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Kyle and Kelsey Kupecky couldn't have dreamed a better love story for themselves had it been scripted by a best-selling novelist like Kelsey's mom, Karen Kingsbury. In fact if you asked them, Kyle and Kelsey would name God as the author of their story. And they're glad they trusted him to write it for them. Unfortunately, too many girls hoping for their own happily ever afters have taken matters into their own hands, chasing after boys when they should be chasing after God.

Jenny's friends are lost one by one to a ghostly wolf and a phantom snake, instruments of the sinister but attractive Shadow Man, who has returned from the Shadow World with a deadly game called "Lambs and Monsters."

Piper Griffiths wants one thing in life: to become a Consul, a keeper of the peace between humans and daemons. There are three obstacles in her way. The first is Lyre. Incubus. Hotter than hell and with a wicked streak to match. His greatest mission in life is to annoy the crap out of her, but he isn't as harmless as he seems. The second is Ash. Draconian. Powerful. Dangerous. He knows too much and reveals nothing. Also, disturbingly attractive—and scary. Did she mention scary?

Sheldon Majors has always known that he was different. Growing up on a farm in a small, conservative town, he faced the harsh realities of being different—especially when it comes to his sexuality. In the first installment of the Sheldon Majors series, Sheldon navigates the turbulent waters of adolescence, dealing with bullies, family dynamics, and his first love, all while coming to terms with who he truly is.

No matter what, Lauren’s keeping her horse. But she didn’t intend for it to go this far. She was never supposed to kill anyone. Chase was the last human in Agalrae until she showed up - the young woman called Lauren. But the Alicorns have lied to him. And now, his certain death weighs in the balance. Will Lauren and Chase give in to their impending destinies, or will they team up and fight back against the evil forces controlling Agalrae?

Gaia Moore, the fearless wonder, is used to being considered a freak of nature. She's not like other girls. Now her father's gone again, and it's up to Gaia to find him. It's not until Gaia seeks the assistance of the most unlikely ally that things start to get really strange.

My professors worry that I'm sliding down a slippery slope, but I know I'm still on the path of redemption. I've worked too hard for too long, and I have no intention of letting down my family. When Bryn disappears during a routine field trip, though, I must put my need to succeed on hold. After all, what good is being the best if I can't use my powers to help those closest to me? The more facts I uncover, the more I realize that her disappearance is part of a much larger scheme—one that threatens our very existence.

Chase's quiet life of fixing electronics, dumpster diving, and inventing shatters after Grandad vanishes. Now the boy will risk everything to reunite his family. When Grandad's old team offers Chase a spot in a secret camouflage competition, he jumps at the opportunity, hiding the truth from family and teammates.

“THE CHASE” is a captivating narrative that follow the journey of Steve, a young protagonist facing a series of life-altering decisions and unexpected twist. As Steve embarks on his new chapter in Louisiana, the story unfolds with elements of mystery, faith, personal growth, leading to an unexpected journey toward God. Form the moment Steve receives a surprising job offer as a Resident Assistant to his encounters with unique characters like Mrs. Ringo, Howie, and Sally, the narrative weaves a tale of self-discovery and resilience.

Nach dem Tod seiner Mutter schlägt sich Magnus Chase allein auf den Straßen von Boston durch, bis er eines Tages etwas Unglaubliches erfährt: Er soll von einem der nordischen Götter Asgards abstammen! Leider rüsten diese Götter gerade zum Krieg; auch Trolle, Riesen und andere Monster machen sich bereit. Ausgerechnet Magnus soll den Weltuntergang Ragnarök verhindern. Doch dafür muss er erst ein magisches Schwert finden, das seit 1000 Jahren verschollen ist. Ach ja, und sterben und wieder auferstehen muss er auch noch... Der Auftakt zu einer neuen, spannenden Serie von Bestsellerautor Rick Riordan!

Secondo la mitologia nordica, quando un uomo muore valorosamente con le spada in mano diventa uno degli immortali guerrieri di Odino, il re degli dei. Magnus Chase, sedici anni e una vita di espedienti, non avrebbe mai immaginato di morire brandendo un'arma millenaria contro un gigante deciso a carbonizzare il Ponte di Boston e migliaia di innocenti. L'ascesa al Valhalla, l'Olimpo nordico, è solo l'inizio per il giovane eroe.

I'd been living on the streets for around eight months before I lost count. It wasn't easy, but it was still preferable to what I had to deal with at home. In all that time, unable to trust anyone, I had been alone (I knew from experience that people always failed you). Then one day, while out searching for food, I stumbled upon this mangy dog being attacked. It wasn't a big deal to help him, but then he ended up saving my life which is when I realized there was something special about him: Muttface wasn't a normal dog - he was crazy intelligent.

Everest es el chico más popular de la escuela. Es guapo, rico y capitán del equipo de fútbol; tiene el mundo a sus pies, pero está desesperadamente infeliz. Y cuando esos sentimientos se vuelven demasiado abrumadores, intenta quitarse la vida. En la superficie, Beverly es diferente a Everest en todas las formas posibles. Es tranquila, tímida, trabajadora y se mantiene alejada de los demás en el campus, enfocándose en sus estudios y su trabajo a tiempo parcial, distrayéndose de su crianza menos que perfecta.

Ethan Fisher is going to college. He knows he'll run into Courtney eventually, and is determined to get another chance to be the man she thought he was. If it's possible for her to speak to him without throwing her coffee in his face. Ethan is willing to take his chances, hoping that the infatuation of their summer love can hold up in the real world. Courtney Ross feels like she just stepped out of a time machine. She thought going away to college involved some sort of growing up.

I'm the hero - or so they say. I've never been all that excited about the title - especially now that they're saying the word "sacrifice" along with it. I'll do what I have to do to help Bataar's people, but with Saboraak thinking I've gone mad and my mimic causing me trouble, it might be harder than I ever expected. I need to get out of here fast - before a war starts or I end up dead.

Der fiese Gott Loki hat sich nach jahrtausendelanger Gefangenschaft von seinen Fesseln befreit und rüstet zum letzten Kampf! Er bemannt Naglfari, das legendäre Schiff der Toten, mit Zombies und Riesen, um den Weltuntergang Ragnarök einzuläuten. Klar, dass Magnus und seine Freunde das nicht zulassen können!

Winston’s biggest fear had always been the school bully. Turns out, waking up to being a half-alien freak was worse. Why? Oh, maybe the bruises that glow neon blue. Or the even higher odds of being rejected by his dream girl. Or, best of all, the sudden attention from gun-toting goons in dark suits. Winston’s mom thinks some junk left by Winston’s long-missing father in a safe deposit box might make things better. Not likely.

Before any of us could understand what was happening, we were attacked by a shadowy offshoot of the government, but unlike Forbes' men who had wanted Bandit alive, these were sent to wipe us out. To clean us from existence. With nothing but the clothes on our back, we fled across the country, our enemy hot on our heels, to the only friend who might be able to help us...when disaster struck.

What do you do when the past refuses to stay dead and buried? Six months have passed since the explosion at Platinum Industries. For the first time in our lives, Bandit and I knew what it felt like to be with a loving family, and it was a lot like getting to eat a main and dessert every day, for every meal (and having starved on the streets for so long, everyone knows how much I like my food).

Donnergott Thor hat einmal mehr seinen Hammer verloren. Und dieses Mal ist die stärkste Waffe in allen Neun Welten zu allem Übel in Feindeshände geraten. Magnus und seine Freunde müssen den Hammer so schnell wie möglich zurückholen, denn ohne ihn ist die Welt der Sterblichen einem Angriff der Riesen wehrlos ausgeliefert. Der Weltuntergang Ragnarök droht! Als Verbündeten braucht Magnus ausgerechnet den gerissenen Gott Loki - doch der Preis für dessen Hilfe ist hoch!