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"Working with him?" I groaned at my reflection, nearly dropping my planner. "The most brooding captain in the NHL? The man who scowls more than he speaks? Have I lost my mind?" Derek Hull is Vancouver's ice-cold commander—a hockey star with a career-threatening injury and a reputation for avoiding the spotlight. I'm an event planner with an empire to maintain and a high-profile charity gala that could make or break my business. His team's solution? Force us to collaborate. Perfect control meets perfect chaos. Simple, right? Except Derek isn't just a sullen athlete. He's infuriatingly... ...

A sound bath can be an extraordinary journey of peace and calm, particularly for those who feel that meditation is difficult. The sounds clear away the mental chatter in your mind— and allow you to enter an almost trance-like state of relaxation and harmony. — In this coursebook, we'll go through many of the fascinating theories about why a sound bath has such profound benefits. We’ll start with the most irrefutable, then move into the esoteric. Expect to learn about parasympathetic response, entrainment, cymatics, binaural beats and brainwaves, and music theory & harmonics (if ...

The more the merrier… After visiting Exotic Wines, Greg is impressed by Odette's adept business management and touched by her determination to support the rose farm. He decides to help mend the friendship between Odette and Paula. However, Paula is hesitant to welcome her ex-best friend back into her life, which strains her relationship with Greg. Meanwhile, Odette's daughter, Kaia—a beautiful brunette and Aria's best friend—expresses her interest in Greg. Greg is caught in a dilemma: he feels drawn to Kaia but doesn't want to further complicate the relationship between the two ...

Legacy Myle’s life takes a dark turn when her mother, desperate to pay off debt, sells her to a ruthless pimp entangled in the world of drugs. Thrust into the unforgiving streets, Legacy quickly learns that the price of survival is steep and trust is a rare commodity. Betrayed and broken, she struggles to find her place in a game where everything comes at a cost. But when she meets Saint — a man who sees beyond her scars and offers her the security she's been denied — Legacy begins to question her path. Can Saint Clark love heal the wounds of her past, or will the shadows of her ...

Discover the Joy of Playing the Harmonica! Have you ever wanted to play an instrument that’s fun, portable, and can make beautiful music in any style? How to Play the Harmonica for Beginners is your perfect guide to starting your harmonica journey, even if you’ve never played an instrument before! What You’ll Learn Inside This Book: Understanding the Harmonica: Dive into the fascinating world of this small but mighty instrument. Learn about different types of harmonicas, like diatonic, chromatic, and tremolo, and discover which one is right for you. Step-by-Step Basics: Start from ...

FBI Special Agent Jemma Rhodes faces a serial killer who has targeted wealthy widows in Tonya Sharp Hyche’s newest thriller, Death Play, from the Play Series. Once again, FBI Director Bobby Miller has called on his top profiler to help solve a case of widows missing along with their hefty bank accounts. A monster is among us who preys on women for financial gain, and until he is caught, no woman is safe. Coletta Marshall of Katy, Texas, is struggling to put the pieces back together after losing her husband, Crew, when she receives an invitation to a financial seminar. Feeling overwhelmed ...

"The Mouse in the House To Play" is an exciting and heartwarming adventure story for children. It follows the journey of Tim and Amy, two siblings who are home alone while their parents are on a trip. They are bored and have nothing to do until they hear a noise in the house. They investigate and find a tiny mouse named Mickey who has found his way into the home. The mouse quickly becomes their new companion and guide, taking them on a journey of discovery and adventure throughout the house and the garden. As they explore, Mickey teaches them about the importance of being curious, the power...

He's tried to ignore them for too long. But the long-simmering conflict between Montana's holding at Coggeshall and the Night Goblins who also occupy the valley is about to boil over. Usually, goblins aren't anything to write home about: an enemy without much size, intellect, or weaponry. But these goblins? Well, that's just not the case. These are goblins with limitless resources, never-before-seen tactics, and horrifying monsters at their disposal. Worst of all, they don't fear death in the slightest. They just might force a good guy to become what he has always struggled to defeat.

This 120 page book provides the essential ingredients of what makes a great billiards player. The chapters are concise and digestible and not filled with unnecessary fluff. The idea behind the book was to give you an easy-to-understand roadmap to success, in the form of short essays describing key elements of the game. One glaring omission from many books on billiards is a lack of information on the mental side of the game, including visualization, and how to practically incorporate proven techniques of visualization and mind management into our game. The book is more than an instructional ...

Ava, the girl next door, has proven herself to be much more over the past few months. She is no longer just a childhood crush in need of protection. She has become Alex's trusted friend, and she’s helped and supported him. As their chemistry continues to grow, all they need is the right opportunity to take their relationship to the next level. Meanwhile, Gwen learns about Alex's unconventional lifestyle and begins to distance herself from him. But Ava, who has befriended the professor, is determined to change Gwen’s mind by arranging a camping trip for the three of them. Once again, ...

He’s the cold-blooded king of a deadly empire—and the only way to survive is to marry him. This four-book collection—Savage Mafia King, Brutal Mafia King, Ruthless Mafia King, and Cruel Mafia King—plunges you into a world of bullets, betrayal, and blazing passion. When an unholy alliance binds him to his bride in a marriage of convenience, their scorching chemistry ignites—and the darkest secrets threaten to destroy them both. Enter this realm of power, desire, and deadly consequences…if you dare. Each story contains; daddy/V-card heroine, dark mafia, a marriage of convenience, ...

A Little on the run and a Daddy who’s given up on love. Can his love save her from her past? Jenna was forced to run for her life by a man so evil she dares not utter his name. She has to keep moving if she wants to live, but when she’s shown kindness by a handsome Daddy, she knows she can’t afford to fall in love. She’s torn between falling for Clark and leaving to save her own life. Clark is strong, sexy and dominating, but he’s gone through a string of failed relationships because he’s too protective and caring. No threat is too big for him and he’d gladly put his life on ...

Are you ready for a chilling mystery that will keep you on the edge of your seat? As Bree inherits her grandparents' house in Chickasha, Oklahoma, she never could have imagined the secrets that were hidden within its walls. But when she discovers a series of cassette tapes in the basement, her world is turned upside down. The unknown male voice on the tapes talks about unsolved murders from the 80s, and Bree can't help but become obsessed with solving them. With her co-host Jeff, Bree delves deeper into the mysteries on her podcast. But as they uncover more and more clues, Bree begins to ...

Alex eagerly anticipates the start of college, but his luck takes a turn for the worse. His truck battery decides to quit on his first day, almost causing him to be tardy. And he makes an awkward first impression on his math professor, the stunning Gwen Meyer. Despite her appearance, Professor Meyer is kind and approachable. Alex is drawn to her confidence and charm. With Professor Meyer's encouragement, Alex becomes passionate about the subject and puts in extra effort to succeed. With her help, he gains more self-assurance than ever before. As Alex spends more time with Gwen Meyer, he ...

They're playing games with your mind. It's time you learned the rules. In this raw, unflinching guide to surviving narcissistic abuse, author Jon Bet draws from decades of personal experience to expose the invisible psychological warfare waged by narcissists. This isn't clinical theory—it's battlefield intelligence. Inside, you'll discover: 11 manipulative games narcissists use to control and dominate How to recognize the subtle ways they hijack your attention and energy Battle-tested strategies to preserve your authentic self Why traditional advice to "just leave" often fails The ...

Norah Pettiway spends her life worrying about one person and one person only; herself. After being swooped up by her much older husband and being placed in hip-hop royalty she quickly became acclimated to the world of the finer things with every man, woman and credit card at her whim. One day her insatiable thirst for the finer things takes over and she finds herself not being the main priority of her life. Quickly her life is turned upside down as she finds love for the first time in her life with the hottest up -and -coming rapper in the game who coincidentally is her husband’s ...

Readers' Favorite Award Winner! "Just Hit The Damn Ball! flies in the face of conventional golfing wisdom. When you stop worrying about the things you are doing wrong, you will become a better golfer! Reader's Favourite Review Have you ever hit a perfect shot? You have the ability. Do you take lessons every year but only see marginal (if any) improvement? Traditional golf instruction is obsessed with proper technique. An obsession with perfect form is the biggest roadblock to improvement for thousands of "average" golfers. How often do you stand over the ball thinking about keeping your ...

Diapered for Pay is the story of a young woman who is struggling to get by when a wealthy man offers her a great deal of money to spend a week as his sexual servant. She accepts the offers, knowing it means a week of humiliation, pain, and sex with a stranger. She didn't expect to be kept in diapers the entire week without bathroom privileges. Even worse are the public outings with clothing that only accentuated her thick diapers. After a week of this humiliating treatment, however, she begins to have a different opinion of her situation. Will she decide to stay on or leave this week behind...

Alex's fortunes with women take an unexpected turn following a passionate encounter with Gabriela, a captivating older woman who happens to be the mayor's wife. Suddenly, he finds himself at the center of attention from several remarkable women. These include his landlady and boss Silvia, a gorgeous redhead; his childhood crush and neighbor, Ava, who returned home for college after a long absence; his weekend supervisor Stacy, a hardworking young woman who shares a similar family background; and Stacy's best friend, Emma. Can Alex navigate this newfound female attention, especially with the...

How to Assassinate an Incubus Step 1: Disguise yourself as his new butler. Step 2: Fall in love? Lucian Darksbane has been tormenting men since the Middle Ages. The charming, sadistic incubus has left a trail of broken hearts and ravaged bodies in his wake. But now, he lives a secluded life in his countryside manor, haunted by his dark past. Luckily, Lucian’s delicious new butler may be exactly what he needs to… distract himself. Wilder Wrenfield is hired to assassinate the mysterious demon of Thornwood Manor. Audacious, wild, and too brave for his own good, Wilder jumps headfirst into ...