Noah Abrams is the epitome of tall, dark, and handsome. And he has the starring role in all of Corrine Tate's fantasies. There’s just one problem—he’s her best friend’s father. She knows she can never have him. But that won’t stop her from trying, even if it means risking everything she's worked so hard for. Nineteen-year-old Corrine Tate is the stuff wet dreams are made of—all luscious curves and soft contours. She’s a walking temptation, and Noah doesn't know how much longer he can stay away, especially when she’s constantly flaunting her body, daring him to touch her. One late night, one innocent touch, one brush of her lips against his… One fleeting moment of weakness is all it takes to break him. And now that Noah's had a taste of Corrine, he's not letting her go. But keeping her could cost him his daughter, his reputation, and his sanity. As passion and consequence collide, Noah and Corrine are caught in a dangerous game where the stakes are higher than either of them anticipated.
Heather Abrams has always seen Darian James as just a friend of her father’s, nothing more. But when she discovers her father's affair with her best friend, everything changes. She flees to Darian for help, seeking refuge in his home and finding comfort in his arms. Ever since that fateful day when Heather walked in on Darian in the bathroom, naked and sporting one of the worst erections of his life, he hasn't been able to stop thinking about her. There’s just one problem: she’s the nineteen-year-old daughter of his closest friend, and she’s totally off-limits. As a powerful thunderstorm rages outside, trapping them together in a small room, the raw passion between them ignites, and they can no longer deny their forbidden feelings, and in that moment, nothing else matters except each other. But when the sun rises, they must face Heather’s father, Darian’s son, and the consequences of their choices. As passion pushes them to the edge, Darian and Heather must decide if their love can survive the secrets they've kept hidden.
For years, Ryan Ebersole has watched Hannah Chase grow from a timid teenager into a stunning young woman. He's been there through her rebellious phase and her heartbreaks, always offering a shoulder to cry on. But when she unexpectedly returns home after three years of absence, he can't resist the overwhelming desire he's always had for her. As their relationship turns into something more, Ryan knows it's wrong. She's practically his daughter, and he's supposed to protect her, not act on his forbidden desires. Yet, as they finally give in to their passion, Ryan's world comes crashing down when his daughter learns the truth about her father and her best friend. Faced with losing everything he holds dear, Ryan scrambles to make amends with both Hannah and his daughter. But as secrets are uncovered and betrayals are revealed, he realizes that his actions may have destroyed any chance of redemption. Now, he must fight to save his family before it's too late. When desire meets deception, Ryan and Hannah must choose between following their hearts or succumbing to the manipulations around them.
"Noah Keller has a pretty normal life until one wild afternoon when his parents pick him up from school and head straight for the airport, telling him on the ride that his name isn't really Noah and he didn't really just turn eleven in March ... As Noah, now 'Jonah Brown,' and his parents head behind the Iron Curtain into East Berlin, the rules and secrets begin to pile up so quickly that he can hardly keep track of the questions bubbling up inside him: who, exactly, is listening--and why?"
It’s Time to Catch Some ZZZ's on the Open Seas From aardvarks to zebras, the ark carried them all. And just like little boys and girls, animals need their rest too! Children will love this colorful and creative board book following the nighttime regimens of some of Noah’s most adorable shipmates. Little ones will learn how to scrub like monkeys, rinse off like elephants, wash behind their bunny ears, and so much more. This Bible-inspired story is a fun way to help children acclimate to their own bedtime routine and for you to send your cute little critters off to bed to sleep like leopards until tomorrow comes.
Chelsea lives thousands of miles away from her family, where she lives blissfully devoid of harsh realities. She's built an idyllic new life in Hawaii, surrounded by art, love, nature, and the many pleasures of island living. This happiness is derailed by the news of her father's battle with cancer. Torn between duty and fear, she takes a leave of absence to be by his side. Leaving her husband, her career, and her detachment from reality behind, Chelsea boards a flight back to her hometown in New York. She doesn't know exactly how she'll navigate this new path, one now defined by uncertainty and the heartbreak of impending, inescapable, and unimaginable loss. She relies on her wit and keen observation of human fragility and strength to explore both the tragic and quirky circumstances surrounding death. Pulled from the comfortable delusions of her island life, she's out of her realm, out of her depth, and definitely out of her comfort zone. Life is chaos.
From the author of the New York Times bestseller Before the Fall, an intense, psychological novel about one doctor's suspense-filled quest to unlock the mind of a suspected political assassin: his twenty-year old son. As a rheumatologist, Dr. Paul Allen's specialty is diagnosing patients other doctors have given up on. His son, Daniel Allen has always been a good kid but, as a child of divorce, he is also something of a drifter. Which may be why, at the age of nineteen, he quietly drops out of Vassar and begins an aimless journey across the United States, shedding his former skin and eventually even changing his name. One night, Paul is home with his family when a televised news report announces that the Democratic candidate for president has been shot, and Daniel is the lead suspect. Convinced of his son’s innocence Paul begins to trace his sons steps to see where Daniel, or perhaps Paul, went wrong, beginning a harrowing journey--about the responsibilities of being a parent and the capacity for unconditional love in the face of an unthinkable situation—that keeps one guessing until the very end.
“A page-turner of a thriller with a smart, compelling heroine.” —Kirkus “This novel is more than a murder mystery. It's about self-empowerment, acceptance, and the strength to be found in female friendships.” —School Library Journal “A crafty, well-paced thriller. The novel’s finale is appropriately fiendish—and also unexpectedly uplifting.” —Publishers Weekly Cat hasn’t been to Montgomery Falls, the town her family founded, since she was twelve years old. Since the summer she discovered she could do things that no normal twelve-year-old could do. Since she had her first kiss with Riley Fraser. Since she destroyed their friendship. Now, five years later, she’s back and Riley has disappeared. When Noah, Riley's brother, asks for help in discovering what happened, Cat is torn between wanting to learn the truth and protecting the secret that she’s been guarding ever since that summer she and Riley stopped speaking. Only one choice will put her in a killer’s sights… This engrossing mystery with a hint of the supernatural is perfect for fans of The Darkest Corners by Kara Thomas and Bone Gap by Laura Ruby.
In this YA novel in verse from bestselling authors Kwame Alexander and Mary Rand Hess (Solo), which Kirkus called “lively, moving, and heartfelt” in a starred review, Noah and Walt just want to leave their geek days behind and find “cool,” but in the process discover a lot about first loves, friendship, and embracing life . . . as well as why Black Lives Matter is so important for all. Best friends Noah and Walt are far from popular, but Walt is convinced junior year is their year, and he has a plan that includes wooing the girls of their dreams and becoming amazing athletes. Never mind he and Noah failed to make their baseball team yet again, and Noah’s crush since third grade, Sam, has him firmly in the friend zone. While Walt focuses on his program of jazz, podcasts, batting cages, and a “Hug Life” mentality, Noah feels stuck in status quo … until he stumbles on a stash of old love letters. Each one contains words Noah’s always wanted to say to Sam, and he begins secretly creating artwork using the lines that speak his heart. But when his art becomes public, Noah has a decision to make: continue his life in the dugout and possibly lose the girl forever, or take a swing and finally speak out. At the same time, American flags are being left around town. While some think it’s a harmless prank and others see it as a form of protest, Noah can’t shake the feeling something bigger is happening to his community. Especially after he witnesses events that hint divides and prejudices run deeper than he realized. As the personal and social tensions increase around them, Noah and Walt must decide what is really important when it comes to love, friendship, sacrifice, and fate. Swing: is written by New York Times bestselling author and Newbery Medal and Coretta Scott King Award-winner Kwame Alexander Features a diverse array of characters and perspectives tackles the biggest social issues of today, including racial prejudice and Black Lives Matter is perfect reading for the classroom or community-wide discussions is a 2020 YALSA Quick Pick for Reluctant Young Adult Readers contains original artwork tied to the story If you enjoy Swing, check out Solo by Kwame Alexander and Mary Rand Hess.
In 48 hours, I lost everything. I came home to find my girlfriend of four years with another man. The next day a plane crash ripped my family away from me, shattering me in the process. In many ways, I died that day, too. The fun-loving man who'd lived his life in the fast lane and loved his career in the film industry was gone. Left was a forty-year-old shell that dwelled at the bottom of a bottle. Only one person knew what I was going through. My sister's stepson, who hadn't been on the plane. Julian knew what it was like to lose everyone he loved, too. He'd stopped showing up at reunions when he was a teenager, so I didn't know him very well. But I told him at the memorial service he could come out and visit me in LA whenever. One day he did, and I guessed it was as good a day as any to start picking up the pieces and see what was left of us.
