It's a fragile thing- the whispers of truth that you hope are lies.Hughes Farm was the largest racing horse establishment in the south. The family that owned it were known to be wealthy, powerful, arrogant, and terrifying. My first encounter with them didn't prepare me for all that was to come. I don't think anything truly could have.Growing up with only my father and brother hadn't been easy but we'd had each other. Losing them was the hardest thing I'd ever faced. It had made the times we went without food, electricity, or even shelter seem insignificant in comparison.It is when a woman, claiming to have been my mother's best friend, arrives to take me home with her that questions begin to surface. My father had rarely spoken of my mother. She'd died when I was a toddler. Having no other option, I trust this stranger and am thrown into a world of mansions, racing horses, extravagance, and him.It's true that there is a thin line between love and... Views: 629
*The Unaltered series is currently being optioned for film.*Calli and Chris race against the clock to identify the power-neutralizing stone that prevents Calli from healing her life-threatening injuries. She must also learn how to counter its effects before she can fight against the rogue Diamond Bearer named Freedom and save her love and the world of her friends.In the epic battle between extreme cosmic-power holders, weaknesses are exploited and lifetime relationships shattered to gain the upper-hand. Sometimes having no special abilities is what makes one the most powerful. General Harding, Chris's father, has made it his life's mission to eradicate all people with powers. Believing the lies fed to him, and misusing his status with the U.S. government, General Harding nears completion of a weapon designed to locate and destroy cosmic-energy individuals.Brand Safferson meets his half-sister, self-named Deus Ex, and proclaimed mercenary. Her repeating abilities are necessary to... Views: 629
Cinderella retold: Fae, vampires, shifters, and a Godmother who'll grant you any wish—if you pay the price. Elle and Dex concoct a plan to lure in the Allegiant vampires responsible for the recent spate of human abductions, but a surprising revelation threatens to change everything. While Elle works hard to keep the ugly truth of who she really is from Dex, it turns out Dex is keeping a secret of his own. ~ ~ ~ CITY OF WISHES is an urban fantasy serialized retelling of Cinderella. This episode is approximately 25,000 words or 110 print pages. ~ ~ ~ In a world of fae, vampires and shifters, where wishes can be bought and bargained for, Elle is human, bound to her stepmother by a slave charm. Her only hope at freedom is to wish for it. But the Godmother rules the illegal wish trade, and the price she demands is... Views: 629
The fierce new YA novel from Ally Condie, author of the bestselling Matched trilogy"A compelling, serpentine journey into the heart of grief, the way it can threaten to destroy, and what it looks like to survive." —Sabaa Tahir, #1 New York Times bestselling author of An Ember in the Ashes "With its wonderful subversion of gender tropes and achingly real characters, The Last Voyage of Poe Blythe takes readers on an epic journey to unearth life's true treasures. Ally Condie has knocked it out of the park." —Renée Ahdieh, bestselling author of Smoke in the Sun and The Wrath & the Dawn Who do you become when you have nothing left to lose?There is something Poe Blythe, the seventeen-year-old captain of the Outpost's last mining ship, wants far more than the gold they tear from the Serpentine River. Revenge. Poe has vowed to annihilate the river... Views: 629
Fix the past. Save the future.
Dak, Sera, and Riq involve themselves in one of the most bizarre spy missions in history . . . and the outcome of World War II hangs in the balance. Views: 628
Jessica McMillian and Jeremy Travino are a perfect couple. But now Jessica has been diagnosed as having kidney failure. She is on dialysis three days a week and is so depressed that she's not sure she wants to live. Her one hope for a normal life is a kidney transplant, but she's an only child and her parents aren't suitable donors. Jeremy is determined to donate one of her kidneys to her, but his parents are terrified of losing their only child. Will Jeremy find the strength to go against his parent's wishes and do what he must to save Jessica?
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In Alyson Noël's Laguna Cove, moving to sunny Southern Cal feels like punishment to 17-year-old Anne. The hippie-ish school is different from her old one on the East Coast, and the social scene is all about hanging out at the beach and surfing. And then there's Ellie: beautiful, competitive queen of the social scene who takes an instant disliking to Anne. So when Chris--one of Ellie's oldest friends and, oh yeah, the most gorgeous guy in school--reaches out to Anne and offers to teach her how to surf, sparks fly...in more ways than one ... Views: 628
A lonely doll helps a child adjust to a blended family in the first of a charming series about library toys and the children who borrow them, written by Newbery Honoree Cynthia Lord.Ivy was Anne the librarian's doll when she was a young girl. But now she has moved to Anne's library to be its newest Book Buddy—a toy that can be checked out just like a book. Ivy isn't sure she wants to be borrowed, though. She'd rather go back to just being Anne's favorite toy. Fern, a child who visits the library with her stepfamily, also wishes things could go back to the way they were, when Fern had her dad all to herself. When Fern takes Ivy home, an unexpected outdoor adventure helps both of them find confidence and belonging in their changing worlds. This heartwarming story by Cynthia Lord, with a classic feel and gentle illustrations by Stephanie Graegin, is the first in a chapter-book series that pairs friendly toys with child characters who need them. Views: 628
Mitchell is the ultimate bully. In fact, he’s pretty much ruining Austin’s life. So, when the bully needs to be rescued, will Austin save him and face his worst fear at the same time? What would you do? This fast-paced adventure will have you wondering which is worse - to be the 'bully' or the 'bullied'!Austin is just a normal adolescent boy, trying to fit in and be popular, when his worst enemy shows up at his school. Mitchell is one of those automatically popular kids, and for some reason he is intent on making Austin’s life as miserable as possible. He succeeds. But, when they embark on a field trip to the Florida Keys, the true meaning of courage and heroism is revealed. This exciting, action packed novel delves deeper into what is really going on inside the minds of the bully and the bullied, and the outcome may surprise you. Views: 628
At first glance, Jake, Shayna, Seneca, and Conner seem like average teens. Maybe even like some kids you know. But theyre special. They know that magic, spells, and prophecies are real. In Crossroads and the Dominion of Four, author C. Toni Graham continues the tale introduced in Crossroads and the Himalayan Crystals. The teens have accepted their fate as defenders of the Otherworld. The realms mythical beings have chosen sides in a deadly magical war, but its not always clear to whom they pledge their allegiance. Jake, Shayna, Conner and Seneca must use their new magical abilities to battle treacherous creatures and face life-altering crossroads. Only a powerful druid and her loyal minions stand in their way to fulfilling their destiny of becoming the prophesized Dominion of Four. The Crossroads series brings together creatures and humans as they fight for the common goal of returning harmony to the Otherworld and rid the realm of evil forever. Teen readers and fans of action-packed fantasy genres will enjoy this thrilling saga. Views: 628
