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by Park, Suzanne

Book - 2022

A rivalry-to-romance romp, it's the perfect book to read for the holidays, chock full of humor, banter, food, mall shenanigans, and a side mission that brings these two opposites together. – Tif Marcelo A rivalry-to-romance romp, it's the perfect book to read for the holidays, chock full of humor, banter, food, mall shenanigans, and a side mission that brings these two opposites together. – Tif Marcelo Show less

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10 Blind Dates

by Elston, Ashley

Book - 2019

When Sophie overhears her boyfriend discussing whether he should break up with her or not, she takes matters into her own hands. Now her holiday break wil...Show more When Sophie overhears her boyfriend discussing whether he should break up with her or not, she takes matters into her own hands. Now her holiday break will be spent with her large, Italian American family. To distract her, the family starts a matchmaking plot, setting Sophie up on 10 blind dates arranged by different members of the family. Show less

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I'm Dreaming of A Wyatt Christmas

by Schmidt, Tiffany

Book - 2021

Noelle Partridge is known for being the best ballet dancer, babysitter, and person with the most Christmas spirit in her small town. But lately she's bore...Show more Noelle Partridge is known for being the best ballet dancer, babysitter, and person with the most Christmas spirit in her small town. But lately she's bored by her dance lessons, and everyone is being more "bah humbug" than "deck the halls." When her babysitting clients ask her to work a ski trip, Noelle is ready to have fa-la-la-la fun, until the older half-brother of her charges surprises his family for the holiday. Show less

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Bravely

by Stiefvater, Maggie

Book - 2022

When a supernatural being appears in DunBroch on Christmas Eve with the intent of demolishing the realm, Princess Merida, under the watchful eyes of the gods, embarks on a series of epic journeys to save those she loves from ruin. When a supernatural being appears in DunBroch on Christmas Eve with the intent of demolishing the realm, Princess Merida, under the watchful eyes of the gods, embarks on a series of epic journeys to save those she loves from ruin. Show less

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The Silent Stars Go by

by Nicholls, Sally

Book - 2022

A beautiful, bittersweet WWI romance lights up an English village at Christmas, with harrowing secrets, love lost and found, and the breathtaking power of forgiveness. A beautiful, bittersweet WWI romance lights up an English village at Christmas, with harrowing secrets, love lost and found, and the breathtaking power of forgiveness. Show less

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Veil of Winter

by Dickerson, Melanie

Book - 2022

In this retelling of the fairy tale "Sleeping Beauty," Princess Elyce escapes unscrupulous King Conrad by taking a sleeping potion. After Sir Gerard wakes her with a kiss they begin their journey to Prague in the dead of winter. In this retelling of the fairy tale "Sleeping Beauty," Princess Elyce escapes unscrupulous King Conrad by taking a sleeping potion. After Sir Gerard wakes her with a kiss they begin their journey to Prague in the dead of winter. Show less

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One Way or Another

by McDowell, Kara

Book - 2020

The average person makes 35,000 decisions every single day. That's about 34,999 too many for Paige Collins, who lives in debilitating fear of making the w...Show more The average person makes 35,000 decisions every single day. That's about 34,999 too many for Paige Collins, who lives in debilitating fear of making the wrong choice. So when presented with the choice between two lifelong dreams, Paige is forced to face the truth about her anxiety. "Sliding Doors" meets "To All the Boys I've Loved Before" in a sweet, smart holiday romance. Show less

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Not If I Save You First

by Carter, Ally

Book - 2018

Maddie thought she and Logan would be friends forever. But when your dad is a Secret Service agent and your best friend is the president's son, sometimes life has other plans. Maddie thought she and Logan would be friends forever. But when your dad is a Secret Service agent and your best friend is the president's son, sometimes life has other plans. Show less

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Recommended for You

by Silverman, Laura

Book - 2020

Shoshanna Greenberg loves working at Once Upon, her favorite local bookstore. Between fighting at home and her dying car, the store has become a welcome e...Show more Shoshanna Greenberg loves working at Once Upon, her favorite local bookstore. Between fighting at home and her dying car, the store has become a welcome escape. When her boss announces a holiday bonus to the person who sells the most books, Shoshanna sees an opportunity to at least fix her car, if not other problems. What’s standing in her way? New-hire Jake Kaplan. Show less

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Maybe We're Electric

by Emmich, Val

Book - 2021

From Val Emmich, the bestselling author of "Dear Evan Hansen," comes this deeply affecting story of two teens who find themselves thrown together overnight during a snowstorm and discover a surprising connection. From Val Emmich, the bestselling author of "Dear Evan Hansen," comes this deeply affecting story of two teens who find themselves thrown together overnight during a snowstorm and discover a surprising connection. Show less

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You Can Go your Own Way

by Smith, Eric

Book - 2021

A heartwarming and thoughtful enemies-to-lovers rom-com about two teens trapped together in a snowstorm. One is trying to save his family's failing pinball arcade, the other is working for her tech genius dad who wants to take it over. A heartwarming and thoughtful enemies-to-lovers rom-com about two teens trapped together in a snowstorm. One is trying to save his family's failing pinball arcade, the other is working for her tech genius dad who wants to take it over. Show less

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Talk Santa to Me

by Urban, Linda

Book - 2022

Francie was born in a stable. Really. Granted, it was the deluxe model with the light-up star, one of the many Christmas items for sale at her family's Ho...Show more Francie was born in a stable. Really. Granted, it was the deluxe model with the light-up star, one of the many Christmas items for sale at her family's Hollydale Holiday Shop. But Aunt Carole’s new ideas are ruining the charm and nostalgia of the family store, and Francie's angling to kiss the cute boy at the Christmas tree lot next door. Can she pull off the holiday of her dreams? Show less

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