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The Happy Hartes Bookshop has been a part of bookworm Florrie Appleton’s life as far back as she can remember. From the evocative smell of the books to working alongside her beloved Mr. H and his black Labrador, Gerty, there’s no wonder she calls it her happy place. Living in a town she loves with her family and group of close-knit friends around her, life is sweet. Until one dreadful Monday morning, when everything is turned upside down and things are changed forever. Devastated, Florrie finds herself thrown into an unexpected situation with handsome stranger Ed Harte.

After a beating that almost killed me, I’m one failed fitness test away from losing my FBI career. I should be focused on grinding out the reps to rebuild my broken body, not on the pretty brunette at the gym.

Legacy of the Valkyrie is the second book in a series that continues the tale of Nameless and his bond-mates as they travel into the wilds in search of the mysterious Volka.

Romantasy meets Cosy Fantasy – Fantasy zum Wegträumen über Marmelade, Magie & jede Menge Zaubersprüche. Kiela hat es nicht so mit den Menschen – was als Bibliothekarin in der Hauptstadt des Reiches auch kein Riesenproblem ist. Doch als eine Revolution ausbricht und fast die gesamte Bibliothek ein Opfer der Flammen wird, flieht sie auf die abgelegene Insel, auf der sie aufgewachsen ist, und beginnt noch einmal ganz von vorne.

In the mid 1980s, Canada's worst public health disaster was unfolding. Catastrophic mismanagement of the country's blood supply allowed contaminated blood to be knowingly distributed, infecting close to two thousand Canadians with HIV. Among them was Melanie Brooks's surgeon father who, after receiving a blood transfusion during open-heart surgery in 1985, learned he was HIV positive. At a time when HIV/AIDS was misunderstood and public perception was shaped by fear, prejudice, and homophobia, victims of the disease faced ostracism and persecution. Wanting to protect his family from this stigma, Melanie's father decided his illness would be a secret they'd all keep.

What with those dirty Sloanes next door, the men's group meeting upstairs and the stay-at-home dads, we can hardly hear the phone ring - and it could well be Mel's agent offering her a role in something tasteful. Luckily Leslie, the show's resident announcer, is on hand to keep things moving and to introduce the variety aspect of the show: perhaps a tap dance, or Armed Forces sweetheart Edie Trinder, or maybe just one of the celebrity voices in Mel's head.

In the seaside town of Micklewick Bay, Florrie Appleton and Ed Harte are gearing up for a magical Christmas at the Happy Hartes Bookshop. Florrie’s book-themed decorations are the talk of the town, while Ed’s dazzling window displays could have been plucked straight from a fairytale. With romance in the air, this promises to be their best holiday season yet.

Melanie Curtis is a life coach, speaker, author, professional skydiver, and ball of light. This book is chronological anthology of every single Blue Skies Magazine column she wrote for every single issue for over a decade. Also every single feature article and in-depth interview. As you listen, you will hear Melanie grow and evolve as a professional skydiver and person.

Alex has awakened the power of runes, but his journey has only begun. He has breathed life into the roving fortress that’s now home for him and his burgeoning harem of beautiful women. Together, they set off for the city of Seren, where the next step of growing his power awaits.

Shy hotel maid Alana Davison is desperate to clear a family debt. So desperate that, when she discovers Greek tycoon Ares Sarris urgently needs a wife, she blurts out a scandalous suggestion: in exchange for his help, she’ll become his emergency bride! To fiercely controlled Ares, Alana is a convenient solution; their marriage will allow him to secure the inheritance his illegitimacy denied him. What’s inconvenient is the chemistry blazing like a wildfire between them!

When Nicola Nuttall was told that her 18-year-old daughter Laura had only 12 months to live, following a diagnosis of the most aggressive form of brain cancer, glioblastoma multiforme, she couldn’t begin to process her emotions. It was her greatest fear come true. But while her mother struggled to adjust and searched for new treatments, Laura made a decision: she would live her life to the full and embark on an extraordinary bucket list.

Family secrets can’t always be kept hidden. James Massey, Marquess of Avery, is hated by his mother and can’t understand why. Leonard Massey, Duke of Yarnton, has a secret that will protect his son but destroy his wife. Catherine Massey, Duchess of Yarnton, hates her husband and son and is determined they will be rejected by society. One family on an inevitable path of self-destruction. No one will come away unscathed.

When Dr. Kellan Webb is offered the opportunity to trade in his job at a fancy city hospital and take over the small practice in his hometown, he's overjoyed. Working one-on-one with patients and raising his son close to his family will more than make up for the pay cut. And Kellan always has a plan for the future. Sure, his brothers might tease him for being so serious all the time, but Kellan knows there's nothing funny about shouldering his responsibilities like a man. Then, a beautiful young pregnant woman arrives at his house in the middle of the night.

Police officer Bill McGoven is a wolf shifter with an alpha dominance he can’t seem to quench, and he has watched over Loren Connors from afar. But when trouble finds her, he’s forced to step into her life and do the unthinkable — which will bond them in ways she never imagined…

In this original short story, Brockmann returns with some of her most beloved characters from the Troubleshooters world: Izzy Zanella and his friends in US Navy SEAL Team Sixteen. What should be an easy training jump for SEAL Team Sixteen goes horribly wrong, forcing Izzy Zanella to do what he does best: improvise - at 30,000 feet.

That’s the rule when traveling through Hell. It may sound exciting to ride through Hell to save one of your lovers, but in reality it’s full of blood and magic, orcs and Hellhounds, secrets and revelations. The Wraith King’s minions will do anything to capture or kill me. But I’ve got a plan to strike back.

Runic Lord Alex dealt a crushing blow to his foes, but his adventure is far from over. His own strength continues to grow, but will it be enough for the dangerous path they must follow? The quest set out before him will test everything he’s learned and more.

You've probably been living with your insecurity for days, months, or even years, and you're so used to it that you can no longer distinguish between perception and reality. The point is that in love, insecurity plays a fundamental role and if you are not willing to question that cursed inner voice, you will be destined to be literally devoured by it, endangering your result. The author of this audiobook, in each section, will provide you with the necessary tools that will accompany you step-by-step in search of your inner serenity.

Betty, Veronica, Cheryl, and the rest of the River Vixens are heading out of town for the weekend on a cheerleading retreat. So Archie, Jughead, and the rest of the guys decide to have a poker night at La Bonne Nuit. But a storm causes the power to go out, and the speakeasy goes into lockdown. When the lights come back on, all of the cash is gone. The thief has to be someone the guys know - but who?

When a suppressed memory resurfaces, it sets Scarlett on a mission to find a life she'd long forgotten. Sucked into the underworld of corporate espionage, organized crime, and hired killers, she discovers that the mission to protect her friends is more difficult than she ever expected. Is it worth becoming the kind of monster she is trying to stop?