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After cleansing the Argent Spire and driving out the hellspawn attempting to establish a foothold in Lor, Sebastian was hoping for some time to rest and enjoy the good things in life. Unfortunately, time is in short supply, and there’s no rest for the wicked. It has become abundantly clear that recent events are a part of something much bigger, and as word of fallen Towers and corrupted Dungeons spread, the children of the gods make ready to fight back. In the heart of the Dreadmarsh, the sound of war drums fills the air as Uba’s children are called together for the first time in generations.

Jess Johnston used to feel alone in her mess. In a random burst of courage, she started sharing those insecurities and struggles out loud, and what she found shocked her. Again and again, people replied, “Me too! I thought I was the only one!” Over the past decade she’s reached hundreds of thousands of women with her messages of authenticity and refreshing realness, and this is what she’s found: Women are really, really hard on themselves, and we should stop it.

In the aftermath of an EMP blackout, Don Morton battles through a world plunged into mayhem, determined to safeguard his wife and son at their mountain refuge. But as he navigates the lawless land to reach them, a chilling reality unfolds—a merciless cartel has set its sights on their hidden haven. With whispers of an impending siege swirling, the Mortons are catapulted into a high-stakes game of survival.

In A Trace of Hope, Keri Locke, missing persons detective in the homicide division of the LAPD, is closer than she’s ever been to finding her daughter. Finally, she gets a fresh lead - and this time, she will do whatever it takes to bring her home alive. At the same time, a new, urgent case is assigned to Keri: an 18-year-old girl has gone missing after being hazed by her sorority. As the race is on to find her, Keri plunges deep into the world of pristine college campuses and comes to realize that all is not what it seems.

A busy florist. Blooming magic. And a dashing yet infuriating new neighbor. It’s been months since the first gemtower responsible for keeping magic out of Ellamere shattered. The witch may be gone, but the memory of the chaos she wrought in the town still lingers. Since the fracture of the second tower, Tansy Fullbright has been holding her breath waiting to see if magic will take root in their beloved village.

When a dragon-blooded emperor reaches for godhood, Earth reaches back—with bullets. The plan was simple: conquer a new realm, harvest its souls, and become a god. But nothing about Ohio is simple. Armed with grit, ingenuity, and a lot of guns, the scrappy humans of Earth prove they're not the kneeling type. In a clash of magic and modern firepower, alliances are forged, friendships are tested, and ambitions burn brighter than the skies over the Midwest. Can humanity stand its ground, or will the emperor's quest for divinity grind them to dust?

In a world engulfed by darkness, the courageous determination of Jennifer Smith shines as the lone beacon of hope in a landscape destroyed by bitter cold and chaos. Stripped of technology, humanity teeters on the brink of collapse. Starvation grips the land as ruthless gangs ascend, engaged in a battle for supremacy in this new, savage world.

Seventeen-year-old Helena “Nell” Cusack came to New York this summer looking for a story—a real story. She dreams of one day writing hard-hitting articles for the New York Chronicle, but so far she's only managed to land a job as a lowly society reporter. That is, until Alice Austen strolls into her life, an audacious street photographer who encourages Nell to shake up polite society…and maybe also take a chance on love.

What’s a half-wolf girl to do when her fated mate rejects her? Apparently, go on a supernatural reality dating show. Twelve hunky bachelors are vying for my attention and my heart. Including my ex’s twin brother.... It’s the perfect recipe for revenge. But my desire to get back at those who hurt me is a lot harder with all the drama the other suitors bring. And when I start developing real feelings for the man who should be my enemy. Nothing feels better than getting sweet revenge.... Until you fall in love with your target.

After a mysterious blackout shatters society, Samantha and her dog Dean journey through looted cities and treacherous wilds. Haunted by her parents’ deaths and unable to save a wounded survivor, she finds an unlikely ally in Gabriel. As danger closes in, a hidden bunker may be their last chance at hope.

Based on extensive research with organizations and companies that are boldly breaking out of business as usual, Beloved Economies offer listeners an imagination-expanding vision of what work could be. Authors Rimington and Cea explore possibilities for how we work, learning with more than sixty people from a wide array of enterprises. What these groups have in common is that they are generating forms of success that audaciously prioritize well-being, meaning, connection and resilience—alongside conventional metrics like quality and financial success.

Here are 10 stories that are sure to raise the temperature on your listening devise. They're sexy as hell and the scenarios range from rough sex with strangers to all-out orgies! With clear and explicit language from authors not afraid to make sure you understand exactly what's happening, this collection pulls no punches. It's all just a click away, so download now.

One night once the kids are asleep, Shana is flipping through the channels when she comes upon a porn channel. She's so intrigued that she can't help it and begins touching herself. Of course, that's when this babysitter gets caught! Before she knows it, she's bent over by Mr. Colson, and he's about to give her a first anal sex experience she'll never forget. She won't get any help from his new girlfriend either because she wants to give Shana another experience altogether - a first lesbian experience!

Elizabeth is pleased to see her friend, and when she tries to get her to try on a sex toy strap-on, she gives it a shot. She had no idea it would be so exciting, and things get the best of her. Before she knows it, she and Meg are going it at it - and she has a cock to do it with! It gets even stranger when Samuel joins in, and suddenly she's in the middle of giving Meg her first anal sex and first double penetration!

Renee Benning’s bond with her twin brother Chris had been unbreakable…until it wasn’t. Now, the pair must work past their differences if they are to inherit their late grandmother’s estate. But when they arrive at their estranged grandmother’s home, their troubled past will be the least of their worries.

Candace Pert stood at the dawn of three revolutions: the women’s movement, integrative health, and psychopharmacology. A scientific prodigy, she was 30 years ahead of her time, preaching a holistic, interdisciplinary approach to healthcare and medicine long before yoga hit the mainstream and “wellness” took root in our vernacular. Her bestselling book Molecules of Emotion made her the mother of the Mind/Body Revolution, launching a paradigm shift in medicine. Deepak Chopra credits her with creating his career, and he said as much in his eulogy at her funeral.

The brand new novel from bestselling author of The Village Affair, Julie Houston, follows vicar Rosa Quinn as she navigates the highs and lows of being the parish priest of the village of Westenbury, alongside her triplet sisters, Eva and Hannah.

What would you risk to save your family? Former United States Department of Defense Contractor Charlie Owens resigned from his position with the government to live a life off-grid. After building a cabin on a small island in the Pacific Northwest, the detonation of an EMP sets into motion a series of events that will test Charlie and his family in ways he never imagined.

With the Great War raging, can they keep Britain going? 1915. On Beth Healey's 18th birthday, she hopes that she will be able to forget the ghastly war and celebrate. But that evening, her twin brother, Ned, announces that he has signed up to fight. No longer able to stand working in her parents' village shop while others are doing their bit, Beth applies to join the Army Post Office's new Home Depot on the Regent's Park and is astounded to be accepted. She will be responsible for making sure that letters and parcels get through to the troops on the front line.

One year after a terrible tragedy, the coastal town of West Seven is still recovering from its collective trauma. Deputy Lux Bern is a young rookie police officer with a mysterious past. When an opportunity arises to work with a seasoned detective, Lux jumps at the chance. A girl has gone missing, and Lux is personally invested in the teenager’s recovery.