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"Most schools are about being the best. This school? It's about being the worst. Calder Academy is where the rogue paranormals go. The ones who break the rules or lose control. And when that happens for vamps, werewolves, witches, and dark fae? It gets pretty freaking scary. I should know. Because I'm trapped here. Look, every seventeen-year-old girl thinks their mom is a tyrant. But mine just happens to run Calder Academy, which paints a giant target...

Reed is leading his best life: he's just kissed the boy of his dreams, his band is finally taking off, and he's a shoo-in to getting elected as next year's Student Council president. But he's ready to give it all up when his suspiciously artistocratic guidance counselor tells him he has been chosen to go on the adventure of a lifetime. Because Reed is the first of five Stone Bearers to be chosen by magical gems and granted extraordinary powers. All...

Eighteen-year-old Darcy, a firm believer in love at first sight, finds herself stranded at a bus station the night before leaving for college, until she meets Russell, sparking a whirlwind of unexpected adventures and heartfelt connections as they unravel the possibility of falling in love in just one day.

Charis Willowthorn is a queen without a throne. An invader holds her kingdom captive, leaving Charis committed to vengeance. She forges an alliance with Tal Penbyrn, and this time she'll keep him out of her heart. Tal is imprisoned, both by the Rakuuna and the weight of his guilt. Though he once betrayed his love, he knows that he can help turn the tide in Charis's favor, if only he can regain her trust. But the Rakuuna have an ally of their own--one...

This fantastic book, "Blooms in Time," is about the journey of a girl named Rose, who's 18 years old and growing up in Meadowbrook. The story takes place in a tight-knit community around her parents' beloved bookstore, lifelong friendships, and cobblestone streets. Throughout the book, we see Rose go through different phases of life, experiencing love, self-discovery, and the challenges that come with growing up. The book explores her talents, aspirations,...

High school can be difficult at times, but Chloe is looking forward to her last year. She has a lot of it planned. She and her boyfriend, Tim, are going to have a great social time doing everything that is fun and memorable with all of the other senior students at the school.Her whole world collapses, however, as soon as she comes home from holidays with her father and her brother. Her plans are shattered and she has to re-build her life without Tim.That...

Selara's Rules is a book about the coming of age of a young girl with extraordinary powers. Her story begins in a medieval kingdom where Dark and Elemental magic has transformed the living things that dwell there. Selara is a rare child, born with both Elemental and Dark magic abilities. Her very existence threatens the safety of the kingdom as the powers within her fight for domination. Selara is mercilessly hunted by her step-brother Daemon...

"Meant to Be" is set in the future, where everyone is assigned a soulmate by the time they turn eighteen. Rory has always been skeptical of it all, but still hopes that maybe she'll be able to find true love."The Car Outside" is the story of Kat, who sees her abusive ex's car outside while she is working and hopes her fellow co-worker, Addi, will be able to help her with this problem in some way."Superheroes" is about Liv, a young girl that dreams...

Amid the gloomy backdrop of Glasgow's streets, Noah strives to carve out a semblance of normalcy. His odyssey through secondary school is fraught with hurdles as he grapples with familial strife and the daily grind of academia. Determined to secure a future beyond the confines of his challenging circumstances, he is intent on performing well enough to land a respectable job. Noah's sanctuary lies in the ivories of the piano, an instrument he has...

19 year old Colt O'Brien is starting college at Western Washington University. After going through his senior year of high school without knowing if he would even attend college, now he was in. His girlfriend Amy Strong and his best pal Bobby Jones are with him. His scholarship dictates that he will be a part of the campus computer support group. Fixing computers is something Colt knows a lot about. The cocky young man, with his flashy clothes and...