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By Charles Martin
Now a major motion picture starring Kate Winslet and Idris Elba. An atmospheric, suspenseful and gripping story of two people finding love while fighting to survive.When a blizzard strands them in Salt Lake City, two strangers agree to charter a plane together, hoping to return home; Ben Payne is a gifted surgeon returning from a conference, and Ashley Knox, a magazine writer, is en route to her wedding. But when unthinkable tragedy strikes, the pair find themselves stranded in Utah’s most remote wilderness in the dead of winter, badly injured and miles from civilization. Without food or shelter, and only Ben’s mountain climbing gear to protect themselves, Ashley and Ben’s chances for survival look bleak, but their reliance on each other sparks an immediate connection, which soon evolves into something more.Days in the mountains become weeks, as their hope for rescue dwindles. How will they make it out of the wilderness and if they do, how will this experience change them forever? Heart-wrenching and unputdownable, The Mountain Between Us will reaffirm your belief in the power of love to sustain us.
By Glasgow Kathleen
'Nothing short of a modern masterpiece.' Amber Smith, bestselling author of The Way I Used to Be 'A must-read.' Laura Nowlin, bestselling author of If He Had Been with Me ************ The story of a teenage girl on the brink, and the bumpy road back to recovery. Bella is at breaking point. Everyone in her life needs something from her, and there's only one thing that dulls the pain. Alcohol smooths the sharp edges and makes things so much easier. When Bella drinks, she doesn't feel heartbroken over her ex. Or caught in the middle of her parents' divorce. Or overcome with grief for her grandmother. But one night changes everything. When she awakes in hospital with no memory of what happened, it's time to face reality. And for Bella, that means rehab and the bumpy road to recovery. 'Stunning in every sense of the word.' Josh Silver, author of HappyHead 'Raw, powerful - and utterly brilliant.' Ravena Guron, author of This Book Kills Special edition only while stocks last.
By Erin Fry
Bennett Robinson loves baseball, especially watching Dodgers games with his dad while munching on burgers and fries—the perfect “game food.” Baseball even helped Bennett and his dad get over his mom’s death from cancer. But there’s no way Bennett could ever play baseball. Bennett is fat, the kind of fat that gives you belly button sweat stains and makes it tough to get off a sagging couch. But on one perfect, baseball-watching day, everything changes. Bennett’s dad is taken away on a stretcher, and Bennett doesn’t know if he will live or die. Now Bennett has to move in with know-it-all Aunt Laura. And she’s making it her personal mission to Get Bennett Healthy. Bennett knows that Aunt Laura will take over his entire life if he lets her. It’s time for Bennett to step up to the plate. Because maybe there are some things a Fat Boy can do...like talk to a girl, run a mile, and maybe even save his own life. Erin Fry explores the issue of obesity with heart, depth, and humor in this unforgettable debut novel.
By Kami Garcia
From #1 New York Times-bestselling author Kami Garcia comes a red-hot romance between a fiery heroine and her mysterious classmate "that will break your heart and put it back together again" (Colleen Hoover, #1 New York Times-bestselling author of It Ends With Us).Her heart has to break before it can open.When star soccer player Peyton Rios receives an offer from her first-choice college, senior year starts off exactly as planned. But when Peyton uncovers her boyfriend’s dark secret, she confronts him―and finds herself falling down a flight of stairs. Peyton’s knee―and maybe her dream of going pro―is shattered. Everyone is talking: Was she pushed, or did she fall? Peyton knows the truth, even if no one believes her.He has to let someone in before it’s too late.With her future on the line, Peyton goes to stay with her uncle in a small Tennessee town to focus on her recovery. Dating is the last thing on her mind―until she meets sweet, sexy Owen Law.But Peyton doesn’t trust her heart, especially when she senses that Owen is hiding something. When their secrets are finally exposed, Peyton has to decide if love is worth fighting for.An Imprint Book“A tearjerker that will break your heart and put it back together again! I loved it.” ―Colleen Hoover, #1 New York Times-bestselling author of It Ends With Us"Garcia has become synonymous with a certain breed of drama-filled, compulsively readable romance." ―Bustle“Something wonderful happened to me as I read this―I fell in love. Genuine, shattering, deep, heart-pounding love." ―Jennifer Niven, New York Times bestselling author of All the Bright Places and Holding Up the Universe“A slow burn that squeezes your heart so tightly you can’t breathe . . . until it explodes, and you’re left with a beautiful story that will draw you back again and again.”―Abbi Glines, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Field Party series and the Rosemary Beach novels“Kami Garcia knows the anatomy of the teenage heart―what makes it race, what makes it break, and what makes it mend. Sexy, gritty, and romantic―Broken Beautiful Hearts is a must-read for anyone whose heart has been broken and dared to love again.”―Danielle Paige, New York Times bestselling author of the Dorothy Must Die and Stealing Snow series“Broken Beautiful Hearts is deliciously sexy, dangerous, and heartfelt. You’ll root for Peyton to open her heart, despite the risk, and try to get all the things she wants. Kami Garcia has weaved a story that lingers in your heart long after it’s done.” ―Dhonielle Clayton, coauthor of the Tiny Pretty Things series and author of The Belles“Kami Garcia never fails to impress with her amazing characters and captivating romance!" ―Cora Carmack, New York Times bestselling author of Losing It"Kami Garcia knocks it out of the park with this compelling, emotionally gripping story...one of my favorite reads of the year!" ―Elle Kennedy, New York Times Bestselling Author of the Off Campus series"With an absorbing storyline that feels both raw and real, and a compelling heroine with a backbone, Kami Garcia's Broken Beautiful Hearts kept me riveted to the very end.” ―K.A. Tucker, USA Today-bestselling author of the Ten Tiny Breaths Series and Until It Fades"Peyton’s journey from trauma to recovery is a satisfying one...and readers will be rooting for her." ―VOYA"Peyton is a strong, well-rounded character...[the] theme of overcoming past injury and rebuilding your life is strong and worth reading." ―Booklist
By Michelle Sutton
After passing out while drinking at Jeff's party, Susie is raped and becomes pregnant. With no idea who the father is, she considers having an abortion, but decides to place her baby for adoption. Following through ends up being more wrenching than she'd imagined, but she's determined to do the right thing for her baby. Jeff feels guilty about what happened and offers to marry Susie so she won't have to give up her baby, like his birth mother did with him. But Susie refuses, insisting he should marry someone he loves. Can he convince her that his love is genuine before it's too late? Can she make him understand that it's not about him -- it's about what's best for her child?
By K. M. Peyton
RUTH HOLLIS LOVES PAT PENNINGTON BUT HE COMES FROM AN UNSTABLE FAMILY, HAS SERVED A JAIL TERMFOR ASSAULT, AND IS VERY INTENSE ABOUT HIS PROMISING CAREER AS A PIANIST. FOLLOWED BY "PENNINGTON'S HEIR." FOR JUNIOR AND SENIOR HIGH READERS.
By Elizabeth Harbison
Melanie Tourbier desperately wanted a child, but she'd stopped looking for a husband who would love her for more than her money. When she started the sperm-donor process at the hospital, Dr. Jared Cross tried to talk her out of motherhood. The handsome doctor had reasons for wanting to deter Melanie, but the feisty heiress vowed to show him a thing or two! While she volunteered at the hospital, Melanie came in close contact with Jared. Suddenly, harsh words turned to passionate kisses, until the truth became evident. Would these stubborn lovers rise to the stork's ultimate challenge?
By Katherine Hayton
Elisabet wakes with amnesia. The care offered to her by a husband she doesn't remember descends within weeks into aggression and violence. Lillian lies hogtied in an underground cell. Forget about escape; unless she can manage the necessities of life she'll be dead within days. Kristen lost her house, her friends, and her confidence when her parents separated. Now her injured stepmother has moved back in. Has she lost her memory, or lost her mind? Will the secrets hidden in Elisabet's locked memory be enough to set them all free?
By Kathryn Cushman
A Personal Drama of Shattered Dreams and Second Chances A talented runner fully committed to Olympic dreams, Sabrina Rice's future was shattered by a devastating diagnosis. One forfeited scholarship and several years later, she has new goals and dreams that have nothing to do with running--something that's become far too painful to think on. Until the day she sees Brandy Philip running across the community college campus, easily outpacing security. Sabrina immediately recognizes world-class speed, and it's all the more painful that it belongs to a teenage graffiti artist. When a chance encounter brings the two young women together, Sabrina becomes Brandy's best hope for staying out of juvenile hall. Soon, Sabrina begins to feel an uncomfortable nudge that her new life is just about to be toppled...that God may be calling her to minister to this talented but troubled girl.