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Curse of the Coven (Crescent Coven Trilogy #1)
by Rebecca Hamilton S. LawrenceIn the magical community of New Orleans, there may be a fate worse than death after all...To stay alive, the Crescent Coven has always kept their magic small and their circle smaller. Especially since the leader of La Magie took special care to remind them daily who was the biggest witch in town.But when supernatural creatures start turning up dead, mere husks of themselves and their magic stolen, Odette must use more power than she ever has, no matter the risk of being caught.Especially now that a forbidden child—the next generation of the Crescent Coven—is growing in her best friend's womb.With the help of two sexy werewolves and an enigmatic vampire, can their coven muster up enough magic to unearth the killer? Or will years of suppressing their magic hamper their odds...making it too little too late to stop themselves from becoming the next target?Fans of Alice Hoffman and Charlaine Harris will love the magic and mystery of this urban fantasy slow burn romance.One-click today to discover if one small coven has what it takes to overcome evil.
The Curse of the Dead Man's Diamond
by Christyne MorrellIn this middle-grade mystery, eleven year old Charlie moves from NYC to Florida only to find herself in the haunted Winklevoss Manor. To her surprise, she's not alone—she's joined by three mischievous ghosts cursed for snatching a dead man's diamond.After twelve-year-old Charlie moves from New York City to sweaty, sticky Florida, she&’ll do anything to get back home.Even if it involves ghosts.Winklevoss Manor, Charlie&’s new house, is a towering Victorian mansion famous for one thing—it&’s haunted. Three ghosts—Ada, Arthur, and Guff—live there, and not by choice. They&’re trapped, cursed for stealing a dead man&’s diamond. A diamond that, just like the ghosts, is still in the house. And this gets Charlie thinking. . .Maybe if she can find the diamond and sell it, Charlie&’s family could have enough money to move back to the city. But lifting the curse isn&’t that simple, especially when she&’s pitted against the school bully and three unruly spirits. It&’s frightening to think about, but what if the only way to get rid of the ghosts and curses is by doing what Charlie fears the most—confronting the past that haunts her?
Curse of the Rogue (Crescent Coven Trilogy #3)
by S. Lawrence Rebecca HamiltonOdette won the battle against La Magie, but as any soldier knows, one battle doesn’t win the war. Odette’s dreams of a happily ever after soon turn into a nightmare when more deaths end up on her doorstep and the people of her city are threatened. An unknown threat is stalking the supernatural community while hunting Odette and her friends, and as the threat grows and dormant magic awakens, loyalties are tested.Odette must be stronger and wield more powerful magic than ever before, but even with her friends by her side, will it be enough to navigate her new role? And as old gods show up, they will all soon have to ask themselves:Are the gods there to help…or hurt?Fans of Alice Hoffman and Charlaine Harris will love the magic and mystery of this urban fantasy slow burn romance.One-click today to discover if one small coven has what it takes to overcome evil.
Curse of the Shadow (Crescent Coven Trilogy #2)
by Rebecca Hamilton S. LawrenceWith the darkest coven of New Orleans growing their powers, no one is safe.Odette and her allies barely managed to stay alive by embracing the gifts given to them by the Goddess, but La Magie is bolder and more vicious. More supernaturals are dying, and everyone is looking to Odette for help, but if Crescent Coven calls on the aid of the ancestors, they might be surprised by the help that comes.When Jasper Doyle leaves the safety of his home, pulled to a city he’s never been to by a force he doesn’t understand, the image of a woman sears into his mind, and his magic calls for her… But New Orleans is a magical battlefield, and the war being fought in the shadows is not just for this woman, but for all of their lives. With the help of a sexy werewolf, a tantalizing warlock, and an enticing vampire, Odette readies herself for the fight of her life, with no promise it will be enough to win the war…Fans of Alice Hoffman and Charlaine Harris will love the magic and mystery of this urban fantasy slow burn romance.One-click today to discover if one small coven has what it takes to overcome evil.
The Dagger and the Flame (The City of Fantome #1)
by Catherine DoyleFrom the number one bestselling author Catherine Doyle comes the most fiery enemies-to-lovers romantasy of the year. Perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Leigh Bardugo and Stephanie Garber. In the dark underbelly of a beautiful city, two rival assassins are pitted against each other in a deadly game of revenge, where the most dangerous mistake of all is falling in love… In Fantome, a kingdom of cobbled streets, flickering lamplight, beautiful buildings, and secret catacombs, Shade-magic is a scarce and deadly commodity controlled by two enemy guilds: the Cloaks and the Daggers – the thieves and the assassins. On the night of her mother&’s murder, 17-year-old Seraphine runs for her life. Seeking sanctuary with the Cloaks, Sera&’s heart is set on revenge. But are her secret abilities a match for the dark-haired boy whose quicksilver eyes follow her around the city? Nothing can prepare Sera for the moment she finally comes face-to-face with Ransom, heir to the Order of Daggers. And Ransom is shocked to discover that this unassuming farmgirl wields a strange and blazing magic he has never seen before… Among rumours of monsters stalking the streets and the rival guilds grappling for control of Fantome&’s underworld, Sera and Ransom are drawn together by something more than just magic and must face a deadly choice - forgiveness or vengeance? Kiss or kill? Dagger or Flame?
The Dagger and the Flame (The City of Fantome)
by Catherine Doyle&“Sizzling romance, stunning worldbuilding, spectacular writing.&” —Lauren Roberts, New York Times bestselling author of Powerless In the dark underbelly of a beautiful city, two rival assassins are pitted against each other in a deadly game of revenge, where the most dangerous mistake of all is falling in love in this &“steamy&” (Publishers Weekly) young adult fantasy.In Fantome, a kingdom of cobbled streets, flickering lamplight, beautiful buildings, and secret catacombs, Shade-magic is a scarce and deadly commodity controlled by two enemy guilds: the Cloaks and the Daggers—the thieves and the assassins. On the night of her mother&’s murder, eighteen-year-old Seraphine runs for her life. Seeking sanctuary with the Cloaks, Sera&’s heart is set on revenge. But are her secret abilities a match for the dark-haired boy whose quicksilver eyes follow her around the city? Nothing can prepare Sera for the moment she finally comes face-to-face with Ransom, heir to the Order of Daggers. And Ransom is shocked to discover that this unassuming farm girl wields a strange and blazing magic he has never seen before. As the Cloaks and the Daggers grapple for control of Fantome&’s underworld, Sera and Ransom are consumed by the push and pull of their magic…and the deadly spark and terrible vengeance that keeps drawing them back together.
The Daggers of Ire
by J. C. Cervantes“A perfect blend of magic, humor, adventure, and heart!" —Rick Riordan, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author of Percy Jackson and the OlympiansA rich and exciting new Latine middle grade fantasy about sisterhood, magic, and the power of kids to face what grown-ups refuse to see—by J. C. Cervantes, New York Times bestselling author of the Storm Runner seriesEsmerelda Santos is a rare bruja, born with Chaos magic in her veins. She and her family are direct descendants of one of the four original witches—a mysterious legend about the night magic was born in San Bosco. But since the death of her mother, Esme is more concerned about healing their father’s spiraling grief.When Esme finds a heart spell in a forbidden grimorio, she thinks it could be the answer to making her dad whole again. But before she can try, she and her best friend, Tiago, discover that their families and all the town’s witches have vanished—along with their magic, which keeps San Bosco alive. The only way to save them and the town is to find an original witch—impossible, since no one has actually ever seen one.With a witch hunter on their tail, Esme and Tiago journey to a banished realm where forbidden magic runs wild. Here the two must embrace their powers and confront the legend’s terrible truths . . . or risk losing their families and their magic forever.Perfect for fans of Witchlings and Amari and the Night Brothers!
Daisy and the Trouble With Space (A Daisy Story #17)
by Kes GrayThe BRAND NEW laugh-out-loud new Daisy adventure, from bestselling author of the Oi Frog series, Kes Gray.Here comes trouble!Daisy and her class have SPACE FEVER after a talk about stars, moons and faraway planets. THEN their teacher announces they're going to spend a WHOLE WEEK learning all about space. How COSMIC is that?!Trouble is, SPACE FEVER follows Daisy back home too. And turning your bedroom ceiling into the universe isn't that easy. Even with lots of glow-in-the-dark stars, superglue, and your best friend to help . . .If you love this DAISY adventure, look out for more including DAISY AND THE TROUBLE WITH UNICORNS, DAISY AND THE TROUBLE WITH CHOCOLATE and DAISY AND THE TROUBLE WITH SCHOOL TRIPS!
The Dallergut Dream Department Store: A Novel
by Miye LeeTHE #1 KOREAN BESTSELLER WITH OVER A MILLION COPIES SOLDFor fans of magical realism and the Before the Coffee Gets Cold series by Toshikazu Kawaguchi comes this cozy fantasy debut.What if there was a store that sold dreams? Which would you buy? And who might you become when you wake up?In a mysterious town hidden in our collective subconscious there's a department store that sells dreams. Day and night, visitors both human and animal shuffle in to purchase their latest adventure. Each floor specializes in a specific type of dream: childhood memories, food dreams, ice skating, dreams of stardom. Flying dreams are almost always sold out. Some seek dreams of loved ones who have died.For Penny, an enthusiastic new hire, working at Dallergut is the opportunity of a lifetime. As she uncovers the workings of this whimsical world, she bonds with a cast of unforgettable characters, including Dallergut, the flamboyant and wise owner, Babynap Rockabye, a famous dream designer, Maxim, a nightmare producer, and the many customers who dream to heal, dream to grow, and dream to flourish.A captivating story that will leave a lingering magical feeling in readers' minds, this is the first book in a bestselling duology for anyone exhausted from the reality of their daily life.
Damien
by Cheyenne MeadowsBook 4 in the Misfit Shifters series and sequel to NateFree Spirit Thursday, a shifter with no recollection of his past beyond being raised in a monastery, lands in the Bluebird Valley Preserve with no further motivation than assisting others through massage therapy and meditation. Disbelieving a leopard exists inside him and unable to change into such a beast, he disregards the speculation that he’s truly a shifter. To do otherwise would potentially go against all the pacifist teachings he’d taken to heart.Damien, struggling with a sudden change in temperament from his inner wolf, searches for a way to mollify the suddenly aggressive and demanding beast before he loses complete control. If he can’t rein in his wolf, their future consists of banishment or, even worse, a death sentence. Just as he reaches his wit’s end, Damien stumbles across the most unusual shifter around, who just might hold the answer to soothing his wolf once and for all.When a deadly threat forces Thursday’s leopard to the fore, it sends him into a tailspin, unable to cope with the realization of his true genetics and his traumatic past, as the violent cat goes against everything he’d come to believe. It’s up to Damien to create a bridge between the two differing entities. Failure to do so means the loss of so much more than Damien could ever imagine.
The Dance of Shadows
by Rogba PayneRumi and his family are Odu, stricken with poverty and disparaged by the other tribes. When ruthless agents of the Palmaine - the colonising nation that dominates the continent of Basmine - threaten to destroy the village market, Rumi takes it upon himself to liberate his family. Taking a place in the prestigious Golden Room, where earnings from his music offer a chance at freedom, he shoulders his pride and resentment in a bid to make it to the top. On what should be Rumi's greatest night at the Golden Room, his life is turned upside down. A terrifying individual known as the Priest of Vultures attacks Rumi and his family. Before her death, Rumi's mother, Adunola, solicits the help of a dying god and saves Rumi, setting him on the path to become a Shadowwielder: warriors with the ability to use their shadow as a weapon. But Rumi's need for vengeance may be more important to him than the future of his people...
The Dance of Shadows
by Rogba PayneRumi and his family are Odu, stricken with poverty and disparaged by the other tribes. When ruthless agents of the Palmaine - the colonising nation that dominates the continent of Basmine - threaten to destroy the village market, Rumi takes it upon himself to liberate his family. Taking a place in the prestigious Golden Room, where earnings from his music offer a chance at freedom, he shoulders his pride and resentment in a bid to make it to the top. On what should be Rumi's greatest night at the Golden Room, his life is turned upside down. A terrifying individual known as the Priest of Vultures attacks Rumi and his family. Before her death, Rumi's mother, Adunola, solicits the help of a dying god and saves Rumi, setting him on the path to become a Shadowwielder: warriors with the ability to use their shadow as a weapon. But Rumi's need for vengeance may be more important to him than the future of his people...
Dance of the Starlit Sea
by Kiana Krystle&“Hades and Persephone&” meets Phantom of the Opera by way of Laini Taylor, in a sensually rendered world that seethes with intrigue and indulges the senses. Welcome to Luna Island.Violet, magenta, deep blood red. Passion, violence, destruction. Lila Rose Li arrives at her aunt&’s cottage with dashed dreams. For years, she pushed herself to become the perfect ballerina her parents would approve of, but after collapsing on stage, she snapped and lashed out violently. Now, exiled to Luna Island, with its sparkling blue waters and rose-covered boutiques, Lila struggles to believe that a girl like her—a natural disaster—deserves good and gentle things. As the islanders gear up for their beloved tradition, the Angel of the Sea pageant, Lila vows to remain on the sidelines. But the more she learns about the island&’s lore, the more she grows suspicious. Luna Island was nothing more than a failed fishing village before angels supposedly came and blessed them with abundance. The pageant is a competition to seek a High Priestess for their commune. To win is to be loved and adored by all, the ultimate blessing. However, the Angel of the Sea is supposed to reign for seven years, and the previous winner only reigned for one. Something is haunting the island, throwing off the balance the pageant ensures. And as an eerie voice calls to Lila, drawing her closer to the ocean—to its depths—she worries its haunting her, too. The only way to discover what&’s really going on, and protect herself, is to win the pageant. But how can a monstrous girl like her ever hope to be crowned by angels? Kiana Krystle's enchanting debut simmers with forbidden romance and dark secrets. A lush and sinister blend of paranormal mystery and mythology, wrapped up in fairytale about a teen girl's hard-earned journey toward loving every part of herself.
Dancers of the Dawn (Dancers of the Dawn #1)
by Zulekhá A. AfzalDeep in the desert a storm is brewing. The first in a slow burning romantasy. 'Enchanting.' Katharine Corr, co-author of Daughter of Darkness Under the blazing sun, an elite troupe of dancers are trained to harness their magic. They are the queen&’s most formidable assassins. Aasira has one of the rarest talents – for she is a flame-wielder. Feared by all and envied by some, she uses her power to execute enemies of the crown. Aasira&’s greatest wish is to serve her queen. But on the eve of her graduation, with tensions rising among the dancers and secrets stirring in the shifting sand dunes, she begins to question whether she was truly born to kill… &‘A sweeping adventure of secrets, betrayals and alternate histories.&’ Kendare Blake, author of Champion of Fate &‘Completely addictive. An absolute must read.&’ Rosie Talbot, author of Sixteen Souls
The Dancing Fairies on the Magical Tree Stump
by Holly DouglasThe Dancing Fairies on the Magical Tree Stump unfolds as a quaint adventure that kindles inspiration in a grandmother and illuminates two best friends to the realization that dreams can indeed manifest into reality with a dash of self-belief. Who could predict the wonders awaiting during a musical stroll through the woods adjacent to their family’s historic home? Amidst this enchanting journey, a beautiful friendship blooms, nurtured by the purest forms of love and self-belief.
Dane's Mark (A Novel of the Breeds #33)
by Lora LeighA new kind of Breed is faced with what happens when destiny and desire collide in the latest novel in the highly charged series from #1 New York Times bestselling author Lora Leigh. A decade ago Katy Chavos was a proud misfit who had her heart broken, crushed by a man who drew her close with one breath and pulled away the next. He left a mark she&’s done everything in her power to erase. But when Katy&’s job brings her back to the hometown she couldn&’t wait to escape, seeing Dane again awakens something inside her that won&’t be tamed.... Dane Vanderale isn&’t like other Breeds. As a hybrid he&’s stronger, more primal, and more determined to hide it. He&’s also certain that Katy is not his mate—not that that stops him from wanting her with every part of his soul. He knows he hurt her deeply and he intends to make things right, but she is dead set on keeping him at arm&’s length. Despite their painful history, Katy can&’t deny the intense attraction she still feels for Dane. And before long, it will be impossible for either to deny the truth that has been in front of them all along....
Dangerous Allies (The Forgotten Five #4)
by Lisa McMannX-Men meets Spy Kids in the fourth installment of The Forgotten Five middle-grade fantasy/adventure series by the New York Times bestselling author of The Unwanteds.Following an explosive showdown with President Fuerte and his supernatural henchmen, the forgotten five and their allies are feeling lost. Their trusted friend and mentor The Librarian has left the group and declared her loyalty to the corrupt president. Has the Librarian really abandoned them in their quest to take down Fuerte&’s regime, or has she been kidnapped?Then, without warning, Troy Cordoba—Tenner&’s dad, who has been working for Fuerte for years—shows up at the five&’s safe house wanting to join their cause but accidentally leading the presidential guards right to their doorstep. Troy insists that he has changed for the better, but Tenner isn&’t sure he can be trusted.Meanwhile, Magdalia Palacio&’s election campaign is gaining steam. If she&’s against the president, does that make her the five&’s ally?The kids will have to decide who to put their faith in—and fast—before the president uses his supernatural army to crush his opponent and cement his criminal rule over Estero once and for all.
The Dangerous Ones
by Lauren Blackwood"A perfect mix of MAGIC, VAMPIRES, STAR-CROSSED LOVE, and writing as SHARP AND DEADLY a spear." - Nisha J. Tuli, author of Trial of the Sun QueenTHE THRILLING ROMANTASY FROM NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR LAUREN BLACKWOOD!One vampire to kill. Another to love.War doesn’t scare Jerusalem. She’s a Saint. Thanks to powerful demigod-style reflexes, endurance, and strength, she’s fearless. And she has one goal - revenge.But she never expects to team up with the handsome, arrogant Alexei to accomplish it. He’s one of those Ancient Vampires. And ever since her family was enslaved and murdered by one, Jerusalem hates vampires. But in the year they've been fighting alongside one another against the Confederate Army and the vampires who benefitted off slavery, Alexei’s never done anything but prove he’s on the Union’s side and hers. She may know the enemy better, hate the enemy more than anyone in her battalion, but so does he. And she’ll use that to her advantage. Because if she can get her revenge by helping Black people gain freedom and equality without having to steal it for themselves like she had to, then all the better.Together, she and Alexei set out to change the course of the war, risking their hearts and themselves as they attempt to take down the vampire who destroyed everyone Jerusalem held dear. But for Jerusalem, it’s about more than love and justice.It's about killing a god.“A CHEEKY, ROMANTIC, and THRILLING revenge story." - Kirkus
Daredevil: The Man Without Fear
by Paul CrilleyBased on the comic book series by Frank Miller and John Romita Jr., a prose adaptation exploring the origin story of the crime-fighting vigilante. Raised by a single father and tormented by bullies, Matt Murdock thought he understood how to survive on the streets of his New York City neighborhood. Until his life was irrevocably altered when he was blinded by radioactive materials while saving a man&’s life. But the accident also left Matt with a profoundly keener strength in all his other senses, a power he hones with the help of a tough mentor. Soon, Matt is transformed into a finely tuned weapon—a weapon with a purpose he does not fully understand until his father is brutally murdered. Struggling with his rage, Matt takes to the streets, exacting vengeance until destroying evil doers becomes second nature and he becomes . . . Daredevil. This thrilling novelization by Paul Crilley adapts the comic book series by Frank Miller and John Romita Jr.
A Dark and Drowning Tide: A Novel
by Allison SaftNATIONAL BESTSELLER • A sharp-tongued folklorist must pair up with her academic rival to solve their mentor&’s murder in this lush and enthralling sapphic fantasy romance from the New York Times bestselling author of A Far Wilder Magic.&“Clever, emotional, and gorgeous—at its core, this is a story about the healing capacity of love.&”—Ava Reid, author of Juniper & ThornLorelei Kaskel, a folklorist with a quick temper and an even quicker wit, is on an expedition with six eccentric nobles in search of a fabled spring. The magical spring promises untold power, which the king wants to harness in order to secure his reign over the embattled country of Brunnestaad. Lorelei is determined to use this opportunity to prove herself and make her wildest, most impossible dream come true: to become a naturalist, able to travel freely to lands she&’s only read about. The expedition gets off to a harrowing start when its leader—Lorelei&’s beloved mentor—is murdered in her quarters aboard their ship. The suspects are the five remaining expedition mates, each with their own motive. The only person Lorelei knows must be innocent is her longtime academic rival, the insufferably gallant and maddeningly beautiful Sylvia von Wolff. Now in charge of the expedition, Lorelei must find the spring before the murderer strikes again—and a coup begins in earnest.But there are other dangers lurking in the dark: forests that rearrange themselves at night, rivers with slumbering dragons hiding beneath the water, and shapeshifting beasts out for blood.As Lorelei and Sylvia grudgingly work together to uncover the truth—and resist their growing feelings for each other—they discover that their leader had secrets of her own. Secrets that make Lorelei question whether justice is worth pursuing, and if this kingdom is worth saving at all.
A Dark and Secret Magic: A Novel
by Wallis KinneyA USA TODAY BESTSELLER!A warm, spellbinding tale about a witch and the secrets her coven has been keeping from her, with echoes of the classic Hades and Persephone story, in the tradition of Practical Magic and Witch of Wild Things.Hecate Goodwin, Kate to her friends, has curated the perfect life as a hedge witch, living in a secluded cottage with only a black cat for company. She spends her days foraging herbs from the Ipswich forest, gardening, and creating tinctures to sell at the apothecary she owns. Most evenings pass without her speaking to another human being, an arrangement she quite prefers. Kate&’s solitude is thrown into disarray when her older sister, Miranda, reaches out and asks her to host their coven&’s annual Halloween gathering. The day marks the beginning of the new year for witches and is also Kate&’s birthday. The pressure from her coven to make the evening memorable mounts as the event draws near. To complicate things further, a handsome man from Kate&’s past turns up at her cottage, asking for sanctuary. It is Kate&’s duty as a hedge witch to honor this request, much to her dismay. Matthew Cypher is no ordinary lost soul–he&’s a practitioner of forbidden magic who&’s tricked Kate once before, and her guard is up.As she juggles Matthew&’s arrival and the preparations for Halloween, Kate comes across an old tome shrouded in dark magic. She is horrified when she realizes the blood-red inscription is written in familiar handwriting: her recently deceased mother&’s. Afraid to even touch the dark magic her mother secretly studied, Kate can turn only to Matthew for help. Her idealized memory of her mother begins to distort, and as she and Matthew grow closer, Kate has to reevaluate whom she can really trust. A Dark and Secret Magic is a celebration of the Halloween season and a love letter to anyone who drinks pumpkin spice in August and carries the spirit of a witch inside their heart all year long.
The Dark Between the Stars (The Saga of Shadows)
by Kevin J. Anderson“A space opera to rival the best the field has ever seen.”—Science Fiction Chronicle Beginning a new trilogy set in Kevin J. Anderson’s beloved Seven Suns universe, and a horrific new danger threatens the entire Spiral Arm. Two decades after the end of the horrific Hydrogue War, a group of independent gypsy clans, the Roamers, operate giant floating skymines in the clouds of gas-giant planets, where they harvest stardrive fuel at great risk, and great profit. On the planet Theroc, capital of the vast Confederation, humans live inside a gigantic worldforest whose towering trees are all interconnected in a single mind, which telepathic “green priests” can use for interstellar communication. The stagnant alien Ildiran Empire once ruled the entire Spiral Arm, but they are unprepared for human politics and ambitions. Upon this galactic canvas, a large expeditionary ship goes off to explore farther than any human or Ildiran has ever ventured. Beyond the edge of the Spiral Arm, they encounter a mysterious and ominous dark nebula, a huge black cloud so opaque that even starlight cannot penetrate it. The explorers are horrified when the dark nebula begins to expand exponentially. The races of the Spiral Arm will be faced with an evil so ancient that knowledge of its very existence has been obliterated, but it will threaten all life, all planets, and even the fabric of the universe itself. HUGO AWARD NOMINEE
Dark Flood
by Karon AldermanA stunning timeslip tale about a boy who finds himself trapped in a well-known mining incident that happened many years before! This story of family, community and hope by debut author Karon Alderman is perfect for fans of Skellig and The Wild Way Home.Everyone knows the history of the famous Heaton Main coal mine accident - but that's never interested Archie. Why would he bother about the past when he's got more than enough to worry about right now? Like his Granda's health taking a turn for the worse. And the shifty Robson twins from across the street deciding they have it in for him.With the help of his best-friends Adila and Kyle, Archie goes on a mission to raise money for his Granda's recovery while also avoiding the Robsons at all costs. But when timelines collide during an unexpected storm, Archie is pulled more than two-hundred years into the past, and into an experience that will change his life forever. . .If he can make it back.
Dark Flood
by Karon AldermanA stunning timeslip tale about a boy who finds himself trapped in a well-known mining incident that happened many years before! This story of family, community and hope by debut author Karon Alderman is perfect for fans of Skellig and The Wild Way Home.Everyone knows the history of the famous Heaton Main coal mine accident - but that's never interested Archie. Why would he bother about the past when he's got more than enough to worry about right now? Like his Granda's health taking a turn for the worse. And the shifty Robson twins from across the street deciding they have it in for him.With the help of his best-friends Adila and Kyle, Archie goes on a mission to raise money for his Granda's recovery while also avoiding the Robsons at all costs. But when timelines collide during an unexpected storm, Archie is pulled more than two-hundred years into the past, and into an experience that will change his life forever. . .If he can make it back.
Dark Restraint (Dark Olympus #7)
by Katee RobertHe was my savior. My monster. My obsession. My destruction.*A scorchingly hot modern retelling of Ariadne and her Minotaur.*Ariadne Vitalis is in trouble. She's betrayed her father—and his dangerous benefactor—and now she's left to rely on Olympus' questionable mercy. But in this city, mercy comes with a price. For Ariadne, that means a sham marriage to Dionysus. She has no choice but to agree, even if there's only one man she's ever wanted—a man she fears just as much as she desires.The Minotaur never had any illusions about Minos's plans. He was willing to get his hands dirty as long as the old man kept his word—at the end of their bloody work, the Minotaur would be given Ariadne as a reward. She's meant for him, and he intends to have her, no matter the cost.Ariadne knows better than to encourage the Minotaur—she's all too aware of how hot a passion like theirs can burn. Besides, she can never forgive him for the terrible things he's done, and he can never change. But when his hands are on her body and his wicked words are whispered in her ear, she might just be willing to let all of Olympus burn…Dark Olympus:Neon Gods: Hades & PersephoneElectric Idol: Eros & PsycheWicked Beauty: Helen & Achilles & PatroclusRadiant Sin: Apollo & CassandraCruel Seduction: Aphrodite & Hephaestus & Pandora & AdonisMidnight Ruin: Charon & Orpheus & EurydiceDark Restraint: Ariadne & the Minotaur