Can the most unorthodox girl in the ton become the model Duchess?Philippa Stanhope is unconventional to everyone but herself. To Philippa's way of thinking, the ton is the problem. Unfortunately, she must live in her world and conform to its conventions to find a husband. Elliot Dorset, Viscount Somerset, is hunting for the perfect Duchess. He is looking for one who is beautiful, elegant, and most importantly traditional.When Elliot meets Philippa her actions are a catalog of unusual behavior for a potential Duchess.However, sometimes the most unusual behavior is exactly perfect.

Will the Code Busters be able to unravel their latest case?Cody, Quinn, Luke, M.E., and Mika are the Code Busters—clever clue hunters with a passion for puzzles. They can't wait to compete in the Science Fair. They each plan to come up with unique projects—all incorporating codes—for the chance to win first place! But when they discover someone spying on them and find pieces of their projects sabotaged, their chances of winning look slim. Will the Code Busters be able to find out who is spying on them? And can they salvage all their projects to win the prize?Can you crack the code? Test your brain with the Code Busters to see if you have the right stuff to be an ace detective. Answers are in the back, if you ever get stuck.

An umbrella is opened indoors. A black cat crosses your path. Three cigarettes are lit from one match. These are omens of bad luck that no one takes seriously. But at Van Buren University when these, and other superstitions, are broken... students die. Sophomore Jerry Williams' hard-hitting reporting has won awards for Van Buren's school newspaper. But when he connects a series of campus deaths to bad luck, his editor questions Jerry's judgment, kills the story, and suspends him from the paper. But the superstition-related havoc continues, and Darla, Jerry's new girlfriend, barely escapes with her life. When Jerry digs deeper into the mystery and publishes his findings in the school's alternative newspaper, the university administration threatens him with suspension for causing a panic. But Jerry's reporting instincts won't let him stop. With his friends and everyone else on campus at risk, it's not like Jerry has much of a...

'A dark, twisty and frightening tale of revenge – gripping' Shari Lapena'Impossible to put down' Laura Dave'A real page-turner' Radio TimesHOW FAR WOULD A FATHER GO TO DEFEND HIS FAMILY? When Nick Wychwood loses his wife Elise in a shocking accident, he is left to bring up their daughter Lucy on his own. Moving house gives them the fresh start that they need, where they can put tragedy behind them and forge new friendships. But Lucy, is fragile, vulnerable, easily led. When someone offers her their shoulder, their warmth and understanding, even love, she accepts, unquestioningly. But this 'someone' is an online monster; dangerous, deceptive, manipulative – and patiently laying a deadly trap. As he uncovers the hideous truth of what happened to his beloved daughter, Nick vows to track down the person behind the screen. And when he succeeds, a devastating reckoning awaits... Set in the...

Can you leave your heart on the other side of the galaxy? When Wouter, a down-to-earth dyslexic caretaker, accidentally activates a travel disc sent by his late brother, he finds himself whisked away to a distant planet. Desperate to go home and reassure his grieving mother he's alive, he's instead stuck struggling to fill his brother's shoes to keep the amphibian bani from freezing to death. Nif, a bani healer, clings to human music as a lifeline to memories of joy and a world beyond grief after losing his mate. Intrigued by the culture behind the songs he cherishes, he volunteers for Wouter's support team—even as many of his kin distrust the humans, fearing exploitation of their fuel production. Their first meeting is one of necessity—a human in need and a bani ready to mend. As they navigate mistranslations, killer plants, and space pirates, a deeper connection blossoms between them. Each shared moment and conquered challenge...

FROM EXCITING AUTHOR OF LGBTQIA ROMANCE M.Z. ARTHURAn Oh, Baby! storyBook one in the Knights in Ink seriesA little miracle leads to true love.In need of a quick cash infusion to pay off a loan shark, tattoo artist Doug "Zim" Zimmer gives of himself, literally, with plasma and sperm donations. He's happy to help whoever needs either or both, and when the bills are paid he thinks nothing more of it.Two years later, a handsome redhead holding an infant with Zim's eyes shows up at the studio. Architect Clive Mulcahy, having assumed custody of his nephew after his sister's death, wants a clearer picture of Wayne's parentage in order to be a good father. The acquaintance he hopes to strike with Zim for the sake of Wayne's happiness soon grows into a relationship neither expected, but both are willing to embrace.

Written by Carnegie and Costa Award-winning author Sally Gardner, beautifully illustrated throughout with stunning illustrations from Greenaway-shortlisted artist Chris Mould, and filled with heart, humour and imagination, Pernickety Boo is the unforgettable, magical story of a very unusual umbrella. 'Hello,' said the umbrella. 'Gosh,' said the boy. The umbrella's handle was carved in the shape of a dog's head, with a very long snout and a shiny nose and ears that flopped back. 'You can talk.' 'I suppose I can,' said the umbrella. 'Do you have a name?' asked the boy. 'No,' said the umbrella. 'Do I need a name?' 'Yes,' said the small boy. 'You need one for someone to let you in at the front door, and another name to be let out the back door.' Brought to life by a careless sorcerer, Pernickety Boo is a well-educated umbrella with unexplored magical powers – and after he is left behind on the London Underground by his forgetful creator, Pernickety must find an owner: someone who will...