'Nicola's writing is so vivid and beautiful and perfectly pitched, her plotting addictive.' Jenny Ashcroft 1671 – London The Civil War is over and Charles II, the 'Merry Monarch', is revelling in the throne of his murdered father and all the privileges and power that comes with it. Sharing the spoils is his favourite companion, the celebrated beauty, actress Nell Gwyn. Beloved of the English people, Nell has come a long way from selling oranges...

You have an exciting, fulfilling job. You've fallen in love with the man of your dreams-and met his three kids! Now what? Jacquelyn B. Fletcher shows how any professional woman turned wife and instant stepmother can build on the skills she employs at work-organization, team-building, goal-setting, and planning-to succeed at home in her new role as stepmom. Drawing on the latest research, her own experiences, and those of other real-life stepmothers,...

Madeline, Pepito and the girls take the famed Orient Express to Istanbul to compete in the International Spelling Bee. When a snake charmer on the train announces that his prize cobra is missing, Madeline and Pepito volunteer to search for the missing serpent (although the other girls refuse).

Do you want to be the life of the party? Do you want to have everyone looking forward to seeing you? Do you want to get the attention of Mr. Handsome - and keep it? Then this book is for you.How to be Popular - The Right Way - A Girl's Guide to a Successful High School Experience is a book to help every girl through the high school social minefield. Written by someone who was in the "in group", it tells other girls how they can be popular too ......

Like many other girls, Maryam always dreamed of having a sister. One day, on her way home, Maryam met a girl called Shusha. Even though Shusha was not able to speak, she was able to hear. Maryam couldn't leave Shusha alone on the cold street and so she took her with her. Slowly, despite the difficulties Mayram and Shusha grew into the closest friends. But then Shusha discovers a musical talent, which changes her life. Will Maryam's and Shusha's friendship...

Anchorage, Alaska 1972Jenny June never breaks the rules. She's an A student. She's had exactly one date-and one kiss-in her life. That's why her attraction to bitter ex-Marine Sin Morgan utterly mystifies her.Sin never met a rule he didn't want to break. He knows he's lost and he doesn't give a damn. So why does prissy Jenny get under his skin like no other girl?They're natural born enemies.But when their worlds fall to pieces, they each discover...

Nothing's riskier than love Now that Lisa and Alex have put their relationship on hold, Lisa knows she should try to see other people. After all, Alex is dating other girls. For some reason, Stevie is pushing hard for her to take Callie's brother, Scott, to the Country Animal Rescue League fundraising dance.   Just when Carole thinks she knows where things stand with Ben, an old boyfriend reappears and sweeps her off her feet. Suddenly everything...

Fourteen-year-old Vanessa Simons is just like any other girl her age. She likes stereotypically girly things, goes to school, and ... craves human blood. Vanessa is a vampire, and as she grows older, she is finding it more and more difficult to hide that fact from the mortals among whom she lives. She's ecstatic when her parents offer her the opportunity to attend a school entirely for monsters-not just for vampires, but for werewolves, mummies,...

From the beginning, the DeHaven's first child was a quiet little girl; ordinary, like any other girl.With the exception of her mother, few people recognized her potential.Frequently being labelled a liar by her favorite cousin and a mischief- maker aunt, did not help her situation.In the aftermath of World War II, and encouraged by her mother to read anything and everything, Maddie began reading her parents' encyclopedia-from A to Z. Born on a U.S....

Una atrevida novela sobre el paso a la vida adulta ambientada en el mundo competitivo, controvertido y peligroso de la gimnasia de élite... Martina quiere ser la mejor gimnasta del mundo. Pero eso mismo desean todas las que la rodean. Durante una semana de intensa competición, Martina y sus compañeras de equipo llegan hasta el límite de sus fuerzas. Cualquier síntoma de debilidad puede significar el final. Y, en cuestión de siete días, una...