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November 1968. Judy Garland is performing drunk at the Palladium and the city of London is about to catch fire - literally. Summonded to a gas explosion, Detective Sergeant Cathal Breen unearths a shocking discovery beneath the rubble: Mind-bending paintings by Bridget Riley and Peter Blake... and the garroted body of Jacob Pugh, a playboy god in the art world. With Detective Helen Tozer, Breen must infiltrate the artistic demimonde of a volatile and increasingly murderous city.

Join Irene and Hilda Jo as they navigate their way through the Leantimes, uncovering clues and trying to solve the mystery before it’s too late. With its unique blend of cozy mystery and post-apocalyptic setting, In the Leantimes will keep you guessing until the very end.

Lady Eleanor, Duchess of Smythington The passion has faded from my marriage. Between running an extensive household and caring for three children and my husband Rex, my dream of studying music has long since been left behind. While my children embark on their own lives and Rex is busy at Parliament, I am unsure what to do with myself. Despite loving my husband, old memories have surfaced, and his best friend, Flynn now features in forbidden dreams. Lord Flynn, Earl of Larrson A person evaluates their past when they reach a certain age. I am no different. I fell in love with Eleanor two ...

Somewhere in Arizona’s Chocolate Mountains lie the Big Maria Mine and a wealth of gold lost for 100 years. There’s only one problem: Those mountains are now the home of the US Army Proving Ground, the world’s largest active artillery range. But for Harry, Ricky, and Frank, three down-at-the-heels guys with few dollars but plenty of dreams, the gold offers each of them a chance for a new life. Are scuba diving through an underwater ghost town; facing down a hungry mountain lion; doing the hesitation waltz across a minefield; matching wits with potheads, pit bulls, and bikers; and braving the might of Uncle Sam’s full arsenal worth it?

In a galaxy ravaged by tyranny, planets are destroyed at the push of a button, and empires are brought down by farm boys and scoundrels. Dark Zader was one of the most powerful men in the galaxy, but when he threw his emperor down a shaft, he found himself without a job. Living with his kids and down on his luck, he finds that he only has one solution: beg for his old job back from the very emperor he thought he'd killed.

Eli knows who he is, and he’s tired of hiding it. Exhausted and at the end of his rope, Eli’s not just in the closet when it comes to his family, he’s so far in that he’s starting to lose himself. Roman’s tired of insanity and drama queens, even sexy ones who make his pulse race. When killing each other isn’t an option, there’s only one way to release all the passion that flares between them, but sex can’t solve everything...or can it?

Shaw, widely known and read Catholic writer, speaker, and former communications director for the US Bishops, discusses the abuse of secrecy in the Church, the scandals it has caused, and the serious problem of mistrust that exists in the credibility of the Church. Not concerned with the legitimate secrecy that is necessary to protect confidentiality and peoples reputations, Shaw is rather concerned here with the stifling, deadening misuse of secrecy that has done immense harm to communion and community in the Church.

A collection of short stories written by seven award-winning authors during the first four months of the COVID-19 lockdown. Each author brings a unique perspective to the crisis, and the results are spectacular. There is science fiction, Christian apologetics, horror, drama, suspense, and a dose of comfort. Produced daily during the first 13 weeks of the lockdown, you can see the change in thinking, hopes, and frustration that the public was experiencing.

This audiobook is an alphabetical exploration of the people, geography, animals, plants, history, and culture of Canada.

¡Prepárate para enamorarte de estos jefes multimillonarios! ¡Siga a estos tres amigos de la infancia mientras se conocen y se enamoran perdidamente de su mujer! Esta serie está llena de escenas románticas de oficina llenas de vapor y momentos para reírse a carcajadas. Si le gustan los multimillonarios melancólicos, las heroínas feroces y la diversión picante, ¡haga clic hoy mismo! Los libros de este conjunto incluyen: Mi Obsesión Más Ardiente Mi Obsesión Más Dulce Mi Obsesión Más Salvaje

In Dragon Burning, the war between the wizards will come to an end. The citizens of Chestnut Circle will have their day of reckoning. And Nick Blake will finally know his destiny. For the Dragon has awakened, and its fire is beyond anyone's control. Craig Shaw Gardner has crafted an adventure for the ages, epic in its scope, stunning in its vision, and brilliant in its originality. An adventure that leaves no doubt that Gardner now resides among the most daring and ambitious authors in the fantasy field.

Sometimes people do not have much time in their lives. Deadlines are looming at work, kids are playing up, dinners need to be prepared, errands need to be run. That is where short stories fit so nicely into their lives. A quick little escape to another world whilst battling with the stress of everyday life. A quick listen here, a quick listen there.

February, 1940. After a decade of worldwide depression, World War II had begun in Europe and Asia. With Germany on the march and Japan at war with China, the global crisis was in a crescendo. America's top songwriter, Irving Berlin, had captured the nation's mood a little more than a year before with his patriotic hymn "God Bless America."

Created by Scott Shaw, the primary premise of Zen Filmmaking is that no script should be used in the creation of a film. There are no rules and no definitions. But, there is much more to it than that. In this second book on Zen Filmmaking Scott Shaw leads the reader to deeper understandings of how to make the filmmaking process more rewarding, less complicated, and ultimately more enlightening.

Hunter West is trying to drive me crazy. He's too cocky, too big, and entirely too pushy. I should tell him to leave me alone but I love sparring with him. I love the way that his eyes light up when I tell him no. I think that I might love him.

Eleven-year-old gumshoe Simon Sez may operate out of a tree house, but this pint-sized shamus is as tough as long division and meaner than an older sister. After Simon's heart is broken by the most beautiful dame on the playground, rich kid Bunky Matthews shows up at his HQ begging for help retrieving two hundred stolen snickerdoodles. Simon figures a new case might be just the ticket to get his mind off his troubles.

In the eyes of society, they are a perfect newlywed couple. But the truth is far more intriguing… Lord James Parker: Miss Winnie Sherman was pretty, sharp witted, and made me laugh in a time where I desperately needed to laugh. Those traits were appealing but also dangerous. Lately I suspected she wanted more from me than mere friendship. After leaving my privileged life in London, I had been near to starving to death in the gold fields when she had convinced her father to hire me on as a clerk. She had saved my life and I was grateful. She also had other aspirations that did not bode ...

Culpo al ponche de huevo. Es la razón de mi fuerte dolor de cabeza de esta mañana y de la decisión astronómicamente mala que tomé anoche. Mira, me acosté con mi mejor amigo, y claro, he estado enamorada de él durante años, pero eso no cambia el hecho de que acabo de tener una noche de borrachera con la persona más importante de mi vida. Sé que puede que lo hayamos estropeado todo, así que cuando se despierte, le sugiero que se olvide de lo que ha pasado, pero me sorprende. No quiere olvidarlo. En lugar de eso, propone que lo hagamos otra vez. Solo una vez más, dice, y como una ...

Puede que esté un poco loco. Quiero decir, creo que saltar de aviones es divertido, así que debe haber algo raro en mí, pero no tengo nada contra Quinn Walder. Me golpea por detrás y luego me pide que sea su novio. Su falso novio. ¿Quién hace eso? Tiene que estar loca, pero si lo está, yo también, porque acabo de aceptar su loco plan. Ahora bien, ¿qué ocurre cuando esta relación falsa empieza a parecer real?

Warning: This is an extreme horror novel. There is gore. There is bad language. There are scenes of a sexual nature. But hidden underneath it all is also a chilling story. Please do not purchase....