Will's father is running for mayor. The competition is slim. So all Will has to do is keep from embarrassing his family during the election. Problem is, Will has been secretly boxing down at the Woodrat Club—just the sort of seedy place Will's dad wants to stomp out.After training with Eddie Tancredi, a mysterious ex-boxer, Will enters a high-stakes Woodrat tournament. He even has a shot at victory. But will his family conflict ruin his chances? If not, secrets from Eddie's past mig...

For most of Lucy's life, it's just been her and her mom, and Lucy's been okay with that. But when a serious illness strikes Lucy's mother, Lucy has to grow up faster than she expected. As the illness gets worse and money gets tighter, even a school trip—which Lucy hoped would give her a break from home—seems out of reach.Out of frustration and desperation, Lucy starts selling her mom's medical marijuana. But she's not exactly an experienced dealer. And when Lucy gets busted, she ha...

What happens when the most ruthless obsession finds its darkest fixation?She lives in the shadows. He rules them. She's the moon, and he the dark night encompassing her. She's surrounded by demons, and he's the biggest devil of them all.And she's his.Passion, obsession, possession. Theirs is a tale of danger, deviance, dread, desires, and the darkest flavors of love.Annihilation is born.The Annihilator is the highly anticipa...

Some girls grow up in castles with fortresses to protect them from monsters. Other girls grow up in castles with fortresses to protect the monsters. I am both of these girls.Antonio Huntsman comes to call soon after my father dies.Unannounced, unapologetic, and unmistakably in charge.With a dangerous gaze and bespoke suit, he looks every bit the man who haunts my dreams.I'm sure he wants my family's priceless vineyards. They'll be the crowni...

My band, The Wild, has finally had its big break.It's what we've always wanted—what we have always dreamed of—and nothing will stand in the way of achieving success. Except maybe me.As soon as we sign with our new record label, our producer gives us one rule: stay away from his daughter. I thought it would be easy to resist her, but Mia Hayes is under my skin. She is everything I never knew I wanted or needed. But falling for Mia might cost us ever...

In our world, the price of betrayal is death.Rafael Huntsman, crown prince of a sinful empire. Possessive. Dangerous. Achingly beautiful. And consumed by a chilling past.When I was nineteen, he laid eyes on me like it was the very first time. From that moment, I was his. Although it wasn't until much later, under a moonlit sky in a vineyard awash with fairy lights, that I surrendered—and he disappeared.Then fate intervened.Now we're forced t...

ElliotI'm pregnant. And the father has no clue.I pushed him away. I shut the door in his face. And while I thought it was only my broken heart he left behind, that wasn't the case. He left a child inside me. And I kept it.Now he's back, and it's time to face off with the only man I've ever wanted. But can he forgive me?AlexI think I've loved Elliot McDavid since the moment I met her.She watched me for weeks, ...

I am the Reaper.Death incarnate, the Sovereign's most lethal weapon.I don't forgive. I don't forget.And this time—everyone bleeds.She was supposed to be leverage.The daughter of my enemy.My revenge, collared and chained.But she ruined everything.Now I crave her like I crave violence.And I'll burn the Sovereign Empire to claim what's mine.Her tears. Her screams. Her soul.I'm not just the...

A puppet, a prince, and a playboy. One arranged marriage. Three men I must keep at arm's length.Atticus Dupont has been watching me from a distance, controlling my life like he controls the seedy criminal underground. He longs to own my mind, body, and soul.Leo Winthrop is willing to do whatever it takes to protect me from the horrors of this castle, even if it means being cruel and pushing me away.And Prince Augustus? He's a reluctant royal that wo...

Meet the mamas and papas of the insect world in this fresh and funny nonfiction look at how bugs are like us from popular science author and teacher Heather Montgomery.Most insects don't take care of their young, but some do--in surprising ways. Some bugs clean up after their messy little ones, cater to their picky eaters, and yes--hug their baby bugs. A fun and clever look at parenting in the insect world, perfect for backyard scientists and their own mom...

Understanding what the consumer wants and will accept are two of the most significant hurdles faced by anyone in new product development. Whether the concern is the proper mouth-feel of a potato chip, the sense of freshness" evoked by a chewing gum, or the weight and texture of a cosmetic, if the consumer doesn't find the product acceptable, it won't sell. Sensory evaluation testing is the process that establishes the consumer acceptability of a product. It can help identify issues before ...

Witchlight Cove: where the coffee’s strong, the magic’s unpredictable, and the bodies keep piling up.Witchlight Cove was supposed to be a fresh start. Instead, I’ve discovered a long-lost grandfather, my best friend’s hiding a massive secret, and the Eternal Flame has disappeared—only the most important magical artefact in town. Oh, and to top it all off, a body just turned up, complete with vampire bite marks.I’d love to say I’ve got everything un...