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Drawn to his abandoned temple on the banks of the Nile by an enchanting song, Sobek the Crocodile God is even more captivated by the sight of the singer herself. Appearing to her as a man, he learns she is Merys, a descendant of his last priestess. Though filled with lust, Sobek believes Merys deserves to be more than just his mistress. But the rules that govern the Egyptian pantheon forbid anything beyond a physical joining of a Great One and a human.

Bea Abbot is asked to find the man or woman who laid a booby trap for Sir Lucas Ossett, the powerful head of an international company. She finds Sir Lucas’ wife in a state of fear, while gossipy elderly ladies cast doubt on their neighbours; these include a "therapist", an ex-employee of Sir Lucas’, and a cross-section of yuppies and oddballs. Call-girl cards have been left in tenants’ letterboxes, a cat has met an untimely end, and snow is forecast.

George loves to help out at hidden Wormestall Farm, even though it's full of 'extinctly' scary creatures, like the dodo in the dog bed and the dinosaurs in the duck pond. When Mortifer the giant basilisk goes missing, it's up to George to find him before wicked taxidermist Diamond Pye can add to her stuffed animal collection...

2014 SFR Galaxy Award Winner Andi Markriss hasn't exactly enjoyed being the houseguest of the planetary high-lord, but her company sent her to represent them at a political wedding. When hotshot Sectors Special Forces Captain Tom Deverane barges in on the night of the biggest social event of the summer, Andi isn't about to offend her high-ranking host on Deverane's say-so - no matter how sexy he is, or how much he believes they need to leave now.

Meg Antille works long hours on the charter cruise ship Far Horizon so she can send credits home to her family. Working hard to earn a promotion to a better post (and better pay), Meg has no time for romance. Former Special Forces soldier Red Thomsill only took the berth on the Far Horizon in hopes of getting to know Meg better, but so far, she's kept him at a polite distance. A scheduled stopover on the idyllic beach of a nature preserve planet may be his last chance to impress the girl.

An attempted assassination left Princess Shalira blind as a child and, now that she's of marriageable age, her prospects are not good because of her disability. She's resigned herself to an arranged marriage rather than face life under the thumb of her cold stepmother. But then she meets Mike Varone, a Sectors Special Forces officer sent to Mahjundar by the intergalactic government to retrieve a ship lost in her planet's mountains.

Bea Abbott runs a domestic agency which does not “do” murder. But the disappearance of Tomi, the star of an award-winning short film, is a different matter, especially when the charming Chris bribes Bea with a bouquet of flowers. Can Bea find time to help him, when some well-meant advice she’s given to her daughter-in-law has led to a breakdown in family relationships? Bea discovers that Tomi’s circle contains a secret so deadly that they are dying one by one, even though none of them will go to the police.

This soulful biography of the salsa superstar, Celia Cruz, Queen of Salsa, begins with her childhood in Havana, and follows through her success in her own country, and on to her heartbreaking emigration from Cuba and into worldwide stardom. Her love for learning, her classical training, and her devotion to her birth country, are all presented in this lyrical tribute to a musical sensation.

A New York Times Bestseller! In collaboration with the New York Times, Finish the Fight! reveals untold stories of diverse heroines who fought for the 19th amendment—celebrate the historic win for women’s rights and voting rights that changed the fabric of America. Who was at the...

“Whenever I think about Michelle Obama, I think, ‘When I grow up, I want to be just like her. I want to be that intelligent, confident, and comfortable in my own skin’.” ―Roxane Gay “Even after eight years of watching them daily in the press, the fact that the most powerful man in...

Rachel Brighton isn't your average civil servant. She's a sexual ambassador for the human race. It's not a bad job, if you don't mind prudes calling you a "star slut". The year is 2030 and the aliens have landed, but they don't want to rule the planet. They want to woo it. An insidious plague has rendered human women the last fertile females in the galaxy, and transformed Earth into its number one mating destination. After rounding up the male population, the aliens make a deal with the new female-led government: Teach us how to make love to human women and we'll return your men.

Lady Faith Hope era lo que toda joven dama casadera debería ser. De una apariencia angelical, con unos modales refinados y una noble cuna, la hija del duque de Bridgewater tenía a sus pies a los más selectos y apuestos candidatos que podían optar a su mano. Criada entre algodones, siempre supo que se casaría con el hombre perfecto o no lo haría. Nadie esperaba menos de la hija de un gran duque. Con su futuro trazado, la perfecta rosa inglesa vio cómo todo escapaba a su control, pues su vida dio un giro imprevisto. Por lo que la dama tuvo que recurrir a la ayuda de la casamentera más...

Emily soon learns she and Jake didn't leave all peril behind in the war. A mysterious ailment aboard the Zephyr begins to claim victim after victim...and they must race against time and space to find the cause and a cure! Trapped on a ship no spaceport will allow to dock, their efforts are complicated by a temperamental princess and a terrorist - one who won't hesitate to take down any being in the way of his target. If anyone's left when the disease is through with them...

Prólogo a cargo de la escritora Mile Bluett. Es un sueño de hombre. Eso se cree él. Eso le hacen pensar las mujeres pero… York está catalogado como un duque imposible de cazar. Además de su título de alto rango, es apuesto y rico. En su juventud sufrió un golpe en su orgullo varonil que lo llevó definitivamente a dejarse seducir por el libertinaje y la lujuria. Dos vicios, o uno según se mire, a los que estaba destinado a sucumbir por su físico y su posición social. A sus veintiocho años, Malcom W. Banstorn considera que es momento de encontrar una esposa que le asegure un ...

The book serves as a captivating introduction into the enchanting and often overlooked mystical world of foot worship. It artfully intertwines profound mystical and hermetic principles, revealing how the energy channel within the foot can be harnessed to unlock new dimensions of spiritual practice. By exploring this sacred act of foot worship, readers are guided on a transformative journey that empowers them to manifest their deepest desires and intentions. This practice not only celebrates the beauty and significance of feet but also illustrates how engaging with this ancient tradition can...

Una novela tierna, cargada de humor, donde los protagonistas andarán medio paso y retrocederán dos. Lady Briana Pierce sabe que debe entregarle todo su amor antes de que él se marche a la batalla contra Napoleón, porque tal vez no vuelva a tener otra oportunidad. Ya no puede más, lleva años en silencio y decide reunir todo el valor posible para confesarse. Un sencilla declaración, un tierno beso y lo deja ir… con la única esperanza de que regrese a salvo.

Nightfall in Mogadishu is a spy thriller and historical novel set in Somalia. It weaves the country’s history, politics and culture into a tale of international intrigue. Susan Chen, a CIA agent is sent to Mogadishu to thwart a plot to overthrow the government. She finds a nation that has lost its soul and is whirling into a vortex of violence and terror.

A compassionate and practical guide to living with loss and navigating grief from one of the world’s leading voices in resilience, Dr. Lucy Hone. From internationally renowned resilience expert Dr. Lucy Hone, How Will I Ever Get Through This? is a powerful new guide for reclaiming life after...

In this book, you'll discover what it means to be a preschool teacher. This book will help you understand different learning styles, the difference between preschool and babysitting, and a new perspective on certain situations that happen in the classroom. By the time you finish this book, you will know that the average one-year-old knows more than they let on, and that patience really does stretch and grow.

Sade: I haven't done a lot of dating since my jerk fiance cheated on me two years ago, but I have a very full life: a great family, a fulfilling job, and a home in beautiful Portland, Oregon. Then my big brother introduces me to his mysterious writer friend from LA.. I'm falling fast, but I don't know if I can risk my heart again. What if this gorgeous, sensitive guy isn't what he seems to be?