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Bringing Down the Duke by Evie Dunmore

  Synopsis England, 1879. Annabelle Archer, the brilliant but destitute daughter of a country vicar, has earned herself a place among the first cohort of female students at the renowned University of Oxford. In return for her scholarship, she must support the rising women's suffrage movement. Her charge: recruit men of influence to champion their cause. Her target: Sebastian Devereux, the cold and calculating Duke of Montgomery who steers Britain's politics at the Queen's…
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Well Met by Jen DeLuca

Synopsis All's faire in love and war for two sworn enemies who indulge in a harmless flirtation in a laugh-out-loud rom-com from debut author, Jen DeLuca. Emily knew there would be strings attached when she relocated to the small town of Willow Creek, Maryland, for the summer to help her sister recover from an accident, but who could anticipate getting roped into volunteering for the local Renaissance Faire alongside her teenaged niece? Or that the…
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Dirty Sexy Player by Laurelin Paige

Synopsis I wasn't supposed to want her.It was a stupid game we were playing. A way for her to get her inheritance and me to get out from under Donovan's thumb.I didn't even like her.I wasn't supposed to daydream about getting her off. Or fantasize about the way she'd look riding me. Or wonder if she kissed as cruelly as she fought.I wasn't supposed to fall for her.I was only supposed to marry…
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The Kiss Thief by L.J. Shen

Synopsis They say your first kiss should be earned.Mine was stolen by a devil in a masquerade mask under the black Chicago sky.They say the vows you take on your wedding day are sacred.Mine were broken before we left church.They say your heart only beats for one man.Mine split and bled for two rivals who fought for it until the bitter end.I was promised to Angelo Bandini, the heir to one of the…
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The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren

Synopsis Olive is always unlucky: in her career, in love, in…well, everything. Her identical twin sister Ami, on the other hand, is probably the luckiest person in the world. Her meet-cute with her fiancé is something out of a romantic comedy (gag) and she’s managed to finance her entire wedding by winning a series of Internet contests (double gag). Worst of all, she’s forcing Olive to spend the day with her sworn enemy,…
The Hating Game by Sally Thorne
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The Hating Game by Sally Thorne

Synopsis Nemesis (n.) 1) An opponent or rival whom a person cannot best or overcome.2) A person’s undoing3) Joshua Templeman Lucy Hutton has always been certain that the nice girl can get the corner office. She’s charming and accommodating and prides herself on being loved by everyone at Bexley & Gamin. Everyone except for coldly efficient, impeccably attired, physically intimidating Joshua Templeman. And the feeling is mutual. Trapped in a shared office together…
A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas
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A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas

Synopsis Feyre has undergone more trials than one human woman can carry in her heart. Though she’s now been granted the powers and lifespan of the High Fae, she is haunted by her time Under the Mountain and the terrible deeds she performed to save the lives of Tamlin and his people.As her marriage to Tamlin approaches, Feyre’s hollowness and nightmares consume her. She finds herself split into two different people: one who…
Daughter of the Pirate King by Tricia Levenseller
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Daughter of the Pirate King by Tricia Levenseller

Short synopsis: Daughter of the Pirate King gets herself captured by a rival pirate family so she can find a map piece. Initial Thoughts: I love Alosa! Great book with awesome characters! Characters: 4 – Alosa is my favorite!  I so enjoyed her!  And Riden isn't so bad either. Plot: 4 –  There was intrigue, action, overall its a fast-paced read with a good plot. Originality: 4 – Very original.  There need to be more…
The Cruel Prince by Holly Black
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The Cruel Prince by Holly Black

Synopsis Of course I want to be like them. They’re beautiful as blades forged in some divine fire. They will live forever.And Cardan is even more beautiful than the rest. I hate him more than all the others. I hate him so much that sometimes when I look at him, I can hardly breathe.Jude was seven when her parents were murdered and she and her two sisters were stolen away to live in…