Dive into the enthralling journey of Zoey, a resilient divorcée, as she navigates love, life, and self-discovery in Anastasia Alexander's latest novel, Chasing Mr. Wrong. Jobless, loveless Zoey, fresh off a divorce, embarks on a quest to find her elusive Mr. Perfect. An unexpected twist occurs when her sister concocts a love potion to attract their charismatic neighbor, leading to a whirlwind romance. However, when the potion's effects dissipate, Zoey must confront the harsh realities of love and heartbreak, striving to rebuild her life and secure her happily-ever-after. Chasing Mr. Wrong addresses the timeless question of whether humans are guided by fate or self-determination, offering a heartwarming exploration of Zoey's transformative journey of self-discovery. The novel stands out with its unique, light-hearted take on the classic love potion trope, but retains its focus on the character's emotional evolution, making it a refreshing read in the women's fiction and romance genre. This novel not only appeals to fans of Lifetime and Hallmark for its wholesome, clean narrative, but also provides engaging material for book club discussions. As Zoey finds her inner strength and resilience, she inspires others to reflect on their own paths and the power of personal growth, leaving them with a renewed belief in the magic of the human spirit.

Ryder Diamond-the town's golden boy-doesn't have time for taking chances, let alone love. Against his better judgment, he lets his buddies set him up on a blind date with a girl who's only passing through town. But temporary or not, Whitney James sets fire to desires he can't control. Before they know it, Ryder and Whitney are in a supply closet, drowning in lust. She's only in town for the summer-what better way to spend it than in the arms of Mr. Perfect? Except, she's wild and free, and he's Mr. Stability. Which means he may as well be Mr. Wrong. And her new job? It's with Ryder's sister. Sex and the inability to keep their hands off each other are the only things they have in common. But this little hook-up has "disaster" written all over it...and the only way Ryder can save his reputation is by avoiding the sweet little firecracker who could ruin it all. Each book in the Chasing Love series is STANDALONE: * Chasing Trouble * Chasing Temptation * Chasing Desire * Chasing Mr. Wrong

What does it take to turn a good girl bad? Sick of her interfering brother nosing into her love life—and by proxy, her sex life—Penny Diamond has decided she needs a break from her "girl next door" reputation. And she knows exactly who can help her... Tall, lean, and impossibly intense Sebastian Strafford is rumored to have a sexual appetite with a decidedly wicked flavor. Unfortunately, he's also her brother's best friend. Sebastian doesn't do relationships. Getting involved with Penny—and giving into that carnal thirst he's tried to ignore all these years—is just about the worst idea ever. But he'll be damned if she turns to anyone else for her "education." So Sebastian makes her a deal: just two weeks to indulge in every sensual sin imaginable. Now he just has to keep himself from falling for the good girl. Especially when she's so deliciously bad... Each book in the Chasing Love series is STANDALONE: * Chasing Trouble * Chasing Temptation * Chasing Desire * Chasing Mr. Wrong

Professional bull rider Colt McCade isn't a good guy, but he'll do anything for his sister—including rescuing her normally straitlaced best friend after she gets into trouble at a bar while in his city. With the kind of curves that make men think of sex, JJ is temptation walking for Colt. Especially when she proposes they spend one passionate, fantasy-filled night together. How can he say no? Kindergarten teacher Jenna Justice has lived her life by the book—right school, right career, right image. Too bad the townsfolk of Diamond, Kansas have a hard time forgetting that she wasn’t born on the right side of the tracks. The only way JJ can land her dream job is to keep her wild side buried and her reputation clean. But when Colt is injured and returns to town for the summer, Jenna's perfectly planned life turns to chaos. Because the sexy bad boy wants more than just one night, which is exactly what she can't give...no matter how much she wants to. Each book in the Chasing Love series is STANDALONE: * Chasing Trouble * Chasing Temptation * Chasing Desire * Chasing Mr. Wrong

Newbery Honor–winning author Gennifer Choldenko deftly combines humor, tragedy, fascinating historical detail, and a medical mystery in this exuberant new novel. San Francisco, 1900. The Gilded Age. A fantastic time to be alive for lots of people . . . but not thirteen-year-old Lizzie Kennedy, stuck at Miss Barstow’s snobby school for girls. Lizzie’s secret passion is science, an unsuitable subject for finishing-school girls. Lizzie lives to go on house calls with her physician father. On those visits to his patients, she discovers a hidden dark side of the city—a side that’s full of secrets, rats, and rumors of the plague. The newspapers, her powerful uncle, and her beloved papa all deny that the plague has reached San Francisco. So why is the heart of the city under quarantine? Why are angry mobs trying to burn Chinatown to the ground? Why is Noah, the Chinese cook’s son, suddenly making Lizzie question everything she has known to be true? Ignoring the rules of race and class, Lizzie and Noah must put the pieces together in a heart-stopping race to save the people they love. Winner of a Los Angeles Public Library FOCAL (Friends of Children and Literature) Award Nominated for: Pennsylvania Young Reader’s Choice Awards Tennessee Volunteer State Book Award (Middle School division) Missouri Association of School Librarians (MASL) Readers Award California Library Association’s Beatty Award, Eureka List

Oh. My. God. Carrie Morgan can’t escape her cheating ex fiancé. She goes on her Hawaiian honeymoon fantasy vacation to prove she’s over him—but he’s there with his mistress in tow. Good thing Carrie’s annoyingly over-protective friend Blake came with her. How’s she going to prove to her ex she’s over him? Easy. One... Two... Three... She grabs Blake and kisses him. Blake Harris isn’t about to let anyone take advantage of his heartbroken friend Carrie. And that includes himself, even if she’s sexy as sin in that bikini. Then she kisses him—and he’s on fire. Damage done, but he can back off. Except he sees that broken look in Carrie’s eyes. No. Hell no. New plan. He intends to show her ex just what he’s thrown away. The kisses? For show. The heat? Part of the performance. The private practice sessions? Uh-oh. Those are starting to feel a bit too real...