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Born to privilege, with preselected genetic advantages and the best nanotech augmentation his father's fabulous money can buy, Daryn spurned the lucrative family Media Network to seek his own path, a crafty raven among soaring eagles. After serving with distinction as a space pilot in the military, he enjoys success as a media consultant. But when he finds himself the target of sophisticated murder attempts, his world is turned upside down.

Cora's visit with the elves proves to be more than she bargained for. She learns her parentage, but it's the last thing she ever expected to hear. She came to the elves for help to defeat King Lux, to free the dragons still trapped in captivity, but she discovers a timeless place, where outside matters mean nothing. There's little chance to convince them of anything, especially when her human heritage has permanently marked her as an outsider.

O relacionamento quente e sensual de Anastasia Steele e Christian Grey chega ao fim com muitas acusações e sofrimento, mas Grey não consegue tirar Ana da cabeça. Determinado a reconquistá-la, ele tenta suprimir seus desejos mais obscuros e sua necessidade de controle absoluto, e disposto a amar Ana nos termos estabelecidos por ela. Mas os horrores de sua infância ainda o assombram, e, como se não bastasse, o chefe manipulador de Ana, Jack Hyde, claramente a quer.

You heard the story on the news. A girl and a boy went into the woods. The girl carried a picnic basket. The boy wore bright yellow running shoes. The girl found her way out, but the boy never did.... Everyone thinks they know what happened. Some say Tabby pushed him off that cliff - she didn't even like hiking. She was jealous. She had more than her share of demons. Others think he fell accidentally - she loved Mark. She would never hurt him...even if he hurt her.

I've fallen for Taylor. When we first met, I was an idiot and didn't realize she was a bombshell. But when I kissed her, sparks flew. Not sparks. Fireworks. I've tried to deny my feelings for weeks, but I can't keep doing it. Relationships aren't for me, not after the way I got my heart crushed. But I can't help wondering if a relationship would be different with Taylor.Maybe it would. But then an unnecessary obstacle comes my way.

Vampire Christian Moore has spent his entire life, both human and immortal, fighting for the respect of his peers. He has codes he lives by. Strict moral codes, both in his personal life and his work. And he doesn't break them. Ever. Until he finds himself at the carnal mercy of a woman with eyes like the midday sky and hair the colors of a summer sunset. His craving for her is unnatural, and watching her dance makes his blood burn like acid in his veins. But he can't not watch her.

An afternoon of readings and lively discussion with contemporary authors, including Blue Balliett ( Chasing Vermeer), Chris Grabenstein ( Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library), Wendy Mass ( The Candymakers), and Alexander London ( The Wild Ones), who have been inspired by E. L. Konigsburg's Newbery Award-winning classic about a sister and brother who run away to the Metropolitan Museum of Art and find themselves caught up in a mysterious adventure.

Jett takes his job as an escort seriously. He's not just playing a part, and he tries to help people as much as he can. When a guy asks him to pose as his boyfriend, Jett doesn't hesitate. Following the rules has always been easy, but with a dude, it will be a walk in the park. But he doesn't expect to meet his lovely sister. A curvy brunette with green eyes, she's the type of woman he's never encountered before. She's the opposite of a damsel in distress. She's strong, witty, and sassy.

Abiding by the rules has never been a struggle for Cato. Being an escort is strict and professional. He clocks in and clocks out like a regular job. He poses as a boyfriend or husband for those who need it and, with his charm and good looks, he does it well. There's an endless line of beautiful women outside of work, so temptation has never been an issue.... But when an old flame becomes his new client, someone he let slip through his fingers, will he be able to keep his resolve?

“An elegant page-turner of nineteenth-century detective fiction.” –The Washington Post Book World One rainy morning in 1871 in lower Manhattan, Martin Pemberton a freelance writer, sees in a passing stagecoach several elderly men, one of whom he recognizes as his supposedly dead and buried...

A brilliant scientist on the planet Devanta has created a small universe contiguous to ours - and a utopian city on one of the planets. The question becomes, though, an utopia for whom? And why is a shady entertainment mogul subsidizing the scientist? More critical than that, does this new universe require the destruction of a portion - or all - of our universe in order to grow and stabilize?

In Ned Franks, or The Christians Panoply, we meet Ned Franks, a one-armed Christian sailor who returns home after years at sea, only to find his sister and her son cold and indifferent towards him. They see him as a burden, but through his unwavering kindness and hard work, Ned gradually wins over the community, especially the children. Alongside his journey, we encounter a diverse cast of characters who face their own trials, including a servant girl who learns to embrace honesty and a Jewish man grappling with the realization that Jesus Christ is the Messiah. Each chapter beautifully ...

Dive into a heartfelt collection of fifteen enchanting short stories, each brimming with morals and wisdom inspired by the timeless book of Proverbs. These tales, rich in warmth and charm, offer listeners of all ages profound lessons that resonate deeply. Each story is beautifully recapped with insightful poems, making this collection a delightful journey that invites you to draw closer to His Word. (Summary by DariaAM)

When Mr. Trevor inherits a mysterious piece of land known as Myst Court, he decides to start anew with his three children Emmie, Bruce, and Vibert. However, whispers of a haunted room within the house send shivers down Emmies spine. Despite Bruce and Mr. Trevors reassurances that there are no such things as ghosts, Emmies imagination runs wild. Will she conquer her fears, or will the legend of the haunted room prove too daunting? Summary by Esther ben Simonides

When seventeen-year-old Patrick Roman is offered a scholarship to a top hockey preparatory school, he thinks maybe his notorious bad luck has finally ended. With a hearing for his legal emancipation on the horizon, he dreams of getting scouted and securing a place on a D1 college team. There's only one problem: Roman has serious beef with his new winger on the team, Damien Bordeaux. Roman, with his buzzcut and tattoos, has nothing in common with trust-fund-kid Damien.

Dive into the enchanting tale of a sewing needle as it reflects on family life and sibling bonds. Through its unique perspective, the needle shares its creation story and the heartfelt moments it witnesses within a family. Along the way, it forms delightful friendships with a thimble and a pair of scissors, adding depth to its journey. Join us for a touching narrative that stitches together love, connection, and the beauty of everyday life. - Summary by Susan Russell

The Zondervan Biblical and Theological Lectures series provides a unique audio learning experience. Unlike a traditional audiobook's direct narration of a book's text, Mark: Audio Lectures includes high quality live-recordings of college-level lectures that cover the important points from each...

B is for Beasts, the second audiobook in an epic series of 26 horror anthologies. Within these sections you will find a collection of 13 stories from some of the finest independent writers on the scene today. From oversized bugs to Kaiju, vicious woodland creatures to giant spiders, B is for Beasts contains a range of terrifying stories in which the humans are always the prey.

E. L. Konigsburg revisits the town of Epiphany to tell the story of Margaret Rose Kane, Connor's older half-sister. It's about the summer when Margaret Rose turned twelve--the same year that Cabbage Patch dolls were popular, that Sally Ride became the first woman to go into space, that El Niño...

Killian walked into my new voodoo shop late one night with an urgent request—he needed me to heal his friend. Only I know absolutely nothing about voodoo, or healing. I’m just trying to start a new life with what little family I have left after my dream of becoming a star on Broadway went up in flames. Literally. At first glance, he was an average looking guy with a European flair. Nothing outside the ordinary in the city of New Orleans. But despite his nerdy-boy attire, Killian was most definitely all man.