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My Friends: A Goodreads' MOST anticipated novel of 2025 and INSTANT New York Times Bestseller!
by Fredrik Backman&‘A stunning, sweeping, extraordinary story of connection, love, and the unbreakable bonds that guide and shape us. Full of humour and heart, My Friends is simply wonderful&’ Chris WhitakerThe beautiful new novel that will make you laugh and cry, from the global bestselling author of Anxious People and A Man Called Ove. Fredrik Backman returns with an unforgettably funny, deeply moving tale of four teenagers whose friendship creates a bond so powerful that it changes a complete stranger&’s life twenty-five years later... * AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * * ONE OF GOODREADS READERS' MOST ANTICIPATED BOOKS OF 2025 * * A BARNES AND NOBLE NATIONAL BOOK CLUB PICK *You have to take life for granted, the artist thinks, the whole thing: sunrises and slow Sunday mornings andwater balloons and another person&’s breath against your neck. That&’s the only courageous thing a person can do. In the corner of one of the most famous paintings in the world three tiny figures sit at the end of a pier. Most people don&’t even notice them. Most people think it&’s just a depiction of the sea. But Louisa, an aspiring artist herself, knows otherwise. Twenty-five years earlier, in a distant seaside town, a group of teenagers seek refuge from their bruising home lives by spending long summer days together. They tell jokes, they share secrets, and they commit small acts of rebellion. These lost souls find in each other a reason to get up each morning, a reason to dream, a reason to love. Out of that summer emerges a transcendent work of art, a painting that will unexpectedly be placed into 18-year-old Louisa&’s care. Determined to learn how it came to be and to decide what to do with it, Louisa embarks on a cross-country journey. But the closer she gets to the painting&’s birthplace, the more nervous she becomes. In this stunning testament to the transformative, timeless power of friendship and art, Louisa is proof that happy endings don&’t always take the form we expect.Readers can't get enough of My Friends . . . (***** five star reviews) 'It was perfect. I have no other words to describe this masterpiece. Like, what the hell was I doing all these years??' 'I haven&’t read a friendship story this genuine, heartfelt, clumsy, straightforward, smart, sentimental, shocking, and emotionally resonant in a very long time.' 'Is it too early in the year to pick my favourite read of 2025? I think not, as this will be hard to beat.' 'Backman remains my absolute favorite.' 'Absolutely brilliant and beautiful ... I loved, loved, loved this book.'
My Front Page Scandal
by Carrie AlexanderThe elite Martinis & Bikinis Club challenges you to risk it all. But once you pick a dare, there's no backing out. Brooke Winfield is the devoted and dependable daughter of one of Boston's oldest families. So what is she doing on the back of a motorcycle in the middle of the night with sexy bad-boy ballplayer David Carrera?Elated by that recklessness, Brooke decides she's ready to take a Martini dare--and what a dare! Her performance at a posh strip club lands her back in David's arms for another unforgettable night. . . and in the tabloids the next morning. The most electrifying moment of her life threatens to destroy her happiness, her family name and everything Brooke has ever known about herself. But maybe some reputations aren't worth saving. . .
My Funny Demon Valentine (Hell Bent)
by Aurora AscherInstant New York Times Bestseller The sizzling chemistry of Brynne Weaver and laugh-out-loud humor of Kimberly Lemming and Hannah Nicole Maehrer meet Jenna Levine and Jeneane O&’Riley&’s fresh spin on paranormal tropes in this wickedly funny, warm-hearted demon romance with just the right amount of spice from the bestselling author of SANCTUARY OF THE SHADOW. "A deliciously devilish romance." – KIMBERLY LEMMING, USA Today Bestselling author of That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a DemonAsmodeus, Prince of Hell, just wants to make music. Jazz, specifically. Unfortunately, he&’s a demon. And he&’s supposed to be evil. Clearly, for Ash, a career as a musician isn&’t exactly an option. Plus, he&’s cursed. Sick of playing by the rules, Ash and his three brothers escape Hell in search of freedom on Earth. But it&’s harder than they thought to keep their enemies off their tails . . . Yet everything changes for Ash when he meets a beautiful violinist who can see through his curse. No matter the risk, he has to have her.Evangeline Gregory is just your average human. She works at a jazz bar, plays gigs on weekends . . . and, apparently, hallucinates demons. At least that&’s what Eva tells herself when, moments after she meets the man of her dreams, she sees him shift into a 7-foot-tall monster. Not believing her own eyes, Eva decides to investigate and soon finds herself in the middle of a supernatural clusterf**k.. But Ash isn&’t the only one keeping secrets, and the search for answers reveals a shocking truth that will change Eva&’s life forever. Or maybe just doom it. The path to love can be complete Hell.
My Funny Valentine
by Debbie MacomberDianne is looking for a date for the Valentine's community dinner and pays Steve to take her. Will there relationship last more than one night?
My Funny Valentine: My Funny Valentine My Hero (Debbie Macomber Classics)
by Debbie MacomberA single mother makes an unexpected match with a total stranger in this uplifting novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber. Dianne Williams needs a man . . . but only for a night. The night of the Port Blossom Community Center&’s Valentine&’s dinner, to be precise. As the dinner approaches, she grows more and more exasperated by her children&’s relentless efforts to set her up on a blind date. But one day, when a kind stranger helps her with car troubles, Dianne decides to take matters into her own hands. Steve Creighton fits the bill perfectly: He&’s handsome, he&’s charming, and he owns a decent suit. When Dianne asks him to accompany her to a Valentine&’s dinner after only just having met him, he can&’t help but find the offer amusing. As he and Dianne grow closer, however, his feelings for her only intensify—and, to Dianne&’s surprise, so do hers.
My Future Ex-Girlfriend
by Jake GerhardtBrimming with humor and hope, this contemporary tween comedy is perfect for fans of Tommy Greenwald and Megan Schul. What happens when you finally capture the attention of your first crush? Do you suddenly know what to do? Do you magically learn the secrets of love? Not even close. Follow eighth graders Sam (the class clown), Duke (the intellectual), and Chollie (the athlete) as they fumble their way through boyfriend territory for the very first time. With so much to worry about as the school year ends—finals, commencement speeches, the baseball championship, the graduation party—the guys feel ill-equipped to handle the stress of their new relationships. But if they're dumped before the last day of middle school school, they'll start high school as losers. The. Pressure. Is. On. Want more Sam, Duke, and Chollie? Check out Me and Miranda Mullaly by Jake Gerhardt.
My Future Husband
by Karen ClarkeWhen Sasha meets Elliot a month before her wedding to Pete, the news he brings seems incredible. He claims to have arrived from the future, explaining that their timeline was knocked off course in 2010, preventing them from meeting, and begs her to find him in the present day. But Sasha?s wedding plans are underway and though she?s curious, Elliot turns out to be feckless, rebellious, and engaged to a glamorous and pregnant Belle. He?s not remotely her type and is instantly suspicious of Sasha?s motives for tracking him down, convinced his disapproving father has sent her to spy on him. Sasha decides to ahead with her wedding, but a previous connection with Elliot?s father finds her doing the catering at a dinner party at his house. With the help of her best friend, Rosie, she soon discovers that Elliot has sadness in his past, and that Belle is up to no good . . .
My Future Husband
by Karen ClarkeWhen Sasha meets Elliot a month before her wedding to Pete, the news he brings seems incredible. He claims to have arrived from the future, explaining that their timeline was knocked off course in 2010, preventing them from meeting, and begs her to find him in the present day. But Sasha’s wedding plans are underway and though she’s curious, Elliot turns out to be feckless, rebellious, and engaged to a glamorous and pregnant Belle. He’s not remotely her type and is instantly suspicious of Sasha’s motives for tracking him down, convinced his disapproving father has sent her to spy on him. Sasha decides to ahead with her wedding, but a previous connection with Elliot’s father finds her doing the catering at a dinner party at his house. With the help of her best friend, Rosie, she soon discovers that Elliot has sadness in his past, and that Belle is up to no good . . .
My Gallant Enemy
by Rexanne BecnelIn this &“delicious medieval love story,&” a noblewoman is forced to honor a long-ago betrothal to a ruthless warrior—who is now her family&’s bitter enemy (Romantic Times). Lady Lilliane was betrothed to Corbett of Colchester at the age of fourteen, long before their families became sworn enemies. Years later, Corbett unexpectedly turns up to claim his beautiful bride and, by contract, her valuable dowry: Castle Orrick. Suspecting some royal intrigue lies behind Corbett&’s sudden desire for this marriage, Lilliane vows she will never lie in his bed. But what fate awaits Lilliane—and all England—if she resists him? And what darker fate if she surrenders? This &“sensual romance set in 13th-century England&” marked the award-winning debut of this USA Today–bestselling author (Publishers Weekly).
My Gentle Wife: Volume 1 (Volume 1 #1)
by Liu ShaobaiWorld is like a game of chess what clever by clever mistake coincidentally what life is not happy death is not bitter i impermanence who saw it is said that suicide suicide against buddha meaning will fall into the hell suffering suffering who knows the impermanence of reincarnation seeking death to live 100 strong strong can not hold as do rao refers to soft her gentle attitude of lowering eyebrows could not win the care of her husband s soft language and gentle voice lover married her not for love only for the parents of three years if the engagement is not fulfilled fu en will be broken first beautiful as jade if the old man down the hall
My Ghost-hunting Wife: Volume 1 (Volume 1 #1)
by 恰如云烟He took her as his wife, but did not allow her to walk with him. "Remember, we are not a real couple!" She remembered, but he crawled up to her every night to make her do her duty as a wife. Was this for the shrimp? I've been waiting for this day for a thousand years. She scoffed. The bull's skin had blown across the sky until a thousand years of reincarnation appeared … She was born with a nether eye, and she was surrounded by ghosts. He said he wasn't afraid, that he was always around her.
My Ghost-hunting Wife: Volume 2 (Volume 2 #2)
by 恰如云烟He took her as his wife, but did not allow her to walk with him. "Remember, we are not a real couple!" She remembered, but he crawled up to her every night to make her do her duty as a wife. Was this for the shrimp? I've been waiting for this day for a thousand years. She scoffed. The bull's skin had blown across the sky until a thousand years of reincarnation appeared … She was born with a nether eye, and she was surrounded by ghosts. He said he wasn't afraid, that he was always around her.
My Gift Is You: A Risking It All Short Story
by Rachel LaceySOMETIMES THE BEST GIFTS CAN’T BE WRAPPEDAll Mandy Carson wants for Christmas is a distraction…and maybe a date to her friend’s New Year’s Eve wedding. Ghosts from the past always loom larger this time of year, and Mandy’s having a hard time faking her usual fun-loving demeanor. But when her much-needed distraction arrives in the form of the man who rocked her world the long-ago night of their junior prom, she’s forced to confront the painful scars that caused her to bolt back in high school.Wildlife rescuer Calvin Rocha always regretted letting Mandy slip out of his life, so when fate brings them together on a snowy mountain road with an injured hawk on Christmas Eve, he’s determined to make the most of this second chance. He agrees to be her wedding date, hoping the romantic weekend will bring them back together. And as the clock counts down to midnight, Cal and Mandy might just discover that the best gift they’ll receive this season is each other.
My Girlfriend's a Geek, Vol. 1 (novel)
by PentabuThis blog is a record of battle as dictated by a man with a fujoshi girlfriend. Okay, that was a lie. I'm not fighting at all. The war is purely one-sided. Each day I am dragged further and further into the world of otaku. I cannot be held responsible for any damages incurred by reading this blog and falling into the same predicament. There is much otaku talk contained within, so please follow your directions carefully, and do not exceed your recommended dosage.
My Give a Damn’s Busted: I Love This Bar, Hell Yeah, My Give A Damn's Busted (Honky Tonk #3)
by Carolyn BrownThe latest in a line of (formerly) unlucky in love ladies to run the Honky Tonk, Larissa Morley is ready to show the world she means business! But trouble walks into her happy life when tall, handsome and rich Hank Wells shows up at her bar determined to see the doors of the Honky Tonk closed for good. With her happiness on the line, Larissa will stop at nothing to save her beloved bar. Honky Tonk patrons and readers alike are in for one heck of a sexy showdown as these two lovers face off!
My Good Wife is Hard to Please: Volume 1 (Volume 1 #1)
by Da ErDuoDeMaoCaught in bed her husband is not that think out to do things but just to play she is too melodramatic she bar drunk the next day the front page she and people with the news of the big newspaper spread he was furious and she laughed back i was just playing he took a terrible revenge on her she got cold and asked for a divorce but he wouldn t let go she is pregnant the husband thinks she is the child with others however want her to go aborting she is very calm in secret but begin to plan a thrilling plan the day of miscarriage she runs away from the hospital the car explodes in the street however yue zisi disappears completely from this world six years later a very similar yue zi si appeared with a baby son six years later the script changed how to perform
My Good Wife is Hard to Please: Volume 2 (Volume 2 #2)
by Da ErDuoDeMaoCaught in bed her husband is not that think out to do things but just to play she is too melodramatic she bar drunk the next day the front page she and people with the news of the big newspaper spread he was furious and she laughed back i was just playing he took a terrible revenge on her she got cold and asked for a divorce but he wouldn t let go she is pregnant the husband thinks she is the child with others however want her to go aborting she is very calm in secret but begin to plan a thrilling plan the day of miscarriage she runs away from the hospital the car explodes in the street however yue zisi disappears completely from this world six years later a very similar yue zi si appeared with a baby son six years later the script changed how to perform
My Good Wife is Hard to Please: Volume 3 (Volume 3 #3)
by Da ErDuoDeMaoCaught in bed her husband is not that think out to do things but just to play she is too melodramatic she bar drunk the next day the front page she and people with the news of the big newspaper spread he was furious and she laughed back i was just playing he took a terrible revenge on her she got cold and asked for a divorce but he wouldn t let go she is pregnant the husband thinks she is the child with others however want her to go aborting she is very calm in secret but begin to plan a thrilling plan the day of miscarriage she runs away from the hospital the car explodes in the street however yue zisi disappears completely from this world six years later a very similar yue zi si appeared with a baby son six years later the script changed how to perform
My Good Wife is Hard to Please: Volume 4 (Volume 4 #4)
by Da ErDuoDeMaoCaught in bed her husband is not that think out to do things but just to play she is too melodramatic she bar drunk the next day the front page she and people with the news of the big newspaper spread he was furious and she laughed back i was just playing he took a terrible revenge on her she got cold and asked for a divorce but he wouldn t let go she is pregnant the husband thinks she is the child with others however want her to go aborting she is very calm in secret but begin to plan a thrilling plan the day of miscarriage she runs away from the hospital the car explodes in the street however yue zisi disappears completely from this world six years later a very similar yue zi si appeared with a baby son six years later the script changed how to perform
My Goodbye Girl
by Anna Gomez"A heart-wrenching tale of two people destined to be together. Simon and Tessa are fantastically portrayed as star-crossed lovers whose lives are worlds apart. Even those who are not fans of romance will enjoy the relationships, scenery, and beautiful prose of this book. Five stars!" ~San Francisco Book ReviewOne universe, nine planets, 204 countries, 809 islands and 7 seas, and I had the privilege of meeting you.” –UnknownWhen Tessa Talman first meets Simon Fremont, not only is she attracted to him, she's intrigued by how different their lives are. He's a dedicated scientist, practical, pragmatic, and grounded. She's a head-in-the-clouds romance author. As their relationship grows, they meet in places around the world, while continuing to live in different countries.Though their feelings for each other deepen, their priorities remain the same. Simon is in a hurry to be financially sound and settle down, but Tessa is enjoying her freedom and newfound success. Neither is willing to give in, but as each goodbye gets harder, Tessa begins to wonder whether fame is the path to happiness, or if she has everything she needs in Simon.Just as Tessa finds the courage to go after her own happily ever after, the unthinkable happens, separating them in ways she never imagined.To move forward, she must let go of the past and determine once and for all if love is truly more powerful than the pain of goodbye.“A beautiful story of a woman's quest to open her heart and let love in. It made me want to travel and fall in love all over again.” ~Willow Aster, USA Today Bestselling Author
My Greek Island Fling
by Nina HarringtonFor Lexi Sloane, ghostwriting a celebrity memoir on the Greek island of Paxos will be a career breakthrough...if she can persuade Mark Belmont to open up about his famous mother's life. Considering he grew up in the spotlight-with movie-star looks to boot-he's infuriatingly guarded.Mark doesn't need this quirky busybody interfering, no matter how beautiful she is. But gradually he realizes that Lexi sees beyond his family's headlines-and is offering him an opportunity to set the record straight. In return, he'll teach Lexi to stop hiding behind the experiences of others and live her own life!
My Guilty Pleasure
by Jamie DentonThe elite Martinis & Bikinis Club challenges you to risk it all. But once you pick a dare, there's no backing out. . . Everyone thinks Josephine Winfield is a good girl, but underneath she's bad to the bone. Very bad. Why else would she pick up sexy Sebastian Stanhope over a martini? The fact the two of them will be working together on a scandalous case doesn't even stop her from a romp between the sheets! Sebastian knows this fling can only lead to disaster. He's her boss--with fringe benefits. Meantime Joey wants to see how far she can push it--with a Martini Dare. "The time for revealing secrets has come. Open your heart to the one closest to it. " Can she confess she's truly fallen in love with Sebastian or is this only a case of lust in the first degree?
My Guy: A Gay Man's Guide to a Lasting Relationship
by Martin KantorMy Guy offers a step-by-step approach that any gay man can use to take charge of his life, master his flaws through self-awareness and dedicate himself to creating a great relationship.
My Hand to Hold
by Smriti Prasadam-HallsA delightfully heartfelt picture book that follows the passage of the seasons, and the ups and downs of daily life, showing that love will always shine through, whatever the weather!I love you in the dazzling sun, When everything we do seems fun.But when you have to shout and yell,I love you at those times as well. Smriti Prasadam-Halls, a bestselling author, and Alison Friend, a critically acclaimed illustrator, are an exciting new picture-book pairing.Read more about Smriti Prasadam-Halls at smriti.co.uk and about Alison Friend at afriendillustration.com
My Happy Marriage (My Happy Marriage #2)
by Akumi AgitogiA "Cinderella"-inspired slow-burn historical romance with a paranormal twist set in Taisho-era Japan! <p><p> A browbeaten and mistreated daughter is cast out of her home and sent to audition as a bridal candidate for the heir to one of the most powerful families in the land…For failing to inherit the boon of unusual power that is the Saimori birthright and bringing shame to the family name, mistreated Miyo is cast out to become another's problem. <p><p> Sent to the Kudo clan—itself preternaturally powerful—as a potential bride for its heir, Kiyoka, Miyo is surprised to experience kindness for the first time in her thus far sad life. <p><p> Though the rumors make him out to be cold and haughty, Kiyoka Kudo quickly warms up to the Saimoris' eldest daughter. Intrigued by the girl who stands worlds apart from the spoiled, social-climbing women who usually vie for his hand, Kiyoka soon comes to regard Miyo with affection. <p><p> But though Miyo has found a place—and warmth—in the Kudo household, the fact remains that she is untouched by the power that defines both the Saimori and Kudo clans, making her a failure as a bridal candidate. <p><p> Will the small happiness Miyo has found with Kiyoka end as soon as it has begun?