A few unexplainable facts have left botanist ABBY DRAKE dazed and confused: why she can’t account for three lost hours, why a road detour she was traveling changed into a closed loop around a mountain town called Charm, why she can’t find the place on her map and a route home, and way too handsome, MAYOR NASH WALKER has appeared offering an introduction to Charm’s uncommon ways. Nash’s words hold Abby captive on a park bench. She’s stuck in Charm. Needing to discover why and agreeing to complete a series of lessons taught by sage, GITA GREENLEAF helps chart Abby’s course. Humorous encounters follow Abby. She tries to adapt to living in an enchanted village, where money isn’t needed, but acceptance of the impossible is required. Over the next couple of weeks, Abby comes to recognize the unique beauty of living a charmed life. Unable to resist her growing attraction to Nash, she questions her desire to return home, assuming the portal opens.

In the mystical realm of Maryland the fabulous Charm City is abruptly awakened by a great power. A powerful nefarious evil has come to light and is determined to steal the Essence Sceptre, and now wreaks havoc across the land. Even The Elementals, a council of elders who guard over Charm City from their vantage point atop Castle Dorchester, and the council of witches, will find it a challenge to face up to this threat as one of their own has turned against them. They have vowed to protect the land and its people from this great evil, which has set its sights on what they covet most. But into this mix come four college sophomores, known as The Descendants. They have what it takes to save the world from the impending apocalypse, each one gifted with an individual power and guided by their Elemental studies professor. And from one of them comes something that no-one was prepared for. The child out of time. The chosen one who was never meant to be. One who is stronger than them all and who has the power to wield the sceptre. But who is the child out of time? Do they have what it takes to unite them? And who will reign supreme? Enter a world filled with dragons, giants, witches and Gods. Where a cunning and evil mastermind plots a path of revenge and betrayal.

Dozens of beginner-friendly decorating and furniture projects inspired by the trendy rustic country style are organized by room and feature step-by-step photo instructions for options ranging from drop cloth curtains and a barn wood sofa table to a vintage breadboard and fabric-covered books.

Celebrate fall! In this follow-up to her best-selling Creative Haven Autumn Scenes Coloring Book, Teresa Goodridge has created 31 new picturesque scenes for colorists to love. From carved pumpkins, blooming mums, and country farm stands to harvest wreaths and Halloween-decorated houses, this book is overflowing with beautiful images just waiting for color to bring them to life. Pages are perforated and printed on one side only for easy removal and display.

Carly Berndt has never felt Amish. Though raised by loving Amish grandparents in the idyllic town of Charm, Ohio, shes always wondered about the parents she never knew and believed that discovering the truth about them will help her figure out where she belongs. Carlys rumspringa is the perfect opportunity for her to leave Charm and track down clues about her identity. But if her search uncovers painful details about her past and threatens her future happiness, will Carly keep digging? Throughout the process, Carly finds herself drawn to two men who represent the lives she must decide betweenan Englisher whose world intrigues her and the gentle Amish boy who is forbidden to her. Whereand with whomdoes Carly truly belong? Will God make the answer clear?

Who can resist a perfectly coordinated and fun-filled fabric charm pack? Now make the most of your growing collection with projects designed for the charm pack lover in mind.

The classic Cinderella story is given a sexy contemporary makeover in this wicked fairy tale featuring all the heroes and villains that we know and love: the handsome prince, the fairy godmother, the wretched sisters, and the beautiful girl.