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Charlie Tannehill and her twin sister, Maggie, are just eight years old when an unfortunate scientific discovery upends their world—and the world order. The revelation? Extinction, encoded in every creature’s DNA. The expiration date for humans? Only four generations away. A decade later, unsure of what tomorrow holds, Charlie and Maggie enroll as counselors in a government-run human-husbandry program.

Those who knew the streets in Houston knew one thing for sure. The four brothers of the Kinsey Cartel were as crazy as hell. The oldest two, Tremell and Tristan, aka Tre and Tripp, might just have been the craziest of all. Crossing any of them could end your life, especially given Tre's unique skills at murder. No one messed with them… until a pair of best friends, Shamar and Cyn, came in and turned Tre and Tripp's world upside down.

The bestselling classic that redefined our view of the relationship between beauty and female identity. In today's world, women have more power, legal recognition, and professional success than ever before. Alongside the evident progress of the women's movement, however, writer and journalist Naomi Wolf is troubled by a different kind of social control, which, she argues, may prove just as restrictive as the traditional image of homemaker and wife.

Sophia, the dangerous and erratic former queen, has been imprisoned, restoring peace to Orléans. Now her sister, Charlotte, sits on the throne and has decided to invoke the ancient tradition of the Beauty Trials―a series of harrowing tests meant to find the true ruler of Orléans. Edel, who has always aspired to be more than a Belle, decides to enter and, after promising to bind her arcana to keep from having an unnatural advantage, joins a few dozen other hopefuls intent on becoming the next Queen of Orléans.

All the creatures of the forest and field and riverbank knew the infant was special. She was the princess, spirited away from the evil fairy, Pernicia, on her name-day. But the curse was cast: Rosie was fated to prick her finger on the spindle of a spinning wheel and fall into a poisoned sleep - a slumber from which no one would be able to rouse her....

Azahr has always known what to expect from life. As the second son of Delphe, a great military future beckons, and he’s content in his role as future protector of his brother Adlard’s crown. But when Adlard dies suddenly, Azahr is immediately thrust into the role of first son and future heir to the throne. Despite his best efforts, it quickly becomes apparent that nothing he does will ever make him good enough to replace Adlard.

The brilliant novel in the New York Times bestselling series by Louise Penny, one of the most acclaimed crime writers of our time No outsiders are ever admitted to the monastery of Saint-Gilbert-Entre-les-Loups, hidden deep in the wilderness of Quebec, where two dozen cloistered monks live in...

Lia and Rafe have escaped Venda and the path before them is winding and dangerous - what will happen now? This third and final book in The Remnant Chronicles is not to be missed. Bestselling author Mary E. Pearson's combination of intrigue, suspense, romance and action make this a riveting...

NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER Sharon Stone tells her own story: a journey of healing, love, and purpose. “Not your typical Hollywood autobiography. Brutally honest, restless and questing.” —O, The Oprah Magazine Sharon Stone, one of the most renowned actresses in the world, suffered...

From New York Times columnist and bestselling author Frank Bruni comes “a book about vision loss that becomes testimony to human courage, a moving memoir that offers perspective, comfort, and hope” (Booklist, starred review). One morning in late 2017, New York Times columnist Frank Bruni...

Natalie Angier knows all that scientists know—and sometimes more—about the power of symmetry in sexual relations, about the brutal courting habits of dolphins, about the grand deceit of orchids, about the impact of female and male preferences on evolution. She knows how scientists go about their work, and she describes their ways, their visions, and their arguments. Perhaps most poignantly, she understands the complexities and the sad necessity of death.

A uniquely American story told in powerful, evocative prose, The Beauty of Your Face navigates a country growing ever more divided. Afaf Rahman, the daughter of Palestinian immigrants, is the principal of Nurrideen School for Girls, a Muslim school in the Chicago suburbs. One morning, a shooter - radicalized by the online alt-right - attacks the school.

Isabel Adamik made me need her. She made me crave her in a way I’d never seen coming. With tempting innocence tinged by that hint of darkness under her skin, she showed me everything I’d never dared to dream mi princesa could possess. A Queen for the devil himself. Nothing exists but the overwhelming need to make her mine in every way. To sear myself into her skin until she admits she loves me.

An erotic fantasy romance pornographic short story of hot SSBBW sex. A fat admirer in his mid twenties goes to a Chinese buffet restaurant alone to recharge, and by chance meets a goth BBW babe whose company he enjoys deeply! He lives out his fantasy of steamy hardcore nasty fucking with a big beautiful woman for the first time!

An inspirational story of one man’s journey up the the end of life with his father. Filled with beautiful introspections into the nature of family and relationships, Hanson pulls no punches when questioning the struggles we all face with difficult life and death decisions. In a highly personal style, he shares the revelations, discoveries, and growth he discovered by his father’s deathbed. In our world of highly effective medicine and life-support, most of us will face difficult and wrenching decisions at some point: When does life begin and end? What are the complexions of distinction ...

Sonya is a shy young woman who has struggled with her undeniable beauty and sensuality since childhood, all while navigating a life that is often filled with hardship. When her acting career suddenly takes off and fame follows, she faces new challenges and finds herself exposed in ways she never imagined. Thrust into unfamiliar and compelling situations, she emerges forever changed. Unfortunately, once again, she realizes that her beauty is not a gift but a trap—one that has opened many doors, including some that should have remained firmly closed. Throughout her life, changes come ...

‘Every home should have a copy' MARIAN KEYES How to buy jeans that fit Thirty-seven things to have in your kitchen cupboard Tiny acts for mental health How to support a friend going through IVF Why bad boys are an absolute waste of your time How to cope with working mum guilt This smart guide...

J.R. Rain's Silver Lake Book Two of the Medium Mysteries by Elizabeth Basque Hollywood’s most haunted psychic is back—and this time, the ghost has a knife in her back. Pauline Ocean is used to late-night visits from the dead, but when a famous socialite appears in her living room—dripping wet and very much deceased—Pauline realizes she’s about to dive into one of her strangest cases yet. The trail leads to Silver Lake, where the glitterati sip cocktails over dark secrets and the ghosts don’t rest easy. With her gift for seeing the dead—and her talent for getting into trouble...

Embark on a journey through time and uncover the secrets of a family torn apart by war and forbidden love in this captivating novel. Follow the lives of Sophia and Lily as they navigate the complexities of their past, present, and future. From the quaint home in Richmond-upon-Thames to war-torn Italy, Sophia and Lily face heartbreak, sacrifice, and danger as they fight for love and the truth. With family secrets threatening to tear them apart, they must make difficult choices that could change everything they know. Through letters, journals, and old photographs, Sophia and Lily uncover the ...

Israel, War, Our Wake-Up Call is a book born out of the heartbreak of the October 7th Hamas attack on Israel and how it should serve as a wake-up call to us to get right with God. this is a book about Israel, hard times, the End Times, and our need for revival. Israel is God’s prophetic time piece. If you want to know where we are on the prophetic calendar, watch Israel. Having said this, there are those who would dismiss Israel as having been replaced by the Church. Such thinking runs contrary to scripture and God’s everlasting covenant with Israel. This book studies Israel in a way ...