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In a world that often prioritises speed, intellect, and achievement, The Power of EQ offers a compelling argument for something quieter—but no less vital: emotional intelligence. While IQ might help us solve problems or pass exams, EQ determines how we handle pressure, connect with others, and lead meaningful lives.

Bel, born to nobility, would do anything to spend her days alongside her brothers - soaring through the heavens in her beloved flyer. She’s faster than any of them, but she knows her days in the skies are numbered. When a surprise attack on the palace lands Bel’s father on the throne, her life is forever changed. In order to secure her father’s empire, Bel must travel to a distant land to marry Conleith, the recently widowed young ruler.

You’ve survived. But are you allowed to feel safe now? For years, pain has been your compass, your companion, your quiet proof that you were real. But now the storm has passed… and you don’t know who you are without it. In I Don’t Know Who I Am Without the Pain, bestselling author Sienna Thorne guides you through the tender, terrifying, and transformational journey of healing the identity shaped by suffering. This isn’t a book about “getting over it.” It’s about letting go without losing yourself. With gentle honesty and soul-deep reflection, each chapter walks beside you as...

Elara Vance thought Eldoria Academy was her golden ticket. A scholarship student from the impoverished Undercity, she believed the elite halls of magic would be her escape. But Eldoria hides a sinister truth: its opulent walls are built on stolen power, and promising students like Elara are merely batteries, destined to be harvested. Enter Prefect Caelum Thorne: impossibly beautiful, notoriously cold, and the very instrument of her impending doom. He's the Harvester, bound by an ancient, monstrous lineage to drain Elara's magic and ensure the Academy's survival. Their connection begins with...

Have you ever mourned someone who was never really yours? You replayed every moment, read between every line, waited for a sign that never came. You loved in silence, hoping they'd see you. But all you were left with was the ache of what could’ve been — a heartbreak without a story, a grief without goodbye. This book is for the woman who keeps grieving a ghost of love — a fantasy she built to survive the loneliness. Through raw reflections and gentle truth, I Grieved a Love That Never Even Began helps you name the pain, break the spell of silent longing, and reclaim the pieces of ...

You're trying so hard to move on, but your heart still whispers their name. You smile in front of others, but cry behind closed doors. You're tired of pretending you're okay when you’re still breaking on the inside. This book isn't here to fix you. It's here to sit beside you in the ache. Each chapter gently walks you through the fog of loss, guiding you back to the parts of yourself you forgot while loving someone else too hard. If you're ready to let go — not just of them, but of the shame, guilt, and exhaustion — this book is your quiet permission to begin again. Not harder. Not ...

Dive into the shadowy realms of folklore and legend with 'Cryptid Chronicles: Myths and Monsters of Europe.' This captivating book is a mesmerizing journey through the ancient lands of Europe, exploring the mysterious and often chilling tales of its legendary creatures. From the murky depths of Scotland's Loch Ness to the enigmatic forests of Slavic folklore, each chapter unfolds the stories of Europe's most intriguing cryptids. Witness the elusive Loch Ness Monster, lurking in the still waters of the Scottish Highlands, and traverse the Alpine peaks in pursuit of the serpentine Tatzelwurm....

Journey through the vast landscapes of North America, from its dense forests and vast prairies to its hidden lakes and high peaks. 'Cryptid Chronicles: Myths and Monsters of North America' unveils the continent's most intriguing cryptids—legendary creatures that have captured the imagination of countless generations. Delve into eyewitness accounts, historical records, and cultural impacts to shed light on beings that, though elusive, have left an indelible mark on the American psyche. This volume also pays homage to the indigenous legends and narratives, aiming to present them with ...

The Blade chose its wielder, but conviction alone may not be enough to survive. Kael has taken his place as the rebellion’s leader, but the cost of their fragile victory weighs heavily. With the empire tightening its grip and the Blade of Eternis testing his every move, Kael must rally his scattered allies and push forward—before hope is lost forever. As the empire strikes back with relentless force, Kael is torn between his self-doubt and the rebellion’s growing reliance on him. Joined by his trusted companions—a cunning thief, a brilliant inventor, and a warrior-priest willing to ...

A severely mutilated body left beside the river near a bucolic village becomes the starting point for one of Sherlock Holmes’ most bizarre and disturbing cases, as the world’s foremost consulting detective departs from London to begin an investigation, that soon delves into what truly lies below the surface of idyllic country life, and uncovers a violation of one of mankind’s deepest and oldest taboos, in The Eaters of Men, the forty-fifth tale in C. Thorne’s The Continuing Chronicles of Sherlock Holmes!

A wedding should be fun . . . right? The Princess Bride meets Travis Baldree's Legends & Lattes in Tea You at the Altar, the third cosy fantasy in Rebecca Thorne's bestselling Tomes & Tea series. Our sapphic adventurers must navigate the ultimate maelstrom – their own wedding! Kianthe and...

Join us for the uproarious journey of a young mans unexpected recruitment into a navy that, despite its impressive arsenal and training, finds itself hilariously unprepared for his arrival and questionable contributions. (Introduction by Nigel Boydell)

A visitor to Baker Street comes amid the rains of March in 1889, speaking of the shadowy world of séances and mediumship, subjects about which the ever-rational Holmes has little patience, nor is he any more approving when an accusation is made concerning his role in a past case that saw a convicted murderer hanged, yet when events unfold to draw Holmes to a manor in Wiltshire where the British Séance Society makes its headquarters, he soon finds himself caught up in a case that appears to Watson to have the involvement of the paranormal as its most likely explanation. It’s all inside ...

A fake relationship. A real attraction. A scandal waiting to happen. Cash Blackwood, brooding frontman of the legendary rock band Insurrection, is ready for a comeback. He just needs one thing: a headline-grabbing romance to put him back in the spotlight. Enter Bell, a struggling actress with big dreams and a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Cast in his music video, their chemistry is instant, electric and exactly what Cash’s team wants to exploit. The deal? She’ll play the role of his mysterious girlfriend for six weeks. No names, no past, no strings attached. Just enough time to send ...

Amelia Driver never shies away from an opportunity, and when the Eglinton Tournament is announced, she recognizes it for the goldmine that it is. A member of one of the most powerful girl gangs in London, Amelia travels to Scotland planning to swindle unsuspecting spectators. Unfortunately for her, she picks the wrong pocket.

He's my grumpy fake fiancé, an off-limits billionaire... and the only man willing to fight for us. I just crashed into a mailbox that probably costs more than my rental car. Welcome to Blue Heron Cove—where my fresh start comes with a custody battle, town gossip, and the hottest grump I've ever met. Carter Hayes is everything I should avoid: a scandal-shadowed CEO, twice my age, way out of my league and absolutely done with feelings... until me and my daughter. One tiny lie at a fundraiser turns into a fake engagement that might save my custody case and his reputation. We share a house, ...

Three murders in a single moonless night, each ending in the death of a seemingly unconnected victim, separated by distance and circumstance, united only in the brutally efficient method by which each met their death, and by the fact each had been a passenger on the same Glasgow-to-London train. What conclusions can Sherlock Holmes draw from this confusing set of facts, and will he be able to identify who is behind the crimes, and why he has undertaken so violent a spree of death? Find out in The Case of the Hammer Murders, the forty-seventh mystery in The Continuing Chronicles of Sherlock ...

From the foggy streets of gas-lit London, to country houses steeped in legend, the sixth omnibus in The Continuing Chronicles of Sherlock Holmes travels across the landscapes of Victorian England to places teeming with mystery and adventure. Herein a reader will meet cunning villains, and loyal friends, those who plot evil against their fellow man, and heroes who oppose them, and above all, wherever the path may take us, the game is always afoot… Inside Omnibus Six are two novellas, a short story, and an exclusive vignette, which is found nowhere else. Included are: The Yew Alley Ghost, a...

Issue 13 focuses on the 30th anniversary of the airing of the Pilot episode of Twin Peaks. This EXTENDED edition only covers the Pilot episode. A hard copy is available at our Blue Rose website. Interviews with Al Strobel (the One Armed Man) and Richard Green (Director of I Know Catherine:,The Log Lady movie) by Scott Ryan. John Thorne writes about the 30 year journey that has been Twin Peaks. Courtenay Stallings checks in with life long fans of the show and gives us a first look at her upcoming book about Laura Palmer. Lindsey Bowden and Scott Ryan check in with the cast and crew of the ...

Five years after the infamous events of The Hound of the Baskervilles, Sherlock Holmes again finds Sir Henry Baskerville his client, as the baronet comes to 221B Baker Street with a report of renewed preternatural goings-on at his home on the Devon moors, which, as in the previous case, seems to be connected to yet another long-buried legend within family history, this time concerning the strikingly beautiful first Lady Baskerville two centuries earlier, and the dark and fatal history which surrounded her. Telling of a terrifying menace which appears only in the nighttime, and which seems ...