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Kingdom of the Wicked (Kingdom of the Wicked #1)
by Kerri ManiscalcoA James Patterson Presents Novel From the #1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the Stalking Jack the Ripper series comes a new blockbuster series... Two sisters.One brutal murder. A quest for vengeance that will unleash Hell itself... And an intoxicating romance. Emilia and her twin sister Vittoria are streghe -- witches who live secretly among humans, avoiding notice and persecution. One night, Vittoria misses dinner service at the family's renowned Sicilian restaurant. Emilia soon finds the body of her beloved twin...desecrated beyond belief. Devastated, Emilia sets out to find her sister's killer and to seek vengeance at any cost-even if it means using dark magic that's been long forbidden. Then Emilia meets Wrath, one of the Wicked-princes of Hell she has been warned against in tales since she was a child. Wrath claims to be on Emilia's side, tasked by his master with solving the series of women's murders on the island. But when it comes to the Wicked, nothing is as it seems...
Kingdom of the Wicked (Kingdom of the Wicked)
by Kerri ManiscalcoTwo sisters. One brutal murder. A quest for vengeance that will unleash Hell itself . . .A new series from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Stalking Jack the Ripper.Emilia and her twin sister Vittoria are streghe - witches who live secretly among humans, avoiding notice and persecution. One night, Vittoria misses dinner service at the family's renowned Sicilian restaurant. Emilia soon finds the body of her beloved twin . . . desecrated beyond belief. Devastated, Emilia sets out to find her sister's killer and to seek vengeance at any cost-even if it means using dark magic that's been long forbidden.Then Emilia meets Wrath, one of the Wicked-princes of Hell she has been warned against in tales since she was a child. Wrath claims to be on Emilia's side, tasked by his master with solving the series of women's murders on the island. But when it comes to the Wicked, nothing is as it seems . . .
Kingdom of the Wicked: The addictive and intoxicating romantasy set in world of dark demon princes and spellbinding romance (Kingdom of the Wicked #1)
by Kerri ManiscalcoTwo sisters. One brutal murder. A quest for vengeance that will unleash Hell itself . . . Kingdom of the Wicked is the first in an addictive, intoxicating and darkly romantic fantasy series from a Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author. Emilia and her twin sister Vittoria are witches, forced to live their lives in secret to avoid persecution. Until one night, Vittoria doesn't come home . . . Then Emilia finds her body, desecrated beyond belief. Devastated, she vows revenge at any cost: even if it means using forbidden magic - or summoning Wrath, one of the princes of the Wicked. Deadly, handsome, and brooding, Wrath claims to be on Emilia's side, tasked with solving a series of murders on the island. But when it comes to the Wicked, nothing is as it seems . . . Tropes Enemies to lovers ⚔️💓 Slow burn ❤️🔥 Forced proximity🔒🫂 One bed 🛏️ Witches and demons ✨👿 This scorching romantasy is perfect for fans of Stephanie Garber, Carissa Broadbent, Lexi Ryan, Lauren Roberts. READERS LOVE KERRI MANISCALCO 'Witches, Demons & Wrath - Oh My!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Seven deadly sins? Check. Witches? Check. Mouth-watering Italian food? Check, check, check! . . . I just honestly couldn't get enough' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I can't put into words how much I NEED to know what happens next' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This series kept me just as enthralled as the likes of Sarah J Maas and Jennifer Armentrout' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Such a great read, with witchy vibes and dangerously alluring demons' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'AHHHH LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE! This book right here is heaven (or hell). Must buy, absolutely loved it! If you love tattooed, tanned, Italian, angry (but non-toxic) men THEN THIS RIGHT HERE IS FOR YOU' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Kings of B'more
by R. Eric Thomas"Infused with all the joy of the best teen movies, Kings of B'more is sure to be a big hit." —BuzzFeed Two Black queer best friends face their last day together with an epic journey through Baltimore in this magnetic YA debut by bestselling author of Here for It, R. Eric Thomas.With junior year starting in the fall, Harrison feels like he&’s on the precipice of, well, everything. Standardized testing, college, and the terrifying unknowns and looming pressures of adulthood after that—it&’s like the future wants to eat him alive. Which is why Harrison is grateful that he and his best friend, Linus, will face these things together. But at the end of a shift at their summer job, Linus invites Harrison to their special spot overlooking the city to deliver devastating news: He&’s moving out of state at the end of the week. To keep from completely losing it—and partially inspired by a cheesy movie-night pick by his dad—Harrison plans a send-off à la Ferris Bueller&’s Day Off that's worthy of his favorite person. If they won&’t be having all the life-expanding experiences they thought they would, Harrison will squeeze them all into their last day together. They end up on a mini road trip, their first Pride, and a rooftop dance party, all while keeping their respective parents, who track them on a family location app, off their trail. Harrison and Linus make a pact to do all the things—big and small—they&’ve been too scared to do. But nothing feels scarier than saying goodbye to someone you love. &“Profoundly charming.&”—Ryan Douglass, New York Times bestselling author of The Taking of Jake Livingston"Luminous."—Adib Khorram, award-winning author of Darius the Great Is Not Okay"Unapologetically beautiful and fiercely hilarious."—Julian Winters, award-winning author of Running With Lions
Kings of Space
by Captain W. E. JohnsWhen Group-Captain Timothy 'Tiger' Clinton and his son Rex take a holiday in Scotland, they expect to spend time in the great outdoors.Instead, lost in the fog while deer-stalking, they find themselves at the door of a mysterious, lonely castle, the home of a brilliant Professor. A brilliant Professor who has been building something incredible . . . a spaceship.Recruited to the Professor's schemes, Tiger and Rex conquer the newest frontier - SPACE.These classic space stories by the legendary creator of Biggles are perfect for fans of pulp science fiction romps and classic Star Trek!
Kings of Space
by Captain W. E. JohnsWhen Group-Captain Timothy 'Tiger' Clinton and his son Rex take a holiday in Scotland, they expect to spend time in the great outdoors.Instead, lost in the fog while deer-stalking, they find themselves at the door of a mysterious, lonely castle, the home of a brilliant Professor. A brilliant Professor who has been building something incredible . . . a spaceship.Recruited to the Professor's schemes, Tiger and Rex conquer the newest frontier - SPACE.These classic space stories by the legendary creator of Biggles are perfect for fans of pulp science fiction romps and classic Star Trek!
Kings, Queens, and In-Betweens
by Tanya BotejuPerpetually awkward Nima Kumara-Clark is bored with her insular community of Bridgeton, in love with her straight girlfriend, and trying to move past her mother’s unexpected departure. <P><P> After a bewildering encounter at a local festival, Nima finds herself suddenly immersed in the drag scene on the other side of town. Macho drag kings, magical queens, new love interests, and surprising allies propel Nima both painfully and hilariously closer to a self she never knew she could be—one that can confidently express and accept love. <P><P>But she’ll have to learn to accept lost love to get there. <P><P>From debut author Tanya Boteju comes a poignant, laugh-out-loud tale of acceptance, self-expression, and the colorful worlds that await when we’re brave enough to look.
Kingsbane: The Empirium Trilogy Book 2 (The Empirium Trilogy #2)
by Claire LegrandThe anticipated sequel to the New York Times bestseller Furyborn! <p><p> Two queens, separated by thousands of years, connected by secrets and lies, must continue their fight amid deadly plots and unthinkable betrayals that will test their strength—and their hearts. <p><p>Rielle Dardenne has been anointed Sun Queen, but her trials are far from over. The Gate keeping the angels at bay is falling. To repair it, Rielle must collect the seven hidden castings of the saints. <p><p> Meanwhile, to help her prince and love Audric protect Celdaria, Rielle must spy on the angel Corien—but his promises of freedom and power may prove too tempting to resist. Centuries later, Eliana Ferracora grapples with her new reality: She is the Sun Queen, humanity's long-awaited savior. But fear of corruption—fear of becoming another Rielle—keeps Eliana's power dangerous and unpredictable. <p><p>Hunted by all, racing against time to save her dying friend Navi, Eliana must decide how to wear a crown she never wanted—by embracing her mother's power, or rejecting it forever. <P><b>A New York Times Bestseller</b>
Kingsholt
by Susan HollidaySam and Chloe never thought they would spend the summer holidays fighting a battle against the dark past that haunts Kingsholt, a mansion inherited by Chloe's parents. A long time ago the Vikings burnt down the monastery that was built near Kingsholt. A few monks who escaped hid the monastery's treasure and dug a pit in which to bury the slaughtered monks. They swore that if anyone opened up the pit and used it for other purposes a darkness would fall over the area. Nimbus,an obsessive one-time circus hypnotist and acrobat, lives with his wife and two children in a cottage in the woods of Kingsholt. He opens up the pit and uses it for all his rubbish. With death, kidnap and madness ensuing, can Sam and Chloe and their guardian Aidan, bring back the light to Kingsholt?
Kirsti
by Hellen Markley MillerKirsti Junnola, her young sister, older brother, father and new stepmother homestead in a valley in Idaho at the turn of the 20th century. The Finnish family struggles with learning English and surviving in a new land.
Kismat Connection
by Ananya Devarajan"A warm, feel good read." —Ali Hazelwood, New York Times bestselling author of The Love Hypothesis&“A gorgeous debut." —Christina Lauren, New York Times bestselling authors of The Unhoneymooners In this charming YA debut, a girl who&’s determined to prove her star chart wrong ropes her longtime best friend into an experimental relationship—not knowing that he has been in love with her for years. Is it possible to change your fate? Madhuri Iyer is doomed. Doomed for her upcoming senior year to be a total failure, according to her astrology-obsessed mother, and doomed to a happily ever after with her first boyfriend, according to her family curse. Determined to prove the existence of her free will, Madhuri devises an experimental relationship with the one boy she knows she&’ll never fall for: her childhood best friend, Arjun Mehta. But Arjun&’s feelings for her are a variable she didn&’t account for. As Madhuri starts to fall for her experimental boyfriend, she&’ll have to decide if charting her own destiny is worth breaking Arjun&’s heart—and her own.
Kiss
by Jacqueline WilsonHE LOVES ME, HE LOVES ME NOT. Sylvie is sure Carl loves her, so why hasn't he kissed her?Sylvie and Carl have always been best friends, and Sylvie's always dreamed that they'd get married someday. But when she begins to realize that Carl may be more interested in boys than girls, Sylvie struggles to hold on to the pieces of her shattered dreams. With her trademark blend of honesty,sensitivity, and humor, bestselling author Jacqueline Wilson delivers a novel for teens about first love, first heartbreak, and the power of a kiss.
Kiss & Tell
by Adib Khorram"Kiss & Tell is a total rush! Perfectly sweet and swoon worthy. I loved every page!" – Julie Murphy, New York Times bestselling author of Dumplin&’ A smart, sexy YA novel about a boy band star, his first breakup, his first rebound, and what it means to be queer in the public eye, from award-winning author Adib KhorramHunter never expected to be a boy band star, but, well, here he is. He and his band Kiss & Tell are on their first major tour of North America, playing arenas all over the United States and Canada (and getting covered by the gossipy press all over North America as well). Hunter is the only gay member of the band, and he just had a very painful breakup with his first boyfriend--leaked sexts, public heartbreak, and all--and now everyone expects him to play the perfect queer role model for teens. But Hunter isn't really sure what being the perfect queer kid even means. Does it mean dressing up in whatever The Label tells him to wear for photo shoots and pretending never to have sex? (Unfortunately, yes.) Does it mean finding community among the queer kids at the meet-and-greets after K&T's shows? (Fortunately, yes.) Does it include a new relationship with Kaivan, the drummer for the band opening for K&T on tour? (He hopes so.) But when The Label finds out about Hunter and Kaivan, it spells trouble—for their relationship, for the perfect gay boy Hunter plays for the cameras, and, most importantly, for Hunter himself.
Kiss Cam
by Kiara LondonIn Kiss Cam, teen author Kiara London asks, what's a little harmless kissing between friends?Juniper, Jasper, and Lenny have been friends forever and co-own a vlog channel called WereVloggingHere. Their fans are huge "shippers" who believe that Juniper and Jasper are perfect for each other, and, despite warnings from friends and family, a simple Truth-or-Dare inspired kiss soon spirals out of control into a whole new world of making out and surprise kisses. Juniper and Jasper's relationship begins to shift. But as fan requests for different "Kiss Cam" segments keep pouring in, Juniper puts her worries aside and convinces herself that it doesn't mean anything. After all, it's just kissing… right?In this adorably fun, fresh, and modern contemporary romance, a trio of vloggers push the boundaries of their friendship by giving in to fan requests for a "Kiss Cam" segment.
Kiss Collector
by Wendy HigginsFrom the New York Times bestselling author of the Sweet Evil series comes a sizzling new YA romance perfect for fans of Jenny Han and Kasie West, just in time for Valentine’s Day.Seventeen-year-old Zae Monroe is over relationships. Between getting cheated on by the only guy she’s ever loved and watching her parents' marriage crumble, she decides to turn the tables and go after what she wants, and what she wants are kisses. Athletes, musicians, poets, bad boys—their lips are all on her agenda, and it's time to collect. Zae proposes a contest with her friends to see who can kiss the most boys during spring break. But what starts as a harmless competition leads to a downward spiral of drama. Zae is forced to face the reasons behind her boy angst and starts to wonder if she was wrong about the male race...or at least some of them.Bestselling author Wendy Higgins delivers a searing YA romance filled with endless flirting, heartthrob boys, and of course, lots of kisses!"Kiss Collector is addictive! I stayed up all night to finish this one!" —Katie McGarry, author of Say You'll Remember Me
Kiss Crush Collide
by Christina MeredithKissWhat Leah did—only she really shouldn’t have—one hot night at a country club party.CrushWhat Leah has—only she really shouldn’t have—on the guy with the green eyes, the guy who is not her perfect boyfriend, the guy who does not fit in her picture-perfect life, the guy her sisters will only mock and her mother will never approve of. Not in a million years.CollideWhat happens when everything you always thought you wanted—having cool friends, being class valedictorian and homecoming queen—runs smack into everything it turns out you really do want.Kiss. Crush. Collide.For Leah and Porter, summer is only the beginning.
Kiss My Math: Showing Pre-Algebra Who's Boss
by Danica MckellarKiss My Math will help math-phobic teenagers everywhere chill out about math, and finally negative numbers, variables, absolute values, exponents, and more. Each chapter features: Step-by-step instruction, time-saving tips and tricks, illuminating practice problems with detailed solutions etc.
Kiss and Repeat
by Heather TruettIn Heather Truett's Kiss and Repeat, a teen uses the scientific method drilled into him by his scientist father to begin a kissing experiment. Only the experiment gets messy, and Stephen will have to come clean if he wants to win one girl's heart in this heartfelt and funny YA debut.Stephen Luckie isn't so lucky in love. He's completely inexperienced when it comes to girls, and wonders if his tics - caused by Tourette's Syndrome – are the reason.Then a game at a party reveals that his body goes still while kissing. Using the scientific method drilled into him by his scientist father, Steven begins the best experiment ever--one that involves kissing as many girls as possible. Who knew science could be so fun?But when the experiment gets underway, Stephen begins to question how he treats girls - and if his tics have been standing in his way at all. With two girls interested in him, he has to figure out what really matters to him and what he'll risk - and gain - by being his true self.
Kiss of Frost (The\mythos Academy Ser. #2)
by Jennifer EstepA high school warrior-in-training gets lessons in surviving a mysterious assassin in the New York Times bestselling author&’s YA urban fantasy novel. I'm Gwen Frost, a second-year warrior-in-training at Mythos Academy, and I have no idea how I'm going to survive the rest of the semester. One day, I'm getting schooled in swordplay by the guy who broke my heart—the drop-dead gorgeous Spartan Logan Quinn who slays me every time. Then, an invisible archer in the Library of Antiquities decides to use me for target practice. And now, I find out that someone at the academy is really a Reaper bad guy who wants me dead. Now, with Logan&’s help, I&’ll have to learn to live by the sword—or die trying.
Kissed By an Angel Book 1: Kissed by an Angel, The Power of Love, and Soulmates (Kissed by an Angel #1)
by Elizabeth ChandlerThe unbreakable bonds of love are put to the test in this romantic and suspenseful collection of the New York Times bestselling Kissed by an Angel trilogy.A love beyond life...a danger beyond doubt. When her boyfriend, Tristan, died, Ivy thought she'd lost everything, even her faith in angels. But now she's discovered that he's her guardian angel -- his presence so strong that she can feel the touch of his hand, the beat of his heart. Ivy needs Tristan now more than ever because he knows she's in terrible danger. Only Ivy's guardian angel can save her now that his killer is after her. But if Tristan rescues Ivy, his mission on earth will be finished, and he must leave her behind forever. Will saving Ivy mean losing her just when he's finally reached her again?
Kisses and Croissants
by Anne-Sophie JouhanneauAs sweet as a macaron from Laduree, with writing as crisp as a freshly baked baguette, this romantic novel set in Paris about an American ballerina and a charming French boy is parfait for fans of American Royals and Netflix's To All the Boys I've Loved Before. Mia Jenrow has always known she's destined to be a professional ballerina. In fact, it&’s in her blood—according to family legend, her too-many-greats-to-count-grandmother once danced for the Paris Opera and was painted by Degas himself! Her parents say it&’s just a fantasy, but to Mia it&’s so much more than that. It&’s her fate. Mia is planning to spend a magical summer in France pursuing her dream, but as she pirou-ettes into Paris, she soon realizes it may be a bit more complicated than she hoped. For starters, there&’s her rival, Audrey, who will stop at nothing to show her up. There&’s her ballet instructor, whose impossibly high standards push her to the breaking point. And then . . . there&’s Louis. Devastatingly, distractingly charming Louis. He&’s eager to show Mia his city—and Mia is more than happy to hop on his Vespa and wrap her arms around him as they pass the gleaming lights of the Eiffel Tower. Mia&’s summer was supposed to be about ballet—but there&’s a reason Paris is called the City of Love. . . .
Kisses, Codes, and Conspiracies
by Abigail Hing WenAn instant national bestseller, from the author of the Netflix hit,"Love in Taipei." Tan Lee finds himself embroiled in an unusual love triangle, all while trying to defuse a heist in this novel by New York Times bestseller Abigail Hing Wen."Full of danger, secret codes, unlikely allies, and stolen kisses, this page-turning adventure will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last page. You won't be able to put it down!" —Joanna Ho, New York Times bestselling author of The Silence That Binds UsAfter a magical kiss at Prom, best friends Tan Lee and Winter Woo agree to cool it off, a plan that goes awry when their parents jointly head off to Hawaii and leave Tan and Winter to babysit Tan's sister Sana together. If that isn't complicated enough, Rebecca, Tan's ex-girlfriend from Shanghai arrives on his doorstep with money stolen from her billionaire father and thugs on her heels.Tan soon finds himself on the run through the San Francisco Bay Area, dealing with the Rebecca Conspiracy, trying to out-manuever international hackers and protect his friends, family and sister—and his own heart.
Kissing Brendan Callahan
by Susan AmesséLike many girls who read, Sarah wants to be a writer -- a best-selling author of romances. Her plan is to enter a local teen writing contest to be judged by romance writer Antonia DeMarco (author of Enraptured Thorns in My Heart) and win first place by dazzling Antonia with her passionate and soulful writing. What could go wrong? Mom won't let Sarah enter the contest, that's what. Then along comes Brendan Callahan, a rule-breaking boy she has never liked. Will Sarah let Brendan teach her to stand up for herself?
Kissing Emma
by Shappi KhorsandiFrom widely acclaimed comedian and author, Shappi Khorsandi, comes a modern fable about the rise and fall of a beautiful, but vulnerable, young woman in a world obsessed with money, status and looks. Emma and her mother are down on their luck. They're taking turns sleeping on the sofa in her nan's tiny flat - and desperately trying to come up with an escape plan. Emma is struggling with her family, struggling at school where the girls are bitchy towards her and the boys only seem to want one thing, and struggling with never having enough money for anything, ever. Just as she's contemplating quitting school to get a real job, she meets two men who convince her that she has a shot at modelling. But their motives are far from innocent, and Emma is soon pulled into a dark world. And then she meets Con, who is rich, handsome and so romantic! Has Emma's luck finally changed? Kissing Emma is inspired by the real life and untold story of Emma Hamilton, Lord Nelson's mistress. But Shappi Khorsandi's modern Emma is going to get the happy ending her namesake never did - and stick two fingers up at the men who dare to take advantage of young women while she's doing it.Not suitable for younger readers
Kissing Emma
by Shappi KhorsandiFrom widely acclaimed comedian and author, Shappi Khorsandi, comes a modern fable about the rise and fall of a beautiful, but vulnerable, young woman in a world obsessed with fame and fortune. Emma and her mother are down on their luck. After getting kicked out of their home by their landlord, they're taking turns sleeping on the sofa in her aunt's tiny flat - and desperately trying to come up with an escape plan. Emma is struggling with her family, struggling at college where the girls are bitchy towards her and the boys only seem to want one thing, and struggling with never having enough money for anything, ever. Just as she's contemplating quitting sixth form to get a real job, she meets two men in her local park who convince her that she has a shot at modelling. But their motives are far from innocent, and Emma is soon pulled into the dark world hidden at the heart of London society's richest and most famous. Kissing Emma is inspired by the real life and untold story of Emma Hamilton, Lord Nelson's mistress. But Shappi Khorsandi's modern Emma is going to get the justice her namesake never did - and stick two fingers up at the men who dare to take advantage of young women while she's doing it.(P) 2021 Hodder & Stoughton Limited