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I entered this cocktail contest for one reason: to win the prize money and finally open my dream speakeasy. And everything’s going smoothly—until I spot him. Aiden Calihan. The man who wrecked me worse than a tequila hangover. Now he’s a brooding billionaire and the face of a luxury liquor empire. I’d love nothing more than to splash a Dirty Shirley in his infuriatingly perfect face.

Read by the author. Dietitian and nutrition therapist Leslie Schilling turns diet culture on its head with a radical new message: We aren't designed to diet. Diet culture is a system of oppression that values only certain types of bodies and equates thinness with health. It permeates American...

In sharing his own story of being a committed believer who struggled with same sex attraction early in his life, author, husband, and father Alan Chambers will help you understand the issues from the inside. And as the former president of the largest ex-gay ministry, Alan knows all the arguments...

Broken and unable to bear the violent death of his child, Parrish Adams retreated to a private beach in Maine. Isolated and alone by choice, he’s since avoided connections at all costs. The cold Atlantic Ocean and a bottle of scotch are company enough. Single and fiercely independent, Scarlett Lyon’s life has taken a heartbreaking and dramatic turn after her sister and brother-in-law lost their lives in a fatal accident. Now guardian to her teenage nephew Sam, she’s relocated from Montana to her sister’s home on Martin’s Beach.

It's a few weeks before her 40th birthday, and Sienna finally has the life she's dreamed of: a husband who loves her, a private practice that's flourishing, and an extended family that has finally put its skeletons to rest. However, when a homeless woman named Sweet Violet comes under Sienna's care, with nothing on her but broken memories and a pocket watch stopped at 5:11, Sienna knows the peaceful life she's been enjoying will come to a screeching halt.

Here we find Max settling in with the realities of the world around him, becoming more relaxed with the Magical and Ethereal communities. The Balance has occurred, and the regular world is now aware that everything that goes bump in the night, for the most part, is real. In this short story, Max, well...Max is about to learn a valuable lesson about making bets at the bar with a stranger.

As a political blogger living in Manhattan, I have no time to date. My few free hours are spent with best friend Soraya and her husband, Graham. Love has no place in this equation. Then Prince Zan walks into the coffee shop. He’s confident and different from other men, making it clear from our first conversation royal lineage won’t stand in his way. I know better than to be carried away by green eyes and soft lips. But if that’s the case, how did I end up in his bed?

Moving back to Lockhat Bend wasn’t easy for Marianne Stanton. But the smart and sassy firecracker has come with a plan. She’s going to turn her Aunt’s old Honky Tonk into a sleek and successful brewery in the heart of Lockhart Bend. Proving that while her life didn’t go as planned, she could still take the town that judged her harshly as a child by storm. She’s set out to win the upcoming Battle of the Brews at the county festival. The plan is to do it solo...no matter what the annoyingly hot town sheriff has to say.

Damian Stone was a distinguished member of the NYPD, on the fast-track to an FBI career until a crime syndicate ambush cost him his partner and his ambitions. Recruited by an elite security agency that leverages his hyper-protective instincts to shield notorious trial witnesses, Damian never met a charge he couldn't safeguard. Until her. Alexa Volkov lived a privileged life, far from the messy underbelly of her father's Russian mafia. Her plan to testify against the mob patriarch puts a bounty on her head.

A masterful collection of horror fiction by widely acclaimed authors whose contributions to the genre have been lost in the shadow of Poe. Edgar Allan Poe did not invent the tale of terror. There were American, English, and continental writers who preceded Poe and influenced his work. Similarly, there were many who were in turn influenced by Poe's genius and produced their own popular tales of supernatural literature.

In this updated edition, Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott dig below the surface to the depths of human interactions, offering expert advice and practical tools for improving the most important aspect of human life: relationships. Designed for college students, young adults, singles, and dating...

Simon Templar heads to New York - to sip cocktails, listen to jazz, and have a good time. But he has a way of making enemies, and a quiet night in Cookie's Cellar sets him on a trail involving drugs, smuggling, dead bodies, a beautiful singer called Avalon Dexter, and finally the loathsome Cookie herself. The battle is on. Leslie Charteris was born in Singapore and moved to England in 1919. He left Cambridge University early when his first novel was accepted for publication.

Dive into this poignant collection of letters from a driver with the American ambulance service during World War I. Written in 1915, these heartfelt notes offer a glimpse into life at the frontlines before the U.S. entered the war. As the author reflects on his experiences, he candidly shares moments filled with camaraderie and the challenges faced far from home. Originally meant as personal tributes, these letters capture the essence of friendship and resilience amidst the chaos of war.

Rare bookstore owner Dmitry Karev left the Russian Mafia behind when his wife died, but there’s too much at stake to keep his back turned any longer. His father is dead and his brothers may be next. Someone’s been leaving Dmitry clues about the killer, but he never expected his informant to be a bombshell like Harper Allen. Now the curvy computer expert is testing not only Dmitry’s methodical nature, but his self-restraint as well. But with his family’s lives in the balance, Harper may be the best chance Dmitry’s got to catch a killer.

Former Russian mobster Maxim Karev is a man with something to prove. His father’s been murdered and even his own brother thinks he’s guilty. To clear his name, Maxim has to return to the organization he left behind. He likes to work alone, but this time an FBI agent leaves him little choice—either she goes in undercover with him, or Maxim can rot in jail. One thing’s for sure—he’s not going down for a crime he didn’t commit. If playing with the beautiful agent is what it takes to prove his innocence, Maxim is prepared to go the distance. FBI agent Savannah Casillero never backs down.

Born into a Russian Mafia family, Vlad Karev is no stranger to violence… but this time it’s personal. Someone has murdered his father and Vlad can’t rest until he finds the killer. When the trail leads to an art gallery, Vlad wants to dig deeper, but he needs help from the owner’s daughter. The pretty redhead is far too innocent for a man like Vlad, but he’ll do what it takes to get the information he needs. His obligations are to the family, even if that means using the fiery woman.

Frank and Joe Hardy are back, and they're flying higher than ever! In their ninth exciting mystery, the Hardys run afoul of the cruel criminal pilot, Giles Ducroy! How can they focus on final exams, when he’s accusing them of wrecking a plane? Things get worse, when someone starts robbing the local airport, and the Hardy Boys are neatly framed for the crime! When our heroes get out of jail, they track down the REAL criminals, who are plotting their biggest heist yet!

Powerful on Purpose is a podcast for women who are done playing small and ready to lead boldly. Each episode features candid, unscripted conversations with brilliant women using their gifts, stories, and expertise to build brands, businesses, and missions that impact the world. Expect truth, strategy, and permission to stop shrinking — without pretending, performing, or staying stuck.

Ambientada en una helada mañana de enero, El Secuestro de Gatos sigue una conmovedora aventura real de valor, esperanza y el vínculo inquebrantable entre dos hermanos felinos profundamente unidos. Cuando Sammy deja a su hermana Jazzy a salvo dentro de su querido Catillac para ir al mercado de pulgas a buscar hígados frescos de ratón, un repentino asalto lo cambia todo. Un ladrón rompe la ventana, roba el auto y se marcha a toda velocidad con Jazzy atrapada en su interior.

When Sammy leaves his sister Jazzy safely tucked inside their beloved Catillac to fetch fresh mouse livers from the flea market, a sudden break-in changes everything. A burglar smashes the window, steals the car, and speeds away with Jazzy trapped inside. Alone, terrified, and carried deep into the shadows of a dangerous chop shop, Jazzy must summon every ounce of bravery just to survive. Back at the market, Sammy refuses to stand by. With the help of Officer Fuzz, a determined cab driver named Big Cat, and a growing circle of caring people, he launches an urgent search across the city.