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Hidden beneath her British reserve, Edwina has a secret: she’s finished her novel and is bravely mailing the manuscript to a publisher. Beryl also has a secret: as thanks for solving a case, the American adventuress has been gifted an airplane. After swooping over the fields and hedgerows of Walmsley Parva, livestock scattering beneath her, she flamboyantly lands the plane on the village green, prompting a startled Edwina to consider a stiff gin fizz.

After defeating the terrifying Necromuse and his mysterious orchestra, all Amelia Jones hopes for is a return to normal. But to her surprise, her class is sent to Europe for a month of study abroad. This seems like the perfect escape from all her problems, but not long after they land in Salzburg, Austria, danger haunts their steps. A street musician claims there is something wrong with Amelia’s magic, odd visions of the past appear around the city, and Amelia finds a strange message preserved in a museum—a message she fears was left by the Necromuse.

A Glitch in the Matrix by Jessica Castro is a forthcoming audio original from Macmillan Audio.

Diagnosed with ADHD at age twelve, Jessica struggled with a brain that she didn’t understand. She lost things constantly, couldn’t finish projects, and felt like she was putting more effort in than everyone around her while falling further and further behind. At thirty-two years old—broke, divorced, and living with her mom—Jessica decided to look more deeply into her ADHD challenges. She reached out to experts, devoured articles, and shared her discoveries on YouTube.

Things are finally looking up for Amelia Jones: She's officially a Mystwick student, and she even has a teacher to help her learn how to use her rare Composing magic. When Mystwick enters an international magic competition, it’s Amelia's chance to Compose something that will help them win the day. The only problem is that she still doesn’t understand how her powers work. But then she hears about a super exclusive Midnight Orchestra - half performance, half magical black market. But the Midnight Orchestra is far more sinister than it initially appears.

In this shattered world, trust is a luxury I can't afford. People are as treacherous as the Infected, and I've learned to steer clear of both. Then I met him. Ian, a man from a time when trust meant something, before the world plunged into chaos. Our connection was fleeting, born from desperation, and dissolved with the morning light. I thought that was the end of it. Until I discovered I was carrying his child. Years later, fate thrusts us together once more, igniting a spark that refuses to die. But in this unforgiving reality, trust is a fragile illusion. Despite the deep bond we share, ...

Before you can know the end, you should know the beginning. Inception treats you with a collaboration of short stories about the events right before and right after the FLASH hit. You’re taken on a journey into the life of each character before their lives were irrevocably changed. The apocalypse affected every individual on earth, but we follow this group of survivors and witness how they survived the initial FLASH. The Flash Beginnings is a must-read for fans of The Flash series. If you haven’t indulged in this post-apocalyptic series, then this is a great place to begin or end. **...

There are many jokes about the difficulties of raising a teenager, but beneath these jokes parents are hurting and feeling helpless while their teens are navigating extraordinary cultural challenges unlike anything faced by previous generations. Teens are feeling more isolated, anxious, and depressed. But how can we help them effectively navigate social challenges when we don't have the social skills to communicate authentically with dignity and compassion? How do we create safe spaces in a seemingly unsafe world?

The enemy evolved. Now it’s my turn… I was dragged into the hills by the Infected, memories of that ordeal fading into a haunting blur. Now, I find myself their captive, bewildered by the fact that they spared my life. The unknown reasons behind their mercy loom over me like a chilling specter. As winter's merciless grip tightens, the icy landscape becomes as menacing as my captors. I'm unsure if my family presumes me dead or if they brave the snow-covered mountains in search of me. If it were Ian, I know he'd be out there, refusing to give up. But waiting for a rescue isn't an option ...

Survival has been our sole focus for too long, overshadowing the memory of what it means to truly live. But now, that's all about to change. I emerged from captivity, rescued at a heavy price. Mason, bitten by the Infected, now shares an unsettling connection with our adversaries. A connection he intends to exploit to obliterate them. Both Ian and I are compelled to follow him, but protecting our family demands a return home and a relentless focus on shaping our future. Amidst this, my psychic visions demand attention. Especially now that the Infected possess the terrifying ability to ...

Just when I thought the battle against the Infected was over, a chilling realization struck—I couldn't have been more mistaken. Amidst the wreckage of the world, unexpected blessings emerged. Love found me in the midst of chaos, gifting me with a family, a child, and a newfound ability to glimpse into a haunting future. Life in the mountain refuge with fellow survivors was a semblance of peace in this fractured reality. But tranquility is an illusion shattered by the Infected's alarming evolution. Once mindless entities, these creatures have transformed into cunning predators, hunting in ...

When Zara brings an injured owl to Owl's Lodge, its frosty, reclusive owner is far from welcoming. Despite hostilities, there's a connection that neither could ever have prepared themselves for. As they discover a shared passion, a new friendship blossoms, but both Zara and Snowy are used to shutting people out. Can they both find the courage to open up and the strength to move on from their pasts? And what could this mean for their future happiness?

An estimated 47 million Americans identify as having an anxious attachment style, which can make being in relationships turbulent and emotionally taxing for them. According to groundbreaking research in the field of attachment, anxious types are more prone to insecurity, jealousy, codependency, and other behaviors that get in the way of finding and sustaining love.

After everything that he has been through, Omari can't even see himself in another relationship. Just the thought of Simone Campbell makes him turn away from any chick. Whether it's the baddest bitch or a foreign chick, he'll pass. But then she came into his life, and that all changed. He's ready to live and love again, and she just might be the one. That is, if Simone doesn't ruin it like she has everything else in his life.

Prepare to be schooled in the art of conversation by dynamic duo Casey Wilson and Jessica St. Clair. Dismissing the notion that small talk is a painful social obligation, these self-proclaimed small talk maestros share their gift of gab in this laugh-out-loud and instructive audiobook. With their help you might find yourself excitedly asking your barista about the weather…and maybe you’ll get a free coffee. Who knows!

Meet Heaven: a young girl who is loving, submissive, and beyond appreciative of her husband, Ross. As a teenager, Heaven lived solely for her sister, Divine, and her daughter, Sunshine. Because her mother is mentally ill and her father ran off, Heaven had to do some unimaginable things just to feed the family. Then came Ross, and everything changed. He wasn't some filthy rich, dope boy that some young girls dream of, but Heaven felt like Ross was her blessing.

The year is 1920: Flying in the face of convention, legendary American adventuress Beryl Helliwell never fails to surprise and shock. The last thing her adoring public would expect is that she craves some peace and quiet. The humdrum hamlet of Walmsley Parva in the English countryside seems just the ticket. And, honestly, until America comes to its senses and repeals Prohibition, Beryl has no intention of returning stateside and subjecting herself to bathtub gin.

Seventeen-year-old Jack's entire life changes when he is summoned to his dying mother's room one fateful night. She reveals a long-forgotten prophecy of three brothers who would bring an end to a vampire queen, a werewolf king, and the great and powerful one. When Jack drinks from a mysterious vial, he finds himself transported five hundred years into the future, where he discovers that vampires and werewolves are real. He is even more shocked to discover that his two brothers, Royce and Draco, are among them.

Polyamorous psychotherapist Jessica Fern breaks new ground by extending attachment theory into the realm of consensual nonmonogamy. Using her nested model of attachment and trauma, she expands our understanding of how emotional experiences can influence our relationships. Then, she sets out six specific strategies to help you move toward secure attachments in your multiple relationships.

A tragic beginning to life led Jah and Shauka Disciple to homelessness and poverty at such a young age that they grew into men before their time. Yet, they turned their hunger, abandonment, and suffering into diamonds, mansions, and power. The natural hustler instinct they’d inherited from their father was their driving force. Yet, this story starts when Messiah turns 18 and is finally freed from his adoptive parents. Reluctantly, he leaves his twin sister behind as he, Jah, and Shauka run the streets and break yearning hearts along the way.