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A girl willing to do anything to save her sister...even if it means trusting a man.A magical land that's falling apart.Peter Pan is losing control. 1. A Curse of Gems: A Retelling of Toads and Diamonds Jaelle knows better than to trust men. Every girl in Terrefantome knows that. But when her plan to escape her oppressive kingdom with her sister goes awry, she finds herself with an unwanted magical gift and her sister in peril. To make matters worse,...
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In "Parallel Universe Chronicles: Unlocking the Multiverse," the intriguing worlds of time travel and parallel universes converge, inviting readers on an enthralling odyssey through the boundless mysteries of existence. This captivating adventure challenges the fundamental notions of time, reality, and choice, blending intricate theories with thrilling escapades and profound philosophical reflection.
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"Puppy's Picnic: A Day of Fun and Frolic" is a heartwarming tale that invites readers of all ages to join an adorable puppy and his lively companions on a delightful adventure in the great outdoors. Set against the backdrop of a charming countryside, this enchanting story captures the essence of friendship, joy, and the simple pleasures of life.In this whimsical book, readers will follow Puppy as he eagerly plans and prepares for the annual picnic,...
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In a world brimming with chaos and uncertainty, the quest for inner peace becomes not just a desire but a necessity. "Finding Your Peace" is a profound invitation to embark on a transformative journey towards inner harmony, healing, and well-being.Authored by Tarsiana Urnice Hauses and Journi Quest, this e-book is a beacon of light for those seeking solace, clarity, and connection amidst life's trials and tribulations. With deep compassion and wisdom,...
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In the hilarious follow-up to the breakout rom-com Dating Dr. Dil, Nisha Sharma adds shakkar and mirch to Shakespeare's iconic comedy Much Ado About Nothing for one sweet and spicy love story.
Bobbi Kaur is determined to plan a celebration to remember for her best friend's wedding. But she has two problems that are getting in her way:
1. The egotistical, and irritatingly sexy, chef Benjamin "Bunty" Padda is supposed
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"Frustrated with the sad state of her dating life, restaurateur Chloe Anderson penned a single romance novel featuring the man of her dreams. Upon the book's publication, the hero resonated with thousands of women, catapulting the book to the top of the bestsellers list and earning the novel a movie option. Chloe is thrilled a production company wants to bring her movie to the big screen and film it right in her hometown, Stillwater Bay, North Carolina....
7) Just Breath
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"Just Breathe: Embracing Resilience and Growth Through Life's Challenges" offers a compassionate guide to navigating the complexities of the human experience with grace and courage. Authored by Tarsiana Urnice Hauses and Journi Quest, this insightful book is a heartfelt exploration of resilience, mindfulness, and personal growth in the face of adversity.In a world filled with uncertainties and setbacks, the authors invite readers to pause, to breathe,...
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Jame, Elena, and Lilith came face to face with a massive, grotesque creature. It had multiple limbs, sharp claws, and glowing red eyes. The creature let out a deafening roar, causing the walls to shake. Jame, Elena, and Lilith knew they had to fight for their lives.They quickly devised a plan, using their combined strength and abilities to distract and weaken the creature. Jame used his skepticism to question the creature's existence, causing it to...
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A VERY VERY VERY WEIRD LOVE STORYJennifer Watts is a candid, hard-working girl exploited by Britney, her cynical, devilish sister. Jennifer's destiny changes when she meets billionaire (not millionaire) Richard Wealthy, who is kind of stupid but has rock-hard abs.Just as Jennifer's circumstances begin to improve, her sinister sister screws up and ruins her life, until a stroke of fate, hidden in waffles and the contemporary art market, puts Jeniffer...
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The author of Empire of the Senseless gives the Dickens classic a punk twist, setting it in 1980s New York City.
Kathy Acker's practice of literary appropriation and pastiche made her notorious-as a rebel and a groundbreaker-when Great Expectations was first published in 1982. Here, she begins rewriting Charles Dickens's classic-splicing it with passages from Pierre Guyotat's sexually violent Eden, Eden, Eden, among other texts-alongside Acker's...
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Josephine, an introverted writer burdened by debt, navigates a world ill-equipped for quiet strength. Failed ventures like online marketing and gambling deepen her despair, but a spark of defiance flickers amidst the shadows. Channeling her analytical mind and introspective nature, she crafts a book that is a raw, honest chronicle of her struggles and quiet victories. This unexpected vulnerability becomes a beacon, resonating with countless introverts...
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If you enjoyed Lewis Carroll's books "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" and "Through the Looking-Glass and what Alice found there", this is the book for you! Finally, there is a third story in the 'Alice' series - written in Carroll's familiar style, but packed with a great number of completely new puns, poems, and satire!
This time, Alice explores an under-water world, in which she meets new characters who again make her wonder about their strange...
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A small piece of glass is kaleidoscopic in its release of colors and designs. So is the mind of the old poet as he gathers facets of life about him now, and while feeling left behind by technology, he tries to make sense of it all by way of prose and poetry. The images chosen seem disparate, yet gently viewed they tell a natural story of living in one's present state of affairs!
14) Julia: A Novel
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An imaginative, feminist, and brilliantly relevant-to-today retelling of Orwell's 1984, from the point of view of Winston Smith's lover, Julia, by critically acclaimed novelist Sandra Newman.
Julia Worthing is a mechanic, working in the Fiction Department at the Ministry of Truth. It's 1984, and Britain (now called Airstrip One) has long been absorbed into the larger trans-Atlantic nation of Oceania. Oceania has been at war for as long as anyone...
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Even in the Advent season Mr. Holmes mustn't take a break: Murderers, blackmailers and all kinds of odd incidents keep him on the go. And Watson is not much of a help, busying himself with baking all those Christmas cookies for his dog. Mr. Holmes' Criminal Fiction Advent calendar contains 24 short detective stories that challenge your puzzle-solving skills - one for each Advent day. Follow in the famous master detective's footsteps and use the evidence...
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Explore a vibrant, modern world with 'Ruby and the City Wolf: A Tech-Savvy Fairy Tale', the latest gem in the 'Reimagined Fairy Tales' series by DanOwlStory.This imaginative retelling brings a fresh, contemporary twist to the traditional folk tale popularized by Charles Perrault and recorded by the Brothers Grimm.In this innovative version, Little Red Riding Hood is reimagined as Ruby, a smart and resourceful girl living in a bustling city. Known...
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Three Wild Pigs: A Carolina Folktale, written and illustrated by Lisa Anne Cullen, is an adaptation of James Orchard Halliwell-Phillipps's The Story of the Three Little Pigs. Set on Bird Island along the Carolina Coast, this creative retelling of the timeless tale features three generations of a pig family-Lulu, her father, and her grandfather. On the island Lulu is known for being wise in the ways of the world. Pop is wise in the ways of the waters....
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Children will be captivated by this classic's New Orleans setting and by the vibrant illustrations. As lagniappe (something extra), Cajun-French words and phrases are used throughout the English text. Translations of the French words, along with a pronunciation guide, make this story educational as well as entertaining.
As in Cinderella, Cendrillon is pestered by la belle-mère (her stepmother) and les belles-soeurs (her stepsisters) but is helped...
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Little Orange Honey Hood brings a Carolinian spin to the classic Brothers Grimm Little Red Cap and Charles Perrault's Little Red Riding Hood folktales. Illustrated and written by Lisa Anne Cullen, this story follows young Blossom on her journey through the river swampland to deliver mosquito-fever medicine to her ailing grandmother. During an unexpected encounter with a hungry alligator, Blossom realizes that she must fight to save Grandma from more...
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"When one has read the six great Austen novels…and then reread and then reread the six again, one's only recourse is the company of others equally bereft. Cindy Jones's My Jane Austen Summer fills the gap with a nourishing Austen-soaked setting, a wonderfully surprising plot, and Lily, a delightfully peculiar heroine."
-Karen Joy Fowler, author of The Jane Austen Book Club
Author Cindy Jones has a gift for the millions of readers everywhere who...
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