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When it comes to the wild Kingdom of Alaska, in a reality where Russia never sold the territory to the United States, a Rodinov has always protected the Baranov royal family. And Jeffrey, born and raised to be the next in the long and illustrious line of protectors, is not about to let the tradition fail with him. But Princess Nicole isn't exactly the easiest charge: an expert at hunting who's sharp as nails, stubborn as a bull, and completely convinced she doesn't need anyone watching her back. Even worse, she's got the most kissable lips Jeffrey has ever seen.

I have my senior year planned: keep my head down, don’t make any waves, and get the diploma. I’ve done the popularity thing at Savage River High, but after two years away, I have no interest in reclaiming my crown. Unfortunately, my carefully laid plans go to hell when I grab the attention of dark, forbidding, and brutally hot Sebastian Vega. He looks at me like he wants to kill my puppy or eat me alive. Quite possibly both. Sebastian is everywhere I go, and he’s decided I’m the twisted game he wants to play, whether I’m a willing participant or not.

Gloria Munson thinks she's about to have the worst Christmas of all time when her car breaks down during a blizzard in rural Pinerock County. But then she's rescued by a very special bear shifter clan who invite her to share their rural ranch Christmas....

Ted Kluck, Ronnie Martin, and Barnabas Piper, hosts of the Happy Rant podcast, take their faith-based back-and-forth from the recording booth to the book chapter with this collection of insightful and often hilarious takedowns of pastor trends, personality tests, political engagement, and more.

Skyla is anything but adventurous. She spends her time taking care of her grandfather and working part-time at the library and her family bookstore. It's a quiet existence, but not a bad one, especially since Skyla spends much of her time dreaming of writing a book about the type of adventures she'll never experience herself. But when her grandfather receives a difficult diagnosis, Skyla decides it's time to change everything. Life is too short to spend it daydreaming rather than actually living.

Blythe Abney's opulent beachside wedding should have been flawless. As the founder of a billion-dollar lifestyle brand, Blythe built an empire on her carefully curated image—with her three adult daughters, Allison, Grace, and Kit, an essential part of its public face. But beneath the façade, their family is irrevocably broken.

For Zoe Tyler, adulting sucks. First big job, student loan payments, and an apartment to maintain with little help from her often-absent boyfriend, Jake. Throw in a half-sister of Jake's that she never knew about and it's a wonder she's holding it together. When Paige Newbanks shows up unannounced at her half-brother's apartment, she's not only desperate for a place to stay, but desperate to get to know the brother she hasn't seen since she was five. When Jake misses a night out with Zoe and he suggests she take Paige instead, Zoe and Paige are drawn toward each other in an unexpected way.

Der Flensburger Hauptkommissar John Benthien wohnt wann immer möglich in seinem verwitterten Kapitänshaus auf Sylt. In dessen Nähe verunglücken an einem düsteren Oktobermorgen zwei Jungen tödlich. War es ein Unfall oder Mord? Benthien beginnt zu ermitteln. Wie sich herausstellt, waren die Zwillinge Feriengäste in der Pension Astarte. Dort, in dem uralten Friesenhaus, erwartet den Kommissar Schreckliches: Eine Frau wurde brutal erstickt. Noch hat Benthien keine Ahnung, dass dies nicht der letzte Todesfall bleiben wird, der die kleine Pension heimsucht.

When Epic Content Marketing was first published eight years ago, content marketing was just starting to pick up speed in the marketing world. Now, this approach—which includes everything from blogging to YouTube videos to social media—is the core of most organizations’ marketing plans.

I'm Mai Fairchild—fox shifter, sister's keeper, and bane of the local werewolf pack. In a world where different is dangerous, my sister and I must pretend to be human at all costs. Too bad I just lost the job that lets me live under the radar while putting food on my sister's plate. Enter an enticing werewolf who offers enough cash to upgrade our diets from ramen noodles to salami if I join him on a magical hunt. But can I afford to accept the opportunity when the risk of working closely with every fox shifter's sworn enemy is so great?

Misery Manor is home to the Impalers, the bravest vampire family that ever lived. Except for Vlad - he's not brave at all. In fact he's a bit scared of the dark. Vlad's parents have flown to Transylvania and left him with a long list of vampire tasks. Luckily Minxie is keen to help, but can they keep their friendship a secret from Grandpa Gory?

Kady Dresco and Colton Brooks click on a level that defies logic. There are only two problems. One, he's her older brother's irritating best friend, and two, they're bidding on the same military security services contract. When the competition heats up, Colton is torn between wanting to strangle Kady (and her annoying brilliance) and kissing her into submission. Which is a bad idea for a million reasons, because Kady's submission is exactly what he craves.

Decades ago, the seeds were planted. Today, dark, fathomless eyes rake the image before him. One final task, and the transformation is complete. Steady fingers screw intricately carved horns on each side of a stiff brow, and a gargoyle suitable for Notre Dame scowls from the smoky mirror in satisfaction. A jagged smile rips through his smooth, hairless face, and inked, reptilian scales caress his naked body. A laugh of hideous resonance emanates from his gut as the demons of hell welcome Lucifer into their fold.

Have you ever wanted a strong woman to tell you how to become a sissy? Do you want to hear how girly you could be and what you could get up to? If so, then get ready as five different women line up to tell you everything you need to know, you pathetic sissy! Each chapter has a different woman, or women, who are ready to tease, humiliate, and urge you to give in to your feminine desires. They will get you hot, punish you for any faux pas, and help you to become the sissy you’ve always dreamed of being.

The only thing worse than hiding from werewolves is living among them. No wonder I kept some secrets, broke a few rules...and implicated my werewolf protector in the process. Oops. To make matters worse, the stealer of my dead mother's magic has set his sights on my sister a second time. As the child's powers fade, so does her vitality until death looms on the horizon. Can I learn to harness the power of the pack - and squash my individuality - before my sister's life is entirely sucked away from her?

Visionary. Alchemist. Savior. Saint. The Prophet Zarathustra has been called many things. Now he spends his time drawing pictures of weird-looking goats. That's what happens when you've been stuck in a prison cell for 200 years. But the man who might be mad, and is definitely supposed to be dead, has suddenly become very valuable again.

No one's ever caught me thinking with my manhood. Being demisexual means attraction doesn't always come easy. And it has a way of knocking me off my feet. I can't want Joel. I'm pretty sure he's scared of me, and we're working together. It's a recipe for disaster. Too bad my emotions say otherwise. And once they start talking, my body starts listening. I've been screwed by love before. Is Joel worth taking the risk? There’s no need to get bent out of shape over one hot guy.

While Olivia Martin observed life through her camera, the Abyss gazed back at her. She discovers mysterious men follow her around, people close to her are dying, and her dreams are no longer her own as she falls head over heels for a perfect stranger. A chance encounter leads to an obsession that could destroy everything she has ever known or loved. Olivia is about to find out there is a lot she doesn't know and sometimes what you don't know can kill you.

This upbeat guide to caregiving gives information that is useful in a clear and easy to use format. Entertaining as well as informative, and told through the authors' own experiences, this audiobook details the sometimes surprising challenges of caregiving. A positive and upbeat book that takes on the hard issues of caregiving, and delivers sound advice to a generation dealing with the 'good news/bad news' conundrum that our ever increasing lifespan present to us.

Two women awaken from a drugged sleep to find themselves imprisoned in an abandoned property in the middle of a desert. The Natural Way of Things is a gripping, starkly imaginative exploration of contemporary misogyny and corporate control, and of what it means to hunt and be hunted. But most of all, it is the story of two friends, their sisterly love and courage.