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From debut author Jessie Sylva comes the cozy tale of a halfling and a goblin who must learn to love each other despite their differences. How to Lose a Goblin in Ten Days is brimming with warmth and popular romance tropes—perfect for fans of The Honey Witch and The Spellshop. ★ “Cozy...

The events of the past six months play out behind her closed eyes: the funeral of Hermann, the arrest of Joachim Renz, her fear of being a mere observer in her own company where she would have nothing to say, her trip to Congo, the threats by Mrs. Gross, the scandal about Hermann’s weakness for prostitutes and yesterday’s drama in the garage. There are too many negative situations in a short time, and Lucia causes none of them. But ironically, she plays the leading role in every section.

An ecological disaster of global proportions is sweeping the land, the result of failed government experimentation. What started out as an attempt to create a drought- resistant class of pollinator, has gone dreadfully wrong. Now worldwide extinction threatens all life forms. Dropped into this expanding devastation are two teens, orphaned when their scientist parents are kidnapped by the government. Desperate times call for desperate measures and topping the list is the need uncover the government’s sinister plot. It’s not what they think. The very world balances on an ever-deepening ...

From debut author Jessie Sylva comes the cosy tale of a halfling and a goblin who must learn to love each other despite their differences. How to Lose a Goblin in Ten Days is brimming with warmth and popular small town romance tropes, perfect for fans of The Honey Witch and The Spellshop. ★...

The mysterious disappearance of Tess’s sister Rosie leaves her grief-stricken and lonely. And when she decides to rent out her sister’s old room to guests, she develops a dangerously bad habit she can’t seem to quit. Tess’s addiction to snooping through their belongings brings an intense adrenaline rush at the possibility of being caught, as she steals forbidden glimpses into the lives of strangers. Amid a numbing pain and loss, the excitement of these invasive investigations is the only thing that makes her feel again.

Four teenagers. One killer bee sting. A ticking clock to find a cure that shouldn't exist. When Avalon collapses from a government-engineered bee attack, her sister Alexa watches helplessly as the venom spreads. The doctors have no answers. The resistance has no cure. And the quarantine room might become a tomb for four teens who dared to fight back. But Dr. Song isn't ready to give up. Somewhere in Avalon and Alexa's blood lies the secret to their immunity—a resistance born from years of exposure to their parents' banned research. If he can unlock it before the venom claims all four ...

Quand une demi-elfe, Pansy, et un gobelin, Ren, pensent avoir hérité chacun du même cottage, ils concluent un marché : ils vivront ensemble dans la maison et celui qui sera chassé le premier perdra ses droits de propriété. Malgré leur cohabitation forcée et leurs malentendus culturels...

When newlywed actress Sylva Kelegian shows up at a Manhattan veterinary clinic to walk a rescue dog, a strawberry-blonde puppy stumbles down the stairs and into her heart - opening it to the plight of hurt and abandoned dogs everywhere. After a move to Los Angeles with her actor husband, Sylva finds her marriage and burgeoning career challenged by the dramas of good and evil, darkness and light, played out every day in the streets, backyards, and homes of rich and poor pet-owners alike.

In a dying world, survival is just the beginning. Avalon and Alexa have survived six years alone in a barren wasteland where a single bee sting means death. When the mutant bees find them, the sisters are rescued by the SOS—a network of rebel scientists fighting to save humanity. But the biggest shock isn't the cure they're developing. It's discovering their long-lost parents are alive and leading the resistance. Ellen and Albert Gainsborough faked their deaths to protect their daughters while developing a cure for the deadly bee toxin. Now reunited, the family faces an impossible choice:...

Obsessed. Driven. Blinded By Pain. Avalon’s pride is her downfall. Abandoned at an early age and obsessed with the knowledge that her parents may still live, she sneaks away in the early morning hours. Determined to discover the truth she confronts the deadliest ghetto in all of Solace. Bad move. Driven by guilt, anger and a healthy dose of reckless abandon, Avalon runs head on into the deadly virus sweeping the world. The clock is ticking. Can her trusted allies administer a cure before the disease claims her life? Only her parents know for sure. Grab the next installment in this eco-...

Reckless. Determined. Obsessed. Sixteen year old Avalon is a scrappy street kid. Her sister Alexa has never been apart from Avalon-that is until Avalon abandons her to chase after a dangerous gang, who might just be the key to their missing parents. When clues surface, hinting at the truth behind their disappearance, Avalon packs her rucksack to leave. Panicked, Alexa begs her to stay, but Avalon ignores her plea. Oblivious to personal danger, she races to confront a dangerous adversary-the notorious Firebrand gang. One thought consumes Avalon. What is the Firebrand gang’s connection to ...

The rise of gang warfare. A deadly encounter. Dreams shattered. Mitch has big plans and high hopes. A star football linebacker, Mitch has the confidence and the strength to tackle the world after graduation, but the city is in serious trouble. The economy is dying, the environment is suffering, and people are abandoning the once prosperous town. Crime is on the rise and now, the government is building a top-secret facility on the edge of town. What does it all mean? Young Mitch wants nothing more than to escape his rising hopelessness and dead-end opportunities. But catastrophic losses, ...

Orphaned. Alone. Starving. The land is dying. As resources dwindle, the population is placed at the mercy of a secretive government, which operates on its own agenda. Critical top-level scientists researching the ecological disaster have gone missing, their disappearance a cold case file that haunts the local constabulary. Desperate for answers, the police captain hatches a plan to recover a critical key to the land’s survival. What they need is an experienced thief, and they know just the girl. Avalon is not just any burglar; she is an uncommonly good one. Caught in the act of stealing, ...

This bundle of toddler and children's mindful meditation bedtime stories includes three storytelling audiobooks that keep positive affirmations and being kind in mind, while helping your baby fall asleep. Join us on a magical journey around the world, where the enchanted bed takes you on an exciting ride to meet new friends and discover all types of amazing lands. It is a fairy tale for the mind that takes you away into slumber land, surrounding you with positivity and fun - the perfect bedtime story!

'Sylva skillfully illustrates an unmoored character completely consumed by a spiraling, unrelenting grief' – Kirkus Reviews 'This story is taut and unsettling with a brilliant ending!' – Candis 'Creepily claustrophobic' – New York Times Book Review ___________ Careful what you look for...

Mladou Lucile Bradsockovou donutí kruté okolnosti Francouzské revoluce opustit rodnou Normandii a odejít do Paříže, kde její život nabere nečekané obrátky. Vyučí se u slavného zubaře a rozhodne se zasvětit život napravování křivd spácháných na nevinných lidech a to za pomoci riginální zbraně v podobě svého řemesla. Lucile je ve své víře v lásku a v člověka jako Monte-Cristo v sukních odhodlána stát vždy na straně slabších.

What if the twins Ava and Zoe, who could hardly be distinguished from each other visually, and who could not have been more different in character, had to go through a hell of envy, jealousy, and malice? Where does that trail lead to? To a total loss of their connection, or are they finding the lost path to each other again? Sound interesting? The author thinks so too! Listen to The Unequal Twins, and experience the compelling world of romantic fiction.

From a new puppy, adopted rescue, or old timer learning new manners, Shoni guides listeners the trivial but monumental Top 11 Insights to The Best Human and Dog Relationship. Includes easy to understand step-by-step daily practices that top dog handlers and trainers around the world implement daily.

When eight-year-old Saroya loses her mother, her usually absent father takes her on a cruise for her birthday, which he forgets to celebrate. Devastated and very seasick, Saroya falls off the ship trying to catch a locket that once belonged to her mother. She is rescued by a dolphin, who takes her to the magical Animia Island, where she meets Josephine, a stuffed puppet; her son, Little Joe; Calista the conch; Jonbl the baseball glove; and Spoon. They, among others, were all unwanted and have come to life.

Join us on a magical journey around the world, where the enchanted bed takes you on an exciting ride to meet new friends and discover all types of amazing lands. It's a fairytale for the mind, and takes you away into slumber land, surrounding you with positivity and fun for toddlers and children, teaching them kindness along the way. The perfect bed time story!