Two girls contend with sorcery in England's Regency ageSince they were children, cousins Kate and Cecelia have been inseparable. But in 1817, as they approach adulthood, their families force them to spend a summer apart. As Cecelia fights boredom in her small country town, Kate visits London to mingle with the brightest lights of English society.At the initiation of a powerful magician into the Royal College of Wizards, Kate finds herself alone with a mysterious witch who offers her a sip from a chocolate pot. When Kate refuses the drink, the chocolate burns through her dress and the witch disappears. It seems that strange forces are convening to destroy a beloved wizard, and only Kate and Cecelia can stop the plot. But for two girls who have to contend with the pressures of choosing dresses and beaux for their debuts, deadly magic is only one of their concerns.This ebook features illustrated biographies of Patricia C. Wrede and Caroline Stevermer including rare photos... Views: 57
Nessie thought she’d found the perfect man to heal her broken heart, but being the girlfriend of a band manager isn’t what she thought it would be. When the rock stars and parties disappear, reality hits. She wants out, but it’s not that easy. Her mother is getting married, and Nessie has promised to get through the week without causing trouble. As the wedding approaches, the surprising reappearance of the boy she’s never forgotten threatens to upset her well-laid plans, especially now he’s all grown up and he’s asking her to trust him with her heart for a second time.Matt knows he’s been stupid. Four years ago, he made a very bad decision and lost someone amazing. Since then, his life has changed beyond all recognition, but there’s one thing he needs to complete it, and this time, he’s not letting her go. With just one week to convince Nessie he’s a changed man, it’s going to take all he’s got to get her to forgive him and win her back. Views: 57
Kendrick likes his women as fast as the cars in his local street-racing scene. Having seen what loving and losing a woman can do to a man, he keeps his partners strictly casual. It's just safer that way.But from the moment he lays eyes on Molly, he knows his womanising days are at risk. She has a vulnerability he can't ignore, and he is determined to discover what's behind it.Molly is just trying to survive her college years, in the hope of a better future. Juggling studying with work and a father who's given up on life is enough of a headache, without the added complication of a relationship. That is, until the night an unexpected event puts her on the radar of a boy who is all wrong for her, and life gets messy.Is it time to stop fighting and follow her heart? Views: 57
An all-new official prequel novel to Shadowlands, the next expansion for Blizzard Entertainment's legendary online game World of Warcraft "The Horde is nothing!" With those infamous words, Sylvanas Windrunner betrayed and abandoned the Horde she vowed to serve. The Dark Lady and her forces now work in the shadows as both the Horde and Alliance, including her own sister, Alleria, race to uncover her next move. Struggling to shoulder the crushing weight of leadership, King Anduin entrusts the void elf and High Exarch Turalyon to uncover Sylvanas's whereabouts. The Horde now stands at a crossroads. The various factions form a council, leaving the mantle of warchief to rest. Thrall, Lor'themar Theron, Baine Bloodhoof, First Arcanist Thalyssra, and many other familiar faces rise to this new challenge. But the threats are numerous, and the distrust runs too deep. When the council is derailed by a failed assassination attempt on... Views: 57
Sometimes love is meant to be. But sometimes...love is the death of you....
Seventeen-year-old Scarlet has just died. Only, dying isn't unusual for a girl under a centuries old curse that left her semi-immortal.
This time, though, she comes back to her current life instead of awaking in a new one, and she realizes the curse is changing. Together with the immortal Archer brothers, Scarlet must piece together her life and try to break the curse before her impending death comes again Views: 57
Рассказ вошёл в сборники: The Golden Apples of the Sun (Золотые яблоки солнца) R Is For Rocket (Р — значит ракета) The Stories of Ray Bradbury (И грянул гром: 100 рассказов) Views: 57
A movie tie-in novel about Jackie Robinson's life story. In theaters 4/12/13.A novel based on the movie 42—a biopic about Jackie Robinson's history-making signing with the Brooklyn Dodgers as the first African American Major League Baseball player.Includes a full-color insert of photos from the movie. Views: 57
What do you do when the one person you don’t want is the one person you need? When nineteen-year-old Katie said goodbye to her small hometown to go to a prestigious college far away, looking back was the last thing on her agenda. Nevertheless, it didn’t take long for everything to come crashing down around her. When Katie learns that her parents lost everything, stripping her from her comfortable life—no more fancy cars, trust fund, or money for college—Katie is left scrambling to put her life back together. Then Adam Nash walks into her life, causing it to spin even further off course. Adam is the complete opposite of Katie. He lives his life in the fast lane—fast bikes, loose women, and easy excitement. When Katie comes crashing into his life, she is exactly what he didn’t know he needed. But Katie can’t get involved with a guy like Nash, not if she wants her old life back. However, Nash is not about to let Katie get away from him that easy. He knows what he wants… and he won’t stop until he gets it. Views: 57
