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Held captive since birth, I never knew normal. As a child, I took comfort in reading. It was my escape; my only glimpse at what life and love could be like outside the walls that I had been hidden behind. When I was finally freed, the world I entered was something I never could have imagined. Then I meet Harper Abraham, and my heart's very beat . . . changes. But, can I?

Andrew Rufus in the flesh...The balance of power is shifted as Andrew is released from the twisted magic that has been imprisoning him in Pecos’s body. But some gifts can be a curse because now Andrew must join the fight against unspeakable evil without Pecos’s power to protect him. How can Andrew ever hope to survive the horrors that lie ahead?

Seventeen-year-old Julia is finally living the good life. She's traded a hard cot in a Memphis orphanage for her very own room in a perfect little house, on a perfect little street, with a perfect set of parents who picked her to be their daughter. But Julia is hiding a secret - and one fall night, she returns home from a friend's house to find that her secret has found her. Her 'forever home' is ashes. Her parents are dead. And, in the sky above the flames, a winged creature hunts her.

It's a very John Jordan Christmas. When young mother-to-be Emma Oliver vanishes on Christmas Eve, her disappearance sends shockwaves through the quiet town of Pottersville, Florida. Sweet, beautiful, seemingly adored by all, Emma’s sudden disappearance raises more questions than answers. At the center of the storm is her seeming unaffected husband, Brady Oliver, whose refusal to make public pleas for her safe return quickly turns suspicion on him. Soon his composed exterior begins to crack. Why did he abruptly change his alibi? Why was his boat spotted near the desolate shores of St. ...

An intensely powerful account of a teen, bullied for herport-wine stain, who must summon her personal strength to survive abduction andhorrific abuse at the hands of a deranged killer

Sixteen-year-old Sarah Meadows longs for "normal."Born with a port-wine stain covering half her face, she has beenplagued by stares, giggles, bullying, and disgust all her life. But when she's abducted onthe way home from school, Sarah is forced to uncover the courage she never knewshe had, become a hero rather than a victim, and learn to look beyond her faceto find the beauty and strength she has inside. It's that - or succumb to akiller.

He was never supposed to be hers. But some temptations were made to be touched. In a city where danger wears a charming smile and nothing is ever what it seems, one reckless choice traps her in a game she never agreed to play. He’s ruthless, unreadable, and entirely untouchable. But with every move she makes, he pulls her deeper into his world—and closer to surrender. Stained in Sin is a twisted, addictive descent into obsession, where trust is a weapon—and love might just be the most dangerous lie of all. Read at your own risk.

Master the Art of Light and Color in Stained Glass Painting Learn how to transform ordinary glass into breathtaking works of art by understanding the interplay of color, texture, and light. This book will teach you traditional and modern painting techniques, helping you create stunning stained glass panels that glow with life. 2. Discover the Secrets of Leading and Foiling for Lasting Beauty Uncover the meticulous techniques of leaded and copper foil stained glass work. From the basics of choosing the right glass to soldering your pieces together, you’ll gain the skills needed to craft ...

Detective Dave Robicheaux travels to the mountains of Montana to help his best friend and unearths a larger plot that threatens them both. Oil speculator Weldon Sonnier is the patriarch of a troubled family intimately bound to the CIA, the Mob, and the Klan. Now, the murder of a cop and a...

Are you ready to design your own one-of-a-kind stained glass project? With this book, you can make it a reality! This book is a step-by-step guide to creating your own stained glass pattern from concept to finished product. Not only will you learn how to measure, sketch and find inspiration for your design, but you will also be given tips on where to find free clipart to use and the various stained glass design software programs available. With the help of this book, you will be able to create a unique stained glass pattern that no one else has designed. Benefits from reading this book: - ...

You can paint on stained glass to enhance its design or add additional details. In this book you'll learn techniques for painting on stained glass.

Stained Glass Made Simple The Modern Beginner's Guide to Creative Glass Art, Step-by-Step Projects, and Essential Tools By Michael Gillette Discover the peaceful joy of stained glass, no experience needed. Whether you're brand new to crafting or returning to a beloved hobby, Stained Glass Made Simple is your encouraging companion through every colorful step. This beautifully structured guide walks you through the entire process of creating stained glass, from choosing tools and setting up a safe workspace, to cutting glass, soldering, finishing, and displaying. You'll learn through clear ...

In an instant, fate can change life beyond all reason. After his plane crashes in the Amazon wilderness, Terrence Connery is the sole survivor of the tragedy and awakes to a remoteness almost unknown in today’s world. Can he use his wits to survive In one of the least known places on earth, Vale do Javari? A place known for people who are just awakening to outside civilization. There, he meets Teman-e, the noble savage, under the most unusual of circumstances. They begin an odyssey together, one man from an advanced culture, the other from an uncontacted, almost prehistoric tribe. To ...

A matter of some delicacy: finding the perfect blue to restore the windows of a 13th century German chapel at the Palace of St. Anselm. Blackford Oakes, fresh from his daring exploits at Windsor Castle, is in charge. But Alex Wintergrin, owner of the chapel, is far more than a charming aristocrat and congenial companion. A charismatic hero, he is rising to power, rousing his countrymen to reunite Germany.

A tragedy destroyed their future. Will his heart risk a second chance? Five years ago, Sadie McKenna loved her fiancé and her home, but the death of her younger brother forced her to pack her bags and say goodbye to the only life she knew. She made a successful, but lonely life for herself. Her dad’s heart attack brings her home to help care for him. Crossing paths with her ex is bound to happen in their small town, and when they do, she can’t deny the attraction. After being deserted by his fiancée, Conner Dalton's heart never recovered. He married, only to divorce shortly after, and...

From New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Terri Blackstock comes Truth Stained Lies--a high-stakes suspense novel in which three sisters moonlight as detectives to uncover a truth everyone else refuses to see. Perfect for fans of Colleen Coble and Dee Henderson. "Crisp prose, an...

Step up to the gates. After years in the wilds, Lenk and his companions have come to the city that serves as the world's beating heart. The great charnel house where men die surer than any wilderness. They've come to claim payment for creatures slain, blood spilled at the behest of a powerful...

Scarborough Castle, high on the headland, is the picturesque backdrop for an English Civil War re-enactment. But the day takes a sinister turn when the town’s MP is shot and killed in broad daylight. DCI Tom Raven is quickly on the scene, but the investigation is soon commandeered by a senior officer from Counter Terrorism, leaving Raven sidelined. When cryptic letters are received, taunting the police, it becomes clear that democracy itself may be the target.

Explore the myth, horror, and lasting impact of the ancient Egyptian gods through the perilous journey of Seth. A god of many names, Seth is said to have dabbled in everything from romance to murder. Seth Means War dives in to the lasting legacy of one of the most confusing names in Egyptian mythology, and the lessons his stories taught the Egyptian people. Seth's legacy is long lasting, and he is still depicted in pop culture today, from graphic novels to the big screen. Our fascination persists because he was arguably the most human of all the divine creatures, and his rise and fall ...

NATIONAL BESTSELLER A group of friends investigates the mystery of a strange staircase in the woods in this mesmerizing horror novel from the New York Times bestselling author of The Book of Accidents. “Chuck Wendig weaves his magic once more, turning a lonely staircase in the woods into a...

Thorn works after dark. That's when she combines her gifts as a tattoo artist and her powers as a natural born witch to weave magick into her ink. Her tattoo parlor, Stained, on Berkeley's quirky Telegraph Avenue draws clients from all walks of life. Her work is in high demand from the supernatural community and the undead. With her raven familiar, Thorn's been on the run all her adult life. She won't talk about why. She only wants to practice her art in peace. But when a murderer targets her clients, Se, a tall, dark and Irish detective is assigned to investigate.