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It’s Bing’s bath time and he wants Flop to read him his favourite story. But books don’t like splashy baths, as Bing soon learns. Find out what happens when Bing’s bedtime book gets all drippy-wet and Bing and Flop are forced to use their imagination to finish the story. A charming new book about telling stories, overcoming adversity and the power of imagination. This World Book Day Bing book is sure to delight all toddlers!

I didn't murder Adam. I survived an abusive marriage, broke away from a misogynistic religious group, and enrolled in nursing school to better provide and care for my disabled son Adam and his older sister Anne. When Adam died, I believed his death was a result of Cornelia de Lange Syndrome, the genetic anomaly with which he was born, a bad infection, and complications of CPR.

Going back to the ranch to bury her father is hard enough, but Gracie’s ranch is falling apart, both financially and literally, she has a maniac as a prospective buyer, and there is a murderous man or woman on the hunt for her life. Her plans to leave Montana after a week now seem like a fantasy and so does leaving alive. Romance is the last thing on her mind, but a certain handsome, tall, and dark haired man who turns her mind to mush whenever he’s around, changes things.

I H.C. Andersens kunsteventyr "Tommelise" møder vi først en barnløs kvinde, der så inderligt ønsker sig et barn, at hun opsøger en heks for at få hjælp. Heksen giver kvinden et korn, som hun skal passe godt på. Kornet spirer og bliver til en smuk blomst. En dag åbner blomstens knop sig og ud kommer pigen Tommelise, der er så lille, at hun kan sejle på en åkande og sove i en nøddeskal. Mange ønsker at eje den lille og fine Tommelise, men hun er, på trods af sin størrelse, et væsen med ret til at være sig selv, og den ret må hun kæmpe for på sin videre færd i livet.

Après que mes origines non-humaines ont été découvertes par les Gardes de la Reine du Crépuscule, j’ai été vendue au Roi des Elfes pour éponger ma dette. Me voilà donc engagée pour cinq ans comme assistante personnelle du Roi, une position bien plus compliquée que prévu. En plus de risquer ma vie chaque jour, son conseil m’a confié la mission de lui trouver une épouse. Sans un mariage approprié, il ne pourra financer sa guerre contre la Reine du Crépuscule. Le Roi a tout pour plaire et nombreuses sont les candidates de haut-rang, pourtant il refuse toutes mes propositions.

In the clash between societal norms and undeniable connection, Delighted by the Duke weaves a tale of escape, enchantment, and unexpected love as a spirited commoner and a noble Duke find their hearts entangled in Regency England. Embarking on a daring escape from an unwanted fate, Miss Emma Baxter unexpectedly finds refuge in the carriage of the Duke of Radcliffe, Aaron St. John. As the bonds between them grow stronger, Emma grapples with newfound dangers – the undeniable connection she shares with the dashing and honorable duke.

In the fall of 1961, a young girl eagerly anticipates the arrival of her baby brother, Ricky. But when he's born, the joy she expected is overshadowed by the unexpected tension that fills their home. Her mother, once lively and full of warmth, becomes distant, struggling to care for two children-especially a newborn with special needs. Raising Ricky is the poignant story of a family transformed, as a sister steps into a role far beyond her years to protect and care for her brother.

When Oliver Banks is charged with attempted murder after hitting a pedestrian with a car, Defense Attorney Ashley Montgomery is hesitant to take his case. Something is off about Oliver, and when troubling new information emerges, she begins to suspect he might be entangled in something far worse than this one crime.

Elena Hart arrives in London, bound for a new boarding school operated by her estranged uncle. A fresh start is exactly what she needs. But when strange things begin happening, things she can't explain, she begins to wonder if she has lost her mind. Until the night a strange girl appears in her room claiming to be a fairy from Neverland come to take her to the fantasy world at the request of its ruler. Skeptical, Elena refuses.

When former celebrity chef Jackie Norwood travels to Haymes, Oklahoma, for the annual Honey Festival, she expects a few sticky situations—but not a murder. What was supposed to be a lighthearted holiday trip to her cameraman Greg's hometown takes a dark turn when Emily, Greg's sister, finds her ex-husband dead while he was attempting to steal her beehives. With Emily quickly becoming the prime suspect, Jackie is pulled into a hive's worth of hearsay, hostility, and hidden histories. Now, Jackie must uncover the truth and catch the real killer before someone else gets stung.

Step into a world of wit, wisdom, and wild misadventures in Fools, Frogs, & Folktales, a delightful collection of American short stories that celebrate the humor, quirks, and tall tales of generations past. This anthology gathers twenty timeless stories from literary greats like Mark Twain, O. Henry, and Jack London, alongside other masterful storytellers whose words bring to life the foolish, the clever, and the downright peculiar.

Quand Maud Graham apprend qu'un ado de seize ans s'est vanté sur les réseaux d'avoir produit une arme en 3-D, elle ne peut s'empêcher de penser que « dans son temps », c'était bien différent. Néanmoins, l'enquêtrice constate que de tragiques réalités ne changent pas : les prédateurs continuent de sévir et les jeunes filles sont toujours aussi naïves.

Chien Pourri et Chaplapla trouvent une poubelle à remonter le temps. En remontant dans le passé, Chaplapla sera-t-il toujours aussi plat et Chien Pourri aussi pourri ?!

Pulses are racing in Holland, Washington, as it kicks off its "third annual" Lentil Festival. Jackie Norwood, former celebrity chef turned food festival judge, is excited to sample the town’s culinary creations—but she quickly discovers that Holland's lentil dishes come with a side of secrets and deception. Amid the half-truths and lies, she hears unsettling reports about a prom queen who mysteriously disappeared twelve years earlier. Holland’s friendly facade begins to crumble, revealing information the locals would rather keep buried.

The Hadley family's new antique business is open and running well with Tilly, the red antique truck, as its mascot. Raelynn Hadley is happy to see her friend Tasha open a new bed-and-breakfast inn to accommodate the area's growing tourism, but a fire threatens to spoil all Tasha has worked for. Raelynn immediately gets to work sleuthing out who could be behind such an act of sabotage. Could it be the nearby resort owner, the daughter of the house's former owner, a neighbor, or a squatter who had been living in the house before renovations?

Mariés depuis dix ans, Adam et Amelia ont connu des jours meilleurs. Adam a sacrifié sa vie de couple sur l'autel de sa carrière de scénariste. Le week-end en Écosse qu'ils viennent de gagner est sans doute la meilleure chose qui puisse leur arriver pour prendre un nouveau départ. À chaque anniversaire, le couple échange les traditionnels cadeaux de mariage, et Amelia écrit à son mari une lettre qu'elle ne le laisse jamais lire. Jusqu'à maintenant.

Lucifer n’est pas content que Brielle se soit échappée de l’enfer, et il compte bien le faire savoir à tous les habitants de la Terre. Quand le chaos s’abat sur Angel City, l’Armée Déchue va devoir faire tout ce qui est en son pouvoir pour empêcher la ville de tomber. Pendant ce temps, Brielle s’entraîne pour le combat de sa vie. Elle est désormais prête à accomplir la prophétie et à faire tomber Lucy.

Three Regency misses are going to have a holiday they’ll never forget!

When photographs of singer Summer Jennings canoodling with her manager land on the cover of a gossip magazine, she runs home to Maine and ends up working as a maid at her family’s motel. A big movie is filming in town, and she gets to meet the leading man she’s crushed on since her youth. The director’s PA also catches her eye, and that’s just the beginning of her world turning topsy-turvy. Is Summer supposed to look back or ahead? Does letting go mean giving up?

Lily Wilder, fille d'un célèbre chasseur de trésors, qui lui racontait enfant, des histoires de trésor enfoui, a grandi sans sa mère, et avec un père aux abonnés absents. À sa mort, Lily fonde une agence de chasses au trésor à partir de fausses cartes laissés par Duke, son père. Mais lorsque Lily réalise que parmi le dernier groupe de touristes récemment arrivés de New York, se trouve son ex : Leo Grady, disparu de sa vie il y a dix ans., elle n'est as peu surprise.