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He rolled into her bar looking like some caveman that had never met a razor and called her a bitch. How dare he! Cami would not be talked to that way, not by someone like him anyway. Then he stood up, totally dominating her. His eyes bored into hers and her bones melted. The last thing that Dylan wanted was the responsibilities of being an Alpha. He was perfectly content being part time beta, part time party animal and full time ladies man. At least he was until he saw her ponytail. He was going to wrap his fist in it and use it to pull her head back then he was going to sink his tongue ...

Buckle up for an explosive ride into the heart of battle with 'Contested Landing' – the ultimate anthology of military science fiction that'll leave you on the edge of your seat! Get ready to dive headfirst into the fray as fearless defenders clash with relentless invaders in heart-pounding actions across the cosmos. From pulse-pounding firefights to jaw-dropping heroics, these adrenaline-fueled tales will thrust you into the heart of interstellar conflict like never before.

After barely surviving a massacre in the Pennsylvania wilderness, Sarah Marsters finds herself in a ramshackle hunter’s cabin besieged by wolves. As she prepares to die, a stranger arrives, and the wolves bow down and whimper at his feet.. Kingston Sauvage is unlike anyone Sarah has ever encountered. A mysterious man with uncanny abilities, a man on a collision course with a brutal fate. And while he tutors her in survival skills during their journey, he also introduces her to a searing passion. Set against a starkly beautiful wilderness caught in the throes of the French and Indian War, ...

In “Not That Kind of Love,” Michelle is a savvy young modern woman who has her life and her career together. She is in love with her best friend that she has known since kindergarten. Michelle wants more but is too shy to pursue him and only admires him from afar. He usually pursues another type of woman and she does not fit the bill. When he decides that it is Michelle that he wants to settle down with, she is suddenly afraid that she could lose everything if it doesn’t work out.

Eternal Island weaves its magical enchantments into every one of its people's hearts. No one, human or immortal, is immune to the fiery touch of love. But trouble begins to brew anew when, with the last arrival, a malignant entity also makes it onto the island. Seeking to settle an old score first, he relies on dark magic in his pursuit to rule the world. Manipulative and possessing qualities that make him hard to identify, let alone defeat, he can only be sensed by one person.

Jess has always been an introvert but is on a quest to find her backbone. Men scare her, but she knows that she has to have one if she’s to have children and the house with the picket fence that she’s always wanted. When she loses a battle with the coffee machine, a hot police officer stalks her back to her office with the cup she couldn’t get on her own. He wants to take her out, but all she can seem to focus on is the weapon holstered at his side that scares the wits out of her. James is an Alpha and new to the area. He is already in control of his pack and now he has located his ...

A dream can become a nightmare in a matter of moments, and Ivyanne Court is living proof of this. She thought choosing between three potential husbands she was indifferent to was the worst thing that could happen to her, but she was so very wrong. Choosing between two she cares deeply for is that much worse. Especially when there’s a chance that one moment of irresponsibility has already predetermined her future. Hands tied, heart bound, still mourning the loss of her best friend, Ivyanne cannot believe that having her unspoken wish granted could cause so much misery among those closest ...

When her life is shattered by the War Between the States, Olivia Harrington scrambles to rebuild a lost family fortune by running the Federal blockade out of Wilmington, North Carolina. Her daring and bravery has allowed her to keep Bliss, the home she hasn’t seen in months... the place where she is now headed. Yet waiting at home for Livie is a houseful of trouble… her dying brother, and the man who risked everything to honor a friend’s final wish… the very man who broke Livie’s heart long ago, and whom she thought never to see again…. The Long Road Home is a novella that is ...

From innocent friendship, to teen lust, to adult passion that transcends worlds... Callie Clay has grown up knowing that she's different to other girls in numerous ways. Not only is she adopted, but she's a tomboy and a musical prodigy that has suffered Astrophoboia- fear of storms- for as long as she can remember. And since her parents moved her across the ocean, she's been a foreigner too. The only time Callie ever feels 'right' is when she is making music with her two best friends, Hunter and Ryan, who have been there for her ever since she first moved to Horizon, and saved Hunter's life...

When Finn Monroe gets chased out of a birthday party and into the quarry during a meteor shower, she starts wishing on the falling stars for a better life- one free of cliques like the Hive, who have been toying with her for years. But once the stars start falling, they don’t stop battering the world until it is unrecognisable in all ways but one: Finn’s still a poor outcast, but in a world where Outcasts are one of many castes, and where the Queen Bees who used to bully her are now potential future queens who potentially have actual magic in their veins. There’s a chance that Finn ...

Are you tired of feeling like everyone but yourself has control over your life? Do you feel manipulated, want to learn more about this complex topic, and yearn to be more independent? This in-depth guide is expertly crafted to empower you to make confident decisions without feeling burdened by guilt or the pressure to please others. With the help of simple yet effective tools, you will be able to step into your own power and effectively manage any conspirations from those around you.

The alpha lion of Las Vegas, Ace Keller, has luck on his side, at the poker table and with the ladies, calling bluffs and breaking hearts whenever the notion strikes him. After bonding with the alpha wolf of Montgomery, Alabama, fate flips Ace's simple world upside down when he finds himself desiring only one woman in his life - Andromeda. But not only does he want her, he needs her touch in order to live.

Holly moved to Brighton to escape her grief over the death of her boyfriend, Sam. But now she is here, sitting on a bench, listening to the sea sway...what is supposed to happen next? The solitude she had so craved leaves her feeling wrecked. Stranded. But after she meets Frank, the tide begins to shift. Frank, a retired magician who has experienced his own loss but manages to be there for everyone else. Gradually, as he introduces Holly to a circle of new friends, young and old, all with their own stories of love and grief to share, she begins to learn to live again.

Some people believe that they will do anything humanly possible for love, and some people will move heaven and earth for it. Leigh has always believed that she fell into the first category, but as she feels herself falling for Ryan, she wonders if she's descending into madness instead, clutching madly at her ideals on the way down but losing grip every time Ryan looks at her or whispers in her ear. Maybe heroines in books would do better than her but hey, heroes in books have nothing on Ryan. He says he wants to be friends, but he doesn't kiss like a friend. She vows that she won't go any ...

It isn’t the blood that makes Cara scream…it’s what comes after. When a local librarian is found murdered in Bellview, with a boiled egg stuffed in his throat and his body drenched in pig’s blood, Detective Rose Sanchez is called to the scene. At the same time, Rose’s partner, Alex, is in Boston on a separate case. As the investigation deepens, Alex and Rose discover that both cases are tied to a cult worshipping the goddess Astarte, whose followers believe that ritual sacrifices during the full moon will bring about peace—but at a deadly cost. As the full moon approaches, the ...

Having overdosed on the cold, unyielding aspects of reality at an early age, books became a welcome escape I was happy to dedicate my life to. Editing romance novels seemed like the perfect career choice for the girl who craved fantasy and a world she could exercise a little control over. Bottom line, I like having a happy ending I can count on.

Blood spilled will spill some more. When teenagers Josh and Emily are found dead in a secluded field on the Fourth of July, the small town of Bellview is rocked to its core. Despite the best efforts by Detective Rose Sanchez and P.I. Alex Porter, the killer strikes again on Labor Day, Halloween, and Thanksgiving. Targeting teenage couples and arranging their bodies in grotesque scenes tied to the holiday. As Christmas nears, Bellview is in a state of fear, with families leaving town or canceling celebrations altogether. Will Alex and Rose be able to catch the killer before the Christmas ...

Sealah Loveridge was supposed to be training to be the perfect princess and yet somehow, what should have been the best, most-validating weekend of her life ended up making her look like a train wreck and now, she's in damage control mode. Not only has she angered her parents, the residents of Seaview, her peers and the boy that was supposed to be her perfect match, but now she's somehow managed to get herself tangled up with two human boys that are nothing but trouble- the beautiful Ferris Wheel operator who stole her kisses and her heart before trying to kill her after he found out what ...

Give: An Anthology of Anatomical Entries explores, from head to toe, the varying reasons why someone might donate an organ, tissue, or other body part, and how. Featuring 24 twisted short stories from authors including Christine Morgan, Kerry G.S. Lipp, Gio Clairval, and others.

"Ich weiß, was du getan hast." Jo ist schockiert, als die digitale Home Assistentin Electra sie ohne Aufforderung anspricht. Unmöglich kann eine harmlose Software vom Furchtbarsten wissen, das Jo jemals passiert ist! Doch Electra weiß nicht nur Dinge - sie tut auch Dinge, zu denen sie nicht in der Lage sein sollte: Freunde und Eltern erhalten Textnachrichten mit wüsten Beschimpfungen, Jos Bankkonto wird leergeräumt, die Kreditkarte überzogen.