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Instrumental magic

Published: Warner Bros. 197-?
47p of music
Best of the 50's and 60's

Henry Watson Central Library - (Manchester Libraries) - Instrumental solo - 923.2Sx47 - Available - C0000001779336

There's still no such thing as 'naughty' : parenting the primary years : simple steps to support your child's mental health from 5-12 / Kate Silverton.

In a world that is evolving with such unprecedented pace, how can we ensure our children remain happy and healthy? In this book, author and qualified child therapist, Kate Silverton explains that whilst our older children might be more independent and more mature physically, emotionally they need us more than ever. Kate outlines the seven core 'pillars' parents can put in place to provide the strongest foundations for their children's mental health and happiness - sharing easy, evidence-based tips and scripts to support anyone in the position of caring for a child.
Author: Silverton, Kate, 1970-
Published: London : Lagom, 2024.
360 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 24 cm

Brooklands Library - (Manchester Libraries) - Adult Non Fiction - 649.1 SIL - Onloan - Due: 27 Jul 2024 - C0000020489107
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Dream a little dream / Rosie Archer.

Trixie and her fellow lumberjills are back in Scotland, newly stationed at the MacKay estate. When they arrive, they are shocked to find the place dilapidated and neglected and the taciturn and secretive Noah MacKay not at all happy to be meeting them. It quickly becomes apparent that MacKay was expecting men from the forestry commission to take charge, rather than four young women. Trixie, Jo, Hen and Vi decide he needs to be proven wrong - after all, don't they have stamina, skill and strength? But as the girls work to prove their worth, secrets from their own pasts threaten to follow them to Sutherland.
Author: Archer, Rosie
Published: London : Quercus, 2024.
377 pages ; 20 cm.
Timber girls series

Chorlton Library - (Manchester Libraries) - Adult Fiction - Adult Paperback - Onloan - Due: 25 Jul 2024 - C0000020485083
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Always remember / Mary Balogh.

Left unable to walk by a childhood illness, Lady Jennifer, sister of the Duke of Wilby, has grown up to make a happy place for herself in society. Outgoing and cheerful, she has many friends and enjoys the pleasures of high society - even if she cannot dance at balls or stroll in Hyde Park. She is blessed with a large, loving, and protective family. But she secretly dreams of marriage and children, and of walking - and dancing. When Ben Ellis comes across Lady Jennifer as she struggles to walk with the aid of primitive crutches, he instantly understands her yearning. He is a fixer. It is often said of him that he never saw a practical problem he did not have to solve. He wants to help her discover independence and motion - driving a carriage, swimming, even walking a different way. But he must be careful. He is the bastard son of the late Earl of Stratton.
Author: Balogh, Mary
Published: London : Piatkus, 2024.
359 pages ; 20 cm.
Ravenswood series

Abraham Moss Library - (Manchester Libraries) - Adult Fiction - Adult Paperback - Available - C0000020486109
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Little things : a positive toolkit for when life feels stressful / Fearne Cotton.

Stress is a normal part of life, but it can be overwhelming. The habits, tools, and advice in these pages will help you cope better, to understand your own worries, and to pause and respond rather than react (we've all done it!). This is all advice I've received - the lessons I've learned in my own up-and-down life, the expert conversations from my Happy Place podcast, and therapies I've tried - to keep working towards good days. By focusing on small steps, practising self-awareness and getting creative with the exercises and simple ideas, daily tricks and practical tools in the pages of this little book, we can counterbalance our hectic world and unlock daily happiness.
Author: Cotton, Fearne, 1981-
Published: London : Happy Place Books, 2024.
345 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 23 cm
1 reserve

Abraham Moss Library - (Manchester Libraries) - Adult Non Fiction - 158.1 - Available - C0000020485059
City Library - (Manchester Libraries) - Adult Non Fiction - 158.1 COT - Onloan - Due: 20 Jul 2024 - C0000020485243
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For you and only you / Caroline Kepnes.

Joe Goldberg is ready for a change. Instead of selling books, he's writing them. And he's off to a good start. Glenn Shoddy, an acclaimed literary author, recognises Joe's genius and invites him to join a tight-knit writing fellowship at Harvard. Finally, Joe will be in a place where talent matters more than pedigree - where intellect is the great equaliser and anything is possible. Even happy endings. Or so he thinks, until he meets his already-published, already-distinguished peers, who all seem to be cut from the same privileged cloth. Thankfully, Wonder enters the picture. They have so much in common. No college degrees, no pretensions, no stories from prep school or grad school. Just a love for literature. If only Wonder could commit herself to the writing life they could be those rare literary soulmates who never fall prey to their demons. There is so much they're up against.
Author: Kepnes, Caroline, 1976-
Published: London : Simon & Schuster, 2024.
434 pages ; 20 cm

Abraham Moss Library - (Manchester Libraries) - Adult Fiction - Adult Paperback - In-transit from City Library to Abraham Moss Library (Set: 03 Jul 2024) - C0000020489634
City Library - (Manchester Libraries) - Adult Fiction - Adult Paperback - Onloan - Due: 22 Jul 2024 - C0000020489711

Mad woman : how to survive a world that thinks you're the problem / Bryony Gordon.

What if our notion of what makes us happy is the very thing that's making us so sad? Ten years on from first writing about her own experiences of mental illness, Bryony Gordon still receives messages about the effect it has on people. Now perimenopausal and well into the next stage of her life, parenting an almost-adolescent, just what has that help - and that connection with other unwell people - taught Bryony about herself, and the society we live in? What has she learned, and why have her views on mental health changed so radically? After coming out the other side of the biggest trauma of our living memory - a global pandemic - existing in a state of perma-crisis has now become our new normal. From burnout and binge eating, to living with fluctuating hormones and the endless battle to stay sober, Bryony begins to question whether she got mental illness wrong in the first place.
Author: Gordon, Bryony
Published: London : Headline, 2024.
314 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 24 cm
1 reserve

Abraham Moss Library - (Manchester Libraries) - Adult Non Fiction - 616.890092 GOR - Onloan - Due: 11 Jun 2024 - C0000020487762
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The Invisible Women's Club / Helen Paris.

Janet Pimm is used to being invisible. 70 something, with her beloved allotment for company, she simply doesn't need anyone else. But when the local council threaten to close the allotments, Janet will do anything she can to try to save them - even enlisting the help of her irritatingly upbeat and interfering neighbour, Bev. As the two women set off on a journey together, Janet begins to realise that perhaps she isn't so happy to blend into the background after all. And that maybe there's more to Bev than she first thought. As the bulldozers roll in and they fight to save the place Janet loves most, both women find their voice again - no one can silence them now. A story of friendship, female lives post-menopause, community spirit and the importance of connection.
Author: Paris, Helen, 1968-
Published: London : Penguin Books, 2024.
328 pages ; 20 cm

Chorlton Library - (Manchester Libraries) - Adult Fiction - Adult Paperback - Onloan - Due: 06 Jul 2024 - C0000020488544

Curious questions from Adam's farm / Adam Henson ; illustrated by Hannah Abbo.

How do you know when your animals are happy or sad? How does milk get from a cow to my cereal bowl? Can children drive tractors too? Every day lots of little visitors arrive at Adam's farm and have tons of interesting questions for him. From noisy machines, to hungry cows, blooming flowers and crowing cockerels, the farm is a very busy place - and there's so much to discover. Collating 40 of the most fascinating (and funny) questions that have been posed to him, Adam has all the answers, covering everything you ever wanted to know about life on a farm.
Author: Henson, Adam, 1966-
Published: UK : Puffin, 2024.
32 unnumbered pages : chiefly illustrations (colour) ; 29 cm

Avenue Library - (Manchester Libraries) - Junior Non Fiction - J630 - Available - C0000020424737
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No place to hide / J.S. Monroe.

Adam lives a picture-perfect life. Happy marriage. Healthy kids. Successful career as a doctor. But Adam feels like he is being watched. Hospital CCTV, strangers' mobile phones, city traffic cameras - he thinks they're all surveilling him, recording his every move. All because of something terrible that happened at a drunken party when he was a medical student. Something he had hoped was forgotten. He should have known that an event as traumatic as that doesn't just go away. So when someone from his past infiltrates his life, he knows there's no point running from the Faustian pact he made years ago. He knows that the deadly game has begun - and there's no place left to hide.
Author: Monroe, J. S.
Published: London : Head of Zeus, 2024.
377 pages ; 20 cm

Beswick Library - (Manchester Libraries) - Adult Fiction - Adult Paperback - Available - C0000020488050

Autism : how to raise a happy autistic child / Jessie Hewitson.

For every child diagnosed with autism, there are usually two worried parents who may not have a clue about the condition or how best to help their little one. Jessie Hewitson's son was two-years old when he was diagnosed with autism. Like many other worried parents before her, Jessie's immediate instinct was to learn everything she could about the condition and how best to support her child. But when The Times award-winning journalist embarked on her own investigative process, she soon uncovered a cloud of conflicting, panic-inducing information. She realised that advice from unsafe corners of the Internet, strangers and even well-meaning friends can make you feel overwhelmed, vulnerable and disheartened. She decided to write this book to provide other parents in similar situations with a wealth of practical and reliable support, all in one place.
Author: Hewitson, Jessie
Published: London : Orion Spring, 2024.
304 pages ; 24 cm

City Library - (Manchester Libraries) - Adult Non Fiction - 618.928588 - Onloan - Due: 27 Jul 2024 - C0000020490194

Attack of the giant danger kittens / Sophy Henn.

Meet the friendly and - not-so-friendly - residents of Happy Hills, a place where anything can happen and always does! When unicorn Ace stumbles across Happy Hills, he is surrounded by the residents who are keen to share their spooky stories. After getting involved in a town-wide game of 'it', Ace must use all of his cunning in order to avoid a new foe - the giant danger kittens!
Author: Henn, Sophy
Published: London : Simon & Schuster, 2024.
1 volume (unpaged) : chiefly illustrations (black and white, and colour) ; 21 cm.
Sophy Henn's Happy Hills

12 copies

Happy place / Emily Henry.

Harriet and Wyn are the perfect couple - they go together like bread and butter, gin and tonic, Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds. Every year for the past decade, they have run away from their lives to drink far too much wine and soak up the sea air with their favourite people in the world. Except this year, they are lying through their teeth. Harriet and Wyn broke up six months ago. And they still haven't told anyone. But this is the last time they'll all be together here. The cottage is for sale, and since they can't bear to break their best friends' hearts, they'll fake it for one more week. But how can you pretend to be in love in front of the people who know you best?
Author: Henry, Emily
Published: UK : Penguin Books, 2024.
388 pages ; 20 cm
6 reserves

Hulme High St - (Manchester Libraries) - Adult Fiction - Adult Paperback - On reserve shelf at City Library - C0000020488862

An Enchanted Moment on Ever After Street [electronic resource]

A picture-perfect town, a place where dreams come true. Welcome to Ever After Street...A tale as old as time…Since her mum’s death, Marnie Platt has shut herself away from everyone who cares about her. Worse, her beloved bookshop on Ever After Street is suffering too. With sales down and the shop’s garden falling into disrepair, Marnie risks losing the very last thing she loves. Until a chance encounter with her surly and reclusive neighbour….Dark and brooding, Darcy O'Connell likes to keep himself to himself. But when he hears Marnie needs help, he can’t turn his back on her. Soon they are spending most evenings together in her enchanted garden and a friendship starts to bloom…With the help of old and new friends on Ever After Street, Marnie's bookshop begins to thrive again, and with Darcy's kindness, she starts to get her sparkle back too. She just can't understand why Darcy continues to shut himself away - especially from her. Can she convince him it isn't too late to embrace life, and maybe love, again?Because every story, even theirs, deserves a happy ending….Perfect for fans of Holly Martin, Kat French and Caroline Roberts!
Author: Admans, Jaimie
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : Boldwood Books, 2024
1 online resource (1 text file)

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Her Last Cry [electronic resource] : An Addictive and Heart-Stopping Crime Thriller

The woman who entered the police station wore clothes that suggested she was happy to blend into the background. Her voice was softly spoken, almost apologetic, as she uttered the words, ‘I’m here to confess to a murder.’ Detective Hollie Turner is chasing down a suspect connected to the recent murder of Sister Sophia Brennan when she receives a call that someone has confessed to the shocking crime. Hollie should be relieved that this is the end of a gruelling investigation, but her instincts tell her something isn’t right.As Hollie and her team uncover the truth behind the confession, they discover a web of dark secrets and unspeakable crimes haunting the now-abandoned Church of St Mary and the Angels mother and baby home.When Hollie starts to receive cryptic messages from a stranger leading her straight to the killer, she makes a disturbing link between her mysterious contact and the terrifying place where girls were sent to give up their babies. The killer may be within reach, but they’re also tracking Hollie’s every move, and they’re watching her precious children. Can Hollie unmask the murderer before she and her loved ones find themselves in grave danger?Her Last Cry will have readers frantically turning the pages deep into the night and desperate to read the final instalment in this gripping case – The Fifth Girl. Fans of Angela Marsons, Patricia Gibney and J M Dalgliesh will be hooked on the Detective Hollie Turner series.
Author: Teague, Paul J.
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : Storm Publishing, 2024
1 online resource (1 audio file)
Detective Hollie Turner ; 2

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The Bookshop by the Loch [electronic resource]

The brand new Scottish spring escape from bestselling author, Julie ShackmanLexie Dunbar is a book lover. And her favourite place in the world is her local bookstore, Book Ends. So when she hears that it’s going to be sold, Lexie decides she needs to do something to help.Lexie’s plan to save the ailing shop is fully underway until gorgeous-but-grouchy artist Tobias Black arrives on the scene determined to turn the bookstore into an art gallery. Lexie is horrified, the last thing the quaint town of Bracken Way needs is a pretentious artist, even if he does seem to charm everyone but her.Tensions continue to rise until Tobias discovers a shocking secret that shows they might have more in common than they realise. As sparks fly, can Lexie and Tobias work together, or will opposing ideas get in the way of them finding their very own happy ever after…
Author: Shackman, Julie
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : One More Chapter, 2024
1 online resource (1 text file)
Scottish Escapes ; 6

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It's Probably You [electronic resource] : Unabridged

An uplifting, heartfelt romantic comedy for fans of Nora Ephron, Emily Henry and Beth O’Leary.Gillian has been happily single for several years and, after trying a few dating apps, prefers to stay that way. Navigating her way through dates with fat-shamers and lacklustre men has left her with no desire to do anything other than spend time in her garden. Who needs rude comments and awkward first dates when soft roses and vibrant tulips are so much better?Then Noah moves in next door. Moody, grumpy and way too opinionated, her new neighbour threatens to turn her peaceful sanctuary into a war zone. But with a gardening contest fast approaching, Gillian needs to keep her eye on the prize – and cultivate her happy place on her own terms.
Author: Denker, Jayne
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : Simon & Schuster Australia, 2024
1 online resource (1 audio file)

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Aisling Ever After [electronic resource]

Living in the Big Apple feels like a movie, especially when Aisling finds her ex-boyfriend John on her doorstep. Can his new-found devotion (and his new six-pack!) lure her back home, or should she continue to chase the American dream with the Irish Mafia and Jeff the ridey fireman?Meanwhile, in Ballygobbard, it’s all go. Baby showers are the new hen parties, Mammy and Dr Trevor are more serious than Aisling thought, and the prospect of two evil stepsisters has her doubting her place in the family. Pulled between head, heart and home, Aisling strives to finally create her own happy ever after.
Author: McLysaght, Emer
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : Bolinda audio, 2024
1 online resource (1 audio file)

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Little Things [electronic resource]

How to make small changes to feel better, even when under stress.Stress is a normal part of life, but it can be overwhelming. The habits, tools and advice in these pages will help you cope better, understand your own worries, and learn how to pause and respond rather than react when life feels too much.This is the advice I've received - the lessons I've learned in my own ups and downs, the expert conversations from my Happy Place podcast, the therapies I've tried and the habits I've created - to keep working towards good days.By focusing on the little things, practising self-awareness, and getting creative with the exercises and simple ideas, daily tricks and practical tools in this book, you can find balance in our hectic world and unlock daily happiness.Fearne x
Author: Cotton, Fearne
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : Ebury Digital, 2024
1 online resource (1 text file)

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Summer Heat [electronic resource]

'Vivid, evocative and tender.' Elif Shafak'In our family, secrets were buried deep like treasure, never to be spoken of...'1974. Melike should be happy: school is shut and her parents have stopped hosting parties for their rowdy political friends. But she's scared. She can tell from her parents' urgent whispers about prison, invasion and military coups that Istanbul is changing. So when the family relocate to a quaint village in the south, Melike is hopeful life might get better. And for a while, it does. But then her beloved father disappears...2003. Nearly three decades have passed, and Melike has done her best to move on. But despite her successful career as an art historian and a husband who adores her, she has always felt a lingering discontent. When she meets mysterious – and extremely handsome – stranger Petro, Melike feels her fortunes changing. But Petro isn't who he says he is. And when Melike uncovers his true identity, she also lays bare a lifetime of hidden pasts...With a backdrop of the Turkish army's occupation of Cyprus in 1974, Summer Heat explores family secrets, tangled identities and one woman's place in her country's devastating history.
Author: Suman, Defne
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : Apollo, 2024
1 online resource (1 text file)

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Little Things [electronic resource] : A Positive Toolkit for When Life Feels Stressful

This audiobook is a way to make small changes to feel better, even when under stress.Stress is a normal part of life, but it can be overwhelming. The habits, tools and advice in these pages will help you cope better, understand your own worries and learn how to pause and respond rather than react when life feels too much.This is the advice I've received – the lessons I've learned in my own ups and downs, the expert conversations from my Happy Place podcast, the therapies I've tried and the habits I've created – to keep working towards good days.By focusing on the little things, practising self-awareness and getting creative with the exercises and simple ideas, daily tricks and practical tools in this audiobook, you can find balance in our hectic world and unlock daily happiness.
Author: Cotton, Fearne
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : Bolinda audio, 2024
1 online resource (1 audio file)

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The Summer Book Club [electronic resource] : ePub edition

Sometimes you have to find your own happy ending.For Laurel, Paris and Cassie, this summer’s book club theme is simple. No. Sad. Books.Single mum Laurel’s skepticism of men seems to be – worryingly – rubbing off on her daughters. Meanwhile, Cassie is determined to stop running away from risk, and Paris’ ex-husband’s sudden re-appearance brings up painful past mistakes. For these three friends happiness seems out of reach, and romance books provide the perfect antidote and a chance to avoid the difficult choices of reality.When the Summer Book Club begins, it’s a place for all three women to share stories they love. But it soon becomes a chance to open up in ways none of them expected. Inspired by their favourite literary heroines, Laurel, Cassie and Paris begin to take chances in life and love. They soon find that facing an unwritten chapter can be as terrifying as it is exhilarating. If only they can find the courage to change…
Author: Mallery, Susan
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : Mills & Boon, 2024
1 online resource (1 text file)

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The Summer Book Club [electronic resource]

Sometimes you have to find your own happy ending.For Laurel, Paris and Cassie, this summer’s book club theme is simple. No. Sad. Books.Single mum Laurel’s skepticism of men seems to be – worryingly – rubbing off on her daughters. Meanwhile, Cassie is determined to stop running away from risk, and Paris’ ex-husband’s sudden re-appearance brings up painful past mistakes. For these three friends happiness seems out of reach, and romance books provide the perfect antidote and a chance to avoid the difficult choices of reality.When the Summer Book Club begins, it’s a place for all three women to share stories they love. But it soon becomes a chance to open up in ways none of them expected. Inspired by their favourite literary heroines, Laurel, Cassie and Paris begin to take chances in life and love. They soon find that facing an unwritten chapter can be as terrifying as it is exhilarating. If only they can find the courage to change…
Author: Mallery, Susan
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : Mills & Boon, 2024
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Storm Child [electronic resource]

Maya lives in a remote house on the cost, spending her time hanging out with her friends and surfing, while her mother bakes for the local café and her father works as a fisherman. They lead a simple life and though they often struggle to get by financially they are happy and secure. But Maya’s world is about to be upended. When her dad's fishing boat sinks in a ferocious storm and he ends up in hospital fighting for his life the famiy lose their only means of earning money and life takes on a perilous turn. Desperate for a change Maya's parents make the decision to start over by moving to an island in the Pacific – a place they are sure is paradise.Life in their new home starts to take on an order and while Maya misses her friends she finds a new companion in a girl who lives close by. Maya’s parents, however, seem to be unable to make a true commitment to their new life and it takes Maya to point out the obvious – that the grass is not always greener on the other side of the fence and making a change doesn't always make a difference.As Maya begins to realise that paradise is not always what it seems, can she bring her family back home again?
Author: Fountain, Ele
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : Pushkin Children's Books, 2024
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The Tears of a Dragon [electronic resource]

Sometimes even fire-breathing apex predators need a helping hand. Whether it's rescuing strays or feeding a furry friend in need, Bean knows animals deserve friendship just as much as humans. (Possibly more.) So when a troop of visiting soldiers plans to use a baby dragon as bait to kill its mother, Bean knows it's up to her to stop them. But facing a squad of fighters and the mage leading them is bigger than Bean's usual rescues. Good thing she has a squad of her own: her fierce and practical older sister Rae, and Niya, her middle sister with a secret magical talent up her sleeve. A totally mighty team - so long as her big sisters understand this is Bean's mission, one she won't give up even if it's dangerous. Even if the plan goes wrong. And if she actually frees the hatchling? Maybe her siblings will finally notice what Bean's been trying to show them for ages: their little sister isn't so little anymore. This short story in the Dauntless Path world takes place between The Bone Knife (1.5), and The Theft of Sunlight (Book 2), but can be read out of order, whenever makes your heart happy!
Author: Khanani, Intisar
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : Snowy Wings Publishing, 2023
1 online resource (1 text file)
Dauntless Path

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The Riverside Lane Series [electronic resource]

Discover The Riverside Lane series from Alison Sherlock!This boxset contains the complete Riverside Lane boxset -The Village Shop for Lonely Hearts -The Village of Lost and Found -The Village Inn of Secret Dreams -The Village of Happy Ever Afters The Village Shop for Lonely HeartsAfter losing her job in New York, Amber Green isn’t looking forward to visiting her godmother in the sleepy village of Cranbridge. With its empty lanes and rundown shops, it’s hardly a place to mend her lonely heart.But when Amber discovers that Cranbridge Stores, owned by her godmother Cathy and son Josh, is under threat of financial ruin, she realises that her skills as a window dresser might just be able to help save the struggling shop.The Village of Lost and FoundScandal-hit party girl Lucy Conway needs to leave London fast, so she packs her bags and escapes to the sleepy village of Cranbridge to take care of her beloved Uncle Frank.But the country village isn’t quite as idyllic as she remembers. To make matters worse, her Uncle’s pride and joy, The Cranbridge Times, is close to going out of business. With time on her hands, can Lucy work some magic and together save the family newspaper?The Village Inn of Secret DreamsAfter escaping her parents’ unhappy marriage to sleepy Cranbridge a long time ago, Belle Clarke dreams of staying at The Black Swan Inn forever. But with the rundown Inn threatened with closure, Belle may be forced to leave, unless a buyer can be found … quickly.So, when her oldest friend Pete Kennedy returns from working abroad with a plan to save the Inn, Belle should be overjoyed. The trouble is, Pete has some rather radical ideas for the renovation which Belle disagrees with.But when a snow storm hits, Belle and Pete are forced to put aside their differences and work together to help the village.The Village of Happy Ever AftersMolly Hopkins has happily watched all of her friends’ dreams come true on Riverside Lane.Deciding to follow her passion for baking, Molly takes the plunge and opens a Tea Garden in the village hoping to make it a summer to remember!Logan Armstrong trusts no one but his beloved Grandad. He just wants his brief stay in Cranbridge to be as quiet as possible. But his Grandad has other ideas; he dreams of seeing the old watermill working again which might just mean Logan has to ask the village for help.Can Molly finally overcome her lack of confidence and believe in her abilities to make the tea garden a success?
Author: Sherlock, Alison
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : Boldwood Books, 2023
1 online resource (1 text file)

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Star Girl: Space Cadet Collection [electronic resource]

New Girl: Planet Polare's ice is melting, and now the alien life forms are in danger. When Star Girl is sent to investigate, she discovers that not all dangers come from hairy aliens or strange planets. Odd One Out: Planet Plantagan's air is being polluted, and the vine aliens are suffering. When the space cadets investigate, they’ll get themselves into a one big tangle.Winning Moves: An underwater world is being poisoned and the aquamantas are getting sick. Star Girl is eager to help, but she soon discovers that looks can be deceiving. Three's a Crowd: Planet Rednessis has been plunged into total darkness, and the reptaliens are turning on each other. When Space Cadet Star Girl goes to investigate, she learns being kept in the dark can be disastrous.Beach Wipe Out: Planet Chimparos is heading for a population crisis. When Space Cadets Star Girl and Neuron Star are sent to investigate, they discover that there's no place like home.Toxic Talk: Planet Megamarsh is being destroyed by toxic waste and the megamons are not happy. When Star Girl is sent to investigate with Red Giant, she finds out that it's not only deadly waste that can be toxic.Shut Down: Planet botanicus has been struck by a strange and sudden drought, and the purple-eyed trappers are drying up. When Star Girl, Star Cluster and White Dwarf are sent to find out why, things get a little too hot to handle. Double Cross: Planet Savannator is losing its grasslands and the savasaurs are vanishing. When Star Girl is sent to investigate with three other cadets, she knows they are in for a hairy ride.
Author: Park, Louise
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : Bolinda audio, 2023
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Star Girl

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Cruel Seduction [electronic resource]

Aphrodite has never flinched at getting her perfectly manicured hands dirty, and she's not about to start now—even if that means marrying Olympus's enemy number one, the new Hephaestus. She has a wicked plan to keep her deadly new husband off-balance, seducing the one person he seems to care about most in this world: Pandora, a woman as beautiful as she is sweet. Two can play the seduction game, however, and Hephaestus is all too happy to put his new wife in her place. Her ex, Adonis, seems like he'll do the trick. It doesn't hurt that he's gorgeous in the way of fallen angels either. The only problem with using seduction as a weapon? Hearts are all too quick to get involved. With Hephaestus and Aphrodite trading venomous strikes that feel a whole lot like foreplay, lines become blurred and emotions entangled. But a broken heart may be the least of their worries. With unrest in Olympus reaching new heights, these bedroom games may have deadly consequences for them both, their city, and everyone they've come to love.
Author: Robert, Katee
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : Dreamscape Media, 2023
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Dark Olympus ; 5

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A Long Time Coming [electronic resource]

The addictive, savvy and steamy new romcom inspired by My Best Friend's Wedding from bestselling author Meghan Quinn'Meghan Quinn is the QUEEN of romcoms' 5***** Reader Review'Oh my . . . Meghan Quinn NEVER disappoints!' 5***** Reader Review'Meghan Quinn knocks Rom Coms out of the park!' 5***** Reader Review_________Ophelia thought wedding planning would be fun.But with her nightmare of a mother-in-law, she's struggling to adjust to life with a ring on her finger.Thankfully her best friend of over ten years, Breaker, agrees to be her faithful 'man in waiting'.While nervous to play the part, Breaker takes his title very seriously.That is until he starts to realise that it's not nerves he feels at all.But a weird, butterfly sensation directed at his soon-to-be-married best friend . . ._________Praise for Meghan Quinn:'I can't get enough of her writing. Her books are my romantic comedy happy place' A Novel Glimpse 'Meghan is an absolute QUEEN when it comes to writing stories that are not only funny but have a lot of heart in them too' Elle's Book Blog
Author: Quinn, Meghan
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : Penguin, 2023
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Archie Horror Presents: Chilling Adventures [electronic resource]

Welcome to the chilling world of Archie Horror, where demons roam the earth and terrifying tall tales come to life. From robotic rogues and inter-dimensional interlopers to sinister sorcerers and macabre mystics, this anthology collection has everything your horror-hungry heart desires.Riverdale and its surrounding areas are known to be hotbeds of strange happenings and paranormal activity, but sometimes things get downright disturbing, and even the most pure-hearted of people can’t be saved. Join the masters of Archie Horror, Madam Satan and Jinx Holliday (plus everyone’s favorite talking cat, Salem), as they act as our tour guides into the realms of the unknown, plunge us into the depths of Hell and send chills up our spines! Featuring a retro, distressed cover by horror comic master Robert Hack. Collects seven killer comics...-Madam Satan: The Queen of Hell has had enough playing second fiddle to the Devil himself and is ready to take matters into her own hands!-Chilling Adventures in Sorcery: Madam Satan meets lost and tortured souls who tell their stories while trying to escape Hell. What terrors led them to such a dark place? -Jinx: Grim Fairy Tales: Teen Jinx Holliday is Riverdale's go-to babysitter with her book of unique fairy tales, all of which tell a sinister story designed to teach bad children lessons they won’t forget.-Weirder Mysteries: Take a look as a few extra-special Riverdale case files are opened that highlight the strange occurrences and paranormal activity that happen in the small, quiet town. -Chilling Adventures of Salem: Salem the Cat takes the spotlight as an anti-hero enacting vigilante justice on those who hurt others like him...-The Return of Chilling Adventures in Sorcery: Hell has come to Earth and the fugitive Madam Satan must recruit similar tortured souls if she has any chance of survival... -Happy Horror Days: The holidays look a little different in Riverdale this year – Santa's nowhere in sight but Krampus, an Icelandic yule cat, and evil elves are on the rampage!
Author: Tieri, Frank
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : Archie Comics, 2023
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Archie Horror Anthology Series ; 1

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