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An instalove romance ignites when a city slicker executive is rescued by a rugged mountain man, stranding them in his remote cabin and awakening their wildest desires. Emma I'm a high-powered executive with the perfect life—or so I thought. Stressed to the breaking point, I escape to the mountains for a reluctant hiking trip. But when I injure myself on the treacherous trail, my world shatters. That's when Caleb appears—a rugged mountain man with rough hands and piercing eyes. He rescues me, taking me to his remote cabin to recover. Now I'm stranded with this gruff, irresistible ...

15 years after The Pipeline II, Amy and her friends are now fighting the real enemy. When she first began her fight for the Pipeline, she had no idea how far it would take her. As they continue to uncover the truth, they find out just who the real enemy is and how far they will go to complete their mission. Can Amy and her friends stop them before it's too late, and do they really want to know the whole truth?

Murder reignites dormant passions between Toledo Homicide Detective Veronica Jadzinski (Jadz) and her ex-husband, retired-cop-turned-PI Nate Solomon - not all of them good. He’s pushing to reopen the shooting of his boyhood friend, a case that Jadz and her partner wrote off as a drug deal gone bad. Emotions and egos collide as Nate and Jadz clash over who to believe: the victim’s grieving mother, his estranged sister with secrets of her own, or the demanding lieutenant who warns Jadz off the case for questionable reasons.

Here lies the dilemma: You need to keep on doing cardio consistently. However, for whatever reason, you just can’t bring yourself to actually enjoy the process. Well, it’s true when they say that it might just not be for everyone. Although, you might also be approaching it in the wrong way. If you can make a few tweaks in your approach to cardio, you might end up loving it, and it’ll also love you in return. Learn more about the secrets of unlocking the powers of cardio training here.

Melanie Lange has disappeared. Her father, Sir Peter Lange, says she is a danger to herself and has been admitted to a private mental health clinic. Her ex-husband, Finn, and best friend, Nell, say she has been kidnapped. The media will say whichever gets them the most views. But whose side are you on?

In a world on the brink, US President Dani Mitchell fights to advance her net zero-carbon agenda, battling the cartel—a shadowy assembly of ruthless capitalists controlling global economies and governments. When a Native American elder offers a bold proposition, Dani finds an unexpected ally.

This story doesn't happen in your time, nor does it happen in your world. And though I am no longer a part of the ancient world that I once called home, my spirit still floats on the wind with wings of eagles. You see, this story takes place thousands of years ago in the land of Marangail. We lived on the open plains amongst snow covered mountains. We covered vast distances over streams and glades. We were hunters by trade. We hunted during all of the seasons, through torrential rains, blistering summers, and bone-chilling blizzards. This tale is not my own, though. No, this is a tale of a young female with the heart the size of a Golden Eagle.

Tessa, a self-conscious introvert, attempts to avoid a party, and everything goes wrong. When a handsome stranger offers to lend a helping hand, she isn't sure things will ever be right again.

Mexican Dinosaur is a poetic offering from C.L. "Rooster" Martinez and Write About Now Publishing. The collection of poems is a metamodernist take on the changing economic demographics of his San Antonio barrio, the confusion and desire to flourish within a hyphenated American identity, and the force of gravity that the push and pull of culture from both sides of a Mexican/American ethnicity has.

Between power plays and passionate nights, can they find an unexpected legacy of love? One click this short, sweet, and steamy enemies-to-lovers romance! Sophia Carrying the Carter name means family comes first— Until Victor Thorn, with his billionaire allure, proposes a deal I can't ignore. As our worlds intertwine, passion and power take the stage. But can I trust the heart of a man once my foe? Or is this just another high-stakes game he's poised to win? Dive into a world where possessive heroes meet their match in sassy heroines, where passion blazes and naughty desires come to life. ...

When a running back falls for his teammate’s little sister, can he prove to them both that he’s in it for the long run? Chloe I’m ready for a new start in life. Moving to Oakwood City and opening my own gallery seems like just what I need. What I don’t need is to fall for my brother’s best friend. Dane Rios is sexy, athletic, and has a reputation of being a player. He says he’s ready for the real thing, but can I trust him with my heart? Join the 'Curvy Catch' series for heart-racing tales where gridiron glory meets curvy romance, scoring touchdowns in love and life.

Now trapped in the terrible world of Suburbia, Stanley Pargo is faced with a difficult choice: go his own way and face the beasts of the wilderness alone, or join a small cohort fighting to destroy a brutal monster known as the Chumbley. Both options all but guarantee Stanley’s untimely demise, and neither offers him the home he truly seeks, but if he doesn’t decide soon, the Chumbley will obtain a powerful stone capable of annihilating all who might thwart him.

Victoria Chase, a beautiful young attorney, joins a prestigious law firm in Boston and becomes embroiled in a high profile case with some shocking turns of events. From the opening scenes' gentleness to the harrowing finish, the listener will be riveted to keep on listening.

After years of harrowing travel, Clutch finally has a chance for peace. He thinks he can hide from a world of violence and blood, of gun battles, and up-close-and-personal killing. He is wrong.

While enjoying a leisurely ride from Temecula to see their beloved San Diego Padres play, off-duty detective sergeants Bill Dix and Steve Petersen find themselves in the middle of a jaw dropping firefight… in broad daylight. The two can't believe their luck as this is the second vacation they've taken together that's turned out horribly wrong.

As the Second World War rages in Europe, two undergraduates in Tennessee work a summer job for a celebrated poetry professor, W. T. Harlan, as he supervises the clearing of a ravine to make a garden. At their side is a German POW, watched by military guard, who has been sent to help them with their task. One of the boys, Benjamin Mason, is from a wealthy family and aspires to be a poet; the other, Steven Darby yearns simply to escape his corner of America and explore the world. As they work, they will get to know the German soldier next to them and the brilliant, unhappy W. T. Harlan.

Maggie survived an apocalypse of hungry shadows by becoming invisible, only to drown during a violent telepathic assault. Living on the edge of Bloemfontein, in South Africa, Maggie scavenges for scraps and grapples with the unreality, a collection of strange visions and slippery thoughts caused by the attack. When she's approached by strangers who claim she can destroy the shadow monsters, Maggie faces a dilemma: are these people real, and if so, how can she ensure they stay with her forever?

When a wide receiver falls in love with his best friend, does he have what it takes to get out of the friend zone? Leah I’ve always been in love with my best friend. But he’s never seen me in a romantic light. At least, not until he sees me on a date with another guy. Heath Larson is sexy, athletic, and a nerd at heart. When the truth comes out, will we risk our friendship for a chance at love? Join the 'Curvy Catch' series for heart-racing tales where gridiron glory meets curvy romance, scoring touchdowns in love and life.

When the quarterback catches a ride with the team trainer, will she fall for his plays or leave him scrambling to recover? Mary I spend a lot of time on the road as a trainer for the Oakwood City Devils. When we’re snowed in at the airport after a game, I decide to drive myself home. To my surprise, the team quarterback joins me. Brett Kennedy is sexy, arrogant, and makes me want to get hands-on with him. Does he see the real me, or am I just another game for him to win? Join the 'Curvy Catch' series for heart-racing tales where gridiron glory meets curvy romance, scoring touchdowns in ...

For Julia, the stakes have never been higher. An idyllic vacation to the Florida Keys turns into a high-seas adventure of a lost will, murder, and perhaps even kidnapping. During Christmas break, Julia and her daughter, Becky, head down to the Florida Keys for a month of birdwatching, snorkeling, boating, and fun with Julia’s two friends and fellow RV nomads Dottie and Penelope. The day after Julia and Becky arrive, a rival birding club, the dreaded Tampa Tanagers, show up. They’ve come for the prestigious annual Florida Keys birding competition, which the Tanagers have won for several ...