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They say to keep your friends close and your enemies closer . . . but what are the rules for resisting your hot fake fiancé? Getting evicted right before the holidays wasn't on Leighton's Christmas list. Rather than inconvenience any of her friends or run home to her family in Ohio, she turns...

The nice list is overrated . . . naughty girls have more fun. It's been almost a year since Nellie traded in her sleepy Midwest town for Los Angeles. She and her sister are closer than ever, her vintage bungalow apartment by the beach is the stuff of HGTV dreams, and she's one kick-ass holiday...

Winter is the time to snuggle indoors without guilt; to curl up on the sofa with a good book or a box set, a hot drink or a wee whisky to hand. Val McDermid has always had a soft spot for winter: the bitter clarity of a crisp cold day, the vivid skies over the Firth of Forth, the crunch of frost...

By using the Guided Meditation to Embrace Your Inner Goddess program, discover the feminine power deep within yourself. Cultivate strength and happiness when you embrace your inner goddess, letting her lead you. Guided Meditation to Embrace Your Inner Goddess will work with your subconscious mind to develop a new level of awareness that will give you a new perspective and ability to lead your life the way you want - as a goddess. It is suggested to listen to Guided Meditation to Embrace Your Inner Goddess for 21 days in a row to yield the best results.

I never thought I could fall in love. I never wanted to, until her. She makes my body and mind crazy. I need to protect her. I need to make her mine. I would die for her. I would kill for her, and I do.

Every Winter Solstice, the Emerald Kingdom sends the dreaded Ice King a sacrifice—a corrupt soul, a criminal, a deviant, or someone touched by magic. Prince Reardon has always loathed this tradition, partly because he dreams of love with another man instead of a future queen.

The Upward Spiral: Journey Into Action is a guide to personal transformation and empowerment. Through Val’s own story, you’ll discover how to uncover and rewire the subconscious “chip” that shapes your choices and reality. With 10 practical steps you can apply every day, this book shows you how to break free from old patterns, unlock your fullest potential, and create the life you truly want.

For over two hundred years, the Gurkhas have stood among the most respected soldiers in the world — fierce, disciplined warriors from the rugged hills of Nepal whose courage and loyalty have become legendary. The Gurkhas: Fierce Warriors of the British Army takes listeners deep into their history, from the first time they clashed with British forces as formidable enemies to their enduring role as a vital part of the modern British Army.

When Prince Nemirac learns of his heritage, he vows to become the most powerful demon in history. But he can't do it alone. Feeling betrayed by his parents' lies about his true lineage, Nemirac embarks on a quest to visit all five Gemstone Kingdoms and drain the stones of their power to ascend...

Don’t wait until your teeth are damaged from wear; stop this harmful behavior with Stop Teeth Grinding Guided Meditation. By using the Stop Teeth Grinding Guided Meditation program, you will practice deep relaxation techniques that will allow you to release the tension that causes teeth grinding. Learn to let stress go and leave the day behind. Stop Teeth Grinding Guided Meditation will work with your subconscious mind to erase the stress that is stored up in your jaw and neck, give you a peaceful night’s sleep without grinding your teeth.

Created by the alchemist Braxton, Levi was "born" fully grown and spends his early days learning about the monster-filled kingdom he calls home. Even though he is just a construct pieced together from cloned parts, Levi longs to fit in with his mythical neighbors, but more than that, he wishes...

Newlyweds Sam Statler and Annie Potter are ready to begin their lives together in a small town in upstate New York. Whilst Annie spends most of her time alone, Sam, her therapist husband, works long hours in his home office, tending to the egos of his mostly female clientele. Little does Sam know that through a vent in the ceiling, every word of his sessions can be heard from the room upstairs. The pharmacist's wife, contemplating a divorce. The well-known painter whose boyfriend doesn't satisfy her in bed. Who could resist eavesdropping?

Val McDermid published her first novel in 1987 and in 2016 celebrated the publication of her 30th novel, the latest in the Inspector Karen Pirie series, Out of Bounds. She joins Robin Morgan in the Audible Studios to talk about her illustrious career.

Are the early morning hours your least favorite of the day? Do you dread the minute your alarm clock goes off, knowing you will feel tired and sluggish all morning? Maybe you just want a little boost of energy to start your day with. You can learn to be a morning person with Guided Meditation for Early Rising. By using the Guided Meditation for Early Rising program, you will discover an early morning energy and appreciation for the day that you didn’t know you had, making it easy to hop right out of bed. Learn to enjoy your mornings.

Brilliant inventor Enzo Dragonbane has plenty to hide, including his secret identity as the recently deceased Ruby King's bastard son. But he isn't half as mysterious as Cullen, the half-elf Enzo finds buried in the depths of the kingdom's caverns. Cullen doesn't know who he is or how he got to...

Dr. Bruce Thompson is an extraordinary engineer working for a private space company. After years of preparation, he's selected as the sole passenger for a new spacecraft that will study the heavens like none other. After years of travel in another galaxy, communication with home is no longer possible. As years pass, the Company gives up declaring their investment is lost in space and Bruce's wife and son must move on alone.

Gavin is an excellent writer; he can conjure up believable characters, evoke a credible setting and wrap the reader up in his language, but he can never seem to come up with a credible plot. On meeting Natasha at a creative writing group he thinks he has met his soulmate. Not only is she attractive, her plots are amazing. Combining their skills seems like the obvious route, and their stories become internet sensations. But when tragedy strikes, will the stories survive?

In My Scotland, number one best-selling author Val McDermid takes readers to the landscapes she has known all her life and the places where her stories and characters reside. This remarkable book uncovers Val's own Scotland in all its glory - from the iconic Isle of Skye to the majestic streets of Edinburgh, from the undiscovered hideaways of the Highlands to the wild and untamed Jura. Featuring excerpts from Val McDermid's best-selling novels and charting Karen Pirie's Fife to Lindsay Gordon's Glasgow, My Scotland is an unforgettable and uniquely personal journey.

Imagine a moment when the weight of your past begins to lift, allowing hope to shine through the darkness. You've faced more than your share of silent pain and emerged stronger, yet echoes of childhood trauma still linger. It is shaping your perceptions and relationships. An empowering path awaits, guiding you to understand and embrace your experiences while building resilience in every aspect of your life.

Winston Churchill was no ordinary statesman. He was a man of action and contradiction, of resilience and recklessness, of soaring vision and stubborn conviction. Winston Churchill: A Legacy of Leadership by Jasmine Dyggan offers an unflinching yet reverent portrait of one of history’s most fascinating and polarising figures. Across ten meticulously researched chapters and a compelling final conclusion, this biography journeys through the personal and political evolution of Churchill’s extraordinary life—from his early military escapades to his twilight years as a national icon.