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Finding a beautiful, broken viking on the verge of death in the middle of a forest, all of my instincts screamed at me to save him. My dragon wouldn’t have it any other way. For two-thousand years I’ve saved my mating fire, waiting for fate to bring me true, binding love. But with this stranger only a breath away from the afterlife, I didn’t have a choice.

The bestselling motivational guide that TheAtlantic.com calls "a rallying cry for women to get the money they deserve." Why are women so often overlooked and underpaid? What are the real reasons men get raises more often than women? How can women ask for -- and actually get--the money, the job...

Mika Waltari transports you once more to the turbulent 16th century in this gripping continuation of his saga, The Adventurer. In its sequel, The Wanderer, our hero, Michael, now seasoned by battles and betrayals, leaves the ashes of Rome for the exotic and perilous lands of the Ottoman Empire.

Headlands Hospital's hottest doctors. Brilliant. Good looking. And terribly off limits. I went to the hospital with an aching . . . need. And the handsome doctors made me all better with their big . . . instruments. I want to show them my . . . gratitude. But first I have make sure they don't find out my father is their boss. Or that I'm just finishing nursing school—and will start working with them next week.

This time, there’s no escaping. I played a game with the bratva and lost. Now, I have to pay the price, dragged deep into a world of immoral, twisted, obsessed men. And this time, there’s no escaping the dangerous, evil men who plan to make money off me, even if it destroys me.

Ancient Constantinople, the glorious capital of the Eastern Roman Empire for over 1,000 years, and the jewel of Christendom, is the setting for this incredible historical novel. No other city in the world could compare with it in grandeur, splendor, and wealth. And when it fell to the Turks in 1453, it must have seemed like the end of the world to Christians. Famed author Mika Waltari takes us into the last months of this dying city as revealed in the diary of John Angelos, a strange man hopelessly in love with the daughter of an eminent Byzantine official.

My hellish enemies have sealed my fate. And made a very big mistake. There will be no forgiveness. Only revenge. The vicious kind. I’ve become as savage and ruthless as they are.

Wanted: just one guy who understands that the Big O is not just another letter in the alphabet. I may have a “Sex & Love” advice column, but I also have a big, scandalous secret. I’ve never, actually, had my own Big O. Not even close. And DIY ain’t cutting it. My readers think I have it all: glamour, brains, and an enviable sex life. But behind my fancy words, I live in fear of being found out. Losing it all… without a happy ending. Enter my dude-roommate and his hot friends.

The Facebook Narcissist is the first book dedicated to exploring the relationship between narcissism and social media. Lena Derhally, a licensed psychotherapist certified in Imago therapy, delves into how social media enhances individual and cultural narcissism and how it may create or exacerbate toxic narcissistic tendencies in people who use it. Social media is here to stay, but with education and awareness on how it makes us and the world more narcissistic, we can change the narrative and focus on the ways in which social media can be positive, and even improve the world.

Mika Brzezinski is at war against obesity. She believes the fearsome subjects of food, diet and body image are “radioactive” in America, and getting worse. On Morning Joe, she is often so adamant about improving America’s eating habits that some people have dubbed her “the food Nazi...

In the journey of life, the absence of boundaries is like a candle burning from both ends – you sacrifice your light for others time and time again, gradually becoming dimmer until your light is extinguished…ultimately losing yourself. But it doesn’t have to be this way… Imagine creating a bridge that upholds your self-worth without compromising connections. A bridge that ensures your space is respected, valued, and harmonious. This guide serves as an invitation for you to slow down, take ownership of your life, and find your freedom!

When my hot headed brother found his fated mate, a deep, aching desire opened up inside of me for my own. Everyone knows dragons are covetous, jealous… possessive. I am all of these things, but never more so than when I set my eyes on Dempsey for the first time. Beautiful. Awkward. Sweet. Shy. Perfect. My dragon wants to wrap himself around him the moment he bumps into me outside of his antique shop. Dempsey, however, is not as keen on that idea as my inner beast is.

Why’d I do it? Because, I'm a nosy brat. I had to know what they were doing on Savage Mountain. Why were they hiding there? And when I found, out, I was sorry I’d snooped. Because, these weren’t the nicest of people. Although, they sure freaked nice. That made it hard to leave. Well, their tying me to the bed made it hard to leave, too.

Happiness is our natural capacity. It isn't an emotional gift we have to work for, like the reward of retirement at the end of our career. After years of life experiences affected by inherited love patterns, we become confused with what we intuitively need and desire and what outside forces are selling us to be happy.

They say don't go into business, or to bed, with friends. But what if those friends are four hardcore rich and handsome alpha players? Did I really think I could keep it clean with guys like that? And when reality set in, I realized dirty was much more fun. That's my kind of business. Four different men, alpha as hell, and serious as hell about their special, secret nightclub. The biggest thing they had in common? Me, and what they wanted to do to me behind closed doors.

As the co-host of MSNBC's popular morning show Morning Joe, Mika Brzezinski has established herself as a leading political news journalist and beloved television personality. She daily interviews world leaders - Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, John McCain - and discusses the major events of the day with guests like Tom Brokaw, Dan Rather, Andrea Mitchell, Chris Matthews, Maureen Dowd, and Tom Friedman. But success hasn't always come easy for Mika.

Rediscover Yourself Through the Art of Reflection What if three simple questions could change how you see your life? The Little Book of Naikan: A Beginner's Guide to Mindful Self-Reflection introduces you to a transformative Japanese practice that reveals the hidden richness of your daily experiences. Whether you’re seeking clarity, emotional balance, or a deeper connection with others, Naikan offers a powerful yet gentle path forward. Unlock the Power of Gratitude and Connection In this practical guide, you’ll learn how to use Naikan’s timeless questions to: Appreciate the support ...

A Cupid Corner Valentine’s Romcom Firefighter Stone Carter likes his life simple. His job. His town. His black cat. Cameras and attention are very much not part of the plan. Then, a New Year’s Eve fire destroys critical pediatric equipment at the local hospital, and Cupid Corner needs help fast. The solution? A firefighter charity calendar, a Valentine’s live fundraiser—and Stone being volunteered as the most reluctant face of it all. Rory Hollis, a sunshine-bright photographer from the city, arrives to shoot the calendar expecting flannel and forced smiles. She doesn’t expect ...

This hot, over-the-top romance includes sexy professors with a penchant for pursuing and protecting the college coeds who give them a run for their money. If you love outrageously naughty stories as a way to indulge your not-so-secret bad girl side, this story is for you.

Aurora is a single mom and ends up adopting her sister’s baby. She will do anything for her son and nephew- who she now calls her son. Then she receives a letter from a DNA service, stating that she has a half-sister in New Orleans. Fed up with Las Vegas, she buys a lottery ticket, only to win big. Needing a drastic change in her life, she buys an abandoned Victorian home on the bayou in New Orleans and is going to work at a dance studio to teach grannies how to shake it. She hires a carpentry company to remodel her home and soon meets Forest- the man who will break her walls down.