The only reason Becca agree to this date? Her sister threatened her with a never-ending parade of suitors if she refused. Becca dreads the night of forced chit-chat with the one man she wants to see less than anyone else in the world. And to make matters worse, he turns up for their date early. At least she only promised one date. If you love your urban fantasy with a strong pulse of romance, get ready to fall in love with Amy Laurens' Secret Breakers...

Tonight: the formal dance. Everything she ever dreamed of. But the face looking back in the mirror? About three shades too orange. She needs to exchange this foundation pronto, before her plans-and dreams-for the night burn down. Because tonight will be perfect. No matter what the price. A wicked little story about the lengths that people go to for that one perfect evening.

Kiana's last day at the magically-charged fence that protects the world from hyper-destructive unicorns: A day of celebration, right?Not when the extraction team runs late and an ominous storm brews-and her partner has been keeping a potentially fatal secret…For everyone who's ever been suspicious of the perfect-persona of the unicorn and who understands what true sacrifice means.

In a world where only priests make art, she listens as strange noises range outside her cell.She assumed the authorities wanted to question her about her little brother.But the truth? Much more sinister than that.The price for her transgressions? Everything she ever held dear.A cautionary tale about crossing boundaries, and the power of art to affect reality.

Zac, young, smart and adventures, roams the eucalypt bush and pine forest around his house to his heart's content. But not over the old train tracks. Never that far. Until one day, he feels something magical calling…He knows he should ignore it. But even he can't imagine the consequences for listening this time.A tragic story about the mistakes we can make while grieving, and how clinging to our grief can cheat us of everything we ever loved, or...

Wrestling with insomnia leaves Harry desperate enough to do the unthinkable: summon a demon for assistance. Naturally he gets more than he bargained for in this two-for-one deal that leaves him fighting for an unexpected ally's life. Of course, unexpected allies sometimes bring unexpected gifts, as well… A quirky urban fantasy tale about making friends in surprising places, for readers who appreciate moral shades of grey.

Evil Overlord in training? Check. Successfully hidden the true depths of her powers for four years so no one kills her? Check. Graduating at the top of her class from the Evil Overlord Academy so she can acquire her castle? ...Uncertain. And Mercury loathes uncertainty. If that smarmy git Deviran beats her for dux, Mercury needs to rethink her plans. Because the Tumul Tuos castle belongs to her. No matter what it takes to convince everyone else. ...

On a hot and stuffy afternoon, Chay and Sham want ice cream-and to spot the strange dragon that appears on the streets every Tuesday first this time. But when a metallic, boxy beast appears blowing smoke and vomiting people, what Chay gets costs her a lot more than she bargained for. A cautionary tale about getting what you thought you wanted, and the weighty impact of over-active curiosity glands. 1940 words / YA fantasy

Six years ago, Mina saved a fox in the bush. As thunder growled and lightning flashes, she thought she saw... Something. Now, as Mina plots her escape from backcountry Jilamatang to big-city Sydney, the town trembles. Two children, stolen from near their school. An elderly woman, missing. Mina wants to ignore it all, to focus on leaving her mother's depression behind for good. But the connection? More personal than she could ever imagine. If you love...

Certified to bring tagged people back from the dead, Anna knows responsibility. So when Millicent, local school bully, approaches Anna to raise Millicent's boyfriend Victor, Anna does the right thing: she refuses. Victor has no tag. But now? Millicent's steaming mad, and willing to risk anything-and everything-to get her revenge. Anna better watch out. This probably won't end well. A sassy little story about the consequences of overstretching our...