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The Skull (Canadian Edition): A Tyrolean Folktale
Par Jon Klassen. 2023
A Governor General's Literary Award FinalistA #1 New York Times bestseller!Caldecott Medalist and New York Times best-selling author-illustrator Jon Klassen…
delivers a deliciously macabre treat for folktale fans.Jon Klassen's signature wry humor takes a turn for the ghostly in this thrilling retelling of a traditional Tyrolean folktale. In a big abandoned house, on a barren hill, lives a skull. A brave girl named Otilla has escaped from terrible danger and run away, and when she finds herself lost in the dark forest, the lonely house beckons. Her host, the skull, is afraid of something too, something that comes every night. Can brave Otilla save them both? Steeped in shadows and threaded with subtle wit—with rich, monochromatic artwork and an illuminating author’s note—The Skull is as empowering as it is mysterious and foreboding.Alphabetical Diaries
Par Sheila Heti. 2024
Sheila Heti collected 500,000 words from a decade's worth of journals, put the sentences in a spreadsheet, and sorted them…
alphabetically. She cut and cut and was left with 60,000 words of brilliance and mayhem, joy and sorrow. These are her alphabetical diaries.A Secret Music
Par Susan Doherty Hannaford. 2015
Word Guild Award for Best Young Adult fiction 2016 Grace Irwin Award 2016 Literary Classics silver medal for Y/A fiction…
2016 Shortlisted for the Frank Hegyi Award-Ottawa Independent Writers Literary Classics silver medal for High school fiction 2017 Set in 1936 Montreal, A Secret Music is the story of Lawrence Nolan, a sensitive fifteen-year-old piano prodigy who grows up in the shadow of his mother’s mental illness. Forced to keep this shameful secret, he attempts to raise himself and his ten year old brother. He counteracts the deep ache and creeping mistrust caused by his mother’s emotional absence by escaping into the intense realm of Chopin and Schubert, the only language he understands. When his brother becomes ill, he is left with enormous responsibilities. At a piano competition in Montreal, Lawrence makes a climactic decision that puts his future on hold in order to salvage his family life. In A Secret Music, Susan Doherty Hannaford re-creates the Depression-Era world of Montreal and demonstrates how music can redeem a life.Lightning Lou
Par Lori Weber. 2016
When a team in an all-girls’ hockey league comes to recruit players, twelve-year-old Lou’s dreams seem to be coming true.…
But the dreams hinge on one thing: never letting on that Lou is a boy. But the road to stardom is not easy, as Lou discovers that the competition is fierce, and that he’s got a lot of work to do to match the skills of the league’s star player and his chief rival, Albertine Lapensée. All the while, he has to keep his secret, and wrestle with the moral dilemma of taking a place on the team away from a deserving girl. Loosely based on a true story, Lightning Lou is a riveting and thought-provoking story for middle-grade readers.Love, Ish
Par Karen Rivers. 2017
Mischa "Ish" Love knows she'll be one of the first settlers on Mars. She's applied to - and been rejected…
from - the Mars Now project forty-seven times, but the mission won't leave for ten years, and Ish hasn't given up hope. She also hasn't given up hope that Tig will be her best friend again. When Ish collapses on the first day of seventh grade, she gets a diagnosis that threatens all her future plans. As Ish fights cancer, she dreams in vivid detail about the Martian adventures she's always known she'd have - and makes unexpected discoveries about love, fate, and her place in the vast universe.Asha and Baz Meet Mary Sherman Morgan (G - Reference,information And Interdisciplinary Subjects Ser.)
Par Caroline Fernandez. 2022
A CCBC Best Books for Kids and Teens pick!Asha and Baz have a paper rocket to launch! Whoever builds the…
rocket that travels the farthest will get to meet astronaut Chris Hadfield. The only problem is Asha and Baz don’t know how to power their rocket. Stuck and unsure, the kids brainstorm by drawing a rocket in the sand using a stick. But this is a very unusual stick. In fact, it’s a magic stick! And it transports them back in time to meet a person who might be able to help them with their rocket problem: scientist Mary Sherman Morgan.Promised to the Crown (Daughters of New France #1)
Par Aimie K. Runyan. 2016
This debut historical novel tells the story of three bold, young women in 1667 who answered Louis XIV&’s call to…
help France settle the New World. They are known as the filles du roi, or &“King&’s Daughters&” —young women who leave prosperous France for an uncertain future across the Atlantic. Their duty is to marry and bring forth a new generation of loyal citizens. Each prospective bride has her reason for leaving—poverty, family rejection, a broken engagement. Despite their different backgrounds, Rose, Nicole, and Elisabeth all believe that marriage to a stranger is their best, perhaps only, chance of happiness. Once in Quebec, Elisabeth quickly accepts baker Gilbert Beaumont, who wants a business partner as well as a wife. Nicole, a farmer&’s daughter from Rouen, marries a charming officer who promises comfort and security. Scarred by her traumatic past, Rose decides to take holy vows rather than marry. Yet no matter how carefully she chooses, each will be tested by hardship and heartbreaking loss—and sustained by the strength found in their uncommon friendship, and the precarious freedom offered by their new home.Praise for Promised to the Crown &“An engaging, engrossing debut.&” —Greer Macallister, USA Today bestselling author of The Magician&’s Lie &“An absorbing adventure with heart.&” —Jennifer Laam, author of The Secret Daughter of the Tsar "An unforgettable saga of strength and sisterhood, one that will stay with you long after the final page.&”--Anne Girard, author of Platinum Doll &“A heart-wrenching and timeless tale of friendship, love, and hope that skillfully blends history and romance to educate, entertain, and inspire.&”--Pam Jenoff, author of Last Summer at Chelsea BeachWicked Burn (Dark Protectors: The Witch Enforcers #3)
Par Rebecca Zanetti. 2016
A witch needs a demon biker to clear her name in this paranormal romance by the New York Times–bestselling author of the…
Dark Protectors Series.If you love the Dark Protectors, these wicked hot Realm Enforcers are for you! Simone Brightston knows she can beat the rap her enemies are pinning on her. An Irish witch is nobody's fool, and she didn't get to her position on the high council without serious power. But her cousins want her to hide out—and they somehow convinced her arch nemesis to play getaway driver. Of all the men she's known, Nikolaj Veis is the hardest to intimidate. With his demon-dark eyes and his inscrutable beauty, he's as desirable as he is dangerous. And he knows better than to underestimate Simone. So when he pulls up on a roaring bike and tells her to climb on or fight it out, she grabs a handful of jacket and holds on tight. Running from the law may not be the smartest plan. But when it comes to Nick, hot pursuit and a blazing fast ride are exactly what Simone's looking for….&“Zanetti gives paranormal a sexy MC twist!&”—Joanna Wylde, New York Times–bestselling author&“Non-stop action and a hero to die for!&”—Alexandra Ivy, New York Times–bestselling author&“Unexpected twists enhance Zanetti&’s classic mix of intrigue, humor, and heat, ensuring that the third Realm Enforcer urban fantasy…is action-packed and memorable.&”—Publishers WeeklyDuty to the Crown (Daughters of New France #2)
Par Aimie K. Runyan. 2016
The first Canadian colonies offer a challenging future for three women in this historical novel by the author of Promised…
to the Crown. In 1677, an invisible wall separates settlers in New France from their Huron neighbors. Yet whether in the fledgling city of Quebec or within one of the native tribes, every woman's fate depends on the man she chooses—or is obligated—to marry. Although Claudine Deschamps and Gabrielle Giroux both live within the settlement, their prospects are very different. French-born Claudine has followed her older sister across the Atlantic hoping to attract a wealthy husband through her beauty and connections. Gabrielle, orphan daughter of the town drunkard, is forced into a loveless union by a cruel law that requires her to marry by her sixteenth birthday. And Manon Lefebvre, born in the Huron village and later adopted by settlers, has faced the prejudices of both societies and is convinced she can no longer be accepted in either. Drawn into unexpected friendship through their loves, losses, and dreams of home and family, all three women will have to call on their bravery and resilience to succeed in this new world . . .Praise for Duty to the Crown &“The reader is treated to a picture of what it must have been like to reach maturity in such a world. It is a novel of both love and loss, and we come away in admiration for the women striving despite mistreatment and abandonment. I found myself sorry when I reached the end of the book, since Manon, Claudine, and Gabrielle had become like good friends of mine.&” —Historical Novel SocietyWicked Edge (Dark Protectors: The Witch Enforcers #2)
Par Rebecca Zanetti. 2015
A mysterious blonde causes trouble for a biker witch in this paranormal romance by the New York Times–bestselling author of the Dark…
Protectors Series.If you love the Dark Protectors, these wicked hot Realm Enforcers are for you! Daire Dunne is more than ready to take a quick break from his duties as a Coven Nine Enforcer. When he spots a sexy blonde at a Titans of Fire Motorcycle Club party, it&’s not long before she&’s on the back of his Harley on the fast track to his apartment. Unfortunately, one overheated kiss in, the woman drugs Daire and steals valuable files that can&’t fall into enemy hands. The second he comes to, the hunt is on... Now that Cee Cee has the information to take down an enemy that destroyed her family, she can implement her perfect plan for revenge. Nothing will stop her, not even a shockingly sexy enforcer barging into her life. Not even the spectacular, fire-branding sex engulfing them. But if Daire ever figures out who her family really is, all bets are off....&“Zanetti delivers decadently delicious romance….The wild action rarely stops.&”—Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW&“Zanetti&’s Realm Enforcers series is hot with a capital &“H&”!...A great read to add to your collection.&”—RT Book Reviews, 4.5 Stars Top PickWicked Ride (Dark Protectors: The Witch Enforcers #1)
Par Rebecca Zanetti. 2015
A Irish biker joins up with a sexy cop get to take down a drug ring in this paranormal romance…
by the New York Times–bestselling author of the Deep Ops series.If you love the Dark Protectors, these wicked hot Realm Enforcers are for you!Alexandra Monzelle is a hard-fighting, heat-packing Seattle vice cop, and she&’s not much interested in being protected. Her short skirt and sex-kitten heels are tools to lure her suspects into talking about the deadly new drug hitting the streets. She can take care of herself and then some. Unfortunately, she can&’t seem to get that through to Kellach Dunne. Kellach is a fresh import from Dublin, and he&’s landed at the heart of a vicious motorcycle club that deals in guns, narcotics, and mayhem. He&’s all male, all rough power—and all interference in her damn investigation. Maybe he&’s one of the good guys. Maybe not. Lex knows an affair with an immortal like him would risk everything. No matter how delicious he looks…Praise for the Realm Enforcers series&“Zanetti gives paranormal a sexy MC twist!&”—Joanna Wylde, New York Times–bestselling author on Wicked Burn&“The steam level will appeal to fans of Christine Feehan and Nalini Singh.&”—Library Journal on Wicked BiteHarlequin Presents Billionaires Collection: Four Spicy Romance Novels
Par Maya Blake, Dani Collins, Michelle Smart, Natalie Anderson. 2022
These ultra-powerful business billionaires are commanding and ruthless, both inside and outside the boardroom...Harlequin Presents brings you four full-length stories…
in one collection! Experience the glamorous lives of billionaires, where passion knows no bounds. Be swept into a world of luxury, wealth and exotic locations.This box set includes:THE GREEK&’S HIDDEN VOWSby Maya BlakeBride on paper…wife for real?To gain his inheritance, divorce lawyer Christos has secretly wed his unflappable assistant Alexis. Now it&’s time for them to travel to Greece and honour their vows…publicly! But as they act like the perfect married couple, their concealed chemistry becomes overwhelming…WEDDING NIGHT WITH THE WRONG BILLIONAIRE(A Four Weddings and a Baby novel)by USA TODAY bestselling author Dani CollinsHer forbidden fling!When her perfect-on-paper wedding ends in humiliation, Eden flees…with best man Remy! Their families&’ rivalry makes him completely forbidden. But when their attraction is red-hot would claiming her wedding night with Remy be so very wrong?THE FORBIDDEN INNOCENT&’S BODYGUARD(A Billion-Dollar Mediterranean Brides novel)by Michelle SmartAcross the globe with her billionaire protector!After her father took him in as an unruly teen, innocent Elsa&’s always been off-limits to self-made billionaire Santi. Now, as her temporary bodyguard, he&’ll offer her every luxury and every protection. But to offer any more would be the most dangerous—yet tempting—mistake!STRANDED FOR ONE SCANDALOUS WEEK(A Rebels, Brothers, Billionaires novel)by USA TODAY bestselling author Natalie AndersonSeven nights of scorching passion!When playboy Ash arrives at his New Zealand island mansion, he&’s surprised to find innocent archivist Merle at work there – and shocked by their scorching attraction. He&’s back for one week only to lay his tarnished past to rest. Might he find solace in Merle instead?Never Let Go: A Heartfelt Doctor Romance
Par Sherryl Woods. 1988
New beginnings are just what the doctor ordered in this riveting tale by #1 New York Times bestselling author Sherryl…
Woods.As a psychologist, Mallory Blake knew there were times when one had to let go. She also knew just how much it hurt. After her husband&’s death, she&’d packed up her belongings and moved to San Francisco, wishing it was as easy to box up her memories and seal away her regrets. But she had her patients at the hospital who helped her move forward, patients like six-year-old Davey. The broken little boy needed Mallory—not that his doctor agreed.Mallory had heard the rumors about neurosurgeon Justin Whitmore. She had experienced firsthand his temper, his impossible standards and his undeniable charm. But beneath all of that, Mallory discovered Justin hid an old pain, one she wasn&’t sure she could heal. And yet she couldn&’t walk away from him. Because there are times when it is right to move on…and times when you take someone&’s hand and never let go.Originally published in 1988.Also available from Sherryl Woods:Sweet Magnolias Book 1: Stealing Home Book 2: A Slice of Heaven Book 3: Feels Like Family Book 4: Welcome to Serenity Book 5: Home in Carolina Book 6: Sweet Tea at Sunrise...and more!Mixing business with pleasure has never been more fun…Get three spicy workplace romance novels together in one collection!The &“I Do&”…
Dilemma To keep his role as CEO, Garrett Song needs to find a bride and fast. Enter co-worker Natalie Sobol, the absolutely perfect candidate. But, their marriage on paper is rocked when real passion takes over. Can a bargain that was only supposed to be temporary last forever?Previously published as Temporary Wife Temptation.The Not So Secret CrushTired of her spoiled heiress reputation, designer Adelaide Song organizes a charity fashion show with the help of her brother&’s best friend, PR whiz Michael Reynolds. But working with sexy-yet-oh-so-irritating Michael might be more than she bargained for…Previously published as Secret Crush Seduction.The Enemy EntanglementAmbitious Colin Song is looking to make it in Hollywood and finds the perfect opportunity. The problem? He has to work with his enemy, producer Jihae Park. There&’s no ignoring their chemistry but mixing a partnership deal with the possibility of fun has red flags allll over it. But if their attraction is already high risk… why not just enjoy such a deliciously hot reward?Previously published as Off Limits Attraction.Looking for more swoony romance stories? Check out the Hana Trio series also by Jayci Lee!The Baby Business Collection: Three Heartfelt Romance Novels
Par Brenda Novak. 2000
The Baby Business Collection from New York Times bestselling author Brenda Novak inludes three full-length classic romances novels all in one…
volume!BACK TO YOUJenna Livingston&’s moved back to Mendocino with her eight-year-old son, where she&’s living and working at the Victoriana Bed and Breakfast. It&’s owned by the elderly Durhams - whose grandson, Adam, was her first love 15 years ago. But when Adam and Jenna rediscover each other, he wants her back. As much as Jenna knows she could love him again, she also knows there are too many obstacles between them. Too much history. Too many expectations. And now…the future.Previously published.SNOW BABYWhen Chantel Miller gets lost during an unexpected snowstorm, a stranger named Dillon Broderick rescues her. In the hours they spend together, they become very close and the intimacy of that night creates a special bond between them. But real life intervenes. Chantel was on her way to see her sister, Stacy. Dillon was on his way to see his longtime friend…Stacy. Stacy&’s in love with him. Chantel can&’t pursue a relationship with Dillon. Even when she discovers she&’s pregnant because of that snowy night…Previously published.BABY BUSINESSMacy McKinney needs money, a lot of it, to pay for her daughter's operation. She will do anything for five-year-old Haley. Meanwhile, Businessman Thad Winters, a widower, wants a child without the complications of a relationship. He's willing to pay for that. He interviews applicants—and hires Macy to have his baby. Once Macy's pregnant, they decide that a temporary marriage will simplify the situation—but it does exactly the opposite!Previously published.Canton's Protection: A Protective Hero Romance
Par Diana Palmer. 1997
Tycoon Canton Rourke has fallen on hard times. When he planned a vacation with his daughter to escape the pressure…
of rebuilding his company, he didn&’t think he would find himself in another hotbed of trouble. Yet Canton is now beset and besieged—and all because of his neighbor, Janine Curtis. The woman is out to get him. He&’s sure of it. He came to Mexico to relax, not catch bandits and track kidnappers!As a famous thriller writer, Janine traveled to Mexico to get inspiration—and keep an eye on her parents while they work at a new archeological dig. Janine could care less what the brash single father thinks of her. However, it&’s hard to ignore how her knees buckle every time he rescues her. She&’s falling for this man who is shrouded in mystery, but is it worth the risk?Previously published as Mystery Man.A Lack of Temperance: A Hattie Davish Mystery (A Hattie Davish Mystery #1)
Par Anna Loan-Wilsey. 2012
Introducing Hattie Davish, a traveling secretary who arrives in small Ozark town only to discover her new employer has disappeared . . .…
On the eve of the heated presidential election of 1892, Miss Hattie Davish arrives in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, a scenic resort town where those without the scent of whiskey on their breath have the plight of temperance on their tongues. Summoned for her services as a private secretary, Hattie is looking forward to exploring the hills, indulging her penchant for botany—and getting to know the town&’s handsome doctor. But it&’s hard to get her job done with her employer nowhere to be found . . . An army of unassuming women wielding hatchets have descended on the quiet Ozark village, destroying every saloon in their path—and leaving more than a few enemies in their wake. So when their beloved leader, Mother Trevelyan, is murdered, it&’s easy to point fingers. Now that she&’s working for a dead woman, Hattie turns to her trusty typewriter to get to the truth. And as she follows a trail of cryptic death threats, she&’ll come face to face with a killer far more dangerous than the Demon Rum . . .&“A wonderful read from a welcome addition to the genre. This one shouldn&’t be missed—it has it all!&” —Emily Brightwell, New York Times–bestselling author &“[A] delightful debut . . . Cozy fans will eagerly await Hattie&’s next adventure.&” —Publishers Weekly &“This historical cozy debut showcases the author&’s superb research . . . this is a warm beginning.&” —Library JournalBreakaway: A Novel (Beyond the Play #2)
Par Grace Reilly. 2024
The BookTok sensation: a spicy coach’s daughter college sports romance, second in the Beyond the Play series, with new exclusive…
content in this edition! A secret friends-with-benefits arrangement with the hockey coach’s daughter shouldn’t have a shot in the dark of leading to more…CooperAs a pro-bound college athlete with a good-time reputation, I usually have my pick of puck bunnies. But lately, I’ve been in a dry spell that feels more like a curse, and the stress is affecting my game—the one thing that can’t happen if I’m going to make team captain, and eventually the NHL.Enter Penny Ryder.She’s my coach’s daughter, but the moment she pulls me into that ice rink closet, she’s the one thing on my mind besides hockey. She has a sex bucket list, and each item on it confirms we’re kindred spirits in the bedroom. If I say yes, I’ll be relaxed on the ice again—but if her dad finds out, I’ll be forced to say goodbye to being captain and finally earning my own father’s approval.PennyThanks to the ex from hell, I’m a long way from being ready for a relationship—but it’s time to reclaim my agency, one long-sought-after experience in bed at a time.Enter Cooper Callahan.He’s my dad’s star defenseman; an arrangement with him will mean keeping yet another major secret from my father. But the agreement we strike is simple: secret friends-with-benefits until he makes captain…and I cross off everything on my list, so I can finally move on from the incident that ruined both my life and my figure skating career.Yet the longer our connection goes on, the more we trust each other, and the less I want to say goodbye. I know love leads to heartbreak, but what if it can also clear the ice for a breakaway?Filled with swoons, spice coaching, sports, and book nerds in love, Breakaway is a don’t-miss adult college sports romance.Dreams of Eagles (Eagles #2)
Par William W. Johnstone. 1994
From the greatest western writers of the 21st century, the classic second adventure in The Eagles, one of the most iconic…
and beloved sagas of the American frontier, is back in print as legendary Scottish frontiersman Jamie MacCallister blazes through the Wild West.In peace and war, he was the soul of a nation—and the flesh and blood of the American Frontier . . . It was a virgin land of vast horizons. . .a land of dreams and dust and blood, where men sought glory and hope died hard. But for Jamie Ian MacCallister, who'd grown to manhood among Indians and fought at the Alamo, war and wilderness were home . . . and survival was a way of life. From the battlegrounds of Texas to the Colorado Rockies and the goldfields of California, Jamie MacCallister was one of a handful of daring pioneers blazing trails in the American West. Joining famed frontiersman Kit Carson on the first U.S. Army expedition from Missouri to the wide Pacific, he forged a future in a dawning era of greatness and greed that would stain the pages of history with blood—and make men like MacCallister into legends.Luck of the Draw (Chance of a Lifetime #2)
Par Kate Clayborn. 2018
A popular ebook original now in print for the first time, here is the second novel in a whip-smart, witty,…
and thoughtful romantic trilogy about three friends who impulsively buy a lottery ticket, and never suspect the many ways their lives will change—or that for each of them, love will be the biggest win of all. Will appeal to fans of Emily Henry and classic romance with a fresh, contemporary flair. Sure, winning the lottery allows Zoe Ferris to quit her job as a cutthroat corporate attorney, but no amount of cash will clear her conscience about the way her firm treated the O&’Leary family in a wrongful death case. So she sets out to make things right, only to find gruff, grieving Aiden O&’Leary doesn&’t need—or want—her apology. He does, however, need something else from her. Something Zoe is more than willing to give, if only to ease the pain in her heart, a sorrow she sees mirrored in his eyes . . . Aiden doesn&’t know what possesses him to ask his family&’s enemy to be his fake fiancée. But he needs a bride if he hopes to be the winning bid on the campground he wants to purchase as part of his beloved brother&’s legacy. Skilled in the art of deception, the cool beauty certainly fits the bill. Only Aiden didn&’t expect all the humor and heart Zoe brings to their partnership—or the desire that runs deep between them. Now he&’s struggling with his own dark truth—that he&’s falling for the very woman he vowed never to forgive. PRAISE FOR THE NOVELS OF KATE CLAYBORN &“Clayborn&’s characters are bright and nuanced, her dialogue quick and clever, and the world she builds warm and welcoming. Zoe and Aiden slide into love, healing themselves along the way.&” —Sarah MacLean, author of Heartbreaker &“A classic author writing in the modern age, Clayborn is in a league entirely her own.&” —Christina Lauren, New York Times bestselling authors of The Soulmate Equation&“Kate Clayborn&’s writing is magnetic and witty and expansive.&” —Ali Hazelwood, New York Times bestselling author of The Love Hypothesis