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Pit Perfect (Barkside Of The Moon Mysteries Ser. #1)
by Renee GeorgePit Bulls are Sweet . . . and that's no mystery!Fall in love with Lily Mason, the shifter who only wants to live as a human, and her pit bull Smooshie, a rescue dog who in the end may be the one doing the rescuing!Pit Perfect, Book 1 of the Barkside of the Moon Mysteries from USA Today bestselling paranormal cozy mystery author Renee George, is an exciting tale of mystery and suspense that will have you on the edge of your seat. When cougar-shifter Lily Mason moves to Moonrise, Missouri, she wishes for only three things from the town and its human population. . . to find a job, to find a place to live, and to live as a human, not a therianthrope.Lily gets more than she bargains for when a rescue pit bull named Smooshie rescues her from an oncoming car, and it's love at first sight. Thanks to Smooshie, Lily's first two wishes are granted by Parker Knowles, the owner of the Pit Bull Rescue center, who offers her a job at the shelter and the room over his garage for rent.Lily's new life as an integrator is threatened when Smooshie finds Katherine Kapersky, the local church choir leader and head of the town council, dead in the field behind the rescue center. Unfortunately, there are more suspects than mourners for the elderly town leader. Can Lily keep her less-than-human status under wraps? Or will the killer, who has pulled off a nearly Pit Perfect murder, expose her to keep Lily and her dog from digging up the truth?This paranormal cozy mystery contains cougar-shifters, shifters, lovable pit bulls, and supernatural beings.
Pitch Dark
by Courtney AlamedaFrom Courtney Alameda, the author of Shutter, this thrilling, sci-fi horror and space adventure will be sure to stay with readers long after the last pages.Lost to time, Tuck Morgan and his crew have slept in stasis aboard the USS John Muir for centuries. Their ship harbors a chunk of Earth, which unbeknownst to them, is the last hope for the failing human race.Laura Cruz is a shipraider searching the galaxy for the history that was scattered to the stars. Once her family locates the John Muir and its precious cargo, they are certain human civilization is saved.When Tuck's and Laura’s worlds collide—literally—the two teens must outwit their enemies, evade brutal monsters that kill with sound, and work together to save the John Muir . . . and the whole human race.
Pitchfork in the Road (The Devilish Divas Series #5)
by M. J. SchillerZoe McCord Faces a Devil of a Choice in The Women's Fiction Saga, PITCHFORK IN THE ROAD by M.J. SchillerFor eight years, she’s been missing a piece of her life…Growing up, kindergarten teacher Zoe McCord was a tomboy whose two best friends were guys. Now, as an adult, she must decide between the two.For eight years, he’s been waiting in the wings…Lawyer, Nick Adams knows Zoe’s everything he’s ever wanted and that she holds a torch for someone else. But he's prepared to risk getting burned.For eight years, he’s regretted letting her go…Zack wants Zoe to know she’s always been the one for him. But what if it’s too late?In the midst of uncertainty, one thing's for sure: on the way to happily-ever-after there's bound to be a PITCHFORK IN THE ROAD!Publisher's Note: This series is a fun look at the serious side of life and will be enjoyed by chick-lit and women's fiction fans of Elin Hilderbrand, Kevin Kwan, Gail Honeyman and Lauren Weisberger as well as Emily Griffin. These stories are best enjoyed by mature readers.The Devilish Divas SeriesTo Hell in a Coach BagDamned if I DoThe Devil You KnowSatan, Line OnePitchfork in the RoadAbout the Author: Bestselling author M.J. Schiller is a retired lunch lady/romance-romantic suspense writer. She enjoys writing novels whose characters include rock stars, desert princes, teachers, futuristic Knights, construction workers, cops, and a wide variety of others. In her mind everybody has a romance.She is the mother of a twenty-three-year-old and three twenty-one-year-olds--that's right, triplets! So having recently taught four children to drive, she likes to escape from life on occasion by pretending to be a rock star at karaoke. However…you won’t be seeing her name on any record labels soon.
Pivot Point
by Kasie WestFrom debut author West comes an unforgettable story about a girl with the extraordinary power to see her alternate futuresNand the responsibility to choose between two difficult fates.
Pixie Hollow Paint Day
by Tennant RedbankIt's paint-making day in Pixie Hollow, and Bess has enlisted all her fairy friends to help! Everyone is having fun gathering ingredients like cherries, blueberries, buttercups, and violets and stomping them into bright and beautiful paints. But when an unexpected visitor arrives, paint-making day suddenly turns very messy. Will Bess's prized painting be ruined? Find out in this colorful new Step 4 Reader starring the Disney Fairies. Image descriptions present.
Pixie Princess: Special 4 (Secret Kingdom #4)
by Rosie BanksThe fourth brilliant Secret Kingdom bumper special - two magical stories in one! Jasmine, Ellie and Summer are thrilled to be visiting Trixibelle's home for a special pixie celebration! But evil Queen Malice is determined to ruin the fun...and steal the crown of the mysterious Pixie Princess. Can the girls stop the queen's wicked plans and save the pixies' Heart Tree home?
Pixie Spell: Book 34 (Secret Kingdom #34)
by Rosie BanksQueen Malice has cast her most dangerous spell yet!The wicked queen has cursed the Magic Hourglass. When the sand runs out, all the magic will be gone from the Secret Kingdom forever! Jasmine, Ellie and Summer have collected almost all the four Enchanted Objects to break Queen Malice's spell, but there's one left to find, and Queen Malice won't let them have it without a fight. Will the magic of the Secret Kingdom be lost forever?
Pixie's New Friend
by Enid BlytonBobs the puppy LOVES adventuring in the hillside until, one day . . . he gets a painful thorn stuck in his paw!Luckily, a tiny pixie comes to his rescue, only to leave as quickly as she came. Life goes on and seasons change, but when Pixie needs help, will Bobs be there for her too? From one of the world's best-loved storytellers, comes this cosy and heartfelt tale about the big friendships that grow from the smallest acts of kindness.
Pixies and Paperwork (2016 Advent Calendar - Bah Humbug)
by Cassia RoseMicheal Donovan's family has kept the peace between mortal and magical realms for generations, but Micheal skipped out on glory for other plans. He finished school, got a nine-to-five, and tried to fit in. When his cousin meets an unfortunate end on All Hallows' Eve, Micheal abruptly inherits the position of Riftkeeper, along with all the prestige and responsibility he didn't want. Estranged from his family, Micheal never learned the details of the job. All the grumpy, ancestral spirit now possessing his goldfish can tell him is that a mistake could be catastrophic. Micheal isn't feeling the holiday cheer, and coworkers' attempts to encourage him only add to a headache of magical proportions. To make matters worse, Ryan Nickles, Micheal's colleague and cubicle neighbor, has assembled enough Christmas decorations to attract more pixies than Micheal can hide. When Micheal's attempts to find the Winter Court on the week of the solstice leave him with nothing but a bad cold, he fears he'll be the first Riftkeeper to break the ancient contracts. He's too stressed to handle Ryan's attempts to get him into the holiday spirit, but Ryan might know more about the magic of the season than Micheal realizes.A story from the Dreamspinner Press 2016 Advent Calendar "Bah Humbug."
Pixies vs Fairies: Book 1 (Pixies vs Fairies)
by Dave Lowe Charlotte ColwillI'm sure you've heard of fairies. You've probably heard of pixies too. But maybe you thought they only existed in stories.Alice is fed up. Her family have moved to the countryside and there are no adventures to be found at all. Or so she thinks...But everything changes when she meets seven-year-old Max who shares the most wonderful secret. At the bottom of his garden is an oak tree with a tiny door. And through that tiny door live three pixies.The pixies are relieved to meet Alice – as they need her help. Their queen has been frozen by the mean fairies and only the bravest adventurers can come to her rescue and save the day.A delightful new series for 6+ in the tradition of The Magic Faraway Tree.
Pixu
by Becky Cloonan Gabriel BaThis gripping tale of urban horror follows the lives of five lonely tenants strangers whose lives become intertwined when they discover a dark mark scrawled on the walls of their building. The horror sprouts quite innocently from a small seed and finds life as something otherworldly, damaged, full of love, hate, fear, and power. As the walls come alive, everyone is slowly driven mad defenseless against the evil in the building, stripped of free will, leaving only confusion, chaos, and eventual death. * The 2008 Eisner Awardwinning team for Best Anthology Gabriel Bá (The Umbrella Academy), Becky Cloonan (American Virgin), Vasilis Lolos (The Last Call), and Fábio Moon (Sugarshock) return with their latest collaboration, Pixu: The Mark of Evil."The story telling here is beautiful, creating a real sense of dread and supernatural menace. Smart, subtle and genuinely disturbing." Mike Mignola, creator of Hellboy
Pizazz (Pizazz #1)
by Sophy HennDiscover the annoying side of being a superhero from snarky, reluctant hero Pizazz in this hilarious and highly illustrated new series for young middle graders—perfect for fans of Dog Man and Diary of a Wimpy Kid.Most people think superhero work is awesome and fulfilling. Pizazz knows better. Whenever she&’s in the middle of a movie or having fun with her friends, she has to dash off the save the world. And she&’s always in the same outfit, including an embarrassing glittery cape, and the wedgies are unreal. Plus, being the good guy all the time is so not easy. Superheroes have bad days like everybody else, but Pizazz always has to be cheerful and noble and brave. More than anything, she just wants to be normal.
Pizazz vs Everyone (Pizazz #5)
by Sophy HennThe fifth book in the SUPER (like, actually, with powers and stuff) new series for readers aged 7+ from the amazingly talented illustrator and author Sophy Henn! Brimming with Sophy's hilarious illustrations, this is the perfect read for fans of Dork Diaries, Tom Gates, Amelia Fang, Wimpy Kid and Dog Man.BEING A SUPERHERO IS THE BEST THING EVER, RIGHT? WRONG!Everyone&’s favourite 9¾-year-old reluctant superhero is back, and she&’s facing her biggest challenge yet . . . EVERYONE (and EVERYTHING)! Will it all prove too much? Will Pizazz manage to keep using her powers for good? Or will this push her over the edge to . . . THE DARK SIDE?Praise for Pizazz:&“A SPECTACULAR superhero story that fizzes with fun on every page!&” – Liz Pichon, author of the bestselling TOM GATES series.&“Blocky comic-style panels, a fire-farting granddad and a conservationist message make for accessible, quirky reading&” – The Guardian, Children&’s Book of the Month&“Sophy Henn&’s funny new series […] a witty and original reminder that superheroes are human too&” – The Sunday Times, Children&’s Book of the Week&“Sophy Henn&’s lively, energetic story should be a hit with anyone who finds it hard to fit in&” – Financial Times &“Full-page illustrations, comic-strip sequences, quirky typography and dramatic chapter openers ensure this book will appeal to more reluctant readers&” – The i&“Perfect for fans of her previous series Bad Nana, with the same level of illustration and zany text throughout&” – BooktrustHilariously narrated by reluctant superhero Pizazz, and brimming with Sophy Henn&’s distinctive illustrations and comic-book strips, this is the fifth book in the laugh-out-loud PIZAZZ series! Look out for more Pizazz adventures: Pizazz, Pizazz Vs The New Kid, Pizazz Vs Perfecto and Pizazz Vs The Demons!
Pizazz vs Perfecto: The Times Best Children's Books for Summer 2021 (Pizazz #3)
by Sophy HennThe third book in the new series for 7+ readers from the amazingly talented illustrator and author Sophy Henn! Brimming with Sophy's hilarious signature illustrations, this is the perfect read for fans of Dork Diaries, Tom Gates, Amelia Fang, Wimpy Kid and Dog Man. &“A SPECTACULAR superhero story that fizzes with fun on every page!&” – Liz Pichon, author of the bestselling TOM GATES series. HELLO! My name is PIZAZZ and I&’m a superhero . . . You probably think that&’s really AWESOME, and while it can be, it&’s also REEEEEEEAAALLLLY annoying. Even though I&’m saving the world ALL THE TIME, there are still LOADS of bad guys about. Like super baddie PERFECTO! She&’s younger than me, and just . . . well, PERFECT! But I have a plan. Maybe I just need to be perfect too – even moreperfect than Perfecto. Easy-peasy, right?!Hilariously narrated by reluctant superhero Pizazz, and brimming with Sophy&’s distinctive illustrations and comic-book strips, this is the third book in the laugh-out-loud PIZAZZ series. PRAISE for PIZAZZ: &“Blocky comic-style panels, a fire-farting granddad and a conservationist message make for accessible, quirky reading&” – The Guardian, Children&’s Book of the Month &“Sophy Henn&’s funny new series […] a witty and original reminder that superheroes are human too&” – The Sunday Times, Children&’s Book of the Week &“Sophy Henn&’s lively, energetic story should be a hit with anyone who finds it hard to fit in&” – Financial Times &“Full-page illustrations, comic-strip sequences, quirky typography and dramatic chapter openers ensure this book will appeal to more reluctant readers&” – The i &“Perfect for fans of her previous series Bad Nana, with the same level of illustration and zany text throughout&” – Booktrust
Pizazz vs The Demons (Pizazz #4)
by Sophy HennThe fourth book in a SUPER (like, actually, with powers and stuff) new series for readers aged 7+ – from the amazingly talented illustrator and author Sophy Henn! Brimming with Sophy's hilarious illustrations, this is the perfect read for fans of Dork Diaries, Tom Gates, Amelia Fang, Wimpy Kid and Dog Man. *PRE-ORDER NOW!* HELLO! My name is Pizazz. As a 9½-year-old superhero, I have a LOT going on. And thanks to super baddie CopyCat and her SuperPower Duplicator™, I now have FIVE Demon Pizazzes to deal with. Five. &‘How are you going to defeat yourself, Pizazz?&’ I hear you ask. Well, that&’s a good question! Praise for Pizazz: &“A SPECTACULAR superhero story that fizzes with fun on every page!&” – Liz Pichon, author of the bestselling TOM GATES series.Hilariously narrated by reluctant superhero Pizazz, and brimming with Sophy Henn&’s distinctive illustrations and comic-book strips, this is the fourth book in the laugh-out-loud PIZAZZ series - pre-order now!
Pizazz vs The Future (Pizazz #6)
by Sophy HennThe sixth book in the SUPER graphic novel-like series for readers aged 7+ from the amazingly talented illustrator and author Sophy Henn! Brimming with Sophy's hilarious illustrations, this is the perfect read for fans of Bunny Vs Monkey, Tom Gates, Amelia Fang, Wimpy Kid and Dog Man. Everyone's favourite reluctant superhero is back and ready to give this super thing her ALL – she's even got a BRAND-NEW COSTUME. Pizazz soon discovers that a bunch of baddies have formed TEAM TOXIC and are trying to DESTROY the PLANET for ever, but none of the grown-ups even care! This time it&’s up to Pizazz and her friends to save the world . . . before it destroys ITSELF! Praise for Pizazz: &“A SPECTACULAR superhero story that fizzes with fun on every page!&” – Liz Pichon, author of the bestselling TOM GATES series. &“Blocky comic-style panels, a fire-farting granddad and a conservationist message make for accessible, quirky reading&” – The Guardian, Children&’s Book of the Month &“Sophy Henn&’s funny new series […] a witty and original reminder that superheroes are human too&” – The Sunday Times, Children&’s Book of the Week &“Sophy Henn&’s lively, energetic story should be a hit with anyone who finds it hard to fit in&” – Financial Times &“Full-page illustrations, comic-strip sequences, quirky typography and dramatic chapter openers ensure this book will appeal to more reluctant readers&” – The i &“Perfect for fans of her previous series Bad Nana, with the same level of illustration and zany text throughout&” – BooktrustHilariously narrated by reluctant superhero Pizazz, and brimming with Sophy Henn&’s distinctive illustrations and comic-book strips, this is the sixth book in the laugh-out-loud PIZAZZ series! Look out for more Pizazz adventures: Pizazz, Pizazz Vs The New Kid, Pizazz Vs Perfecto, Pizazz Vs The Demons and Pizazz Vs Everyone!
Pizazz vs the New Kid: The super awesome new superhero series! (Pizazz #2)
by Sophy HennThe super (like, actually, with powers and stuff) series from the amazingly talented Sophy Henn, award-winning author and illustrator of Bad Nana! The perfect read for children aged 7, 8, 9 and upwards, and for fans of Dork Diaries, Tom Gates, Amelia Fang, Wimpy Kid and Dog Man. BEING A SUPERHERO IS THE BEST THING EVER, RIGHT? WRONG! HELLO! My name is PIZAZZ and I&’m a superhero . . . You probably think that&’s really AWESOME, and while it can be, it&’s also REEEEEEEAAALLLLY annoying. I guess it was sort of going OK (I say, &“sort of&” – I still have to wear a silly cape and save the world all the time) until this NEW KID showed up, and started WOWING everyone with their super powers. Yep, SUPER POWERS – just what this town needs, another super . . . Who just happens to have the coolest name ever: Jett. And now, because of Serena and her gang of Populars, I have to compete against Jett in an almighty and ultimate SUPER-OFF. But it&’s fine. I mean, even if I lose, there&’s space for two SUPERS in this school, isn&’t there?!Hilariously narrated by reluctant superhero Pizazz, and brimming with Sophy&’s distinctive illustrations and comic-book strips. PRAISE for PIZAZZ: &“Blocky comic-style panels, a fire-farting granddad and a conservationist message make for accessible, quirky reading&” – The Guardian, Children&’s Book of the Month &“Sophy Henn&’s funny new series […] a witty and original reminder that superheroes are human too&” – The Sunday Times, Children&’s Book of the Week &“Full-page illustrations, comic-strip sequences, quirky typography and dramatic chapter openers ensure this book will appeal to more reluctant readers&” – The i &“Sophy Henn&’s lively, energetic story should be a hit with anyone who finds it hard to fit in&” – The Financial Times &“Perfect for fans of her previous series Bad Nana, with the same level of illustration and zany text throughout&” – Booktrust
Pizazz vs. Perfecto (Pizazz #3)
by Sophy HennSnarky, reluctant caped crusader Pizazz fights a seemingly perfect villain in this third book in the hilarious and highly illustrated series—perfect for fans of Dog Man and Diary of a Wimpy Kid.Pizazz has faced lots of different bad guys in her superhero career, but there&’s never been anybody quite like Perfecto. Even though Perfecto is younger than Pizazz and should be less experienced, she always seems to live up her name—carrying out her dastardly plans perfectly! The odds may be stacked against Pizazz, but she has a plan. All she has to do is out-perfect Perfecto! Can Pizazz beat the pint-sized villain at her own game?
Pizazz vs. the New Kid (Pizazz #2)
by Sophy HennSnarky, reluctant caped crusader Pizazz butts heads with another superhero kid in this hilarious and highly illustrated new novel—perfect for fans of Dog Man and Diary of a Wimpy Kid.There&’s a new kid at Pizazz&’s school…a new super kid. A super competitive, super skilled, super popular superhero. At first, Pizazz hopes Jett being in her class will mean the Populars will have someone new to pick on. But instead of becoming a target of ridicule like Pizazz, Jett becomes the coolest kid in school. Talk about unfair. Jett seems to be good at everything, both normal and super, and he takes every opportunity to show Pizazz how it&’s done. Soon Pizazz starts to wonder…if Jett can be super and cool, why can&’t she? All she has to do is prove who&’s really the most super around here. Jett and Pizazz&’s competition brings her nothing but scrapes and humiliation. Then, Pizazz&’s worst nightmare comes true. She and Jett are going to have to work together to save the world. But, of course, no matter how they feel about each other, at the end of the day they&’re superheroes and will do their job without a problem…right?
Pizza Boy and the Super Squad
by Dan AllenIt&’s PB versus J in the greatest food fight in American history. For Peter Barnes&’s whole life, all of Surly has pushed him and Jaylee &“J&” together to make Surly&’s favorite pair: PB&J. But all manner of sticky villainy explodes when Peter decides he&’s done being the town poster boy. With J looking for some serious payback, it is the perfect chance for work-from-home criminal mastermind Soccer Mom to finally make her move. With the town's beloved J as her secret weapon, Soccer Mom begins a covert war in the underworld of Surly. Soon J and Peter are caught up in a war of espionage and food conspiracy that leads to epic dance battles, crazy car chases, and mysterious food poisonings. With the help of a squad of misfits, Peter takes up the mantle of Pizza Boy. Now it&’s up to Pizza Boy and the Super Squad to stop Soccer Mom and her criminal underworld before everything in Surly is under her control.
Più forte del mio destino
by Jacopo Di Carlo Chris AxcanTrilogia "Amami ora e sempre", volume 1 La dottoressa Alison Bennett si sente turbata per aver perso un paziente. Noah Jefferson è un uomo anziano che la riconosce come la sua sposa scomparsa anni prima, e la lascia con un misterioso desiderio nel cuore. Tra i due ci sono più di settant'anni di differenza. In cerca di risposte, Alison partecipa all'asta dei beni del defunto, organizzata in quella che era la sua dimora. Ciò che scoprirà in quel luogo cambierà per sempre la sua vita e il suo destino.
Placeres de la noche (Cazadores Oscuros #Volumen 2)
by Sherrilyn KenyonSegunda entrega de la serie romántica paranormal «Cazadores Oscuros» de Sherrilyn Kenyon, una de las voces más frescas, divertidas, imaginativas y originales del género. Un hombre dispuesto a arriesgarlo todo por amor. «¿Alguna vez te has preguntado qué se siente al ser inmortal? ¿Al vivir noche tras noche persiguiendo a demonios que asesinan a los humanos? Esa es mi existencia, pero me encanta vivir así. O eso pensaba hasta la noche en que me desperté encadenado a mi peor pesadilla: una joven de aspecto conservador, una mujer inteligente, fascinante, ingeniosa y que no quiere tener nada que ver con el mundo paranormal; es decir, conmigo. «La atracción que Amanda Devereaux despierta en mí va en contra de todas mis creencias. Por no mencionar que la última vez que me enamoré, no solo me costó la vida, sino también el alma.»Kirian de Tracia
Places & Portals: A Young Adventurer's Guide (Dungeons & Dragons Young Adventurer's Guides)
by Jim Zub Stacy King Official Dungeons & Dragons LicensedExplore the geography, inhabitants, and legends of Dungeons & Dragons landscapes, from the challenges of the Forgotten Realms to spaces and places beyond, with this illustrated guide to adventurous travel.In this illustrated guide for new players, you&’ll be transported to the wondrous and magical realms of Dungeons & Dragons and given a one-of-a-kind course on all the places and portals adventurers can explore. Featuring fascinating lore and easy-to-follow explanations, young fans&’ imaginations will ignite as they discover the unique quests, challenges, and magic that await in each destination.With original, action-packed illustrations and advice on wilderness survival, creating overland maps, and the basics needed for any journey, this book provides the perfect introduction to young fans looking to traverse the worlds of D&D—and encourages them to create their own!Adventure exists in incredible locations, and Places & Portals will help you explore it all!
Places To Be, People To Kill
by Martin H. Greenberg Brittiany A. KorenAssassins--are they born or made? Do they choose this role out of necessity, because they are forced to, or because they enjoy killling? And what do they do in their spare time? These are just a few of the questions answered in this all-original collection of twelve tales by fantasy's finest-focusing on killers of all kinds. From Vree, Tanya Huff's well-known assassin from her Quarters novels, to a woman whose father's vengeful spirit forced her down dark magic's bloody path, to an assassin seeking to escape his Master's death spell, here are spellbinding stories of murder and mayhem, and the shadowy figures who sell death for a living.
Places in the Darkness
by Chris BrookmyreA propulsive science fiction tale of murder and memory, all set on a futuristic space station.Hundreds of miles above Earth, the space station Ciudad de Cielo--The City in the Sky--is a beacon of hope for humanity's expansion into the stars. But not everyone aboard shares such noble ideals. Bootlegging, booze, and prostitution form a lucrative underground economy for rival gangs, which the authorities are happy to turn a blind eye to until a disassembled corpse is found dancing in the micro-gravity. In charge of the murder investigation is Nikki "Fix" Freeman, who is not thrilled to have Alice Blake, an uptight government goody-two-shoes, riding shotgun. As the bodies pile up, and the partners are forced to question their own memories, Nikki and Alice begin to realize that gang warfare may not be the only cause for the violence.