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Stars in your eyes / by Callender, Kacen,author.;
"Logan Gray is the stereotypical bad boy of Hollywood -- a talented but troubled actor who the public loves to hate. Mattie Cole is an up and coming golden boy, adored by all but plagued by insecurities. When Mattie is cast as the love interest in Logan's newest film, the two are persuaded into a fake dating scheme to bring positive publicity to the project. But as the two actors get to know their new characters, real feelings start to develop. And while both need the movie to be a success for their own reasons, neither thought opposites would really attract. But as the public scrutiny intensifies and old wounds resurface, will they have the courage to chase their own happily ever after?"--
Subjects: Romance fiction.; Gay fiction.; Novels.; Actors; Gay men; Love;
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Betrayal / by Pearse, Lesley,author.;
Eve should never have married Don Hathaway. The man is a bully -- who hurts his wife. But, after one drunken rage too many, Eve finds the courage to leave him. It's a difficult path, yet she promised herself she will give her children hope for the future. Don, however, is bitter. And getting away entirely from him proves impossible. Until the day, Eve tries to teach him a lesson -- and it all goes horribly wrong. Eve loves her children so much, but now she carries a terrible burden that she dares not share. She must somehow carry on as if a noose of guilt doesn't hang about her neck. But Eve fears she has betrayed her and her children's futures. Has she?
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Novels.; Abused wives; Guilt; Mother and child;
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Shining resonance. [electronic resource]. by Microsoft Corporation.;
Game.Depending on the bonds of the characters, Resonance may occur between the characters, providing a new level of support and leading to victory. Yuma has the soul of the Shining Dragon within him, transforming into the ancient beast by unleashing the power conducted through his sword. Dragons, long thought to be extinct, make Yuma a target for the Empire. To use him against the Kingdom of Astoria, the Empire captures Yuma. Sonia, Princess of Astoria, launches a rescue mission with the help of the Dragoneers. Hearing about the plight of Astoria and their fight to save their land, Yuma decides to aid them. Typically timid, will he find the courage to realize the strength he has within him?ESRB Content Rating: T, Teen (fantasy violence, language, partial nudity, suggsetive themes, use of alcohol).Blu-ray disc compatible with Xbox One console ; HDTV 720p/1080i/1080p ; in game surround sound ; 12 GB storage required.
Subjects: Xbox One (Video game console); Video games.; Computer games.; Shining resonance refrain (Game);
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Shining resonance. [electronic resource]. by Sony Computer Entertainment.;
Game.Depending on the bonds of the characters, Resonance may occur between the characters, providing a new level of support and leading to victory. Yuma has the soul of the Shining Dragon within him, transforming into the ancient beast by unleashing the power conducted through his sword. Dragons, long thought to be extinct, make Yuma a target for the Empire. To use him against the Kingdom of Astoria, the Empire captures Yuma. Sonia, Princess of Astoria, launches a rescue mission with the help of the Dragoneers. Hearing about the plight of Astoria and their fight to save their land, Yuma decides to aid them. Typically timid, will he find the courage to realize the strength he has within him?ESRB Content Rating: T, Teen (fantasy violence, language, partial nudity, suggsetive themes, use of alcohol).Blu-ray disc compatible with Playstation 4 console ; HDTV 720p/1080i/1080p ; in game surround sound ; 11.98 GB storage required.
Subjects: Playstation 4 (Video game console); Video games.; Computer games.; Shining resonance refrain (Game);
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The secret to southern charm : a novel / by Woodson Harvey, Kristy,author.;
After finding out her military husband is missing in action, Sloane's world crumbles. She can barely climb out of bed, much less summon the strength to be the parent her children deserve. Her mother, Ansley, provides a much-needed respite as she puts her personal life on hold to help Sloane and her grandchildren wade through their new grief-stricken lives. But between caring for her own aging mother, her daughters, and her grandchildren, Ansley's private worry is that secrets from her past will come to light. With the help of her sisters, Caroline and Emerson, Sloane finds the support and courage she needs to chase her biggest dreams-- and face her deepest fears.
Subjects: Domestic fiction.; Military spouses; Mothers and daughters; Sisters; Female friendship; Self-actualization (Psychology); Missing persons; Love stories;
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Kidstory : 50 children and young people who shook up the world / by Adams, Tom,1967-; Walsh, Sarah(Illustrator);
"Learn about fifty amazing kids who changed the world in this beautifully illustrated collection of inspiring short biographies sure to empower and motivate in equal measure. This volume is the perfect introduction to just some of the incredible young people from all over the world who have influenced a cultural, political, or social change throughout history. From Louis Braille to Greta Thunberg, Pelé to Malala Yousafzai, these activists, inventors, artists, and athletes broke new ground with their passion, courage, and creativity. Each lavishly illustrated spread features inspiring words from all of these young people and the true stories behind how their actions and achievements that shook up the world"--Provided by publisher.Ages 8 and up.LSC
Subjects: Children; Teenagers; Leadership in children; Creative ability; Social action;
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In a quiet town / by Garza, Amber,1977-author.;
Tatum hasn't seen her daughter, Adrienne, in years, not since Tatum's husband--the pastor in their small California town--all but disowned her. When she finally gathers the courage to secretly reconnect with Adrienne, Tatum's thrilled she's even willing to talk to her. But then--Adrienne disappears. Tatum tries desperately to get the police or her husband to take her daughter's disappearance seriously, but no one will listen, until a mysterious man shows up claiming to be Adrienne's fiancé. It's a relief to finally have someone who believes her, someone who's trying as hard as she is to find out where Adrienne is. But can she trust that this stranger is who he says he is? And can she find her daughter before it's too late?
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Domestic fiction.; Psychological fiction.; Novels.; Missing persons; Mothers and daughters;
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The book woman of Troublesome Creek / by Richardson, Kim Michele,author.;
"Cussy Mary Carter is the last of her kind, her skin the color of a blue damselfly in these dusty hills. But that doesn't mean she's got nothing to offer. As a member of the Pack Horse Library Project, Cussy delivers books to the hill folk of Troublesome, hoping to spread learning in these desperate times. But not everyone is so keen on Cussy's family or the Library Project, and the hardscrabble Kentuckians are quick to blame a Blue for any trouble in their small town. The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek is a story of raw courage, fierce strength, and one woman's determination to bring a little bit of hope to the darkly hollers"-- Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Historical fiction.; Packhorse librarians; Traveling libraries;
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Life expectancy / by Hughes, Alison,1966-author.;
How do you go on after making a life-altering discovery about yourself? Sophie St. John's grandmother, a world-renowned writer, may be as talented as she is rude, but Sophie is just Sophie: clumsy, emotional, and prone to outbursts. When she stars in a class play based on her grandmother's famous novel and then comes across an old legal case while doing research for homework, Sophie uncovers a profound, devastating, life-changing secret--a secret her parents have kept from her since birth. Faced with a revelation that changes her entire future, Sophie must confront her dysfunctional family, ponder her life goals, and summon the courage to finally start living on her own terms.
Subjects: Domestic fiction.; Young adult fiction.; Novels.; Dysfunctional families; Family secrets; Grandmothers; Grandparent and child; Life expectancy; Teenagers and death; Teenagers; Family problems; Family secrets; Grandmothers; Grandparent and child; Life expectancy; Teenagers and death; Teenagers;
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The jealous kind : a novel / by Burke, James Lee,1936-author.;
On its surface, life in Houston is as you would expect: drive-in restaurants, souped-up cars, jukeboxes, teenagers discovering their sexuality. But beneath the glitz and superficial normalcy, a class war has begun, and it is nothing like the conventional portrayal of the decade. Against this backdrop Aaron Holland Broussard discovers the poignancy of first love and a world of violence he did not know existed. When Aaron spots the beautiful and gifted Valerie Epstein fighting with her boyfriend, Grady Harrelson, at a Galveston drive-in, he inadvertently challenges the power of the Mob and one of the richest families in Texas. He also discovers he must find the courage his father had found as an American soldier in the Great War.
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Historical fiction.; First loves; Social classes;
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