Three Short Stories About Kindness
Three Short Stories about KindnessSeries: One Hundred Bedtime Stories - Book 1Heartwarming tales that teach children the quiet power of kindnessThree Short Stories about Kindness is a soft and luminous book about the strength of gentle hearts.Through the adventures of a curious robot, a brave girl, and a shop that remembers happiness, children explore what it means to be kind, honest, and caring.Written for children aged 5-10, this beautifully crafted collection helps young readers recognize that kindness isn't weakness - it's quiet courage, the power to make the world gentler.Each story opens the door to empathy, gratitude, and self-confidence - values that nurture a child's emotional world.Ideal for bedtime reading, these stories invite families to slow down, connect, and talk about what really matters.Because kindness is the first language every heart understands.
The Diamond Bearers' Rising
Calli's world turns-truths sold, allies lost, and only one rule left: fight back.Book six in The Unaltered series. Calli is assigned to help rescue imprisoned scientists from a facility eerily similar to General Harding's. Even with Brand's help, this will prove to be difficult at best. The task reveals a new, man-made, power-removing substance. Another threat still hanging in the balance is Max Corvus and the obsidian bullets he now possesses. Calli's first major failure as a Bearer will ignite a bidding war for the information Max has about her and the others. If these two new powerful weapons weren't enough to worry about, Calli also discovers a plot among her own group once Chris decides to become a full diamond bearer. With her own future at stake, Calli must change the rules that have always been laid out for her. Sometimes, discovering one's purpose in life can be a letdown. Or, it can cause one to rise up and fight back.
Max and the Corporate takeover
The explosive sequel to Max and the Hidden Visitor and Max and the Regent SupremeMax, a two-thousand-year-old alien, is running out of time inside his latest host: eighteen-year-old Bobby Morris from North London. After a rocky beginning, life has settled into a fragile routine-Bobby is chasing his first job, and Max is preparing to move on.When Bobby lands a junior role at a London investment bank, Max's language skills crack open a secret buried for centuries-a web of lies, corruption, and betrayal stretching across Europe. Suddenly, Bobby's ordinary struggles- his widowed mother finding love again, and his boyfriend's rapid rise as a professional footballer-collide with a deadly game of power and greed.What begins as a shocking discovery escalates into a high-stakes hunt involving bribery, blackmail, and kidnapping. For Max and Bobby, this isn't just one last mission. It's a fight for survival, and if they fail, it could be the end of them both.
The Story of King Arthur & His Knights
The heroic legends of King Arthur and his brave Knights of the Round Table is now available in an unabridged, paperback volume in Union Square and Co.'s Signature Editions series. Although the folklore of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table is centuries old, their spirited adventures continue to capture the hearts of young readers today. Camelot, Merlin, Morgana, the Holy Grail--all originating from Arthurian legend--have been widely adapted in media and modern fantasy world-building.
(New Edition) Upheavals at Cuma
Ellen Theodora Madigan doesn't want to be a psychic. However, when her family moves to Cuma, Italy, and lands her at the site of one of the renowned ancient oracles - the Cumaean Sibyl, she no longer has a choice. Her supernatural gift brings on strange dreams and the feeling that an old mystery on the Cuma hillside needs to be solved. Ellen's coming of age adventure combines friendship, family and ancient history.
Memphis Grace
Graceland was named after the King of Pop's mansion by her Elvis- obsessed mum. But she's not rich, not famous and definitely not noticeable.She's always just been Mikaela's best friend.That is, until Mikaela leaves school without explanation and Graceland finds herself noticed by Cooper Dally. Popular boy and Mikaela's EX-BOYFRIEND. Now she's the centre of attention: big parties, new dresses and girlfriend to Cooper. Graceland is finally changing her stars.But Cooper has expectations Graceland can't meet. And when the truth behind Mikaela's leaving comes out, Graceland realises Cooper might not be the guy she thought he was. Worse, it could cost Graceland more than she's willing to give to be noticed.
His Face Is the Sun (Standard Edition)
An Instant New York Times Bestseller!A dying throne. A dark prophecy. Four strangers whose destiny will determine the fate of the kingdom.In the golden heat of Khetara, rebellion smolders and ancient gods stir. As whispers of the pharaoh's illness spread, a long-forgotten oracle begins to awaken--binding a princess, a priestess, a rebel, and a thief to the fate of an empire. His Face Is the Sun is the start of a sweeping YA fantasy trilogy inspired by Ancient Egypt. Perfect for readers who devour the lush worlds of Leigh Bardugo, the mythic depth of Roshani Chokshi, and the high-stakes emotion of Sabaa Tahir.The kingdom is cracking, and four lives are about to collide: Sita, a princess who uncovers a betrayal powerful enough to destroy the royal court.Neff, a young priestess burdened by divine visions that predict devastating destruction.Rae, a farmer's daughter sharpened by injustice and poised to tear down her oppressors.Karim, a tomb robber whose discovery in the desert awakens an ancient enemy.Drawn together by unseen forces, these chosen four must decide what they're willing to sacrifice when power demands blood.
Until Death Taps You on the Shoulder
When facing death, there is only one way to go.War has come to Ukraine. Ever since the first blasts of Russian bombs hit the frontline city where they live, Carmina and Agnieszka face death daily. Their lives have been changed forever. Instead of posting selfies on social media or reading fantasy books, they hide in their basements and count their breaths.To escape the scorching grip of war, they venture deep into the Carpathian woods and stumble upon a shadow creature who calls herself Mara. Soon, they discover she is Baba Yaga, a guide to the world of Beyond. But something is wrong. The war-tortured dead are no longer able to see Mara, and instead, they are trapped on Earth as ghosts. Unable to lead them to the Beyond, Mara has been catapulted to the world of the living-a world she's never understood. But after meeting Carmina and Agnieszka, she begins to grasp that life is worth fighting for. However, when death comes for the girls, there is only one way to go. Unless they ask their new friend for a favour...Etgoma's incredible debut novel is a fantasy twist on their experiences of the ongoing war, featuring two ace teens, Slavic folklore, and the importance of friendship and belonging in the darkest of times.
Grimm's Fairy Tales
A collection of popular stories written by the Brothers Grimm is now available in an unabridged, paperback volume in Union Square and Co.'s Signature Editions series. This edition of Grimm's Fairy Tales brings together the best-known fairy and folktales set down by the Brothers Grimm, including "Sleeping Beauty," "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs," "Little Red Riding Hood," "Hansel and Gretel," "The Frog-Prince," and "Rumpelstiltskin."
The Davenports: More Than This
Now in paperback, the anticipated sequel to the instant New York Times bestseller featuring a wealthy Black family in 1910s Chicago Like the blazing Chicago sun, the drama is heating up for the Davenports and their social set. Before the summer of 1910 drops its last petal, the lives--and loves--of these four young women will change in ways they never could have imagined: Newly engaged Ruby Tremaine is eagerly planning her wedding to the love of her life when a nasty rumor threatens her reputation and her marriage. Olivia Davenport has committed to social justice and secretly hopes she'll be reunited with dashing lawyer Washington DeWight--until her parents decide she's to marry someone else. Amy-Rose Shepherd is making her lifelong wish of owning a salon come true, but when an incident forces her to return to Freeport Manor, she's back in the path of John Davenport, who still holds her heart. Helen Davenport is determined to get over her own heartbreak and bring the Davenport Carriage Company into the new century, even if it means teaming up with a thrill-seeking racecar driver who just loves to get under her skin. Inspired by the real-life story of the Patterson family, More Than This is the second book in the critically adored Davenports series, following four empowered and passionate young Black women as they navigate a rapidly changing society and discover the courage to steer their own paths in life--and love.
The Secret Astronomers
Two strangers. One forgotten astronomy textbook. A decades-old secret. A fascinating, highly illustrated, epistolary novel perfect for fans of Rainbow Rowell and Alice Oseman, featuring designed doodled edges! When a recent transfer student starts keeping her diary in the oldest textbook at the Green Bank High School library, the last thing she expects is to receive a response. Thus begins a sweeping tale of unlikely friendship and long-buried secrets between two secret pen pals at a rural West Virginia high school. Copernicus is adrift and searching for answers after the sudden death of her mother, and leaving her cosmopolitan life in San Francisco behind. Kepler is a small-town girl with straight A's and big plans to be the first person in her family to go to college, despite her family's modest means. The two girls are so different from one another but united in their goal to solve a mystery that has riddled Green Bank for decades. Meticulously hand-drawn by debut author Jessica Walker across the pages of an actual ancient astrophysics textbook, The Secret Astronomers is a story of friendship, family, crop circles, secret crushes, giant telescopes, life in Appalachia, and two girls discovering new ways to connect across any divide that separates them.
My Roommate from Hell
A swoon-worthy YA rom com about an ambitious college student whose plans get derailed when he discovers his roommate is the prince of hell. Owen is not going to college to have fun. Nothing is going to stop him from achieving his goals: study hard, get a good job, and set himself up for the rest of his life. The last thing he needs is to have a loud, obnoxious, and infuriatingly hot roommate. Especially since said roommate just so happens to be the prince of hell. Prince Zarmenus has come to Summit University for the first-ever Earth/hell exchange program, and he's determined to make the most of it. Which may or may not include wild parties, bringing in random boys to his and Owen's room, and accidentally setting Owen's furniture on fire. Sparks fly (literally) as Owen and Zar clash, but Zar's actions threaten to not only ruin Owen's peaceful college life, but demon-human relations as well. To clean up his image, he asks Owen to be his fake boyfriend and teach him how to be a better human in exchange for an internship that will secure Owen's future. That, and Zar will consider being a better roommate. A deal is struck, and the two start pretending to be in a relationship where they each have agendas of their own. Only Owen has a secret--dating his mortal enemy, even if it's fake, is the most fun he's ever had. Charming and fun, My Roommate from Hell is a rom com with a magical twist. Think just one bed: but that bed is in hell, surrounded by fire and brimstone.
The My Life with the Walter Boys Boxed Set
Fall head over heels for the Walter boys in this two-book set from New York Times bestselling author Ali Novak! From the novel that inspired the #1 Netflix series to the highly anticipated sequel, the My Life with the Walter Boys books are filled with irresistible chemistry and heartfelt romance. My Life with the Walter BoysJackie Howard strives for perfection in order to impress her busy parents. But when they're killed in a tragic accident, Jackie is shipped off across the country to live with her godmother's family, the Walters... who are raising eleven boys. The Walter boys are loud, dirty, and annoying, and while a few might be Greek-god-level hot, they don't think a city girl belongs on their horse ranch. How is perfect Jackie supposed to fit into their chaotic world? But as she spends more time with the Walter boys, she wonders if the perfection she's always worked for isn't the only way to find love.My Return to the Walter Boys Jackie is back at the Walter ranch after a summer in New York. She needed space--and got it. Over the summer, she stopped texting Cole Walter, but never stopped thinking about him. Good thing he's heading off to college, because it's hard to resist him. But when he decides to take a gap year instead, life gets complicated. After all, he's the boy she can't get off her mind, and the Walters have become the family she loves and needs. If things don't work out with Cole, she stands to lose everyone else, too. How can Jackie move forward when she's afraid of taking the next step?
Marvel Alphablock: Deluxe Gift Edition (an Abrams Big Block Book)
Newly updated to include The Fantastic Four, Sam Wilson's Captain America, Ms. Marvel, and more, readers can take a super-powered tour through the Marvel Cinematic Universe in this chunky, oversized deluxe edition of Marvel Alphablock! This deluxe, jumbo-sized edition features die-cuts on every sturdy page, gatefolds, and a large, hefty trim size that is perfect for any collector's library. Featuring thrilling scenes and fascinating characters from A to Z, this interactive board book is perfect for the youngest Marvel fan as well as seasoned collectors. With illustrations in Peski Studio's bright, graphic style, Marvel Alphablock encourages the smallest Marvel fans to manipulate the alphabet in a whole new way and is a must-have ABC book. ​From its highly original characters to its stunning locations, the Marvel Cinematic Universe is recognizable and beloved across the globe.
Witchlight
Paths converge and prophecies unfold as the fate of the Witchlands is decided in this epic, highly-anticipated finale to Susan Dennard's New York Times bestselling Witchlands series Safi and Iseult, the legendary Cahr Awen, must heal the final Origin Well. But first, they'll have to actually reach it--and time is not on their side. With ancient figures rising from the past, with the Raider King's armies gathering for war, and with the magic at the heart of everything dying too fast, all of the Witchlands is on the brink of collapse. To succeed, Safi and Iseult will have to call on every favor owed and every ally they've ever made, from Prince Merik Nihar to the Bloodwitch Aeduan and beyond. Yet all who fight for the Cahr Awen will soon discover that Eridysi's Lament is not the prophecy they believed it was--and their journeys are only just beginning. Also by Susan Dennard The Executioners Three The Luminaries trilogyThe LuminariesThe Hunting MoonThe Whispering Night The Witchlands seriesTruthwitchWindwitchSightwitch (novella)BloodwitchWitchshadow
The Diamond Bearer's Ring
The ring was supposed to symbolize forever.Calli thinks she's making a bold stand when she cuts ties with the Diamond Bearers. Instead, she's left isolated, unprotected-exactly where her enemies want her. Hunted by Max and used by a woman with new abilities, Calli becomes the perfect pawn in a deadly game meant to break Crimson once and for all.Now, the ring given to her through love is fusing to her body, triggered by surges of anger and fear. As tensions run high and the threat of a cosmic blast grows ever closer, Calli must unite unlikely allies and expose long-buried secrets, while mastering her emotions as she faces the truth about what she's becoming.
Danger Eagle
An action-packed adventure featuring a stunt-penguin stuffed animal, this picture book by award-winning author Jesse Wente will appeal to movie fans young and old. It's bird! It's a plane! It's DANGER EAGLE! Danger Eagle is brave.Danger Eagle is bold.Danger Eagle is . . . a penguin? No matter! Danger Eagle is up for any challenge, and there's nothing that one-of-a-kind this stunt-stuffie can't do... Or is there? Read on to find out in this action-packed origin story!
Spaghetti Steve
Steve loves spaghetti. Steve loves the snow. Steve loves eating spaghetti in the snow! One day a green snowflake that looks like spaghetti noodles lands on Steve's glove. Of course, he eats it-and is instantly transformed into a superhero. Steve's arms and legs grow long like spaghetti. He has ultrasonic hearing. He's Spaghetti Steve! Now he can hear when people call for help from far away, and he can rush to save them by using his super long arms and legs.After a long day of superhero activities, Spaghetti Steve goes home. What will he tell his mom? Will he be Spaghetti Steve forever? Maybe he just needs to eat a real bowl of spaghetti!
Spaghetti Steve
Steve loves spaghetti. Steve loves the snow. Steve loves eating spaghetti in the snow! One day a green snowflake that looks like spaghetti noodles lands on Steve's glove. Of course, he eats it-and is instantly transformed into a superhero. Steve's arms and legs grow long like spaghetti. He has ultrasonic hearing. He's Spaghetti Steve! Now he can hear when people call for help from far away, and he can rush to save them by using his super long arms and legs.After a long day of superhero activities, Spaghetti Steve goes home. What will he tell his mom? Will he be Spaghetti Steve forever? Maybe he just needs to eat a real bowl of spaghetti!
Gilded in Vengeance
Revenge meets the Gilded Age in this thrilling YA fantasy set among the glittering magical elite of late-1800s New York society, from Revelle author Lyssa Mia Smith.Two girls attended a magical ball, but one was never seen again.At least that's what those who betrayed her believed.Two years after being framed for fraud by the Society of the Charmed, an exclusive club of New York's wealthiest--and most magical--citizens, Emmy Vallillo wastes away in prison, utterly alone.Until her cell door bursts open, revealing Jack Fontaine, one of the Society's favorite sons, now imprisoned for a crime he swears he didn't commit. They make a deal: He'll help Emmy escape if she helps destroy those who've wronged them.Together, the two break free and, using Emmy's magic to transform their appearances, they soon become the Society's new darlings.Now their enemies want to dine with them. Attend lavish balls with them. Marry them. But ruining lives requires Emmy to trust Jack with hers, despite his dark secrets--and the infuriating attraction between them.When another betrayal brings their enemies to their doorstep, Emmy must choose: finish exacting revenge, or give up the money, the magic, and her safety in this cutthroat world for the most treacherous thing of all--love.
Christmas Bedtime Stories
Snuggle into bed and read these delightful stories in the lead up to Christmas! From Santa's lost sleigh bell to the clever goose who made it snow, there's a festive adventure for everyone in these jolly short stories from Enid Blyton, the world's best-loved storyteller. These traditional tales are ideal for younger children being read to and for newly confident readers to read alone. Each story stands alone and is the perfect length for reading at bedtime or in the classroom. Enid Blyton remains one of Britain's favourite children's authors and her bumper short story collections are perfect for introducing her to the latest generation of readers. Read all of Enid Blyton's bumper short story collections. New in 2025: Sleepytime StoriesAnimal Adventure StoriesFive-Minute Magic Stories *** Enid Blyton(R) and Enid Blyton's signature are registered trade marks of Hodder & Stoughton Limited. No trade mark or copyrighted material may be reproduced without the express written permission of the trade mark and copyright owner.
The Reign of Six Realms
"TO RECLAIM WHAT WAS BROKEN, SHE MUST RISK BREAKING HERSELF - BECAUSE SOME DESTINIES ARE NOT CHOSEN BY BLOOD, BUT BY THE COURAGE TO RISE WHEN ALL ELSE FALLS" Book Two in the epic fantasy series: The Reign of Six Realms Arora's quest to reassemble the Mortemus Spear - a weapon of unimaginable power - continues. Traversing uncharted lands and facing legendary beings of immense strength, she must claim the remaining fragments of the spear. Along the way, alliances long forgotten must be rekindled, and strength tested beyond measure. But as Arora draws closer to her goal, what she finds is more than the means to save her kingdom. She finds herself. A revelation awaits - one that will shake her identity to its core and blur the lines between fate and free will. As ancient secrets surface and war looms on the horizon, Arora must confront a truth that may alter everything she believes. In a world where power demands sacrifice and trust is easily broken, can she fulfill her purpose without losing who she is?
My Daddy Speaks English, Mam獺 Habla Espa簽ol
A fun rhyming picture book that celebrates bilingual households. Early en la ma簽ana, Mam? drinks caf矇.Mi hermana drinks juice, And Daddy drinks t矇. Written with a combination of English and Spanish words that reflects the speech of a bilingual family, this story follows a child through her busy day--breakfast with Mommy, Daddy, and big sister; at the library with Grandma; buying groceries with Mommy; dinner time; bathtime; storytime; and bedtime. Every event is filled with love and joy. Then she dreams sweet dreams-in both English and Spanish, of course! A glossary is included. Born and raised in Puerto Rico and now living in Florida, the author was inspired to write My Daddy Speaks English, Mam獺 habla espa簽ol, by a desire to teach her daughter to appreciate her father's American culture as well as her own Hispanic culture. Charming illustrations depicting the loving bilingual household in this book are by Joe Cepeda, whose work has received many honors including a Pura Belpr矇 Honor and a Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor.
The Princess and the Goblin
George MacDonald's beloved classic of children's fantasy is now available in an unabridged, paperback volume in Union Square and Co.'s Signature Editions series. A classic fairy tale of Princess Irene, the brave young miner Curdie, magic, and the dastardly goblins plotting against the kingdom. Throughout their journey, Princess Irene and Curdie face various challenges and magical events that test their courage and friendship. They encounter a wise old woman who gives them important advice, a magical thread that guides them through the darkness of the underground tunnels, and a cunning goblin king who wants to keep Princess Irene captive in his kingdom.
The Thin Door
Fifteen-year-old Ramie just wants a better story than the impossible one she was born into. When she refuses to swallow the lies around her "like a happy pill," she is caught between two competing, contradictory stories of her identify.The NORML* version of her life, the one everyone else believes, leads to betrayal, heartbreak, and danger, with no choice but to play her part in the game. The other version opens a door to an alternate world where she is The Mysterious Mannikin, The Miss Who, and where it seems she can choose any story of herself. Hungry to belong, she summons the ultimate cool boy Xavier who begins to take over her story-and then her identity. And the one girl who could save her is the friend she has betrayed.What Ramie doesn't know is that she is on the oldest journey on earth. What she doesn't guess is that there are allies waiting for her to notice them. What she discovers is that finding her own best life means opening an unexpected, terrifying Door.The Thin Door is a slipstream YA novel that blends myth, dystopia, and raw contemporary realism, where Little Red Riding Hood enters the matrix. It's also a book-as-toy, with hidden tracks, sketch-and-journal prompts, free speech bubbles, and interactive elements that invite readers to step inside Ramie's world to write or draw a story of their own.The Thin Door is a gift for teens who feel unseen, for parents who have lost that mysterious map to initiation, and for counselors and therapists in search of conversation-starters. The Thin Door opens into a story of resilience, identity, and finding one's allies in unexpected places. For the screen oriented or reluctant reader, playful graphic elements and visual cues help to tell the story. For the disenfranchised, Ramie's desperate ride on an old beater bike in search of a better version of her life leads to an unexpected encounter with herself. For the myth lover, the Map of the Realm offers a personal map of the Hero's Journey. * In Ramie's private opinion, The NORML world, the one everyone else seems to live in, is Not Only Real, Mostly Lies. So NORML, no one notices.
Hearts Deceived
Will she sacrifice her freedom for his?The Vampir have lived among ordinary humans for centuries, but an ancient grudge has driven them to the brink of extinction. Though the Vampir have been brought back together, old traditions still lurk between families, stealing hope and threatening to tear it apart again.Despite the crippling pain that increases every day, Alexander lives a life that would be the envy of many. But there is one thing his money can't buy - the trust of the beautiful and elusive Jessi, whose slightest touch promises an end to his pain.Jessi finds no comfort in discovering Alexander is her mate because the Alexander she knows is no one she wants to be bound to for the rest of her life. But with her own pain growing and rumors of Alexander's drastic change of heart, Jessi must learn to trust him to help her through the consequences when reality exposes the web of deception surrounding them.A young adult, urban fantasy with sizzle but no spice. Hearts Deceived was originally released as The Touch in 2016. Though the story remains the same, it has been updated for editing and readability.
D-Shift
THE EXPLOSION CHANGED EVERYTHING!Nancy Clark is an athletic, pretty, seventeen-year-old girl who'd simply wanted to bike down Bitter Creek Road on a normal sunny Saturday when the unthinkable occurred: The Breckenridge Institute of Discovery exploded as she was biking past it.The government-funded research complex vaporized in a ball of blue light, and she was knocked off her bike from the blast. Injured and in shock, she bikes home, only to discover that no one, no one anywhere, remembers the existence of the Institute.To make matters worse, she wakes up every single day to discover she's shifted to a new, daily, parallel universe where the human race is different each time. In one universe, everyone's an elf, and in the next, they're spider-hybrids. Each new day brings about a new challenge as she tries to adapt to the human race's new look: part bird, part snake, part jellyfish, part plant, cyborgs, or even vampires!With her best friend, Rain Fischer, an eccentric young genius, by her side, Nancy and Rain must solve the mystery of why Nancy's the world's first dimensionaut, and more importantly, how to stop her shifting for good.This mystery of bizarre science gone wrong is only complicated by the presence of Danny Princeton, the biggest loser, dork, and social outcast in school. Danny needs advice on how to get a girl, and Nancy takes it upon herself to help him with that monumental task in spite of her dimensional shifting. She feels she needs to because she wronged Danny, and she feels genuinely sorry for how she'd treated him in the past.Will Nancy ever stop shifting, and will she be able to help Danny find that special someone?D-Shift is a young adult, science-fiction, teen romance that anyone can enjoy.
Goodnight Ghost
A magical bedtime story book for children.Ghost is ready for bed, but first he wants to say goodnight to all his spooky friends.Young children will love to help Ghost find his spooky friends in this interactive novelty board book. There's a skeleton, a werewolf, a vampire, and many more friendly, spooky Halloween characters waiting to be discovered in the scenes.From exploring the haunted house and searching in the graveyard to going trick or treating in the city, there's different places to search and different spooky characters to look for on each magic page. Simply insert the included "magic flashlight" between the pages to find Ghost's friends in each nighttime scene and watch children glow with delight as hidden pictures appear!
The Keep's Secret
The realm of Krestoria was shattered; torn apart by a feared witch and a Fae king whose war left scars that never healed. From the war rose the Guardians' Keep, a fortress built to protect children from magic's destruction... or so the world was told.Avery Ashgrove has spent her entire life behind the Keep's stone walls and iron gates, taught to believe that magic is darkness-and those who once wielded it were monsters. But as her time in the Keep nears its end, a forbidden passage reveals itself, and whispers of long-buried secrets begin to rise.Guided by cryptic warnings, suspicious victories, and the gaze of a silent observer, Avery begins to question everything: her teachings, her memories, and the true reason she was taken from her family.The Keep didn't just protect her.It imprisoned her.And the thing it tried hardest to hide... is waking.As her journey leads her into forgotten ruins, mystical mountains, and the ashes of a past she was never meant to uncover, Avery must face a legacy soaked in betrayal and power.Some secrets are locked away for a reason.And some are born to burn their way out.
Max and the Regent Supreme
Max, an experienced enforcer, is convinced the death of his enforcer parents, who were investigating electoral fraud on their dystopian planet, is linked to the crippling of his brother, who was looking into financial fraud at the highest levels of government years later. Little did Max know that the truth would rock his world and that of his best friend, Simo.As the inhabitants of Zephyrion prepare to evacuate their collapsing planet, Max pursues a corrupt global government official. The chase sees him and his team of enforcers coming to Earth in 45 BC Rome, just as Julius Caesar is about to be appointed dictator perpetuo.How will Max, Simo, and the team of enforcers cope with going from a futuristic, technology-filled world to Ancient Rome? With no modern weapons, transport or communication technology, the task ahead of them looks insurmountable. While the price they will have to pay to track down the corrupt and murderous official may cost lives.Max Janus-It's My History is a series of books documenting the life of an alien named Max, who has lived on Earth for 2,000 years. These books, prequels to the Max Janus-The Bobby Years, focus on Max's time on his own planet, his journey to Earth, and his life here over the last two millennia.There is a common thread and recurring characters running through each book, but they can be read independently of each other as standalone stories about Max's time during different periods of history.
The Same Backward as Forward (Standard Edition)
You've fallen in love with the Hawthorne brothers, now discover the love story of the lost scion of Hawthorne House. Read Hannah's side of the story, then flip the book over to experience their love anew through Toby's eyes in this unforgettable novel that you can read backward or forward. Hannah Rooney knows how to be invisible. At twenty, she keeps her head down and her eyes open, and so far, she's managed to avoid being pulled into the dealings of her notorious criminal family. Hannah lives her life in countdown mode, biding her time in nursing school as she waits for her beloved sister, Kaylie, to turn eighteen so Hannah can get them both far, far away from Rockaway Watch and start a new life. Tobias Hawthorne II acts every inch the entitled heir that he is. As the only son of one of the country's richest men, there isn't a door that isn't open to him. Yet behind his razor sharp cheekbones and devil-may-care attitude, Toby is guarding a nest of deadly secrets and a fiery anger fierce enough to burn everything in his path. Their lives collide in one tragic, stormy night, where an act of arson and nature leave Kaylie and two others dead and Toby just barely alive--with no memory of who he is. The fisherman who pulls him from the ocean enlists Hannah to help save the very person who she knows took away her sister. Fueled by her hatred, Hannah is determined to deny Toby's death wish by keeping him alive. He is the last person that she should ever develop feelings for, and she is the first thing he ever remembers seeing. Some things cannot happen--and some things cannot be stopped. *Hannah's side of the story was previously published as a novella in Games Untold Catch every thrilling twist and turn of The Inheritance Games Saga, including the Grandest Game, the thrilling new series set in the world of the Inheritance Games: The Inheritance Games (The Inheritance Games #1) The Hawthorne Legacy (The Inheritance Games #2) The Final Gambit (The Inheritance Games #3) The Brothers Hawthorne (The Inheritance Games #4) Games Untold The Grandest Game (The Grandest Game #1) Glorious Rivals (The Grandest Game #2) The Gilded Blade (The Grandest Game #3) The Same Backward as Forward For more unputdownable reads from Jennifer Lynn Barnes, don't miss the killer The Naturals series, and The Debutantes duet.
Not Today, Satan
Don't miss out on the stunning DELUXE LIMITED EDITION while supplies last. This breathtaking collectible is only available on a limited first print run in the U.S. and Canada only, a must-have for any book lover. "This romantic fantasy proves as thrilling as it is delightful." --Kirkus Reviews "Hilarious, heartwarming, and wildly fun, Not Today, Satan is a voicey romp by an author to watch. With equal parts humor, romance, and adventure, this story will have readers laughing, swooning, and rapidly turning pages." --L.E. Flynn, USA Today bestselling author of All Eyes on Her I'm destined to rule the damned...not fall for one. Think your life is hell? Try being the Prince of Darkness's only daughter--a seventeen-year-old born and raised in Hell, destined to inherit the throne, and constantly enduring the (literal) eternal moans and screams of souls who had it coming. The only thing worse than ruling the Underworld is working here. Day after day, it's me, a bunch of demons who are too intimidated by my dad to befriend me, and an endless lineup of sinners. Until Nathan Reynolds shows up, with a smile that could turn brimstone to butterflies, claiming he's innocent. I don't question the system; it's never wrong. But Nate's pleading eyes have me doubting everything I've ever known. So, I'm going to do the one thing I'm not supposed to do: I'm going to help him break out. Even if it means showing Nate exactly who I am. Metaphorical horns and all. Because if we don't make it out of here? We're not just damned. We're doomed.
Where the Library Hides
The stunning conclusion to the story that started in What the River Knows, now in a deluxe paperback edition featuring beautiful designed edges and foiled cover elements!A lush immersive historical fantasy set in Egypt filled with adventure, and a rivals-to-lovers romance like no other. Inez Olivera traveled across the world to Egypt, seeking answers into her parents' recent and mysterious deaths. But all her searching led her down a perilous road, filled with heartache, betrayal, and a dangerous magic that pulled her deep into the past. When T穩o Ricardo issues an ultimatum about her inheritance, she's left with only one option to consider. Marriage to Whitford Hayes. Former British soldier, her uncle's aide de camp, and one time nemesis, Whit has his own mysterious reasons for staying in Egypt. With her heart on the line, Inez might have to bind her fate to the one person whose secret plans could ruin her.
A Queen's Match
In this breathtaking sequel to the national bestseller A Queen's Game, the love lives of three princesses are hopelessly entangled. Hearts will be broken, friendships betrayed, secrets revealed . . . and when it's all over, Europe's monarchies will never be the same. H矇l癡ne d'Orl矇ans, exiled princess of France, was forced to break off her engagement to Prince Eddy because of a mistake from her past. But she's determined to win him back, even if it means pretending to court another prince. Alix of Hesse is desperately in love with Prince Nicholas of Russia and promises to wait for him, no matter how long it takes. But what happens when her grandmother Queen Victoria introduces a new suitor . . . one who makes Alix question her heart? May of Teck isn't even looking for love, just a crown--and now, after all her scheming, she might finally have found a way to marry Prince Eddy. So why can't she stop thinking about his younger brother, George? In this stunning conclusion to the duology that began with A Queen's Game, Katharine McGee offers an intimate portrayal of a near-forgotten moment in royal history: a story of agonizing loss, of impossible choices, and of love--and hope--that defied the odds.
Red Dragon Nightfall
In Book Four of THE ABI ACARDI SERIESLeaving Kyoto behind, Burton, Abi, and their friends hope Osaka will finally give them room to breathe. But a single day in the city is all it takes for everything to spiral out of control.Forced to flee to Tokyo ahead of schedule, Abi walks the crowded streets but can't shake the dreaded feeling of being watched. Even with protection surrounding them, every step outside their hotel feels like she's tempting fate. The tension seeps into everything, widening the distance between her and Shane. Amid her fear and doubt, Burton remains close, offering strength and support when she needs it most.By the time they reach Niseko, the powdery slopes, glittering lights, and majestic scenery seem to promise a peaceful Christmas escape. But that happiness is short-lived when a sudden accident nearly claims someone's life and sparks a chilling question: was it really an accident, or something more sinister?Intent on leaving Japan, they attend the final iconic NIGHTFALL event as planned. Staged beneath the shadow of Mount Yōtei, Red Dragon's deadly game erupts in fiery chaos, unleashing a chain reaction that shatters Abi's world forever.LOVE BROUGHT THEM TO JAPAN.BUT WILL RED DRAGON LET THEM LEAVE?IT ALL COMES DOWN TO THIS.Visit EAStarkBooks.com to read THE ABI ACARDI SERIES: Red Dragon Bonus Chapters!
Unknown Secrets
In the dark trunk of a moving car, Sam awakes. She doesn't know how she got there, where she's being taken, or who she even is. The only thing she knows is she has to get away. With a superhuman strength that surprises her, she overpowers her captors and escapes into the nearby woods, taking refuge in a lean-to under cover of night. When morning dawns, she finds she's no longer alone-a rancher has discovered her, and she's trespassing on his property. With nowhere else to turn, she follows him back to his farmhouse, where she's welcomed by his right-hand man, Mack, and his housekeeper, Miss Claire. As Staz and his crew work to help Sam uncover her identity, she begins to understand that she wields powers no human being, let alone a teenage girl, should have. Then they uncover links to GNT, a shady, billion-dollar bioengineering company. All the while, Sam grows closer to the handsome, mysterious Staz, who may be hiding secrets of his own. But the more Sam learns, the more the truth eludes her.
Planet Bound
"The Book"Four friends find a mysterious book that enhances their natural abilities and also has a mysterious prophecy about a small planet. It didn't make a whole lot of sense to the kids, so they didn't think too much about it until they lost the book. Now, more than ever, they need to rely on one another as the bad guys swoop in and take them hostage. Fairies and vampires are only part of the problem for these kids, though. Can they get everyone out and home safely before the total destruction happens?"The Fight for Jupiter"Skye just wanted to live a mostly normal life. She was insanely smart and was able to create a robotic dog that thinks for itself and talks. Other than that, she just wants to be normal. She doesn't get her wish, though, when aliens show up in her neighbor's kitchen and whisk her away to go and help them fight Martians-like real Martians! On the planet Jupiter! This was going to be an awesome story at school next year!"Trapped"Dakota is a 16-year-old girl who was transported to the magical land of Glandiera. There she learns all the about being a Knight to the kingdom. During her training, she meets Chris and Ryan, two friends who go to the same school as she does. They learn all about Glandiera and even get to raise dragons! Trouble with a prophecy starts soon after they are trained. Dakota is at the heart of the prophecy. Can she and her friends do what they do best and save the kingdom from utter destruction?
Rising Ember
Dangerous games. Kill or be killed. Can she survive a king's ruthless arena? Clarissa craves an escape. An orphan forced into criminal acts with other kids by their caretaker, she longs to break free and become a healer. But when an archenemy provokes a deadly confrontation, the seventeen-year-old awakens hidden powers in an explosive and fiery defense.Seized by soldiers and taken to the capital along with her only friend, Clarissa trains alongside other slaves to fight in the royal army. But surrounded by mysterious strangers and running low on trust, the desperate captive fears graduation day will be her last.Is Clarissa destined to die in chains?Rising Ember is the thrilling first book in The Ember Crown YA dystopian fantasy series. If you like strong-willed heroines, nail-biting drama, and clean slow-burn romance, then you'll love Sara Wright's action-packed adventure.Buy Rising Ember to ignite destiny today!
Unknown Secrets
In the dark trunk of a moving car, Sam awakes. She doesn't know how she got there, where she's being taken, or who she even is. The only thing she knows is she has to get away. With a superhuman strength that surprises her, she overpowers her captors and escapes into the nearby woods, taking refuge in a lean-to under cover of night. When morning dawns, she finds she's no longer alone-a rancher has discovered her, and she's trespassing on his property. With nowhere else to turn, she follows him back to his farmhouse, where she's welcomed by his right-hand man, Mack, and his housekeeper, Miss Claire. As Staz and his crew work to help Sam uncover her identity, she begins to understand that she wields powers no human being, let alone a teenage girl, should have. Then they uncover links to GNT, a shady, billion-dollar bioengineering company. All the while, Sam grows closer to the handsome, mysterious Staz, who may be hiding secrets of his own. But the more Sam learns, the more the truth eludes her.
Red Dragon
In Book Three of THE ABI ACARDI SERIESTwo weeks before Christmas-the first without her Mother-Abi Acardi celebrates her birthday surrounded by friends. That night, Burton overhears Jade and Reggie's dilemma and offers the ultimate solution: a lavish winter wedding in Japan. Prestigious hotels, once-in-a-lifetime adventures, the pulse of Dark Demon raves, and their nuptials to brighten the holiday festivities.Invited along, Abi and Shane believe the getaway comes at just the right time since it will give them space to make decisions about their future. Keeping secrets from each other, both have news they have yet to share.Touching down in Osaka days later, their journey leads into the heart of Kyoto. At first, it's everything they dreamed of-bamboo forests, golden temples, and snow-dusted shrines. But the beauty doesn't last. From the icy steps of Kifune to the endless torii gates of Fushimi Inari, strangers creep from the crowds, each branded with the same chilling symbol.While Burton and his team search for answers, the encounters become more threatening until the danger can no longer be ignored. They know somewhere in the historic city, a Red Dragon is watching as a twisted game begins to unravel piece by piece.
The Same Backward as Forward (Deluxe Limited Edition)
You've fallen in love with the Hawthorne brothers, now discover the love story of the lost scion of Hawthorne House. Read Hannah's side of the story, then flip the book over to experience their love anew through Toby's eyes in this deluxe novel that you can read backward or forward! The lush edition includes designed edges, a special case, and illustrated endpapers. Hannah Rooney knows how to be invisible. At twenty, she keeps her head down and her eyes open, and so far, she's managed to avoid being pulled into the dealings of her notorious criminal family. Hannah lives her life in countdown mode, biding her time in nursing school as she waits for her beloved sister, Kaylie, to turn eighteen so Hannah can get them both far, far away from Rockaway Watch and start a new life. Tobias Hawthorne II acts every inch the entitled heir that he is. As the only son of one of the country's richest men, there isn't a door that isn't open to him. Yet behind his razor sharp cheekbones and devil-may-care attitude, Toby is guarding a nest of deadly secrets and a fiery anger fierce enough to burn everything in his path. Their lives collide in one tragic, stormy night, where an act of arson and nature leave Kaylie and two others dead and Toby just barely alive--with no memory of who he is. The fisherman who pulls him from the ocean enlists Hannah to help save the very person who she knows took away her sister. Fueled by her hatred, Hannah is determined to deny Toby's death wish by keeping him alive. He is the last person that she should ever develop feelings for, and she is the first thing he ever remembers seeing. Some things cannot happen--and some things cannot be stopped. *Hannah's side of the story was previously published as a novella in Games UntoldCatch every thrilling twist and turn of The Inheritance Games Saga, including the Grandest Game, the thrilling new series set in the world of the Inheritance Games: The Inheritance Games (The Inheritance Games #1) The Hawthorne Legacy (The Inheritance Games #2) The Final Gambit (The Inheritance Games #3) The Brothers Hawthorne (The Inheritance Games #4) Games UntoldThe Grandest Game (The Grandest Game #1) Glorious Rivals (The Grandest Game #2) The Gilded Blade (The Grandest Game #3) The Same Backward as Forward For more unputdownable reads from Jennifer Lynn Barnes, don't miss the killer The Naturals series, and The Debutantes duet.
What the River Knows
The #1 New York Times bestseller, now in special edition paperback! The Mummy meets Death on the Nile in this lush, immersive historical fantasy set in Egypt filled with adventure, a rivals-to-lovers romance, and a dangerous race...where everything is on the line! Bolivian-Argentinian Inez Olivera belongs to the glittering upper society of nineteenth century Buenos Aires, and like the rest of the world, the town is steeped in old world magic that's been largely left behind or forgotten. Inez has everything a girl might want, except for the one thing she yearns the most: her globetrotting parents--who frequently leave her behind. When she receives word of their tragic deaths, Inez inherits their massive fortune and a mysterious guardian, an archeologist in partnership with his Egyptian brother-in-law. Yearning for answers, Inez sails to Cairo, bringing her sketch pads and an ancient golden ring her father sent to her for safekeeping before he died. But upon her arrival, the old world magic tethered to the ring pulls her down a path where she soon discovers there's more to her parent's disappearance than what her guardian led her to believe. With her guardian's infuriatingly handsome assistant thwarting her at every turn, Inez must rely on ancient magic to uncover the truth about her parent's disappearance--or risk becoming a pawn in a larger game that will kill her. What the River Knows is the first book in the thrilling Secrets of the Nile duology.
If Only I Had Told Her (Collector's Edition)
For the first time in hardcover, a gorgeous, collectible edition of the #1 New York Times bestselling and TikTok sensation If Only I Had Told Her, the companion to If He Had Been With Me. Features a stamped case, designed end papers, printed edges, reading ribbon, and new bonus material from the author.If only I'd told her that I loved her years ago, then I wouldn't be here now...Finn has always loved Autumn. She's not just the girl next door or his mother's best friend's daughter, she is his everything. But she's not his girlfriend. That's Sylvie, and Finn would never hurt her, so there's no way Autumn could know how he truly feels. Jack, Finn's best friend, isn't so sure. He's seen Finn and Autumn together. How could she not know? And how is he supposed to support and protect Finn when heartache seems inevitable?Autumn surrounds herself with books and wants to write her own destiny--but one doesn't always get a new chapter and fate can be cruel to those in love.Told through three different perspectives, If Only I Had Told Her is a love story brimming with truth, tragedy, and the unexpected bonds that heal us.
The Claiming (the Last Resort #2)
The next evolution in interactive storytelling is here!A must-read from New York Times bestselling author Jasmine Warga!For the first time, Teddy is actually excited for the school year to start. His new neighbors, Lila and Caleb, are transferring to his school, which means he'll finally have real friends! But Teddy has a secret he's desperate to protect -- one that explains why none of his classmates have spoken to him in years...And that's not all. Despite having sent the fire maiden back through the portal, strange things keep happening at the Castle Hill Inn. Teddy's nightmares are back in a big way, and after getting stuck in the portal herself, Lila seems to be... flickering?! Almost as if something, or someone, is trying to summon her from our world into the next.Teddy will do anything to protect his friends, but he's terrified of repeating the worst mistake of his life. Yet Teddy might be the key to uncovering the fire maiden's evil plans, and in order to stop her, he'll have to face his greatest fears -- the ones he's spent his whole life running from.Enter the world of The Last Resort! Talk to ghosts that come to life and help solve the mystery!
The Telling
What happens when the line between myth and reality blurs?Neglected by her father after her mother's homicide, fifteen-year-old Maeve Newell enlists the help of a light witch, a new friend, Sylvie, and her dog, Pooch, to help her unravel the mystery surrounding her mother's brutal death and get clarity for her recent nightmares, but she's uncovering disturbingly horrifying truths about her family in the process.It seems death is on the menu in rural Wren Falls. She needs to confront a vicious ancient Celtic monster, but to do so, she has to understand the meaning behind her terrifying dreams. And time is running out.
Life, Death, and Expiration Dates
Sean tames his darkest secret with one simple rule. Never tell anyone the day they will die. At seventeen, Sean Ratcliffe chases high octane adventures and avoids messy human connections to escape the heavy weight of guilt. With simple eye contact, he sees the exact date of everyone's death. When his parents vanish during a climbing expedition in Peru, Sean knows they can't be dead. He searches for answers while navigating a new life with his aunt and a mysterious girl with the only expiration date he can't see. With a suitcase full of secrets, Ava Kouris is on the run yet again, biding her time until she can break free from her mother. She's spent her whole life juggling ghostly premonitions, her mother's manipulations, and a best friend who's unaware she died almost 70 years ago. When a shadow agency hijacks their lives, they realize that cooperating is the only way to protect their secrets and find information about Sean's parents. As danger intensifies, the teens must untangle their feelings for each other and take charge of their lives, even if it means losing Sean's parents forever.
All the Stars in the Daylight Sky
In this spellbinding romantasy, an agender teen stumbles into the fae world and finds love and belonging--but at what cost? Eighteen-year-old Cam bounces between houses in Texas and Scotland and has always thought that's why she doesn't feel at home in either place. A recent Autism diagnosis followed by a fight with her mothers adds an extra layer of real-life stress, only amplifying her struggle to belong. However, things take an unexpected turn when she crosses paths with members of the Otherworld deep in a Scottish forest. With the Gaelic wisdom from her Granaidh (Grandma), Cam understands that she has been noticed by the Fair Folk, and that this means that her life is suddenly in grave danger. Cam must make a choice: face the danger or join the Others and never see her family again. With her human ties fraying even further, the allure of the Others' acceptance tugs at Cam's heart, but is she ready to say goodbye to her family forever? From the acclaimed author of The Many Half-Lived Lives of Sam Sylvester, this is a lush, lyrical romantasy novel set at the crossroads of belonging and the magical realm of the unknown.
