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While working a case that turns out to be accidental death, a female homicide detective realizes her male partner is turned on by the riding crop found at the scene and tagged as evidence. Will she pluck up the courage to invite him home and reveal her secret identity as Mistress Samantha? And will this make them closer partners at work? If you're looking for a bit of light BDSM, this short story is the perfect choice.

Taran is a strong, confident swordswoman who had the misfortune of capturing the interest of the wicked Lord Baqus. She has wanted nothing more than to escape his evil black tower, but now that she is free and on the run she has nowhere to go except the sprawling and ancient Volfost Marsh. With Lord Baqus's team of Houndsmen and a pack of rabid scale-beasts at her heels, Taran finds herself lost deep in the tangled darkness of the swamp.

A child's concept of race is quite different from that of an adult. Young children perceive skin color as magical - even changeable - and are incapable of understanding adult prejudices. Just as children learn to walk and talk, they likewise come to understand race in a series of predictable stages. Based on Marguerite A. Wright's research and clinical experience, I'm Chocolate, You're Vanilla teaches us that the color-blindness of early childhood can, and must, be taken advantage of in order to guide the positive development of a child's self-esteem.

An important medical breakthrough has a shameful history. In 1840s Alabama, a slave-owning doctor performs medical experiments on involuntary subjects - enslaved women - in an effort to solve the problem of fistulas, a post-childbirth anomaly. As the experiments proceed, and he gets close to a solution, the women try to survive and even find dignity in the face of inhuman treatment.

When Lizzy moves to a desolate shore to escape her past, she hopes to find sanctuary. But a mysterious stranger is waiting for her, her father's carer, and when darkness falls, something roams this wild stretch of beach, urging Lizzy to investigate its past. The longer she stays, the more the shore's secrets begin to stir. Secrets of a sea that burned, of bodies washed ashore - and a family's buried past reaching into the present.

The housemate. She's here to stay.... You've let a stranger into your home. You don't know her secrets. You don't know what she wants. Megan and Chloe have found the perfect house. And when they meet Sammi, she seems like the perfect housemate to share it with. It could be the beginning of a brilliant friendship. But Megan isn't so sure about this new girl. She knows they need to be careful about whom they invite in. Because once she's in, she's here to stay.... A brilliant and gripping psychological thriller - perfect for fans of Louise Jensen, Jane Corry and Friend Request.

One year ago, a tragic car accident killed 22-year-old Laine’s parents and left her 18-year-old sister, Alyssa, paralyzed and nonverbal. Now Laine is struggling with predatory banks, unscrupulous health care organizations, and rude customers at the coffee shop where she works. That’s why when Lake Forest Adult Day Center offers to take care of Alyssa, free of charge, Laine is relieved. Alyssa isn't relieved, though. After all, in her mind, there was never a car accident. Instead, she and her parents—the king and queen of Mirendal—were attacked one year ago in the forest.

This devotional is aimed at encouraging you to keep pushing through this journey called life. We don’t want to ignore the pain and disappointment we inevitably experience in life. Instead, with the right motivation, we can take action and live out the purpose and plan for which God has created us. If you have faith, you can overcome anything.

Egal wie alt wir sind. Wir erinnern uns vor allem an verpasste Chancen - vor allem in der Liebe. Selbst wenn das Leben in der Gegenwart wunderbar ist. Dieses Büchlein ist eine Ode an alle, deren Herz manchmal in der Vergangenheit verweilt. Denn seien wir ehrlich: manchmal träumt man einfach gerne. In diesem kleinen aber feinen Hörbuch hören Sie 12 Kurzgeschichten, die von 11 Sprecher:innen gelesen werden.

I made my bargain with the god of spring, but the Power only works in the mortal realm.... It can't protect me from summer's cruel vengeance. To prove my worth, I’ll play her games. To keep my Easter Bunny, I’d sacrifice anything but the child I’ve yet to bear.

Mia Landon, a woman with a heart as vast as the city itself, yearns to make a difference. She never imagined that her journey would lead her to co-parent her niece alongside Jack, a man whose life in high finance hides a depth and warmth no balance sheet could capture. Together, they embark on a journey not just of care for the little one left in their charge, but of discovering the myriad ways love can surprise and transform us.

Er ist gefährlich, dominant und ich sollte ihn hassen … aber die Verheißung an die Bratwa hat ein Verlangen in ihr geweckt, von dem ich nicht einmal wusste, dass es existiert. Tatiana Ivanov dachte, ihr Leben gehöre ihr – bis zu dem Tag, an dem sie den dunklen Pakt ihres Vaters entdeckte. Sie wird Viktor Petrov versprochen, einem mächtigen Leutnant der brutalen Volkov Bratwa, und wird in eine Welt der Gewalt, Macht und besitzergreifenden Dominanz gestoßen.

Des BD en deux langues sans traduction : Filou parle français, Pixie lui répond en anglais. Lancer une bataille de petits pois à la cantine, faire des grimaces sur la photo de classe ou convaincre leurs parents qu'ils sont malades pour éviter d'aller en classe : Filou et Pixie ne sont pas les derniers pour s'amuser, même à l'école !

Des BD en deux langues sans traduction : Filou parle français, Pixie lui répond en anglais. Jouer au foot avec leur cousin, essayer tous les manèges à la fête foraine ou faire des blagues au zoo : quand ils sont de sortie, Filou et Pixie ne manquent pas d'imagination !

Ohlala parle le français, Oops l'anglais, et ils se comprennent parfaitement. Suivez-les dans cinq de leurs aventures, à la plage, au parc, à la ferme, sous la neige et au supermarché !

Ohlala parle le français, Oops l'anglais, et ils se comprennent parfaitement. Fêtez avec eux Noël, Pâques et l'anniversaire de leur ami Tom. Des histoires bilingues pour les tout·es-petit·es !

Ohlala parle le français, Oops l'anglais, et ils se comprennent parfaitement. Chercher leur chat, ranger leur chambre ou s'amuser à se faire peur : à la maison, Oops et Ohlala ne s'ennuient jamais !

Ohlala parle le français, Oops l'anglais, et ils se comprennent parfaitement. S'habiller pour aller à l'école, mettre le couvert, prendre le bain avant d'aller dormir, suivez Oops & Ohlala dans toutes les étapes de leur journée.

Dive into a world where love transcends boundaries, from the rugged cliffs of Ireland to the shadowy realms of the Oakdale University. This anthology brings together two captivating tales of romance, each story a testament to the power of love in its many forms. Each story in this anthology celebrates the enduring strength of love, inviting listeners on a journey through the varied landscapes of the human—and not-so-human—heart.

Man begegnet sich immer zweimal. In sich abgeschlossene Geschichte aus der Snowflakes Romance-Reihe. Vanessa Snow will die Vorweihnachtszeit nutzen, um ihren Eltern endlich mitzuteilen, welche Zukunftspläne sie hat. Doch ausgerechnet jetzt kehrt Adam Flakes nach Jahren wieder nach Snowflakes zurück, der Mann, mit dem sie noch eine Rechnung offen hat. Auch er hat einen Plan, und Vanessa scheint irgendeine Rolle dabei zu spielen. Doch sie wird sich auf keinen Fall von ihm und dem Weihnachtszauber in Snowflakes von ihrem eigenen Vorhaben ablenken lassen.