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The girl with no past, and no future, may be the only one who can save their lives. Nisha was abandoned at the gates of the City of a Thousand Dolls when she was just a little girl. Now 16, she lives on the grounds of the isolated estate, where orphan girls apprentice as musicians, healers, courtesans, and, if the rumors are true, assassins. She makes her way as Matron's errand girl, her closest companions the mysterious cats that trail her shadow. Only when she begins a forbidden flirtation with the city's handsome young courier does she let herself imagine a life outside the walls. Until one by one, girls around her start to die.

This a handpicked collection of some of the greatest Christian stories ever written. When we speak of these works as Christian stories, we mean that each story has a powerful Christian message based on Jesus' teachings. Three of the stories are from Jesus himself. Others were written by devout believers like Henry Van Dyke and Johanna Spyri. Yet, one of the authors, Mark Twain, was not a Christian himself, but his story reveals profound insights into the teachings of Christ.

Deputy Marcus O’Connell is blindsided one night after a series of calls comes in from an unknown number, and the caller on the other end is a child. All he knows is she’s six years old, her name is Eva, and there’s someone in her house who wants to hurt her.

It was just a teeny, tiny lie we told the loan officer. “Together? Yes, we’re together.” Now, Clarissa and I have to play like we’re engaged. She’s doing me a huge favor - the bank won’t loan to me unless I have a partner. Clarissa’s got her own requirements for holding up her end of the bargain, though. She wants benefits. And I mean more than just free margaritas on Saturday nights. She’s heard about my "special ability", and not the fact I make the best martini in town. So we make an agreement: no feelings, just sex. Really, really hot sex.

Angela's Diner has the reputation of a safe haven where patrons find a moment of peace as they linger over coffee and tears. For one young runaway, Angela's is more than a place to tell your tale - it's a place where with the magic of chicken and waffles, and a little bit of trust, may just save your life.

Les clés de la confiance en soi : Cultiver l’assurance au quotidien, un ouvrage enrichissant qui plonge dans les méandres de la confiance en soi, offrant aux lecteurs une compréhension approfondie de cette qualité essentielle et les guidant vers des stratégies pratiques pour la développer et la cultiver au quotidien. L’auteur présente une approche globale et accessible pour permettre aux lecteurs de transformer leur relation avec eux-mêmes et d’atteindre un niveau de confiance en soi plus élevé.

With her two younger sisters heading for the altar, will Samantha Castle exchange old dreams for new ones? Lately she’d rather be on the North Carolina coast with family than in New York with agents and actors. Though she vows not to let her teenage crush on Ethan Cole influence her decision, it’s hard to ignore her feelings for the local war hero. Ethan lost more than his leg in Afghanistan. He lost his belief in love.

Arianna struggles to control the tempest deep in her heart. Longing to rid herself of the quick-tempered Lightning Spirit trapped within her, she’s desperate to cool her emotions and save her people from the devastating drought that began the day she was born. But when her father is murdered during a quest to break the curse, Arianna vows to channel her powers to end the suffering and take revenge.

When the body of 17-year-old Jackie Shaw is found in a shallow grave, it sends shockwaves through her small West Yorkshire community. Rumours of murder and systematic sexual abuse are rife, and the town's MP, Samuel Stokes, is adding fuel to the fire with his campaign against a so-called 'Asian grooming gang'. Probation officer Rachel Collier deals with paedophiles on a daily basis: so when she hears that her teenage daughter, Chloe, has become friendly with 24-year-old Tariq, she's concerned where it might lead. But that's not her only worry.

According to the data published by the American Psychological Association, 20 percent of adult Americans are chronic procrastinators. That is higher than the number of people diagnosed with any mental or physical health issue. The good news is that improving productivity and bringing procrastination under control are well-researched topics. With some effort, you can follow the path to procrastinate less and produce more.

Flare is power. With only a drop of flare, one can light the night sky with fireworks . . . or burn a building to the ground—and seventeen-year-old Ingrid Ellis wants her fair share. Ingrid doesn't have a family fortune, monetary or magical, but at least she has a plan: Rise to the top on the arm of Linden Holt, heir to a hefty political legacy and the largest fortune of flare in all of Candesce. Her only obstacle is Linden's father who refuses to acknowledge her. So when Senator Holt announces his run for president, Ingrid uses the situation to her advantage.

Var now faces enemies on all sides. The Alliance wants to destroy her empire. The Game Masters treat her and those like her as puppets. The Clockwork Princess will stop at nothing to kill her. Even her allies seem to have their own motives and squabbles. And above it all, the ever watchful eye of the System Hivemind rules AO by pain and fear. Some wish to control, some wish to destroy, where she looks to find a way to free herself and all those enslaved in Another Online.

Losing weight is a challenge. Perhaps you’ve read numerous books and watched a couple of motivational videos to help you in losing weight. As such, the last thing you need is a guide that tells you to burn more calories than you consume. Chances are that you’ve tried that and nothing seems to work. So, you’re out in search of another promising weight loss strategy that will deliver the results you’re after.

After weathering the first gut-wrenching year since her husband's death, Lily Declan is trying to move past her grief and find a place of healing for herself and her two young sons. But when a strange sympathy letter arrives, the quiet life Lily has rebuilt from her sorrow comes under stealthy, sinister attack. On her wedding anniversary, an intimate bridal gift is delivered to her door. Then, a bizarre home invasion shatters her sense of security, and a mysterious Facebook memorial appears.

Fire cost Jared Kenny his home and all his memories of the man he'd loved for over half his life. But it also brought him firefighter Adam Collins and the purest blue eyes Jared had ever seen. Despite the best efforts of his department, Adam had to watch with Jared while Jared's house burned to the ground. Something about the man touched Adam and made him want to follow up and protect him. Later, when the two of them gave in to their passion, it burnt and bared them both.

Mona and Steve were happy but something was missing. The only thing Mona could come up with was that she wasn't exactly what her husband wanted. He had a fetish for large breasts. She'd noticed how he looked at women in movies, at busty women as they walked down the street. Mona was beautiful, but she'd never be what Steve wanted. Her only answer comes in the form of her friend, Liza.

Linden Meadows doesn't back down from anyone, especially if her family's involved. So when her little brother's new hockey coach benches him in the middle of a game, Linden lets him have it. She also notices that the coach is way hotter than she expects, but Linden won't let herself get burned by another athlete. Been there, done that - and had a kid at 17 to show for it.

My name is Vera Varrone. Over the past few days, everything about my life has changed. But with the love of my dragon and the guidance of my Guardian, I have accepted my role. I am the Warden of the Storm. Still, the dragons have enemies even in a post Supernatural War world. We thwarted Keir’s plans but the bastard son of the Winter and Summer fae courts still has something up his sleeves—I can sense it. Today, we’re bringing him back to the Summer Court to let justice be served, even as he taunts me with the truth of my identity.

When 16-year-old Portia is orphaned, she is plunged into the sophisticated and politely treacherous world of her wealthy half-brother's home. There she encounters the attractive cad Eddie. To him, Portia is at once child and woman, and he fears her gushing love. To her, Eddie is the only reason to be alive. But when Eddie follows Portia to a sea-side resort, the flash of a cigarette lighter in a darkened cinema illuminates a stunning romantic betrayal - and sets in motion one of the most moving and desperate flights of the heart in modern literature.

The O’Connells of Livingston, Montana, are not your typical family. Follow them on their journey to the dark and dangerous side of love in a series of romantic thrillers you won’t want to miss. Raised by a single mother after their father’s mysterious disappearance 18 years ago, the six grown siblings live in a small town with all kinds of hidden secrets, lies, and deception. This boxed set collection in The O’Connells series includes The Neighbor, The Third Call, and The Secret Husband.