by Vivian Vande Velde
appears in Teen, Teen & Young Adult, and Adult.
When Kerry's little brother forgets his stuffed bear at the laundry, Kerry ventures out at 11th p.m. to retrieve it for him. The laundry is deserted and kind of spooky, and while she's there three men burst in, dragging a bound and bloodied young man they insist is a vampire. Kerry helps him escape, only to be caught up in a desperate game between ...
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appears in Teen, Teen & Young Adult, and Adult.
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Consider Bossman by Vi Keeland.
“Bossman opens with a bruising, comic meet-cute and settles into a flirtatious workplace-romance rhythm: lots of banter, escalating attraction, and a few temper flare-ups. Its useful part is light, fast-moving escapism—snappy dialogue and physical chemistry carry most scenes. Limiting elements include familiar genre beats and some contrived misunderstandings, so emotional nuance and realistic consequences get short shrift. Best consumed as a mood read for a guilty-pleasure evening rather than a deep character study.”
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