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Sharp claws keep you safe. That’s the brutal lesson Thorne learned as a young wolf-shifter. Abandoned as a child, singled out by an evil uncle, and then forced to work for the ruthless Order of the Well, Thorne’s anger was a weapon as much as his claws. Now a vicious Fae Guardian, he hunts monsters, the human enemy, and anything that gets in his way. On a mission to find his missing mentor, Thorne finds himself suddenly mated to Laurel, a beautiful, driven, but damaged human awoken from a time long since past.

After being abandoned as a child, Ada has learned to choose her friends and lovers wisely. And then a nuclear winter froze the world. When she inexplicably wakes years later in a new world full of magic, and where humans are the enemy, all she wants is to find her two best friends...if they’re even alive. Jasper knows he is someone damaged and dangerous, the scars on his body prove it. He knows not why, or how, he came to be in the locked room with the human, but he knows three things: The King wants him dead, Ada is his mate, and he’ll do anything to claim her.

Master essential Slovenian phrases and navigate Slovenia with ease! You’ll learn practical vocabulary for ordering food, asking directions, and connecting with locals. Focused on speaking and comprehension, this course teaches you high-frequency words used in everyday travel scenarios. Practice greetings, numbers, and polite expressions through interactive exercises. By the end, you’ll confidently handle check-ins, shopping, and basic conversations—no prior experience needed.

Chased by evil her whole life, Leila was accused of lighting the fire that killed her beloved foster brother, Zeke. Now, she's one of the badass assassins fated to wield holy relics that will stop the apocalypse. When Zeke turns up alive, handsome as the devil and working for her rivals, she's forced to confront her worst fear… is she evil? Why else would he fake his death and abandon her? Burdened by guilt, Zeke joined Team Saint as a gunslinging demon hunter to pursue a path of redemption. He failed everyone in his life… including the only girl he ever loved, his foster sister Leila.

Pain is the most potent drug and Frankie Marconi is addicted to the burning sting of it. Maxim Koslov, a deranged crime lord with a tormented past, is more than willing to deliver the dose she needs. But when lust becomes obsession, Frankie begins to realize that there is only one way out of this dangerous game of Russian Roulette.... And Maxim never loses.

In 17th-century Hungary, Anna Darvulia has just begun working as a scullery maid for the young and glamorous Countess Elizabeth Báthory. When Elizabeth takes a liking to Anna, she’s vaulted to the dream role of chambermaid, a far cry from the filthy servants’ quarters below. She receives wages generous enough to provide for her family, and the Countess begins to groom Anna as her friend and confidante. It’s not long before Anna falls completely under the Countess’s spell - and the Countess takes full advantage.

That’s the golden rule woven into the people of Elphyne, but for deaf Elf Guardian Aeron, he knows this isn’t true. Lies are told between the lines, in misdirection, and in false hope.

With travel tips and culture in our guidebooks written by a local, it is never too late to visit Dubrovnik. Greater Than a Tourist - Dubrovnik, Croatia, by author Lana Tessari, offers the inside scoop on Dubrovnik, the Pearl of Adriatic. Greater Than a Tourist - Dubrovnik, Croatia is a book where you will find tips, suggestions, etc., from someone who had lived there, occasionally is revisiting the city, and still has a strong passion for the place.

Under the dangerous Maxim Koslov's spell, Frankie Marconi finds herself falling deeper and deeper into a world of violence and sin. But the rabbit hole of chaos can only go so far. When cruel reality threatens her cocoon of pain, can she rely on Maxim to help her withstand the onslaught? Or will she goad him into finally ending their twisted game...Once and for all.

In this twisted dark cartel romance, revenge and hate collide with the past...Ten years after a devastating betrayal, revenge has come back to bite Ada Pavalos. Literally. Once her family’s trusted bodyguard, Domino Valenciaga is out for blood. Or her heart. Whichever goal takes more violence to achieve...

Are you struggling to get over your divorce? Does it feel as if your emotions are running wild, and they're impacting your professional and personal lives? Are you nervous about dating again? Most people have tried to move on, but nothing seems to work. Are you ready to stop feeling stressed and overwhelmed, so you can take control of your life? Know that you're not alone! Healing from the aftermath of divorce and moving on with your life is possible.

When life goes crazy, the Lord has a prophetic word for you: “Come away with me! It’s time for “selah". The word “selah” means to pause and reflect. When life goes crazy, it’s easy to get caught up in the chaos and crisis. We start to live based on what news headlines, doctors reports, and circumstances tell us. But in the middle of the storm, God is calling for his people to come away with him, for it’s in the place of selah that he is speaking powerfully.

Darkness abounds once again as Mori clings to her sanity with desperate fingers. Kai, Walker, Levi, and Remi are mindless with desperation to have her back. Moira wrestles with the opportunity to right a wrong committed on her behalf, even if it means sacrificing herself. Can they work together to return their lives to the way they once were?

Russia, 1917. Petrograd is on the eve of revolution. For Countess Sophia Orlova, the city of her childhood—the only home she has ever known—has become her deadly enemy. The mob are ready to get rid of anyone connected to the old regime, including Sophia. When rebels threaten to shoot Sophia and her husband, they are saved by Nikolai, a fervent supporter of the revolution. Determined to help Nikolai’s cause, Sophia sets up a hospital wing in the house, nursing injured victims by his side.

Meet Me In The Pale Moonlight by Lana del Rey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ten years ago, Snowy Hollings did the unthinkable: She betrayed the love of her life. Now, when her family's fortune is decimated overnight, the popular socialite is in for a rude awakening: You reap what you sow.

On the night of November 29, 1981, Natalie Wood disappeared from her yacht, the Splendour, while visiting Catalina Island with her husband, Robert “R.J.” Wagner and their friend, Christopher Walken. The beloved movie star’s tragic drowning shook America, inspiring troves of magazine covers and media pieces. What was originally believed to be an open-and-shut case of accidental drowning has been called into question over the years, and in 2011 the investigation was reopened. In 2018, at the urging of the public, it was reclassified as “suspicious.”

Die Erde ist keine Heimat mehr für Anysa, doch Landory fühlt sich noch fremder an. Dennoch möchte sie die Bewohner vor dem Dämon Anaruba schützen und nutzt ihre Magie, um Anarubas Armee mit einer Horde von Monstern aufzureiben. Anaruba kocht vor Wut und opfert sogar einen Teil seiner schwarzen Magie, um Kreaturen der Unterwelt zu entfesseln, die Anysa für ihn gefangen nehmen sollen. Aber auch ihren eigenen Leuten kann sie nicht immer vertrauen. Der Zerstörer bleibt ebenfalls nicht untätig. Er bringt seine Schachfiguren in Stellung und die Schlinge um Anysa zieht sich immer enger zusammen.

»Ein großes, ergreifendes Buch, bei dem ich mich so sehr nach einem Happy End gesehnt habe wie noch niemals zuvor.« Olga Grjasnowa. Ukraine, 90er Jahre. Große Party der Freiheit. Manche tanzen und fressen oben auf dem Trümmerhaufen der Sowjetunion, andere versuchen noch, ihn zu erklimmen. Auch Samira. Mit sieben Jahren macht sie sich auf die Suche nach Freiheit und Wohlstand. Während teure Autos die Straßen schmücken, lebt Samira mit ein paar anderen Kids in einem Haus, wo es keinen Strom, kein warmes Wasser und kein Klo gibt. Aber es geht ihr bestens.

More than gifts and celebrations, even beyond Bethlehem, the shepherds, and wise men, Christmas is about the glory of Heaven coming to Earth in the person of Jesus! This unique Advent devotional pulls back the veil on the wonder of the incarnation! Featuring contributions from best-selling authors and Spirit-empowered teachers, each of these 25 daily Advent devotionals leading up to Christmas is a unique revelation of the glory that was released by Jesus' birth!