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A magical Easter adventure full of surprises! When a group of curious kids arrives at the whimsical Hoppity Hotel for a mysterious Easter vacation, they expect chocolate fountains, bunny-shaped pillows, and carrot-themed snacks—but they never expected this! Hidden tunnels beneath the hotel, mischievous mechanical bunnies, and a secret legend about a powerful Golden Egg send them on a wild chase full of hopping bedposts and magical surprises. But when candy starts disappearing, the walls giggle a little too much, and a trickster bunny with a love for chaos returns to the scene, it’s up ...

A delayed flight. A chance encounter. A love story that spans the world. Olivia Bennett has always followed the rules. Structured, practical, and risk-averse. But when a last-minute Valentine’s Day trip takes an unexpected turn, she finds herself stranded at an airport with Ethan Carter, a charming and adventurous stranger who lives for the moment. A shared flight to Paris turns into something much more. A whirlwind journey through some of the world’s most breathtaking cities. From moonlit walks along the Seine to bustling streets of Tokyo, from lazy mornings in Lisbon to hidden cafés ...

From Hot Ciders to Tropical Coolers - Your Ultimate Global Guide to Celebration in a Glass! Looking for the perfect drink to elevate your next celebration? Whether you're planning a cozy Christmas, a lively summer party, or just want to try something new, Festive Drinks Made Easy has you covered with 100 incredible drink recipes from around the world. Each one is carefully chosen to spark joy, conversation, and delicious memories. Inside this beautifully curated collection, you'll discover: Traditional holiday drinks like Feuerzangenbowle from Germany, Coquito from Puerto Rico, and Chicha ...

What if Christmas came… and never left? The Grayson family always dreamed of the perfect Christmas. Crackling fires, joyful laughter, and memories to last a lifetime. This year, Margaret Grayson goes above and beyond to create the ideal holiday, desperate to preserve her family’s fading traditions. But when Christmas morning arrives, the Graysons wake to find themselves trapped in a bizarre time loop, reliving Christmas Eve over and over again. At first, they dismiss the déjà vu as coincidence, but as the days repeat, sinister patterns emerge. Lights flicker without cause, chilling ...

Mara Keane believed she was starting over. After a quiet divorce dismantles the life she once felt certain about, Mara returns to the coastal town of Willowmere for a temporary research post. The work is smaller. The town is quieter. The lighthouse at the edge of the shore stands steady through changing tides. Watching, not demanding. Jonah Hale never left. A lighthouse keeper who chose constancy over reinvention, Jonah lives a life shaped by routine, responsibility, and attention. He does not chase what comes next. He tends what already exists. When Mara and Jonah’s lives intersect, ...

Emma’s world shatters the moment a mysterious tattoo appears on her wrist. Glowing only under the moonlight and searing with a pain that feels ancient. It’s not just a symbol. It’s a summons. One that binds her to Darius, a brooding vampire warrior sworn to protect her, even if it means war. As Emma is pulled into a hidden world of vampire prophecy, ancient magic, and deadly enemies, she must come to terms with her role in a fate she never chose. The mark ties her to a forgotten legend. One that speaks of a bearer of flame, a warrior of shadow, and a love powerful enough to ignite a ...

A Dramatic and Emotional Romance That Will Steal Your Breath and Break Your Heart Scarlett Vale is a rising star in the world of luxury jewelry design. A mysterious client offers her triple her usual rate to create the most romantic necklace ever made. With no name, no photo, and one strict rule: no questions. Scarlett steps into a world she doesn’t understand, and may not survive. He calls himself Cassian. Tall. Impeccable. Guarded. When he places a broken, heart shaped ruby in her hands, Scarlett begins to unravel a story of love, loss, and secrets buried in fire. As passion ignites ...

A babysitter sees herself on camera committing a crime she never did. Cass thought she was safe. She worked nights, cared for kids, and minded her own life. Then a client’s husband showed her nanny-cam footage of her breaking into their safe. She was home that night. She knows it. But the video says otherwise. What starts as a lie on a screen spreads like a virus through her block. Fake clips. Spoofed calls. False alarms. Neighbors pulled into drills they never agreed to. The harder Cass fights to prove her innocence, the deeper she’s dragged into a scheme built on fear itself. Every ...

Some places don’t ask you to become someone new. They simply give you room to breathe. When a woman arrives in the coastal town of Willowmere to sell a neglected seaside inn she barely remembers inheriting, she expects paperwork, closure, and a quick return to the life she left behind. Instead, she finds a building suspended in time. Quiet rooms, creaking floors, and a sense that nothing here is in a hurry. As she begins repairing the inn, she hires a local handyman whose steadiness mirrors the place itself. He doesn’t ask questions she isn’t ready to answer. He understands loss ...

Emma Clarke once believed that stories could save her. But after her latest rejection and her agent’s final email, her dream of becoming a published novelist collapses. Lost, tired, and carrying a heart full of disappointments, she escapes the city and heads to the small coastal town of Willowmere, hoping a few quiet weeks by the sea will steady her again. She never expects to find a bookshop. And certainly not this bookshop. Hidden down a narrow cobblestone lane, with a weathered blue door and lanterns that seem to glow on their own, The Bookshop by the Sea feels like it’s been waiting...

When wedding planner Clara Hayes takes a snowy detour through the mountains, the last thing she expects is to get stranded in the small town of Maplewood. Seeking shelter at a quiet old inn, she meets Eli Turner. A kind, heartbroken innkeeper who hasn’t celebrated Christmas since tragedy took his joy. The Maplewood Inn was once the heart of the town. A place filled with laughter, lights, and music. But now, its halls stand silent… until Clara’s arrival. Determined to bring warmth back to the inn, she bakes, decorates, and slowly rekindles the spirit of Christmas for everyone - ...

When Zoe Miller lands a babysitting job for the wealthy Cole family, it seems like the perfect opportunity. Good pay, beautiful house, sweet kids. But perfection always hides something. Laura Cole, the elegant and controlling mother, watches Zoe like a hawk. Ethan, the charming father, is far too warm for comfort. The children whisper about “the last babysitter,” the one who disappeared. And the neighbor across the street never stops watching. Then the messages start: Homewrecker. You don’t belong here. Get out. At first, Zoe thinks it’s a cruel prank. But the house is full of ...

A shy tavern singer. A gentle composer in hiding. A seaside town where lanterns carry wishes. A Cinderella retelling full of music, warmth, and slow-blooming love. Ella Maren sings for late-night crowds at the Lanternlight Tavern, her voice soft as candle glow and steady as the tide. She dreams of writing her own songs, but home pressures and quiet fears have kept her hidden behind familiar routines. Rowan Hale returns to Harborview in search of peace. Once pushed to match his famous father’s talent, he now keeps his melodies tucked away in notebooks, hoping no one asks him to perform ...

A mute woman walks into a confessional and exposes a deadly secret. A fallen priest realizes he is the secret. And someone in the church is watching them both. When Father Michael prepares to close the church for the night, a silent woman slips into the confessional. Instead of speaking, she pushes a folded note through the grille. Her message is short, trembling, and explosive: I have seen a terrible sin. I cannot speak it. Will you read it, Father. The woman is Elena Cruz. A survivor of a tragedy the parish buried thirteen years ago. A tragedy tied to her sister’s mysterious death at ...

He was never meant to be more than the man who kept the woods. But when Lady Constance Chatterley stepped into his hut one gray spring morning, everything Oliver Mellors knew about silence, duty, and desire began to shift. What began as glances and quiet words grew into something fierce and forbidden. A love that defied the world’s rules. In Lady Chatterley’s Lover: The Gamekeeper’s Story, the timeless classic is retold through the eyes of Mellors himself. The lover whose voice was never heard. For the first time, we see the hidden story behind the scandal: the man torn between ...

She thinks she is falling for a vampire prince. He is hiding the one truth that could damn them both. Scholar Elara Hart only believes in two kinds of magic: the kind that bakes bread and the kind that keeps a city alive. Then she meets Lucien Varis, the golden prince whose smile quiets rooms and whose touch heats the silver in her veins. He is exactly what the whispers say, a vampire heir, yet the danger in him runs deeper. There is demon ash in his blood, and loving him has a cost the old books never wrote down. When a zealot Council tries to chain sanctuaries, mirrors, and women’s ...

Discover the fascinating life and career of global pop sensation Justin Bieber in this comprehensive book, packed with memorable quotes, fun facts, and trivia. Whether you're a Belieber from the very beginning or a new fan, this book offers an exclusive look into Justin Bieber's journey from a YouTube sensation to an international superstar. Explore the stories behind his biggest hits. The impact he’s made in the worlds of music and pop culture. Read his inspiring words about life, love, success, and personal growth. Filled with rare insights and lesser - known facts, this book takes you ...

Puppy Love Parade – A Heartwarming Valentine’s Adventure for Kids! Get ready for the cutest, fluffiest, and most exciting parade ever! In the heart of a happy neighborhood, Charlie the golden retriever has a big idea—if humans get to celebrate Valentine’s Day, why not dogs too? With the help of his best friends—Benny the silly bulldog, Daisy the fancy poodle, and Lulu the tiniest puppy ever—Charlie organizes the first-ever Puppy Love Parade to celebrate friendship and love. But planning a parade isn’t as easy as it seems! From decorating floats to choosing music, everything ...

New York firefighter Liam Carter risks his life every day to save others. But nothing prepares him for the night he rescues a little girl from a burning house—only to find himself haunted by her mother’s ghost. Elena Vasquez died in that fire. She knows she shouldn’t be here. Yet something stronger than death itself ties her to Liam. Drawn to the man who saved her daughter, she lingers between worlds, caught in a love that was never meant to be. Until Liam brings her back. When a desperate ritual defies the afterlife, Liam and Elena’s connection ignites into something forbidden, ...

Alice Morgan thought she could escape her past. Renting a remote cabin by the serene Mirror Lake was supposed to be her fresh start. A quiet retreat where she could focus on writing her memoir and maybe find peace. But the lake has other plans. From the moment Alice arrives, the whispers start. At first, they’re faint, almost easy to dismiss. But as the nights grow longer, the whispers grow louder. Shadows move in the forest, reflections in the water show things that couldn’t possibly exist, and Alice feels the lake pulling her closer. The more she tries to ignore it, the harder it ...