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In the shadowy recesses of a city gripped by fear, a relentless serial killer lurks, leaving a trail of chilling chaos. His insatiable appetite for darkness leads him to a woman, unsuspecting and blissfully unaware, who becomes the object of his morbid fascination. As the sinister stalker fixates on his next victim, the plot takes an unexpected twist. Rather than succumbing to the cold grip of death, the woman becomes an unwitting object of his twisted affection. In a ruthless act, he eliminates her husband, forever altering the course of her life.

Brought to you by Penguin. Renting is a nightmare... Áine should be feeling happy with her life. She’s just moved in with Elliot. Their new flat is in an affluent neighbourhood, surrounded by bakeries, yoga studios and organic vegetable shops. They even have a garden. And yet, from the moment...

When a deadly virus surfaces in the small, wealthy town of Hidden Valley, British Columbia, Dr. Kate Morrison and Sergeant Andy Wyles work together to uncover the source of the outbreak. As the two women navigate their new relationship, Kate and Andy are also forced to navigate a highly political and increasingly panicked community. Still bearing the scars of her recent abduction, Kate is driven to discover how this virus attacks her critically ill patients while Andy investigates suspicions of bioterrorism.

The face of Reid Enterprises is slowly changing. Alex has always been at the forefront but now with a family, his priorities are changing. However, the change isn't instant and along with it come challenges and complications. Jamie and Alex try to focus on the positive, but eventually self-doubt brings on arguments and Jamie is not sure how long their relationship can survive.

Andy can't seem to stop worrying about Kate. Instead of obsessing over things she can't control, Andy takes on a unique case involving a troubled troop of cadets from the RCMP training academy. The troop is tightly bonded, especially since the recent death of a fellow cadet. They are also hiding a secret, and Andy has been tasked with uncovering it. When Kate unexpectedly shows up as part of the team supporting the troop, Andy has to find a way to balance her job and her heart.

In today’s online culture, it’s easy to confuse influencers with leaders and chase the followers, the likes, and the superficial success. But, while influencers paint a pretty picture, real leaders pave a path. Leadership isn’t about what you do, nor is it about what you’ve accomplished. It’s about who you be. What people really yearn for is someone who cuts through the bullshit and lives and operates authentically.

You'd think an engagement ring would signal a Happily Ever After, but when you're dealing with dynamite, things are liable to blow up. Nate's been traded to the Jaguars, all the way in Florida. Amanda's now caught between love and duty. Does she stay behind to try to finish her degree, or does she follow the love of her life all the way across the country, leaving her family...and her dreams behind? Tensions flare as each questions just how important they are in the other's life. Will absence make the heart grow fonder?

The Reid brothers' lives are anything but ordinary. Dealing with the aftermath of a company attack, Reid Enterprises is trying to recoup. Alex and Jamie try to find the perfect balance of love, family and work. Each time it feels within their grasp, something comes along to mess it up. Will they ever find their happily ever after? At the same time, Little Lake Golf and Country Club is gearing up for the pro golf tournament, and Mark is figuring out how to squeeze a wedding in at the same time.

Mark Reid, with his brother, Alex, are building a dynasty of power. One in corporate offices and tall sky-scraper buildings, the other through the elite social club of a high society golf and country club where the ridiculously rich can golf, talk business and hit a few balls. With Jamie more at home that at work, Alex finds himself longing to be with her instead of focusing on the billion-dollar empire he's built.

Catherine Carter earned her spot as one of New York's top financial advisors by following the rules and reaching her every goal. The same applies to Catherine's personal life. Her next self-imposed deadline is looming, and all that's left to do is to meet the perfect man. At her friend's urging, skeptical Catherine meets with a psychic who tells her to look for the color blue, and that's when life spirals from her control.

It's hard to tell who has your back and who is standing behind you just long enough to stab you in it. The Reid brothers' lives are anything but ordinary. Billionaire Alex Reid is trying to juggle his massive company, being a husband, father and brother, while at the same time trying to stop those who are trying to take his company over. When big money comes to play, it's only hardball.

I'm an omega, but I'm wrong. Tainted. A glitch in the natural order. My dreams drag me to a shadow kingdom of cruel beauty where sinful alpha monsters reign supreme—crowned heads of various courts, their very presence igniting my inner omega that's laid dormant impatiently. Their crowns gleam with unholy light, their scents ignite a hunger in me I don't understand. I should submit. I should want to obey. Instead, I feel power stirring dangerously in my veins.

When a Mexican heiress defies Victorian society to protect her country a British war hero makes it his new mission to protect her… Isabel Luna Valdés has long since resigned herself to being the “forgotten” Luna sister. But thanks to familial connections to the Mexican ambassador in...

Grace is in control at the office. Grace is in control at home. Grace is in control of herself. Grace hates it. Grace needs release and she's ashamed of it. Her only outlet has been escaping incognito to BDSM clubs where she submits to the sadistic desires of dominant men. That used to be enough until one of these men she's had a clandestine liaison with shows up at her place of work, as a newly hired employee. He knows her secret, but what is he going to do with it? I believe BDSM is about exploring those areas of ourselves that can be shameful.

Is one lover ever enough? Alexandra Noir and Bambi Hammer think the answer is "Who has just one lover?" These seven stories of group fun are certain to fill you with ideas, wear you out, and leave your wanting more and more and more. These stories are inspired by the lives of the slutty authors and include group adventures in locker rooms, corporate board rooms, weddings, and more!

Growing up is hard to do. The infamous Troubled Nate Thomas, aka T.N.T., has seen himself the way the world sees him and it isn't pretty. While he's set on reinventing himself, his own teammates are sabotaging him at every turn. After all, where would the Broncos be without their dynamite? It seems the only person who was willing to give him room to be a better person is Amanda, but she's caught up in her own drama as she reassesses her own career goals.

Mariah Brannigan is as beautiful a woman as she is talented. Maybe that's why she's being stalked. When she and her band play Baltimore bars frequented by the notorious Robinson Street Bikers, biker captain Nelson Primeaux will simply not take no for an answer.

Timely guidance for minimizing the impact of economic class differences on intimacy, gender roles, employment, decision-making, raising children, in-law relations, dining, and mobility between classes

Are you ready to become a leader at the top of your game? Start by unlocking the secrets which will bring you unyielding success! Women Who Lead is an easy-to-digest guide offering tips to achieve your dreams. Learn from successful female mentors who will show you the process step by step! These women are influential leaders in their niches, earning the respect and income they deserve. Some of them have been featured on Forbes, TED, international speaking engagements, and high-profile publications.

Cuckolding? Check! Explicit sex? Check! Stories taking place on safari, in pyramids, and during spy games? Also check! Included in this bundle are eight stories of explicit cuckolding from depraved hotwife Raven Merlot. You'll get pirate adventures! Egyptian curses! Prison sex!