Books published by publisher Purple Toad Publishing

Andy the Acorn was tired of hanging around. He was ready for big adventures and anxious to find his purpose. His journey brings him into contact with many creatures who depend on trees for their shelter and well-being. Come along with Andy as he discovers his world and the special place he holds within that world.The Adventures of Andy the Acorn will delight both children and adults as, together, they discover the vital role that trees play in the world.

Assumpta Mary-Margaret O'Connor is a finder, but when she helps archeologist Greg LaSpina find something he's lost–all Hell breaks loose. Literally. With demons tormenting their every step, Assumpta and Greg become both hunted and hunter in their search for a way to send the demons back to Hell. But one careless mistake could cost them their lives. Wrestling with her faith, Assumpta considers an offer made by one very sexy demon: sleep with him, and learn how to rid the world of the escaped evil. But the offer comes with a steep price: her immortal soul.Interview with the AuthorQ - So, what makes the Charm City Darkness series so special?A - A lot of things! When I started writing the series, I wanted to write something that I like to read: fast-paced contemporary fantasy which is a little bit dark and gritty and maybe a little sexy.The books are somewhat of a mix of genres: mainly urban fantasy, but there are definite thriller and suspense things going on, and even some mystery to keep things interesting.Overall, the Charm City Darkness series is written as a page turner: I’ve tried to make it that kind of book that you start just before bed, and finish just before you have to go to work the next morning.Q - What order should I read the books in?A - I’ve written the books so that you can read them in any order, but there is over-arching character development with the characters’ relationships that you might enjoy if you read the first three in order:- Stoned in Charm City- A Favor for a Fiend- A Blue Collar Proposition The fourth book, In the Eye of the Beholder takes a side-ways step from the main story, and dives into the life of a secondary character, Jo Bryne, a modern day witch. This book can definitely stand on its own.If you can’t get enough of the series, a few short stories are available as well. These can be read in any order:- A Giving Hand, which can be found in the anthology, Hides the Dark Tower- Finders Keepers, a prequel, which can be found in the back of A Blue Collar Proposition- In Light, Pure Digestion Bred, found in the April 2017 issue of Occult Detective QuarterlyQ - Why should readers give these books a try?A - The Charm City Darkness series is a fast, fun, thrill-ride that takes no prisoners! Readers who enjoy fast pacing and multiple plot that twists will enjoy this series.Thanks for reading!

Beacon Biographies shine a light on the top young artists and athletes of their generation. Young adult readers will learn from the experiences and life choices of the most promising young people of our time, and how believing in themselves led to a bright future. This set includes the following titles: Big Time Rush, Carly Rae Jepsen, Drake M, Harry Styles of One Direction, Jennifer Lawrence, Kevin Durant, and Robert Griffin III (RG3).

What do you do when Justin Bieber wants to sign you to his record label? You say 'yes, ' of course. And that's exactly what Carly Rae Jepsen did in early 2012 after The Biebs discovered her on Canadian radio. Her life has been a whirlwind of amazing experiences ever since. She travels across continents, performing in front of massive audiences. She poses for magazine covers. She shakes hands with millions of her fans. But at the end of the day, Jepsen just loves writing music. With all her talent-and the support of her new superstar friend-she has a long musical career ahead of her

Inconvenient Memories is a rare and truthful memoir of a young woman's coming of age amid the Tiananmen Protests of 1989. In 1989, Anna Wang was one of a lucky few who worked for a Japanese company, Canon. She traveled each day between her grandmother’s dilapidated commune-style apartment and an extravagant office just steps from Tiananmen Square. Her daily commute on Beijing’s impossibly crowded buses brought into view the full spectrum of China’s economic and social inequalities during the economic transition. When Tiananmen Protests broke out, her Japanese boss was concerned whether the protests would obstruct Canon’s assembly plant in China, and she was sent to Tiananmen Square on a daily basis to take photos for her boss to analyze for evidence of turning tides. From the perspective as a member of the emerging middle class, she observed firsthand that Tiananmen Protests stemmed from Chinese people’s longing for political freedom and their fear for the nascent market economy, an observation that readers have never come across from the various accounts of the historical events so far.

Lacy Shelton and her sister Hope couldn't be more different, despite being less than a year apart in age. Lacy is captain of the debate team, poised to be Valedictorian of the high school and waiting for an admission letter from Yale any day. Hope is captain of the swim team, but will be happy if she gets into community college.Hope has taken everything Lacy ever wanted, from pacifiers to high heels. But Lacy won't let that happen again, not this time. She won't let Hope take the new guy in school, and she sure as heck won’t let Hope ruin her chances with Yale. Until a shocking death changes all of Lacy's plans. Now stuck in a court-mandated psychiatrist's office, she's forced to relive the months leading up to the tragedy to determine whether Hope will take her future, too. Alternating between Lacy's and Hope's points of view, Already Gone pieces together a tense puzzle of sisterhood, betrayal, mistakes, and ultimately forgiving someone who can be gone in a blink.

How would you handle the dead?After losing his dad, 17 year old Marvin finds he can see and talk to the dead, an inherited 'gift'. Bonus, you might think, but Marvin hates it. It makes him different and he just wants to be 'normal'. He meets Stella in the graveyard that backs onto the house he's just moved into.'My name is Stella, Stella McCartney. It says so inside my trousers.' (!?!)A mysterious business card reveals that Stella has lost her memories and all signs point to Moghador, a gateway to hell where a pawnbroker holds the answers.

The Hollows was a mystery to Kat St. Claire and her younger brother Bobby. Their parents never discussed the mountain town where they were from. Nor had they ever mentioned their families. All Kat knew was that her mother’s sister Abigail had sent her the charm she wore around her neck as a present for her thirteenth birthday. She’d worn it for the past three years, her parents saying that she couldn’t take it off for safety. It is a white-gold pentagram within a circle. There are those that believe it is a Talisman…said to ward off the mystic pull of the moon and prevent lycanthropy. On the back of the charm is etched a simple phrase in Latin: Cave Canum which translates to ‘Beware the dog’ if you can believe it.Kat always thought that the whole thing was a load of crap. In the days ahead she would find out just how wrong a girl could be….

Rebecca has simple dreams. A promotion. Children. A happy marriage. But can she have it with Mitch? Though she carefully keeps secrets to guard her safety, her marriage to Mitch, a successful doctor, is brutal, and his abuse is escalating. A promotion at the bank could be the answer to her prayers, but Mitch has different plans for her life. Ultimately, Rebecca must face her own inner demons before she can act. Will she be able to find her former, stronger self before Mitch destroys her completely? Praise for Drowning: “I love this book. I think the way Katelin Maloney has written it speaks to many, many women.” Denise Brown, Domestic Violence Advocate “Drowning is a page turner! It powerfully reveals the brainwashing effects of verbal abuse, the destruction of consciousness, and the confusion an abusive relationship generates. It is a groundbreaking novel.” Patricia Evans, author, The Verbally Abusive Relationship, Controlling People and more. www.verbalabuse.com “Maloney has crafted a powerfully honest novel. Drowning should be required reading!” Nancy Haddock, National Bestselling Author