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Kicking It
by Faith Hunter Kalayna PriceFeaturing stories by SHANNON K. BUTCHER * RACHEL CAINE * LUCIENNE DIVER * CHRIS MARIE GREEN * CHRISTINA HENRY * FAITH HUNTER * CHLOE NEILL * KALAYNA PRICE * ROB THURMAN New York Times bestselling author Rachel Caine has modern-day potions witches Holly and Andrew facing off against a firebrand politician who wears literally killer boots in a Texas-sized rodeo of trouble. Boot-loving Cadogan vampire Lindsey must team up with off-again, on-again vampire partner Luc when a woman from her past is targeted by supernaturals in New York Times bestselling author Chloe Neill's all-new adventure. And New York Times bestselling author Rob Thurman features Trixa Iktomi from her Trickster series dealing with magical vengeance and magical footwear. Taking kick-ass urban fantasy literally, USA Today bestselling authors Kalayna Price and Faith Hunter bring together the best of the genre to once again prove when you're fighting supernatural forces, it helps to keep your feet on the ground.
KID A
by Michelle Hughes Junichi AbeThe Boy questions the existence of the divine. He meets The Long-Haired Boy, who predicts that The Boy will take a journey to The Center of The World. The Boy leaves his hometown in search of The Ideal One, in search of the truth. But what exactly is this truth? KID A is both an allegory and an homage to works such as "The Wizard of Oz" and similar classics of the 21st century.
Kid Amazing vs. the Blob
by Josh SchneiderKid Amazing’s secret base is equipped with every gadget a superhero needs to defeat evil, but there is one villain who remains elusive—the Blob (a.k.a. his baby sister). Will Kid discover the superpower needed to defeat her before the entire city succumbs to her stink and slime? From Theodor Seuss Geisel Award winner Josh Schneider, this reassuring take on a common childhood issue proves that laughter can defuse even the most epic sibling rivalries.
Kid Gloves
by Anna MartinAlone in his East London shop, a man known only as Dalton makes living prosthetics: bionic, mechanical limbs, from leather, metal, and magic. It's to this little corner of the capital that Finn Croucher, an elite army marksman, travels after an accident leads to his hand being amputated. While Dalton fashions Finn's new hand and teaches him how to use it, he reveals some secrets long hidden, and he and Finn become lovers. But Finn must return to duty, and a string of letters becomes his only connection to the love he left in London.
The Kid Who Stole Christmas
by Linda StevensWas Santa a Suspect?Christmas was Shannon O'Shaugnessy's absolute favorite holiday. The toy-department manager especially enjoyed the festivities this year-until the eight-year-old heir to Lyon's Department Store was abducted for a most peculiar ransom....Shannon trusted no one. Especially not the new store Santa. Despite his snowy false beard, padded costume and his willingness to help her find the missing child, Rick Hastings radiated raw sensuality. But his evasive actions hinted he had something to hide....Was it more than the gorgeous face and body beneath his Santa suit?
The Kidnap Plot (The Extraordinary Journeys of Clockwork Charlie)
by Dave ButlerMeet Charlie. He lives a quiet life with his protective father, an inventor and clockmaker. When Charlie's father is suddenly and mysteriously kidnapped by a shadowy group called the Anti-Human League, it's up to Charlie to save him. Before long, he has assembled a motley crew to help. From the terrifying but well-meaning troll Grim Grumblesson to the high-flying young aeronauts Bob and Sir Oliver, this team will follow the trail anywhere.But the league's plan is much more sinister than Charlie could have imagined. And as he unravels the secrets of the league, he also uncovers his father's own secrets--about his family, the league, and even himself... Can Charlie and his gang rescue his father from the dastardly villains who have kidnapped him? And will Charlie be able to come to terms with who he really is? The journey begins here!
Kidnapped! (Forbidden Fantasies)
by Jo LeighOkay, it's certainly an unconventional way for Manhattanheiress Tate Baxter to conquer her fears. But when yourwhole life takes place behind the tinted windows of a limoand your household staff are all gun-toting ex-CIA, drasticmeasures have to be taken. Especially when one memberof that staff has got her all hot and bothered. Chauffeur Michael Caulfield has just one assignment-keeping Tate safe. But when she's kidnapped for real,the only way he can save her is to become a prisonerwith her. He may be just "the help," but as her take-chargeprotector, he's the Michael of her sexual fantasies.Maybe a man she can trust and even dare to love?Except once out of his uniform, he isn't exactly layingbare all his secrets...to Tate.
Kidnapped for His Royal Duty: A Contemporary Royal Romance (Stolen Brides #6)
by Jane PorterHe needs a substitute bride…And she will be his queen!When desert prince Dal’s convenient bride is stolen, he must find a replacement—immediately. Suddenly shy secretary Poppy is kidnapped by her merciless boss and whisked away to his kingdom. She’s shocked to find herself willingly surrendering to his expert seduction! But when it becomes clear that Dal has more than pleasure in mind, will Poppy be persuaded to accept his royal proposal?
Kidnapped in Texas
by Barb HanSecrets from the past…and a child in perilTexas Kidnapping Aiming a shotgun at a would-be kidnapper showed Renee Smith she had the instincts she would need to safeguard her newly adopted daughter. But when US marshal Cash O&’Connor offers her a safe haven at his Texas ranch, she knows it&’s best to accept his protection. Renee&’s incident is eerily similar to Cash&’s infant sister&’s unsolved kidnapping thirty years ago. And Cash vows to ensure history doesn&’t repeat itself.What She Knew When Amber Kent&’s old friend navy SEAL Rylan Anderson suddenly becomes the guardian of a baby, he turns to her for help. But then the baby is nearly abducted in Amber&’s care and it&’s clear the situation is more complicated than it seems. Can they discover the truth behind the baby&’s identity…before she&’s gone for good?USA TODAY Bestselling Author Previously published as Texas Kidnapping and What She Knew
Kidnapped on Astarr
by Joan Lowery NixonWith a robot's help, two children search for a relative who has been kidnapped by the king on the planet Astarr and accused of making secret war weapons.
Kidnapped on Safari: A Thriller (Mbuno & Pero #3)
by Peter RivaThe wildlife safari team treks through East Africa on a rescue mission that pits them against Boko Haram in a thriller that will &“chain you to your seat&” (Bob van Laerhoven, author of Baudelaire&’s Revenge). Expert safari guide Mbuno and wildlife television producer Pero Baltazar are filming on Lake Rudolf in Northern Kenya when they receive the news: Mbuno&’s son, himself an expert guide, has been kidnapped while on safari in Tanzania. Tracing the kidnappers back to an illegal logging operation, Mbuno and Pero uncover a vast criminal network run by the Nigerian terrorist organization Boko Haram. Relying on Mbuno&’s legendary bush skills, the pair face dangers both inside and outside the terrorist camp. But kidnapping and deforestation are only the beginning of this group's sinister aspirations. When Mbuno and Pero discover just how powerful and far-reaching the network is, they realize that rescuing Mbuno&’s son could put the entire region at risk. The third Mbuno & Pero thriller, Kidnapped on Safari is an &“incredible page turner&” ripped from today&’s headlines (Mona Houghton, author of Frottage & Even As We Speak).
Kidnappers from the Future (Defenders of Time)
by Gene P. Abel"Brisk and engaging" - Kirkus The time travel adventure continues in the page-turning second novel in the bestselling Defenders of Time series.With the recent expansion of the time travel program to include Dr. Sam Weiss&’s niece, Samantha, exciting breakthroughs are on the horizon. Just days before she is set to officially join the team, Samantha, her uncle, and Special Agent Hessman encounter a group of Russian terrorists who vanish into thin air and leave behind a strange type of electrified bullet. Despite all security precautions, the terrorists once again appear in the middle of the base and successfully kidnap Samantha. Her location is completely unknown. The team must race uncover why these Russians, who appear to have come from the future, have traveled through time to take Samantha. Their mission is immediately clear: rescue Samantha and find out why she was kidnapped in the first place. The team will be forced to overcome their outdated technology, and Special Agent Hessman&’s developing feelings for Samantha, to save her and unravel this mystery from the future.
Kids Included!
by Caroline AndersonWhen Jack met Molly again on vacation with their respective children in tow, it brought home two things-the fun and fiasco of their last meeting and just how much they wanted each other!Their holiday certainly brought them closer. But what woman would want to take Jack on with four children-especially when she already had two of her own?But those children realized something their parents didn't-that five plus three equals the ideal family!
The Kids of Cattywampus Street
by Lisa Jahn-Clough&“An extraordinary book.&” --Lemony Snicket, author of A Series of Unfortunate Events Lovers of Roald Dahl and Louis Sachar's Sideways Stories from Wayside School will be captivated by the adventures of this very special group of friends who live on the same street.In this delightful chapter book filled with black-and-white pictures, you'll meet Jamal, Lindalee, Hans, Matteo, and others--the kids who live on Cattywampus Street, not far from the Waddlebee Toy Store. Each of the eleven chapters in this magical, mysterious, silly, scary, happy, and sometimes sad chapter book tells an utterly unforgettable tale about one of the kids. Whether it's about Jamal and his magic ball, which knows how to find him after its been stolen away; or Charlotta, who shrinks so small that she can fit inside her dollhouse; or Rodney, whose pet rock becomes the envy of all the kids on Cattywampus Street, here are stories sure to charm, captivate, and engage all readers of chapter books, even the most reluctant.
Kiera Boyd: comme un fauve apprivoisé
by Chantel SeabrookKiera est la fille du tristement célèbre Richard Boyd, l'homme responsable de la mort de centaines de métamorphes. Elle est également la plus récente victime des expériences de son père. Jadis humaine, Kiera a été génétiquement modifiée avec de l'ADN métamorphe. Elle a tout juste survécu à la transformation, et doit maintenant apprendre à contrôler l'animal en elle. Le lion-garou alpha Jacob Oliver s'est toujours targué d'être fiable, loyal et réaliste. Il est le plus jeune agent jamais promu directeur des Affaires Thériannes. Lorsque la première survivante des métamorphoses spontanées est confiée à ses soins, Jacob se retrouve dans une situation où il doit lutter pour garder son sang-froid. Il y a toujours eu quelque chose de sauvage et d'indompté chez Kiera, mais si elle veut pouvoir un jour réintégrer la société, elle a besoin de quelqu'un pour lui apprendre à contrôler sa nouvelle nature. Jacob Oliver est exactement l'homme qu'il faut pour ce travail, ou du moins c'est ce qu'il pense. Que se produit-il lorsque vous ajoutez du feu à de la glace ? Une vapeur intense ! Jacob éteindra-t-il la flamme en elle, ou est-ce Kiera qui fera enfin fondre l'extérieur glacé de Jacob ? Kiera Boyd : comme un fauve apprivoisé est un roman distinct dont la lecture peut être appréciée même si vous n'avez pas lu les autres tomes de la série des Agents Thérians. Il contient des thèmes matures, des scènes sexuelles torrides et un langage cru.
Kiera's Moon
by Lizzy FordKiera's best friend drags her across the universe to find her a man, only the man she's destined to meet is a battle-hardened warrior living in exile. Calculating A'Ran is too cautious to be surprised by whatever live throws at him - until faced with the challenge of becoming a worthy partner for his lifemate.
The Kif Strike Back (Compact Space #3)
by C. J. CherryhWhen the kif seized Hilfy and Tully, hani and human crewmembers of The Pride of Chanur, they issued a challenge Pyanfar, the captain of the Pride, couldn't ignore, a challenge that would take Pyanfar and her shipmates to Mkks station and into a deadly confrontation between kif, hani, mahendo'sat, and human. And what began as a simple rescue attempt soon blossomed into a dangerous game of interstellar politics, where today's ally could become tomorrow's executioner, and where methane breathers became volatile wild cards playing for stakes no oxy breather could even begin to understand…
Kiki Kallira Breaks a Kingdom
by Sangu MandannaKiki Kallira is more of a worrier than a warrior - but today she will learn to be a hero. The mythical beasts she loves to draw have come to life, and she is the only one who can defeat them. A middle-grade fantasy inspired by Hindu legends about anxiety, creativity and finding your own strengths. For 8+ fans of Abi Elphistone and The Land of Roar.Kiki Kallira has always been a worrier. Did she lock the front door? Is there a terrible reason her mum is late? Recently her anxiety has been getting out of control, but one thing that has always soothed her is drawing. Kiki's sketchbook is full of fantastical doodles of the Hindu myths and legends her mother has told her since she was tiny. One day, her sketchbook's calming effect is broken when her mythological characters begin springing to life and Kiki is pulled into the mystical world she drew. There, she discovers the band of rebel kids who protect the kingdom, as well as an ancient, monstrous god bent on total destruction. Kiki must overcome her fear and anxiety to save both worlds - the real and the imagined - from his wrath. But how can a girl armed with only a pencil defeat something so powerful?'A fast-paced, vivid and exciting adventure story with real heart, I couldn't stop reading!' - Robin Stevens, author of the Murder Most Unladylike series
Kiki Kallira Breaks a Kingdom: Book 1 (Kiki Kallira #1)
by Sangu MandannaKiki Kallira is more of a worrier than a warrior - but today she will learn to be a hero. The mythical beasts she loves to draw have come to life, and she is the only one who can defeat them. A middle-grade fantasy inspired by Hindu legends about anxiety, creativity and finding your own strengths. For 8+ fans of Abi Elphistone and The Land of Roar.Kiki Kallira has always been a worrier. Did she lock the front door? Is there a terrible reason her mum is late? Recently her anxiety has been getting out of control, but one thing that has always soothed her is drawing. Kiki's sketchbook is full of fantastical doodles of the Hindu myths and legends her mother has told her since she was tiny. One day, her sketchbook's calming effect is broken when her mythological characters begin springing to life and Kiki is pulled into the mystical world she drew. There, she discovers the band of rebel kids who protect the kingdom, as well as an ancient, monstrous god bent on total destruction. Kiki must overcome her fear and anxiety to save both worlds - the real and the imagined - from his wrath. But how can a girl armed with only a pencil defeat something so powerful?'A fast-paced, vivid and exciting adventure story with real heart, I couldn't stop reading!' - Robin Stevens, author of the Murder Most Unladylike series(P) 2021 Hodder & Stoughton Limited
Kiki Kallira Conquers a Curse: Book 2 (Kiki Kallira #2)
by Sangu MandannaKiki Kallira can bring her drawings to life...but when a mysterious curse threatens her newly-created kingdom and friends, how can she use her powers to save them? A fantasy adventure inspired by Hindu legends about anxiety, creativity and finding your own strengths. For 8+ fans of Abi Elphistone and The Land of Roar.Fresh from the exciting discovery that the beautiful kingdom and band of rebel kids she drew in her sketchbook exists in another world, Kiki Kallira has an unexpected visitor. One of the rebels has come into the real world to ask for her help - the river Kaveri that is Mysore's only source of water has suddenly vanished! With no water to drink or grow food, Kiki's kingdom is doomed. When drawing a new river doesn't work, Kiki returns to Mysore and stumbles upon the origin of the Kaveri: a princess from long ago who was transformed into water by a terrible curse! It's up to Kiki and her friends to restore the river without sacrificing the princess again. With her mounting anxiety, enemies seeking to stop her and a city growing weaker by the minute, Kiki's confidence falters. Will she be able to unravel the curse and save her kingdom before it's too late?Praise for Kiki Kallira Breaks a Kingdom: 'A fast-paced, vivid and exciting adventure story with real heart, I couldn't stop reading!' - Robin Stevens, author of the Murder Most Unladylike series
Kiki Kallira Conquers a Curse (Kiki Kallira #2)
by Sangu MandannaKiki Kallira can bring her drawings to life… but when a mysterious curse threatens her newly-created kingdom and friends, how can she use her powers to save them? <p><P>A fantasy adventure inspired by Hindu legends about anxiety, creativity and finding your own strengths. For 8+ fans of Abi Elphistone and The Land of Roar. <p><p>Fresh from the exciting discovery that the beautiful kingdom and band of rebel kids she drew in her sketchbook exists in another world, Kiki Kallira has an unexpected visitor. One of the rebels has come into the real world to ask for her help—the river Kaveri that is Mysore's only source of water has suddenly vanished! With no water to drink or grow food, Kiki's kingdom is doomed. When drawing a new river doesn't work, Kiki returns to Mysore and stumbles upon the origin of the Kaveri: a princess from long ago who was transformed into water by a terrible curse! <p><p>It's up to Kiki and her friends to restore the river without sacrificing the princess again. With her mounting anxiety, enemies seeking to stop her and a city growing weaker by the minute, Kiki's confidence falters. Will she be able to unravel the curse and save her kingdom before it's too late? <p>(P) 2022 Listening Library
Kiki's Delivery Service
by Eiko KadonoNostalgic fans of the Hiyao Miyazaki film and newcomers alike--soar into the modern classic about a young witch and her clever cat that started it all! Half-witch Kiki never runs from a challenge. So when her thirteenth birthday arrives, she's eager to follow a witch's tradition: choose a new town to call home for one year. Brimming with confidence, Kiki flies to the seaside village of Koriko and expects that her powers will easily bring happiness to the townspeople. But gaining the trust of the locals is trickier than she expected. With her faithful, wise-cracking black cat, Jiji, by her side, Kiki forges new friendships and builds her inner strength, ultimately realizing that magic can be found in even the most ordinary places. Blending fantasy with the charm of everyday life, this enchanting new translation will inspire both new readers and dedicated fans.
Kill All Angels: The Vicious Circuit, Book Three (The Vicious Circuit #3)
by Robert BrockwayThe concluding volume in the humorous punk rock adventure that began with The Unnoticeablesand The Empty Ones. After the events of the first two books of the Vicious Circuit series, Carey and Randall reached LA during the early '80s punk scene, which was heavily mixed up with Chinatown. A young Chinese girl with silver hair is the Empty One that seems to run things there, and her ex-lover, an Empty One named Zang, has apparently turned against them and may or may not be on Carey's side. In modern times, Kaitlyn and company have also returned to LA because her powers have been growing and she has been having visions that may be telling her how to kill all of the angels. The downside being that they have to find a new one, first--and LA is the only place they know where to do that. Steeped in the LA punk scene in the '80s, Chinatown, sunken suburbs, the ocean and gargantuan things that swim in it, Kill All Angels is everything that fans of Robert Brockway's irreverent humor have been looking for to end the series with a bang.The Vicious Circuit TrilogyThe UnnoticeablesThe Empty OnesKill All Angels At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Kill All Happies
by Rachel CohnLast Call at Happies! Tonight, 8 P.M. Senior Class Only! Please with the Shhhh?.This is it. Graduation. And Vic Navarro is throwing the most epic party Rancho Soldado has ever seen. She's going to pull off the most memorable good-bye ever for her best friends, give Happies-the kitschy restaurant that is her desert town's claim to fame-a proper send-off into bankruptcy, and oh yes, hook up with her delicious crush, Jake Zavala-Kim. She only needs to keep the whole thing a secret so that her archnemesis, Miss Ann Thrope, Rancho Soldado's nightmare Town Councilwoman and high school Economics teacher, doesn't get Vic tossed in jail. With the music thumping, alcohol flowing, bodies mashing, and Thrope nowhere to be seen, Vic's party is a raging success. That is, until Happies fans start arriving in droves to say good-bye, and storm the deserted theme park behind the restaurant. Suddenly what was a small graduation bash is more like Coachella on steroids with a side of RASmatazz pie. The night is so not going as planned. And maybe that's the best plan of all.
Kill All Monsters Omnibus Volume 1
by Michael MayMonsters rule the world. Humanity's last hope is a squad of giant robots and their skilled pilots, all from different backgrounds, each with a unique reason to fight. Can we survive the conflict? Are we worth saving? A familiar but wholly original story about war, survival, and the human spirit, told through gigantic-scale battles fought by memorable characters! Contains over 100 pages of new story, in addition to collecting the entire hit webcomic!"Although May gives us plenty of giant monster-killing, he's smart enough to make sure that there's a reason we care that the robots are fighting the monsters rather than just saying "Hey, robots fighting monsters is cool, right?" -comicbookresources.com"May and Copland have engaged in some pretty cool world-building, taking the basic idea and running with it until they have something special that goes way beyond what you might expect from "another giant monster title." -Robot6