"Set in a time and place unburdened by the devastation of colonialism, Olawu is a refreshing tale about a brave girl with a bold dream.
Olawu is the eldest daughter of Kanakam’s only physician. Her strong will and compassionate nature are a constant source of conflict in her village. In Kanakam there are many rules for girls, and those who break them are often broken. Despite Kanakam’s restrictions against girls reading, writing, or working a trade, her father teaches her in secret. Inspired by his skill and shielded by his status, Olawu learns eagerly at his side, hoping to one day follow in his footsteps.
Olawu’s world is upended when the Dikebe tribe takes over Kanakam. The Dikebe tribe has conquered dozens of villages west of the river as they wage a violent war against the Oloko tribe to the east. When tragedy strikes, Olawu and her family are left vulnerable to the harsh realities of Kanakam, including the forced marriage ritual known as the Choosing. As the eldest daughter, Olawu’s duty is to protect her family. But her father instilled in her a greater purpose, and the Choosing is no better than slavery.
Driven to desperation, she seeks help from Dikembe, the son of the tribal warlord who has taken over her village. She hopes he will repay her father’s past kindness and shield her family, but hope is a fragile thing, and time is running out.
Told in three parts, Olawu is an inspiring coming of age story, an immersive introduction to 19th century East Africa, and a Quarter Finalist for the 2023 BookLife Prize for Fiction."
"Tess escapes from Florida with a secret as big as Miami.
She needs to find some place to lay low and hide from her overbearing family.
Mackinac Island, Michigan, should be the perfect place to hide out.
Except, her landlord, Lukas, is as hot as the sun.
When a Michigan blizzard leaves them trapped in the same house together, things heat up, fast.
But could both of their secrets ruin everything..."
"I've met Zeus, and made him bleed.But the war is just beginning. Caught in a storm of forbidden love, I'm now a pawn in Zeus's cruel game, as he uses my deep feelings for Sitri against me. With each move, I'm forced to navigate a labyrinth of heartache and strategy, striving to outwit a god without sacrificing the one I love.
Our quest for answers drags us to the sands of Egypt, in search of a goddess lost to time, only to clash with a new, chilling adversary—Hera, Zeus's vengeful wife—and she's out for blood.
I’m getting stronger, but the gods are taking off their gloves. This war threatens to shatter everything, and survival comes at a cost I fear I'm not prepared to pay—losing a part of myself that I'll never get back. Yet, there's a sliver of hope in the ancient wisdom of the Emerald Tablet. If I can unlock its secrets and master an age-old spell, there's a chance to defeat Zeus and untangle the threads of destiny binding us, all without forfeiting my heart.
The stakes have never been higher, and the path is fraught with danger and sacrifice. But for the chance to rewrite our fates and emerge victorious, I'll risk it all—even if it means facing the darkest trials yet."
"My fiancé left me at the altar.
But I take my honeymoon anyway--why waste the trip?
The eye candy in the suite next to me shows up at my door half-dressed looking for his dog.
But as I’m trying to find my words, his dog comes running down the hall. Eye candy winks at me and then disappears back into his room.
That night, the urge to bake Christmas cookies hits me hard even though the roads are a little slick, I drive down to the 24/7 supermarket and find all I need to satisfy my craving.
On the way back, my car slides on the ice instead of stopping at a red light and Eye Candy’s dog runs right in front of me. She manages to get out of the way, but Eye Candy does not.
I hit him, but at least he’s still alive.
He has a concussion, and I ruined his vacation.
Maybe cookies will help.
But the way his eyes rove over me when I deliver them tell me it’s not the cookies he wants."
"Gertrude had been retired for years when she decided to move from her home to a nursing home of her choosing. What she didn't expect was that she would never get there. Did she die? No. She was rescued against her will by a powerful being who calls himself the Spirit of Isekai. Isekai, for short. Gertrude thinks of him as a rude, immature brat, but it's too late to turn back now.
And so Gertrude begins her new life in the same old, aged body as always, with a lot less pain and a little more energy. With no goals or ambitions, she settles once again into the life of a grandmother to children who appear to be beings from the forest. But not everything is as it seems, because Gertrude can only see nice things.
This is an entry for the Elves and Grandmothers contest, and is meant to be a little shorter."
"This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.
Love. Laughter. Imperfect Traditions.
This Christmas, Skyler is ready to make memories he never thought he’d have. It’s his first holiday surrounded by a chosen family—his supportive brother CK, hilarious friends, and Kalin Mars, the boy who makes his heart race and doubts fade. But navigating love, acceptance, and new traditions isn’t as easy as stringing up Christmas lights.
From holiday parties and cookie catastrophes to quiet moments beneath twinkling lights, Skyler’s journey is a mix of joy, heartbreak, and messy, beautiful hope. As the warmth of the season draws him closer to the people he cares about, Skyler must confront old wounds and the fear that he’ll never quite fit in. With Kalin by his side and the laughter of friends filling the air, Skyler learns that love is never perfect—but it’s always worth holding onto.
A Very Skyler Christmas is a heartwarming holiday romance that explores the power of found family, deepening love, and the magic of Christmas. Filled with laughter, tears, and moments of true connection, this is a must-read for anyone who believes in the transformative power of love. If you enjoy heartwarming holiday romance, then you'll love this charming tale.
Don't miss out on this unforgettable Christmas journey. Buy A Very Skyler Christmas now before the price changes.
Note: A Very Skyler Christmas is a standalone novel that follows Skyler Phoenix, the first book of the Love Grows in Honest Places series."
"Eloise “Lou” Whittaker can’t shake the feeling she’s forgetting something.
After surviving the explosion of the Poisonfoot Library, she struggles to find her footing again, and she’s grateful Archer Wyatt is there to make sure she’s all right. But Archer seems to be around an awful lot and Lou has trouble controlling herself when she’s with him. She should be thrilled the most popular guy in school wants to be with her, but still, there’s that nagging feeling…
Cooper Reynolds knows he ought to let Lou go. He was putting her at risk by letting her in the first time, and now that she’s a blank slate he should just let her go on blissfully unaware of his curse. But she’s given him a taste of something dangerous… hope.
Can Cooper and an unlikely ally help Lou break free from the spell she’s under?
And can they do it before a new force threatens to destroy the whole town?"
"Let the darkness rise…in the breathtaking conclusion to award-winning author Abigail Owen’s Dominions series.
King Eidolon has taken everything.
My throne, my Shadowraith, and even my kingdom. I am a queen with no one to rule, and a tattered army that's not even mine. And hope is fading fast.
Now the shadows who once tormented Reven live within me, hissing and wheedling—and enticing me to betray my friends. Which could be deadly for us all. Because without the guy I fell for, without Reven, I am all shadows…and no light.
And the Alignment is almost upon us—the culmination of centuries that have fueled a vengeful king’s festering rage.
We’re outnumbered. We’re underpowered. And even if we could unleash the trapped goddesses, they would destroy the kingdom and everything in it."
"A cut-throat race to the throne, deadly magic and swoonworthy romances. Return to the corrupt world of Veradell in Our Deadly Designs by Kayln Josephson, the spellbinding fantasy follow up to This Dark Descent.
The Illinir may be over, but the race for Enderlain's future has just begun. The hunt for the old king's lost heir is on, and the first to find them will win the throne.
Mikira has allied herself with the rebels in pursuit of the lost heir, but the deeper her search takes her, the closer she gets to the royal family's wicked past.
Ari is struggling to control her own growing power as she grapples with a dark secret that may be her undoing.
Damien joins the race to find the heir and secure the crown, but as his influence at court grows, so does his paranoia and hunger for power.
Reid is trying his best to stay true to the friend who's always had his loyalty - and the flame who has his heart - while trapped in a web of chaos and lies.
But a darker force is festering in Enderlain's underbelly, and Mikira, Ari, Damien, and Reid will need to find a way back to each other - and themselves - before the kingdom is torn apart.
Hearts will be broken and new bonds will be forged in this explosive finale to This Dark Descent, where spellbinding fantasy meets Jewish mythology in a cut-throat race for the throne - and Enderlain's survival."
"Lovers-to-enemies as you've never seen it before, Emily Varga's YA romantasy debut For She is Wrath is the epic tale of a girl escaped from prison and hell-bent on revenge.
Betrayed by her ex-lover and falsely imprisoned for a crime she didn't commit, Dania counts down the days until she can exact her revenge. When a fellow prisoner offers a chance at escape and the keys to a dangerous Jinn magic, Dania seizes the opportunity and, armed with a brand-new identity and all the power she could want, enacts a plan to bring down those who betrayed her and her family.
But the one person standing in her way is the very man who signed her life away in the first place, and retribution becomes a complicated game of cat and mouse. Because sometimes betrayal isn't as simple as it seems and revenge certainly isn't as easy - not when your heart is involved.
Prepare to be swept away in this epic and romantic gender-flipped retelling of The Count of Monte Cristo by debut author Emily Varga."
"The Shadows Between Us meets The Scorpio Races in the epic conclusion to NYT bestselling Kalyn Josephson's This Dark Descent, called 'a fierce and darkly magical thrill ride' by acclaimed author Ava Reid.
This program features multicast narration.
The Illinir may be over, but the race for Enderlain’s future has just begun. The hunt for the old king’s lost heir is on, and the first to find them will win the throne.
Mikira has allied herself with the rebels in pursuit of the heir, but the deeper her search takes her, the closer she gets to the royal family's wicked past.
Ari is struggling to control her own growing power as she grapples with a dark secret that may be her undoing ― and the truth behind Damien's greatest foe.
Damien, the new head of House Adair, joins the race to find the royal successor and secure the crown. But as his influence at court grows, so do his paranoia and hunger for power.
Reid is trying his best to stay true to the friend who's always had his loyalty ― and the flame who has his heart ― while trapped in a web of chaos and lies.
All the while, a darker force is festering in Enderlain’s underbelly. Mikira, Ari, Damien, and Reid will need to find a way back to one another ― and themselves ― before the kingdom is torn apart. Hearts will be broken and new bonds will be forged in this explosive finale to This Dark Descent, where spellbinding fantasy meets Jewish mythology in a cut-throat race for the throne ― and humanity's survival.
A Macmillan Audio production from Roaring Brook Press"
"The snark and instant chemistry of Better Than the Movies meets the indulgent summer fun and family hijinks of The Summer of Broken Rules in this compulsively readable rom-com from Alex Light, author of The Upside of Falling.
Jackie Myers is a fraud. Or she might be a genius—the jury’s still out.
The thing is, she secretly runs pleasebreakmyheart, a gone-viral account aimed at breaking hearts and ending relationships…. And she just used it to break up her insufferable eternal nemesis's picture-perfect relationship.
Wilson is the buttoned-up, type A assistant manager of her nightmares—but it turns out he’s also, apparently, a really great boyfriend.
So with her conscience (and paycheck) on the line, Jackie decides there’s only one thing to do: She’s going to help Wilson win his ex-girlfriend back. Which should be easy, considering Jackie hates him…right?"
