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Kissed
by Cameron DokeyAbsence makes the heart grow fonder--and love grow stronger--in three romantic fairy tale retellings from the author of Once.Belle lacks her sisters' awe-inspiring beauty, so she withdraws from society to focus on her art in Belle. But when her father is held captive by a terrifying Beast, Belle is the only one with the courage and creativity to save him...though she must first believe in herself. In Sunlight and Shadow, Princess Mina is kidnapped. Desperate to be reunited with her daughter, the Queen of the Night promises Mina's hand in marriage to the prince who can rescue her. Yet as Mina and her prince encounter trials of love and fate, Mina must summon the strength to find her own happiness. In Winter's Child, Grace's best friend is lured from home by a dazzling Snow Queen. Grace sets out on a dangerous, mystical journey to find him, and along the way, she discovers the meaning of true love.
Kissed (Le cronache della spina, volume #1)
by F. Rossi Kimberly LothIntrappolata in un culto oscuro, la sedicenne Naomi Aren ha vissuto una vita tranquilla, anche se infelice, tra le colline degli Ozark. Senza potersi tagliare i capelli, vestita sempre con gonne di jeans e con solo le sue rose come amiche, Naomi non si chiede quasi mai perché la sua vita sia diversa da quella degli altri ragazzi a scuola, fino al giorno in cui il suo violento padre, che è anche il capo del culto, annuncia il suo matrimonio. Naomi deve sposare Dwayne Yerdin, un bullo che puzza di sudore e concime ed è l'unica persona che le fa più paura di suo padre. Allora, incontra Kai, il ragazzo misterioso delle nuove rose esotiche e dei baci rubati a mezzanotte. Baci che le fanno scoprire una forza sovrannaturale di cui non conosceva l'esistenza. Con l'avvicinarsi del gran giorno, Naomi scopre altri segreti sul culto di suo padre: viene a sapere di avere un suo potere, e anche se Kai può averlo risvegliato, Naomi deve trovare il modo di usarlo per sfuggire a Dwayne e a suo padre, senza autodistruggersi. Questo romance paranormale YA è adatto per lettori adolescenti e per tutti coloro che amano il romanticismo, i misteri e il fantasy.
Kissed By an Angel Collector's Edition
by Elizabeth ChandlerAn angelic romantic suspense trilogy in one volume! "Kissed by an Angel": Ivy and Tristan have the love of a lifetime--until Tristan dies in a car accident. Now Tristan returns as an angel, but Ivy is unable to feel his presence. "The Power of Love": Tristan has learned that the person responsible for the car crash is after Ivy. Can he cross the boundaries of life and death to warn Ivy that she is in trouble? "Soulmates": Tristan must rescue Ivy, but if he does so his mission will be finished and he will have to leave his true love forever.
Kissed by an Angel
by Elizabeth ChandlerA love beyond life...a danger beyond doubt. In a romantic and suspenseful collection of the New York Times bestselling trilogy, love's unbreakable bonds are put to the test. When her boyfriend, Tristan, died, Ivy thought she'd lost everything, even her faith in angels. But now she's discovered that he's her guardian angel--his presence so strong that she can feel the touch of his hand, the beat of his heart. Ivy needs Tristan now more than ever because he knows she's in terrible danger. Only Ivy's guardian angel can save her now that his killer is after her. But if Tristan rescues Ivy, his mission on earth will be finished, and he must leave her behind forever. Will saving Ivy mean losing her just when he's finally reached her again?
Kissed: Belle; Sunlight and Shadow; Winter's Child
by Cameron DokeyAbsence makes the heart grow fonder--and love grow stronger--in three romantic fairy tale retellings from the author of Once.Belle lacks her sisters' awe-inspiring beauty, so she withdraws from society to focus on her art in Belle. But when her father is held captive by a terrifying Beast, Belle is the only one with the courage and creativity to save him...though she must first believe in herself. In Sunlight and Shadow, Princess Mina is kidnapped. Desperate to be reunited with her daughter, the Queen of the Night promises Mina's hand in marriage to the prince who can rescue her. Yet as Mina and her prince encounter trials of love and fate, Mina must summon the strength to find her own happiness. In Winter's Child, Grace's best friend is lured from home by a dazzling Snow Queen. Grace sets out on a dangerous, mystical journey to find him, and along the way, she discovers the meaning of true love.
Kisses and Lies (Scarlett Wakefield #2)
by Lauren HendersonOrphaned British teenager Scarlett Wakefield postpones her romance with the handsome son of the school groundskeeper in order to travel to Scotland with her American sidekick, Taylor, in search of clues to the murder of a boy who dropped dead after kissing Scarlett.
Kisses from Hell
by Kelley Armstrong Richelle Mead Francesca Lia Block Kristin Cast Alyson NoëlThis irresistible collection features stories of love amid vampires by five of today's hottest authors--Kristin Cast (Tempted), Richelle Mead (Vampire Academy), Alyson Noël (Evermore), Kelley Armstrong (The Summoning), and Francesca Lia Block (Pretty Dead). From a fugitive vampire forced to trust a boy who might work for the group bent on destroying her to the legendary romance of two immortals whose love compels them to risk everything, this heart-pounding collection brings new meaning to the words "love you forever." Whether you're into romances that are dark and moody or light and fun, these stories will quench that insatiable thirst for enchanting tales of the beautiful undead.
Kisses from Space
by Anna Menon Keri VasekAs Polaris Dawn crewmember, engineer, and mother Anna Menon gets ready to take off into space, she penned this sweet picture book as a love letter to her kids—reimagining their family as a tight-knit clan of adventurous dragons who love each other across any distance!You see, when we&’re apart,we&’re not really alone. I&’ll send kisses from space, and I&’ll always come home.When Anna Menon was offered the chance to become an astronaut on Polaris Dawn, it would fulfill her childhood dream of going to space. But it would also put the largest distance ever between her and her kids. Anna had to consider how she'd connect with her kids as she orbited 870 miles above them at over 15,000 miles per hour.Kisses from Space is the story of a mama dragon coming home from an out-of-this-world adventure and, snuggling her baby dragons close, she tells them of her journey and how she thought of them the entire time. This heartwarming picture book—written in fun, lyrical rhyme and stunningly illustrated—is about the bonds between family members and a mother&’s unwavering love for her children.
Kissing Coffins (Vampire Kisses #2)
by Ellen SchreiberLife in "Dullsville" has become far from dull for goth-girl Raven. After meeting Alexander Sterling -- a night-thriving, shadowy dream guy -- her dark world suddenly has a bright glow. But as in her favorite movie, "Kissing Coffins", Raven knows that love always has its complications. And Alexander has a secret-a secret she must quietly guard. When he mysteriously disappears, Raven finds herself on a dangerous chase to find him. What she encounters is more terrifying than she could have imagined-including a life-transforming decision she may not be ready to sink her teeth into.
Kissing Doorknobs
by Terry Spencer HesserFrom early on, Tara Sullivan had her worries. For years she was plagued by anxieties, but she managed to behave like an almost normal girl. Then, when she was eleven, Tara heard the phrase that changed her life: Step on a crack, break your mother's back. Before she knew it, Tara was counting the cracks everywhere she went. Over time, her "quirks" changed -- and multiplied, as she developed small rituals that made her feel better.
Kissing Doornobs
by Terry Spencer Hesser A. J. AllenDuring her preschool years, Tara Sullivan lived in terror that something bad would happen to her mother while they were apart. In grade school, she panicked during the practice fire drills. Practice for what?, Tara asked. For the upcoming disaster that was bound to happen?Then, at the age of 11, it happened. Tara heard the phrase that changed her life: Step on a crack, break your mother's back. Before Tara knew it, she was counting every crack in the sidewalk. Over time, Tara's "quirks" grew and developed: arranging her meals on plates, nonstop prayer rituals, until she developed a new ritual wherin she kissed her fingers and touched doorknobs....From the Paperback edition.
Kissing Kate
by Lauren MyracleWhen you've been best friends for four years, when you finish each other's sentences, laugh at the same jokes, and share a secret cure for hiccups, what could ever come between you? A kiss. Lissa and Kate had spent almost every day together since they were twelve. But then one night last summer, Kate leaned in to kiss Lissa, and Lissa kissed her back. Now Kate is pretending that her friend doesn't exist, and it is Lissa who needs a secret cure for her feelings and confusion. With the help of a book on lucid dreaming, a flaky new friend who claims to be an alien abductee, and her own keen sense of humor, Lissa discovers that there isn't a cure for life-and that sometimes falling in love with the wrong person is the only way to find your footing.
Kissing Kate
by Lauren MyracleLissa thought that she and Kate, her beautiful and charismatic best friend, would always be close. Then one summer night Kate kissed Lissa-and Lissa kissed her back. Now Kate acts as if nothing happened and as if Lissa doesn't exist. Suddenly forced to navigate her feelings and her classes without the protection of her more confident friend, Lissa feels truly alone. But with a keen sense of humor, a flaky new friend, and a book on lucid dreams, Lissa finds the bravery to examine her own desires and discovers that falling in love with the wrong person can be one way of finding your footing.
Kissing Shakespeare
by Pamela MingleA romantic time travel story that's ideal for fans of novels by Meg Cabot and Donna Jo Napoli--and, of course, Shakespeare.Miranda has Shakespeare in her blood: she hopes one day to become a Shakespearean actor like her famous parents. At least, she does until her disastrous performance in her school's staging of The Taming of the Shrew. Humiliated, Miranda skips the opening-night party. All she wants to do is hide. Fellow cast member, Stephen Langford, has other plans for Miranda. When he steps out of the backstage shadows and asks if she'd like to meet Shakespeare, Miranda thinks he's a total nutcase. But before she can object, Stephen whisks her back to 16th century England--the world Stephen's really from. He wants Miranda to use her acting talents and modern-day charms on the young Will Shakespeare. Without her help, Stephen claims, the world will lost its greatest playwright. Miranda isn't convinced she's the girl for the job. Why would Shakespeare care about her? And just who is this infuriating time traveler, Stephen Langford? Reluctantly, she agrees to help, knowing that it's her only chance of getting back to the present and her "real" life. What Miranda doesn't bargain for is finding true love . . . with no acting required.From the Hardcover edition.
Kissing Ted Callahan (and Other Guys)
by Amy SpaldingSneak out. Make out. Rock out.Riley and her best guy friend, Reid, have made a pact: they'll help each other pursue their respective crushes, make something happen, and document the details in a shared notebook.While Reid struggles with the moral dilemma of adopting a dog to win over a girl's heart, Riley tries to make progress with Ted Callahan, the guy she's been obsessed with forever. His floppy hair! His undeniable intelligence! But between a chance meeting with a fellow musician in a record store and a brief tryst with a science-geek-turned-stud-not to mention Ted's own tentative attentions-cute guys are suddenly popping up everywhere. How did she never notice them before?! As their love lives go from zero to sixty in the blink of an eye, Riley and Reid's pact may prove to be more than they bargained for.Filled with cute dogs, cute boys, and a few awkward hookups, this hilarious tale from Amy Spalding chronicles the soaring highs and embarrassing lows of dating in high school.
Kissing Tennessee: And Other Stories from the Stardust Dance
by Kathi Appelt[from inside flaps] "Step into the Dogwood Junior High School cafeteria. Tonight, this one night of the year, it isn't a cafeteria at all. It's the Stardust Dance. And there are stories here. Mason Hatfield and Carrie Marie Jorgensen can't summon the courage to ask each other to dance. Becca Scott has locked herself in a bathroom stall after something unthinkable has happened with her boyfriend. Cub Tanner is struggling with the feelings he has for Trent Davis. Peggy Lee Dixon has grown up with Tennessee Jones--can she ever see him as more than a friend? The doors are opening. The candles are lit. There is glitter everywhere. Hurry, it's about to begin. " Ages 12 and up
Kissing Vanessa
by Simon CheshireTHE INSTANT KEVIN Watts sees the new girl he falls head over heels in love. Not only is Vanessa is gorgeous, sophisticated, and intelligent, but she’s also into photography just like Kevin. He’s sure they’d be perfect for each other . . . if it weren’t for one, major glitch. Kevin is “Mr. Background,” upstaged by nearly every one else in school. How can an average guy like Kevin ever hope to win over a girl like Vanessa? Enter Kevin’s friend Jack, self-professed babe magnet and relationship gur...
Kissing in America
by Margo RabbIn the two years since her father died, sixteen-year-old Eva has found comfort in reading romance novels--118 of them, to be exact--to dull the pain of her loss that's still so present. Her romantic fantasies become a reality when she meets Will, who understands Eva's grief. Unfortunately, after Eva falls head over heels for him, he picks up and moves to California without any warning. Not wanting to lose the only person who has been able to pull her out of sadness--and, perhaps, her shot at real love--Eva and her best friend, Annie, concoct a plan to travel to the West Coast to see Will again. As they road trip across America, Eva and Annie confront the complex truth about love. In this honest and emotional journey that National Book Award finalist Sara Zarr calls "gorgeous, funny, and joyous," readers will experience the highs of infatuation and the lows of heartache as Eva contends with love in all its forms.
Kissing in Italian
by Lauren HendersonTravel, romance, intrigue, and fun, set against the backdrop of the glorious Italian countryside! From the author of Kiss Me Kill Me.In addition to her summer studies program, Violet loves the friendships and the shopping she's found in Italy. Her lighthearted romance with handsome aristocrat Luca di Vesperi has developed into something deeper. For the first time in her life, she understands the true meaning of the word amore. Luca feels the same about her. But there are certain rumors circulating that if proven to be true, will forbid that they end up together. What they need are answers, but are they prepared for the truth?From the Hardcover edition.
Kissing the Bee
by Kathe KojaSenior year is flying by, the prom is approaching, and Dana, her best friend -- Avra -- and Avra's boyfriend, Emil, are about to encounter the pains and pleasures of that intricate beehive called adult life. While Dana plans on college, Avra plots escape once school is over -- and plans to take Emil along for the ride. What does Emil want? He's not saying. Dana studies bees for a biology project, fascinated by their habits and their mythological imagery -- but in real life, emotions can sting, and while two's company, these three may just become a crowd. As Dana reminds us, in every hive there is only one queen bee.
Kit & Kaboodle
by Rosemary WellsIn the spirit of Max and Ruby, Rosemary Wells launches a new preschool picture book series starring brother-and-sister twin cat duo Kit and Kaboodle, and the mischievous mouse Spinka!Kit and Kaboodle are twin Siamese cats. The brother and sister are very good kittens—they are always well behaved—but they are always getting into trouble. It's not the kittens who are making mischief. It's a red-capped mouse named Spinka! There are three short stories in this picture book: Sock Mischief, Baseball Mischief, Bath Time Mischief.
Kit And Kat (Penguin Young Readers #Level 2)
by Tomie DePaolaIn this lively tale, dePaola creates a feline sister and brother duo whose endearing everyday adventures will be thoroughly enjoyed by very first readers. Full color.
Kit Carson: Frontier Scout (Legendary Heroes of the Wild West)
by Carl R. Green William R. Sanford- Brings the action of the frontier days to life for the reluctant reader. - Recounts the adventures of the explorers, pioneers, and settlers of the West.
Kit and Kaboodle Blast Off to Space (Highlights Puzzle Readers)
by Michelle PorticeStories + Puzzles = Reading Success! Highlights Puzzle Readers offer an innovative approach to learning that integrates puzzles and stories to develop motivated, confident readers.Blast off with Kit and Kaboodle as they visit a space camp in this Level 2 Highlights Puzzle Reader. Kids can help the duo by finding items for their journey in six Hidden Pictures puzzles that double as story illustrations. With a bonus picture dictionary, Kit and Kaboodle Blast Off to Space is perfect for readers who are starting to explore reading.
Kit and Kaboodle Explore the City (Highlights Puzzle Readers)
by Michelle PorticeStories + Puzzles = Reading Success! Highlights Puzzle Readers offer an innovative approach to learning that integrates puzzles and stories to develop motivated, confident readers.Join Kit and Kaboodle as they visit the sights in Sillyville in this Level 2 Highlights Puzzle Reader. Kids can help the duo by finding items for their journey in six Hidden Pictures puzzles that double as story illustrations. With a bonus picture dictionary, Kit and Kaboodle Explore the City is perfect for readers who are starting to explore reading.