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Escandalizada com meu Príncipe
by Beatriz Garcia Dawn BrowerEscandalizada com meu Príncipe por Dawn Brower Série Ligados Através do Tempo: Livro 8 Às vezes, o amor não é o suficiente e segredos podem destruir tudo. A Dra. Aubriella Byrne não é do tipo aventureira. A coisa mais ousada que já havia feito foi viajar até Kent, para visitar a prima, e fazer pesquisa para seu doutorado. Até o momento em que vê um homem, de outra era pelo espelho, ela corre atrás dele. Killian Lynwood, Conde de Thornbury encontra Aubriella andando por suas terras, no terreno do lado de fora de seu castelo. Ela possui uma beleza surreal, e uma fragilidade que o faz querer protegê-la. Cuidar dos que ama era seu dever desde pequeno, começando pela própria mãe. Aubriella rapidamente se torna a mulher por quem mais se importa. Aubriella não tem certeza se deve contar a ele quem realmente é ou, mais importante, de onde veio, mas segredos e mentiras acabam sempre sendo descobertos. Killian também possui sua cota de mistérios, que não quer que descubram. A decisão de confiar um no outro é a mais difícil de tomar. Às vezes, o amor não é o suficiente e seus segredos podem destruir tudo.
Escandalizada por mi príncipe
by Dawn BrowerA veces el amor no es suficiente y sus secretos pueden destruirlo todo. La Dr. Aubriella Byrne no es del tipo aventurero. Lo más atrevido que ha hecho es viajar a visitar a su primo en Kent para investigar su doctorado. Hasta que ve a un hombre en otra era a través de un espejo, ella da un salto de fe y se dirige a su tiempo para encontrarlo. Killian Lynwood, el conde de Thornbury encuentra a Aubriella vagando por las tierras de su castillo. Ella tiene una belleza etérea y fragilidad que lo hace querer protegerla. Salvaguardar a quienes ama ha sido su deber desde que era pequeño, comenzando con su madre. Aubriella se convierte rápidamente en una mujer por la que se preocupa profundamente. Aubriella no está segura de si debería decirle quién es ella, o más importante de dónde es, pero los secretos y las mentiras tienen una forma de desenmarañarse. Killian tiene algunos que no quiere sacar a la luz. La decisión de confiar el uno en el otro es difícil. A veces el amor no es suficiente y sus secretos pueden destruirlo todo.
Escapa
by Klavdia Sokolarska Mark GardnerZachary está sentado en una mesa enfrente de un reportero la noche antes de su ejecución. El reportero tiene una pregunta simple: "Cuéntame tu historia. La pregunta resuena. ¿Cómo llegó ahí? Dice que es una persecución religiosa, pero ¿cómo explicar sus acciones? Acciones que todavía e persiguen años después...
¡Escápate del minotauro! (¡Arriba la Lectura! Level T #37)
by Frank Pedersen Dennis MaNIMAC-sourced textbook <p><p> Cuando Exypnos, un joven que vive en la antigua Grecia, se va de vacaciones a la soleada Creta, no tiene idea de que pueden ser las últimas vacaciones de su vida. ¿Podrá burlar al horripilante minotauro?
The Escape (Animorphs #15)
by K. A. ApplegateWhen Marco and the other Animorphs investigate Visser One's secret underwater project, Marco finds out that his mother is his worst enemy--the leader of the Yeerk invasion of Earth
The Escape (Animorphs #15)
by K. A. ApplegateAlmost nothing could be as bad as finding out your mother is Visser One, the most powerful leader of the Yeerk invasion of Earth. But it happened to Marco. And even though he's been handling it pretty well, he knew there'd come a time when he'd have to face her again, knowing that the Yeerk in her brain has taken his mother away.So when Marco and the other Animorphs discover that Visser One is overseeing a secret underwater project, they know they have to check it out. But Marco's not sure if this is a battle he'll be able to fight.
Escape: Book 2 (Chase Ser. #2)
by Linwood BarclayDon't stop running . . . the second edge-of-your-seat thriller with bite from international bestselling author Linwood Barclay for ages 9+12-year-old Jeff and genetically engineered spy dog Chipper are on the run from the mysterious and sinister government organisation knows only as The Institute. Due to a combination of bravery, luck and some of Chipper's more useful modifications, they've managed to evade their pursuers so far. But The Institute is closing in and Chipper and Jeff will have to be stay one step ahead if they want to stay alive..Danger, secrets and thrilling suspense collide in Linwood Barclay's action-packed series for children.
Escape: Book 2 (Chase #2)
by Linwood BarclayDon't stop running . . . the second edge-of-your-seat thriller with bite from international bestselling author Linwood Barclay for ages 9+12-year-old Jeff and genetically engineered spy dog Chipper are on the run from the mysterious and sinister government organisation knows only as The Institute. Due to a combination of bravery, luck and some of Chipper's more useful modifications, they've managed to evade their pursuers so far. But The Institute is closing in and Chipper and Jeff will have to be stay one step ahead if they want to stay alive..Danger, secrets and thrilling suspense collide in Linwood Barclay's action-packed series for children.
Escape: Book 2 (Chase #2)
by Linwood BarclayDon't stop running . . . the second edge-of-your-seat thriller with bite from international bestselling author Linwood Barclay for ages 9+12-year-old Jeff and genetically engineered spy dog Chipper are on the run from the mysterious and sinister government organisation knows only as The Institute. Due to a combination of bravery, luck and some of Chipper's more useful modifications, they've managed to evade their pursuers so far. But The Institute is closing in and Chipper and Jeff will have to be stay one step ahead if they want to stay alive..Danger, secrets and thrilling suspense collide in Linwood Barclay's action-packed series for children.(P)2019 Hodder & Stoughton Limited
Escape!
by Ben BovaWhen Danny Romano is sentenced to the Juvenile Health Center for an indeterminate sentence, all he can think of is escaping. But this place isn't like any jail he has ever been in. There are no guards, no barbed wire, but the place is escape proof. Will Danny learn to work hard and get out into the real world the right way with a job, and a clean record, or will he try to beat the computer Specks and try to escape?
Escape (Crossing Nüwa #1)
by Connal Braginsky Sean O’MeidhirCrossing Nüwa: Book OneFor sheltered Robbie, one week of freedom leads to sexual awakening and adventure… but when his world intersects with Theo’s, they’ll need all their wits and Theo’s magic to fight for their future. Rare male weresnake Robbie has had his whole life decided for him down to his meals. But when the time comes for him to perform an unspeakable duty to his clan, he runs. San Francisco Pride is in full swing when technomage Theo spots a scared-looking young man with brilliant emerald eyes. He’s only looking for a hookup, but before he knows why, he’s taking Robbie home and introducing him to champagne and enchiladas. He doesn’t have any intention of falling in love. Robbie doesn’t want to return to his clan, at least not without trying to fit a lifetime of experiences into a week, but every day he stays puts Theo in more danger.
Escape: The War Unicorn Chronicles (The War Unicorn Chronicles #2)
by S. L. CarlsonFifteen-year-old Ricky discovers from his companion, Thram, the Spikonians are invading their homeland. Transforming with the war unicorn, Neighbor, into one warrior-unicorn-man, they complete the two-week journey to the capital in just two days, only to discover it in ruins. Searching the rubble of his family’s home, Ricky reads part of a magic spell. As he speaks, the boy standing nearby sprouts a wing and collapses. Furious with Aldric’s irresponsible use of magic, Neighbor eaves him.
The Escape (The Reanimates Series #3)
by J. RudolphA chance at freedom from zombies forces an American nurse and her family to consider a deadly journey in this horrifying sequel to The Highway.When the world ends, what will you fight for?As the zombie apocalypse rages on, Cali and her family find refuge in Idaho…but it’s not enough. She knows the ugly truth: hand-to-mouth, hard-scrabble “survival” is just slow suicide. If they hope to live, really live, her family, her friends, her community must thrive.At first a small town in Montana, hundreds of miles away, looks like the answer. Then Cali receives a message of hope from an unlikely source, telling them about Ireland: a safe zone, free from the undead. She and her allies must make an impossible decision: do they risk their lives crossing the country—and the Atlantic Ocean—to reach a zombie-free home, or do they stay put and make the best with what they have?With the undead attacking from every side…how far will they go to feel truly alive once more?Praise for The Complex“I really enjoyed The Complex. . . . It brings a new and missing dynamic to the genre. . . . Ms. Rudolph tells a good story that left me wanting more.” —David Forsyth, author of the Sovereign Spirit Saga“This is a fantastic read that I could not recommend more!” —Tony Baker, author of Survivors of the Dead
Escape
by J. M. SnyderDavin is a Delta-23 replicate, which means he looks like every other Delta-23 on the planet. He's bored seeing the same face every day -- each replicate is his twin, though he alone seems to ache for something different. When a prison ship crash-lands in the woods and the replicates are asked to retrieve the prisoners, Davin jumps at the chance to encounter a natural-born.Trace is a hard man who has lived a hard life, and the moment the ship carrying him crashes, he takes the opportunity to escape. The last thing he expects is the replicate eager to get up close and personal with an escaped prisoner.
Escape: Affinities (Affinities #1)
by J. L. WaltersSent away from their home by their parents to protect them from trouble, two sets of halfling twins, Ashlea, Brandien, Jaydren and Kylandra search for mentors to teach them how to use their affinities. Each of these young teens has an affinity for one of the elements. Ash for Air, Bran for Water, Jay for Earth and Ky for Fire. During the escape, they face many problems forcing them to use their affinities by trial and error. They also meet Alizand, the son of the ruling prince of Wesren. Zand has an affinity for Fire and this will keep him from gaining the rule. Dom Senet, an advisor to his father, and once a friend of the quartet’s parents suspects Zand’s affinity. He wishes to corrupt the teen and use him to gain control of the four princedoms of the land and of the highlands. The evil dom has all four affinities. The four must reach a secret place and find teachers before the evil man discovers them.
The Escape Artist
by Teel James GlennThe Escape Artist is a "How-will-he-get-out-of-it" Thriller, with a touch of the supernatural, gangsters, Houdini's Ghost, Japanese killers, Voodoo, a love triangle and six (count 'em: six) impossible death traps that challenge Timothy Locke, the pacifist/loner hero of the book.On the eve of the millennium, someone tries to kill Locke during an escape from between the Twin Towers. In hunting the assassin, he is drawn into the world of voodoo from his past and a conspiracy that goes back to his time as a prisoner in Vietnam.The book is solidly in the Eric Van Lusbader/Robert Ludlum tradition, with the action scenes, the stage magic and the voodoo sequences meticulously researched by an author who had literally written the book on action scenes!
The Escape Artist (Rogue Genesis)
by Mark SullivanEastern Democratic Republic of Congo, 2007: Robin Monarch is on a mission to gain possession of a politically sensitive object. Securing the target is child's play for Monarch, but exiting the jungle alive will pose a far greater challenge . . .Buenos Aires, 1987: An eighteen-year-old Robin Monarch has begun to question the dark direction the Brotherhood of Thieves is taking. As such, there is only one path he can now take: voice his objection, and - by doing so - risk his life.ROGUE GENESIS is a collection of two short stories (INCURSION and RENDITION) and one novella (THE ESCAPE ARTIST) introducing Robin Monarch - CIA agent, expert thief, and star of the explosive international thriller ROGUE.
Escape from Atlantis (Atlantis #1)
by Kate O'HearnFrom the author of the Pegasus series comes a spellbinding first book in a new fantasy series for fans of Rick Riordan and Shannon Messenger following two cousins whose summer vacation gets swept away by a storm that lands them on the lost island of Atlantis.The last way that Riley Evans wanted to spend spring break was studying whales on the family sailboat in the middle of the Bermuda Triangle. With only her dad, aunt, and annoying cousin Alfie for company, she is so bored staring at the waves that she&’s starting to see mermaids between them. But when their boat is capsized during a sudden storm, Riley finds more excitement than she bargained for as she and Alfie are washed ashore with neither of their parents in sight. Where they&’ve been shipwrecked is no deserted island, though. Atlantis is a place beyond imagination, inhabited by both people and incredible creatures ranging from unicorns and gargoyles to talking animals. But not everyone welcomes the cousins&’ arrival, and beneath the wonder of this mythical land lurk dangerous secrets—something strange is happening to the inhabitants. What Riley wants more than anything is to find her father and go home. But the closer she gets to this goal, the more the islanders seem determined to keep her from reaching it. As Riley and Alfie unravel the mystery of Atlantis and its most terrifying part, the Forbidden Zone, they realize that the clock is ticking. If they can&’t learn what happened to their parents and find a way off the island soon, it may be too late to leave.
Escape from Aurora: Escape From Aurora
by Jamie LittlerNevermoor meets How to Train Your Dragon in the thrilling sequel to Voyage of the Frostheart!Ash and his ragtag crew of misfits aboard the Frostheart sleigh have just pulled into Aurora: the most dazzling city Ash has ever seen. Icy skyscrapers, wondrous new foods, and bustling city folk who barely have the time of day for a smalltown kid like him. That is, until he masters the art of songweaving--the ability control the giant monsters that lurk in the snow beyond city limits. But the real reason Ash came to Aurora is to find his long lost parents. The only token they left him before their disappearance was a lullaby; a map disguised as a song that has led him from landmark to landmark, all in the hopes of finding them at the end of it. With the help of his best friend Lunah, the fast-talking ship's navigator, and his yeti guardian, Tobu, Ash is one step closer to finding the family he's always longed for.He might find, though, that getting what you wished for is more complicated than he imagined, and Ash's world is about to expand in ways he never thought possible.
Escape from Castle Cant
by K. P. BathThe baron's headstrong daughter Pauline's rescue from Castle Cant by her heroic half-sister Lucy was just the beginning of the madcap adventure launched in The Secret of Castle Cant, K.P. Bath's acclaimed debut novel. Now hungry and homeless, they are left to fend for themselves in the war-torn Barony, which is full of danger and bounty hunters. Can the girls escape to the Outlands to fight the corrupt gum trade that claimed their father's life?
Escape from CONICA
by Robert CummingsIn an America that achieved equality long before our own, Phillip Barcardi works as a security contractor. He's hired as a site commander at a major pharmaceutical company, only to be kidnapped from his post after learning the truth about an aggressive virus spreading across the East Coast, one that targets homosexuals. A small group of wealthy and powerful dissenters are hell-bent on forming a "New World Order" that will remold society into their twisted vision. As US citizens are choosing sides for or against homosexuals, Phil's husband, Theodore Rosenberg, a high school teacher, is sent to a "containment" zone where accused homosexuals are infected rather than saved--all by executive order of the President. As Ted struggles to understand what's happening around him, Phil strives to break free before the people in power infect Ted with the deadly virus. No matter what it takes, Phil will fight his way to Ted, even if it means exposing himself to the virus. He only hopes he won't be too late to save them both.
Escape from Egypt: A Branches Book (Time Jumpers #2)
by Wendy MassChase and Ava get stuck in the sands of time near King Tut’s tomb in this archaeological adventure from the–bestselling author of Stealing the Sword.Chase and Ava are ready for their next adventures as Time Jumpers! When Chase touches the dead, green-backed beetle in the suitcase, he and Ava spin through time—to King Tut’s tomb! Now they have to put the beetle back where it belongs. But the man with different color eyes is still chasing them . . . Why does he want these objects? Chase and Ava need to stay one step ahead of this bad guy. And they need to find some answers! Oriol Vidal’s engaging illustrations appear on every page. Newly independent readers will eat up this time-travel series from New York Times–bestselling author Wendy Mass.Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic’s early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!Praise for the first book in the Time Jumpers series, Stealing the Sword“The characters are likeable and the story has lots of action.” —School Library Journal“Mass moves the plot along smartly to a climax featuring some brisk, if bloodless, swordplay.” —Kirkus Reviews
Escape from Fire Island!
by Pamela Hobbs Jim EnglishCan you save fire island before it's too late? It was supposed to be a nice, relaxing weekend--with a little swimming, a lot of cocktails, and more hot bods than a year's subscription to Men's Health magazine. But when a vat of radioactive waste washes onto the beach, strange things start happening--and now an army of zombie drag queens is storming the coast! Can you save Fire Island before it's too late? Or will you perish at the hands of a thousand shrieking divas? It all depends on the choices YOU make. If you run toward the nearest ferry terminal, turn to page 44. If you flirt with the cute twink, turn to page 55. If you throw caution to the wind and join the nearest circuit party, turn to page 80. What happens next? That depends on YOU! How does the story end? Only YOU can find out! Best of all, you can read this book again and again until you've had 29 amazing adventures!
Escape from Grimstone Manor (Monsterious #1)
by Matt McMannThis series of terrifying tales that combine monsters + mysteries is perfect for fans of Goosebumps.&“Spine-chilling and creepy!&” —Max Brallier, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Last Kids on EarthIn a mansion on a hill,lived a man no one could kill.Raised the dead with magic darkto rule the world and make his mark.Zari has always been fascinated by creepy stories about Hezekiah Crawly, the real-life inspiration behind her local amusement park's haunted house attraction, so she's thrilled when her friends Mateo and Taylor agree to go on the last ride of the day before the park closes.But when the ride breaks down, the three get trapped inside the haunted house for the night! As if that weren't scary enough, the kids stumble onto a hidden staircase leading to a dark, cobwebbed crypt that doesn't seem like part of the ride—and by the looks of it, they aren't alone down there. Is it possible the stories about Hezekiah Crawly and his monstrous experiments are true? And if so, can Zari, Mateo and Taylor make it through the night in one piece?
Escape from Hat
by Adam KlineGood and bad luck battle to control the world in this hilarious and enchanting illustrated middle grade novel about a lucky rabbit, an evil black cat, and one hapless boy caught between them, from award-wining screenwriter and debut author Adam Kline.We all have good luck and bad, courtesy of our very own lucky rabbits and bad-luck black cats. Most people never notice them.Cecil Bean certainly never noticed the villainous cat, Millikin, that lurked around every corner or his devoted rabbit, Leek, who was never far from his side. At least not until Millikin hatches a deliciously evil plan to vanish Leek into a magician’s hat, leaving Cecil with no good luck at all and stranding poor Leek in a world that no rabbit has ever escaped from. Leek and Cecil will do anything to find their way back to each other—even if it means facing enormous odds and seemingly insurmountable obstacles. To escape from Hat, Leek must sail across the Great Ink, travel beyond the Jungle Prime Evil, trek through the Grottos of Ill Repute, and enter the heart of all bad luck: the fortress of the black cats itself.All while Cecil heads out on an adventure of his own to find the hard-heartened magician, whose tricks seem to have turned Cecil’s life upside down.Gear up for adventure in this boisterously entertaining debut novel by award-winning screenwriter Adam Kline, with gorgeous, full-color illustrations throughout by Brian Taylor! Soon to be a major animated motion picture from Academy Award-nominated director (Kung Fu Panda, Little Prince) Mark Osborne.