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When sixteen-year-old Cynda goes to stay with her father and his second wife, Susan, at their remote bed-and-breakfast inn in Maine, everything starts off well despite legends about ghosts and a murder at the inn. But Cynda feels like a visitor in Dad's new life, an outsider. Then intense, handsome stranger Vincent Morthanos arrives at the inn and seems to return Cynda's interest. At first, she is blind to the subtle, insistent signs that Vincent is not what he seems—that he is, in fact, a vampire. Can Cynda free herself—and her family—from Vincent's power before it's too late?

Growing up, Mallory Dodge learned that the best way to survive was to say nothing. And even though it's been four years since her nightmare ended, she's beginning to worry that the fear that holds her back will last a lifetime. Now, after years of homeschooling, Mallory must face a new milestone—spending her senior year at a public high school. But she never imagined she'd run into Rider Stark, the friend and protector she hasn't seen since childhood, on her very first day. It doesn't take long for Mallory to realize that the connection she shared with Rider never really faded.

Many centuries before the age of Man, as the ancient chroniclers tell, Tabor, the second greatest kingdom on earth, was under siege. The king had died in battle, and the queen had died in childbirth. As the enemy was closing in, the infant heir escaped far away to the tiny hamlet of Streamside. Brought up in a boisterous tavern by his brother Jacoby, Young Nathaniel could not know that the trumpets of war had again sounded and that a greater army than ever, its leaders bent on revenge and world dominion, threatened a vastly weakened Tabor. He would be forced onto a quest of unparalleled magic.

Letum Wood is a forest of fog and deadfall, home to the quietly famous Miss Mabel’s School for Girls, a place where young witches learn the art of magic. Sixteen-year-old Bianca Monroe has inherited a deadly curse. Determined to break free before it kills her, she enrolls in the respected school to confront the cunning witch who cast the curse: Miss Mabel.

1758, Joseon. There are few options available to illegitimate daughters in the capital city, but through hard work and study, eighteen-year-old Hyeon has earned a position as a palace nurse. All she wants is to keep her head down, do a good job, and perhaps finally win her estranged father's approval. But Hyeon is suddenly thrust into the dark and dangerous world of court politics when someone murders four women in a single night, and the prime suspect is Hyeon's closest friend and mentor. Determined to prove her beloved teacher's innocence, Hyeon launches her own secret investigation.

Stolen from her homeland, Ahleah is taken to the auction block in Atlantis where she's bought by the powerful and clever Lord Heracles, who suspects her secret ability to control nature. With the discovery of her astonishing talents comes the unwanted attention of the evil high priest, Melasaris. Alone and frightened, Ahleah turns to the master's son for help but never knows who to trust, the master holding her captive, or the son who holds her heart. Both expect her to save Atlantis from approaching disaster.

Fresh from her English boarding school, vivacious and carefree Louise Bellingham returns to Paris, only to find it gripped by the iron fist of Nazi rule. As her loved ones are increasingly ensnared in perilous acts of resistance, Louise is yanked from her world of youthful whims into one of dark secrets and perilous duty. But then she meets Hans—a dashing but ruthless Nazi officer whose allure challenges her allegiance to her family and her ethical grounding. A precarious dance of love and war unfolds as Louise battles her internal conflict.

1.The Haunting of Hollow Hill In the heart of Hollow Hill, Sarah and Barry, two adventurous souls, find themselves stranded when their car breaks down on a desolate forest trail. They soon discover the sinister secrets lurking in the shadows as they fight to survive the night against werewolves, with Sarah ultimately facing a terrifying ordeal.

Wenn sich alles, was du geglaubt hast, als Lüge erweist … Wohin wirst du dich wenden? An ihrem 18. Geburtstag ist das unbeschwerte Leben Prinzessin Odines vorbei. Durch eine düstere Prophezeiung wird sie zur Ausgestoßenen und findet in ihrem nervtötenden Reit- und Fechtlehrer Dariel einen unerwarteten Verbündeten, der ihr zur Flucht verhilft. Gleichzeitig bekommt die neunzehnjährige Oona einen seltsamen Auftrag. Als Blutjägerin ist es eigentlich ihre Aufgabe, die Bestien zu vernichten, die das Königreich Garas terrorisieren.

Sabiha and her mother Bahra are more than mother and daughter, theyre best friends. But when their extended family comes to Australia, Bahra becomes a Born-Again-Muslim to impress them, and expects Sabiha to step in line as the perfect daughter. Can Sabiha play the part of the good daughter so that her mentally ill mother is accepted back into the Bosnian community?

Enzo and Ava Griffin never expected to face their worst nightmare on Christmas eve. Though they always dreamed of magic, they never thought of its actual existence, and the consequence it carries. During a violent snow storm, they’re visited by foul creatures called Shadow Spirits. The eerie beings kidnap both of their grandparents, vanishing into a portal found on the bark of a tree.

Isis is a liar. Always has been. But lies catch you in the end. To graduate, Isis must take a secret test--and then she'll be free to fulfill her destiny. But with Alice waking from her coma, and the threat of the alien infestation looming over her friends' heads, she has her hands full. What could go wrong?Book 4 of the Underdogs Series

(Previously published as Road of Waters by Eric Lorenzen, © 2013.) The Road will drown them… …unless he can stop the sorcerers. Thomas, a newly-promoted journeyman magician, must travel the Road of Waters with two other magicians. Then he learns that all isn’t as it seems. One of his companions is shape-shifting, mermaids find a dead wizard, and sorcerers are hunting King Arthur. Can he survive centaur attacks, magical traps, and a storming Road? Thomas must fight, using magic he hasn’t yet mastered. And this time, his enemies are some of the most powerful sorcerers in the realm. ...

Her rescue dog was supposed to help her overcome her grief. Instead, her pup’s special ability thrusts her into a ghostly feud that might just kill them both. After orphaned sixteen-year-old Sarah Whitman rescues a Doberman, her secret living situation is jeopardized. Shadow’s incessant barking has drawn unwanted attention from the authorities. Desperate to keep her pet, Sarah turns to an animal behaviorist, Dr. Claudia Griffin, only to be informed that Shadow barks because her house is haunted. Sarah is skeptical until a chance discovery reveals that she can see ghosts through Shadow ...

Haunted by dreams that reshape reality, Anise burns with untamed magic, a wildfire on the verge of eruption. Across Liamec, the magical Academy beckons, a sanctuary for young magic-wielding channelers like her. Its ancient halls hold the key to harnessing the storm that swirls inside, the potential to weave power, not chaos. But the journey is fraught with peril. Shadows whisper of a conspiracy older than time, reaching for Anise's raw potential. The enigmatic Watcher haunts her dreams, his motives veiled in darkness. Meanwhile, the sun god Helios' gaze alights on her, its light both ...

Leopold Berry is a teenager living in Los Angeles with his blowhard father. Leopold’s mother died when he was twelve and was the source of her son’s love both for LA and for movie magic. Since her passing, much of his life has been spent avoiding disappointing his father and obsessing over his favorite TV show—a 1990s kids’ fantasy series called Sunderworld.

In a country ripped apart by war, Tareq lives with his big and loving family...until the bombs strike. His city is in ruins. His life is destroyed. And those who have survived are left to figure out their uncertain future. In the wake of destruction, he's threatened by Daesh fighters and witnesses a public beheading. Tareq's family knows that to continue to stay alive, they must leave. As they travel as refugees from Syria to Turkey to Greece, facing danger at every turn, Tareq must find the resilience and courage to complete his harrowing journey.

The astonishing conclusion to the number one international best-selling series...Murder. Love. Jealousy. And the ultimate sacrifice. The Queen is dead and the Moroi world will never be the same. Now, with Rose awaiting wrongful execution and Lissa in a deadly struggle for the royal throne, the girls find themselves forced to rely upon enemies and to question those they thought they could trust... But what if true freedom means sacrificing the most important thing of all? Each other.

Princess Ko's been bluffing about the mysterious absence of her father, desperately trying to keep the government running on her own. But if she can't get him back in a matter of weeks, the consequence may be a devastating war. So under the guise of a publicity stunt she gathers a group of teens - each with a special ability - from across the kingdom to crack the unsolvable case of the missing royals of Cello.

Some would say that a little white lie doesn't hurt anything. In the orphans it is the catalyst that sends an already unstable world straight towards the brink of hell. The amount of loss that will come from decisions made will for some be life-changing and for the unfortunate will be life-ending.