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Since his wife's death, architect Brendan Grant has felt that his heart is in the deep freeze, iced up and impenetrable. Until a sick cat brings him reluctantly to Nora Anderson's door. Spending time with Nora and her orphaned nephew is defrosting Brendan’s defences. But Nora is like a lioness, protecting the new life she has struggled to create for herself and her nephew. She won't let just anyone past the threshold.…

In December 1941, America is reeling from the brutal attack on Pearl Harbor. Both patriotism and paranoia grip New York as the city frantically mobilizes for war. Nurse Louise Hunter is outraged when the FBI, in a midnight sweep of prominent Japanese residents, storms in to arrest her patient’s wife. The desperately ill Professor Oakley is married to artist Masako Fumi. The nurse vows to help the professor free Masako. But when the murdered body of Masako’s art dealer is discovered in the gallery where he’d been closing down her controversial show, Masako’s troubles multiply.

Years after Goliath changed the world, women still struggle with the aftereffects. Matt has enjoyed watching a support group at a local coffeeshop. But one of the newcomers, Claire, is currently infected with Long Goliath — a rare form of the virus that causes women to stay large unless they take a special pill. Matt loves listening to the girls' stories, and tonight, he gets to watch someone grow . . . Contains: (no eroticism besides nudity, growing woman to twelve feet tall)

Johanna Skibsrud won the Scotiabank Giller Prize for this compelling debut novel. Napoleon Haskell lives in Casablanca, Ontario, on the shores of a man-made lake that covers the remains of the former town. When his daughter's life unravels, she retreats to Casablanca and is soon immersed in the complicated family stories that lurk below the surface of everyday life.

Left to watch over a planet created by the alien structure known as the Web, the ships of the Noumenon convoy and the artificial intelligence I.C.C. have lain dormant for thousands of years. Now, though, creatures are stirring in the convoy’s halls. With seemingly miraculous speed, the planet is coming to life. Where have these beings come from? And why? To understand this new anomaly, I.C.C. reaches out to the descendants of its original crew. Together, they will embark on a stunning journey of discovery billions of years in the making.

In the quaint town of Willow Creek, a mysterious stranger named Damien arrives, exuding an otherworldly charm that captivates the curious and independent Elena. As their connection deepens, Damien reveals his true nature as a vampire, a revelation that both frightens and excites Elena. Their forbidden love blossoms amidst ancient secrets and supernatural powers, but danger lurks in the shadows. A rival vampire clan and a relentless hunter threaten their newfound love, forcing Damien to make a heart-wrenching sacrifice.

Tu es curieux de connaître les pouvoirs de guérison des cristaux, mais tu ne sais pas par où commencer ? Dans ce livre, tu découvriras :Les bases de l'énergie des cristaux : Nous t'expliquons le fonctionnement des cristaux d'une manière facile à comprendre (pas de jargon confus ici !). Ton kit de démarrage de collection de cristaux : Découvre plus de 75 cristaux, de l'améthyste à la zoisite, et apprends à choisir ceux qui te conviennent. Soins des cristaux 101 : Apprends à nettoyer, charger et programmer tes cristaux.

Gwen wants to see the beauty in the moment of death. For that, people have to die... It was an experiment, that was all. Kill one person to see how it felt. See the beauty that must be in the moment of death. See if it filled the void within her. The hollow. It didn't. Nor did it the next time. Or the next. Gwen is an ordinary person. Wife to Amanda. Mother to Grace and Alexandra. Suddenly, she is no longer ordinary as she finds herself battling her urges and demons before she hurts those closest to her. But is it already too late?

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Johanna Skibsrud won the Scotiabank Giller Prize for this compelling debut novel. Napoleon Haskell lives in Casablanca, Ontario, on the shores of a man-made lake that covers the remains of the former town. When his daughter’s life unravels, she retreats to Casablanca and is soon immersed in the complicated family stories that lurk below the surface of everyday life.

As a teenager, geeky Sophie adored gorgeous Brandon. He protected her from the bullies, but was too tough for the sweet small-town girl to crack. Then he left for the army... Now the rebel's back - just in time to rescue Sophie from attending her ex-fiancé’s engagement party alone. He'll be her stand-in boyfriend and convince everyone they're wildly in love!

In this electrifying enemies-to-lovers romance, Lauren, a disillusioned, washed-up actress, clashes with Brandon, a by-the-books younger cop who thrives on rules and order. Their explosive clashes are legendary, but on the Fourth of July, fate intervenes. A chance meeting prompts them to escape the festivities, leading to an intense encounter that leaves them both in a daze. The morning after, Lauren is filled with regret, determined to forget the night’s unexpected connection. She believes it was merely a fleeting moment and resolves to move on. However, Brandon has other ideas.

Our story takes place three thousand years in the future, in a distant, shimmering galaxy filled with promise and hope. Humankind must take extraordinary measures to colonize the planet Prometheus, where our weary travelers have arrived in their spaceship, and soon hope to settle. An eager young woman, Eva, finds herself chosen to perform her sacred duties for her people -- finally, her dreams and vivid fantasies seem about to become true!

We have all gone through depression at some point in our lives. Growing up and making that awfully awkward transition into adulthood, losing loved ones, going through breakups, and so many other ways. Depression is not something to be ashamed of; it is common, and you are not the first to go through its dark and tormenting tunnels. You are stronger than you realize, and with just a little push in the right direction, you will overcome what you think is impossible. The power you have within you is more than the power of depression. Hang in there--help is just one listen away.

After being rejected and betrayed by the only woman he’s ever loved, Matt swears off dating completely. He’d rather die alone than have his heart crushed like that again, but the obnoxiously perky redhead that the temp agency sent over will not take no for an answer. Despite his sister's acceptance of witchcraft and magic, Matt abhors any mention of it. Now he's about to find his beliefs turned upside down by a paranormal lover who just happens to be a sleek and sexy little feline witch.

Rachel grew up on a small farm on the edge of Aspire. She has always loved animals, but doesn’t feel like there is a place for pets in her new apartment. Besides, she’s too busy trying to keep her brother Matt from making one of the biggest mistakes of his life. Her life suddenly becomes very complicated when an ultra sexy billionaire inserts himself into her world in the worst way possible, by attempting to purchase and destroy her childhood home. At the same time, she finds herself playing host to a sleek tomcat with attitude.

Jana and her father find themselves captives in a colony of warriors battling for survival after zombies have decimated the Earth. Jana is infected, but her father swears that he knows of a cure. Seven warriors set out to find the vaccine, but when they don't return, Jana finds herself left with only one choice. The Seven Ravens is based upon the Grimm fairy tale by the same name.

Six years on, Ellie finds herself in a new city amid unfamiliar surroundings. But can she really run away from her problems? While bringing up a young child with a handsome new man by her side, Ellie’s new life looks to be seemingly the one she always wanted. But not everything is as it seems. For there is more than paper covering the cracks beneath. While Ellie’s life may seem perfect, new surroundings bring fresh challenges for her to overcome. How will she cope with being so far away from home? And can she truly escape the tragedy of her past?

Actor, comedian, and social media super star, Celeste Barber explains the story behind some of her most famous images, her new relationship with famous people, the trolls, fans, and comments that get under her skin.