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Both men tried to shoot her then, and the two women were stunned at the speed with which she moved. Penny charged straight at the gunmen then dove under their fire. Spinning on her back she kicked the legs from under one man, and as he fell, she kicked the gun from the other man’s hand. Spinning back to the first man she saw the gun barrel moving toward her, and she lashed out with her foot. Her boot crushed his skull and she rolled to her feet to grab the last man in a neck lock. A quick twist and he lay lifeless in her arms.

1972. Ten years on from the events of The Miseducation of Evie Epworth and Evie is settled in London working for the BBC. She has everything she's ever dreamed of (a career, a leatherette briefcase, an Ossie Clark poncho) but, following an unfortunate incident involving Princess Anne and a Hornsea Pottery mug, she finds herself having to rethink her life and piece together work, love, grief and multiple pairs of cork-soled platform sandals.

Defiant young Annie Laurie Balfour is sent to a distant land in hopes of avoiding a devastating public scandal. There she acquires a dark and dangerous ally, a guardian angel of great, and terrible power. Together they return to Scotland to extract vengeance and gain justice for Annie. Will they succeed or die in the attempt? Only time will tell.

A tragic explosion results in the death of over 200 airplane passengers. Was the explosion caused by pilot error, or was it a conspiracy? Pilot Cathalene (Lena) Penn, accused by the airline of being a smuggler, died in the tragedy, and her wife, Jessica is desperate to clear Lena’s good name. When Jessica travels to Belgium, her wife’s home away from home, she discovers diamonds, a second family, and a mystery.... Sometimes, choosing between what is safe and what is right isn’t easy, and running away is always an option...flight!

PERILOUS PASSION NOTE: This Book Has Been Revised As the plot unfolds, we are introduced to Cynthia, Paul's wife, who finds herself trapped in an abusive marriage, her spirit crushed under the weight of his manipulative hold. It is at a Lesbian rally that Cynthia's path crosses with a beautiful young girl, igniting a spark of connection that sets in motion a series of events that will change the course of their lives forever. "Prepare to be captivated by 'Perilous Passion,' a spellbinding tale of love, betrayal, and the search for truth in a world filled with shadows. A haunting and ...

When a dangerous killer disables a luxury liner in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, three unlikely companions face the demons of their pasts in order to survive.

Along the majestic shoreline of the central coast of California lies a secret. Leah Van Heusen has discovered an ancient house amongst some overgrown foliage. The house is amazing and eerie. Most women wouldn’t have taken a step inside, but Leah is intrigued and feels drawn to the old mansion. After seeking out the owner and purchasing the entire estate for a single dollar, Leah wonders if she has taken on more than she bargained for. As she begins the restoration, she learns who her real friends and real family really are.

In a world where magic shapes more than just spells, a young wizard finds himself thrust into a transformative punishment that changes everything he thought he knew about himself, his classmates, and the true meaning of accountability.

Professor Regan Shaw was appalled by her student’s cavalier attitude about sex. She was even more distressed over her attraction to the younger woman. Grace Brandywine was movie-star beautiful. Everything about her screamed “money.” Probably oil money, Regan thought. Brandy tossed her head and glorious blonde hair cascaded down one shoulder and settled on her perfect breast. “I loved your last book,” she said, smiling. “You’re a wonderful writer. The movie didn’t do it justice.”

Cabe got out of the gun-for-hire business the hard way - by nearly dying. Except then his former boss calls in one last favor for one final job. The mission should be simple: get a message to a retired operative in Alaska. But it puts Cabe face-to-face with the one man he doesn't want to see and can never forget. Not after all the secrets and lies. Not after Brax almost killed him.

Eden and Janine were best friends throughout their childhood and early teenage years. Then something happened that shattered their friendship, leaving Eden devastated and confused. Ever since her efforts to sort things out with Janine failed miserably, Eden has avoided her ex-best friend. Unfortunately, she can’t avoid her forever, since Eden’s sister is marrying Janine’s brother. Thrown together in the same room for the first time in years, can the two women finally put their issues behind them and move on? Or is their shattered friendship beyond repair?

Marked for Murder is the third novel championing the eternal love of Angel Mika and Witch Leah Cross. Mika has been tasked with righting the wrongs growing in the church. Bored in New York Leah auditions for a television series and lands the starring role, shinning a spotlight on the two immortal lovers. You’ll laugh and cry as our lovers strive to hide their true identities and protect their children while staying one step ahead of an ancient serial killer.

The year is 1942. Alex is a young American soldier off to war. Noticing his foreskin and his ability to speak German flawlessly, his superiors believe he can effectively infiltrate the German army. But Alex has a secret his superiors don’t know - he is gay. Will Alex be able to survive this web of secrets? Forced to keep this part of himself a secret from the American military while simultaneously keeping his cover as a spy, Alex must live life, never showing his true self. During all of this, Alex falls in love with a young German soldier. Will they find themselves on the same side or ...

Riding a Harley is like sitting on a giant vibrator...and sometimes, that's what we all need to kick start our lives: something so strong, so powerful, it carries us into adventures and people we don't see coming. Parker Lee desperately needed a kick start. She needed a change of scenery. She needed an adventure, a challenge. She needed Lucky. Lucky is more than a Harley to Parker. It is the vehicle which brings her to communities of people she never thought to meet. From pro football players to prostitutes, Parker's world opens up to reveal that people, like the colors on her painter's ...

It's not everyday you find out that your sweet, sweater-knitting, church-going grandma is the UK's most prolific crime boss. For Callie Compton, that day became a reality on her eighteenth birthday. Not being criminally inclined, Callie did the only thing she could. She bided her time, stole her grandma's little black book of scumbag employees, and ran for her life. Six years later Callie finds herself in a small café in Sweden, her Spidey sense is tingling. Someone is watching her. How did they catch her trail? And what is she going to do next?

When a mysterious woman named Emily Haines approaches Gertie and Edna Simmons, claiming that the stray cat that they have been taking care of is hers, the couple decides to give the woman back her feline companion, but afterwards, Edna begins to suspect that Emily isn’t the woman that they originally thought that she was. In an attempt to find out the true identity of the new resident of Sanders, Edna and Gertie go undercover and find out that this woman might not only be a catnapper but a murderer.

After three months of training under Chief Stone and her uncle, Aron has managed to isolate a memory of a rebel agent that compromised the nation during the Cuban Missile Crisis. Ria has became a fighting machine, and Sam has mastered his new job in cyber security.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Sarah T An electrifying read! 'The Lesbian Boxer' brilliantly captures the struggle for identity amidst societal labels while weaving an emotional tapestry of friendship and resilience. Melisa's journey is both relatable and inspiring; I found myself rooting for her every step of the way. The dynamic between Riley and Jamie is beautifully crafted—each moment feels genuine and raw. This book doesn’t just entertain; it challenges perceptions about women in sports while celebrating love in all its forms. A must-read!"* In the heart of Newark, New Jersey, ...

A headless body turns up on a beach. Former sheriff detective Frank Pounds is dragged from medical retirement because he may know the identity of the body. Irreverently dressed in a t-shirt, board shorts, and rainbow-painted huaraches showing off his pink toenails, he stands over a familiar body with a distinctive tattoo. As he glares up the beach to the pier lined with camera vultures with long lenses, it turns personal.

No ritmo das pedaladas de uma bicicleta, a estrada passa sob os pés do protagonista André, enquanto este percorre o sul do Brasil, o Uruguai, a Argentina, até chegar a Sucre, na Bolívia, cidade onde desaparece. Através de seu diário, enviado ao amigo Jean pouco depois da última nota, é que temos acesso aos lugares onde passou, as pessoas com quem conviveu e os fantasmas que o perseguiram durante a jornada.