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Brother's Ruin (Industrial Magic #1)
by Emma NewmanA powerful young mage in nineteenth-century London uses her secret powers to protect her family in this Gaslamp fantasy series debut.The year is 1850 and Great Britain is flourishing, thanks to the Royal Society of the Esoteric Arts. When a new mage is discovered, Royal Society elites descend like buzzards to snatch up a new apprentice. Talented mages are bought from their families at a tremendous price, while weak mages are snapped up for a pittance. For a lower middle class family like the Gunns, the loss of a son can be disastrous, so when seemingly magical incidents begin cropping up at home, they fear for their Ben’s life—and their own livelihoods.But Benjamin Gunn isn’t a talented mage. His sister Charlotte is. And to prevent her brother from being imprisoned for false reporting, she combines her powers with his to make him seem a better prospect. When she discovers a nefarious plot by the sinister Doctor Ledbetter, Charlotte must use all her cunning and guile to protect her family, her secret, and her city.
Planetfall
by Emma NewmanFrom Emma Newman, the award-nominated author of Between Two Thorns, comes a novel of how one secret withheld to protect humanity's future might be its undoing...Renata Ghali believed in Lee Suh-Mi's vision of a world far beyond Earth, calling to humanity. A planet promising to reveal the truth about our place in the cosmos, untainted by overpopulation, pollution, and war. Ren believed in that vision enough to give up everything to follow Suh-Mi into the unknown.More than twenty-two years have passed since Ren and the rest of the faithful braved the starry abyss and established a colony at the base of an enigmatic alien structure where Suh-Mi has since resided, alone. All that time, Ren has worked hard as the colony's 3-D printer engineer, creating the tools necessary for human survival in an alien environment, and harboring a devastating secret.Ren continues to perpetuate the lie forming the foundation of the colony for the good of her fellow colonists, despite the personal cost. Then a stranger appears, far too young to have been part of the first planetfall, a man who bears a remarkable resemblance to Suh-Mi.The truth Ren has concealed since planetfall can no longer be hidden. And its revelation might tear the colony apart...
Planetfall
by Emma NewmanFrom Emma Newman, the award-nominated author of Between Two Thorns, comes a novel of how one secret withheld to protect humanity's future might be its undoing...Renata Ghali believed in Lee Suh-Mi's vision of a world far beyond Earth, calling to humanity. A planet promising to reveal the truth about our place in the cosmos, untainted by overpopulation, pollution, and war. Ren believed in that vision enough to give up everything to follow Suh-Mi into the unknown.More than twenty-two years have passed since Ren and the rest of the faithful braved the starry abyss and established a colony at the base of an enigmatic alien structure where Suh-Mi has since resided, alone. All that time, Ren has worked hard as the colony's 3-D printer engineer, creating the tools necessary for human survival in an alien environment, and harboring a devastating secret.Ren continues to perpetuate the lie forming the foundation of the colony for the good of her fellow colonists, despite the personal cost. Then a stranger appears, far too young to have been part of the first planetfall, a man who bears a remarkable resemblance to Suh-Mi.The truth Ren has concealed since planetfall can no longer be hidden. And its revelation might tear the colony apart...
Planetfall
by Emma NewmanFrom Emma Newman, the award-nominated author of Between Two Thorns, comes a novel of how one secret withheld to protect humanity's future might be its undoing...Renata Ghali believed in Lee Suh-Mi's vision of a world far beyond Earth, calling to humanity. A planet promising to reveal the truth about our place in the cosmos, untainted by overpopulation, pollution, and war. Ren believed in that vision enough to give up everything to follow Suh-Mi into the unknown.More than twenty-two years have passed since Ren and the rest of the faithful braved the starry abyss and established a colony at the base of an enigmatic alien structure where Suh-Mi has since resided, alone. All that time, Ren has worked hard as the colony's 3-D printer engineer, creating the tools necessary for human survival in an alien environment, and harboring a devastating secret.Ren continues to perpetuate the lie forming the foundation of the colony for the good of her fellow colonists, despite the personal cost. Then a stranger appears, far too young to have been part of the first planetfall, a man who bears a remarkable resemblance to Suh-Mi.The truth Ren has concealed since planetfall can no longer be hidden. And its revelation might tear the colony apart...
Planetfall
by Emma NewmanFrom Emma Newman, the award-nominated author of Between Two Thorns, comes a novel of how one secret withheld to protect humanity's future might be its undoing...Renata Ghali believed in Lee Suh-Mi's vision of a world far beyond Earth, calling to humanity. A planet promising to reveal the truth about our place in the cosmos, untainted by overpopulation, pollution, and war. Ren believed in that vision enough to give up everything to follow Suh-Mi into the unknown.More than twenty-two years have passed since Ren and the rest of the faithful braved the starry abyss and established a colony at the base of an enigmatic alien structure where Suh-Mi has since resided, alone. All that time, Ren has worked hard as the colony's 3-D printer engineer, creating the tools necessary for human survival in an alien environment, and harboring a devastating secret.Ren continues to perpetuate the lie forming the foundation of the colony for the good of her fellow colonists, despite the personal cost. Then a stranger appears, far too young to have been part of the first planetfall, a man who bears a remarkable resemblance to Suh-Mi.The truth Ren has concealed since planetfall can no longer be hidden. And its revelation might tear the colony apart...Read by Emma Newman(p) Blackstone Audio 2018
Weaver's Lament: Industrial Magic Book 2 (Industrial Magic #2)
by Emma NewmanA young mage gains control of her powers as she investigates strange events—and protects her family from ruin—in this gaslamp fantasy.Only Magus Hopkins knows that Charlotte used magic to hoodwink the Royal Society and help her older brother get into the College of Dynamics. Now she’s learning the true nature and extent of her powers under his secret tutelage. But when her brother sends for her—and her alone—she knows he’s in trouble. Now, ready or not, she must come to his aid.Heading by train to Manchester, Charlotte must investigate a textile mill where the disgruntled workers are apparently destroying expensive equipment. And if she can’t identify the culprits before it’s too late, her brother will be exiled . . . and her family dishonored . . .
Cousins in the Time of Magic
by Emma OtheguyThree cousins get transported back to 1862 to play an important role in the Battle of Puebla, the reason we celebrate Cinco de Mayo today, in this enchanting middle grade fantasy adventure. History is alive with magic. That&’s what zany Tía Xia is always telling cousins Jorge, Camila, and Siggy. Daredevil Jorge couldn&’t be more different than his cousins: Camila is a dreamer who adores animals and Siggy is an aspiring influencer who has an exclusive party to attend. And their aunt has many secrets, including a mysterious diamond-encrusted sword that Jorge definitely wasn&’t supposed to see. But when the three stumble upon a time portal in their aunt&’s yard, they are transported back to 1862, a past filled with wonders—and dangers. To return to the present, they must race to deliver the sword to General Ignacio Zaragoza in time for the historic Battle of Puebla in Mexico: the foundation of the holiday Cinco de Mayo. As their journey to Mexico takes them through the Civil War–era United States, the cousins see just how much US history has been shaped by Latin communities. They must find the power within themselves to make sure things happen as they&’re supposed to, without altering the past.
Primos en tiempos de magia (Cousins in the Time of Magic)
by Emma OtheguyTres primos son transportados a 1862 donde juegan un rol importante en la Batalla de Puebla, razón por la que hoy se conmemora el Cinco de Mayo, en esta encantadora aventura fantástica de secundaria.La historia vive con magia. Eso es lo que la alocada tía Xia les dice siempre a los primos Jorge, Camila y Siggy. El atrevido Jorge no podía ser más distinto a sus primos: Camila es una soñadora que adora a los animales y Siggy es un aspirante a influencer que tiene una fiesta exclusiva a la que asistir. Y su tía tiene muchos secretos incluyendo una misteriosa espada con diamantes incrustados que Jorge definitivamente no debía ver. Pero, cuando los tres primos caen en un portal del tiempo en el patio de su tía, son transportados a 1862 y a un pasado lleno de maravillas y peligros. Para regresar al presente deben apresurarse y entregar la espada al general Ignacio Zaragosa justo a tiempo para la histórica Batalla de Puebla en México: el surgimiento de la celebración del Cinco de Mayo. Mientras su viaje a México los lleva a través de la Guerra Civil americana, los primos observan como gran parte de la historia ha sido moldeada por comunidades Latine. Ellos deben encontrar sus poderes internos para asegurarse de las cosas pasen como tienen que pasar, sin alterar el pasado.
ACID
by Emma PassThe year is 2113. In Jenna Strong's world, ACID--the most brutal controlling police force in history--rule supreme. No throwaway comment or whispered dissent goes unnoticed--or unpunished. And it was ACID agents who locked Jenna away for life, for a horrendous crime she struggles to remember. But Jenna's violent prison time has taught her how to survive by any means necessary. When a mysterious rebel group breaks her out, she must use her strength, speed, and skill to stay one step ahead of ACID, and try to uncover the truth about what really happened on that terrible night two years ago. They have taken her life, her freedom, and her true memories away from her. How can she reclaim anything when she doesn't know who to trust?Strong, gritty writing, irresistible psychological suspense, and action consume the novel as Jenna struggles to survive against the all-controlling ACID. Seriously sinister stuff.
The Fearless
by Emma PassFor fans of The Hunger Games, Matched, Divergent, and The Fifth Wave, this fast-paced futuristic thriller tells the story of seventeen-year-old Cass and her fight to protect her younger brother from an unimaginably terrifying enemy. The Deadliest Enemy feels no fear. Cass has the invasion seared in her memory--the night the Fearless injected everyone in their path with the same serum that stripped them of their humanity. Seven years later, she is living on Hope Island in a community of survivors. But when the island's security is breeched and her brother, Jori, is taken by the Fearless, Cass will risk everything to get him back. "A super super creepy, action-packed adventure that'll have you hooked from page one."--Kate Ormand, author of Dark Days "I could read it over and over and over again."--TheGuardian.com "A fun and fast read that will appeal to lovers of zombie invasions as well as books that feature strong females in a dystopian setting."--SLJ "Enjoyable shocks and thrills, and the characters are excellent . . . a masterful piece of writing."--hierath.wordpress.com "Awesome from start to finish. . . . Exhilarating, terrifying and nail-biting."--adreamofbooks.blogspot.com "A magnificent YA apocalypse."--betterbooksandthings.tumblr.comFrom the Hardcover edition.
Skeletal
by Emma PullarIn the last city in the world, a young woman tries to find the truth when everything she&’s ever been told is a lie…When females reach adulthood in Gale City, they&’re given the chance to compete at Showcase for the honor of becoming surrogates for the Morbihan—a highly intelligent, obese race of people unable to procreate naturally. All the other girls are excited to become hosts, but not Megan Skyla. Convinced there&’s more to life than living under the control of the enigmatic Centrals, Skyla teams up with an unlikely friend and they go in search of a cure for the Morbihan condition. But things don&’t go according to plan and their journey becomes a harrowing quest fraught with danger and deceit. She is about to discover that freedom has a price and she&’s going to have to fight to survive…
Redemoinho
by Emma RavelingDescrição Magia. Segredos. Destino Kendra Irisavie sempre teve às mãos as rédeas de sua própria vida. Ela é uma ondina, um elemento da água dotado com a magia poderosa da Virtude Empatia e treinada para ser uma guerreira. Capturadas em uma guerra antiga com demônios Aquidae, ela e sua mãe mantêm-se Desgarradas, escondendo-se entre os humanos para evitar tornarem-se novas baixas. Tudo muda quando irrompe a violência, em seu aniversário de dezessete anos. Um estranho aparece, prometendo respostas sobre o seu misterioso passado, e causando sentimentos inesperados em seu adormecido coração. Mas, ao descobrir as verdades sobre seu passado e futuro, percebe a que ponto podem chegar as mentiras e decepções. Agora, desafiando todas as probabilidades, precisará reunir toda a determinação, habilidade e magia possíveis para cumprir uma extraordinária profecia. Primeiro livro de uma arrebatadora série de fantasia, Redemoinho é o início da emocionante busca de uma jovem por sobrevivência, amor e esperança, ao mesmo tempo em que luta por seu espaço em um mundo que não é o seu. Uma Guerra Impossível. Uma Magia Explosiva. Um Destino Inevitável. REDEMOINHO: Livro Um do Quarteto de Ondina
Having It All!
by Emma RichmondRowan wanted it all: a man, a marriage and her own company!But her transatlantic romance with Bostonian businessman Arden Harveson had been doomed from the start. Compromise hadn't been in either of their vocabularies and they had parted bitterly. Now Rowan was back in the States, and, while a year's distance hadn't cooled their ardor, it hadn't cooled their heads, either. To Rowan it seemed that wanting Arden was light-years away from having him!"Richmond has a magic way...."-Affaire de Coeur
Instant Mother
by Emma RichmondWife for a year!A recent accident has left Alexa Gifford homeless, jobless and manless, with a rather scruffy dog to support! Her situation looks pretty desperate until her longtime friend Stefan Blake offers her a new position...as his wife!In order to adopt his six-year-old niece, Jessica, Stefan needs to convince the authorities that he can provide a stable home. He hasn't got time to find the woman of his dreams; Alexa will just have to do. After all, he only needs a temporary wife. Unfortunately, Stefan reckons without two things: little orphan Jessica falling in love with her instant mother, and his new bride falling in love with him!
Marriage for Real
by Emma RichmondSarah and Jed's marriage is in jeopardy. Their wedding had been hastily arranged-but afterward they'd lost their unborn baby, and with it the reason for their marriage. Yet Sarah knows she's deeply in love with her husband....Jed is the strong, silent type; Sarah has no idea what he feels for her, and she's afraid to ask. After weeks of polite, awkward tolerance, they've reached a make-or-break situation. One of them must reach out, communicate, declare their true feelings. But will it be Sarah or Jed? And will they at last make their marriage real, a marriage that could lead to a family?
The Love Trap
by Emma RichmondMan trap!Bay Rawson was a famous writer and legendary heartthrob. Women were always falling at his feet and into his bed. He was cynical enough to believe that everyone wanted a piece of him and his fame.... And then he met Jenna. She hadn't even heard of Bay Rawson and had no intention of falling anywhere!Jenna wasn't looking for excitement or romance. She needed R and R-rest and relaxation, not risk and romance! Only, living next door to Bay was playing havoc with her determination-and her heart!"Emma Richmond entertains with wit and strong emotional intensity..."-Romantic Times
The Reluctant Groom
by Emma RichmondMission: marriage!Abby Hunter wasn't very experienced at the flirting game. She was probably the only twenty-eight-year-old virgin in the history of the planet! But she didn't want to be. Especially after she'd met sexy tycoon Sam Turner.He was a walking temptation-and he'd made her an offer she knew she should refuse. Sam Turner didn't believe in love or marriage; all he'd offered Abby was a temporary affair-no strings attached! Could she ever persuade this reluctant groom to take a chance on love?
A Wolf's Eyes
by Emma SinclairJane Applebottom's quiet life is suddenly turned upside down as she finds herself fleeing for her life with, of all things, a werewolf! Emma Sinclair takes you on a wild adventure as Jane and her new love join forces with his brother and a beautiful vampire to learn who is out to get them before it's too late!Plain Jane Applebottom is an almost thirty-year-old virgin. There may not be an actual barrier there, but the only experience she's had came from books and a few ice cream induced fantasies. She fills her life running the bookstore left her by her father, but she dreams of a man who will appreciate her generous curves and generous heart.Donovan "Van" Wolfe is a werewolf who doesn't like people. People lead to caring which, in his experience, can only lead to hurt. But there's something about Jane, with her innocence and skepticism, and he's determined to show her just how sexy and irresistible he finds her.When their romantic evening is shattered by an attempt on their lives, Van and Jane run for shelter to Van's fortified home. Stranded there with Van's younger brother, Aiden, and his best friend, a beautiful vampire named Kalista, they are surrounded by danger while Aiden and Kali work desperately to discover who instigated the hit that may cost them their lives. Not knowing who to trust, they cling to each other and embark on a sexual journey that entwines them mind, body and heart.Content: Hot, anal play
Fighting Fate
by Emma SinclairAtty's job is getting her down. What she really needs is a vacation and some no-holds-barred fun. If that includes a few passionate nights with a sexy playboy, so be it! Fighting Fate is Book 3 of Emma Sinclair's highly entertaining series, Fate.Fate Atropos Moirae--Atty--bears the burden of cutting the thread of human life. After a few millenia, that can get under anyone's skin. Her happily married sisters decide she's long overdue for a vacation, so off to Earth she goes.Millionaire playboy Cole has everything a man could want--but far from being carefree, he harbors a dark secret of his own.Headed to the same vacation resort, and unable to resist the attraction between them, Cole and Atty agree to a no-strings-attached sexual affair. But despite their best efforts, the heat between them turns into much, much more.Their situation is hopeless--there's no way on heaven or earth they could possibly have a future together. Is there any way Atty and Cole can Fight Fate to live happily ever after?
Loving Fate
by Emma SinclairBeing a Fate is not always easy, something Lacy knows all too well. But in her guise as an angel, she hopes to make up for some of the pain she's caused. Emma Sinclair brings you Loving Fate, Book 2 of her fantasy series.Being a Fate, who sometimes has to prematurely end the of life of an innocent, Lacy, aka Lahesis Moirae, suffers greatly for the father of a young girl.Ever since the horrific death of his young daughter, Noah Monroe has barely been living his life. Except for when an angel visits him in his dreams.But she's not an angel. She's a Fate, and soon Noah finds himself on Mt. Olympus, complete with Gods, Goddesses, and even sprites. And eventually he finds himself Loving Fate.
Tempting Fate
by Emma SinclairFate ... in the shape of Chloe Moirae ... has found it's way to Tanner Danner's doorstep. His reclusive life is about to be turned upside down when Chloe decides to make his inn her vacation retreat. Emma Sinclair spins a fanciful tale in her hot fantasy romance Tempting Fate.Clotho Moirae is weary of spending eternity with her two sisters on Mount Olympus. More than ready for a break, Chloe craves a good vacation. This time, however, she wants to go to the one place she's never been, and for good reason--one visit by a Fate has the potential to spark titanic problems. What's the hot vacation spot that tempts Chloe? Earth.Tanner Danner had spent most of his life trying to watch out for his too-trusting innkeeper mother. When she is brutally murdered by one of her tenants, Tanner becomes a hermit, shunning contact with humanity--especially the eccentrics who had been drawn to the inn. Eschewing the family business, and with nothing much to hold him to life, he tries to find refuge in his solitude and at the bottom of a liquor bottle.But when Chloe shows up at Tanner's inn, they both find that Tempting Fate has never been so good.
The Echoes of Us: an absolutely uplifting and heartbreaking love story to fall for in 2025
by Emma SteelePre-order the new Edinburgh-set Emma Steele love story, THE LOVE OF OUR LIVES, now! 'Spellbinding and unforgettable' HOLLY MILLER'Unputdownable, utterly romantic and gorgeous' JENNY COLGAN'A time-travel mystery and an enduring romance . . . extremely enjoyable' Guardian'Heartfelt, romantic and compelling' PERNILLE HUGHES'A glorious, epic love story' EMILY STONE'This warm, wise and weep-inducing read will stay with you' Fabulous Magazine***********************************************************What if you could live your great love story all over again... but, this time, see it through your partner's eyes?Robbie and Jenn are meant to be together forever. But forever might not be as long as they think.Holding hands in the car on their way home, finally reconciled after months spent apart, a truck hurtles towards them. Time stands still. Their life flashes before their eyes. Or rather, Jenn's life flashes before Robbie's eyes. Magically, Robbie finds himself in Jenn's memories - from the joys of her childhood, the struggles of adolescence, and meeting him and falling in love. But what if his version of their romance is not the same as Jenn's? As the truck draws closer, can Robbie right the wrongs of the past, getting to the bottom of what drove Jenny away eight months ago? And most importantly, can he change their present in order to save their future?'The Echoes of Us has just broken me . . . if you love The Time Traveler's Wife or One Day then you'll love this' EMMA COOPERReaders are LOVING The Echoes of Us:'If you loved David Nicholls' One Day, you will LOVE this one!' 'Emma Steele, you've broken me. Five MASSIVE stars!' 'I was captivated all the way to the very last line''My heart is bursting with emotion having finished this book''A beautifully written page-turner'
Nell of Gumbling: My Extremely Normal Fairy-Tale Life (Nell of Gumbling #1)
by Emma SteinkellnerRaina Telgemeir meets the Land of Stories in this charming graphic novel-diary hybrid about a twelve-year-old girl and her perfectly average magical life.To everyone else, the Magical Land of Gumbling is something out of fairy tales. But to Nell Starkeeper, it&’s just home. Sure, the town community center might be a castle, her dads run a star farm, and her best friend Myra is a fairy, but Nell is much more interested in finding out if she&’ll get the seventh grade apprenticeship of her dreams with world-famous artist Wiz Bravo. She&’s pretty sure her entire life has been RUINED when she&’s instead matched with boring old Mrs. Birdneck in the town archives. And of course her perfect rival Leabelle gets to work with Wiz, and mean girl Viola won&’t let Nell forget it. Meanwhile, suddenly Myra seems more into hanging out with Leabelle and saving the town from some weird strangers who keep talking about turning Gumbling into a fancy resort than being friends with Nell anymore. Can Nell find a way to save everything that makes her world magical, while figuring out where she belongs in it?
Nell of Gumbling: My Extremely Tiny Forest Adventure (Nell of Gumbling #2)
by Emma SteinkellnerNell of Gumbling and her diary are back! From the bestselling author of The Okay Witch comes another adventure from a twelve-year-old girl living an ordinary life in a magical land. Will an epically enchanted camping trip gone wrong...turn out fantastically right?Welcome back to Gumbling—Nell Starkeeper's extremely normal fairy-tale hometown. And things couldn't be more happily-ever-awesome, because Nell is about to go on a Gumbling rite of passage—the Multi-Disciplinary Wilderness Engagement Adventure—when all of the seventh graders spend a whole week in the forest! Sure, it&’s an Enchanted Forest that&’s full of gumblecreatures, where your most secret wish could be granted at any moment, but that&’s nothing unusual around here.What&’s REALLY magical is that Nell gets to be on a team with ALL her best friends, learning about nature stuff and teamwork and having their very own campout (including roasting marshmallows)! Great friends + forest fun = best summer ever…Except her Thumbkin friend Gil has been a bit of a grump lately. And everyone's secret crushes are making things super awkward...So when the whole gang gets shrunk down to Thumbkin size after a wish gone wrong, Nell's problems get a whole lot bigger. Can Nell and her friends find a way to work together and celebrate each other&’s strengths AND vulnerabilities...or will this camp-out be a GIANT disaster?
This Time Tomorrow: A Novel
by Emma StraubWhat if you could take a vacation to your past? With her celebrated humor, insight, and heart, beloved New York Times bestseller Emma Straub offers her own twist on traditional time travel tropes, and a different kind of love story. <p><p>On the eve of her 40th birthday, Alice’s life isn’t terrible. She likes her job, even if it isn’t exactly the one she expected. She’s happy with her apartment, her romantic status, her independence, and she adores her lifelong best friend. But her father is ailing, and it feels to her as if something is missing. <p><p>When she wakes up the next morning she finds herself back in 1996, reliving her 16th birthday. But it isn’t just her adolescent body that shocks her, or seeing her high school crush, it’s her dad: the vital, charming, 40-something version of her father with whom she is reunited. Now armed with a new perspective on her own life and his, some past events take on new meaning. Is there anything that she would change if she could? <p> <b>New York Times Bestseller</b>