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Havenfall by Sara Holland

Havenfall by Sara Holland

Hidden deep in the mountains of Colorado lies the Inn at Havenfall, a sanctuary that connects ancient worlds—each with its own magic. For generations, the inn has protected all who seek refuge within its walls, and any who disrupt the peace can never return. For Maddie Morrow, summers at the inn are more than a chance to experience this magic firsthand. Havenfall is an escape from reality, where her mother sits on death row accused of murdering Maddie’s brother. It’s where Maddie fell in love with handsome Fiorden soldier Brekken. And it’s where one day she hopes to inherit the role of Innkeeper from her beloved… Read more.

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Trigger & Content Warnings

Child abuse
Blood & gore depiction
Death of a brother
Murder & attempted murder
Gun violence
Drowning
Kidnapping
Incarceration of a parent (death row)

Kings of B’more by R Eric Thomas

Kings of B’more by R. Eric Thomas

With junior year starting in the fall, Harrison feels like he’s on the precipice of, well, everything. Standardized testing, college, and the terrifying unknowns and looming pressures of adulthood after that–it’s like the future wants to eat him alive. Which is why Harrison is grateful that he and his best friend Linus will face these things together. But at the end of a shift at their summer job, Linus invites Harrison to their special spot overlooking the city to deliver devastating news: he’s moving out of state at the end of the week. To keep from completely losing it–and partially inspired by a cheesy movie-night pick… Read more.

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Trigger & Content Warnings

Racism
Abandonment
Alcohol consumption
Suicidal ideation

Princess of Dorsa by Eliza Andrews

Princess of Dorsa by Eliza Andrews

The fate of an empire lies in the hands of one untested princess. Princess Natasia is the eldest child of the Emperor Andreth, ruler of the Four Realms. If she were a boy, she’d be the unquestioned heir to the throne. But as a girl, her main duty in life is to marry someone her father can shape into his successor. Everything changes when an unknown would-be assassin nearly takes Tasia’s life. Someone wants to destabilize the Empire — but who? Was the assassin aligned with the power-hungry Western lords, who have always rebelled against the Emperor? Was he hired by the barbar… Read more.

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Trigger & Content Warnings

Sexual assault
Decapitation
Physical assault
Fire

Hench by Natalie Zina Walschots

Hench by Natalie Zina Walschots

Anna does boring things for terrible people because even criminals need office help and she needs a job. Working for a monster lurking beneath the surface of the world isn’t glamorous. But is it really worse than working for an oil conglomerate or an insurance company? In this economy? As a temp, she’s just a cog in the machine. But when she finally gets a promising assignment, everything goes very wrong, and an encounter with the so-called “hero” leaves her badly injured. And, to her horror, compared to the other bodies strewn about, she’s the lucky one… Read more.

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Trigger & Content Warnings

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Medical experimentation
Chronic illness & pain
Body horror, including eyeball trauma
Murder
Torture
Kidnapping

A Fashionable Indulgence by KJ Charles

A Fashionable Indulgence by K.J. Charles

When he learns that he could be the heir to an unexpected fortune, Harry Vane rejects his past as a Radical fighting for government reform and sets about wooing his lovely cousin. But his heart is captured instead by the most beautiful, chic man he’s ever met: the dandy tasked with instructing him in the manners and style of the ton. Harry’s new station demands conformity—and yet the one thing he desires is a taste of the wrong pair of lips. After witnessing firsthand the horrors of Waterloo, Julius Norreys sought refuge behind the luxurious facade of the upper… Read more.

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Trigger & Content Warnings

Homomisia
Suicide
Alcohol consumption
Recreational drug use
Death of a friend
Death of a parent recounted
Death of a brother recounted
Blood depiction
Murder
Riots

Lucien by Silvia Violet

Lucien by Silvia Violet

I never imagined the protector I longed for would be a mob boss who demanded complete control. I shouldn’t have gone to Lucien’s office. Once I looked into his eyes, I couldn’t leave. He commanded me to kneel. Beg.
Obey. I couldn’t help myself. One taste, and I craved more. Lucien vowed to protect me from his enemies…But who’s going to protect my heart from him?

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Trigger & Content Warnings

Torture
Kidnapping

Hat Trick by Eden Finley

Hat Trick by Eden Finley

You know what’s not fun? Going on a Fiji vacation with four other couples. Especially when recently single. What’s even worse is when a past hook-up arrives unannounced. Not only do we have a history, but he’s ten years younger and a famous rock star. Most importantly, he’s my friend’s little brother. Being trapped on an island with Jet Jackson is going to be sweet torture because all I want is another chance. I just don’t think he’s going to give it to me. You know what’s not fun? Escaping one guy who broke my heart only to run into another… Read more.

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Trigger & Content Warnings

Homomisia
Coming out themes
Forced outing
Alcohol consumption

Reasons to Heal by Jenn Matthews

Reasons to Heal by Jenn Matthews

When is it time to put yourself first for once? English police constable Molly Blue is devastated when an assault forces her to endure weeks of therapy and disrupts her promising career. The cute physiotherapist getting her back on her feet is an intriguing distraction at least. English police constable Molly Blue is devastated when an assault forces her to endure weeks of therapy and disrupts her promising career. The cute physiotherapist getting her back on her feet is an intriguing distraction at least. But when Molly takes a visit home, it rocks her to the core. She is forced to decide whether to stay and look after her… Read more.

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Trigger & Content Warnings

Pregnancy mentioned
Miscarriage mentioned
Cancer mentioned
Gentrification
Animal death mentioned

The Hate You Drink by N.R. Walker

The Hate You Drink by N.R. Walker

Erik Keston, son of the Keston Real Estate empire, knows what it takes to be successful. Despite his inherent wealth, he holds his own. He works hard, he’s grounded, he’s brilliant. He’s also secretly in love with his best friend. Monroe Wellman lost his parents three years ago and never grieved, never recovered. Inheriting the family company and wealth means nothing, and his spiral of self-destruction is widespread and spectacular. Dubbed Sydney’s bad boy, he spends more days drunk than sober, and the only person who’s stuck by him through it all is his best mate… Read more.

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Trigger & Content Warnings

Alcoholism
Alconom consumption & abuse
Death of a parent recounted

Cattywampus by Ash Van Otterloo

Cattywampus by Ash Van Otterloo

In the town of Howler’s Hollow, conjuring magic is strictly off-limits. Only nothing makes Delpha McGill’s skin crawl more than rules. So when she finds her family’s secret book of hexes, she’s itching to use it to banish her mama’s money troubles. She just has to keep it quieter than a church mouse — not exactly Delpha’s specialty. Trouble is, Katybird Hearn is hankering to get her hands on the spell book, too. The daughter of a rival witching family, Katy has reasons of her own for wanting to learn forbidden magic, and she’s not going to let an age-old feud or Delpha’s contrary ways stop her. But their quarrel accident… Read more.

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Trigger & Content Warnings

Persecution for witchcraft
Parental abandonment discussed
Grief & loss depiction
Death of a cousin recounted
Death of a grandmother from dementia recounted
Death of a brother & child by drowning mentioned
Car accident recounted