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After attempting to drink away a broken heart, Raven Walker finds herself in the arms of the one man she never thought she'd have. The problem is he happens to be her childhood crush and her brother's best friend. What she assumes will be just a one-night stand turns into so much more. He's strong, confident, loyal, tattooed, and before she knows it, her head and heart are fighting a battle between staying within the boundaries or crossing a line she can never come back from.

Travel Like a Local is a series of travel guidebooks written by local experts to help travelers explore new places like an insider. From learning about the culture and customs to finding the best restaurants and attractions, these guidebooks provide comprehensive information to ensure a hassle-free unforgettable journey. Each guidebook is packed with insider tips and recommendations, tailored specifically to the location, so you can make the most of your time and truly get to know the destination.

When duty calls, East End girl Minnie Wolton isn’t afraid to do her bit. She’s excited to be joining the ATS girls and although she knows life at the barracks will be tough, she’s not one to quit! She just hopes the other girls are all good sorts. With her husband away fighting, Eileen Ruffel is glad of the break from her unhappy marriage. She just wants to make a success of the ATS girls and maybe find happiness too. Along with the other girls, Minnie and Eileen strike up a firm friendship. The training is hard, but they are determined to prove they are the best new recruits.

After receiving an invitation to attend a Christmas themed wedding in the mountains, Ava had planned out her perfect winter escape. However, the getaway turns into a nightmare when she stumbles upon the groom’s sister frozen in the snow. Jumping into action, Ava calls the local sheriff and begins to investigate the scene. With no apparent signs of foul play and many guests to interview, the investigation seems to have hit a dead end. Until screams ring throughout the Chalet and bodies begin to drop. Now, it’s certain that a murderer is on the loose.

After celebrating her best friend’s wedding, FBI agent Emma Griffin and the gang are looking forward to a much-needed vacation. They hop onboard a cruise ship excited for the many excursions and adventures. But as time progresses rumors and murmurs circulate about a woman that might have gone overboard. A strange woman that Emma had just spoken to a few days prior. The search for the missing woman hits dead ends, prompting Emma to involve herself and look into the woman’s cabin, finding only more questions.

It’s never fun spending your time drowning in the shadows of others because you don’t have the heart to say no. Many people walk through their life with muffled voices and compromised needs because they give too much of themselves away to others. They sacrifice their personal freedom for a measly sense of approval, all an attempt to remain in good graces and evade conflict.

Retired Navy SEAL and current private-security operative Ian Sawyer never expected to have a wife, much less a child, but his beautiful Angie has changed all that. Her due date is only days away, and the anticipation of holding his child for the first time outweighs his anxiety. But a frantic phone call in the middle of the night is just the beginning of Ian’s nightmare. Forced to wake his brothers and teammates, he must leave his apprehensive wife’s side and fly halfway around the world to save the only other woman who could bring him to his knees—his mother.

Meet Sara Snow: Christmas fanatic, festive wedding Grinch. Her dream nuptials? Sun-soaked, Beth-free. Meet Beth Callaghan: Expert at running. From countries, feelings, and one-night stands with best friends. Now Beth's back, armed with apologies and tinsel-wrapped determination. But can she melt Sara's frosty heart? Or will she need a Christmas miracle? One thing's crystal clear: Sara Snow will NEVER have a Christmas wedding. Right? RIGHT?

Hattie Gilby has not been back to her family home since the devastating events that took place there years ago. Events that changed Hattie and which continue to haunt her today. But one phone call changes everything. Now Hattie is going back to her family home to face her brothers, Adam and Luke and to hear the last words of her dying mother.

I hate Liam Alexander. I hate his Rolex. I hate his scowl. I hate everything his multi-billion-dollar company stands for. When the pompous, rich, arrogant jerk comes strutting into the coffee shop, I barely manage civility. But people make mistakes, and when I screw up, it's epic. I never expected the jerk would actually be a well-respected member of Club Verge. I never should have trusted the masked stranger when he beckoned me. I never should have taken him up on his offer. And the biggest mistake of my life? Letting him kiss me.

Rune embarks on a rescue mission to find her missing father. Her journey through a wintry forest is fraught with dread and unease. Something seems to watch her from the ice cold shadows. Confused and lost, she happens upon a strange village made up of black, crooked buildings. Even more strange are the villagers themselves; people who sing frightening songs around an evergreen tree about a mysterious creature that haunts the woods.

I fell in love with Holden York when I was six years old. Most of my youth came with spiral notebooks filled with doodles, wedding plans, and "Janelle York" looped in bubbly handwriting. However, one night in Vegas changed everything. I woke up to more than just a fantasy of my brother's best friend. Five years later, I'm standing on his doorstep confronting him about the secret he kept from me. If you think this is the story of how we rode off into the sunset together...You're so wrong.

Michael Cunningham's luminous novel begins with a vision. It's November 2004. Barrett Meeks, having lost love yet again, is walking through Central Park when he is inspired to look up at the sky; there he sees a pale, translucent light that seems to regard him in a distinctly godlike way. Barrett doesn't believe in visions—or in God—but he can't deny what he's seen. At the same time, in the not-quite-gentrified Bushwick neighborhood of Brooklyn, Tyler, Barrett's older brother, a struggling musician, is trying—and failing—to write a wedding song for Beth, his wife-to-be, who is seriously ill.

Do you consider yourself shy? Would you like to experience how it feels to be naturaly confident? If you answered yes, then this audiobook is for you. This audiobook contains practical advice from hundreds of scientific journals, top athletes, billionaires, and celebrities. The methods described here are scientific and actionable. By following them, you will slowly start transforming into a charisma magnet and experience a new level of success, positive emotions and opportunities.

Evie is heartbroken and betrayed when a video of her confronting her cheating ex boyfriend goes viral, so what's a girl to do? Flee to London for the summer, of course! Evie loves everything about London—the double decker buses, afternoon tea, history around every corner. Everything that is but having to stay with the person who's hurt her most of all—her father.

Vittoria is a noble Jewish woman living in northern Italy. With the onset of World War II, her life changes completely. When the Nazis arrive in the quiet town, the entire family is forced to flee and cross the border to Switzerland using fake identities. But not everything goes according the plan. One of her children is not allowed to cross the border with the rest of the family and must be left behind. Now, Vittoria must make a critical decision that could scar her and the family forever.

Everyone in the village loves Joni Blackwood. She is beautiful and bold, and it's no surprise to anyone when on the annual village bonfire, she is crowned 'queen' of the festivities. After all, despite fierce competition from the charity-giving and churchgoing mothers in the village, she has won this honour five years in a row.

May Day, or Beltane, is approaching, and the veil between the world of the Land Spirits-- the Fae-- and the everyday folk of Vardo has grown thin. The town turns out to celebrate with Maypoles, bonfires, and Yohopa ceremonial dances at the annual Beltane Festival. The festivities will also celebrate the grand opening of Gideon’s Grimoire, a new occult bookstore on the Vardo Town Square, with a visit from famous fantasy author Dahlia Clarendon. Her appearance marks the launch of her latest book, Queen of Wands.

Desperate to find a new mechanic, the last thing Reddington expects is a woman to show up, let alone one with a sinful body, sharp tongue, and the inability to just do her job and not give him lip. He can't deny he's hoping to catch a view of her bent over a hood, but there's not a chance in hell that's going to happen. As much as Red wants to take her for a test drive, he knows he needs to keep his priorities straight.

Kara Brookes hates liars. Dylan Day hasn't told the truth from the moment his plane touched down in Ibiza.

It's a recipe for disaster. Lucien and Sophie are back, and have set up camp on the sun-drenched isle of Ibiza for the opening of the latest of Lucien's strictly adult clubs.They're joined for the summer by Sophie's best friend, Kara, and Dylan Day, Lucien's newly appointed club manager. The laid-back, smokin' hot surf guy from California seems almost too good to be true...but there's no smoke without fire.