Don T Call Me Kit Kat

Junior high is where things really start to happen. Cliques form and break apart. Couples are made and destroyed. And a reputation is solidified that you won’t ever be able to escape. Everything you do and say, and everyone you spend your time with, matters. Katie Mills knows that. She gets it. That’s why she tried so hard to get in with the cool girls at school. And why she was so devastated when those efforts found her detained for shoplifting and laughed out of cheer squad tryouts. But Katie has more to worry about than just fitting in. Her parents are divorced and always fighting. Her sister never has time for her. And her friends all seem to be drifting apart. Even worse? The boy she has a crush on is dating the mean girl at school. Everything is a mess, and Katie doesn’t feel like she has control over any of it. Certainly not over her weight, which has always topped out at slightly pudgier than normal—at least, according to her mother. So when she happens to catch one of the popular girls throwing up in the bathroom one day, it sparks an idea. A match that quickly engulfs her life in flames. Is there any going back once she gets started down this path? And would she even want to if she could?

Junior high is where things really start to happen. Cliques form and break apart. Couples are made and destroyed. And a reputation is solidified that you won & rsquo;t ever be able to escape. Everything you do and say, and everyone you spend your time with, matters. Katie Mills knows that. She gets it. That & rsquo;s why she tried so hard to get in with the cool girls at school. And why she was so devastated when those efforts found her detained for shoplifting and laughed out of cheer squad tryouts. But Katie has more to worry about than just fitting in. Her parents are divorced and always fighting. Her sister never has time for her. And her friends all seem to be drifting apart. Even worse? The boy she has a crush on is dating the mean girl at school. Everything is a mess, and Katie doesn & rsquo;t feel like she has control over any of it. Certainly not over her weight, which has always topped out at slightly pudgier than normal & mdash;at least, according to her mother. So when she happens to catch one of the popular girls throwing up in the bathroom one day, it sparks an idea. A match that quickly engulfs her life in flames. Is there any going back once she gets started down this path?And would she even want to if she could?

Perfect for fans of Emily Henry and Sophie Cousens, bestselling author Lindsay MacMillan gives us a refreshing take on love at first sight. American consultant Kat is staffed on a six-month project in London and has two very small, very reasonable ambitions before returning home: get promoted to partner and fall in love with a handsome English aristocrat. No problem, right? But work is a grind, and the British men she meets are a far cry from her royal ideal. Then one morning, she sees a man on a double-decker bus and just knows that he’s her person. But when Kat finally musters the courage to board the bus and introduce herself, he turns out to be very different from the Prince Charming she expected. Can Kat open herself up to a love that’s not like the movies, or is she too imprisoned by her rom-com expectations? And just as importantly, will she be able to see that success isn’t about landing a C-suite job, but rather living a life that’s aligned with her soul? Readers looking for a charming modern love story will be smitten with this sharp, emotionally resonant rollercoaster ride through the heart of London.

Two torn lives, one generation apart, collide on a polluted beach. Fleeing a staggering loss, Maeve drifts into Safe Harbor, a town losing both tourists and fishes to an ecological nightmare. Widowed Kathleen wages a desperate battle to stop an ambitious project that would destroy the fragile shore habitat for good. Meanwhile, fanatics harass an innocent man and hound a wounded soul, threatening all that a place called Safe Harbor should represent. Can two grieving women save a dying town? A witty and heart-warming tale of protecting the place you love, finding hope and friendship, told by multiple award-winning author Michèle Laframboise.

Catherine, now widowed after marrying Leo's teammate Rick "Ash" Mitchell, is burdened with regret for the choices she made. The night she ended her relationship with Leo to marry Ash, she could not have foreseen the heartbreak that awaited her. Catherine's life becomes entangled with Leo's once more when she seeks his help for a friend in need. On the run to protect Emma, Leo and Catherine find themselves drawn to each other once again. Sparks fly as they navigate the dangers surrounding them, and both begin to believe that a second chance at happiness is within reach. However, the tides turn when Leo discovers that Ash, Catherine's deceased husband, is alive. Caught in a web of conflicting emotions, Leo must grapple with the decision to give up the woman he never stopped loving. Catherine must confront the truth about her past, laying bare her secrets to Leo.

Step into a world of wonder and intrigue with Damian Robb's captivating collection of short stories, all of which have been featured on the acclaimed podcast Short Tales and are now together in print for the first time. From the eerie realms of the supernatural to the strange landscapes of magical realism, in this anthology, Robb weaves together tales of mystery, fantasy, horror, and adventure. A scientist accidentally transports the entire planet to an alternate reality. A copywriter learns their dog has been possessed by a god. A social media influencer realises they will do anything for the adoration of their fans. A young woman wakes up with a dead body beside her bed and struggles to dispose of it. A group of teens open a door at the back of a discount store. Get ready for strange happenings and memorable characters in this inventive collection of Short Tales.

Take a break from reality and immerse yourself in the world of love, passion, and heartache with this exciting box set of five contemporary romance novels. From navigating the ups and downs of relationships to life-threatening illnesses; breaking free from past heartbreak to steamy flings with irresistible alpha-male heroes and second chances at love. These stories are the perfect escape for any romance reader. Guaranteed to have you turning the pages and rooting for the happy endings. Get ready to experience the thrill of falling in love with five incredible couples.