Return of the Nutcracker Prince

Return of the Nutcracker Prince
Author: Jasmine C. Caldwell
Publisher: Steam Heat Press
Total Pages: 201
Release: 2023-11-26
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1962115046

What if the ballet was just the beginning? The Nutcracker Prince is on a mission — to save the Land of Sweets from the power-hungry Mouse King. But when Prince Klaus turns to Clara, the mage from the Realm of Waking, he finds more than just a savior for his kingdom. He finds the girl from his past, all grown up — but she thinks that long-ago battle was all a dream. Clara has been promised to a man she hates and can’t see a way out. When she comes face to face with the boy from her dreams, her world turns upside down. He's all grown up now, and he needs her help. She takes a leap of faith and joins Klaus in a daring adventure across the Realms. As they battle the Mouse King and his army, Klaus and Clara rekindle their connection and discover a love that might save them all. Return to the Land of Sweets and Toys in this imaginative sequel to the Nutcracker Ballet!

Tchaikovsky

Tchaikovsky
Author: David Brown
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Total Pages: 554
Release: 1978
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 9780393030990

A Very Young Dancer

A Very Young Dancer
Author: Jill Krementz
Publisher: Yearling Books
Total Pages: 112
Release: 1986-08-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780440492122

Photographs of a ten-year-old student in George Balanchine's School of American Ballet, supplemented by her descriptions of her feelings and experiences, provide insight to the excitement and hard work involved in auditioning and rehearsing for and playin

The Nutcracker Ballet

The Nutcracker Ballet
Author: Vladimir Vagin
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Total Pages: 38
Release: 2002
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9780439081856

On Christmas Eve, a little girl helps break the spell on her wooden nutcracker and watches him turn into a handsome prince, who takes her to his kingdom in the Land of Sweets.

The Geek Girl Squad: Olivia

The Geek Girl Squad: Olivia
Author: Jasmine C. Caldwell
Publisher: Steam Heat Press
Total Pages: 231
Release: 2022-01-31
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1962115119

Fake it ‘til you make it... Olivia counts herself lucky to have a steady job in graphic design. She's focused on climbing the ladder, but her mom keeps hounding her about finding a man. In an effort to keep her from matchmaking, Olivia lies and says she's seeing someone. Now her mom insists she introduce this boyfriend to the family at the big reunion, but how is she supposed to bring someone who doesn't exist? After his last girlfriend betrayed him, Jake wants nothing to do with relationships. Most women look at him and only see the jock. The thing is, he has a nerdy secret: his love of anime. He can’t jeopardize his reputation as a sports anchor. After meeting Olivia at a work picnic, he’s completely smitten. When Olivia comes to him, worried about showing up dateless to the family reunion, he offers to stand in as her fake boyfriend – but he wishes it were real. Can a smart, ambitious woman, and a closet otaku-jock fake it long enough to make a lasting connection? Beach Book Festival 2022 Romance Category Honorable Mention

The Geek Girl Squad: Jade

The Geek Girl Squad: Jade
Author: Jasmine C. Caldwell
Publisher: Steam Heat Press
Total Pages: 257
Release: 2023-09-30
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1962115003

When Miss Independent and Mr. Control get together, sparks ignite. As a trans woman, Jade never thought love was in the cards for her. The guys she’s attracted to never have any wiggle room when it comes to gender. Instead, she’s focused on her career and her squad. When the girls talk her into going to the new queer club she’s interviewing at, the swoon-worthy Andrew saves her from a jerk. Imagine her surprise when the hot connection from her night at the Neon Unicorn turns out to be her new boss! But no man is worth risking this opportunity... Andrew’s loved and lost, and vowed never to endure that pain again. He holds himself apart from everyone, except his family. If he can control everything, he can’t possibly get hurt. But when the gorgeous woman he defended shows up as his new office manager, fate tests his resolve. When her world falls apart, will Jade learn to lean?

The Geek Girl Squad: Nadia

The Geek Girl Squad: Nadia
Author: Jasmine C. Caldwell
Publisher: Steam Heat Press
Total Pages: 246
Release: 2022-05-31
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 196211502X

It was hate at first sight… Nadia knew Caleb was the enemy from the day they met. His best friend had devastated one of her squad, and Caleb was nothing but an absolute jerk. In the name of friendship, Nadia is willing to tolerate him … but that doesn't make Mr. Arrogance any more charming. At least game night is still just for the girls, right? Now that Jake’s back with his girl, Caleb finds himself bored and lonely. When Nadia needs rescuing from the side of the road, he thinks he’s found a way to get more time with his best friend. But it turns out that spending time with Nadia is more stimulating than he’d imagined … and now he can’t stop thinking about her in his bed. When their bickering turns into something more, his fears push her away. Then, the unthinkable happens. Can this loner learn to work in a team to get back what he didn’t realize was missing?

The Geek Girl Squad: Rosie

The Geek Girl Squad: Rosie
Author: Jasmine C. Caldwell
Publisher: Steam Heat Press
Total Pages: 284
Release:
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1962115062

Their feelings for each other will tear the squad apart… Rosie’s never had time to date, not that anyone’s been interested. Her patients, grandparents, and the squad are her priorities. But an old attraction stirs up again when her best friend’s little brother moves into their apartment building. This has to be against the friend code. Good thing he doesn’t seem to like her much … Matt’s been crushing on Rosie since he was seventeen. But, he promised his sister he wouldn’t date her friends. Now he’s living in the same building as his dream girl while working at his restaurant internship. Will the angel in the apartment downstairs ever notice him? Or is he trapped in the “little brother zone” for life? And what will his sister say if they can’t fight this? Recommended Read, Author Shout Reader Ready Awards 2023

Keeping Cami

Keeping Cami
Author: Jasmine C. Caldwell
Publisher: Steam Heat Press
Total Pages: 103
Release: 2024-04-09
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1962115100

Sometimes the biggest obstacle to love is the fear of losing it. Cami’s a free spirit, a traveling artist that goes wherever the wind and the jobs take her. Ever since she lost her shop, she’s had one rule: no dating coworkers. Her next contract brings her to Baltimore and the Casa de Tatuajes crew. After her three months is up, she expects to move on elsewhere. After all, no one ever wants to keep her. Eddie craves companionship and connection. But the world of online dating lets him down yet again. After another failed date, he can no longer ignore his attraction to the curvy visiting artist. When a secret romance ensues, he wonders if he can convince her to stay. But in her mind Cami’s already moving on, creating a storm of emotions that threaten to tear them apart. Can their love withstand the challenges, or will they succumb to the pressures surrounding them? Find out in this heartwarming tale of family, friendship, and finding love in the most unexpected places.