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Dr. Layanna James has mastered the art of healing broken hearts—except her own. At forty, she's one of the world's top cardiothoracic surgeons, but the sudden loss of her husband Angel has left her emotionally hollow and clinging to the routine of a life that no longer fits. Caleb Black knows grief intimately. A retired pro athlete, he once dreamed of traveling the world with his wife, Maria—until illness stole her from him far too soon. Now grounded in Winston Hills, he finds unexpected solace in the one woman who truly understands his pain: Layanna, his late best friend's wife.

Hiral and his raid group have achieved A-Rank and conquered the Cradle of Tomorrow, but there’s no time to celebrate. Closing the Black Gates won’t be enough, the Raze will still overwhelm all of Genesis. Now, the only chance the world has lies with the brightest and most dangerous minds ever to grace the world: The Fallen. If anybody had a plan to stop the Raze, it would be them. Too bad they’ve never been the most cooperative. To get the Fallen’s answers and have a hope of fighting the Raze, Hiral and his companions will need enough strength to face the storm they know is coming.

As CEO Calla Black by day and the masked dominatrix known only as The Black Dahlia by night, I built a life that kept everyone at a distance. Control kept me safe. Rules kept me steady. And then James Carter Jr. walked into my world with his slow Southern charm and a hunger that matched the darkness I thought I had buried. I could handle him. I convinced myself I could. What I never expected was her.

Violet is a typical, down-on-her-luck millennial: mid-twenties, over-educated and drowning in debt, on the verge of moving into her parents' basement. When a lifeline appears in the form of a very unconventional job in neighboring Cambric Creek, she has no choice but to grab at it with both hands.

A practical witch must sabotage her beloved son's ascension to the throne in order to keep the kingdom from ruin, in this delightful cozy fantasy from the author of The Ruthless Lady’s Guide to Wizardry. Once upon a time, a somewhat wicked witch named Gretsella lived in a cozy little cottage...

The Spiritually Healthy Leader exposes these root causes and offers the path to deep life transformation, freedom in Christ, and deliverance from self-sabotage. With Christ as the true center of their lives and ministry, leaders can walk vibrantly with God, live free from self-sabotage of the heart, experience the ripple effect of spiritual flourishing, and see that effect positively impact close relationships, families, churches, and the next generation.

Buckle up for another terrifying trip through the twisted minds of sixteen masterful storytellers in Kevin J. Kennedy’s 24th Horror Collection anthology – The Sinister Edition. This chilling new volume delivers a blood-soaked banquet of horror, perfectly crafted for fans of the strange, the grotesque, and the utterly unforgettable. From the ashes of the apocalypse to the darkest corners of the digital world, this collection spans a nightmarish spectrum. You'll face unspeakable body horror, stalk the streets with the undead, and howl alongside werewolves under a cursed moon.

As one of the tyrannical Empress Catharina's top soldiers, Tallah Amni swore to be loyal unto death. But then Catharina's increasingly oppressive rule led to the murder of Tallah's sister. Now, nothing can stop Tallah from scorched-earth revenge against the empress. Faking her own death, she hides in plain sight as a flighty heiress, waited upon by the gifted healer Sil. And as she hones her fire-wielding abilities, she concocts a plan to take her enemies down once and for all . . .

Noémie St. Pierre has spent years chasing one dream—opening her own restaurant. Her father, Hugo St. Pierre, the powerhouse behind the successful Poutine Heaven franchise, has offered to help. But his support comes with conditions, and Noémie must fit his definition of the perfect daughter. When Noémie’s secret is exposed—that she’s been dating a woman—her father cuts her off, shattering everything she’s worked for. Lost and newly single, Noémie spirals until she finds an unexpected spark—Jordan Alexander, a hot barista she’s simmered a crush on for years.

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If you listen to nothing else on innovation, listen to this book. We've chosen a new selection of current and classic Harvard Business Review articles that will help you invest in your best innovation bets, learn from setbacks, and bring bold new offerings to market. This book will inspire you to know your customers' "jobs to be done;" harness the benefits of design thinking; bring AI into the innovation process; keep bureaucracy and structure from stifling creativity; build a culture of experimentation; and become the disrupter in your industry.

Sumi is on top of the world. Well, as on top as one can be after learning a relative one never met has died, leaving one a small fortune. Taking this as a sign to follow her dreams, quitting her job, moving to Cambric Creek, and opening a flower shop is the obvious move. Applying for franchise ownership with a flower conglomerate seems so easy—they provide the equipment, the distribution contracts, and all she needs to do is front the money. But she didn't realize chasing after her dream might cause someone else to lose hold of their own.

Irish Druid Culture, Lore and Legacy begins in County Meath. A farmer plows around a hawthorn tree that stands alone in thirty acres of tilled ground. Forty minutes away, a motorway curves around an unmarked earthen mound because a county council quietly rerouted it. No archaeologist lobbied for the mound. There is no historical protection. Ireland simply went around. Ask what kind of belief -- not doctrine, not creed, but something older and quieter than either -- would have to persist across twenty centuries of invasion, famine, conversion, colonization, and modernity to still have that ...

Six years apart didn't change the way he looks at me. Or the way I try not to look back. We were supposed to be friends. Safe. But the night he came home, he stepped into my world like he'd never left—and took something I didn't even know I'd been holding back. Now the rules we lived by are gone, and the line between us isn't just blurred. It's gone. And I'm not sure I want it back.

Sergeant Hamish Macbeth returns to protect his sleepy Scottish village of Lochdubh in the latest mystery in M.C. Beaton’s beloved, New York Times bestselling series. It is February and the Scottish Highlands village of Lochdubh is dealing with heavy snow and freezing temperatures. Sergeant...

Cervical Dysplasia: What Does It Really Mean—and What Happens Next? A diagnosis of cervical dysplasia can be confusing and stressful, especially when terms like CIN 1, CIN 2, and CIN 3 are introduced without clear explanation. This book provides a clear, structured guide to help you understand your diagnosis and your options. Written in a straightforward, patient-friendly format, this guide explains: • The meaning of CIN 1, CIN 2, and CIN 3. • How cervical dysplasia is connected to HPV. • When monitoring is appropriate vs. when treatment is recommended. • What happens during ...

If you’ve received HPV test results, you likely have questions and concerns. HPV Test Results is a clear, practical guide designed to help you understand what your results mean and how they are interpreted clinically. This book explains: What HPV test results actually indicate. The meaning of “high-risk HPV”. How HPV is connected to cervical cancer risk. How doctors interpret different results. What risk levels really mean for your health. Written for patients—not medical professionals—this guide simplifies complex medical concepts into clear, actionable understanding.

Do you have symptoms that might be related to HPV—but aren’t sure what they mean? Human papillomavirus (HPV) affects millions of people, yet its symptoms can be subtle, confusing, or easily overlooked. Many individuals are left searching for clear answers about what they are experiencing and whether it may be related to HPV. HPV Symptoms: Understanding the Signs and Health Effects of HPV is a straightforward, medically informed guide designed to help you recognize and understand possible HPV-related changes. Inside this book, you’ll discover: - Common and lesser-known HPV symptoms. - ...

When a local comic shop owner is found dead at a convention center the night before a big event, it’s up to Paul Kovacs, journalist Diogenes’ Lantern, to solve the mystery. With the body count rising, can Kovacs put an end to the terror or will his next headline be his obituary?

Hiral must grow before a sky-island plummets. Fallen Reach is in danger, and only Hiral and his surviving teammates can save it. Gathering their strength after the loss of their friends, the Builder and Growers race across a hostile landscape to save their homes and obtain the power they need to battle their nigh-unstoppable enemies.