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The Petrakos Bride (The Greek Tycoons #8)
by Lynne GrahamAn innocent office temp stumbles into the life of a Greek tycoon—and into his bed—in this classic romance by a USA Today–bestselling author.Maddie idolized Giannis Petrakos, who had lavished money on the charity that had cared for Maddie’s twin sister—and was also sinfully gorgeous. Now Maddie has a lowly job at Petrakos industries. Soon Giannis demanded she be his mistress, for as long as he wanted her. Because when Giannis finally married, he wanted a wife more suited to his wealth and class. . . . Originally published in 2007.
Petronella Saves Nearly Everyone
by Dene LowYou would think Petronella's sixteenth birthday would be cause for celebration. After all, fashionable friends are arriving at her country estate near London, teas are being served, and her coming out party promises to be a resplendent affair. Everything is falling nicely into place, until, suddenly-it isn't. For Petronella discovers that her guardian, Uncle Augustus T. Percival, has developed a most unVictorian compulsion: He must eat bugs. Worse still, because he is her guardian, Uncle Augustus is to attend her soiree and his current state will most definitely be an embarrassment.During the festivities, when Petronella would much rather be sharing pleasantries with handsome Lord James Sinclair (swoon), important guests are disappearing, kidnapping notes are appearing, many of the clues are insects, and Uncle Augustus is surreptitiously devouring evidence. It's more than one sixteen-year-old girl should have to deal with. But, truth be told, there is far more yet to come . . .
Pets and Their People: The Ultimate Guide to Pets - Whether You've Got One or Not!
by Jess FrenchLearn everything there is to know in this heartwarming guide about pets of all kinds, and the many different ways to take care of them and give them the happiest life possible.In this ultimate guide to pets, whether you&’ve got them or not, children will enjoy learning lots about the different animals that we might think of as pets, including their history, behavior, and body language. Discover practical things to do with pets, such as how to treat them kindly, look after their everyday needs, and give them the best life possible.With author and vet Dr Jess French, delve deeper into the world of pets than you ever have before! The best thing is, you don&’t even need a pet to enjoy them. Pets and Their People provides inspiration for kids aged 7-9 who can&’t own pets, showing them that we can care for animals in lots of other ways - from volunteering at animal shelters to leaving food for them out in the wild. From old favorites such as playful puppies and cuddly cats, to more unusual pets such as lizards and snakes, to bugs and hedgehogs in parks and gardens, there are many fascinating animals to meet. Inside the pages of this adorable book about pets, you&’ll find: - Age-appropriate, exciting and varied information for 7-9 year olds, with a visual guide showing how a newborn kitten grows into a cat and what it needs at each stage, a guide to encouraging good pet behavior, poorly pets and how vets help them, playing with and grooming pets, pet history, fun facts, mythbusters, and much more.- A broad range of pets, including dogs, cats, hamsters, guinea pigs, other rodents, horses, rabbits, a range of reptiles, birds and more!- High-quality photography to give children an accurate understanding of how healthy pets look and behave, plus beautiful illustrations created from well-researched sources that are authentic and trustworthy.From fluffy and friendly to scaly and shy, our pets are all wonderfully unique, so let&’s find out how to take good care of them so they feel just like part of the family! Have you ever wondered why cats meow at us but not at each other? When will a dog wag its tail at you? What should you feed a pet snake? And how can you provide a happy home for animals in the wild? Find out all these things and much, much more as you turn the fact-filled pages of this educational animal book.
The Pets at Primrose Cottage
by Sheila NortonA charming and romantic story about living the simple life and the joy of animals, from the author of THE VETS AT HOPE GREEN.Emma Nightingale needs a place to hide away. Fresh from the heartbreak of a failed relationship, she takes refuge in quiet Crickleford. And not before long – and quite accidentally too – Emma finds herself the town’s favourite pet-sitter, a role she isn’t certain of at first, but soon her heart is warmed by the animals; they expect nothing more of her than she is able to give.The last thing Emma wants is for people to discover the real reason she is lying low, but then the handsome reporter from the local paper takes an interest in her story. Can Emma keep her secret and follow her heart’s desire…?
The Phantom Limb
by William Sleator Ann MonticoneIsaac is the new kid in town. His mother, Vera, is in the hospital with a mysterious illness, and the only person left to care for Isaac is his distant grandfather. Friendless and often alone, Isaac loses himself in his collection of optical illusions, including a strange mirror box that he finds in his new house, left behind by the previous tenants. Designed for amputees, it creates the illusion of a second limb. Lonely Isaac wishes someone would reach out to him, and then someone does—a phantom limb within the mirror box! It signs to Isaac about a growing danger: someone who has murdered before and is out to get Vera next. The only way Isaac can solve the mystery and save his mother is with the help of the mirror box. But can he trust the phantom limb?
Phantom of the Haunted Church (Bloodhounds, Inc. #3)
by Bill MyersSean and Melissa continue their sibling banter even as they are caught up in a dangerous search for a treasure hidden somewhere in the old, supposedly haunted, church that the town is planning to auction.
Phantom Stallion: Snowfire
by Terri FarleyBlack Lava and his herd have been driven up to Sky Mountain to keep them away from polluted water. But there's only room for one lead horse on the mountain, and Snowfire, the white stallion, has already claimed it as his own. Sure enough, Darby soon sees Snowfire chase Black Lava onto ranch lands. Her horse charmer sense tells her the Crimson Vale herd needs to return home or desperation will lead Black Lava into more danger. Between finals at school and an upcoming rodeo, everyone is too busy to listen to Darby's fears. Can Darby help Snowfire and Black Lava before their battle turns deadly?
Phantom Stallion: Water Lily
by Terri FarleyAfter a tsunami washes over her Hawaiian island home, Darby Carter must pitch in to help get her grandfather's ranch back in order and make sure none of the horses drink contaminated water. Darby's friend Cade has even bigger worries. His mother, Dee, hasn't been seen since the storm. With no other leads, Darby and Cade set out in search of Honi, Dee's beloved pony. But even if they can find Honi, will she be able to take them to Dee?
Phantom Stallion: The Shining Stallion
by Terri FarleyEver since Darby rescued her wild filly mustang, she's been having a tough time at her grandfather's ranch. And after she accidentally endangers one of his loyal and steady horses, she can't help but wonder if she really belongs on a horse ranch at all. But then a shadowy horse shows up, prowling the grounds at night. Could it be the legendary Shining Stallion of Hawaii? And why is Darby the only one who has seen him? One thing is certain: When the mysterious stallion sets out to challenge the wrong horse, only Darby can stop him--before anyone gets hurt.
Phantom Stallion: Mistwalker
by Terri FarleyDarby doesn't understand how her mother, who grew up on Wild Horse Island, ever could have left. Now that Ellen Carter has come back to the island to visit, Darby hopes her mom won't want to leave again. But Darby's grandfather and mother can't stop fighting, and Ellen wants to take her daughter back to California. When Darby finds a wild mare in the rain forest, she hatches a plan to convince her mom to stay--but will it work? Or will Darby have to leave the new home and wild horses she loves?
Phantom Stallion: The Horse Charmer
by Terri FarleyDarby Carter loves horses, even though she's never actually ridden one. Darby's grandfather is an expert rider--in fact, he owns a horse ranch in Hawaii. So when he agrees to take her in--along with the beautiful mustang Darby saved on the range in Nevada--she knows she can't refuse, even if she is a little terrified! But Darby's filly arrives in bad shape, and Darby's grandfather wonders if the wild horse will ever trust a human again. Can Darby take the reins and save her horse--or has she lost the mustang forever?
Phantom Stallion: Rain Forest Rose
by Terri FarleyDarby wants to visit her great-grandmother, a mysterious healer who lives in the middle of the rain forest. But she's afraid of the dark woods--until she sees a beautiful, elusive pink roan mustang roaming the forest. When Darby finally braves the forest and meets her new neighbors, she uncovers a secret tragedy--one that led to a terrible fight between her two best friends. Can Darby and her great-grandmother mend a broken friendship? Or will the rain forest mustang save the day?
Phantom Stallion: Faraway Filly
by Terri FarleyDarby is a lucky girl. After years of dreaming about horses, she is finally surrounded by them on her grandfather's ranch in Hawaii. To top it off, she even has a horse of her own--Hoku, a wild mustang she helped rescue. After a few months together their bond has never been stronger. But when Hoku must be set loose among other horses, her untamed spirit returns. As Darby tries to reestablish their relationship, even worse news arrives: Hoku's original abusive owner, Shan Stonerow, wants her back. Without a deed of ownership, could Darby lose the horse she loves?
Phantom Stallion: Galloping Gold
by Terri FarleyA lonely girl, a wild horse, and a Hawaiian island full of possibilities . . . Every horse has its bad habits, but Sugarfoot's are becoming a real problem. Despite this, Darby's best friend Ann will not give up on him--even when her parents' insurance company threatens to shut down their equine rescue program if Ann can't make the horse behave. With Sugarfoot's future on the line, Darby and Ann find the perfect outlet for his energy: the island's charity race. As the big day approaches, though, Ann's leg injury flares up. Time is running out and the two girls must rely on the most undependable person they know--or Sugarfoot will be sent away forever.
Phantom Stallion: Castaway Colt
by Terri FarleyDarby is nervous about starting at her new school in Hawaii, and when she gets there it's even worse than she thought. Within the first week she's made an enemy--her stuck-up cousin from the other side of the island. At least Darby has a new horse to go home to: a beautiful colt that she found abandoned on a remote beach. Darby loves the colt, and she knows he needs a good home. But when her new worst enemy's parents call to rescue him, will Darby be able to let him go?
Phantom Stallion: Sea Shadow
by Terri FarleyWhen an earthquake sets off a tsunami on the shores of Wild Horse Island, the mustangs of Crimson Vale are chased by the waves and left stranded on a dangerous hilltop. Darby knows the lead mare, Medusa, will do anything to save her herd--but will she let the ranch hands bring her to safety? Or is it up to Darby to save Medusa and her band--before they're lost forever?
Phantom Stallion: Fire Maiden
by Terri FarleyDarby is excited to go on a "volcano watch," camping out and observing the island's volcanoes, despite recent small earthquakes that could mean an eruption is coming. After all, Darby grew up in California, so she's used to the earth rumbling now and then. Plus, the expedition is perfect for working with Hoku, helping the young mustang learn to handle any situation. But when the volcanoes do erupt, it's much scarier than Darby anticipated, and a stream of lava leaves Darby and Hoku stranded. Can Darby's horse-charming skills keep the mustang calm? Or will her filly run back to the wild?
Phantom Stallion #1: The Wild One
by Terri FarleyWhen 13-year-old Samantha returns home to her family's cattle ranch in Nevada, she's worried. She moved away two years ago to recover from a bad fall off her beloved mustang, Blackie, and she's still not sure she can get back in the saddle. Her new colt doesn't seem to like her, and the other ranchers treat her like the boss's spoiled daughter, and Blackie has been missing since that fateful day. But that's just the beginning. When Sam suddenly finds the fate of a mysterious mustang who may or may not be the missing Blackie - resting in her hands, she has to learn to be a real cowgirl, ready or not. The classic theme of a girl and her horse is set against a backdrop of mustangs, tumbleweeds, and a West that's still Wild. Phantom Stallion #1: The Wild One On a moonlit night, a mustang comes to Sam. Is it Blackie grown up and gone wild? Is it the legendary phantom stallion? Or could it be both?
Phantom Stallion #10: Red Feather Filly
by Terri FarleyAlready beloved by horse lovers all over the world, the tales of the Phantom Stallion are as captivating and thrilling as the Wild West itself. This wildly popular series continues with more adventures of Samantha and her mysterious mustang known as the Phantom. A mustang racing competition brings Sam and her friend Jake together-but will it ruin her friendship with her wild horse?
Phantom Stallion #11: Untamed
by Terri FarleySamantha discovers a plot to wipe out the wild horses near her family's ranch, but she can't convince anyone else that the Phantom's herd needs help.
Phantom Stallion #12: Rain Dance
by Terri FarleyThe Phantom Stallion's new foal is ready to be born, and River Bend Ranch's own Dark Sunshine is the mother. Samantha couldn't be more excited, and she's sure she can handle the new baby while everyone is gone on the annual cattle drive.
Phantom Stallion #13: Heartbreak Bronco
by Terri FarleyFor the Phantom, there is only one girl. For Sam, there is only one horse. When a hard-luck horse named Jinx comes to River Bend, everyone thinks he's a curse. Samantha knows he's not, but he is unruly, skittish, and the fastest horse she's ever seen. Then there's a runaway in the middle of the night, and someone gets a snakebite. Is the bronco really a jinx? Or could he be the good-luck charm Sam needs to save the day?
Phantom Stallion #14: Moonrise
by Terri FarleySamantha's latest adventure with her mustang friend, the phantom stallion, in the wildly popular series. oSet in the modern day Wild West, Phantom Stallion has cowboys, horse rustlers, and mustangs - exciting new territory you can't find in any other series. o Dedicated fan base - will appeal to fans of the Thoroughbred, Ashleigh and Saddle Club Series.
Phantom Stallion #15: Kidnapped Colt
by Terri FarleyThe wildly popular series continues with more adventures of Samantha and her mustang, the Phantom Stallion! Girls love horses! The appeal of horse stories spans generations. Set in the modern-day Wild West, Phantom Stallion has cowboys, horse rustlers, mustangs-exciting new territory you can't find in other series. Continuation of a popular series. Dedicated fan base.
Phantom Stallion #16: The Wildest Heart
by Terri FarleyMore adventures in the popular series about Samantha and her mustang, the Phantom Stallion! Ages 10+