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Bientôt Noël. Le sapin sent le roussi pour Agatha Raisin qui ne digère toujours pas d'avoir été larguée par James Lacey. Pour se forcer à l'oublier, elle se lance à corps perdu dans la préparation du réveillon pour ses amis. Jusqu'à en faire une obsession... Même le meurtre de Mrs Tamworthy, retrouvée morte après un repas arrosé à la ciguë, ne la détourne pas de son but. Pourtant, la riche veuve avait prévenu Agatha : elle était convaincue qu'un membre de sa famille voulait la tuer avant la fin de l'année.

"No matter what," she said, "tomorrow ends with blood." Adrien's master plan has been revealed and the battle lines are drawn. With the ashes of the Boulevard still hanging in the air, Hannah and team must race to prepare their ragtag army before the full might of Arcadia descends upon them. While Karl works to whip his troops into shape, Parker invades the belly of the beast, and Hannah and Ezekiel head on diverging paths to seek help.

Monsters had a way of finding Melissa Hartman. Her own father was the first. "I need to teach her," he said, pointing to Melissa's mother... "Visceral and shocking... a complex, engaging thriller." –Kirkus "Flawless writing, great characterization, and a twisting plot that will keep you surprised until the end." –Akros Books "Not for the squeamish… an exciting, character-driven page turner." –Phoenix 2000 Reviews "Riveting in its unpredictability." –Weldon Reviews "Fantastic characterizations and a well-developed plot. It's a mystery with multiple twists, most of which readers ...

I could have my own bakery if I wanted, and my older brother would have it set up for me in a heartbeat. The problem is that I have something to prove. I'm not a spoiled girl who gets everything her brother throws her way, but people have always assumed it, so I've worked tirelessly to get perfect grades in my pastry program. Now, to show off my skills in a bakery. The only problem is everyone believes I got the job by sleeping with my new boss. And I am.

Do you need information about leaky gut syndrome, food allergies, and autoimmune diseases, specifically eczema, also called atopic dermatitis? This book will provide essential facts about leaky gut syndrome, food allergies, autoimmune diseases, and eczema. It will also explain why Beta-mannan™ is a popular source of Aloe vera’s healing benefits. And it will explain the importance of iodine and other minerals. This book will provide facts about these topics. Leaky Gut Syndrome, Food Allergies, and Autoimmune Diseases: Leaky Gut Syndrome, Food Allergies and Sensitivities, Gluten, ...

Maggie Macleod was weary of life with a soul sickness that ate into every fiber of her being. In a mad way, it did not seem strange to her that she should be on her way to the high court to stand trial for the murder of her husband. Her marriage seemed to have been one long, dreary desert lit by flares of cruelty. But Maggie is innocent in the matter of her beastly husband's death, and she resolves to answer the question that plagues her: Who did murder the man?

Address inflammation and improve your health and well-being without sacrificing the joy of eating – or your wallet! – with these budget-friendly anti-inflammatory recipes Do you struggle with skin irritations, digestive issues, and chronic pain, and no matter how much ointment you spread or medications you take, they won’t go away? Do you feel you limit your food choices and activities because you don’t want to deal with the discomfort and pain you’re sure you’ll feel later? Chronic inflammation is not just a condition people face – it is a thief in the night that robs a ...

It was true. The lovely young widow Lady Charteris - Delphine to her friends - had agreed to abide by her parents' wishes and marry the Comte Saint-Pierre. Delphine's parents had long since died in the Terror, but when she learned of their wishes for her, she believed it her duty to respect their wishes. Delphine would marry, but it would be a marriage in name only. But when Delphine saw Jules Saint-Pierre, she got the shock of her life: he was the same man she had seen juggling in the streets at a local fair.

It's been almost a year since I've seen her, the only woman that's ever gotten under my skin, and made me wish I was a better man. More than just the washed up hockey player, turned sports journalist whose body is almost as scarred as his soul. Now, she's pregnant with my brother's baby. A baby he wants nothing to do with. And he's asked me to clean up his mess. I have no intention of offering her the deal he's laid out. I have a deal of my own. One that will finally make her mine.

Throughout her childhood, Marion Farrant heard exotic stories of the sophisticated life her mother, Nancy, led aboard cruise ships and in Australia. Nancy’s world of furs, jewels, cigarette holders, and handsome men seemed miles away from the west-coast hamlet of Cordova Bay, where Marion lived with her aunt and uncle, running wild on the beach with her friends and enjoying weekend visits with her devoted father. But things changed the year she entered her teens. First, a package from Nancy arrived in the maila gift of sexy lingerie.

ONE MOMENT QUEEN... THE NEXT, OUTCAST Surela Silin Asaniefa was convinced she could rule the Eldritch people better than her enemy, Liolesa Galare, and for ten whole days following her coup, she made the attempt—and failed. Resigned to her death as a traitor, she was given a choice by the Queen’s newest protege, Reese Eddings: to be executed, or to accept a commuted sentence and attempt to rebuild her life and make amends for her crimes. To die would have been the act of a dramatic maiden, and as a woman of more sense and years, Surela chooses instead to see what she can make of herself...

The majority of children and adults are significantly dehydrated. Proper intracellular hydration profoundly impacts sleep quality, mood, blood pressure, endurance, exercise recovery, weight management, mental clarity, longevity, eyes, hearing, kidneys, heart, and skin. Embracing proper intracellular hydration can truly transform lives! This book provides vital insights into health and hydration, backed by direct quotations from medical research studies conducted by hundreds of doctors across various countries. All sources originate from respected, peer-reviewed medical journals, with each ...

Wanneer de Engelse Agatha Raisin terugkeert naar haar woonplaats Carsely doet ze een onaangename ontdekking. Er is een nieuwe bewoner in het dorp gekomen, genaamd Mary Fortune; een prachtige blondine met uitzonderlijk organisatie- en tuiniertalent. Met smacht wacht Agatha op een nieuwe moordzaak om James te herinneren aan haar talent voor het oplossen van mysteries. Niet lang daarna worden de tuinen van verschillende dorpsbewoners overhoop gehaald, en dan valt ook het eerste slachtoffer.

I'd been working nearly a year in my position when I'd been unceremoniously bumped up to the secretary for the boss upstairs. Unfortunately, I had two problems with that; his employees were notorious for dropping like flies, quitting, or getting fired. I didn't want either. Second, he set off emotions I thought were only in books. My heart couldn't handle being around the man, and now I was forced to be in his presence every day.

Tea is the most consumed beverage in the world after water. People around the globe sip tea daily, enjoying not just its delicious flavors, but also its numerous health benefits, such as weight loss, glowing skin, strong immunity, and stress relief, just to name a few.

Can my enemy become my boss—and the love of my life? Ethan Reed is the last person I ever thought I’d work for, but life has a way of surprising you. Now, I’m his personal assistant. He’s sharp, handsome, and as demanding as they come—a billionaire with an infuriating knack for getting under my skin. I took this job to rebuild my life, not to risk my heart on the one man I vowed to avoid. But as the days pass, I catch glimpses of the man behind the tailored suits—a man who’s not just driven but kind, caring, and even a little vulnerable. And against all the reasons, I’m ...

This is a collection of 15 essays on a variety of occult-themed topics, covering the full spectrum of classic esoteric and related subjects, which include Hermeticism, magic, ancient wisdom and philosophy, Rosicrucianism, Freemasonry, Theosophy, spiritualism, metaphysics, and New Thought by some of the most notable and prominent names in the history of those subjects.

M.C. Beaton jest autorką powieści detektywistycznych. Polscy czytelnicy poznali ją dzięki serii "Agatha Raisin". Śmierć plotkary to pierwsza część bestsellerowej serii kryminałów, których akcję pisarka umieszcza w rodzinnej Szkocji. Bohaterem jest Hamish Macbeth, posterunkowy z Lochdubh i ulubieniec kobiet, któremu aparycji mógłby pozazdrościć Rob Roy, a stylu tropienie zbrodni sam Columbo. Kiedy lady Jane Winters, wdowa z wyższych sfer i felietonistka plotkarskiej kolumny, dołącza do grona miłośników wędkarstwa w Lochdubh, atmosfera robi się ciężka.

The content in this special two-volume anthology details the many facets of aikido as it was formulated by Morihei Ueshiba (1883–1969). Each chapter contributes to a piece of the aikido puzzle by providing historical details, insightful technical drills (bare handed and with weapons), and components that have flavored this art with a spiritual essence. From the Ueshiba wellspring flows a number of streams—political splinter groups offering their own take on what aikido should be and how it should be practiced. Each branch may stand on its own, but a good number of scholars and ...

I waited my whole life for Zee St. James to open his eyes and see me. But Port Clover's official bad boy would never view me as anything more than his best friend's little sister. He shattered my heart into thousands of pieces when he left. And I spent years trying to forget him. Trying to banish the memory of that one kiss. I thought I'd moved on. But when he comes crashing back into my life, or rather my apartment - the one he still owns - I'm defenseless against him. Just when I think I might finally get my happily ever after, a web of secrets and betrayal threaten to unravel the hope I finally found in his arms. And I'm faced with the soul-baring question: Is loving Zee worth the torment he inflicts?