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Beautiful Oblivion
Part #1 of "The Maddox Brothers" series by Jamie McGuire
Romance / Contemporary / Paranormal
Fiercely independent Camille "Cami" Camlin gladly moved on from her childhood before it was over. She has held down a job since before she could drive, and moved into her own apartment after her freshman year of college. Now tending bar at The Red Door, Cami doesn’t have time for much else besides work and classes, until a trip to see her boyfriend is cancelled, leaving her with a first weekend off in almost a year.
Trenton Maddox was the king of Eastern State University, dating co-eds before he even graduated high school. His friends wanted to be him, and women wanted to tame him, but after a tragic accident turned his world upside down, Trenton leaves campus to come to grips with the crushing guilt.
Eighteen months later, Trenton is living at home with his widower father, and works full-time at a local tattoo parlor to help with the bills. Just when he thinks his life is returning to normal, he notices Cami sitting alone at a table at The Red.
As the baby sister of four rowdy brothers, Cami believes she’ll have no problem keeping her new friendship with Trenton Maddox strictly platonic. But when a Maddox boy falls in love, he loves forever—even if she is the only reason their already broken family could fall apart.
Beautiful Redemption
Part #2 of "The Maddox Brothers" series by Jamie McGuire
Romance / Contemporary / Paranormal
*If A Maddox boy falls in love, he loves forever. But what if he didn't love you, first? *
No-nonsense Liis Lindy is an agent of the FBI. Deciding she is married only to her job, she breaks off her engagement and transfers from Chicago to the field office in San Diego. She loves her desk. She is committed to her laptop. She dreams of promotions and shaking hands with the director after cracking an impossible case.
Special Agent in Charge Thomas Maddox is arrogant, unforgiving, and ruthless. He is tasked with putting away some of the world’s toughest criminals, and he is one of the best the Bureau has to offer. Though, as many lives as he’s saved, there is one that is beyond his reach. Younger brother Travis is faced with prison time for his involvement in a basement fire that killed dozens of college students, and the media want a conviction. Travis’s only savior is his unusual tie to the mob. In a deal that will spare his brother, Thomas has agreed to recruit Travis into the FBI.
Liis is stubborn, defiant, and yet somehow softens Thomas’s rough edges, making her the perfect agent to accompany him to the ceremony. Posing as a couple, they must travel to Travis & Abby’s beach vow renewal and give him the news, but when the pretending ends, she finds herself wondering if they were pretending at all.
*In the second installment of the **Maddox Brothers** books, experience firsthand the mysterious world of the elusive Thomas Maddox, and how good love can be when you’re not the first, but the last. *
Beautiful Burn
Part #4 of "The Maddox Brothers" series by Jamie McGuire
Romance / Contemporary / Paranormal
Fresh out of college, Ellison Edson has fallen through the cracks of rock bottom. While staying in her family’s vacation home in Colorado, her behavior has finally gained the attention of her parents—but not in the way she hoped. Cut off from the millions she’s always taken for granted, and left alone to fend for herself, Ellie spirals further out of control, making a mistake she can’t take back.
Like his twin brother Taylor, Tyler Maddox is a member of the Alpine Hotshots, fighting wildland fires on the frontline. As arrogant as he is charming, Tyler’s nomadic lifestyle makes it easy to contain his relationships to one night. When he meets Ellie at a local party during off-season, her extreme personality and dismissive attitude fascinates him at first, but as his feelings deepen, Tyler realizes that the crippling inner demons of the woman he loves might be the strongest enemy any Maddox has ever faced.
Beautiful Sacrifice
Part #3 of "The Maddox Brothers" series by Jamie McGuire
Romance / Contemporary / Paranormal
Falyn Fairchild can walk away from anything. Having already left her car, her education, and even her parents, the daughter of the next governor of Colorado is back in her hometown, broke and waiting tables for the Bucksaw Café. After every shift, Falyn adds to her shoebox of cash, hoping to one day save enough to buy her a plane ticket to the only place she can find forgiveness: Eakins, Illinois.
The moment Taylor Maddox is seated in Falyn’s section at the Bucksaw, she knows he’s trouble. Taylor is charming, breaks promises, and gorgeous even when covered in filth—making him everything Falyn believes a hotshot firefighter to be. Falyn isn’t interested in becoming another statistic, and for a Maddox boy, a disinterested girl is the ultimate challenge.
Once Falyn learns where Taylor calls home, everything changes. In the end, Maddox persistence is met with Falyn’s talent for leaving, and for the first time, Taylor may be the one to get burned.
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When Eagles Burn (Maddox Book #1)
Jack Hayes
Thriller / Crime / Espionage
September 1944. A V2 lands with horrifying precision, aimed to kill Churchill. Germany has developed missiles capable of targeted, long-range assassinations. Veteran of the SOE, Captain Maddox, is sent behind enemy lines to Finland to halt production. But between the local Finns, Red Army and Nazis, this may be his deadliest mission ever. Worse, he suspects there's a traitor on his team.September 1944.Germany is being pushed back across Europe but the war is not yet won. A fanatical group within the Nazi hierarchy is determined to do whatever is necessary to tip the balance in the Fatherland's favour.Their plan? Pinpoint guided V2 rockets.From across the seas, the Nazis will be able to hit a specific location with a large enough warhead to guarantee precision assassinations.Their first target: Winston Churchill.Captain Maddox is a veteran of Britain's Special Operations Executive.He is sent behind enemy lines to Finland thwart this new menace.But finding and stopping the Germans is just the first problem among many. Will the local Finns, battling Soviet Russia, greet him as friend or foe? And what of the Red Army, who want the technology for themselves?Worse still, Maddox quickly realises not everyone on his team wants him to make it through the war alive."When Eagles Burn" is the electrifying first book in the Maddox series. A fast-paced thriller in the style of Alistair MacLean, Jack Higgins and Clive Cussler."Another masterful thriller from Jack Hayes. A precision guided bomb explodes in London, throwing the British high command into disarray. But the threat comes not from Nazi Germany but from the trackless wastes and endless winter night of occupied Finland. A team of hand-picked soldiers is parachuted into the area with the most specific instructions and one simple objective. But facing the armed might of both the Nazis and the Red Army isn't their only problem – they have a traitor in their ranks, a man with his own very different agenda. A gripping tale of heroism and treachery." -- James Becker, author of "The Lost Testament""A cracking read!" -- Roger Hurn, author of "Business is Murder""A thriller in a class of its own!" -- Matt Lynn, author of the "Black Ops" series.
A Beautiful Funeral
Part #5 of "The Maddox Brothers" series by Jamie McGuire
Romance / Contemporary / Paranormal
Losing has never been easy for a Maddox, but death always wins.
Eleven years to the day after eloping in Vegas with Abby, Special Agent Travis Maddox delivers his own brand of vigilante justice to mob boss Benny Carlisi. Vegas's oldest and most violent crime family is now preparing for vengeance, and the entire Maddox family is a target.
The secret Thomas and Travis have kept for a decade will be revealed to the rest of the family, and for the first time the Maddoxes will be at odds. While none of them are strangers to loss, the family has grown, and the risk is higher than ever. With brothers against brothers and wives taking sides, each member will make a choice—let the fear tear them apart, or make them stronger.
Speedway Switch
Jake Maddox
Michael Haynes has won more races in the midget-car circuit than any other driver in his age division. And he couldn't have done it without his brother, Mark, who's a great mechanic. Then Buzz Ripshaw comes along. Buzz doesn't drive fair, and Michael gets hurt during the biggest race of the year. How will Team Haynes win without their driver? Realistic Fiction.
Diamond Double Play
Jake Maddox
Blake Easton loves playing wiffle ball with his friends, so when they encourage him to try out for the local traveling baseball team, he decides to give it a shot. Blake has never played organized sports before, and the tryouts are tough, but he makes the team as a second-string player. When a key player on the team gets hurt during their first game of the season, the coach calls on Blake to step in. Can Blake perform under pressure? Will he be able to step up now that he has a chance to play when it counts?
Tennis Triumph
Jake Maddox
Mira Ravi is the first-seed singles star on Hilltop Middle School's tennis team, but her life off the court is a much harder match to win. Mira juggles tough responsibilities at home, in school, and with her team, but she also has a secret that threatens the balance. Can Mira be honest about her struggles and still play the sport she loves?
Extreme Ice Adventure
Jake Maddox
Nita and Sohail are thrilled when they win scholarships to attend the Alaska Young Explorers program. Both kids could use the prize money to help their families and set out to compete as hard as they can. But things take a turn when they're paired up on an expedition. The two make a misstep while hiking down a glacier and find themselves in dangerous territory. Nita and Sohail will have to depend on each other and learn to work together...if they want to survive the Alaskan wilderness.
Beach Bully
Jake Maddox
Isaac isn't thrilled when his family moves from the snowy town of Winterfall to the beach. The move means he'll have to leave his friends behind, and worst of all, he can't snowboard on the sand. Isaac decides to give surfing a try, but his plan hits a snag when a bully lays claim to the entire beach.
Full-Court Mess
Jake Maddox
Lisa Vega and her basketball teammates are thrilled when they make it into the regional playoffs. But before they can play their first game, they discover that their school gym has been vandalized. Paint is splattered everywhere. The basketball hoops and nets are destroyed. And all of the balls have been slashed open. It's the middle of winter, and the girls have nowhere to practice. Who would do this? Did the rival team from across town somehow wreck the girls' gym? Or is someone else to blame? Follow along as Lisa and her teammates uncover the clues and track down the culprit who trashed their court in this Jake Maddox JV Mystery.
Gymnastics Payback
Jake Maddox
Mia Hernandez's gymnastics team is nervous about the upcoming season. However, they're encouraged when their new coach tells them that she was once a gymnast for their longtime rivals. The coach's knowledge will be a great advantage during the season. But strange things begin to happen at the competitions. The wrong music is played during some girls' floor exercises. Itching powder ends up in one team's chalk. At another meet, the parallel bars fall apart while a competitor performs her routine. Someone is taking dangerous risks to cheat at the competitions. But who could it be, and why? Follow along as Mia discovers the shocking truth behind who's been sabotaging the competition during the gymnastics season in this Jake Maddox JV Mystery.
Touchdown Triumph
Jake Maddox
Oliver Jeffries is used to moving around. His dad is in the Army, and moving is just part of life. But it finally looks like they'll be staying in one place, and Oliver decides to join Jackson Middle School's football team. Things couldn't be going better: he's the starting wide receiver, his team is undefeated, and he's actually starting to make friends. But when Oliver gets word that his family needs to move again, he's about to lose it all. Does he have the heart to lead his team to victory in one final game?
Skateboard Struggle
Jake Maddox
After Evan's older brother breaks his leg skateboarding, their parents ban skateboarding for the whole family. But Evan loves skateboarding too much to quit. When his grandmother catches him practicing for a competition, Evan knows his secret is out. He has to decide what's more important: doing what he loves or telling his parents the truth.
Backfield Blow
Jake Maddox
Nothing can stop star running back Harris Weathers—until he takes a jarring hit, narrowly escaping injury. Harris is fine, physically, but his nerves are rattled. He can't shake the idea that he could get hurt playing football. After faking illness to get out of a game, Harris realizes he has a decision to make. Does he love football enough to risk a big hit again? And is there anything he can do to keep himself safe while playing the game he loves?
Football Fraud
Jake Maddox
When DeSean Mitchell makes an embarrassing mistake while showboating in the end zone, he ends up costing his football team the game. In the final play, he's tackled and lies on the field in defeat. A teammate assumes he is hurt, and rather than face the shame of his mistake, DeSean fakes an injury. How long will DeSean let the deception go on?
Basketball Breakdown
Jake Maddox
One minute eighth-grader Shaena is rushing to grab a rebound, and the next she's lying on the basketball court, dizzy with a horrible pain in her head. A collision with an opponent has left Shaena benched with a concussion, two weeks before the big rival game. And she's angry—why does she need to stop playing just because of a headache? Forced to take things slow, she watches as the other girls practice and improve without her, and Shaena starts to worry they may no longer need her. How can she be part of the team when she's been sidelined? A glossary, writing prompts, discussion questions, and bonus basketball facts make this action-packed sports story as engaging and educational as it is exciting.
Drill Team Determination
Jake Maddox
Thirteen-year-old Aniyah comes from a long line of drill and step team members. Her mom and aunts all competed, so none of them understand why Aniyah doesn't want to continue the tradition. But Aniyah doesn't like attention or performing. Then Aniyah's friend, Stacy, convinces her to give the team a try. The team dances just for fun and doesn't compete, so there's no pressure. Aniyah discovers Stacy is right—it is kind of fun! But just when Aniyah is starting to get into the groove, the rules change. The team decides to enter a competition. Can Aniyah overcome her fears and get on board with competition, or will she have to step away from drill team?
Snowboard Duel
Jake Maddox
Hannah and Brian have the run of Snowstream, a cool winter resort. But a new kid, Zach, starts a boys-only snowboard cross team. What will Brian do when he's forced to choose between Hannah and snowboarding?
Windsurfing Winner
Jake Maddox
Nick gives up on everything he tries. So when he's on vacation, he tries surfing. He doesn't like it, so he quits. A friendly girl helps him learn to windsurf. But will he quit that if he can't do it?
Snowboard Sham
Jake Maddox
Will Pastora is entering his first snowboard race at the ski resort where he's vacationing. Instead of signing up as a beginner—where he belongs—he lies about his experience and registers for a higher level of competition. But when he faces his first black-diamond mountain, Will learns that the high level isn't just about tougher competition. It's about dangerous terrain too. Will the racing newbie admit to his sham before he gets hurt?
Paintball Blast: 0 (Jake Maddox Sports Stories)
Jake Maddox
Max and Tyler have been paintball partners for a long time when they realize that something’s strange at the paintball field. A new player in town, Ryan, has just started playing and winning. At first, Max chalks it up to beginner’s luck. But then he starts to notice weird things about Ryan and his team: They always use the same yellow paintballs, for example, even though each team is supposed to get a new color each match. And the marks the paintballs leave behind don’t match up to the number of times the players shoot. Can Max and Tyler figure out what’s going on before the biggest tournament of the year?
Danger on the Reef
Jake Maddox
Jasmine Lopez and her brother Arjun love exploring the coral reefs around Fiji, where their marine biologist parents are stationed. Jasmine, already a certified scuba diver, dreams of following in her parents' footsteps and wants to help Arjun do the same. Unfortunately her younger brother is sure he already knows everything. That attitude gets them into danger when Arjun drifts too far from the group during a dive — and straight into a reef shark.
On the Line
Jake Maddox
After breaking his arm during the first try-out of last season, Robby is determined to make the football team this year. Even if he does make the team, he's not sure he'll have the skills necessary to lead the team to victory.
Snowboard Struggle
Jake Maddox
Alex has to choose right from wrong and stand up to his best friend when the new kid in town is bullied for being poor and for jealousy about his great moves on the slopes.
Football Foul Play
Jake Maddox
After winning their first playoff game, Badger teammates Kenny Hu and Romeo Russell get some disturbing news. The Supreme Bowl trophy has been stolen from the rival school across town! Even worse, the evidence points to the Badgers' quarterback being the culprit. At first, Kenny and Romeo think it's just a prank that went too far. But when their teammate insists that he didn't do it, they decide to investigate. Where will the clues lead? Will the evidence show that their friend is innocent? Follow Kenny and Romeo as they work to uncover the truth behind the stolen trophy in this Jake Maddox JV Mystery.
On the Speedway
Jake Maddox
Pumped-up, easy-to-read sports stories with an emphasis on speed, skill, and fair play. The boys in these books face challenges on and off the racetrack. Following the world's fastest-growing sport, readers and fans alike will discover that an athlete's steady hand, persistence, and courage are just as important as crossing the finish line!
Pit Crew Crunch
Jake Maddox
It's a dream come true. Peter entered a contest to be on a stock car pit crew, and he won! Just when it looks like he'll finally get his chance to work a real race, things go wrong in an unexpected and terrifying way.
Hoop Hotshot
Jake Maddox
Joe thinks of himself as "The Flash", a hotshot basketball player who knows the coolest moves. The other members of his team aren't as impressed. Joe spends too much time trying to wow the crowd, and not enough time helping the team. At tryouts for the freshman team, Joe is quickly cut. He needs to stop fooling around and prove he has what it takes to stay in the game.
Volleyball Ace
Jake Maddox
Until now, Layla has balanced her school work and volleyball easily enough. In eighth grade, though, academic expectations are tougher. Student-athletes need at least a C average in all classes to play sports. When Layla's dedication to volleyball puts her algebra grade at risk, her chances of making the high school freshman team next year are on the line. Can she find a way to ace her classes like she does on the court?
Puck Panic
Jake Maddox
Twelve-year-old Calvin is skating his hardest in the hockey tournament. He's ready to bring the Blades a win! But then he takes a hard bodycheck during the first game. The hit leaves him feeling rattled. Nervous. Terrified. Now he's freezing up every time another player comes anywhere near him on the ice. Can Calvin find a way to work through his puck panic and play his best for the team? Find out in this fast-paced, easy-to-read illustrated chapter book by Jake Maddox!
Blizzard!
Jake Maddox
They were supposed to be attending a volunteer dinner in their honor, but instead, Owen and Gray have been stranded in the middle of a raging blizzard. Once the storm subsides, the boys decide to try to find their way back to civilization. But with no food or water, freezing temperatures, and no help in sight, both boys begin to lose hope. Can they make it safely home, or will the frozen elements become too much for them to handle?
Shipwreck!
Jake Maddox
When their whale-watching trip goes horribly wrong, Skylar, Gabby, and Miles find themselves on an inflatable raft in the middle of the ocean. With no food, a small amount of water, and only a small first-aid kit to help them, they must spend three treacherous days on the waves, hoping desperately for help to arrive. Sharks circle, their water supply dwindles, and Gabby begins to hallucinate. Will they survive, or are they lost at sea forever?
Lacrosse Laser
Jake Maddox
Jaylin has always been a star defender on his lacrosse team, but his catching ability holds him back from his dream position—midfielder. When a trip to the eye doctor gives him the chance he needs to up his game, Jaylin gives everything he has to show he belongs on offense, too.
Paintball Invasion
Jake Maddox
Josh and Chad have been using the same place as a paintball field forever. But now, someone's attacking them and it isn't someone they know. Who is out to stop their paintballing fun? It's going to take all their skills and teamwork to stop the sinister invasion.
Caught Stealing
Jake Maddox
Seventh grader Ian Shin loves his baseball team — they're like a family. So when Ian's dad's valuable signed baseball goes missing after a team sleepover, he can't believe it. The culprit could only be the pitcher, Hunter Yates. Not only is he new, but he has a brand new glove at practice the next day. The big game is coming up, but can Ian trust his teammates and work together to bring the team a win?
Point Guard Pride
Jake Maddox
It is never easy to be the new kid in school—or on the basketball team. But when Yasmin Jones faces racism from one of her new teammates, she insists on dealing with it on her own. Her solution is to prove to her new team that she is a star player. As pressure builds, though, Yasmin's game suffers. How can Yasmin address her problems on and off the court?
Quarterback Sneak
Jake Maddox
Anton loves playing football until Malik, the talented quarterback, starts acting strange. Instead of working with the team, Malik is just showing off. Anton has to fix the problem fast, before the quarterback ruins everything!
Courage on Ice
Jake Maddox
After suffering a concussion, Eva must recover and find her confidence on the ice. But as she works toward her comeback, she faces another hurdle—teammates who make fun of her Chinese heritage.
Tor Maddox: Disarmed
Liz Coley
Young Adult / Mystery & Thrillers / Science Fiction & Fantasy
Tor Maddox's first summer job offers minimum wage and lousy hours. Who knew saving lives could be one of the benefits? This short prequel story by the internationally best-selling author of Pretty Girl-13 will introduce readers to Tor Maddox, a heroine for our times. Tor's adventures continue in the full-length novels TM1: Unleashed, TM2: Embedded, and TM3: Mistaken. Includes bonus material.Tor Maddox's first summer job offers minimum wage and lousy hours. Who knew saving lives could be one of the benefits?This short prequel story by the internationally best-selling author of Pretty Girl-13 will introduce readers to Tor Maddox, a heroine for our times. Tor's adventures continue in the full-length novels TM1: Unleashed, TM2: Embedded, and TM3: Mistaken. Includes bonus material from the series.
Rebound Time
Jake Maddox
After her parents' divorce, Sarit's dad moved across the country for his new job. Sarit feels lost without him there. To make things worse, her dad was also her basketball coach. Now that he's gone, Sarit doesn't even want to play basketball anymore. Can Sarit learn to love the game without her dad on the sidelines?
Full Court Dreams
Jake Maddox
Last year, Annie didn't make the basketball team. But this year there's a new coach, and Annie's been practicing her heart out. Annie is determined to make the team this year, and she isn't going to let anything stand in her way!
Disc Golf Drive
Jake Maddox
When Ed learns how to play disc golf at summer camp, he can't wait to play with his best friend, Harry. Soon, star quarterback Gordy wants to play too. With Gordy's help, can the boys convince the football coach that Dribble Creek needs its own disc golf team?
Skater's Secret
Jake Maddox
Maggie and Shannon are figure skaters and sisters. But Maggie is really tired of Shannon always being in the spotlight. For once, Maggie is determined to come out from behind her sister's shadow. Can Maggie learn to shine, even when Shannon always seems to get in her way?
Find the Jinn
Part #1 of "Wilde Contracts" series by Maz Maddox
Wilde Contract Killing and Fish Training, how can I help you?
Murder contract? Piece of cake.
Find a jinn? No problem.
New necromancy powers while being followed by an unwanted vampire bodyguard?
Not so much.
Trained to handle even the most fierce undead, Dallas Wilde took out a powerful necromancer without breaking a sweat. Okay, that’s a lie – there was tons of sweat, but he was victorious all the same.
Unfortunately, killing a necromancer comes with some repercussions.
Broody, annoying, vampire repercussions and new abilities to resurrect the dead.
Can Dallas navigate his blood-sucking bodyguard, new powers, feelings for his attractive client and still handle his contract in time to pay his very, very late rent – all while trying not to get super murdered in the process?
Let’s hope so.
Find the Jinn is the first contract in a trilogy of death, pining, dark magic and a grumpy fish named Kevin.
Lacrosse Attack
Jake Maddox
Peter made the varsity lacrosse team, just like his best friends said he would. In fact, the coach thinks he's one of the best on the team. But Hurley Johnson, the team's captain, doesn't want Peter to take his spot. He'll stop at nothing to make Peter quit. Will Peter give up?
Fast Bang Booze
Lawrence Maddox
After seeing Frank deliver an impressive ass kicking in a bar fight, Russian mobster Popov hires him to be his driver. What Popov doesn't know is that when Frank is sober, he's inhumanly fast, deadly, and mute; when Frank is on the sauce, he's a useless twenty-something wiseass. Double-crossed in a drug deal gone bad, Frank and Popov have one night to recover their stolen cash or get wiped off the map. Frank's special abilities put him in the spotlight, and he struggles to keep it all together as Calendar, a dangerous Latina model, and Janie, a burgeoning love interest, go along for the ride. Fast Bang Booze is a beat-the-clock thrill-ride that races through 1993 Los Angeles to a rollicking, deadly climax. Praise for FAST BANG BOOZE: "Lawrence puts you right in the middle of a dangerous world full of seedy characters, sex, drugs and non-stop action without ever losing his grip on his incredible attention to detail and humor. I couldn't put Fast Bang...
Southern Fried Standards
S. R. Maddox
Career-minded Athena Miles has lived her whole life under the shadow of her mother, an infamous celebrity chef. Trying to live up to her family's standards leads her to the brink of a nervous breakdown, and a humiliating television appearance pushes her over the edge. While licking her wounds, she meets Cajun Mike Thibodeaux. When she and Mike become involved, Athena must learn to shed the constricting limits of her family and live life on her own terms.
Football Triple Threat
Jake Maddox
Michael has the speed to be a great wide receiver, but he struggles to consistently catch passes. The defensive coach sees potential in Michael's speed and has him try his hand at defensive back. Then the head coach puts Michael on special teams to return kicks. Michael is grateful for all of the opportunities to help his team win, but catching passes continues to trouble him. Can Michael improve his catching and become true triple threat?
The Hunter's Code
Jake Maddox
For as long as he can remember, Ethan has envied his dad's hunting trips. His dad has always promised to bring Ethan along when he's old enough, and finally, this year is the year! But on their hunt, Ethan discovers some dead deer left in the woods. A poacher is killing the animals for fun. Ethan knows that's against the Hunter's Code, after all, he broke that rule himself.
The Extraordinary Curiosities of Ixworth and Maddox
J. D. Grolic
A girl discovers an eccentric magic shop in London and begins a peculiar journey to rescue a missing friend. An enchanting and delightfully dark story of magic and intrigue for middle-grade readers. Deep in London on a simple alleyway, a shabby and abandoned storefront is renewed when Mr. Maddox and Mr. Ixworth, two unusual and dapper gentlemen, open their refurbished shop, "The Extraordinary Curiosities of Iworth and Maddox," in the neighborhood of Mayfair. Nearby lives young Chloe, a girl who doesn't fit in at school and who feels estranged from her best friend and sometimes even her busy parents. A coincidental moment has Chloe meeting Maddox and Ixworth—two magicians, in fact—and their crew of tiny brownies, fairylike folk who help operate their business. The magicians trust Chloe and she spends more and more time at the shop of curiosities, fascinated by all of the enchanting objects and learning a bit...
Spinning Away
Jake Maddox
Magnolia has her own ideas about style, music, and—especially—about figure skating. Too bad her twin sister and her mother are stuck in a more conservative mode. Will Maggie find a way to justify the changes she wants to enact, or will she keep on spinning away?
Double-Axel Doubt
Jake Maddox
When Gabby's figure skating coach retires, she has to learn to skate with a new coach. But when her new coach pushes her to do a double Axel, Gabby is afraid her old injury will flare up. Gabby has to decide if winning is worth risking injury.
Soccer Struggle
Jake Maddox
Liv’s hot head is causing problems—on and off the soccer field. When one angry outburst gets her kicked off the team, Liv knows it’s time for a change, or she’ll never lace up her cleats again. Can she learn to control her temper and overcome this soccer struggle?
Catching Confidence
Jake Maddox
When Ana Flores spies a college team practicing, she's immediately drawn to the power and grace of softball. She knows she'll need practice and experience if she's going to play with her school team. Unfortunately, she's paired with Mali, the most demanding player on the team. Will Ana find the confidence to compete?
Second Shot
Jake Maddox
With a nickname like "Leggie," LaGrande "Leggie" Peters seemed destined to be an all-star runner. But when an accident on the track forces Leggie to give the field a try, he will have to overcome many obstacles to get his second shot.
Hoop Dancer Determination
Jake Maddox
Tobias Wilson has a secret. For the past two years, since attending a Choctaw Nation powwow with his family, he's been teaching himself how to hoop dance. But when his best buddy Declan discovers him dancing, it isn't long before his whole class knows. Once the secret is out, Tobias has the opportunity to share his dancing at the spring talent show, but he's not sure he wants that. Is he ready to share his Native dance with others or will he stop dancing altogether?
Legend of the Lure
Jake Maddox
Daniel's favorite thing to do is fish with his grandpa. But when his grandfather passes away, all that Daniel has left are stories of Big Larry, the monster fish Grandpa spent his life chasing. Daniel decides to try to catch Big Larry in honor of his grandpa. But can he land the biggest catch of his life, or will he let Big Larry get away?
Hip-Hop Hustle
Jake Maddox
Chery lives to dance. She has her own hip-hop dance crew and a signature move that's a surefire showstopper. But when her crew is forced to break up, Chery is faced with joining her school's hip-hop dance team. Trouble is, Chery's not like most dance hopefuls who have formal training. She moves to the music based on what feels right rather than following a strict routine. Will Chery's unique skills be good enough for the dance competition? Or will her hip-hop hustle land her in hot water with her teammates? Find out in this exciting, easy-to-read chapter book by Jake Maddox!
Board Battle
Jake Maddox
When a group of bullies decide they own the local skatepark, Conner and his best friend, Hannah, are forced to practice elsewhere. Conner and Hannah have to outsmart the bullies if they want to practice for the upcoming competition. Because in the end, the fight for the skatepark will come down to the ultimate battle of the boards.
In the Neighborhood of Normal
Cindy Maddox
Eighty-two-year-old Mish Atkinson from Fair Valley, West Virginia, is determined she's going to make something of the time she has left on this earth. When a text message on her new smart phone leads to an encounter with a woman she believes is Jesus, Mish is eager to obey the woman's instructions to follow the love. She knows that Jeff, the gay pastor at her church, think she's lost her marbles, but now that her husband is gone, she's not going to let anyone put a damper on her sunshine. And when a pregnant teen needs her help, it doesn't matter that she doesn't know the difference between STDs and DVDs, she follows the love—in for a penny, in for a dollar, as she always says. Following the love is exciting and meaningful... until it costs much more than dollars and cents.
Free Throw
Jake Maddox
Since Derek is the tallest kid on his basketball team, his coach decides to have him play center instead of Jason. Derek thinks this is a lucky break, until Jason stops passing the ball to him.
Power Play
Jake Maddox
Despite her impressive hockey skills, Kyla Woodson's first year of high school isn't going as planned. The varsity team didn't recruit any freshmen, so she's stuck on JV unless she can impress the coach enough to be added to the roster mid-season. But with an old rival also vying for a spot on varsity, plus dealing with her parents' recent divorce and her mom's irritating new boyfriend, Kyla has more to worry about than just her game and fights to keep her temper in check. As the pressure mounts, will Kyla be able to keep her cool off the rink and on it and skate to win? A glossary, writing prompts, discussion questions, and bonus hockey facts make this action-packed sports story as engaging and educational as it is exciting.
Running Rivals
Jake Maddox
At the beginning of the track season, Amy hurt her knee during a race. Now her doctor has given her the okay to get back on the track, but Amy's still shaky. Her knee may be healed, but her confidence is still broken. The biggest race of the year is coming up, and it's on the exact same track where she was hurt before. With help from an unexpected source, will she be able to race again?
Gymnastics Comeback
Jake Maddox
As an eighth grader, Suzy has just joined the high school gymnastics team, so she is crushed when she gets injured and can't practice or compete. Meanwhile her mother wishes she wouldn't participate in gymnastics and would focus her efforts on her piano playing instead. Facing pressures from her team, her coach, and her mother, Suzy has to take charge of her own destiny. Can she make a comeback in time to help her team defeat its biggest rival?
Obstacle Challenge
Jake Maddox
Tanisha Carter can't believe her luck when she finds out her favorite extreme obstacle course challenge is coming to her town. She needs a partner to compete, so her video game pal, Derek, agrees to team up with her. Derek is big for his age, but strong, and Tanisha is sure their combination of speed and strength will make for a winning team. But when training reveals Tanisha's fear of heights, the pair realizes they have more than one obstacle to overcome in this extreme challenge.
Eight-Wheel Wonder
Jake Maddox
Kadijah Carrie—aka KC—is obsessed with roller skating. When its revival goes viral on the internet, she shows her parents and friends all the cool videos and tricks she can find. Then Kadijah discovers the world of roller speed skating, and she is determined to take part in a local speed skating tournament. But there's a tiny problem . . . Kadijah doesn't know how to skate. Will the help of her friends and a stint at a fast-food drive-in get Kadijah up to speed for the race, or will she wipe out?
Geocache Surprise
Jake Maddox
Tim is disappointed when his best friend wants to spend their last day of summer geocaching. But a competition might make things interesting. Before the day is over, Tim will have discovered more than just a hidden treasure.
River Race
Jake Maddox
Nate, Selena, Tyson, and Alicia are ready for summer. But when Nate convinces everyone to join a white water rafting race, the group's teamwork is put to the test. Will these four friends make it past the finish line? Or will their competitive nature sink their chances?
A Shift in Shadows
Maddox Grey
Nemain, a feline shapeshifter with a dangerous and unexplainable magical secret must go on the run with an ancient vampire if she hopes to survive the supernatural forces that wish to exploit or kill her. Hiding from Sebastian, a powerful warlock and former lover with a psychotic obsession, Nemain has sought shelter in the daemon-run town of Emerald Bay on the Washington coast. Nemain's tumultuous relationship with Sebastian left her on the run, but now it seems that she might be in the clear, so long as she keeps flying under the radar. Above all, Nemain must do what she can to avoid detection, but the leaders of the warlocks know about Nemain's abilities and are actively trying to capture her so that they can use the shifter for their own means. And, if the fae or daemons discover her abilities they will likely kill her for fear of what she might do. In order to survive, Nemain must figure out a way to fight her way...
Secondhand Slice
Jake Maddox
Ben is the son of the head groundskeeper at Strongwood, the swankiest golf club around. When entered in a tournament at Strongwood by his wild sidekick, Javi, Ben worries that the competition might be too rich for him. Can he find a way to calm his nerves and straighten out his embarrassing slice or will he forever be too shabby for this type of competition?
Roster Rebound
Jake Maddox
Nina's basketball dreams have been dashed. After moving to a small town, she learns her new school doesn't have enough players to form a girls b-ball team. Nina is bummed until she finds out the boys team is short one player—and anyone can try out. Nina decides to take a shot, and her hoop hopes rebound when she wins a spot on the roster. But not everyone is pleased she made the team. Can Nina prove herself as a power forward? Or will she buckle under pressure when a teammate tries to foul things up? Find out in this exciting, easy-to-read chapter book by Jake Maddox!
Baseball Blowup
Jake Maddox
Malcolm loves two things—baseball and science. He's always studying the stats and coming up with ideas to help his team gain an advantage over the competition. But when Malcolm's homemade glove oil causes a major blowup with his teammates, he must find a way to win back their trust. Leaning into science and statistics, he decides to try a new type of pitch to keep batters off balance during his next start. Will Malcolm's secret pitch prove to be a game winner or just another failed experiment? Find out in this exciting, easy-to-read chapter book by Jake Maddox!