. He wants to be close to her again, to understand her¿and to turn their friendship into more.But as their relationship blossoms, new tragedy strikes, and darkness threatens to tip their delicate balance. In order to find the light, they¿ll have to navigate the shadows.And to catch the sun¿they must first endure the flames.
From the author of the Madison Kate series comes the final installment in the dark and delicious interconnected Hades series, another biting "why choose" romance in Shadow Grove.Betrayed.My best friend, my right hand, the man I trusted above all others. Zayden de Rosa declared his love for me and pursued me until he shattered the walls between us. Then he proved to be a traitor. I never saw that coming.Abandoned.My fierce lover died to protect me. Let me kill and erase him so he could move in the shadows. He¿s out there alone and has no idea what¿s happened. All he¿ll know is that I¿m not where I¿m supposed to be. Something that might cost him his life for real. He never saw that coming.Framed.My lighthouse. My lover. My Lucas. I love him so damn much, and while I might be guilty of some crimes, the worst one is hurting him. The majority of what they arrested me for was a damn lie, but not that part. Hopefully the light he promised me will endure this. We never saw that coming.Enraged.My ex is at the heart of this all. One assault after another. But he didn¿t break me before, and he won¿t break me now.I¿m Hades. He¿ll never see me coming.
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