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Second Stage Lensman
by E. E. SmithBook 5 of the Lensman series. Kimball Kinnison and Clarissa MacDougall, two of finest lensman to ever live, plan to get married, but first they must come up with a plan to keep Earth safe from the Boskonians. It will take all the Lensmans&’ skills and training to keep humanity safe. A rollicking Space opera!
Second Stage Lensmen (Golden Age Masterworks)
by E.E. 'Doc' SmithKim Kinnison, Number One man of his time, had faced challenges before - but rarely one as daunting as this. To him fell the perilous task of infiltrating the inner circle of Boskone, stronghold of galactic civilization's most deadly foe. Kinnison had to become a loyal Boskonian in every gesture, deed and thought. He had to work his way up through the ranks of an alien enemy organization, right into the highest echelons of power. Then it would be he who issued the orders - orders that would destroy his own civilization . . .Second Stage Lensmen is the fifth self-contained novel in E. E. 'Doc' Smith's epic Lensman series, one of the all-time classics of adventurous, galaxy-spanning science fiction.
Second Star to the Fright-Disney Chills, Book Three (Disney Chills)
by Vera StrangeSecond Star to the Fright, Book 3 of the all-new Disney Chills chapter book series, tells the tale of a kid who finds he's hooked far more than he can handle when Captain Hook creeps out of Neverland and into our world.With shuddersome spooks and blood-curdling frights, readers should grab their night-lights and prepare to be chilled!
Second Term: A Novel
by J. M. AdamsA lame duck president's desperate power grab threatens democracy in the United States—can former intelligence operative and single mother Cora Walker prevent catastrophe? September 2012. Cora Walker, a DIA defense operative, learns of a terrorist plot in Benghazi and rushes to a secret installation to stop it. When her superiors ignore her dire warnings, she's forced to mount an unsanctioned attempt to thwart the attack. Her team barely repels the large force of invaders determined to kill Americans. Sixteen years after her heroic actions in Benghazi, Cora is the press secretary for the Speaker of the House. As a single mom, she's struggling to balance her demanding job and her home life. Soon, things get more complicated at work as the lame duck president suspends habeas corpus and begins arresting members of Congress in a desperate attempt to retain power. Cora springs into action to save the Speaker and prevent catastrophe. She'll have to work strategically to keep everyone safe—alliances turn sour, and her trust in others begins to falter. It's an uphill battle for Cora until an explosive finale exposes what can really happen to democracy when political extremism reaches new heights.Perfect for fans of Vince Flynn and Brad Thor
Second Thyme Around: A Novel
by Katie FfordeFor years, things have run quite smoothly for Perdita and her organic gardening business. So what if her hair needs a complete overhaul, her sweater has more holes than Swiss cheese, and there's no hope of a boyfriend on the horizon? The last thing Perdita wants is a meddlesome man in her life-but she's about to get one, in the form of her completely infuriating ex-husband, Lucas.Lucas in disagreeable, curt, arrogant, and smolderingly gorgeous. He's also the new chef at Grantly House, Perdita's number-one customer. Worse, Mr. Grantly has the insane idea of starting a television cooking show that will put Lucas and Perdita together as "The Gourmet and the Gardener."Now, things are heating up in the kitchen--and elsewhere. With the bright lights blazing and old feelings stirring the pot, it could be a recipe for disaster...or absolute delight.
Second Time Around
by Tina Wainscott"I never got a chance to tell Sam I Love him!" These are young Jennie Carmichael's dying thoughts. A tragic accident is ending her life--and she's never told her boss, private eye Sam Magee, how much she loves him. She was too timid--why would attractive Sam care for his shy, wheelchair-bound assistant? As Jennie's lifelight fades, an incredible sadness fills her. Then a miracle happens. Jennie awakens to find she has been given a second chance. She's elated --until she discovers she has returned to life in the body of Maxine Lizbon -- Sam's detested ex-wife. As Jennie struggles to adjust to a body that can walk, dance and make love -- things she only dreamed of from the confines of her wheelchair -- she realizes she is in deadly danger. For Maxine Lizbon was murdered, and now her killer is stalking Jennie. And worse, the man -who can help the most -- private eye Sam Magee -- is the one who least wants to...
Second Variety
by Philip K. DickThe claws were bad enough in the first place--nasty, crawling little death-robots. But when they began to imitate their creators, it was time for the human race to make peace--if it could!
Second Visit
by Brian LumleyWhen Spencer Gill, Jack Turnbull and Angela Denholm were taken by the Castle in Scotland - when they played Sith of the Throne's monstrous multidimensional game to stay the execution of Earth, and won - they made a deadly, devious enemy of the alien master of The House of Doors.Now Sith is back, and his game is more deadly yet. In worlds that are known, and others beyond imagining . . . in mad machine worlds, and some that can only be the product of a diseased mind - indeed, in one such that is a diseased mind - Sith's new game will be played out to the bitter end. For the game is rigged, The House of Doors inscrutable as ever, and its doors all designed to lead Gill and his companions ever deeper into worlds of uttermost terror . . .
Second Wave (Acorna's Children #2)
by Anne Mccaffrey Elizabeth A. ScarboroughIt is difficult growing up in the shadow of heroes revered throughout the galaxy. But that is the lot of young Khorii-daughter of the legendary Acorna and her lifemate, Aari-who must now follow her own destiny through a fantastic universe of wonders and perils. Khorii became a hero in her own right as she fought to save the universe from a mysterious, deadly plague that not even the healing powers of the Linyaari could stop. Now, confined with the rest of the survivors on Paloduro, the home planet of the disease, it seems as if the danger may be fading, and Khorii and her friends may be able to stem the tide of death and disease . . . until ominous signs indicate that the perpetrators are near and that the epidemic is only beginning. As old enemies reemerge and a shocking family secret is revealed, Khorii must unlock the malevolent mysteries of the deadly pestilence with the aid of her android "brother" before their unknown foes complete their covert mission to cripple the entire star system.
Second-Best Bride (Wedlocked!)
by Sara WoodWedlocked!"Marry me now. Or I'll walk out of your life forever."Claire Jardine's wedding day was supposed to be the happiest day of her life, but her whirlwind courtship had her reeling: who was the real Trader Benedict? Her perfect partner or a ruthless blackmailer? And why had he chosen Claire to be his bride? His glamorous companion Phoenix seemed a far more suitable candidate. As she stood at the altar with Trader, the time had come to answer the most important question of her life: did she dare take this man?
Second-Best Wife
by Rebecca WintersHeaven sent?Luke Provere was all Gaby had ever wanted in a man and more-tall, dark and devilishly handsome. Gaby had taken one look into his smoldering black eyes and fallen-hard. But it hadn't taken her long to discover that Luke was well and truly out of circulation.He might just as well have been married already. With another woman for a rival she would have stood a fighting chance, but the dating game held no interest for Luke and, whatever the temptation, Gaby knew she couldn't argue with God! There was nothing she could do-unless, of course, there was someone up there on her side...."Rebecca Winters writes powerful, moving stories-filled with passion, betrayal and a love so strong as to overcome all obstacles..."-Affaire de Coeur
Second-Time Bride and Back in the Headlines: Billionaire Romances
by Lynne Graham Sharon KendrickSecond-Time Brideby Lynne GrahamBeholden to the billionaire…Daisy Thornton’s memories of her brief marriage to Alessio Leopardi thirteen years ago have never waned. Their whirlwind affair was passionate and deep, but soon after the wedding he turned his back on her and she was left alone…or so she thought—for it was soon revealed she was carrying his child!Now Alessio is back and Daisy must tell him about the daughter he never knew he had. But when the formidable Italian learns of his legacy he makes an uncompromising demand. Now Daisy will have to choose: walk away from the man she never forgot…or return to his bed—as his wife!Back in the Headlinesby Sharon Kendrick"What woman wouldn't get all hot and bothered if Titus Alexander was staring at her like that?"As part of a number-one-selling girl band, Roxanne Carmichael was used to having the eyes of thousands on her, but now that she's scrubbing floors, one condescending look from the Duke of Torchester fires her blood with fury...and attraction!Titus doesn't suffer fools, and does not drop his guard. But his new chambermaid is threatening his iron self-control with those legs and that wicked mouth! There's only one way he can get her out of his system-and that's to get her into his bed!
Seconde chance
by Neil Brunsden Maria BonnelMichael Emmerson semble être capable de faire systématiquement le bon choix à chaque opportunité. Ce don l'a rendu riche à vingt ans et continue de lui rapporter encore aujourd'hui. Tout le monde a toujours voulu comprendre comment il faisait pour, à chaque fois, savoir quoi faire au bon moment. Il est sur le point de révéler son secret, ce grand mystère qu'il n'a même jamais dévoilé à sa femme si dévouée. Mais le public croira-t-il l'étrange vérité de Michael Emmerson ? Et quelles en seront les conséquences pour l'un de ses innocents spectateurs ?
Secondhand Shadow
by Elizabeth BelyeuFrom the pen of Shelly Greene writing as Elizabeth Belyeu ...It's supposed to be a symbiotic relationship: the Shadow serves and protects the human Lumi, the Lumi feeds and cares for the Shadow. But when Damon’s Lumi died young and severed the bond between them, he declined to go with her like a good little Shadow. Yes, it hurts. Yes, he's cold and hungry all the time. And yes, his own people call him an abomination. But for the first time, Damon's life is his own, and he’s never going back.Or so he thinks, until he meets Naomi, a pregnant college student, and bonds to her as his new Lumi. Which has never happened to a Shadow before.Naomi has enough problems on her plate, juggling college and a crappy survival job, preparing for a baby, and getting over her cheating ex-husband. The last thing she needs is a dark, brooding fellow like Damon depending on her physically and emotionally, and hating her for it. But a vigilante among Damon's people has his sights set on Naomi -- and they both know Damon is her only chance for survival.
Secondhand Souls
by Christopher MooreIn San Francisco, the souls of the dead are mysteriously disappearing—and you know that can’t be good—in New York Times bestselling author Christopher Moore’s delightfully funny sequel to A Dirty Job.<P><P> Something really strange is happening in the City by the Bay. People are dying, but their souls are not being collected. Someone—or something—is stealing them and no one knows where they are going, or why, but it has something to do with that big orange bridge. Death Merchant Charlie Asher is just as flummoxed as everyone else. He’s trapped in the body of a fourteen-inch-tall “meat puppet” waiting for his Buddhist nun girlfriend, Audrey, to find him a suitable new body to play host.<P> To get to the bottom of this abomination, a motley crew of heroes will band together: the seven-foot-tall death merchant Minty Fresh; retired policeman turned bookseller Alphonse Rivera; the Emperor of San Francisco and his dogs, Bummer and Lazarus; and Lily, the former Goth girl. Now if only they can get little Sophie to stop babbling about the coming battle for the very soul of humankind...<P>
Secondhand Wishes (Scholastic Press Novels Ser.)
by Anna StaniszewskiSecondhand wishes come with some hilarious, unintended consequences, from middle-grade darling Anna Staniszewski.Lexi has to keep the universe in balance. If she does enough good things, like being on time, then the bad things, like her little brother needing more surgery, won't happen. It doesn't always work, but she has to keep trying. Just in case. On an extra bad day, Lexi finds a bag of four wishing stones in the antique shop in town, and wishes that her BFF Cassa and the new girl would stop talking to each other. That night, Cassa calls Lexi, crying over the end of her friendship with Marina. The wishes work!Sort of. When she wishes on the Success stone for the courage to try out for dance club, Lexi wows the entire auditorium with. . .singing? And when she wishes on the Health stone, her little brother starts squeaking like a hamster. This isn't the first time those wishing stones have been wished on -- and secondhand wishes come with unexpected consequences!This sweet and funny story from Anna Staniszewski is perfect for anyone who's wished for a dash of magic in their day!
Seconds
by David ElyA disaffected banker gives up his life for a chance to start over—with a new identity and body—in the cult classic sci-fi thriller. Though he possesses all the trappings of success, Antiochus Wilson is completely and utterly bored with his life. But that all changes when he gets a call from a dead friend. Turns out the friend isn’t exactly dead. He simply traded in his old life for a new one. And Wilson can do it too. As a Reborn, he can have all the excitement, wealth, and happiness he’s been missing . . . for a price. Intrigued, Wilson encounters a mysterious and exclusive organization—one that arranges for a client’s demise and outfits each with a new body in which to begin again. But there’s no turning back, and no room for second-guessing. When Wilson begins to question his new circumstances, he finds himself surrounded by danger. And as he pushes against the boundaries of his reborn life, his second chance may be his last.
Seconds: A Graphic Novel
by Bryan Lee O'MalleyThe highly anticipated new stand-alone graphic novel from Bryan Lee O'Malley, author and artist of the hugely bestselling (and Toronto-set) Scott Pilgrim graphic novel series. Seconds is a complex and novelistic stand-alone story about a young restaurant owner named Katie who, after being visited by a magical apparition, is given a second chance at love and to undo her wrongs. Fans new and old will love O'Malley's bold and quirky style infused with his subtle, playful humour.
Seconds: A Graphic Novel
by Bryan Lee O'Malley#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY USA TODAY AND THE DAILY PLANETThe highly anticipated new standalone graphic novel from Bryan Lee O&’Malley, author and artist of the hugely bestselling Scott Pilgrim graphic novel seriesKatie&’s got it pretty good. She&’s a talented young chef, she runs a successful restaurant, and she has big plans to open an even better one. Then, all at once, progress on the new location bogs down, her charming ex-boyfriend pops up, her fling with another chef goes sour, and her best waitress gets badly hurt. And just like that, Katie&’s life goes from pretty good to not so much. What she needs is a second chance. Everybody deserves one, after all—but they don&’t come easy. Luckily for Katie, a mysterious girl appears in the middle of the night with simple instructions for a do-it-yourself do-over: 1. Write your mistake 2. Ingest one mushroom 3. Go to sleep 4. Wake anew And just like that, all the bad stuff never happened, and Katie is given another chance to get things right. She&’s also got a dresser drawer full of magical mushrooms—and an irresistible urge to make her life not just good, but perfect. Too bad it&’s against the rules. But Katie doesn&’t care about the rules—and she&’s about to discover the unintended consequences of the best intentions. From the mind and pen behind the acclaimed Scott Pilgrim series comes a madcap new tale of existential angst, everyday obstacles, young love, and ancient spirits that&’s sharp-witted and tenderhearted, whimsical and wise.Praise for Seconds &“The cartoonist, best known for the Scott Pilgrim series, delivers one of the most enjoyable reads I&’ve had all year with this magical graphic novel. I dare you to not read it all in one sitting.&”—Whitney Matheson, USA Today &“Seconds arrives with high expectations, and it meets them all, delivering the style and humor of [Bryan Lee] O&’Malley&’s past works with greater emphasis on mood, detail, and complex character relationships.&”—The A.V. Club&“Richly imagined and vibrantly drawn, Seconds is a funny, surprising, and enchanting read.&”—Publishers Weekly&“In Seconds, Bryan Lee O&’Malley plays the angst of youth against the fabric of a larger epic. In doing so, he enriches both. A great ride!&”—Guillermo del Toro&“Bryan Lee O&’Malley&’s Seconds is adorable, haunting, funny, and beautiful. A perfect recipe for a great graphic novel.&”—Scott McCloud, author of Understanding Comics
Secret (Elemental #4)
by Brigid Kemmerer&“Multiple secrets come to a boil&” for a Merrick brother in a pressure cooker of a paranormal from the New York Times bestselling author of Spirit (Kirkus Reviews). Nowhere is safe. Not even home . . . Nick Merrick is stretched to the breaking point. Keep his grades sky-high or he&’ll never escape his hometown. Keep his brother&’s business going or the Merricks will be out on the street. Keep the secret of where he&’s going in the evenings from his own twin—or he&’ll lose his family. Keep his mind off the hot, self-assured dancer who&’s supposed to be his &“girlfriend&’s&” partner. Of course there&’s also the homicidal freak Quinn has taken to hanging around, and the Elemental Guide counting the hours until he can try again to kill the Merrick brothers. There&’s a storm coming. From all sides. And then some. Nick Merrick, can you keep it together? Praise for Brigid Kemmerer and The Elemental Series &“Magic, suspense, and enough twists to keep you reading until sunrise. An incredible start to the series!&” —Erica O&’Rourke, award-winning author of Torn &“Five hot guys, one tough heroine, plenty of romance and non-stop action . . . Elemental is the new series to watch.&” —Inara Scott, author of The Marked &“A refreshingly human paranormal romance . . . read fast and keep that heart rate up.&” —Kirkus Reviews
Secret Baby Box Set: The Secrets She Carried; A Scandal, a Secret, a Baby; A Shameful Consequence; and Count Toussaint's Baby
by Lynne Graham Sharon Kendrick Carol Marinelli Kate HewittWhat happens when that nine-month secret is finally due? Find out in this fabulous box set that includes four USA Today–bestselling authors!The Secrets She Carried by Lynne GrahamErin Turner and Cristophe Donakis have a scorching affair before he banishes her from his bed. Years later, Cristophe wants to make Erin pay back what he believes she stole . . . Until he's faced with her two unexpected bombshells!A Scandal, A Secret, A Baby by Sharon KendrickDante D'Arezzo is the last person songwriter Justina Perry wants to see again. Having had her heart broken once, Justina won't surrender to their insatiable attraction again. But when her pregnancy hits the front page, Dante won't rest until he has her and his heir!A Shameful Consequence by Carol MarinelliNico Eliades is shocked to find a disheveled bride outside his hotel. Constantine's marriage was over before it began, and she longs to feel desired. After a white-hot night with the Greek, Constantine must confess the consequences of their passion.Count Toussaint's Pregnant Mistress by Kate HewittWhen French Count Jean-Luc Toussaint met beautiful pianist Abigail Summers, he had to have her in his bed! Now the unassuming starlet finds herself penniless, pregnant and waiting for the Frenchman to claim what’s his . . .
Secret Beast Club: The Dragons of Emerald Yard (Secret Beast Club #2)
by Robin BirchJoin the club, find the magic!The second book in a BRILLIANT new series brimming with adventure, friendship and an amazing array of magical creatures! A must-read for fans of Beast Quest, The Boy Who Grew Dragons and The Naughtiest Unicorn.Aisha and Jayden are officially members of the Secret Beast Club and ready for another mission!This time a dragon is on the loose in Birmingham and about to cause havoc - unless the Secret Beast Club can track him down! But with a dragon hunter also on the trail, it's a race against time to find the dragon and get him to safety! Inspired by the real life story of Pablo Fanque - the first Black circus owner - and featuring fun facts about the magical creatures within each story, this exciting new series for 6+ readers is not to be missed!
Secret Beast Club: The Mer-People of Crystal Pier (Secret Beast Club #3)
by Robin BirchJoin the club, find the magic!The third book in the brilliant Secret Beast Club series - brimming with adventure, friendship and an amazing array of magical creatures! A must-read for fans of Beast Quest and Bad Mermaids.Aisha and Jayden and the rest of the Secret Beast Club are back and ready for a whole new adventure!A mysterious necklace has been found in Liverpool by Ocean Jones, the owner of a local sightseeing company. She claims the necklace belongs to a real mer-person, promoting her boat tours with promise of a real sighting.The Secret Beast Club know that a mer-person's necklace holds powerful magic and wouldn't be carelessly lost . . .Feeling sure that Ocean isn't telling the whole truth, the Secret Beast Club vow to investigate. But this is their most dangerous mission yet - the sea is treacherous and mer-people have a natural mistrust of humans - will the Secret Beast Club save the day, and protect the mer-peoples' hidden home, before they too succumb to power of mer-magic?'Magical, inclusive and exciting' The Bookseller on The Secret Beast Club series
Secret Beast Club: The Unicorns of Silver Street (Secret Beast Club #1)
by Robin BirchJoin the club, find the magic! The first book in a BRILLIANT new series brimming with adventure, friendship and an amazing array of magical creatures! A must-read for fans of Beast Quest, The Boy Who Grew Dragons and The Naughtiest Unicorn."The world is full of magical spaces, hidden from sight by Bewilder Bubbles where all kinds of amazing Secret Beasts live . . It's my job to make sure the Bewilder Bubbles remain invisible and the creatures within are kept safe." Leila said.Jayden shook his head, his eyes wide. "Impossible.""Impossible or I'm possible? It really depends on how you look at it," shrugged Leila.Aisha and Jayden are definitely not fans of Outside.Aisha would rather be home playing on her tablet or messaging her friends.Jayden thinks the worlds inside his books are much more exciting than the real one beyond his window.But when they are asked to join the Secret Beast Club, a centuries-old secret group that protects mythological creatures, Aisha and Jayden discover that real magic could be closer than they think . . . you just have to know where to look . . .Inspired by the real life story of Pablo Fanque - the first Black circus owner - and featuring fun facts about the magical creatures within each story, this exciting new series for 6+ readers is not to be missed!'Magical, inclusive and exciting! The Bookseller
Secret Billionaire on Her Doorstep: Secret Billionaire On Her Doorstep / His Forever Texas Rose (men Of The West) (Mills And Boon True Love Ser.)
by Michelle DouglasA shocking inheritance…An emotional journey…After a heartbreak in Sydney, Callie’s ready to start afresh in New York! But staying in an apartment she inherited from a grandmother she never knew leads to many unsolved family questions. Luckily, her intriguingly handsome new neighbor, Owen Perry, has agreed to help. Callie’s not ready to start dating…so why are the sparks of attraction igniting between her and Owen? Especially as there’s so much he’s not telling her!From Harlequin Romance: Be swept away by glamorous and heartfelt love stories.