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The Wedding Witch: The new bewitching rom-com from the author of the TikTok hit, THE EX HEX! (Graves Glen)
by Erin SterlingFall under the spell of Erin Sterling's witchy romances! The New York Times bestselling author of The Ex Hex and The Kiss Curse brightens up the Winter Solstice with another delightfully spooky novel following Bowen Penhallow and the girl he feels strangely drawn to - especially when she becomes his only hope of salvation after a strong spell sends them to a Yuletide celebration . . . more than 50 years in the past.Bowen Penhallow has always been a loner, studying dark and ancient magic on a mountaintop in Wales. He prefers it that way, but when his friend Colin - who happens to be a ghost - asks him to attend a Yuletide wedding at a grand estate deep in the Welsh countryside, Bowen reluctantly agrees. As a procurer and seller of magical items, Tamsyn Bligh's business is not always above board, but she's been trying to fix that (mostly.) Bowen is an occasional customer - as well as the star of several of Tamsyn's dirtiest dreams - but she's been around enough witches to know that, as a human, getting involved with one is not the smartest idea. She's finagled an invite to the Witchy Wedding of the Century in the hopes of finally making a score big enough to retire. Just one priceless magical artefact from Tywyll House would set her up for life.But Tamsyn isn't the only one sneaking about in Tywyll House, and the mix of a very strong spell combined with a wedding mishap transports Bowen and Tamsyn into Tywyll House's past, to the Yuletide Celebration of 1958. As Bowen and Tamsyn work together to get back to the present, they must also face off with the origins of Tywyll House's haunting, the suspicions of their fellow witches . . . oh, and the fact that somewhere between the mistletoe and the bonfire, they might be falling in love.Praise for The Ex Hex, an unmissable treat!'A spooky romantic comedy treat that had me sighing at one page, laughing out loud at the next' TESSA BAILEY 'Sterling casts a spell on her readers with this romantic comedy' USA Today'Filled with delightful witchiness and humor' Publishers Weekly'A fun, sexy romantic comedy' Library Journal'A pitch-perfect paranormal romantic comedy' Shelf Awareness'A wickedly funny rom-com about the power of second chances, family, and love' Kirkus'A delightful and witty take on witchy mayhem' Popsugar'Diverting, magic-infused romance' Booklist'Hocus Pocus vibes, but with a lot more heat' Bookriot'Humorous, magical, and sexy' Girly Book Club'This festive rom-com has it all!' Woman's World'It's cozy and cute and Halloween appropriate, and Rhys is extremely attractive. The Ex Hex was, in short, a blast' Jezebel
The Wedding Witch: The new bewitching rom-com from the author of the TikTok hit, THE EX HEX! (Graves Glen)
by Erin SterlingFall under the spell of Erin Sterling's witchy romances! The New York Times bestselling author of The Ex Hex and The Kiss Curse brightens up the Winter Solstice with another delightfully spooky novel following Bowen Penhallow and the girl he feels strangely drawn to - especially when she becomes his only hope of salvation after a strong spell sends them to a Yuletide celebration . . . more than 50 years in the past.Bowen Penhallow has always been a loner, studying dark and ancient magic on a mountaintop in Wales. He prefers it that way, but when his friend Colin - who happens to be a ghost - asks him to attend a Yuletide wedding at a grand estate deep in the Welsh countryside, Bowen reluctantly agrees. As a procurer and seller of magical items, Tamsyn Bligh's business is not always above board, but she's been trying to fix that (mostly.) Bowen is an occasional customer - as well as the star of several of Tamsyn's dirtiest dreams - but she's been around enough witches to know that, as a human, getting involved with one is not the smartest idea. She's finagled an invite to the Witchy Wedding of the Century in the hopes of finally making a score big enough to retire. Just one priceless magical artefact from Tywyll House would set her up for life.But Tamsyn isn't the only one sneaking about in Tywyll House, and the mix of a very strong spell combined with a wedding mishap transports Bowen and Tamsyn into Tywyll House's past, to the Yuletide Celebration of 1958. As Bowen and Tamsyn work together to get back to the present, they must also face off with the origins of Tywyll House's haunting, the suspicions of their fellow witches . . . oh, and the fact that somewhere between the mistletoe and the bonfire, they might be falling in love.Praise for The Ex Hex, an unmissable treat!'A spooky romantic comedy treat that had me sighing at one page, laughing out loud at the next' TESSA BAILEY 'Sterling casts a spell on her readers with this romantic comedy' USA Today'Filled with delightful witchiness and humor' Publishers Weekly'A fun, sexy romantic comedy' Library Journal'A pitch-perfect paranormal romantic comedy' Shelf Awareness'A wickedly funny rom-com about the power of second chances, family, and love' Kirkus'A delightful and witty take on witchy mayhem' Popsugar'Diverting, magic-infused romance' Booklist'Hocus Pocus vibes, but with a lot more heat' Bookriot'Humorous, magical, and sexy' Girly Book Club'This festive rom-com has it all!' Woman's World'It's cozy and cute and Halloween appropriate, and Rhys is extremely attractive. The Ex Hex was, in short, a blast' Jezebel
Weddings By The Glass
by Marc RubensteinHillie Gordon is a model modern woman, well-educated, successful, talented. The man of her dreams, Jacob Jaworski, purposes to her, setting of a whirlwind of planning, travel, and preparation for the "Big Day." Searching for the "perfect" wedding officiant, Hillie meets Rabbi Sam Glassman, creating a heroic partnership to bring to fruition the ideal wedding ceremony she had promised her mother.Like all brides, Hillie must overcome many hurdles on her journey "down the aisle." Struggling to integrate everything needed for an Interfaith wedding, she juggles family expectations, relying on old friends and finding new friends along the way. Unexpected surprises await Hillie as she barrels through what all brides see reflected in their experience: a delightful mess of love and obligations. Hillie relies on her best friend Amanda for guidance, and also discovers an amazing ally in Christina, her wedding coordinator at a beautiful winery in Temecula, California.Beautiful settings, inspired spirituality, humor, and wonderful characters will keep readers inspired and wanting more. As Hillie is often fond of saying: "Tell me something good!"
Weddings Do Come True
by Cara ColterTHE RIGHT HUSBAND...In two weeks, Lacey McCade was supposed to walk down the aisle and say "I do" to the man of every woman's dreams...except her own. So when she heard about a short-term position at Black's Bluff Ranch, Lacey knew the live-in-job would give her time to think. But think was all she could do...about Ethan Black, her very sexy employer....From the tender way he cared for his little charges to the tough way he tended to the land, Ethan made Lacey's heart stop, swell and swoon. But the proud, half Native-American rancher had closed his own heart to loving again. Still, something in Ethan's searing, soul-searching gaze dared Lacey to hope he'd make her wedding dreams come true....
Wedge's Gamble: Star Wars (X-Wing) (Star Wars: Rogue Squadron- Legends #2)
by Michael A. StackpoleSleek, swift, and deadly, they are the X-wing fighters. And as the battle against the Empire rages across the vastness of space, the pilots risk both their lives and their machines for the cause of the Rebel Alliance. Now they must embark on a dangerous espionage mission, braving betrayal and death on the Imperial homeworld to smash the power of a ruthless foe!It is the evil heart of a battered and reeling Empire: Coruscant, the giant city-world from whose massive towers the Imperial High Command directs the war. The Rebels will invade this mighty citadel in a daring move to bring the Empire to its knees. But first Wedge Antilles and his X-wing pilots must infiltrateCoruscant to gain vital intelligence information. Capture means death, or worse--enslavement by the vicious leader known as "Iceheart," Ysanne Isard, nowEmperor in all but name. And one of Rogue Squadron's own is already her slave, a traitor hidden behind a mask of innocence, working to betray both colleagues and the Rebellion itself.Features a bonus section following the novel that includes a primer on the Star Wars expanded universe, and over half a dozen excerpts from some of the most popular Star Wars books of the last thirty years!
Wednesday: A Novelization of Season One
by Tehlor Kay MejiaReturn to the hallowed halls of Nevermore Academy with Wednesday Addams in this delightfully dark novelization of season one of the hit show, Wednesday! Wednesday is a sleuthing, supernaturally infused mystery charting Wednesday Addams&’ time as a student at Nevermore Academy. Follow along with her as she attempts to master her emerging psychic ability, thwart a monstrous killing spree that has terrorized the local town and solve the supernatural mystery that embroiled her parents 25 years ago — all while navigating her new and very tangled relationships at Nevermore Academy. Relive the excitement and intrigue in this amazing novelization of the phenomenal first season. Based on the characters created by Charles Addams.
Wednesday Weeks and the Crown of Destiny: Wednesday Weeks: Book 2 (Wednesday Weeks)
by Cristy Burne Denis KnightWednesday Weeks is just starting to get the hang of this whole magic thing. But Gorgomoth the Unclean is on the loose again and he's out to ruin everything, for keeps. When Gorgomoth steals the Crown of Destiny and turns Grandpa into a frog, it's up to Wednesday and Alfie - with help from Bruce and their new friend Adaline - to track him down. But wormholes, giant pinball machines and a stolen crown are only the beginning. Throw in a floating fortress full of goblins, some misbehaving magic and a missing pair of eyebrows, and Wednesday and Alfie are going to have to take their magic - and their science - to the next level. Book 2 in the brilliant Wednesday Weeks series, which asks the question: In a world of magic, can science save the day?
Wednesday Weeks and the Dungeon of Fire: Wednesday Weeks: Book 3 (Wednesday Weeks)
by Cristy Burne Denis KnightJust when it seems like Wednesday and Alfie might finally be free to get on with their lives without Gorgomoth ruining everything, the Unclean one rears his ugly head again.This time Gorgomoth is on the trail of the long-lost Stone of Power, which he will be able to use to rule the nine realms and bring about the Third Age of Never-Ending Darkness.Now Wednesday and the gang must beat Gorgomoth to the stone and pass three trials to see who is worthy of its ancient power. If they don't win, it might just be the end of the world.The final instalment in the mind-bogglingly fun series that asks the question: in a world of magic, can science save the day?
Wednesday Weeks and the Tower of Shadows: Wednesday Weeks: Book 1
by Denis Knight Cristy BurneIn a world of magic, can science save the day?Wednesday Weeks never wanted to be a sorcerer's apprentice. She'd rather study science than magic. But when her cloak-wearing, staff-wielding grandpa is captured by a power-hungry goblin king, Wednesday must find a way to embrace her magical heritage and rescue him from the dreaded Tower of Shadows.Luckily, she's not alone. Her best friend Alfie is a prime-number fan and robotics expert who's all-in on Wednesday's epic plan involving parallel universes, swords of power, and a wise-cracking talking skull.But it's going to take more than science, magic, and the world's cutest robot to take down this bad guy. Because the goblin king is playing for the ultimate prize - and Wednesday and Alfie just walked into his trap...
The Wednesdays
by Julie Bourbeau Jason BeeneMax's village is absolutely normal in every single way and on every single day--except Wednesday. Most of the townsfolk shutter their windows and lock their doors to hide away from the many peculiar things that happen--things like cats getting stuck in the vacuum cleaner and birthday cakes meeting fiery and horrific ends. But Max is too curious for that, and so, breaking every rule in the village, he searches out the cause of all the Wednesday weirdness. What he uncovers is a secret so devious--so dastardly and mischievous--that life as he knows it will never be the same. Max himself is not the same. Suddenly the mysterious little accidents so common on Wednesdays are happening to him on Thursdays, Fridays--even Saturdays! What's come over Max? And more importantly, is there any cure for a case of the Wednesdays? Mystery, magic, mischief and monsters abound in this slightly fantastical story of a human kid who wants to stay that way.From the Hardcover edition.
Wednesdays in the Tower: Tuesdays at the Castle
by Jessica Day GeorgeA castle that is constantly rearranging itself, and a young royal family sworn to protect it. Celie, Rolf, and their beloved Castle Glower are back in this exciting sequel to Tuesdays at the Castle. <P><P>When her brother Rolf dares her to catch magical Castle Glower creating a new room, Princess Celie takes the challenge. No one knows the Castle better than she does. But as usual, the Castle has ideas of its own. Celie finds the new room first, and inside it is hidden a giant egg. It looks like the Castle wants Celie to care for the egg and whatever creature it hatches, but Celie hadn't bargained for a pet. And caring for this one will prove to be especially tricky once Celie and her siblings realize what else the Castle is hiding . . .
The Wee Free Men (Discworld #30)
by Terry PratchettThe first in a series of Discworld novels starring the young witch Tiffany Aching.A nightmarish danger threatens from the other side of reality. . . .Armed with only a frying pan and her common sense, young witch-to-be Tiffany Aching must defend her home against the monsters of Fairyland. Luckily she has some very unusual help: the local Nac Mac Feegle--aka the Wee Free Men--a clan of fierce, sheep-stealing, sword-wielding, six-inch-high blue men.Together they must face headless horsemen, ferocious grimhounds, terrifying dreams come true, and ultimately the sinister Queen of the Elves herself. . . .
Wee Sister Strange
by Holly Grant K. G. CampbellWith a lyrical text and gorgeous, ethereal illustrations, here is a mesmerizing and magical original bedtime fairy tale reminiscent of Emily Winfield Martin&’s Dream Animals, and perfect for reading aloud. They say there's a girl Who lives by the woods In a crooked old house With no garden but gloom. She doesn't have parents. No one knows her name. But the people in town Call her Wee Sister Strange. Like Emily Winfield Martin&’s bestselling Dream Animals, here is a bedtime read-aloud sure to entrance young listeners. Each evening, as the shadows grow long, Wee Sister Strange climbs from her window and runs into the woods. She talks to the owls and rides on a bear. She clambers up trees and dives into the bog. She is searching for something.... She looks far and wide, over forest and marsh. What is it she seeks? Why, it's a wee bedtime story to help her fall asleep!
Wee Unicorn
by Meg McLarenFar away in the north, at the edge of the Ancient Forest, lives a little unicorn. Wee Unicorn is very small, and she's very loud . . . but she's not magic (and everyone knows unicorns are supposed to be magic!). Wee Unicorn would love to find friends to play with, but how can she fit in when she feels so different? A fun-filled tale of adventure and finding friendship in the most unexpected places by Meg McLaren, winner of the Scottish Bookbug Picture Book Prize and shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize.
Wee Unicorn
by Meg McLarenFresh, cotton-candy-colored illustrations and important messages about being yourself and kindness towards others makes this adorably cute unicorn story a tasty treat kids will love.A fun read-aloud for fans of The Teeny-Weeny Unicorn and for anyone that&’s ever felt different or misunderstood will fall for this winning picture book.Wee Unicorn isn't what everyone expects in a unicorn. She's noisy, and she's not magical. She feels misunderstood. Then she meets another misunderstood creature—a monster others are scared of—and she reacts in an unkind way. Will she be able to make things right?A bright, inviting world of colors and creatures, Wee Unicorn is pure eye candy—it dazzles and sparkles with its messaging of not making assumptions and loving who you are.Readers young and old will very much relate to feeling different and misunderstood while falling hard for this irresistible unicorn read-aloud!
The Weegil
by Evelyn E. SmithNobody knew where the weegil came from, why it came or what it was made for. It was just a piece of furniture in the room—until one day something unusual happened. Evelyn E. Smith is best known as the author of the Miss Melville mysteries. From 1952 to 1969 she wrote dozens of science fiction and fantasy short stories that appeared in magazines such as The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction, Galaxy, Super Science Fiction, and Fantastic Universe. Her stories were witty, well written, often humorous, and always unforgettable.
A Week with the Forbidden Greek
by Cathy WilliamsThe man the secretary wants…is the one she can&’t have! Escape to the Caribbean in this captivating forbidden romance from USA TODAY bestselling author Cathy Williams! They should keep things purely professional……but their desire is out of control! Grace Brown doesn&’t have time to fantasize about her boss, Nico Doukas…never mind how attractive he is. Their business trip to paradise is all business—until one unguarded moment turns into seven days and seven nights of earth-shattering passion! Nico never puts his own needs ahead of the family empire. He thought he could set limits on a liaison with Grace. But as he gets to know the woman behind his buttoned-up secretary, the risk is that one week with Grace won&’t be nearly enough…From Harlequin Presents: Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds.
A Week without Tuesday (Tuesday McGillycuddy Adventures)
by Angelica BanksA charming adventure full of magic and mystery, set in the land where stories come from.Something is broken in the land of story. Real and imaginary worlds are colliding—putting everything and everyone in grave peril. Tuesday and Baxterr, at the request of the Librarian, and with the help of Vivienne Small, venture to find the Gardener—the one person who can stop this catastrophe. On their way, they'll meet friends and foes, and discover strengths they didn't know they had. Will they be able to save the land of story?A Week Without Tuesday by Angelica Banks, with illustrations by Stevie Lewis, is the charming sequel to Finding Serendipity, a middle grade novel full of all the magic, mystery, and adorable illustrations readers have come to expect from this series.This title has Common Core connections.“All the worlds are fully rendered and themes of imagination, courage, family, sacrifice, and friendship are beautifully explored. Fans of Edith Nesbit, Michael Ende’s The Neverending Story, and Roderick Townley’s The Great Good Thing have a new home with Angelica Banks.” —Booklist, starred review “Banks’s wondrously whimsical language helps transport readers into this imaginative world. . . . Creative young authors as well as fantasy lovers will enjoy this inventive book.” —School Library Journal
Weekend a Faro
by Stevan V. Nikolic ValentinaUn romanzo al limite tra il sogno e la realtà. Un storia d'amore al di là del tempo, dello spazio e delle convenzioni.
Weekends in Carolina
by Jennifer LohmannWishing the weekend would never end! Trey Harris wants nothing to do with his late father's farm. In fact, he can't get rid of it fast enough so he can enjoy his city life. Then he meets Maxine "Max" Backstrom-the gorgeous woman leasing the land. Between her passion for his family's farm and her determination to show him its beauty...well, Trey can't stop thinking about what it would be like to kiss her! Still, their lives are worlds apart. If he sells, her livelihood vanishes. But his interests aren't here. And no matter how magical their weekends together are, this can't lead to anything...can it?
Weeny Witch
by Ida DelageThe witches decide to capture the night fairies so that the fairies cannot light the sky. Without the light in the night sky, the witches will be free to cast their spells. But Weeny Witch doesn't help the witches and instead saves the fairies, discovering that she is actually one of the fairies.
The Weeping Tide (Wilderlore #2)
by Amanda FoodyBarclay and his friends must save an island city from the Legendary Beast of the Sea in this &“charming and earnest&” (Kirkus Reviews) sequel to the New York Times bestselling The Accidental Apprentice, perfect for fans of Nevermoor and How to Train Your Dragon.Something is wrong at the Sea. The weeping tide, a carnivorous algae bloom, is eating up all the fish. Beasts are terrorizing the nearby Elsewheres. And Lochmordra, the Legendary Beast, is rising at random and swallowing ships whole. Barclay&’s teacher, the famous Guardian Keeper Runa Rasgar, has been summoned to investigate, and as her apprentice, Barclay gets to join too. But Runa&’s nemesis has also been called to the Sea, and he&’s brought apprentices of his own. When the not-so-friendly competition between them grows fierce, it&’s Barclay—the only one from the Elsewheres—who can&’t seem to keep up. The key to stopping Lochmordra lies in his mythical home, but as the flood of the weeping tide encroaches, time is running out to find it. If the rival groups can&’t cast aside old grudges and learn to work together, soon the Sea will be destroyed completely. And all the while Barclay must ask himself: is there truly a place for him in the Wilderlands?
Weigh One's Horoscope: Volume 1 (Volume 1 #1)
by Mu ZaolingA person's life was destined by heaven. The eight characters were flourishing, and he knew that he must be very powerful. The eight characters were wealthy, so he would definitely become a tycoon. The Seven Slaughters in the Sky must have been through many calamities and tribulations. When the eight words are withered, the body must be weak and sick. () Two "cloaks" plus one chapter, a "war horse" plus two chapters … Welcome to the readership of "Words": 224325892)
Weighing Shadows
by Lisa GoldsteinA new time-traveling fantasy from National Book Award-winner Lisa Goldstein. Ann Decker fixes computers for a living, and in the evenings she passes the time sharpening her hacking skills. It's not a very interesting life, but she gets by--until one day she's contacted with a job offer for a company called Transformations Incorporated. None of her coworkers have ever heard of it before, and when Ann is finally told what the company does, she can hardly believe it: TI has invented technology to travel in time. Soon Ann is visiting a matriarchy in ancient Crete, and then a woman mathematician at the Library of Alexandria. But Transformations Incorporated remains shrouded in mystery, and when Ann finally catches her breath, there are too many troubling questions still unanswered. Who are Transformations Incorporated, and what will they use this technology to gain? What ill effects might going back in time have on the present day? Is it really as harmless as TI says? When a coworker turns up dead, Ann's superiors warn her about a covert group called Core out to sabotage the company. Something just isn't right, but before she has time to investigate, Ann is sent to a castle in the south of France, nearly a thousand years in the past. As the armies of the Crusade arrive to lay siege, and intrigue grows among the viscount's family, Ann will discover the startling truth--not just about the company that sent her there, but also about her own past.