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Broughtupsy : a novel / by Cooke, Christina,author.;
"Akúa is returning home to Jamaica for the first time in ten years. Her younger brother has died suddenly, and Akúa hopes to reconnect with her estranged older sister, Tamika. Over three fateful weeks, the sisters visit significant places from their childhood where Akúa spreads her brother's ashes. But time spent with Tamika only seems to make apparent how different they are and how alone Akúa feels. Then Akúa meets Jayda, a brash stripper who reveals a different side of Kingston. As the two women grow closer, Akúa is forced to confront the difficult reality of being gay in a deeply religious family, and what it means to be a gay woman in Jamaica. Her trip comes to a frenzied and dangerous end, but not without a glimmer of hope of how to be at peace with her sister-and herself. By turns diasporic family saga, bildungsroman, and terse sexual awakening, Broughtupsy asks: What are we willing to do for family, and what are we willing to do to feel at home?"--Back cover.
Subjects: Bildungsromans.; Domestic fiction.; Queer fiction.; Novels.; Families; Homecoming; Lesbians; Sisters; Stripteasers;

Meet the galactic villains / by Juhlin, Emeli.; Titmouse (Firm); Tomatofarm (Firm);
Featuring a vibrant illustration style, young fans and reluctant readers can get to know the most popular villains from the Skywalker saga in this level 2 reader--including Darth Vader, Darth Maul, Darth Sidious, Count Dooku, Jango Fett, and more!
Subjects: Star Wars fiction.; Science fiction.; Readers (Publications); Villains; Sith (Fictitious characters); Good and evil;

Ravenous / by Hardt, Helen,author.;
Bryce Simpson did the only thing he could. He spurned Marjorie Steel. Even though he'll be living on her ranch, he is determined to stay away from her. She's worthy of more than he can even think about giving, especially now that long-buried memories are surfacing and he's learning that his father's sins may go even deeper than he imagined. Bryce's rejection destroys Marjorie, and she descends to a dark place she thought she'd abandoned forever. She emerges stronger, though, and is determined not to let heartbreak rule her life. Change is the answer, she's sure, so she makes plans--plans that include a handsome personal trainer she meets at the gym. When Bryce and Marjorie are thrown together, though, their ravenous hunger for each other takes over, leaving both of them more vulnerable than they realize."Mature audience"--back cover.
Subjects: Romance fiction.; Erotic fiction.; Family secrets; Brothers and sisters; Brothers; Ranches; Man-woman relationships;

Don't forget me, little Bessie : a novel / by Burke, James Lee,1936-author.;
"At the beginning of the twentieth century, as America grapples with forces of human and natural violence more powerful than humanity has ever seen, Bessie Holland yearns for the love that she has never known. She finds a soulmate and mentor in a brilliant but tormented suffragette English teacher, who inspires Bessie to fight the forces of evil that permeate her world. Watching the vast Texas countryside being destroyed by an oil company and a menacing figure with a violent past, Bessie is prepared to defend her home and her family. But when she accidentally kills an unarmed man to defend her father Hackberry, she must flee to New York. There, her older brother introduces her to boys who will grow into gangsters, but as children admire and respect Bessie's spirit and fortitude as she is cast into a gangland that yearns for justice and mercy. A welcome return to the beloved Holland series and populated with characters both radiant and despicable, Don't Forget Me, Little Bessie is an epic story of a remarkable young girl who fights against potentially overwhelming forces"--
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Historical fiction.; Novels.; Families; Gangs; Gangsters; Murder; Organized crime; Runaway teenagers; Siblings; Teenage girls;

The hunt / by Taylor, Z. W.,author.;
"She survived the bite, but can she survive her beast? No one thought Charlotte would make it through the harrowing transformation to become a shifter after she was attacked by werewolves in the Alaskan woods. They underestimated her. Now, to earn a place in this hidden world, she has to prove her worth to the whole pack. So Charlotte chooses to become a tracker, despite the misgivings of her surly mentor, Levi, and the rigorous training that ends in a dangerous hunt. So what if she still needs to figure out how to control her inner wolf? The hunt takes place deep in the wilderness, where an ancient evil lurks in a forbidden section of the forest. Charlotte will be tested as she learns to work with other members of the pack--even when they don't want her there--and to tame the beast inside her. But this is her shot at a new start ... and it's a matter of life and death. Whatever dark secrets she uncovers, if Charlotte is going to survive, it's time to stop running away and become the hunter."--Back cover.
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Werewolf fiction.; Novels.; Good and evil; Man-woman relationships; Secrecy; Shapeshifting; Werewolves; Wilderness areas; Women;

Twisted / by Hardt, Helen,author.;
"Ryan Steel, his world recently upended by an earth-shattering secret, now faces yet another potential revelation surrounding the Steel family mystery. He no longer fully trusts his siblings or the woman he loves. He's alone--alone and terrified and immersed in a conundrum that becomes more twisted each day. Ruby Lee loves Ryan and desperately wants to help him. She'll do what ever she must to see him through this troubling time, but her own shrouded past still haunts her, and she's determined to put an end to both of their mysteries once and for all. But the more she uncovers, the more danger she's in ... and she may lose Ryan forever"--Back cover.
Subjects: Romance fiction.; Erotic fiction.; Brothers; Vintners; Man-woman relationships; Family secrets;

New moon / by Meyer, Stephenie,1973-;
When the Cullens, including her beloved Edward, leave Forks rather than risk revealing that they are vampires, it is almost too much for eighteen-year-old Bella to bear, but she finds solace in her friend Jacob until he is drawn into a "cult" and changes in terrible ways.Fans entranced by "Twilight" and hungry for more of this vampire saga won't be disappointed. For Bella Swan, there is one thing more important than life itself: Edward Cullen. But being in love with a vampire is even more dangerous than Bella could ever have imagined. Edward has already rescued Bella from the clutches of one evil vampire, but now, as their daring relationship threatens all that is near and dear to them, they realize their troubles may be just beginning.
Subjects: Vampires; Werewolves; High schools; Horror tales.;
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A most intriguing lady [text (large print)] : by Ferguson, Sarah,Duchess of York,1959-author.; Kaye, Marguerite,author.;
"From Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, a sweeping, romantic compulsively readable historical saga about a Duke's daughter--the perfect Victorian lady--who secretly moonlights as an amateur sleuth for high society's inner circle"--
Subjects: Historical fiction.; Large print books.; Novels.; Aristocracy (Social class); Man-woman relationships; Nobility; Theft; Veterans; Women;

Grim and Oro / by Aster, Alex,author.;
"Two brand-new romantasy novels bound into one deluxe volume written from the perspectives of Grim and Oro, from #1 New York Times-bestselling author and #BookTok sensation Alex Aster ... The first novel -- told from Grim's perspective -- gives readers insight into his past: the motivations and events that cemented his fate as Isla's eventual love interest. The second is narrated by Oro and offers a window into his complex identity: that of a king torn between desire for justice and passion for the woman he loves more than anything. Grim and Oro: Dueling Crowns Edition includes key moments from the rulers' love stories with Isla, expanded upon in their own voices"--
Subjects: Fantasy fiction.; Young adult fiction.; Novels.; Interpersonal relations; Kings and rulers; Triangles (Interpersonal relations); Interpersonal relations; Kings, queens, rulers, etc.; Love triangles;

The Cursed Queen's Daughter. by Blake, Elly.;
From the author of the 'Frostblood Saga' comes the second book in a spellbinding series about the daughters of the powerful forest king, with simmering romance and plot twists that will leave readers desperate to enter the Thirstwood themselves. Elly Blake lives in Harrow, ON.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: Fantasy fiction.; YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Action & Adventure / General; YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Family / Siblings; YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Fantasy / Dark Fantasy; YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Fantasy / Romance;

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