Fiona Burns, a witch who sees dead people, meets Hollywood producer Bailey Powers, who sees her as the next cable star--and a fake. Even so, she's tempted by the dynamic producer in more ways than one. But she has a big distraction--a vicious curse on her family coven. The ghosts of New Mourne warn of the return of the Woman in White, a vengeful spirit who claims the life of a Connelly witch from every generation. During the battle, Fiona unwittingly fuels the demonic forces, and black mag...

An evil genius threatens Christmas.His name is Twinkles.Furry and full of himself, Twinkles the cat takes self-interest to a new level. Not a huge problem…until he disappears, turns himself into a human, and maybe kills a few of Santa’s reindeer.Star and Ben never dreamed cat-sitting could be this difficult. But things only get worse as more (reindeer) bodies start piling up.Using his newly discovered opposable thumbs, Twinkles phones his pe...

A witch with a side hustleStar needs another paying gig while she finishes her witch training. Why not at a funeral home? It fits her goth image, and the funeral director is sort of hot...even if he does wear a suit and tie.Less than a day on the job as makeup artist to the dead, and Star discovers one of their accidental death clients didn’t die accidentally.Before she knows it, she’s neck-deep in paranormal intrigue and her completely human, way-t...

A witch's destiny denied.Fate made Trixie a hunter of devilish demons, except...demons aren't devilish, and Trixie's not hunting them. She gave that future the boot. But by denying her supposed destiny, she inherits a problem.Furred, feathered, and scaled, the creatures have invaded her life. She's being pranked by furry fairies, stalked by mini-devils, and harassed by the messy scourge of dragons roosting in her yard.Trixie's had enough. She's movi...

Witch-napped from a Florida vacation!Camille's been unwillingly drafted to help prevent a Christmas catastrophe in snowy Hidden Haven. Magic from the annual Spirit of Christmas Ball keeps the town hidden from humans for the rest of the year, but the magic from the ball can't be captured without the town's holiday cheer vessel: a wand that adorns the town's tree as its crowning star.Camille arrives dressed in a red ball gown, receives a pair of glass slipper...

When Lambs of Light pray intensely, the power doesn’t just form a halo; it opens a Portal of Light to other worlds. However, the same can be true for Dark Soldiers; their Doors of Despair open to other worlds, and one of them is Earth.The Angel of the Lord warned Reverend Atticus Jordan that the war was coming to Earth, but a warrior would be sent to him to help train an army to hold back the dark. The angel neglected to tell Atticus that Gwen, the warrior, would be pregnant and ma...

Build a deep, contemporary practice rooted in ancient Greek traditions. Whether you are Pagan or simply drawn to the Greek pantheon, this book provides everything you need to remember and rebirth these ancient practices in ways that are powerful for modern people.Gwendolyn Reece provides more than seventy exercises, rites, and prayers that help you meet and build relationships with the deities and create a vibrant and balanced spiritual practice, including pathworkings to meet the ...

When we harvest fruit seasonally, we're reminded that good things can't be rushed, and that life's offerings are best at their peak. In this sweet guide, learn the fundamentals of year-round fruit picking, including: where, when, and how to look for fruit; the etiquette of gathering on public land; how to put your haul to good use; and much more. Here is a collection of fun, accessible projects, including concocting your own ink or making a delicious fruit leather or syrup. Or, with no pla...

A sassy and sweet coming-of-age story full of laughter, tears, and everyday strangeness!"My mother was a no-nonsense woman. If it wasn't in the Bible or on Jerry Springer, then it couldn't happen. Of course, there's a lot of freaky stuff in the Good Book, with ladders to heaven and angels with animal faces and such. And crazy, muckraking talk shows probably aren't the best yardstick for anything short of how depraved humans can be. But the point is that when sh...

Interested in developing embedded systems? Since they don't tolerate inefficiency, these systems require a disciplined approach to programming. This accessible guide helps you cultivate good development practices based on classic software design patterns and new patterns unique to embedded programming.Written by an expert who has created systems ranging from DNA scanners to children's toys, this book is ideal for intermediate and experienced programmers, no matter what platform you...

Nearly every person in the United States is affected by adoption. In the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade, the renewed debate over women's reproductive rights places an even greater emphasis on adoption. Wellington's timely—and deeply researched—account amplifies previously marginalized voices and exposes the social and racial biases embedded in the United States' adoption industry.The history of adoption is rarely told from an adoptee's perspect...

The onset of the Gilded Age. Times are changing, and so are the ideals centered around women, but Kat Darlington’s troubles go much deeper than the world’s inequality, and they occur closer to home.One of five sisters in an affluent Manhattan family, Kat is a passionate young artist who yearns for adventure and a world where women have more freedom. While the women in her life seek suitors and dream of managing their own households, acquiring a husband is ...