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The book begins with one of the experiences that I survived while hitchhiking in Florida. I continue by writing about my life as a blind person. How did my parents handle the news no parent can possibly be prepared for - that I was totally blind? How did I handle my blindness, and how did my need to be independent deeply influence my future? It also colorfully discusses my time in a residential school for the blind and some of the conflicting emotions that impacted me, such as feeling sad and abandoned when being sent away from home at the age of four years old.

Growing up as part of the Mancini mob clan in Chicago was all Tony Bricker and Max Hixson ever knew. They were trained by their uncle, the Don of the Mancini family, and he dubbed them his Gardeners. They were more than just best friends, they were chosen brothers and loved their jobs as Mancini enforcers. Until Max changed everything three years ago. Their friendship shattered and Max fled to Michigan to do his uncle’s work. Now he’s been called back to Chicago and once more paired with his former best friend, chosen brother, and the one man he’d always loved.

Stone Sharp a businessman gets forced to plead guilty to Conspiracy by the US Federal Attorneys Office in Oklahoma City, OK and must self-surrender to Federal Prison Camp in Dallas, Texas. As he navigates this new world, he meets lots of interesting criminals. Stone must learn how to hustle, and how to gamble to fit in. When Stone enters the encampment, he is addicted to prescription drugs, alcohol, and cigarettes, plus 80 pounds overweight.

The future of Hawaii is at stake after a rare chart from Captain Cook's third voyage of discovery is stolen, placing John and Mako Storm directly in the path of a powerful Japanese businessman with his own plans for the islands. Along with two beautiful women, the father and son must put aside their differences and fight the most powerful force in nature - to stop the rebirth of the last Shogunate and save more than just the islands.

Introducing The Quantum Prayer, an inspiring, deeply personal, chronicle of how the author, Dr. Joshua Kai, remarkably transformed his entire life in the course of one year.

When the two meet, Adam's commanding presence makes a startling but good impression on Susannah. The attraction between them is undeniable, but that is soon followed by wariness. Susannah had planned to marry a man who would do her bidding, not take over everything. It's her ranch, after all! Equally befuddled, Adam thought he'd be marrying a woman who knows her place, not a temperamental brat who could benefit from some time over his knee. Will Susannah learn to accept Adam's firm leadership and expectations?

Memories of the night Logan and Sabine spent together 10 years ago and darker memories of a time when they were children flood back in and Logan knows he won't rest until he finds her. Logan does not realize that finding Sabine will uncover truths about more than her mysterious disappearance 10 years ago. Truths long kept secret about his family will be brought to light along with the reality that we are not alone on this planet.

I cross the distance between us quickly, somehow feeling more powerful since I'm wearing my heels. "Who are you?" I demand. "I believe we've already met. My name is Vincent," he says simply. "And your name is Amy." My calm demeanor slips a little when he utters my name. The pause before it tells me he wants me to actually hear it. To understand that he knows who I am.

My father is one of the most dangerous men in the world. I have grown up in the shelter of his wing; protected from all that could come against me. Unlike my brother and sister who have been immersed in organized crime from the day they were born, my eyes have been veiled, my ears have been covered, and my soul has been protected. I have only known what the Pakhan has allowed me to have knowledge of. It is of utmost importance I'm kept in the dark about the heinous practices that go on in our line of work.

As soon as she steps off the train into the hot western sun, Charlotte Rose wonders if she has made a mistake. Leaving Boston to take a job as the schoolmarm of the small town of Weston, Arizona had seemed like a good idea, but the man sent to fetch her from the station almost changes her mind. The handsome but uncivilized brute who introduces himself as Max Harrison not only calls Charlotte by her first name, he even demands that she change her outfit.

Jack's personal life evolves in parallel with his undercover activities. His perspectives change as he matures and becomes entangled in the counterculture. Jack acquires a deeper understanding of the American political system and the pivotal events of the time, challenging long held beliefs. Experimental social arrangements like group living and open relationships become common.

He came from the dark corners of malevolent minds from which he was created. Vengeance personified, he inflicts death upon all who oppose him. Like a shark, his lifeless eyes reflect an empty soul. But those who created him made a mistake, they tried to destroy him. But there's no destroying the personification of death and the soul of vengeance. This is the story you've been waiting for. Once you start listening, there's no turning back.

There wouldn't be a need for dating advice if women over 50 just wanted to find a date. I've lost count of the number of women who told me they prefer Friday night with Ben and Jerry and Netflix to dating a man with no potential. Women want and deserve more than that. Tricks and gimmicks are useless so I only offer real-life answers to questions such as why men and women over 50 are perfect for each other.

When a ship of refugees plead to come to the Barony realm for help, the Lady St. August is more than pleased to offer refuge and it falls to the Barony captain, Tanner Scott of the Atlas to provide that aid. In doing so, he learns about the real truth behind the refugees and why they are fleeing something that appears to be coming to the RIM, invaders!

This book contains proven steps and strategies on how to learn exactly what an empath is, the challenges that come along with it, and the strengths that being an empath provides you with. Surviving in this society is no easy task for highly empathetic people. Since empaths are naturally caring, great listeners, this can lead them to be easily manipulated by energy vampires.

Knapp draws on his own experience of losing both his first and second wife to cancer to provide insight into some of the unhelpful responses we often make, and presents a repertoire of ideas on how to be a genuine friend and helper to a grieving person. Various chapters in the book deal with different kinds of losses, including the trauma of losing a spouse or child, divorce, loss of pets, and other losses that we sometimes fail to recognize need to be grieved over if healing is to occur.

Hope Gracen was just another target to be tracked down...until I caught her. When I discovered I'd been lied to, I carried her off. She'll tell me the truth with her bottom still burning from my belt, but that isn't why she's here.

Max Rigby is a middle-aged, aloof writer stuck in the past when he falls in love with the pit-girl from S/V Nefarious, a sailing vessel that lives up to its name. The woman who has awakened his heart is the fleet's most fierce sailor, Robin Mac Bradaigh, aka "Mac", a young, fiery, unapologetic sailor who refuses to be pushed around by a fleet of scoundrels. But Nefarious carries a dark reputation, and Max soon finds himself caught up in a sailing race that is as dangerous as it is thrilling.

Thomas is new to the rural area. He needed a change from the hectic big city and the pressures of being on the swat team. A little peace and quiet to reflect on what he wants in life, and maybe find someone to share it with along the way. He never expected to find his perfect match in the form of one sexy little animal lover. From the moment they meet, their attraction is hot and out of control!

He doesn't make offers. He makes demands. I should have known better. His proposition was shameful. So shameful I threw my drink in his face when I heard it. Then I saw the look in his eyes, and I knew I'd made a mistake. I fought as he bared me and begged as he spanked me, but it didn't matter. All I could do was moan, scream, and climax helplessly for him as he took everything he wanted from me. By the time I signed the contract, I was already his.