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Jax ‘The King of Chaos’ Carter and Lily’s story begins the new era of the Beneath the Secrets series.

When two young lovers abscond from a Puritan colony, little do they know that their humble cabin in the woods will become the home of an extraordinary succession of human and nonhuman characters alike. An English soldier, destined for glory, abandons the battlefields of the New World to devote himself to growing apples. A pair of spinster twins navigate war and famine, envy and desire. A crime reporter unearths an ancient mass grave—only to discover that the earth refuse to give up their secrets.

Hilarious, fascinating, and a roller coaster of dizzying, historical what-ifs, Napoleon's Hemorrhoids is a potpourri for serious historians and casual history buffs. In one of Phil Mason's many revelations, you'll learn that Communist jets were two minutes away from opening fire on American planes during the Cuban missile crisis, when they had to turn back as they were running out of fuel. You'll discover that before the Battle of Waterloo, Napoleon's painful hemorrhoids prevented him from mounting his horse to survey the battlefield.

In a world like ours—except there's elves and goblins, so way better—Michael is dealing with some very human problems. He just fired his useless nephew as his tomb-raiding assistant. On top of that, his uncle's fallen ill, so he's got to uproot his life to look after the business, an antique shop in the city. It's full of artifacts from the age of heroes. Swords, gems, and helmets galore.

Christine Daaé arrives penniless and hopeless at the steps of the great Paris Opera House, in search of an angel. What finds her instead is a man in a mask named Erik, a tortured soul masquerading as a ghost. Fascinated by Christine, Erik dons a new mask to be close to her: that of the Angel of Music. This strange patron awakens Christine's voice and soul...as well as desires she cannot understand. Their adoration growing, Erik and Christine remain separated by deception and darkness, tangled in a web of lust and lies.

Stop Walking on Eggshells has already helped more than a million people with friends and family members suffering from BPD understand this difficult disorder, set boundaries, and help their loved ones stop relying on dangerous BPD behaviors. This fully revised third edition has been updated with the very latest BPD research on comorbidity, extensive new information about narcissistic personality disorder (NPD), the effectiveness of schema therapy, and coping and communication skills you can use to stabilize your relationship with the BPD or NPD sufferer in your life.

With more than half a million copies sold, Robert Mason's Chickenhawk is one of the best-selling books ever written about the Vietnam War. Fascinated with flying from a young age, Mason earned his private pilot's license even before graduating high school. He enlisted in the army in 1964 and endured an extremely challenging "weeding out" process in an effort to fly helicopters. Sent to Vietnam, he survived more than 1,000 air combat missions despite the violence and brutality exploding all around him.

Being a single parent is hard but being a single dad to three girls is arduous. But for thirty-eight-year-old Mathias Dean, he makes it look easy. As a single dad, Math’s number one priority has always been his girls. The last love of his life was his high school sweetheart, wife and the mother of his girls. But when he finds her on her knees in an alley giving head for rocks his happy home crumbs. Never being the one to run from a challenge, Math takes on the role of a single parent. Finding love has never been an item on his to do list, but after a few encounters with a beautiful ...

Experience Healing for your Body, Soul and Spirit through Kingdom emotions! In Christianity, human emotions are often considered to be misleading and untrustworthy—a lingering part of our fallen nature that distract us from God’s truth. But our emotions were created by God, and though the enemy may seek to manipulate our hearts, Jesus sets us free! Dr. Mark Virkler is a trusted authority on prayer, hearing God’s voice, and inner healing. In Unleashing Healing Power Through Spirit-Born Emotions, Dr. Virkler and his daughter Charity, help you to see emotions as unique channels through ...

You can have it all. It just requires a new version of you to rise up. No matter how much we would like to believe that we have evolved, the truth will always be in our results. They don't lie. In Identity Switch, April Mason will guide you through the steps it will take to transform and rewire your mind in a humorous, informative, and straightforward way.

Everyone with the gift is going to the academy. Not me. I'll master magic my own way. School was a chore. All I wanted was to become a magus, enter the academy, and train my chosen affinity. But I didn't pass the test. They said I didn't have it in me. Years later, a run-in with a sassy goth mage named Misty revealed I could do magic. Those damn monocle-wearing pseudo-Victorians at the academy locked me out! Screw them.

Elaine Watkins knew there would be challenges loving the great Dr. Xavier Vincent - medical icon, enigmatic genius and broken man - but when she finds herself the focus of the Society, a group sociopaths who manipulate people for pleasure and sport, finding someone she can trust becomes her biggest test.

A mystery adventure book set in the South Pacific during the early 1900s."South Pacific" catapults its readers into the heart of the sun-drenched islands of the South Pacific in the December of 1905. Bold adventurer Jack Archer finds himself ensnared in a treacherous web of deceit in the deceptively tranquil town of Levuka, Fiji. The mystery unravels when Jack eavesdrops on a covert discussion between a Maori and a Fijian, risking the ominous secret of the 'White Waterfall' and 'Black Fernando's hell.' Web of Intrigue and Danger Following his insatiable curiosity, Archer secures a job on a ...

"The Cloak of Night" is a historical thriller set in England during the dramatic and tumultuous late 17th century. The story ranges across London and Aylingford Abbey, creating an intricate tapestry woven from political unrest, enigmatic highwaymen, and the sublime yet treacherous charm of old-world aristocracy.Our adventure starts at the secretive Punch-Bowl tavern, the hidden haven of the notorious Gentleman Jack, whose thrilling tales of danger and deceit set the stage for a deeply riveting narrative. Jack's capture and the ensuing rumors about the elusive highwayman, Galloping Bob, ...

Relish in an exhilarating journey with this spellbinding historical adventure book set in the Dordogne region of France during the waning years of the Hundred Years' War (mid-15th century). Peer into the unruly lives of Jean del' Tudor and Martina, two young souls entangled in the chaos of feudal banditry and the struggle between the English and French crowns for control over their homeland. StorylineAt the heart of the tale is Jean del' Tudor, a young craftsman conducting his trade in the cliff-side town of La Roque Gageac. His life takes an unexpected turn when he crosses paths with the ...

Death in the Canadian Pines is a mystery thriller book set in the picturesque yet untamed setting of North Ontario, Canada, during the intriguing era of the early 20th century. In the remote wilderness, against the backdrop of burgeoning industry and untouched natural beauty, a tale seeped in suspense, deception, and the relentless pursuit of justice unfolds. The story commences at Gardner’s Crossing, a small community living under the specter of a tragedy. The Mystery The tragic death of Fred Anders, the son of a powerful industrialist, found with a bullet wound, is suspected to be a ...

"Winds of Fortune" is a historical fiction book set in New York during the early 20th century. Alluring with its layered narrative, it presents readers with an intricate mixture of personal rebellion, societal critique, and nail-biting adventure.The protagonist, Clement J. Restivo, is a resilient copyreader whose life witnesses a 180-degree turn, thanks to an unexpected inheritance of $500,000. Liberated from the stifling chains of his routine work, Restivo steps into a turbulent world, dominated by his determination and the whispers of his budding adventurous spirit. Setting & ContextThe ...

A Contemporary Fiction Book Set in New York City During the Early 20th CenturyBonner Kerfoot: The Unraveling is a vivid portrayal of the fall from grace of Bonner Kerfoot, a once-celebrated Canadian writer renowned for his crisp tales of the Alaskan wilderness. This heavily nuanced narrative reveals Bonner's descent into self-deception and eventual entanglement with the shadier part of society, set amidst the sprawling magnificence of early 20th century New York City. The DescentBonner Kerfoot, a literary icon, is now a man steeped in self-doubt. Initially, his richly woven Alaskan tales ...

A Historical Adventure NovelIn the tumultuous era of the early 20th century, nestled between the traditional world power of England and the untouched expanse of East Africa, unfolds the captivating saga of "From Dock to Dynasty". This gripping historical adventure mutates from the bustling piers of London to the treacherous landscapes of East Africa, spinning a tale of intrigue, camaraderie, and treachery. The Beginning...The narrative kicks off with the chance encounter of two unlikely allies - Frederick L.C. Hughes, an English aristocrat, and Cyrus "Sharkey" Murray, a rough-hewn American ...

A historical adventure book set in the rugged East Coast of Canada during the early 20th century."Ghost River" delves into the enthralling account of Jean Savage, a resolute Frenchman treacherously maneuvering the biting wilderness to secure sled dogs and later rescue his cherished, Julie Barnes. About the Novel:Jean Savage, dismissing superstitions about the demon-infested Windigo lands, commences a perilous mission to find sled dogs critical for survival during the unforgiving winters at Whale River. His journey takes him into the intimidating areas, a source of dreaded myths amongst the ...