Lola Durand hates her stepmother. It's a cliché but it's true. Lola Durand can't get through to her father. He never wants to talk about the things that matter: why they had to move to Paris, why he had to marry evil Agatha, and how they can get through the heartache of her mother's death together. If he won't listen, she'll show him. She'll show him the truth about his new wife and then her life can go back to normal, just the way she likes it. Lola Durand knows a secret about her stepmother. She's going to share it.

Blake Lincoln's father played a fast one on his son by reporting to TMZ that one of the richest playboy New Englander is looking for a wife. Blake's father had Blake go to Gloucester to win the heart of Holly Winter. The daughter of Blake's parents old friends. Blake isn't too happy with his father's plan to find him a wife as his past relationship had caused him lose faith in love. Blake had found himself in Gloucester as Holly was dealing with her demons of her past and present problem after her parent's death. “Holly!”, My sister screamed across the living room. She been living with me since she was eight and I was eighteen. It was more of us living in our parents’ home. Our parents had died that year and it been tough for her on Christmas. It was hard on me. That was the day we lost them. They was checking over the inventory in our Christmas Shopee and the numbers to see how well they did for the whole year up to that point. We ran all year round when we got robbed. I still do but it is tough. Everyone knew that Christmas Eve was our biggest sales day because everyone getting their last-minute presents and decorations before the big guy came to visit. Our parents would do the run-down Christmas morning before getting us all up. Before I was old enough to watch over my little sister in the morning, Mrs. Hunter, our neighbor that I swear was not human on how old she is and still running around like she a twenty-year-old woman; she would watch us. Mrs. Hunter came over that morning like old times. My father tried to give the robbers everything that we had in cash, but that didn’t stop them from shooting my parents. They took nothing at the end. They just fled after killing them. Correction they did take one thing and it was something that no one could give back.

The third book in Bella Christian’s compelling This is Where it Ends series will leave you reeling as the consequences of Jessie’s actions continue to snowball… Child psychologist Holly Walsh is living a nightmare. The shocking tragedy of Jessie Angel’s death hits Holly hard and takes her back to a time more than a year earlier when another young teen chose suicide as a way to bring an end to their pain. The realization that Holly has utterly failed a client for a second time emotionally paralyzes her. Consumed with guilt and struggling to keep up appearances, she fails to notice the effect all of this is having on her daughter, Sarah Simmons. And then there is Jessie’s father. Police Sergeant Ryan Angel is furious at Holly for failing his daughter. Holly was meant to help Jessie. Now she’s lying in the cemetery. The more Holly tries to pretend she’s coping, the more her life unravels. Sarah blames her for Jessie’s suicide. Even worse, Holly blames herself. Will she learn to forgive herself for her part in Jessie’s death? Even more importantly, will Ryan and Sarah?

A collection of volumes 11-14 from New York Times bestselling author's youth series for girls ages 11-14.

Following the death of her father, Holly's Mum struggles to find work and give Holly the attention she needs. Unhappy and bullied at school, Holly becomes increasingly withdrawn and spends more time in the park where she used to go with her Dad. One day, when persued by the bullies, she steps into a fairy ring and is transported into a secret magical world. Will the new friends she makes there be able to help her stand up to the challenges she faces in her life?

Best friends Jo and Helen are alike in every way - apart from their choice in pets! But Battersea Dogs & Cats Home is making both of their Christmas wishes come true this year . . . in the form of a cuddly golden Labrador puppy for Jo, and an adorable tabby kitten for Helen. With all the excitement of Christmas just around the corner, and two new pets in tow, Jo and Helen's school holidays look set to be extra special. But puppies and kittens don't always get along . . . Will Buddy and Holly prove to be best friends too? Contains LOADS of information about Battersea Dogs & Cats Home - including how to adopt your very own dog or cat, dos and don'ts of looking after them, and fun pet-themed puzzles! Featuring a photo and fact-file of a real-life dog from Battersea!

Thirteen-year-old Holly is dealing with the major concerns of every preteen and teenage girl: boys, family, and school. But with the help of her friends and her faith in God, Holly is able to survive her first boyfriend and her first breakup, a crush on her student teacher, and a new baby sister "invading" her house. Volume Two presents Second-Best Friend; Good-Bye Dressel Hills; Straight-A Teacher; No Guys Pact; and Little White Lies.