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Ho stretto un patto con un mostro. Solo che non mi ero resa conto di quanto mi sarebbe costato. Quando i debiti della mia famiglia mi trascinano nel mondo della mafia di Porto Cadenza, c’è un solo uomo disposto a offrirmi una via d’uscita. Freddo. Potente. Intoccabile. Non vuole i miei soldi. Vuole me. Le condizioni sono semplici: Gli appartengo per un periodo di tempo prestabilito. Niente domande. Niente ribellione. Niente fughe. Dico a me stessa che è solo un accordo. Un errore temporaneo a cui posso sopravvivere. Ma più sprofondo nel suo mondo, più lui diventa pericoloso. Perché...

LILIES DON’T BLOOM IN BLOOD. But I was traded anyway. Isabella Moretti was never meant to belong to the Rossi crime dynasty—until a single deal seals her fate. One signature. One vow. One man who doesn’t ask. Matteo Rossi is ruthless, disciplined, and loyal only to blood. He doesn’t want a wife. He wants control—over his empire, his enemies… and her. In the glittering shadows of Manhattan’s underworld, Isabella learns the rules fast: Obey. Submit. Survive. Because in Matteo’s world, devotion is a weapon—and love is the most dangerous lie of all. Inside you’ll find: ✔ ...

One perfect island. Two rivals. A star-studded cast. But underneath the glitter, disaster is brewing. Summer, 1958. Vivienne Rhodes thinks she’s finally landed her break playing Helen of Troy in Apex Pictures’ big-budget epic, A Thousand Ships, an anticipated blockbuster meant to resurrect...

The Star Ravagers were once counted amongst the defenders of humanity, fighting against aliens, heretics, and horrors beyond reason. But then we were betrayed, falsely slandered by traitors and cowards. An accident gave me a chance at freedom and vengeance. Joined by a beautiful engineer, an enigmatic AI, and human-alien hybrid, we seek to overturn the stars and save the survivors of my legion. When we learn they’ve been sold to a brutal blood sports game, my fury knows no bounds.

You think of the perfect comeback 10 minutes after the argument is over. It’s time to stop doing that. We have all been there. A coworker makes a snide comment. A boss questions your competence. A spouse hits below the belt. You freeze. You stutter. You smile politely while your blood boils. And then, on the drive home, you replay the scene in your head, inventing the perfect things you should have said. This is not an accident. It is a biological reaction. When you are attacked, your brain’s logic center shuts down and your fear center takes over. You are hardwired to be "nice" in the ...

J’ai passé un pacte avec un monstre. J’étais seulement loin de me douter de ce qu’il allait m’en coûter. Quand les dettes de ma famille m’entraînent dans l’univers de la mafia de Porto Cadenza, il n’y a qu’un seul homme disposé à m’offrir une porte de sortie. Froid. Puissant. Intouchable. Il ne veut pas de mon argent. C’est moi qu’il veut. Les conditions sont simples : Je lui appartiens pour une durée déterminée. Pas de questions. Pas de rébellion. Pas d’échappatoire. Je me dis que ce n’est qu’un arrangement. Une erreur temporaire à laquelle je peux ...

My name is Mal. Growing up in The City, I had been taught that a benevolent goddess protected us from the Demon Lord and his legion of horrors. But upon my exile, I learned the world was far larger and more wonderful than I could have ever imagined.

Do they call you too sensitive, too kind, too soft for this world? You’re not weak. You’re awake. I Stayed Soft in a World That Tried to Harden Me is a powerful healing journey for sensitive souls, empaths, people pleasers, and anyone who's ever given too much and lost themselves in the process. In this deeply emotional and empowering book, Sienna Thorne guides you through the quiet heartbreak of overgiving, the exhaustion of being “the strong one,” and the courage it takes to protect your peace without shutting down your heart. You’ll learn how to: • Set boundaries without ...

Journey back to the foggy streets of Victorian London, via The Continuing Chronicles of Sherlock Holmes: Omnibus Nine! Here fans of the great Sherlock Holmes will find the game afoot in three stand-alone novellas, and two previously unpublished vignettes available for the first time only in this collection. Included are: The Case of the French Convent, in which Holmes and Watson, in Paris at the behest of the French government, are approached by a young nun who begs their aid in the return of a priceless artifact stolen from her convent in rural Normandy…. The Tragedy of the Zoologia ...

Shrouded in fog on a hillside high above an isolated California coastal town, The Candle Bay Hotel and Spa has been restored to its former glory after decades of neglect. Thanks to its new owners, the Darlings, the opulent inn is once again filled with prosperous guests. But its seemingly all-American hosts hide a chilling, age-old family secret.

In a remote part of California just above the coastal town of Devilswood, Ravencrest Manor, imported stone-by-stone from England more than two centuries ago, looms tall and terrifying, gathering its dark and unnatural powers, and drawing those it wants as its own.

Sia has one mission: seduce the Orc Beastmaster, steal his maps, and slit his throat in his sleep. She’s a trained assassin with nothing to lose and blades hidden beneath her clothes. The plan is simple. Until Vrok smells her deception the moment she enters his tent. The massive Beastmaster has the senses of the dire-wolves he commands, and he knows exactly what Sia is. But instead of killing her, he issues a challenge: use your body to manipulate me. Seduce me. Try to win. A blizzard traps them together for a week, and what follows is a battle of wills and flesh. Vrok is patient, skilled...

Ravencrest Manor is the most beautiful thing new governess Belinda Moorland has ever seen, but as she learns more about its tangled past of romance and terror, she realizes that beauty has a dark side. Who is the man digging in the garden beyond Belinda’s bedroom window? Who - or what - is watching her from the vents? Belinda is thrust into a world of waking nightmares where there is no distinction between the living and the dead, and there are no limits to the horrors that await.

Polar bear shifters and their mates steam up the pages in these swoon-worthy paranormal romances. From trespassers with hidden agendas to curvaceous women who are ready to take a chance, the stories in this collection will capture your heart. Complication Curvy Laken Araya has to serve as a judge in the equivalent of a shifter Supreme Court. No problem right? Until the one presenting the case is a one-night stand she never should have had. Polar bear shifter Malachi—Ky—Romanoff is in a hell of a position. He’s representing the petitioner in front of a woman who was butt-naked in a ...

Boston businessman Nathaniel Lawrence doesn't have a dime he didn't earn himself. So when he finds out that he's the long-lost heir to a penniless dukedom in England, it's easy for him to dismiss the undeserving fortune. Why pour money into a crumbling castle and meaningless title when his eye is set on the future in America? But when the current duke throws his lovely daughter's hand in to sweeten the offer, Nathaniel rethinks his rash decision. He knows a good business deal when he sees one, and marriage to Lady Charlotte, the jewel of the ton, is the very best.

What would your life look like if you could remember names, facts, and entire presentations on command? Most people think a sharp memory is a genetic lottery. Neuroscientist Dr. Elias Thorne proves it’s a trainable skill—and hands you the blueprint.

You tried being softer. Quieter. Easier to understand. But they still didn’t get you. This is the book you turn to when you’re tired of explaining yourself. When your voice feels too quiet, your needs feel like a burden, and your truth has been misunderstood one too many times. I Keep Hoping They’ll Understand Me, But They Don’t is a heartfelt guide for the emotionally unseen—those who have felt invisible in rooms they showed up fully in. Through raw reflections and gentle guidance, Sienna Thorne walks beside you as you reclaim your voice, honor your depth, and finally stop trying...

Whether you’re a seasoned chef or a curious beginner, The Sausage Making Maestro invites you to embrace the flavors of artisanal sausage making and transform your kitchen into a culinary workshop. Get ready to savor the satisfaction of crafting your own delicious sausages, one link at a time!

We live in a world engineered to steal your attention. Every notification, breaking news alert, and endless scroll is competing for one thing: your focus. And every time you give it away, your most important goals get pushed further into the background. Focus First in Your Life is a practical, no-fluff guide to reclaiming your attention and doing the work that actually matters.

He doesn’t collect hearts. He collects bodies. He isn’t your typical killer—he’s an artist. Each body is a canvas. Each murder, a masterpiece. He sculpts his victims into poses inspired by classical statues, dresses them in black, and carves scripture into their flesh. To him, death is beautiful. Sacred. Controlled. But then comes Lira Graves—a true crime addict with a twisted mind and a dangerous curiosity. She didn’t come to Missouri to escape. She came to find the killers. What she doesn’t realize is… one of them has already found her. He watches her. Wants her. But he ...