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Cinder, the cyborg mechanic, returns in the second thrilling installment of the bestselling Lunar Chronicles. She's trying to break out of prison--even though if she succeeds, she'll be the Commonwealth's most wanted fugitive.  Halfway around the world, Scarlet Benoit's grandmother is missing. It turns out there are many things Scarlet doesn't know about her grandmother or the grave danger she has lived in her whole life. When Scarlet encounters Wolf, a street fighter who may have information as to her grandmother's whereabouts, she is loath to trust this stranger, but is inexplicably drawn to him, and he to her. As Scarlet and Wolf unravel one mystery, they encounter another when they meet Cinder. Now, all of them must stay one step ahead of the vicious Lunar Queen Levana, who will do anything for the handsome Prince Kai to become her husband, her king, her prisoner.

The Crystal Cave by Mary Stewart First one in a series.  Best of the Arthurian/Merlin books, in my opinion. by Amy

Title: Down the Rabbit Hole: Curious Adventures and Cautionary Tales of a Former Playboy Bunny Author: Holly Madison Pages: 352 Summary: Holly Madison provides an honest look at her life as a Playboy Bunny. She shares the bullying that she endured at the hands of other Bunnies as well as her toxic relationship with Hef. The reader is given a glimpse into what it means to live inside the mansion, the requirements of being one of Hef's girlfriends, and the cost to her identity. This isn't a "woe is me" memoir at all! Madison does share the ups and the ways she grew into the person she is now. There is humor found throughout and the reader is able to relate to her. I enjoyed this memoir very much for its humor and honesty.

Title: Finders Keepers by Stephen King Pages: 448 Summary:  In 1978, Morris Bellamy, a rapid fan of author John Rothstein, decides to seek justice for the way his favorite fictional character, Jimmy Gold's story ends. Morris Bellamy ends 1978 in prison serving a life sentence. The reader is moved forward to 2010 and the time of Mr. Mercedes when introduced to Pete Saubers and his family. Pete's dad was a Mr. Mercedes victim and the family has fallen on hard times but just as the Saubers are set to implode, Pete finds a solution.  Unfortunately, this solution will change the course of his and his family's lives as well as reunite readers with the three unlikely heroes from Mr. Mercedes. As well as provides an update on Mr. Mercedes himself. For fans of Stephen King, this will be a disappointment especially with the comparison of Misery. The story isn't all that interesting and it's highly predictable. Here's hoping the third instal...

Title: In the Unlikely Event by Judy Blume Pages: 416 Summary: Judy Blume is outstanding in this novel that takes place in Elizabeth, NJ. The story is framed by the three terrible plane crashes that took place in 1951-52. It is an amazing read!!!

Title: Natchez Burning by Greg Iles Pages: 800 Summary: This book is outstanding!! For readers who are fans of Patterson, Sandford, Grisham, Baldacci!! The premise of this story is that back in the 60's when civil rights were being fought for and the government passed the Civil Rights Act, there was a violent offshoot of the KKK that was against these changes and people that supported these rights called the Double Eagles. This group is violent and has no qualms about ending the lives of anyone who isn't for their vision of America.  Viola Turner's death in 2005 is the catalyst for the story that unfolds and leads the characters down a dangerous path with fatal consequences. This is the first in a trilogy but sixth in the Penn Cage series by this author. Don't be put off by the size of the book!! The author keeps you engaged from the beginning and never once lets go. This book has suspense, history, and asks the reader what would you do fo...

Humans and androids crowd the raucous streets of New Beijing. A deadly plague ravages the population. From space, a ruthless lunar people watch, waiting to make their move. No one knows that Earth’s fate hinges on one girl.   Cinder, a gifted mechanic, is a cyborg. She’s a second-class citizen with a mysterious past, reviled by her stepmother and blamed for her stepsister’s illness. But when her life becomes intertwined with the handsome Prince Kai’s, she suddenly finds herself at the center of an intergalactic struggle, and a forbidden attraction. Caught between duty and freedom, loyalty and betrayal, she must uncover secrets about her past in order to protect her world’s future.

With twelve hellhounds after her, pregnant Charley Davidson takes refuge at the only place she thinks they can’t get to her: the grounds of an abandoned convent. But after months of being cooped up there, Charley is ready to pop. Both metaphorically and literally since she is now roughly the size of a beached whale. Fortunately, a new case has captured her attention, one that involves a murder on the very grounds the team has taken shelter upon. A decades-old murder of the newly-vowed nun she keeps seeing in the shadows is almost enough to pull her out of her doldrums. Charley’s been forbidden to step foot off the sacred grounds. While the angry hellhounds can’t traverse the consecrated soil, they can lurk just beyond its borders. They have the entire team on edge, especially Reyes. And if Charley didn’t know better, she would swear Reyes is getting sick. He grows hotter with every moment that passes, his heat scorching across her skin every time he’s near, but naturally he swears h...

Twelve. Twelve of the deadliest beasts ever forged in the fires of hell have escaped onto our plane, and they want nothing more than to rip out the jugular of Charley Davidson and serve her lifeless, mangled body to Satan for dinner. So there’s that. But Charley has more on her plate than a mob of testy hellhounds. For one thing, her father has disappeared, and the more she retraces his last steps, the more she learns he was conducting an investigation of his own, one that has Charley questioning everything she’s ever known about him. Add to that an ex-BFF who is haunting her night and day, a rash of suicides that has authorities baffled, and a drop-dead sexy fiancé who has attracted the attentions of a local celebrity, and Charley is not having the best week of her life. A tad north of hell, a hop, skip, and a jump past the realm of eternity, is a little place called Earth, and Charley Davidson, grim reaper extraordinaire, is determined to do everything in her power to protect it....

Few things in life can come between a grim reaper and her coffee, but the sexy, sultry son of Satan is one of them. Now that Reyes Farrow has asked for her hand, Charley Davidson feels it's time to learn more about his past, but Reyes is reluctant to open up. When the official FBI file of his childhood abduction lands in her lap, Charley decides to go behind her mysterious beau’s back and conduct her own investigation. Because what could go wrong? Unfortunately, another case has fallen into her lap—one with dangerous implications. Some very insistent men want Charley to hunt down a witness who is scheduled to testify against their boss, a major player in the local crime syndicate. If Charley doesn't come up with an address in 48 hours, the people closest to her will start to disappear.  Add to that a desperate man in search of the soul he lost in a card game, a dogged mother determined to find the ghost of her son, and a beautiful, young Deaf boy haunted by his new ability...

Title: The Devil in Denim by Melanie Scott Pages: 352 Summary: A romantic story set in the world of baseball. Maggie Jameson, the daughter of the former owner of the Saints baseball team, has just had her world shattered by the sell of her beloved baseball team to a complete stranger. Alex Winters and his two friends bought the Saints and are doing all they can to become recognized as the new owners. The chemistry between Alex and Maggie is instantaneous and is the basis of the story along with Maggie dealing with her disappointment and her finding herself.

Title: Neil Patrick Harris: Choose Your Own Autobiography Pages: 304 Summary: Neil Patrick Harris origin story that includes his entry into Hollywood, love of Broadway, coming out and meeting the love of his life, his children, witty anecdotal stories from him and his friends.

Title: Knock Wood by Candice Bergen Pages: 304 Summary: An autobiography of a household name actress that showcases her flaws and the life experiences that led to her growing into the person she wanted to be. Humorous, honest, and intelligently written this autobiography was a page turner from beginning to end.