Heartbreak Cove


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Welcome to a place where love is in the air, fate is in the stars, and home is just a heartbeat away... Sheriff Andie Shepard may be new to Sanctuary Island but, like everyone else who comes here, she's already fallen under its healing spell. Andie is determined to leave her mistakes behind her and make this scenic haven her home. But she just might have to change her plans—as well as open her heart—when an unexpected visitor shows up on her doorstep... Heartbreak CoveCaitlin is the ten-year-old niece Andie never knew she had. Silent, wary, and shy as can be, Caitlin only responds to the horses that run wild across the island. Andie has no idea how to deal with Caitlin—until Sam Brennan enters the picture. A tall, handsome loner who rehabilitates abused horses, Sam is able to help Caitlin break out of her shell. But that's not all: He finds a way to touch something deep in Andie's heart, opening her up to the healing power of love. Together, these three lost souls must face the darkness in their past to build a brighter future. Because here, on Sanctuary Island, anything is possible...




Witchlings


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An instant New York Times Bestseller! Disney's The Owl House meets Nevermoor, in a brilliant adventure from Claribel A. Ortega! Every year, in the magical town of Ravenskill, Witchlings who participate in the Black Moon Ceremony are placed into covens and come into their powers as full-fledged witches. And twelve-year-old Seven Salazar can't wait to be placed in the most powerful coven with her best friend! But on the night of the ceremony, in front of the entire town, Seven isn't placed in one of the five covens. She's a Spare! Spare covens have fewer witches, are less powerful, and are looked down on by everyone. Even worse, when Seven and the other two Spares perform the magic circle to seal their coven and cement themselves as sisters, it doesn't work! They're stuck as Witchlings—and will lose their magic. Seven invokes her only option: the impossible task. The three Spares will be assigned an impossible task: If they work together and succeed at it, their coven will be sealed and they'll gain their full powers. If they fail... Well, the last coven to make the attempt ended up being turned into toads. Forever. But maybe friendship can be the most powerful magic of all... With action-packed adventure, a coven of quirky witchlings, Claribel A. Ortega's signature humor, and girl-power vibes, you won't be able to put down this middle grade Latine witch story, perfect for fans of Amari and the Night Brothers or Harry Potter.




House of Elephants (Witchlings 3)


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From New York Times bestselling and award-winning author Claribel A. Ortega: The third bookin the spellbinding Witchlings series! It's been months since the end of the Golden Frog Games, and a cure for the hex that turned young witches to stone still hasn't been found. Seven and Thorn want nothing more than to find a way to heal their friends, but everything they try ends in failure. When the Black Moon Ceremony arrives earlier than expected, Seven and Thorn take it as a chance to welcome any new Spares into their coven. But rather than welcoming a few Spares like they thought, all the witchlings in the ceremony are chosen to enter the Spare coven! The new Spares are met with anger from the Hill Society. They create more unfair laws that ban Spares from using magic and being equals in Twelve Towns society! On top of all that, Spares start disappearing. And no one seems to care. As Seven and Thorn struggle to find a cure for the stone hex and to stop the Twelve Town's unfair treatment of Spares once and for all, they discover a piece of hidden history that will change everything-if they can get anyone to listen to them.




Encyclopedia Brown Shows the Way


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As Idaville’s ten-year-old star detective, Encyclopedia has an uncanny knack for trivia. With his unconventional knowledge, he solves mysteries for the neighborhood kids through his own detective agency. But his dad also happens to be the chief of the Idaville police department, and every night around the dinner table, Encyclopedia helps him solve some of the most baffling crimes. With ten confounding mysteries in each book, not only does Encyclopedia have a chance to solve them, but readers are given all the clues as well and can chime in with their own solutions. Interactive and fun—it’s classic Encyclopedia Brown!




The Summer Cottage


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Return to The Summer Cottage and fall in love with the second novella in Lily Everett's heart-tugging "Billionaire Brothers" trilogy! For years, the Harrington family has dominated the business world. Gorgeous billionaire brothers Dylan, Logan and Miles Harrington command the family empire, which has given them everything they could ever want...except the one thing that matters most. Now they're about to travel to the windswept refuge of Sanctuary Island, where they'll discover that fortune, fame and power don't mean a thing without someone to share it with. As head of research for the family company, Logan Harrington spends most of his time alone in his lab coming up with new innovations...or in his bedroom with whatever socialite has caught his fancy this week. But when work drives Logan to his breaking point, his assistant, Jessica Bell, spirits him away to his grandparents' house on Sanctuary Island. Once there, Jessica begins to see beneath Logan's mask to the loyal, caring, vulnerable man beneath, and she can't help falling in love. But when he finds out about her painful past, will they still have a future together?




A Heart’s Choice


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This boxed set contains the connecting stories of Cove & Tozzi and Harley’s & Ren. One choice can be life changing in all the right ways, but it may also lead to heartbreak, despair, and ultimately losing the one who matters most. Cove’s Choice: Cove - Growing up I’ve been focused to succeed on the one task my family and I depend on; break the curse that ties my family to the lake. I manage to succeed until my heart gets thrown into the mix. Tozzi - There’s something about the lake I’m drawn to each and every day. Though water has never been my friend, especially not when the mere contact starts to pull me into my worst nightmare. Harley’s Choice: Harley - Growing up all I’ve ever known is the task my kind need to fulfill; breaking curses. I’m not supposed to have feelings or want the life humans get after their curse is broken. Yet, I long for the impossible. One chance is all I need until trust is broken and betrayal becomes deadlier than my dream turning into a nightmare. Ren - I’m not supposed to like her but the girl from another world is captivating. When my brother forges a plan for revenge, I have no other choice but to play along.




Heartache & Happiness (Lighthouse Cove Book 4)


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When the future of Lighthouse Cove's beloved historical landmark hangs in the balance, a small town rallies against the forces of greed to preserve its heritage and secure its future. But when heartbreak and betrayal loom over their most passionate defenders, can they find the strength to fight not just for the land but for their own second chances? Dani Thompson, a dedicated counselor, has always called Lighthouse Cove home, where she helps those grappling with chronic illnesses find peace. However, when a lucrative development proposal threatens to transform the tranquil community into a bustling tourist hotspot, Dani and the 'Alpha Girls'-a determined group of local women-must navigate the treacherous waters of small-town politics to uphold the town's values and lifestyle. Caught in the crossfire is Tom Green, an environmental lawyer with a knack for navigating legal storms and a hidden desire for Dani. His commitment to the cause draws Dani to him, but unresolved wounds from her past relationships and a mysterious encounter threaten their budding connection. As the town's future teeters on the edge, so does Dani's chance at finding love. Can Dani and her friends outsmart the developers and save their cherished lighthouse? And in the struggle to protect her hometown, can Dani open her heart again and trust that Tom is the man she's truly been waiting for? Discover the power of community, the pain of heartbreak, and the redemption found in fighting for what matters in Heartache & Happiness-a compelling tale of love and perseverance.




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The Golden Frog Games (Witchlings 2)


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Get ready for more magic, mayhem, and monstruos! From Claribel A. Ortega, author of Frizzy and Ghost Squad, comes the sequel to the instant New York Times bestselling and #1 Indie bestselling Witchlings. Every four years, the Twelve Towns gather for a legendary magical tournament--the Golden Frog Games. With Ravenskill hosting this year's games, all eyes are on Seven Salazar, Valley Pepperhorn and Thorn Laroux: the most famous Spares in the Twelve Towns. Thorn is ready to compete as a fashion champion, but when a forbidden hex is used to turn her fellow champions to stone, suspicion lands on the Witchlings. As the Witchlings attempt to unravel the mystery of the stonifications, future Uncle Seven is harboring a dangerous secret: While she's supposed to be able to communicate with animals, the voices she hears most clearly belong to monstruos, and one spine-chilling voice is the loudest of all. Can Seven fix her broken magic and find out who is stonifying the champions . . . before Thorn becomes the next victim?




Shoreline Drive


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"Dr. Ben Faulkner is a veterinarian on warm, welcoming Sanctuary Island, a refuge for wild horses. Though he's dedicated his life to healing animals and rescuing the ones no one wants, Ben is nursing deep wounds of his own. After tragedy tore his family apart, he gave up his dreams of finding happiness long ago until Merry Preston arrives on the island. Vivacious, friendly, and instantly loveable, Merry is everything Ben is not. She's also nine months pregnant and attempting to carve out a new life for herself and her unborn child. Though Ben tries to keep his distance, when a raging storm cuts them off from the mainland, he's forced to help bring her new baby into the world. It's a harrowing experience that leaves him with one great certainty: I want these two to be my family. Seeing his opportunity, he makes a dramatic proposal to the young mother: a marriage of convenience. If Merry marries him, he'll draw up a contract naming her son as his heir and promising to provide for them both. But as they will learn, love is more than a business proposition and it will take all the magic hidden in Sanctuary Island to turn Ben's proposal into something real and lasting."--Page 4 of cover.