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"With some teen romance on the side, this is an absolute must read for any book lover." - InD'tale - Runner-Up in the 2017 RONE AwardsPerfect for readers who loved Far from the Tree--this moving YA contemporary is the story of a super-smart teen girl with an unplanned pregnancy and an impossible choice.Acceptance into MIT means everything to eighteen-year-old Kansas Jones, who is class president, top female swimmer on the varsity team, a straight-A student, and member of the local teen robotics club. But one misstep leads to an unplanned pregnancy that threatens to unravel her immaculate resume. Twelve weeks seems like plenty of time to have an abortion, except things are stacking up: finals, college applications, her MIT interview, and finishing the robot for the R2-RoboCon competition.When a close family member loses a child, Kansas sees how she could fix everything. But is she willing to give up her dreams for the future to carry this unplanned pregnancy to term--and will she really be able to give the baby up for adoption in the end?Don't miss this beautiful story that tackles important issues of family and teen pregnancy.

After her brush with the Silver Pharaoh, Verity Fitzroy and the children of the Ministry Seven retreat to London to recover, but adventure always seems to have a way of finding them.With her Uncle Octavius still somewhere out there, Verity is sure the terrifying disappearance of children in the fogs of the capital cannot be a coincidence. The ancient mystery of the Emerald Flame is on the verge of being solved, which will mean an end to life and death as the world has known it. The race is on to find it first, and the winner will hold the fate of the future in their hands.Verity and the Ministry Seven must embrace dark conspiracies, dare mysterious organisations, and question all that they know to secure the secret thousands of years old.

Coloring Book: A Journey into Geometry: is a fascinating coloring book consisting of 62 pages filled with captivating and unique geometric shapes. Each design has been carefully created by the author, offering a variety of shapes and patterns that challenge and stimulate creativity. This book is not just a collection of images to color, but a journey through the world of geometry, where each figure becomes a work of art under your colored pencils. From beginners to advanced colorists, everyone will find something to love in this book. Immerse yourself in the beauty of geometry and discover the relaxation and pleasure of coloring with: Coloring Book: A Journey into Geometr

Cinque anni dopo la sua partenza, in California Allison è riuscita finalmente a costruire la vita perfetta con il suo ragazzo, Thomas. Laureata in giornalismo, il suo sogno sta finalmente per diventare realtà, perché ha ricevuto l'offerta di lavoro che tanto desiderava.C'è un solo problema: la BLS magazine si trova a New York. Non sarà facile vivere per mesi lontano da Thomas, soprattutto quando rincontrerà Brayden, nel modo più inaspettato possibile.Così, tra le mille avventure da superare per raggiungere il suo obiettivo, si troverà a dover affrontare anche il suo passato.Come farà Allison a scegliere tra l'amore per Thomas, la passione per il suo lavoro e l'attrazione per Brayden?

A novella about a boy named Mick and his struggles with life. His parent's divorce and a friend's suicide make his world unbearable. Each "cut" has a deeper meaning. A cry for help. "I spin my dad's Ruger SP101 revolver on the wood floor of my bedroom. Sometimes, just to see what it feels like, I place the tip of the gun against my temple, but I never once pull the trigger. NO!" "I'm more into the slice of the blade against my skin and the blood running down my arm." "It relieves so much pressure.""And I can breathe again..."

Is it possible for Katie to have too many boys in her life? She would never have thought it possible until the drop-dead gorgeous Caleb Dirkson walks into her lifeguard training class. When he starts to show interest in her, her life gets very complicated. Then, when jealousy and insecurity come head-to head, she is forced to choose between the newcomer and her old friends. Will Katie make the right choice?

There is something in the forests of After. Something powerful. Something dark. Something out for blood. After was supposed to be a safe haven for those who understood the dangers of magic. When Ever's father first founded it, it was. But recently, something's changed. Children are disappearing. Creatures are crossing the forest boundary. And Ever's going to put a stop to it. After has never been free of magic and Alisa knows that more than most. As the daughter of a practicing witch, she's grown up with magic just a short walk away. But recently, something's changed. Someone is playing with something dark. The forest is becoming angry. As Ever and Alisa race against time to save their loved ones, their paths become irrevocably intertwined. Both carry hatred. Both carry secrets. And both can't seem to resist the forest's call.

Veronica's Sunset is told by the witty, eighteen-year-old Veronica Cheung, a Chinese American vampire from San Francisco. Yes, she has a modified diet of raw meat and animal blood. Yes, she has gifts like superspeed and superstrength. But no, she is not a ridiculously good-looking white girl who sparkles in the sun. Like all vampires, Veronica must follow three rules: (1) Don't tell humans that she's a vampire, (2) Don't harm humans, and (3) Serve humans. That's right. A vampire's ultimate purpose is to serve human beings, and Veronica's vampire family believes the best way to do that is by becoming a doctor. Failing to follow the rules will inevitably result in a prison sentence by the International Vampire Council, and of course, becoming the subject of her nosy family's gossip. That's why Veronica finds herself in trouble when she falls in love with human Hiro Yutaka and becomes tempted to break the rules one by one. For the first time in her life, as she dreams up a future different from the one her family has planned, Veronica must grapple between the duty that was given to her and the destiny she wants for herself.

While stranded at an airport on New Year's Eve during a snowstorm, Olivia meets Jamie.She is an aspiring writer on her way to see her estranged father again for the first time in years. He is a palliative care nurse returning to care for his grandfather who is chronically ill. After spending just one night together at the airport and going their separate ways, Jamie and Olivia begin a long-distance relationship despite being on opposite ends of the country in Seattle and New York.The grief they carried felt smaller and lighter somehow, so they hold on to the belief their lives are threaded together against the odds for a reason-the something that was missing before finding each other.As time passes and the thousands of miles between them test their relationship and commitment, Jamie makes a promise to end the distance and be wherever Olivia is, but they must decide if the sacrifices they're making along the way are bringing them closer to a future together or only pushing them further away from the people they want to be.The State of Us is a debut novel about the loss, forgiveness, and love that underpin our most remarkable relationships.

1800s tomboy Lacy encounters an unknown evil which spirals her onto a treacherous path across the frozen Canada wilderness, delving into the crypt of an Italian convent, through the heat-stippled plains of Africa, and on to England where undead, her future husband, and vampires lurk. Driven by an insatiable need to hunt and kill the evils of the world, she struggles with her obsession when she learns she is expecting. Lacy must decide to abandon her mission or her family as threats come from all sides in The Journals of Lacy Anderson Moore: Monster Hunter of the 1800s.

"Sometimes I just want a series that starts off at 90 mph and never slows down. You too? Then dive in. You're going to love it." - Christy Hall of Fame author, James L. RubartFROM THE HUNTED TO THE HUNTRESS ...Eden Pruitt's parents are alive. They are safe. But not Eden. She won't be until they hunt down the high-stakes gambler known as Mordecai. Eager for redemption, Cassian Gray won't rest until they succeed.Together, they follow a trail of clues that thrusts them into a dark, dangerous, twisted reality. At its center stands an enemy far more powerful than they ever imagined.

Have you ever fought for what you believe? This book is a source of inspiration for girls who aspire to finish their education and achieve their goals. It shows how education can be a powerful tool for girls to overcome the barriers and challenges they face in society, and how every girl has the right to pursue her studies without being discouraged like the young protagonist, Humara. She faces opposition from her family, who do not value her education and want to marry her off at a young age, but she does not give up on her dreams and stands up for herself. "Go. Go on! I know what a girl like you does in the name of going to school. I have seen many like you, and they all ended up coming to me. You know what those girls are called, don't you?" he finished with a snotty laugh. I grabbed Himal's arm and spoke, cutting him off, "I don't know what they are called. You know that because you have the same characteristics as them. I guess it takes one to know one," I replied. Humara does not let the challenges and obstacles in her life stop her from pursuing her dreams. She also supports and defends her friends when they face injustice or discrimination. Her actions inspire not only her family but also many others who join her in her fight. Humara is a role model for everyone who wants to make a difference in the world.

Death is a stalker, preying on the ones I love, and even my superpowers aren't strong enough to stop it.All I wanted was to help the people suffering in Eastern Europe. With the Vampire Queen gone, Daunator was laying claim to the area, taking as many people as he could get. Unfortunately, the Leaders were still on their honeymoon, and no one else on the team wanted to do anything about it.Except for Christian--my nemesis.But when he found himself in a really bad situation, it was up to me to save him--before it was too late.I had no idea trying to save someone I hate would jeopardize the ones I love most.This is the last installment of my story, the last chapter, the last pages. It ends when death finally catches up to its prey, and someone I love is dead.I'm Cassidy Findley, and this is my life as a teenage Vampire Hunter.The Chronicles of Cassidy is a retelling of The Clandestine Saga specifically for middle grade through high school readers told from the perspective of high schooler Cassidy Findley.

A half-elf woman with deadly magic. A mage hunting for his childhood friend. A bargain that will change everything.Isarrel Dalmyar is too human for her elven home, and too elven to be accepted anywhere else. Banished after her human magic endangers two elves, she must learn how to control her chaotic power if she ever wants to return home.Liam Galway's loyalty to his king has always guided him, so when he's ordered to find the missing mages of Makaria-including his childhood friend-he does so eagerly. But the sparse clues only hint at dark dealings that stretch far beyond their own borders.When Isa begs Liam to train her, he has one condition: she must use her elven skills to help him find the mages. It should be a simple task-if Liam can put his duty before his heart... and if Isa's magic doesn't kill him in the process.Perfect for fans of Tara Grayce, Shari Tapscott, and Kenley Davidson, Of Chaos and Cadence is the newest installment in the Kasmian Chronicles, a series of swoony romantic fantasy connected standalones.

Rose lives with her mother Valerie in a run-down cottage in an old part of town. Rose steals things. Valerie drinks. That's just the way it is. Whenever Rose gets caught, Valerie banishes her to the cramped, dusty attic - often for weeks at a time.Then one day Rose decides she's going to change her life: she's going to close that attic door forever. And that's exactly what she does.So why do the police suddenly want to speak with Rose again? Why does she have a shiny new watch she can't recall buying (or stealing!)? For that matter, why can't she seem to remember speaking with some people, being at various places, taking up smoking or making particular sketches and notes in her journal?And why is it that, as Rose lies awake at night with her covers pulled up to chin, she can hear something - bumps, shuffling steps and a girl's cough - coming from the attic?Girl in the Attic is a young adult mystery that explores themes of compulsive behaviour, addiction, the importance of family, the nature of chance and the role your choices play in shaping destiny.

Adrian and Alius demolish international diplomacy during their raid to rescue Raffe from Zepallo's subterranean labyrinth.

SAGA FANTASY COMPLETALa questione non è diventare ciò che si vorrebbe, ma avere il coraggio di esserlo.---L'animo di Celine non potrebbe essere più sereno: Aidan ha finalmente accettato di vivere il sentimento che li unisce e nel Regno del Fuoco le protezioni sono ancora integre.A pochi giorni dalla partenza per la nuova spedizione, però, le cose si complicano. Serve un nuovo volontario per il posto vacante di guaritrice, ma alle selezioni si presenta solo Kaina, e la regina, nonostante il disappunto, è obbligata a portarla con sé.La missione si rivela da subito ostica.Gli Spiriti degli Elementi sembrano non aver apprezzato la testardaggine della ragazza e, nonostante il suo impegno, non le concedono più udienza, la privano della loro guida e la gettano nello sconforto. Legarsi ad Aidan è stato un errore?Altre ombre si addensano segretamente sul suo destino. Urchaid, servo fidato di Fàs, ha stretto un'alleanza con una persona molto vicina a Celine: il nemico la vuole e farà di tutto per averla.Con il cuore e la mente persi in un groviglio di emozioni destabilizzanti, la regina si appresterà a combattere nuove battaglie e andrà alla ricerca della forza interiore perduta, quella che le permetterà di riacquistare la speranza.---Saga fantasy italiana Libro 3 di 6TUTTI i seguiti sono già disponibiliPer conoscere meglio l'autrice è possibile collegarsi al sito laurarocca - alla pagina Facebook Laura Rocca Autrice - al gruppo Facebook Laura Rocca Books - seguire i pulsanti relativi ai social contenuti nel libro

**No AI was utilized in the creation of this novel** During the unrest between mankind and dragons, one was gifted with their essence to unite them in saving the realm. He became known as the DragonBorne!Yet even their essence could not protect him from the frailties of mankind, or the bitter anguish he suffers. Set against the bloody turmoil devastating the land, two youths are led by a voice without form, toward a destiny that is clouded by their past. Kain, the son of a warrior who bears a strange birthmark upon his wrist, and Lynette, a princess in hiding. Neither are aware their destinies entail leading the realm against the injustice it has suffered-but what of their suffering? Are the children of man capable of bearing the pain and despair of war, or will it crush them and their new-found love beneath it? This, only the future may decide, as their fates rest upon blade, talon, and a truly human trait called hope. Yet...can hope and love survive the touch of a demon, or the deceit of its foreboding master?

Kaum hatten Aaron, Moe, Jules und Summer sich als Hüter der vier Elemente in Nimoron bewährt, müssen sie sich einer weiteren Herausforderung stellen. Kratos ist auf dem Vormarsch und bedroht nun nicht mehr nur Nimoron, sondern auch die Welt der Hüter. Sie dürfen keine Zeit verlieren, bei der Suche nach den fehlenden Elementensteinen. Wäre da nicht noch ein dunkles Geheimnis, das Nimoron einzuholen droht...Die Hüter Trilogie geht in die zweite Runde. Band 1 begeisterte bereits viele tausend Leser und entführte sie in die fantastische Welt von Nimoron. ***Das neue Fantasy Highlight - Die Hüter Trilogie*** Leserstimmen: "Diese Buchreihe kann definitiv mit den ganz großen und auch verfilmten Geschichten mithalten!""Wer Fantasy mag, wird diese Reihe verschlingen!""Eine unglaublich tolle Geschichte mit viel Fantasie und mitreißenden Charakteren. Ich habe alle Teile verschlungen""Wer glaubt, diese Trilogie ist nur was für Kinder und Jugendliche, der irrt! Ich würde gerne mehr als 5 Sterne geben!""Diese Reihe gehört verfilmt!

En cuanto vio la casa, con sus arbustos podados geométricamente en la entrada y la cerca blanca bordeándola, decidió que sería suya. No porque hubiera algo especial en ella ni porque tuviera una apariencia vistosa. De hecho, lucía tan común y suburbana que se mimetizaba con el resto del vecindario. Y eso era precisamente lo que le atraía de ella. Sería el refugio perfecto ahora que pretendía retirarse de su oficio. Y, por fortuna, no tardaría en salir al mercado. Sobre todo, después de esa noche.El final siempre era inevitable.

Life as a teenager is never easy. But for Natalee Murray, things have just gotten way more difficult. Bored with life, she can't wait to graduate high school and get out of town, especially considering the famous band members from AD2 suddenly start attending her school, making her once boring life, absolutely insane.It starts with a pen. A single brush of fingers, and she is captivated.But Alec and Demetri have a dark secret, one that could shatter their reputations and Natalee's heart. What do you do when one guy paints your life with color while the other infuses your soul with passion? How do you choose when your heart is divided?

When your parents are your worst enemy, how do you survive? Tider didn't get to choose his parents. He never would have picked the ones he had. They were monsters. They loved showing how powerful they were to everyone who came to their house. They used dark magic to keep the other elementals in line. Soon they were going to want him to follow in their footsteps, but he didn't want to. He didn't want to hurt people and control them. All he wanted was for his parents to be normal and maybe to have a friend. When his power starts to show itself, he tries to keep it hidden, knowing his parents will try to corrupt him right away. He thinks he's doing a good job until they make him mad, and he drops a large ball of water on their heads. Now they know his power has emerged, and that he will be powerful once he can control it. There's no way to stop them from ruining his life, but he's still going to try.

The second book in the *now complete* I Am Phantom duology!They thought Project Midnight was gone. They were dead wrong.A year has passed since Drake Sinclair-AKA Phantom, the snarky, superpowered vigilante-defeated the psychopath Lucius Sykes and destroyed Project Midnight's lab in his city.But something remains.Project Midnight is back with a vengeance. They've managed to replicate the serum that gave Drake his powers and are using it to create super soldiers more powerful than anything he's ever faced. Soon, this will be one fight Phantom can't win.But he won't be alone. He's found four other former test subjects just like him, powers and everything. If they can stop fighting long enough to work together, they might be able to stop Project Midnight once and for all.But while they prepare, a nemesis watches from the shadows, waiting to join the fight...Pulse-pounding action, Marvel-level snark, superhero origins, and romance collide in this intense young adult superhero fantasy series!

Sam loves shopping with her friends until her mother drops a bomb...she's moving to New York. Sam has a choice; find a job in Perth or move to her father's outback cattle station. Avoiding the dirty stockmen is a challenge she hadn't planned for. A deathly encounter shatters the walls of her tiny world and catapults her into the arms of a handsome stockman. Does he feel the same or is she imagining it all? An unexpected visitor causes trouble with a capital T. Will she undo the invisible cords drawing them together? When a mysterious voice warns Sam, all hell breaks loose, causing havoc in more ways than one. Sam learns that nothing is impossible when you believe...

High school is supposed to be the best years of a girl's life, but when a pandemic breaks out, turning victims into flesh-hungry cannibals, Cindy Scott realizes she's witnessing what may be the end of the world. As the N-Virus spreads, it becomes evident that no family is safe from its wrath. Despite efforts to carry on as normal, society starts to unravel. Once Cindy's popular sister, Audrey, a senior, is infected, the lives of the Scott family are forever altered. Cindy's father, an E.R. doctor, manages to acquire a black-market vaccine to slow Audrey's deterioration, but that isn't a cure. It's only delaying the inevitable. Audrey slowly becomes a zombie, yet she can maintain awareness. She is so aware that she fights to going to The Pastures, a "living cemetery" where the living dead are taken to wander fields, safely behind the security of electric fences, where they will eventually decay away to dust peacefully. Cindy's life continues to crumble as everyone she knows and loves succumbs to the effects of the N-Virus. Finally, she realizes her only hope is Nick, her longtime crush and fellow survivor.

PRAISE FOR THE WICKED WOODS SERIES 5 out of 5 Stars - The writing is so rich with wonderful characters and a powerful storyline. This is the Debut series of the year! - Kristi, Book Faery 5 out of 5 Stars - Wicked Woods have everything you want in a fast pace mystery. Throw in colorful characters with a setting that everyone can relate to, and you have a winner of a series. I thoroughly enjoyed Wicked Woods and will be picking up the rest of the series. - Suze, Suzereads WINNER OF 2 INTERNATIONAL AWARDS Winner in Horror Fiction (2011 International Book Awards) Award-winning Finalist in Young Adult Fiction (2011 International Book Awards) DESCRIPTION The Final Showdown. The threat to Wicked and to Palisor forces Briony into the inevitable, an alliance with Josh, the Werewolf King. As Josh s role becomes clearer in Palisor, and the people are demanding higher security, Briony is forced to make the most important decision in her life. The worlds of the Wicked and Palisor collide in this stunning conclusion to the Wicked Woods series.

One year after the fall of Aggerona, Mathias recovered from the devastation of the Labyrinth. After the defeat of Vilevelious, Alistor and his party returned home victorious, believing all their troubles were gone. One year later, the arrival of a new empire from the outer stars threatens to destroy the kingdom of Mathias. They awaken from a long sleep after 500 years. The Baronia Empire, an industrial kingdom ruled by a mechanized ruler with an iron fist, embarked on a conquest. With a mass force at the King's disposal, they prepare to deploy down Earth to test Mathias's defenses. With the Aggerona Empire out of the picture, Baronia steps in, leaving where Aggerona last left off. A new adventure begins for our heroes as they endure new challenges. With help from the Rose Spirits, they bring Alistor to the next level in his adventurous endeavors. With monsters stronger than before, they begin their journey and seek aid from more spirits to awaken to stand against the mechanical mayhem.

"Goosebumps" "A tense and absorbing story beautifully told" "Unputdownable novel" "What a magical book" "Outstanding storytelling" "Breathtakingly written" "Fantastically illustrated storytelling at its finest" When your brother is your enemy, would you save him or watch him die?AD 552 - Luca, seventeen, stands on the shore of the Sabrina River watching his brother struggle in the mud plains, knowing Kennan will drown when the tide comes in. He looks back on the events that have led to their mortal enmity. As war with the Saxons and Jutes is threatening, he must decide who is his real enemy; Kennan, the brother he knows better than anyone else? Or a Saxon prince he has never yet met? The Last Tribes of Britannia: 6th Century Britain is lawless and unstable. Old tribal identities are reinvigorated after the withdrawal of Rome but Germanic culture is dominating from the east. Wessex is yet to be born and a new Anglo-Saxon era is yet to begin, but by the end of the century new kingdoms will be created and old ones lost forever. This is a story of brotherhood and growing up in an old world of warriors, kings, monks and spies. It's about overcoming prejudice and seeing the other side of the story. As ordinary folk struggle to survive from the land, inevitably, some are caught up in the tides of change and the whims of Kings. The gripping narrative is accompanied by intricate and charming illustrations by the author. "It's a truly original work, and one that stands out in such a popular genre. The illustrations in particular add a sense of personality and character to the book, and the prose is engaging and imaginative."

"Cuentos del Caribe: Seres Sobrenaturales y Criaturas Legendarias" invita a los lectores a sumergirse en un cautivador viaje hacia el rico folclore y el mundo místico del Caribe. Escrito por Connor G. Porter Taylor, este libro se adentra en el encantador mundo de los seres sobrenaturales y las criaturas legendarias que han fascinado e intrigado a generaciones. Desde la misteriosa Ciguapa con su belleza embrujadora y pies al revés, hasta la inquietante presencia del Soucouyant con su transformación en una anciana bruja, cada página desvela historias cautivadoras y tradiciones arraigadas en la cultura caribeña. A través de relatos vívidos y detallados, descubrirás las leyendas del Jumbie, el temible Lagahoo y el enigmático Tata Duende. Además, explorarás los mitos y cuentos que rodean al Bacá y al Ti Malice, personajes llenos de astucia y travesuras. Con una cuidadosa investigación y una narrativa envolvente, el autor nos sumerge en un mundo lleno de magia y misterio. Este libro es una invitación a explorar la riqueza del folclore caribeño, preservando así su legado cultural y manteniendo viva la fascinación por estas criaturas sobrenaturales. "Cuentos del Caribe: Seres Sobrenaturales y Criaturas Legendarias" es una obra imprescindible para aquellos que deseen sumergirse en las profundidades del Caribe, desentrañando sus mitos y leyendas y adentrándose en un universo fascinante donde lo sobrenatural y lo legendario se entrelazan en una danza mágica.

Mama? Please, Te'Sherri is who you are to me. Youwant me to shed tears but you'll never see weakness. The things you say and allow your boyfriend to do to me doesn't define me. My razor eases all my pain. I refuse to give into Rio threatening to leave me if I hold my virginity any longer. I rather take a punch to the face because they envy me than be protected giving him the business. If I could have anything, it would be my daddy coming back from the grave. You don't want me, mom. I didn't ask to be here. Before you kill me I'll take myself out. My body? It's nothing to me. You can't break me by stealing what's mine.Spin once, Spin twice, pull; one down, three to go.These bullets I gamble. Roll thrice, pull.