Losing Gemma


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This is the story of Gemma and me: how I lost her, I suppose. I don't usually tell it to anyone but myself; I save it for the darkest moments. Losing Gemma, Katy's Gardners debut novel about adventure, losing your best friend, and self-discovery, has been translates into twelve languages and compared to Alex Garland's breakthrough novel, The Beach, among many others. This time, the backpacking heroes are girls. What makes Losing Gemma truly unforgettable, is the read itself; it's an impossibly suspenseful novel that's as gripping as it is psychologically rich. Two young women have gone looking for adventure, backpacking through India—but only one returns. The other one believes it's all her fault. And the mystery behind what really happened during their fateful visit to a secluded shrine compels the reader forward to a page-turning conclusion that's shocking, strange, and haunting.




Losing Gemma


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An honest, factual account of the most tragic loss of all - the loss of a child. This diary will inspire others to find strength and courage by sharing this emotive journey.




Gemma's Fate


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"Love, lust, danger, and a shocking secret unite Gemma Christiana and Sheriff Drake Silverton in this captivating paranormal romance." I’m Gemma Christiana, a determined reporter with an insatiable hunger for that one breakthrough that will launch my career. But fate has twisted my path, leaving me stranded in the eerie confines of Devil’s Lake, North Dakota. Just as my dreams feel hopelessly out of reach, a brutal murder shatters the silence and thrusts the seductive Sheriff Drake Silverton into my world. Caught in the tangled web of a hidden supernatural society, fighting desperately to maintain their secrecy, and a shadowy government agency with a relentless agenda to eliminate women like me, possessing an extraordinary gift, I find myself at the center of a deadly conflict. Can we defy the unyielding odds stacked against us? Will the flames of our passion burn brighter than the forces determined to tear us apart? Join Gemma and Drake on this breathless journey where love, desire, betrayal, and the indomitable spirit of humanity intertwine. Gemma's Fate is a mature paranormal romance with dark elements and a sinfully delicious, overly protective, dominant werewolf. Please read the foreword. Immortal Breeders is a spin-off from the Storm series. While you're not required to read the Storm series first, many of the characters from that series play intricate parts in the Immortal Breeders.




The Sweet Far Thing


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It has been a year of change since Gemma Doyle arrived at the foreboding Spence Academy. Having bound the wild, dark magic of the realms to her, Gemma has forged unlikely and unsuspected new alliances both with the headstrong Felicity and timid Ann, Kartik, the exotic young man whose companionship is forbidden, and the fearsome creatures of the realms. Now, as Gemma approaches her London debut, the time has come to test those bonds. As her friendship with Felicity and Ann faces its gravest trial, and with the Order grappling for control of the realms, Gemma is compelled to decide once and for all which path she is meant to take. Pulled forward by fate, the destiny Gemma faces threatens to set chaos loose, not only in the realms, but also upon the rigid Victorian society whose rules Gemma has both defied and followed. Where does Gemma really belong? And will she, can she, survive?




A Mother's Day


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“Nobody’s Child” by Emilie Richards He had come to a child’s rescue, and now Officer Farrell Riley was suddenly sharing parenthood with beautiful Gemma Hancock. Somehow this woman and child had laid a claim on his loner’s heart. But would their ready-made family last forever? “Baby on the Way” by Marie Ferrarella Single and pregnant, Madeline Reed found the perfect husband in the handsome cop who helped bring her infant son into the world. But did his dutiful role in the surprise delivery make J.T.Walker a daddy? “A Daddy for Her Daughters” by Elizabeth Bevarly Bachelor Sloan Sullivan thought he understood women, but when confronted with spirited Naomi Carmichael and her brood of girls, he realized he had a lot to learn! Especially if he hoped to win this sexy single mom’s heart….




Wake


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Fall under the spell of Wake—the first book in an achingly beautiful new series by celebrated author Amanda Hocking—and lose yourself to the Watersong. Gorgeous. Fearless. Dangerous. They're the kind of girls you envy; the kind of girls you want to hate. Strangers in town for the summer, Penn, Lexi and Thea have caught everyone's attention—but it's Gemma who's attracted theirs. She's the one they've chosen to be part of their group. Gemma seems to have it all—she's carefree, pretty, and falling in love with Alex, the boy next door. He's always been just a friend, but this summer they've taken their relationship to the next level, and now there's no going back. Then one night, Gemma's ordinary life changes forever. She's taking a late night swim under the stars when she finds Penn, Lexi and Thea partying on the cove. They invite her to join them, and the next morning she wakes up on the beach feeling groggy and sick, knowing something is different. Suddenly Gemma is stronger, faster, and more beautiful than ever. But her new powers come with a terrifying price. And as she uncovers the truth, she's is forced to choose between staying with those she loves—or entering a new world brimming with dark hungers and unimaginable secrets.




Illusions


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Sheppard Kane, a young bachelor living in New York City, has a pretty comfortable lifestyle going on for himself. He has a nice apartment in Manhattan and a good job with a magazine publisher. He has a group of good friends but is saddened by the breakup with his live-in girlfriend. While at his parents' house for a Christmas party, Shepp is joined by his two brothers and their significant others. His younger brother Nate has brought his new girlfriend, Gemma Elliot, who is not only beautiful but also a flirt. What starts out as an innocent encounter on Shepp's part, Gemma manages to turn into a life-changing one for his family, friends, and himself. Trust is shattered, belief systems fail, and real danger lurks around them all.




Glimmerfin


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Six years after his game show destroyed most of the city of Olympia, disgraced TV boss Big Man has gone into hiding. Then a highly contagious virus is released into the public, it reduces most of the population into enraged killers. A handful of survivors have taken refuge beneath the city. Realizing that his two daughters are still trapped in the city, Big Man must leave his safe haven for the first time in years and venture outside to a new horror to find his loved ones before it's too late.




Babies for the Rockstar Daddies


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Get ready for the ultimate rockstar romance with Babies for the Rockstar Daddies—the complete Spades brothers collection! These four novels offer it all: age gaps, brother's best friends, second chances, and secret babies. Rock on with passion and heart in this irresistible series! Books included: Accidental Baby For My Brother's Best Friend My brother’s best friend should come with a warning label…Never give him your V card. Locke doesn’t do romantic entanglements that last more than a single song. He doesn’t need a girlfriend, especially a young, inexperienced one. No man that talented and good looking wants to commit to a nobody like me. When finally given the chance to roll in the sheets with him I can’t pass it up. He rocks my world the same way he rocks the stage, hard and with passion. It was only supposed to be one night, but fate had other plans. I gave him my V card, but he gifted me something in return that neither of us expected. Now it's time I tell this Rockstar he’s about to be a daddy… Accidental Secret Daddy My Rockstar ex left me a parting gift after our breakup - a bun in the oven. And he just doesn’t know it yet. He was my one and only…until he chose his rockstar lifestyle over me. When his tour brought him back to town and became my next-door neighbor, my baby bump is on full display. Just my luck. So, I did what any girl would. I lied and told him it wasn’t his. He’d never choose us over the Rockstar lifestyle. But every time I see his piercing blue eyes and tattooed, muscular body, my heart begs me to reach out. I can’t risk the chance of rejection again for me, or our child… Secret Baby For My Best Friend's Brother My best friend's brother took my V card four years ago and left a bun in the oven. One night of passion was all it took to change my life forever. He doesn’t remember, but I can’t forget it. When I’m given the job opportunity of a lifetime I can’t turn it down. Even if it means coming face-to-face with him. All I have to do is not fall for him…again. And keep the biggest secret of my life under wraps. When I see Jackson again, I am melted in his sea-green eyes. It takes everything in me to not pull him in for a kiss…or more. Watching him play with my son sparks emotions I thought I dealt with long ago. They are like two peas in a pod, my son even has his green eyes. I’m so close to having everything I ever wanted, but at what cost? One night of passion, four years of lies, I have one chance to fix this. Or I lose my Rockstar forever Baby For My Best Friend's Ex Never give your V card to a hot Rockstar. He might turn out to be your best friend's ex... and your baby's daddy. I left home to chase big dreams that went up in smoke. One horrible night out leads to me being trapped with sexy bassist Samuel Hansen and his bandmates. I’m not the girl that gets the guy, especially the Rockstar. But everything with him feels right. With his leather jacket, dark hair and tattoos, he is drool worthy. Swept away by his charisma and charms, I happily give him the most cherished thing I have : my V card. I’m in heaven and never want this feeling to end…until I discover he’s my best friend’s ex. Dating him is totally against girl code. But how do you choose between your best friend and the love of your life? Now I’m stuck working with the one person I want but can’t have. My life just got so much harder. Especially once I learn I’m eating for two…




The Patron Saint of Second Chances


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The self-appointed mayor of a tiny Italian village is determined to save his hometown no matter the cost in this “charming farce that highlights the triumph of hope and community” (People). Vacuum repairman and self-appointed mayor of Prometto, Italy (population 212) Signor Speranza has a problem: unless he can come up with 70,000 euros to fix the town’s pipes, the water commission will shut off the water to the village and all the residents will be forced to disperse. In a desperate bid to boost tourism—and revenue—he spreads a harmless rumor that movie star Dante Rinaldi will be filming his next project nearby. Unfortunately, the plan works a little too well, and soon everyone wants to be a part of the fictional film—the village butcher will throw in some money if Speranza can find roles for his fifteen enormous sons, Speranza’s wistfully adrift daughter reveals an unexpected interest in stage makeup, and his hapless assistant Smilzo volunteers a screenplay that’s not so secretly based on his undying love for the film’s leading lady. To his surprise—and considerable consternation, Speranza realizes that the only way to keep up the ruse is to make the movie for real. As the entire town becomes involved (even the village priest invests!), Signor Speranza starts to think he might be able to pull this off. But what happens when Dante Rinaldi doesn’t show up? Or worse, what if he does? A “warmhearted, original gem of a novel” (Amy Poeppel, author of Musical Chairs), The Patron Saint of Second Chances is perfect for fans of Fredrik Backman and Maria Semple.