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In the enchanting realm of Dulcimer, Penelope, the daughter of a fairy goddess, embraces her half-human heritage, choosing the mortal world over the mystical domains her mother, Cassandra, traverses. Independent and resilient, she unexpectedly finds herself entangled in a royal mission alongside the disguised Prince Daron of Dulcimer, who seeks his own destiny. Daron, refusing his mother's matchmaking attempts, embarks on a quest to uncover the disappearance of royal messengers, in the hope of finding his own potential future bride. Alongside the daring Larkin, Daron's cousin, Penelope and ...

Vampiric producers, ghostly actors, psychotic limousine drivers, murderous stunt men and more haunt the streets and back lots of Hollywood in twenty original horror and suspense stories set in the heart of show business, and written by veteran movie and television professionals who went through Hell and back to bring you these tales.

Are we living the good life - and what defines good, anyway? Americans today are constructing a completely different framework for success than their parents' generation, using new metrics that TEDWomen speaker and columnist Courtney Martin has termed collectively the "New Better Off".

Set against a layered Manhattan landscape, The Special Power of Restoring Lost Things explores a fractured family through the alternating perspectives of the mother, father, and brother of a young woman during the aftermath of her disappearance. A year of silent but collective anguish culminates in the fateful 30 hours after a body with a striking resemblance to hers is found, and we see her buttoned-up Upper West Side family spiral in different, dangerous directions.

Professor Patricia's dreams of a satyr are disturbed when a constable calls upon the zoology professor to examine a Vampiric creature in the morgue. It leads to a scary confrontation that haunts Patricia as she departs on a research expedition into the enchanted forest, full of magic and danger, and mystical creatures. But she's bent on proving she can go alone without aid. Days later, Martin the satyr, who befriended Tarn and Beck in 'The Wizard's Spell-Book', recovers from his own trauma and betrayal by Shannon, his healer. When he hears of the professor wandering through the forest, ...

Read by the authors and packed with bonus content, this special audiobook edition features exclusive, handpicked dilemmas from the To My Sisters community, an Audio Aftershow conversation between Courtney and Renée, and a blooper reel with the best recording outtakes. 'A testament to the...

An engaging and accessible guide to the Bible’s teaching on miracles and whether they happen today.

Professor Patricia and Martin the satyr race towards the city of Silvo to warn them of an impending attack from Klavis, Martin's foe, and a monstrous army of giant ram, minotaur, oni, boar creatures, and more. However, Patricia's still angry at Martin for keeping secrets from her, and she's further upset when she learns he's made another mistake. Can they find a way to get along and warn the city in time? Or will they be trapped by the monsters and quagmire of the swamp?

The 2011 EAACON in Las Vegas has produced this second collection of seven erotic stories from the sensual pens of the writers in the Erotic Authors Association. Included are 'Sin City' by Anandalila: New places and new hotels can be so exciting, especially when you are expecting someone - someone very special.... 'Window of Opportunity' by Cecilia Tan: When you send a proxy to do your dirty work, it can make you wish you were them. And more....

Don't miss Courtney Psak's next utterly thrilling read - The Aunt is available to pre-order now! You think you know your sister? Think again... The day that Amy gets the call, her whole world falls apart. Her younger sister Lexi has been killed in a tragic boating accident, along with her...

Nell escapes from the orphanage where she was raised. She finds a rowboat and sails away downriver to the ocean. As Nell wanders, searching for a future, she comes across a young man named Rishi riding a horse. She hitches a ride with him, and finds herself on an incredible adventure that will decide the fate of a kingdom.

Four years ago, Desiree Wells lost everything when her brother Jake was murdered by the Devil Inside Motorcycle Club. Now a successful criminal defense attorney, she's finally ready to execute the perfect revenge: seduce the club's dangerous president, known only as "Reaper," and destroy him from within. What begins as a carefully orchestrated seduction at a dive bar quickly spirals into something far more complicated. As Desiree infiltrates Reaper's world, she discovers that the truth about her brother's death—and the man she's sworn to destroy—isn't what she believed.

This book discusses the utilization of biblical contemplative practice in facilitating neuroplasticity in adults who experience psychological disorders. It examines psychological disorder from four perspectives: spiritual faculty, physiological faculty, psychological faculty, and relational faculty. Having chaos or rigidity in any one faculty will lead to disintegration in the central nervous system, which inevitably leads to mental distress. This book demonstrates from scientific research how to use prayer and biblical meditation to heal the brain from psychological distress

Beck’s suffering from his trauma over Miranda the vampire and Tobias the fairy. Tarn wants to help his lover recover as he's experienced similar pain in the past. Martin the satyr recommends a healer, Shannon, to discuss their respective woes and problems. But things go awry and Shannon forces them to help her. Can they crack the wizard's spell-book and save themselves? Eric, Nutmeg, and Cecily search for Tarn and Beck and meet Tobias the fairy.

50 Things to Know About Birds in Washington State: An Introduction to Birds in Urban Western Washington, by author Courtney DuPuy, offers an approach to viewing birds in their habitats around Western Washington as a part of the urban culture as much as a part of nature.

In her literary debut, internationally award-winning writer Courtney Zoffness considers what we inherit from generations past - biologically, culturally, spiritually - and what we pass on to our children.

Celebrate the holidays with Tarn, Beck, and their friends and family as they scramble for Christmas presents, dance the Nutcracker, read the Night Before Christmas and fly with Santa Claus. AU after The Werewolf and the Chimera

Cora Jones is ordinary in every way imaginable. Until she finds an extraordinary compass from her late brother. In fact, the faded gold compass appears to have enchanted capabilities, leading her to fantastical dreamscapes. In these exotic locations, Cora must overcome some of her deepest, darkest fears. Night after night, Cora voyages beyond the mundane walls of her bedroom to conquer feats that test her mental and physical fortitude. Endowed with a newfound bravery, Cora feels more equipped than ever to handle the mishaps of middle school.

Is something missing from your life—like an unknown part of yourself needs to be unearthed and nurtured? Or maybe you feel like you’re stuck in a cycle of negative thinking and can’t seem to break free. If so, then inner child work may be the answer.

“This is not a book about a tragedy. This is a book about survivors, and hope, and belief. I wish this book wasn’t necessary, but it is. Read it. And then pass it on.” —Kathleen Glasgow, New York Times bestselling author of Girl in Pieces “A whip-smart and deeply felt story about...