Waiting on Wednesday | June 3, 2015

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The Singular and Extraordinary Tale of Mirror and Goliath by Ishbelle Bee
Series: The Peculiar Adventures of John Loveheart, Esq. #1
Genre: Fantasy
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Release Date: June 2, 2015

1888. A little girl called Mirror and her shape-shifting guardian Goliath Honeyflower are washed up on the shores of Victorian England. Something has been wrong with Mirror since the day her grandfather locked her inside a mysterious clock that was painted all over with ladybirds. Mirror does not know what she is, but she knows she is no longer human. 

John Loveheart, meanwhile, was not born wicked. But after the sinister death of his parents, he was taken by Mr. Fingers, the demon lord of the underworld. Some say he is mad. John would be inclined to agree. Now Mr. Fingers is determined to find the little girl called Mirror, whose flesh he intends to eat, and whose soul is the key to his eternal reign. And John Loveheart has been called by his otherworldly father to help him track Mirror down... 

The Summer of Chasing Mermaids by Sarah Ockler
Series: Stand Alone 
Genre: Young Adult, Contemporary
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Release Date: June 2, 2015

The youngest of six talented sisters, Elyse d'Abreau was destined for stardom -- until a boating accident took everything from her. Now, the most beautiful singer in Tobago can't sing. She can't even speak. 

Seeking quiet solitude, Elyse accepts a friend's invitation to Atargatis Cove. Named for the mythical first mermaid, the Oregon seaside town is everything Elyse's home in the Caribbean isn't: An ocean too cold for swimming, parties too tame for singing, and people too polite to pry -- except for one. 

Christian Kane is a notorious playboy -- insolent, arrogant, and completely charming. He's also the only person in Atargatis Cove who doesn't treat Elyse like a glass statue. He challenges her to express herself, and he admires the way she treats his younger brother Sebastian, who believes Elyse is the legendary mermaid come to life. 

When Christian needs a first mate for the Cove's high-stakes Pirate Regatta, Elyse reluctantly stows her fear of the sea and climbs aboard. The ocean isn't the only thing making waves, though -- swept up in Christian's seductive tide and entranced by the Cove's charms, Elyse begins to wonder if a life os solitude isn't what she needs. But changing course again means facing her past. It means finding her inner voice. And scariest of all, it means opening her heart to a boy who's best known for breaking them... 

Royal Wedding by Meg Cabot
Series: The Princess Diaries #11
Genre: Adult, Contemporary
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Release Date: June 2, 2015

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Princess Diaries series, comes the very first adult installment, which follows Princess Mia and her Prince Charming as they plan their fairy tale wedding -- but a few poisoned apples could turn this happily-ever-after into a royal nightmare. 

For Princess Mia, the past five years since college graduation have been a whirlwind of activity, what with living in New York City, running her new teen community center, being madly in love, and attending royal engagements. And speaking of engagements. Mia's gorgeous longtime boyfriend Michael managed to clear both their schedules long enough for an exotic (and very private) Caribbean island interlude where he popped the question! Of course Mia didn't need to consult her diary to know that her answer was a royal oui. 

But now Mia has a scandal of majestic proportions to contend with: Her grandmother's leaked "fake" wedding plans to the press that could cause even normally calm Michael to become a runaway groom. Worse, a scheming politico is trying to force Mia's father from the throne, all because of a royal secret that could leave Genovia without a monarch. Can Mia prove to everyone -- especially herself -- that she's not only ready to wed, but ready to rule as well?

The Witch Hunter by Virginia Boecker
Series: The Witch Hunter #1 
Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy 
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Release Date: June 2, 2015

Your greatest enemy isn't what you fight, but what you fear. 

Elizabeth Grey is one of the king's best witch hunters, devoted to rooting out witchcraft and doling out justice. But when she's accused of being a witch herself, Elizabeth is arrested and sentenced to burn at the stake.

Salvation comes comes from a man she thought was her enemy. Nicholas Perevil, the most powerful and dangerous wizard in the kingdom, offers her a deal: he will save her from execution if she can break the deadly curs that's been laid upon him.

But Nicholas and his followers know nothing of Elizabeth's witch hunting past -- if they find out, the stake will be the least of her worries. And as she's thrust into the magical world of witches, ghosts, pirates, and one all-too-handsome healer, Elizabeth is forced to redefine her ideas of right and wrong, of friends and enemies, and of love and hate.

Virginia Boecker weaves a riveting tale of magic, betrayal, and sacrivice in this unforgettable fantasy debut.