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The art of negotiation—from one of the country’s most eminent practitioners and the Chair of the Harvard Law School’s Program on Negotiation. One of the country’s most eminent practitioners of the art and science of negotiation offers practical advice for the most challenging...

Cass Leary thought she was done defending shady mobsters. But when the boss calls in a favor, she realizes her debt has yet to be paid. And if she wants to keep her family safe, she must find a way to let a known hit man walk free.... As the ones she loves question her decision, Cass must mount an incredible defense to acquit her ruthless client. With the pressure on, the ace attorney discovers that while Ghost Man is a cold-blooded killer, he's got an even bigger secret to protect. Can Cass secure the right verdict without becoming the next victim?

I’m in trouble. Deep, deep trouble. I never meant for it to happen, but my ex is dead—and I’m the one who pulled the trigger. Whether he deserved it or not, whether anyone will even miss that jerk, it doesn’t matter. Joey is dead, and I have to figure out what to do before I get caught with a corpse on my hand.

She calls it a devil’s bargain. I call it a deal she can’t refuse. I was owed a debt and I expected payment. That payment? One night in my bed. My rules. The debt cleared, and she could walk away. There are worse things. And besides, debtors can’t be choosers. The night started as it should. She obeyed as she should. But then something happened. Something I was unprepared for. And what I saw changed everything. I broke my own rules after that.

At six months old, Kenneth is struck by polio, leaving him physically marked and setting the tone for a life shaped by struggle. Abandoned by his mother at the hospital, he is taken in by Pearlie Mae, a blind but fearsome relative who raises him with tough love and relentless discipline. By three, Kenneth experiences haunting visions of celestial beings that feel like a divine or infernal claim on his soul, adding a spiritual weight to his physical trials. Life with Pearlie Mae is harsh; she demands survival skills rather than offering comfort. Kenneth learns early to navigate a world that ...

A disgraced former detective walks into a bar and . . . gets funding for a private investigation agency? If it didn't happen to Jazz Callender, she wouldn't believe it either. All she has to do is partner up with a national security risk known as Lucia Garza, accept one-hundred thousand dollars, and take on assignments that seem to have no purpose. Easy-peasy.

The instant #1 New York Times bestseller. From the reporter who was there at the very beginning comes the revealing inside story of the partnership between Steve Bannon and Donald Trump—the key to understanding the rise of the alt-right, the fall of Hillary Clinton, and the hidden forces that...

In 1988, Harry made one mistake: he took a bribe, letting a man he knew as Igor into Britain - and he’s regretted it ever since. So when he recognises Igor many years later as his newly elected MP, he knows he has to come clean. But the MP recognises him, too - and Harry fears what he might do next.

In the Sundered Kingdoms, we who tend the Grove do not concern ourselves with what lies beyond our borders. Our purpose is to mend and to grow, and as the firstborn daughter, I, Amara Tyne, am princess to our people. But our lands and earthen powers have fallen under the hungry gaze of a would-be usurper, who demands we bend the knee in his quest to take control of this world. Our only hope for survival is an alliance with the fearsome Mordorin Fae, who rule the Sundered Kingdoms with an iron fist.

Some devils are worth surrendering to... When brilliant engineer Caroline Thurlow is blackmailed into marriage by London's most ruthless businessman, she vows never to surrender her heart. But as they fight to protect her revolutionary invention from rivals, Caroline discovers unexpected depths in the devil who sees her genius as clearly as he sees her soul. Devlin Elmstone rose from the gutters to become London's most feared businessman, taking what he desires through cunning and force. But when he claims Caroline's hand through blackmail, he finds his most challenging acquisition yet—a ...

The year is 1191. The place is the Holy Land, where the knights of Christ are embroiled in a war with the armies of Islam. The prize is the holy city of Jerusalem. Led by Richard the Lionheart, the armies of the West are conducting a Crusade against the sultan Saladin. In Cyprus, the king's mother, Eleanor, has struck a devil's bargain to grant Richard victory at any cost. Only Sinan the sorcerer knows that victory will cost the king his immortal soul.

The future of Charlotte Harris’s finishing school is in jeopardy when a charming Spaniard – world-famous magician Diego Montalvo – arrives to turn the bordering estate into a scandalous pleasure garden. Valiantly ignoring his wicked flirtations, outspoken Lucinda Seton vows to derail his plans and save the school, unaware that Diego’s true mission is to spirit the long-lost heiress away to Spain for a handsome reward!

A Devil’s Bargain – A Gothic Tale of Love, Curses, and the Shadows That Bind Us There are houses that whisper. Houses that breathe. Houses that remember every soul that ever dared to cross their threshold. Ravenshade Manor is one of them. When Evelina Harrow arrives at the decaying estate, she believes she’s simply settling a family debt. But from the moment she steps inside, the house knows her name. The walls shift when she isn’t looking. Shadows move where no light should be. And then there’s Lucien D’Armand—the cursed and enigmatic lord of Ravenshade, a man who walks the ...

Summary Bundle: Courage & Memoir includes Summary of Daring Greatly and Summary of Devil's Bargain. Daring Greatly offers solutions for becoming successful despite vulnerabilities. Devil's Bargain discusses the alliance of Trump and Bannon and Trump's rise to power.

Never drink and summon a demon… My cousin is getting married. To my ex. Who cheated on me with her. And the whole family insists I must go. I can’t show up single. I need a date, even if it’s a fake one. The spell was supposed to bring me love. Not a devil. Not the literal King of the Underworld. Now, I’ve accidentally bound ourselves, so there’s no way out of this. The Demon King will have to be my pretend boyfriend. Just one problem: no one’s ever made me feel the way he does. The lines blur until they disappear. He’s a monster and we were supposed to be fake. Then why does ...

A gothic fiction book set in the heart of Madrid, Spain during the unrest and superstition of the late 18th century."Tragic Bargain With Lucifer" chronicles the dark and complex path of Alfonso, a respected monk, whose life takes an unexpected turn towards betrayal, deceit, and a chilling pact with the devil. The Rise of Alfonso The narrative begins with Alfonso, a monk held in high regard for his eloquence and holiness. His captivating charisma catches the young, innocent Isabella's attention, a newcomer to the bustling city of Madrid. As the story unfolds through multiple twists and well-...

Meta-State spy Jack Reardon believes that after the showdown, everything has been taken care of. He has a verbal agreement with his boss to keep Blade happy, and Jack is more than willing to do his best in that regard. He also has his bargain with Ethan to keep seeing each other.

The greatest philosopher of all time is offering to sell his soul to the Devil. All he wants is twenty more years to complete his life’s work. After that, he really doesn’t care. But the assistant demon assigned to the case has his suspicions, because the philosopher is Saloninus–the...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER "Explosive... A blistering tell-all."---Washington Post "People should sit up, take notes and change things."---Ace Smith, Los Angeles Times "Brazile most certainly has a story to tell.... Vivid."---The Guardian From Donna Brazile, former DNC chair and legendary...

Fans of eerie towns where everyone hides a secret bargain. Small-town gothic / dark contemporary, along with a second chance at romance. Ellie: When the house felt the same and the paper still smelled like my father, I thought I’d come home to close a chapter. Instead, I found a book he had buried and a warning in his handwriting—an old bargain that had already taken from our town. Lucian’s offer is lacquered with applause; his words promise everything I thought would make the ache stop. But the closer he comes, the clearer the ledger’s price reads: give up the one who anchors you, ...