The Double Dip Disguise

Identical twins Christine and Susan Pratt spend the summer on idyllic Seagull Island with their grandparents. Chris works at an ice-cream parlor, while Susan babysits for the island’s wealthiest family, who live in a spooky Victorian mansion. But both the house and the island are brimming with secrets, and despite the risks, the curious twins can’t resist using their identical appearance to uncover the truth. Young Adult Fiction by Cynthia Blair; originally published by Fawcett Juniper

After her husband is killed, single mother Julie Whitney opens Julie’s Coffee and Sweet Shop. Suddenly, her business partner and baker falls ill and she needs a new pastry chef. If she doesn't find one fast, she'll go bankrupt. The mob wants Gabe Vaughn dead. Sleepy little Lobster Cove seems as good a place as any to hide. The red-headed owner of the coffee shop needs help; Gabe's family owned a bakery. He could think of worse ways to occupy his time while he lays low. On one hand, Julie is convinced heaven answered her prayers when she needed help the most. On the other, the tall, dark stranger with secrets in his eyes has made it clear he is only passing through. Is her mysterious new employee hiding something? Or is he really an angel in disguise?

The book focuses on individuals writing in the '90s, but also includes 12 classic authors (e.g., Mark Twain, Louisa May Alcott, J.R.R. Tolkien) who are still widely read by teens. It also covers some authors known primarily for adult literature (e.g., Stephen King) and some who write mainly for middle readers but are also popular among young adults (e.g., Betsy Byars). An affordable alternative to multivolume publications, this book makes a great collection development tool and resource for author studies. It will also help readers find other books by and about their favorite writers.

A trip to glamorous Hollywood brings more than poolside parties, sunny beaches, and Disneyland to adventurous twins Chris and Susan Pratt. When a movie studio executive asks for their help in finding out what’s troubling his actress daughter, the girls go undercover. The Popcorn Project hurls them into in an exciting world of special effects, costumes and makeup…and some real life bad guys! 9th of the Pratt twin series. Young adult fiction by Cynthia Blair; originally published by Fawcett Juniper

Despite her privileged upbringing, TV producer Jennie Welles’s success was all her own. She had fame, money, beauty—everything except purpose. When she met dedicated chemist Griffin Stark, she envied the goals that drove him, and she dreamed that the two of them could pursue those goals together. She knew he wanted her as much as she wanted him. If only he weren’t also suing her for libel… 2nd of the Welles’s sisters trilogy. Contemporary Romance by Lynda Ward, originally published by Harlequin Superromance

A voodoo priestess, a pirate’s treasure map, a new friend’s unexplained disappearance… When Chris and Susan Pratt travel to colorful New Orleans for a history competition, they find themselves embroiled in another thrilling adventure. Will the fearless twins’ cleverness—and their love of jelly beans—help solve another mystery? 11th of the Pratt twin series. Young adult fiction by Cynthia Blair; originally published by Fawcett Juniper

Rachel Fisher was now opening her new hotel. She couldn’t have been happier when friends chose her hotel to hold a 60th birthday party weekend. However, a startling discovery starts off a chain of events which can’t be stopped. Is Josh who he seems to be, and is Rachel’s life in danger again? Handsome Chief Inspector Taylor turns up to solve the crime. 2nd Rachel Fisher mystery Contemporary Mystery by Irena Nieslony; originally published by My Weekly at DC Thompson [UK]