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"Tommen's cheeky lad, Gerard 'Gibsie' Gibson, is a comedian at heart, but underneath his happy-go-lucky nature lurks a broken boy, tortured by the events of his past. Using humor to cope with his demons, Gibsie hides everything from the world. Only one person knows who he truly is on the inside. His friend's little sister. His Claire-bear. Enveloped in sunshine, Claire Biggs has spent her whole life adoring the boy across the street. Her brother's friend. Seeing a side to Gerard that no one else sees, Claire is determined to tame her wild-at-heart childhood best friend. But when the unexpected occurs and lines are crossed, will Gibsie and Claire's friendship will survive? Will it blossom into something more, or will they lose themselves in the riptide?"--Provided by publisher.

Aoife is absolutely unwilling to give up the boy she loves, so she is determined to save him from self-destruction. She becomes trapped in a world she doesn't understand, but her heart is stronger than what's trying to drag her down. Aoife will never give up on Joey, no matter how much is stacked against them.

Forced into the role of protector to his family after his older brother skips town, Joey is drawn into the world of addiction where his only hope for salvation rests on Aoife, his boss's daughter and his classmate, with whom he forms a tangled and complex friendship.

"Johnny Kavanagh has everything going for him. On the rugby pitch, he's a force to be reckoned with, even plagued with a hidden injury. Everyone knows he's heading straight for the top--but that means there's no room for mistakes or distractions. Not even the shy new girl at Tommen College, the one with the sad eyes and concealed bruises. He needs to stay focused, keep his cool, and not let anything get in the way of the bigger picture. Except before he knows it, this lonely girl has become his only picture. Life has never been easy for Shannon Lynch. Bullied and tortured, she arrives at Tommen College midway through the school year praying for a fresh start and desperate to shake off the demons that plague her. But when she meets the notorious Johnny Kavanagh, her plans to keep a low profile are at serious risk. As they fall into a complicated friendship and grapple with their undeniable chemistry, hidden pain and complicated secrets threaten to be their undoing--but Johnny won't give up on Shannon. No matter what it might cost them both"--Provided by publisher.

Told in alternating voices, ex-best friends Meghna and Rani team up to expose their cheating boyfriend at a science competition and fall for each other in the process.

A biography of Irish Nationalist Michael Collins, discussing his early life, and focusing on his achievements as a freedom fighter and the actions that earned him the reputation as the founder of modern Ireland.

"How well do you know the man you love? One evening as the sun is setting, Amelia Madison's car slides into the sea off Mason's Pier. Her body is never found. Two years later, Elena Langdon meets Nicholas Madison. She is grieving the loss of her mother, he is grieving for his wife. Together they can help each other. Now Elena is living with Nicholas. But Elena doesn't really know him. She doesn't know what he is capable of. More importantly, she doesn't know what really happened to Amelia. That is, until the day she discovers the torn page of a letter and the words she reads chill her to the bone. Elena must find the person who wrote these letters if she is to save herself. A totally breathtaking page-turner about the darker side of love, The Wife Before Me dares to show what really goes on behind closed doors."--from back cover.

"Ireland is a country steeped in history, culture, and gastronomy. Its breathtaking landscapes, rugged coastlines, and dynamic cities attract millions of visitors every year as they seek to explore the country's ancient past, experience its vibrant present, and savor its well-known cuisine. Ireland is divided into four provinces, each with its own unique blend of influences and culinary traditions informed by the land, the people, and the events that have shaped their development. The four provinces of Ireland are Leinster, Munster, Connacht, and Ulster. Each of them has a distinct character, shaped by its geography, the resources it offers, and the story of its native residents"--.

After a disastrous accident at her school's Midsummer Ball leads to Meg's suspension, she agrees to attend a Halloween party at her old friends' ancestral home in Ireland in order to make amends, only to discover that the estate has a sordid past of its own.

After a disastrous accident at her school's Midsummer Ball leads to Meg's suspension, she agrees to attend a Halloween party at her old friends' ancestral home in Ireland in order to make amends, only to discover that the estate has a sordid past of its own.