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From the New York Times bestselling author of On Mystic Lake comes a powerful novel of love, loss, and the magic of friendship. . . .In the turbulent summer of 1974, Kate Mularkey has accepted her place at the bottom of the eighth-grade social food chain. Then, to her amazement, the “coolest girl in the world” moves in across the street and wants to be her friend. Tully Hart seems to have it all---beauty, brains, ambition. On the surface they are as opposite as two people can be: Kate, doomed to be forever uncool, with a loving family who mortifies her at every turn. Tully, steeped in glamour and mystery, but with a secret that is destroying her. They make a pact to be best friends forever; by summer’s end they’ve become TullyandKate. Inseparable.So begins Kristin Hannah’s magnificent new novel. Spanning more than three decades and playing out across the ever-changing face of the Pacific Northwest, Firefly Lane is the poignant, powerful story of two women and the friendship that becomes the bulkhead of their lives.From the beginning, Tully is desperate to prove her worth to the world. Abandoned by her mother at an early age, she longs to be loved unconditionally. In the glittering, big-hair era of the eighties, she looks to men to fill the void in her soul. But in the buttoned-down nineties, it is television news that captivates her. She will follow her own blind ambition to New York and around the globe, finding fame and success . . . and loneliness.Kate knows early on that her life will be nothing special. Throughout college, she pretends to be driven by a need for success, but all she really wants is to fall in love and have children and live an ordinary life. In her own quiet way, Kate is as driven as Tully. What she doesn’t know is how being a wife and mother will change her . . . how she’ll lose sight of who she once was, and what she once wanted. And how much she’ll envy her famous best friend. . . .For thirty years, Tully and Kate buoy each other through life, weathering the storms of friendship---jealousy, anger, hurt, resentment. They think they’ve survived it all until a single act of betrayal tears them apart . . . and puts their courage and friendship to the ultimate test.Firefly Lane is for anyone who ever drank Boone’s Farm apple wine while listening to Abba or Fleetwood Mac. More than a coming-of-age novel, it’s the story of a generation of women who were both blessed and cursed by choices. It’s about promises and secrets and betrayals. And ultimately, about the one person who really, truly knows you---and knows what has the power to hurt you . . . and heal you. Firefly Lane is a story you’ll never forget . . . one you’ll want to pass on to your best friend.

A New York Times bestsellerTo find the truth you’ve got to be willing to hear it.When she’s modeling, Annabel is the picture of perfection.But her real life is far from perfect.Fortunately, she’s got Owen. He’s intense, music-obsessed, and dedicated to always telling the truth.And most of all, he’s determined to make Annabel happy. . .“This is young adult fiction at its best.” —School Library JournalAlso by Sarah Dessen:Along for the RideDreamlandKeeping the MoonLock and KeyThe Moon and MoreSomeone Like YouThat SummerThis LullabyThe Truth About ForeverWhat Happened to Goodbye

A feel-good sapphic small-town summer romance featuring a reclusive fantasy author and a cinnamon roll cafe-bookstore owner, perfect for your next beach read!Hannah Taylor has some novel problems. The best-selling fantasy author, who writes under a secret pen name, is suffering from writer's block after her long-term relationship collapses. With the deadline for her next novel fast approaching, Hannah flees Manhattan for Sapphire Springs, New York, planning to hide away until she finishes her book. But when she's forced to visit the local cafe-bookstore, she accidentally finds herself with a new job and one very attractive new boss. Distractions she definitely doesn't need with her looming deadline... or does she?George O'Grady worked hard to turn Novel Gossip into the cafe-bookstore of her dreams, but staff shortages are putting the normally unflappable lesbian under pressure. Hannah's appearance is a godsend. Although it would be easier if her new employee was less distractingly lovely, because George has a strict rule against dating employees.Over the course of the summer, Hannah and George grow closer. But can the two book lovers overcome their novel problems, rules, and relationship baggage to write their own happy ending?Note to readers: Standalone. This book can be read as a standalone without having read Not Just Gal Pals (Book 1 in the Sapphire Springs series).Content Warning: Difficult family relationships; depictions of anxiety and panic attacks.

An ordinary summer brings about an extraordinary change of heart in the first novel in the Blue Sky Hill series from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Book of Lost Friends and Before We Were Yours.  Changes aren’t in Rebecca Macklin’s plans when she receives a long-distance call from the Dallas police. Her aging father has been found repeatedly wandering the city streets alone, and his wife has suffered a serious illness and landed in a nursing home. Despite the demands of the busy LA legal practice Rebecca shares with her husband, she must put aside old resentments and return to her childhood home.   When Hanna Beth Parker hears about the arrival of her stepdaughter, Rebecca, who has stayed away for decades, she knows something is terribly wrong. Suddenly, the last person she’d ever turn to for help is the only one she can count on. But forging a relationship with Rebecca will require awakening old ghosts. In this moving story of separation and forgiveness, two women will unravel the betrayals of the past, examine the yearnings of the heart, and discover the truest meaning of family.

There's a new girl at the stables. Bonnie follows Krista around everywhere, and even comes close to seeing Shining Star! But when Bonnie gets into trouble, will Krista risk her pony's secret and fly to the rescue?

After years of lies, loneliness, and betrayal, Alexandra has finally left her wealthy husband in London. Settling in the run-down resort town of Sea Gate, New Jersey, she's prepared to do anything to make it on her own--even working as a waitress at the Starlight Diner. But when Alex meets John Gallagher, owner of the local marina, she must decide whether he is a threat to her newfound independence--or if his love holds the promise of a lifetime of happiness.

Avonlea's love of hockey is threatened by a variety of feuds. Sara begs to be included in the all-important game which will settle the fights for good.

Holly is having a hard time with freshman algebra, and the additional pressures of trying to figure out the identity of her secret admirer and write the new advice column in the school paper almost make her forget about Jesus.

The Summer BreakThe Hawaiian Getaway Series Book 2As an elementary school teacher in Minnesota, Paige Campbell can't think of a better way to spend her summer break than in Hawaii where her best friend, Mia, lives. Plans of lazy beach days, tropical drinks and ocean adventures is the perfect way to let go of the stress of the school year. Matt Swanson is a local flirtatious bartender who had an instant attraction to Mia's best friend. With a promotion up for grabs at work, and the promise of Paige always being around, this might just be the best summer yet. She's sarcastic, confident and slow to trust.He's obnoxious, flirtatious and always game for a good time. Will she be able to resist his charms? Or will she let her guard down and quite possibly find everything she never knew she was missing?

Fifteen-year-old Indigo Summer's world finally seems to be going in the right direction: She hooks up with the star linebacker on the high-school football team, gets a date for homecoming and makes the high-school dance squad all in the same week. But sometimes things are just too good to be true. After football star Quincy Rawlins abruptly dumps her for a girl who is willing to put out, Indigo's popularity and self-esteem take a nosedive. When her perfect world falls apart, Indigo turns to the one person who seems to have his head on straight—her next-door neighbor, sixteen-year-old Marcus Carter. The problem is, now that Indigo realizes what a great guy Marcus really is, so does someone else.