The Princess and the Nerd

The Princess and the Nerd
Author: Olivia Noble
Publisher: ThunderWords Press
Total Pages: 137
Release: 2022-09-10
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Food is her passion, but he has the power to destroy her dreams... Willow’s restaurant has been trashed by a nasty review from an influential food critic. A handsome, nerdy, condescending celebrity chef who could crush her career with one sarcastic swipe of his pen. When Mr. Bigshot’s visit goes horribly and hilariously wrong, he calls Willow a spoiled rotten Princess, and calls her food much, much worse. Comparisons to mouse droppings have been made. Business starts to die, and Willow knows she must find a way to change the critic’s mind—or become the pitiful embarrassment of her successful family, and worse... risk letting down her closest friends and business partners. She invites the critic to her brother's wedding so that he can sample her catering. But the London-born, Indian chef is the most uptight, frustrating, grumpy, and impossibly hot man that Willow has ever met. The two drive each other insane every time they meet. Every word exchanged between them seems to be a snarky insult. There’s only one way this can end: in a ferocious food fight, or with someone getting taken on the dining table. A small-town, enemies-to-lovers romantic comedy with a guaranteed HEA. Sweet and steamy, over the top, lots of laughs.

The Summer I Became a Nerd

The Summer I Became a Nerd
Author: Leah Rae Miller
Publisher: Entangled: Teen
Total Pages: 259
Release: 2013-05-07
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 1620612399

On the outside, seventeen-year-old Madelyne Summers looks like your typical blond cheerleader—perky, popular, and dating the star quarterback. But inside, Maddie spends more time agonizing over what will happen in the next issue of her favorite comic book than planning pep rallies with her squad. That she's a nerd hiding in a popular girl's body isn't just unknown, it's anti-known. And she needs to keep it that way.Summer is the only time Maddie lets her real self out to play, but when she slips up and the adorkable guy behind the local comic shop's counter uncovers her secret, she's busted. Before she can shake a pom-pom, Maddie's whisked into Logan's world of comic conventions, live-action role-playing, and first-person-shooter video games. And she loves it. But the more she denies who she really is, the deeper her lies become...and the more she risks losing Logan forever.

The Princess and the Bully

The Princess and the Bully
Author: Tiffany Ransier
Publisher: Indigo Hearts Press LLC
Total Pages: 376
Release: 2021-12-03
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1949079155

I'm a princess. I was fine with the way my life was – partying all day and night. But my parents weren't. Now I'm a student at Southern Goldsworthy University. The best for the rich and elite. Heath Goldsworthy, campus heartthrob and oldest son of the Dean, came into my life as the first true friend I've ever had. He gave me a new start. Something that I was very grateful for. Now he's missing... And I'm the top suspect responsible for his disappearance. His sister hates me, but his brother hates me more. He wants to make my life a living hell until I confess what happened that night. But I can't confess what I don't remember. And why does he keep messing with my emotions? I hate playing his games. The Dean's son doesn't just go missing. Someone is responsible and they don't want me to remember. I have to find out who before it's too late. Please be advised, this is a dark romance with triggering content including dub/non consent. romantic suspense, new adult romance, alpha male romance, bully romance, college bully romance, dark romance, contemporary, alpha hero, bad boy, alpha male, romance ebooks, romance books, alpha male romance, dominant alpha male possessive romance, dark alpha male romance, bad boy romance, drama novel, romance novel, romantic fiction, alpha male fiction, contemporary romance, steamy romance, hot reads, hot alpha male

The Princess and the Warrior

The Princess and the Warrior
Author: Duncan Tonatiuh
Publisher: Abrams
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2016-09-20
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 161312970X

In the picture book Princess and the Warrior: A Tale of Two Volcanoes, award-winning author and illustrator Duncan Tonatiuh brings a cherished Mexican legend to life. A Pura Belpré Illustrator Honor Book ALA/ALSC Notable Children’s Book! “A palette of earthy, evocative colors . . . A genuine triumph.” ―Kirkus Reviews (Starred Review) “Use this Aztec legend to inspire readers while teaching a bit about dramatic irony.” —School Library Journal Izta was the most beautiful princess in the land, and suitors traveled from far and wide to woo her. Even though she was the daughter of the emperor, Izta had no desire to marry a man of wealth and power. Instead, she fell in love with Popoca, a brave warrior who fought in her father’s army—and a man who did not offer her riches but a promise to stay by her side forever. The emperor did not want his daughter to marry a mere warrior, but he recognized Popoca’s bravery. He offered Popoca a deal: If the warrior could defeat their enemy, Jaguar Claw, then the emperor would permit Popoca and Izta to wed. But Jaguar Claw had a plan to thwart the warrior. Would all be lost? Today two majestic volcanoes—Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl—stand overlooking Mexico City. They have been admired and revered for countless generations and have formed the basis of many origin and creation myths. The integration of Nahuatl words (defined with a pronunciation guide in the glossary) into the narrative provides a rich opportunity to introduce and explore another facet of ancient Aztec culture. Take your child on an adventure back in time to a land of color and beauty.

The Princess and the Pawn (A Raven and Dove Prequel)

The Princess and the Pawn (A Raven and Dove Prequel)
Author: Kaitlyn Davis
Publisher: Kaitlyn Davis
Total Pages: 51
Release: 2020-12-07
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN:

A princess longing to be free. A bastard aching to belong. Fate brought them together, now destiny will tear them apart... Don't miss this prequel novella to The Raven and the Dove, an avian-inspired fantasy retelling of Tristan and Isolde perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Sabaa Tahir, and Leigh Bardugo! Taking place the day before book one of the series begins, The Princess and the Pawn follows two of the four main characters—Lyana, the dove princess, and Rafe, the bastard born raven—as they prepare for the upcoming courtship trials, in which the royal heirs of all the avian houses compete for mates.

Geektastic

Geektastic
Author: Holly Black
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 370
Release: 2009-08-01
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 0316052620

Acclaimed authors Holly Black (Ironside)and Cecil Castellucci (Boy Proof) have united in geekdom to edit short stories from some of the best selling and most promising geeks in young adult literature: M.T. Anderson, Libba Bray, Cassandra Clare, John Green, Tracy Lynn, Cynthia and Greg Leitich Smith, David Levithan, Kelly Link, Barry Lyga, Wendy Mass, Garth Nix, Scott Westerfield, Lisa Yee, and Sara Zarr. With illustrated interstitials from comic book artists Hope Larson and Bryan Lee O'Malley, Geektastic covers all things geeky, from Klingons and Jedi Knights to fan fiction, theater geeks, and cosplayers. Whether you're a former, current, or future geek, or if you just want to get in touch with your inner geek, Geektastic will help you get your geek on!

Rogue Princess

Rogue Princess
Author: B. R. Myers
Publisher: Macmillan + ORM
Total Pages: 266
Release: 2020-01-21
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 1250303427

A princess fleeing an arranged marriage teams up with a snarky commoner to foil a rebel plot in B. R. Myers' Rogue Princess, a gender-swapped sci-fi YA retelling of Cinderella. Princess Delia knows her duty: She must choose a prince to marry in order to secure an alliance and save her failing planet. Yet she secretly dreams of true love, and feels there must be a better way. Determined to chart her own course, she steals a spaceship to avoid the marriage, only to discover a handsome stowaway. All Aidan wanted was to “borrow” a few palace trinkets to help him get off the planet. Okay, so maybe escaping on a royal ship wasn’t the smartest plan, but he never expected to be kidnapped by a runaway princess! Sparks fly as this headstrong princess and clever thief battle wits, but everything changes when they inadvertently uncover a rebel conspiracy that could destroy their planet forever.

The Princess and the Fangirl

The Princess and the Fangirl
Author: Ashley Poston
Publisher: Quirk Books
Total Pages: 322
Release: 2019-04-02
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 1683690974

The Prince and the Pauper gets an “unabashedly fun” gender-bent makeover in this LGBTQ young adult romance that captures the magic of fandom (POPSUGAR)! Also features an excerpt from the next Once Upon a Con standalone novel, Bookish and the Beast Imogen Lovelace is an ordinary fangirl on an impossible mission: to save her favorite Starfield character, Princess Amara, from being killed off. On the other hand, the actress who plays Amara wouldn’t mind being axed. Jessica Stone doesn’t even like being part of the Starfield franchise—and she’s desperate to leave the intense scrutiny of fandom behind. Though Imogen and Jess have nothing in common, they do look strangely similar to one another—and a case of mistaken identity at ExcelsiCon sets off a chain of events that will change both of their lives. When the script for the Starfield sequel leaks, with all signs pointing to Jess, she and Imogen must trade places to find the person responsible. The deal: Imogen will play Jess at her signings and panels, and Jess will help Imogen’s best friend run their booth. But as these “princesses” race to find the script leaker—in each other’s shoes—they’re up against more than they bargained for. From the darker side of fandom to unexpected crushes, Imogen and Jess must find a way to rescue themselves from their own expectations . . . and redefine what it means to live happily ever after.

Hound Dog True

Hound Dog True
Author: Linda Urban
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Total Pages: 165
Release: 2011
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0547558694

The author of the acclaimed "A Crooked Kind of Perfect" comes the story of a fifth-grade girl who begins to see how one small, brave act can lead to a friend who is hound dog true.

A Crooked Kind of Perfect

A Crooked Kind of Perfect
Author: Linda Urban
Publisher: HarperCollins
Total Pages: 233
Release: 2009-04-06
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0152066691

Ten-year-old Zoe Elias has perfect piano dreams. She can practically feel the keys under her flying fingers; she can hear the audience's applause. All she needs is a baby grand so she can start her lessons, and then she'll be well on her way to Carnegie Hall. But when Dad ventures to the music store and ends up with a wheezy organ instead of a piano, Zoe's dreams hit a sour note. Learning the organ versions of old TV theme songs just isn't the same as mastering Beethoven on the piano. And the organ isn't the only part of Zoe's life in Michigan that's off-kilter, what with Mom constantly at work, Dad afraid to leave the house, and that odd boy, Wheeler Diggs, following her home from school every day. Yet when Zoe enters the annual Perform-O-Rama organ competition, she finds that life is full of surprises—and that perfection may be even better when it's just a little off center. This ebook includes a sample chapter of Hound Dog True.