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We Were Liarsby E. Lockhart

A New York Times Bestseller

One of James Patterson's "Favorite Thrillers for the Beach" (New York Times)

"Haunting, sophisticated . . . a novel so twisty and well-told that it will appeal to older readers as well as to adolescents." —Wall Street Journal

"A rich, stunning summer mystery with a sharp twist that will leave you dying to talk about the book with a pal or ten." –Parade.com

"Thrilling, beautiful, and blisteringly smart, We Were Liars is utterly unforgettable." –John Green, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Fault in Our Stars

"You’re going to want to remember the title. Liars details the summers of a girl who harbors a dark secret, and delivers a satisfying, but shocking twist ending." –Breia Brissey, Entertainment Weekly

A beautiful and distinguished family.
A private island.
A brilliant, damaged girl; a passionate, political boy.
A group of four friends–the Liars–whose friendship turns destructive.
A revolution. An accident. A secret.
Lies upon lies.
True love.
The truth.

We Were Liars is a modern, sophisticated suspense novel from New York Times bestselling author, National Book Award finalist, and Printz Award honoree E. Lockhart.
Read it.
And if anyone asks you how it ends, just LIE.

Pretend To Be Mineby C. Morgan

I need someone to help me stick it to my ex.

A fake fiancée will do the trick, and this woman is gorgeous.

My ex-wife cheated on me and now is marrying the bastard.

And I have to attend the wedding for my daughter’s sake.

Well, I’m going armed with hotness. Nothing like pretending your life is together.

We might have pretended a little too well.

The crazy part? She’s not from the escort service that a buddy set me up with.

She owns the service.

And she’s pulling out all the stops. I’m not sure who’s more convinced about her affections, my ex or me.

Needless to say, she’s willing to pretend to be mine.

The only question is, can I keep her when it’s all over?

I plan to work like hell to make that happen.

The Cul-De-Sacby B.J. Irons

Lucas and Bennett Gaines are the newest home owners on Calumny Court. Being a gay couple in their mid-thirties, the two must navigate through the traditional lifestyle of those that live on the cul-de-sac. At every turn, they run into what seems to be a never-ending set of problems with the judgmental and catty neighbors.

Their biggest obstacle comes from Skyler Steller and Zachary Cauderling, gay, entitled, college boys that have lived in the neighborhood for years with their family. Little do the Gaines know that these two scheming college boys have their own hidden agenda that could put their relationship in peril.

Will Lucas and Bennett be able to adapt to the standards and expectations that come with living on the cul-de-sac?

The Worrier: Lucas Gaines
will go out of his way to fit in with the new neighbors.

The Easy-Goer: Bennett Gaines
is oblivious to the judgment and pretension that exists on the cul-de-sac.

The Narcissist: Zachary Cauderling
never takes accountability or responsibility for his actions.

The Conspirator: Skyler Steller
always plays mind games with anyone and everyone.

As if being gay didn’t come with its own set of problems and prejudices already. Try being gay and moving to the cul-de-sac, where there are judges and juries all around you.

The Book of True Believer: An Allegory About Love, Disillusionment, Pain, and Power.by M. Funk

This is the story of True Believer, an introspective and empathic young woman who becomes hopelessly entangled in the fame and drama of Pentecostal faith healer, Jeremiah Promise.

Through raw and insightful journal entries, True shares her hopes, dreams, and all that she learns along the way about love, morality, disillusionment, and the power of belief.

Excerpts from The Book of True Believer . . .

“Intimacy, now there’s a word with a wealth of underutilized dimensions . . . its greater worth may be
found in this riddle: name the means by which one embraces tightest
without touching and plunges deepest without spilling a drop of blood.”

“As a noun, the emotion of love ebbs and flows naturally. The sea
changes of our feeling states are as sovereign as the tides. As a verb, love
must be mindfully (vigilantly) cultivated. It takes effort to develop the
will to love—to act with kindness, be respectful, forgive, and commit,
even when it feels impossible.”

“Sometimes I’m tempted to deny things I haven’t seen with
my own eyes. But I’m starting to realize that some people are endowed
with the gift of exceptional sight—whether it be foresight, insight, vision,
or experience. Some (like me) are privileged to behold the world’s
wonder and beauty, while others are obliged to witness more than their
fair share of ugliness.”

“A beautiful galaxy of understanding has clicked into focus. I was wired
all night because my mind was busy dashing through the avenues and
alleyways of epiphany. It’s huge. Massive. Life-changing! I have figured out the secret of why
people like me.“

Picasso’s Motorcycleby Marc Sercomb

France, 1940.
An unexpected gift of an old motorcycle with a tragically romantic past hurls a young orphan into the thick of things as war breaks out and his life changes forever. Half-French/half-German Daniel must find a way to survive in a world that mercy seems to have abandoned. This book transports the reader to Nazi-occupied France, where Daniel unwittingly and unexpectedly finds himself working for the Resistance, and ultimately to the Russian Front in a twist of fate so startling that no one can see it coming. In turn quirky, heartwarming, beguiling and uncompromising, author Marc Sercomb weaves together many moods and colors to tell young Daniel’s story. Beyond engaging, Picasso’s Motorcycle has been hailed as a genuine “page-turner” by those who have so far encountered it.

If you like “The Book Thief” and “The Boy in the Striped Pajamas,” you’ll love this book!

Karolina Dalca, Dark Eyesby M. R. Noble

Blindsided by an attack that destroys her home and blamed for murder, Karolina Dalca, a half-vampire, escapes, only to plunge into the magical societies from which she was sheltered.

“This book grabs you by the throat and does not let go! A fast paced, enthralling journey through a hidden underworld of vampires, werewolves, and other beings of the night. I Highly recommend you acquire this book and hole up somewhere safe for the ride.” —Stuart Rutherford, actor from WHAT WE DO IN THE SHADOWS

“Fans of Kim Harrison will be drawn into the imagery of Noble’s first book of the Dark Eyes series. In between bouts of fighting and the intensity of paranormal, dark fantasy, there are moments of comedy that make this series opener a real page-turner.” —Booklist.