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Lady Katherine Durant has the kind of innate magikal powers most sorcerers dream of. Her uncle is no exception. The man has spent years pressuring Kate to use her gifts for his ruthless aims, but she wants no part of that. When he invokes dark magik to trap her in his most terrifying scheme yet, Kate flees to a distant land where magik is forbidden and a royal festival is underway. She needs to hide her powers and figure out her next move, but gets thrown into the games instead—games that involve a devilish prince intent on making her life even more complicated.

These 20 digitally restored and re-mastered episodes co-star Gale Gordon as the blustery, autocratic Osgood Conklin; Richard Crenna as the ever-exuberant Walter Denton; and, Jane Morgan as absent-minded landlady Mrs. Davis.

Nell's dream of traveling on a transatlantic steamship is about to come true. Although not in the way she expected. Life is hard, and with only three women working amongst a crew of eighty, there are challenges Nell had not foreseen. While she struggles to cope with the constant attention of her colleagues, not to mention their criticisms, there are some who will do whatever they can to support her.

All I needed was a date. One measly date to go with me to my company’s Christmas party to show my ex—and current boss—that I was over him and had moved on. It wasn’t like they had to love me—heck, they didn’t even have to like me. They just had to show up. When I got stood up on ANOTHER blind date, I was starting to panic until a gorgeous stranger swooped in and pretended to be my boyfriend. Luckily for me, my ex and his new girlfriend just happened to be there to see it.

Named for her late father's most prized possession, Aston McNeil shares a deep connection with the classic car she inherited upon his recent death. When she learns her reckless stepbrother lost the car as collateral to Houston's most feared loan shark, she fights the urge to throttle him and vows to do whatever it takes to get it back.

I'm an underpaid assistant working at a matchmaking agency, surviving on Insta-Ramen and dreams. How is it possible that I made a love match that resulted in the society wedding of the year? Christmas season is upon us and I plan on enjoying this gorgeous wedding by drinking too much Champagne, eating 5 star food, and relaxing for a change. I don't plan on running into the smoking hot, tuxedo-clad brick wall of a man. I don't plan on him stopping my fall by grabbing onto my boob and Not. Letting. Go. I most definitely don't plan on this gorgeous man being my new CLIENT.

Dubliners is a collection of 15 short stories by James Joyce, first published in 1914. The stories comprise a naturalistic depiction of Irish middle-class life in and around Dublin in the early years of the 20th century. The stories were written when Irish nationalism was at its peak, and a search for a national identity and purpose was raging; at a crossroads of history and culture, Ireland was jolted by various converging ideas and influences.

“At the beginning I was only a little mass of possibilities. It was my teacher who unfolded and developed them.” The Story of My Life, Helen Keller’s autobiography, is the story of that unfolding. It is the story of how, with Anne Sullivan as her guide, Keller developed from “a mass of possibilities” to become one of the most beloved and admired women in American history. With intelligence, humor and wisdom, Keller describes her passage, “from darkness into light, from isolation to friendship, companionship, knowledge, love.”

After their wild night running from Houston's criminal underworld, Ben and Aston have been inseparable. Refusing to choose between the only family he's ever known--the Albanian mafia--or building a life with sweet, innocent Aston, Ben walks a careful line. He's not giving her up without a fight. But the loose ends left unclipped from that first fateful night together are threatening to strangle the future Ben and Aston so desperately want.

Set in the heart of the Australian outback, Ellie is looking for answers. What she uncovers is not what she expected, and dark intentions shadow every new discovery in her investigation. Things get complicated as she uncovers the truth and suddenly, the world is not as it seems.

""Fans of Sarah Dunn, Elisabeth Egan, and Isabel Gillies will relate to the multifaceted lives of Krien’s characters, brilliantly rendered in her vivid voice."" -- Booklist Writing with the wry realism of Sally Rooney, one of Germany’ most promising literary talents demonstrates her incisive...

In this playful and provocative, sensual and suspenseful novel, Janice Eidus merges the timeless, romantic myth of the vampire with contemporary life in volatile New York City-and beyond. Unlike most current “Vamp Lit,” The Last Jewish Virgin will appeal to multiple generations as it explores faith and secularism, the complicated love between mothers and daughters, and the allure of "bad boys" to women of all ages. The heroine is Lilith Zeremba, a vibrant young woman rebelling against her emotionally complex feminist mother. Lilith is determined to make her own way-on her own terms-in the world of fashion, but she unexpectedly finds herself in a place where mythology and sexuality collide. She meets two men to whom she is drawn in ways that feel dangerous and yet inevitable: the much older, wildly mercurial and mesmerizing Baron Rock, and Colin Abel, a young, radiant artist determined to make the world a better place, one socially progressive painting at a time.

Whether you are merely curious, a beginner, a client, or a professional inside the psychic industry, this book is written for you. With her candid approach, Ms. Love speaks about what it takes to be a professional psychic. The lost art of tasseography (tea leaf reading) from Ms. Love’s Grandmother, a psychic consultant to London’s high society and Ms. Love’s unique numerology readings give our readers new information about ancient techniques. Ms. Love explains from a scientific point of view science’s connection to an authentic psychic reading.

The biggest problem with being trapped on a jellyfish isn’t what you’d expect. You get over the fear of death (because you start looking forward to it) and the smell of fish (because it quickly becomes your breakfast, lunch, and dinner). Boredom is an issue, sure, but it’s not the main one; the biggest problem is not being able to get away from everyone.

When Luciana Romano arrives in Hudson Springs, New York, her plan is to complete her restoration job at the museum so she can return home to her family right after Christmas. But a blizzard grounds all flights, and she finds herself stranded. The DiLorenzo family offers her a place to stay, and she accepts their hospitality. But the unexpected attraction between her and the quiet, good-looking son makes it hard to want to leave.

The secret ingredient in baking is always love… Nick thought the future was bright. Chosen for a famous baking competition TV show, and partnering with Alex, things seemed to be looking great. He also thought he had gotten rid of his ex, Holly, for good. But now, he stands outside of the burning wreckage of his precious Coffee Shop, feeling like everything he ever worked for has turned to ash. With the help of Alex, can Nick overcome the struggle of his loss and the rigors of competition to end up on the other side with more than he started with?

Lucy is the last Chantress, the only remaining girl who can sing magic into the world. Since she defeated the evil Lord Scargrave, England has changed—and not for the better. With crops failing and the people rebelling, Lucy is called urgently back to King Henry’s court. His Inner Council is convinced that making gold through alchemy will save England. But a critical element to the alchemical process has been stolen. Lucy is tasked with finding it with her magic…or else. And until she succeeds, the castle is on lockdown.

Lucy’s Chantress magic will make her the most powerful - and most hunted - girl in England. “Sing, and the darkness will find you.” This warning has haunted fifteen-year-old Lucy ever since she was eight and shipwrecked on a lonely island. Lucy’s guardian, Norrie, has lots of rules, but the most important is that Lucy must never sing. Not ever. Now, it is 1667, Lucy is fifteen, and on All Hallows’ Eve, Lucy hears a tantalizing melody on the wind. She can’t help but sing - and soon she is swept away into the darkness.

With a song, Lucy can control the wind and the water; she can bring castles and kingdoms to their feet. Since Lucy mastered her powers, King Henry has kept her close. And now he's called her to investigate attempted murder - by a mermaid. All Lucy can glean from the creature they’ve captured is a warning: The sea is coming. We are coming. And we will drown you all.

Vanessa Haystings is a flourishing entrepreneur who has brought her family’s small business to new heights...and the best boyfriend she could ask for. When things start to go wrong in her relationship, Vanessa discovers that her true love is not as perfect as he appears... A secret room in one of his less-known residences reveals that he has a dark, dominant side to him. In this steamy romance, follow these two lovers as they dive into a whole new world of kinks and fun.