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As the charming town of Hunter's Hollow bustles with life, tragedy strikes at the heart of its beloved Uptown Cafe. Andie Swartz collapses over lunch, a victim of poisoning, and Presley finds herself swept into the midst of the drama. With Cooper running for mayor, Presley knows she needs to be careful not to make him look bad with her sleuthing.

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.

Freya Lockwood has avoided the quaint English village in which she grew up for the last 20 years. That is until news arrives that Arthur Crockleford, antiques dealer and Freya’s estranged mentor, has died…and the circumstances seem suspicious. But when a letter from Arthur is delivered, sent just days before his death, and an ordinary pine chest concealing Arthur’s journals including reservations in her name are revealed, Freya finds herself sucked back into a life she’d sworn to leave behind.

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. ...

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.

Penelope Quick is a thief. Taught her skills by the best second-door man in the business, her father, she is a rarity in the field, a thief with honor. But Penelope breaks into the one house she should have left alone. The house is owned by a consortium and has shady objectives. There she finds Native American artifacts and a brilliant, egg-sized black diamond. She also makes the chilling discovery that Native American stories of things that go bump in the night are very much real. And the very real things are intent on retrieving the items she has stolen.

Une épopée fantastique et romanesque où l'on retrouve aussi de l'exotisme, de l'aventure, de l'humour. Lorsque l'un des vaisseaux de la Confédération Intergalactique s'écrase lors d'une mission d'exploration vers un monde encore non répertorié, seuls quelques membres de l'équipage survivent au crash. Ils découvrent alors les Erians, un peuple ailé et dépourvu de technologie. Elyna a miraculeusement survécu au crash. Lorsqu'elle arrive enfin à s'extirper de la carcasse de l'épave, elle est seule !

Pearls is a collection of advice and guidance for women who want to excel in various areas of their life, career, and business. By the end of Pearls, you'll walk away with a collection of invisible pearl necklaces that will make you feel empowered. You will have a renewed sense of direction and confidence to face what's next for you.

For over 20 years, the name John Agar on a marquee meant action to moviegoers - from World War II land, sea, and air battles, to the frontier West, to the new frontier of 1950s science fiction, where he stood fast against some of the era's most memorable movie monsters. Agar's rise to fame was meteoric: during World War II, the $83-a-month buck sergeant met and later married "America's Sweetheart", Shirley Temple, and was soon offered a screen test and dramatic instruction by Hollywood mega-mogul David O. Selznick.

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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?

The Seduction Trilogy series follows the unconscionable machinations of the global cartel controlling economics for its own profit and power. Nothing is beyond its reach. Murder. Blackmail. Mass destruction. Enter unsuspecting players who derail the cartel's best-laid plans.