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He's a wolf… She's a jaguar…Raphael is a former agent of the shape shifter secret police, forced into retirement after a very public scandal. Now he's assigned to help the victim of a hideous crime - a woman who has been attacked by a serial killer, and accidentally turned into a were-jaguar.

A year ago, Sarah Palmer was utterly humiliated in every possible way while visiting her cousin in Denver. She vowed she'd never go back to that awful place, but then, she gets a letter telling her that her aunt has fallen ill and would like to see her...in Denver. Stephen Howard feels terrible for the way his family treated Miss Palmer the previous summer and wishes he could do something to make up for it. When she returns to Denver to visit her aunt, he realizes that this could be his chance.

He wants the curvy girl heavy with his baby no matter what it takes. Nellie: My brother is a putz. Brian’s lost his job at the garage AGAIN. With young children to feed, the situation feels hopeless. Out of desperation, I approach his boss hoping to work out a deal. To my surprise, Nash Keller is insanely gorgeous. The OTT alpha male has piercing blue eyes, a devilish smile, and a GIANT hammer in his tool box that drives me wild with need. Plus, Nash promises to let my brother keep his job so long as I agree to a dirty deal. He wants me to live at his house for three months as a “lady ...

It was one night. I made love to a huge, growly man with perfect lips. It was just a temporary fling because we met on a cruise – but now he’s given me his baby! Abby’s not the kind of woman you jerk around. She’s sweet, giving, with a delectably curvy body that makes me forget how to swallow. She puts cover models to shame with her incredible smile and sassy ways. But I taught her some skills while we were on that cruise ship … … skills that she’ll never forget. Maybe I was her first, but they say the first time is always “safe,” right? You can’t get pregnant, ...

Feel Better, Think Clearer, Live More Fully—in Just 5 Minutes. In today’s fast-paced world, carving out time for self-care can feel impossible. But what if a few mindful moments are all you need to recharge, refocus, and reset? The 5-Minute Reset is your guide to small, science-backed practices that make a big impact. This book is packed with simple, effective mindfulness techniques you can use anywhere—on a lunch break, between meetings, or while waiting for your coffee to brew. With an encouraging and relatable tone, The 5-Minute Reset feels like a conversation with a trusted friend...

Descubre 'Diagnóstico basado en los síntomas', el fascinante podcast cortesía de AccessMedicina que presenta casos clínicos sobre signos, síntomas y pruebas de diagnóstico. Este podcast te ayudará a elevar tu razonamiento clínico y perfeccionar la práctica basada en evidencia, al mismo tiempo que te sumerges en cautivadores casos médicos en cada episodio. ¡Únete a nosotros y explora el fascinante mundo del diagnóstico médico!

Andrew Brody, investment banker and self-made millionaire, has just lost his father but gained an estate. Along with inheriting stocks, bonds, racehorses, and undeveloped land, he learns that he is now the owner of a hotel that has been in the family since 1875 and should probably just be torn down. Marissa Clark needs a new challenge - staging homes to sell and rearranging pictures on walls isn't what she dreamed of doing when she became an interior designer. When she gets a call asking her to help renovate a historical building, she leaps at the change.

He’s huge, growly, off-the-charts gorgeous – and also my mom’s fiancé. I’ve always wanted to meet the man of my dreams, but it wasn’t supposed to happen like this. I went to my mom’s engagement party expecting the same as always: flowers, cake, and lots of boring conversation. But instead, I saw him… … and even worse, he recognized me because we accidentally met last night! I swear, I didn’t know who Tanner was then. He was just a hot guy at a club, with perfect lips, blue eyes like lasers, and rough, strong hands that made me melt. I don’t even usually do *that*, I ...

Handsome young heir Adam Brody sees nothing but possibilities in the sprawling old building he's just purchased. With a little hard work, he will transform it into a hotel to meet the needs of those traveling by railroad. Aunt Caroline believes he's lost his mind, but she agrees to help him give it a try. Left a widow with a small daughter, Elizabeth Caldwell must find work. When she sees an advertisement in the newspaper inquiring about cheerful young women to work in a hotel, she decides to apply.

An orphan since she was 10, Tabitha Phillips was raised by a cousin who resented her, and she went out on her own as soon as she could. When the factory where she was working burned down, she was forced to return to her childhood home under the scrutiny of her critical relatives. Tabitha: Bride of Missouri is the 24th in the unprecedented 50-book American Mail-Order Brides series.

In a collection of personal stories and essays, award-winning and bestselling artists from Matt de la Peña and Veera Hiranandani to Max Brallier and R.L. Stine write about how hope always wins, even in the darkest of times. Where does hope live? In your family? In your community? In your school?...

Sue Quentin has reached the end of her rope - she's desperate, and there's only one way out. Her plan doesn't include falling for Tony, the mysterious hit man she hires. He listens when she speaks and somehow convinces her that maybe her problems aren't entirely insurmountable. He even thinks her little potbelly is sexy. So he's a werewolf - everyone has flaws! Sue enjoys being coddled by Tony, and, for his part, Tony likes the way Sue moans when he touches her. She begins to think she and Tony might have a shot at a future together, despite his unorthodox profession...and even though she doesn't know his real name.

Discover how you can prepare your family to survive a disaster without breaking the bank. You will find budget-friendly tips that will help you build up your food pantry and other key essentials your family will need to survive should a major disaster hit. This book is written by a real prepper who has been been prepping for over 15 years. These tips have been put to the test, so you know what works and what doesn't so you don't waste your hard-earned money. Prepping doesn't have to cost you a small fortune!

The realm whispers of ruin. Mythical creatures choose humans to bond to, warriors and powers that intrigue them. Dragons, unicorns, gryphons, and more. Cursed bloodlines fight to right wrongs. Prophecies and danger. Into this chaos rises a girl who already died once and refuses to die again. Phoenix fire blazes in her veins, carrying her back to the moment everything changed. This time, she will not be a pawn. This time, she will not kneel. This time, she rises.

A terrifying science experiment unleashes a phantasmal killer from beyond the grave. An ancient tome devours the minds of all who dare read its endless pages. And a donut-shop waitress discovers a sinister secret ingredient that keeps customers coming back for more....

Her curves are his property. I’m a plus-size model. One who makes thousands of dollars smiling and displaying my curves for the camera. But when I get pregnant by notorious biker Damon Abrams, what do I do? I’m a total idiot and try to hide it as best I can. Big mistake. When Damon finds out, he’s more than enraged. He’s ready to tear it all down. So what if he’s in the middle of a war with a rival gang? So what if it’s dangerous to be seen with him, and even more dangerous to be carrying his child? Damon wants what’s his … and he’s going to claim me and the baby no matter...

The gorgeous chef is possessive and utterly male, with broad, sculpted shoulders, perfect lips, and an enormous rolling pin at his disposal. Nate Glover is a celebrity chef with magic hands and a charming smile that makes his female audience swoon. Not only that but the handsome alpha male has chiseled abs; muscles carved from wood; and a heavy, meaty rolling pin. Not that I’m complaining. But the problem is that I’m his student. I’m little more than a servant, come to think of it. Chop this up, he commands. Dice that, he asserts. Massage this dough, he growls. Massage? On it, sir. ...

"Short Stories For Long Discussions…" Get ready to dive into the most thought-provoking and intellectually stimulating discussions of the year with "After Dinner Conversation - Best Of 2024." This must-have collection features the most compelling philosophy, ethics and social issues as short story fiction from one of the year's top-rated monthly literary magazines. With a diverse range of genres, from science-fiction to historical fiction, and with contributions from both established and up-and-coming authors, this book is guaranteed to challenge your beliefs and spark meaningful ...

There are thousands of stories in Central City. Here are just a few of them from the mind of Adam C Mitchell, three hardboiled noir novellas and a gripping short, all following private eyes, detectives and crooks all set against the backdrop of the 1940's....

Sustainable investing is booming. The investment industry is fast approaching a point where one-third of global assets under management are invested with a sustainable objective. But do sustainable investment products do what investors expect them to do? How can an investor tell if their investments are having the social impact they want? Larry Swedroe and Sam Adams cut through the fog and bring clarity on all of this and more - providing investors with a firm plan for truly sustainable investing.