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Investigative journalist Oonagh O'Neil's instincts tell her when a story is worth pursuing. And the death of an elderly priest on the altar of his Glasgow church, just as she is about to expose the shocking truth behind the closure of an infamous Magdalene Institution, tells her a sinister cover up is in play. DI Alec Davies is appointed to investigate the priest's death. He and Oonagh go way back. But now they're united in uncovering not only what happened to the lost babies secretly born in the Institution, but what happened to the young women that survived by vowing loyalty to one another...forever.

You have too much stuff! Your closets are filled with clothes you never wear. You have not seen your kitchen counters in months. Your junk drawer has exploded into an entire room of things you don't use. How can we say that when we don't even know you? Well, because most people do and we were just like you. In 2008 we put our decluttering and downsizing skills to the ultimate test: Get Rid of Everything we owned in order to follow our dream and travel around the world.

When hot-headed Zena's parole conditions lead her to the local turtle breeding ground to investigate the decline in hatchlings, she and her sister make an unexpected and horrific discovery. Now they're dodging bullets and running for their lives, and there's only one person who can help: her sister's ex-boyfriend.

Socialite Abigail Mulholland has spent a lifetime surrounded by luxury…until her scenic flight plummets into the remote Australian wilderness. When rescue doesn’t come, she finds herself thrust into a world of deadly snakes and primitive conditions in a landscape that is both brutal and beautiful. But trekking the wilds of Kakadu means fighting two wars—one against the elements and the other against the magnetic pull she feels toward fellow survivor Mackenzie, a much younger man.

Knowledge is power and you hold the key to a happier and healthier life by understanding the signs of these behaviors and placing a stop to the source and lifeblood of these wicked individuals. This is a guidebook to assist in recognizing the traits for identifying the narcissist in your life, assessing our own vulnerabilities, dealing with narcissistic behavior and maintaining our boundaries.

College student Millicent Birdsall, better known as ‘Millie’, spent half of her freshman year at a university that she absolutely hated. The food was quite disgusting, the other students were among the most boring creatures on the planet, and to top it off, many of the dorm rooms smelled like rotten eggs. She decided to transfer to another school as soon as possible. With her outstanding grades and her punctuality with deadlines, Millie got accepted to a university that seemed much more suitable for her: Eldridge University. Overall its campus was larger and seemed to be completely full...

Sixteen-year-old Charlie Frith has problems. His crush is dating someone else, his sisters have glitter-bombed his prosthesis (again), and he's a seer-of-spirits in York, the most haunted city in England, and all his friends are ghosts. To make matters worse, it seems that famous spirits are mysteriously vanishing from York's haunted streets and alleys. Charlie is determined to stay out of it, but Sam, the irritating new seer in town, expects him to track down who -- or what -- is responsible and uncover the dark purpose behind these disappearances.

The election of Donald Trump in 2016, like most of his campaign, came as a shock to many Americans. How could a man so lacking in capacity, so void of any intellectual heft, become the president of the United States? How could a man with no detectable personal qualities outside of resentment and the will to dominate appeal to millions of Americans, enough so that he was able to win the highest office in the land? With this book, journalist Amanda Marcotte will outline how Trump was the inevitable result of American conservatism’s degradation into an ideology of blind resentment.

Guilt over a disastrous decision Drake St Claire (Codename: Viper) made in his twenties had anger fueling his veins when he joined the army. But when that, too, implodes, his reckless thirst for danger and his unique detonation skills forged his fireman career and his role in the Alpha Tactical Ops team. Bad-tempered Viper is assigned to protect rebellious Harper, who is a complete pain in his ass, yet damn irresistible. When an explosive attack on the prime minister has them in a deadly race for their lives, they witness something that puts them square in the killers’ crosshairs.

When Maggie got married after college, it was a continuation of a life of pretending to be someone else. When she decided to get divorced and find her true self, that's when she met Terry. Now they both need to decide what they need...

Built by a madwoman during the Victorian era, Lake House is a 160-room mansion in the Adirondacks with stairways that lead nowhere, bizarre rooms designed to distort the senses, endless series of mazelike halls - and a century-long history of violent deaths. Lauren Montgomery, her son Garrett, and her new rock star husband Stephen Ransom have just arrived at Lake House, anticipating a long and relaxing summer. But what they don't know is that their rental home is actually a labyrinthine puzzle at whose center lurks something unspeakably evil....

Learn how to have the confidence to approach any girl anytime, anywhere! Having the capability to approach and engage with any woman in any setting is a crucial skill for any man. Whether you find yourself in the grocery store, Starbucks ordering your favorite cappuccino, or filling up your car at the gas station, there are always opportunities to meet and connect with attractive women. Unfortunately, many men struggle with self-confidence when it comes to talking to women in these situations and thus they miss out on valuable chances.

Saddle up and hit the trail with three beloved tales of passion in the great Southwest. From the ranch to the bunkhouse, it's easy to see why everybody loves a cowboy - and these cowboys are ready to ride off into the sunset with that special guy.

Lane knows want he wants in a lover, but hasn’t been able to find the perfect bear of a man in his small Colorado hometown. So, he turns to the Grizzly List, a regional personal ad service for bears and their lovers. He’s not sure what to expect when he meets Fin, but what he gets might be his perfect man. Bear shifter Fin has been looking for someone with whom to spend his days, nights, and winter hibernation.

The last thing Sebastian Zeller wants is to be pack Alpha. But when the pack leader, his uncle Ron, is attacked, he has no choice but to leave his beloved Colorado mountains and fulfill his duty as Ron’s heir - at least until his uncle recovers. In the meantime, he intends to lure the attacker out...and make them pay.

In the enchanting world of a costume shop, where dreams come alive and imaginations run wild, Jason, the spirited owner, finds himself captivated by a handsome stranger who enters his realm. As they playfully try on costumes and flirt amidst laughter and shared stories, Jason discovers that the stranger's name is Trent, a fitting coincidence as he dons a SuperGuy outfit, as Trent and in the SuperGuy comic books Trent Blake is the name of SuperGuy’s character in his regular daily persona as a newscaster at Urbantown’s radio station.

Donald Trump isn't a despot. But he is increasingly acting like the "despot's apprentice", an understudy in authoritarian tactics that threaten to erode American democracy, including attacking the press, threatening rule of law by firing those who investigate his alleged wrongdoings, using nepotism to staff the White House, and countless other techniques. Donald Trump is borrowing tactics from the world's dictators and despots.

In this retelling of a classic tale, there was a royal baby cursed to become a sleeping beauty, the lovely Princess Dawn...but now, learn also of her two handsome brothers: bold Crown Prince Randolfo and the younger, artistic, and handsome Prince Halcyon.

Jordan Woodman is a very hunky talented art student with a passion for painting and for jerking off. Cute reserved computer science major Aaron Manville finds inspiration through observing Jordan's creative process and his creative getting himself off. One night Arron wakes and watches his roommate pleasure himself, when Jordan sees him observing he doesn’t mind at all, in fact he likes being watched. It excites him to have his audience of one watch him uninhibitedly sexually inspire himself, and his midnight naked painting sessions.

Laura has been in two serious relationships in her life. She dated Ethan all through college, and after grad school Laura was engaged to Will. But now single again at 27, she has finally admitted something to herself — Laura wants her first female experience. With a touch of humor and echoes of erotic romance, here’s a short story about meeting someone to make that big first step. ***This lesbian romance erotica short story is intended for mature readers only.***