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Will and Thomas, freshly christened agents in America's newly established Office of Strategic Services, are dropped into occupied France with one simple mission: help the resistance and sabotage enemy supply lines. But nothing in war is simple. The constant fear of discovery tests the limits of Will and Thomas's relationship. They're in love, but in war, is love enough? Then a member of their team overhears a Nazi officer and a scientist discussing an insidious new weapon that could tip the balance of the war, and everything changes.

"Leave now, or die!" From the heart of the Midwest to the Deep South, from the mountains of North Carolina to the Texas frontier, words like these have echoed through more than a century of American history. The call heralded not a tornado or a hurricane, but a very unnatural disaster: a manmade wave of racial cleansing that purged black populations from counties across the nation.

It’s not exactly what I’d call the ideal situation—being introduced to your bio-dad’s best mate only to realize he’s the sexy older guy you hooked up with a couple of weeks ago—but it’s also not the worst thing to ever happen in history. The way I see it, this is fate. The universe is throwing Shay Kelly in my path again because it knows how much I’ve been dying for another shag with him.

Pavel has been called cranky, aloof, and an exacting musical genius, but what should people expect? He'll soon be entering the final stage of a gargoyle's life span, transforming into a statue and going dormant forever. So why would the universe throw his mates at him now, when he has so little time left? Justin is working hard to overcome his anxiety and stay positive as he rebuilds after a disastrous few years. When he discovers his two fated mates at his new opera job, he rejects them out of hand.

Emma Morgan’s clean and wholesome Western romances are known for their great adventure and heartwarming romance. Join her as she carries your heart through ten delightful tales.

In 16-year-old Mike Hernandez's life, only one thing is clear: Gay is not okay. His family's life revolves around the church, a church run by the vocally intolerant Pastor Myers, so Mike has resolved to spend his life in the closet. His only escape - besides the occasional, anonymous gay make-out session - is his art. He pours his complicated emotions into risque drawings he keeps in a secret sketchbook. A sketchbook he carries everywhere. When his sketchbook goes missing in the middle of Sunday school, Mike is sure his life is over.

The second of Andrew Lang's famous collections of fairy tales, The Red Fairy Book will whisk you away to long-ago, faraway lands full of magic, danger, and adventure. Remember to always listen to the elder by the road who gives you a list of directions, and never look inside forbidden doors! Inside you'll find delightful original versions of the 12 Dancing Princesses, Jack and the Beanstalk, Rapunzel, and many more in this collection of 37 stories from French, German, Danish, Russian, Romanian, and Norse roots.

Master stoicism in no time! This philosophy is not something you just read about, but put into practice in your daily living. Learn how to effectively master your emotions, find eternal bliss, peace of mind, and learn the secret to true lasting happiness beyond human conditioning. The ancient philosophy of stoicism has stood the test of time and we can see its influence and manifestations in many religions worldwide. If you want to transcend the human condition and go beyond the world's materialistic and superficial meaning of life, give this book a listen!

From bestselling historian and long-time Texan H. W. Brands, a richly textured history of one of the most fascinating and colorful eras in U.S. history--the Texas Revolution and the forging of a new America. "For better or for worse, Texas was very much like America. The people ruled, and little...

They stole her house. Ever since she was eight years old, Alexis has dreamed of living in the beautiful white house at the end of Arbor Lane. So when another buyer snatches it away with a cash offer, she's devastated. Her husband, Danny, suggests one night of revenge. Just a few eggs. Maybe some...

Losing weight has never been easier or more fun than with Leslie Sansone's WALK AWAY THE POUNDS. For over twenty-five years, Leslie has helped more women get off the couch and onto their feet than anyone else in the fitness industry. Her secret? If you can walk, you can achieve the weight-loss...

Your own love is curative. How to Have Your Back is a guidebook for all of us seeking inner strength and serenity, no matter what life throws our way. Inside are lessons in the essential components of unconditional self-love and choosing how your life feels. Each lesson contains simple, step-by-step instructions for practicing the lessons in the good times and bad, questions for contemplation, self-assessments for measuring your growth, pledges and mantras to infuse your life with more loving thoughts and self-talk, and tips on what to do when loving yourself is hard.

Belle vive in un bellissimo castello con una Bestia e degli oggetti incantati che hanno preso vita. Ma non è questa la cosa più strana del castello: petali e foglie di rose hanno iniziato ad apparire in zone casuali del maniero, portando Belle e i suoi compagni, Tockins l’orologio a pendolo e Lumière il candelabro, a intraprendere una caccia all’intruso.

From 1974, five full-cast dramatisations of the short stories by GK Chesterton, starring Leslie French as the investigating Roman Catholic priest and Willie Rushton as GK Chesterton. Created in 1910, Father Brown inhabited the pages of several short story collections and novels before appearing in adaptations for film, TV, radio and theatre. His most recent incarnation is in the hit BBC TV series starring Mark Williams in the title role.

Marty Sims is thrilled to have her sister back home in Whale Harbor, and she's happy to see Darla and Rick's relationship flourishing. Still, seeing the two of them together makes Marty realize she's ready for that kind of connection in her own life. She knows she needs to get out of her comfort zone if she's going to find love, so she vows to keep her heart open to whatever comes her way—even when she finds out that her old crush, Wyatt Jameson, has returned to Whale Harbor.

As next in line for the Evergreen crown, Prince Merrick Davendall’s future involves ruling, marriage, and producing an heir of his own. But he’s long been tormented by desires that are far from princely. Especially when the beautiful Cassius is promoted to be his new valet, and Merrick is struck by a longing like never before - a longing to know him far beyond royal and servant.

Forbidden love is an art all its own London, 1886 Barkeep Warren Bakshi is happy with the secrets that he keeps—those of the patrons he serves at underground queer club The Curious Fox, and his own. But when Warren’s long-lost brother returns, bringing unexpected wealth to the Bakshi family...

My name is L. Blackburn, and I'm an Indie author. My literary genius is loved and worshipped throughout the book world—except, of course, by one self-centered reviewer who goes by the name of "Babu". Apparently I broke some "Cardinal Rule", and now I'm paying the high price for it. But then, if a predator attacked your cub, wouldn't you go for the throat?

Lauren is up for the opportunity of a life-time, to be the lead producer for a new reality show set in Nantucket. Nantucket Influence will follow a group of young influencers as they spend the summer at a gorgeous waterfront home. It is a concept that Lauren has worked on successfully before and the job is hers—as long as she doesn’t mind that one of the influencers is Billy—the ex that she caught cheating on her. Does she really want to spend the summer working with him every day? This is her first chance to run a show, though, and she can’t pass it up.

All Cyn wants is justice. Kolya Kurev murdered her family in cold blood and got away with it. Single-minded in her determination, Cyn becomes the killer she needs to be. Until she meets Lee, a man also deeply wronged by Kurev. Cyn's new problem? Lee. Lee is stealing her revenge and screwing with the carefully carved life she’s made for herself. As if his mere presence and counter-productive ambitions weren’t enough, he’s going to get her caught.