As a nanny in a New England beach town, eighteen-year-old April has extreme devotion to four-year-old Hunter and his baby sister, Rosy. But during what was supposed to be an extraordinary summer of new friends and falling in love, she witnesses a scary accident that changes everything. April is put to the ultimate test. Only she knows the truth behind what happened. But will she be able to expose it? And at what price? In The Accident, April struggles to find the truth in herself amidst a summer of lies.
When a young woman finds herself lost and at a crossroads, one last gift from her brother just might give her another chance at life and at love in this epic holiday romance from the author of Always, in December “Heartbreaking, romantic and full of warmth . . . waterproof mascara recommended!”—Sarah Morgan, author of The Christmas Sisters ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: PopSugar Sometimes the best gifts in life are the ones you don’t expect. Cassie and Tom lost their parents at a young age and relied on each other—as well as a community of friends—to cope. They were especially close with Tom’s best friend, Sam, who always made sure that Tom and Cassie were surrounded with love. But, twenty years later, Cassie has lost Tom as well. And in a way, she’s also lost Sam; over the years they’d drifted apart, and now the man she always had a crush on is someone she doesn’t even recognize anymore. She’s never felt more alone. Then Cassie finds an envelope with her name on it, written in Tom’s terrible handwriting, and she knows immediately what it is. It’s the first clue in the Christmas scavenger hunt that Tom made for her every year; he’d promised her for months that this year’s would be the grandest one yet. At first, she’s too scared to open the envelope—what if she can’t figure out the clues without his help? Or what if she does figure them all out and her last connection to Tom is gone? Tom’s present sets Cassie on a heart-wrenching and beautiful journey that will change her life—if she lets it. And as she travels from London to the Welsh mountains to the French countryside, she reconnects with old friends, rekindles a lost love, and, most important, rediscovers herself. But once she’s solved the final clue, will she be brave enough to accept the gift her brother has given her—and the love it’s led her to?
Spare Me is not for the faint of heart. The narration's language carries you along, at times dark, at times humorous, at all times unfolding to reveal a shocking ending.In this coming-of-age novel, sixteen-year-old Sarah seeks to discover the truth about her mother's deadly intentions toward her. Sarah turns to her passion of writing to escape. She turns to a sexy older boy named Neil. She relishes her father's experimental theatre and a summer away from her seaside home of Spain — anything to distract her from the threat that looms too close: Her mother.
When an unexpected inheritance forces two total opposites to work together, Lexie must decide if Theo is going to push her out—or pull her in for the kiss of a lifetime—in this heartwarming holiday novel from the author of Always, in December and One Last Gift When Lexie learns of her father’s death, she doesn’t know how to feel; they’ve barely spoken in the last ten years. And she’s even more confused when she discovers he’s left her half of his holiday travel company, a successful niche business specializing in trips that explore the holiday traditions of cultures all over the world. Meanwhile, the other half of the company has been left to her father’s handsome but bad-tempered young executive, Theo. And the will stipulates that the two of them must find a way to run the company together for a year before they decide its fate. Lexie intends to leave once the year is over, even though, as a wanderer herself, she finds the company’s mission more compelling than she first thought. And a work trip to sizzling Spain reveals a chemistry between Lexie and Theo that is impossible to deny. There may have been some snap judgments made about each other. But mixing business and pleasure isn’t always a good idea.
An addictively readable mix of practical information, fun facts and figures, and amusing trivia about Jewish life. This witty handbook serves up a hearty stew of all things Jew. Did Jew Know is filled with fun, surprising, and informative facts about all aspects of Jewish life. Need to know about all those second-tier holidays no one ever celebrates? We’ve got you covered. Curious about kosher laws and Kabbalah? Have no fear. Join us for a history of the Jewish people from Saul to Seinfeld, a rundown of bubbe-approved nosh, and details about the Jewish invention of . . . everything. Packed with infographics, quizzes, and charts, this handy primer is perfect for cocktail conversation, sharing facts around the Seder table, or celebrating the unlikely triumphs of the Chosen People.
A young woman tries to heal a rift in her elderly pen pal’s family in time for Christmas, all while falling in love—and maybe even reuniting with her own family—in this dazzling romance from the author of Always, in December and One Last Gift Sometimes it takes a stranger to bring you back to yourself. Ever since a car accident tore her family apart, Holly has been part of a lonely-hearts holiday letter–writing club. Each December, she writes to a stranger who is also spending Christmas alone, and receives a letter from another lonely person in return. Usually, the letters go unanswered. That’s the point—the letters are anonymous, and the senders write whatever is in their heart. But this year, the letter Holly receives is different; not only is the letter full of a grief she knows all too well, but its writer, Emma, mentions a place that Holly has visited. When she realizes that she might actually be able to find the letter’s author, Holly becomes determined to reunite Emma with the estranged grandson, Jack, with whom Emma is desperate to reconnect. When Holly finally tracks him down, she remembers that she’s met Jack once before . . . and the connection was electric. The spark between the two of them is still there—until a misunderstanding risks their burgeoning romance and his strained relationship with Emma, too. But Holly is determined; if she can fix Emma’s family, she might also be able to fix her own. Though as it turns out, Holly might have less time to put things right than she thought.
“A poignant, heart-tugging, life-affirming story that will wrap around you like a hug during any season. Keep tissues nearby!”—Josie Silver, #1 New York Times bestselling author of One Day in December It started with a letter. It ended with a love story. Every December, Josie posts a letter from her home in London to the parents she lost on Christmas night many years ago. Each year, she writes the same three words: Missing you, always. But this year, her annual trip to the postbox is knocked off course by a bicycle collision with a handsome stranger--a stranger who will change the course of Josie's life. Josie always thought she was the only one who avoided the Christmas season, but this year, Max has his own reasons for doing the same—and coincidence leads them to spending the holiday together. Aglow with new love, Josie thinks this might be the start of something special. Only for Max to disappear without saying goodbye. Over the course of the next year, Max and Josie will find that fate continues to bring them together in places they'd never expect. New York City. Edinburgh. The quiet English countryside. And it turns out, Max had every reason to leave and every reason to stay. But what does fate hold for Josie and Max as Christmas approaches again? A devastating, romantic, life-affirming love story, Always, in December will stay with readers long after they've finished the last page.
In this modern-day retelling of Grimm's fable, young heroines Hansel and Greta are all grown-up and worse off than a witch thrust in an oven. With wild unpredictability, this novel breaks the barriers of the original fairy tale with alarm bells ringing. Teenage Hansel and Greta have great plans to escape their hellish foster home where child exploitation is the norm. But Greta's unplanned pregnancy, and the evangelical wishes of her evil foster mom, threaten to derail them. Greta's past of magical Vegas memories unravel her as she is faced with one difficult choice after another. Escape with Hansel and Greta, if you can.
In almost every slasher movie, there’s one girl who makes it all the way to the end. She’s the survivor…the final girl. Meet Cassie Hack, the lone survivor of an attack by the vicious slasher known as the Lunch Lady. Now Cassie and her monstrous partner Vlad travel the country, hunting down and killing other slashers before they can leave a trail of blood and terror. This HACK/SLASH DELUXE EDITION collects issues 18-34 of the HACK/SLASH ongoing series, as well as the award-winning “ENTRY WOUND” one-shot, and features the debut of fan-favorite characters Cat Curio and Samhain. Also includes a brand new bonus story by TIM SEELEY! Collects HACK/SLASH #18-34 and the “ENTRY WOUND” one-shot
In a special class at Dunwiddle Magic School for children whose magic is unpredictable, Nory finds an outlet for her dritten-self in the kittenball team, and Bax worries because all he can do is turn into a rock, and nobody knows why.
Lose weight and improve your overall health quickly and simply with these delicious and easy-to-make infused water recipes. Drinking water is one of the best things you can do for the body. It improves brain function, alleviates fatigue, strengthens the immune system, and helps with detoxing. It also is great for losing weight. Yes, that's right! Drinking water can help you shed unwanted pounds. Yet many of us don't drink nearly as much as we should. Why? Because water is... well, just plain boring. What if you could make drinking water as enjoyable as drinking your favorite soft drink? What if you could hydrate your body with the vitamins, minerals and other nutrients it needs to function at optimum efficiency? What if you could do all that without gaining weight from smoothies and fruit juices that are deceptively high in calories? Now you can! Infusing water with fruit, veggies and herbs is a great way to boost energy levels, increase the body's immunity, detox your system, and stimulate the metabolism! Being overweight is not just an uncomfortable inconvenience. It leads to dangerous health ramifications in the long run. In the battle of the bulge, you need every advantage you can get! The infused water recipes in this book are so delicious and easy to make, they'll help you drink the water you need every day to be healthy, win the battle, and drop pounds!
Ghosts, clairvoyants, UFO-hunters and the paranormal collide . . . Isis, the daughter of a charlatan psychic, can see ghosts - including that of her dead little sister, Angel. Gray is the son of a UFO-chasing conspiracy theorist. The two became friends over the summer, when they fought a deadly ghost together. So why is Gray now ignoring Isis at school? On a field-trip to a local mine, the pupils are 'accidentally' coated in dust, which has very odd side-effects . . . Could this be related to the ley lines and standing stones which have been calling to Isis with strange, ghostly voices? The secretive and powerful Organisation know the truth, but can Isis and Gray find out what's really happening, and save a life, with the help of two ghosts?
One diet that has become extremely popular in the last few years is the Mediterranean Diet. It is not an extremely restrictive diet and simply requires the individual to use certain foods to prepare healthy and delicious meals. "Mediterranean Diet: 50 of the Best Mediterranean Diet Recipes For Weight Loss" gives the reader the opportunity to not only learn about the food culture of the Mediterranean, but how those living in that region eat and why their method of preparing meals is said to be one of the healthiest. Having a copy of this book is a great way to bring that culinary culture into your home. These 50 recipes are easy to make and ideal for the home cook. From breakfast, lunch and dinner recipes to snacks and dessert, "Mediterranean Diet: 50 of the Best Mediterranean Diet Recipes for Weight Loss" will show you how to incorporate healthy proteins, fruits, and vegetables into your everyday diet to lose weight and feel healthy and satisfied.
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