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Hanna is jilted at the altar by a man she thought loved her. She leaves Philadelphia to escape the disgrace and humiliation that fill her soul. Ashamed and alone, she heads west to meet Frank, hiding a secret she plans not to reveal. Texas Ranger, Frank, longs to settle down but his job keeps him away from home. Although he yearns for a family, he wants someone to take care of his house. Hanna seems the perfect choice. He refuses to give his heart away and plans to keep his distance from his new wife.

Crime is at a lull in Sienna’s new hometown of Columbia, just south of Nashville, and she’s enjoying the extra time now devoted to her culinary passion in her boutique bakery... and to her new pet dog, Blondie... and of course her budding relationship with Pierre Delacroix. When a former key informant in a previously solved mystery comes by the bakery, Sienna discovers this woman and her husband are unsuspecting targets for ruin & destruction. But who is directing this well calculated destructive plan and why? Sienna’s string of victories in solving criminal mysteries appears to be ...

Ever since shape-shifter Elin escaped to Whidbey Island, danger has stalked her every move. Her human traits, combined with her unique supernatural gifts, make her a prized being to be possessed... or destroyed. It is only the passionate attraction she shares with were-hound Sean Black that gives her hope for her future - if she can elude the lethal predators who are hot on her scent. But Sean carries a secret that binds him to an enemy from the past and to a darker, deadlier force - a malignant evil that is hunting the women of Whidbey Island....

Emma is all alone and struggles to support herself in Chicago. Out of desperation, she posts an advertisement and begins a correspondence with a widowed farmer, Thomas. Desperate to escape her grim situation, she accepts his marriage-of-convenience proposal, looking forward to a fresh start in Nebraska.

Clara longs to escape from her abusive father and longs for a man who will accept her and not see her as damaged due to a childhood accident. Nate is a Kansas cowboy who's looking for a wife to help him on his farm. As Clara leaves Chicago and travels to Kansas, she worries what Nate will do when he sees her. Although the accident has left her scarred, she prays he will be able to overlook that and see her heart. But Nate is shocked when he sees her and refuses to go through with the marriage, leaving Clara heartbroken and fearful she will have to return to her father.

Virginia has endured much heartache in her life. Orphaned at 16 and widowed at 23, she longs to escape poverty, start a new life, and find true love. When she corresponds with mercantile owner Jake, she feels drawn to him. But Jake only wants a marriage of convenience and a helper in his store.

Romeo and Juliet is one of Shakespeare's greatest and best loved tragedies. In this series for GCSE English Literature, we analyse all aspects of the play, ensuring that you gain a full understanding of the various complexities - including the context and a detailed analysis of all the scenes - helping whilst you study and revise. Furthermore, we have two dedicated chapters on preparing for your exam, so when it comes to the big day you know what to expect.

Stella Stella journals her real, and raw Camino experience. The good, the bad, and the comedic, ugly. Triumphing over setbacks, this writing captures why everyone has their own Camino. Be ready, as this may not be what you expect. Buen Camino.

Roderick Alleyn is back in this unique crime novel begun by Ngaio Marsh during the Second World War and now completed by Stella Duffy. It's business as usual for Mr Glossop as he does his regular round delivering wages to government buildings scattered across New Zealand's lonely Canterbury plains. But when his car breaks down, he is stranded for the night at the isolated Mount Seager Hospital, with the telephone lines down, a storm on its way and the nearby river about to burst its banks....

This is a book like no other. It invites you to embark on a 40-day transformational journey of confronting tethers — known and unknown — that could be limiting you. The author draws you in with her witty, endearingly vulnerable style of storytelling as she explores themes of identity, faith, relationships, healing from the heartaches of life, living purposefully, and many more. Each chapter tackles a tether and coaches you in crafting your own strategies as you reflect and journal so you can be intentional about your journey to breaking free.

Share a traditional tale and provide a stepping stone into the land of art and story. The seven folk tales in this colorful collection are well known and well loved, and each imparts an important lesson using humor, action, adventure and classic characters.

“Tostar, preparar y más. Cómo disfrutar de un café más allá de su rutina mañanera” ofrece una amplia exploración al increíble, asombroso y algunas veces controvertido mundo del café. Este manejable libro contiene las claves para identificar la perfecta molienda para cada estilo de café, reconocer y descubrir tuestes favoritos, aprender nuevas técnicas de preparación, y mucho más. Esta información puede incluso educarte e informarte sobre cómo se hace el café, de dónde viene, y qué significan etiquetas como “comercio justo” y “ecológico”.

Alexandra Quinn and Rio Mondragon run a successful magician-for-hire business where they break spells and hexes for their clients. But they are always under the watchful eye of the Bureau of Magical Affairs, that wants to pass a law requiring all magic users to wear scarlet letters. Luckily, Quinn is involved with a BMA agent and is able to get away with any violation.

Widow Lucy, her young son, and unborn child are forced from their home due to unpaid debts. Needing a fresh start quickly, she begins corresponding with a doctor in Colorado. Jed is seeking someone to tend to his home and proposes to Lucy, excited to have an instant family. But as Lucy travels to Colorado, fear and doubt overtake her. While Jed seemed like a nice and kind man through his letters, she fears that he may not be that way in person.

As a Djinn, the most powerful race of genies, Nicodemus Marsh is sent in to deal with a fiery Janey Duvall after she refuses to help the exiled demon prince get rid of the problems in a business endeavor in the East. Oozing with sex appeal, Nicodemus begins a seduction Janey can barely resist. After a very erotic encounter, Janey finds out she's bound to Nicodemus and has three wishes to make. The bargain? Three wishes, and in return, she's his sexual slave for 100 years.

Determined to take the time before the tour slow and easy with friends and family on a routine camping trip, Nyx is not ready for the surprise that waits for her and Declan at the campsite, a surprise that will change their lives together in the shortest amount of time possible.

Every baseball player knows to keep his eye on the ball and swing for the fences. Each base counts, but a home run is the goal. No one wants to strike out. This is true both on and off the field. Ellie had been my best friend since we were born, and we had a plan - get out of the tiny Alabama town we'd grown up in and go to college...together. But even life's best-laid plans could throw a powerful curveball. Rather than attend classes, I was now the starting pitcher for a Major League team.

Sure, I've been knocked around a little. What player hasn't? However, if what the doc says is true, things have got to change. There's no way I'm letting my wife become my nursemaid. She deserves better than that, better than me.

Bechet Cross is determined to get his Reclaimed Wood Furniture business off the ground. Isis Hale is set on proving herself more than just a pretty face on her path to political glory. Neither has the time for romantic distractions from their goals, but a chance encounter leads to an unexpected bargain. A companionship contract could help them reach their goals without all the mess of an actual relationship. Can these two stick to the contract, or will the heat between them burn it and all they've worked for to the ground?

Shadow work affirmations are your ticket to profound inner healing, self-love, and acceptance. Through the magic of guided meditations, this audiobook will empower you to excavate hidden traumas, cultivate a deep sense of self-worth, and step into your full potential. Imagine a life where you no longer carry the weight of past traumas, where self-love becomes your guiding light.