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The Church is very good at saying all the right things about racial equality. But the reality is that the institution has utterly failed to back up these good intentions with demonstrable efforts to reform. It is a long way from being a place of Black flourishing.

Rue's deceased mother kind of "fibbed" about who her real father was. Big time. On her 21st birthday, she learns the truth by way of a $55 million inheritance from a man she never got the chance to know. More shocking? The two famous brothers Rue's been reading about in magazines all her life are suddenly family. Jack and Sean Stone aren't happy to meet their new secret sister. And their mom? She had no idea the nanny and her husband had a little girl, long ago.

My alien crush just found his fated mate—and surprise, it's not me. Add a broken heart to being ripped from my cozy Seattle bookstore and dumped on a weird planet with zero novels, and you get...me, stowing away on a rogue pirate ship in a desperate bid to write my own adventure. I don't expect to tumble out of a vent and land—literally—into the lap of the dangerously handsome pirate captain, Fer'oon. But hey, at least life in space has a sense of humor.

No te olvides de ti nació de esos momentos. De esos días en los que te das cuenta de que has puesto en pausa lo que sientes… para no incomodar, para no decepcionar, para no parecer frágil. Dentro de este audiolibro encontrarás cien recordatorios auténticos y profundos, escritos para quien necesita acordarse de sí misma. Palabras que hablan del cansancio emocional, de los límites, de la libertad… y del coraje.

Human slave Mila's survival depended on obedience—until she uncovered a secret that made her a target. Beaten, imprisoned, and left with no way out, she never expected a Naga warrior to destroy her chains. Niri General Brivul had no reason to risk everything for a human. But the moment he saw Mila, defiant even in chains, he knew . . . She was his.

When the aliens who kidnapped me dropped my bubble into the ocean of an alien moon, I really thought I was a goner. I thanked my lucky stars when Kitaico, a bizarrely hot tentacled alien rescued me from what would have surely been a watery grave. There's one big problem though, I accidentally took his mating sting. So, through no fault of his own, we both have to deal with my forced heats thanks to his venom. Can I fight my chemical induced attraction enough to work out if I want to spend forever with Kitaico?

Priscilla has spent her life fighting for freedom. Surviving captivity made her strong, but escaping it made her dangerous. The last thing she needs is another dominant, overbearing warrior trying to control her—even if he is the fiercest Niri Warlord to ever grace the planet. Niri Warlord Andear has spent years carving out his legacy, defending a kingdom with discipline and blood. He doesn't lose battles. He doesn't take risks. And he definitely doesn't fall for stubborn, sharp-tongued human females who challenge him at every turn.

Some marriages start with a loving "I do." Theirs starts with a lie. When human Kleena is snatched off the streets of Jorvla and thrust into an auction, she expects to find herself at the mercy of her buyer, not rescued by a Naga prince—even if he is a warrior haunted by the ghosts of his own devastating legacy. To keep her safe, they're forced to pose as newlyweds—an impossible feat when they don't even like each other. However, as days stretch into weeks, their forced proximity begins to feel a little less like punishment . . . and a lot more like a blessing.

I might be at the top of my game, but a fresh start feels like the right move at this stage of my career. Joining the Lauderdale Knights has been a great decision, and I'm ready to win this city over. On opening night the crowd goes wild . . . and so does my slap shot. Knocking a fan unconscious wasn't the introduction I envisioned. Especially when I lay eyes on my gorgeous victim. Problem is . . . she's engaged.

Three brides have been given to me: Niamh is as delicate as the careful steps she takes, Selene is as challenging as the secrets she’s trying to unravel, and Amira who has been lost to me. Someone has taken her and that fool does not realize that a King never forgives or forgets. Blood debts must be paid and the collectors are knocking on doors. The Hand himself keeps the ledger and my name has been written in red.

When former rodeo star Hayes Matthews returns to Tree Fork Ranch to care for his injured uncle, he’s shocked to find Bailey Logan—his first love—working there. He never understood why she vanished years ago, and now, seeing her, more beautiful than ever, he wants answers. He swears he won’t fall for her again, no matter how strong the pull.

The first night the dark and dangerous Roman Masterson laid eyes on Elizabeth, the earth shifted beneath him, changing the trajectory of his life forever. The only thing that existed for him from that moment on was her, but nobody said a happily-ever-after was going to be easy, especially when one gunshot could change everything.

It's a gorgeously sunny day, and you are feeling yourself, so you put on your best bikini and head to the park to get some Vitamin D. As you relax in your private secluded spot, an attractive couple lay down their picnic blanket next to you and start undressing each other. As the temperature starts to rise, they catch your eye and invite you and your cherry bikini to join them.

Deep in the Italian countryside, your boyfriend's best friend (and his pert butt) keeps catching your eye as you lie tantalisingly close together by the pool. As the sun sets, and surrounded by twinkling candlelight, the best friend places his hand on your thigh under the dinner table. What is happening? And why do you want to find out?

You're heading to the gym to meet your personal trainer; you're a reluctant exerciser but she's got you coming back every week. As the intensity rises, and the session gets sweatier, you find yourselves in extremely close proximity during the final stretches. She's worked you so hard, you'll need to take a shower to cool down.

A mass of sweaty bodies jump around you as your favourite rock star moves hypnotically around the stage. He catches your eye, and although the entire stadium is singing the words in unison, you know he is singing them directly to you. Later, you feel a tap on your shoulder from security: he wants you to come backstage.

LibriVivi è orgogliosa di presentare "La Dichiarazione Universale dei Diritti Umani spiegata ai bambini",scritta da Roberto Malini,interpretata da Francesco Facchinetti e realizzata con la preziosa collaborazione dell'UNICEF. L'opera,si rivolge ai bambini per guidarli alla scoperta di uno dei documenti più significativi mai concepiti dalla civiltà: la Dichiarazione Universale dei Diritti Umani,adottato dall'Assemblea Generale delle Nazioni Unite a Parigi nel 1948.

I made a mistake and had a taste of something sweet, forbidden, and highly addictive—Elizabeth. It's no secret that I'm greedy, and I want more. Now I just have to convince her that she does too.

È una casa fredda, quella in cui cresce Norma, in cui i genitori non si separano per quieto vivere e gli abbracci si contano sulle dita di una mano.

Roma è stata appena liberata dalle truppe americane, Lia ha tredici anni e, insieme alla sua famiglia, affronta il tentativo di ritornare a una vita normale, ma tutto è da ricostruire: la vecchia casa che non sembra più la stessa, gli esami da recuperare, le lezioni noiose dal rabbino, le amicizie di un tempo che si sfaldano e quelle nuove che nascono nel quartiere, il cuore che batte per qualcuno che non si conosce ancora.