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Paladin by SallySlater
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Sam is the most promising swordsman among this year’s crop of Paladin trainees...and knows it. Brash, cocky, and unbeatable with a sword (well, almost), Sam is the kingdom of Thule’s best hope against the violence wrought by demons. The only problem is that Sam is really Lady Samantha, daughter of the seventeenth Duke of Haywood, and if her father has his way, she’ll be marrying a Paladin, not becoming one. But Sam has never held much interest in playing damsel-in-distress, and so she rescues herself from a lifetime of boredom and matrimonial drudgery. Pity that Tristan Lyons, the Paladin assigned to train her, is none other than the hero of her childhood. He hasn’t recognized her as Lady Samantha--yet-- but if he does, he’ll take away her sword and send her packing. Sam is not the only trainee hiding secrets: Braeden is a half-demon with a dark past that might be unforgivable. Sam, Braeden and Tristan set out for the western coast, charged with rooting out an infestation of demons that has made the West unlivable. As they travel, they uncover a deep-seated corruption of power that threatens to derail everything they stand for. Rebellion stirs, led by a rival faction of warriors who tempt Sam to join them with an irresistible offer. A war between men is coming, and Sam must pick a side. Will saving the kingdom cost her life -- or just her heart? Reminiscent of Mulan, but with a medieval fantasy twist, Paladin is a tale of adventure, action, and romance.
Blood of the Devil by SwimmingUpstream
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She wasn't what the Devil wanted....but he could go to hell. Everybody hates Letha Antitheus, including Letha Antitheus. She's rude and obnoxious, skips school, and has the popular new boy following her around. She's also the daughter of Wrath, one of the seven deadly sins.The question is; what will it take for Letha, a girl raised to hate God, to find a little faith? Cover by Bookcoverchick
Faking it by XanaduJones
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"If the world can't handle the truth, give them a spectacular lie." Bitch. That's what they called me at my old school. I disagree: I'm just brutally honest, that's all. Some people don't like honesty. Exhibit A: Matthew's family. None of them want to acknowledge that their Golden Boy is gay. Exhibit B: My Mother. I only told her the truth: that she was a crappy parent who never should've gotten knocked up in the first place. But she was so offended that she shipped me off to my fabulously wealthy father and his walking-billboard-for-plastic-surgery of a wife. So I devised a brilliant plan. My new friend Matthew was sick of hiding his sexuality. I was tired of obnoxious rich boys hitting on me. So why not pretend to be dating? He wouldn't have to answer uncomfortable questions anymore, and I'd enter my new school as the girlfriend of the star quarterback. It should be easy, right? Of course, I didn't plan on falling for Matthew's brother.
Cross by NerissaMcC
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(Formerly called "Vampiru") Enniskillen, Northern Ireland, 2012. When Dani Tamari sees a spaceship while stargazing, her life will never be the same again. Suddenly, she finds herself in a world of aliens, vampires, and people who want to kill her. The so-called David Cross doesn't regret killing his abusive father; he's happy he's finally gone. But the authorities on Vampiru, his home planet, don't see it that way, and now he's on the run. He chooses Earth to hide, and lands in Enniskillen. He doesn't know there are unpleasant surprises waiting for him. Dani and David find their lives a mess as their worlds collide with disastrous consequences. Dani doesn't know what she's getting into, and she wouldn't want anything to do with it if she did. But she's in too deep, she knows too much, and there's no way out. Cover by @Shady234
Never Ending Summer by daydreamer54
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Every summer the Lyells come to Seabrook, South Carolina for vacation, despite the townspeople not wanting them there. The only person who welcomes them is Mirabelle Montgomery, but that's only because she's in love with August Lyell. What happens when Mirabelle finally confesses her feelings for him? Will their relationship start to grow and how will they face the town's judgement? Find out in this never ending summer.
Sleep Tight Tonight. by notbreathinganymore
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It's no secret that high school is a challenge, especially when you're a misfit like Miley Walker was. For Miley those school days were spent in a sea of bullying and teasing - nothing out of the ordinary for such an unusual girl. Until he showed up. Lucas Wilson was never the most popular guy in school, or the most good looking, or intelligent. In fact, the only thing that made Luke extraordinary was that he was Miley's first, and only, friend. Their friendship lasted for five years, until the day Lucas left Miley alone. Then, just a few months later, Miley Walker commited suicide. And if that wasn't enough to take Luke over the edge, Miley didn't leave without saying goodbye. She left him a video, explaining everything, giving him the full story - it's simple really! All he has to do is sit back and listen - that's the only way Miley can sleep tight tonight.
Confessions of a Muslim Girl by LoveUnconditionally
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The story of two best friends, Noha Ali and Maysa Malik, as they navigate through high school.