The Bad Seed Returns. Poster of the 2022 movie and cover of the 1956 book, Bad Seed
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Bad Seed
Maxwell Anderson, 1956
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Louise Archambault, 2022

It has been years since David Grossman was shot trying to put an end to his murderous daughter Emma. Currently in the custody of her aunt Angela, Emma has grown up to be a teenage girl who is still doing bad things which makes Angela’s boyfriend suspicious. Meanwhile, a new girl at school seems to know Emma’s secrets, leaving Emma to take care of her enemies by any means necessary.


Tempting Fate. Poster of the 2019 movie and cover of the 2014 book
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Tempting Fate
Jane Green, 2014
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Manu Boyer, Kim Raver, 2019

Gabby’s marriage to Elliott faces a precarious situation when she encounters Matt. Initially, their interaction revolves around a business opportunity, but it gradually evolves into an emotional connection. Gabby finds herself drawn into Matt’s persistent attention, unaware of the profound and life-altering consequences that await her.


Pride: Seven Deadly Sins. Poster of the 2023 movie and cover of the 2023 book, Pride
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Pride
Victoria Christopher Murray, 2023
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Troy Scott, 2023

This is the tale of Birdie, an elderly matriarch and a reality TV sensation, whose meticulously crafted life begins to unravel, much like the once-famous baked goods that made her a star. As long-held family secrets resurface, she is faced with a choice. To preserve her legacy, Birdie must overcome the pride that drove a wedge between her and her departed daughter and acknowledge her son’s true nature as a cunning opportunist.