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After losing their beloved mother to ovarian cancer, identical twin sisters Jessie and Belle Brown’s world is shattered to pieces. Their mother poured out her soul to help others, but in her time of need, the only ones who pitched in were strangers. Their deadbeat father refused to lift a finger in their direction. Seething with rage over their father’s absence, coupled with pain and agony over their mother’s passing, the sisters need a place to channel their pain. Their selfish father seems to be the perfect target.

Mia thinks her life is completely normal. She has a loving boyfriend, great and supportive friends, and a close relationship with her mother. Things take an interesting turn, however, when she is almost run down by a car one day. Then come the messages from an untraceable number. Not to mention the heartbreaking secret that is revealed shortly thereafter. Suddenly, everything that Mia thought was right in her life goes wrong. She has no idea why, but she needs to find out before her secret stalker decides her time is up.

Captain Evridiki “EB” Bardacki was once a nova fighter pilot for a nation he truly believed in. Betrayal and failure sent him into exile and flight. Now, owner-operator of the freelance star freighter Evasion, he treks the edge of human space, taking cargos that lead him ever onward - but there are lines he will not cross. When those lines are challenged, EB makes enemies of the most powerful crime syndicate for a hundred light-years. When one of their victims stows away on his ship, he finds himself pursued by an enemy with assets everywhere he turns.

Join the Mysterious Benedict Society as Reynie, Kate, Sticky, and Constance embark on a daring new adventure that threatens to force them apart from their families, friends, and even each other. When an unexplained blackout engulfs Stonetown, the foursome must unravel clues relating to a...

Imani and Isaiah thought they were a match made in heaven. But after a devastating accident leaves Isaiah permanently injured, their new life together starts to fall apart. As Isaiah struggles with depression and doubts, Imani feels their connection drifting away. To make matters worse, their new landlord Jethro engages in increasingly questionable behavior. Things come to a head when tragic truths are revealed, breaking the seemingly unshakable foundation the couple built with one another. But is their marriage the only thing Imani and Isaiah have to worry about?

To most people, Jamaica is sun, sea, and rum drinks by the pool. But Miami Jones and Danielle Castle don't vacation like most people. After witnessing an assault on a young man in Montego Bay, Miami and Danielle are hired to protect a young athlete with Olympic dreams. But there are lots of athletes with those dreams, and not all of them play by the rules.

Shatina’s done her dirt in the past, but she’s a changed woman now. She’s all set with her boyfriend-turned-fiancé, Seth, she’s pregnant with his child, and they are looking forward to a bright future. Until it all comes crashing down.

In a city known for its strength, spirit, and unstoppable drive, Six-Figure Chicks: Houston, Vol. 2 brings together thirteen powerhouse women who have turned purpose into profit, challenges into victories, and vision into legacy. From boardrooms to small businesses, from overcoming personal adversity to building empires that inspire, these stories reveal the grit, grace, and growth that define Houston’s leading women. Each chapter offers a raw and authentic glimpse into the heart of entrepreneurship and the mindset required to rise above limits and lead with impact.

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When a single bullet misses its mark, it triggers a deadly chain reaction that threatens to expose the darkest secrets of a powerful political dynasty. Governor Jeffrey Riley will stop at nothing to secure his re-election — and eliminate the man having an affair with his wife. Enter Broderick, a disgraced ex-marine turned hitman, tasked with a seemingly straightforward assignment. But when his bullet finds the Governor's wife instead of her lover, Broderick becomes the state's most wanted man — and the only person who knows too much.

Nicholas always strived for perfection, but he never could measure up to his mother’s unreasonable demands. His hopes of passing the prerequisites for the pre-med program at the prestigious Plankton University are dashed when he fails out. Until he encounters Professor Jackson. For an introductory class, her standards are way too high. Maybe Nicholas can reason with Professor Jackson. Maybe he can make her see his point of view. Maybe they can come to an agreement about his grades? Because the only other alternative is to kill her.

Twenty-six years ago, just before a series of brutal murders rocked the idyllic town of Bowers Inlet, Cassie Burke lost her family and nearly her own life to a transient befriended by her father. Back then, Cassie was a scared kid; now, she's a homicide cop. Back then, the suspect was caught and convicted; he died in prison. But now the killing has started again. And all signs indicate that the Bayside Strangler has come back for more.

Was Merlin an otherworldly being or just an ordinary mortal with extraordinary powers? Over the centuries there have been many stories about Camelot, but the mystery of the magician who nurtured, trained, and advised King Arthur has remained unexplored. Some have called Merlin a sinister, all-powerful Prince of Darkness. Others have described him as a merely a man, heir to the secrets of the Crystal Cave, possessed of rare and remarkable gifts.

Master emergency communication with this comprehensive step-by-step guide that helps you stay connected with loved ones, request critical help, and access vital updates during emergencies like natural disasters, power grid failures, EMP attacks, and cyber threats. When disaster strikes...

When I kissed her in that crowded bar, I had no idea she was my coach’s daughter. I know better, believe me. It’ll never happen again. I’m on the cusp of hanging up my hockey skates forever while embroiled in a custody battle for my daughter. I have no business getting involved with any woman. Least of all the one that’s totally off limits. But Chloe’s looking for a little fun in life and she has no problem flaunting her impressive hockey skills and sultry good looks. In fact, I think she enjoys torturing me.

Harry Potter meets Game of Thrones - but with more sex and humour!!! This is a collection of eight short ish stories that combine together to tell one long story. Oliver accidentally kills a man, meets a red-eyed witch, and then is whisked off to a magical place where he is supposed to learn how to be a wizard. Naturally, everything goes wrong. He ends up killing a whole bunch of… things. Ends up actually owning a whole bunch of girls… and then, really discovers who he is, and why the dead are haunting his dreams, and why the living are trying to kill him.

Legacies are the children of Immortals, humans with immense speed and power, humans that can potentially live forever. In a world full of demons and angels, Martial is a pretty carefree Legacy. That is, until a new threat arrives, a threat that could change the balance of power in favour of the demons. There is only one way for Martial to face this new threat. Pull his socks up, take on a bunch of beautiful Legacies to train as apprentices, and march into battle against this new foe. This book is for adults only. It contains lots of violence, lots of cursing, and full blown harems!

Though India Devlin left her hometown to pursue a brilliant career as a criminal prosecutor, she has always loved historic Devlin’s Light, visiting as often as her busy schedule permits. But when her brother is found murdered on the steps of the lighthouse - the town’s namesake - she returns to uncover who killed Ry. When her brother’s good friend, Nick Enright, offers to help in her investigation, India accepts - after all, he’s the one who found Ry that night, and heard his mysterious last words.

This is like an adult version of "The Boys" mixed with Brandon Sanderson's Reckoners. It does contain a harem and some truly despicable characters that do unimaginable things. Don't read if you're easily offended. The world changed in 2015. Earth was struck by hundreds of thousands of little meteorites. Billions died worldwide. Shortly after, a disease spread across the planet, killing almost everyone above the age of eighteen. And the final ingredient for the perfect storm of chaos - inside the meteorites were small blue crystals that gave a small portion of the surviving youngsters super ...

Max and Shatina thought after their last mission they would be done with Brighton Miller. How far they were from the truth. His plans to ruin them are far from over and Max and Shatina are in a race against time to get him before he gets them. The problem is, the crew isn’t the same and they don’t have a plan.