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In this dangerously sexy rom-com that evokes the real-life romance between Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan Markle, a prince who wants to live out of the spotlight falls for a daring American rapper who turns his life, and the palace, upside down. Sexy, driven rapper Danielle "Duchess" Nelson is on the verge of signing a deal that'll make her one of the richest women in hip hop. More importantly, it'll grant her control over her life, something she's...

In 1976, Cassandra Taylor is paying her dues as a session musician when she meets rockstar Jeff Kingston. She is plunged into the glamourous rock-n-roll world until the music industry demons infiltrate their relationship and Cass is reduced to being a casualty of his stardom. Years later, with a successful songwriting career of her own, Cass finds Jeff is back, asking for a second chance. On the verge of finally having the career and relationship...

"From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Wish comes a poignant love story about risking everything for a dream--and whether it's possible to leave the past behind. Colby Mills once felt destined for a musical career, until tragedy grounded his aspirations. Now the head of a small family farm in North Carolina, he spontaneously takes a gig playing at a bar in St. Pete's Beach, Florida, seeking a rare break from his duties at home. But...

"Sean Callaway is the black sheep of the Callaway clan, the sibling who refused to follow in the family tradition of firefighting. Instead, he lives his life in music. On the outside, he's a free-spirited rock star, but on the inside, Sean is haunted by the death of a childhood friend, a tragedy no one knows he witnessed. He's kept the secret for twenty years. But nothing stays hidden forever-- Jessica Schilling, a young widow, moved to San Francisco...

"Darla Denman the former Queen of Country Music has trouble on her hands. First, her upstart back-up singer Roxie Jo Jenkins is found dead in her dressing room (one that clearly doubled as a supply closet). Second, her career ain't what it used to be--she's gone from big arenas to run down bars and from first-class jets to fourth-class busses. And yes, to top is all that 4th class bus has broken down just outside of Salt Lick, Texas. Well, someone...

Success requires sacrifice. No one understands this better than high school senior Angie, who's worked her entire life toward her dream of making it onto Nashville's music scene. When her idol, Mona Stone, launches a songwriting competition, Angie's dream suddenly feels within reach. Against her mother's wishes, Angie pours her heart and soul into creating a song worthy of Mona. But soon it isn't only her mother who stands in the way of her dream....

SPIN THE WHEEL. DATE THE GUY. Six years ago, Kitty Valentine took the book world by storm when her sweet debut romance hit number one on the New York Times Best Sellers list, which was followed by a string of successful releases. Her latest novel, however, totally bombs, causing her editor to suggest she write much sexier books. To Kitty, writing smut is the literary equivalent of stripping. But with no advance coming in and her royalties dipping...

"Michael Sullivan is a talented lyricist and a decent guitarist, but since he was kicked out of his band (and his apartment), he's not sure he'll ever get a record deal. Living with his loser uncle in a beat-up trailer and working a dead-end job, Michael has little reason to hope for a better future. Until the invitation for a swanky New Year's Eve party shows up in the mailbox. It's for his uncle, with whom he shares his name, but his uncle is going...

Music class is awesome. The teacher, Mr. Hynde, raps, break-dances, and plays bongo drums on the principal's bald head. But he goes too far when he tries to make A.J. kiss Andrea in the school play. Yuck! Will A.J. survive?

"Modern-day New York, a subway train. David, an American-Jewish jazz musician, torn between his dreams and his parents' expectations, sees a woman across the carriage. Ameena, a British-Pakistani artist who left Manchester to escape the pressure from her conservative family, sees David. When a moment of sublime beauty occurs unexpectedly, the two connect, moved by their shared experience. From this flows a love that it appears will triumph above all....