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Midnight Beauties (Grim Lovelies)
by Megan ShepherdThe witches, beasties, goblins, and Royals return in this spellbinding conclusion to New York Times best-selling author Megan Shepherd’s Grim Lovelies duology. Ever since she discovered her affinity for magic, seventeen-year-old Anouk has been desperate to become a witch. It’s the only way to save her friends who, like Anouk, are beasties: animals enchanted into humans. But unlike Anouk, the other beasties didn’t make it out of the battle at Montélimar in one piece. With her friends now trapped in their animal forms, Anouk is forced into a sinister deal involving a political marriage with her sworn enemy, a wicked plot to overthrow London’s fiercest coven of witches, and a deadly trial of fire to become a witch. The price for power has always been steep in the world of the Haute. Now, it will cost Anouk everything. Wicked and delightful, this spellbinding sequel and conclusion to Grim Lovelies is perfect for fans of The Cruel Prince and The Hazelwood Wood.
Midnight Chat
by Jo RamseyMira MacDonald, a proud lesbian, and Rob Stevens, gay but in the closet, don’t have it easy at their high school. Luckily they’ve always had each other and their close friendship to rely on, and it makes facing the bullies a little easier. At least for Mira. Rob is also struggling with untreated depression, and lately, Mira’s sweet and funny friend has become increasingly paranoid, suspicious, and obsessed with death. Things go even further downhill when Mira begins dating Talia Acevedo and Rob becomes convinced Talia is driving a wedge between them. Mira knows Rob needs her, but his jealousy and irrational fears are becoming harder to balance with her relationship with her girlfriend. Add to that escalating harassment from bullies, and Rob is being driven closer and closer to an edge Mira worries she can’t pull him back from. But she has no idea how serious the situation is until, during one of their midnight chats, Rob reveals he has a solution—a desperate final measure to put an end to the bullying… permanently. This time, trying to help her friend and save the school could cost Mira her life.
Midnight Frost (Bitter Frost Series #5)
by Kailin GowFrom the author of the ALA YALSA Reader's Choice Winner in Science Fiction and Fantasy and award-winning filmmaker Kailin Gow comes an epic fantasy series, called Bitter Frost! PRAISE FOR BITTER FROST SERIES(tm) "Loved this book and am so excited to see what happens in the next one. I have a feeling that Mrs. Gow will be the next it author." - Amanda Drost, Broken Arrow "This is my first novel by Kailin Gow and I promise it won't be the last! She has a wonderful way of capturing the reader from the start and easily transports them to an interesting and fascinating world of Feyland where fairies, pixies and werewolves exist – a beautiful place where magic is normal and necessary, and a place where humans normally cannot survive." - Theresa, Just One More Paragraph "OMG...this series just keeps getting better! I absolutely love this series. I love reading Kailin's books." – Jamie Johnson, Fantasy Book Chick blog "Ilove Kailin Gows books and Frost Kisses is no exception. She is an amazing author who can weave her magic so throughly that you feel as if you are there." - Jessica Bolton, Book Rock Goddess "I have to give the author credit – Love Triangle – very different. What I mean by that – not typical. The author makes it where it will just shock the sh*t out of you. I can't really explain it with out giving it away. The only hint I can give is that it doesn't go down the way traditional love triangles go. I think the author was very bold and for that, she made me a fan." - Sunny "This needs to be a TV or movie series. I love books and this one effected me so much! The story makes you feel like your in the series. I would watch this any day!" - Christina Rossner DESCRIPTION As all the creatures of Feyland are forced into a battle that will determine who rules Feyland, a bigger force emerges that threatens all. Love, loyalty, desires, duty, and friendships will be tested. Choices will be made. Some will survive, while others will die. Midnight Frost is the pivotal book in the popular Frost Series about the beautiful, but dangerous world of Feyland and its magical and powerful inhabitants. Book 5 of the Completed Bestselling, Award-winning FROST Series
Midnight Frost (The Mythos Academy #5)
by Jennifer EstepWarrior-in-training Gwent Frost is out to find an antidote to save her friend&’s life in the New York Times bestselling author&’s YA urban fantasy novel. Just when it seems life at Mythos Academy can't get any more dangerous, the Reapers of Chaos manage to prove me wrong. It was just a typical night at the Library of Antiquities—until a Reaper tried to poison me. The good news is I'm still alive and kicking. The bad news is the Reaper poisoned someone else instead. As Nike's Champion, everyone expects me to lead the charge against the Reapers, even though I'm still hurting over what happened with Spartan warrior Logan Quinn. I've got to get my hands on the antidote fast--otherwise, an innocent person will die. But the only known cure is hidden in some creepy ruins. And the Reapers are sure to be waiting for me there.
Midnight Jewel
by Richelle Mead<P>The Selection meets Reign in this dazzling trilogy of interwoven novels about three girls on a quest for freedom and true love from #1 internationally bestselling author Richelle Mead. <P>Mira is not like the other Glittering Court girls. She is a war refugee, cast out of her home country and thrust into another, where she has learned to fight against the many injustices around her. For some, the Glittering Court offers a chance at a life they’ve only ever dreamed of, one of luxury, glamour, and leisure. But for Mira, it’s simply a means to an end. In the new world, she plans to earn off her marriage contract price, and finally be free. <P>Mira pitches herself as an asset to one of the passengers on board the ship: the sardonic and aloof Grant Elliot, whom she’s discovered is a spy for the prestigious McGraw Agency—and her ticket to buying her freedom. His cover blown, Grant has little choice but to take her on. Mira applies herself by day, learning the etiquette and customs that will help to earn her anonymity. By night, she dons a mask and slips into the city, fighting injustice and corruption on her own terms—and impressing Grant with her extraordinary abilities and insights into a brewing rebellion. But the rebellion isn’t all they’re fighting… <P> Neither of them can ignore the attraction burning between them—an attraction so powerful, it threatens to unravel everything Mira’s worked so hard for. With freedom finally within her grasp, can Mira risk it all for love? <P><b>A New York Times Bestseller</b>
Midnight Justice (Spider-Man Super Thriller #1)
by Martin DelrioFIRST IN AN ALL-NEW SERIES! VENOM'S REVENGE! Spider-Man faces the fight of his life when the nightmare creature known as Venom targets both the web-slinger and his alter-ego, Peter Parker, for destruction! The deadly alien symbiote and its human host, Eddie Brock, collectively known as Venom, harbor a growing hatred for Spider-Man that violently explodes when Parker and Spider-Man are credited with helping clean up crime in the subways. But these tunnels are the domain of Venom, and the cleanup is his doing. The credit should rightly go to him! Venom challenges Spider-Man to a deadly midnightshowdown, at Manhattan's criminal-court building, in the middle of the worst snowstorm of the century. It's a brutal no-holds-barred contest, in which all the advantages seem to lie with Venom. Spider-Man must bag the crazed villain, or go down in the attempt!
Midnight Moon (Connie McGuire #2)
by Dorothy LyonsConnie McGuire, born and brought up on a farm, had a wonderful way with horses. She had her proved her ability with Silver Birch, an ownerless white mare who had run free for a year. Now she had a different problem with Midnight Moon whose so-called meanness had been caused by cruel treatment. If Connie can school her in the paces and behavior of a good riding horse, and prove her success by showing her before judges in an accredited horse show, she'll win her bet and keep her own mare, Silver Birch, safe. This is a story complete in itself, but readers of Silver Birch will be glad to meet the beautiful white mare again.
Midnight Pearls (Once upon a Time)
by Debbie ViguiéOnce upon a time in the Kingdom of Aster a strange thing happened.They say the prince married a girl who was not what she appeared and that another girl who saved the kingdom vanished without a trace. Some said it was witchcraft. Some said it was only a legend. For those who knew the truth, it was magic....Rescued from the sea at an early age, Pearl grew up within sight of the water...and the castle. With her pale skin and silvery hair, she was an outcast in the village. Her only friend was a boy she met on the beach -- a young prince named James, who understood Pearl's desire just to be like everyone else.Their friendship is viewed from afar by many: a disdainful king, Pearl's worried foster parents, a jealous young mermaid, a lovestruck merman, and the powerful sea witch. Now a storm brews in the kingdom, with a tidal force that could keep Pearl and James apart.
Midnight Rescue (Freedom Seekers #3)
by Lois Walfrid JohnsonLong ago slave Jordan's parents named him in the belief that one day he would lead his people across the Jordan River into the Promised Land of freedom. Now Jordan, as a newly escaped slave fugitive, plans how to rescue his mother, two sisters, and a brother from slavery. But has an escaped convict crept aboard the Christina? Did he overhear Libby's talk with Caleb--her giving away of a life-or-death secret? Sick at heart, Libby knows she has failed her friends. Not only has she risked Jordan's safety, she has endangered the mission to rescue his family. Will she ever be trusted to work in the Underground Railroad? If she takes part, can she be a Freedom Seeker who holds steady to go beyond fear? Soon after Caleb and Jordan leave the Christina, a log raft on the Mississippi breaks up in front of the steamboat. With everything seeming to go against the rescue, will Jordan's practical skills and ability to recognize God leading make the difference between life and death? Or will the escaped prisoner rob Jordan, not only of his freedom, but also the freedom of his family? In Midnight Rescue, the third Freedom Seekers novel, as well as others in the series, Lois Walfrid Johnson ends each chapter with a cliffhanger to build interest, valuable insights, and suspense. The Freedom Seekers series is a six-novel middle-reader set in 1857. Feel the rush of immigrants to the new land, and the dangers of the Underground Railroad in these true-to-life Riverboat stories. The characters will receive a heart-warming response from readers of all ages. Adult readers will ask themselves, "Would I have been one of those who helped runaway slaves?" Lois Walfrid Johnson uses strong historical research, great writing, and wonderful storytelling to bring alive a critical time in American history. This 2013 updated version includes a student study guide and other end features. Strong Christian themes including use of scripture.
Midnight Strikes
by Zeba ShahnazIn this explosive fantasy debut, a provincial girl must work with an infuriatingly handsome prince to escape a nightmarish curse that forces them to relive the same night over and over."The time-loop fantasy you never knew you needed, where the fairytale ball is bloody and Cinderella is the Final Girl."—Gina Chen, New York Times bestselling author of Violet Made of ThornsSeventeen-year-old Anaïs just wants tonight to end. As an outsider at the kingdom&’s glittering anniversary ball, she has no desire to rub shoulders with the nation&’s most eligible (and pompous) bachelors—especially not the notoriously roguish Prince Leo. But at the stroke of midnight, an explosion rips through the palace, killing everyone in its path. Including her.The last thing Anaïs sees is fire, smoke, chaos . . . and then she wakes up in her bedroom, hours before the ball. No one else remembers the deadly attack or believes her warnings of disaster.Not even when it happens again. And again. And again.If she&’s going to escape this nightmarish time loop, Anaïs must take control of her own fate and stop the attack before it happens. But the court's gilded surface belies a rotten core, full of restless nobles grabbing at power, discontented commoners itching for revolution, and even royals who secretly dream of taking the throne. It's up to Anaïs to untangle these knots of deadly deceptions . . . if she can survive past midnight.
Midnight Sun
by Trish CookA heartbreaking tale of love, loss and one nearly perfect summer - perfect for fans of The Fault In Our Stars and Everything, Everything. Seventeen-year-old Katie Price has a rare disease that makes exposure to even the smallest amount of sunlight deadly. Confined to her house during the day, her company is limited to her widowed father and her best (okay, only) friend. It isn't until after nightfall that Katie's world opens up, when she takes her guitar to the local train station and plays for the people coming and going. Charlie Reed is a former all-star athlete at a crossroads in his life - and the boy Katie has secretly admired from afar for years. When he happens upon her playing guitar one night, fate intervenes and the two embark on a star-crossed romance. As they challenge each other to chase their dreams and fall for each other under the summer night sky, Katie and Charlie form a bond strong enough to change them - and everyone around them - forever.
Midnight Sun (La\saga Crepusculo / The Twilight Saga Ser. #5)
by Stephenie MeyerIt's here! Number one bestselling author Stephenie Meyer makes a triumphant return to the world of Twilight with this highly-anticipated companion; the iconic love story of Bella and Edward told from the vampire's point of view.When Edward Cullen and Bella Swan met in Twilight, an iconic love story was born. But until now, fans have heard only Bella's side of the story. At last, readers can experience Edward's version in the long-awaited companion novel, Midnight Sun.This unforgettable tale as told through Edward's eyes takes on a new and decidedly dark twist. Meeting Bella is both the most unnerving and intriguing event he has experienced in all his years as a vampire. As we learn more fascinating details about Edward's past and the complexity of his inner thoughts, we understand why this is the defining struggle of his life. How can he justify following his heart if it means leading Bella into danger? In Midnight Sun, Stephenie Meyer transports us back to a world that has captivated millions of readers and brings us an epic novel about the profound pleasures and devastating consequences of immortal love.
Midnight Sun (La\saga Crepusculo / The Twilight Saga Ser. #5)
by Stephenie MeyerIt's here! Number one bestselling author Stephenie Meyer makes a triumphant return to the world of Twilight with this highly-anticipated companion; the iconic love story of Bella and Edward told from the vampire's point of view.When Edward Cullen and Bella Swan met in Twilight, an iconic love story was born. But until now, fans have heard only Bella's side of the story. At last, readers can experience Edward's version in the long-awaited companion novel, Midnight Sun.This unforgettable tale as told through Edward's eyes takes on a new and decidedly dark twist. Meeting Bella is both the most unnerving and intriguing event he has experienced in all his years as a vampire. As we learn more fascinating details about Edward's past and the complexity of his inner thoughts, we understand why this is the defining struggle of his life. How can he justify following his heart if it means leading Bella into danger? In Midnight Sun, Stephenie Meyer transports us back to a world that has captivated millions of readers and brings us an epic novel about the profound pleasures and devastating consequences of immortal love.
Midnight Sun (The Twilight Saga #5)
by Stephenie MeyerIt's here! #1 bestselling author Stephenie Meyer makes a triumphant return to the world of Twilight with this highly anticipated companion: the iconic love story of Bella and Edward told from the vampire's point of view.When Edward Cullen and Bella Swan met in Twilight, an iconic love story was born. But until now, fans have heard only Bella's side of the story. At last, readers can experience Edward's version in the long-awaited companion novel, Midnight Sun.This unforgettable tale as told through Edward's eyes takes on a new and decidedly dark twist. Meeting Bella is both the most unnerving and intriguing event he has experienced in all his years as a vampire. As we learn more fascinating details about Edward's past and the complexity of his inner thoughts, we understand why this is the defining struggle of his life. How can he justify following his heart if it means leading Bella into danger?In Midnight Sun, Stephenie Meyer transports us back to a world that has captivated millions of readers and brings us an epic novel about the profound pleasures and devastating consequences of immortal love."People do not want to just read Meyer's books; they want to climb inside them and live there." -- Time"A literary phenomenon." -- The New York Times
Midnight Thief (Midnight Thief #1)
by Livia BlackburneIntrigue prowls around every corner—and danger is a way of life—in this arresting young adult fantasy.Growing up on Forge's streets has taught Kyra how to stretch a coin. And when that's not enough, her uncanny ability to scale walls and bypass guards helps her take what she needs. But when the leader of the Assassins Guild offers Kyra a lucrative job, she hesitates. She knows how to get by on her own, and she's not sure she wants to play by his rules. But he is persistent—and darkly attractive—and Kyra can't quite resist his pull.Tristam of Brancel is a young Palace knight on a mission. After his best friend is brutally murdered by the Demon Riders, a clan of vicious warriors who ride bloodthirsty wildcats, Tristam vows to take them down. But as his investigation deepens, he finds his efforts thwarted by a talented thief, one who sneaks past Palace defenses with uncanny ease.When a fateful raid throws Kyra and Tristam together, the two enemies realize that their best chance at survival—and vengeance—might be to join forces, even as their loyalties are tested to the breaking point.
Midnight at the Electric
by Jodi Lynn Anderson<p>New York Times bestselling author Jodi Lynn Anderson's epic tale—told through three unforgettable points of view—is a masterful exploration of how love, determination, and hope can change a person's fate. <p>Kansas, 2065: Adri has been handpicked to live on Mars. But weeks before launch, she discovers the journal of a girl who lived in her house more than a hundred years ago and is immediately drawn into the mystery surrounding her fate. <p>Oklahoma, 1934: Amid the fear and uncertainty of the Dust Bowl, Catherine’s family’s situation is growing dire. She must find the courage to sacrifice everything she loves in order to save the one person she loves most. <p>England, 1919: In the recovery following World War I, Lenore tries to come to terms with her grief for her brother, a fallen British soldier, and plans to sail to America. But can she make it that far? <p>While their stories span thousands of miles and multiple generations, Lenore, Catherine, and Adri’s fates are entwined in ways both heartbreaking and hopeful. In Jodi Lynn Anderson’s signature haunting, lyrical prose, human connections spark spellbindingly to life, and a bright light shines on the small but crucial moments that determine one’s fate.</p>
Midnight at the Houdini
by Delilah S. DawsonA girl discovers a surreal hotel where no one ever leaves. When the clock strikes midnight, she'll be trapped there forever unless she's able to break free from magic that in turn breaks all her rules. Perfect for fans of Caraval and The Starless Sea!Life has gone according to plan for Anna—she stays in the background, letting her sister, Emily, shine in the spotlight. But on Emily&’s wedding night, Anna learns that her sister is moving away, abandoning her—and all their shared dreams. Devastated, Anna leaves the reception in the middle of a raging storm, taking shelter in a hotel she&’s never seen before: the Houdini.The Houdini is a hotel unlike any other, with sumptuous velvet couches, marble tiled floors, secret restaurants, winding passageways, and an undercurrent of magic in the air. And when Anna meets Max, who has lived his entire life inside its walls, she&’s captivated. For the first time in her life, Anna is center stage, in a place that anticipates her every desire, with a boy who only has eyes for her.But there&’s a terrifying secret hidden in the Houdini. When the clock strikes midnight, Anna will be trapped there forever unless she can find a way to break free from its dreamlike magic. But will she be able to do it if it means leaving Max behind?Enchanting, mysterious, and utterly fantastic, Midnight at the Houdini will cast its spell on you.
Midnight's Choice (The Switchers Trilogy #2)
by Kate ThompsonSwitcher Tess is about to discover her dark sideTess is a Switcher, able to change into any creature at will. She believes she has experienced everything her powers have to offer—until she meets Martin, another Switcher, who seems to have a mysterious power over the Dublin rats. Martin has found a use for his gift that Tess could never have imagined. It is dangerous and terrifying, but also exciting, and Tess can&’t resist the temptation to explore Martin&’s dark and thrilling world. Will she find the strength to resist, or will she be pulled permanently into darkness?
Midnight: A Cow Pony
by S. P. MeekThis is a story of life on a working cattle ranch. The time is just after World War II, when modern practices and equipment were just making it out to the Texas panhandle cattle country. The ranch hands struggle with new ideas from a distant ranch owner, with training a green cowpuncher, also from back East, and the ornery horse Midnight has something to teach the cowboys.
Midwinterblood
by Marcus SedgwickSeven stories of passion and love separated by centuries but mysteriously intertwined—this is a tale of horror and beauty, tenderness and sacrifice. An archaeologist who unearths a mysterious artifact, an airman who finds himself far from home, a painter, a ghost, a vampire, and a Viking: the seven stories in this compelling novel all take place on the remote Scandinavian island of Blessed where a curiously powerful plant that resembles a dragon grows. What binds these stories together? What secrets lurk beneath the surface of this idyllic countryside? And what might be powerful enough to break the cycle of midwinterblood? From award-winning author Marcus Sedgwick comes a book about passion and preservation and ultimately an exploration of the bounds of love. This title has Common Core connections. A Publishers Weekly Best Children's Book of 2013A Kirkus Reviews Best Teen Book of 2013
Miedo: Hay algo entre ellos… (Saga Olvidados #Volumen 5)
by Michael GrantA pesar del hambre, de las mentiras y de la plaga... están decididos a sobrevivir. «Una historia emocionante y llena de tensión, narrada con un estilo trepidante que no te deja descansar... Adoro este libro». Stephen King Ha pasado un año desde que todos los adultos desaparecieron... En la nueva y precaria vida que han construido comienza a arrastrarse la que probablemente sea la peor encarnación de la Oscuridad: el miedo. La vida en la ERA se quiebra cuando la Oscuridad pasa a ocuparla, al ennegrecer por completo su mundo en forma de cúpula. En la oscuridad surgen los peores miedos, y se cumplen las intenciones más crueles. Sin embargo, en los momentos más terribles, los habitantes de la ERA conservan la voluntad de sobrevivir y el deseo persistente de cuidar de los demás en su grupo devastado. Cueste lo que cueste...
Miel y limón
by Elbeth Vicious«Y ahí, entre toda esa locura a medio camino entre lo salvaje y lo amable, me encuentro los ojos más bonitos del mundo.» Carla está harta. Harta de su trabajo, de su bloqueo creativo y de esa rutina que amenaza con asfixiarla a cada día que pasa. Harta de todo y de todos, excepto de ese delicioso pastel de limón que, cada martes y jueves, encarga a su restaurante favorito. Por eso, cuando introduce la mano en la bolsa de papel marrón y se encuentra con un estúpido e insulso pastel de miel, pierde la cabeza. Dispuesta a descargar toda su frustración con quien haya cometido ese terrible error, pone rumbo al restaurante. Sin embargo, al abrir la puerta, frente a una clase llena de mujeres (y un hombre) preparadas para aprender repostería, se topa con lo último que necesitaba en su vida: una fuerza de la naturaleza encerrada entre rizos y curvas llamada Ángela. Arrastrada por su energía, no tarda en convertirse en una alumna más. Y, por mucho que intente negarlo, el rencor comienza a transformarse en algo que Carla no sabe o no quiere identificar. Porque lo que Ángela y Carla sienten está muy claro para todos... excepto para ellas. Pero el amor no entiende de dudas ni miedos y parece decidido a cruzar sus caminos una y otra vez hasta que acepten que su destino está en brazos de la otra.
Mientras camino entre las sombras (Cielo prohibido #Volumen 2)
by Matías ZitterkopfApasionante segunda entrega de la trilogía «Cielo prohibido». Continúa la historia de Amelie y Bastian. El cielo y la tierra vuelven a unirse con más aventuras y desafíos para los protagonistas. Amelie y Bastian creyeron en un final feliz y en tiempos alegres. Pero aquellos empezaron a verse ensombrecidos por un veneno dormido que despertó para reclamar un alma. Había una vez un muchacho de ojos verdes que se sacrificó por la chica que amaba; y su sacrificio fue tan grande que tres ángeles de Dios bajaron a la Tierra para convertir a esa chica en una guerrera. Ella transformó su sufrimiento en valentía y penetró en el infierno como un rayo de luz que se abre paso entre nubes negras. El amor de Amelie y Bastian terminó por desatar la tormenta.
Mientras contemplo la eternidad (Cielo prohibido #Volumen 3)
by Matías ZitterkopfÚltima y esperada entrega de la trilogía «Cielo prohibido» de Matías Zitterkopf. La historia de amor de una chica normal que se enamoró profundamente de un ángel. Perdida en la niebla de su mente, un único recuerdo del pasado se presentará. Amelie tendrá que buscar a aquella mujer que debía revelarle el secreto de su sangre. Las espadas se forjarán y la sangre correrá como ríos. Mientras contempla la gran batalla comprenderá que al fin de cuentas el Paraíso no es tan claro y el Infierno tiene razones para ser oscuro. Había una vez una muchacha humana que se creía común y corriente y se enamoró de su ángel guardián. Ambos se sacrificaron por un amor tan inmenso que hizo temblar los mundos celestiales y demoníacos arrasando con todo a su paso. Fue el principio y también fue el fin.
Mientras mi cielo se derrumba (Cielo prohibido #Volumen 1)
by Matías ZitterkopfPrimera entrega de la trilogía «Cielo prohibido» de Matías Zitterkopf. Una romántica historia entre un ángel y una hermosa mujer que irá más allá de la fina línea que separa lo humano de lo divino y desatará todas las tormentas del infierno. <P><P>Amelie Roger pronto descubrirá que la vida no es tan simple como ella cree y que a pesar de brindarle la alegría de una gran amistad, esta también puede arrebatarle lo que más quiere. Un delgado velo separa nuestros mundos; el humano y el de ellos. Seres milenarios se mueven invisibles y batallan de manera eterna entre nosotros. <P><P>Había una vez un ángel guardián que incumplió la tarea que le habían encomendado y una humana de cabellos rojos que se enamoró de él. Y su amor fue tan grande que rompió todas las reglas y enojó a los demonios. Ese fue el despertar de una tormenta que había estado dormida.