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Whistle Blowing by Ada Maria Soto

Whistle Blowing by Ada Maria Soto

Former Navy medic Sebastian Thompson has classic good looks and a true blue heart. But that doesn’t mean he has the confidence to make a move on the gorgeous young blond who just breezed in to the Blue Dragon Bar. Fate will play its hand, anyway. Finding the same young blond beaten to the edge of death, terrified of a hospital, Sebastian has to choose – walk away, or try to save a life.

This one chance encounter will lead Sebastian into a web of danger. Who is the enemy and who is a friend? Who will he trust? How far will he go, and what will it cost, to do the right thing?

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Trigger & Content Warnings:

Sexual assault (off-page)
Nightmares
Graphic medical treatment
Physical injuries
Gun violence

Tactical Submission by Ada Maria Soto

Tactical Submission by Ada Maria Soto

SWAT commander Jack Burnside is haunted by his craving to kneel before another man. Of all the things he hates about himself – his overtly masculine size and strength, his blue eyes, his insecurities – it is the need to submit that he fears will destroy him.

Doctor Isaac Bard is close to achieving his perfect life. He has a great job with the Coroner’s Office and an open marriage to a loving wife who understands his needs better than he does. The only thing he is missing is a handsome young man to dominate, spoil rotten, and love… Read more.

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Trigger & Content Warnings:

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Murder
Gun violence
Domestic terrorism

The Rest of the Story by Sarah Dessen

The Rest of the Story by Sarah Dessen

Emma Saylor doesn’t remember a lot about her mother, who died when she was ten. But she does remember the stories her mom told her about the big lake that went on forever, with cold, clear water and mossy trees at the edges.

Now it’s just Emma and her dad, and life is good, if a little predictable…until Emma is unexpectedly sent to spend the summer with her mother’s family—her grandmother and cousins she hasn’t seen since she was a little girl… Read more.

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Trigger & Content Warnings:

Anxiety
Alcoholism
Alcohol consumption
Recreational drug abuse mentioned
Death of a mother by heroine overdose recounted
Shipwreck & boating accident recounted
Hurricane

Once and for All by Sarah Dessen

Once and For All by Sarah Dessen

Louna, daughter of famed wedding planner Natalie Barrett, has seen every sort of wedding: on the beach, at historic mansions, in fancy hotels and clubs. Perhaps that’s why she’s cynical about happily-ever-after endings, especially since her own first love ended tragically. When Louna meets charming, happy-go-lucky serial dater Ambrose, she holds him at arm’s length. But Ambrose isn’t about to be discouraged, now that he’s met the one girl he really wants.

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Trigger & Content Warnings:

Sexual assault
Alcohol consumption
Recreational drug use mentioned
School shooting recounted

The Moon and More by Sarah Dessen

The Moon and More by Sarah Dessen

Luke is the perfect boyfriend: handsome, kind, fun. He and Emaline have been together all through high school in Colby, the beach town where they both grew up. But now, in the summer before college, Emaline wonders if perfect is good enough.

Enter Theo, a super-ambitious outsider, a New Yorker assisting on a documentary film about a reclusive local artist. Theo’s sophisticated, exciting, and, best of all, he thinks Emaline is much too smart for Colby… Read more.

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Trigger & Content Warnings:

Alcohol consumption
Teen pregnancy mentioned

Saint Anything by Sarah Dessen

Saint Anything by Sarah Dessen

Sydney has always felt invisible. She’s grown accustomed to her brother, Peyton, being the focus of the family’s attention and, lately, concern. Peyton is handsome and charismatic, but seems bent on self-destruction. Now, after a drunk-driving accident that paralysed a boy, Peyton’s serving some serious jail time, and Sydney is on her own, questioning her place in the family and the world.

Then she meets the Chatham family. Drawn into their warm, chaotic circle, Sydney experiences unquestioning acceptance for the first time… Read more.

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Trigger & Content Warnings:

Sexual assault
Substance addiction mentioned
Recreational drug abuse
Alcohol consumption & abuse
Paralysis mentioned
Car accident recounted
Incarceration of a sibling

Keeping the Moon by Sarah Dessen

Keeping the Moon by Sarah Dessen

Never underestimate the power of friendship.

When Colie goes to spend the summer at the beach, she doesn’t expect much. But Colie didn’t count on meeting Morgan and Isabel. Through them, she learns what true friendship is all about, and finally starts to realize her potential.

And that just might open the door to her first chance at love…

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Trigger & Content Warnings:

Fatmisia & body shaming
Slut shaming

What Happened to Goodbye by Sarah Dessen

What Happened to Goodbye by Sarah Dessen

Since her parents’ bitter divorce, McLean and her dad, a restaurant consultant, have been on the move-four towns in two years. Estranged from her mother and her mother’s new family, McLean has followed her dad in leaving the unhappy past behind. And each new place gives her a chance to try out a new persona: from cheerleader to drama diva. But now, for the first time, McLean discovers a desire to stay in one place and just be herself, whoever that is. Perhaps Dave, the guy next door, can help her find out.

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Trigger & Content Warnings:

Cheating recounted
Alcohol consumption

Someone Like You by Sarah Dessen

Someone Like You by Sarah Dessen

Scarlett was always the strong one. Halley was always content to follow in her wake. Then Scarlett’s boyfriend died, and Scarlett learned that she was pregnant. Now Halley has to find the strength to take the lead and help Scarlett get through it. Because true friendship is a promise you keep forever.

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Trigger & Content Warnings:

Grief & loss depiction
Death of a boyfriend
Teen pregnancy

Lock and Key by Sarah Dessen

Lock and Key by Sarah Dessen

Unlock your heart and the rest will follow.

Ruby is used to taking care of herself. But now that she’s living with her sister, she’s got her own room, she’s going to a good school, and her future looks bright. Plus there’s an adorable boy next door.

Can Ruby learn to open her heart and let him in?

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Trigger & Content Warnings:

Physical child abuse
Parent in recovery for alcoholism
Alcohol consumption & abuse
Recreational drug use