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Matthew (A Los Angeles Quakes Hockey Series, #3) by Alisa Jean

A gritty, heartfelt, and unapologetically sexy romance that delivers both the sizzle of forbidden love and the ache of loss.  Jean’s third entry in her Los Angeles Quakes Hockey Series is a bruising, heartfelt romance that finds surprising tenderness beneath…
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Luka (Los Angeles Quakes Hockey Series, #2) by Alisa Jean

Equal parts heat and heart. In her second Los Angeles Quakes novel, Jean delivers a powerful story of scars, strength, and love’s ability to mend what’s broken. Once the dazzling golden boy of the L.A. Quakes, Luka Ribič is left…
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Our Amazing Minds: Celebrating Differences and Sharing the Adventure of Autism by Jeffery May, Laura May

Engaging, heartfelt, and authentically inclusive.  Jeffery May and Laura May offer a candid, heartfelt glimpse into the day four Autistic friends explore a children’s museum for the first time in their engaging debut picture book. Through Jackson’s voice, readers step…
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Sole Runner by Anim S. Swart

Raw, gritty, and wholly Inspiring… Swart, a 2022 4 Deserts Grand Slam Champion, recounts her pursuit of some of the world’s most punishing ultramarathons, threading each race through an equally demanding personal history. The premise sounds simple: 250 kilometers per…
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A Seal Upon the Heart by Arian Hatefi

Lyrical, emotional, and gripping. In Hatefi’s heartfelt middle-grade adventure, two siblings risk everything to save the person they love most. Eleven-year-old Leonardo and eight-year-old Leili’s lives change forever when they learn their father has a terminal illness. Rumors of a…
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Hyperion’s Bier: Scarecrow Trials #4  by Tamara Brigham

Gritty, propulsive, and emotionally unrelenting. A shadowed avenger and a city on the edge of ruin bring Brigham’s dystopian saga to a tense and deeply satisfying close. The city of Hebenon is on the verge of falling. Power grids fail,…
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Thrive in Chaos by Jace Parker

A raw, no-fluff guide to building real-world resilience when life hits hard. Parker, a seasoned crime scene investigator, lays out a no-nonsense framework for resilience in this autobiographical self-help guide grounded in trauma, crisis, and firsthand experience. The book’s four-part…
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Dark Elf’s Snare by Armanis Ar-feinial

An emotionally charged, morally complex fantasy that blends passion with pathos and seduction with sorrow. In Ar-feinial’s brooding dark fantasy, an elven bodyguard’s mission spirals into a battle with grief, desire, and supernatural forces. Haunted by the disappearance of his…
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The Manse of Chasconny by Gabbiano Gatto

Dark, cerebral, and unforgiving… Gatto’s latest novel is a haunting, richly imagined political gothic tale set in a Europe on the verge of collapse. Salbador, a repressed caretaker in an isolated coastal manse, grows increasingly unstable under the cruel authority…
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Never Becomes Now (Zachary Zander Series) by Larry J. Kachik

A relentless, adrenaline-charged medical thriller… In Kachick’s second installment in the Zachary Zander series, emergency physician and newly appointed Chief Medical Officer Zachary “ZZ” Zander finds himself on the front lines of a battle that extends far beyond the ER.…
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I, No Other by Yarrow Paisley

Unsettling and hypnotic… Paisley delivers an electrifying collection of absurdist interludes in his latest book. In the hallowed “tradition” of the avant-garde, these pieces do what that tradition does best—unseat tradition itself. The ten pieces within—if they qualify as stories…
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The Rangers’ Dilemma: a Gritty Fairytale: Dawn of Forest Black by Armanis Ar-feinial

An immersive, high-stakes tale of duty, identity, and the corrosive effects of power… Ar-feinial’s latest installment in Dawn of Forest Black series delves into the fraught intersection of duty, identity, and the volatile politics of an intricately rendered elven world.…
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Hidden by Olivia Gold 

A wildly entertaining ride that’s as heartfelt as it is hilarious… Gold combines sharp wit, wild turns, and middle school madness into a taut, thrilling story in her latest novel. Xander thought he had middle school figured out: stay low,…
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How to Make a Perfect S’more by Michael Cooper (Author), Penny Weber (Illustrator)

A whimsical tale of summer camp, dragon-fueled courage, and the sweet art of s’more-making… A fire-breathing dragon transforms a boy’s summer camp experience into an unforgettable journey of self-discovery in Cooper’s delightful story. Miles dreads leaving home and struggles with…
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A Mixed Bag by Agnes McIntyre

Clever, profound, and unconventional… In her captivating collection of sixteen short stories, McIntyre masterfully blends humor, poignancy, and keen insights into the human experience. Each story offers a unique perspective on life’s complexities. “The Gift” explores the emotional weight of…
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An American Beelzebub by Darby Guise

A visceral, thought-provoking ride through the darker recesses of the human psyche. Guise’s latest plunges readers into a surreal, violent odyssey where morality and madness collide. No. 44, a dispassionate drifter and assassin, receives a cryptic list of targets—an arbitrary…
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Day of Epiphany by Jerome Bourgault

A triumph… Set against Québec’s Grande Noirceur—the Great Darkness, Bourgault’s latest novel is a haunting exploration of institutional corruption and systemic abuse through the lens of the Duplessis Orphans scandal. Sister Cassandra Lalonde, reclassified from teacher to nurse, watches helplessly…
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Hex the Patriarchy & Heal the Patriarchy by Lilith Rising

A fierce, genre-defying blend of memoir, magical realism, and biting social commentary.  Rising’s compelling novel lays bare the harrowing realities of medical gaslighting, patriarchal oppression, and societal neglect. Lilith contracts pinworms—an experience exacerbated by dismissive doctors, unsupportive loved ones, and…
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Jonny Napper and the Dreamworld: The Jonny Napper series, book 1 by Sasha Beetle

A mesmerizing blend of whimsy, introspection, and vivid imagination… A teen stumbles into a hidden world of dreams in Beetle’s gripping opener to the Jonny Napper series. On the eve of his sixteenth birthday, Jonny Napper uncovers the Dreamworld, a…
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Katie’s Really Bad Day: A story about test anxiety by Kathleen Jeffrey (Author), Susan Kilmartin (Illustrator)

A fun, feel-good story about facing fears, finding calm, and conquering test day jitters… Jeffrey captures the emotional journey of a young girl as she navigates the pressures of school and the fear of failure in her charming picture book.…