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A story of resilience and redemption set against one of America’s defining moments - the Dust Bowl.

Galveston, Texas. September 1900. Only months ago, Kathleen McDaniel returned from finishing school in Switzerland to her family home in New York’s Hudson Valley with a future of promise and privilege set before her. But one horrific event shattered her picturesque life. Now she has fled as far as the train line and a pocketful of money would take her, finding refuge at the St. Mary’s Orphan Asylum on Galveston Island, where she helps the nuns care for their young charges and prays her past will not find her.

Spanning eras and cultures from ancient Rome to medieval England to 1950s Hollywood, Jennifer Wright's It Ended Badly guides you through the worst of the worst in historically bad breakups. In the throes of heartbreak, Emperor Nero had just about everyone he ever loved - from his old tutor to most of his friends - put to death. Oscar Wilde's lover, whom he went to jail for, abandoned him when faced with being cut off financially from his wealthy family.

A powerful collection of stories about women who murdered - for revenge, for love, and even for pleasure - rife with historical details that will have any true-crime junkie on the edge of their seat, She Kills Me tells the story of 40 women who murdered out of necessity, fear, revenge, and even for pleasure.

This special edition of The Vampire Hunter's Daughter contains parts 1-6, the complete collection. Fourteen-year-old Chloe witnesses her mother' murder at the hands of a vampire. Before the vampire can kidnap her, there is an unexpected rescue by a group of vampire hunters.

When her father died, Lucy Mae Estmond inherited the family business. She has known all of her life that she is in line to watch over the souls of the recently passed, keeping them safe from the Reapers. Then Lucy discovers an ancient legend predicting the arrival of the Chosen One, destined to bring forth an end to the Reapers. She realizes she is that person. When she meets Jack Walker, they realize they have an insane, mutual attraction. Too bad that he's been sent to prevent the prophecy from coming true. His only mission: to kill the Chosen One.

Madame Restell is a sharp, witty Gilded Age medical history which introduces us to an iconic, yet tragically overlooked, feminist heroine: a glamorous women’s healthcare provider in Manhattan, known to the world as Madame Restell. A celebrity in her day with a flair for high fashion and public, petty beefs, Restell was a self-made woman and single mother who used her wit, her compassion, and her knowledge of family medicine to become one of the most in-demand medical workers in New York.

The love of her life left her long ago, shattering her heart into a million pieces. It's taken Hannah almost 12 years to push away the hurt and move on with life. That is, until the death of a Reaper brings Detective David Foster back to town and their paths cross once again. With more and more of the soul-eating Reapers passing through town in search of the Chosen One, who happens to be her sister, Lucy, the Estmond family has been busy enough. Now, they rally together in hopes of keeping Hannah out of prison.

Beatrice Carraway has dreams. Although she’s aged out of the childhood pageant circuit, she’s intent on carrying her talents all the way to the big screen—if only she can escape the poverty of West Dallas first. But as the Great Depression drags the working class further and further under, Beatrice struggles just to keep herself, her mother, and her younger sister afloat. After a string of failed auditions, she feels defeated. And then in walks Jack Turner.

In order to resolve the significant racial, ethnic, language, and financial inequities that exist in healthcare quality and access, health systems must undertake the development of systematic approaches to advance diversity, inclusion, and health equity.

Sixteen-year-old Olive Alexander has lived on a ranch in the Jornada del Muerto region of southern New Mexico her entire life. But when World War II begins, the government seizes her family’s land for the construction of a new, top secret Army post. While her mother remains behind, Olive is forced to live in nearby Alamogordo with her grandmother and find a place in a new school. When Jo Hawthorne crosses her path, Olive sees a chance for friendship—until she learns that Jo’s father is the Army sergeant who now occupies her beloved ranch.

From blank page to published book—the author's journey is filled with creative breakthroughs, mental roadblocks, and profound self-discovery. Host Jennifer Wright, a seasoned writer and publishing strategist, tackles the real challenges authors face: conquering the inner critic, finding your authentic voice, and building systems that actually get books finished. Through conversations with bestselling authors and emerging writers, you'll discover practical strategies for every stage of your writing journey. Whether you're stuck on chapter one or ready to launch, this podcast delivers the ...

As the oldest of seven siblings, Greg has always been the one to protect his brothers and sisters. He is also a guardian of souls, keeping the spirits safe from the soul-eating Reapers. With so much responsibility, he hasn't had much time to concentrate on his personal life. But that all changes when Emily knocks on his door and tells him that their family is in danger.

Olivia Estmond is tired of waiting to be attacked. It is time for the Keepers to strike first against the Reaper Empress. Preparing to fight is not a new concept for Liv, but living with a target on your back is not something she has ever dealt with. The Reapers were ordered to take out the entire Estmond family, and unless the Keepers did something about it, they wouldn't stop until their mission was complete.

One small town, two entirely different worlds. Daniel Estmond has endured too much loss in his lifetime. His mother, his father, his fiancé...all of them gone from this world. Every day he wonders which person he loves will come next. He drinks away the pain and numbs the anger that only seems to fester with time. What do you have to fight for when you've lost everything? Reese Knight inherited Knights Bar when her father was killed. She grew up in Summer Hollow and has known the Estmond family her entire life.

Chloe's brother Zander was given a second chance at life. When the Warrior Angel healed him he developed special abilities intended to help him rid the world of corruption. But now, those powers are causing him to question the difference between innocence and true evil.

A war is brewing between the hunters and the vampires and Chloe is determined to strike against the vampires before they have a chance to attack. Unfortunately, her plan goes all wrong and results in a massive takeover by the undead.

Society is slowly rebuilding since the end of the Vampire Apocalypse. In an effort to prevent another takeover by the undead, the government has requested the aid of the Hunters. Their mission, help the military train to fight and kill the vampires. When the Pentagon discovers Chloe is a dhampir she is taken into custody. After Drew finds out she is being held for testing and observation, the Hunters once again rally together for yet another rescue to bring Chloe home.

The Hunters have arrived in New Orleans. This time, the group faces their most dangerous battle yet, to kill one of the oldest vampires left on earth and eradicate her bloodline. But first they need to find her. After the devastation and chaos left behind by the Vampire Apocalypse, the group has no other choice but to hunt down the Sire of that line. With only three bloodlines left, they have a chance to end one.

Society now knows of the vampires that roam the world. The creatures of the night no longer hide from humans. Instead, they are attacking on the streets, in plain view, either killing them or turning them into one of their own.