In the world in which Lizbet Lenz lives, the sun still goes around the earth, God speaks directly to his worshippers, goblins haunt every cellar and witches lurk in the forests. Disaster strikes when Lizbet's father Gerhard, a charming scoundrel, is thrown into a dungeon by the tyrant Hengest Wolftrow. To free him, Lizbet must cross the Montagnes du Monde, globe-girdling mountains that reach to the sky, a journey no one has ever survived, and retrieve a mysterious book. Lizbet is desperate, and the only one who can help her is the unpleasant and sarcastic witch girl Strix. As the two girls journey through the mountains and into the lands of wonder beyond, on the run from goblins, powerful witches, and human criminals, Lizbet discovers, to her horror, that Strix's magic is turning Lizbet into a witch, too. Meanwhile, a revolution in Heaven is brewing. Views: 5
Inspired by the stories of the real dogs who courageously served during World War II, this action-packed book takes readers into the action during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.When Skipper, the street dog all the Navy guys love, follows Joe home, Joe can't believe his luck. But with a new baby brother in the house, he knows his family can't afford the extra mouth to feed.So he and his friends hatch a perfect plan: present Skipper to Joe's dad, who works on the USS West Virginia, as a mascot dog for the ship. But when Joe is interrupted by the Japanese surprise attack on the harbor, it may be up to Skipper to make sure they all make it out alive.Perfect for fans of the bestselling Max and Hero books! Views: 5
Crystal just wants to be normal, without magic and the laws and secrets that come with it. However that is only a small problem for the socially awkward teen to the one that is yet to come.Halloween brings her world crashing down around her when she finds herself in a new world, where she is faced with the sins of her peoples past.A legend and prophecy foretold puts crystal in grave danger. With the handsome yet intriguing Levi by her side along with her crush Drake, Crystal embarks on a journey that no teen should have to face.A fantasy romance story with betrayal and friendship, love and loss. A true coming of age tale. Views: 5
Once burned, this father of twins is twice shy until he realizes the right woman is the charm . . . James Harper is a great dad, but a lousy judge of women—as evidenced by his twin boys' flighty mother, who walked out when the babies were just six weeks old. He's got fatherhood down, but dating is another story—especially when the twins' mom shows up any time she needs something. His office manager, Rosie Herrera, is the one woman he can count on, actually talk to, flirt with, and . . . come to think of it, has he been overlooking the perfect woman all this time? Rosie's been in love with James since her first day on the job, but she's certain he only sees her as a reliable employee—until one heated kiss changes everything. And then James's ex shows up, and walks right into his life again. Determined to move on, Rosie tries to forget everything she feels about James—by doing her best to fall for someone else. But... Views: 5
What happened when the Great War ended and the guns stopped firing? Who cleared the battlefields and buried the dead? It's 1918 and the war may be over but Lance-Corporal Jack Patterson and the men of his platoon are still knee-deep in Flanders mud, searching the battlefields for the remains of comrades killed in action. But duty isn't all that's keeping Jack in Flanders. For one there is Katia, the daughter of a local publican, with whom he has struck up a romance. And then there is something else, a secret that lies buried in Jack's past, one he hopes isn't about to be dug up... Views: 5
From the bestselling author of The Convenient Groom and A December Bride (now beloved Hallmark Original movies) comes the final book in the Blue Ridge Romance series."I have never read a romance by Denise Hunter that didn't sweep me away into a happily ever after. Treat yourself!" —Robin Lee Hatcher, bestselling author of Who I Am with YouFalling in love with Daisy was easy for Jack. But finding the courage to tell her becomes problematic when his secret feelings lead to even bigger complications.After two years of counseling sessions with Daisy Pendleton, Pastor Jack McReady has earned a permanent spot in her life as a spiritual leader—and nothing more. Jack would never risk losing her trust by exposing the depths of his heart, but he's hopelessly in love with her.Daisy loves her southern small-town life and her job at her family-run flower shop, but she doesn't have the thing she longs for most: someone... Views: 5
