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Altruan - die Selbstlosen. Candor - die Freimütigen. Ken - die Wissenden. Amite - die Friedfertigen. Und schließlich Ferox - die Furchtlosen... Fünf Fraktionen, fünf völlig verschiedene Lebensformen sind es, zwischen denen Beatrice, wie alle Sechzehnjährigen ihrer Welt, wählen muss. Ihre Entscheidung wird ihr gesamtes künftiges Leben bestimmen, denn die Fraktion, der sie sich anschließt, gilt fortan als ihre Familie. Doch der Eignungstest, der über Beatrices innere Bestimmung Auskunft geben soll, zeigt kein eindeutiges Ergebnis. Sie ist eine Unbestimmte, sie trägt mehrere widerstreitende Begabungen in sich. Damit gilt sie als Gefahr für die Gemeinschaft.

This vivacious personal story captures the heart and soul of modern Iceland. Born in Reykjavik on the eve of the Second World War, Sverrir Sigurdsson watched Allied troops invade his country and turn it into a bulwark against Hitler’s advance toward North America. The country’s post-war transformation from an obscure, dirt-poor nation to a prosperous one became every Icelander’s success. Spurred by this favorable wind, Sverrir answered the call of his Viking forefathers, setting off on a voyage that took him around the world. Join him on his roaring adventures!

After a grueling day at work, filled with endless meetings and mounting stress, she found herself stranded on the parkway when her car suddenly broke down. In that moment of frustration and despair, she couldn’t help but think that her life had hit rock bottom. Just when she thought things couldn’t get any worse, fate decided to throw in one more twist: as she opened the door to the tow truck, her foot plunged into a cold puddle lurking just beneath the surface. The icy water soaked through her shoes and sent a shiver up her spine, leaving her feet feeling as if they were encased in ice...

Sixteen-year-old Valerie vanishes from home in the small hours clad only in her robe and slippers. Three days later, Sister Joan finds her body abandoned in the convent's little Moor Schoolhouse. The dead girl is dressed in wedding white. A garland of leaves encircles her head, and a thin red line runs round her neck. Valerie has been strangled. Then a second young Catholic girl, also dressed in white, turns up dead. Sister Joan is once again torn between her religious duties and helping Detective Sergeant Mill’s inquiries...but time is running out.

When John Tovey lost his sight at the age of 42, he thought his life was over. He was wrong, it was just beginning. John had followed a bad path drifting in and out of trouble. He was sent to improvement schools, a young offenders institute and eventually a prison. John was on self-destruct and thought nothing or no one could help him. Then he became the victim of a vicious attack by a notorious train ‘steaming’ gang. John knew he had to take the witness stand.

Zeal is shaken up after finding Free's body just outside her home, riddled with bullets. After trying to resuscitate him, she intuitively receives inclination that the people that surround the man she loves aren't whom they appear to be. Free freshly out of a coma learns that hate brews passionately from someone who has chosen to honor him with loyalty. After receiving proof of a friend’s disloyalty, Free quickly tries to regain the upper hand before his sworn enemy pulls the carpet from beneath his feet. Zeal will cross thresholds that have never been crossed, and Free has to do the ...

Bienvenidas a esta nueva serie ligera de Verónica Mengual protagonizada por los Hermanos Taverham que, a cada cual más maravilloso, arrogante y malvado, hará suspirar a las lectoras que aman el romance histórico ambientado en el Londres del siglo XIX. El conde de Ashbury, Sebastian Taverham, acaba de tomar posesión de su título y tiene que cumplir con las obligaciones que ello conlleva. Tiene treinta y cinco años y está más que preparado para ponerse al timón, no obstante, cuando su administrador le explica que las arcas familiares están vacías y que los prestamistas no ...

US Marshal Katelyn Landers never expected her estranged sister-in-law, Vivienne Chandler, to show up on her doorstep, especially not with a chilling claim that her husband has emptied their bank accounts and vanished. But what begins as a shocking revelation takes a darker turn when Vivienne herself disappears in the dead of night, leaving behind three young children and a trail of unsettling questions. As Katelyn juggles the demands of her job and the sudden responsibility of caring for three traumatized kids, she delves into the murky mystery of her missing family members.

When Dr. McKenzie vanishes from a top-secret State Department lab, U. S. Marshals Kate Landers and Joleen Parker are thrust into a dangerous investigation to uncover the truth. As they dig deeper, they stumble upon a staggering secret: a biological breakthrough capable of empowering dictators and destabilizing entire nations. Now the marshals must race against time and an unstoppable enemy to prevent global catastrophe.

Leah's boyfriend is such a bore. He's not a bad guy, he'd just rather play video games than take her to bed. So what's a horny girl to do? Seduce her boyfriend's hunky father, of course! Tim is a grouch, but he's so handsome and strong. Just the thought of his biceps makes her tingle. Leah knows it's wrong to want this hot older man, but she just can't help herself! Maybe he'll notice her if she sends some naughty selfies to his phone....

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.

Bea Abbot's domestic agency does not investigate murder...that is, until she finds herself in the company of a dead man dressed as a pantomime dame. It looks like suicide, but why don't his red-spangled shoes fit? Matthew Kent was an entertainer known to be a modest man in private, so why had he staged this grotesque charade in death? And why is his daughter so keen to hustle away his remains?

Traveling unexpectedly aboard the luxury liner Nebula Dream on its maiden voyage across the galaxy, Sectors Special Forces Captain Nick Jameson is ready for ten relaxing days, and hoping to forget his last disastrous mission behind enemy lines. He figures he'll gamble at the casino, take in the shows, maybe even have a shipboard fling with Mara Lyrae, the beautiful but reserved businesswoman he meets.

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.

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.

Brian finds himself in a particularly challenging and precarious position, one that forces him to make significant sacrifices for his own survival. This difficult predicament stems from the deeply humiliating circumstances surrounding his recent decision to steal shoes from the college locker room The aftermath of this incident not only tarnishes his reputation but also leaves him grappling with guilt and shame. Consequently, Brian ends up moving in with his mother's friend, Martha, who has graciously offered him a place to stay during this tumultuous time. However, what initially seems ...

When we were first introduced to Kelis, Dezmonte, and Troy, they were in a messy and drama-filled love triangle. As their stories played out, the characters realized it wasn’t love, but trauma bonds, violent obsessions, and past experiences they needed to heal from. Kelis has managed to turn her life around and become a wonderful mother and wife. When she once again finds herself desiring more, she unknowingly walks into a dangerous situation. She starts to realize that the most dangerous person in her life is herself. Dezmonte’s mind is his worst enemy. Every time he remembers his past...

Many people struggle with understanding their finances. The truth is that our education system isn't geared towards teaching us how to navigate our financial lives. This book covers everything you need to know to set yourself up for financial success from the get-go! Learn how to save money, budget properly, plan and choose your investments, how to file for taxes, how to minimize your taxes, and all about making sure you get your credit in line before you're in trouble!

Thomas Foster, vizconde Portman, no es un hombre feliz. Se considera a sí mismo alguien que se ha quedado en este mundo para velar por sus dos hijos huérfanos de madre. Esa es su única ocupación, la que no sabe cómo desempeñar. Cuando su adorada mujer lo dejó atrás, después de cometer un acto del todo egoísta, pensó que no conseguiría salir del bache. Bien. No puede rendirse y debe seguir su camino. El mayor problema reside en Basil y Flavian. Sus muchachos son peor que una tortura. Las travesuras a veces atentan contra la vida de los que rodean a la familia. Sus hijos necesitan...

Cynthia would do anything to get a chance to speak with her superstar husband Ty, but after six years she's losing hope. When she finally gets in touch with one of his agents, the man shows up with a group of friends. Cynthia can get an appointment with Ty, and all it will cost is her virgin asshole! Cynthia is willing to do whatever it takes to get to see Ty, and when she agrees, she even agrees to first anal sex. The rough gangbang that ensues is painful with deep throat, anal sex, spanking, hitting, and slapping!