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Cameo Rawlings, the sexy new CEO of Palmer Innovations is determined to represent the city and The Mr. Black Organization with class. With his not-so-pristine past, it was imperative that he succeed in raising awareness of the rich Black culture of the city. He was going to need a polished look and a professional event planner to make the Juneteenth celebration a success. He knows who he needs, but . . . the last encounter with the woman was less than pleasant.

In a remote village, a man named Azaiah goes wreathed in flowers and smiling to the sacrificial altar, willing to die to keep his village safe from plague. But the Harvester has something else in store for Azaiah, and it isn’t the shores of the world beyond that await him…but the cloak and scythe itself. Being Death means a long life that nevertheless requires a connection to humanity, and Azaiah learns that corruption awaits those who do not find a mortal companion to keep them tethered to the world.

I Am Black History: Celebrating Black Voices is a powerful anthology honoring the strength, resilience, and achievements of Black voices shaping history today. This inspiring collection brings together authors, leaders, entrepreneurs, and changemakers who share authentic stories of perseverance, faith, empowerment, and triumph over adversity. Through deeply personal testimonies and transformative life experiences, this anthology highlights themes of leadership, healing, cultural pride, and generational impact. Each chapter reflects the power of storytelling to uplift communities, preserve ...

After losing her husband, Sarah is doing everything she can to hold herself—and her young son Theo—together. When Elena appears, calm, capable, and eager to help, she seems like the answer to Sarah's prayers. Theo adores her, and for the first time in months, Sarah feels like she can finally breathe. But soon, little things start to feel… off. Lullabies Sarah has never sung filling the house. Documents moved. Unfamiliar items appearing in Theo's room. And the way Elena looks at her son—as if he belongs to her.

Celebrate the joys of the holiday season with a trio of exquisitely crafted, richly romantic tales by three of the brightest stars in contemporary fiction. Filled with passion, drama, and a touch of magic, this festive gathering of classic Christmas stories—available for the first time in ten...

Gitel’s Freedom: A Novel by Iris Mitlin Lav is a deeply moving work of historical fiction that brings to life the struggles, resilience, and quiet courage of Jewish immigrants in early-twentieth-century America. Narrated with warmth and emotional depth by Catherine Divaris and produced and published by Audiobook Publishing Services, this audiobook offers an intimate and immersive listening experience.

Nara Johnson est à moi. Je le sais à l'instant où je prends sa main. Elle est brillante. Pulpeuse. Magnifique. Une citadine de Chicago qui fait son doctorat dans ma petite ville. Et elle me fuit aussi vite qu'elle le peut. Je le vois dans ses yeux. Elle a été blessée avant. Gravement. Mais je ne suis pas ces autres hommes. Je suis un fermier de 44 ans qui sait ce qu'il veut. Et ce que je veux, c'est elle. Elle pense qu'elle retournera en ville après la remise des diplômes. Qu'elle oubliera Blossom Ford. Qu'elle m'oubliera. Je vais lui prouver qu'elle a tort. Je serai patient, ...

Sabre de Valois is the last of his line. Saved from the gallows while his family hangs for treason, Sabre is given the chance to pay off their debt and clear his family name. To do so, he must serve as a courtesan in the pleasure district, but the only House willing to take him in and risk the disfavor of the king is the House of Onyx, which caters to the darker desires of the Starian noble elite.

James Brooks, the Chief of Staff to the President, is hoping for some downtime to rekindle his connection with his wife, Ashley, amidst the challenges of raising their young children. However, his plans quickly go awry when he takes over parenting duties for their mischievous two-year-old daughter, Avery. What starts as a simple task soon spirals into a series of humorous and heartwarming moments that define the chaos of family life during the holiday season.

Hätten Florentine und Hannes den beiden jungen Reisenden auch dann ihre Tür geöffnet, wenn sie geahnt hätten, welche Rolle der Besuch aus der DDR im Leben der Banater Familie noch spielen wird? Hätte Samuel seinem besten Freund Oz auch dann rückhaltlos beigestanden, wenn er das Ausmaß seiner Entscheidung überblickt hätte? In Die Unschärfe der Welt verbinden sich die Lebenswege von sieben Personen, sieben Wahlverwandten, die sich trotz Schicksalsschlägen und räumlichen Distanzen unaufhörlich aufeinander zubewegen.

In 1992, 12-year-old Shanda Sharer was tortured and killed by four teenage girls, led by Melinda Loveless. Caught in a lesbian love triangle, the four girls would torture the young Shanda and burn her alive. The case would shock the picture-sque town in southern Indiana and make national headlines, making an entire nation ask, "why"?

A workaholic single dad is about to realize that the best presents are not always under the Christmas tree She’s my daughter’s beloved teacher. She’s even in my mom’s knitting club. Clearly, she’s off limits. Layla Shah deserves a white picket fence and a brood of children with a successful young man. I might be a successful doctor but I have too many years under my belt to be called young. My daughter thinks I’m the world’s trashiest human being and my job takes up so much of my time, all I’m interested in a woman is the occasional hookup. Yet, when Layla and I are stranded...

"Don't look for me. I'll come back when I'm ready." Pandora Madchen wrote those words when she ran off six years ago. In that time she's become a sensation with the rock group Nemesis, toured the world, and grown up. Now Pandora is ready to return to the desert state of Sedikhan and the man she loved too soon and too much. Sheik Philip El Kabbar is a businessman whose power and influence extends throughout the world - but for six long years he's been unable to find the woman he loves.

Meet the extraordinary Kendra Michaels in this gripping short story by the #1 bestselling duo of Iris and Roy Johansen. Kendra Michaels's astonishing powers of observation and analysis have made her a go-to for law enforcement agencies all across the country. Her other senses, hyper-developed...

Iris Radisch nimmt den Leser mit auf eine faszinierende Reise durch Camus' Leben und Werk. Dieser Autor ist kein Heiliger. Sein Leben und seine Bücher erzählen von der Sehnsucht nach den großen, elementaren Erlebnissen, vom Glück der Beschränkung auf das Essentielle, vom Zauber der Einfachheit. Camus verwickelt seine Leser in die grundlegenden Fragen nach richtig und falsch, nach gut und böse, und seine Werke fordern heraus zu einem neuen Nachdenken über die Natur des Menschen.

Fallon È l'insegnante adorata di mia figlia. È persino nel club di lavoro a maglia di mia madre. Chiaramente, è proibita. Layla Shah merita una staccionata bianca e una nidiata di bambini con un giovane uomo di successo. Potrei essere un dottore di successo, ma ho troppi anni alle spalle per essere chiamato giovane. Mia figlia pensa che io sia l'essere umano più penoso del mondo e il mio lavoro occupa così tanto del mio tempo che tutto quello che mi interessa in una donna è l'avventura occasionale. Eppure, quando Layla e io siamo bloccati in una baita, resistere alla bellezza formosa ...

Nara Johnson è mia. Lo so nel momento in cui prendo la sua mano. È brillante. Formosa. Bellissima. Una ragazza di città da Chicago che fa il suo dottorato nella mia piccola città. E sta scappando da me più veloce che può. Lo vedo nei suoi occhi. È stata ferita prima. Gravemente. Ma io non sono quegli altri uomini. Sono un contadino di 44 anni che sa cosa vuole. E quello che voglio è lei. Pensa che tornerà in città dopo la laurea. Dimenticando tutto di Blossom Ford. Dimenticando me. Le dimostrerò che si sbaglia. Sarò paziente, ci sarò. Dimostrerò di essere diverso. Perché Nara...

Forensic sculptor Eve Duncan knows what it’s like to be haunted by the past. For years after her daughter, Bonnie, was stolen from her, she fought for closure. When her mother, Sandra, asks Eve to find a missing friend named Beth Avery, she wants to help but is sure that Sandra is hiding something. The fact that she adamantly refuses to go to the police reinforces Eve’s suspicions that something is very wrong. Eve learns that Beth has been locked away in a mental hospital for years....

Lucy Verlin O'Connor m'a blessée au moment le plus vulnérable de ma vie. Quand nous sommes forcés de chercher refuge ensemble dans une cabane isolée pendant une tempête brutale, je me prépare au conflit. Pourtant, alors que les vents hurlent dehors, un côté tendre de ce renard argenté sexy émerge, démêlant les fils de l'animosité et allumant une tempête inattendue de désir et de passion. Snowed In With The Silver Fox est une romance instantanée courte, tendre et sensuelle avec proximité forcée et ennemis-amants, avec une fin heureuse. Elle peut être lue indépendamment ou...

Une nuit d'insouciance pourrait ruiner notre amitié. Skye Je suis amie avec Cormac O'Connor depuis quatorze ans. Ce musicien country grand, ténébreux et beau que toutes les femmes de la planète semblent vouloir. Pendant longtemps, il n'était que ce mec plus âgé et cool avec qui je traîne. Jusqu'au jour où il fait s'emballer mon pouls et me fait ressentir des choses qu'une amie n'a pas le droit d'imaginer. Je fais ce que toute copine qui se respecte ferait – je reste sur mes gardes. Pourtant, une nuit, je ne peux pas lui résister. Cormac représente tout pour moi. Mon faux pas va...