April Slaughter

Hooray for Valentine's Day! Young Amelia Bedelia is absolutely sure she will love everything about this special holiday. From sweet surprises and a fun party at school to a big, long family hug, she cannot wait to celebrate. But because she takes everything literally, Amelia Bedelia muddles through the day with her heart on her sleeve, trying to make sense of strange greetings and keeping a sharp lookout for Cupid's arrows! This charming picture book is filled with the hilarious mix-ups that have made Amelia Bedelia a beloved character for generations. Perfect for sharing with the ones you love, this funny and warmhearted story captures the true spirit of Valentine's Day, proving that a little laughter is the best gift of all.

Hop on the bus and get ready for an unforgettable adventure! Young Amelia Bedelia is heading out on her very first school field trip, and she could not be more excited. But when you take every instruction exactly as it sounds, a simple class outing quickly turns into a hilarious journey of mix-ups and misunderstandings. Whether she is exploring new sights or trying to follow her teacher's directions, Amelia Bedelia's literal thinking brings a wave of laughter to the entire class. This delightful picture book perfectly captures the excitement of a school field trip while delivering the classic comedy fans love. You will giggle all the way to the end as Amelia Bedelia proves that the best part of any trip is the fun you have along the way.

Jump in Hubie is running out of time to plan the ultimate April Fools Day prank. The classic whoopee cushion and rubber bug just will not cut it this year, especially when he wants to surprise everyone at school. Why it pulls you in You know that feeling when you want to pull off the perfect joke, but you are worried someone might get you first? Hubie is feeling the pressure. He is expecting tricks at every turn, checking his seat, his lunch, and the classroom. Just when he thinks he has outsmarted everyone, the biggest joke of the day comes from the absolute last place he would ever expect. The Black Lagoon series perfectly captures the funny, exaggerated worries you might have about school events. What you will discover As you read this hilarious chapter book, you will follow Hubie as he navigates a day filled with suspicion and surprises. You will laugh out loud at the wild imaginations and monster sized problems that always seem to happen in his classroom. It is a lighthearted, relatable story about school life, friendship, and learning how to take a good joke when the tables are finally turned on you.

It is the first day of April in the town of Green Lawn, and everyone is fully ready for a good, hearty laugh. When the friendly local bookstore owner, Mr. Paskey, pulls a hilarious April Fools' Day prank on Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose, the kids immediately start plotting a clever joke to get him back. But before they can launch their funny, harmless revenge, the local bookstore is actually robbed by a real thief, and this terrible crime is definitely no joke. The kids have to put their silly prank on hold and get right to work on the serious case. Join the investigation and help the smart team sort through the messy clues left behind in the quiet book aisles. You will need to keep a sharp eye out to catch the real crook before this wacky, unpredictable holiday turns into a total disaster.

Spring is finally in the air, and Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose have set up a fantastic, challenging Easter egg hunt for the younger kids in town. Bradley, Brian, Nate, and Lucy are having an absolute blast running around and easily scooping up the brightly colored plastic eggs hidden in the grass. But the exciting holiday fun suddenly stops when the special, highly-prized golden eggs completely vanish from their secret hiding spots. Someone is actively trying to ruin the holiday fun, and the four younger friends are determined to catch them in the act. Grab your woven Easter basket and follow the invisible trail of clues across the green lawns to find the missing treasure. You will get to test your sharp detective skills and solve a tricky, fast-paced springtime puzzle to save the special day for everyone in the neighborhood.

The Spring Treasure Hunt is finally here, but Punxsutawney Phyllis has some terrible news. Even though it is the beginning of April, she can feel a massive blizzard rolling in! Because it is April Fools Day, you will see that none of the other groundhogs believe her warnings. They think she is just pulling a giant holiday prank to win the treasure hunt for herself. You will follow along as the stubborn groundhogs head out into the cold, ignoring the dark clouds gathering overhead. This fun, frosty adventure shows you the importance of trusting your friends and being prepared for anything, even when the weather decides to play its own tricky joke.

Seven-year-old April Underhill is absolutely thrilled when her tiny fairy cell phone rings with her very first tooth collection assignment. She and her younger sister, Esme, are determined to prove they are old enough to handle the mission by themselves. After convincing their parents to let them go alone, the two miniature fairies take flight into the massive human world. They journey through the dark night, bravely soaring over highways thundering with massive eighteen-wheeler trucks, focused entirely on retrieving Daniel Dangerfield's lost tooth. Armed with a heavy coin and endless determination, the sisters navigate the intimidating scale of human houses with impressive skill. This heartwarming adventure is bursting with magical details, from the fairies' teapot house to their father's winged, baggy jeans. Children will be enchanted by this uniquely modern take on fairy mythology, cheering for April and Esme as they embrace their independence and successfully complete their first big job.

Gilbert arrives at school ready for April Fools’ Day fun, but the jokes keep landing on him. Friends trick him, Mrs. Byrd gets involved, and Lewis seems determined to be the worst prankster of all. As Gilbert tries to turn the day around, readers are invited into a playful school story filled with surprises. The illustrations add extra hidden tricks, making the book fun to look through closely as well as read aloud. April Fool! Watch Out at School! is a light, funny picture book for ages 6 to 8 who enjoy classroom humor and holiday mischief. It captures the giddy excitement of pranks while keeping the story warm and child-friendly, with Gilbert’s feelings at the center of the fun.

Alice McKinley is about to turn thirteen, and she is ready to take on the world—or at least seventh grade. But when her Aunt Sally reminds her that she is about to become the official Woman of the House, Alice realizes that growing up comes with a whole new set of responsibilities. Suddenly, she is not just trying to survive middle school; she is trying to manage her home life, too. Alice decides it is time she gets a little more appreciation for everything she does to take care of her father and older brother, Lester. But her campaign for respect might just bring more complications than she bargained for. As she navigates the ups and downs of friendships, family dynamics, and the confusing journey toward womanhood, Alice discovers that being thirteen is not quite what she expected. With her signature blend of humor and heart, Alice tackles the awkward, funny, and sometimes overwhelming moments of growing up.

A Little League tryout can feel as important as a championship game. A crooked smile, a crush, an annoying sibling, or an embarrassing family moment can seem like the whole world. In Baseball in April and Other Stories, Gary Soto catches the everyday drama of growing up with humor, honesty, and warmth. These eleven stories follow Latino kids in California’s Central Valley as they face ordinary problems that matter deeply when you are young: wanting to win, wanting to belong, wanting to be noticed, and wanting to do the right thing even when it is not easy. Sharp, funny, and quietly moving, this short story collection is a strong choice for middle grade and teen readers who like realistic fiction about family, friendship, sports, and growing up.

The funniest day of the school year is quickly turning into a nightmare! Arthur is trying to prepare for the big April Fool's Day school assembly, but the pressure is really starting to pile up. He has to memorize all his complex magic tricks for the talent show, which is tricky enough on its own. But even worse, the school bully, Binky Barnes, is threatening to pulverize him! You will be on the edge of your seat as Arthur tries to perfect his act while dodging the toughest kid in the hallways. Jump into this hilarious and clever adventure where brains might just win out over brawn. You will see how Arthur uses a brilliant practical joke and a little bit of magic to stand up for himself and teach the bully an unforgettable lesson in front of everyone!

Navigating the brutal halls of high school and dealing with the fallout of your parents messy divorce is tough, but suddenly discovering you have magical abilities takes things to a whole new level. Sisters April, May, and June have always been close, but their lives are turned upside down when childhood powers they had completely forgotten unexpectedly return. April, the anxious oldest sister, begins seeing terrifying flashes of the future. May, the quiet middle child, realizes she can literally turn invisible and disappear from the world. June, the youngest, suddenly finds her head filled with the thoughts of everyone around her, leaving her unable to hear her own voice. At first, these extraordinary secrets feel like a massive burden, isolating the sisters from their friends and each other. But when April experiences a horrifying vision of a looming disaster, the girls must put aside their differences and learn to control their unpredictable gifts. Working together, they discover that while magic is incredibly powerful, the unbreakable bond of sisterhood is the truest superpower they possess.

Savannah disappears after kung fu class, and the story everyone believes is wrong. She has not run away. She has been taken by a man in a white van and locked in a remote trailer, cut off from help and running out of time. Inside, Savannah discovers she is not the only girl being held. Jenny has already survived months of captivity, and her first escape attempt nearly killed her. Together, the two girls must read every clue, test every weakness, and decide how much they are willing to risk for one chance at freedom. Tense, direct, and fast-moving, The Girl in the White Van is a YA thriller about survival, fear, and the fierce courage it takes to fight back when no one knows where you are.

Willow knows how to look closely. With a camera usually around her neck and volunteer hours at Finding Home animal shelter, she notices details other people miss. Then she finds a lost memory card filled with photos of teenage girls. Some seem ordinary. Some feel wrong. And one of the girls is Willow herself. The police say a photograph is not proof of a crime, but Willow cannot let the images go. With help from Dare, a new shelter volunteer with secrets of his own, she starts following the trail behind the pictures. The more she learns, the more frightening the pattern becomes: some of the girls may have gone missing. When We Go Missing is a sharp YA thriller with a true-crime feel, perfect for readers drawn to suspicious evidence, hidden motives, and danger that keeps moving closer.

Nick Walker knows what it means to search for the missing. As part of Portland’s Search and Rescue team, he has trained to follow clues, stay calm, and help people in danger. Then a woman’s body is found in a park near his home, and the clues begin pointing at him. To the police, Nick’s private interests make him look suspicious: knives, violent drawings, first-person shooter games. To Alexis and Ruby, he is their teammate, and the case against him feels too easy. As suspicion tightens, they must decide what evidence means, what it hides, and how far friendship can stretch under pressure. Blood Will Tell, the second book in the Point Last Seen series, is a tense YA murder mystery about judgment, loyalty, and the dangerous gap between how someone looks and who they really are.

Piper Gray has a microphone, a true-crime obsession, and one case she cannot stop thinking about. Seventeen years ago, Layla Trello was murdered, and no one was ever convicted. Now Piper is ready to turn the cold case into a podcast and start asking the questions adults left behind. With help from Jonas, who may be hiding something of his own, Piper follows old clues into uncomfortable places. But the past is not as buried as it seems. Anonymous threats begin arriving, warning her to stop before she uncovers too much. Girl Forgotten is a gripping YA murder mystery for readers who like podcasts, cold cases, and clues that refuse to stay quiet. It keeps the focus on Piper’s determination while raising a chilling question: what happens when the killer is still listening?

Gabie was supposed to be the one on delivery. Instead, Kayla takes the pizza order and never comes back. When Gabie learns the caller asked for the girl who drives the Mini Cooper, fear turns into guilt. The kidnapper may have meant to take her. While the police begin preparing for the worst, Gabie cannot accept that Kayla is already gone. Drew, another teen who works at Pete’s Pizza, believes there may still be time, and the two begin chasing the details others have missed. Told with urgency and multiple viewpoints, The Night She Disappeared is a YA suspense story about a missing girl, a dangerous mistake, and two teens who refuse to stop looking. It is tense, unsettling, and built around one desperate hope: Kayla might still be alive.

Six months after the kidnapping that changed both their lives, Cheyenne and Griffin are supposed to face the truth in court. Cheyenne survived being held for ransom, and Griffin helped her escape from his father, Roy. Now Roy is awaiting trial, and Griffin’s testimony could help put him away. Then Griffin disappears just before he is supposed to testify. Cheyenne, who is blind and knows better than anyone how dangerous Roy’s world can be, sets out to understand what happened. But the old threat has not vanished. It has only changed shape. Count All Her Bones is a tense sequel to Girl, Stolen, combining kidnapping suspense, moral uncertainty, and a resourceful heroine forced back into danger. Readers who like fast YA thrillers will find a story driven by survival, loyalty, and difficult trust.

Natalia has spent years avoiding danger. After surviving the house fire that killed her baby brother, she knows how quickly everything can go wrong. A hike with her coworker Wyatt is supposed to be a careful step outside her comfort zone, nothing more. Then wildfire cuts off the trail behind them. With no cell service, limited supplies, and flames moving through the Oregon forest, Natalia and a small group of strangers must find another way out. Injuries, darkness, wild animals, and a fugitive on the run turn the hike into a fight for survival. Playing with Fire is a fast, outdoors-set YA thriller where nature is relentless and every decision matters. It is a suspenseful story about panic, teamwork, and the courage to keep moving when the safest path is gone.

Ellie thinks she is being asked to choose between her parents and the truth. After her parents are arrested for marijuana possession, the FBI offers her a deal: go undercover inside the Mother Earth Defenders, a radical environmental group, or watch her family face jail. At first, Ellie is ready to help bring the group down. But the longer she spends with the MEDics, especially Coyote, the harder it becomes to see the case in simple terms. Their cause begins to make sense, even as their tactics grow more dangerous. When talk shifts toward murder, Ellie has to decide what she believes and what she is willing to risk. Torched is a YA suspense novel that blends undercover danger, environmental activism, and teen romance into a story about good intentions pushed toward frightening extremes.

Adele has spent years trying not to see the dead. Her strange ability has made life harder, not easier, and she would rather deny it than let it define her. Then she sees her former best friend Tori in the woods and realizes the impossible: Tori is dead, and her body is hidden nearby. With no alibi and a connection to the victim, Adele quickly becomes a suspect. Her only chance may be the gift she has tried to bury. If Tori’s ghost can help her follow the truth, Adele might find the real killer before the killer finds her. The Lonely Dead is a chilling YA mystery with a paranormal twist, combining ghostly suspense, murder investigation, and the pressure of being believed when the evidence sounds impossible.

Bridget knows RM Haldon’s fantasy world almost as well as he does. His Swords and Shadows books helped her and her mother through painful months, and after Bridget impressed him at a signing, she began helping him as he worked on the final book in the series. Then Haldon disappears. Most people assume the famous author has simply withdrawn from public view, but Bridget sees the clues differently. The cryptic hints he left behind feel like a call for help, and she may be the only fan with enough knowledge to decode them. Eyes of the Forest is a fast YA mystery about fandom, grief, and the moment a fictional obsession becomes a real-world investigation. It offers suspense for readers who love books within books, hidden messages, and a teen heroine who trusts what she knows.

The snowstorm traps them first. The killer may already be inside. Nell’s theater group is on the way to a contest when a blizzard forces them into a strange motel with students from another school. Nell usually stays backstage, unsure whether she belongs in the spotlight. Then a game of Two Truths and a Lie turns vicious. On her turn, she draws a note written by someone else, claiming a taste for watching people die. At first it feels like a sick joke. Then people begin to vanish, and every performer in the room becomes a possible liar. Two Truths and a Lie is a locked-in YA thriller full of stormy atmosphere, theatrical tension, and murder-mystery stakes. Nell may have to give the performance of her life simply to survive.

The mall becomes a trap in seconds. When a deadly shooting erupts, six teens find themselves sealed behind a store’s security shutter, cut off from safety and forced into impossible choices. Miranda never expected anyone to look to her for leadership. She has a secret, and the others do too, but panic leaves little room for perfect honesty. Together, the group must decide when to hide, when to move, and whether fighting back is their only chance. Every choice carries danger, and every minute changes what survival might require. Run, Hide, Fight Back is an intense YA thriller built around a frightening public crisis and a group of teens under extreme pressure. It is best suited for older teen readers ready for suspense involving gun violence, fear, courage, and teamwork.

Alexis, Nick, and Ruby join Portland County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue for different reasons, each carrying private struggles the others do not fully understand. Their first major call sends them into the woods to look for a missing autistic man. They are trained to search for someone alive. Instead, they find a body. The discovery pulls the three teens into a murder investigation that is far more dangerous than a routine rescue. Alexis, Nick, and Ruby must learn to trust one another as they follow evidence, face fear, and realize the killer may not be finished. The Body in the Woods opens the Point Last Seen series with a gripping mix of search-and-rescue action and YA crime suspense. It is a strong pick for readers who like teamwork, forensic clues, and mysteries grounded in real danger.

Milan’s mother gives her one command before the plane wreck turns deadly: stay hidden, because the truth is worth killing for. After the accident that killed her senator father, sixteen-year-old Milan is already reeling. Then her mother, now holding his senate seat, brings her aboard a private plane that is destroyed by a bomb over the mountains. Before Milan is left alone in the wreckage, her mother gives her a key tied to evidence others have died to protect. To survive, Milan must let the world believe she is dead. Freezing terrain, wild animals, drones, and assassins all stand between her and the truth. Stay Dead is a high-speed YA thriller that combines wilderness survival, political conspiracy, and cat-and-mouse suspense for readers who like danger on every page.

Take a deep breath, relax your shoulders, and prepare to move at a snail's pace. This is not a book for rushing. You absolutely should not read this while surfing, water skiing, or running away from giant weasels. Instead, get ready to explore the wonderfully sluggish side of our universe. From extremely lazy animals and creeping glaciers to the slow crawl of outer space and the careful creation of art, this book celebrates everything that takes its sweet time. You will discover fascinating scientific facts about creatures that barely move and geological wonders that take millions of years to form. With a quirky and hilarious sense of humor, this guide will change the way you look at the world around you. It proves that if you stop rushing and just think slowly enough, the entire planet becomes absolutely amazing. Slow down, savor the strange facts, and enjoy the most relaxed reading experience you will ever have.

Olivia was three years old when her mother was killed and her father vanished. For most of her life, the story seemed settled: people believed her father was the murderer. Then new evidence changes everything. Her father was not missing. He was murdered too. Now the case that shaped Olivia’s childhood is open again, and the person responsible may still be alive. Olivia wants answers, but digging into the past means stepping closer to someone who has already gotten away with murder once. The Girl I Used to Be is a compact, suspenseful YA murder mystery about memory, identity, and a teenager determined to understand the crime that took her family. It is a strong choice for readers who enjoy cold cases, family secrets, and fast-paced investigations with personal stakes.

Tessa takes a DNA test because she wants answers about where she came from. Adopted as a newborn, she hopes the results will help her find her biological parents and fill in the blank spaces in her family history. Instead, the test may connect her to the Portland Phantom, a serial killer police have been chasing for fifteen years. With her best friend El and lab partner Victor, Tessa begins building a family tree full of missing branches, secrets, and dangerous connections. Her biological mother’s past leads toward a controlling religious cult, while her father’s identity remains hidden until investigators arrive with questions of their own. In the Blood is a twisty YA thriller about adoption, genetics, chosen family, and the fear that biology may carry more than answers. The suspense grows from one terrifying possibility: the truth Tessa wanted may be looking for her too.

Cheyenne Wilder is asleep in the back seat when the car is stolen. Griffin only meant to take the vehicle, not the sick sixteen-year-old girl inside it. But once his father learns Cheyenne’s family has money, the accident becomes a kidnapping. Cheyenne is blind, fighting pneumonia, and trapped among people who see her as a ransom plan instead of a person. Griffin is caught between fear, guilt, and the dangerous adults around him. As the situation grows more violent, Cheyenne must use every sound, detail, and instinct she can trust to stay alive. Girl, Stolen is a fast YA crime thriller with a resourceful heroine and relentless suspense. It explores survival, disability, and the complicated choices people make when one terrible mistake becomes something much worse.

Cassie knows too much about her stepfather’s secret. Rick, a teen psychiatrist, has been illegally prescribing an experimental drug to his patients, and three teens have died. Before Cassie can expose him, he convinces her mother that Cassie is troubled and has her sent away. Peaceful Cove is supposed to be a treatment camp in Mexico. Cassie quickly learns it is something far more brutal, a locked-down place where escape seems impossible and no one wants to hear the truth. If she stays, more teens could be hurt. If she runs, she must survive the camp, the desert, and the adults determined to silence her. Shock Point is a sharp YA thriller about corruption, medical danger, and a teen fighting to be believed. It is tense, fast, and built around Cassie’s refusal to disappear quietly.

She wakes in a ransacked cabin with no idea who she is, where she is, or why two men are talking about killing her. The only thing she knows is that if she does not move fast, she will not survive. On the run with no memory and no safe place to turn, the girl begins piecing herself together through fragments: a name, a face, a warning, a stranger who may be able to help. Every answer leads to more danger, and the people chasing her seem to know far more about her life than she does. The Girl Who Was Supposed to Die is a rapid-fire YA thriller about identity, survival, and waking up inside a mystery already in motion. It is ideal for readers who like amnesia plots, constant danger, and suspense that starts on page one.

Misery loves company, but compassion brings people together. James Otis and his Mama have been having a hard time lately, but they still count their blessings. When their church announces that the Temple family has lost everything in a devastating fire, the congregation decides to create a love box filled with useful gifts. James wants to contribute, but he struggles to figure out what a boy with nothing can possibly give. This touching story reveals the true meaning of generosity. It shows how the smallest, most heartfelt gifts can make the biggest difference in the lives of others.

A massive treasure hunt is underway at Englewood Elementary, but there is one major problem standing in the way of the grand prize. There are absolutely no clues to be found anywhere. Back in 1947, the school's principal created an elaborate puzzle for his students, but he mysteriously disappeared before he could share the very first hint. Now, seventy years later, the legendary treasure remains safely hidden somewhere within the old school walls, waiting for the right detectives to finally come along. Enter Leila Beal and her trusty little dog, Nugget. This dynamic duo is ready to crack the decades-old case and unearth the missing prize. To succeed, they will need to dig through school history, outsmart their rivals, and follow their very best instincts. This funny, fast-paced mystery is packed with unexpected twists, non-stop laughs, and the absolute cutest canine sidekick around.

April Wood has been back home for an entire year since her unforgettable adventure on Bear Island, but she cannot stop thinking about her incredible polar bear friend. When devastating news reaches her that a polar bear has been shot and injured in Svalbard, April is absolutely convinced it is her Bear. Determined to help, she persuades her father to travel with her to the freezing, northernmost reaches of the Arctic. Her urgent mission takes her across treacherous frozen tundras and massive icy glaciers. But when she finally arrives, she discovers something she never expected. She finds a tiny, helpless polar bear cub who desperately needs her protection. Surrounded by freezing temperatures and a harsh landscape, April must navigate the dangerous Arctic terrain and face her deepest fears to save the young cub. This thrilling adventure shows you how courage can spark in the coldest places, proving that hope often comes from the smallest of beginnings.

April and Esme Underhill are incredibly excited to spend the entire weekend at their grandparents' cozy teapot house right next to the airport runway. With their fairy parents off on an urgent molar retrieval mission, the two sisters look forward to mixing fairy cakes, enjoying pancake breakfasts, and finding chocolate treats on their tiny pillows. But their relaxing weekend takes a thrilling turn when an emergency call comes through. A young girl in a red coat is arriving on a flight from Ghana, and she is carrying a precious baby tooth safely tucked inside her pocket. Recognizing the urgency, the young tooth fairies, accompanied by their adventurous Grandma, must fly directly into the massive airport terminal to complete the pickup. Bursting with enchanting details and heartwarming suspense, this magical story perfectly captures the excitement of a childhood sleepover and the quiet pride of taking on important family responsibilities.

On April 15, 1947, a brave Brooklyn Dodger named Jackie Robinson changed the game of baseball forever. By stepping onto the field, he broke the color barrier and became the first Black player in the major leagues in the twentieth century. But the story of Black baseball began long before Jackie made history. Have you ever heard of legendary players like Satchel Paige, Josh Gibson, or Cool Papa Bell? Before the major leagues integrated, these incredible athletes played on some of the greatest all-Black teams ever formed. They traveled across the country, playing spectacular games and facing enormous prejudice with incredible courage and skill. Step back in time to explore the thrilling, little-known days of the Negro leagues. Packed with dramatic moments and fascinating photographs, this book highlights the rise and fall of Black baseball alongside Jackie Robinson's unforgettable journey. It is a striking tribute to the players who hit home runs against racism and paved the way for future generations of athletes.

On April 5, 1943, the Gestapo arrived. Dietrich Bonhoeffer had been expecting them. A gentle, scholarly pastor and dedicated pacifist, he calmly said goodbye to his parents, tucked his Bible under his arm, and walked away with Hitler's men. Upstairs, he had left proof in his own handwriting that he was part of a deadly conspiracy to assassinate Adolf Hitler. How does a peace activist become involved in a plot to kill one of history's most ruthless dictators? This gripping true story traces Bonhoeffer's incredible journey from his privileged childhood to his travels around the world. As he witnessed the terrifying rise of the Nazi regime, he became one of the first people to provide the Allies with evidence of the death camps. Recognizing that standing by was no longer an option, Bonhoeffer made a dangerous choice that would change his life forever. This extensively researched account takes you inside a dangerous underground resistance, asking the difficult question of what it means to stand up for what is right when no one else is standing beside you.

Eighteen-year-old April is ready to finally start living. After spending the last two years recovering from a major heart operation, her days have been strictly scheduled with supervised exercise, bland diets, and endless studying. Heading to the snowy foothills of the Alps to spend her first Christmas at her father's chalet, she is desperate for a fresh start. When she meets her ski instructor, Augustin, who also happens to be her best friend's older brother, the winter takes an unexpected turn. Augustin is gorgeous, daring, and determined to help April build up her strength and reclaim her independence. As they spend more time together on the slopes, April feels a powerful draw toward him. She no longer wants to watch life pass her by from the sidelines. Read a new chapter each day in this unique advent calendar format as April navigates her healing heart and a swoon-worthy holiday romance.