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This must be a mistake. There's no way the Goddess chose me to be a demon's bride. I barely have any magick, and certainly not enough to repair the bargain between witches and demons that's kept both our realms stable for centuries. But Eren is… nothing like I expected. Something about him calls to me. Tempts me. And he looks at me like no one else ever has—like I'm strong and worthy. Like he wants to keep me, cherish me… and sink those wicked, wicked fangs of his into me.

Christy was a "goodie goodie type girl" growing up in a mobile home with a dysfunctional family, but knew she was different from the other girls in her hometown in New Jersey. She kept a childhood secret that she even told to her family but no one listened which later tore her world apart as she got older. She reached for the wrong things in life as she got exploited, got hounded by predatory men and led to domestic violence relationship and more, longing for recognition, but freedom and reputation was just the little of what that life cost her.

During a vicious heat wave, a county maintenance worker stumbles upon two suspicious suitcases abandoned by the side of the road. Sheriff Bree Taggert responds to find two bodies stuffed inside the luggage. The press demands action. The community is on edge. Suddenly, Bree is at the center of a media firestorm. In Oregon, a senator’s daughter goes missing. FBI Special Agent Mercy Kilpatrick agrees to keep the politically sensitive case on the down-low.

After a rocky start to my freshman year at BCU, I was confident the threat was gone. The murders ended, and my name was cleared. All the while, three unsuspecting men took me by surprise… Ridge, my stalker turned lover. Maddox, the prince charming who swept me off my feet. And Lev, my villain who climbed out of the black hole he'd been living in, showing me a version of himself no one thought they'd ever see again. Then everything changed. Campus Alert: Shelter in place. Homicide suspect at large. That suspect… it's me.

CIA agent Jake McCoy is about to tackle his most difficult assignment ever—but will he travel to 1976 to complete the mission? Jake is used to running the operations at the World Travel Federation. Keeping tabs on the time travelers and calling the shots is his main priority, even if he has to tell a few lies along the way. Now, thanks to an irresponsible traveler and a…miscommunication on his part, he must put his career on the line to locate a missing woman.

Drastan, is the leader of the Desmodius biker gang that protects the streets of Manhattan. Haunted by his past. Consumed by a curse. Tortured by the want of a woman. How will these things affect him and the woman he loves? A love inspired by torment and pain, fed by blood and obsession.

This small book indeed tells a big story. It is the story of capitalism–of how our market system developed. It is the story of the discipline of economics, and some of the key figures who formed it. And it is the story of how economic forces have shaped world history. Why didn’t Africa colonize Europe instead of the other way around? What happened when countries erected trade and immigration barriers in the 1930s? Why did the Allies win World War II? You’ll find answers to these questions and more in How Economics Explains the World.

Als Kind fand die junge Roni in dem attraktiven Taber einen Beschützer, der ihr Herz schneller schlagen ließ. Inzwischen ist Roni erwachsen, und ihre Leidenschaft für Taber ist nur noch stärker geworden. Doch Taber gehört zu den Breeds und ist ständig auf der Flucht. Da findet das Militär heraus, dass Roni von Taber als seine Gefährtin gekennzeichnet wurde, und eröffnet die Jagd auf die junge Frau.

Tobias didn’t mind not being the oldest. He was actually glad. He got all the advantages of being a Carmichael without all the obligations. He wasn’t a slacker by any means. But he didn’t carry around the weight of the Starlight Ranch on his shoulders. While Deacon kept everything running smoothly, Tobias was out in the trenches, so to speak. He was a working cowboy and proud of it.

Un mondo di oscuri affari stipulati al chiaro di luna, città infestate da spiriti, foreste inquietanti e bestie parlanti. Qui la voce di una giovane sirena può evocare tempeste mortali e un fiume può eseguire gli ordini di un ragazzo innamorato, ma solo a un prezzo indicibile.

Als Journalistin ist Merinus Tyler ständig auf der Jagd nach einer guten Story. Eines Tages stößt sie auf Hinweise, dass das Militär genetische Experimente an Menschen vorgenommen hat. Und es gelingt ihr tatsächlich, einen der Supersoldaten aufzuspüren, der vor seinen Schöpfern geflohen und untergetaucht ist. Callan Lyons trägt Löwenblut in sich und besitzt übermenschliche Kräfte. Von ihrer ersten Begegnung an weckt der attraktive Callan eine wilde Leidenschaft in Merinus. Doch das Militär und die Gen-Forscher sind Callan dicht auf den Fersen.

Here's a tip: when you fall into Hell, seduce the devil. Not that the devil needs much seducing. He's seen all the twisted, blood-soaked things I've done on Earth, and he's already obsessed with me. A little too obsessed, if you ask me. I already have four mates, and they're more than enough trouble. But when the devil—I'm calling him Dev—gives me a chance to hit my psychopath father where it hurts and take out some of his minions, I jump at the chance. I'm not an assassin-for-hire, but if Eidolon keeps amassing power, he'll be even more dangerous.

It's Christmas at the Dane Crown Inn, and the much-needed renovations at the resort once known as "the gem of Florida's Treasure Coast" have been put on hold for the holidays. Amy Sommer Peterson and the rest of the family deck the halls with festive garland, decorate towering Christmas trees, and hang sparkling lights. When surprise guests arrive to share the season, everyone soon gathers in the kitchen to decorate cookies, sing Christmas carols, reminisce about the past, and make new memories. While the rest of the family celebrates, Amy faces a host of challenges.

Jake Abbott needs a peaceful place to stay while he’s investigating one of Denver’s premiere businesses. His brother’s empty house should be the ideal location, if it wasn’t already occupied by a disturbingly attractive young woman. Still, Jake isn’t about to leave till his special project at Tanner Electronics is finished—and until he’s satisfied his desire for Cassie.

It's 1948 and the freedom granted women by the Second World War is gone. Edith Sloan, earning her doctorate, is told by her law student husband to cancel her academic plans. His bright future requires a certain kind of wife, one in the kitchen making dinner for important guests. Frustrated and defiant, Edith leaves him but returns when his begging letters become too much. Trapped by marriage and her husband's ambition, Edith struggles to find her footing and the means to her own survival.

The night of Jasper and Poppie’s reunion ends with a first kiss, a black eye, and a new family member. After ten months apart, Poppie returns for Lewis’s wedding, arriving on the island in time for St. Patrick’s Day. On Gracie Island, any holiday that involves drinking is a big hit. But just like the weather off the coast of Maine, Jasper and Poppie’s budding relationship is a bit unpredictable. The emotional mix of sunshine, fog, and rain keeps them both on their toes as they try to stay on course. As Lewis’ wedding day approaches, stubbornness and hurt feelings threaten to ruin the day.

Ever since we met two years ago, Eden Burkehammer has made everything better. The big defenseman sets me at ease. He’s a beast on the ice—brutal and physical—but when it’s the two of us, he turns to me with these unexpectedly soft brown eyes. This gravelly laugh that makes my whole body smile. And yeah, I might have thrown a glance his way a time or two in the steamed-up locker room showers—you know, just curious. But he’s my best friend. My teammate. Roommate. I don’t want to mess with that. Just the thought of losing him sends a cold zap the full length of my spine.

In 2018, Leigh Timmis became the fastest person to cycle across Europe—in just 16 days, 10 hours and 45 minutes—breaking the previous world record by an astonishing 8 days and 17 hours. But when he set out to break the record, Leigh wasn't just trying to conquer the road. As he prepared his body for this ultra-endurance world record attempt, Leigh realized that he would have to confront deeper problems to make it to the finish line.

On this earth, a crown is what separates victors from the rest of the competitors, but the goal of creating a life worth living is not to gain a trophy, get a prize, or keep the crown. Our lives are not meant to be about being number one or making our own names known. While walking you through the journey of her evolving confidence—from basing her identity on temporary labels and her own efforts, to discovering the rock-solid security of anchoring her dreams in her Maker—former Miss Universe and Miss South Africa Demi Tebow weaves her story with the insights she's learned along the way.

They grew up knowing they had secrets to keep. They did not talk about their mom's extended absences, or why their dad put Scotch tape on the backdoor frame. To cover up the chaos, they kept their clothes neat and got good grades. But when they were teenagers, an arson fire destroyed their home and killed their parents. Rumors were thick that summer that smart, angry, 14-year-old Lisa set the blaze. Then, adult powers they did not understand squelched the investigation. As teenagers accustomed to keeping silent, they packed up and moved on.