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The dual forces of good and evil take center stage in the fourth installment in the Jimmy McSwain Files, one that finds the tortured, sexy detective battling an unforeseen enemy: happiness. Yet murder will soon rear its desperate chill, hurtling Jimmy into the highest society and the lowest of lives.

Busy concentrating on family issues, Jimmy hasn't taken a new case in nearly three months, and when a call comes in from Philip Connelly, who wants proof that his wife, Myra, is cheating, Jimmy is torn. Take the case or say no. He rejects it, only to learn a week later that Philip has been found dead in a park on Staten Island. The police believe it was suicide, but Myra - a self-admitted adulteress - is convinced he was murdered.

In the Kyle Carpenter Podcast, Kyle sits down with interesting, accomplished, and inspirational people from diverse professions and walks of life. Kyle is a storyteller at heart, and as a public speaker, bestselling author, Medal of Honor recipient, and world traveler, he’s been given the chance to share his story with others. Now, he wants to share with his listeners the stories of the people who inspire him, expanding their perspectives through meaningful conversations on leadership, adversity, and finding a joyful purpose in life. With his characteristic positive attitude, calming ...

The year is 878. Young King Alfred struggles to regain his West Saxon kingdom from the invading pagan Danes led by Gormr (aka Guthrum, aka Godrum). His kingdom overrun, Alfred joins Gormr's court disguised as a Welsh gleeman. Gormr consults Alfred as a counselor and wizard, but resists Alfred's attempts to convert him. Meanwhile, Alfred learns that his lady and their children are Gormr's prisoners.

Gracie sees a chance of fitting in at her South Carolina private school, until a "white trash"-themed Halloween party has her steering clear of the rich kids. Samuel's Tejano family has both stood up to oppression and been a source of it, but now he's ready to own his true sexual identity. A Puerto Rican teen in Utah discovers that being a rodeo queen means embracing her heritage, not shedding it...

Jimmy McSwain returns to help his sister's boyfriend fight a murder charge - and finds he may just have a lead on a cold case. Hell's Kitchen private investigator Jimmy McSwain returns in a twisting tale of past sins and present-day vengeance.

From bestselling author Pam Carpenter comes the glamorous, laugh-out-loud third installment in The Last Bridesmaid series. Jules Alexander has finally found her Mr. Right, and in just four short weeks, she’s set to marry the love of her life. But in true Jules fashion, the road to “I do” is anything but smooth. Between whirlwind trips on private jets, dazzling red carpets, relentless paparazzi, and celebrity-packed parties, Jules finds herself juggling more drama than ever. A bestseller, this romantic comedy whisks readers from the sun-kissed beaches of Cabo San Lucas and Malibu to ...

Len is a loner teen photographer haunted by a past that's stagnated her work and left her terrified she's losing her mind. Sage is a high school volleyball star desperate to find a way around her sudden medical disqualification. Both girls need college scholarships. After a chance encounter, the two develop an unlikely friendship that enables them to begin facing their inner demons.

Chad Douglas, a successful Western horse trainer, is facing a six-hour drive back to his home, Horse Haven Ranch, when he receives a call from a friend begging him to come to the aid of a damsel in distress. The damsel in question is Cassandra Davidson, and her distress is the desperate need for someone to drive her horses to a five-day show-jumping event in which she is competing. Chad has heard that Cassandra is a spoiled princess who can be difficult and demanding, but he has also heard she has a unique appeal that is truly endearing.

When human remains are found in a ground floor flat, the residents of Nelson Heights are shocked to learn that there was a dead body in their building for over three years. Sarah lives at the flat above and after the remains are found, she feels threatened by a stranger hanging around the building. Laura has lived in the building for as long as she can remember, caring for her elderly father, though there is more to her story than she is letting on. As the investigation starts to heat up, and the two women become more involved, it's clear that someone isn't telling the truth....

The greatest mystery of the ancient world remains the identity of whoever set fire to the Great Library in Alexandria. One hundred years later, Heron of Alexandria - the city's most renowned inventor and creator of Temple miracles - receives coin from a mysterious patron to investigate the crime. Desperate to be free of the debts incurred by her twin brother, she accepts and sets in motion a chain of events that will shake the Roman Empire and change the course of history forever.

In the hospitality space, Three and Jackie Carpenter know full well the importance of leading teams who are loyal, engaged, and happy. Working in an industry where customer expectations are at an extreme, Three and Jackie have applied a mindset of treating employees like customers. They've developed a five-step roadmap to creating positive employee experiences and company cultures where connection is the crux of the team's success.

Fifteen years ago, NYPD officer Joseph McSwain was gunned down while trying to stop a robbery. His murder was never solved. Until now. For his son, Hell's Kitchen private detective Jimmy McSwain, his father's death has defined him, defied him, and denied him his chance at happiness. But the shooting death of a young officer named Denson Luke has reignited the investigation into the mysterious Blue Death conspiracy. Jimmy still must earn a living, so he cannot ignore a family in distress. New neighbors Carmen Ramirez and her young son, Sonny, are clearly running from danger.

A psychological perspective on a more comprehensive definition of normal, interwoven throughout a fictional love story. Two best friends living next door to each other since they were five. One matures to become the outward definition of normal, and one struggles but falls short. Together they start a journey of discovery and uncover a meaning far greater than the socially popular interpretation, and through their mutual caring, come to understand the deeper conflicts facing those who fall short of accepted norms. This is the story of their lives together, as they try to fit a definition ...

Like an unopened gift with your name on it, there is a version of your life that has always been present, waiting for you to fully embrace it. If you haven’t yet figured out who you are, it’s harder to answer important questions that will shape your future. For example, apart from knowing yourself, how do you go about building relationships with family, friends, and co-workers? Who do you let in? This audiobook summarizes ideas that we believe will help you answer these questions. We want to help you discover who you really are and to explain how to get to where you want to be.

Erica Wright lives a quiet, lonely life in her two-bed end of terrace. Her front door hasn't been graffitied in more than a year, but that's soon about to change - her son, Craig, is being released from prison. Local journalist Luke Harding is determined to warn the public. As the person who covered the arrest and trial all those years ago, he knows the kind of predator Craig really is. When Luke's worst fears are realised after a woman is attacked days after Craig's release, he becomes obsessed with trying to prove that Craig was behind it.

From bestselling author Pam Carpenter comes a captivating, heartwarming romance book that readers can’t put down! After relocating to the West Coast following a string of heartbreaks, Jules was ready for a fresh start. But when she reunites with her best friends—Mylyn, Robin, and Maggie—at a dreamy wedding in Hawaii, her past comes crashing back. Under the island’s stunning sunsets and swaying palms, Jules unexpectedly runs into her sexy, charming ex-fiancé—the one man she vowed to forget. Sparks fly, and despite her best efforts to guard her heart, resisting him becomes ...

For tough tycoon Rick, settling down’s certainly not on the agenda! Chatty assistant Savannah seems doomed to clash with him, but over long working days she grows close to her dour but dishy boss. Rick’s starting to suspect Savannah’s the most precious jewel in the company. Then an unexpected baby bump throws everything off course!

This book was written as an encouragement to all girls who has had an issue with their hair, who has felt insecure, who has been the brunt of bullying or someone’s cruel joke. This is for the girl who hates looking in the mirror because outsiders told her that she's the opposite of what God made her to be. Remember, if someone has a problem with you, then its’ them who has the problem, not you!

The book I'm Not Your Nigga was written by author Robert Carpenter to teach children of all races and ethnic backgrounds that words have power, and that the word nigga was used to oppress and dehumanize a particular race of people and that that word should never be used at anytime.