Ana on the Edge

Ana on the Edge
Author: A. J. Sass
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 252
Release: 2020-10-20
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0316458635

Perfect for fans of George and Ivy Aberdeen's Letter to the World: a heartfelt coming of age story about a nonbinary character navigating a binary world. Twelve-year-old Ana-Marie Jin, the reigning US Juvenile figure skating champion, is not a frilly dress kind of kid. So, when Ana learns that next season's program will be princess themed, doubt forms fast. Still, Ana tries to focus on training and putting together a stellar routine worthy of national success. Once Ana meets Hayden, a transgender boy new to the rink, thoughts about the princess program and gender identity begin to take center stage. And when Hayden mistakes Ana for a boy, Ana doesn't correct him and finds comfort in this boyish identity when he's around. As their friendship develops, Ana realizes that it's tricky juggling two different identities on one slippery sheet of ice. And with a major competition approaching, Ana must decide whether telling everyone the truth is worth risking years of hard work and sacrifice.

Shame of Clones

Shame of Clones
Author: Melanie James
Publisher: Melanie James
Total Pages: 235
Release: 2024-07-02
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

The witches promised Barney a body, and it’s time to pay up. When they fail to live up to their end of the bargain, he heads out on his own in search of a witch who can make his dreams come true. After all, an imp can only be so patient. But his timing couldn’t have been worse. The world of magic has inexplicably gone haywire, and it leaves the witches of Karma, Inc. scrambling to get their magic back on track. Trouble is compounded by an infestation of clones, and the witches each find themselves in a romantic crisis. Evil spirits, smugglers, and thieves abound as these magical misfits struggle to save witchcraft, Barney, and their love lives.

Mission Impawsible

Mission Impawsible
Author: Melanie James
Publisher: Melanie James
Total Pages: 76
Release: 2024-06-29
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Everything happens for a reason, even if it’s caused by incompetence. What happens when you take one very powerful wand, crack open an ancient spell book, and mix thoroughly with a pair of inexperienced witches? For Kelly and Randy, it’s a spell gone wild. With no idea what sort of magical mayhem they’ve created, they have to choose between waiting for the Witch’s Union to hunt them down or take their chances with a life on the run. But there is another choice, to figure out the spell and try to undo it before it’s too late. When Kelly learns her spell has direct consequences on her werebear boyfriend, she has no choice but to gather up the witches of Karma, Inc. for a new adventure. The gang will take on a new cast of troublemakers in paranormal-infested Caldron Falls. It’s up to Kelly to see if she has what it takes to lead her crew of witchy buffoons on a Mission Impawsible to save her werebear.

A Deadly Obsession

A Deadly Obsession
Author: Melanie James
Publisher: Melanie James
Total Pages: 256
Release: 2024-10-26
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Jake Matthews never wanted the life he was born into. He’s worked hard to keep his past a secret from everyone around him including the love of his life. When an unknown force comes after the woman he loves, will he give it all up to protect her? Redemption, justice, and vengeance. ​​​​​​​Will Jenny and the men in her life be able to see where one ends and another begins? It’s a fine line between right and wrong. How far will someone go to protect the ones they love? How much are they willing to risk?

Karma Inc.

Karma Inc.
Author: Melanie James
Publisher: Melanie James
Total Pages: 267
Release: 2024-06-28
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

A Laugh Till It Hurts Literal Leigh Romance Diaries Spin-off. Witches, Werebears, and Imps. Oh my! Waiting for Karma is fine—for the patient. But for the rest of us, it sure would be nice to give Karma a little nudge every once in a while. Was it one too many dates that turned out to be losers or liars? Have a problem with two-faced backstabbers? And don’t even start with the so-called customer service centers. There comes a day when enough is really, truthfully, enough already. For Kelly and Esmeralda, two snarky single witches, that day was yesterday. After applying their witchcraft to dish out a little magical payback, they realize they have a penchant for the dark art of revenge. And who’s to say a witch can’t make a few bucks with a talent like that? Doing the odd job was fun and gratifying. Then along came an unusual client with a pitch for an idea, “Karma Inc.-Reality TV.” The witches set up shop in the sleepy little town of Caldron Falls, Wisconsin. By enabling the good citizens to settle old scores, they hoped to transform the town into a virtual coliseum of televised revenge. It didn’t take long before a few inconvenient and unexpected dead bodies began to pile up. To complicate matters, Caldron Falls just happens to have more than its fair share of paranormal creatures, not to mention a Chicago mobster seemingly bent on taking over the town. Can Esmeralda and Kelly solve the rash of unexplained deaths before they get the blame and end up behind bars? What will Marie Laveau and the Witch's Union have to say about this?

Tales of the Don

Tales of the Don
Author: Charles Sauriol
Publisher: Dundurn
Total Pages: 195
Release: 1984-11-15
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 1459711211

"I remember them as though they had happened yesterday." So writes author-naturalist Charles Sauriol in reference to his many memorable experiences within Toronto's Don River Valley. From Scout outings in 1920 to pioneer cottaging, train excursions, maple syrup making, beekeeping and countless other activities, the author's long association with the Don makes for fascinating reading in this sequel to his earlier book, Remembering the Don. Tales of the Don provides for Toronto residents and visitors alike a picture window through which they may see the valley as it was years ago. A vital part of a great city's heritage has been preserved thanks to Charles Sauriol's foresight, tenacity and unshakeable love of subject. Once again "The King of the Don Valley," in his quaint and refreshing way, has written a book that will delight his sizeable following and undoubtedly gain for him many new readers.

Ava & Will

Ava & Will
Author: Melanie James
Publisher: Melanie James
Total Pages: 54
Release: 2024-09-20
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Six neighbors, six women drawn to each other. Over the years, their friendships blossomed from friends to sisters. Together, they tackled the challenges they faced in juggling their complex roles as women, wives, and mothers. Now, the time had come for them to take on the most important challenge yet. To restore the passion and romance to their marriages that had been neglected through the years. These are the stories of six couples. Six stories of rekindling and reawakening their romance. Welcome to Éveiller Drive. Ava & Will Ava is shy and unsure. She loves Will more than anything, but lately, he’s not been the same man that she fell in love with and married. Their marriage is strained, very near the breaking point. Fearing the end is near, she comes up with a plan to make her husband notice her. Can they fix what they once had? Is their love for one another worth the fight?

Hex U

Hex U
Author: Melanie James
Publisher: Melanie James
Total Pages: 220
Release: 2024-09-11
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

What does the Witch’s Union do with underperforming, socially awkward, and mistake-prone young witches like Gertie and her friends? Send them away to college, of course. Leaving the Paranormal Plantation, Gertie finds herself living in a strange new world—college. With two witchy classmates stumbling along with her, the trio learns about football players, fraternity parties, social activists, and even a few new spells. After investigating a mysterious campus legend, it turns out that writing papers and staying awake through lectures aren’t the only challenges college life brings. Vampires, devil-worshipping cronies, and a hungry dragon are just a few of the complications Gertie and her friends must face. Meanwhile, Gertie has to come to grips with the dilemma created by her unrequited love for her best friend, along with her love for her boyfriend. It seems decisions of the heart are more difficult than any college exam.

Haunting Leigh

Haunting Leigh
Author: Melanie James
Publisher: Melanie James
Total Pages: 142
Release: 2024-05-14
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

It’s Halloween, Leigh’s favorite time of the year. As a rookie witch with high hopes, she has a lot to look forward to. When a mysterious supernatural force meddles in her life things take a turn for the worse and Hunter gets caught in the paranormal crossfire. Leigh’s job seems to have suddenly gone sour. The public school she works at doesn’t share this young teacher’s enthusiasm for what they deem to be a religious holiday. To keep her entire life from falling apart, Leigh needs serious help. Once again, she calls on her trustworthy but inept best friends to pull her through. Magical mayhem abounds. Leigh has a run-in with a bizarre cult bent on human sacrifice, some galloping golems, and a few pesky ghosts—not to mention stray bolts of witchcraft! Can Marie Laveau help the gang pull together an emergency séance in the historic but haunted Schlitt House? They find out some ghosts can be a real drag, possession has side effects, and exorcisms are unpredictable at best.

A Valentine's Surprise

A Valentine's Surprise
Author: Melanie James
Publisher: Melanie James
Total Pages: 91
Release: 2024-09-30
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Adam is a local police officer who has never been interested in finding romance or love. He spent the last ten years raising his kid sister after their parents were killed by a drunk driver. When his seemingly quiet morning patrol takes a deadly turn, Adam starts to think about life and love a little differently. He sets his sights on the beautiful yet guarded Amanda. Can his fire burn deep enough to unlock her innocent heart?