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Under a starlit sky in a quiet lakeside town, All That Summer follows Paul and Vivian, two teenagers reconnecting after seven years of separation, their childhood friendship tested by old wounds and new feelings. Haunted by their parents’ broken marriages, both grapple with fears of abandonment, yet find solace in shared memories of sandcastles and constellations. As misunderstandings and family drama threaten to pull them apart, the warmth of campfire nights and the courage of honest confessions draw them closer, revealing a love that’s been waiting since their first summer together.

Under the Stars is a heartfelt tale of Amber Bennett, a 16-year-old girl who returns to the seaside town of Seaside, Maine, seeking refuge from her parents’ crumbling marriage. Over a transformative summer, Amber grapples with the pain of her family’s divorce, navigates her complicated feelings for childhood friend Justin Parker, and learns to open her heart to those around her. With a poignant yet approachable voice, the story weaves together jealousy, heartbreak, and hope, capturing a radiant summer where Amber rediscovers herself.

Fifteen-year-old Ethan Miller's ordinary summer transforms when Helena Wilson, a reserved English girl with a fragile heart, moves into the old farmhouse on the hill. Through shy glances, shared laughter, and moments by the creek, their budding connection unfolds against a backdrop of wildflowers and golden fields. Helena, haunted by a past of isolation, finds solace in Ethan’s kindness and the warmth of a community that embraces her. This tender coming-of-age tale weaves a gentle romance with themes of healing, capturing the delicate beauty of first feelings and the courage to belong.

Haunted by past losses and guarded against new ones, Hazel Monroe finds her carefully hidden heart stirred by Ezra Brown, a new student whose guitar and paper planes carry secrets that mirror her own. Through misunderstandings and revelations, their connection deepens, weaving a delicate tapestry of first love and healing. Hazel’s journal, a sanctuary of her innermost thoughts, becomes both a bridge and a battleground as she learns to trust again. Set against the golden hues of fall, this story captures the gentle turbulence of youth, where every moment feels like a beginning and an end.

After an unexpected breakup, Anna Mitchell is left facing emptiness—not just in her quiet Vancouver apartment, but within herself. For years, her life had been shaped by the expectations of others. When Michael walks out, he doesn’t just take their relationship with him—he takes with him the version of herself that Anna once clung to. Amid the snow-covered landscapes of Whistler and the still, frozen mornings by the lake, Anna begins to listen—really listen—to the voice inside her, long buried beneath compromise and silence.

In Falling Between Semesters, Aria Chen, a driven English literature major, navigates the pressures of scholarships, internships, and a carefully controlled life—until a spilled latte and a charming stranger, Noah Rivera, disrupt her plans.

In the quaint English town of Willow Creek, Freya Harper, a brilliant but guarded maths prodigy, is determined to solve life’s problems with logic and precision. When she moves next door to Theo Brown, a charmingly clumsy dreamer with a passion for poetry, her carefully planned world begins to unravel. Through study sessions, school fairs, and a heartfelt talent show duet, their unlikely friendship blossoms into something more, challenging Freya to confront her fears and embrace the unpredictable beauty of love.

Seven players arrived on Hawthorne Island, each with their own secrets and motivations to win the Grandest Game. Millions are at stake, but so are hearts—and lives. The players now must race to win the game, solve myriad mysteries, and survive the twists and turns of Glorious Rivals.

Belly measures her life in summers. Everything good, everything magical happens between the months of June and August. Winters are simply a time to count the weeks until the next summer, a place away from the beach house, away from Susannah, and most importantly, away from Jeremiah and Conrad. They are the boys that Belly has known since her very first summer—they have been her brother figures, her crushes, and everything in between. But one summer, one wonderful and terrible summer, the more everything changes, the more it all ends up just the way it should have been all along.

Belly has only ever been in love with two boys, both with the last name Fisher. And after being with Jeremiah for the last two years, she’s almost positive he is her soul mate. Almost. While Conrad has not gotten over the mistake of letting Belly go, Jeremiah has always known that Belly is the girl for him. So when Belly and Jeremiah decide to make things forever, Conrad realizes that it’s now or never—tell Belly he loves her, or lose her for good.

Hannah Rooney knows how to be invisible. At twenty, she keeps her head down and her eyes open, and so far, she’s managed to avoid being pulled into the dealings of her notorious criminal family. Hannah lives her life in countdown mode, biding her time in nursing school as she waits for her beloved sister, Kaylie, to turn eighteen so Hannah can get them both far, far away from Rockaway Watch and start a new life.

El hockey en Chicago no sería nada sin mí; la multitud necesita alguien a quien odiar. Sé cuál es mi papel, y lo represento a la perfección. De hecho, me encanta pasar la mayor parte del partido amonestado en el banquillo para luego dejar el estadio con una chica distinta cada noche... o eso es lo que quiero que piense la prensa. Lo que no me gusta es la nueva azafata del avión privado del equipo. Ella trabaja para mí, no al revés. Pero me aseguraré de recordárselo, y para cuando termine la temporada deseará no haber aceptado el puesto.

In the quiet town of Crestfield, Samantha Monroe keeps her head down, her grades up, and her future on track—until Elijah Reyes crashes into her world with a smirk, a secret, and a past that won’t stay buried. He’s the kind of trouble she’s sworn to avoid. So why can’t she look away?

A sweet and witty high school romance unfolds when straight-laced Emma Park is paired with rebellious Leo Santiago in chemistry class. Determined to keep her grades—and her heart—in check, Emma tries to ignore the growing sparks between them. But Leo, with his unpredictable charm, slowly breaks through her carefully constructed walls. As their experiments heat up, so does their connection, forcing them to confront feelings they never planned to explore. This story blends academic rivalry, sharp banter, and slow-burning tension into a delightful coming-of-age tale.

My name is Adelaide Edington, and my life was mapped out for me before I even entered the world: who I'd date, where I’d attend college, what I'd be when I grew up. But there comes a time in everyone's life when they face a fork in the road. Should I go left, or should I go right? It didn't matter as long as I didn't remain stagnant any longer. Jett Stone opened me up to a whole new world, reminding me that it was okay to find my own way. I could have roots in Willow Springs and still spread my wings and fly. What I didn't expect was to fall in love with the broody football player.

She’s scared to fall in love again. He’s determined to be the one she falls for. When Damon Diamond first laid eyes on Ainsley Archibald at fifteen, he knew it was more than just a crush. But with their four-year age gap and her indifference, he had to keep his feelings at bay. Three years later, everything has changed. Damon’s no longer the boy she barely noticed—he’s grown into a confident, irresistible man with one goal for the summer: to make Ainsley his. Ainsley arrives at her uncle’s resort in the Ozarks, eager to get back out there after a bad breakup.

With his world unraveling around him, and pressure rising at home, Joey Lynch's life has never been in more turmoil. Desperate to prove himself worthy of the only person he's ever put his trust in, Joey fights to stay away from a world that threatens to destroy everything. But with the odds stacking against him by the day, can he keep his head above water?

Lara Jean didn't expect to really fall for Peter. She and Peter were just pretending. Except suddenly they weren't. Now Lara Jean is more confused than ever. When another boy from her past returns to her life, Lara Jean's feelings for him return too. Can a girl be in love with two boys at once? In this charming and heartfelt sequel to the New York Times best seller To All the Boys I've Loved Before, we see first love through the eyes of the unforgettable Lara Jean. Love is never easy, but maybe that's part of what makes it so amazing.

Avery Grambs has a plan for a better future: Survive high school, win a scholarship, and get out. But her fortunes change in an instant when billionaire Tobias Hawthorne dies and leaves Avery virtually his entire fortune. The catch? Avery has no idea why - or even who Tobias Hawthorne is. To receive her inheritance, Avery must move into sprawling, secret passage-filled Hawthorne House, where every room bears the old man's touch - and his love of puzzles, riddles, and codes.

It used to be that Belly counted the days until summer, until she was back at Cousins Beach with Conrad and Jeremiah. But not this year. Not after Susannah got sick again and Conrad stopped caring. Everything that was right and good has fallen apart, leaving Belly wishing summer would never come. But when Jeremiah calls saying Conrad has disappeared, Belly knows what she must do to make things right again. And it can only happen back at the beach house, the three of them together, the way things used to be.