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Seventeen-year-old Noah Morgan lives a quiet, normal life with her mother in Toronto . . . until her mother meets and marries William Leister, a wealthy and enigmatic lawyer from California. Noah finds herself moving to LA, leaving her volleyball team, her best friend, and her boyfriend behind. Upon arriving in her new life of private schools and pool parties, she meets her new brother, Nicholas-a college student, and seemingly the typical spoiled rich kid. Noah has no desire to get along with him, especially when she discovers Nick's secret life of clandestine car racing and street fights.

When Noah fell in love with Nick, she knew their relationship would never be easy. They're fire and electricity, and when they're together, every kind of sparks fly. After last summer, Noah thought their passion had grown stronger than their fear, but her life is about to turn upside down again now that she's starting university. Moving again while maintaining her relationship with Nick will be a difficult hurdle, with their age difference, campus life, dangerous parties, and inner demons stalking them both, reminding them of all they still don't know about each other.

Nick and Noah's rocky relationship is struggling through its worst moment, and it seems that nothing can go back to the way it was before. They will have to surmount a new and frightening set of challenges to finally understand if they are really made for each other or if being apart is their only chance to be happy. Love is not always enough, and forgiveness sometimes doesn't fix what's been broken. But can you forget such a strong connection? How can memories tattooed on the heart be erased? Will they be able to leave the past behind and start over?

Ramona fell for Sam the moment she met him. It was like she had known him forever. He's one of the few constants in her life, and their friendship is just too important to risk for a kiss. Though she really wants to kiss him. Sam loves Ramona, but he would never expect her to feel the same way—she's too quirky and cool for someone like him. Still, they complement each other perfectly, both as best friends and as a band.

White House economist Jessica Tanner is a rising star—young, brilliant, and beautiful. When her boss falls ill, she is sent to Brazil on his behalf to speak at an international conference. What begins as a glamorous work trip, with visions of sun-drenched beaches, quickly spirals into a nightmare of danger and intrigue.

Isla, an aspiring baker, has just made the biggest mistake of her life. After bargaining her way into Faery, she meets the arrogant heir to the Seelie throne who insists she's his fated mate. But no matter how compelling the depths of his amber eyes, there's no way she's getting hitched to save him from some stupid curse. Rafael, the Prince of Fire, is thrilled to finally meet his foretold queen, even if she is a disagreeable human whose pistachio nut cookies make his courtiers cry. Shame she doesn't like him much—or at all.

Jemma Larsen needs money. Quick, fast and in a turbo hurry! If she doesn’t earn enough to support her little brother, the lights will be off and social services will be at her doorstep, snatching her brother into the system faster than lightning in a storm! She’s his only family left after the death of their parents. As a lifestyle blogger, she’s constantly bombarded by fans to interview handsome reality star, Daniel Starke, to give her blog just the boost it needs to go mega viral!

Are you tired of the negative energy that keeps you from really enjoying your life, and are looking for a guide to help you put it all to an end? If you've answered yes, this mindfulness journey guide will teach you how to love your inner child and replace your negative mindset with love.

Aadya's Battle finishes the story of three sisters, reunited and fighting for what matters most. Amid weddings and coronations, will Zanderley and Coda come together so all three sisters can face the future with their mates by their side?

"You're a boy!" the kids exclaim. "You can't play with a doll." But Travis has lots of confidence and little regard for social norms. There are so many things to like in the world. Why should there be limits that keep him from enjoying those things? "I am who I am! There's no boy or girl line. In sports or in dress-up, I'll sparkle and shine." Dresses and armor one day, ballet and basketball the next. Travis sets no limits on what he enjoys doing. But when some of the kids on the playground begin to pick on him, will Travis dull his shine or decide to truly dazzle?

Alison "Ali" Williams is in a depressed state of mind. She spends her hours slaving away at a call center while studying at a community college. As she is roped into the "business opportunity" by her new friend McKayla, she is not only surprised about the business opportunity but is taunted by McKayla's upline, Hayden.

Kayah was orphaned at a young age when her parents were killed by the Hunters a rival bike club. The only reason the Alpha of the Dire wolves took in a Timber wolf pup was out of respect for her father. Fight with Kayah while she fights for her respect not only in the pack, but for her spot in the Biker Club as well. When the Hunters attack will Kayah help save the family that raised her?

These seven short stories are a mix of everything from fairytales and romance, to science fiction and magical realism.

Returning to Aadya follows the story as Temperance, Acelyn, and the others race to Aadya to save Zanderley from the evil Morgana. Along the way, while Anton works to win her heart, Acelyn battles her own issues of trust.

This is a story of three sisters...and about love and betrayal. Travel with these sisters as they face obstacles and secrets of their past. On their journey, Temperance Jade and Zeke feel sparks. Will Zeke be put off by Temperance's smart mouth? Or, will Temperance accept Zeke's dominance?

Her name is Domino Ray. But the voice inside her head has a different name. When the mysterious Ms. Karina finds Domino in an alleyway, she offers her a position at her girls' home in secluded West Texas. With no alternatives and an agenda of her own, Domino accepts. It isn't long before she is fighting her way up the ranks to gain the woman's approval . . . and falling for Cain, the mysterious boy living in the basement. But the home has horrible secrets. So do the girls living there. So does Cain.

Dark skin, curly hair, freckles, and full lips. Smart, strong, funny, and friendly. Lilly knows that she does not look like her friends, and others have noticed. Through playful, lyrical lines, Lilly speaks up for every child who has been asked "What are you?" in this celebration of self-love and acceptance.

“Mom, you said that I can become whatever I want to be when I grow up,” says Zombono. Zombie Mom replies, “Yes. As long as you aren’t attacked by those mean humans who are trying to eliminate us.” Zombono says, “I want to become a famous zombie singer.” His sister, Zombini, laughs and quips, “Ha! Ha! Your lips will fall off before you ever learn to sing!” Zombie Mom says, “Don’t be mean like a human to your brother. Be a nice zombie!”

When Nellie Borrero joined Accenture, bigotry and bias went unnoticed and unchecked; it was simply the workplace norm. Now, thirty-five-plus years later, this first-generation Latina shares how she led diversity strategy and developed award-winning inclusion and diversity programs that transformed Accenture into the #1 ranked employer for inclusion, diversity, and equity. In Unwavering, Borrero draws on her experiences with remarkable candor and courage to inspire you to think bigger, know your value, and show up with it everywhere, every day.

Fifteen-year-old Mari Pujols believes that the baby she's carrying will finally mean she'll have a family member who will love her deeply and won't ever leave her-not like her mama, who took off when she was eight; or her papi, who's in jail; or her abuela, who wants as little to do with her as possible. But when doctors discover a potentially fatal heart defect in the fetus, Mari faces choices she never could have imagined.