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The Babysitters Coven (The Babysitters Coven #1)
by Kate M. WilliamsAdventures in Babysitting meets Buffy the Vampire Slayer in this funny, action-packed novel about a coven of witchy babysitters who realize their calling to protect the innocent and save the world from an onslaught of evil. Seventeen-year-old Esme Pearl has a babysitters club. She knows it's kinda lame, but what else is she supposed to do? Get a job? Gross. Besides, Esme likes babysitting, and she's good at it.And lately Esme needs all the cash she can get, because it seems like destruction follows her wherever she goes. Let's just say she owes some people a new tree. Enter Cassandra Heaven. She's Instagram-model hot, dresses like she found her clothes in a dumpster, and has a rebellious streak as gnarly as the cafeteria cooking. So why is Cassandra willing to do anything, even take on a potty-training two-year-old, to join Esme's babysitters club?The answer lies in a mysterious note Cassandra's mother left her: "Find the babysitters. Love, Mom."Turns out, Esme and Cassandra have more in common than they think, and they're about to discover what being a babysitter really means: a heroic lineage of superpowers, magic rituals, and saving the innocent from seriously terrifying evil. And all before the parents get home."The Baby-Sitters Club...but spooky."--Cosmopolitan"A high-energy series starter that's plenty of fun."--Booklist"Combines everything you love."--Man Repeller
A Babysitter's Guide to Monster Hunting (Babysitter's Guide to Monsters #1)
by Vivienne To Joe Ballarini<p>The Last Kids on Earth meets Goosebumps in this hilarious new series about a secret society of babysitters who protect kids from the monsters that really do live under their beds! <p>When middle schooler Kelly Ferguson’s Halloween plans switch from party-going to babysitting, she thinks the scariest part of her night will be the death of her social life. But then Baby Jacob gets kidnapped by the Boogeyman’s minions and Kelly learns there’s a whole lot more to childcare than free snacks and Netflix. Like chasing shadow monsters, drop-kicking Toadies, and mastering monster-fighting moves like the Naptime Headlock and Playground Punch. <p>Now, with the help of an ancient handbook and a secret society of butt-kicking babysitters, Kelly sets out to destroy the Boogeyman before he brings Jacob’s nightmares to life. But when the monsters’ trail leads to her school’s big Halloween bash, Kelly will have to prove she can save the world—without totally embarrassing herself in front of her friends. <p>Packed with black-and-white illustrations and insider secrets from the world of monster hunting, A Babysitter’s Guide to Monster Hunting is full of tricks, treats, and terrifying twists!</p>
A Babysitter's Guide to Monster Hunting #2: Beasts & Geeks (Babysitter's Guide to Monsters #2)
by Vivienne To Joe BallariniGoosebumps meets The Last Kids on Earth in the second action-packed adventure in a hilariously scary series about a secret society of monster-bashing babysitters.“This shining gem in the campy monster drama genre is a step up from R.L. Stine’s Goosebumps.” —School Library JournalKelly’s been a celebrity ever since she defeated the Boogeyman and his army of nightmares on Halloween. But now all the other monsters want revenge.And if Kelly’s going to survive Babysitter Bootcamp, she’ll have to face the Spider Queen, whose wicked web turns her parents, BFF, and middle-school teachers into mindless minions. All in a night’s work!
A Babysitter's Guide to Monster Hunting #3: Mission to Monster Island (Babysitter's Guide to Monsters #3)
by Joe BallariniGoosebumps meets The Last Kids on Earth as Kelly and the babysitters try to stop an evil plan to turn kids into monsters in the third action-packed book in this hilariously scary illustrated series.“This shining gem in the campy monster drama genre is a step up from R.L. Stine’s Goosebumps.” —School Library JournalIt’s the end of the world as she knows it! Thirteen-year-old Kelly Ferguson’s secret life as a monster-hunting babysitter is taking a beastly turn. Now she has to go on a rescue mission to Monster Island—where monster royalty is turning kids into hairy mutant monsters!To pull it off, she’ll have to face off against internet trolls, trash monsters, and her fear of screwing up—plus the biggest, baddest Boogey of all. With the fate of humanity on the line, can Kelly save the kids, the world, and her own social life before the big school dance?A babysitter’s job is never done!
Bacca and the Riddle of the Diamond Dragon: An Unofficial Novel (An Unofficial Minecrafter's Adventure)
by JeromeasfJeromeASF, the YouTube sensation, debuts his Bacca character on the printed page with this action-packed Minecraft adventure for all ages. Bacca has it all. The most celebrated (and furry) star in the Overworld, he’s the person others look to for help building their dungeons, mazes, and castles. He has a girlfriend, LadyBacc, and his most prized possession of all--a diamond axe called Betty. One day, Bacca is approached by a mysterious dragon . . . made entirely of diamonds! The dragon is from a new biome--a secret land few have ever seen--where a special object has been stolen. A seemingly impossible set of riddles and challenges stands in the way of getting it back, but if Bacca can help, the dragon promises he’ll receive a new weapon even better than Betty. Is he willing to risk everything and push his crafting skills to their very limits? As his millions of YouTube fans already know . . . of course he is! He’s Bacca! Perfect for Minecraft fans of all ages, Bacca and the Riddle of the Diamond Dragon showcases the YouTube Minecraft star that fans around the world have come to love: funny, creative, and just a little bit crazy!
Baccano!, Vol. 1: The Rolling Bootlegs
by Katsumi Enami Ryohgo NaritaNew York, 1931. The manufacture and sale of alcoholic beverages is prohibited by law, but behind this prohibition, organized crime flourishes-so, too, do bank robbers, bootleggers, assassins, and homunculi. Some want money, some are chasing the secret to immortality, and others just want to have a really good time. You know what they say, though: You can't always get what you want.
The Bachelor Bid
by Kate DentonAnd the winner is... The one woman who didn't bid!Cara Breedon is facing her biggest career challenge to date-to convince impossible, attractive and eminently eligible bachelor Wyatt McCauley to auction himself off for charity. Cara has tried every trick she knows, but Wyatt won't say yes.Underneath, Wyatt is intrigued by Cara and, little does she know, she's beginning to wear him down. He definitely wants to see more of her. All he has to do is agree to appear in the auction and place an exorbitant bid in her name so that Cara wins the prize-a weekend with Wyatt!
Bachelor Cop
by Gayle KayeAWARD OF DISTINCTIONpresented to Officer Whit Tanner, midnight rescuer of lost children and missing mutts, for being the last single guy in the precinct, and intending to stay that way....CITATION OF SEDUCTIONpresented to Jill Harper, divorced mother of four-year-old Brody Harper, for capturing the attention of Officer Tanner, and threatening his bachelorhood....RECOURSE: ROMANCEMix marriage-shy officer with romance-weary mother, add a tiny smattering of wandering dog and matchmaking little boy, toss in some heady kisses and sultry looks, then stand back and wait for hearts to melt...and merge.
Bachelor Cowboy
by Roxann DelaneyBull riding—and all the danger that comes with it—is in Dusty McPherson's blood. When an injury knocks him out of the rodeo and back home to Desperation, Oklahoma, all he can focus on is riding again. Until he's welcomed by a gorgeous redhead aiming a shotgun at him.To Kate Clayborne's surprise, the handsome trespasser is not only a farmhand hired to help maintain the Clayborne farm, he'd been her high school crush. Used to living on her own terms and without the help of a man, Kate is reluctant to work with Dusty. Being so close to him now means trusting him, relying on him…and dealing with the attraction between them. Can she trust her heart to an adventure-seeking bull rider whose life is full of risks?
Bachelor Doctor (Man of the Month)
by Barbara BoswellThis sexy, sought-after surgeon intended on staying single until he was good and ready for marriage. And no woman—especially not one who worked for him—was going to get him to change his mind. But it was taking all his resolve to remain immune to the fierce passion nurse Callie Sheeley’s presence aroused. Even harder to resist was the loving tenderness radiating from the dark eyes of this virginal beauty. Could one sizzling kiss dissolve the last of his defenses and open his heart?
The Bachelor Doctor
by Judy CampbellAre his single days over?Jake Donahue is a fantastic doctor, and incredibly sexy, too. But he's got no time for commitment or marriage—and certainly no time for kids!Jake's reason for living a single life is a closely guarded secret. However, when Dr. Cara Mackenzie breezes back into his life and emergency after emergency flings Cara and Jake together, he's seriously tempted out of bachelorhood….
The Bachelor in Atlantis (The Bachelor Diaries #3)
by Leigh WyndfieldShe's hell-bent on proving herself for the job of her dreams. He's The Bachelor, but all he really wants to do is return to space. Then they're trapped beneath the surface of Lake Superior in an underwater amusement park that's anything but fun... Sugar has finally made it -- she's been promoted to Head Wrangler of The Bachelor. She&’s ready to prove to everyone she&’s got what it takes to make it in one of the toughest positions in reality TV. But almost immediately, things on the set of Atlantis go terribly, terribly wrong, and she and the cast and crew are trapped a hundred feet underwater. Flight engineer Jackson Wright reluctantly agreed to be The Bachelor because he needs the money to return to space. But he didn't count on being attracted to the one woman he can't have... Sugar. As they are forced to work together to try to escape, their attraction begins to blossom into much, much more. When it becomes apparent someone is sabotaging their efforts, Jackson knows he&’ll need to use every skill he possesses to keep them safe. This might be an impossible love, but he&’s willing to fight for both their lives and Sugar&’s heart.
The Bachelor in Space (The Bachelor Diaries #2)
by Leigh WyndfieldHe&’s a hunky producer with one goal—to win an Emmy. She&’s a tough-minded TV wrangler whose only Achilles heel is a crush on her boss. Can love thrive when careers and their lives are at stake? Producer Hank Carson has landed his greatest reality TV show location yet—Space Station Genesis III. But in order to finally win the Emmy of his dreams, he&’ll need to make sure he has the best staff possible by his side. And he knows just the woman to be his right hand, if she can forgive him for the last show they worked on, which went horribly wrong. Against her better judgment, Lynette agrees, signing up as the person who wrangles contestants and keeps the show running smoothly. But when they arrive at the old space station, they find that whatever can go wrong, does go wrong. When they discover the power is draining away, they must combine forces to save the cast members and themselves. In the process, the attraction they&’ve each been fighting becomes impossible to resist. But will the fragile relationship survive if they ever return to Earth?
Bachelor on Mars
by Leigh WyndfieldShe's a mechanical engineer undercover as a contestant. He's a geologist trying to keep his research station afloat. Then comes the alien invasion... Mechanical engineer Margaret Carson&’s biggest dream is fulfilled when she gets to test her new rover on Mars, but of course there is a catch. She must fill in for a contestant on the reality TV show Mars Bachelor and get voted off before she can run her trials. But when she arrives on Mars, the owner of the research station, Jack Boyle, is attacked by an alien ship. She and Jack must combine forces to save the cast members and themselves. As the clock ticks down, will they survive? And if they do, will one of them give up their career for the other?
The Bachelor Project
by Victoria ChancellorAll the gossips in Ranger Springs were talking about the runaway bride who'd just come to town. And how she'd caught the eye of sexy police chief Ethan Parker. They'd all seen his car parked outside her house the first night she was in town. And after watching the two embrace on the front porch, nobody believed for a minute that he'd just come to check on some wayward raccoons! No, it seemed as if sweet Robin Cummings had caught the eye of this true-blood Texan who'd never quite made it to the altar. How could everyone in town help but start working on The Bachelor Project...?
The Bachelor, The Beauty And The Blizzard
by Maris SouleSNOWBOUND WITH A STRONG, SEXY...SOURPUSS?From the moment Randall Watson had practically kidnapped her to help him stop a wedding, Gina Leigh knew their road trip was doomed. She was all for Randall's sweet grandmother eloping-and she was all too aware of her irresistible attraction to this rugged, though romantically challenged, man.Gina was no stranger to heartbreak. And she knew falling for Mr. Strong and Silent would probably end the same way. But as the miles stretched by, Randall seemed to open up to her. And when an unexpected storm forced them to share a room, she could have sworn she saw something like...love?...in Randall's guarded eyes....
The Bachelor's Baby Surprise
by Raye Morgan Rebecca WintersTwins for the bachelorA Daddy for Her Sons by Raye Morgan When Connor McNair watched his best friend marry Jill Darling, he never expected a second chance with the girl who got away. Now she's the single mother of adorable twin babies, and he's back to persuade her to give up her pastry company. It's just business…until Jill's sweet smile has Connor thinking about fatherhood and forever. But that's against all the rules…Doorstep Twins by Rebecca Winters Gabi Turner is on the Greek island of Milos to find Andreas Simonides—the father of her late sister's baby twins. But Andreas knows who the real father is—his brother! Waiting for his brother, Andreas is soon changing diapers and singing nursery rhymes. He and Gabi make a good team. But what will keep them together when the real father arrives? Previously published as A Daddy for Her Sons and Doorstep Twins
The Bachelor's Bargain
by Jessica SteeleIt was Jarad Montgomery who picked Merren up and dusted her down after she'd been mugged. He even offered to replace her stolen money.Merren was determined to repay Jarad, and he was happy to suggest a solution: be his steady girlfriend for a year! At first, Merren reckoned she'd got the better part of their bargain-being escorted by Jarad was no hardship-until he decided that their deal included other duties as well!
The Bachelor's Bride
by Audra AdamsPregnant!Rachel Morgan was having a baby by a wealthy, powerful man-a man she couldn't even remember! She'd thought her shadowy interlude with a compelling stranger was nothing more than a dream, but now Rachel was facing the future with a baby-and a husband?Reid James hadn't forgotten Rachel. And when he learned what their shared passion had created, he knew he had to persuade this proud, down-on-her-luck lady to let him be a part of their child's life. Because if he didn't he'd be left with nothing but memories of that one incredible night-and to a man like Reid, that just wasn't enough!
The Bachelor's Christmas Bride (Northbridge Nuptials)
by Victoria PadeWhen Shannon Duffy came to Northbridge, Montana, to meet her newfound brother, she didn't expect to also find the man of her dreams-wearing a Santa suit no less! But though Dag McKendrick was irresistible, the newly disengaged Shannon had to at least try to resist him. She'd learned the dangers of falling fast....For Dag, courting Shannon was an obvious no-no-especially since the ex-pro hockey player had been burned in the romantic rink before. Would he cave in to the temptation of finding out if Shannon was naughty or nice-just in time for Christmas?
Bachelor's Puzzle (Welcome to Tyler)
by Ginger ChambersWELCOME TO TYLER - BETTER ROLL UP YOUR SLEEVESThere's been a flood at the old library, and the staff needs all the help they can get! Pitch in and catch up on the latest goings-on in America's favorite hometown.A LATE-BLOOMING PASSIONElise Ferguson, Tyler's head librarian, has slipped uneventfully into middle-aged spinsterhood. But lately she's been seen in the company of Robert Fairmont—that distinguished-looking visiting professor of architecture…OLD RIVALRIES RENEWEDElise's sister, Bea, is certain Robert must have ulterior motives. After all, why would any man be interested in Elise? Bea's snooping uncovers more than even she bargained for—and threatens everyone's happiness.Previously Published.
Back From the Future: A Celebration of the Greatest Time Travel Story Ever Told
by Brad GilmoreThe ultimate guide to the classic time travel trilogy by the host of Back to the Future: The Podcast—“Great Scott, this is a must-read” (Ken Napzak, author of Why We Love Star Wars).The Back to the Future series of films is, in a word, timeless. From the original films to spin-off cartoons, toys and more, generations of fans never seem to get enough of Marty McFly, Doc Brown, and their adventures through the space-time continuum. In this celebration of all things Back to the Future, author Brad Gilmore discusses the films, the fascinating history behind them, and why they mean so much to so many.Pairing his knowledge with his passion for the films, Gilmore explores aspects and movie trivia you won’t hear about anywhere else. He dives into fan theories and provides answers to many questions readers have—because, as a superfan himself, they are the very questions he has asked himself.This volume features:Completed timelines of all the main characters from the franchiseIn-depth studies of various Back to the Future fan theories that will surprise and intrigue youA detailed comparison of the films’ predictions of the future to our world today
Back from the Future
by Jl MerrowEver since his one-night stand with big, butch, bisexual Bill, Marty’s been in the hopeless grip of a passionate yet seemingly unrequited love. Housesitting for the object of his affection, all he can do is cry on the scaly shoulders of Bill’s exotic fish ... until he meets the tipsy time-traveler who lives upstairs.Arthur Prefect (not his real name) is a refugee from a dystopian time, and he’s pining, too, for the man he left back in the future. Over the course of a drunken evening, Marty dreams up a plan to reconnect the lonely young man with his lost love ... but he’ll need to do more than dream to fix his own future with Bill.
Back in a Spell (The Witches of Thistle Grove #3)
by Lana HarperAn awkward first date leads to a sparkling romance between one of the most powerful witches in town and a magical newbie in this rom-com by Lana Harper, New York Times bestselling author of Payback&’s a Witch. Even though she won&’t deny her love for pretty (and pricey) things, Nineve Blackmoore is almost painfully down-to-earth and sensible by Blackmoore standards. But after a year of nursing a broken heart inflicted by the fiancée who all but ditched her at the altar, the powerful witch is sick of feeling low and is ready to try something drastically different: a dating app. At her best friend&’s urging, Nina goes on a date with Morty Gutierrez, the nonbinary, offbeat soul of spontaneity and co-owner of the Shamrock Cauldron. Their date goes about as well as can be expected of most online dates—awkward and terrible. To make matters worse, once Morty discovers Nina&’s last name, he&’s far from a fan; it turns out that the Blackmoores have been bullishly trying to buy the Shamrock out from under Morty and his family. But when Morty begins developing magical powers—something that usually only happens to committed romantic partners once they officially join a founding family—at the same time that Nina&’s own magic surges beyond her control, Nina must manage Morty&’s rude awakening to the hidden magical world, uncover its cause, and face the intensity of their own burgeoning connection. But what happens when that connection is tied to Nina&’s power surge, a power she&’s finding nearly as addictive as Morty&’s presence in her life?
Back in Action
by Elvira WoodruffAfter finding the magic powder again, Noah and his friend Nate shrink to the size of Noah's miniature toy men and have an exciting adventure.