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Noah Andrews has a secret.It's not that he's a bit of a nerd or likes to cosplay. It's not his taste in books. Techno-thrillers are cool, right? It's not that he's a gamer, or even how obsessed he is with movie and book quotes. No. His big secret, the one that keeps Noah up at night, is that he's gay.When that tightly sealed-away part of him finally comes to a boil and he can't keep his secret any longer, Noah takes a chance and spills it to everyone. All he wants is to be free of its burden, to live his life as his true self. What he doesn't expect is an anonymous message from a boy claiming to be from his school, saying they like him. Someone who signs their emails as Altair and, like Noah had been, isn't ready to come out.After weeks of exchanging emails, Noah and his anonymous crush plan their first date. It's nothing fancy, but when Noah sees the boy behind the emails, it doesn't matter. He can't believe his eyes. It seems like nothing in the world could take away his smile after that evening, but months later, a single phone call proves otherwise...

Born on September 10, 1974, in Jamaica, Queens, New York, U.S.A. Elijah Silver Knight Hamilton must make the right choices as he wrestles in the Conflicts Within. Growing up without knowing who his father was and having only a single mother who sold drugs along with nine siblings he's faced with a lot of troubles and trials. After the death of his mother at age twelve Don Kong New York's drug kingpin takes him as a mentor. However, due to circumstances, Elijah has to go off from one foster home to the other until he later decides the streets is for him. He visits his former hood where he meets upon Don Kong again who shows him that society doesn't really care about him or anyone for that matter but about themselves and who loves them. Elijah listens keenly as Don Kong tells him to come and sell drugs for him so that he can earn some money like the other guys in the hood. Elijah believes and accepts Don Kong's offer because he has been like a father and he starts off hustling on the street of Southside, New York where he has been joined by the Jump Movers the most powerful gang in New York under Kong's leadership. Several years later Don Kong dies and Elijah is crowned as New York's most powerful and notorious drug lord where he governs the drug organization left to him by Don Kong. Now that Elijah has taken over he has the money, power, and women the three attributes that all gangsters dream of. He meets a beautiful criminal lawyer by the name of Keisha in his nightclub "Club Indulgence" where he falls for her and later has a daughter named Tanisha. However, can Elijah overcome the conflicts of his mind after been sentenced to twenty years in prison or will they get the better of him?

This story unfolds the extraordinary life on "Purple Street," a charming place where Quoquo resides with her family and two best friends, Avery and Eslyn. It's a thought-provoking piece about the power of love, strong family bonds, genuine friendship, and good neighbourliness. Get ready to be captivated by this relatable yet extraordinary narrative. This is the first in the NO. 10 PURPLE STREET series.

Perumal Murugan has created the novels 'Arthanari' and 'Alavayan' from two different angles following 'Mathorubagan'. These are not successive parts of a novel, but rather are complete and separate from each other. Both start at the same point but travel in different directions. The novel 'Alavayan' aims to see the expansion of the world of women and the feelings that run within it. The novel depicts the relentless onslaught of questions about relationships, and the struggles of human beings to overcome them.

Perumal Murugan has created the novels 'Arthanari' and 'Alavayan' from two different angles following 'Mathorubagan'. These are not successive parts of a novel, but rather are complete and separate from each other. Both start at the same point but travel in different directions. 'Arthanari' speaks to the relationship problems caused by the male's sense of possession over the female. The novel goes on to describe the way in which the resulting values pervade human minds.

Family-based Green Card and Citizenship: Uniting Families Across Cultures is more than just a collection of legal procedures and paperwork-it's a testament to the power of family, love, and the unwavering human spirit. It's a tribute to the countless individuals who have dared to dream, to hope, and to believe in the promise of a brighter future. This book is packed with practical advices, expert insights, and actionable strategies to navigate the complex and often daunting process of family-based immigration. From understanding the legal requirements to overcoming common challenges, this book is your roadmap to successfully reuniting with your loved ones and building a new life in America.Though this book offers valuable information and guidance, it is not a substitute for legal advice. Immigration laws and procedures are subject to change, and each case may have specific circumstances that need professional legal help. Therefore, it's advisable to consult a qualified immigration attorney or accredited representative for personalized assistance with your immigration journey.Beyond the legalities, "Family-based Green Card and Citizenship: Uniting Families Across Cultures" is a celebration of the human experience-the joy of reunification, the pain of separation, and the resilience of the human heart. It's a reminder that behind every form, every document, and every bureaucratic hurdle, there lies a story-a story of love, sacrifice, and the unbreakable bonds of family. Remember, you will be never alone this path. As you embark on this journey, this book serves as your guiding light, shining with clarity, wrapping you in comfort, and offering reassurance at every step. I believe this book gives strength to confront challenges, navigate uncertainties, and realize the dream of building a brighter future together with your loved ones in the United States.

Children's storybooks guarantee emotional support at trying times in life in addition to imparting new knowledge by expanding children's vocabulary and improving their communication abilities. This children's Urdu Novel tells the tale of a cunning rabbit that overcomes several obstacles placed in his path by other jungle animals in order to survive.

O eletrizante romance que deu origem a serie da Netflix apresenta personagens cativantes que farão de tudo para conquistar o primeiro lugar. Gigi, Bette e June são três das melhores alunas de uma escola de balé de elite em Manhattan. A novata Gigi, de espírito indomável, só quer dançar - mas o próprio ato pode matá-la. A privilegiada Bette sonha em escapar da sombra de sua irmã, grande estrela do balé, o que traz à tona um lado perigoso. E a perfeccionista June precisa conseguir um papel principal este ano ou sua mãe controladora acabará para sempre com seus sonhos de dançarina. Quando cada bailarina é ao mesmo tempo amiga e inimiga, as garotas irão se sacrificar, manipular e apunhalar pelas costas para serem as melhores das melhores, em um jogo que pode ultrapassar todos os limites.

Talita está entediada, sem energia elétrica e nada para fazer, manda mensagem para sua amiga, mas quem responde é outra pessoa.Nick recebe aquela mensagem estranha, e começa a conversar com a garota do outro lado, só não esperava que fosse gostar muito de sua amizade. Acontece que há segredos que não pretende compartilhar, mas quanto mais se estreitam os laços entre os dois, maior é o desejo de Talita, conhecer melhor seu novo amigo.

Was ist? Was wird? Was bleibt? - Geschichten aus dem Schulhaus Lavater Wenn ich Angst habe, dann tröste ich mich mit dem Gedanken, dass es mich gegeben hat.Und weil es mich gegeben hat, werden immer Spuren von mir da sein, die über die Erde wehen.(Die Reise mit der Angst von Ferdusi und Jill) In Schülerpatenschaften der Schule Lavater haben Jugendliche im Alter von 12 bis 15 Jahren ihre Erinnerungen an das historische Schulhaus und das aktuelle Leben und Lernen im Provisorium zum Ausdruck gebracht. In einem kreativen Prozess entstanden aus den Gesprächen mitreissende Protagonisten und originelle Handlungsstränge, die allegorisch für die Erwartungen und Erinnerungen an das Schulhaus Lavater stehen. Gotte und Götti haben ihre Wünsche, Hoffnungen und Ungewissheiten sowie Erfahrungen in phantasiereichen Kurzgeschichten rezipiert, welche sie für die Zukunft mitnehmen. Die Aufgabe mit einem Gotte respektive Götti unserer Schule eine Geschichte zu schreiben, erschien uns zunächst überwältigend. Wir kannten uns zuvor nicht und waren teils verunsichert, ob wir die Textproduktion gemeinsam bewältigen werden. Mutigen Schrittes begannen wir erste Ideen aufzuschreiben und überlegten, in welche Richtung wir mit unseren Protagonisten und Handlungen gehen könnten. Dabei sind unterschiedliche Genres entstanden - von Alltagsgeschichten über gnadenlosen Horror bis hin zu Welten in Science-Fiction. Eine Reise von tausend Meilen beginnt mit dem ersten Schritt. (Laotse)

Kathleen is looking forward to finally seeing her friend Claudia again and spending her vacation together in her village. She actually gets what she was hoping for - sea, beach, party, fun! And much more, because she meets the mysterious Marcello, who has a secret surrounding him. Together with him and his friends, a few wild, unpredictable days begin. But despite the lightness of summer, Kathleen senses a threat in the air - is Marcello in danger? And what is section B all about? The more the days pass, the more she learns about the lives of the people in the village. And not everything that seemed to be fine at first remains so. Marcello and Kathleen grow closer and a passionate love flares up between them. But is their love strong enough to make up for the differences between them and can she accept him for who he is? Volume 1 Arrival: Kathleen visits her friend Claudia in the village and explores Father Mountain, where she also meets Marcello and Gregory and they become closer.

In der kleinen Stadt, die bis vor kurzem noch ein friedliches Dasein führte, hat eine Reihe mysteriöser Diebstähle die Gemeinschaft tief erschüttert. Jeder Einbruch hinterlässt dieselbe unheimliche Signatur: schwarze Vogelfedern. In "Schwarze Schwingen" entfalten sich Geheimnisse, Magie und ein Kampf gegen dunkle Mächte durch die Augen von Kira und Lucas, zwei jungen Wandler: innen, die fest entschlossen sind, die Wahrheit hinter den unerklärlichen Vorfällen zu enthüllen. Ihre Reise führt sie in die verborgene Welt der Wandler: innen, wo sie auf den sagenumwobenen Stab der Vögel stoßen - ein mächtiges Artefakt, das die Fähigkeit besitzt, Vögel zu kontrollieren und für finstere Zwecke zu missbrauchen. Als sie entdecken, dass der Stab in den Händen einer skrupellosen Person ist, deren Durst nach Reichtum keine Grenzen kennt, beginnt ein Wettlauf gegen die Zeit. Kira und Lucas müssen ihre eigenen Fähigkeiten und das Wissen der Gemeinschaft nutzen, um den Stab zurückzugewinnen und die Stadt vor weiterem Unheil zu bewahren. "Schwarze Schwingen" ist mehr als nur ein Fantasyroman; es ist eine tiefe Erforschung der Verbindung zwischen Mensch und Natur, Freundschaft und Verantwortung. Du wirst in eine Welt entführt, in der die Grenzen zwischen dem Realen und dem Magischen verschwimmen, und in der jede Entscheidung das Schicksal der ganzen Gemeinschaft beeinflussen kann. Kira und Lucas sind nicht nur Protagonist: innen; sie sind Symbole der Hoffnung und des Mutes, die zeigen, dass selbst in den dunkelsten Zeiten das Licht der Menschlichkeit niemals erlischt. Ihre Reise ist gespickt mit Spannung, emotionalen Wendungen und tiefen Einblicken in das Herz des Mysteriums, das sie umgibt. Begleite Kira und Lucas auf ihrem atemberaubenden Abenteuer und entdecke, was es wirklich bedeutet, für das Gute zu kämpfen. "Schwarze Schwingen" wartet darauf, seine Geschichte mit dir zu teilen, eine Geschichte, die so unvergesslich ist, dass du noch lange nach dem Zuschlagen des Buches in dir n

Погрузитесь в мир, где магия встречается с историей, и где обычная школьная экскурсия оборачивается путешествием сквозь время, полным опасностей и открытий. "Вернувшись из ада" - это не просто книга, это приключение, в котором Алин Пари, молодая ученица школы колдовства Грасвангталь, неожиданно оказывается в самом сердце тьмы прошлого века - концлагере Равенсбрюк. Подняв забытый артефакт, Алин открывает дверь в мир, где каждый день становится борьбой за выживание. Её магические способности, вместо того чтобы стать помощью, превращаются в проклятье, ведь именно они ставят ее в центр жестоких экспериментов. Но когда кажется, что все потеряно, судьба предоставляет Алин шанс вернуться домой - шанс, который она должна схватить, преодолев страх и боль.Читая "Вернувшись из ада", вы окунетесь в захватывающий сюжет, где любовь и дружба, страх и мужество переплетаются на фоне мрачных страниц истории. Это история о том, как сила духа и вера в добро помогают преодолеть самые темные испытания и как прошлое, даже самое ужасное, не должно определять наше будущее.Алин и Уве - два сердца, связанных общей судьбой, демонстрируют, что любая тьма может быть преодолена, и что даже в самые темные времена можно найти свет. "Вернувшись из ада" не просто рассказывает историю о выживании, это рассказ о восстановлении, о поиске себя и о том, как из самых глубоких ран могут прорасти семена новой жизни.Откройте для себя "Вернувшись из ада" и позвольте этому потрясающему приключению затронуть ваше сердце, вызвать мурашки на коже и напомнить о том, что магия - это не только заклинания и волшебные артефакты, но и несгибаемая сила человеческой воли.

Pinda y sus padres viven en Santiago. Con su amiga Silvestre, ambas se interesan por todas las artes de Santiago. Durante las vacaciones de verano, los padres de Pinda la llevan a visitar a su familia paterna en Concepción.Pinda tiene muy pocos recuerdos de la ciudad de Concepcion y muchos menos de su familia de acá. Su estancia allí le permitirá encontrar a una familia muy cariñosa, descubrir las celebraciones tradicionales mapuche, y aprender mucho de la evolución de la condición femenina en Chile.El regreso a Santiago será para ella la ocasión de sumergirse en los valores del Street Art y del Hip Hop, de descubrir las relaciones estrechas entre la naturaleza, la cultura mapuche y el Hip Hop que le encanta.

Lorsque Jackson et Ellie se rencontrent, chacun découvre à travers l'autre un coeur déchiré par la vie. Ellie est depuis toujours poursuivie par par les drames, eux-mêmes durcis par sa sensibilité. Excellente élève, ses résultats cachent au monde entier à quel point elle est fragile. De son côté, le solitaire Jackson ne parvient pas à appeler à l'aide, alors même que tombent les coups. Honteux, il se mure dans le silence. Puis soudainement, les masques tombent. Et obligés par leur détresse, les deux adolescents décident de se tendre la main. C'est le début d'une relation bouleversante qui explore avec douceur les pouvoirs de la confiance.

When RJ, a Mundane archeology graduate student, is mysteriously injured during a walk across campus, he makes a discovery that uncovers one of the greatest secrets of the Arcane and Mundane worlds and forever alters how he understands the battle between good and evil.Learning the truth of Merlin's dark plans and discovering that magic can happen even for those born with no magical power, RJ now holds the key to stopping the destruction of the Mundane across the globe. As time continues to unravel and as missing relics of the past emerge, a bizarre, twisted fate in which the Knights of the Round Table are at the heart of Merlin's plan for total power is revealed. RJ and his roommate, Dalton, set out to discover their college's history while meeting resistance every step of the way. RJ's journey quickly takes an interesting turn when he receives help from unexpected allies, including the Ignatius 7 and others.Growing frustrated with the ongoing echoes of time, RJ must formulate a new approach to handling time's bizarre game by channeling the power of technology, mind, magic, and love to bring an end to the battle, save both the Arcane and Mundane, all the while listening to his heart, falling in love, balancing the complex life of a college student, and dealing with his estranged family.

У першому томі E-Z Діккенс ніколи не хотів бути супергероєм, але архангели не залишили йому вибору.У другій книзі E-Z об'єднався з Лією з Голландії та лебедем-трубачем Альфредом з Великої Британії. І вони стали Трійкою.У третій частині І-Зі відкриває для себе Інших. Він змушений зіткнутися з Фуріями.У четвертій, останній книзі розкривається зрада, яка змушує Е-Зі та його команду боротися.

Лидерство E-Z в ТРИ уже проверялось, но окончательное испытание еще впереди.Архангелам нужна его помощь, и они приходят в отчаяние и дают E-Z все больше намеков, и он наконец-то догадался, в чем дело.Теперь лучшие друзья И-Зи - Пи-Джей и Арден - находятся в коматозном состоянии, и никто не знает, как они дошли до такого.Благодаря Розали помощь уже в пути!

Лідерство Е.З. у ТРІ вже пройшло випробування, але головне випробування ще попереду.Архангели потребують його допомоги, вони у відчаї і дають Е.З. все нові й нові підказки, і він нарешті все розгадує.Тепер найкращі друзі Е.З., Пі Джей та Арден, перебувають у комі, і ніхто не знає, як вони опинилися в такому стані.На щастя, Розалі готова допомогти!

When Jess joins the kingdom's most elite fae, she will either lose everything or rise above them all.Restless and rebellious, Jess escapes a life hidden in the shadows beneath her mother's thumb. She may be only half-fae, but she has two familiars, and that's enough to gain the attention of Calyx, the elite retinue of entertainers whose flora magic enthralls the Scented Court. But life at court isn't what she dreamed of. Beneath the opulence and fierce competition, dark secrets threaten not only Jess's beliefs, but her very identity-because there's only one way a fae can possess two familiars: to be born a twin. When the devious fae prince destroys her chance to find the truth, the only thing left for Jess to want, is revenge.He vowed never to love again.Wretched and rejected, fae courtier Laec has resigned himself to a life of wallowing in wine and despair. But when the queen's premonition warns of trouble in far-off Solana, Laec jumps at the chance to escape. What he didn't expect, was meeting a woman on the journey alluring enough to change his mind, and his heart. But Çifta is no mere courtier. She's betrothed to Prince Faraçek, and that means she is not for him. When he discovers the prince is holding her against her will, Laec joins forces with a Calyx entertainer, resolved to rescue the princess-to-be and set her free. She expects a fairytale wedding, but wakes up in a nightmare.Beautiful and dutiful, Çifta is honor bound to marry the unseelie prince. But when she discovers his cold heart and attempts to break the engagement-and her father's word-she finds herself in chains. Alone and trapped, she's helpless to escape. Once they are wed, the prince will gain her father's military support and wealth, and he does not intend to let Çifta or her dowry go.In a kingdom where beauty can kill, a half-fae looking for answers and a courtier hiding from love set out on an epic quest for rescue and revenge. A Blossom at Midnight is the poetic first book in The Scented Court, a YA noblebright fantasy series by an award-winning author. This series delivers an epic-length fantasy experience that includes hyper-intelligent animal familiars, an all-out rescue for love, an FMC that goes rogue, political intrigue, fae courts, and two slow-burn romances that will melt your heart.One-click today and find out why readers are so charmed by the dreamy but dangerous otherworld of The Scented Court, now complete.

A 90's Friday Night Lights meets Fifty Shades... only the town is the sadomasochist and the two young lovers its pawns.July Elizabeth Edwards is stuck in the existence her pretentious, rural East Texas town has allotted her. A shift in social status junior year provokes unlikely ride or die friendships, others' secrets she's not allowed to tell, and an unexpected crush on the ambitious Adrian Reed. The result is far more insatiable than anyone anticipated.Before cell phones and social media, walk the halls of Pure Pines High as they are set figuratively to a Soundtrack of Pearl Jam, Nirvana, Counting Crows, R.E.M., The Cranberries and Radiohead... When the preps were challenged by the grunge phase, and polo shirts and loafers were traded in for flannel shirts and name brand combat boots. Their world was changing, and it was hard to remain CLUELESS.She's known and competed with him her entire life. He was conceited and arrogant. She was treading water to survive Pure Pines. When circumstances strip them of cheerleading and football, the odds throw a replacement neither of them expects, and something the halls of Pure Pines High are certain to reject. One touch, an out of ordinary lingering stare, and something ignites that won't die down, only does it count if it's a secret? How long will it stay behind closed doors? When love is denied, lust becomes unapologetic.So F*cking Special: 1996, Book one of the YA to New Adult 90's Series hit number one in #lusttolove on its Wattpad debut, and won first place in the Enemies to Lovers Category for 2024's Ultimate Romance Awards."Cruel intentions and My so Called Life, re-examined through a modern lens."

All Sasha ever wanted to do is dance. But just when she lands a role that could launch her career, she finds herself trapped in a nightmare kingdom where the wealthy harvest labor and magic from their mute and-supposedly-mindless servants. Sasha is one such servant, a thrall. The family she serves has no idea she's anything more than what she appears to be: a living doll enchanted to do their bidding. But the slavers who stole Sasha away from her own world know the truth, and one misstep in her fight for freedom could cost Sasha her life...or her soul.Even as she endures the pain and indignity of captivity, Sasha can't help being drawn to the beauty of her nightmare world and the underground rebels who offer her friendship, shelter, even love. Before Sasha can break her chains for good, she'll need choose between the life waiting for her at home and the countless lives she could save if she stays.To choose a nightmare over her real life, her future, would be madness...but maybe a little madness is just what it takes to change the fate of a kingdom built on lies.

Nothing great is accomplished without sacrifice.The king is dead. The city is in shambles. Most of the Shadow Knights are captured and lost, marched away to an unknown destination. Lia, Raiyn, and Veron are all that are left. Reeling from the turn of events, they must band together to rescue the lost knights. The problem is they have no idea where to look.Their only hope for direction is hidden away inside the enemy's castle. It's a race against time and a fight against impossible odds to retrieve the clues and rescue the knights before it's too late.Filled with daring rescues, epic fights, and jaw-dropping twists, the middle volume of the Shadow Knights Generations Trilogy will keep you at the edge of your seat.

Tempted by love... Tested by faith...In the Texas coastal bend, Kevin Sloan is having a turbulent year. Struggling to graduate high school and escape the toxic grip of his home environment, Kevin's life takes a transformative turn when he crosses paths with Sarah, a seemingly ordinary teenage girl with a life-controlling secret.Sarah Stevenson's daily battle with diabetes is a hidden burden, but her new relationship with Kevin reveals a love that defies their conflicting lifestyles. As their hearts intertwine, they grapple with all the challenges of temptation, trust and loyalty.In this emotionally charged story of love, faith and sacrifice, Kevin and Sarah navigate their divergent realities and beliefs. Choices made will ripple into their futures, forging a bond with lifelong consequences for themselves and each other.From Graves to Gardens is the first in a new series sure to shake the hearts of readers, with special appeal to fans of Francine Rivers.*Renewed Hearts - Book One. A Young Adult Christian Romance Novel.*

"I am ten, and they call me Brat."Of course that isn't my right name, nobody could be christened with a name like that."All our lousy first names are birds' names. Don't ask me why. I imagine our mother was keen on birds and flying, though I don't know much about her. She flew off some years ago with this character called Peregrine. She lives in South Africa, on a different kind of farm, and once awhile we get a Christmas card--which is quite useful, as we keep the stamp"So begins the story of Brat (officially Brambling), her twelve-year-old sister Swallow (who acted as mother for the crew), her cigarette-smoking seven-year-old brother, Poor Baby (christened Merlin), and the extraordinary secret they vowed to keep. The three lived on as farm in England with their father and their special friend, a Pekingese called Bette Davis. The adventure began one day when a strange, terribly ill man knocked at the manger door and was admitted by Swallow. She asked him his name and heard him say "Jesus" soon after he entered. Besides, he had used a Biblical quotation and, most important, he had nail holes through both his feet.That was the way children first knew that Jesus had returned to earth and had come to their farm for shelter. It was up to them to nurse him back to health so that he could receive the shepherds and wise men would be coming to see him. They knew, too, that they would have to keep the Big Secret to themselves. Experience had taught them that grownups could not be trusted with such vital information. Anyway, the grownups were all stirred up about some strange man already.There is a mythical quality in the story of three children who banded together to protect the man they believed was Christ returned to earth, Yet, with slangy, down-to-earth Brat as narrator, this modern fable is more sprightly than sentimental, more provocative than pious. Mary Hayley Bell has written a strikingly original novel, filled with a kind of tenderness and charm all too rare in today's fiction.

When a prank backfires, I'm forced to spend the summer on an island with the guy I hate.I'm Bianca, the queen bee of Dream Prep Academy. The popular girl. The daughter of a billionaire. I'm ready for a dream summer after my senior year. But before I graduate, I prank the guy who humiliated me our freshman year. The one guy I can't stand. Case is the school prankster, and he's about to get a taste of his own medicine. Except the prank backfires, and Case and I become the owners of a private island with a rundown house. Our punishment is to spend the summer fixing up the house. We need to sell it and earn back what we owe my dad. It's not my dream summer as we stay in a tiny cabin and pranks abound. We make a bet, and if someone leaves the island, the winner keeps the profit. But as house walls are torn down, so are the walls between us. We start to have fun, and the summer turns into something more. But I can't help wondering if Case is playing me like he did our freshman year. Or is this the start of something wonderful?The Dream Summer is a standalone sweet romance in the Dream Prep Academy series. It's perfect for fans of classic romcoms, enemy to lover romances, he falls first stories, and summer love. Start dreaming today with the swoony and sweet characters of Dream Prep Academy.

Seventeen-year-old Angela Carter intended to pick out prom dresses with her best friend and fill out college applications during her senior year. But after her father abandons the family and her addict mother kicks her out, the now-pregnant teen's new normal is keeping her pressure cooker older boyfriend, Dale, from erupting.When an intoxicated Dale loses control of her car one night, Angela fears she'll never hold her unborn child. But something worse happens; they all survive. Desperate for what little stability he provides, and for fear of his retaliation, Angela lies to the police when questioned about the accident. Her lie not only protects him from a DUI but also conceals a darker secret-what happens behind the closed doors of their single-wide trailer.

An unjust imprisonment. A rogue apprentice. One epic jailbreak.In the year since she cast her sunbolt, Hitomi has recovered only a handful of memories. But the truths of the past have a tendency to come calling, and an isolated mountain fastness can offer only so much shelter. When the High Council of Mages summons Brigit Stormwind to stand trial for treason, Hitomi knows her wrongfully accused mentor won't return-not with Arch Mage Blackflame behind the charges.Armed only with her magic and her wits, Hitomi vows to free her mentor from captivity. She must traverse spell-cursed lands and barren deserts, facing powerful ancient enchantments and navigating bitter enmities, in order to reunite with old friends and plan a rescue equal parts magic and trickery.Pick up Memories of Ash now and join Hitomi on a spellbinding adventure through the gorgeously diverse world of Intisar Khanani's Sunbolt Chronicles.

A girl marked for death, a man branded a monster...a reality that is very different from what it seemsEmber's defiance has always been a frustration to the rest of her island community. But even she didn't expect to be selected as the next sacrifice, years before another is due. And she can't help but wonder if it relates to the strange new ability that's just begun to stir within her. She doesn't intend to go down without a fight-in fact, the chance to confront the monster demanding sacrifices is a more welcome path than the marriage her parents had arranged to a local farmer.Haiden has never heard of Ember's island, and he couldn't care less about their plight. He's fully occupied trying to lift the curse that has turned him into a monster while fending off the stream of maidens determined to break it for him-both feats that are proving impossible in spite of his considerable magical ability.When Ember charges into his purposely isolated life, badly wounded, full of nonsensical accusations, and entirely undaunted by his hideous form, their paths and plans collide with a force neither is prepared for. It will take more than Ember's fledgling magic and Haiden's superior training to lift both his curse and the lies holding her island captive. They'll first have to learn to actually let each other in, which may prove the hardest sacrifice of all.Island of Secrets and Sacrifice is book 4 in the Sacrificed Hearts multi-author series, a collection of stand-alone fantasy romances inspired by monsters of legend, each tale packed with strong heroines, swoony heroes, and sacrificial themes.It's set in the world of The Singer Tales, a completed series of six clean fairy tale retellings by Deborah Grace White. Island of Secrets and Sacrifice takes place six years after the end of the series, but can be enjoyed without any prior reading.

True crime buff Gus Green has always felt out of place in the world. He's overweight, gay, his injured mum's primary carer, and he only has two real friends: sporty Kane and feisty Shell, who are both dealing with their own problems.Gus's life is flipped on its head one day when he finds a missing persons website with a digitally aged picture of a missing boy who looks eerily like him. Could he be a kidnapping victim? It would explain a lot about his patchy background, but what would that make his mum - his kidnapper?As Gus and his friends dive into the mystery, their investigation reveals more questions than answers. Can they unravel the case before his world falls apart? And what will they do if the truth is too much to handle?