Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros

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Onyx Storm

by: Rebecca Yarros
Release date: Jan 21, 2025
Number of Pages: 732
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Discover the instant #1 New York Times bestseller! TV series now in development at MGM Amazon Studios with Michael B. Jordan’s Outlier Society. Accolades for Fourth Wing Amazon Best Books of the Year, #4 • Apple Best Books of the Year 2023 • Barnes & Noble Best Fantasy Book of 2023 • NPR “Books We Love” 2023 • Audible Best Books of 2023 • Hudson Book of the Year • Google Play Best Books of 2023 • Indigo Best Books of 2023 • Waterstones Book of the Year finalist • Goodreads Choice Award Winner • Newsweek Staffers’ Favorite Books of 2023 • Paste Magazine’s Best Books of 2023 • TikTok Book Awards UK and Ireland Book of the Year (International) 2024 After nearly eighteen months at Basgiath War College, Violet Sorrengail knows there’s no more time for lessons. No more time for uncertainty. Because the battle has truly begun, and with enemies closing in from outside their walls and within their ranks, it’s impossible to know who to trust. Now Violet must journey beyond the failing Aretian wards to seek allies from unfamiliar lands to stand with Navarre. The trip will test every bit of her wit, luck, and strength, but she will do anything to save what she loves—her dragons, her family, her home, and him. Even if it means keeping a secret so big, it could destroy everything. They need an army. They need power. They need magic. And they need the one thing only Violet can find—the truth. But a storm is coming…and not everyone can survive its wrath. The Empyrean series is best enjoyed in order. Reading Order: Book #1 Fourth Wing Book #2 Iron Flame Book #3 Onyx Storm

More books by Rebecca Yarros

1. The Empyrean – Tome 03

by: Rebecca Yarros
Release date: Jun 18, 2025
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La guerre prend un tournant massif mais le plus grand risque vient désormais de l”intérieur. Plus amoureuse que jamais, Violet est bien décidée à affronter les ténèbres.

2. Variation

by: Rebecca Yarros
Release date: Oct 08, 2024
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3. Beyond What Is Given

by: Rebecca Yarros
Release date: Jun 11, 2024
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A deeply emotional and angsty New Adult crossover series from the No.1 Sunday Times bestselling author of Fourth Wing.[Bokinfo].

4. Hallowed Ground

by: Rebecca Yarros
Release date: Jun 11, 2024
Number of Pages: 370
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Before Xaden Riorson, there was Josh Walker: a deeply emotional and angsty New Adult romance from the No.1 Sunday Times bestselling author of Fourth Wing. Josh and Ember”s rollercoaster love story from Full Measures continues . . . Josh Walker is loyal, reckless and every girl”s dream. But he only has eyes for December Howard, the girl he”s craved since his high school days. Ember never wanted the Army life, but loving Josh means accepting whatever the army dictates-even when that means saying goodbye as Josh heads to Afghanistan as a medevac pilot. Filling their last days together with love and plans for their future doesn”t temper Ember”s fears, and if there”s one thing she”s learned from her father”s death, it”s that there are some obstacles even love can”t conquer . . . *** Why do readers love the Flight & Glory series? ”This is one of those series that I think keeps getting better with every book” ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ”Rebecca Yarros!!! How dare you!! I sobbed! Screamed! Laughed! So many emotions” ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ”Went into this fully knowing my heart would be in pieces . . . and it was worth it” ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ”By far one of my favorites of Rebeccas . . . I was giggling and kicking my feet the whole time” ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ”Rebecca Yarros is possibly my new go to author . . . I feel complete after this book” ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ”A fast-paced read, with twists you won”t appreciate until the final reveal. Exceptional writing and a beautiful storyline” ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ”Damn Rebecca Yarros did it again . . . How does she draw you in and make you feel so deeply for these characters?” ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ”This series broke my heart and healed it all the same” ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ”I am so obsessed with this entire series” ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ There are five heart-stopping books in the Flight & Glory series to become obsessed with. Don”t miss out: FULL MEASURES EYES TURNED SKYWARD BEYOND WHAT IS GIVEN HALLOWED GROUND THE REALITY OF EVERYTHING

5. The Reality of Everything

by: Rebecca Yarros
Release date: Jun 11, 2024
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Before Xaden Riorson, there were the four Fly Boys: a deeply emotional and angsty New Adult romance series from the No.1 Sunday Times bestselling author of Fourth Wing. There are some wounds time can”t heal, and some fears too consuming to conquer . . . Jackson Montgomery”s life revolves around his daughter and job. He”s no stranger to saving a damsel in distress, and though his gorgeous new neighbour is clearly in distress, she”s no damsel. Morgan Bartley is stubborn as hell with walls a mile thick, and the dog tags hanging from her rearview mirror give him a pretty good clue as to why. It doesn”t matter that their attraction is undeniable―she swore she”d never fall for another pilot, let alone a military man. She”s a barely breathing heartbreak on the edge of recovery. He”s a crash waiting to happen. Together they could have it all . . . if they can endure the coming storm. *** Why do readers love the Flight & Glory series? ”This is one of those series that I think keeps getting better with every book” ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ”Rebecca Yarros!!! How dare you!! I sobbed! Screamed! Laughed! So many emotions” ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ”Went into this fully knowing my heart would be in pieces . . . and it was worth it” ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ”By far one of my favorites of Rebeccas . . . I was giggling and kicking my feet the whole time” ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ”Rebecca Yarros is possibly my new go to author . . . I feel complete after this book” ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ”A fast-paced read, with twists you won”t appreciate until the final reveal. Exceptional writing and a beautiful storyline” ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ”Damn Rebecca Yarros did it again . . . How does she draw you in and make you feel so deeply for these characters?” ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ”This series broke my heart and healed it all the same” ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ”I am so obsessed with this entire series” ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ There are five heart-stopping books in the Flight & Glory series to become obsessed with. Don”t miss out: FULL MEASURES EYES TURNED SKYWARD BEYOND WHAT IS GIVEN HALLOWED GROUND THE REALITY OF EVERYTHING

6. Eyes Turned Skyward

by: Rebecca Yarros
Release date: Jun 11, 2024
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A deeply emotional and angsty New Adult romance series from the No.1 Sunday Times bestselling author of Fourth Wing.[Bokinfo].

7. Iron Flame

by: Rebecca Yarros
Release date: May 01, 2024
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“Everyone expected Violet Sorrengail to die during her first year at Basgiath War College–Violet included. But Threshing was only the first impossible test meant to weed out the weak-willed, the unworthy, and the unlucky. Now the real training begins, and Violet”s already wondering how she”ll get through. It”s not just that it”s grueling and maliciously brutal, or even that it”s designed to stretch the riders” capacity for pain beyond endurance. It”s the new vice commandant, who”s made it his personal mission to teach Violet exactly how powerless she is-unless she betrays the man she loves. Although Violet”s body might be weaker and frailer than everyone else”s, she still has her wits–and a will of iron. And leadership is forgetting the most important lesson Basgiath has taught her: Dragon riders make their own rules. But a determination to survive won”t be enough this year. Because Violet knows the real secret hidden for centuries at Basgiath War College–and nothing, not even dragon fire, may be enough to save them in the end.” —

8. In the Likely Event

by: Rebecca Yarros
Release date: Jan 01, 2024
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From the instant New York Times bestselling author of Fourth Wing, Rebecca Yarros, comes a sweeping romance about the sustained power of chance encounters. When Izzy Astor gets on a plane to go home, she isn”t expecting much. It”s the usual holiday travel experience: busy, crowded, stressful. Then she spots her seatmate, who is anything but ordinary. Nate Phelan sports dark hair, blue eyes, and a deliciously rugged charm that Izzy can”t resist. Their connection is undeniable. Izzy never believed in destiny before, but she does now. Just ninety seconds after takeoff, their plane goes down in the Missouri River. Their lives change. They change. Nate goes on to a career in the military while Izzy finds her way into politics. Despite a few chance encounters over the years, the timing never feels right. Then comes a high-stakes reunion in Afghanistan, where Nate is tasked with protecting Izzy”s life. He”ll do anything to keep her safe. And everything to win her heart.

9. Fourth Wing

by: Rebecca Yarros
Release date: May 02, 2023
Number of Pages: 420
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A #1 New York Times bestseller • TV series in development at MGM Amazon Studios with Michael B. Jordan’s Outlier Society • Amazon Best Books of the Year, #4 • Apple Best Books of the Year 2023 • Barnes & Noble Best Fantasy Book of 2023 • NPR “Books We Love” 2023 • Audible Best Books of 2023 • Hudson Book of the Year • Google Play Best Books of 2023 • Indigo Best Books of 2023 • Waterstones Book of the Year finalist • Goodreads Choice Award Winner • Newsweek Staffers’ Favorite Books of 2023 • Paste Magazine”s Best Books of 2023 “Suspenseful, sexy, and with incredibly entertaining storytelling, the first in Yarros” Empyrean series will delight fans of romantic, adventure-filled fantasy.” —Booklist, starred review “Fourth Wing will have your heart pounding from beginning to end… A fantasy like you”ve never read before.” ―#1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentrout Enter the brutal and elite world of a war college for dragon riders from #1 New York Times bestselling author Rebecca Yarros Twenty-year-old Violet Sorrengail was supposed to enter the Scribe Quadrant, living a quiet life among books and history. Now, the commanding general—also known as her tough-as-talons mother—has ordered Violet to join the hundreds of candidates striving to become the elite of Navarre: dragon riders. But when you’re smaller than everyone else and your body is brittle, death is only a heartbeat away…because dragons don’t bond to “fragile” humans. They incinerate them. With fewer dragons willing to bond than cadets, most would kill Violet to better their own chances of success. The rest would kill her just for being her mother’s daughter—like Xaden Riorson, the most powerful and ruthless wingleader in the Riders Quadrant. She’ll need every edge her wits can give her just to see the next sunrise. Yet, with every day that passes, the war outside grows more deadly, the kingdom”s protective wards are failing, and the death toll continues to rise. Even worse, Violet begins to suspect leadership is hiding a terrible secret. Friends, enemies, lovers. Everyone at Basgiath War College has an agenda—because once you enter, there are only two ways out: graduate or die. The Empyrean series is best enjoyed in order. Reading Order: Book #1 Fourth Wing Book #2 Iron Flame

10. A Little Too Close

by: Rebecca Yarros
Release date: Oct 11, 2022
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From USA Today bestselling author Rebecca Yarros comes a small town, single parent romance. Nine years ago, Weston Madigan saved me. I came to Colorado penniless, heartbroken, and pregnant, searching for a fresh start. Weston gave me a job at his family”s resort, then left the next day and never returned, not even to visit. Then I stumble in on Weston cooking breakfast shirtless-gloriously, inappropriately shirtless-in the shared kitchen of my duplex in employee housing. Given the shock on both our faces, he wasn”t expecting a roommate either, let alone two. The growly pilot is only home to start his family”s new heli-skiing operation. I can handle being his temporary roommate, right? Chemistry and attraction aren”t impossible to ignore when you agree on ground rules. Besides, even with those gorgeous, brooding brown eyes, the guy is a walking thundercloud…until my daughter, Sutton, makes him laugh and he smiles at me. Then everything changes. Cue inconvenient heart flip. This is only temporary. I can”t fall for Weston. I. Will. Not. Fall. For. Weston. But rules go out the window when you”re a little too close.

11. The Things We Leave Unfinished

by: Rebecca Yarros
Release date: Feb 23, 2021
Number of Pages: 400
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A new heart-wrenching novel from bestselling author Rebecca Yarros that examines the risks we take for love, the scars too deep to heal, and the endings we can’t bring ourselves to see coming.

12. Great And Precious Things

by: Rebecca Yarros
Release date: Feb 25, 2020
Number of Pages: 407
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How do you define yourself when others have already decided who you are? Six years ago, when Camden Daniels came back from war without his younger brother, no one in the small town of Alba, Colorado, would forgive him—especially his father. He left, swearing never to return. But a desperate message from his father brings it all back. The betrayal. The pain. And the need to go home again. But home is where the one person he still loves is waiting. Willow. The one woman he can never have, because there are secrets buried in Alba that are best left in the dark… Great and Precious Things is a heart-wrenching forbidden romance about family, betrayal, and ultimately how far we’re willing to go on behalf of those we love and who need us most.

13. Girl in Luv

by: Rebecca YarrosJay Crownover
Release date: Oct 20, 2019
Number of Pages: 204
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Langley Vaughn is in desperate need of a date.But not just any date.She”s looking for a date to the wedding from hell. It isn”t every day you”re forced to be in the bridal party while your first love marries your archnemesis…otherwise known as the world”s worst stepsister. The entire situation is a nightmare, and Langley is sick and tired of taking orders and forcing a fake smile. She”s done being the bad guy when she was the one who was wronged.She needs to find a date who”s not afraid of her family”s money…someone willing to shake things up. She needs someone outside of her normal social circle, someone ready to go to war with the well-to-do. She needs someone who won”t back down. Someone willing to play the complicated game of tug-of-war she”s been engaged in with her family for years.Never in a million years did she think she was going to stumble across her very own heroic heartthrob when she set her crazy plan in motion.Not only does Iker show up for her time and time again, he also forces her to finally fight for herself.He says he”s only there for the money…but his actions speak so much louder than his words.Iker Alvarez would do anything and everything to get his hands on some quick cash.Not just any cash, but enough to make sure his younger brother gets into the college of his dreams.Thank goodness for a desperate, pretty little rich girl with too much money and her heart set on an outrageous scheme. Being in the right place at the right time might just be the answer to both of their prayers-and this smart soldier has never let a golden opportunity slide by.Iker doesn”t mind coming to Langley”s rescue and being her plus-one…as long as the price is right.Only, he didn”t plan on liking the blonde socialite as much as he does. He is totally unprepared for the pull he feels toward her, coupled with his growing desire to protect her from the vultures and villains living under the same roof.He wants to be the guy who keeps her safe and gives her the courage she obviously needs to fight back… But someone else, someone far more powerful and influential than Langley”s wealthy family, has dibs on Iker”s time and on his future. He knows he isn”t the guy Langley can count on in the long run, but damn, if he doesn”t want to do everything in his power to be that man.

14. The Last Letter

by: Rebecca Yarros
Release date: Feb 26, 2019
Number of Pages: 446
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“The Last Letter is a haunting, heartbreaking and ultimately inspirational love story.“—InTouch Weekly Beckett, If you’re reading this, well, you know the last-letter drill. You made it. I didn’t. Get off the guilt train, because I know if there was any chance you could have saved me, you would have. I need one thing from you: get out of the army and get to Telluride. My little sister Ella’s raising the twins alone. She’s too independent and won’t accept help easily, but she has lost our grandmother, our parents, and now me. It’s too much for anyone to endure. It’s not fair. And here’s the kicker: there’s something else you don’t know that’s tearing her family apart. She’s going to need help. So if I’m gone, that means I can’t be there for Ella. I can’t help them through this. But you can. So I’m begging you, as my best friend, go take care of my sister, my family. Please don’t make her go through it alone. Ryan

15. Somewhere I Belong

by: Rebecca Yarros
Release date: Oct 30, 2018
Number of Pages: 350
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The second full-length novel in Rebecca Yarros”s Legacy Series, where a group of elite hotshot firefighters return home to their small Colorado town to rebuild the crew their fathers died for, discover that family is more than blood, and find loves more consuming than the flames they battle.

16. Reason to Believe

by: Rebecca Yarros
Release date: Jul 10, 2018
Number of Pages: 350
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The first full-length novel in Rebecca Yarros”s Legacy Series, where a group of elite hotshot firefighters return home to their small Colorado town to rebuild the crew their fathers died for, discover that family is more than blood, and find loves more consuming than the flames they battle. DESCRIPTION: In Legacy, Colorado, family and firefighting are everything. Knox Daniels– A decade after tragedy took my father and eighteen other hotshots, I”m headed home to help rebuild their legendary crew. We”ve been given only one season to get operational and qualified, but I can”t deny Harper–my best friend”s little sister–when she asks me for help. She”s still everything I”ve ever wanted, but her brother drew a line years ago, and crossing it would destroy our friendship and jeopardize our new crew. Harper Anders– When my student is orphaned with his baby brother, becoming their temporary foster mom is the only way to save them from being separated. The price: moving in and faking a relationship with Knox for the paperwork. Easy–we”ve known each other since we were kids, but Knox doesn”t know I”ve loved him just as long…until one night everything changes. As our temporary becomes long-term, we”re faced with very real feelings for these boys–and each other. But nothing is certain in foster care or fires, and when our world goes up in flames, we”ll have to choose between fighting for this family and keeping the ones we love from getting burned.

17. Rebel

by: Rebecca Yarros
Release date: Aug 28, 2017
Number of Pages: 407
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She’s Penna Carstairs. The Renegade they call Rebel. FMX-treme Magazine’s sexiest female athlete of the year. There’s no rule in extreme sports she hasn’t broken, No gender barrier she hasn’t demolished. She’s the woman I met in a bar in Vegas. The woman I illegally BASE jumped for. The woman I spent one insane, incredible night with. But now I’m screwed. Or rather…not screwed. Because the woman I can’t get out of my head is the one woman I can never touch again. I’m Dr. Cruz Delgado—the youngest professor on this campus, And Penelope Carstairs just walked into my class. Each book in The Renegades series is a standalone story that can be enjoyed out of order. Series Order: Book #1 Wilder Book #2 Nova Book #3 Rebel

18. Point of Origin

by: Rebecca Yarros
Release date: Mar 30, 2017
Number of Pages: 276
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The introduction to Rebecca Yarros”s Legacy Series, where a group of elite hotshot firefighters return home to their small Colorado town to rebuild the crew their fathers died for, discover that family is more than blood, and find loves more consuming than the flames they battle.

19. Nova

by: Rebecca Yarros
Release date: Feb 20, 2017
Number of Pages: 376
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He’s Landon Rhodes. The Renegade they call Nova. Sinfully gorgeous, broody, tatted-up, professional snowboarder. Four-time X Games medalist — Full-time heartbreaker. They say a girl broke him once— That’s why he’s so reckless, so driven, so careless with his conquests. But I’m that girl. They can call me his curse all they want. He and I both know the truth— He’s the one who destroyed me, And I’m not the sucker who will let that happen again. Each book in The Renegades series is a standalone story that can be enjoyed out of order. Series Order: Book #1 Wilder Book #2 Nova Book #3 Rebel

20. 1001 Dark Nights: Bundle Six

by: Jennifer L. ArmentroutLorelei JamesAlex ra IvyLaura WrightDonna GrantRebecca YarrosKennedy Layne
Release date: Nov 21, 2016
Number of Pages: 804
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21. Wilder

by: Rebecca Yarros
Release date: Sep 19, 2016
Number of Pages: 377
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#1 New York Times bestselling author and TikTok sensation Rebecca Yarros sends readers on a heartwreck of a nine-month cruise where everyone has to keep their head—and heart—above water. After two lost years, I’m forcing the wake-up call on my life with a nine-month work-study cruise. See the world, experience all of it to the fullest, and maybe (if I’m lucky) find the life I’ve lost. I just wish I’d known what I was signing up for. My scholarship depends on tutoring a student. But not just any student, oh no. That would be too easy. Instead I get Paxton Wilder, daredevil influencer and X Games champion. And wherever he goes, documentary cameras, groupies, and high-octane stunts will follow. I want to hate him. I want to kick his arrogant ego right off this boat. But from the second we touch, my stomach does a full-on bungee jump and I know that Wilder is as much stay-away danger as he is addictive adrenaline. Because I know what happens to guys who go looking for that next wild ride. And I know what happens to the girls who fall for them. Now our fates are strapped together…and if he goes down, I don’t stand a chance. Each book in the The Renegades series is STANDALONE: * Wilder * Nova * Rebel

22. Full Measures

by: Rebecca Yarros
Release date: Feb 10, 2014
Number of Pages: 305
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She knew. That”s why Mom hadn”t opened the door. She knew he was dead. Twenty years as an army brat and Ember Howard knew, too. The soldiers at the door meant her dad was never coming home. What she didn”t know was how she would find the strength to singlehandedly care for her crumbling family when her mom falls apart. Then Josh Walker enters her life. Hockey star, her new next-door neighbor, and not to mention the most delicious hands that insist on saving her over and over again. He has a way of erasing the pain with a single look, a single touch. As much as she wants to turn off her feelings and endure the heartache on her own, she can”t deny their intense attraction. Until Josh”s secret shatters their world. And Ember must decide if he”s worth the risk that comes with loving a man who could strip her bare. The Flight & Glory series is best enjoyed in order. Reading Order: Book #1 Full Measures Book #2 Eyes Turned Skyward Book #3 Beyond What is Given Book #4 Hallowed Ground Book #5 The Reality of Everything

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The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins

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The Let Them Theory

by: Mel Robbins
Release date: Dec 24, 2024
Number of Pages: 337
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New York Times Bestselling Author. Millions of books sold worldwide! A Life-Changing Tool Millions of People Can’t Stop Talking About What if the key to happiness, success, and love was as simple as two words? If you”ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or frustrated with where you are, the problem isn”t you. The problem is the power you give to other people. Two simple words—Let Them—will set you free. Free from the opinions, drama, and judgments of others. Free from the exhausting cycle of trying to manage everything and everyone around you. The Let Them Theory puts the power to create a life you love back in your hands—and this book will show you exactly how to do it. In her latest groundbreaking book, The Let Them Theory, Mel Robbins—New York Times Bestselling Author and one of the world”s most respected experts on motivation, confidence, and mindset—teaches you how to stop wasting energy on what you can”t control and start focusing on what truly matters: YOU. Your happiness. Your goals. Your life. Using the same no-nonsense, science-backed approach that”s made The Mel Robbins Podcast a global sensation, Robbins explains why The Let Them Theory is already loved by millions and how you can apply it in eight key areas of your life to make the biggest impact. Within a few pages, you”ll realize how much energy and time you”ve been wasting trying to control the wrong things—at work, in relationships, and in pursuing your goals—and how this is keeping you from the happiness and success you deserve. Written as an easy-to-understand guide, Robbins shares relatable stories from her own life, highlights key takeaways, relevant research and introduces you to world-renowned experts in psychology, neuroscience, relationships, happiness, and ancient wisdom who champion The Let Them Theory every step of the way. Learn how to: Stop wasting energy on things you can”t control Stop comparing yourself to other people Break free from fear and self-doubt Release the grip of people”s expectations Build the best friendships of your life Create the love you deserve Pursue what truly matters to you with confidence Build resilience against everyday stressors and distractions Define your own path to success, joy, and fulfillment …and so much more. The Let Them Theory will forever change the way you think about relationships, control, and personal power. Whether you want to advance your career, motivate others to change, take creative risks, find deeper connections, build better habits, start a new chapter, or simply create more happiness in your life and relationships, this book gives you the mindset and tools to unlock your full potential. Order your copy of The Let Them Theory now and discover how much power you truly have. It all begins with two simple words.

More books by Mel Robbins

1. The High 5 Daily Journal

by: Mel Robbins
Release date: Dec 14, 2021
Number of Pages: 233
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2. The High 5 Habit

by: Mel Robbins
Release date: Sep 28, 2021
Number of Pages: 267
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AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES AND INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER TO HELP YOU OVERCOME ANXIETY AND BECOME MORE CONFIDENT, EFFECTIVE, AND FULFILLED From Mel Robbins, #1 podcast host, best-selling author and expert on change and motivation. In her global phenomenon The 5 Second Rule, Mel Robbins taught millions the five second secret to motivation. Now she”s back with another simple, proven science-backed tool you can use to take control of your life: The High 5 Habit. Don”t let the title fool you. This isn”t a book about high fiving everyone else in your life. You”re already doing that. Cheering for your favorite teams. Celebrating your friends. Supporting the people you love as they go after what they want in life. Imagine if you gave that same love and encouragement to yourself. Or even better, you made it a daily habit. You”d be unstoppable. In this encouraging book, Mel teaches you how to start high fiving the most important person in your life, the one who is staring back at you in the mirror: YOURSELF. If you are: · Struggling with self-doubt (and who doesn”t?) … · Tired of that nagging critic in your head (could somebody evict them already?) … · Successful but all you focus on is what”s going wrong (you”re not alone) … · Sick of watching everybody else get ahead while you sit on the couch with your dog (don”t bring your dog into this) … …Mel dedicates this book to you. Chapters Include: You Deserve a High 5 Life Science Says This Works I Have a Few Questions… Why Do I Torture Myself? Am I Broken? Where”s All This Negative Crap Coming From? Why Am I Suddenly Seeing Hearts Everywhere? Why Is Life So Easy for Them and Not Me? Isn’t It Easier If I Say Nothing? How About I Start . . . Tomorrow? But Do You Like Me? How Come I Screw Everything Up? Can I Actually Handle This? Okay, You May Not Want to Read This Chapter Eventually, It Will All Make Sense It”s time to give yourself the high fives, celebration, and support you deserve. With this book, you”ll learn how to: · Use the High 5 Habit to overcome negative self-talk and limiting beliefs · Create a clear vision for your life and set goals that align with your values · Take consistent action towards your goals, even when you don”t feel like it · Develop a mindset of resilience and perseverance · Achieve more success and happiness in all areas of your life “When I stopped trashing myself and started giving my reflection a high five instead, it was more than an encouraging gesture on a low day. It flipped that self-criticism and self-hatred on its head. It changed the lens through which I viewed my life. That was the beginning of a massive shift in my life. A line in the sand. The beginning of a brand-new connection to the most important person in my life—myself. A new way of thinking about myself and about what was possible for me. It inspired me to create an entirely new way of experiencing life. That’s why I wrote this book. It’s time to cheer for YOU.” Love, Mel Robbins Using her signature science-backed wisdom, deeply personal stories, and the real-life results that The High 5 Habit is creating in people”s lives around the world, Mel will teach you how to make believing in yourself a habit so that you have more confidence, transform your mindset, and achieve your dreams.

3. The 5 Second Journal

by: Mel Robbins
Release date: Dec 19, 2017
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The most powerful journal on the planet. In the international bestseller The 5 Second Rule, Mel Robbins inspired millions to 5 – 4 – 3 – 2 – 1…take action, get results, and live a more courageous life! Now, in The 5 Second Journal, Mel guides you step-by-step through a simple research-backed daily journaling method that will help you become the most productive, confident, and happiest you. It is the most powerful journal on the planet because it uses science to unlock the greatest force in the universe…YOU. Using this journal, you will: GET SH*T DONE You won’t just get more done–you’ll do it in half the time. Your life is way too important to spend it procrastinating. Invest a little time in here every day and in return you’ll get the best tools psychology, organizational behavioral, and neuroscience have to offer. KISS OVERWHELM GOODBYE Stop being ruled by your to-do list and start getting the important work done. Filling your days with menial tasks will not lead to a meaningful life. This journal will keep your focus on what’s most important, even in between conference calls and running errands. CULTIVATE ROCKSTAR CONFIDENCE Confidence is a skill YOU can build. Yes, you. And it’s not as difficult as you may think. Every day this journal will give you a chance to step outside your comfort zone so you can feel proud of yourself and watch your self-confidence grow. AMP YOUR PASSION Want to live a more passionate life? Stop focusing on sh*t that drains you. Seriously. This journal will show you a cool way to power up your energy levels and tap into that inner zen that knows exactly what fuels your fire. GET CONTROL OF YOUR LIFE If you get to the end of the day and wonder where it all went, it’s time to take stock. Using research from Harvard Business School, you’ll learn one simple mindset trick that keeps you present to what matters most, which is the secret to being in control. BE THE HAPPIEST YOU Science proves that your mood in the morning impacts your entire day. That’s why this journal is designed to boost your mood first thing, so you can become a happier, smarter, and more positive person all day. The fact is, happier people get sh*t done.

4. The 5 Second Rule

by: Mel Robbins
Release date: Feb 28, 2017
Number of Pages: 240
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-Throughout your life, you”ve had parents, coaches, teachers, friends, and mentors who have pushed you to be better than your excuses and bigger than your fears. What if the secret to having the confidence and courage to enrich your life and work is simply knowing how to push yourself? Using the science of habits, … stories, and surprising facts from some of the most famous moments in history, art, and business, Mel Robbins will explain the power of a ”push moment.” Then, she”ll give you one simple tool you can use to become your greatest self—Amazon.com.

5. Stop Saying You’re Fine

by: Mel Robbins
Release date: May 10, 2011
Number of Pages: 274
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This hands-on guide from Mel Robbins, one of America’s top relationship experts and radio/tv personalities, addresses why over 100 million Americans secretly feel frustrated and bored with their lives and reveals what you can do about it. Mel Robbins has spent her career teaching people how to push past their self-imposed limits to get what they truly desire. She has an in-depth understanding of the psychological and social factors that repeatedly hold you back, and more important, a unique set of tools for getting you where you want to be. In Stop Saying You’re Fine, she draws on neuroscientific research, interviews with countless everyday people, and ideas she’s tested in her own life to show what works and what doesn’t. The key, she explains, is understanding how your own brain works against you. Because evolution has biased your mental gears against taking action, what you need are techniques to outsmart yourself. That may sound impossible, but Mel has created a remarkably effective method to help you do just that–and some of her discoveries will astonish you. By ignoring how you feel and seizing small moments of rich possibility–a process she calls “leaning in”–you can make tiny course directions add up to huge change. Among this book’s other topics: how everything can depend on not hitting the “snooze” button; the science of connecting with other people, what children can teach us about getting things done; and why five seconds is the maximum time you should wait before acting on a great idea. Blending warmth, humor and unflinching honesty with up-to-the-minute science and hard-earned wisdom, Stop Saying You’re Fine moves beyond the platitudes and easy fixes offered in many self-help books. Mel’s insights will actually help vault you to a better life, ensuring that the next time someone asks how you’re doing, you can truthfully answer, “Absolutely great.”

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The House Of My Mother by Shari Franke

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The House Of My Mother

by: Shari Franke
Release date: Jan 07, 2025
Number of Pages: 272
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From eldest daughter Shari Franke, the shocking true story behind the viral 8 Passengers family vlog and the hidden abuse she suffered at the hands of her mother, and how, in the face of unimaginable pain, she found freedom and healing. Shari Franke’s childhood was a constant battle for survival. Her mother, Ruby Franke, enforced a severe moral code while maintaining a façade of a picture-perfect family for their wildly popular YouTube channel 8 Passengers, which documented the day-to-day life of raising six children for a staggering 2.5 million subscribers. But a darker truth lurked beneath the surface – Ruby’s wholesome online persona masked a more tyrannical parenting style than anyone could have imagined. As the family’s YouTube notoriety grew, so too did Ruby’s delusions of righteousness. Fueled by the sadistic influence of relationship coach Jodi Hildebrandt, together they implemented an inhumane and merciless disciplinary regime. Ruby and Jodi were arrested in Utah in 2023 on multiple charges of aggravated child abuse. On that fateful day, Shari shared a photo online of a police car outside their home. Her caption had one word: ”Finally”. For the first time, Shari will reveal the disturbing truth behind 8 Passengers and her family’s devastating involvement with Jodi Hildebrandt’s cultish life coaching program, ”ConneXions”. No stone is left unturned as Shari exposes the perils of influencer culture and shares for the first time her battle for truth and survival in the face of her mother’s cruelty.

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Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros

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Onyx Storm

by: Rebecca Yarros
Release date: Jan 21, 2025
Number of Pages: 732
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Discover the instant #1 New York Times bestseller! TV series now in development at MGM Amazon Studios with Michael B. Jordan’s Outlier Society. Accolades for Fourth Wing Amazon Best Books of the Year, #4 • Apple Best Books of the Year 2023 • Barnes & Noble Best Fantasy Book of 2023 • NPR “Books We Love” 2023 • Audible Best Books of 2023 • Hudson Book of the Year • Google Play Best Books of 2023 • Indigo Best Books of 2023 • Waterstones Book of the Year finalist • Goodreads Choice Award Winner • Newsweek Staffers’ Favorite Books of 2023 • Paste Magazine’s Best Books of 2023 • TikTok Book Awards UK and Ireland Book of the Year (International) 2024 After nearly eighteen months at Basgiath War College, Violet Sorrengail knows there’s no more time for lessons. No more time for uncertainty. Because the battle has truly begun, and with enemies closing in from outside their walls and within their ranks, it’s impossible to know who to trust. Now Violet must journey beyond the failing Aretian wards to seek allies from unfamiliar lands to stand with Navarre. The trip will test every bit of her wit, luck, and strength, but she will do anything to save what she loves—her dragons, her family, her home, and him. Even if it means keeping a secret so big, it could destroy everything. They need an army. They need power. They need magic. And they need the one thing only Violet can find—the truth. But a storm is coming…and not everyone can survive its wrath. The Empyrean series is best enjoyed in order. Reading Order: Book #1 Fourth Wing Book #2 Iron Flame Book #3 Onyx Storm

More books by Rebecca Yarros

1. The Empyrean – Tome 03

by: Rebecca Yarros
Release date: Jun 18, 2025
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La guerre prend un tournant massif mais le plus grand risque vient désormais de l”intérieur. Plus amoureuse que jamais, Violet est bien décidée à affronter les ténèbres.

2. Variation

by: Rebecca Yarros
Release date: Oct 08, 2024
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3. Beyond What Is Given

by: Rebecca Yarros
Release date: Jun 11, 2024
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A deeply emotional and angsty New Adult crossover series from the No.1 Sunday Times bestselling author of Fourth Wing.[Bokinfo].

4. Hallowed Ground

by: Rebecca Yarros
Release date: Jun 11, 2024
Number of Pages: 370
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Before Xaden Riorson, there was Josh Walker: a deeply emotional and angsty New Adult romance from the No.1 Sunday Times bestselling author of Fourth Wing. Josh and Ember”s rollercoaster love story from Full Measures continues . . . Josh Walker is loyal, reckless and every girl”s dream. But he only has eyes for December Howard, the girl he”s craved since his high school days. Ember never wanted the Army life, but loving Josh means accepting whatever the army dictates-even when that means saying goodbye as Josh heads to Afghanistan as a medevac pilot. Filling their last days together with love and plans for their future doesn”t temper Ember”s fears, and if there”s one thing she”s learned from her father”s death, it”s that there are some obstacles even love can”t conquer . . . *** Why do readers love the Flight & Glory series? ”This is one of those series that I think keeps getting better with every book” ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ”Rebecca Yarros!!! How dare you!! I sobbed! Screamed! Laughed! So many emotions” ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ”Went into this fully knowing my heart would be in pieces . . . and it was worth it” ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ”By far one of my favorites of Rebeccas . . . I was giggling and kicking my feet the whole time” ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ”Rebecca Yarros is possibly my new go to author . . . I feel complete after this book” ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ”A fast-paced read, with twists you won”t appreciate until the final reveal. Exceptional writing and a beautiful storyline” ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ”Damn Rebecca Yarros did it again . . . How does she draw you in and make you feel so deeply for these characters?” ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ”This series broke my heart and healed it all the same” ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ”I am so obsessed with this entire series” ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ There are five heart-stopping books in the Flight & Glory series to become obsessed with. Don”t miss out: FULL MEASURES EYES TURNED SKYWARD BEYOND WHAT IS GIVEN HALLOWED GROUND THE REALITY OF EVERYTHING

5. The Reality of Everything

by: Rebecca Yarros
Release date: Jun 11, 2024
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Before Xaden Riorson, there were the four Fly Boys: a deeply emotional and angsty New Adult romance series from the No.1 Sunday Times bestselling author of Fourth Wing. There are some wounds time can”t heal, and some fears too consuming to conquer . . . Jackson Montgomery”s life revolves around his daughter and job. He”s no stranger to saving a damsel in distress, and though his gorgeous new neighbour is clearly in distress, she”s no damsel. Morgan Bartley is stubborn as hell with walls a mile thick, and the dog tags hanging from her rearview mirror give him a pretty good clue as to why. It doesn”t matter that their attraction is undeniable―she swore she”d never fall for another pilot, let alone a military man. She”s a barely breathing heartbreak on the edge of recovery. He”s a crash waiting to happen. Together they could have it all . . . if they can endure the coming storm. *** Why do readers love the Flight & Glory series? ”This is one of those series that I think keeps getting better with every book” ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ”Rebecca Yarros!!! How dare you!! I sobbed! Screamed! Laughed! So many emotions” ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ”Went into this fully knowing my heart would be in pieces . . . and it was worth it” ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ”By far one of my favorites of Rebeccas . . . I was giggling and kicking my feet the whole time” ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ”Rebecca Yarros is possibly my new go to author . . . I feel complete after this book” ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ”A fast-paced read, with twists you won”t appreciate until the final reveal. Exceptional writing and a beautiful storyline” ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ”Damn Rebecca Yarros did it again . . . How does she draw you in and make you feel so deeply for these characters?” ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ”This series broke my heart and healed it all the same” ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ”I am so obsessed with this entire series” ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ There are five heart-stopping books in the Flight & Glory series to become obsessed with. Don”t miss out: FULL MEASURES EYES TURNED SKYWARD BEYOND WHAT IS GIVEN HALLOWED GROUND THE REALITY OF EVERYTHING

6. Eyes Turned Skyward

by: Rebecca Yarros
Release date: Jun 11, 2024
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A deeply emotional and angsty New Adult romance series from the No.1 Sunday Times bestselling author of Fourth Wing.[Bokinfo].

7. Iron Flame

by: Rebecca Yarros
Release date: May 01, 2024
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“Everyone expected Violet Sorrengail to die during her first year at Basgiath War College–Violet included. But Threshing was only the first impossible test meant to weed out the weak-willed, the unworthy, and the unlucky. Now the real training begins, and Violet”s already wondering how she”ll get through. It”s not just that it”s grueling and maliciously brutal, or even that it”s designed to stretch the riders” capacity for pain beyond endurance. It”s the new vice commandant, who”s made it his personal mission to teach Violet exactly how powerless she is-unless she betrays the man she loves. Although Violet”s body might be weaker and frailer than everyone else”s, she still has her wits–and a will of iron. And leadership is forgetting the most important lesson Basgiath has taught her: Dragon riders make their own rules. But a determination to survive won”t be enough this year. Because Violet knows the real secret hidden for centuries at Basgiath War College–and nothing, not even dragon fire, may be enough to save them in the end.” —

8. In the Likely Event

by: Rebecca Yarros
Release date: Jan 01, 2024
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From the instant New York Times bestselling author of Fourth Wing, Rebecca Yarros, comes a sweeping romance about the sustained power of chance encounters. When Izzy Astor gets on a plane to go home, she isn”t expecting much. It”s the usual holiday travel experience: busy, crowded, stressful. Then she spots her seatmate, who is anything but ordinary. Nate Phelan sports dark hair, blue eyes, and a deliciously rugged charm that Izzy can”t resist. Their connection is undeniable. Izzy never believed in destiny before, but she does now. Just ninety seconds after takeoff, their plane goes down in the Missouri River. Their lives change. They change. Nate goes on to a career in the military while Izzy finds her way into politics. Despite a few chance encounters over the years, the timing never feels right. Then comes a high-stakes reunion in Afghanistan, where Nate is tasked with protecting Izzy”s life. He”ll do anything to keep her safe. And everything to win her heart.

9. Fourth Wing

by: Rebecca Yarros
Release date: May 02, 2023
Number of Pages: 420
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A #1 New York Times bestseller • TV series in development at MGM Amazon Studios with Michael B. Jordan’s Outlier Society • Amazon Best Books of the Year, #4 • Apple Best Books of the Year 2023 • Barnes & Noble Best Fantasy Book of 2023 • NPR “Books We Love” 2023 • Audible Best Books of 2023 • Hudson Book of the Year • Google Play Best Books of 2023 • Indigo Best Books of 2023 • Waterstones Book of the Year finalist • Goodreads Choice Award Winner • Newsweek Staffers’ Favorite Books of 2023 • Paste Magazine”s Best Books of 2023 “Suspenseful, sexy, and with incredibly entertaining storytelling, the first in Yarros” Empyrean series will delight fans of romantic, adventure-filled fantasy.” —Booklist, starred review “Fourth Wing will have your heart pounding from beginning to end… A fantasy like you”ve never read before.” ―#1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentrout Enter the brutal and elite world of a war college for dragon riders from #1 New York Times bestselling author Rebecca Yarros Twenty-year-old Violet Sorrengail was supposed to enter the Scribe Quadrant, living a quiet life among books and history. Now, the commanding general—also known as her tough-as-talons mother—has ordered Violet to join the hundreds of candidates striving to become the elite of Navarre: dragon riders. But when you’re smaller than everyone else and your body is brittle, death is only a heartbeat away…because dragons don’t bond to “fragile” humans. They incinerate them. With fewer dragons willing to bond than cadets, most would kill Violet to better their own chances of success. The rest would kill her just for being her mother’s daughter—like Xaden Riorson, the most powerful and ruthless wingleader in the Riders Quadrant. She’ll need every edge her wits can give her just to see the next sunrise. Yet, with every day that passes, the war outside grows more deadly, the kingdom”s protective wards are failing, and the death toll continues to rise. Even worse, Violet begins to suspect leadership is hiding a terrible secret. Friends, enemies, lovers. Everyone at Basgiath War College has an agenda—because once you enter, there are only two ways out: graduate or die. The Empyrean series is best enjoyed in order. Reading Order: Book #1 Fourth Wing Book #2 Iron Flame

10. A Little Too Close

by: Rebecca Yarros
Release date: Oct 11, 2022
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From USA Today bestselling author Rebecca Yarros comes a small town, single parent romance. Nine years ago, Weston Madigan saved me. I came to Colorado penniless, heartbroken, and pregnant, searching for a fresh start. Weston gave me a job at his family”s resort, then left the next day and never returned, not even to visit. Then I stumble in on Weston cooking breakfast shirtless-gloriously, inappropriately shirtless-in the shared kitchen of my duplex in employee housing. Given the shock on both our faces, he wasn”t expecting a roommate either, let alone two. The growly pilot is only home to start his family”s new heli-skiing operation. I can handle being his temporary roommate, right? Chemistry and attraction aren”t impossible to ignore when you agree on ground rules. Besides, even with those gorgeous, brooding brown eyes, the guy is a walking thundercloud…until my daughter, Sutton, makes him laugh and he smiles at me. Then everything changes. Cue inconvenient heart flip. This is only temporary. I can”t fall for Weston. I. Will. Not. Fall. For. Weston. But rules go out the window when you”re a little too close.

11. The Things We Leave Unfinished

by: Rebecca Yarros
Release date: Feb 23, 2021
Number of Pages: 400
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A new heart-wrenching novel from bestselling author Rebecca Yarros that examines the risks we take for love, the scars too deep to heal, and the endings we can’t bring ourselves to see coming.

12. Great And Precious Things

by: Rebecca Yarros
Release date: Feb 25, 2020
Number of Pages: 407
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How do you define yourself when others have already decided who you are? Six years ago, when Camden Daniels came back from war without his younger brother, no one in the small town of Alba, Colorado, would forgive him—especially his father. He left, swearing never to return. But a desperate message from his father brings it all back. The betrayal. The pain. And the need to go home again. But home is where the one person he still loves is waiting. Willow. The one woman he can never have, because there are secrets buried in Alba that are best left in the dark… Great and Precious Things is a heart-wrenching forbidden romance about family, betrayal, and ultimately how far we’re willing to go on behalf of those we love and who need us most.

13. Girl in Luv

by: Rebecca YarrosJay Crownover
Release date: Oct 20, 2019
Number of Pages: 204
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Langley Vaughn is in desperate need of a date.But not just any date.She”s looking for a date to the wedding from hell. It isn”t every day you”re forced to be in the bridal party while your first love marries your archnemesis…otherwise known as the world”s worst stepsister. The entire situation is a nightmare, and Langley is sick and tired of taking orders and forcing a fake smile. She”s done being the bad guy when she was the one who was wronged.She needs to find a date who”s not afraid of her family”s money…someone willing to shake things up. She needs someone outside of her normal social circle, someone ready to go to war with the well-to-do. She needs someone who won”t back down. Someone willing to play the complicated game of tug-of-war she”s been engaged in with her family for years.Never in a million years did she think she was going to stumble across her very own heroic heartthrob when she set her crazy plan in motion.Not only does Iker show up for her time and time again, he also forces her to finally fight for herself.He says he”s only there for the money…but his actions speak so much louder than his words.Iker Alvarez would do anything and everything to get his hands on some quick cash.Not just any cash, but enough to make sure his younger brother gets into the college of his dreams.Thank goodness for a desperate, pretty little rich girl with too much money and her heart set on an outrageous scheme. Being in the right place at the right time might just be the answer to both of their prayers-and this smart soldier has never let a golden opportunity slide by.Iker doesn”t mind coming to Langley”s rescue and being her plus-one…as long as the price is right.Only, he didn”t plan on liking the blonde socialite as much as he does. He is totally unprepared for the pull he feels toward her, coupled with his growing desire to protect her from the vultures and villains living under the same roof.He wants to be the guy who keeps her safe and gives her the courage she obviously needs to fight back… But someone else, someone far more powerful and influential than Langley”s wealthy family, has dibs on Iker”s time and on his future. He knows he isn”t the guy Langley can count on in the long run, but damn, if he doesn”t want to do everything in his power to be that man.

14. The Last Letter

by: Rebecca Yarros
Release date: Feb 26, 2019
Number of Pages: 446
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“The Last Letter is a haunting, heartbreaking and ultimately inspirational love story.“—InTouch Weekly Beckett, If you’re reading this, well, you know the last-letter drill. You made it. I didn’t. Get off the guilt train, because I know if there was any chance you could have saved me, you would have. I need one thing from you: get out of the army and get to Telluride. My little sister Ella’s raising the twins alone. She’s too independent and won’t accept help easily, but she has lost our grandmother, our parents, and now me. It’s too much for anyone to endure. It’s not fair. And here’s the kicker: there’s something else you don’t know that’s tearing her family apart. She’s going to need help. So if I’m gone, that means I can’t be there for Ella. I can’t help them through this. But you can. So I’m begging you, as my best friend, go take care of my sister, my family. Please don’t make her go through it alone. Ryan

15. Somewhere I Belong

by: Rebecca Yarros
Release date: Oct 30, 2018
Number of Pages: 350
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The second full-length novel in Rebecca Yarros”s Legacy Series, where a group of elite hotshot firefighters return home to their small Colorado town to rebuild the crew their fathers died for, discover that family is more than blood, and find loves more consuming than the flames they battle.

16. Reason to Believe

by: Rebecca Yarros
Release date: Jul 10, 2018
Number of Pages: 350
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The first full-length novel in Rebecca Yarros”s Legacy Series, where a group of elite hotshot firefighters return home to their small Colorado town to rebuild the crew their fathers died for, discover that family is more than blood, and find loves more consuming than the flames they battle. DESCRIPTION: In Legacy, Colorado, family and firefighting are everything. Knox Daniels– A decade after tragedy took my father and eighteen other hotshots, I”m headed home to help rebuild their legendary crew. We”ve been given only one season to get operational and qualified, but I can”t deny Harper–my best friend”s little sister–when she asks me for help. She”s still everything I”ve ever wanted, but her brother drew a line years ago, and crossing it would destroy our friendship and jeopardize our new crew. Harper Anders– When my student is orphaned with his baby brother, becoming their temporary foster mom is the only way to save them from being separated. The price: moving in and faking a relationship with Knox for the paperwork. Easy–we”ve known each other since we were kids, but Knox doesn”t know I”ve loved him just as long…until one night everything changes. As our temporary becomes long-term, we”re faced with very real feelings for these boys–and each other. But nothing is certain in foster care or fires, and when our world goes up in flames, we”ll have to choose between fighting for this family and keeping the ones we love from getting burned.

17. Rebel

by: Rebecca Yarros
Release date: Aug 28, 2017
Number of Pages: 407
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She’s Penna Carstairs. The Renegade they call Rebel. FMX-treme Magazine’s sexiest female athlete of the year. There’s no rule in extreme sports she hasn’t broken, No gender barrier she hasn’t demolished. She’s the woman I met in a bar in Vegas. The woman I illegally BASE jumped for. The woman I spent one insane, incredible night with. But now I’m screwed. Or rather…not screwed. Because the woman I can’t get out of my head is the one woman I can never touch again. I’m Dr. Cruz Delgado—the youngest professor on this campus, And Penelope Carstairs just walked into my class. Each book in The Renegades series is a standalone story that can be enjoyed out of order. Series Order: Book #1 Wilder Book #2 Nova Book #3 Rebel

18. Point of Origin

by: Rebecca Yarros
Release date: Mar 30, 2017
Number of Pages: 276
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The introduction to Rebecca Yarros”s Legacy Series, where a group of elite hotshot firefighters return home to their small Colorado town to rebuild the crew their fathers died for, discover that family is more than blood, and find loves more consuming than the flames they battle.

19. Nova

by: Rebecca Yarros
Release date: Feb 20, 2017
Number of Pages: 376
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He’s Landon Rhodes. The Renegade they call Nova. Sinfully gorgeous, broody, tatted-up, professional snowboarder. Four-time X Games medalist — Full-time heartbreaker. They say a girl broke him once— That’s why he’s so reckless, so driven, so careless with his conquests. But I’m that girl. They can call me his curse all they want. He and I both know the truth— He’s the one who destroyed me, And I’m not the sucker who will let that happen again. Each book in The Renegades series is a standalone story that can be enjoyed out of order. Series Order: Book #1 Wilder Book #2 Nova Book #3 Rebel

20. 1001 Dark Nights: Bundle Six

by: Jennifer L. ArmentroutLorelei JamesAlex ra IvyLaura WrightDonna GrantRebecca YarrosKennedy Layne
Release date: Nov 21, 2016
Number of Pages: 804
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21. Wilder

by: Rebecca Yarros
Release date: Sep 19, 2016
Number of Pages: 377
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#1 New York Times bestselling author and TikTok sensation Rebecca Yarros sends readers on a heartwreck of a nine-month cruise where everyone has to keep their head—and heart—above water. After two lost years, I’m forcing the wake-up call on my life with a nine-month work-study cruise. See the world, experience all of it to the fullest, and maybe (if I’m lucky) find the life I’ve lost. I just wish I’d known what I was signing up for. My scholarship depends on tutoring a student. But not just any student, oh no. That would be too easy. Instead I get Paxton Wilder, daredevil influencer and X Games champion. And wherever he goes, documentary cameras, groupies, and high-octane stunts will follow. I want to hate him. I want to kick his arrogant ego right off this boat. But from the second we touch, my stomach does a full-on bungee jump and I know that Wilder is as much stay-away danger as he is addictive adrenaline. Because I know what happens to guys who go looking for that next wild ride. And I know what happens to the girls who fall for them. Now our fates are strapped together…and if he goes down, I don’t stand a chance. Each book in the The Renegades series is STANDALONE: * Wilder * Nova * Rebel

22. Full Measures

by: Rebecca Yarros
Release date: Feb 10, 2014
Number of Pages: 305
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She knew. That”s why Mom hadn”t opened the door. She knew he was dead. Twenty years as an army brat and Ember Howard knew, too. The soldiers at the door meant her dad was never coming home. What she didn”t know was how she would find the strength to singlehandedly care for her crumbling family when her mom falls apart. Then Josh Walker enters her life. Hockey star, her new next-door neighbor, and not to mention the most delicious hands that insist on saving her over and over again. He has a way of erasing the pain with a single look, a single touch. As much as she wants to turn off her feelings and endure the heartache on her own, she can”t deny their intense attraction. Until Josh”s secret shatters their world. And Ember must decide if he”s worth the risk that comes with loving a man who could strip her bare. The Flight & Glory series is best enjoyed in order. Reading Order: Book #1 Full Measures Book #2 Eyes Turned Skyward Book #3 Beyond What is Given Book #4 Hallowed Ground Book #5 The Reality of Everything

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The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins

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The Let Them Theory

by: Mel Robbins
Release date: Dec 24, 2024
Number of Pages: 337
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New York Times Bestselling Author. Millions of books sold worldwide! A Life-Changing Tool Millions of People Can’t Stop Talking About What if the key to happiness, success, and love was as simple as two words? If you”ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or frustrated with where you are, the problem isn”t you. The problem is the power you give to other people. Two simple words—Let Them—will set you free. Free from the opinions, drama, and judgments of others. Free from the exhausting cycle of trying to manage everything and everyone around you. The Let Them Theory puts the power to create a life you love back in your hands—and this book will show you exactly how to do it. In her latest groundbreaking book, The Let Them Theory, Mel Robbins—New York Times Bestselling Author and one of the world”s most respected experts on motivation, confidence, and mindset—teaches you how to stop wasting energy on what you can”t control and start focusing on what truly matters: YOU. Your happiness. Your goals. Your life. Using the same no-nonsense, science-backed approach that”s made The Mel Robbins Podcast a global sensation, Robbins explains why The Let Them Theory is already loved by millions and how you can apply it in eight key areas of your life to make the biggest impact. Within a few pages, you”ll realize how much energy and time you”ve been wasting trying to control the wrong things—at work, in relationships, and in pursuing your goals—and how this is keeping you from the happiness and success you deserve. Written as an easy-to-understand guide, Robbins shares relatable stories from her own life, highlights key takeaways, relevant research and introduces you to world-renowned experts in psychology, neuroscience, relationships, happiness, and ancient wisdom who champion The Let Them Theory every step of the way. Learn how to: Stop wasting energy on things you can”t control Stop comparing yourself to other people Break free from fear and self-doubt Release the grip of people”s expectations Build the best friendships of your life Create the love you deserve Pursue what truly matters to you with confidence Build resilience against everyday stressors and distractions Define your own path to success, joy, and fulfillment …and so much more. The Let Them Theory will forever change the way you think about relationships, control, and personal power. Whether you want to advance your career, motivate others to change, take creative risks, find deeper connections, build better habits, start a new chapter, or simply create more happiness in your life and relationships, this book gives you the mindset and tools to unlock your full potential. Order your copy of The Let Them Theory now and discover how much power you truly have. It all begins with two simple words.

More books by Mel Robbins

1. The High 5 Daily Journal

by: Mel Robbins
Release date: Dec 14, 2021
Number of Pages: 233
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2. The High 5 Habit

by: Mel Robbins
Release date: Sep 28, 2021
Number of Pages: 267
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AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES AND INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER TO HELP YOU OVERCOME ANXIETY AND BECOME MORE CONFIDENT, EFFECTIVE, AND FULFILLED From Mel Robbins, #1 podcast host, best-selling author and expert on change and motivation. In her global phenomenon The 5 Second Rule, Mel Robbins taught millions the five second secret to motivation. Now she”s back with another simple, proven science-backed tool you can use to take control of your life: The High 5 Habit. Don”t let the title fool you. This isn”t a book about high fiving everyone else in your life. You”re already doing that. Cheering for your favorite teams. Celebrating your friends. Supporting the people you love as they go after what they want in life. Imagine if you gave that same love and encouragement to yourself. Or even better, you made it a daily habit. You”d be unstoppable. In this encouraging book, Mel teaches you how to start high fiving the most important person in your life, the one who is staring back at you in the mirror: YOURSELF. If you are: · Struggling with self-doubt (and who doesn”t?) … · Tired of that nagging critic in your head (could somebody evict them already?) … · Successful but all you focus on is what”s going wrong (you”re not alone) … · Sick of watching everybody else get ahead while you sit on the couch with your dog (don”t bring your dog into this) … …Mel dedicates this book to you. Chapters Include: You Deserve a High 5 Life Science Says This Works I Have a Few Questions… Why Do I Torture Myself? Am I Broken? Where”s All This Negative Crap Coming From? Why Am I Suddenly Seeing Hearts Everywhere? Why Is Life So Easy for Them and Not Me? Isn’t It Easier If I Say Nothing? How About I Start . . . Tomorrow? But Do You Like Me? How Come I Screw Everything Up? Can I Actually Handle This? Okay, You May Not Want to Read This Chapter Eventually, It Will All Make Sense It”s time to give yourself the high fives, celebration, and support you deserve. With this book, you”ll learn how to: · Use the High 5 Habit to overcome negative self-talk and limiting beliefs · Create a clear vision for your life and set goals that align with your values · Take consistent action towards your goals, even when you don”t feel like it · Develop a mindset of resilience and perseverance · Achieve more success and happiness in all areas of your life “When I stopped trashing myself and started giving my reflection a high five instead, it was more than an encouraging gesture on a low day. It flipped that self-criticism and self-hatred on its head. It changed the lens through which I viewed my life. That was the beginning of a massive shift in my life. A line in the sand. The beginning of a brand-new connection to the most important person in my life—myself. A new way of thinking about myself and about what was possible for me. It inspired me to create an entirely new way of experiencing life. That’s why I wrote this book. It’s time to cheer for YOU.” Love, Mel Robbins Using her signature science-backed wisdom, deeply personal stories, and the real-life results that The High 5 Habit is creating in people”s lives around the world, Mel will teach you how to make believing in yourself a habit so that you have more confidence, transform your mindset, and achieve your dreams.

3. The 5 Second Journal

by: Mel Robbins
Release date: Dec 19, 2017
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The most powerful journal on the planet. In the international bestseller The 5 Second Rule, Mel Robbins inspired millions to 5 – 4 – 3 – 2 – 1…take action, get results, and live a more courageous life! Now, in The 5 Second Journal, Mel guides you step-by-step through a simple research-backed daily journaling method that will help you become the most productive, confident, and happiest you. It is the most powerful journal on the planet because it uses science to unlock the greatest force in the universe…YOU. Using this journal, you will: GET SH*T DONE You won’t just get more done–you’ll do it in half the time. Your life is way too important to spend it procrastinating. Invest a little time in here every day and in return you’ll get the best tools psychology, organizational behavioral, and neuroscience have to offer. KISS OVERWHELM GOODBYE Stop being ruled by your to-do list and start getting the important work done. Filling your days with menial tasks will not lead to a meaningful life. This journal will keep your focus on what’s most important, even in between conference calls and running errands. CULTIVATE ROCKSTAR CONFIDENCE Confidence is a skill YOU can build. Yes, you. And it’s not as difficult as you may think. Every day this journal will give you a chance to step outside your comfort zone so you can feel proud of yourself and watch your self-confidence grow. AMP YOUR PASSION Want to live a more passionate life? Stop focusing on sh*t that drains you. Seriously. This journal will show you a cool way to power up your energy levels and tap into that inner zen that knows exactly what fuels your fire. GET CONTROL OF YOUR LIFE If you get to the end of the day and wonder where it all went, it’s time to take stock. Using research from Harvard Business School, you’ll learn one simple mindset trick that keeps you present to what matters most, which is the secret to being in control. BE THE HAPPIEST YOU Science proves that your mood in the morning impacts your entire day. That’s why this journal is designed to boost your mood first thing, so you can become a happier, smarter, and more positive person all day. The fact is, happier people get sh*t done.

4. The 5 Second Rule

by: Mel Robbins
Release date: Feb 28, 2017
Number of Pages: 240
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-Throughout your life, you”ve had parents, coaches, teachers, friends, and mentors who have pushed you to be better than your excuses and bigger than your fears. What if the secret to having the confidence and courage to enrich your life and work is simply knowing how to push yourself? Using the science of habits, … stories, and surprising facts from some of the most famous moments in history, art, and business, Mel Robbins will explain the power of a ”push moment.” Then, she”ll give you one simple tool you can use to become your greatest self—Amazon.com.

5. Stop Saying You’re Fine

by: Mel Robbins
Release date: May 10, 2011
Number of Pages: 274
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This hands-on guide from Mel Robbins, one of America’s top relationship experts and radio/tv personalities, addresses why over 100 million Americans secretly feel frustrated and bored with their lives and reveals what you can do about it. Mel Robbins has spent her career teaching people how to push past their self-imposed limits to get what they truly desire. She has an in-depth understanding of the psychological and social factors that repeatedly hold you back, and more important, a unique set of tools for getting you where you want to be. In Stop Saying You’re Fine, she draws on neuroscientific research, interviews with countless everyday people, and ideas she’s tested in her own life to show what works and what doesn’t. The key, she explains, is understanding how your own brain works against you. Because evolution has biased your mental gears against taking action, what you need are techniques to outsmart yourself. That may sound impossible, but Mel has created a remarkably effective method to help you do just that–and some of her discoveries will astonish you. By ignoring how you feel and seizing small moments of rich possibility–a process she calls “leaning in”–you can make tiny course directions add up to huge change. Among this book’s other topics: how everything can depend on not hitting the “snooze” button; the science of connecting with other people, what children can teach us about getting things done; and why five seconds is the maximum time you should wait before acting on a great idea. Blending warmth, humor and unflinching honesty with up-to-the-minute science and hard-earned wisdom, Stop Saying You’re Fine moves beyond the platitudes and easy fixes offered in many self-help books. Mel’s insights will actually help vault you to a better life, ensuring that the next time someone asks how you’re doing, you can truthfully answer, “Absolutely great.”

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The House Of My Mother by Shari Franke

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The House Of My Mother

by: Shari Franke
Release date: Jan 07, 2025
Number of Pages: 272
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From eldest daughter Shari Franke, the shocking true story behind the viral 8 Passengers family vlog and the hidden abuse she suffered at the hands of her mother, and how, in the face of unimaginable pain, she found freedom and healing. Shari Franke’s childhood was a constant battle for survival. Her mother, Ruby Franke, enforced a severe moral code while maintaining a façade of a picture-perfect family for their wildly popular YouTube channel 8 Passengers, which documented the day-to-day life of raising six children for a staggering 2.5 million subscribers. But a darker truth lurked beneath the surface – Ruby’s wholesome online persona masked a more tyrannical parenting style than anyone could have imagined. As the family’s YouTube notoriety grew, so too did Ruby’s delusions of righteousness. Fueled by the sadistic influence of relationship coach Jodi Hildebrandt, together they implemented an inhumane and merciless disciplinary regime. Ruby and Jodi were arrested in Utah in 2023 on multiple charges of aggravated child abuse. On that fateful day, Shari shared a photo online of a police car outside their home. Her caption had one word: ‘Finally’. For the first time, Shari will reveal the disturbing truth behind 8 Passengers and her family’s devastating involvement with Jodi Hildebrandt’s cultish life coaching program, ‘ConneXions’. No stone is left unturned as Shari exposes the perils of influencer culture and shares for the first time her battle for truth and survival in the face of her mother’s cruelty.

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Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros

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Onyx Storm

by: Rebecca Yarros
Release date: Jan 21, 2025
Number of Pages: 732
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Discover the instant #1 New York Times bestseller! TV series now in development at MGM Amazon Studios with Michael B. Jordan’s Outlier Society. Accolades for Fourth Wing Amazon Best Books of the Year, #4 • Apple Best Books of the Year 2023 • Barnes & Noble Best Fantasy Book of 2023 • NPR “Books We Love” 2023 • Audible Best Books of 2023 • Hudson Book of the Year • Google Play Best Books of 2023 • Indigo Best Books of 2023 • Waterstones Book of the Year finalist • Goodreads Choice Award Winner • Newsweek Staffers’ Favorite Books of 2023 • Paste Magazine’s Best Books of 2023 • TikTok Book Awards UK and Ireland Book of the Year (International) 2024 After nearly eighteen months at Basgiath War College, Violet Sorrengail knows there’s no more time for lessons. No more time for uncertainty. Because the battle has truly begun, and with enemies closing in from outside their walls and within their ranks, it’s impossible to know who to trust. Now Violet must journey beyond the failing Aretian wards to seek allies from unfamiliar lands to stand with Navarre. The trip will test every bit of her wit, luck, and strength, but she will do anything to save what she loves—her dragons, her family, her home, and him. Even if it means keeping a secret so big, it could destroy everything. They need an army. They need power. They need magic. And they need the one thing only Violet can find—the truth. But a storm is coming…and not everyone can survive its wrath. The Empyrean series is best enjoyed in order. Reading Order: Book #1 Fourth Wing Book #2 Iron Flame Book #3 Onyx Storm

More books by Rebecca Yarros

1. The Empyrean – Tome 03

by: Rebecca Yarros
Release date: Jun 18, 2025
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La guerre prend un tournant massif mais le plus grand risque vient désormais de l”intérieur. Plus amoureuse que jamais, Violet est bien décidée à affronter les ténèbres.

2. Variation

by: Rebecca Yarros
Release date: Oct 08, 2024
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3. Beyond What Is Given

by: Rebecca Yarros
Release date: Jun 11, 2024
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A deeply emotional and angsty New Adult crossover series from the No.1 Sunday Times bestselling author of Fourth Wing.[Bokinfo].

4. Hallowed Ground

by: Rebecca Yarros
Release date: Jun 11, 2024
Number of Pages: 370
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Before Xaden Riorson, there was Josh Walker: a deeply emotional and angsty New Adult romance from the No.1 Sunday Times bestselling author of Fourth Wing. Josh and Ember”s rollercoaster love story from Full Measures continues . . . Josh Walker is loyal, reckless and every girl”s dream. But he only has eyes for December Howard, the girl he”s craved since his high school days. Ember never wanted the Army life, but loving Josh means accepting whatever the army dictates-even when that means saying goodbye as Josh heads to Afghanistan as a medevac pilot. Filling their last days together with love and plans for their future doesn”t temper Ember”s fears, and if there”s one thing she”s learned from her father”s death, it”s that there are some obstacles even love can”t conquer . . . *** Why do readers love the Flight & Glory series? ”This is one of those series that I think keeps getting better with every book” ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ”Rebecca Yarros!!! How dare you!! I sobbed! Screamed! Laughed! So many emotions” ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ”Went into this fully knowing my heart would be in pieces . . . and it was worth it” ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ”By far one of my favorites of Rebeccas . . . I was giggling and kicking my feet the whole time” ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ”Rebecca Yarros is possibly my new go to author . . . I feel complete after this book” ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ”A fast-paced read, with twists you won”t appreciate until the final reveal. Exceptional writing and a beautiful storyline” ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ”Damn Rebecca Yarros did it again . . . How does she draw you in and make you feel so deeply for these characters?” ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ”This series broke my heart and healed it all the same” ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ”I am so obsessed with this entire series” ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ There are five heart-stopping books in the Flight & Glory series to become obsessed with. Don”t miss out: FULL MEASURES EYES TURNED SKYWARD BEYOND WHAT IS GIVEN HALLOWED GROUND THE REALITY OF EVERYTHING

5. The Reality of Everything

by: Rebecca Yarros
Release date: Jun 11, 2024
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Before Xaden Riorson, there were the four Fly Boys: a deeply emotional and angsty New Adult romance series from the No.1 Sunday Times bestselling author of Fourth Wing. There are some wounds time can”t heal, and some fears too consuming to conquer . . . Jackson Montgomery”s life revolves around his daughter and job. He”s no stranger to saving a damsel in distress, and though his gorgeous new neighbour is clearly in distress, she”s no damsel. Morgan Bartley is stubborn as hell with walls a mile thick, and the dog tags hanging from her rearview mirror give him a pretty good clue as to why. It doesn”t matter that their attraction is undeniable―she swore she”d never fall for another pilot, let alone a military man. She”s a barely breathing heartbreak on the edge of recovery. He”s a crash waiting to happen. Together they could have it all . . . if they can endure the coming storm. *** Why do readers love the Flight & Glory series? ”This is one of those series that I think keeps getting better with every book” ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ”Rebecca Yarros!!! How dare you!! I sobbed! Screamed! Laughed! So many emotions” ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ”Went into this fully knowing my heart would be in pieces . . . and it was worth it” ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ”By far one of my favorites of Rebeccas . . . I was giggling and kicking my feet the whole time” ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ”Rebecca Yarros is possibly my new go to author . . . I feel complete after this book” ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ”A fast-paced read, with twists you won”t appreciate until the final reveal. Exceptional writing and a beautiful storyline” ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ”Damn Rebecca Yarros did it again . . . How does she draw you in and make you feel so deeply for these characters?” ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ”This series broke my heart and healed it all the same” ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ”I am so obsessed with this entire series” ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ There are five heart-stopping books in the Flight & Glory series to become obsessed with. Don”t miss out: FULL MEASURES EYES TURNED SKYWARD BEYOND WHAT IS GIVEN HALLOWED GROUND THE REALITY OF EVERYTHING

6. Eyes Turned Skyward

by: Rebecca Yarros
Release date: Jun 11, 2024
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A deeply emotional and angsty New Adult romance series from the No.1 Sunday Times bestselling author of Fourth Wing.[Bokinfo].

7. Iron Flame

by: Rebecca Yarros
Release date: May 01, 2024
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“Everyone expected Violet Sorrengail to die during her first year at Basgiath War College–Violet included. But Threshing was only the first impossible test meant to weed out the weak-willed, the unworthy, and the unlucky. Now the real training begins, and Violet”s already wondering how she”ll get through. It”s not just that it”s grueling and maliciously brutal, or even that it”s designed to stretch the riders” capacity for pain beyond endurance. It”s the new vice commandant, who”s made it his personal mission to teach Violet exactly how powerless she is-unless she betrays the man she loves. Although Violet”s body might be weaker and frailer than everyone else”s, she still has her wits–and a will of iron. And leadership is forgetting the most important lesson Basgiath has taught her: Dragon riders make their own rules. But a determination to survive won”t be enough this year. Because Violet knows the real secret hidden for centuries at Basgiath War College–and nothing, not even dragon fire, may be enough to save them in the end.” —

8. In the Likely Event

by: Rebecca Yarros
Release date: Jan 01, 2024
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From the instant New York Times bestselling author of Fourth Wing, Rebecca Yarros, comes a sweeping romance about the sustained power of chance encounters. When Izzy Astor gets on a plane to go home, she isn”t expecting much. It”s the usual holiday travel experience: busy, crowded, stressful. Then she spots her seatmate, who is anything but ordinary. Nate Phelan sports dark hair, blue eyes, and a deliciously rugged charm that Izzy can”t resist. Their connection is undeniable. Izzy never believed in destiny before, but she does now. Just ninety seconds after takeoff, their plane goes down in the Missouri River. Their lives change. They change. Nate goes on to a career in the military while Izzy finds her way into politics. Despite a few chance encounters over the years, the timing never feels right. Then comes a high-stakes reunion in Afghanistan, where Nate is tasked with protecting Izzy”s life. He”ll do anything to keep her safe. And everything to win her heart.

9. Fourth Wing

by: Rebecca Yarros
Release date: May 02, 2023
Number of Pages: 420
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A #1 New York Times bestseller • TV series in development at MGM Amazon Studios with Michael B. Jordan’s Outlier Society • Amazon Best Books of the Year, #4 • Apple Best Books of the Year 2023 • Barnes & Noble Best Fantasy Book of 2023 • NPR “Books We Love” 2023 • Audible Best Books of 2023 • Hudson Book of the Year • Google Play Best Books of 2023 • Indigo Best Books of 2023 • Waterstones Book of the Year finalist • Goodreads Choice Award Winner • Newsweek Staffers’ Favorite Books of 2023 • Paste Magazine”s Best Books of 2023 “Suspenseful, sexy, and with incredibly entertaining storytelling, the first in Yarros” Empyrean series will delight fans of romantic, adventure-filled fantasy.” —Booklist, starred review “Fourth Wing will have your heart pounding from beginning to end… A fantasy like you”ve never read before.” ―#1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentrout Enter the brutal and elite world of a war college for dragon riders from #1 New York Times bestselling author Rebecca Yarros Twenty-year-old Violet Sorrengail was supposed to enter the Scribe Quadrant, living a quiet life among books and history. Now, the commanding general—also known as her tough-as-talons mother—has ordered Violet to join the hundreds of candidates striving to become the elite of Navarre: dragon riders. But when you’re smaller than everyone else and your body is brittle, death is only a heartbeat away…because dragons don’t bond to “fragile” humans. They incinerate them. With fewer dragons willing to bond than cadets, most would kill Violet to better their own chances of success. The rest would kill her just for being her mother’s daughter—like Xaden Riorson, the most powerful and ruthless wingleader in the Riders Quadrant. She’ll need every edge her wits can give her just to see the next sunrise. Yet, with every day that passes, the war outside grows more deadly, the kingdom”s protective wards are failing, and the death toll continues to rise. Even worse, Violet begins to suspect leadership is hiding a terrible secret. Friends, enemies, lovers. Everyone at Basgiath War College has an agenda—because once you enter, there are only two ways out: graduate or die. The Empyrean series is best enjoyed in order. Reading Order: Book #1 Fourth Wing Book #2 Iron Flame

10. A Little Too Close

by: Rebecca Yarros
Release date: Oct 11, 2022
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From USA Today bestselling author Rebecca Yarros comes a small town, single parent romance. Nine years ago, Weston Madigan saved me. I came to Colorado penniless, heartbroken, and pregnant, searching for a fresh start. Weston gave me a job at his family”s resort, then left the next day and never returned, not even to visit. Then I stumble in on Weston cooking breakfast shirtless-gloriously, inappropriately shirtless-in the shared kitchen of my duplex in employee housing. Given the shock on both our faces, he wasn”t expecting a roommate either, let alone two. The growly pilot is only home to start his family”s new heli-skiing operation. I can handle being his temporary roommate, right? Chemistry and attraction aren”t impossible to ignore when you agree on ground rules. Besides, even with those gorgeous, brooding brown eyes, the guy is a walking thundercloud…until my daughter, Sutton, makes him laugh and he smiles at me. Then everything changes. Cue inconvenient heart flip. This is only temporary. I can”t fall for Weston. I. Will. Not. Fall. For. Weston. But rules go out the window when you”re a little too close.

11. The Things We Leave Unfinished

by: Rebecca Yarros
Release date: Feb 23, 2021
Number of Pages: 400
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A new heart-wrenching novel from bestselling author Rebecca Yarros that examines the risks we take for love, the scars too deep to heal, and the endings we can’t bring ourselves to see coming.

12. Great And Precious Things

by: Rebecca Yarros
Release date: Feb 25, 2020
Number of Pages: 407
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How do you define yourself when others have already decided who you are? Six years ago, when Camden Daniels came back from war without his younger brother, no one in the small town of Alba, Colorado, would forgive him—especially his father. He left, swearing never to return. But a desperate message from his father brings it all back. The betrayal. The pain. And the need to go home again. But home is where the one person he still loves is waiting. Willow. The one woman he can never have, because there are secrets buried in Alba that are best left in the dark… Great and Precious Things is a heart-wrenching forbidden romance about family, betrayal, and ultimately how far we’re willing to go on behalf of those we love and who need us most.

13. Girl in Luv

by: Rebecca YarrosJay Crownover
Release date: Oct 20, 2019
Number of Pages: 204
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Langley Vaughn is in desperate need of a date.But not just any date.She”s looking for a date to the wedding from hell. It isn”t every day you”re forced to be in the bridal party while your first love marries your archnemesis…otherwise known as the world”s worst stepsister. The entire situation is a nightmare, and Langley is sick and tired of taking orders and forcing a fake smile. She”s done being the bad guy when she was the one who was wronged.She needs to find a date who”s not afraid of her family”s money…someone willing to shake things up. She needs someone outside of her normal social circle, someone ready to go to war with the well-to-do. She needs someone who won”t back down. Someone willing to play the complicated game of tug-of-war she”s been engaged in with her family for years.Never in a million years did she think she was going to stumble across her very own heroic heartthrob when she set her crazy plan in motion.Not only does Iker show up for her time and time again, he also forces her to finally fight for herself.He says he”s only there for the money…but his actions speak so much louder than his words.Iker Alvarez would do anything and everything to get his hands on some quick cash.Not just any cash, but enough to make sure his younger brother gets into the college of his dreams.Thank goodness for a desperate, pretty little rich girl with too much money and her heart set on an outrageous scheme. Being in the right place at the right time might just be the answer to both of their prayers-and this smart soldier has never let a golden opportunity slide by.Iker doesn”t mind coming to Langley”s rescue and being her plus-one…as long as the price is right.Only, he didn”t plan on liking the blonde socialite as much as he does. He is totally unprepared for the pull he feels toward her, coupled with his growing desire to protect her from the vultures and villains living under the same roof.He wants to be the guy who keeps her safe and gives her the courage she obviously needs to fight back… But someone else, someone far more powerful and influential than Langley”s wealthy family, has dibs on Iker”s time and on his future. He knows he isn”t the guy Langley can count on in the long run, but damn, if he doesn”t want to do everything in his power to be that man.

14. The Last Letter

by: Rebecca Yarros
Release date: Feb 26, 2019
Number of Pages: 446
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“The Last Letter is a haunting, heartbreaking and ultimately inspirational love story.“—InTouch Weekly Beckett, If you’re reading this, well, you know the last-letter drill. You made it. I didn’t. Get off the guilt train, because I know if there was any chance you could have saved me, you would have. I need one thing from you: get out of the army and get to Telluride. My little sister Ella’s raising the twins alone. She’s too independent and won’t accept help easily, but she has lost our grandmother, our parents, and now me. It’s too much for anyone to endure. It’s not fair. And here’s the kicker: there’s something else you don’t know that’s tearing her family apart. She’s going to need help. So if I’m gone, that means I can’t be there for Ella. I can’t help them through this. But you can. So I’m begging you, as my best friend, go take care of my sister, my family. Please don’t make her go through it alone. Ryan

15. Somewhere I Belong

by: Rebecca Yarros
Release date: Oct 30, 2018
Number of Pages: 350
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The second full-length novel in Rebecca Yarros”s Legacy Series, where a group of elite hotshot firefighters return home to their small Colorado town to rebuild the crew their fathers died for, discover that family is more than blood, and find loves more consuming than the flames they battle.

16. Reason to Believe

by: Rebecca Yarros
Release date: Jul 10, 2018
Number of Pages: 350
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The first full-length novel in Rebecca Yarros”s Legacy Series, where a group of elite hotshot firefighters return home to their small Colorado town to rebuild the crew their fathers died for, discover that family is more than blood, and find loves more consuming than the flames they battle. DESCRIPTION: In Legacy, Colorado, family and firefighting are everything. Knox Daniels– A decade after tragedy took my father and eighteen other hotshots, I”m headed home to help rebuild their legendary crew. We”ve been given only one season to get operational and qualified, but I can”t deny Harper–my best friend”s little sister–when she asks me for help. She”s still everything I”ve ever wanted, but her brother drew a line years ago, and crossing it would destroy our friendship and jeopardize our new crew. Harper Anders– When my student is orphaned with his baby brother, becoming their temporary foster mom is the only way to save them from being separated. The price: moving in and faking a relationship with Knox for the paperwork. Easy–we”ve known each other since we were kids, but Knox doesn”t know I”ve loved him just as long…until one night everything changes. As our temporary becomes long-term, we”re faced with very real feelings for these boys–and each other. But nothing is certain in foster care or fires, and when our world goes up in flames, we”ll have to choose between fighting for this family and keeping the ones we love from getting burned.

17. Rebel

by: Rebecca Yarros
Release date: Aug 28, 2017
Number of Pages: 407
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She’s Penna Carstairs. The Renegade they call Rebel. FMX-treme Magazine’s sexiest female athlete of the year. There’s no rule in extreme sports she hasn’t broken, No gender barrier she hasn’t demolished. She’s the woman I met in a bar in Vegas. The woman I illegally BASE jumped for. The woman I spent one insane, incredible night with. But now I’m screwed. Or rather…not screwed. Because the woman I can’t get out of my head is the one woman I can never touch again. I’m Dr. Cruz Delgado—the youngest professor on this campus, And Penelope Carstairs just walked into my class. Each book in The Renegades series is a standalone story that can be enjoyed out of order. Series Order: Book #1 Wilder Book #2 Nova Book #3 Rebel

18. Point of Origin

by: Rebecca Yarros
Release date: Mar 30, 2017
Number of Pages: 276
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The introduction to Rebecca Yarros”s Legacy Series, where a group of elite hotshot firefighters return home to their small Colorado town to rebuild the crew their fathers died for, discover that family is more than blood, and find loves more consuming than the flames they battle.

19. Nova

by: Rebecca Yarros
Release date: Feb 20, 2017
Number of Pages: 376
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He’s Landon Rhodes. The Renegade they call Nova. Sinfully gorgeous, broody, tatted-up, professional snowboarder. Four-time X Games medalist — Full-time heartbreaker. They say a girl broke him once— That’s why he’s so reckless, so driven, so careless with his conquests. But I’m that girl. They can call me his curse all they want. He and I both know the truth— He’s the one who destroyed me, And I’m not the sucker who will let that happen again. Each book in The Renegades series is a standalone story that can be enjoyed out of order. Series Order: Book #1 Wilder Book #2 Nova Book #3 Rebel

20. 1001 Dark Nights: Bundle Six

by: Jennifer L. ArmentroutLorelei JamesAlex ra IvyLaura WrightDonna GrantRebecca YarrosKennedy Layne
Release date: Nov 21, 2016
Number of Pages: 804
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21. Wilder

by: Rebecca Yarros
Release date: Sep 19, 2016
Number of Pages: 377
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#1 New York Times bestselling author and TikTok sensation Rebecca Yarros sends readers on a heartwreck of a nine-month cruise where everyone has to keep their head—and heart—above water. After two lost years, I’m forcing the wake-up call on my life with a nine-month work-study cruise. See the world, experience all of it to the fullest, and maybe (if I’m lucky) find the life I’ve lost. I just wish I’d known what I was signing up for. My scholarship depends on tutoring a student. But not just any student, oh no. That would be too easy. Instead I get Paxton Wilder, daredevil influencer and X Games champion. And wherever he goes, documentary cameras, groupies, and high-octane stunts will follow. I want to hate him. I want to kick his arrogant ego right off this boat. But from the second we touch, my stomach does a full-on bungee jump and I know that Wilder is as much stay-away danger as he is addictive adrenaline. Because I know what happens to guys who go looking for that next wild ride. And I know what happens to the girls who fall for them. Now our fates are strapped together…and if he goes down, I don’t stand a chance. Each book in the The Renegades series is STANDALONE: * Wilder * Nova * Rebel

22. Full Measures

by: Rebecca Yarros
Release date: Feb 10, 2014
Number of Pages: 305
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She knew. That”s why Mom hadn”t opened the door. She knew he was dead. Twenty years as an army brat and Ember Howard knew, too. The soldiers at the door meant her dad was never coming home. What she didn”t know was how she would find the strength to singlehandedly care for her crumbling family when her mom falls apart. Then Josh Walker enters her life. Hockey star, her new next-door neighbor, and not to mention the most delicious hands that insist on saving her over and over again. He has a way of erasing the pain with a single look, a single touch. As much as she wants to turn off her feelings and endure the heartache on her own, she can”t deny their intense attraction. Until Josh”s secret shatters their world. And Ember must decide if he”s worth the risk that comes with loving a man who could strip her bare. The Flight & Glory series is best enjoyed in order. Reading Order: Book #1 Full Measures Book #2 Eyes Turned Skyward Book #3 Beyond What is Given Book #4 Hallowed Ground Book #5 The Reality of Everything

Last updated on Thursday, February 6, 2025

The Mystery Of Locked Rooms by Lindsay Currie

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The Mystery Of Locked Rooms

by: Lindsay Currie
Release date: Apr 02, 2024
Number of Pages: 186
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*Instant New York Times and USA Today bestseller!* Crack the codes. Find the treasure. Escape the house. From the acclaimed author of Scritch Scratch and What Lives in the Woods comes a action-packed adventure novel about three friends who team up to find a hidden treasure in an abandoned 1950’s funhouse. Twelve-year-old Sarah Greene wants nothing more from her seventh-grade year than to beat the hardest escape room left in her town with her best friends, West, and Hannah. But when a foreclosure notice shows up on Sarah’s front door, everything changes. Since her father became ill two years ago, things have been bad, but not lose your house bad…until now. Sarah feels helpless until the day Hannah mentions a treasure rumored to be hidden in the walls of an abandoned funhouse. According to legend, Hans, Stefan, and Karl Stein were orphaned at eight years old and lived with different families until they were able to reunite as adults. Their dream was to build the most epic funhouse in existence. They wanted their experience to be more than mirror mazes and optical illusions, so they not only created elaborate riddles and secret passages, but they also claimed to have hidden a treasure inside the funhouse. Once in, Sarah, West, and Hannah realize the house is unlike any escape room they’ve attempted. There are challenges, yes, but they feel personal. Like the triplets knew who would get in. It seems impossible, but so does everything about the house. As soon as they’re in she immediately worries that attempting the funhouse is a bad idea but Sarah has no choice but to continue, since her future is at stake. “Trapdoors, secret passages, and riddles galore. I loved every second of it!” — Max Brallier, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Last Kids on Earth “Lindsay Currie has crafted a winning mystery with confounding codes, misleading clues, and the lure of hidden treasure. It’s the ultimate escape room and will have you guessing until the final page.” — James Ponti, New York Times bestselling author of City Spies

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1. It’s Watching

by: Lindsay Currie
Release date: Feb 04, 2025
Number of Pages: 321
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A chilling middle school novel from the New York Times bestselling author of Mystery of Locked Rooms, three kids must discover who—or what—is terrorizing them after receiving an ominous meme on Halloween night. “A creepy, freaky, fun-as-anything tale.”—Chuck Wendig, New York Times bestselling author of Dust & Grim On Halloween night, Josie and her two best friends, Jackson and Alison, sneak into the infamously haunted Bachelor’s Grove cemetery. They are hoping to prove the existence of a famous ghost to secure coveted editorial spots on the school newspaper. Instead, they are chased out by a security guard before they gather any evidence…or so they think. Later, a sinister meme appears on their phones. It’s an image of the “phantom farmhouse,” an evil apparition rumored to appear to unlucky visitors at Bachelor’s Grove—luring them in…and never letting them out—with the words I’m watching dripping down the screen. Soon, strange and scary things begin to happen all around them. When a second meme from the same number arrives, this time with a countdown, they realize they have only three days to figure out who is terrorizing them. As they investigate, the trio must use their journalistic skills to uncover the truth, or risk becoming a part of the graveyard’s sinister past forever.

2. It Found Us

by: Lindsay Currie
Release date: Sep 05, 2023
Number of Pages: 198
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From the New York Times bestselling author of Scritch Scratch and The Girl in White comes a new spooky mystery about a girl detective who must decode a series of ominous clues tied to a century-old tragedy to find a missing teenager before it’s too late… Twelve-year-old Hazel Woods has always had an unusual knack for sleuthing. Some may call it snooping, but all she really wants is to solve mysteries around town. So, when she not-so-accidentally overhears her brother Den planning to sneak into the cemetery at night for an epic game of hide-and-seek, she decides to secretly tag along. This seems like the perfect opportunity to investigate the claims that the cemetery is haunted. But the moment the game ends, Hazel realizes something is very, very wrong. From her hiding spot in the bushes, she overhears that her brother’s best friend, Everett, is missing. Everyone else was found by the seeker but there’s no sign of Everett anywhere. It’s as if he just . . . vanished Hazel and Den are determined to find Everett before it’s too late. But as they begin to unravel the terrifying clues that started appearing since that night in the graveyard–eerie whispers that sound like someone counting, the intermittent smell of smoke, and the cold, lost presence that follows them everywhere, she’s not sure what they are dealing with. But Everett needs more than search parties and scent-tracking dogs to find him, especially if his disappearance is tied to the history of the cemetery, and the lost, century-old spirits that might still be trapped there . . .

3. The Girl in White

by: Lindsay Currie
Release date: Sep 06, 2022
Number of Pages: 225
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For fans of Small Spaces and the Goosebumps series by R.L Stine comes a chilling story about a twelve-year old girl who must face down the most notorious ghost in her haunted East coast town to stop a centuries-old curse that threatens to destroy everything, from the New York Times bestselling author of Scritch Scratch and The Mystery of Locked Rooms. Mallory hasn’t quite adapted to life in her new town of Eastport yet. Maybe it’s because everyone is obsessed with keeping the town’s reputation as the most cursed town in the US. And thanks to the nightmares she’s had since arriving, Mallory hardly sleeps. Combined with the unsettling sensation of being watched, she’s quickly becoming convinced there’s more to her town. Something darker. When Mallory has a terrifying encounter with the same old woman from her dreams, she knows she has to do something—but what? With Eastport gearing up to celebrate the anniversary of their first recorded legend Mallory is forced to investigate the one legend she’s always secretly been afraid of . . . Sweet Molly. Pick up The Girl in White if you are looking for: A book for middle school students, 5th grade to 9th grade A story with a strong female protagonist that explores bravery, friendship, and family Mystery books for kids 9-12 Chilling ghost stories and ghost books for kids (perfect for Halloween!) Historical mysteries for kids Spooky middle grade for fans of stories about Salem or Spooky Hollow

4. Hardwired

by: Trisha LeaverLindsay Currie
Release date: Nov 08, 2015
Number of Pages: 176
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When Lucas tested positive for the warrior gene—a genetic abnormality believed to predispose humans toward violence—he was shipped off to a government facility called the Bake Shop. But what’s really going on at the facility? To find the truth and save his friend, Lucas infiltrates the Bake Shop’s inner sanctum.

5. Sweet Madness

by: Trisha LeaverLindsay Currie
Release date: Aug 07, 2015
Number of Pages: 236
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Who was Lizzie Borden? A confused young woman, or a coldhearted killer? For generations, people all over the world have wondered how Andrew Borden and his second wife, Abby, met their gruesome deaths. Lizzie, Andrew’s younger daughter, was charged, but a jury took only 90 minutes to find her not guilty. In this retelling, the family maid, Bridget Sullivan, shines a compassionate light on a young woman oppressed by her cheap father and her ambitious stepmother. Was Lizzie mad, or was she driven to madness?

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Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros

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Onyx Storm

by: Rebecca Yarros
Release date: Jan 21, 2025
Number of Pages: 732
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Discover the instant #1 New York Times bestseller! TV series now in development at MGM Amazon Studios with Michael B. Jordan’s Outlier Society. Accolades for Fourth Wing Amazon Best Books of the Year, #4 • Apple Best Books of the Year 2023 • Barnes & Noble Best Fantasy Book of 2023 • NPR “Books We Love” 2023 • Audible Best Books of 2023 • Hudson Book of the Year • Google Play Best Books of 2023 • Indigo Best Books of 2023 • Waterstones Book of the Year finalist • Goodreads Choice Award Winner • Newsweek Staffers’ Favorite Books of 2023 • Paste Magazine’s Best Books of 2023 • TikTok Book Awards UK and Ireland Book of the Year (International) 2024 After nearly eighteen months at Basgiath War College, Violet Sorrengail knows there’s no more time for lessons. No more time for uncertainty. Because the battle has truly begun, and with enemies closing in from outside their walls and within their ranks, it’s impossible to know who to trust. Now Violet must journey beyond the failing Aretian wards to seek allies from unfamiliar lands to stand with Navarre. The trip will test every bit of her wit, luck, and strength, but she will do anything to save what she loves—her dragons, her family, her home, and him. Even if it means keeping a secret so big, it could destroy everything. They need an army. They need power. They need magic. And they need the one thing only Violet can find—the truth. But a storm is coming…and not everyone can survive its wrath. The Empyrean series is best enjoyed in order. Reading Order: Book #1 Fourth Wing Book #2 Iron Flame Book #3 Onyx Storm

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1. The Empyrean – Tome 03

by: Rebecca Yarros
Release date: Jun 18, 2025
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La guerre prend un tournant massif mais le plus grand risque vient désormais de l”intérieur. Plus amoureuse que jamais, Violet est bien décidée à affronter les ténèbres.

2. Variation

by: Rebecca Yarros
Release date: Oct 08, 2024
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3. Beyond What Is Given

by: Rebecca Yarros
Release date: Jun 11, 2024
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A deeply emotional and angsty New Adult crossover series from the No.1 Sunday Times bestselling author of Fourth Wing.[Bokinfo].

4. Hallowed Ground

by: Rebecca Yarros
Release date: Jun 11, 2024
Number of Pages: 370
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Before Xaden Riorson, there was Josh Walker: a deeply emotional and angsty New Adult romance from the No.1 Sunday Times bestselling author of Fourth Wing. Josh and Ember”s rollercoaster love story from Full Measures continues . . . Josh Walker is loyal, reckless and every girl”s dream. But he only has eyes for December Howard, the girl he”s craved since his high school days. Ember never wanted the Army life, but loving Josh means accepting whatever the army dictates-even when that means saying goodbye as Josh heads to Afghanistan as a medevac pilot. Filling their last days together with love and plans for their future doesn”t temper Ember”s fears, and if there”s one thing she”s learned from her father”s death, it”s that there are some obstacles even love can”t conquer . . . *** Why do readers love the Flight & Glory series? ”This is one of those series that I think keeps getting better with every book” ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ”Rebecca Yarros!!! How dare you!! I sobbed! Screamed! Laughed! So many emotions” ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ”Went into this fully knowing my heart would be in pieces . . . and it was worth it” ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ”By far one of my favorites of Rebeccas . . . I was giggling and kicking my feet the whole time” ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ”Rebecca Yarros is possibly my new go to author . . . I feel complete after this book” ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ”A fast-paced read, with twists you won”t appreciate until the final reveal. Exceptional writing and a beautiful storyline” ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ”Damn Rebecca Yarros did it again . . . How does she draw you in and make you feel so deeply for these characters?” ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ”This series broke my heart and healed it all the same” ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ”I am so obsessed with this entire series” ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ There are five heart-stopping books in the Flight & Glory series to become obsessed with. Don”t miss out: FULL MEASURES EYES TURNED SKYWARD BEYOND WHAT IS GIVEN HALLOWED GROUND THE REALITY OF EVERYTHING

5. The Reality of Everything

by: Rebecca Yarros
Release date: Jun 11, 2024
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Before Xaden Riorson, there were the four Fly Boys: a deeply emotional and angsty New Adult romance series from the No.1 Sunday Times bestselling author of Fourth Wing. There are some wounds time can”t heal, and some fears too consuming to conquer . . . Jackson Montgomery”s life revolves around his daughter and job. He”s no stranger to saving a damsel in distress, and though his gorgeous new neighbour is clearly in distress, she”s no damsel. Morgan Bartley is stubborn as hell with walls a mile thick, and the dog tags hanging from her rearview mirror give him a pretty good clue as to why. It doesn”t matter that their attraction is undeniable―she swore she”d never fall for another pilot, let alone a military man. She”s a barely breathing heartbreak on the edge of recovery. He”s a crash waiting to happen. Together they could have it all . . . if they can endure the coming storm. *** Why do readers love the Flight & Glory series? ”This is one of those series that I think keeps getting better with every book” ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ”Rebecca Yarros!!! How dare you!! I sobbed! Screamed! Laughed! So many emotions” ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ”Went into this fully knowing my heart would be in pieces . . . and it was worth it” ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ”By far one of my favorites of Rebeccas . . . I was giggling and kicking my feet the whole time” ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ”Rebecca Yarros is possibly my new go to author . . . I feel complete after this book” ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ”A fast-paced read, with twists you won”t appreciate until the final reveal. Exceptional writing and a beautiful storyline” ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ”Damn Rebecca Yarros did it again . . . How does she draw you in and make you feel so deeply for these characters?” ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ”This series broke my heart and healed it all the same” ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ”I am so obsessed with this entire series” ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ There are five heart-stopping books in the Flight & Glory series to become obsessed with. Don”t miss out: FULL MEASURES EYES TURNED SKYWARD BEYOND WHAT IS GIVEN HALLOWED GROUND THE REALITY OF EVERYTHING

6. Eyes Turned Skyward

by: Rebecca Yarros
Release date: Jun 11, 2024
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A deeply emotional and angsty New Adult romance series from the No.1 Sunday Times bestselling author of Fourth Wing.[Bokinfo].

7. Iron Flame

by: Rebecca Yarros
Release date: May 01, 2024
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“Everyone expected Violet Sorrengail to die during her first year at Basgiath War College–Violet included. But Threshing was only the first impossible test meant to weed out the weak-willed, the unworthy, and the unlucky. Now the real training begins, and Violet”s already wondering how she”ll get through. It”s not just that it”s grueling and maliciously brutal, or even that it”s designed to stretch the riders” capacity for pain beyond endurance. It”s the new vice commandant, who”s made it his personal mission to teach Violet exactly how powerless she is-unless she betrays the man she loves. Although Violet”s body might be weaker and frailer than everyone else”s, she still has her wits–and a will of iron. And leadership is forgetting the most important lesson Basgiath has taught her: Dragon riders make their own rules. But a determination to survive won”t be enough this year. Because Violet knows the real secret hidden for centuries at Basgiath War College–and nothing, not even dragon fire, may be enough to save them in the end.” —

8. In the Likely Event

by: Rebecca Yarros
Release date: Jan 01, 2024
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From the instant New York Times bestselling author of Fourth Wing, Rebecca Yarros, comes a sweeping romance about the sustained power of chance encounters. When Izzy Astor gets on a plane to go home, she isn”t expecting much. It”s the usual holiday travel experience: busy, crowded, stressful. Then she spots her seatmate, who is anything but ordinary. Nate Phelan sports dark hair, blue eyes, and a deliciously rugged charm that Izzy can”t resist. Their connection is undeniable. Izzy never believed in destiny before, but she does now. Just ninety seconds after takeoff, their plane goes down in the Missouri River. Their lives change. They change. Nate goes on to a career in the military while Izzy finds her way into politics. Despite a few chance encounters over the years, the timing never feels right. Then comes a high-stakes reunion in Afghanistan, where Nate is tasked with protecting Izzy”s life. He”ll do anything to keep her safe. And everything to win her heart.

9. Fourth Wing

by: Rebecca Yarros
Release date: May 02, 2023
Number of Pages: 420
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A #1 New York Times bestseller • TV series in development at MGM Amazon Studios with Michael B. Jordan’s Outlier Society • Amazon Best Books of the Year, #4 • Apple Best Books of the Year 2023 • Barnes & Noble Best Fantasy Book of 2023 • NPR “Books We Love” 2023 • Audible Best Books of 2023 • Hudson Book of the Year • Google Play Best Books of 2023 • Indigo Best Books of 2023 • Waterstones Book of the Year finalist • Goodreads Choice Award Winner • Newsweek Staffers’ Favorite Books of 2023 • Paste Magazine”s Best Books of 2023 “Suspenseful, sexy, and with incredibly entertaining storytelling, the first in Yarros” Empyrean series will delight fans of romantic, adventure-filled fantasy.” —Booklist, starred review “Fourth Wing will have your heart pounding from beginning to end… A fantasy like you”ve never read before.” ―#1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentrout Enter the brutal and elite world of a war college for dragon riders from #1 New York Times bestselling author Rebecca Yarros Twenty-year-old Violet Sorrengail was supposed to enter the Scribe Quadrant, living a quiet life among books and history. Now, the commanding general—also known as her tough-as-talons mother—has ordered Violet to join the hundreds of candidates striving to become the elite of Navarre: dragon riders. But when you’re smaller than everyone else and your body is brittle, death is only a heartbeat away…because dragons don’t bond to “fragile” humans. They incinerate them. With fewer dragons willing to bond than cadets, most would kill Violet to better their own chances of success. The rest would kill her just for being her mother’s daughter—like Xaden Riorson, the most powerful and ruthless wingleader in the Riders Quadrant. She’ll need every edge her wits can give her just to see the next sunrise. Yet, with every day that passes, the war outside grows more deadly, the kingdom”s protective wards are failing, and the death toll continues to rise. Even worse, Violet begins to suspect leadership is hiding a terrible secret. Friends, enemies, lovers. Everyone at Basgiath War College has an agenda—because once you enter, there are only two ways out: graduate or die. The Empyrean series is best enjoyed in order. Reading Order: Book #1 Fourth Wing Book #2 Iron Flame

10. A Little Too Close

by: Rebecca Yarros
Release date: Oct 11, 2022
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From USA Today bestselling author Rebecca Yarros comes a small town, single parent romance. Nine years ago, Weston Madigan saved me. I came to Colorado penniless, heartbroken, and pregnant, searching for a fresh start. Weston gave me a job at his family”s resort, then left the next day and never returned, not even to visit. Then I stumble in on Weston cooking breakfast shirtless-gloriously, inappropriately shirtless-in the shared kitchen of my duplex in employee housing. Given the shock on both our faces, he wasn”t expecting a roommate either, let alone two. The growly pilot is only home to start his family”s new heli-skiing operation. I can handle being his temporary roommate, right? Chemistry and attraction aren”t impossible to ignore when you agree on ground rules. Besides, even with those gorgeous, brooding brown eyes, the guy is a walking thundercloud…until my daughter, Sutton, makes him laugh and he smiles at me. Then everything changes. Cue inconvenient heart flip. This is only temporary. I can”t fall for Weston. I. Will. Not. Fall. For. Weston. But rules go out the window when you”re a little too close.

11. The Things We Leave Unfinished

by: Rebecca Yarros
Release date: Feb 23, 2021
Number of Pages: 400
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A new heart-wrenching novel from bestselling author Rebecca Yarros that examines the risks we take for love, the scars too deep to heal, and the endings we can’t bring ourselves to see coming.

12. Great And Precious Things

by: Rebecca Yarros
Release date: Feb 25, 2020
Number of Pages: 407
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How do you define yourself when others have already decided who you are? Six years ago, when Camden Daniels came back from war without his younger brother, no one in the small town of Alba, Colorado, would forgive him—especially his father. He left, swearing never to return. But a desperate message from his father brings it all back. The betrayal. The pain. And the need to go home again. But home is where the one person he still loves is waiting. Willow. The one woman he can never have, because there are secrets buried in Alba that are best left in the dark… Great and Precious Things is a heart-wrenching forbidden romance about family, betrayal, and ultimately how far we’re willing to go on behalf of those we love and who need us most.

13. Girl in Luv

by: Rebecca YarrosJay Crownover
Release date: Oct 20, 2019
Number of Pages: 204
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Langley Vaughn is in desperate need of a date.But not just any date.She”s looking for a date to the wedding from hell. It isn”t every day you”re forced to be in the bridal party while your first love marries your archnemesis…otherwise known as the world”s worst stepsister. The entire situation is a nightmare, and Langley is sick and tired of taking orders and forcing a fake smile. She”s done being the bad guy when she was the one who was wronged.She needs to find a date who”s not afraid of her family”s money…someone willing to shake things up. She needs someone outside of her normal social circle, someone ready to go to war with the well-to-do. She needs someone who won”t back down. Someone willing to play the complicated game of tug-of-war she”s been engaged in with her family for years.Never in a million years did she think she was going to stumble across her very own heroic heartthrob when she set her crazy plan in motion.Not only does Iker show up for her time and time again, he also forces her to finally fight for herself.He says he”s only there for the money…but his actions speak so much louder than his words.Iker Alvarez would do anything and everything to get his hands on some quick cash.Not just any cash, but enough to make sure his younger brother gets into the college of his dreams.Thank goodness for a desperate, pretty little rich girl with too much money and her heart set on an outrageous scheme. Being in the right place at the right time might just be the answer to both of their prayers-and this smart soldier has never let a golden opportunity slide by.Iker doesn”t mind coming to Langley”s rescue and being her plus-one…as long as the price is right.Only, he didn”t plan on liking the blonde socialite as much as he does. He is totally unprepared for the pull he feels toward her, coupled with his growing desire to protect her from the vultures and villains living under the same roof.He wants to be the guy who keeps her safe and gives her the courage she obviously needs to fight back… But someone else, someone far more powerful and influential than Langley”s wealthy family, has dibs on Iker”s time and on his future. He knows he isn”t the guy Langley can count on in the long run, but damn, if he doesn”t want to do everything in his power to be that man.

14. The Last Letter

by: Rebecca Yarros
Release date: Feb 26, 2019
Number of Pages: 446
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“The Last Letter is a haunting, heartbreaking and ultimately inspirational love story.“—InTouch Weekly Beckett, If you’re reading this, well, you know the last-letter drill. You made it. I didn’t. Get off the guilt train, because I know if there was any chance you could have saved me, you would have. I need one thing from you: get out of the army and get to Telluride. My little sister Ella’s raising the twins alone. She’s too independent and won’t accept help easily, but she has lost our grandmother, our parents, and now me. It’s too much for anyone to endure. It’s not fair. And here’s the kicker: there’s something else you don’t know that’s tearing her family apart. She’s going to need help. So if I’m gone, that means I can’t be there for Ella. I can’t help them through this. But you can. So I’m begging you, as my best friend, go take care of my sister, my family. Please don’t make her go through it alone. Ryan

15. Somewhere I Belong

by: Rebecca Yarros
Release date: Oct 30, 2018
Number of Pages: 350
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The second full-length novel in Rebecca Yarros”s Legacy Series, where a group of elite hotshot firefighters return home to their small Colorado town to rebuild the crew their fathers died for, discover that family is more than blood, and find loves more consuming than the flames they battle.

16. Reason to Believe

by: Rebecca Yarros
Release date: Jul 10, 2018
Number of Pages: 350
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The first full-length novel in Rebecca Yarros”s Legacy Series, where a group of elite hotshot firefighters return home to their small Colorado town to rebuild the crew their fathers died for, discover that family is more than blood, and find loves more consuming than the flames they battle. DESCRIPTION: In Legacy, Colorado, family and firefighting are everything. Knox Daniels– A decade after tragedy took my father and eighteen other hotshots, I”m headed home to help rebuild their legendary crew. We”ve been given only one season to get operational and qualified, but I can”t deny Harper–my best friend”s little sister–when she asks me for help. She”s still everything I”ve ever wanted, but her brother drew a line years ago, and crossing it would destroy our friendship and jeopardize our new crew. Harper Anders– When my student is orphaned with his baby brother, becoming their temporary foster mom is the only way to save them from being separated. The price: moving in and faking a relationship with Knox for the paperwork. Easy–we”ve known each other since we were kids, but Knox doesn”t know I”ve loved him just as long…until one night everything changes. As our temporary becomes long-term, we”re faced with very real feelings for these boys–and each other. But nothing is certain in foster care or fires, and when our world goes up in flames, we”ll have to choose between fighting for this family and keeping the ones we love from getting burned.

17. Rebel

by: Rebecca Yarros
Release date: Aug 28, 2017
Number of Pages: 407
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She’s Penna Carstairs. The Renegade they call Rebel. FMX-treme Magazine’s sexiest female athlete of the year. There’s no rule in extreme sports she hasn’t broken, No gender barrier she hasn’t demolished. She’s the woman I met in a bar in Vegas. The woman I illegally BASE jumped for. The woman I spent one insane, incredible night with. But now I’m screwed. Or rather…not screwed. Because the woman I can’t get out of my head is the one woman I can never touch again. I’m Dr. Cruz Delgado—the youngest professor on this campus, And Penelope Carstairs just walked into my class. Each book in The Renegades series is a standalone story that can be enjoyed out of order. Series Order: Book #1 Wilder Book #2 Nova Book #3 Rebel

18. Point of Origin

by: Rebecca Yarros
Release date: Mar 30, 2017
Number of Pages: 276
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The introduction to Rebecca Yarros”s Legacy Series, where a group of elite hotshot firefighters return home to their small Colorado town to rebuild the crew their fathers died for, discover that family is more than blood, and find loves more consuming than the flames they battle.

19. Nova

by: Rebecca Yarros
Release date: Feb 20, 2017
Number of Pages: 376
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He’s Landon Rhodes. The Renegade they call Nova. Sinfully gorgeous, broody, tatted-up, professional snowboarder. Four-time X Games medalist — Full-time heartbreaker. They say a girl broke him once— That’s why he’s so reckless, so driven, so careless with his conquests. But I’m that girl. They can call me his curse all they want. He and I both know the truth— He’s the one who destroyed me, And I’m not the sucker who will let that happen again. Each book in The Renegades series is a standalone story that can be enjoyed out of order. Series Order: Book #1 Wilder Book #2 Nova Book #3 Rebel

20. 1001 Dark Nights: Bundle Six

by: Jennifer L. ArmentroutLorelei JamesAlex ra IvyLaura WrightDonna GrantRebecca YarrosKennedy Layne
Release date: Nov 21, 2016
Number of Pages: 804
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21. Wilder

by: Rebecca Yarros
Release date: Sep 19, 2016
Number of Pages: 377
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#1 New York Times bestselling author and TikTok sensation Rebecca Yarros sends readers on a heartwreck of a nine-month cruise where everyone has to keep their head—and heart—above water. After two lost years, I’m forcing the wake-up call on my life with a nine-month work-study cruise. See the world, experience all of it to the fullest, and maybe (if I’m lucky) find the life I’ve lost. I just wish I’d known what I was signing up for. My scholarship depends on tutoring a student. But not just any student, oh no. That would be too easy. Instead I get Paxton Wilder, daredevil influencer and X Games champion. And wherever he goes, documentary cameras, groupies, and high-octane stunts will follow. I want to hate him. I want to kick his arrogant ego right off this boat. But from the second we touch, my stomach does a full-on bungee jump and I know that Wilder is as much stay-away danger as he is addictive adrenaline. Because I know what happens to guys who go looking for that next wild ride. And I know what happens to the girls who fall for them. Now our fates are strapped together…and if he goes down, I don’t stand a chance. Each book in the The Renegades series is STANDALONE: * Wilder * Nova * Rebel

22. Full Measures

by: Rebecca Yarros
Release date: Feb 10, 2014
Number of Pages: 305
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She knew. That”s why Mom hadn”t opened the door. She knew he was dead. Twenty years as an army brat and Ember Howard knew, too. The soldiers at the door meant her dad was never coming home. What she didn”t know was how she would find the strength to singlehandedly care for her crumbling family when her mom falls apart. Then Josh Walker enters her life. Hockey star, her new next-door neighbor, and not to mention the most delicious hands that insist on saving her over and over again. He has a way of erasing the pain with a single look, a single touch. As much as she wants to turn off her feelings and endure the heartache on her own, she can”t deny their intense attraction. Until Josh”s secret shatters their world. And Ember must decide if he”s worth the risk that comes with loving a man who could strip her bare. The Flight & Glory series is best enjoyed in order. Reading Order: Book #1 Full Measures Book #2 Eyes Turned Skyward Book #3 Beyond What is Given Book #4 Hallowed Ground Book #5 The Reality of Everything

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Hillbilly Elegy by JD Vance

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Hillbilly Elegy

by: JD Vance
Release date: Jun 28, 2016
Number of Pages: 166
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER “A riveting book.”—The Wall Street Journal “Essential reading.”—David Brooks, New York Times From a former marine and Yale Law School graduate, a powerful account of growing up in a poor Rust Belt town that offers a broader, probing look at the struggles of America’s white working class Hillbilly Elegy is a passionate and personal analysis of a culture in crisis—that of white working-class Americans. The decline of this group, a demographic of our country that has been slowly disintegrating over forty years, has been reported on with growing frequency and alarm, but has never before been written about as searingly from the inside. J. D. Vance tells the true story of what a social, regional, and class decline feels like when you were born with it hung around your neck. The Vance family story begins hopefully in postwar America. J. D.’s grandparents were “dirt poor and in love,” and moved north from Kentucky’s Appalachia region to Ohio in the hopes of escaping the dreadful poverty around them. They raised a middle-class family, and eventually their grandchild (the author) would graduate from Yale Law School, a conventional marker of their success in achieving generational upward mobility. But as the family saga of Hillbilly Elegy plays out, we learn that this is only the short, superficial version. Vance’s grandparents, aunt, uncle, sister, and, most of all, his mother, struggled profoundly with the demands of their new middle-class life, and were never able to fully escape the legacy of abuse, alcoholism, poverty, and trauma so characteristic of their part of America. Vance piercingly shows how he himself still carries around the demons of their chaotic family history. A deeply moving memoir with its share of humor and vividly colorful figures, Hillbilly Elegy is the story of how upward mobility really feels. And it is an urgent and troubling meditation on the loss of the American dream for a large segment of this country.

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