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Felix's new year's resolution is to lose weight. He's been getting dietary advice and buying vitamins and supplements from a place called Phil's Fitness and it's been working wonders. He's already lost 60 pounds! His feeling of accomplishment turns to dread when he finds that Phil's has suddenly closed down and a new business has moved in. Luckily for Felix the new business is also focused on full-body transformation and the new proprietor Gloria is a fit little beauty who promises him instant results. Felix is excited but he's about to get more than he bargained for. Gloria helps Felix ...

In the aftermath of a war that almost destroyed Earth, the Alliance now rules, but not everyone chooses to live by their laws. Alayna is a rebel living by her own rules in the harsh badlands, outside the Alliance’s control. She is a thief, stealing from the wealthy to provide for those who cannot survive on their own, all while hiding the tattoo that marks her as one of the few remaining fertile women on Earth…making her a target.

They went into the woods to celebrate. They didn’t plan to be hunted. Fresh out of college, six friends set off on a camping trip deep in the remote wilderness of the Pacific Northwest — a final escape before adulthood sinks its teeth in. Laughter, booze, and the freedom of the wild promise a weekend they’ll never forget. But the forest has something else in store. On their first night, strange sounds echo through the trees. The second night, one of them vanishes. By the time they realize they’re being watched, it’s already too late. Cut off from help and miles from civilization, ...

The mysterious, the scary, and the unknown. At one time or another we all have experienced an event or moment where we questioned reality. A time when we could feel our skin crawl and our hairs raise. In, What Lurks Beyond, Volume 4, Ethan Hayes, author of the bestselling series, Encounters in the Woods, brings us true tales and stories told from the experiencers themselves. These are people that have come face to face with something beyond imagination, something awful, something surreal and even evil. They survived these experiences but they will never be the same. From spirits to cryptids...

Radek is a prince with a problem. He wants to see the galaxy, but an ancient law forbids any member of the Romaki Dragon Clans from ever leaving their planet. So, what’s a Romaki Snow dragon to do? Defy the law, hop a ride with a friend, and head for the far side of the galaxy, that’s what. As the Pyrosians prepare to claim their mates, all Radek has to do is sit back, enjoy the party, and keep one little promise - no shifting into a dragon while he’s visiting Earth. What could be simpler?

Stay Calm When Life Gets Hard Stress. Overthinking. Emotional reactions you later regret. Most people try to push through these problems without the tools to handle them. Mental strength is not something you are born with. It is something you build. In Mental Strength for Everyday Life, you will learn practical strategies to manage pressure, control emotional reactions, and stay steady during difficult moments. This book is not about complicated psychology or unrealistic motivation. It is about simple tools you can use every day to strengthen your mind and handle life with clarity and ...

What do you do when life stops making sense? You start asking better questions. The Existential Mind is a powerful 2-in-1 guide to the deepest—and most unsettling—truths about being human. In one volume, you’ll find two complete books designed for beginners who are curious, overwhelmed, or just plain tired of pretending they’ve got it all figured out. This isn’t abstract philosophy meant for dusty shelves. It’s real, relevant, and razor-sharp insight for anyone standing at the crossroads of freedom, anxiety, and absurdity. Learn how thinkers like Kierkegaard, Nietzsche, Sartre, ...

Arguably the most intellectual, creative, cosmopolitan, and curious of the Founding Fathers, Benjamin Franklin is the only top-tier Founder not to have served as president. Despite not becoming the Chief Executive, Franklin played an active role in American politics and served the aspiring and young United States in the key European capitals. His prodigious reading and appetite for learning are epic. As he did in works about Thomas Jefferson and George Washington, Kevin J. Hayes interprets the life and mind of Franklin through what he read.

Rand O'Malley dreams of superstardom. He hopes to one day sing the blues like a god. Moving to New York City and hiring a new manager are steps to make his dreams a reality. But nothing moves as fast as Rand would like, and everyone has opinions, for example that he should keep certain pieces of himself quiet if he plans on making it in the Big Apple. Like his bisexuality.

She told me she was the housekeeper, and who was I to question? Our stay in this perfectly renovated Victorian house on the rich side of Hastings was a favour from an old school friend while the fire damage to our own little place was being fixed. This is not my house, and they are not my rules. So I step aside, and I let her in. Am I paranoid to think that she’s watching my every move? What am I supposed to do when she rests her head on my husband’s broad shoulder, a glint in her eye that only I can see?

Over 400 pages of thrilling Bigfoot and Sasquatch encounters! The Big Bigfoot Book: Volume 4 is a captivating anthology of 100 Bigfoot encounter stories drawn from my book series, I Saw Bigfoot and Encounters Bigfoot. This collection brings together the most intriguing and persuasive eyewitness accounts of meetings with the elusive creature known as Bigfoot, spanning various rugged and remote regions of North America. Each narrative offers a vivid exploration of this legendary figure, blending mystery, fear, and fascination to challenge our perceptions of the known world. Perfect for both ...

Eric Schuster is a successful guy. He’s part owner of a highly successful tech firm, he has a supportive family and a great group of close friends. But something is missing. Or maybe he’s reacting to his business partner and ex’s wedding news. He knows his former lover is making a big mistake, but he also knows it’s time to move on. And hopefully avoid falling for another friend. Zane Richards is an avid sailor and surfer with a laid-back approach to life. He firmly believes there’s a time and place for everything if you’re willing to take a chance.

Some rules were made to be broken. Layla Corbin loves her life as a technician on the deep space asteroid-mining ship Kessel Queen. Great job, great companions, great money. Perfect, except she wants all four of her sexy crewmates. The rules of the ship state she can only have one - an impossible choice. When Mace issued that order, he did it to protect his crew. He never imagined that they’d all fall for Layla.

Lauren takes a vacation to New York with Quinn to further explore her sexuality and desires within the hot and vibrant New York underground scene. Lauren is excited to learn more about the kink lifestyle but at the same time cautious to see where her new relationship takes her. Can Quinn overcome the trauma from her past to be a better partner to Lauren?

We’re having a baby! The journey to parenthood has been bumpy one, but we’re so ready for this. Our careers are going well, we have a cool house in a great neighborhood, a supportive family, amazing friends, a new puppy, and…it’s time. Becoming dads isn’t something we take lightly. We’ve planned for this moment for years. Hey, I’m a lawyer and I know how to prepare. I’ve done the research, consulted experts, and explored our options.

Being the onboard matchmaker for an interstellar dating cruise isn’t the most exciting job in the world, but that’s fine. Joy likes things to be calm and orderly. But then the ship gets attacked, and her captain orders her into an escape pod with two VIPs and instructions to keep everyone alive.

Tyran Varosa and Braxon Torr are on a mission: Find an inhabitable planet; start a new colony; escape the archaic rules and traditions of the Vardarian homeworld. They never expected to find their mate along the way, and they never imagined she’d be a diminutive human female with pink hair and a warrior’s spirit. Phaedra Kari has been called a lot of things in her life: trouble, cyber-jockey, lunatic, hacker, but never someone’s mate - not until an alien prince and his best friend arrive at the Drift.

“A beautifully written story, richly developed characters and sense of place and time in history.” – Mary Jo Doig, author of Patchwork, a Memoir of Love and Loss Pittsburgh, PA. 1941. The world is plunging headlong into WWII, and Flossie’s beau has been drafted. He wants to get engaged, and she reluctantly agrees. But when he’s away at Pearl Harbor, she falls in love with another man. If she only had a mother to advise her! All Flossie has to go on is a fading photo of a young woman in profile and a name: Florence, like her own. Mahaffey, PA, 1910: Talented, beautiful and ...

I just wanted to write a fluffy Christmas romance—now I’m trapped with Krampus and tangled in Yuletide magic. My life as the "Queen of Christmas Cheer" was simple. Write a sparkling holiday romance, make everyone believe in happy endings, and never, ever think about the darker stories lurking in my mind. Then I burned a manuscript about Krampus. And he came to life. Now, I’m snowed in with an ancient, horned spirit who claims I belong to him. He’s temptation made real--dangerous power and gentle strength, with a voice like midnight promises. More claws and shadowed desire than ...

Elliot: I need a roommate fast. Even a temporary one. Beggars can’t be choosers. Going pro after graduation has been intense, and time is precious. Thankfully, Braden seems cool. He’s a little quirky…and very sexy. Of course, I would never get involved with a roommate. That’s a bad idea. Isn’t it? Braden: Moving to Long Beach seems like a no brainer. It’ll be a perfect chance to wind down before grad school and a nice respite from my folks. Plus, my new roommate is a great guy. A little messy, but sweet. Gotta admit, I like him more than I should.