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A Novel

by Willis, Deborah

Book - 2023

Amber Kivinen is moving to Mars. Or at least, she will be if she wins a chance to join "MarsNow." She and twenty-three reality TV contestants fr...Show more Amber Kivinen is moving to Mars. Or at least, she will be if she wins a chance to join "MarsNow." She and twenty-three reality TV contestants from around the world—including attractive soldier Adam, endearing fellow Canadian Pichu, and an assortment of science nerds and wannabe influencers—are competing for two seats on the first human-led mission to Mars, sponsored by billionaire Geoff Task. Show less

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The Road to Roswell

A Novel

by Willis, Connie

Book - 2023

Level-headed Francie arrives in Roswell, New Mexico, for her college roommate's UFO-themed wedding-complete with a true-believer bridegroom. She can't hel...Show more Level-headed Francie arrives in Roswell, New Mexico, for her college roommate's UFO-themed wedding-complete with a true-believer bridegroom. She can't help but roll her eyes at all the wide-eyed talk of aliens, which obviously don't exist. Imagine her surprise, then, when she is abducted by one. Show less

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Preset

A Novel

by Dahlan, Sarina

Book - 2023

Preset weaves the tales of Eleanor, the Crone, and Eli, the Planner, before and after the creation of the Four Cities and Tabula Rasa. Much has changed in...Show more Preset weaves the tales of Eleanor, the Crone, and Eli, the Planner, before and after the creation of the Four Cities and Tabula Rasa. Much has changed in the world and their relationship, but there are some truths that have yet to come to light. With the help of their faithful friend, John, Eleanor takes a journey into discovery. Here she will uncover many truths and question who she can trust and who she really is. Show less

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Queen of Dust

by Dare, H. E.

Book - 2023

The last Balti Temptress, Mara Leanor, returns home to her planet eighteen years after the Dern occupation. There, she must guard her heart against Calvy D'Aldiern, the demoted Dern captain-turned-bodyguard assigned to protect her. The last Balti Temptress, Mara Leanor, returns home to her planet eighteen years after the Dern occupation. There, she must guard her heart against Calvy D'Aldiern, the demoted Dern captain-turned-bodyguard assigned to protect her. Show less

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Angelika Frankenstein Makes Her Match

A Novel

by Thorne, Sally

Book - 2022

The younger sister of Victor Frankenstein embarks on her own project, resurrecting an intended beau who is more intent on uncovering his forgotten identity than on romance. The younger sister of Victor Frankenstein embarks on her own project, resurrecting an intended beau who is more intent on uncovering his forgotten identity than on romance. Show less

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A Fractured Infinity

by Tavares, Nathan

Book - 2022

Hayes Figueiredo is struggling to finish his documentary when handsome physicist Yusuf Hassan shows up, claiming Hayes is the key to understanding the Env...Show more Hayes Figueiredo is struggling to finish his documentary when handsome physicist Yusuf Hassan shows up, claiming Hayes is the key to understanding the Envisioner -- a mysterious device that can predict the future. From a top-secret research facility run by the brilliant Dr. Kaori Nakamori, Hayes discovers he created the machine in a parallel universe -- and he's married to Yusef. But he doesn't recognize this other him, angry and obsessive. Show less

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The Tatami Galaxy

A Novel

by Morimi, Tomihiko

Book - 2022

An unfulfilled college student hurtles through four parallel realities to explore the what-might've-been and the what-should-never-be in this Groundhog's Day-esque campus chronicle. An unfulfilled college student hurtles through four parallel realities to explore the what-might've-been and the what-should-never-be in this Groundhog's Day-esque campus chronicle. Show less

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The Princess and the Scoundrel

by Revis, Beth

Book - 2022

Spending their honeymoon on a luxury vessel journeying to the most wondrous worlds in the galaxy, Han Solo and Princess Leia soon discover that the war is not over as the remnants of the Empire still cling to power, bringing the fight to them. Spending their honeymoon on a luxury vessel journeying to the most wondrous worlds in the galaxy, Han Solo and Princess Leia soon discover that the war is not over as the remnants of the Empire still cling to power, bringing the fight to them. Show less

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The Moonday Letters

by Itäranta, Emmi

Book - 2022

Sol has disappeared. Their Earth-born wife Lumi sets out to find them but it is no simple feat: each clue uncovers another enigma. Their disappearance lea...Show more Sol has disappeared. Their Earth-born wife Lumi sets out to find them but it is no simple feat: each clue uncovers another enigma. Their disappearance leads back to underground environmental groups and a web of mystery that spans the space between the planets themselves. An effortlessly rich and lyrical mystery wrapped in a love story that bends space, time, myth and science. Show less

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Hunt the Stars

by Mihalik, Jessie

Book - 2022

To earn enough money to keep her bounty hunting crew together, Octavia Zarola accepts a job from her sworn enemy, a ruthless former general who ignites her anger and desire, and uncovers a peace-threatening political plot. To earn enough money to keep her bounty hunting crew together, Octavia Zarola accepts a job from her sworn enemy, a ruthless former general who ignites her anger and desire, and uncovers a peace-threatening political plot. Show less

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Fireheart Tiger

by Bodard, Aliette de

Book - 2021

Sent away to Ephteria as a child hostage, Thanh returns to her mother's imperial court as a diplomat where she is reunited with her first love and has to make some dangerous decisions. Sent away to Ephteria as a child hostage, Thanh returns to her mother's imperial court as a diplomat where she is reunited with her first love and has to make some dangerous decisions. Show less

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Fated Blades

by Andrews, Ilona

Book - 2021

For generations, the powerful Adler and Baena families have pushed and pulled each other in a dance for dominance. Until a catastrophic betrayal from with...Show more For generations, the powerful Adler and Baena families have pushed and pulled each other in a dance for dominance. Until a catastrophic betrayal from within changes everything. Now, deadly, disciplined, and solitary leaders Ramona Adler and Matias Baena must put aside their enmity and work together in secret to prevent sinister forces from exploiting universe-altering technology. Show less

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In the Quick

A Novel

by Day, Kate Hope

eBook - 2021

A young and ambitious woman astronaut's life is upended by a fiery love affair that threatens the rescue of a 12-years lost spacecraft and its crew of survivors. A young and ambitious woman astronaut's life is upended by a fiery love affair that threatens the rescue of a 12-years lost spacecraft and its crew of survivors. Show less

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Winter's Orbit

by Maxwell, Everina

Book - 2021

Prince Kiem is commanded to renew the empire's bonds with its newest vassal planet. The prince must marry Count Jainan, the recent widower of another roya...Show more Prince Kiem is commanded to renew the empire's bonds with its newest vassal planet. The prince must marry Count Jainan, the recent widower of another royal prince of the empire. But Jainan suspects his late husband's death was no accident, and Prince Kiem discovers that Jainan is a suspect himself. Show less

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