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The greatest revenge story ever written — now in a brilliant new translation. Edmond Dantès has everything: youth, love, a promising career. In a single day, jealousy and conspiracy destroy it all. Falsely accused of treason, he is cast into the dungeon of the Château d'If, where he will spend fourteen years in darkness and despair. But a chance encounter with a dying prisoner reveals an impossible secret — the location of a vast treasure hidden on the island of Monte Cristo. When Dantès finally escapes, he emerges as a new man: wealthy beyond measure, coldly brilliant, and consumed ...

FREE WITH KU! This box set includes ALL 5 books from Nancy McGovern's popular series PLUS 5 delicious cake recipes straight from the pages of the stories! That's more than 1,000 pages (KU) of delicious desserts & tasty whodunnits in one big bundle! Grab your copy TODAY! INCLUDES: Book 1, Murder & Marble Cake: Rachel Rowan yearns for a new start. So, ready for change and up for a challenge, she has decided to relocate to the beautiful coastal town of Swaddle, California to pursue her lifelong dream of opening her very own bakery! And, as a self-professed “Queen of Cakes”, she can’t ...

Did you know that every state has Crazy/Stupid laws. Have you ever wondered what your state’s crazy laws are? What caused those laws and who did what? Take a look inside! This book takes you on a captivating journey through some of the most peculiar regulations across the U.S. From all 50 states, the book unpacks the hilarious side of the American legal system. What’s included on this journey: · Laugh-Out-Loud Moments: Discover the absurdities that exist within the legal codes of various states, leaving you in stitches and wondering how these laws came to be. · Everyday Absurdities: ...

They were the last people anyone suspected. A devoted family doctor who made house calls for twenty years. A church council president who sang in the choir on Sunday mornings. A decorated military commander who transported heads of state. A father who appeared on television and begged for his family to come home. They were trusted completely. And they used that trust as a weapon. I Never Saw It Coming examines ten of the most shocking true crime cases of the modern era — not for the crimes themselves, but for the question that haunts every case: How was this possible for so long, in plain...

With the family trade ship Mattin going into the shipyard for an extended overhaul, Jericho Rolland is left without a berth for the first time since he was twelve. Now twenty-one, Jericho is already one of the richest people around. He figures it may be time to start learning not only how to take care and expand his financial empire, but also how to actually live a life beyond being a trader. As he approaches twenty-five, the siren call of space starts to sing in Jericho’s ear with just a whisper that only grows louder with time. A chance meeting with a likeable old codger in a bar leads ...

Detective Frank “Mac” McIntosh has spent his life chasing justice in Nevada’s unforgiving desert, where city lights glow like false promises against the Sierra Nevada mountains, and every shadow hides a secret. At six-foot-two and built like a fighter, Mac has carved out a reputation for dragging truth into the light. But when a nineteen-year-old gets beat up in a bar and then vanishes, he stumbles onto a conspiracy soaked in blood money, betrayal, and corruption that reaches deep into his own department. From smoky dive bars to muddy desert backroads, Mac is forced to rely on the ...

BULLY. STEPBROTHER. STRAIGHT. Kent was the monster under my bed. Cruel. Violent. And completely off-limits. Five years later, he’s banging on my door in the rain, homeless and desperate. I should have left the chain on. Instead, I let him in. Big mistake. Now, my apartment feels like a cage. Kent watches me with eyes that don't look like a brother's. He looks through my phone. He scares off my dates. He invades every inch of my space, claiming he’s just "looking out for me." He says he hates who I am. He says he’s straight. But when I bring another man home, Kent doesn’t just get ...

What secrets is the Easter Bunny hiding? Every year the Easter Bunny delivers eggs, candy, and baskets filled with surprises. But what if the Bunny had a secret diary… filled with confessions? In The Easter Bunny’s Secret Confessions, readers uncover 25 funny and surprising secrets from the busiest bunny of springtime. From runaway jellybeans and sneaky squirrels to golden eggs and chocolate bunny mysteries, this playful story reveals what really happens behind the scenes on Easter night. Children will laugh, parents will smile, and families will enjoy a heartwarming reminder that ...

22 Shocking True Crime Cases of Kids Who Kill, including; Alexis Shields & Desiree Linares: Being a foster mom is tough, thankless work, harder still when the kids in your care are plotting your demise. Thomas Purcel: A young woman disappears on a night out in Belfast. A suspect emerges. He’s just a boy, a dangerous boy indeed. Dominic Sylvester: According to Dominic, he’d found his grandmother beaten and bleeding on the floor. The truth was rather more sinister than that. Amanda McGhee: Terrance has just found out that his 15-year-old daughter is dating a 21-year-old. He’s putting a ...

"Silent Lotus" by the writer Lizette Ramirez The Power of Healing Through Therapy “Silent Lotus” is an awakening. It reminds us that healing is not weakness, that seeking help is an act of courage, and that therapy is not for the broken but for the brave. Within these pages, Lizette opens the door to the quiet battles too many endure alone—postpartum depression, emotional abuse, loss, and rediscovery. Her journey is raw and honest, a testimony to what happens when one woman dares to name her pain and reach for healing. Through therapy, she found her voice and her reflection. She ...

We upgraded our phones. But did we upgrade our faith? In a world of constant notifications, endless scrolling, and cultural noise, many believers feel spiritually scattered — connected to everything, yet anchored to nothing. Dusty Bibles is a pastoral call back to what does not move. In this powerful addition to the Rock Series, Pastor John E. Miller invites readers to examine subtle spiritual drift in a digital age. Not with condemnation — but with clarity. Not with anger — but with hope. Through Scripture, honest reflection, and practical application, this book helps you: • ...

Have you ever wanted to work in, or be part of, a great team? All of us have worked in teams in a variety of formats throughout our lives. Most of us have either enjoyed the experience or found it anything but perfect. This booklet will help define what a good team is, how to make it stick, and how the emotionally intelligent leader puts together good and cohesive teams. Finally, this booklet also will help you learn what good team leaders are, how to spot them, and how to become part of a great team.

What if you could go back—not to fix your life, but to fight for the love you walked away from? On Valentine’s Day, Maggie Shaw is fifty years old, successful, and alone. Twenty-seven years ago, she made the safe choice. She left a man who loved her. And spent a lifetime wondering what might have been. Then she wakes up in 1987. The music is loud. The coffee is terrible. Phones have cords, and when they ring, you answer without knowing who’s on the other end. Maggie is twenty-three again, living in a world of mixtapes, newspaper deadlines, shoulder pads, and waiting by the phone. And ...

A Brief History of the World offers a sweeping yet accessible journey through the grand story of humanity—from the origins of life on Earth to the rise of civilizations, empires, revolutions, and global connections. Written for curious minds and lifelong learners, this book distills the most significant moments in human history into a clear, engaging narrative that reveals how our world came to be. Rather than an exhaustive chronicle, this concise guide highlights the pivotal ideas, cultures, achievements, and conflicts that have shaped the human experience. It begins with the emergence ...

A Guide to Becoming a Better Role-Player - Great tabletop RPG campaigns require more than a great gamemaster. They require great players. Most tabletop role-playing advice is written for gamemasters. But great campaigns are not created by gamemasters alone. They are built by players who are engaged, creative, and invested in the game. The Prepared Player is a practical guide for tabletop role-playing game players who want to improve their characters, strengthen their gaming groups, and help create unforgettable adventures. Whether you play Dungeons & Dragons, Pathfinder, Traveller, ...

Beautiful, blond, eighteen-year-old Louie is a college freshman when he foolishly hangs out and parties with the wrong crowd. He winds up in an awful situation. Luckily, he gets rescued by Stan, who introduces him to his friends and to a world of sexual joy beyond his wildest imagination. This explicit, mmm, first-time in college, gay erotic romance contains graphic depictions of sexual activity between consenting adults, dark situations, violence, and lots of profanity. It is intended for mature audiences only. ADULTS ONLY, 18+!

Get ALL 5 books from Emma Lee's popular series in one big box set! INCLUDES: Book 1: Body In The Bookstore Book 2: Body In The Snow Book 3: Body In the Storm Book 4: Body In The Fog Book 5: Body In The Woods From Book 1: After her painful and heartbreaking divorce, Bonnie Mayberry thought her life was over. The numbness, the disbelief in what had happened and the fear of what would come next ensured that her every thought was tinged with doubt. Hoping for a fresh start, she’s packed up, said her goodbyes and moved to the small town of Snow Ridge, New Hampshire. Settling down in an old, ...

A Family Fights to Survive in a World Overrun by the Infected… From the author of Crawlerz comes the first five gripping novels in a brutal, emotional, and action-packed seven-book saga. When a rapidly spreading infection plunges the United States into chaos, Randy and Kelly are separated from their daughters by more than a thousand miles of carnage. With civilization collapsing around them, the family must navigate hostile terrain, from the rocky shores of Block Island, Rhode Island to the sweltering Florida heat, facing not only the ravenous infected, but desperate survivors who will do...

In 2038, cybersecurity expert David Bishop believes his greatest battles will be fought behind firewalls—until a simple favor becomes an urgent calling he can’t ignore. When his pastor’s website—dedicated to the mysterious Shroud of Turin—suddenly crashes, and the hosting company can’t explain why, David agrees to investigate. What he uncovers is chilling: nearly every Shroud-related site on the internet has been systematically hacked and erased. Someone—or something—is trying to silence the world’s most controversial relic and bury the scientific evidence pointing to the ...

She caught the attention of a ruthless cartel kingpin. Now two dangerous men are obsessed with her… and only one of them can have her. Kirby Caldwell never expected to attract the attention of Castle Black, a powerful and domineering drug cartel kingpin nearly twenty years her senior. The moment Castle sees her, he decides she belongs to him. And when Castle Black wants something, he takes it. But there’s just one problem. Castle’s nephew Grip has loved Kirby for years—and he’s not willing to step aside quietly. Now Kirby is trapped between two dangerous men whose obsession with ...