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Lee Child once again demonstrates his mastery of the thriller genre with an unbeatable collection of three Jack Reacher novellas and six short stories, together for the first time in one pulse-pounding collection from the New York Times best-selling author.

It seemed harmless when we met. He needed a nanny, and I needed a job. Badly. I was the only thing keeping food on the table and lights on in our not-so-happily-ever-after home. I thought working for Dominic Reed would be easy. I thought very wrong. It was the exact opposite of easy. In fact, it was impossible when he was my boss, and I was his employee, and fate decided it didn't care about professionalism or boundaries. It didn't care that I was ten years younger. It didn't care that I'd built the entire foundation of my adult life on the fact that love was poison and men were the devil.

In this incredible follow-up to the New York Times and USA Today best seller FaceOff, 22 of the world's most popular thriller writers come together for an unforgettable anthology. MatchUp takes the never-before-seen best seller pairings of FaceOff and adds a delicious new twist: gender. Eleven of the world's best female thriller writers, from Diana Gabaldon to Charlaine Harris, are paired with 11 of the world's best male thriller writers.

Someone is trying to turn Portland High into a school for scandal with a gossipy website called Dirty Laundry. The latest target of ruinous rumors is newly elected PTA President Sandra Wallage. After a heated meeting with outraged parents, Sandra runs into fellow school mom and Private Investigator Maya Kendrick, who's discovered the person behind the website. But when the women storm into the venomous gossip columnist's office they find a lifeless body - along with a confession.

A fifty-five-gallon drum washes up in the Malibu Lagoon stuffed with the corpse of Gene Dent, the key player in a bribery scandal that ensnared several local politicians. LASD detectives Eve Ronin and Duncan Pavone know the case—and all the likely suspects—well. Just as they begin their investigation, the sheriff publicly reveals evidence linking the crime to LA’s mayor. But Eve and Duncan realize the bombshell allegation, true or not, arises from corruption within the sheriff’s own office…because they helped cover it up years ago. If the sheriff goes down, so will they.

London Society is harsh for a young woman with no family connections who has to work for a living. But when Daisy Merrick is sacked from yet another job, the feisty and outspoken miss comes up with a plan that could give her a future beyond her wildest dreams. There's only one problem. Her success depends on a man, the most infuriating, impossible, immovable man she's ever met.

In a culture increasingly indifferent or even hostile to Christian truth, followers of Christ need to be equipped to communicate with those who do not speak their language or accept their source of authority. In Tactics, 10th Anniversary Edition, Gregory Koukl demonstrates how to artfully regain control of conversations, keeping them moving forward in constructive ways through thoughtful diplomacy. Step-by-step, you'll learn the tactics of good persuasion and defense, how to identify the tactics of your opponent, and how to build your case, patiently and practically.

Single mom Hayley Powell is barely keeping her leaking roof over her head in Bar Harbor, Maine, when her boss at the Island Times gives her a new assignment - taking over the paper's food column. Hayley's not sure she has the chops - she's an office manager, not a writer, even if her friends clamor for her mouth-watering potluck dishes. But the extra income is tempting, and Hayley's chatty first column is suddenly on everyone's menu - with one exception.

Set in 1950s New Orleans, Little Black Girl Lost is a powerful tale filled with sex, greed, and the explosive political and social climates of an America long gone. Fifteen-year-old beauty Johnnie Wise lives her life devoted to God. But her innocence is shattered when her mother, who has been a prostitute for years, sells Johnnie's body to lecherous insurance man Earl Shamus.

Marnie is planning the Winchester family's annual solstice celebration - and it's a lot of work - but the real work comes when niece Bay sees a ghost and Aunt Tillie declares war on her meddlesome great-nieces. Marnie has to find a way to keep the solstice celebration on track - and no one is up to the task of helping. The curses are flying fast and furious, and Marnie is running out of time to help a forgetful ghost move on, find her missing magic supplies and prove she should've been the boss all along.

England, 1919. Verity Kent's grief over the loss of her husband pierces anew when she receives a cryptic letter suggesting her beloved Sidney may have committed treason before his untimely death. Determined to dull her pain with revelry, Verity's first impulse is to dismiss the derogatory claim. But the mystery sender knows too much - including the fact that during the war Verity worked for the Secret Service, something not even Sidney knew.

When twelve magical superpowers are unleashed on the world, an Asian American teenager named Steven is thrown into the middle of an epic global chase. He'll have to master strange powers, outrun super-powered mercenaries, and ultimately unlock the hidden secrets of the Zodiac Legacy.

Honest to God with Pete is a podcast for the spiritually curious, the quietly questioning, and the wildly open-hearted.Hosted by Pete—an ordained minister with a passion for tradition, humanism, pagan wisdom, and Gen Z honesty—this podcast is your space for grounded reflections, soulful stories, and real talk about life, spirit, and what it means to be human.Some episodes go deep, some go soft, some offer sacred space—none of them preach.Whether you’ve walked away from religion, never had it, or are building your own blend of belief, you belong here.New episodes weekly. Sunday Sessions...

The mission of Chit Chat with Chan is to spark unforgettable conversations that dive deep into the heart of female entrepreneurship, life and brand strategy. This show is all about equipping other Boss Babes, Visionaries, Artists and CEOs with insight, inspiration and bold strategies they need to thrive. With every episode, Chandler will aim to leave you feeling energized, empowered, and seen... ready to go all-in on your dreams with clarity and confidence. This journey is too big, too exciting, and too meaningful to go it alone. Let's takeover together.

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Some people believe that ghosts exist, that they are unfinished business. Some people might just be right. Sophie Lawton tells her story simply: "I arrived to the broken. A child abandoned at birth but endowed with an ability to see auras--very helpful when trying to navigate through a world that sees you as flawed. Oh, and I see the dead." Sophie not only sees and talks to them, she solves crimes with their help. She didn't plan on working with the dead. Still, when the aunt she had never met dies and leaves Volare Investigations to her, Sopie's world becomes entangled with the ...

Echoes of My Imagination is a story sanctuary for all ages—each tale original, each word intentional. Some stories soothe. Some stir. All invite you inward. Crafted by Tracy Lee Thompson, this podcast is for anyone seeking quiet magic, gentle mystery, and a moment outside of time. Safe for children, soul-rich for grownups, and meant to awaken something long tucked away. © Tracy Lee Thompson. All rights reserved. Stories may not be used or reproduced without permission.

Rosie’s Whisper is a gentle grief support and pet loss podcast for dog lovers, pet guardians, and sensitive souls. Each weekly episode shares comforting messages, intuitive whispers, and spiritual insights from Rosie, a beloved rescue therapy dog, offering healing, hope, and heart connection beyond the Rainbow Bridge.

It's the winter of 1995, and the Winchester household is more doom and gloom than mistletoe and merriment. Young Bay, Clove, and Thistle are anything but happy. They're facing their first Christmas without their fathers, and no matter how hard their mothers try, they just can't seem to get the girls to embrace this festive time of year.

This compilation includes three Jack Reacher novellas and the ultimate fan guide, "Jack Reacher's Rules". Deep Down: In thriller master Lee Child’s short story "Deep Down", Jack Reacher must track down a spy in soldier’s clothing - by matching wits with four formidable females. Second Son: A young Jack Reacher knows how to finish a fight so it stays finished. He knows how to get the job done so it stays done. High Heat: In the midst of a savage heat wave and an infamous murder spree, a blackout awakens the dark side of the city that never sleeps - and a young Jack Reacher takes action.