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This fiercely beautiful novel tells the true story of Charles Radcliffe, a Catholic nobleman who joined the short-lived Jacobite rebellion of 1715, and of Jenny, his daughter by a secret marriage. Set in the Northumbrian wilds, teeming London, and colonial Virginia - where Jenny eventually settled on the estate of the famous William Byrd of Westover - Jenny's story reveals one young woman's loyalty, passion, and courage as she struggles in a life divided between the Old World and the New. 

In the middle of dead calm seas, Chase witnesses a plane crash. The lone survivor is soon targeted by dangerous foes. Can Chase keep her safe long enough to find who is trying to kill her?

It's 1634 and Samuel Pipps, the world's greatest detective, is being transported to Amsterdam to be executed for a crime he may, or may not, have committed. Traveling with him is his loyal bodyguard, Arent Hayes, who is determined to prove his friend innocent. But no sooner are they out to sea than devilry begins to blight the voyage. A twice-dead leper stalks the decks. Strange symbols appear on the sails. Livestock is slaughtered. And then three passengers are marked for death, including Samuel. Could a demon be responsible for their misfortunes?

David L. Robbins, author of the war classic War of the Rats, delivers another heart-stopping, deeply researched military adventure, this time right off today’s front pages. The US military’s most highly trained and elite unit is the US Air Force pararescuers, known as PJs. All battle-hardened vets, their motto is "That Others May Live". Their singular mission is CSAR: Combat Search and Rescue. But, off the Horn of Africa, one PJ unit is tasked with a desperate assignment that goes against its oath: Take down a cargo ship full of secrets that’s been captured by Somali pirates.

Margaret of Ashbury is ready to settle down; the medieval healer is looking forward to an uneventful life in the country. And, indeed, life with her true love and a brood of rambunctious children is nearly perfect—except for her husband Gregory’s ever-meddling family. Finding himself deep in debt once again, Gregory’s father has plotted to sell Margaret’s daughter off in marriage to save his woodlands from a greedy abbot.

Deep in the wild heart of Wyoming’s Absaroka Mountains, a hunting expedition becomes a nightmare beyond imagination. When two members of their party are brutally killed and others left clinging to life, veteran guide Patrick Akiba is forced to confront a horror he never believed could exist: an attack by a savage group of creatures resembling the legendary Bigfoot. With local authorities dismissing his story as fantasy, Patrick turns to the one person who might believe him—his old friend, Kerry “Pocket Doc” Davis. Together with the formidable Declan Caine and the resourceful Jed ...

Anya Seton's best-selling first novel, originally published in 1941, captures all the drama of the short life of Theodosia Burr (1783-1813). Her father, Aaron - Thomas Jefferson's vice president, most famous for his great duel with Alexander Hamilton - holds sway over young Theodosia's heart. But his arrogance forces her to choose between the man he insists she marry and her love for a young soldier, who will turn out to play a decisive role in her father's fate. 

After completing a blood assignment, FEAR shows up to collect what he is owed and runs head on into trouble he thought was left far in the past. This new turn of events puts him at odds with the most powerful opponent he could imagine, and the stakes become life or death. With his back against the wall, Fear must speed up the process of inducting Eureka and Anton into the ranks of L.O.E, Loyalty Over Everything. But will Anton and Eureka's loyalty help Fear prevail against his enemies or will their loyalty to one another turn them against him? Amidst this heart-thumping, blood racing battle...

Praised as "a shining example of what autobiography can be: harrowing, illuminating and thoughtful" ( USA Today), Aminatta Forna's intensely personal history is a passionate and vivid account of an idyllic childhood which became the stuff of nightmare. As a child she witnessed the upheavals of post-colonial Africa, danger, flight, the bitterness of exile in Britain, and the terrible consequences of her dissident father's stand against tyranny.

True love can withstand distance and time... but can it survive immortality? Over more than a century as a mermaid, Alexis Silver never really questioned the profound effect her first husband had on her, despite their brief time together. She’s tried a few relationships with other immortals, but none lasted. Content to be on her own, Alex chases the kind of adventures her mortal life could never offer. When her dark master friend Licinia suggests a trip to the land once called Ptolemais, Alex's curiosity is piqued. However, when their jaunt hits a snag. Licinia wants to conduct a ritual ...

It’s 1634 and Samuel Pipps, the world’s greatest detective, is being transported from the Dutch East Indies to Amsterdam, where he is facing trial and execution for a crime he may, or may not, have committed. Travelling with him is his loyal bodyguard, Arent Hayes, who is determined to prove his friend innocent, while also on board are Sara Wessel, a noble woman with a secret, and her husband, the governor general of Batavia.

He fell out of the sky naked, smug, and gorgeous enough to stop time—or at least traffic. Naturally, I assumed he was some half-feral fashion influencer having a breakdown. LA’s full of them. Turns out he’s not just vain—he’s literally Vanity. A demon prince, banished to Earth without his powers, his wardrobe, or any sense of personal boundaries. He refuses to wear polyester. He flirts like it’s a competitive sport. And every time he gets turned on, my studio mirrors shatter like they’ve seen too much. Now I’ve got a narcissistic hellspawn draped in my finest silks, ...

From French literary talent and Prix Goncourt winner Jean-Baptiste Andrea, a “sprawling fresco and star-crossed love story” (The New York Times) following a dwarf and skilled sculptor as he recounts the moments in his life that inspired his mysteriously powerful masterpiece—perfect for...

New from the bestselling author of The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle! Take Stephen King horror, a Sherlock Holmes-esque detective, and add a dash of Pirates of the Caribbean for an utterly unique murder mystery on the high seas. Samuel Pipps is the greatest detective of his day . . . but now...

The monster in his nightmares calls him friend, but Anthony Luther wants nothing to do with the Man-in-the-Dark, wishing only to disappear into the small town of Heckhaven, TN. Unfortunately for him, that town has a long memory and it remembers he caused a fire that killed one of their own. Ten years later Anthony learns that sharing a drink with someone in the abyss of the afterlife is more than it seems. His best friend, Dezeray Lilet is able to overlook his past transgressions making life in the small town bearable, until another fire threatens to unravel his happiness.

Discover the mysteries of the spiritual realm as you journey through the pages of "Marine Spirits Exposed and Defeated," an enlightening guide to understanding, countering, and triumphing over one of the most enigmatic spiritual entities that exist in the spiritual seascape: the Marine Spirit. This book is an arsenal of knowledge and a practical guide for spiritual warfare, curated by a team of spiritual scholars who've delved deep into the intricacies of the spiritual world. It will equip you with tools and strategies to combat the Marine Spirit's influence, helping you navigate the ...

An unputdownable locked-room thriller about family, trust, and survival from the acclaimed author of the “utterly thrilling” (Lisa Jewell, #1 New York Times bestselling author) First Born. When Caz steps onboard the exclusive cruise liner RMS Atlantica, it’s the start of a vacation of a...

Sometimes revenge is the road to salvation. Louie Thorne understands this. When her parents were brutally shot dead in their home, Louie found the strength to go on only by armoring herself with the quest for vengeance. She found the criminals that took everything from her - and ended their lives - despite what it cost her. So when fellow huntress Diana Dennard crosses Louie’s path, in pursuit of a dangerous pedophile, Louie refuses to interfere. She understands the need governing Diana’s every move - even if the woman’s methods toe the line of madness.

XXX Extreme Hardcore XXX Adults only! Read only if you dare. The wonderful worlds of Darling Coxx are filled to the brim with scenes guaranteed to entice you and leave you lust hungry. A girl's trip to Florida leaving the cold Midwest behind was just what Bree needed after her ex broke her heart. She and Mallory were to spend their spring break on the beach putting him in the past, but she was left high and dry when Mallory bailed on her. Not wanting to let the adventure pass her by, Bree ventured out with new friends made at the hotel pool. She soon found comfort in the arms of a new man.....

When a drunk text summons the Devil himself, small-town marketing manager Maggie Sullivan accidentally sells her soul to get over her cheating ex. The catch? Her new demonic life coach has to live with her for 30 days—and he's annoyingly perfect. After being dumped at Rosie's Diner in front of half of Willow Creek, Maggie does what any heartbroken woman would do: she gets spectacularly drunk and texts "I'd sell my soul to get over you" into the void. She wasn't expecting an answer. Meet Kevin—yes, the Devil's name is Kevin—a six-thousand-year-old former angel in a three-piece suit who...