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Romance and gossip abound in this flirty, fun, second-chance rom-com, perfect for young adults looking to swoon. Brace yourself for some major drama (pun intended, of course). Last year, Kassidy wouldn't have imagined founding her high school's first-ever Anti-Love Club. Then again, she also wouldn't have imagined finding her athletic (now ex) boyfriend Justin getting cozy with Sloane, her biggest theater department competition. Thankfully, things start to look up when Kassidy gets her dream role as Juliet in her school's fall production of Shakespeare's classic Romeo and Juliet. Maybe this year won't be so chaotic after all? LOL. Just kidding. Sloane and Justin-Wait, Justin? Shouldn't he be at soccer practice?-land roles in the play, too. Now things are officially awkward. Let's just hope Justin doesn't have to fulfill his duties as Romeo's understudy... Whether you're a theater geek at heart or just looking for a whirlwind of addictive romance, you can't miss this juicy start to The Pacifica Academy Drama Series.

In a world where every step could lead to danger and every choice could be a fight for survival, I find myself entwined in a treacherous dance of fate. 'Unveiled Concealment' is my journey, a tale of relentless pursuit and unlikely companionship in a cyberpunk dystopia.From the oppressive grasp of Fleshbourne, where my life was a mere existence under the iron rule of the Scourge, to the enigmatic streets of AshWays, the city divided by chaos, my path is fraught with uncertainty. Lia and I navigate not only through the ruthless wilderness of survival but also through the opulent yet treacherous enclaves of the south.In a reality where danger lurks at every corner, our pasts haunt us, and an unforgiving enemy, known as the Scourge, relentlessly shadows our every move. As we strive to stay alive, our bond deepens, and our destinies become irrevocably intertwined. The world is a mesmerizing blend of brilliance and peril, where secrets lie beneath every surface.As we journey on, we unravel mysteries that could reshape our understanding of the world and the very essence of our existence. With each passing moment, our connection grows stronger, guiding us through the chaos and pushing us to the limits of our strength. 'Unveiled Concealment' is a tale of resilience, love, and the unbreakable spirit that rises in the face of overwhelming odds.Every choice we make, every step we take, inches us closer to the truth and the ultimate battle that could shape the future. In a world of shadows and uncertainty, we must find the courage to unveil the truths that conceal our paths and determine the destiny that awaits us.

A must-have for every library and the perfect gift for bookworms everywhere, this boxed set includes all three books in the New York Times bestselling One of Us Is Lying series: One of Us Is Lying, One of Us Is Next, and One of Us Is Back."When it comes to YA suspense, Karen M. McManus is in a league of her own." --EW Pay close attention and you might solve this.One of Us Is LyingFive students walk into detention, and only four walk out. According to investigators, the last student's death wasn't an accident. He was planning to post juicy reveals about all four of his classmates the next day, which makes them each suspects. Or are they the perfect patsies for a killer who's still on the loose?One of Us Is NextA ton of copycat gossip apps have popped up since Simon died, and in the year since then, no one's been able to fill the gossip void quite like he could. The problem is no one has the facts. Until now. This time it's not an app, though--it's a game. Truth or Dare. And if you're smart, you'll always take the dare.One of Us Is BackIt’s been almost two years since Simon died in detention, and the aftermath has been hard to shake. But when someone from the Bayview Four's past resurfaces, history begins to repeat itself—and the consequences are deadly.

Immerse yourself in the final book in the epic fantasy trilogy from the author of the New York Times bestselling Ash Pricess series. Follow three princesses and the destiny they were born for: seduction, conquest, and the crown.They were promised for marriage since birth, and raised to bring down kingdoms, but the triplet princesses of Bessemia’s true destiny has always been to die—and one already has. Since Sophronia’s murder Princesses Daphne and Beatriz have discovered the truth: that they are pawns in their mother’s game. A scheme that will see her empress not just of Bessemia, but the entire continent of Vesteria. But the princesses have their own plans.Beatriz and Daphne are still separated by a continent, and there are enemies everywhere, but now they have allies, and they stretch across the borders of Vesteria. Sophronia’s husband, the deposed King Leopold; Violie, a former spy for Empress Margaraux; and Beatriz’s missing husband, Pasquale and his lover, Ambrose. Now, with their help and the magic of the stars above, the princesses are ready to make their final stand.But whispers of an ancient prophecy follow them--there are secrets from the their past that have yet to be revealed—and every move they make, the empress seems to always be one step ahead them. If there’s any hope for the princesses, the girls will need to use every skill their mother taught them, trust in the magic in their veins, and defy fate, itself—or all is lost for the people of Vesteria.

Einfühlsam und hochromantisch entführt Elle Ellis ihre Leser*innen auf eine abgelegene Atlantikinsel und erzählt eine Liebesgeschichte, die jedes Herz zum Schmelzen bringt.  Nie hätte Grace damit gerechnet, dass ihr Podcast über Cosy Island einmal über die Grenzen der kleinen Insel hinaus gehört werden würde. Doch inzwischen hat ihr Herzensprojekt so viele Fans, dass sich große Firmen darum reißen, von ihr beworben zu werden. Grace' Freude könnte nicht größer sein, wäre da nicht Jackson. Denn der attraktive Inselarzt ist nicht nur ihr Boss, sondern auch der Mann, der ihr immer wieder dieses verdammte Herzrasen beschert. Aber für ihn ist eine Beziehung am Arbeitsplatz ein absolutes No-Go, weshalb Grace ihre Gefühle tief in sich vergräbt. Zumindest bis Jackson ihr vorschlägt, ihre Stelle als Arztassistentin aufzugeben und sich ganz dem Podcast zu widmen. Bevor sie sich jedoch näherkommen können, erfährt Grace etwas, das alles für sie verändert ...  Persönliche Leseempfehlung: "Winter In Your Soul ist der perfekte Abschluss einer ganz besonderen Wohlfühlreihe. Knisternd, gemütlich und aufregend." - Jannik von @readandfit //Dies ist der vierte und letzte Band der gefühlvollen Slow Burn-Romance-Reihe »Cosy Island«. Alle Bände der New Adult Romance bei Impress:  -- Autumn In Your Eyes (Cosy Island 1) -- Spring In Your Heart (Cosy Island 2) -- Summer In Your Dreams (Cosy Island 3) -- Winter In Your Soul (Cosy Island 4) Diese Reihe ist abgeschlossen.//

The breathtaking conclusion to the No. 1¿ New York Times¿bestselling¿Silver in the Bone.¿ A deliciously addictive high-stakes fantasy duology from Alexandra Bracken,¿author of¿Lore.¿Perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo and Sarah J. Maas.'Action-packed and devastatingly romantic' - Jennifer Lynn Barnes, author of The Inheritance GamesAvalon has fallen. Bonds have been broken. The Wild Hunt is on.To save her cursed brother, Tamsin travelled to Avalon - the mysterious world of Arthurian legend. She survived, only to see it fall and the two people she trusted most betray her. Now, back in the mortal world,Tamsin makes a shocking discovery: she is the one who is cursed.Meanwhile, Lord Death is harvesting souls with his Wild Hunt. To stop him, Tamsin must find the legendary Mirror of Beasts - even if it means enlisting the help of Emrys, her rival-turned-lover-turned-enemy who abandoned her in Avalon.But can Tamsin break her curse before it breaks her?

Meghna and Rani used to be friends. Now they're bitter rivals. Or are they? When Meghna fails to make it to the final round of a competition but her boyfriend Zak and her rival Rani do, she thinks things can't get much worse. Until she discovers Zak has been cheating on her. With Rani.Soon she realises Rani is also a victim and they team up to expose Zak as a cheater in front of all the judges he is so eager to please. And as the two girls grow closer, they begin to question their feelings for one another and why they ever became enemies in the first place . . .When Dimple Met Rishi meets John Tucker Must Die in this new sapphic YA enemies-to-lovers novel by award-winning author Adiba Jaigirdar.

After an epic grounding for some bad decisions with even worse friends, Tommy is lucky to even go to the Door Tech March Break camp. There, he crosses paths with Carter Batudev, and chemistry isn't just for the classroom. With love and a renewed interest in STEM, Tommy returns home to Parry Sound, where, to the relief of his parents, he makes better friends, and joins the STEM club.When the club goes to the province-wide competition in Toronto, he's reunited with Carter, whose team is also competing. Thus ensues a wild long weekend full of romance, hijinks, STEM, and singing.Includes a novelette from Carter's POV at the dinner theatre show "Knights of Everdome."

A uplifting YA romance from the author of Tweet Cute.

A joyful exploration of family life, written by one of the most outstanding contemporary authors of our generation.

Being unique is one of our greatest gifts to the world and liking different things is what makes us who we are. A little girl named Kennedy shares her love for tutus while encouraging others to be proud of loving the things that make them special and unique.

Love story and un-love story intertwine in the brand-new thriller-romance from the globally bestseller author of The One Memory of Flora Banks, Emily Barr.Venice, 2024Hazel is on a spontaneous holiday with her stepbrother, Enzo, and best friend, Phoebe. They have just helped Hazel escape her increasingly destructive relationship with her older boyfriend, and have come away to celebrate her being her again.In the dreamy Italian sunshine, Hazel is managing to relax, to stop looking over her shoulder in case Freddie has followed her here. But there's a girl she keeps seeing in the city. A girl with beautiful eyes. And whenever Hazel sees her and their eyes meet, something strange seems to happen - de ja vu, at first, and then even stranger things that make her wonder if she's really in Venice at all . . .England, 2022Hazel goes to see an up-and-coming local band with Enzo and some friends. She locks eyes with the lead singer, Freddie, during a song, and he finds her afterwards and slips her his number. She's not even 16. He is ten years older. She knows it's stupid. She didn't even think it was boys she was into.Things with Freddie start wonderfully - flowers, dates, he even writes a song about her. It's everything a girl could dream of. Until it's absolutely not . . .

**Ein Fake-Boyfriend zum Verlieben**Als Rosies Freund sie kurz vor den Feiertagen sitzen lässt, hat sie endgültig die Nase voll von Männern und Beziehungen. Nach einer durchfeierten Nacht findet sie sich auf einmal in den tröstenden Armen von Nick Horan wieder. Und obwohl der tätowierte Womanizer eigentlich so gar nicht ihr Typ ist, bittet Rosie ihn, sie zur Weihnachtsfeier ihrer Familie zu begleiten. Prompt wird Nick für ihren Freund gehalten und die beiden kommen sich auf dem verschneiten Landsitz von Rosies Familie unweigerlich näher. Aber auch wenn das irische Wicklow seinen ganz eigenen Winterzauber versprüht, so ist doch Rosies Vergangenheit hier präsenter denn je und droht die aufkeimenden Gefühle für Nick unter ihrem Gewicht zu begraben ... Eine zauberhafte Winter Romance, die alle Leserherzen zum Schmelzen bringt! //»Keep Me Warm (Irish Hearts)« ist ein in sich abgeschlossener Einzelband.//

»Rome Hayes ist mein größter Feind und gleichzeitig mein größter Ansporn nicht aufzugeben.« Eigentlich hat Maeve in ihrem Leben keinen Platz für Männer, ist sie doch damit ausgelastet, für ihre Familie zu sorgen. Als aber das Jahrgangstreffen ihrer Highschool bevorsteht, taucht ausgerechnet Rome Hayes wieder auf. Der erfolgreiche und verflucht attraktive Profi-Eiskunstläufer könnte Maeves Gefühlen durchaus gefährlich werden - wäre da nicht die Tatsache, dass sie ihn schon seit Schulzeiten abgrundtief hasst. Nur leider ist er der Einzige, der mit ihr zusammen den Wettbewerb im Eiskunstlaufen an Heiligabend gewinnen würde. Angetrieben durch eine Wette wagt Maeve den Schritt aufs Eis und riskiert damit alles, auch ihr Herz ... Eine verschneite Kleinstadt, eine verhängnisvolle Wette und eine funkensprühende Feindschaft, die auf dem Eis befeuert wird. Lass dich mitreißen von einer Enemies to Lovers Romance, die von der ersten bis zur letzten Seite überzeugt! //»When We Burn Like Ice« ist ein in sich abgeschlossener Einzelband.//

**Wenn du einen Wunsch frei hättest ...** Jedes Jahr während der Vorweihnachtszeit hilft Eira als Wunschvermittlerin in ihrem norwegischen Heimatdorf aus. Doch als der Besitzer des Stands verstirbt, hinterlässt er ihr einen unerwarteten letzten Auftrag: Sie soll zusammen mit seinem Enkel Liam das Geschäft weiterführen und den Leuten ihre Herzenswünsche erfüllen. Mit jedem Tag knistert es mehr zwischen ihnen, doch Eira weiß, dass ihre gemeinsame Zeit nur bis Weihnachten dauern kann und ihre Wege sich danach trennen müssen. Obwohl eine gemeinsame Zukunft aussichtslos scheint, ist es bald unmöglich, ihre Gefühle zu ignorieren ... Eine bezaubernde Winter Romance, die keine Wünsche offenlässt.  //»What I Wish for« ist ein in sich abgeschlossener Einzelband.//

Arin and Rakesh are best friends split up by a big move, but writing letters makes the distance between them feel a little shorter.In this decodable book written for middle school audiences and beyond, readers will spend time practicing the welded sounds all, am, an, ang, ing, ank, ink, ong, onk, ung, and unk. This book is one of many in development by Storyshares, the goal of which is to create a new shelf in the global library designed to reach even the most left-behind readers in middle school and beyond. It combines key science of reading principles with characters, topics, themes, and imagery built around young adult interests.

Discover the heartwarming story of Caldwell Crow and Cassie, a girl with a talent for making beaded jewelry. An extraordinary friendship blossoms when Caldwell, a crow shunned by other birds, watches Cassie stringing beads. Together, they learn the power of creativity, friendship, and embracing our unique qualities.Join them on a journey where colorful beads weave a shimmering nest and kindness breaks barriers. This enchanting tale celebrates the joy of friendship and encourages young hearts to embrace their creativity. Caldwell Crow and The Shimmering Nest is a delightful story that will warm hearts and inspire imaginations.Ideal for children ages 3-8, but enjoyed by all who appreciate the themes of friendship, creativity, and embracing uniqueness, as well as the meaningful messages presented in the tale.84 color pagesbeautiful illustrationsages 3-8, grades Pre-K-3large booksweet book for reading at bedtime or anytimebeautiful gift for special occasions¿Caldwell Crow and the Shimmering Nest inspires children to:embrace their uniquenessvalue friendship and the joy that comes from genuine connectionexplore their creativity and imaginationfoster their creativityperseverecultivate kindness and acceptance toward others

Elle, c'est la fille discrète, craintive, sans la moindre confiance en elle, ni même en qui que ce soit d'autre d'ailleurs.Lui, il est le parfait cliché, trop beau, trop bien, trop populaire, trop tout.Tout semble les séparer, pourtant un été idyllique aura suffi à leur démontrer le contraire. La rentrée mettant fin à cette parenthèse, jamais ils n'auraient imaginé se revoir un jour... C'était sans compter sur un destin bien décidé à bousculer toutes les stratégies bien établies de notre jeune protagoniste ! Un simple regard suffit à nous faire sentir différent, pour le meilleur comme pour le pire.

Wie ist es, gleichzeitig in zwei Menschen verliebt zu sein? Wie findet man heraus, was Liebe und was nur ein heißer Flirt ist?Elis Einzug in eine WG sorgt bald für Rivalität unter ihren Mitbewohnern. Die 19-jährige Eli verwickelt sich in ein Liebesdreieck und kann sich nicht zwischen dem reißerischen Max und dem romantischen Nik entscheiden.Die verzwickten Umstände wirbeln Elis Gefühlswelt immer wieder ordentlich durcheinander. Herz oder Verstand: Worauf wird Eli hören?Ein fesselnder Liebesroman, der seine Leser*innen ins Jahr 2001 katapultiert.

** Mit Farbschnitt und beigelegter Charakterkarte nur in der 1. Auflage ** Hinter den Kulissen ist es im elitären Ruby Circle alles andere als friedlich Nach den Vorfällen mit dem geheimnisvollen Master kehrt die luxuriöse Highclare Academy langsam wieder zur Normalität zurück. Im Verborgenen allerdings brodelt es weiter im elitären Kreis des Ruby Circles. Davon will Louisa jedoch nichts wissen, sondern die Zeit mit Theo genießen, der sich ihr endlich geöffnet hat. Doch dann entdeckt sie einen roten Brief - das Markenzeichen des Masters, der neue düstere Intrigen spinnt. Das gefährliche Spiel geht weiter. Als auch Theo einen Brief erhält, spitzt sich die Lage zu. Der Master kennt sein dunkelstes Geheimnis, das alles zwischen Louisa und Theo zerstören könnte. Kann Louisa Theo vertrauen oder war alles zwischen ihnen eine einzige große Lüge? Band 2 der Highclare-Academy-Reihe:  dramatisch, glamourös und hochromantisch. Für alle Romance- und Dark-Academia-Fans ab 14 Jahren. Band 3  erscheint im Herbst 2024!   Weitere Bücher von Jana Hoch: The Ruby Circle (1). All unsere Geheimnisse Royal Horses (1). Kronenherz Royal Horses (2). Kronentraum Royal Horses (3). Kronennacht Dancing with Raven. Unser wildes Herz  Weitere Infos zur Autorin unter  www.jana-hoch.de  oder auf Instagram + TikTok unter  @janahoch.autorin.

Who knew fake dating the quarterback would be the key to the life I've always wanted?The second I turn eighteen, the only thing I want to do is skip town.My goal is to buy a van, make it livable, and spend the next year of my life on the road until I find someplace to settle for good. After being voted Most Likely To: Never Get A Boyfriend by the popular crowd at school, I'm ready to say bye-bye to mean girls, gossips, and bad memories, and hello to a fresh start by leaving Brentwood in the rearview mirror.But then I'm forced to move in with my uncle, my cousin buys the van I had my eyes on, and suddenly my freedom is now a graduation present held hostage until the end of the school year.There is one way to turn the situation around, though... and that's to fake date the shy, quiet, emotionally reserved Brentwood High star quarterback, Landon Settler.If I can convince my cousin that I'm in love, he'll give me the van early, and my escape plan is back on. Landon's the perfect fake dating partner-he's voted Most Likely To: Never Get A Girlfriend by his friends, he doesn't talk back, and I'll help him make the girl he likes jealous while he turns into my one-way ticket to freedom. And unlike anyone else in the popular crowd, he's actually a little fun to be around.I just have to last until homecoming and not catch feelings for the freckled boy that blushes way too easily.But as we're continually forced to put on a lovey-dovey show for his friends-and get caught in increasingly compromised positions-keeping my feelings in check, and my eyes on the freedom prize, becomes easier said than done.Fake Dating the Football Player is a YA sweet and swoony fake relationship romance in the Most Likely To standalone series by Sarah Sutton

Eben noch verlief Josies Leben völlig normal. Doch plötzlich taucht Seth, ein mysteriöser Typ mit goldenen Augen, auf und behauptet, sie sei eine Halbgöttin. Somit sei sie dazu auserkoren, die Unsterblichen des Olymps im Kampf gegen die Titanen zu unterstützen. Um ihre Bestimmung zu erfüllen, muss Josie lernen, ihre Kräfte zu nutzen. Dabei steht ihr der impulsive Seth zur Seite. Doch bald merkt Josie, dass er ihr gefährlicher werden könnte als die entfesselten Mächte der Unterwelt ...

Follow the adventures of Karla, the Noosa koala,and her friend Chloe, as they meet new friends and discoversnorkelling on the Great Barrier Reef.A charming tale written in rhyme by Fizziand delightfully illustrated by Lili.