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She’s overlooked in daylight. He hides in shadows. And still—somehow—they find each other. Lady Helen Hargreaves has spent her life tucked into the corners—of ballrooms, of conversations, of expectations. But when she flees a crowded assembly and stumbles into a stranger’s secluded refuge, the spark between them feels anything but quiet. Especially when that stranger turns out to be the Duke of Kensington. He attends out of obligation. She speaks without pretense. And for once, everything feels real. Alexander Astor loathes the performance of courtship. But Helen, with her quick ...

When racist curriculum "goes viral" on social media, it is typically dismissed as an isolated incident from a "bad" teacher. Educator Bree Picower, however, holds that racist curriculum isn't an anomaly. It's a systemic problem that reflects how Whiteness is embedded and reproduced in education. In Reading, Writing, and Racism, Picower argues that White teachers must reframe their understanding about race in order to advance racial justice and that this must begin in teacher education programs.

Harlin Cox had one year to make it as a famous singer or succumb to the wishes of her boyfriend and become his boring trophy wife. It's the last day of the year, but giving up just doesn't feel right. The stars align and it just may be time for hers to shine. Tru Newton, a singer from the hood, is R&B and hip hop personified. His career has been full steam ahead, but the possibility of its ending is constantly looming. Just when he thought his career had peaked, he meets the stunning singer who'll help him get to the next level professionally and romantically.

When Alana Riley quit Julliard to care for her ailing father, she never imagined she’d be working minimum wage jobs and struggling to pay the mortgage. Her latest job is the temp secretary at Corday Enterprises—working for none other than the charismatic playboy, Steele Corday. Steele Corday deliberately tarnishes his reputation in the hopes of dashing his father’s plan to make him a senator. Only his father is two steps ahead—and he’s got just the thing to fix Steele’s reputation—a fake fiancée. In a bid to undermine his father, Steele makes a deal with the cute temp.

Interwoven with legends and lore, this story chronicles one man's adventure on Lake Superior, one of the world's most dangerous bodies of water.

The Third Option is a plea on behalf of a brokenhearted God who, scripture teaches, is frustrated with those of us who claim to believe in him but are really “faking the faith”. McPherson argues that we must rise above the issues that divide us and be part of something bigger. The Third Option challenges both believers and seekers to fully embrace God’s goodness and power. McPherson believes that instead of choosing one of two sides, there is a third option - one that’s proven to bring people together, mend relationships, and promote genuine peace in communities.

When veterinarian and dog lover Holly Blake realizes a dogfighting ring is stealing dogs in her town, there’s no way she’s sitting idly by. Once she starts asking questions, she finds herself—and her little boy—in danger from the ruthless thugs that run it. Ex-Army Ranger Mason Andrews’s new assignment has him undercover as a small-town physician on the hunt for a dogfighting ring and protecting the local vet, Holly Blake. She’s beautiful, kind, and a mom. Just the type of woman he shouldn’t be interested in. Not with his past.

Grace Divine, daughter of the local pastor, always knew something terrible happened the night Daniel Kalbi disappeared--the night she found her brother Jude collapsed on the porch, covered in his own blood--but she has no idea what a truly monstrous secret that night held.

I’m a bad boy living my life in the fast lane. Until I fall for my father's assistant. Then my dad collapses, suddenly I’m back in Oakville, the small town that I left behind. But coming home doesn’t just mean taking over my father’s company. It means facing Leah Anderson who views me as the enemy. A single-mom, 18 years my junior and my father’s loyal assistant. Helping me learn the family business was not on her list. But now I'm her boss, and her boundaries are crumbling. Her sharp tongue and body are becoming a distraction. Falling for her was not in my plan, trusting me was ...

In the ancient river kingdom, where touch is a battlefield and bodies the instruments of war, Mia Rose has pledged her life to hunting Gwyrach: women who can manipulate flesh, bones, breath, and blood. The same women who killed her mother without a single scratch. But when Mia's father announces an alliance with the royal family, she is forced to trade in her knives and trousers for a sumptuous silk gown. Mia plots a daring escape, but could never predict the greatest betrayal of all: her own body. Mia possesses the very magic she has sworn to destroy.

Grace Divine made the ultimate sacrifice to cure Daniel Kalbi. She gave her soul to the wolf to save him and lost her beloved mother. When Grace receives a haunting phone call from Jude, she knows what she must do. She must become a Hound of Heaven. Desparate to find Jude, Grace befriends Talbot - a newcomer to town who promises her that he can help her be a hero. But as the two grow closer, the wolf grows in Grace, and her relationship with Daniel begins to crumble.

From her experience as a mother of five (two assisted and three unassisted births), and as a birth and postpartum doula, author Bree Moore offers advice and stories of freebirthing success for women looking to take back birth. Included are chapters on choosing freebirth, partner communication, unassisted pregnancy and prenatal care, handling fear from self and others, and more.

In a swirl of neon lights and pulsing music, Zina and Terrance's worlds collided at a club. A chance encounter led to a night of electric connection, their souls entwined as they danced under the club lights. He dubbed her 'Blue' for her striking blue dress and matching wig, and their chemistry ignited a passion that left an indelible mark.

Ivy Manning never expected her small advice column to turn into a national radio show. Over the last year, she's gone from blending in with the crowd to book tours and daytime show appearances. When a stalker starts threatening her, a bodyguard from the Guardian Group is hired - tall, blonde, and hotter than hot, Kolby Rutherford. When a plane crash strands them in the mountains, they're forced to lean on each other for survival. Will he be able to keep his distance, or will Ivy weave her way into his heart?

Forging Queer Leaders explores the unique and inspiring developmental experiences of LGBTQ+ leaders, the amazing capabilities they bring to teams, and what that means for everyone pursuing positive and inclusive organizational strategy. With stories from the armed forces, lawyers, entrepreneurs, authors, academics, thought-leaders, medical professionals - you name it - this shows how queer folk everywhere are harnessing their hard-won power and resilience to excel.

For 30 years, Elaina has sat in her tower, fingers caught in an eternal dance, cursed to weave the tapestry of life on her loom. Bound by an enchanted mirror whose magic shows her the distant lives of the people of Camelot, she must forever watch a land which remains ever beyond her reach. Elaina despairs that she will ever experience more than just the shadows of life, until one day, a face appears in the mirror that will change her life, and possibly her fate, forever.

Eve moved to Texas to get away from a family tragedy and found herself in her own when the only job she could find was at a local bar. Her family was gone and she was left to figure it all out on little wages and rowdy patrons. That is, until she met Gwen. Gwen brought her into her world and before she knew it, she was a member of a new family. It was an all-women motorcycle gang that made its living racing. Since Eve had grown up fixing and riding bikes, it was the perfect place for her and she was quickly climbing the ranks as an illegal street racer. Everything changes though when she is...

Desiree just turned eighteen and wants to get a tattoo for her birthday. Her and her friend Alice go down to get one at the local tattoo parlor, but Desiree is too nervous to go through with it. Since an artist had been called on to take care of her, the two women go out for coffee instead. Desiree immediately likes Clarissa, but more so, starts to feel something that she has never felt before for a woman. Desiree desires the older tattoo artist and it finally pushes her to go back in with more courage. She asks Clarissa to give her the tattoo and when Clarissa puts her hands on her, it ...

YouTube baking sensation Sophia Parker is slated to be the next bachelorette on Celebrity Proposal. But someone will stop at nothing to prevent the show from airing. Threatening letters. Cryptic messages. While the added notoriety has increased Sophia's popularity and boosted subscriber numbers, it’s wreaking havoc on her nerves. To protect their bachelorette the network has hired undercover security—unbeknownst to Sophia. His reputation as Guardian Group’s resident ladies' man aside, going undercover as a bachelor on reality TV sounds miserable to Thomas Gun.

Taylor Mabrey runs a conspiracy theory satire website. It’s something she loves to do and since it’s anonymous, she doesn’t think twice about it. But the fun stops when she starts getting ominous threats. Thinking she just needs to take a break, she goes home to spend some time with her family, where she comes face to face with Elijah Emerson—the only boy she’s ever loved…the one she dumped right after graduation.