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Dawn Brotherton Author Of Eastover Treasures

From Dawn's 3 favorite reads in 2024.

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Dawn's 3 favorite reads in 2024

Dawn Brotherton Why Dawn loves this book

Loved the fun, light style of the story. Had to read the whole series.

By Hannah Nicole Maehrer ,

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5 authors picked Assistant to the Villain as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

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Once Upon a Time meets The Office in Hannah Maehrer’s laugh-out-loud viral TikTok series turned novel, about the sunshine assistant to an Evil Villain…and their unexpected romance.

ASSISTANT WANTED: Notorious, high-ranking villain seeks loyal, levelheaded assistant for unspecified office duties, supporting staff for random mayhem and terror, and other Dark Things In General. Discretion a must. Excellent benefits.

With ailing family to support, Evie Sage's employment status isn't just important, it's vital. So when a mishap with Rennedawn’s most infamous Villain results in a job…


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Aggressor by FX Holden,

It is April 1st, 2038. Day 60 of China's blockade of the rebel island of Taiwan.

The US government has agreed to provide Taiwan with a weapons system so advanced that it can disrupt the balance of power in the region. But what pilot would be crazy enough to run…

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KJ Sweeney Author Of The Body at Back Beach

From KJ's 3 favorite reads in 2024.

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KJ's 3 favorite reads in 2024

KJ Sweeney Why KJ loves this book

From the moment that I picked up Vengeance Planning for Amateurs, I was hooked. I loved everything about this book, from the crazy attempts by Olivia to get revenge on her ex-partners with Margaret's help, to the stuffed penguin trip that Olivia usually had by her side, this book was so funny. I loved the romance between Olivia and Margaret too, they were so well-suited and made such a great couple.
This was a brilliant book and I loved it.

By Lee Winter ,

Why should I read it?

1 author picked Vengeance Planning for Amateurs as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

An offbeat lesbian romantic comedy starring penguins, plotting, and payback.Muffin maker Olivia Roberts has had it with her awful exes taking advantage of her good nature. The theft of her nana’s beloved stuffed penguin is the absolute last straw.She puts up an ad at her local crime bookstore for a henchperson to help her enact a little mild revenge. To her astonishment, Margaret Blackwood, the mysterious, icy, and annoyingly opinionated bookstore owner, applies.For two clever, capable women, they turn out to be woeful at vengeance. But much to their dismay, they discover they’re pretty good at falling in love!


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KJ Sweeney Author Of The Body at Back Beach

From KJ's 3 favorite reads in 2024.

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KJ's 3 favorite reads in 2024

KJ Sweeney Why KJ loves this book

Lori is a fantastic character. She's feisty and brave and doesn't let anyone push her around. Elio is a fantastic match for her, although it does take them quite a while to admit that to themselves. I love enemies to lovers and this one certainly is that.

By Anya J. Cosgrove ,

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1 author picked A Bride for the Winter King as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

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Can the Winter King truly love? Or am I doomed to follow his past queens to the grave?I’m a shadow huntress in dire need of revenge. When a Fae prince asks me to participate in the Yule pageant and spy on the Winter King, I rise to the occasion.He tells me I’m a ringer for the dead queen, and that I don’t have to win the pageant or get married in the end.He forgot to mention I’d lose everything in the meantime—including my heart.***My kingdom needs a queen, and so I marry. Every year I marry, and suffer.Every year, I…


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Trusting Her Duke by Arietta Richmond,

A Duke with rigid opinions, a Lady whose beliefs conflict with his, a long disputed parcel of land, a conniving neighbour, a desperate collaboration, a failure of trust, a love found despite it all.

Alexander Cavendish, Duke of Ravensworth, returned from war to find that his father and brother had…

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Dawn Brotherton Author Of Eastover Treasures

From Dawn's 3 favorite reads in 2024.

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Dawn's 3 favorite reads in 2024

Dawn Brotherton Why Dawn loves this book

Melanie Cellier writes CLEAN fairy tale retellings where the princess saves herself. I love the concept. It's an enjoyable light read that I recommend to everyone I can. Good for all ages. It's nice to step away from the darkness found in many books today.

By Melanie Cellier ,

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1 author picked To Ride the Wind as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it. This book is for kids age 13, 14, 15, and 16.

What is this book about?

Charlotte has always longed to be accepted by her older sisters. She would gladly exchange her vaunted beauty for their friendship. But they ask a far higher price. Pushed into marriage with a stranger, Charlotte is left betrayed and alone. All she knows of her new husband is that he has secrets—and that her heart beats a little faster whenever he calls her Lottie.

Princess Gwendolyn's people are different—that's why they dwell high in the mountains, far from all other kingdoms. So she's shocked when she discovers her mother plans to marry her by force to a stranger from outside…


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