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I’m the brutal Mafia Boss that people fear. They do as I say. But she’s the woman I can’t control. Claire teaches my niece at school. I was obsessed the second I lay my eyes on her. I wanted my hands all over her soft curves. In my world, when I want something, I make it mine. When she refused to privately tutor my niece, I was left with only one option. Kidnap her and bring her to my lakeside mansion. She stays until my niece passes her test. Claire hates me, but I see the warmth in her eyes. She wants me as much as I crave her.

I thought I’d left him behind in high school. Aiden was always hard to resist. Bad boy with a chiseled chest to die for. Now, years later, he’s a billionaire. And he rescues me from a bunch of rowdy men at a bar. That incident should’ve been the end of it. But now, here I am...falling for him again. And accepting his job offer. This is a disaster. How am I supposed to resist his charm when he’s my boss? Especially when he’s being protective again.

The day my life took an inevitable detour things got a little crazy. My name is Essalin Brant, but everyone calls me Essa. I attend a small college in a tiny town, and in my 22 years of life I've never even traveled outside the state of Pennsylvania. You could say my life is pretty boring. I live by the rules. I'm a good girl and nothing exciting ever happens. But that's all about to change. Enter Farren Shaw. Not only is he older and intimidating, but he's more sure of himself than any 29-year-old man has a right to be. Did I mention that he's drop-dead gorgeous? Well, he is.

Best-selling author Maddy Fitch, while researching material for a new novel, returns to her hometown of Harbour Falls to investigate an unsolved disappearance that has haunted the tiny Maine coastal town for the past four years. Although the case has gone cold, Maddy soon discovers that the prime suspect, Adam Ward, is hotter than ever. The sexy, secretive Mr. Ward now makes his home on an isolated island near the coast, so Maddy takes up residence nearby to find out why this enigmatic man lives in such a secluded place.

Heralding from the famed Emerald Tablet, Mead examines the phrase, As Above So Below, and primarily as it pertains to Theosophy.

Rated "Most Popular Fiction Magazine 2024" by Chill Subs Ranked Top 10 "Best Lit Mags of 2023" by Chill Subs Delight in intriguing, thought-provoking conversations about ethics, philosophy, and social issues! After Dinner Conversation is a monthly literary magazine publishing short fiction. Each issue features both established writers and up-and-coming authors who contribute fascinating philosophical insights on controversial topics like marriage equality, assisted suicide, the meaning of death, animal rights, and defining your "purpose." It's time to go deep in search of truth! If you love...

Lilah has heard rumors of a garden paradise known as Eden somewhere out in the wilds. Forced out of post-apocalyptic Chicago when her mutant abilities come to light, it's her only hope of safety. But she's not the only one roaming the wastelands. On Adam’s first mission as a newly qualified Warden, he is tasked with finding and destroying the heart of the Resistance: Eden.

Confession time: My name is Noel Sandlund and I play professional hockey-defense to be exact. I lead a pretty good life. I'm not hurting for money and the ladies seem to like me. And now things have gotten even better - I think I may have fallen in love. See, while I was in Sweden playing in the world hockey championships this off-season, I met Maisie Troy. And, man, she's it for me.

Plunder is a new release from Hachette Audiobooks: Powered by Wattpad -- an innovative collaboration between Hachette Book Group and Wattpad. Your favorite online stories, now available in your headphones! After pirates kidnap seventeen-year-old Ana in a case of mistaken identity, the orphaned...

Roger and the companions of the egg must travel into strange realms far beyond their understanding – for if they thought things were weird south of the river – just wait till they find out what’s waiting fort hem north of the river… Friends and family are reunited – and some needed healing and respite has been had at last, in the magical realm of the Green Witch – but for a short while only.

This is a quick assessment book / quiz book. It covers questions on all the major topics of C programming. The topical coverage includes data types, operators, expressions, control structures, pointers, arrays, structures, unions, enumerated types, functions, dynamic storage management, I/O and Library functions. Over 1,100 short questions, with answers and programs. Question types consist of (a) True/False (b) sentence completion, (c) program (segment) analysis, and (c) program development. Questions have a wide range of difficulty levels. Questions are designed to test a thorough ...

The battle against ancient evil is far from over. Years have passed since the harrowing events on the island that tore their family apart. Now, brothers Seth and Charlie have grown into formidable warriors, sworn to an ancient order that stands between humanity and the demonic forces of hell. Their sisters, Debbie and Nancy, live in seclusion within a convent, safeguarded from the malevolent entities that still seek to reclaim Nancy. But darkness is relentless. When sinister forces threaten their sanctuary, the siblings must reunite to confront the evil that once nearly destroyed them. As ...

Nothing lifts our spirits and brings us peace, as does hearing the good news of great joy, which is for all people—and that is the miraculous birth of our Savior. In recent years, you have noticed a shocking failure on the part of pastors to bring forth this good news. The Incarnation. Angelic visitations. Kings and wise men seeking and worshipping the newborn Babe. God wrapped in human flesh! Everyone involved rejoicing exceedingly at the hearing of it! Of a truth, it is one of three Great Events of history. Yet today the church avoids it. Avoids celebrating and sharing His triumphant ...

Murder by Numbers is a fun and fast-paced detective novel set in the boom-to-bust Silicon Valley circa 2001, where multi-millionaires cling desperately to their fortunes, CEOs pray that their startups stay funded, and techies hope to hold onto their jobs. Opportunities for financial gain–both legal and illegal–remain a high stakes game. And no one knows this better than Kaitlin Hall, a beautiful and brilliant rookie detective in the High Tech Crimes Detail of the San Jose Police Department.

Forget giant rats, three headed trydas and vile armies of acid spitting fire-worms. Now Roger and Mary must survive the attack of the fire-worm lords of the core!

The world of planet Erf is full of secret enemies and hidden conspiracies that threaten the very survival of all living things. Only our unlikely heroes, Roger Briggs and Mary Maddam, hold the key to defeating this evil force—the unborn Dragon Prince Regor, last surviving heir of the Dragon Dynasty and the prophesied savior of Erf.

Buckle up for an explosive ride into the heart of battle with 'Contested Landing' – the ultimate anthology of military science fiction that'll leave you on the edge of your seat! Get ready to dive headfirst into the fray as fearless defenders clash with relentless invaders in heart-pounding actions across the cosmos. From pulse-pounding firefights to jaw-dropping heroics, these adrenaline-fueled tales will thrust you into the heart of interstellar conflict like never before.

Our purpose is to introduce young listeners to a vibrant world of language while enhancing their vocabulary with SAT-level words. Through engaging stories, this book endeavors to familiarize children with advanced vocabulary, offering synonyms and easy-to-follow pronunciations.

Nature girl, Grace, has lived in the Smoky Mountains all her life, patrolling the wilderness with her father who taught her about wildlife, tracking, and survival. When her forest ranger father goes missing on a routine patrol, Grace refuses to believe he's dead and fights the town authorities, tribal officials, and nature to find him. One day, while out tracking clues, Grace is rescued from danger by Mo, a hot guy with an intoxicating accent and a secret.

After the tremendous success of The Spy Chronicles, A.S. Dulat and Asad Durrani participated in a series of conversations on the psychology of war and peace; these have evolved into this fascinating book, written with psychiatrist Neil K. Aggarwal. Covert takes the reader right into the head of...