The service industry can be a nightmare.Cari Hembert lives in a dead town with her dead beat mother. Is it any surprise she works a cashier counter a dead mall department store? But only for a few more hours. Then, like so many before it, the store will close for good, and her life will be just as dead as everything else around her.But when she and her best friend, concession worker and wannabe anarchist Rex, get locked in the mall after midnight, they discover something far more horrifying than the decline of brick and mortar retail. They've survived bad bosses, cranky customers, and minimum wage. But will they survive the night?

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • You are cordially invited to the wedding of Princess Leia Organa and Han Solo. The Death Star is destroyed. Darth Vader is dead. The Empire is desolate. But on the forest moon of Endor, among the chaos of a changing galaxy, time stands still for a princess and her scoundrel. After being frozen in carbonite, then risking everything for the Rebellion, Han is eager to stop living his life for other people. He and Leia have earned their future together, a thousand times over. And when he proposes to Leia, it’s the first time in a long time he’s had a good feeling about this. For Leia, a lifetime of fighting doesn’t seem truly over. There is work still to do, penance to pay for the dark secret that she now knows runs through her veins. Her brother, Luke, is offering her that chance—one that comes with family and the promise of the Force. But when Han asks her to marry him, Leia finds her answer immediately on her lips . . . Yes. Yet happily ever after doesn’t come easily. As soon as Han and Leia depart their idyllic ceremony for their honeymoon, they find themselves on the grandest and most glamorous stage of all: the Halcyon, a luxury vessel on a very public journey to the most wondrous worlds in the galaxy. Their marriage, and the peace and prosperity it represents, are a lightning rod for all—including Imperial remnants still clinging to power. Facing their most desperate hour, the soldiers of the Empire have dispersed across the galaxy, retrenching on isolated planets vulnerable to their influence. As the Halcyon travels from world to world, one thing becomes abundantly clear: The war is not over. But as danger draws closer, Han and Leia find that they fight their best battles not alone, but as husband and wife.

The new novel in the transporting New York Times bestselling Inspector Montalbano mystery series Giovanni Trincanato has brought ruin to the shipyard he inherited from his father and when a worker he fires hangs himself on the construction site, Inspector Montalbano is called to the scene. In short order, the inspector loses his temper with the crass Giovanni, delivers a slap to his face, and unfortunately, it won’t be the last he sees of Trincanato. Meanwhile, a mysterious schooner called Halcyon shows up in the harbor, seemingly deserted except for just one man. With its presence comes even more mysteries, another death, and the arrival of the FBI. Alongside Sicilian-American Agent Pennisi, Montalbano and his team must attempt a suspenseful infiltration operation in this new, page-turning Inspector Montalbano mystery.

New and experienced weavers alike are always on the lookout for new weave-structure patterns. The Weaver's Idea Book presents a wide variety of patterns for the simple rigid-heddle loom, accompanied by harness drafts for multishaft looms. The techniques include leno, Brooks bouquet, soumak, and embroidery on fabric. Each chapter contains weaving patterns along with swatches illustrating the techniques, accompanied by step-by-step photography. The book is arranged by structure or type of weave, from variations on plain weave to doubleweave. With traditional patterns from around the world, bands, and fabrics woven on two double heddles, The Weaver's Idea Book brings together a variety of ways to create exquisite cloth. Weaving tips and tricks help weavers at all levels achieve their textile dreams. In addition to pattern drafts, Jane offers project ideas that guide the reader through creating functional woven projects, from wearables to home decor. Weaving, especially on rigid-heddle looms, is enjoying a resurgence, and contemporary weavers are in need of a book to bridge the divide between basic books and complex text designed for advanced weavers with sophisticated tools. Celebrating the immense potential for creativity possible with the simplest of tools, The Weaver's Idea Book eBook opens new avenues for exploration on both the rigid-heddle and multishaft looms.

🔥 "She thought she was escaping to a paradise, but what if paradise is the real trap? In a land where love is a crime, two rebels will risk everything to start a revolution in each other's hearts. Framed for a crime she didn't commit, Reagan is exiled to the secretive island of Halcyon. There she meets Connor, the brooding and mysterious leader of a resistance against the community's oppressive regime. As Reagan and Connor's forbidden love ignites a spark of rebellion within the community, they will face ruthless enemies, devastating betrayals and frightening prophecies. Throughout their battles on the frontlines of a revolution and in the privates moments of their hearts, their bond will be tested like never before. This is the story of how one woman's fight against injustice and one man's mission for freedom brought a community to the brink of change. And how their love became the greatest weapon against the darkness that threatened to destroy them all. Embark on an action-packed journey full of twists and turns in this dystopian trilogy, where deception and romance intertwine in a battle for freedom. Fans of rebellious heroines, forbidden attraction, and exhilarating escapades will be hooked. What readers are saying... "Absolutely loved this book." "This book had so many twists and turns I had no idea what was going to happen next." "The author keeps you wondering what's coming next." "Great character development." "I 'wolfed down' the 3-part "The Island" series in a few days." "You can't go wrong with any of her books." Dive into this riveting dystopian tale now, and get ready for a series that will keep you turning the pages until the very end. Get it now. Because reading is cool and sleep is overrated. This is a complete novella trilogy, a heart-pounding island adventure where dark secrets and forbidden attraction collide. Packed full of twists and turns, it's a thrilling dystopian romance you won't want to put down. Cliffhanger endings, please read the books in order! Religious themes.

A USA TODAY bestseller! Hurricane Season is the story of sisterhood, motherhood, and an unconventional journey to healing—and the relationships that must be mended along the way. Betsy and Ty Franklin, owners of Franklin Dairy Farm in southern Alabama, have long since buried their desire for children of their own. While Ty manages their herd of dairy cows, Betsy busies herself with the farm’s day-to-day operations and tries to forget her dream of motherhood. But when her free-spirited sister, Jenna, drops off her two young daughters for “just two weeks,” Betsy’s carefully constructed wall of self-protection begins to crumble. As the two weeks stretch deeper into the Alabama summer, Betsy and Ty learn to navigate the new additions in their world—and revel in the laughter that now fills their home. Meanwhile, record temperatures promise to usher in the most active hurricane season in decades. Attending an art retreat four hundred miles away, Jenna is fighting her own battles. She finally has time and energy to focus on her photography, a lifelong ambition. But she wonders how her rediscovered passion can fit in with the life she’s made back home as a single mom. But when Hurricane Ingrid aims a steady eye at the Alabama coast, Jenna must make a decision that will change her family’s future, even as Betsy and Ty try to protect their beloved farm . . . and their hearts. Praise for Hurricane Season: “A poignant and heartfelt tale of sisterhood, motherhood, and marriage, Hurricane Season deftly examines the role that coming to terms with the past plays in creating a hopeful future. Readers will devour this story of the hurricanes—both literal and figurative—that shape our lives.” —Kristy Woodson Harvey, national bestselling author of Slightly South of Simple Full-length contemporary Southern fiction Stand-alone novel Includes discussion questions for book clubs

When Jejune begins to question how conflicting theories can all be true, the ruling Illuminati brand him a troublemaker. Miserable and longing for something more from life, he leaves his home in Lofty Thought, seeking out Wisdom. Things get complicated when he meets Worldly Wisdom and her sister, Heavenly. In the Valley of Shadow, dangers and temptations await. Ethereal shadows hurl fiery darts that send an injured Jejune off course, but danger isn’t always so obvious. To make matters worse, Jejune learns that he has the Condition; no one with it can be granted citizenship to the Eternal City. His friends Understanding, Prudence and Humility help him see there's only one answer. But can he follow the Narrow Way and find Truth?

The final novel in the Kitty Norville series. Kitty is running out of time, after her failed attempt to take down the ancient vampire Roman. The elusive vampire lord has begun his apocalyptic endgame, and Kitty does not know where he will strike next. Meanwhile, pressure mounts as Kitty and her pack realize that not even Denver is safe as they experience the true reach of Roman's cult.