interpersonal relations

Like any enterprising woman, Bea knows what she's worth and is determined to get all she deserves; it just so happens that what she deserves is to marry rich. After a lifetime of forced instruction in the art of swindling men by her mother, Bea wants nothing more than to disappear safely into old-money domesticity. When Bea finds her final mark in the perfectly dull blue-blooded Collin, she's ready to deploy all her tricks one last time. The challenge isn't getting the ring, but rather the approval of Collin's family and everyone else in their tax bracket, particularly his childhood best friend Gale. Going toe-to-toe with Gale isn't a threat to an expert like Bea, but what begins as an amusing cat-and-mouse game quickly develops into a dangerous chase.

When Wren, recovering from heartbreak, and Anders, a widower still struggling to move on, cross paths, they find their worlds turned upside-down, and as love blossoms between them, Anders must decide whether to walk away or reveal the secret he's been harboring that could change everything.

Macy Anderson and Sam Cahill are embarking on a new adventure, attending university on soccer scholarships while figuring out what comes next for them both. Macy's life has always been her group of friends; specifically Jasmine and Andrew; but now they're all split up. Macy's worried that the world that she's always known, that has helped her become the person she is now, is over, and she's discovering that facing the adult world of college and dating and friendships growing apart is harder than she thought it would be. Sam is also finding it hard to adjust to this new phase of life. There are the pressures of university, other people, and secrets from his past he wants to keep hidden from Macy, all putting a strain on their relationship. As Macy and Sam begin to tackle their decisions, Macy realizes she will have to answer the question: is their relationship worth fighting for or is it game over?.

Crystal learned long ago that love brings only pain. Then Gabriel Dalton walks into her life. Despite the terrible darkness of his past, there's an undeniable goodness to him. Crystal and Gabriel never imagined that the world, which had stolen everything from them, would bring them a deep love like this. Except fate will only take them so far, and now the choice is theirs: Harden their hearts once again or find the courage to shed their painful pasts.

Pre-teen Jessica Creswell knew Callen Hayes was a broken prince; they became each other's refuge. Until the day Callen kissed her, and then disappeared from her life without a word. Years later Callen is a famous composer, and an infamous bad boy, his music now locked deep inside, trapped behind his own inner demons. In France to drink his way through the darkness, Callen stumbles into the one person who makes the music return: Jessica. And she still tastes of fresh, sweet innocence; even as she sets his blood on fire.

An emotional, slow burn romance about a woman desperate to hide and the man who sees through her walls, perfect for fans of Colleen Hoover and Lucy Score.

Cassie thinks she has met the perfect man. Joel is sweet, handsome, romantic, and best of all, he?s crazy about Cassie. She thinks she?s found the guy she?ll spend the rest of her life with. Have children with. Grow old with. Yes, she knows about his perfect ex-girlfriend, Francesca. The beautiful, brilliant chef, beloved by all his friends. But she thinks Francesca is out of the picture. She thinks Francesca is gone for good. Think again, Cassie.

Buried in the shadows of the city, there?s a hotel called The Pope. Ailing, empty, and dark; it sits abandoned and surrounded by a forgotten mystery. But you think it?s true, don?t you, Kai Mori? The story about the hidden twelfth floor. The mystery of the dark guest who never checked in and never checks out.

Erika Fane?s boyfriend's older brother is handsome, strong, and completely terrifying. The star of his college's basketball team gone pro, he's more concerned with the dirt on his shoe than he is with her. But she saw him. She heard him. The things that he did, and the deeds that he hid. For years, Erika bit her nails, unable to look away. Now, she?s in college, but she hasn?t stopped watching him. He?s bad and the things she?s seen aren?t content to stay in her head anymore. Because he's finally noticed her. But Michael Crist knows the hold he has on Rika, how much she fears him. She looks down when he enters the room and stills when he?s close. He knows she thinks only of him. When Michael?s brother leaves for the military, leaving Rika alone and unprotected, he knows the opportunity is too good to be true. Three years ago she put Michael?s friends in prison, and now they?re free. Every last one of her nightmares is about to come true.

Last fall, Cynthia Rothschild saved her best friend, Annie, (and everyone else in her high school) from the demon librarian, Mr. Gabriel. But now all that demon stuff is over, and Cyn is ready to have the best summer ever.