New Adult Fiction: Wednesday, November 5

Happy Hump Day! Is it too early to start thinking about your weekend reading? We think not. Stop by when you can (we’re open til 8 pm). We have many options! To place a title on hold online, visit https://owwl.org and sign in to your account using your library card number. Pick up your book from the shelves near the circulation desk when you have time.

Here are a few of the new fiction books that have arrived at the library recently. We invite you to check them out.

Sunset

Retired from the rodeo circuit, Sonny Bluejacket is living with his family in Oklahoma when he inherits a horse ranch outside of a little town in West Texas. The first person he meets upon arrival is an intriguing waitress named Magnolia “Maggie” Brennen. Their attraction is instant. But it isn’t until much later that Sonny discovers Maggie’s secret talent for painting, and a whole new opportunity for Maggie opens up as a result of Sonny’s supportive urging. Their relationship grows as Sonny wades through taking over the inherited ranch, horses, truck and property. He’s finally finding his place, only to be accosted by his no-good father who comes looking for a handout—or to destroy everything, including Maggie. But Sonny isn’t about to let that happen.

The Fighter

Over three years ago, Amara Singh made the decision to step away from her life as a detective and join ‘Directive One,’ a covert government team. As her career is blossoming, she stumbles across the name Vladimir Balikov and his links to a potential nuclear attack. Balikov is a man of unspeakable wealth but no digital footprint. All they have is an annual visit to Budapest, where he hosts an underground fighting tournament. With her director unwilling to put one of the team into the tournament, Singh can only think of one potential fighter…Sam Pope. But to get to the devil’s front door, Sam must walk through hell itself, by infiltrating a Serbian war prison and fighting his way to notoriety.

A Matter of Pedigree

Carole Capobianco has always counted her blessings, now that she and her husband Frank are finally making serious money, thanks to Frank’s patented Bye-Bye Toilet. With the kids finally on their own, Carole and Frank are empty-nesters, which will give her uninterrupted time to add to her impressive shoe collection—and lavish care on Poopsie, her beloved, very spoiled Brittany spaniel. The cherry on top is a hefty bid on a luxury co-op in a prestige building. But that dream is quickly flushed when the offer is refused by venture capitalist Hosea Brown. Three months later, Carole is shockedby the news that Hosea has been bludgeoned to death. When Carole learns Hosea was one of the backers of a big new construction project for which Frank’s company has also been contracted, she’s worried. Armed with her favorite Jimmy Choos and her beloved Poopsie, Carole sets out to clear Frank’s name.