Delrita likes being invisible. If no one notices her, then no one willnotice her uncle Punky either. Punky is a grown man with a child's mind. Delrita loves him dearly and can't stand people making fun of his Down Syndrome. But when tragedy strikes, Delrita's quiet life and Punky's are disrupted forever. Can she finally learn to trust others, for her own sake and Punky's? This story captures the joy and sorrow that come when we open our hearts to love.
Author Biography: June Rae Wood lives near Windsor, Missouri. Views: 573
When Karen's class wins a real live turkey, they plan to make him the star of the school's Thanksgiving assembly. But when the big bird runs away from Karen's house, she's off on a wild turkey chase! Views: 572
A LoveReading Debut of the Month and Book Club Recommendation Indie Book of the Month. 'Inspired by truth, Patience and her family come alive on the pages. I felt every single emotion with them' Alice Peterson, author of Monday to Friday Man 'An extraordinary novel about love and hope and family and what happens in the space between the words. I adored it' Kirsten Hesketh, author of Another Us If you were offered a chance to cure your child's disease, would you take it? 'A thought-provoking, compelling and entertaining read. I could barely put the book down until its equally heart-wrenching and heart-warming ending. A wonderful, smart and funny book – I know readers will absolutely love it' – Louise Fein, bestselling author of People Like Us The Willows have been through a lot. Louise has devoted her life to caring for her disabled youngest daughter. Pete works abroad,... Views: 572
His lies stole my heart, the truth broke it into a million pieces. Drevan Morningstar opens his mouth and lies pour out. What did I expect? He is Lucifer's son, and the feelings I allowed to grow are my fault. Yay to naivety! But life goes on, and humanity's future still hangs in the balance, and I must keep working with Drevan to redeem five more sinners. That is challenge enough. However, things are never easy when dealing with evil demons, and to complicate matters, the jerk has invaded the only sanctuary I had... the League of Demon Hunters. Hell is overflowing. Rogue demons are causing more trouble than ever. The third subject we must redeem may be the worst yet. And to top it all, Drevan insists on staying close to me, which keeps igniting the flames of a passion I'm desperately trying to drown out. The world around me is chaos, and I'm afraid of the choices that lie ahead. If I'm not careful, I fear I may lose... Views: 572
Aline lost interest in fairy tales a long time ago. Now that she's turning 16, she's more concerned whether or not Trevor likes her. But then she starts having strange dreams that blur & blend into reality. She dreams of a dark ballroom where she dances until her feet bleed, where a strangely compelling man tries to seduce her every night with memories of a forgotten past & an ancient mystery.Aline lost interest in fairy tales a long time ago. Now that she's turning 16, she's more concerned whether or not Trevor likes her. But then she starts having strange dreams that blur & blend into reality. She dreams of a dark ballroom where she dances until her feet bleed, where a strangely compelling man tries to seduce her every night with tantalizing memories of a forgotten past & an ancient mystery. Will she be able to resist the lure of a deadly enchantment that threatens her as well as everyone she loves? Views: 572
With power comes enemies. Lots of them.
Hunter Garrity just wants to be left alone. He’s learned the hard way that his unusual abilities come at a price. And he can’t seem to afford any allies.
He’s up to his neck in hostiles. His grandfather, spoiling for a fight. The Merrick brothers, who think he ratted them out. Calla, the scheming psycho who wants to use him as bait.
Then there’s Kate Sullivan, the new girl at school. She’s not hostile. She’s bold. Funny. Hot. But she’s got an agenda, too.
With supposedly secret powers rippling to the surface everywhere around him, Hunter knows something ugly is about to go down. But finding out what means he’ll have to find someone he can trust… Views: 572
The blockbuster film Inception meets Lisa McMann's Wake trilogy in this dark paranormal thriller from #1 New York Times bestselling author Aprilynne Pike. This supernatural young adult novel is perfect for fans of Kelley Armstrong, Alyson Noël, Richelle Mead, and Kimberly Derting.
Charlotte Westing has a gift. She is an Oracle and has the ability to tell the future. But it doesn't do her much good. Instead of using their miraculous power, modern day Oracles are told to fight their visions––to refrain from interfering. And Charlotte knows the price of breaking the rules. She sees it every day in her wheelchair-bound mother and the absence of her father. But when a premonition of a classmate's death is too strong for her to ignore, Charlotte is forced to make an impossible decision: continue following the rules or risk everything—even her sanity—to stop the serial killer who is stalking her town. Views: 572
For Lina Holt, a Dutch seventeen-year-old with a flair for singing, 1930 is going to be her year. Her long-time boyfriend is about to propose and her mother will finally realize their relationship isn't a passing phase. But when a stranger snatches her from her backyard, everything changes.Lina is thrust into the spotlight of a New York vaudeville show where she's paired with Nik, a mysterious pianist. The two bond during rehearsals and it doesn't take long before Nik puts himself at risk to confess a hidden truth. Without Lina, the show is in its last season and there's no way she'll be allowed to slip through the owner's fingers. Not when she carries fairy magic in her blood—an gift that turns her song into a dangerously addictive drug.If Lina ever wants to return home, she must learn who to trust before she's forced to remain a prisoner on stage forever.WHEN STARS ARE BRIGHT is a historical Thumbelina retelling with a touch of magic. Views: 572
Discover what really happened in the final days of the doomed planet from the eyes of Sandor—who would go on to become the reluctant Cêpan to Number Nine. Before Number Four and the others arrived on Earth, they lived on the planet Lorien. A planet filled with others who also had extraordinary abilities. A peaceful planet––until the day the Mogadorians attacked, and nearly annihilated, the Loric people. Only a handful of Loric survived the battle. This is Sandor’s story. Sandor was tired of being a teenager, tired of going to school and obeying his teachers and playing by his parents' rules. He enjoyed breaking the rules rather than following them. But when he makes one mistake too many, Sandor's life takes an unexpected turn, and he is forced join the Lorien Defense Academy. Sandor had never believed in the crazy idea that Lorien needed to defend itself—Lorien was a peaceful planet, with no apparent enemies. But when Mogadorians suddenly attack, Sandor learns how real that threat was. Now Sandor is one of only a handful of Loric left alive, and the fate of Lorien is in their hands. Views: 572
"Crave is about to become fandom's new favorite vampire romance obsession. If you need any further evidence of how much you'll enjoy this book, Universal Studios picked up the film rights... I will absolutely be first in line." -Hypable***INCLUDES 3 BONUS SCENES FROM THE HERO'S POV***My whole world changed when I stepped inside the academy. Nothing is right about this place or the other students in it. Here I am, a mere mortal among gods...or monsters. I still can't decide which of these warring factions I belong to, if I belong at all. I only know the one thing that unites them is their hatred of me.Then there's Jaxon Vega. A vampire with deadly secrets who hasn't felt anything for a hundred years. But there's something about him that calls to me, something broken in him that somehow fits with what's broken in me.Which could spell death for us all.Because Jaxon walled himself off for a reason. And now someone wants to wake a... Views: 572
After facing desperate heartache and loss, Mercy agrees to escape a bleak future in London and join a bride ship. Wealthy and titled, Joseph leaves home and takes to the sea as the ship's surgeon to escape the pain of losing his family. He has no intention of settling down, but when Mercy becomes his assistant, they must fight against a forbidden love. Views: 572
Three times. Three tales. Three tails. Journey back in time to the days of pirates to watch a colony attempt to take root on an island ruled by mermaids. Then, travel to the present for the comedic romance of a mermaid who wants to dance. Finally, jump into the future and see what happens when two Marine Biology majors, one of them in search of a mermaid, end up on an environmental pirate ship.In "The Red Siren," travel back in time to the island of Mystycetii in the days when mermaids ate oysters and were ruled by a mer-king. Follow the journey of the naturalist Dove as he attempts to fall in love with his betrothed, Rowynne, and comes crashing down hard for a local mermaid. Then, fast-forward to the present for "Ocean Girl," the story of a mermaid named Luna who wants to win a human dance contest - will she get up after her fall from the spotlight? Finally, jump into the near future with "People with Fishtails," the tale of two landlubbers who find themselves on an environmental pirate ship. Gayle is searching for her mother, whom she believes to be a mermaid ,while Sander is on the lookout for unusual marine specimens. Neither of the two knows they're also looking for love...Enjoy a journey through the ages with these three tales of mermaids! Views: 572
