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The Second E. F. Benson Megapack

The Second E. F. Benson Megapack collects 11 more short stories and 11 novels by E. F. Benson, spanning horror, mystery, suspense, and historical subjects, including such classics as Miss Mapp and Queen Lucia.Included are:THE OUTCASTTHE COUNTESS OF LOWNDES SQUARETHE BLACKMAILER OF PARK LANETHE DANCE ON THE BEEFSTEAKTHE ORIOLISTSIN THE DARKTHE FALSE STEP"PUSS-CAT"THERE AROSE A KINGTHE TRAGEDY OF OLIVER BOWMANPHILIP'S SAFETY RAZORQUEEN LUCIAMISS MAPPTHE BLOTTING BOOKDAISY'S AUNTACROSS THE STREAMSCARLET AND HYSSOPTHE RUBICONMICHAELMAMMON AND CO.DODO'S DAUGHTERDODO WONDERS—And don't forget to search your favorite ebook store for "Megapack" or "Wildside Megapack" to see more entries in Wildside Press's Megapack series, ranging from science fiction and fantasy to westerns, mysteries, ghost stories—and much, much more!
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The League of Unexceptional Children

Are you average? Normal? Forgettable? If so, the League of Unexceptional Children is for you! This first book in a hilarious new adventure series is for anyone who's struggled to be noticed in a sea of above-average overachievers.What is the League of Unexceptional Children? I'm glad you asked. You didn't ask? Well, you would have eventually and I hate to waste time. The League of Unexceptional Children is a covert network that uses the nation's most average, normal, and utterly unexceptional children as spies. Why the average kids? Why not the brainiacs? Or the beauty queens? Or the jocks? It's simple: People remember them. But not the unexceptionals. They are the forgotten ones. Until now!
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A Babysitter's Guide to Monster Hunting #3

Goosebumps meets The Last Kids on Earth as Kelly and the babysitters try to stop an evil plan to turn kids into monsters in the third action-packed book in this hilariously scary illustrated series."This shining gem in the campy monster drama genre is a step up from R.L. Stine's Goosebumps." —School Library JournalIt's the end of the world as she knows it! Thirteen-year-old Kelly Ferguson's secret life as a monster-hunting babysitter is taking a beastly turn. Now she has to go on a rescue mission to Monster Island—where monster royalty is turning kids into hairy mutant monsters! To pull it off, she'll have to face off against internet trolls, trash monsters, and her fear of screwing up—plus the biggest, baddest Boogey of all. With the fate of humanity on the line, can Kelly save the kids, the world, and her own social life before the big school dance? A babysitter's job is never done!
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Winning my Best Friend's Girl

Imagine lying in a hospital bed and the doctor who pulls the curtain back to treat you is the one who got away. Even if you never really had her in the first place. She's not only your high school crush, she's the ex-girlfriend of your ex-best friend. The one girl you've always wanted. Here's a step-by-step list to finally win her over... Key to win #1: Try not to take offense that she snuck back into town without telling you—six months ago. Key to win #2: Rekindle the friendship to ease the awkwardness. But... DO NOT enter the friend zone. Key to win #3: Ignore the fact that she went speed dating the night before. Take it as good a sign—maybe she's looking for a relationship. Key to win #4: Attempt to keep the two of you out of the town gossip blog and away from your large family. Make sure you don't let this last one throw you off your mission. ...
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Case of the Highland House Haunting

When Jillian Cooper purchases one of Pomme Valley's historic properties, Highland House, little does she know a violent murder happened there over 70 years ago.Tasking Zack and the dogs with disproving the rumors Dame Highland's ghost walks the halls, guarding her impressive stash of long hidden jewelry, Jillian movesforward with her plans to turn the historic house into a bed and breakfast. However, when an "accident" claims the life of a contractor, it becomes obvious someone doesn't want to see people snooping around the house. The question is, are the rumors true? Could it be Dame Highland herself?Can Sherlock and Watson, along with their pack of humans, prove the ghost is a fake? Will the corgi crime fighters put a stop to the shenanigans before another tragedy can happen? Pick up your copy of the next thrilling adventure today!
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Blonde Date

A blind date. A nervous sorority girl. A mean-spirited fraternity prank. What could possibly go wrong? As a sorority pledge, there are commandments that Katie Vickery must live by. One: thou shalt not show up for the party without a date. Two: the guy shall be an athlete, preferably an upperclassman. Unfortunately, Katie just broke up with her jerkface football player boyfriend. Even worse, her last encounter with him resulted in utter humiliation. She’d rather hide under the bed than attend a party where he'll be. Yet staying home would mean letting him win. Enjoying herself tonight was out of the question. She could only hope to get through the evening without her blind date noticing that he was spending the evening with a crazy person. Andrew Baschnagel is living proof that nice guys don’t finish first. He’s had his eye on Katie since the moment her long legs waltzed into his art history class. So when her roommate sets Andy up to be Katie’s date, he’d be crazy to say no. Unfortunately, he doesn’t have a lot of practice with either girls or parties. Yet. BLONDE DATE is a 23,000 word novella covering a four hour span of Katie & Andy's night. ALSO INCLUDED: a sneak preview of the third novel in the Ivy Years series, THE UNDERSTATEMENT OF THE YEAR.
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Sweeter

What's better than romance? How about cold hard cash…Marley Ellis doesn't have time for love, she's got an artistic empire to build and a sugar daddy to charm. At least she did, until a late night catfishing introduces her to insanely hot and very bored tech bro, Will.Will's been treading water, searching for something to believe in. He's sure Marley's the answer, but convincing her that he's1) not a douche2) a daddy she can believe in is going to be a challenge.Luckily, he's bringing his A-game because the good life is sweet, but love is sweeter.Sweeter was originally written for the Read Me Romance podcast. This book contains BONUS CONTENT!Marley Ellis doesn't have time for love, she's got an artistic empire to build and a sugar daddy to charm. At least she did, until a late night catfishing introduces her to insanely hot and very bored tech bro, Will.Will's been treading water, searching for something to believe...
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Repentance: The Story of Kace Haywood

Every choice you make in life comes with a consequence, which dictates the outcome of your future. I was once on top, I was living the life I dreamt of, I had everything I could possibly hope for. I was happy, satisfied, content…until one night. One off day. One moment in time I wish I could take back. My biggest regret. The once bright future I possessed vanished and in its place a dark world of self-hatred and loathing encompassed me. People like to celebrate the day they were born, I like to celebrate the day my soul died. This is my story of repentance.
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