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When a shocking abduction sends shockwaves through the tranquil town, one woman is thrust into a perilous journey. She's the wife of a trusted colleague in the sheriff's department, making this case deeply personal, and time is running out. This tale is more than just a desperate rescue mission; it's a story of redemption and love. Cate, a woman marked by her past, yearns for her own shot at happiness. Can she truly start over and trust that she's found the love she's always dreamed of?

People may be familiar with the celebrations around Chinese New Year (usually towards the end of January or beginning of February), and how the year is devoted to a particular animal.

Three passionate novellas from The Secret Library range that offer essential, sensual reading. Hungarian Rhapsody, by Justine Elyot: Ruby had no idea what to expect from her trip to Budapest, but a strange man in her bed on her first night probably wasn’t it.... Restraint, by Charlotte Stein: Marnie Lewis is certain that one of her friends, handsome but awkward Brandon, hates her guts. The last thing she wants to do is go on a luscious weekend away with him.... A Sticky Situation, by Kay Jaybee: Forced to work together on a week-long conference in an Oxford hotel, Sally is dreading spending so much time with arrogant new boy Cameron....

In Virtual Vice by Jason M. Kays, readers follow disillusioned entertainment attorney Ian McKenzie as his professional life takes a decided turn for the questionable when he is hired by the charismatic and dangerous Scott White to represent Scott’s interests in his cutting edge Internet startup, Metropoleis Multimedia. Unfortunately for Ian, Scott has more in common with Scarface’s Tony Montana than Apple’s Steve Jobs, and things go from questionable to deadly in no time flat. As Scott’s confidant and consigliore, Ian soon finds himself caught between the Feds, La Cosa Nostra, and the ...

Jane Austen, George Eliot, and Thomas Hardy-three great masters of the English novel-are three remarkable imagining minds. As readers of their novels, we feel ourselves to be in contact with their authorial minds and conjure the minds they create spread across the pages of their narrative worlds. In the way that we believe in and hold in mind the idea that other human beings have minds of their own do we as readers of the novel believe we are in the presence of these other minds. But how?

Sammy Espinoza’s life is a raging dumpster fire. Her desperate attempt to win back her singer ex-girlfriend has landed her in hot water at work, and she has one last chance before her editor cuts her column. Luckily, Sammy has a plan to redeem herself, but it won’t be easy. Rumor has it that Max Ryan, the former rock god, is secretly recording his first-ever solo album years after he dramatically quit performing. And it just so happens that he and Sammy have history: Right before Max got his big break, he and Sammy spent an unforgettable night together.

Corn. Chocolate. Fishing hooks. Boats that float. Insulated double-walled construction. Recorded history and folklore. Life-saving disinfectant. Forest fire management. Our lives would be unrecognizable without these, and countless other, scientific discoveries and technological inventions from Indigenous North Americans. Spanning topics from transportation to civil engineering, hunting technologies, astronomy, brain surgery, architecture, and agriculture, Indigenous Ingenuity is a wide-ranging STEM offering that answers the call for Indigenous nonfiction by reappropriating hidden history.

An invaluable resource for parents who hope their little boys will grow up to be the kind of men who know which fork to use, how to treat others, and generally make their parents proud. How to Raise a Gentleman focuses on real-life topics such as: being a good sport, play dates, and—especially for boys—"personal habits: farting, belching, boogers, and scratching."

Wren is the one woman I shouldn’t have feelings for, but I’ve been in love with her since I met her. Months have past, but when I see her in New Orleans I can sense she's running from something. I know it isn't my responsibility but it feels like I need to help her. Even more than that, it's the perfect opportunity to right my wrongs. Only, I get more than I could've bargained for. What I never imagined was for her to run again. This time straight into the clutches of her sadistic ex, putting her life in more danger than before.

One-night stands are kind of my thing. Hit it and run because I have no desire to get tied down to a woman. Honestly, I have no desire to see the women I get in bed more than once. We can pass on the cuddling, coffee dates, and telling each other all our hopes and dreams. I'm just not that guy. At least, I wasn't, until a beauty - unlike anything I've ever seen - ambushed my life by walking into the bar, one night.

Jewel Mantelle has never lived in the South, much less on the coast, so moving from Chicagoland to the historic North Florida coastal town of Sophia Island seems like just the adventure to fix her marriage. However, when she arrives, she finds that it’s awfully hot and humid there and that these Southern folks really like to hug. Her husband’s past on the island includes a creaky old house in the historic district and lots of nosy relatives he’d forgotten to mention.

October arrives with Carolina holding way too many secrets...or you could say not holding them exactly. The town has barely gotten over the loss of their patriarch F.M. when one of the most stable marriages around is on the rocks, maybe completely over the cliff. Then the movie people hit town, and they don’t seem to be helping.

Overnight, a shiny new business opens on Chancey, Georgia’s Main Street, with a manager straight from New York City, who doesn’t find the South charming, at all. Carolina’s bookstore is also opening on Main Street. If she can keep Patty’s mind on books instead of a new romance. Then, when a secret wedding catches everyone off guard, a springtime tornado in Chancey just seems like icing on the cake. (Wedding cake, that is.) Trains still run by Crossings, the B and B for rail road enthusiasts. Ruby still sells coffee and muffins. And kids still get out of school for the summer.

Wren’s world shattered the day Arrik became king and broke every promise he’d made to her. Fueled by rage and betrayal, she must double-cross her husband to save the realm from war. But with every passing day, as her devilish king tries to entice Wren to stand by his side, she finds herself struggling not to fall for his charms and seduction. After years of scheming, Arrik finally held the world in his hands. But it wasn’t enough.

The Bloodstone imprisoned Sol. They want the power behind her birthmark. She wants to stop them from attaining their dark gifts. As she fights to free herself, she discovers a magic she never wanted. Each day, it whispers broken promises in her ears. Promises that make her question her people, the Bloodstone, and the fractured bond she shares with her husband. One question rises above the rest: Is she Kyanite or Bloodstone? The answer may lead her down a path she never wants to flee. Or it may write her fate in the sands, leaving her no choice but to escape.

Trenton Prescott is the bodyguard tasked with protecting billionaire Alexander Whitaker’s middle daughter after his youngest is kidnapped. This wealthy socialite wants no part of her protection detail, and she’s determined to fight him at every turn. Delaney Whitaker doesn’t mind sharing a house with the eye candy assigned as her bodyguard, but she has no intention of letting him control her. When the kidnappers finally call, they demand Delaney deliver the ransom. With life and death on the line, Delaney puts her safety in Trent’s capable hands.

My friend, we live in a culture saturated with sex. Everywhere you turn it's there - discussed, debated, demonstrated, and used to sell anything and everything from cars to shampoo. And the world's message is loud and clear: You have to be desirable, attractive, and sexy in order to be loved. But I know far too many people who have been burned by sex - not only as children but as teens and adults - simply because it wasn't sex according to God's directions. And that breaks my heart...and his.

Selected Urdu poems from the best-selling audiobook Jharna" by Ahmed Qasim (my nom de plume for urdu poetry ). This audiobook of Urdu poetry contains deeply moving and intense poems that explore many topics ranging from love to the meaning of life. It surely will touch every Urdu poetry lover's heart.

Zyan Bentley and Tina Hartman were the perfect couple in everyone’s mind, except Zyan’s. Frustrated with Tina’s responsible attitude toward money and their future, Zyan finds solace in the spoiled, but emotionally empty rich girl, Takira Porter. Delusional of his true feelings for her, she promises to free him from his girlfriend’s tyranny in exchange for his faithfulness. Egged on by his equally irresponsible best friend, Romeo Armstrong, he leaves Tina and their modest apartment for the comforts of Takira’s upper end condo. When the gold plated veneer begins to fade, he realizes his mistake.

Deputy Taylor Gray is called upon to investigate the sudden disappearance of a beloved young man. With time running out, she races against the clock to uncover the truth and bring him home safely. Meanwhile, Lucy Gray is determined to start anew, build a stable life for her son, and prove that she's not defined by her past. As she sets out on a path of self-discovery, she realizes that the journey isn't as straightforward as she thought it would be.