Books with title Broken Cat

Diagnosed with a rare and untreatable heart condition that compels her parents to shelter her from the world, 15-year-old Scarlet is given three days to prove she can survive the rigors of regular high school and finds her efforts more life-threatening than she expected when she realizes that her school is far from normal. A first young adult novel by the best-selling author of Blind Faith.

From the author of the romantic and thrilling novella Imperfect, the incredible saga continues.England, 1813. Lady Theodosia has stumbled into another universe — a mythical forest paradise. Valiant Ahuil has captured her heart but dark forces are quickly closing in. The half-beings are taking form and the ruins of their former civilization are rebuilding into dramatic cities that threaten to wipe out the Nextic people forever.Torn between staying for Ahuil and dying and returning to a life without freedom or love, Theodosia is forced to choose her destiny. And as they run out of time, Theodosia must find the courage to try to save the Nextic — a power only she holds — and to convince Ahuil that the only option left to them … the one he could never accept … is worth it to save their timeless love.Broken is the second book in a trilogy. It ends with a cliffhanger and is best enjoyed in conjunction with books one and three (Imperfect and Anew). Book one, Imperfect, is free on Amazon. This is a HEA series and it blends regency historical romance with fantasy elements.

Two hearts meet in a field. One is open,The other is a shield.Two heartbeats,Four hands.One soul lives between the two of them.--Carter Daniels is a typical runaway.Unsure of who he is or where he’s going, Carter is only sure of one thing: his past is going to stay in the past. But when he gets pulled into the popular crowd at Silver Valley High School, he’s forced to choose: tell the truth about who he is or lie.Lie.And it seems to be working. His parents wanted to get him that cheap apartment because they’re never home. He crashed his car so he doesn’t have one. His weekends are filled because he has to spend time with his parents.But when Carter is forced to open up to an outsider because of an English assignment, everything changes. There is something he sees in her, an undeniable connection. There is a need to discover what lies behind those sad eyes. But will Carter be able to lower his defenses in order to get past hers? Will he let her in, or will he choose to stay broken?

To most, Charlotte Kane’s life was perfect. She had wonderful parents and great friends. Her boyfriend, William, a vampire that every girl at Parker High School would kill to get their hands on. She should have been the happiest girl in the world but she wasn’t.When the boy who broke her heart comes back to town her world is turned upside down. Secrets and lies are revealed and Charlotte becomes unsure of who to trust and what she really wants.She sets off on a rollercoaster ride of self-discovery in her search for truth and a way for her to no longer feel broken.

Zara has one immediate and urgent goal, and it is to find her brother, Jem. She faces a few complications, though, not the least of which is searching for him in her subconscious while she is in a coma.Zara's coma has pulled her into the world of Jem's favorite comic-book hero. But no matter how quickly Zara literally draws her own escape, she is taunted deeper into the fantastical darkness by the comic's villain, Morven. All the while she is caught between the present with visits from friends and family in the hospital and the past by flashbacks of a traumatic event long ago forgotten.The search for her brother may help Zara see the light, but in order to find him, she must face her innermost secrets first. In a multi-layered tale that intertwines comic-book/graphic novel elements with first-person narration, Elizabeth Pulford explores the dimensions of hope, love, loyalty, denial, and truth.

"Laurie Halse Anderson's Speak meets Kathy Reichs' Virals." ―bookseller Jill Moore, Square Books Jr. New York Times bestselling author CJ Lyons makes her YA debut with a taut, riveting thriller hailed as "an intense page-turner" by April Henry, bestselling author of The Girl Who Was Supposed to Die.WOULD YOU PUT YOUR LIFE ON THE LINE TO BE NORMAL?Diagnosed with a rare and untreatable heart condition, Scarlet has come to terms with the fact that she's going to die. Literally of a broken heart. It could be tomorrow, or it could be next year. But the clock is ticking...All Scarlet asks is for a chance to attend high school―even if just for a week-a chance to be just like everyone else. But Scarlet can feel her heart beating out of control with each slammed locker and vicious taunt. Is this normal? Really? Yet there's more going on than she knows. And finding out the truth might just kill Scarlet before her heart does...Praise for CJ Lyons: "A great thriller-action packed, authentic, and intense." –#1 New York Times bestselling author Lee Child "A pulse-pounding adrenalin rush!" –#1 New York Times bestselling author Lisa Gardner "A high-stakes adventure with dire consequences." ―New York Times bestselling author Steve Berry "A compelling new voice in thrillers...the characters come alive." ―New York Times bestselling author Jeffery Deaver"Harrowing, emotional, action-packed and brilliantly realized. CJ Lyons writes with the authority only a trained physician can bring to a story, blending suspense and friendship into an irresistible read." ―New York Times bestselling author Susan Wiggs

It only takes one choice to change a life forever.Elden has been called many things - broken, impulsive, lazy, and telekinetic, among other less polite terms. A strangely gifted young man raised by strict disciplinarians, Elden has struggled to live up to his family's expectations ever since he can remember. On the eve of his brother’s induction into Justice training Elden faces a series of crucial choices which will determine his fate in ways he would never have imagined.This 20,000-word novella contains a significant level of explicit language and descriptions of substance abuse.

Alina Christos, yearning for some excitement in her ordinary life at St. Pius Prep, meets Nicholae Nolan and the existence she’d known, well, it’s forever taken from her. The ensuing love between them becomes both a blessing and a curse as Alina realizes she’s the last in the bloodline to fight the evil pursuing her, evil that is Nicholae’s destiny as a descendent of the Order of the Fallen.Vowing to save her soul and the boy she loves, Alina searches for her anscestor’s secret weapon in her fight against Lucifer’s minions: replicated swords of St. Michael the Archangel. With only her faith to guide her through and the love she holds most dear, Alina must face the omniscient oppression of all that’s evil to save herself from offsetting the balance of good and evil in favor of the Fallen.

Praise for Voodootown:"CORALINE meets FIGHT CLUB in a strange, metaphysical world where doll familiars protect our honor — when they are not controlling us outright."--Scott Sigler, New York Times best-selling novelist Scott Sigler is the author of NOCTURNAL, ANCESTOR, INFECTED and CONTAGIOUS, hardcover thrillers from Crown Publishing, and the co-founder of Dark Øverlord Media, which publishes his Galactic Football League series (THE ROOKIE, THE STARTER, THE ALL-PRO, and THE MVP)."Sleek, sharp, and surgically precise, VOODOOTOWN is a new serialized horror novel that moves like greased lightning. The self-contained interlocking chapters go from a whisper to a scream with the panache of Anne Rice on acid. I could not stop gobbling these bad-ass little bon-bons... highly recommended!"- Jay Bonansinga, New York Times bestselling co-author of THE WALKING DEAD: THE ROAD TO WOODBURY“The coolest series available right now.” “Vibrant characters, exciting action, all in a tightly woven, dilemma filled story.”“It’s a sure fire hit!”“This series really has me hooked.”“The voodootown series is a smash!”“I love this series.”“Voodootown delivers!”Now that Doctor Midnight has a way to enslave dolls all over the world, Twister, Blink, Ju Ju and their friends see only one option…to bring the fight to him. They form a plan to face Midnight on their own terms, but when they see just how much power he has, they realize they need more help than they could have imagined. Editorial Reviews—"Dolls have never been so much fun! Can Elgin's plucky creatures and their myriad superpowers save humanity and the connections that bind us together? Prepare to be enthralled by the horror/fantasy/YA serial that is Voodootown."- Mary Vermillion, author of Seminal Murder, Feb. 11, 2013"Cinematic in nature, Voodootown is surprisingly unique. It's like Fight Club for voodoo dolls. Spicy dialogue makes it perfect for older readers." - Obie Scott Wade, Creator, Producer & Writer "SheZow!" “Voodootown is a unique place where dolls are less than innocent and young adults fight for their identity in ways that test friendship and loyalty. The writing is full of action and vivid visual effects, with characters full of teenage turmoil and fresh direction. Each chapter makes you want to read the next.”- Helen Kantor , Writer, Creative Writing Professor "Intriguing and exciting as hell! Bruce Elgin has been there, done that, and knows how to turn a phrase. If you don't pick up this book ASAP, you're missing a terrific bet." - No. 1 Kindle bestselling author Shane Gericke, TORN APART"Gripping and fun...can't wait for the next chapter." - Emmett Williams, Mission Man Media“Was hooked right from the beginning. A world in which dolls have not only an inner life but a truly rich, engrossing outer one complete with kick ass magic fights. What an original and wonderful concept with some remarkable depth. Wish I had a voodoo doll growing up. This is gonna be the next big thing.” - John Hartman, Actor and Author, Sept. 24, 2012.“I read "Schooled" having little previous knowledge of what it was about and limited exposure to Voodootown, but I was quickly transported to a cool new world where dolls are badasses and us humans owe them a huge debt of gratitude. I found myself quickly invested in the characters and engaged in the mythology, magic and action. In short, I wanted more. Did I mention these dolls kick all kinds of ass? Looking forward to Twister and Janey's next adventure and finding out more about Voodootown's creative cast of characters!” - Jason Hefter, author, “Hump Day”"I still remember the slings and arrows of my teen years. If only I'd had a secret companion who knew a little something about push pins and stuffing. This engaging, story-rich introduction to Voodoo Town has me hoping it will be my new fix for the kind of teen-centered novels we've all indulged in. This time, no vampires. It's better than that, it's a whole new w