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NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY KIRKUS REVIEWS For readers of Jonathan Franzen and Richard Russo, Jonathan Dee’s novels are masterful works of literary fiction. In this sharply observed tale of self-invention and public scandal, Dee raises a trenchant question: what do we really...

Saki has always followed the Blossom girls' house rules: Thou shalt prank the Dudes, thy beautiful fraternity neighbors, all day, every day; thou shalt not lose thy heart to them: no fraternizing with the arch-frat-enemy.  Easy enough, right? Minor complication one: Saki gets warm all over whenever she sees Picasso, the dark-haired, hyper-sensual painting student with bright grey eyes, over there in the Dude den. Minor complications two through five: Picasso is head-over-heels for Saki, has an obsessive personality, and craves working her up. He brushes up against her.

Can Gigi convince Finn she’s worth the risk? Finn Cooper I am living my best life: saving lives by day, giving orgasms by night. I am considered pretty good at both. The only good thing I have is the brotherhood with the other men at Ladder 17. That is until my best friend’s little sister suddenly decides she wants me to be her superhero. Gigi Cooper I am hardly a damsel in distress—and I do not need a hero. What I do need is the man I’ve been in love with most of my life. A man who doesn’t think he’s worthy of my love. I think he is, and I know that he and I can have a happy ...

Ella Blom hat ihren Traum verwirklicht und lebt zurückgezogen in einem Haus im Wald. In letzter Zeit wird sie jedoch von Albträumen und Schuldgefühlen geplagt. Obwohl sie versucht, ihren Emotionen auf den Grund zu gehen, bleiben die Erinnerungen verschüttet. Zunehmend fühlt sie sich bedroht und spürt eine ernstzunehmende Gefahr, der sie sich nicht entziehen kann.

Today, you will begin separating the best relationship advice from the myths you've been told about love. Learn how to break out of toxic patterns, heal the heartbreak of failed relationships, and finally get the happily-ever-after you deserve.

Fresh off a breakup, Sienna James doesn't expect to find the star of all of her adolescent fantasies at the exotic resort where she's holidaying. And she certainly doesn't expect her ex to show up to convince her it's not over. Faced with two hot men offering to fulfill her every fantasy, what's a woman supposed to do? Josh Lye never forgot Sienna. He wants her just as much today as he did all those years ago. They're adults now, and there's nothing to stop them getting together—except her ex, who has the wildest proposition.

One of Canada’s top comedians shares the funniest stories from his life and career in this collection of hilarious essays For more than two decades, Gerry Dee has made audiences laugh, first as a hard-working stand-up comedian, and then as the star of his own CBC television program, Mr. D. Dee...

Every young athlete needs a role model to look up to and motivate them along the way. This book includes twenty stories of great track & field athletes who have overcome adversity by setting big goals and working relentlessly to reach them. Their methods of success give practical ways to improve times and earn recognition on and off the track. Readers will find inspirational ways to get better, but also focus on how they can balance life, school, and sports. Young athletes will discover unique stories in the lives of the greats like Jesse Owens, Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Florence Griffith ...

Firefighters keep us safe from fire. Learn about a firefighter's tools, workplace, and role in the community.

Shaun Attwood is the man who talks to gangsters, drug lords and mafia bosses. Infamously known for his time as the head of an international ecstasy ring in Arizona, Shaun has since turned to gaining the trust of some of the world's most dangerous people, interviewing and questioning them about their stories. Collated from the many hours of interview material, and containing additional content exclusive to the book, Shaun brings together ten powerful conversations with the most gruesome and deadly gangsters of recent years.

Abe’s life is in shambles. The woman he wanted to marry has betrayed him, and his adoptive parents died in an accident, leaving him with three younger siblings. Now, it’s on Abe to preserve their legacy and keep his family together. So when his brother’s charming counselor shows up at his door, Abe realizes how much he needs her help. And Phoebe finds herself helping him. At least that’s the plan until she starts to catch feelings for the man—and his whole family—at the worst possible time.

In 17th century England, a time of Stewart Kings and naval war, noble Lady Isabelle has eagerly awaited a summer of solitude at her family’s coastal estate in the quiet seaside town of Gillingham. Hoping to leave the rumours of her impending betrothal in London, Isabelle had planned to spend her last summer of innocence alone, painting by the sea and riding her horses to the cape, but everything changes the moment a handsome naval sailor charms his way into her tightly controlled life of expectations. Caught in a battle of love and fear, Isabelle is forced to face the demons that have ...

It is going to work. She will be okay. We can do it. She is fine. Mazzy’s mother won’t get out of bed. Her father has virtually abandoned the family. But everything will be fine . . . right? At least that’s what she tells herself. As listeners delve into this affecting audiobook...

Ein verschlafener Ort im Norden Schwedens, eine verschworene Gemeinschaft voller düsterer Geheimnisse und ein rätselhafter Unglücksfall. Vor zehn Jahren ist Anna, eine junge Studentin aus Göteborg, spurlos im Norden Schwedens verschwunden. Sie soll an einem Wasserfall verunglückt und von den Fluten mitgerissen worden sein. Dann werden in dieser Gegend Knochenfragmente gefunden, die Annas Tod bestätigen. Kristin Thalberg, eine ehemalige Kommissarin, soll Licht ins Dunkel bringen und herausfinden, was an diesem Tag tatsächlich geschehen ist.

Olivia's days are occupied with trying to provide for the people of Freetown. Not only does she have to deal with terrorist attacks, she also has to manage her own ill health and the decision of to whom she should pass the torch. Against her wishes, her husband, Ryan, takes over and begins a purge in the city. In the process he finds an artificial superior intelligent simulant. He discovers the previous four generations of simulants have slipped through his fingers but unfortunately the Mercians also find out about the simulants and invade to take one for themselves. A fight for survival ...

Bianca Rogers is ready to forget her worries for a while and celebrate her brother's wedding at the exotic Bandicoot Cove resort. The last thing she expects is to be knocked off her feet—literally—by Brody Evans. The chemistry between Brody and Bianca is undeniable. But they've come to the island with baggage that can't be ignored forever, and their previous mistakes and the circumstances that have led them to the island demand attention. As desire transforms into love, it's time to see if the past is going to get in the way of any happy-ever-after there could be in their future.

Levi has been burned before, but Brynn is worth the risk of getting burned again. Levi Holt I have made a few mistakes in my life. Getting married to a woman who was never devoted to me was one of them. Letting go of the first girl who made me feel good after her was another. But finding the sweet little baby on my doorstep, with a note that she’s mine, is no mistake. I might not know how to do this single father thing, but I am going to do my best. Brynn Gold Coming to Chicago was a quick fix to a problem I couldn’t face. No one needs to know why I am not ready to go back. Especially ...

Can Cage convince Charlie that what smolders between s won’t burn them to ash? Cage Cooper Being a firefighter means taking risks every single day. I save lives and homes, but once the flames are out, I still feel as if I am missing something. Yeah, I’ve had my fun with badge bunnies before but that is not the lifestyle for me. What I want is romance. Sweet, messy, forever romance with a woman I will give my all to. Charli is the sweetest, messiest woman I have ever met—i know the moment we meet that she is a woman worth risking everything for. Charli Dixon Taking risks is not my ...

Christopher Berry-Dee offers case studies in some of the most infamous mass killings of the past 50 years, from school massacres to workplace killings, hate crimes to familicides. In doing so, he demonstrates, chillingly, that such murders are almost impossible to predict, and therefore almost impossible to prevent.

Based on true events, a little green jacket travels through the lives of different children, who live in very different places, and ends on the other side of the world after a natural disaster.