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Altar Pennington isn't like most of the widows in Last Chance, Nebraska. After a blizzard takes her husband's life, she's neither mournful nor joyful at his death. Her biggest concern isn't how she's going to live now that she's a widow; but how is she going to raise a child on her own? When the preacher demands that all the widows remarry or leave town, she is forced to seek a husband to provide a father for her child.

Six true crime authors come together to present the second annual Serial Killers True Crime Anthology, which depicts 13 horrific cases of serial homicide told in detail. Each case will take the listener from the background of the serial killer to the crime scene, investigation, trial, and sentencing.

When a teenage girl is found brutally murdered, DS Amelie Davis struggles to keep her own trauma from clouding the investigation. After suffering years of abuse at the hands of her father, Amelie has only ever trusted one man—her husband, Edward. In the middle of the night, she receives a phone call from an unknown number. The voice at the other end asks: Do you think you know your husband?

You created a great product. But the fear of selling is keeping it on your hard drive. The technical and psychological hurdles of building a "store" can feel more intimidating than creating the product itself. You're faced with a new world of websites, funnels, and conversion rates, so you get stuck and never launch. What if you could build a high-converting sales page in less than an hour, without writing a single line of code? The 1-Page Sales Machine is Day 9 of your 30-day challenge, designed to demolish the fear of selling. This book gives you a simple system to write powerful sales ...

Are you looking to start your own online business but don't know where to begin? Look no further than "From Zero to Ecommerce Hero." This comprehensive guide takes you through every step of the process, from understanding dropshipping and choosing the right ecommerce system, to finding a profitable niche and building your online store. With a focus on dropshipping, this book provides valuable insights on how to find reliable suppliers and establish strong relationships with them. You'll learn how to optimize your store for conversions and implement effective marketing strategies to drive ...

Do you avoid looking at your business bank account because you're afraid of what you'll find? For most solopreneurs, "financial planning" means hoping there's more money coming in than going out. This "head in the sand" approach is stressful and dangerous. You can't make smart decisions for your business if you're flying blind financially. What if you could understand and manage your business's finances in just 15 minutes a week? The Solopreneur's Financial System is Day 27 of your 30-day challenge. This book demystifies your numbers and gives you a dead-simple system for tracking your ...

Es sollte ein harmloser Kuss auf einem rauschenden Debütantinnenball sein. Ein heimlicher Moment mit einem gut aussehenden Fremden. Doch im Gegensatz zu seinem Namensvetter wird mein Romeo nicht von der Liebe angetrieben, sondern von Rache. Für ihn bin ich eine Schachfigur. Ein Druckmittel. Die Verlobte seines Rivalen.

Fear destroyed their society, and only one woman is brave enough to stand up. Abduction, abuse, and blame are only common for women in GreyBrook. When Reed is abducted and forced to suffer at Walker’s hands, she is lost to the pain and distress that many others before her have faced. Hope, although dim, shines in Reed’s heart. Through her pain, she remembers the book. The one written by those that came ‘Before.’ The woman in Black, the woman bringing a rebellion to the forefront of Reed’s mind. Reed will do anything to find her. Not only that, but she’s sworn to bring GreyBrook ...

You have an audience, but do you have a community? An audience listens. A community engages, supports, and buys. In the age of ever-changing social media algorithms, building a dedicated community is the single most important thing you can do to create a long-term, sustainable business. But the thought of starting and managing one can be overwhelming. What if you could build a thriving, engaged tribe with just 15 minutes of work a day? The Community Flywheel is Day 23 of your 30-day challenge. This book gives you a simple, low-maintenance system for turning your passive followers into an ...

You built a business to be free. So why does it feel like a 12-hour-a-day job? You've escaped the 9-to-5, but you've accidentally created a new prison for yourself. If you're constantly working in your business instead of on it, you haven't built an asset; you've just created a high-stress job with a demanding boss: you. What if you could achieve more by working less? The 4-Hour Workday is Day 21 of your 30-day challenge, and it marks your transition from "builder" to "CEO." This book gives you a practical system for protecting your time, focusing your energy, and ensuring the business ...

Reed Taylor has been chosen...and now she has to prove herself. Expulsion from Greybook was only the beginning. Reed is driven to change the Greybook way, the unjust laws, the abuses at the hands of those who are never punished. She may be chosen but she has doubts. Is she really their saviour? The world around her resists and she is left fighting for her life. How much blood will be shed before they listen? How much of it will be on her hands? If you love the Hunger Games and Divergent, then you will definately enjoy Black Phoenix Rising, Book 2 of The Alexis Chronicles - because who can ...

Obeying the final wishes of her dying mother, Bernadette Hicks travels to Denver, Colorado, to become a mail-order bride. Plagued by grief for the only man she will ever love, she doubts marriage is the right path for her. Imagine her shock when she arrives and finds her true love alive and well! Instead of a joyful reunion, Bernadette is dumbfounded to discover that Big Tom, known now as Flavius Stone, wants nothing to do her. What will it take to figure out why the love of her life says he no longer loves her? She can see it in his eyes that he’s lying.

Christian marriage and sex bloggers chat about God's design for healthy and holy sexual intimacy in marriage.

We've all had sleepless nights thinking about it. You're home alone. Someone breaks in. In defending yourself, you end up killing the intruder. Now you're the one the police want. That is the situation that criminal barrister Paul Reeve arrives home to find. His wife, Alice, stands in the bedroom, clutching a bloodied letter opener in her shaking hand. 'What have you done, Alice?' 'I didn't have a choice....' We would all believe the person we love most.

When this killer was on the loose, citizens were vigilant, yet scared. Children were not allowed outside to play without adult supervision. But then he was captured, tried, convicted, and put away for life in prison. The community could finally breathe again. They were out of danger. Until the day the convicted killer escaped prison and reigned terror upon anyone and everyone in his way. The manhunt pursued, the killer killed, and earned the title of a serial killer. This is the story of Allan Legere - a monster.

A group of old friends gather in a peaceful suburban street for a dinner party. They are expecting a fun evening of wine, food and pleasant company. But then they start to play the game… It’s about trust and dark secrets – it tests marriage to its limits – and none of them can begin to imagine its consequences. Because the next day, two guests are dead and the others are trapped in a nightmare.

In everyday life, what you really need to achieve your goals, meet your targets, and be more likable...isn’t a superpower at all. It’s a skill that anyone can master, and it’s called persuasion. Rather than convincing, pleading, or “leading others to the light”, it’s all about getting them to want what you want.

Enjoy this collection of stories about children exploring the world around them. The collection begins with "Nature's Treasures", a poem featuring a young girl who learns about the wonders of the natural world. After this poem, enjoy eight short stories of children looking closer at nature: "Hidden Wonders", "The Building Season", "Weeds and Worms and Things that Squirm"," "A Pond for Maddie", "Flowers that Fly", "The Wasp's Picnic", "Firefly Tag", and "While Alena Was Sleeping".

It's carnival night in the seaside town of Stanswick Sands and tonight blood will stain the beach red. Punch and Judy man, Martin Powell, returns after 10 years with a dark secret. As his past is revealed Martin must face the anger of the hostile townsfolk, pushing him to the very edge of sanity. Humiliated and stripped of everything he holds dear, Martin embarks on a campaign of murderous revenge, seeking to settle scores both old and new. The police force of this once sleepy town can't react quick enough as they watch the body count grow at the hands of a costumed killer.

Edited and compiled by Amazon bestselling author Dan Alatorre, this anthology of horror brings together the minds and pens of more than two dozen amazing authors. Dark Visions will take you into the realm of the eerie and macabre, with thrills and chills from: best-selling author Dan Alatorre (The Navigators), best-selling author Jenifer Ruff (Everett), best-selling author Allison Maruska (The Fourth Descendant), best-selling author J. A. Allen, award-winning author MD Walker, and many more.