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Rumors are abuzz at the Supreme Court that an associate justice has a not-so-secret sadomasochistic fetish. When Metropolitan Police detective Fiona Fitzgerald is called in to investigate the city's latest gruesome murder that involves S&M, she is forced to look at these rumors - and face her own painful memories.

After serving his Brooklyn district for years, Congressman Sullivan discovers that his once comfortable Irish-American majority has given way to a diverse district of blacks and Hispanics. Challenged by a more liberal opponent, he tries everything possible to maintain his seat only to painfully learn that he and his views are outdated and irrelevant to today's world. But he doesn't bow out of the race gracefully, and the fierce ensuing campaign brings new insights to the meaning of democracy.

Detective Fiona Fitzgerald is an unlikely force for justice in Washington, D.C.'s predominantly male police force. As a senator's daughter and top investigator in the homicide division of the Metropolitan Police Department, Fiona maneuvers between two vastly different worlds, moving quickly from opulent state galas to gritty crime scenes. Former Washington Post reporter Jason Martin knows there's something secretive going on in the high echelons of politics, and he wants to prove it.

Is all the stalking and cryptic messages being sent by ghosts from her past or forces in her present who have something even more sinister in mind? When independent Wren signed up to join the commanding Talon Greenlee's state-of-the-art facility, she had no clue the past they secretly shared would lead them both to a future filled with mystery, danger, and possibly death. While their past continues to plague them, Wren discovers their story is not limited to her hometown but bridges from Seattle to San Francisco.

Wren Poe, a self-made executive, doesn't take orders from anyone - especially men. Though beautiful Wren may seem to have it all; success, money, power, and a quirky best friend, the one thing she doesn't have--is love. Wren isn't the type who wants to find love…not until the day she walks into Greenlee Athletics. Talon Greenlee; thirty-nine years old, tall, dark and handsome..Torn between their past that drives them and their future that fuels their passion, join Wren and Talon on their journey in this three part series.

When their 23-year-old daughter goes missing, divorcees Harry and Paulie are forced to leave behind their newly constructed lives to track Grace down. But Grace isn't lost, not physically at least. They find her seemingly unharmed in California on a sunny farm the other residents call 'Camp Star'. But nothing is as it seems.... Sinister motives lurk behind the smiles of those at the camp, and the two soon learn that Grace is in the clutches of a notorious cult. Under the spell of mind control, she denies Harry and Paulie as her family and shuns their love.

The year 1967. Violet MacInnes resents her genealogy assignment. Everybody knows her great-grandfather was a sea captain. Everybody knows her great-grandmother was the most sought-after debutante in Galveston. Everybody knows they defied society, married, and built an authentic Sottish castle nestled in a magnolia grove.

In this fast-paced erotic thriller, John Champion, a professional hitman and Angela Ford, the wife of the man who orders the hit, engage in a passionate, overpowering, and memorable love affair. Played out against the exotic locales of Florence, the Riviera, the French Alps, and Manhattan, the two lovers endure impossible odds as their relationship deepens and matures. Figuring importantly in the story is Michelangelo's David, a majestic artistic masterpiece that stands in all its naked glory in the Galleria dell' Academia in Florence and the epiphany experienced by Angela in its presence.

How long can you pretend to be mad without going mad? Two English pilots are forced to find out when they are shot down behind enemy lines in 1944. The area is swarming with German troops, so, unable to escape, they ditch their clothing and personal belongings, pose as German soldiers, and board a train carrying wounded SS men home from the eastern front.

Old foes form a fragile alliance to stem the rising tide of unspeakable evil. The gods stir, and the old laws of the heavens crumble. As the conflict in Jerin unfolds, a young healer makes the arduous journey from her home to assist with the war effort. Amidst the bloodshed, she discovers her true nature and an unlikely attraction. Faced with unbearable loss, she reaches out to a new ally. Will her desperate attempt to save those she holds dear be enough?

Lively conversation and an inside look on developing your photography or videography small business. We cover topics such as business start-up, how to grow your clientele, client relationships, building your brand, the technical, cameras, lenses, how to use your gear, and how to develop as a content creator!

Sie ist eine der bekanntesten Patientinnen des 20. Jahrhunderts: Dora, das jüdische Mädchen mit der petite hystérie und der verschlungenen Familiengeschichte. Dora, die kaum achtzehn war, als sie es wagte, ihre Kur bei Sigmund Freud vorzeitig zu beenden, und ihn, wie er es fasste, "um die Befriedigung brachte, sie weit gründlicher von ihrem Leiden zu befreien". Von ihr, die eigentlich Ida hieß, handelt dieser mitreißende Roman. Katharina Adler erzählt mit großem gestalterischen Können von einem weitreichenden Leben - von Welt- und Nervenkriegen, Ehe und Exil, Analyse und Erinnerung.

Milton Gold is a fringe operating "hustling lawyer", barely making it in the cutthroat chaos of 1970s New York City. His world is suddenly turned inside out when he meets the mysterious and beautiful Karla Smith, a Polish-American woman, who approaches him with an assignment that will test his skills beyond anything he has ever experienced.

It's no longer good enough to build a company to last; today it's about building a company to ignite change. The Power of Positive Destruction reveals how to start a new business, disrupt an industry, and adapt to changing environments by leveraging technology and a new mindset. Serial entrepreneur Seth Merrin has built businesses by seeing issues with the status quo and introducing positive changes that have disrupted - and revolutionized - industries.

Von seiner Frau verlassen und als Langweiler beschimpft, setzt Lars alles daran, von nun an das Beste aus sich herauszuholen. In dem Schönheitssalon, den er ab sofort besucht, staunt er darüber, wie viele Ehefrauen ihren Mann gern tot sähen - und dies bei der Gesichtsmassage auch noch freimütig ausplaudern. Lars beschließt: Gegen eine anständige Bezahlung wird er die Damen von ihren Gatten erlösen. Und tatsächlich sind die ersten Aufträge schnell erledigt. Doch dann beginnt alles schiefzulaufen.

Are you interested in photography? Would you like to learn all about the skills that are required to take excellent digital photos? You can with this amazing bundle! This bundle is perfect for beginners at any stage, even if you've never held a camera before. It is written in an easy style that eliminates a lot of the jargon of other books and provides you with a simple and straightforward platform to taking great photos right away.

TURN YOUR JOB SEARCH FEARS INTO COURAGEOUS CAREER CHANGE Even if your career path has led as far as the C-suite, you might worry about your next career move. With the right preparation, you absolutely can overcome your fears and launch a successful executive job search. Courageous Career Change provides the exact steps you need to • Turn your job search fear into courage • Recognize the importance of your accomplishments • Market your compelling value to your next hiring team. If you are an executive seeking the next step in your career, then this book is for you. Amy L. Adler ...

In the year 2357, the galaxy teeters on the brink of chaos as the United Terran Federation battles a powerful and mysterious insectoid race. Eighteen-year-old Lexa Hale, a determined recruit at the Terra Nova Military Academy, aims to honor her war-hero father by joining the elite ranks of the Starforge Corps. However, the brutal realities of combat quickly challenge her ideals.

Little Red Perky Turkey is a heartwarming and humorous holiday story, written in playful rhymes—perfect for preschoolers and early readers! Inspired by The Little Red Hen, but with a fun Thanksgiving twist—Perky Turkey works hard to prepare a delicious feast, but his friends are too busy to help. Yet when trouble comes knocking, they’re the ones who save the day! This delightful tale celebrates the spirit of giving, teamwork, and true friendship—reminding us all that helping others makes the holidays even more special. With charming rhymes and a meaningful message, Little Red Perky ...

The people who run the influential newspaper the Washington Chronicle have just exposed and brought down a President through their investigative reports. Flush with power, they are now attempting to create their own choice for Chief Executive. Clashing relationships within the media and in the political arena reveal the motives, insecurities, and thirst for ascendancy between rival factions fighting for power. With rich emotional characterizations, this story tears the curtain from the spin-doctors and sinister figures that populate the corridors of power in the nation's capital.