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For Callie, Phil, and the others, life is one long battle from dawn ’til dusk. Despite this, the settlement has flourished and gone from strength to strength. Until now.

In an isolated cottage on the banks of a Scottish loch, a reclusive couple take on a new live-in carer. As Lucy gets to know her employers, she realizes the house and the people in it aren't what they seem. Is the house haunted or is something far more sinister living within the walls? As secrets and lies begin to unravel, Lucy starts to question what is real. But one thing seems certain, if scars cannot heal, people will never forgive . . .

Crime: murder. Punishment: death by hanging. Roseanna must overcome the brutality of her incarceration, build new allies, grapple with old ones, and risk all that she has to save not only her own life but that of the man she loves. Meanwhile, her love, Daniel Alderman, believes Roseanna is safe in the 21st century, caring for her sick grandmother and preparing to return to him. When he finds out where she is, he will move heaven and earth to save her. Roseanna will learn that family goes beyond blood, while Danny discovers that friendship is more valuable than currency.

When archaeologist Anna Baring announces the founding of the Lady Adventurers Club in May 1923, none of the other three members expect to ever meet again. After all, they live halfway around the world from each other. What could possibly bring them together once more? Then they each receive an unexpected letter. Anna has found a tomb that promises to be even grander than that of King Tutankhamun, and she wants them to come to Egypt for the opening. It's the find of the century. The tomb will make old Tut look like a pauper. But will the women of the Lady Adventurers Club get to see it?

Lucy Blair is an American doctor stationed at a field hospital outside the quarantined city of Leeds. Each day, she hears more rumors circulating about the virus spreading. Each day, she plays her part in the vast mechanism that has been constructed by the British government to safeguard the population. But today, the rumors stopped. Today, the rumors became reality. Now she is in a new kind of Hell as she fights her way through a dangerous city to find a last ray of hope and that one last chance for survival.

Shieldmaiden Ingrid Tirsdatter is in the final leg of her first mission. After chasing a dark mage one thousand years into the future, she and her team have spent the past two months trying to stop him from doing the unthinkable—enacting a magical spell that's certain to destroy their world. But when a collection of crystals goes missing, it's clear their enemy is making his final play. And when Axel starts acting peculiar, Ingrid realizes that more than just their home is on the line. If she and her team can't stop the dark mage, her past—and her future—may disappear forever.

Ingrid Tirsdatter is no stranger to difficult missions. As a first-year shieldmaiden, she's fought off Viking warriors, defeated the not-quite-dead, and ridden into battle atop a fire-breathing dragon. But nothing in her training prepared her for her current assignment. In order to stop a madman from destroying her home, Ingrid's jumped one thousand years into the future, moved into an elite Southern California sorority, and done everything in her power to not get distracted by Axel Andersson—her absurdly attractive, and extraordinarily egotistical, battle partner.

Eighteen-year-old Ingrid Tirsdatter is a shieldmaiden - a Viking warrior tasked with protecting her clan while upholding their virtues of honor, valor, and total domination. She's 100-percent focused on climbing the shieldmaiden ranks, and not at all focused on Axel Andersson - the overly confident and unnaturally good-looking warrior who saved her life exactly one time...and hasn't let her forget it.

They thought escaping the bunker was their biggest challenge. They were wrong. With little food and no resources, the fragile union is beginning to strain. But there’s something else, too - something lurking in the shadows. When the power died, the bunker went black. But it was nothing like the darkness that awaits them now. A new panic is spreading, but this time, few have hope of escaping it. This was meant to be a fresh start, a rebirth. Instead, it could be the beginning of the end. Will Callie and her friends be among the lucky ones?

This guided meditation audio track has been created to help children manage big feelings that can be overwhelming. The Hygge concept of coziness and warmth creates a sense of safety and stillness. The meditation is gentle, and leaves room for children to imagine, explore, and flood the brain with happy hormones. Share this book with the child when they need help relaxing, at bedtime, or when they are seeking connection. It may also be helpful to use this book when they need help coming back to a state of calm.

The Dear Sleep audiobook is a collection of letters written by historic figures like Jane Austen, Charles Dickens, Mary Wollstonecraft, Vincent Van Gogh, and many more. Each letter is lovingly read in a slow, soporific tone both with and without music by Kim (UK accent) and Molly (USA accent). Choose a section, hit play, and fall asleep in minutes!

This guided meditation has been created to help children manage big feelings, without letting them bubble over. The concept, wording, and slow pace is simple, but effective. The Hygge feeling of cosiness and warmth creates a sense of safety and stillness. The guided meditation is gentle, and leaves room for children to imagine, explore, and flood the brain with happy hormones.

Orochi, the king of the dragons, has ordered his brothers and sisters to destroy humanity. It falls to a young hero to assemble a team and stop the dragons' rampage. It falls to the Century Blade. This is a short story set in the world of the award-winning Mortal Techniques. It is designed to be listened to as a stand-alone story, completely independent from the full-length novels set in the same world.

Being decent and hardworking means nothing when you can’t escape your past. Now one woman is going to find that out the hard way. Trapped in a nightmare with her two children. Pursued by spirit-like hunters. Surrounded by dangers she can’t even comprehend. Time is running out. Forced to work with a man she hates, trust is in short supply. Survival will require a leap of faith, but is that one step too far? Will her family live to see the morning? Or has their final dawn already broken? One thing’s for sure, the next few hours will be relentless.

They were the hottest band in town. Then, one night turned their world upside down. Now the clock is ticking. Trapped on an island. Hunted like animals. Love and friendship are the only things keeping them alive, but for how much longer? Horror awaits them at every turn. Death lingers in the shadows, and for these six friends, this will be the longest day of their lives. Will they survive? Will they want to? Some things can’t be forgotten. Some things can’t be undone. Whatever happens to them, one thing’s for sure; today will be relentless.

Reading to children is very important to cultivate their interest in books and to spend time together. Just as important is to talk about what was brought up in the story. This opens up teaching moments where an adult can pass on hard-earned knowledge and wisdom to a child. There are five stories in this collection that address messy rooms, not judging things by how they look, how everyone has special skills, to be careful about being too proud and about complaining too much.

Water, water everywhere...but not a drop to drink. Alfhild Daemonne's beloved Speckled Wood is dying. Worse, Mr Hoo is sick! In fact, several Whittlecombe villagers are seriously ill, and the problem appears to be with the water. Alf must appeal to the magickal Keeper of the Marsh, an ancient tree named Vance for help. But he’s not happy about being poisoned and she’s going to have to mollify him. Which won’t be easy.

Whittle Inn is up and running and gaining in popularity. Proud owner Alfhild Daemonne can afford to relax, can’t she? Apparently not. When her neighboring inn decides to host the southwest region’s largest ever Psychic and Holistic Convention, you’d think that would allow Alf the opportunity to make lots of new friends. Think of it! Dozens and dozens of fortune tellers, mediums, diviners, psychics, rune-tellers, witch doctors, and even a voodoo priestess from New Orleans - all gathered together in one big field.

Violet Archer has her dream job at one of London’s top advertising agencies, and the fact she gets to work with Ethan Fraser every day makes it even better. He’s the best friend a girl could have. And she’s never even noticed how hot he is. Nope. Definitely not. When a big night out deteriorates into a great big mess, Violet’s world starts to wobble like a drunk giraffe on stilts. She’s caught in a web of secrets, none of which are hers. And maybe she is starting to notice how hot Ethan is, after all. And sweet and kind and...oh dear.

Whittlecombe. A charming and peaceful village in the south west part of England. All thatched cottages and winding country lanes, triangle sandwiches, cream teas, and picture postcard perfection. But people are dropping like flies. It’s just the flu, right? Could be. Except, wonkiest witch Alfhild Daemonne is about to host the vampire wedding of the century at Whittle Inn. Coincidence? Perhaps, Alf’s fangtastic guests are to blame? Or could bitter arch rivals "the Mori" be making a move on Alf and her wonky inn once more? Is feisty Alf fighting back? You bet she is!