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"e;LOVE RADIO is mega swoonworthy, effortlessly cool, and full of heart. Turn this one all the way up."e; Casey McQuiston, New York Times bestselling author of RED, WHITE & ROYAL BLUE and ONE LAST STOP"e;Prepare to swoon, LOVE RADIO gives voice to some of the sweetest hopes and the hardest truths. Readers won't be able to get enough of these dope ass characters."e; Elizabeth Acevedo, Carnegie Medal winning author of THE POET X and CLAP WHEN YOU LANDClear your TBR pile for this slick, heart-melting romance for fans of Jenny Han and Nicola Yoon. Prince Jones is passionate about music and romance, dishing out relationship advice on his Love Radio show. But his own love life is looking kind of quiet...Until he meets Dani Ford.Dani isn't checking for anybody. She's focused on her plan to move to New York City to become a famous author, and avoiding dealing with what happened at that party a few months ago.When the two meet, sparks fly - but Dani's not looking to get derailed. So she gives Prince just three dates to convince her that he's worth falling for...Sometimes the best love story is the one you write yourself.

'Funny and heart-warming ... Brathwaite tackles big themes with a deft touch' Stylist'A sharp look at the realities of growing up Black in Britain ... warm and insightful' Observer'You don't want to put it down until you've read it cover to cover' Independent'Tackles big issues with humour and heart' i newspaperLove is never just black and white...A sharp and authentic love story about 16-year-old Cynthia, who finds herself caught between two brothers: one who is Black and the other who is white. Tackling the complexities of growing up Black and British, Cuts Both Ways is the first fiction title from the Sunday Times best-selling Candice Brathwaite, author of I Am Not Your Baby Mother.London is everything to Cynthia, so when her parents move her to a place where there is only one bus an hour and the faint smell of horse manure continuously permeates the air, it's a culture shock, to say the least. As is transitioning to a private school.At her new school, Cynthia immediately finds herself caught between two brothers - head boy Thomas, who is white, and his adopted Black brother, Isaac. There is something about Isaac she cannot quite get enough of ... but her father wants her to partner up with someone like Thomas, someone who will be 'better for her future prospects'.When it turns out the brothers have been keeping secrets from her, secrets that link back to the life Cynthia thought she had left behind in London, she realises that not everything is as it seems.How can Cynthia follow her heart when it's being torn in two?An exploration of race, class, love and the complexities of growing up as a Black British teen, from bestselling author Candice Brathwaite.

Fall is a season of harvest. Winter is coming, and food will be scarce. The walnuts are ready. Crow and Squirrel are strangers and have different talents. Crow can fly, and Squirrel has sharp teeth. Can prideful Crow and clever Squirrel get those walnuts?

Christopher is a little boy who lives with his grandma. His grandfather passed away. They both miss him so much, but they have many good memories of their times together. One day, while riding in the car, Christopher asks his grandma lots of questions. He wonders if he can be God's grandson and have the same powers as him. Christopher says he would use his powers to help all kinds of people. A picture book for children, Christopher, God's Grandson delivers the message that all children who believe in God are his children. God has given each of us something special to do. Find out what your special gift of power is and do it for God's glory.

-SOPHIE-"e;We're in this together now..."e;I meant those words when I spoke them to Zach. He lights up my world, makes me feel safe, and tempts me to believe that life doesn't have to be dictated by my supernatural abilities or the dangers from my past. But lately, it seems the events that took place two years ago are still haunting me, a looming threat that never allows me to escape its grasp. Now, I must choose between hiding my fear-not an easy feat when your boyfriend is an empath trained to pick up on your every emotional response-or telling Zach and my family a truth that could change everything.-ZACH-"e;I'm giving you the real me to hold and keep safe..."e;I've given Sophie the most honest version of myself, and she isn't afraid of the real me. She takes all my bad choices, all my good intentions, and all my passionate responses as part of the whole, and I swear, just the sound of her voice or her touch can undo me and then put me back together again. This girl is my everything. Sure, we've had more obstacles to overcome than most couples-supernatural gifts tend to complicate matters from time to time-but we've worked through them together. Still, I can't escape the feeling that there are more obstacles to come, and even though she tries to hide her fears, I know her far too well, and even without my gift, I would know she has a secret to tell-a secret that could stand in the way of a future we deserve to share together.

Hartley White has her life figured out. Her days are spent with either her two best friends or with her nose in a book. Everything changes when the boy across the street is assigned to be Hartley's partner in English class. Jason Carter keeps to himself because of the rumors circulating about his family. Gossip spreads fast in a small town, whether it's true or not. One thing that is true, however, is his strong infatuation with Hartley. After having an intimate dream about Jason, Hartley finds herself more curious about this neighborhood stranger. Their relationship develops rapidly, testing the limits of themselves and the people around them. When unexpected tragedy strikes, their love faces another challenge. In a situation rife with secrets, Hartley struggles to make sense of the truth while Jason fights his own battles. Ten days is all it took for Jason and Hartley to fall for one another, but how well do they really know each other?

"e;Chicken Red"e; is a story about a Chicken and 4 Cats and their unlikely friendship. Chicken Red waits alone all day waiting for a chance to explore the world outside the gate alone. Until Chicken Red looks across and sees 4 cats on the other side of the road. What will Chicken Red do?

Patric the Pony Meets the Eye is a story about a pony and a frog. Can they be friends? Read Patric the Pony meets the Eye to find out.

Twins, Sisters, and FriendsMeet Emi and Alex who are twins, but they don't look alike. As sisters they share a close bond, as close as two can be. As friends, they have fun doing everything together. A wonderful children's book to inspire lasting bonds between siblings of all ages.

It's 1901-a brave new century-and seventeen-year-old Grace Boisvert thinks it's high time to forget that she's a dryad; being able to talk to trees just doesn't seem very useful in the automobile age. A little hair dye to touch up her green roots, and she's off to join her best friend Alice Roosevelt for a visit to glamorous Newport, RI, with her family's warnings not to fall for any human boys ringing in her ears.As it happens, the only interesting boy in Newport, Kit Rookwood, clearly prefers Alice to her. But that changes when he and his family unexpectedly follow them to a secluded Adirondack camp to join Alice's family. Grace finds herself falling in love-and not just with the breathtaking forests.She soon has other worries besides Alice's growing jealousy. The trees whisper to her of dark, angry shadows emerging from their usual haunts high in the mountains because someone is calling them forth--but who, and why? Grace will need all of her dryad powers to avert a disaster for her friends once she finds out...but the danger for her is just beginning.

Three friends. One summer. Countless consequences.Lured away by a college band promising more singing exposure, ambitious high school senior, Zoey Harris, abandons her boyfriend, her band, and her values. Justin Conrad is determined not to make the mistakes his dad made that nearly tore their family apart, so he will support Zoey's every decision--even if he knows it's the worst decision for her and for him.Being a drummer is all Sawyer Mahon has. When Zoey abandons them, Sawyer sees his future fading faster than the crash of cymbals. After all, what good is a drummer without a band? But after one wrong kiss, more than just the future of their band is destroyed. Can Zoey, Justin, Sawyer, and their band survive betrayal?

Dear Lord,I need Your help and sooner would be better than later. Wouldn't you know it, just as soon as I decide to attempt the 5-Day Bible Study Challenge, my parents start heaping on loads of pressure to get me into Julliard. My friend Amy isn't any better, urging me to ask Luke Ryan to homecoming. As if the cute, transfer jock would actually go out with me. I mean, we're kinda friends, and I've enjoyed our Geometry study sessions, but in case Amy hasn't noticed, I'm the invisible one at Aubrey Christian Academy, and I like it that way. On top of that, I have a feeling Luke's concealing something behind those chocolate-brown eyes of his. I know I can be self-centered and a bit melodramatic, but I really do want to seek Your will for my life. Then maybe I'll even figure out which direction points up.Sincerely,Andrea JamisonHigh School JuniorChange-o-phobic & complete neurotic

**Füreinander bestimmt, gegen jede Vernunft**Wieder eine neue Highschool, wieder neue Menschen, und diesmal auch noch mitten in der Wüste: Als Vi mit ihrem Vater für seine Forschungsarbeit ins sonnig trockene Arizona zieht, ist sie alles andere als glücklich. Doch schnell lebt sie sich ein und lässt sich von ihrem neuen Mitschüler Liam mit den strahlend blauen Augen nur zu gern ablenken. Als die beiden sich zufällig berühren, passieren plötzlich seltsame Dinge: Vi hat Visionen, und als sie verletzt ist, heilt Liam ihre Wunden. Wer - oder was - steckt wirklich hinter dem zurückhaltenden Highschool-Schüler? Schon bald findet Vi sich in einer Jahrhunderte andauernden Fehde wieder und erfährt, dass nicht einmal sie selbst die ist, die sie glaubte zu sein ... Elektrisierend, spannend, gefühlvoll - diese Young Adult Romantasy wirst du nicht mehr aus der Hand legen können! Leser*innenstimmen für Anna-Sophie Caspar: »Absolut lohnenswert, schöner Schreibstil, hat mich richtig mitgerissen!«»Ich konnte gar nicht aufhören zu lesen!«»Die Autorin hatte mich bereits mit den ersten paar Seiten in ihren Bann gezogen. Anna-Sophie Caspar hat die Begabung, bildlich zu schreiben.« //»Schattenflittern. A Love Beyond« ist ein in sich geschlossener Einzelband.//

**Lass deine Maske fallen. Ich halte dich fest**  Von seiner Stiefmutter und seinen Stiefbrüdern unterdrückt, fühlt sich Quinn wie eine Marionette in seinem eigenen Leben. Als er unverhofft Finnley näherkommt, beliebter Mitschüler und Torwart der Eishockey-Mannschaft, erkennt er, dass er nicht der Einzige ist, der ein Leben hinter einer Maske führt. Zum ersten Mal in seinem Leben spürt Quinn eine tiefe Verbundenheit und die ungleiche Freundschaft lässt neue und ungewünschte Gefühle entstehen. Quinn sieht sich vor der Entscheidung, die er nie treffen wollte: Steht er gegenüber seiner Familie für sich selbst ein oder lässt er den Jungen ziehen, der sein Herz höherschlagen lässt?  Textauszug:   Wir sind nichts außer zwei Menschen von Milliarden, eine Ansammlung von Gedanken, eine Verdichtung von Staub auf der Erde, zwei leuchtende Seelen im Feuer der Welt. Ich denke; SO muss sich Liebe anfühlen. Er lächelt, ich schmelze.    //»A (Gay) Cinderella Story« ist ein in sich abgeschlossener Einzelband.//

**Nur er kann dich heilen** Fallon ist der aufsteigende Stern der Canadian Hockey League. Nirgends fühlt sie sich wohler als in ihren Skates auf dem Eis und keine kann ihr das Wasser reichen. Doch gerade als ihr Traum - ein Platz in der kanadischen Eishockey-Nationalmannschaft - zum Greifen nah ist, zerstört ein Unfall all ihre Hoffnungen auf eine Karriere im Profisport. Sie hat nur noch eine Chance: Cooper Sullivan - jung, erfolgreich und ein Ass in seinem Gebiet der Medizin. Während er versucht, ihren Körper zu heilen, heilt auch ihr Herz. Doch die Gefühle, die er für seine neue Patientin entwickelt, könnten alles zerstören, wofür Cooper so hart gearbeitet hat ... Kämpfst du für die Liebe oder für deinen Traum? //Dieser Liebesroman ist ein in sich abgeschlossener Einzelband.//

A sweet, swoony YA romance about discovering and celebrating your worth.Seventeen-year-old Essie is looking forward to her summer holidays.It means weeks of dedicating herself to her sewing business while her parents are busy working. Sure, her jerk of a brother is home from university, but he's mostly working too, so it's easy to stay out of his way. She can be herself - whoever she wants to be, without expectation or judgement or always being told she's over-dramatic.It's going to be amazing.Until Jackson Sherwood, her brother's childhood friend, comes to stay. Jax. Essie has no time for the smug jerk who's always smirking at her, like he's so much better than her.Jax's arrival threatens to ruin her plans for a peaceful summer, but as their situation forces them to spend time together, Essie starts to see a hidden side of the unwanted guest, and starts to learn about herself: who she is, where she fits in the world ... and what she's willing to stand up for.

Piper ist in einer Sekte aufgewachsen, sie weiß es nur nicht. Deshalb stellt sie auch keine Fragen. Niemals. Denn ihr Vater ist für Piper ein Prophet, er hat immer recht. Bis er es eines Tages nicht mehr hat: Als die Regierung eine Razzia auf ihrer Anlage durchführt, wird Piper von ihren Geschwistern, von Mutter, den Tanten und von allen Anhängern Vaters getrennt - sogar von ihrem Schwarm Caspian. Nun lebt Piper in der Außenwelt. Unter IHNEN. Bei einer wildfremden Frau, die sie angeblich beschützen soll. Doch Piper weiß es besser. Und sie wird entkommen.

Sie wollen Gerechtigkeit - es den Leuten heimzahlen, die ihren Mitschüler durch schlimme Mobbingattacken auf dem Gewissen haben. Und gleichzeitig die Cyber-Stasi, die seitdem sämtliche Onlineaktivitäten an der Schule aufs Strengste überwacht, austricksen. Dabei soll Eli ihnen helfen. Eli selbst ist zwar klar, dass das gefährlich werden könnte, aber die Verlockung, seine Hackerfähigkeiten zu testen, ist einfach zu groß. Doch was als Spiel beginnt, gerät nach und nach außer Kontrolle, und Eli erfährt, was passiert, wenn man Gerechtigkeit mit Rache verwechselt.

Six fun facts about PENNY and TATE:1. They've known each other their whole lives2. Their moms are best friends3. They are DEFINITELY NOT friends4. They keep almost kissing5. They don't talk about it6. Thanks to their moms, they're moving in together ...But when an almost-kiss goes from almost to I am now wearing your lip gloss, Penny and Tate have no choice but to finally face the music ... right?An utterly compelling will-they-won't-they slow-burn queer romance from the author of THE GIRLS I'VE BEEN.Praise for The Girls I've Been:'Unlike anything I've read before... immediate, gripping, incredibly tense, heart-breaking, heart-warming and FUN!' Holly Jackson, author of A Good Girl's Guide to Murder'Slick, stylish and full of suspense' Sophie McKenzie'Grifters! Secret identities! Death-defying escapes! The Girls I've Been is a powerful gut-punch of a book that will leave you reeling long after its final pages. I couldn't put it down!' Chelsea Pitcher'Oh my god, I could hardly breathe until I finished. The tension! Absolutely loved it' Emily Barr

Romance, revenge, and reality TV. The new queer YA rom-com from Sophie Gonzales, bestselling author of Only Mostly Devastated.Eighteen-year-old Maya dumped her cheating ex-boyfriend Jordy two years ago. So, when she receives a call to participate in Second Chance Romance - a reality show in which the now-famous Jordy re-dates his ex-girlfriends - she isn't interested . . . until she realizes she can use this opportunity to exact her revenge. If she can make it to the final spot on the show, she can reject Jordy in front of the nation, and publicly break his heart.Maya's fellow contestants include Skye, the beautiful, charismatic girl Jordy cheated on Maya with. Skye charms the socks off everyone she meets, except for Maya, who knows that underneath all the sparkle, she's the girl who dated her boyfriend while he was still her boyfriend.The reality show is a challenging environment. Amidst backstabbing, bickering, and having to see Jordy again, Maya finds herself becoming friends with Skye. Together, they come up with a plan for the ultimate revenge on Jordy.But as she spends more time with Jordy and Skye, Maya is torn. Is Jordy a good guy who made a mistake? Is there more than friendship between her and Skye? As the season finale approaches, can Maya execute her plan, or will she go off-script?

Three months to find your true love, save the kingdom and secure the throne. It's all a breeze from here, right? WRONG! Dive into LGBTQ+ romantic fantasy from New York Times bestselling author F. T. Lukens! Perfect for fans of Rainbow Rowell and Adam Silvera. Arek didn't think about what would happen after he fulfilled the prophecy. He's officially King of Ere, but only Arek and his mage, the devastatingly handsome Matt, know that the role comes with a catch: marry by your eighteenth birthday - or die. Arek's got three months to find his One True Love and save his own life. But things go painfully and hilariously wrong . . . until he discovers that love might have been right in front of him all along. Funny, subversive, romantic fantasy from New York Times bestselling author F. T. Lukens. Look out for In Deeper Waters and Spell Bound.

Will Trey and Ariel find their happily ever after? Last Christmas meets The Sun is Also a Star in this hopelessly romantic Christmas love story. 'A screen-worthy holiday romance.' Joya Goffney, author of Excuse Me While I Ugly CryTrey Anderson is popular and handsome, and he works at his family's beloved Black-owned bookshop, Wonderland. Ariel Spencer is quirky, creative, and in need of a holiday temp job to cover her tuition for The Artists' Studio. An opening at Wonderland is the answer . . . and the start of a hate-to-love journey for Trey and Ariel. When Trey and Ariel learn that Wonderland is on the brink of shutting down, can they get over their differences and team up to stop the doors from closing before the Christmas Eve deadline?PRAISE FOR LOVE IN WINTER WONDERLAND 'A sweetly seasonal YA romance.' Guardian 'Gorgeous writing, witty dialogue, a magical setting and two characters you'll fall head over heels for.' Jennifer Niven, author of All the Bright Places 'A story so charming and fun it will whisk you away. It has TikTok sensation written all over it!' Laura Jane Williams, author of Our Stop 'I devoured this delicious YA rom-com. A treat to read any time of year.' Katherine Webber, author of Twin Crowns 'Charming, heartwarming and perfect cosy reading, complete with the perfect holiday soundtrack!' Ciara Smyth, author of Not My Problem 'Full of warmth, humour and joy. A delightful read!' Michelle Quach, author of Not Here to be Liked 'A dazzling love letter to bookshops, and the power of community.' Adiba Jaigirdar, author of Hani and Ishu's Guide to Fake Dating 'A wonderfully warm love story.' Candice Brathwaite, author of Cuts Both Ways 'A warm and cosy read that pulls you into the perfect winter romance. Abiola has given us all a gift to swoon over.' Benjamin Dean, author of The King is Dead 'A gorgeous love story, full of joy, humour and heart. Abiola Bello has given us something truly special!' Danielle Jawando, author of And the Stars Were Burning Brightly 'The most joyful, cosy and swoon-worthy love story.' Kate Weston, author of Diary of a Confused Feminist 'Fans of Mean Girls will love this delightful and riveting read.' Clara Loveman, author of Crown of Crowns

'Queer delight through and through' - Leah Johnson, author of You Should See Me in a CrownA teen girl navigates friendship drama, the end of high school, and discovering her queerness in Ophelia After All, the hilarious and heartfelt contemporary YA debut by Racquel Marie.Ophelia Rojas knows what she likes: her best friends, Cuban food, rose-gardening, and boys - way too many boys. Her friends and parents make fun of her endless stream of crushes, but Ophelia is a romantic at heart. She couldn't change, even if she wanted to.So when she finds herself thinking more about cute, quiet Talia Sanchez than the loss of a perfect prom with her ex-boyfriend, seeds of doubt take root in Ophelia's firm image of herself. Add to that the impending end of high school and the fracturing of her once-solid friend group, and things are spiraling a little out of control. But the course of love - and sexuality - never did run smooth. As her secrets begin to unravel, Ophelia must make a choice between clinging to the fantasy version of herself she's always imagined or upending everyone's expectations to rediscover who she really is, after all.

Filled with a friend group that feels like family, an empowering journey of finding your own way, and a Just Kiss Already! romance, Begin Again is an unforgettable novel of love and starting again.As usual, Andie Rose has a plan: transfer to the hyper competitive Blue Ridge State and chase her lifelong goal of becoming an iconic self-help figure. All it will take is ruthless organization, hard work, and her trademark unrelenting enthusiasm to pull it all together.But the moment Andie arrives, her plans go off the rails. Her rocky relationship with her boyfriend Connor only gets more complicated and she meets Milo who disrupts all her ideas about love and relationships.Sometimes, when all your plans are rubble at your feet, you find out what you're made of.

Cemetery Boys is an LGBTQIA+ ghost story about magic, acceptance and what it means to be your true self. From the instant New York Times-bestelling author Aiden Thomas.Yadriel has summoned a ghost, and now he can't get rid of him.In an attempt to prove himself a true brujo and gain his family's acceptance, Yadriel decides to summon his cousin's ghost and help him cross to the afterlife.But things get complicated when he accidentally summons the ghost of his high school's resident bad boy, Julian Diaz - and Julian won't go into death quietly.The two boys must work together if Yadriel is to move forward with his plan.But the more time Yadriel and Julian spend together, the harder it is to let each other go.'A celebration of culture and identity that will captivate readers with its richly detailed world, earnest romance, and thrilling supernatural mystery' - Isabel Sterling, author of These Witches Don't Burn

The king has a big problem. He needs an heir, but one son is a tyrant and the other one is a bookworm. The captain of the king's guard also needs a son to inherit his title. However, he has only a daughter, who is learning to be a knight and loving every minute of it. When Sam is chosen to take young Prince Michael to Swinton School, she doesn't realize she's about to begin a journey of a lifetime.

Gwen Frost is a Japanese-American kitsune, fox spirit, trying to escape the bonds of traditional kitsune life in Japan and fit into normal life as an American teenager with her foster family. On her way to the bus stop, the first day at her new school in Edenton, North Carolina, she feels an ominous presence but dismisses it. When she arrives at school, she finds herself drawn to another student, a boy named Alex, who surprisingly can see through her fox spirit disguise.When a mysterious shadow creature attacks Alex after school one day, Gwen reaches him just in time to save his life. Gwen and Alex team up to find the shadow creatures master and stop its attacks before the beast hurts them or anyone else.They quickly learn, however, that the town has an unusual number of supernatural residents...so it could be anyone. It could be the vampire with a curious secret and an equally curious way of life. On the other hand, it could be the young witch posing as a constant rival and occasional ally and friend. Or, maybe it's Gwen's new self-proclaimed best friend, the golden-haired enchantress with the deceptively gorgeous countenance.

';There is no way,' she thought, ';that I am going to use this!' She had desperately searched their cupboards for something, anything that would come close to what she needed for her catering project. She found only this old dilapidated breadbasket that looked like the sort of junk that comes from one of those tacky jumble-sale stalls'Andi and Jo are best friends they do pretty much everything together. So, when Andi has a catering assignment due, and only a tacky old basket to use, Jo helps her pull off the faded decorations, revealing a time-capsule of historical information, and in order to understand what it means, Andi and Jo ask their elderly neighbour to take them to visit the farm where the basket came from. They find themselves dumped back in history at the time of Federation, embroiled in circumstances that nearly cost Andi her life and threatens the livelihood of the people living there. How can they ever hope to keep going when things are spinning out of control?