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Jace Merrick wears number seven with pride—just like his father did. As the star quarterback and hometown hero, everyone expects greatness from him. What no one sees is how empty he feels beneath the lights. River Hale is used to staying out of sight. A quiet trombone player, he never expects someone like Jace to notice him—much less choose him. What begins as simple conversations turns into something neither of them planned. As their worlds collide in a town that isn’t known for acceptance, Jace and River find comfort in each other while everything else fades into the background.

The undead are more alive today than ever. Immortal? Indeed! Nothing has sunk its teeth into 21st century popular culture as pervasively as the vampire. The fangsters have the freedom to fly across all genres and all mediums - there''s even apps for vamps. Whether roaming into romance, haunting horror, sneaking into science fiction, capering into humor, meandering through mystery - no icon is more versatile than the vampire.

Talia's dream of avoiding marriage to her domineering landlord comes crashing to the ground the night her family's ticket out of poverty is stolen and sold by the wicked landlord himself. Now, Talia will be forced to marry him and give up the future she imagined for herself—until a mysterious stranger offers her a surprising bargain: he'll save Talia's family from the landlord's schemes if she marries the stranger that very night. Desperate for a solution, Talia agrees. As the sun rises, they are married, and Talia is whisked away from her safe, predictable life.

Patch Burke is the son of a miner. He lives with his mother in the forgotten coal community of St. Charles, Virginia. They are barely making ends meet, but they do what they can to survive. While they may lack material possessions, they find strength in their love for one another. Butch is an orphan who was left behind after his father died from Black Lung Disease. Feeling desperate and lonely, he contemplates leaving the place he once called home. Fortunately, hope arrives when he encounters Patch, a kind neighbor boy. What begins as a friendship soon blossoms into a beautiful love.

Zayne and Kamden live in the town of Mount Airy, or as the tourists know it, Mayberry. Small minds with big mouths threaten a secret: their love for each other that has been there since they first met. Will they find happiness in a conservative place? Answers lay hidden in the magic of an iconic town.

Wiley's life is difficult. His living conditions are harsh. After his mother left his abusive father, everything took a turn for the worse. The trailer park where Wiley and his family live has been sold, and the remaining tenants are facing eviction. However, there is a glimmer of hope in this challenging environment. Wiley's older friend, Nash, has a secret crush on him. He does his best to help Wiley cope with his situation but is afraid to express his true feelings. Nevertheless, their lives are about to change due to an unexpected stroke of luck. Join international best-selling authors C.

On Zara's twentieth birthday, she expects to be married to the love of her life, not stolen by the Shadow Prince and hurled into a world where death awaits her at every turn. For one year, she is forced to endure dangerous trials intended to entertain the fae. Determined to do whatever it takes to survive and return to her home, Zara seeks an escape, but what she never expects is to find herself indebted to the Shadow Prince himself.

Mayberry’s gentle rhythms return as Zayne and Kamden count down to their perfect summer wedding. Sunlit streets hum with anticipation, and every porch is alive with laughter, friendship, and the sweet scent of magnolias in bloom. Then a mysterious visitor arrives—clutching faded black-and-white snapshots of a beloved childhood show—in search of the very magic he’s only ever seen on screen.

Carter and Mateo were inseparable—two boys bound by laughter, secrets, and a friendship that felt like forever. But forever shattered the day Mateo's family was torn from their home and deported without warning. Carter was left behind, heartbroken and furious, determined to channel his grief into fighting for immigrant rights. Years later, fate brings them back together. What began as childhood devotion has deepened into something more—something fragile, tender, and fierce.

Step into the enchanting world of Jonesville, Virginia, where the tender romance between Everett Buckley and Finn Waring blooms like the delicate Bluebells in a hidden meadow. Their love is a closely guarded secret until the rumble of war disrupts their peaceful existence. With the looming threat of Vietnam hovering over them, Everett and Finn cling to each precious moment before duty calls. As the letters cease and the shadows of uncertainty lengthen, their bond is tested amidst the unforgiving landscape of the bamboo jungle.

This book revolves around the premise of gaining more perspective on the 24-hour period in which we live our current lives. My goal is to relate everyday experiences that will help establish a common ground for all to build upon. I truly believe the past is just the past, the future has not yet arrived, and the present is the only thing in our control.

Hablamos sobre el auge tecnológico en este ultimo año, basado en experiencias e investigación.

Based on the keynote message that so moved government leaders at the 2017 National Prayer Breakfast, US Senate Chaplain Barry Black's Make Your Voice Heard in Heaven shows us how to pray prayers that God will hear. Sometimes it feels as if we're never going to be heard and nothing will ever change. Known for his powerful prayers, Chaplain Black challenges us, individually and collectively, to make ourselves heard in a way that really changes things - by calling upon the one who holds ultimate power.

Barry C. Black is the spiritual "leader of leaders" for the US Senate, shepherding those on the front lines of the decisions that shape our culture. Now Chaplain Black shows all of us how to thrive in the midst of today's turbulence and confusion by following eight principles that Jesus gave his disciples prior to sending them into a dangerous world. These teachings are as relevant today as when Jesus first spoke them 2,000 years ago.

Kassandra Darkmorré is hiding behind the mask of humanity, living her life as nothing more than a spectator. She watches, knowing the outcome of the lives around her. They lived. They died. While she was left all alone. She never imagined one of her hospice patients would figure out what she was or ask for an explanation on her death bed. And Kassandra surely didn't expect the dying woman to give her something she hadn't had in almost 200 years. Hope.

Dive into a mesmerizing tale where the goddess of the sea breathes life into August. Hauntingly beautiful, this story follows August's journey from a regular existence to a destiny that awaits him. Fear and love collide in a swirl of emotions as his best friend uncovers his extraordinary reality. Will August have the strength to take the leap that will shape his future forever? Let C.C. Black's enchanting words draw you into a world of wonder, where love, dreams, and courage intertwine in a dance of hope and imagination.

Summer at Camp L.I.F.E. brings a new chapter of growth as Keller and his brothers embark on a journey to inspire and uplift their campers. Faced with challenges and uncertainties, they rally together to support each other in overcoming obstacles, finding courage, and discovering the power of love. Amidst outdoor adventures, heart-to-heart conversations, and a touch of friendly competition, Keller and his team navigate the highs and lows of camp life, fostering bonds that stand the test of time.

In the time before America came to be, this land was occupied by native people, by tribes such as the Sioux, Blackfoot, and Cherokee. When the settlers invaded, it forced these people to defend their sacred land from European illegals encroaching. In what is now western North Carolina, in the heart of the Cherokee Nation, lived a boy named Yona on the cusp of becoming a man. Led by spirits and visions, he falls in love with a settler named Henry, who has his own feelings and aspirations different from his father's.

Foretelling Jacob’s Trouble: whose side are you on? unveils the overarching spiritual battle for Jerusalem, and explains the necessary legal framework that will deliver everlasting peace, despite fierce opposition. Who has not wondered what’s really happening in Israel and Gaza, or why a peaceful solution appears so difficult? Why is the world so divided, taking sides with either Israel or Palestine? Foretelling Jacob’s Trouble: whose side are you on? digs deep into these questions, with stirring results.

All Vera wants is to survive her wedding day and fade into the rhythms of a normal life. No easy task for a quarter-mage like her. But her worst fears come to pass when her faulty magic once again lets her down—only this time, she's branded a criminal.