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Just Like Magic

Author : Sarah Hogle

Publisher : Hachette UK

Page : 299 pages

File Size : 13,2 MB

Release : 2022-10-04

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 0349435332

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From the author of TikTok favourite, You Deserve Each Other, comes a charmingly festive romcom! Bettie Hughes once knew the comfort of luxury . . . before she lost all her money. Long obsessed with her public image, Bettie boasts an extravagant lifestyle on social media but in reality she's broke and her family has no idea. Christmas, with all its pressure to meet familial expectations, is looming when Bettie plays a vinyl record of 'All I Want for Christmas Is You' backward and accidentally conjures up Hall, the Holiday Spirit, in the form of a charming and handsome man. Once the shock wears off, Bettie knows she's stumbled upon the greatest gift: a chance to make all her holiday wishes come true, plus a ready-made fiancé. But as some of Bettie's wishes lose their charm, she finds herself thrown off-kilter by Hall's sweet nature. Suddenly, grumpy Bettie is finding her heart merry and light. But the happier she gets, the shorter Hall's time on earth grows. Can Bettie channel the Christmas spirit and learn to live with goodwill toward all men? Or will her selfish ways return as soon as the holidays are over?



My Magical Feelings

Author : Becky Cummings

Publisher :

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 28,57 MB

Release : 2021-08-07

Category : Emotions

ISBN : 9781951597177

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"How are feeling? Whatever you're feeling, know it is okay! To feel your feelings your own magic way." --Page 4 of cover.



Twice Shy

Author : Sarah Hogle

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 320 pages

File Size : 48,18 MB

Release : 2021-04-06

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 059308554X

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Can you find real love when you've always got your head in the clouds? Maybell Parish has always been a dreamer and a hopeless romantic. But living in her own world has long been preferable to dealing with the disappointments of real life. So when Maybell inherits a charming house in the Smokies from her Great-Aunt Violet, she seizes the opportunity to make a fresh start. Yet when she arrives, it seems her troubles have only just begun. Not only is the house falling apart around her, but she isn't the only inheritor: she has to share everything with Wesley Koehler, the groundskeeper who's as grouchy as he is gorgeous--and it turns out he has a very different vision for the property's future. Convincing the taciturn Wesley to stop avoiding her and compromise is a task more formidable than the other dying wishes Great-Aunt Violet left behind. But when Maybell uncovers something unexpectedly sweet beneath Wesley's scowls, and as the two slowly begin to let their guard down, they might learn that sometimes the smallest steps outside one's comfort zone can lead to the greatest rewards.



Just Like Magic

Author : Sarah Hogle

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 369 pages

File Size : 38,19 MB

Release : 2022-10-04

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 0593539850

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The holidays were never her thing, until she accidentally conjures the Holiday Spirit...before her very eyes. Bettie Hughes once knew the comfort of luxury, flaunting a collection of designer purses and an enviable dream home in Hawaii. That was before she lost all her money. Long obsessed with her public image, Bettie boasts an extravagant lifestyle on social media. But the reality is Bettie is broke and squatting in Colorado, and her family has no idea. Christmas, with its pressure to meet familial expectations, is looming when Bettie plays a vinyl record of “All I Want for Christmas Is You” backward and accidentally conjures up Hall, the Holiday Spirit, in the form of a charming and handsome (if offbeat) man. Once the shock wears off, Bettie knows she’s stumbled upon the greatest gift: a chance to make all her holiday wishes come true, plus a ready-made fiancé. But as some of Bettie’s wishes lose their charm, she finds herself thrown off-kilter by Hall’s sweet nature. Suddenly, grumpy Bettie is finding her heart merry and light. But the happier she gets, the shorter Hall’s time on earth grows. Can Bettie channel the Christmas spirit and learn to live with goodwill toward all men? Or will her selfish ways return as soon as the holidays are over?



Feels Like Home

Author : Tammy Falkner

Publisher : Night Shift Publishing

Page : 269 pages

File Size : 45,38 MB

Release : 2020-09-21

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1634550390

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Dear Reader, My name is Aaron Thompson and, while I might be an important part of this story, this story isn’t mine. It’s my best friend Bess’s story, and I was just lucky enough to be part of it. Bess met her husband Eli when we were still kids, they fell in love, they got married, and then their marriage fell apart. They hate one another now, and they can barely be in the same room together for more than five minutes without Bess wanting to scratch Eli’s eyes out. Before they can finalize the divorce, however, they have to clean out the old cabin at Lake Fisher, so they can sell it. You see, this is where I come into the story, mainly because the safety and care of three precious little beings rests on whether or not they can find their way back together. I won’t ask them to pretend like they’re in love; it’s obvious how much disdain they have for one another. All I ask is that they give me one more summer. I do have my own reasons for wanting to help them, which I will explain in more detail. But right now, just know that Bess and Eli’s story is an important one, and that I was honored to play a part in it. Best regards, Aaron



Blood Like Magic

Author : Liselle Sambury

Publisher : Simon and Schuster

Page : 512 pages

File Size : 11,46 MB

Release : 2022-07-05

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 1534465294

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“High stakes, big heart, and lots of Black Girl Magic…unputdownable.” —Aiden Thomas, New York Times bestselling author of Cemetery Boys A rich, dark urban fantasy debut following a teen witch who is given a horrifying task: sacrificing her first love to save her family’s magic. The problem is, she’s never been in love—she’ll have to find the perfect guy before she can kill him. After years of waiting for her Calling—a trial every witch must pass to come into their powers—the one thing Voya Thomas didn’t expect was to fail. When Voya’s ancestor gives her an unprecedented second chance to complete her Calling, she agrees—and then is horrified when her task is to kill her first love. And this time, failure means every Thomas witch will be stripped of their magic. Voya is determined to save her family’s magic no matter the cost. The problem is, Voya has never been in love, so for her to succeed, she’ll first have to find the perfect guy—and fast. Fortunately, a genetic matchmaking program has just hit the market. Her plan is to join the program, fall in love, and complete her task before the deadline. What she doesn’t count on is being paired with the infuriating Luc—how can she fall in love with a guy who seemingly wants nothing to do with her? With mounting pressure from her family, Voya is caught between her morality and her duty to her bloodline. If she wants to save their heritage and Luc, she’ll have to find something her ancestor wants more than blood. And in witchcraft, blood is everything.



Nutcracked

Author : Susan Adrian

Publisher : Yearling

Page : 258 pages

File Size : 13,45 MB

Release : 2019-10-01

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 0399556710

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Give the gift of ballet and magic this Christmas with an original take on The Nutcracker ballet! Georgie has waited for this moment her whole life--to dance the part of Clara in The Nutcracker ballet. And when she finally gets the part, it's like a dream come true. . . . Literally. Every time Georgie dances with the Nutcracker doll, she leaves the ballet studio and enters a world where everything around her-the old wooden furniture, the Christmas tree, the carefully wrapped presents-is larger than life. It's so magical, Georgie can't wait to return again and again. Then the Nutcracker's magic seeps into the real world, putting Georgie's friend in danger. Everything is falling apart, and it's almost Christmas! Can Georgie save her friend, the Nutcracker, and most of all, herself?



Something That Feels Like Truth

Author : Donald Lystra

Publisher : Cornell University Press

Page : 178 pages

File Size : 14,69 MB

Release : 2013-09-01

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1609090896

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Donald Lystra's first novel, Something That Feels Like Truth, was the winner of the 2009 Midwest Book Award for fiction. This volume gathers a bracing selection of short stories by Lystra that are cut from the same cloth as his highly acclaimed novel. The stories in Something That Feels Like Truth confound expected plot turns, and Lystra develops his characters patiently and naturally, bringing them into convincing and honest actions. Every plot point in every story here holds an integral part in the imbuing of its beauty and meaning. You can also tell Lystra has read a lot of Hemingway and Chekhov: and that he aspires to be an inheritor of their effectively concise tradition. But there's a touch of Cheever in Lystra's stories as well: what that master storyteller did for the suburbs of New York, Lystra does for the Midwest.



One Two Three

Author : Laurie Frankel

Publisher : Henry Holt and Company

Page : 416 pages

File Size : 28,13 MB

Release : 2021-06-08

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1250236789

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From Laurie Frankel, the New York Times bestselling author of This Is How It Always Is, a Reese's Book Club x Hello Sunshine Book Pick, comes One Two Three, a timely, topical novel about love and family that will make you laugh and cry...and laugh again. In a town where nothing ever changes, suddenly everything does... Everyone knows everyone in the tiny town of Bourne, but the Mitchell triplets are especially beloved. Mirabel is the smartest person anyone knows, and no one doubts it just because she can’t speak. Monday is the town’s purveyor of books now that the library’s closed—tell her the book you think you want, and she’ll pull the one you actually do from the microwave or her sock drawer. Mab’s job is hardest of all: get good grades, get into college, get out of Bourne. For a few weeks seventeen years ago, Bourne was national news when its water turned green. The girls have come of age watching their mother’s endless fight for justice. But just when it seems life might go on the same forever, the first moving truck anyone’s seen in years pulls up and unloads new residents and old secrets. Soon, the Mitchell sisters are taking on a system stacked against them and uncovering mysteries buried longer than they’ve been alive. Because it's hard to let go of the past when the past won't let go of you. Three unforgettable narrators join together here to tell a spellbinding story with wit, wonder, and deep affection. As she did in This Is How It Always Is, Laurie Frankel has written a laugh-out-loud-on-one-page-grab-a-tissue-the-next novel, as only she can, about how expanding our notions of normal makes the world a better place for everyone and how when days are darkest, it’s our daughters who will save us all.



Magical Meals for Busy Moms

Author : Stacy Wilson Rivera

Publisher : Stacy Wilson Rivera

Page : 101 pages

File Size : 24,4 MB

Release : 2024-10-31

Category : Cooking

ISBN :

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Magical Meals for Busy Moms: Making Dinnertime Enchanting, Fast, and Fun Moms, are you ready to transform your kitchen into a magical haven of quick, easy, and delicious meals? Magical Meals for Busy Moms is here to bring joy back into mealtime—even when you're short on time! This isn’t your everyday kitchen guide, it’s a magical resource for busy moms who want to do more than just cook. It’s about creating moments of connection, bringing joy back to the table, and turning everyday meals into something special. Whether you're prepping breakfast in a flash, crafting a 15-minute meal, or involving the kids in magical kitchen adventures, this book has you covered. Let’s turn those busy nights into moments of joy and connection with enchanting, family-approved recipes and clever meal hacks! Quick & Delicious Recipes: Say goodbye to mealtime stress! With recipes like “Sorcerer’s Spaghetti” and “Fairy Feast Frittata,” you’ll have mouthwatering meals ready in 30 minutes or less! Enchanting Traditions: Infuse your dinner table with magic! Create family traditions like the Magic Plate or the Gratitude Stone to make every mealtime special and full of meaning. Kid-Friendly Fun: Get the kids excited to help in the kitchen with fun, easy tasks, and sneak veggies into meals without them ever noticing! Family Bonding: Explore themed dinners, magical mealtime games, and creative table decor ideas that turn ordinary dinners into unforgettable family moments. This book is designed for the busy mom who wants to make mealtime easier, quicker, and—most of all—fun! With step-by-step tips, magical ideas, and recipes that are as easy as waving a wand, you’ll have dinner ready in no time, leaving more moments to enjoy with your loved ones. Get ready to whip up magic in the kitchen—no stress, just delicious meals and family fun. So grab this book, pour yourself a cup of tea, and let the magic of stress-free meals unfold. You deserve it!