New Releases by Meg Cabot

With The Princess Diaries author Meg Cabot’s sparkling wit, this Victorian romance follows a young woman looking for lessons in love—now with a stunning new cover. Lady Caroline Linford is horrified to discover her fiancé, the Marquis of Winchilsea, in the arms of another woman. Unfortunately, the rest of Victorian society doesn’t seem to understand the betrayal. Such extracurriculars are par for the course—society believes there is certainly no reason for Caroline to cancel their imminent wedding. But Caroline is determined to make sure that the man she is to marry will desire only her, so she enlists the best teacher in the art of romance: London’s most notorious rake, Braden Granville. As their passionate tutelage begins, sparks fly and the lines between teacher and student get increasingly blurred. Now there is just one last lesson to learn: on the subject of true love, the heart chooses its own unpredictable ways.

A PERFECT NEW ROMCOM FROM BESTSELLING AUTHOR MEG CABOT - perfect for fans of Sally Thorne, Christina Lauren and Jo Watson. ''Meg Cabot is chick-lit royalty'' Newsweek ''A pure delight'' Library Journal _____________________ WHAT HAPPENS IN PARADISE . . . Welcome to Little Bridge, one of the smallest and most beautiful islands in the Florida Keys - home to sandy white beaches, salt-rimmed margaritas and sizzling romance . . . When a massive hurricane cuts all power to Little Bridge Island - as well as its connection to the mainland - twenty-five-year-old Bree Beckham isn''t worried. She''s already escaped one storm - her emotionally abusive ex - so a hurricane seems like a piece of cake. But animal-loving Bree does become alarmed when she realises how many islanders have been separated from their beloved pets by the hurricane. Now it''s up to her to save as many of Little Bridge''s animals as she can, but to do so, she''s going to need help - help she has no choice but to accept from her boss''s sexy nephew, Drew Hartwell, the Mermaid Café''s most notorious heartbreaker. When Bree starts falling for Drew, she has to ask herself if her island fling was just a result of the stormy weather - or if it could last during clear skies too? _____________________ Why do readers LOVE Meg Cabot? ''Meg Cabot is a fabulous author'' USA Today ''[Meg Cabot] is the master of her genre'' Publishers Weekly ''Cabot has a knack for hilarious dialogue and zany characters, but she also creates a story that''s full of heart'' Kirkus Reviews ''Her trademark humour makes for compulsive reading'' Publishers Weekly

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A one-of-a-kind Star Wars experience that sheds new light on the original film. On May 25, 1977, the world was introduced to Han Solo, Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, C-3PO, R2-D2, Chewbacca, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Darth Vader, and a galaxy full of possibilities. In honor of the fortieth anniversary, more than forty contributors lend their vision to this retelling of Star Wars. Each of the forty short stories reimagines a moment from the original film, but through the eyes of a supporting character. From a Certain Point of View features contributions by bestselling authors, trendsetting artists, and treasured voices from the literary history of Star Wars: • Gary Whitta bridges the gap from Rogue One to A New Hope through the eyes of Captain Antilles. • Aunt Beru finds her voice in an intimate character study by Meg Cabot. • Nnedi Okorofor brings dignity and depth to a most unlikely character: the monster in the trash compactor. • Pablo Hidalgo provides a chilling glimpse inside the mind of Grand Moff Tarkin. • Pierce Brown chronicles Biggs Darklighter’s final flight during the Rebellion’s harrowing attack on the Death Star. • Wil Wheaton spins a poignant tale of the rebels left behind on Yavin. Plus thirty-four more hilarious, heartbreaking, and astonishing tales from: Ben Acker • Renée Ahdieh • Tom Angleberger • Ben Blacker • Jeffrey Brown • Rae Carson • Adam Christopher • Zoraida Córdova • Delilah S. Dawson • Kelly Sue DeConnick • Paul Dini • Ian Doescher • Ashley Eckstein • Matt Fraction • Alexander Freed • Jason Fry • Kieron Gillen • Christie Golden • Claudia Gray • E. K. Johnston • Paul S. Kemp • Mur Lafferty • Ken Liu • Griffin McElroy • John Jackson Miller • Daniel José Older • Mallory Ortberg • Beth Revis • Madeleine Roux • Greg Rucka • Gary D. Schmidt • Cavan Scott • Charles Soule • Sabaa Tahir • Elizabeth Wein • Glen Weldon • Chuck Wendig All participating authors have generously forgone any compensation for their stories. Instead, their proceeds will be donated to First Book—a leading nonprofit that provides new books, learning materials, and other essentials to educators and organizations serving children in need. To further celebrate the launch of this book and both companies’ longstanding relationships with First Book, Penguin Random House has donated $100,000 to First Book, and Disney/Lucasfilm has donated 100,000 children’s books—valued at $1,000,000—to support First Book and their mission of providing equal access to quality education. Over the past sixteen years, Disney and Penguin Random House combined have donated more than eighty-eight million books to First Book.

#1 New York Times bestselling author Meg Cabot offers two fun, hilarious, and unforgettable novels from her fan favorite “Boy” series in this special e-book bundle… THE BOY IS BACK Reed Stewart thought he’d left all his small-town troubles—including a broken heart—behind when he ditched tiny Bloomville, Indiana, ten years ago to become rich and famous on the professional golf circuit. Then a post on the Internet causes all of those troubles to return with a vengeance. Becky Flowers has worked hard to build her successful senior-relocation business, but she’s worked even harder to forget Reed Stewart. She has absolutely no intention of seeing him when he returns—until his family hires her. Now Reed and Becky can’t avoid one another—or the memories of that one fateful night. EVERY BOY’S GOT ONE Cartoonist Jane Harris is delighted by the prospect of her first-ever trip to Italy, even though it means being a bridesmaid at her best pal Holly’s elopement to longtime beau Mark...and it''s hate at first sight for Jane and Mark’s best man Cal Langdon. But when Holly and Mark''s wedding plans hit a major snag, Jane and Cal find themselves having to put aside their mutual dislike for one another in order to get their best friends on the road to wedded bliss—and end up on a road themselves...one neither of them ever expected.

In this brand-new novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Meg Cabot, a scandal brings a young man back home to the small town, crazy family, and first love he left behind. Reed Stewart thought he’d left all his small town troubles—including a broken heart—behind when he ditched tiny Bloomville, Indiana, ten years ago to become rich and famous on the professional golf circuit. Then one tiny post on the Internet causes all of those troubles to return . . . with a vengeance. Becky Flowers has worked hard to build her successful senior relocation business, but she’s worked even harder to forget Reed Stewart ever existed. She has absolutely no intention of seeing him when he returns—until his family hires her to save his parents. Now Reed and Becky can’t avoid one another—or the memories of that one fateful night. And soon everything they thought they knew about themselves (and each other) has been turned upside down, and they—and the entire town of Bloomville—might never be the same, all because The Boy Is Back.

You are invited to a Genovian Royal Wedding in this second book pulled From the Notebooks of a Middle School Princess, a Princess Diaries spin-off series, written and illustrated by New York Times-bestselling author Meg Cabot. Olivia Grace Clarisse Mignonette Harrison still finds it hard to believe that she''s a real live PRINCESS OF GENOVIA. Not only does she get to live in an actual palace with her newly discovered family and two fabulous poodles (who all love her and think that she''s anything but ordinary!) but she also gets her very own PONY! Of course, things aren''t going exactly like she imagined. Her half-sister Mia is very busy learning how to take over the country while trying to plan a wedding and her father is actually getting remarried himself-to Mia''s mother!-and spends most of his time "renovating" the summer palace, although Grandmere says he is just hiding from the wedding preparations. Olivia hardly gets to see either of them. Fortunately, Grandmere has her own plans for Mia''s wedding, and needs Olivia''s help to pull them off. Just when Olivia starts to think that things are going to work out after all, the palace is invaded by a host of new cousins and other royals who all seem to be angry at Olivia (although Grandmere says they are just jealous). As the day of the wedding gets closer and closer, Olivia becomes more and more worried. For such a carefully planned event, it seems like a LOT of things are going wrong... Can Olivia keep this royal wedding from becoming a royal disaster?

Mia and Michael are finally an item, but her totally out-of-control Grandmere seems to have other plans . . . Just before the happy couple''s first hot date, an unmissable royal engagement turns up. Could it be that Michael doesn''t measure up - and that (please not!) Grandmere''s got someone else in mind for Princess Amelia Mignonette Grimaldi Thermopolis Renaldo? Previously published as Mia Goes Fourth, Royally Obsessed is the fourth novel in the hilarious, bestselling The Princess Diaries series by Meg Cabot - with a gorgeous cover to celebrate the series''s fifteenth anniversary. PRAISE FOR MEG CABOT "There is a school of thought that says reading should be entertaining, and this is exactly what Meg Cabot produces for us: fun. She is the master of her genre; she is the George Bernard Shaw, if not the George Eliot of [her genre]." Publishers Weekly "Cabot has . . . an off-the-wall sense of humor that will have readers laughing out loud and a knack for creating fully realized characters that readers will miss when the story ends." Booklist

Princess Mia Thermopolis is about to turn fifteen - and can''t wait to dance the night away with Michael at the biggest, most romantic event of her life so far: the senior prom! But nothing''s going according to plan. Not only does Mia face a snoozefest summer of public functions in Genovia. Even worse is the fact that Michael hasn''t even invited Mia to the prom at all. Hello, what is going on here? Just as Mia comes up with a perfect plan to change her man''s mind, disaster strikes. A disaster that only a (slightly-evil) genius like Grandmere can overcome . . . Previously published as Give Me Five, Prom Princess is the fifth novel in the hilarious bestselling The Princess Diaries series by Meg Cabot - with a gorgeous cover to celebrate the series'' fifteenth anniversary.

Mia Thermopolis has got everything a girl could possibly want. She''s a princess - and she''s got a boyfriend! But that''s where it all goes wrong. Because Kenny is just NOT the guy she really wants. Michael''s the one she''s loved forever - but he''s going out with someone infinitely cleverer than Mia. Someone who can clone FRUIT FLIES, for heaven''s sake! Will the story end happily ever after for the Princess of Genovia? The third novel in the hilarious, bestselling The Princess Diaries series - with a fresh new cover and title to celebrate the series''s fifteenth anniversary (previously titled Third Time Lucky). PRAISE FOR MEG CABOT "There is a school of thought that says reading should be entertaining, and this is exactly what Meg Cabot produces for us: fun. She is the master of her genre; she is the George Bernard Shaw, if not the George Eliot of [her genre]." Publishers Weekly "Cabot has . . . an off-the-wall sense of humor that will have readers laughing out loud and a knack for creating fully realized characters that readers will miss when the story ends." Booklist

Previously published as Take Two, A Royal Disaster is the second book in Meg Cabot''s fantastically funny series, The Princess Diaries. Fourteen-year-old Mia Thermopolis is still struggling to come to terms with the fact that she''s a princess - and heir to the throne of Genovia! But when she announces on national TV that her mum is pregnant by her algebra teacher and plans to marry him, a right-royal fuss results! Because now Mia''s totally out-of-control Grandmere is all set to plan the year''s biggest society wedding, with every A-list celeb invited. But will the bride and groom even turn up? And how can Mia find out the true identity of her mysterious secret admirer?

Heather Wells is used to having her cake and eating it too, but this time her cake just might be cooked. Her wedding cake, that is. With her upcoming nuptials to PI Cooper Cartwright only weeks away, Heather''s already stressed. And when a pretty junior turns up dead, Heather''s sure things can''t get worse—until every student in the dorm where she works is a possible suspect, and Heather''s long-lost mother shows up. Heather has no time for a tearful mother and bride reunion. She has a wedding to pull off and a murder to solve. Instead of wedding bells, she might be hearing wedding bullets, but she''s determined to bring the bad guys to justice if it''s the last thing she does . . . and this time, it just might be.

A gift…or a curse? Jessica Mastriani has never liked attention. All she wants is to make it to high school graduation like any ordinary girl. But when Jess is struck by lightning, she becomes anything but ordinary: suddenly she has the ability to locate missing children. Now Jess is getting noticed in all the wrong ways and by all the wrong people. The media is obsessed with her and her story. The FBI is tapping her phone. And what’s going on with sexy senior Rob? Soon Jess learns the hard way that not everyone who is lost wants to be found…. With no one to trust, it''s up to Jess to decide what to do with her new power—before it’s decided for her.

All American Girl: Ready or Not is the sequel to the bestselling All American Girl by Meg Cabot, author of the phenomenally successful The Princess Diaries. A year ago Sam Madison saved the President of the USA from assassination. A year ago she became a teen celebrity – and started dating David, the First Son. Now, one year on, everyone thinks Sam is ready – for just about anything. Her art teacher thinks she''s ready to draw naked people. The President thinks she''s ready to present his Return to Family bill to the American people on live TV. And scariest of all, David seems to think he and Sam are ready to crank their relationship up to the next level. They are ready to Do It! Everyone thinks Sam is ready – except Sam herself. But will David be prepared to wait for his All American Girl?

Allie''s back with a brand-new set of rules!Allie plans on having the best weekend ever when she finds out Erica''s sister Missy is in the regional Twirltacular baton competition-until Allie''s mom announces that she has to go to Brittany Hauser''s birthday party instead. But Allie doesn''t even like Brittany Hauser, nor does she want to go to a party with Brittany and all her snobby friends.But when Allie finds out Brittany''s party includes taking a stretch limo to Glitterati, the store of the girls'' dreams, and spending the night at a deluxe hotel suite, she decides maybe Brittany''s not so bad after all.

When you''re starting a relationship, blood drinking is a big red flag . . . A delicious tale by the #1 New York Times–bestselling author of Enchanted to Meet You! Sick of hearing about vampires? So is Meena Harper. The soap opera writer is not happy when her show jumps onto the bloodsucker bandwagon and adds a vampire character. It''s not that she''s unfamiliar with the supernatural—she herself has the ability to foresee other people''s deaths. But her precognition couldn''t prepare her for sexy, brooding Romanian history professor Lucien Antonescu . . . After murder victims drained of blood start turning up in New York City, Meena is accosted by the exceedingly attractive Alaric, a vampire hunter who has some bad news for her about her boyfriend. Turns out Lucien has a bit of a drinking problem, and it doesn''t involve alcohol. And Alaric, who''s investigating the killing spree, wants her help tracking him down. What to do? Who to believe? If only she could get a glimpse of her own destiny . . . "[An] appealing love triangle." — Booklist "Cabot winningly applies her trademark likably fallible protagonists and breezy storytelling to a vampire war in New York City." — Publishers Weekly "I''d read a cereal box if it was written by Meg Cabot." —Julia Quinn, #1 New York Times–bestselling author of Bridgerton

Five paranormal tales of deadly danger and high school drama from New York Times–bestselling authors Stephanie Meyers, Kim Harrison, and others. Senior Prom is a magical night to remember in this short story collection. Authors Stephenie Meyer ( Twilight), Kim Harrison ( Once Dead, Twice Shy), Meg Cabot ( How to Be Popular), Lauren Myracle ( ttyl), and Michele Jaffe ( Bad Kitty) take prom mishaps to a truly hellish level. Wardrobe malfunctions and two left feet don''t hold a candle to discovering your date is the Grim Reaper—and he isn''t here to tell you how hot you look. From angels fighting demons to a twisted take on getting what you wish for, these five stories will entertain better than any DJ in a bad tux. No corsage or limo rental necessary. Just good, creepy fun.

It''s not easy being Jinx. Jean Honeychurch hates her boring name (not Jean Marie, or Jeanette, just . . . Jean). What''s worse? Her all-too-appropriate nickname, Jinx. Misfortune seems to follow her everywhere she goes—even to New York City, where Jinx has moved to get away from the huge mess she caused in her small hometown. Her aunt and uncle welcome her to their Manhattan town house, but her beautiful cousin Tory isn''t so thrilled. . . . In fact, Tory is hiding a dangerous secret—one that could put them all in danger. Soon Jinx realizes it isn''t just bad luck she''s been running from . . . and that the curse she has lived under since the day she was born may be the only thing that can save her life.

Victoria Growing up in far-off India, wealthy young heiress Lady Victoria Arbuthnot was accustomed to handling her own affairs -- not to mention everyone else''s. But in her sixteenth year, Vicky is unceremoniously shipped off to London to find a husband. With her usual aplomb, however, Lady Victoria gets herself engaged to the perfect English gentleman, even before setting foot on British soil. The Rogue Hugo Rothschild, ninth earl of Malfrey, is everything a girl could want in a future husband: he is handsome and worldly, if not rich. Lady Victoria has everything just as she''d like it. That is, if raffish young ship captain Jacob Carstairs would leave well enough alone. Jacob''s meddling is nothing short of exasperating, and Victoria is mystified by his persistence. But when it becomes clear that young Lord Malfrey just might not be all that he''s professed to be, Victoria is forced to admit, for the first time in her life, that she is wrong. Not only about her fiance, but about the reason behind the handsome ship captain''s interference.

Katie Ellison is not a liar. It''s just that telling the truth is so . . . tricky. She knows she shouldn''t be making out with a drama club hottie behind her football-player boyfriend''s back. She should probably admit that she can''t stand eating quahogs (clams), especially since she''s running for Quahog Princess in her hometown''s annual Quahog Festival. And it would be a relief to finally tell someone what really happened the night Tommy Sullivan is a freak was spray-painted on the new wall outside the junior high school gymnasium—in neon orange, which still hasn''t been sandblasted off. After all, everyone knows that''s what drove Tommy out of town four years ago. But now Tommy Sullivan has come back. Katie is sure he''s out for revenge, and she''ll do anything to hang on to her perfect (if slightly dishonest) existence. Even if it means telling more lies than ever. Even if, now that Tommy''s around, she''s actually—no lie—having the time of her life.

Do you want to be popular? Everyone wants to be popular—or at least, Stephanie Landry does. Steph''s been the least popular girl in her class since a certain cherry Super Big Gulp catastrophe five years earlier. Does being popular matter? It matters very much—to Steph. That''s why this year, she has a plan to get in with the It Crowd in no time flat. She''s got a secret weapon: an old book called—what else?—How to Be Popular. What does it take to be popular? All Steph has to do is follow the instructions in The Book, and soon she''ll be partying with the It Crowd (including school quarterback Mark Finley) instead of sitting on The Hill Saturday nights, stargazing with her nerdy best pal Becca, and even nerdier Jason (now kind of hot, but still), whose passion for astronomy Steph once shared. Who needs red dwarves when you''re invited to the hottest parties in town? But don''t forget the most important thing about popularity! It''s easy to become popular. What isn''t so easy? Staying that way.

The sixth book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Princess Diaries series by Meg Cabot. Student body president, that is—nominated by her power-mad best friend, Lilly. This is not how Mia imagined kicking off her sophomore year, but as usual, she has bigger problems to worry about, like Geometry. And now that Mia''s one true love, Michael, is uptown at college, what''s the point of even getting up for school in the morning? But the last straw is what Lana whispers to her on the lunch line about what college boys expect of their girlfriends. . . . Really, it''s almost more than a princess in training can bear! Princess in Training is the sixth book in the beloved, bestselling series that inspired the feature film starring Anne Hathaway and Julie Andrews.

The tenth book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Princess Diaries series by Meg Cabot. It''s Mia''s senior year, and things seem great. She aced her senior project, got accepted to her dream college(s), and has her eighteenth birthday gala coming up . . . not to mention prom, graduation, and Genovia''s first-ever elections. What''s not to love about her life? Well . . . everyone adores her dreamy boyfriend, J.P., but Mia is not sure he''s the one. Her first love, Michael, is back from Japan . . . and back in her life. That senior project? It''s a romance novel she secretly wrote, and no one wants to publish it. And her father is losing in the Genovian polls—to Mia''s loathsome cousin René! With not just Genovia''s but her own future hanging in the balance, Mia''s got some choices to make. And what she decides might determine not just the next four years but . . . forever! Forever Princess is the tenth book in the beloved, bestselling series that inspired the feature film starring Anne Hathaway and Julie Andrews. A Second Chance at First Love: Mia thought she was over Michael, but his return from Japan proves that some feelings are meant to last forever. Senior Year Milestones: Between a royal eighteenth birthday gala, prom, and graduation, Mia’s final year of high school is a whirlwind of choices and hilarious chaos. A Secret Author: Her biggest secret isn’t being a princess—it’s the historical romance novel she secretly wrote for her senior project. Heartfelt Coming of Age: Laugh out loud as Mia navigates her future, from choosing a college to helping her dad win Genovia’s very first election.

The fifth book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Princess Diaries series by Meg Cabot. In her heart of hearts, Mia has but one wish: an evening spent with Michael in a tux and a corsage on her wrist—in other words, the prom. Michael, however, does not seem to share the dream that is the prom. Worse still, a service workers'' strike (with Grandmère and Lilly at the heart of it and on opposite sides) threatens the very existence of this year''s prom. Will the strike end in time? Can Mia talk Michael out of his anti-prom views? Most importantly, will Mia get to wear her pink prom dress? Princess in Pink is the fifth book in the beloved, bestselling series that inspired the feature film starring Anne Hathaway and Julie Andrews.

The Ninth Key is the second book in the thrilling, romantic Mediator series, from the New York Times bestselling author of the Princess Diaries, Meg Cabot. Everything is going great for Suze. Her new life as a teen mediator in California is a whirlwind of parties and excellent hair days. Tad Beaumont, the hottest boy in town, has even asked Suze out on her very first date. Suze is so excited that she''s willing to ignore her misgivings about Tad...particularly the fact that he''s not Jesse, whose ghostly status—not to mention apparent disinterest in her—make him unattainable. What Suze can''t ignore, however, is the ghost of a murdered woman, a supernatural mystery whose death seems directly connected to dark secrets hidden in none other than Tad Beaumont''s past. Don''t miss the delightfully funny supernatural Mediator series, from New York Times bestselling author Meg Cabot. What’s harder: solving a murder, or figuring out your love life? YA Urban Fantasy: Sunny California gets a supernatural twist when high school, first dates, and a hot ghost roommate collide. A Swoon-Worthy Love Triangle: She’s falling for Tad, the cutest guy in school. But Jesse, the 19th-century ghost in her bedroom, isn’t making it easy to move on. Sarcastic Heroine: Suze Simon is a mediator who’s quicker with a punch than a pep talk, juggling a secret life of ghost-busting with the drama of being the new girl in town. A Chilling Ghost Story: When the ghost of a murdered woman appears, Suze must dig into Tad’s dark past—but the truth might be more dangerous than she ever imagined.

Reunion is the third book in the thrilling, romantic Mediator series, from the New York Times bestselling author of the Princess Diaries, Meg Cabot. The RLS Angels are out for blood, and only Suze can stop them—since she''s the only one who can see them. The four ghostly teenagers died in a terrible car accident, for which they blame Suze''s classmate Michael...and they''ll stop at nothing until he''s joined them in the realm of the dead. As Suze desperately fends off each attempt on Michael''s life, she finds she can relate to the Angels'' fury. Because their deaths turn out not to have been accidental at all. And their killer is only too willing to strike again. Don''t miss the delightfully funny supernatural Mediator series, from New York Times bestselling author Meg Cabot. A Hot Ghost in Her Bedroom: Suze''s biggest secret isn’t that she sees ghosts—it’s that she’s falling for one. Jesse has been dead for 150 years, and he’s the only one who truly understands her. A High School Whodunit: When four popular teens die in a fiery crash, they come back blaming classmate Michael. They won’t rest until he joins them, and it’s up to Suze to stop them. Reluctant Hero: Suze would rather be at the beach, but when the ghosts get violent, she’s the only one who can fight back—even if it means protecting the school geek. A Killer Twist: As Suze digs deeper, she realizes the car crash was no accident. Now she’s hunting a murderer who is hiding in plain sight and willing to kill again.

A breezy, funny Regency romance with an unforgettable heroine—from the bestselling author of The Princess Diaries series and many well-loved romances. Nicola Sparks has fallen in love, big time. The object of her dreams is the fabulously rich Lord Sebastian, he of the ice-blue eyes, golden hair, and full-on mastery of the dance floor. To Nicky, Lord S. is a god. But are gods always quite as perfect as they are meant to be? Nicola, sixteen and an orphan, always gets what she wants. She''s ready to dive headlong into her first glittering London society season. She''s also ready to dive headlong into the arms of handsome and debonair Lord Sebastian. Nicola''s dream is a proposal from the viscount—a dream she''s about to realize at last! So naturally, Nathaniel Sheridan''s insinuations about her fiancé''s flawed character annoy her mightily. But when Nicola''s natural curiosity gets the best of her, she begins to piece together a few things for herself. To her great surprise, Nicola realizes she''s had the wrong viscount all along . . . but is it too late to make things right? Nicola could feel Lord Sebastian''s heart beating. It was the most delightful feeling in the world. Surely it meant that The God liked her. More than simply liked her—loved her even. It had to! It just had to!

Shadowland is the first book in the thrilling, romantic Mediator series, from the New York Times bestselling author of the Princess Diaries, Meg Cabot. Suze is a mediator—a liaison between the living and the dead. In other words, she sees dead people. And they won''t leave her alone until she helps them resolve their unfinished business with the living. But Jesse, the hot ghost haunting her bedroom, doesn''t seem to need her help. Which is a relief, because Suze has just moved to sunny California and plans to start fresh, with trips to the mall instead of the cemetery, and surfing instead of spectral visitations. But the very first day at her new school, Suze realizes it''s not that easy. There''s a ghost with revenge on her mind...and Suze happens to be in the way. Don''t miss the delightfully funny supernatural Mediator series, from New York Times bestselling author Meg Cabot. A Snarky Heroine: Suze just wanted a fresh start in California, but her ability to see the dead—and her New York attitude—keep getting her into trouble. A Haunted Bedroom: The ghost haunting Suze’s new room isn’t some scary ghoul. He’s Jesse, a 150-year-old specter who’s way too handsome for his own good. Fish Out of Water: From black leather jackets and subways to palm trees and surfing, Suze Simon is a long way from Brooklyn, and she''s not afraid to show it. Supernatural Mystery: When a vengeful ghost starts causing trouble at the historic mission school, it’s up to Suze to solve the case before she becomes the next victim.

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Former pop star Heather Wells has settled nicely into her new life as assistant dorm director at New York College—a career that does not require her to drape her size 12 body in embarrassingly skimpy outfits. She can even cope (sort of) with her rocker ex-boyfriend''s upcoming nuptials, which the press has dubbed The Celebrity Wedding of the Decade. But she''s definitely having a hard time dealing with the situation in the dormitory kitchen—where a cheerleader has lost her head on the first day of the semester. (Actually, her head is accounted for—it''s her torso that''s AWOL.) Surrounded by hysterical students—with her ex-con father on her doorstep and her ex-love bombarding her with unwanted phone calls—Heather welcomes the opportunity to play detective . . . again. If it gets her mind off her personal problems—and teams her up again with the gorgeous P.I. who owns the brownstone where she lives—it''s all good. But the murder trail is leading the average-sized amateur investigator into a shadowy world. And if she doesn''t watch her step, Heather will soon be singing her swan song!

Enemies come lovers when rivals find themselves facing the Alaskan wilderness together in this romantic comedy from a New York Times bestselling author. There are a few places screenwriter Lou Calabrese would rather be than crammed into a helicopter with Jack Townsend, star of her claim to fame, Copkiller, and whose ex just ran off with Lou''s ex. Talk about uncomfortable. But when, halfway out to the isolated arctic location where Copkiller IV is currently shooting, their pilot turns murderous and their helicopter crashes, Lou realizes her day has just gotten a lot worse. Now, while family and friends back home fret over her disappearance, Lou is on the run in the arctic wilderness with America''s sweetheart Jack Townsend and only the contents of her purse, his pockets, and their mutual knowledge of survival movie trivia to keep them alive. Can these two children of Hollywood put aside their differences and make it back home without killing each other? Or much, much worse, actually start to like one another? "Cabot will knock your socks off!" — Atlanta Journal-Constitution