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Forced into the role of protector to his family after his older brother skips town, Joey is drawn into the world of addiction where his only hope for salvation rests on Aoife, his boss's daughter and his classmate, with whom he forms a tangled and complex friendship.

"When Jenine finds an abandoned polaroid camera, she playfully snaps a photo without a second thought. But there's something wrong with the image: a ghostly figure stands in the background, watching her. Fixated on her. Moving one step closer with every picture she takes. Desperate, Jenine shares her secret with her best friend, Bree. Together they realize the camera captures unsettling impressions of the dead. But now the ghosts seem to be following the two friends. And with each new photo taken, a terrible danger grows ever clearer... DISCOVER CHILLING NEW BONUS STORIES, INCLUDING: A woman survives a plane crash in a remote arctic tundra, accompanied only by a stranger who seems fixated on something moving through the blinding snow. A house stands empty. Hungry. Waiting for the children drawn to it like moths to a flame. A woman finds a shoebox filled with old VHS tapes. They have a note attached: 'Don't watch. You'll regret it.' And more!"--

Aoife is absolutely unwilling to give up the boy she loves, so she is determined to save him from self-destruction. She becomes trapped in a world she doesn't understand, but her heart is stronger than what's trying to drag her down. Aoife will never give up on Joey, no matter how much is stacked against them.

"Alfie Bell is....fine. He's got a six-figure salary, a penthouse in Canary Wharf, the car he swore he'd buy when he was eighteen, and a bunch of fancy London friends. It's rough, though, going back to South Shields now that they all know he's a fully paid-up pansy. It's the last place he's expecting to pull. But Fen's gorgeous, with his pink-tipped hair and hipster glasses, full of the sort of courage Alfie's never had. It should be a one-night thing, but Alfie hasn't met anyone like Fen before. Except he has. At school, when Alfie was everything he was supposed to be, and Fen was the stubborn little gay boy who wouldn't keep his head down. And now it's a proper mess: Fen might have slept with Alfie, but he'll probably never forgive him, and Fen's got all this other stuff going on anyway, with his mam and her flower shop and the life he left down south. Alfie just wants to make it right. But how can he, when all they've got in common is the nowhere town they both ran away from"--

The second book in the Boys of Avix universe of TikTok sensation Say You Swear, from bestselling author Meagan Brandy.When Payton ran away from her hometown, she left behind her toxic mother, her senior year of high school, and the best friend who had become the love of her life--and the father of the baby she was carrying. Still, after he tracks her down, it seems like they may actually be able to become the happy family neither of them ever had. But then he's in a tragic car accident on his way home, and Payton is suddenly lost in the dark, a teenage single mother with no future.When Mason Johnson meets Payton, he's heading into his first year as starting quarterback at a D1 university--his dream for has long as he can remember. But it surprises no one more than him that Payton and her baby boy become his new dream--one he doesn't want to live without. Payton's lost love makes things complicated, but Mason is no stranger to hard work, and he's willing to fight for her.They say death ends a life, not a relationship. But can Mason convince Payton she can have a relationship with her first love and a new life with her second?

"On the night Jafar took everything from her father, he offered Jasmine a devil's bargain: walk with her freedom and nothing else, or attempt to best him and regain her inheritance. In her arrogance, she played right into his hands, foolishly assuming she had a chance to come out on top. She was wrong. Now Jafar owns her, body and soul. Every day is a battle, but when night comes, these two sworn enemies play out every fantasy she's never allowed herself to admit to having. She can't hide them from Jafar, though. He knows her-and the dark desires they share-far too well. He sees to her every need, no matter how carnal or extravagant. It's almost enough for her to be happy... But a gilded cage is still a prison, and before her time is through, Jasmine will do anything to obtain her freedom-even betray the man she's falling for"--

"Conceited, unattainable, and downright delicious, renowned Michelin-starred chef Ambrose Casablancas has one passion in life--food. Women are a distraction, and he doesn't do those. Especially Cal Litbin, his baby sister's best friend. Her entire existence is a complication; she's awkward, eccentric, infuriating... And, much to his chagrin, hotter than his kitchen. Ambrose has a lot on his plate: a new restaurant to open, a multimillion-dollar property deal th execute, and a violent stalker to tame. Then Cal shows up at his doorstep, looking for both a job and salvation after their messy goodbye. His resolve, like his patience, is ebbing each day she works at his restaurant. Because cal is no longer a doe-eyed girl. Now? She's the woman he'll do anything to conquer."--Publisher description.

**This stunning DELUXE EDITION is only available while supplies last and features lithofoil and spot gloss on the cover and a full color exclusive tip-in art piece.**The first in a brand new series from #1 New York Times bestselling author Ana Huang.She's the only woman he wants...and the only one he can't have.Asher Donovan is a living legend--the darling of the Premier League, the (arguably) greatest footballer in the world.But his reckless antics and recent team transfer have caused much controversy, and when his feud with his rival-turned-teammate costs them a championship, they're forced to "bond" during off-season cross-training.Surviving the summer shouldn't be hard...until Asher meets their new trainer. She's beautiful, talented, and no matter how hard he tries, he can't take his mind off her.The only problem? She's his rival's sister--and completely off limits.***Scarlett DuBois is a former prima ballerina whose career was cut short by a tragic accident.Now a teacher at a prestigious dance academy but still haunted by the ghosts of her past, the last thing she wants is to spend the summer cross-training Asher Donovan, of all people.She swore she would never date a footballer, but when her brother leaves town for an emergency, she finds herself thrown into dangerously close proximity with the gorgeous, charming striker.Training, she can deal with. But falling in love? That's out of the question--especially when he's the only person with the power to break her heart.

"I've seen every square inch of Violet Eaton's delectable body and she has no idea who I am. Until now. What happened between us online, in our chats, was meant to stay anonymous and in the past. Until it didn't. It's a small world, but Ruby Creek is even smaller. When I move to the tiny town, the grumpy facade I've created slips when we're forced to live under the same roof. Every flush of her cheeks, every time her eyes flare with heat, every time she begs me not to stop, the ice I've encased myself in melts. She has me wanting things I can't want. Things I've been dreaming about since I first laid eyes on her two years ago--things I don't deserve. But my invisible wounds have the power to ruin us both. As a former soldier, I should have the discipline to walk away, but the more I open up to Violet, the more I want to keep her. I came back from the war a different man, but my scars are older and deeper than anyone knows--and I planned to keep it that way. I planned to keep my secrets hidden"--

In this emotional and insightful memoir about nannying for New York City's richest families, Stephanie Kiser chronicles her journey through the world of the Western elite - a world in stark contrast to her own impoverished childhood.***What are the lives of America's richest families really like? Their nannies see it all...After a dysfunctional childhood as one of four kids born to teenage parents and raised "white trash" in poor Rhode Island, Stephanie Kiser finds herself a 22-year-old, first-generation university graduate drowning in student loan debt. To stay afloat, she surrenders her career-track PR job for a position as a babysitter to New York City's toddler elite.The span of seven years takes Stephanie on a journey from working alongside a stay-at-home mum in her ten-million dollar Park Ave apartment, to a "no discipline" family, to the Kushners, world-class doctors and finally, to a position with a young couple - both high-powered lawyers - with three small kids.Interwoven with Stephanie's time in the glamorous world of the 1% (in the unglamorous role of domestic help) is the narrative of her own upbringing, the contrasts illuminating both the effects of privilege and the grit of self-sufficiency in the modern Western world.With sharp insight, sensitivity and humour, Stephanie Kiser offers a glimpse into the lucrative but exhausting world of childminding for the elite - from emotional highs to crushing lows.

"The second in the steamy, hilarious Campus Diaries series ... set in the same world as Off Campus and Briar U ... Diana Dixon has a lot going on this summer. She's rehearsing for a ballroom dance competition, juggling two jobs, and dealing with an ex-boyfriend who can't take the hint it's over. Yet despite all that, she still has plenty of time and energy to tell Shane Lindley to screw off. Shane just moved into her apartment building and seems dedicated to sleeping his way through her entire cheerleading squad. Sure, he's a tall, gorgeous hockey player, but he's messing with her turf. This calls for some ground rules: no parties in her apartment, leave her teammates alone, and most importantly leave her alone. What Diana doesn't realize is that Shane's sick of hookups and tired of being on the rebound after his long-term girlfriend called it quits. He wants a relationship. And when his ex comes back into the picture, he pretends he has one to make her jealous--and who better to play the girlfriend role than his sassy new neighbor?"--

"How is it possible that perfect Gage Buchanan is still single after all these years? He can't quite figure it out himself. Perhaps he just hasn't met the right woman yet. Maybe he spent too many years enjoying the life of bachelor-hood as all the available women got scooped up by those more willing to commit. Or perhaps...he isn't quite as perfect as he seems"--

"Dancer Beth Spence finally gets a shot at her dream--auditioning for the Radio City Music Hall Rockettes. But her audition concludes with a torn Achilles tendon and possibly the end of her dance career. When her sister, Delaney, flies her to Meadow Valley, California to recuperate, she is reluctant to go, but out of options. Beth has no idea that Delaney has set her up with a job managing widower Eli Murphy's veterinary clinic while staying in the guest house on his ranch. Beth and Eli's attraction is undeniable, but Beth has every intention of making a full recovery and heading back to New York. Eli has no intention of loving and losing again. Too bad their hearts have other plans"--

"Nick and Noah's rocky relationship is struggling through its worst moment, and it seems that nothing can go back to the way it was before. They will have to surmount a new and frightening set of challenges to finally understand if they are really made for each other or if being apart is their only chance to be happy. Love is not always enough, and forgiveness sometimes doesn't fix what's been broken. But can you forget such a strong connection? How can memories tattooed on the heart be erased? Will they be able to leave the past behind and start over?"--

Find 25 micro macramé projects to make, including a simple beaded friendship bracelet, easy spiral necklace, chevron studded bracelet, baroque earrings, owl pendant, and more. Includes step by step photographs, written directions for each project, and detailed instructions for all the core knots.

"... and what a motive! Murder to save one's artistic soul... who'd believe that?"Behind the stage lights and word-perfect soliloquies, sinister secrets are lurking in the wings. The mysteries in this collection reveal the dark side to theatre and performing arts: a world of backstage dealings, where unscrupulous actors risk everything to land a starring role, costumed figures lead to mistaken identities, and on-stage deaths begin to look a little too convincing. . .This expertly curated thespian anthology features fourteen stories from giants of the classic crime genre such as Dorothy L. Sayers, Julian Symons and Ngaio Marsh, as well as firm favourites from the British Library Crime Classics series: Anthony Wynne, Christianna Brand, Bernard J. Farmer and many more.Mysteries abound when a player's fate hangs on a single performance, and opening night may very well be their last.

*A Book Riot Must-Read South Asian Book of 2022**A BuzzFeed Highly Anticipated YA Book of Summer 2022*She grew up battling the monsters that live in the black seas, but it couldn't prepare her to face the cunning cruelty of the ruling elite.Perfect for fans of The Hunger Games and These Violent Delights, this South Asian-inspired fantasy is a gripping debut about the power of the elite, the price of glory, and one girl's chance to change it all.Sixteen-year-old Koral and her older brother Emrik risk their lives each day to capture the monstrous maristags that live in the black seas around their island. They have to, or else their family will starve.In an oceanic world swarming with vicious beasts, the Landers-the ruling elite, have indentured Koral's family to provide the maristags for the Glory Race, a deadly chariot tournament reserved for the upper class. The winning contender receives gold and glory. The others-if they're lucky-survive.When the last maristag of the year escapes and Koral has no new maristag to sell, her family's financial situation takes a turn for the worse and they can't afford medicine for her chronically ill little sister. Koral's only choice is to do what no one in the world has ever dared: cheat her way into the Glory Race.But every step of the way is unpredictable as Koral races against competitors-including her ex-boyfriend-who have trained for this their whole lives and who have no intention of letting a low-caste girl steal their glory. As a rebellion rises and rogues attack Koral to try and force her to drop out, she must choose-her life or her sister's-before the whole island burns.Perfect for fans of:Dystopian FantasySea MonstersExes-to-Rivals-to-?Golden Boy x PariahDeadly CompetitionRebellionAngsty TeenagersFans of Chloe GongFemale FriendshipPraise for Monsters Born and Made:"An exhilarating race of willpower and defiance, set on an utterly unique world filled with glorious monsters." -Xiran Jay Zhao, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Iron Widow"Monsters Born and Made takes well-beloved YA tropes and turns them on their heads, creating an action-packed rallying cry against oppression and a riveting tale of one girl's desperation to survive no matter the odds." -Roseanne A. Brown, New York Times bestselling author of A Song of Wraiths and Ruin

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Nature of Witches and Wild is the Witch comes a lush romantic fantasy about forbidden love, the choices we make, and the pull between duty and desire.Tana Fairchild's fate has never been in question. Her life has been planned out since the moment she was born: she is to marry the governor's son, Landon, and secure an unprecedented alliance between the witches of her island home and the mainlanders who see her very existence as a threat.Tana's coven has appeased those who fear their power for years by releasing most of their magic into the ocean during the full moon. But when Tana misses the midnight ritual-a fatal mistake-there is no one she can turn to for help...until she meets Wolfe.Wolfe claims he is from a coven that practices dark magic, making him one of the only people who can help her. But he refuses to let Tana's power rush into the sea, and instead teaches her his forbidden magic. A magic that makes her feel powerful. Alive.As the sea grows more violent, her coven loses control of the currents, a danger that could destroy the alliance as well as her island. Tana will have to choose between love and duty, between loyalty to her people and loyalty to her heart. Marrying Landon would secure peace for her coven but losing Wolfe and his wild magic could cost her everything else.

A fifty-year feud.One failed smoke bomb matchmaking scheme.Two enemies turned fake lovers.For the past fifteen years, Eden has worked her ass off to overcome high school. She's cornered the tourism market in Blue Moon offering visitors a place to stay in her hippie, dippy hometown. Business is booming, she's close-but not too close-to family, and she's got two dogs to keep her company. Life is perfect. Almost.She also has the misfortune of sharing a property line with the crush who broke her teenage heart.Davis spends his days gently wrestling control of the family winery from his father's semi-retired hands. He doesn't have time for things like dating and love. Especially since he never got over hurting his dream girl in a fog of teenage stupidity. Now, they're neighbors... and the latest generation to carry on their families' ridiculous, fifty-year feud.

Eva is a hot mess running from her past and doesn't mind telling a fib or two to protect her secrets. It's too bad that she moved to the nosiest small town in the world with Sheriff Sexy-the tall, built human lie detector. He's suddenly showing interest and treating every conversation like it's an interrogation.Donovan loves his nice, quiet hippie town, and he's got some pretty strong feelings when it comes to a certain klutzy redhead, too. But she's hiding something. Just when he starts to peel back those layers to get to the naked truth, the entire town loses its collective mind-and inhibitions-in what town elders identify as an astrological apocalypse.Can he save the girl from her past and the town from itself?

A womanizing bad boy with a motorcycle and sexy-as-sin smile is not part of Emma's life plan.She moved cross-country to be close to family and finally settle down in hippie, trippy, nosey Blue Moon Bend. But when famed fashion photographer Niko shows up with his leather jacket, underwear-melting voice, and a problem, she sees nothing but trouble.He's all wrong for Emma, but that doesn't stop the attraction from boiling over.Niko doesn't let being friend zoned get in his way. Once he gets his hands-and his mouth-on her, will their friendship survive? Or will he lose everything he's worked for back in New York to the redhead who dominates his every thought?

"When the Wind disappears, young windling Aria and her best friend gryphling friend Gwyn embark on a quest to bring them back, but when all the natural elements begin to vanish one by one, Aria realizes that there is a darker mischief at play."--

Mystery crime fiction written in the Golden Age of Murder"Tired of newspaper headlines that accuse cops of malfeasance or worse? Veteran editor Edwards has the perfect antidote: 15 reprints of stories from 1908 to 1966 showing English police officers at (generally) their most sterling." --Kirkus ReviewsIn classic British crime fiction, dazzling detective work is often the province of a brilliant amateur--whereas the humble police detective cuts a hapless figure. The twelve stories collected here strike a blow for the professionals, with teasing mysteries to challenge a hard-working police officer's persistence and scrupulous attention to detail. As in his previous anthologies for the British Library Crime Classics series, Martin Edwards introduces readers to fascinating neglected gems of British crime writing as well as uncovering lesser-known stories by the great novelists of the golden age. Each of these stories combines realism with entertainment, skilfully blending the conduct of a criminal investigation with a compelling murder-mystery plot.