Christine Manzari

Being a Sophisticate of the Program seems like it'd be a pretty sweet deal: a little genetic alteration and anyone can be smarter, faster, and stronger. It's a dream come true. All you have to give up is your freedom. Cleo is a Sophisticate and she has a bright future in the Program. But she has a secret. When she gets upset, bad things happen. Explosive things. Things she can't control. When her secret is discovered, she's sent to the Academy to train in the military branch of the Program. She's destined to be a human weapon in the war that's been going on since Wormwood occurred nearly 30 years ago. She soon learns that although her ability is unique, there are others like her — other Sophisticates with lethal skills and odd code names like Archerfish and Mimic Octopus. Immersed in a dangerous game of supernatural powers and dubious motives, Cleo doesn't know who to trust. Ozzy, the annoyingly attractive cadet who has perfect aim in weapons class and deviant lips behind closed doors, begs her not to use her powers. He's the golden boy of the Program, but can she trust him? Or will she find herself a target, caught in his crosshairs?

Deviation

If you ask the confident and snarky skater girl, and she's in the mood to share, she'll tell you her name is Cat. She might even tell you that she's hooked on graffiti, 80s movies, and having fun—the riskier the better. Cat will share a good time with you, but she won't ever trust you enough to share her heart. It's protected by secrets and she'd like to keep it that way. Cat knows one thing for certain: Love isn't really her thing. If you ask the confident and rich pretty boy, he might tell you his name is Huck. He might even tell you he loves a challenge and is used to getting his way. He won't tell you that his life is a mess because he risked his heart by trusting the wrong girl. Huck is ready for a change, he just wasn't ready to get hooked on someone like Cat. Huck knows one thing for certain: Love hasn't done him any favors, but Cat just might be worth the risk. Cat and Huck think a one-night stand seems harmless, but when all the little secrets they didn't share turn out to be toxic truths, they realize how easily a one-night stand (or a few) could ruin everything. The thing is, you can be ruined in more than one way. Once you're HOOKED, what wouldn't you risk for the chance at more?

Hooked

**This book can be read as a standalone** For aspiring journalist Harlow Ransom, life is just a well-oiled machine, and if she plans well, all things will go accordingly. And that is exactly why Harlow lives her life by perfectly polished to-do lists that she refuses to stray from-even when she's celebrating her 21st birthday in Sin City. 1. Visit the Boom Boom Blues Lounge 2. See the water show at the Bellagio Things can't possibly go askew if she crosses things off her list one by one. But after a night of celebrating leads to waking up in bed with a sexy stranger and a ring on her finger, Harlow realizes that in no point in time did she ever have "Get Married" on her trusty to-do list. Yet that's exactly what she did. Professional snowboarder Trace Stone loves a good challenge-he's all about the win. And this time, he's going to find a way to win over the feisty, meticulous Harlow. The wedding may have been spontaneous and impulsive, but when he said "forever," he meant it. Now, the only thing he wants on Harlow's to-do list is him-from this day forward.

Hitched

Laura Ward

**This can be read as a standalone** Eighteen year old Alexis Sinclair is lost in the darkness of grief. Since the death of her sister in a car accident, she can't find the will to get out and enjoy life again. When she's forced to face her biggest fear and take a summer Driver's Ed course, she's surprised to find hope in the most unlikely person. Liam O'Connell is trouble. He isn't proud of his dark past, and he knows Alexis is the one girl he has no business pursuing. Doing the right thing has never been easy for him, but this time, it just might be impossible. The perfect girl and troubled boy are all wrong for each other, but as Liam helps Alexis cope with her grief, they realize nothing has ever felt more right. That is, until Alexis uncovers a secret about Liam that breaks her heart. Liam knows he can't allow the one good thing in his life to walk away without a fight, and he's determined to convince Alexis they can find their way out of the darkness together. Can he prove he's worthy of her, or is some love too tainted to be saved?

The Color of Us

The hunted have become the hunters.Cleo finally has the freedom that she's always craved, but it's come at a terrible price-the Program wants to terminate the Deviant Dozen and now she and her friends are on the run. To make matters worse, she's finally learned to use her deviation-except when she's around Ozzy. Even an innocent touch or kiss can cause her skills to spiral out of control. He's the last person she'd ever want to hurt, but he's also the one in the most danger if she can't learn to master her skills and emotions. Ozzy's duty has always been to protect the Dozen, but now he must make the difficult choice between laying low to stay safe or starting an all-out war so that the Dozen can truly be free. He knows that if they have any chance of outsmarting the Program, they'll have to look for help in unlikely places-even if that means trusting their enemies.Rune and the Others have always been anonymous, hiding in the shadows as they carried out acts of terror and revenge. That all changed the moment the Program discovered they existed. To survive, Rune and the Others will be forced to make an alliance that is just as likely to kill them as it is to save them.Program officials are determined to erase their mistakes, but when they terrorize innocent civilians and Sophisticates in an effort to flush out the Dozen, they discover a harsh truth-the weapons they created are fighting back.

Redemption

***This book can be read as a standalone*** Frankie DiGorgio has returned home for the summer to fix up and sell the home she grew up in. But when Frankie discovers Austin Stone is also back home and right next door, her summer suddenly seems more exciting than the motocross tracks she races on. Four years ago, Austin was her best friend. Her first love. The only boy who saw more than just her rough edges. But Austin left Frankie behind to perform in Las Vegas with his brother Dallas after winning Rising Stars. And Frankie didn't wait around for him. Instead, she disappeared with no explanation and she hasn't spoken to Austin since then. Austin hates Frankie now. Unfortunately, they're next door neighbors again and Frankie and Austin can't avoid each other anymore. With little more than bitterness, heartbreak, and secrets between them, they soon find themselves reverting to their childhood habits-prank wars. As Frankie and Austin's past is put back together and old feelings resurface, they discover it's a fine line between love and hate. And the secrets Frankie has kept could cross the line right into hate.

Hated

Carey Heywood

Meghan Quinn

Kennedy Ryan

Lex Martin

Ahren Sanders

Liv Morris

Christine Zolendz

Lindsey Iler

M. Mabie

Magan Vernon

L. Collins

A. Justice

Leigh Carman

Taryn Plendyl

Amanda Maxlen

Brooke Paige

Dina Litter

Eliana Peters

Gina Sheldon

H. Bellus

25 Authors, Awkward Sex, Epic CauseHolidays conjure up many thoughts - long, chilly nights snuggled up by the fire, bare feet tucked under the one you love. Some are hallmarks of summer, when your skin is warmed by more than the sun. There is the after-Thanksgiving dinner nightcap, and the feel of the smooth, sultry burn of whiskey warming your chest, rendering your limbs heavy. Or lazy kisses and wandering hands beneath your best dress on a romantic Valentine's Day date.But sometimes, Grandma gets boozed up and passes out at the table, your brother gets caught rubbing one out under the fireworks, your kids catch mommy kissing Santa (and not on the lips), your special new toy winds up in the wrong gift bag, a goat steals and wears your sexy new thong and watching the ball drop takes on a whole new meaning.In other words, the holidays can be magical, but sometimes, they're also just f*cking awkward.

F*cking Awkward Holidays

Christine Manzari

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