Magnus Hexberg's life could be better. After attending Durmstrang for three years, his father suddenly transferred him to Hogwarts. What's worse: he's been sorted into Hufflepuff. His twin sister, Regina, would argue that she has it worse. She doesn't want to be in Slytherin. And she certainly doesn't want Draco Malfoy to be as fascinated with her as he is...

Grace's not one for gossip, but the enigmatic new student, Maggie Cullen, fascinates and unnerves her; there's something that she and her American cousins are hiding that Grace is determined to find out. On the other side, Maggie's faced with a challenge she's not sure she can overcome: how can she justify following her heart when doing so pulls Grace into unimaginable danger?

Jude Talbot's life is going well; her classes are easy, her relationship with her boyfriend is great, and her friend, Seth, is the ideal roommate. Plus, he's invited her to a wedding; free alcohol and food never hurt. But then she locks eyes with Seth's sister. Now, her studies are overshadowed, her boyfriend is distant, and Leah Clearwater is suddenly very preoccupied by her.

When Tara was a kid, the dead rose from their graves. Now, thirty years later, she's alone - walkers are sparse and the living more so. That's the way she wants it; every community she's been in has shown her that it's no use sticking with others. Until she comes across a house and a woman who, despite Tara's attempts otherwise, manages to break down her walls.