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Roman is the CEO of Alpha Cybersecurity. He gave up finding his fated mate long ago, so imagine his surprise when he catches scent of the new analyst. He’s even more surprised when his advances are meant with a cold shoulder. Doesn’t she feel this between them? Roman didn’t get to where he is by giving up, though, so he hatches a new plan and makes Kiera his assistant. He figures spending all day together will help him figure out how she can reject him and that he’ll make her his in no time.

Bal maiden Gwynna Merrick is more than prepared to resume her work at the copper mine, if only to keep her family safe from destitution. But when her upper-class friend convinces Gwynna to have one final night of enjoyment, a borrowed gown and a false identity give her a small taste of the freedom she has always craved. That is, until the mine owner’s handsome son arrives and threatens to reveal her identity.

Amy Meek fell through a mirror and into a world of intrigue, danger and...magic. Now it's up to her and her new friends to resolve the issues plaguing Cacedera. She found herself part of the rebellion, led by Amara—the Crown Princess of Cacedera, and true heir of the realm.

From the rise of sovereign fire in Volume One, through the war-born collapse of empires in Volume Two, to the fractured heirs and machine-dominated future of Volume Three, this epic spans generations of rebellion, betrayal, and rebirth. Seth Takkar's story begins in silence and ends in consequence. His children scatter. His empire burns. And as machines awaken beneath the ruins of civilization, myth itself becomes a weapon, a memory, and a whisper of what might return.

As a killer brands his victims like bulls, Sheriff Jenna Graves' supernatural connection to the dead may be the only way to crack the case. Jenna must decipher her disturbing dreams before the entire cattle community becomes fair game for slaughter.

Rowan has come up with the perfect plan to get her family and her ex off her back. One night of steamy passion with his enemy, Greek billionaire, Lysander. When she shows up at his mansion in Athens, things do not go as planned...but a few minor pitfalls like overactive security and tripping on her come-and-get-me-baby heels do not stop these two from burning up the sheets. Lysander offers his own revenge scenario. If one night together will get under her ex's skin, how about a full blown affair? He doesn't do commitment. She's not looking to get trapped in another stifling relationship.

FBI Agent Isla Rivers confronts the chilling tableau of Lake Superior's frozen landscape, now marred by a sequence of macabre deaths in secluded ice fishing huts. As she battles both the elements and the ticking clock, Isla must piece together a frostbitten puzzle, outsmarting a cunning murderer who's as silent and deadly as the icy depths.

In the darkness of the woods, Vanessa is hopelessly lost from her campsite. Alone, hungry, and scared, she looks for any sign of help. Just before she gives up, she spots a campfire off in the distance and looks to see if anyone is there. To her surprise, she sees three orcs fast asleep next to their campfire. As she watches them, she can't help but feel a hunger far beyond simply food. The orcs wake up to the smell of her pheromones, and feel their own desires burning. She can't wait any longer, and runs straight into their awaiting arms, and awaiting bodies.

You can make a difference on a daily basis, and it's not as difficult as you might think. Simple Giving includes more than 40 ideas to make the world a better place. Most people think they have to donate a lot of time and money in order to make a difference. But there are simple ways to integrate giving into our personal and professional lives that don't involve either.

Emily never expected her first job in the ambulance control room to turn her whole world upside down. Between endless 999 calls, sleepless nights, and an NHS held together by humour and takeaway tea, she finds herself drawn to two very different people: Rockie, the fast-response paramedic with a sharp tongue and a storm behind his eyes, and Amira, her fearless colleague with a wicked smile and a soft touch when no one’s looking. As the adrenaline of the job builds, so does the tension. Rockie is reckless and complicated, hiding wounds deeper than any ECG can show.

Motherhood, nurture and violence – these are the themes of Elske Rahill's remarkable first collection, In White Ink . Rahill brings to life the psychological and physical reality of mothering, pregnancy and childbirth in ways that few other writers have attempted. Here is a biting realism , in the relations between men and women and in the expectations and failures of their assigned roles. Each story is illumined by moments of harsh poetry. They are carefully crafted snapshots of our condition.

Niaz Qureshis Zu Fuß von Pakistan nach Deutschland erzählt von der aufreibenden Wanderung eines Mannes von Ost nach West in den 1960er-Jahren. Qureshis Reise wird auch heute noch von vielen unter weniger günstigen Umständen unternommen.

A second chance to set the record straight, and rekindle a lost love. Wisconsin, 1931—Buck Wilson refuses to accept failure as his reward for all he has sacrificed, but he’s kept secrets for too long to be believed. With his freedom on the line, there’s only one person he trusts to mine for the true story: the woman he left one month before their wedding. All investigative journalist Caroline Wagoneer wants is to shine a light on the truth wherever darkness threatens to obscure it. Which is the only reason she agrees to help her ex-fiance when he begs for her to go undercover in Crow’s Nest.

When a series of victims are discovered encased in ice-packed crates, a deadly game of cat and mouse ensues for Isla Rivers. As she delves deeper, she finds a sinister link to past drownings that defies the pattern—unraveling a dark history that threatens to swallow her whole….

Working at the hottest monster bar in town, Val is one of the top waitresses that enjoys her job more than anyone. Taking care of the bar patrons with more than just drinks, she goes the extra mile to make sure everyone is having a good time. But when she sees the biggest minotaur in her life come in after a bad break up, she pours him a round on the house. After hearing his sad story, Val offers to take him to a special room in the bar to try and help him forget his troubles. He quickly learns why she gets the best tips, and she learns that size does matter.

"Die Straßen quollen über von Flüchtlingen. So viele verzweifelte Seelen auf einem Haufen, die alles hatten zurücklassen müssen. Kinder waren von ihren Familien getrennt worden und bettelten auf den Straßen. Nicht die organisierten Banden, wie man sie im Armenviertel findet, sondern wirklich verlorene Kinder. Doch noch war die Stimmung in der Hauptstadt gut, ja fast ausgelassen. Man war trunken von der Euphorie des Krieges und man zeigte sich gerne großzügig gegenüber jenen, denen es schlechter ging. Zumindest für eine Weile. Doch dann kam es wie immer."

Jared, Layla, and Sammi have been best friends since kindergarten. Now in fourth grade, they are excited to care for the classroom pet, Berry the Bearded Dragon. When Berry mysteriously disappears, the Forever Friends investigate to find out what happened to their bearded buddy.

What happens when Caleb, the resident hapless hobo, abruptly exits the world and comes face-to-face with a divine essence whom he cannot claim or name? Welcome to The Expanse, where you'll join two socially stigmatized souls on a timely, yet timeless quest of self, as well as social and spiritual acceptance. It is a story that is sure to soften the religious rigidity and challenge the intrinsic biases of even the most accepting and enlightened of listeners. Open your mind to new perspectives and get ready to dance with the derelict on a not-so-fictional evolutionary journey of faith.

Yuki is an amazing assassin who likes cute things. She tries her best to keep this a secret from her fellow assassins. But even worse, her own family doesn’t know that she’s an assassin. Caught between these secrets and her father discovering, Yuki finds herself slowly succumbing to the strain placed on her each day. Faced with betrayal by her closest friends, she finally falls apart.

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