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Cruel Me


Louisse Carreon - 2015
    Him and his crew likes to wreak havoc in town, not giving a shit to anyone they step on along the way. You know that misunderstood villain in every good hero's tale?Well, this is his story.___Cunning. Ruthless. Intimidating.That is Oz Lacy.They feared him. They respected him. They worshipped him.No one dared to cross him.That was . . . until that time in their sophomore year when a gutsy redhead gave him a piece of her mind. He knew he wanted her right then. But she was the twin sister of his arch nemesis Scout Crimson.The real problem, though, started in their junior year. The year his heart got broken. The year he was royally messed with. The year his cold heart turned even colder.Now it's senior year.All he wants?Justice and revenge.Who the hell said he can't have both?Like they said, payback's a bitch.Especially when it came from the devil.___BAD BOY x DORKY GIRL trope

Unofficial Series List - David Baldacci - In Order: King & Maxwell, Camel Club, John Puller, Will Robie, all others


This Fangirl - 2014
    It lists the King and Maxwell series, Camel Club, John Puller, Will Robie, A. Shaw series, and all other books. This information is available for free on most author's websites, so why the made-for-kindle reading list? It is simply a problem-solving tool so we don't have to have a printed list from the author's website lying around or navigate the small web browser on our kindles to find which book is next in the series. The book # is usually cut off from the titles when browsing the store from the kindle. This is a title list only. In reading order. No portions of the books mentioned have been reproduced here. No copyright infringement is intended. Just to avoid any misunderstandings about copyright, according to the United States Copyright Office, “Copyright law does not protect names, titles, or short phrases or expressions.” (copyright.gov, circular 34). I hope you find this made-for-kindle list as helpful as I do in deciding which of Mr. Baldacci's books to purchase and enjoy next.

Breakaway


Avery Keelan
    And, growing tired of his self-imposed solitude, hockey captain Ethan Russell is looking for a roommate. Ryan moving into Ethan's luxe condo seems like the perfect solution to both of their dilemmas. The only catch? A smoldering sexual attraction that they both try to deny. All that Ryan wants is a place to live-- a place that isn't the dorms or her friend's couch. Still recovering from the aftermath of an ugly breakup, a relationship is the last thing on her mind. Besides, she'd never fall for a jockAll that Ethan wants is to focus on hockey and school-- without any dating, drama, or heartbreak. After getting third-degree burns from his last relationship, he's sworn off dating altogether. His life is back on track and he has control over things again. They both agree to keep their roommate arrangement platonic... with mixed results. Their friendship turns complicated when it turns out that you can't control everything, particularly chemistry that is too strong to ignore.

Deeper


Anya Jayvyn - 2020
    I thought that my brother was the hottest guy in school, but as soon as I step into my university life, I realize how wrong I was. Meet Vaughn Cooper, his best friend. The guy is the epitome of every girl’s dream. Godlike handsome. The quarterback. He’s got the looks, and he’s got the brain. Come on, he’s got the scholarship to one of the most prestigious universities in the country, while I have just barely passed the entrance examination after long years of struggle during high school. How could a guy who worked that hard and deserves nothing more but adoration be labeled as a bad boy? Yeah, the answer is simple. The moment we lock eyes, I realize something as I stare into those piercing, amber orbs. He’s not every girl’s dream. He’s every girl’s nightmare. In my case, MY nightmare. Calm down, heart. Our story hasn’t even started.

Sweet Bitter Freedom


David Canford - 2018
    While some hope to build a new South, the old South refuses to die.Her husband becoming a politician seems to offer a new dawn, but the ramifications of his election to office are far from what Mosa expected them to be. Can Mosa forgive and forget and will she and her family ever be safe? Will she lose everything or find a way through? Facing danger, she makes a life-changing decision. A saga of struggle, betrayal, loss and the power of family and friendship. The gripping sequel to The Throwback.Praise for the Throwback:"This is a well-written tale full of sadness, anger, joy, and triumph. I enjoyed every minute reading it. The characters were believable and relatable and the story is timeless. I heartily recommend this book to anyone who enjoys reading about history, love, tragedy, compassion, and the triumph of good over evil.""This was a great read that was hard to put down. There were new, interesting circumstances, twists and turns. A suspenseful historical novel to the very end.""An excellent book before and after the Civil War. I enjoyed the plot, the characters, and the settings. Mosa made the story come alive.""A wonderful endearing book, even though it was about slavery. The characters were real & memorable. I couldn't wait to read the next page. Would recommend to anyone. I read it in one sitting.""Historical fiction at its best. The characters came to life and readers could empathize with each role."

The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2 Family Photo Album


Lionsgate - 2013
    Experiment with photo filters, listen to music, and view photos of your favorite characters from the film.

Tears On My Pillow


Elle Welch - 2015
    This is a code that Jakari Roberson lives by. He definitely applies this philosophy to his relationship with Qia. He loves her with all of his heart and treats her like a queen. There isn't anything he won't do for her. However, Jakari has a big secret that he has managed to keep hidden from Qia for the past 14 years. He has finally made the decision to change, but is it a little too late? In Qia's eyes she has the most loving, attentive, romantic, and faithful husband in the world. But, will the picture of her fairytale life shatter when she finds out what Jakari has really been up to? Will the love for her husband be enough to make her stay? Or, will his betrayal be enough to push her over the edge and into the arms of someone more deserving? Take a journey with these high school sweethearts. It is certainly a long difficult one, but it will be well worth it if they can figure out what constitutes a marriage and if their marriage is really worth saving?

Breaking Down Breaking Bad: Unpeeling the Layers of Television's Greatest Drama


Eric San Juan - 2013
    The idea that his foray into meth production was not merely a dalliance with darkness, but was actually a full-blown awakening intrigued us. And most of all, the idea that we came to have no respect for the protagonist of our favorite show utterly fascinated us.We couldn’t look away.Breaking Down Breaking Bad attempts to poke into the dark corners of Walter White’s mind, explore the traits that make this show special, and revels in the joy of what is arguably the best drama ever to appear on television. In doing so, it also peels back the layers of what makes characters like Jesse Pinkman tick, explores why we were so drawn to characters like Gus Fring and Mike Ehrmantraut, and relives some of the greatest moments of this already legendary show.Because the show may be gone, but the conversation about it certainly isn’t.Eric San Juan is the coauthor of A Year of Hitchcock (Scarecrow Press 2009) and Hitchcock’s Villains (Scarecrow Press 2013), as well as Geek Wisdom (Quirk Books 2011) and other books. Before Breaking Bad came along, he thought Deadwood was the greatest thing since sliced bread. He still thinks it’s pretty damn good.

Stuck With You: An Enemies to Lovers Romance


Abigail Graham - 2019
     Jocks? No thanks. Football? I don't know a touchback from a tight end and I don't care to. So of course someone calls in a favor and sticks me with Tyler Sinclair, gridiron god, big man on campus, star quarterback with a million watt smile, a body to die for, and an attitude as big as his... reputation. Now he's my problem. He needs me to graduate and I need him to stop driving me insane. I can't have a simple conversation with him without getting into an argument... or getting hot under the collar. I can't stand him and I can't keep my hands off him. When he's not making this difficult he's making me melt. One more lewd suggestion whispered in my ear might be all I need. Worse than that, he might not be the man I thought he was. We might be more alike than I realized. I might be falling for him, but loving Tyler might cost him his future and cost me my career. We have everything on the line, but love doesn't care. Stuck With You is a standalone romantic comedy with a jerk jock with a heart of gold, a sassy heroine, and an HEA.

Down By Contact


Jessica Ruddick - 2021
    She’s content to spend her time building up her social media business so she can take it full time after graduation. First though, she has to survive her half sister’s wedding. Just once she’d like to hold her own with her wicked stepmother and walk away not feeling like the redheaded stepchild. Step one—find a suitable date. Enter Justin Olmsted, the friend who’s stuck by her for years. He fits the job description: they’ll have fun, he’s cool with pretending to be in love with her, and he’s hot enough to shut up her stepmom.Justin had a great run as a linebacker for VVU, and now he’s desperate to get a foot in the door—any door—of a college coaching staff. That’s easier said than done, but that’s not the only thing on his college bucket list. He’s had a thing for his friend Layla since they met four years ago, and he’s tired of waiting on the sidelines for the right moment. This wedding is Justin's chance to sweep Layla off her feet. It’s time to convince her that leaving the friend zone is worth the risk.

The Keaton Series Boxed Set


B.A. Wolfe - 2016
    . . running Away Two men . . . making her Stay Three hopeless hearts . . . Letting Go Scared, Cassandra Pierce runs from her perfect life. She doesn’t intend to land in Keaton, Colorado, and straight in Jason Bradley’s arms. But once there, everything is changed, and abandoning her past becomes the least of her problems. Should she stay? Does she have the courage to let go? She makes her choice, but fate has other plans . . . and turns her world upside down. She doesn’t expect to meet Aidan, the man who helps piece her world—and her heart—back together. He’s harboring a secret, though. Does she dare let their friendship turn to something more? Broken hearts, worlds forever changed, promises to keep. Cassandra’s wrong turn leads to a future she never anticipated. Her epic tale becomes one of love, loss . . . and second chances.

The PreGame Ritual


Alexandra Warren - 2015
    She knows that she’s going straight the pros once her senior season comes to an end. And she knows that finding a man is the least likely thing to happen while she’s chasing that dream. That’s until she meets Miles. A freshman phenom who has no idea what college life is like but is in for a red-headed surprise with a mean crossover. Their chemistry is a given, but will age be more than just a number? Or will the PreGame Ritual be enough to even the score?

Football Daddy


Ava Walsh - 2016
    Now he’s my secret. Melissa has always had a crush on Nick. Always, for as long as she can remember. It’s too bad that he is not only her big brother’s best friend but also her best friend’s older brother. Talk about complicated. He is also a womanizer, with a reputation to prove that. What could she even have to offer? When the guys have a party to celebrate them going to the Super Bowl with their local Seattle team, Melissa is surprised when Nick approaches her with an idea. She’s helped him in the past, and now that she’s twenty-two, he wants her to help him some more... in his bed. Nick proposes a friends with benefits situation to her, and she knows that she’s crazy to think about it at all, much less say yes. Melissa is a virgin going into a sexual relationship with one of the biggest players in the NFL. She’s read the stories and heard the rumors, but none of that matters when she’s in his bed and finally getting her dream. Not at first, at least. Can they make it through rumors as they keep their relationship secret from the ones that they love the most? Will circumstances make it too hard for Melissa to stick it through, even though she is in love with Nick? One night could change everything about them and their lives. One night could change their futures. One night could make them see their feelings for each other, if Melissa doesn’t keep running away. Just one night is all it takes. NOTE: This book includes bonus stories! AUTHOR’S NOTE: This is a 17,000-word stand-alone story with an HEA, so no cliff-hangers! Story contains mature themes and language and is intended for 18+ readers only.

That's the Way The Cookie Crumbles: Book #4, The Mac 'n' Ivy Mysteries


Lorena McCourtney - 2021
    

Kane


Tarin Lex - 2021
    Coming this July.In the heat of the summer, these sizzling playboy athletes are looking to score!But all that training and dedication never prepared them for what they’ll really encounter at the summer games: a shot at love.Will these players—on and off the court—stay out of bounds, or risk falling in love for the ultimate victory?Fall in love with ALL the Bad Boys of the Summer Games!ACE by Brynn HaleKANE by Tarin LexKIERAN by Lana DashELLIS by Ava PearlQUINN by Krysta FoxTYSON by Scarlett WoodsRYKER by Elsie JamesPlus more to come!