Books with title Secret

***A Young Adult Romance***Karla Forest grew up in a privileged lifestyle. Privat all girl’s schools. A diplomat’s daughter, she had traveled the world, twice over. The last thing she expected was to be spending her senior year in high school in a small Pacific Northwest town, living with her mother’s best friend and her three sons. Nothing could have prepared Karla for the culture shock known as the Benson Brothers. Rambunctious, rowdy, and all male. The boys stood atop the High School hierarchy. Especially the oldest, Jake Benson. A bad attitude, a motorcycle, and a guitar. Nothing could have every prepared her for Jake Benson.As far as Jake Benson was concerned. The arrival of Karla Forest would be even more proof that life sucked. One more reason to drop out and hit the road. He never expected that someone like Karla Forest could make him reevaluate his priorities. Make him see that the world had possibilities. Especially if Karla Forest was there.

For the Phantom, there is only one girl.For Sam, there is only one horse.A movie star horse and his trainer are coming to River Bend Ranch, and Samantha can't wait. But when Bayfire shows up, something is obviously wrong. The famous stallion has lost his sparkle.Bayfire has to get ready for his biggest, most dangerous scene of his new movie. If Sam can't help bring back the stallion's fiery spirit, his career could be over -- and someone could get hurt.

Twelve-year-old Zak Killian is hearing a voice. Could it be a guardian angel? A ghost? No, that's crazy. But sometimes the voice is so real. . . . It warns him of danger.One day Zak is standing on the subway platform when the tunnel starts to fill with water. He sees it before anyone else. The voice warns him to run. His friends Moira and Khalid believe this is more than a premonition, and soon all three find themselves in an alternate universe that is both familiar and seriously strange. As Zak unravels the mystery behind the voice, he faces decisions that may mean the end of their world at home―if they can even get home!Acclaimed author Barry Lyga explores the depths of friendship, the bonds of family, and the nature of the universe itself in The Secret Sea, his most propulsive and heartfelt book yet.Praise for The Secret Sea:"Hold onto your seats. We've got adventure and high-stakes horror here that takes us from our world to another. You did it, Barry. This is the novel you were meant to write." ―R.L. Stine, author of Goosebumps and Fear Street“Heart-pounding action. Powerful, eye-popping.” ―Gordon Korman, New York Times–bestsellingauthor of the Masterminds and Swindle series"Readers will love the fast-paced action and terrifying details of the alternate timeline Zak and friends find themselves in, and the satisfying conclusion will leave them considering questions of identity and family." ―Publishers Weekly"Lyga returns to middle grade with a darkly compelling... look at family, morality, and the long-term effects even seemingly small choices can have. A thoughtful―and thought-provoking―piece of science fiction." ―Booklist“Full of twists and turns. . . . It is in some ways reminiscent of Andrew Smith’s The Marbury Lens but not as dark. Science fiction fans of the TV show Fringe will binge read their way through this adventure.” ―VOYA"The narrative’s success ultimately relies on its compelling adventures and character development. This work ultimately delivers the sci-fi, fantasy, and dystopian goods and will draw in middle schoolers with its impressive world-building. A strong choice for many young adult and upper–middle grade collections." ―School Library Journal

I was his Cinderella. The girl from the wrong side of town turning up at summer's biggest ball on the arm of my prince. But he was hiding secrets. So was I. We all were. But some secrets had the power destroy everything we all believed. My perfect summer shattered in a million pieces. Could I piece it back together? Could he? Is there enough summer left to hold on to what we found before fall comes and tries to rip it all away?From book one CRUSH: Ryan I'm wise beyond my years. When you grow up with money in a powerful family, you see shit you can't erase. Certain things are expected from you like getting accepted in Harvard, being captain of the lacrosse team, having a GPA higher than God, and basically being every girl's walking fantasy. I was all those things. But then something happened that changed me. I became a darker version of myself, morphing into a ruthless, heart-breaking rebel who didn't give a shit about anyone or anything. I was no longer the golden boy... I became the heartless prince who crushed hearts like it's an art form. But then one night on the beach changed everything. She was standing in the surf; all golden hair and skin in a faded dress that had seen better days. Eyes innocent AF stared at me like I was either her sweetest dream or deepest nightmare. Hell, I was probably both. I wanted to corrupt the girl. Tell her dirty things that'd make her blush. She was clearly young and sweet and too good for a jaded jerk like me. But I'm no longer anyone's hero. I'm the villain who's about to steal his Cinderella. Tessa I heard rumors there was a new bad-ass in town who transferred to the rival high school. But I've never paid attention to rumors unless they're about me. And rumor has it, he has his sights set on me. But I won't crumble like the rest. Chiseled abs served with a side of asshole isn't my thing. But then we collided. Literally. And I felt helpless as he circled me. I saw it in his eyes. He's damaged, dark and coming for me.

Lady lives in a car. She wears the same clothes every day. She eats whatever bits of junk food Paw buys when he's around, and she tries to make a life for her addictive, fantasy-driven Mama, and mute-by-choice younger sister, Scarlett O'Hara.She knows this lifestyle isn't normal, but Paw promises one day they'll live in a billboard house full of comforts. However, time is running out--he's gone more often, Mama's deteriorating, and Scarlett O'Hara is helpless. Lady must become more resourceful than ever to save them.When Mr. Coons befriends her, Lady starts to believe in a better life. After Mama dies, his secret threatens to shatter her new-found stability. No sooner does Lady recover from Mr. Coon's exposé, Scarlett O'Hara shows her unfathomable evidence proving the unthinkable about their family. Now Lady, in order for her and Scarlett O'Hara to be free, must decide if forgiveness, love, or magic will release them from killer secrets.

Starring Wolverine, Spider-Man, Daredevil, Captain America, Black Widow, Luke Cage and more! Brian Michael Bendis, the most popular and acclaimed writer in comics, reveals the darkest chapter in Marvel Universe history! When Nick Fury finds a disturbing connection between many of Marvel's deadliest villains, he puts together a ragtag team of the MU's most misunderstood heroes for a secret mission to do what the U.S. government could never allow, eventually leading to a super-powered blowout between a who's who of NYC heroes and mutants! Collects Secret War #1-5.

One flip knife. Two handguns. A lock pick. Covert training and reconnaissance. To protect herself and those around her, Jessie still needs the most important weapon—a computer.In Golden City, New York, Jessie Tacket secretly prepares to face the rogue general who trained her to be a teen spy and female assassin. The general wants her back and will kill anyone to recapture her. Though her body regenerates, none of the people in her life will.As Jessie’s secrets grow, her relationship with her new guardian, a female detective, strains.Detective Vick Tacket also has a secret: she's hunting the general despite Jessie's warnings to stay away from him. Vick plots a course to track down and arrest the girl's former tormentor. However, a homicide and a burglary threaten to not only derail Vick's efforts, but also expose Jessie's special abilities.At a time when they need a united defense, secrets drive a wedge between Vick and Jessie. They must find a way to bridge their divide before they're ripped apart.Secrets is the fourth book in a fast-paced, 7-book adventure, The Tacket Secret.“Heart and action…” – 5 StarsOne teen. One detective. A ton of trouble. – A science fiction series for teens and adults.

Beautiful and ruthless, Jessica Wakefield is determined to be chosen queen of the fall dance at Sweet Valley High. If she can win the contest, she's sure to win Bruce Patman, the most sought after boy in school.The only person standing in Jessica's way is Enid Rollins. When Jessica discovers the truth about Enid's past, she knows the crown is within her grasp. She doesn't care that Enid is her twin sister Elizabeth's best friend--or that revealing the secret may cost Enid both her reputation and the boy she loves.Only Elizabeth can save Enid from Jessica's vicious gossip--but can she stop her scheming twin in time?

Beautiful and ruthless, Jessica Wakefield is determined to be chosen queen of the fall dance at Sweet Valley High. If she can win the contest, she's sure to win Bruce Patman, the most sought after boy in school.The only person standing in Jessica's way is Enid Rollins. When Jessica discovers the truth about Enid's past, she knows the crown is within her grasp. She doesn't care that Enid is her twin sister Elizabeth's best friend--or that revealing the secret may cost Enid both her reputation and the boy she loves.Only Elizabeth can save Enid from Jessica's vicious gossip--but can she stop her scheming twin in time?