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There are those who will do anything to capture the talisman...Aishling's mother vanished on Halloween, 1989. It's been sixteen months and she can't convince those at the children's home her mother is alive. She's running out of time. Soon they'll place her somewhere else. Ma would never find her. Her special "gift" of prophetic dreaming also vanished that fated Halloween, until last night's dream. Now, an enormous horned-serpent dangles in her sleepy memory. When she recognizes and befriends Morrigan, Kelile, and Lance - the newest arrivals - she wonders if she has dreamed of them before and if her "gift" is returning. On a quest to find Ma, Aishling escapes from the children's home with her new, diverse friends. During their perilous trek through the mountainous backwoods of North Carolina more of her dormant abilities awaken. But, she needs more than magic to survive in the wilderness. She needs her friends. In order for Aishling to find out what happened to her mother and why an ancient Cherokee myth plagues her dreams she must face her greatest fear, uncover a heart-rending truth, and make a dreadful choice.Begin this magical realism adventure and add Book 1 of the Mystic Gates Series to your cart.

An evocative adventure/love story from the author of The Illusion of Gravity.In 1966 Manila, an American teenager courts a CIA recruit several years his senior. It's a mismatch, a scandal. When she ships out, it's over. Maybe.An uncommon spin on the coming-of-age theme, informed by the author's upbringing in mid-century Asia. Mature content, Young Adult appropriate. Value-positive, about good character as a strategy for creating a successful life. An immersive journey to a time and place now gone forever.

El hombre más rico del mundo, el misterioso señor Víctor Mc Douglas, no acude a una reunión crucial del Consejo de Administración convocado en un rascacielos, la Torre Baltimore, sede principal de su cadena de supermercados en la que van a decidir sobre el despido de miles de trabajadores. Taylor, un sagaz policía que se deja llevar por su instinto, y su peculiar confidente prestidigitador, al cargo de su seguridad personal, se cruzan en su destino. ¿Por qué no ha llegado a la Sala de Juntas? ¿Cómo amasó su fortuna? Un thriller desvela estos detalles. Acción, dinero y magia se mezclan en una combinación que atrapa al lector.

You don't know what you've got till he's gone....A lot of things about my life are uncertain. Being half-Hunter/half-Vampire can make for a lot of confusion. But if there's one thing in this life I am certain of, it's that I love my boyfriend Brandon.Yet, the more time I spend with Alex, the more I start to wonder if there might be something there as well. Sometimes when he looks at me, I think he sees more than a silly girl trying to find her place in this world.Did Brandon and I jump into this relationship too soon? Maybe I'm meant to be with Alex. Or someone else.Turns out those questions will have to wait because when six Guardians go missing at an Eidolon Festival, both Brandon and Alex are among the victims. Now, my sister and I, along with other team members, are racing against the clock to try and get them back before the Vampire Queen makes them--or us--disappear forever. Can Cadence and I find a way to bring the Guardians back, and if we do, will everything be the same as it was before?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 teens/young adults. It tells the story from the perspective of high schooler Cassidy Findley with no harsh language or inappropriate scenes.

Love is the most powerful and universal emotion that humans can experience. It can inspire, heal, transform, and transcend. It can also hurt, break, destroy, and haunt. It can be the source of our greatest joy and our deepest sorrow. It can be the reason for our living and our dying. In this compendium of 7 beautiful heart-touching love stories, you will witness the different facets and forms of love. You will meet lovers who overcome all odds and obstacles to be together, lovers who sacrifice everything for each other, lovers who cherish every moment with each other, lovers who regret every mistake with each other, lovers who reunite after a long separation, lovers who part with a final farewell, and lovers who live on in each other's memories. You will laugh with them, cry with them, feel with them, and root for them. You will relate to them, empathize with them, learn from them, and grow with them. You will discover the true meaning and value of love in all its glory and agony. You will fall in love with love all over again. This book is a must-read for anyone who has ever loved or been loved, or who wants to love or be loved. It is a tribute to the power and beauty of love that transcends time, space, and death. It is a compendium of 7 beautiful heart touching love stories that will touch your heart and soul.

At 18 years old, Alexandra Fontaine is still dealing with the emotional effects stemmed from a childhood tragedy. This is to be her last summer before she leaves for college and she should be spending it having fun with friends. Though, at her stepfather's request, Alex has agreed to spend the time in her small town home of Heart, assisting an aspiring writer. However, what she thought would be an uneventful summer, changes with the arrival of a handsome stranger. Their sudden friendship marks the beginning of a most memorable summer that will gift Alex beautiful moments filled with joy, tears, happiness, and a love that will change her life forever.

Honey, Come Let's Go tells the story of Cherry, a Nigerian schoolgirl raised in poverty who believed that marrying a rich man would enable her to fulfill all her dreams. The story of Cherry is the untold story of millions of African women who allow their fears, financial ignorance, and personal self-doubts to set the parameters of their lives.Honey, Come Let's Go portrays a real life event and situation that will both shock and incite the reader. This book points to the fact that while traditional education does prepare our kids academically and professionally, it does not prepare them financially for the real world. However intelligent or talented children may be academically and professionally, they still need financial education if they are to succeed in today's world.

"Run, Maray, run. But where will you go? There is nowhere safe for you. Not in this world or the other one."With both her mother and grandmother gone, Maray is left with the prospect of the crown-and a marriage she doesn't want.As if that wasn't enough, Gan Krai slowly tightens the sling around her neck, setting loose the nightmares of Allinan history.Now, Maray has to decide what type of ruler she wants to become-and what she is willing to sacrifice for it.As Maray is fighting for her standing at court, all of Allinan is watching her every move. And one slip might decide over the fate of everyone she loves.Rule of Dominion is the final book in the Two Worlds saga.

Imagine a world as rich as Tolkien's Middle-earth, a plot as multifaceted as Harry Potter, an adventure that rivals Eragon, and characters as memorable as the Wings of Fire dragons. The Legend of Oescienne is an epic fantasy series beloved by children and adults alike! A young woman warrior, destined to save the world, a devoted dragon guardian, refusing to leave her side, and a final epic battle against the greatest evil Ethöes has ever known. High fantasy at its best! Ever since leaving Oescienne, Jahrra has known she would one day confront the dreaded Crimson King. She just didn't expect that day to arrive so soon. As another safe haven fades in the distance, she and Jaax travel east to make ready for battle. But there are many devious players in this deadly game, and even if Jahrra succeeds in destroying their enemy, Jaax fears it will come at too high a cost. As open war looms, both Jahrra and Jaax will be tested beyond their limits. Old friends and enemies will emerge, and secrets that have remained buried for centuries will finally be revealed. In the end, Jahrra must find the strength and courage to endure her greatest challenge yet, or risk losing all that she holds dear. ***Literary Classics Winner for Best Young Adult Series***

Written in one week (July 1st-7th, 2023), Sapionova is a poetic letter to the citizens of tomorrow, from junior high through university.

Finally presented to the Allinan public, Maray's life at court soon becomes dictated by traditions and duties. Wearing the face of the iconic queen, she is too easily recognized, and as a princess, the entire Allinan court is watching her every move.When even with Rhia locked up in the dungeons, the attacks on Maray's loved ones continue, she learns that Rhia's plan runs much deeper, and the more Maray knows the more the fear for her life and for all of Allinan blazes-for the forces seeking power are way beyond anything she could have imagined.In this series: Blood of Two WorldsHeir of OblivionKnight of RedemptionRule of Dominion

Come and experience a whole new different world of romantic comedy in this crazy, funny and thrill-seeking book: MAKE ME YOUR QUEEN. So get on your sofa and grab a copy of this book and dive into the crazy world a romance

The blood that holds the power to change the fate of Allinan is the same blood that will destroy her.Even though Maray has returned to the world she grew up in, she isn't safe. Grasping for power, Rhia seeks her blood to claim its magic. To prevent this, the rogue revolutionaries intend to kill Maray first.This time, running isn't an option. She must return to Allinan, where she belongs and where she has the best shots of learning to control her magic. But who can she trust when half of the court is loyal to her evil grandmother?In this sequel to Blood of Two Worlds Maray must accept that as a Princess of Allinan she has more to lose than just her own life.In this series: Blood of Two WorldsHeir of OblivionKnight of RedemptionRule of Dominion

"Entre Orcos, Planetas, Duendes y un Pueblo" es tu llave mágica a un universo sin límites, donde las olas de la imaginación te envuelven en un abrazo eterno. En esta joya literaria, cada relato es un susurro de la luna, una caricia que te transporta a reinos donde la delicadeza de las flores se entrelaza con la ferocidad de los orcos, y donde las leyendas de duendes se mezclan con las pulsaciones vibrantes de un pueblo misterioso. Sumérgete en un océano de personajes tan vívidos que bailan y renacen en cada página, entretejiendo magia y realidad en una sinfonía que resonará en tu alma. Además, en algún cuento, encontrarás ese rincón especial que te llevará de vuelta a tu infancia, recordándote la inocencia y la maravilla de los días pasados. Este libro es más que palabras; es un hechizo, una aventura, y un tesoro escondido que anhela ser descubierto. Agarra tu copia y prepárate para ser transportado en un carrusel de maravillas que volverás a explorar una y otra vez.

Magic. Secrets. Forbidden love.Her fate lies just one world away..."Remember that dagger I gave you yesterday?"How could she forget the dagger-a token of her missing mother? Had it only been yesterday? It felt as if the whole world had changed overnight. As a matter of fact, it hadn't. But instead of one world, now there were two.A walk through her new neighborhood is all sixteen-year-old Maray had in mind. But she is ripped from her life by mysterious, handsome Jemin, who looks at her like he is about to either kiss her or kill her-both of which Maray is so not okay with.As he takes her through a portal to Allinan, a world that should mean more to Maray than she is aware of, she must fight her path through intrigues and secrets lurking between shining armor, magic, and blood-lusting monsters. If only she wouldn't look like an exact copy of the Queen of Allinan... A queen who would sacrifice anything to stay in power-even her own family.As Maray embarks on a journey to unweave the mysteries that tie her to this magical world, she must rely on Jemin's reluctant aid or risk never finding her way home.Two Worlds is bestselling author Angelina J. Steffort's young adult fantasy series about forbidden love, loss, and, court intrigue, that keeps readers on the edge of their seats with its fast paced, action packed style.Perfect for fans of A Curse So Dark and Lonely by Brigid Kemmerer.In this series: Blood of Two WorldsHeir of OblivionKnight of RedemptionRule of Dominion

For 17-year-old Seeker, Janie Grey, ridding the Baltimore streets of the undead is an inherited duty passed down from her Cherokee ancestors. Seeker Training Lesson #1: Never trust the undead. After her father's tragic death, Janie creates her own life lesson: Love isn't worth the risk. Both lessons are easy to follow until she encounters the flawed Kai Sterdam. At first, she believes he is the hybrid she is trained to hunt. But, when he has human traits, she determines she doesn't know what he is. As Janie's intrigue over who Kai is pushes her deeper into his mysterious past, she discovers a shocking truth that is even more harrowing than the evil they are up against. It's a secret Kai wants to keep hidden, especially from Janie. "DARK SEEKER by Taryn Browning is a fun, fast-paced read with a whole new breed of vampires and one of the hottest guys to hit YA fiction. I absolutely love the world Taryn Browning created. Seekers hunt vampires, but this isn't the sort of mythology you're used to. Browning added a whole new spin onto it, but I don't want to give anything away. Let's just say that her new breed of vampires will take the species to a new level. I also loved the way she incorporated Native American lore into the story, by relating it to the Seekers." -Michelle Madow, Best Selling Author "Get ready for a new breed of vampire slayers! Browning has created an intriguing world that promises many interesting surprises to come. A terrific start to a new urban fantasy." -Artist Arthur, author of The Mystyx Novels "YA fans of fresh, edgy urban fantasy are going to love Dark Seeker. Taryn Browning is a rising star. This is one author you'll want to keep your eye on as she shoots straight to the top of the charts!" -Kari Lee Townsend, National Best Selling Author of The Samantha Granger Experiment & The Fortune Teller Mysteries "Taryn Browning is a master writer. DARK SEEKER is thrilling and beautiful, and follows only one trend: good story-telling." -Brent Taylor, Literary Agent

My head belongs in Heaven. My heart belongs in Hell.Running from demons isn't exactly as Laney expected.After saving her Shadowbringer from his fate in Hell, Laney returns to a hot mess on Earth-and she's at the center of it. With Adne seeking revenge, the Hunters out for blood, and the original Shadowbringer dangling Cas's soul over both their heads, Laney soon realizes that she needs to take matters into her own hands.Thank God, there is Gladys, who still remembers how to perform a ritual needed, and Avery and Tyler, who fight their own little battle against wicked Luc.And then there's the thing with her Shadowbringer boyfriend not remembering who he truly is.Laney thought it was difficult to go to Hell and back, but she never considered the ramifications of learning the truth.Tethered is the fourth and final book in Angelina J. Steffort's young adult paranormal romance series Breath of Fate.

I will go to hell for him. Coming back is a bonus.As Laney struggles to keep her sanity with Cas's whispers from the afterlife, she relies on her new-found friendship with Avery, the only person who misses him almost as much as she does.Little does Laney know that her knowledge about Shadowbringers isn't even the tip of the iceberg. A whole new layer of trouble is waiting for her as she makes plans to find Cas and bring him back. But there is a new Shadowbringer in town-and if you thought Cas was bad, you haven't met Luc.

Welcome to Warrior Toon This story will represent a series of adventures, battles, comedies, and especially action. These characters called Mutants will be complicit in reacting to their own decisions in the outside world. They will use their abilities for good or for evil? Join Joe Dieppa and the Mutants on an incredible adventure. I hope you like them and give your support. Thanks. Att: Story & Art by Roberto Joel Dieppa

I gave my soul to save my friend. What can I trade to save myself?Carrying souls to heaven is no longer news to Laney, but finding a way out of the desperate bargain she struck with Shadowbringer Cas is bad news-on a daily basis. While she is still figuring out her relationship with Leon, the darkness of Cas's claim gradually pulls her under.As Laney and Leon desperately search for a way out of Laney's bargain, Gran's old stories finally shed some light into the mysteries she left behind.Laney must face that she can run from Cas all she wants but there will be a day when she belongs to him. Not even Leon can change that.Unraveled is the second of four books in the Breath of Fate YA paranormal romance series.

Some souls go to heaven, some go to hell. I never thought I would be the one to take them.When seventeen-year-old Laney Dawson's grandmother dies, the supernatural world she spent her life refusing... turns out to be terrifyingly real. And now it's after her.Once she's manifested as a Lightbringer, she's commanded to serve her true purpose: taking souls to heaven, and making sure they get there safely.But that makes the inexperienced high school senior a target, for an ambitious Shadowbringer who wants her soul as a trophy. Seems the afterlife is anything but simple, and there are some creatures out there willing to bargain for souls, even after we die.Good that Laney has a loyal friend at her side to protect her; but how much is she willing to risk to secure her new role? If her soul is taken, she'd become an empty human shell, pained by a void that could never be filled. And it's a fate she may have to accept, to protect those she loves.Love and death collide in this thrilling new supernatural YA fantasy, where death is only the beginning, and a hidden world decides our eternal fate.If you love Twilight by Stephenie Meyer, The Mortal Instruments by Cassandra Clare and Fallen by Lauren Kate this series is for you...Torn is the first book in bestselling author Angelina J. Steffort's Breath of Fate series, a young adult paranormal romance about a girl caught between the allure of darkness and light.

Weeks have passed since Ariana and Alec made their daring escape from Kellen's prison. But danger still looms in the distance. The guilt of his past weighs heavily on Alec's shoulders, and his secrets only push Ariana further away. As they travel through unknown lands and encounter multiple threats, their biggest challenge might be trusting one another. The outside world continues on, despite the danger Ariana is in. The Duillaine insist they are taking every measure possible to locate her, but their actions betray that claim. Despite the danger and the war closing in around them, all of Anscombe seems to be more interested in the upcoming Imbolc festival and Terrena's betrothal than rescuing Ariana. Well...not everyone. Frustrated with relying on the Duillaine to save her twin, Zelene makes a plan of her own. To her surprise, she finds an eager ally in Rhaya. But Zelene's plans go awry when she finds herself with a new ability, a mysterious new friend, and more enemies within the walls of Anscombe than she thought.

The red tide of war rises again in Sumer. The last spark of a millennia-old empire burns bright in the cradle of the world...A teenager and his friends embark on a rite of passage at the marshland mouth of the Persian Gulf. They return as heroes of the new king, but have left a part of themselves behind. An Egyptian immigrant, doomed to slavery by the sins of her father. The perilous quest to save her sister from the same fate, and the web of deceit she must weave to make it so. The new king himself, who is thrust into his father's footsteps by a centuries-old enemy. His mother, who will stop at nothing to maintain her family's power. The dawn of history is being written. These are the souls who write it.

En un universo impregnado de magia, y un mundo lleno de tecnología ancestral. Una pequeña niña ha llegado desde el reino oscuro, al imperio de fuego; allí se encuentra con el príncipe heredero del continente del sol, ella le mostró sus habilidades sobrenaturales, obsequiándole una rosa de un material desconocido. Ésto cambió su percepción del mundo que lo rodeaba hasta ese momento.

NEW YORK TIMES Bestselling AuthorBook One: This book can be read as a stand-alone novel or as part of the two-book series.Before I ever fell in love with Bryce, there was Hayden. Hayden was my first love, the kind of love that takes your breath away and you remember forever. My love story with Bryce came later. Much later, after everything had happened. Bryce Humphrey has never forgiven himself for his actions five years ago. Nor can he forget the two lives he ruined, or the girl he secretly loved. When he runs into Avery, the person who has haunted his dreams since that fateful night, his life is sent into a tailspin. As he gets to know her again after all these years, he realizes she has never gotten over the past. Will their shared pain bring them closer? And will they forge a new beginning built on healing, forgiveness, and love?

Underneath a farmer's house there lived a clever tailor mouse. His dream would soon be coming true, but first he had a job to do...The brave little mouse finally shows himself to the frightened farmer and what happens next is the beginning of an ambitious journey.Troll and Mouse fans will delight in the second installment of the Troll and Mouse series, The Tailor Mouse's Dream. With more clever rhyming and another catchy tune to go along, it takes you back and tells the story of how the clever little Tailor mouse was chosen to help the princess troll. The Tailor Mouse's Dream is about overcoming fears, following your dreams, teamwork, and making an unlikely friendship in the process. Another perfect story for young girls and boys to enjoy.

Love is more complicated “boy meets boy” in bestselling author Adib Khorram’s sharply funny new romantic comedy, set in the sordid world of high school theaterAs a techie--a stage manager, a lighting guy, a jack-of-all-theatrical-trades-- Jackson Ghasnavi is not a fan of the spotlight. And he isn’t too fond of romance, either, ever since his actor ex-boyfriend decided he was too cool to date a techie freshman year.Jackson’s sister Jasmine, on the other hand, loves love. It just doesn’t love her back. But luckily for her, Jackson is always waiting in wings when she gets her heart broken, ready to cheer her up with a breakup list cataloging of all her ex’s faults.Enter Liam Coquyt: senior, swim captain, hot white boy—and the surprise lead in the fall musical. Even more surprising than how incredible Liam is on the stage is how much Jackson likes spending time with him off it.(Not that Jackson is falling for him. Liam is probably --no, definitely--straight.) So why is Jackson crushed when Jasmine sets her sights on him? And why does the idea of eventually drafting breakup list for Liam feel impossible?

Two years after a tragedy saddles him with viral fame, twelve-year-old Simon O'Keeffe and his family move to Grin And Bear It, Nebraska, where the internet and cell phones are banned so astrophysicists can scan the sky for signs of alien life, and where, with the help of two new friends, a puppy, and a giant radio telescope, Simon plans to restart the narrative of his life.

Sequel to Dead End HighAt first it was "Dead End High", but now it's an entire town.Adam Braddock returns to his old home town, from which he was previously driven out by unspeakable horrors. It now remains a vacant shell of itself and not a soul lives there.Or so it should be.Adam soon finds that the town is not as abandoned as he thought. People from his past are turning up unaware that they are not supposed to be there. Why are they there? How did they get there? To help them, there are many horrors Adam must face. He will also have to deal with the evil Hochstetler, who is intent on enforcing his will on all those around him.