fiction

"Nothing will stop Madeline Moore from taking over her family's independent bookstore after college. Nothing, that is--until a chain bookstore called Prologue opens across the street and threatens to shut them down. Madeline sets out to demolish the competition, but the guy who works over at Prologue seems intent on ruining her life. Not only is he taking her customers, he has the unbelievable audacity to be...extremely cute. But that doesn't matter. Jasper is the enemy and he will be destroyed. After all--all's fair in love and (book) war"--From the publisher's web site.

"Seventeen-year-old Reyna has spent most of her life at the Plumeria, her family's gorgeous seaside resort in Tobago. But what once seemed like paradise is starting to feel more like purgatory. It's been two years since Reyna's mother passed away, two years since Aiden--her childhood best friend, first kiss, first love, first everything--left the island to pursue his music dreams. Reyna's friends are all planning their futures and heading abroad. Even Daddy seems to want to move on, leaving her to try to keep the Plumeria running. And that's when Aiden comes roaring back into her life--as a VIP guest at the resort. Aiden is now one-third of DJ Bacchanal--the latest, hottest music group on the scene. While Reyna has stayed exactly where he left her, Aiden has returned to Tobago with his Grammy-nominated band and two gorgeous LA socialites. And he may (or may not be) dating one of them..."--From the publisher's web site.

While his home life is unraveling, thirteen-year-old Ali organizes a charity soccer match to help his friend Aadam avoid deportation back to Syria.

It's Christmas Eve, and candy canes have mysteriously appeared all over Santa's workshop, causing a disastrous outbreak of tummy illness in the elves. Luckily, our gang of vehicle-loving bunnies has come to the rescue!.

Come celebrate the Festival of Lights with Hannah as she receives eight magical presents, one for each night.

A llama astronaut! A grilled-cheese cheetah! A quarterback yak! It's Halloween at the zoo, and it's time for the animals to show off their costumes! But who will win the prize for best dressed? The night is full of fun and surprises!.

Jia, eager to help with Chinese New Year preparations at her family's restaurant, is disappointed when told she is too young until she unexpectedly becomes a vital part of the lion dance performance.

"It is said that there are some special animals occasionally born with great powers. Senzou the black fox is one of those ... but instead of using his powers for good, he abused his strength until the Sun Goddess imprisoned him for his bad behavior. Three hundred years later, he's finally been released, but only on one condition-- he can't have any of his abilities back until he successfully helps a tanuki cub named Manpachi become an assistant to the gods. Unfortunately for Senzou, there's no cheating when it comes to completing his task! The magic beads around his neck make sure he can't wander too far from his charge or ignore his duties, and so ... Senzou the once-great Fox Spirit must figure out how to be an actually-great babysitter to a innocent little tanuki or risk being stuck without his powers forever!"--.

Pinkalicious makes a holiday sweater for her Secret Snowman gift.

Celebrate the twelve days of Christmas with these fun and delightful Little Festive Frogs.