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Alphabet Weekends by Elizabeth Noble
is a romance novel that explores the relationship between Natalie and Tom, who are old friends at different stages in their lives. Tom senses a potential for romance beyond friendship, while Natalie is recovering from a heartbreak caused by Simon, her long-term boyfriend's departure. In an effort to help Natalie reengage with life, Tom convinces her to partake in a series of weekend activities, each starting with a successive letter of the alphabet.

The Little Shop of Found Things by Paula Brackston,
Xanthe and her mother acquire an antique shop in Marlborough, a peculiar place ideal for starting anew. Xanthe possesses an extraordinary gift; she can hear objects “speak” to her, learning their histories and calming restless spirits. The property they purchased harbors its own ghost, which Xanthe soon discovers. This spirit endangers her mother, compelling Xanthe to act in order to protect her.

11 Missed Calls by Elisabeth Carpenter, Anna's mother vanished thirty years ago. Anna believed her mother was dead, but suddenly, she starts receiving notes—could they be from her mother? Her father remarried her mother's best friend, raising questions about a possible affair. Anna is struggling; she knows little about her mother, and no one will disclose the events of that night. Frustrated by claims of her insanity and urged to forget her mother, Anna seeks her husband's support, only to discover a photo that suggests he might be unfaithful.
Previously, Anna had obsessively followed a woman resembling her mother, leading her family to worry she might repeat the past. The narrative alternates between the present and thirty years prior, revealing characters whose identities may not be as they seem. As Anna feels increasingly threatened and suspects she's being followed, she must unravel why someone is determined to conceal the truth from her.

Black Bird of the Gallows by Meg Kassel, Angie Dovage gains a new neighbour, Reese Fernandez, who is attractive and athletic, and at the heart of some strange occurrences. Although he isn't Angie's usual type, she is intrigued and begins to shadow him, seeking to unravel the enigma. Her curiosity leads her to discover more than she anticipated, including paranormal events involving non-human entities and ominous gatherings of crows.

Sabriel by Garth Nix
is an engaging fantasy novel that delves into a realm filled with magic and necromancy. The protagonist, Sabriel, is a young woman thrust into a role for which she is unprepared. She embraces this destiny to locate her father and rescue the Old Kingdom. This book marks my introduction to Garth Nix's work.