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Playboy Playmate, actress, author, and Emmy-winning producer Devin Devasquez shares an intimate look at her life's journey from her poor disadvantaged childhood to her Hollywood romances, including her time with rock icon Prince.

Angeline Delacroix goes to work in an upscale brothel to find her missing sister. Complicating her mission is a love affair with the private investigator who has been helping her and her growing fascination for a client, wealthy BDSM Dom Damian Winters. She must also face a string of kinky clients who test her limits and a dark past that threatens to rise up and swallow her. Will Angeline find her sister, or will she end up disappearing into the shadows, too?

It is the 24th century, and Earth has outlawed all religion following a devastating war fueled by zealotry on all sides. Rogue starship captain Maggie Sullivan defies authorities and embarks upon a dangerous mission in search of a rumored incarnation of Christ on a far-off planet. Her band of unlikely rebels includes a Nobel Prize-winning professor of anti-religious studies, his entourage, and a feisty, genetically-enhanced parrot who thinks she's the iconic singer Janis Joplin.

Wealthy Conor Fitzgerald's secret life as a BDSM Dom is complex, motivated by a desperate need for redemption. Since he couldn't prevent the tragedy that befell his late wife, he's determined to help as many other women as he can - both in and out of the bedroom. On this passionate mission, he works with a friend whose sexual intimacy issues caused her to attempt suicide; with a young woman so uncomfortable in her body that she considers herself worthless.

Genesis is the thrilling conclusion to the epic urban fantasy trilogy, The Legend of Glory. Eighteen-year-old Glory Templeton has returned from a time travel event pregnant with a child named Genesis whose DNA is predicted to save the world from genocide. However, evil forces of both natural and supernatural origins want Glory's baby. Meanwhile, Genesis' father, Zane, struggles to find his way back to Glory after nearly two centuries of living in darkness.

Cole Dillon drowns in Deer Lake shortly before his 13th birthday. Elijah Thunderbird, a Native American shaman, travels between the worlds to bring Cole back from death. Unfortunately, Cole isn't supposed to survive, and with the natural order disrupted, dark spirits follow them home.

Jake Greenwood is your average, wannabe war hero - until a head injury causes him to forget his most cherished memories. Armed with only his name and a few personal belongings, Jake must fight his amnesia while he tries to remember not only more about himself, but what happened at the time of his injury. As Jake struggles to reclaim his memory, a pressing question can be asked: Will Jake be successful in remembering who he is? Or, will his past become nothing more than a fading memory?

During World War II, young British witch Vivian Eldon works with a network of witches to prevent a Nazi invasion. Assisted by intelligence officer Commander Ian Fleming - the future author of the James Bond novels - and flamboyant MI5 astrologer Captain Louis de Wohl, the Eldon family becomes the magical force behind the Miracle of Dunkirk. Based on historical people and events, this thrilling tale of courage and forbidden love reveals the secret world of history's unsung heroes.

With Brave Wings She Flies is an edgy short story about the Archangel Michael and a demon, who wager for a young mother's soul. An inspiring tale of love and courage, it is the first in a planned series about this provocative female manifestation of the Archangel Michael.

Targeted by evil because of her heroism during the great plague, Glory fights back with the help of gutsy young witch Kaia, inexperienced guardian angel Sasha, and her intrepid demon-fighting dog Hallelujah. Complicating everything, a rift in time reunites Glory with an old flame and forces her to pay a huge price for love. A thrilling tale of courage, faith, and fighting the good fight.

Seventeen-year-old Glory Templeton's blood holds the cure for a deadly pandemic-plague and she embarks on a quest to save humanity. When evil forces conspire to stop her, three supernatural beings are assigned to be her guardians. Forbidden love, ancient secret societies, mysterious astronomical monuments, vampires, witches, angels, and demons all contribute to the high adventure that tests the character of this remarkable young woman. The legend of Glory begins!

I'm sure you have heard the phrase, "Men are like dogs." On the flip side, men often referred to women as bitches and can actually mean it affectionately. This book is a humorous look at relationships between men and women and how we relate to each other.

Molly O'Malley is a plucky rookie real estate agent who is learning to swim with the sharks at the town's most cutthroat agency. A former cocktail waitress, Molly uses her street savvy to avoid being eaten alive by vindictive office staff, neurotic colleagues, crazy clients, and an abundance of sexy men.

In an unfortunate case of mistaken identity, pampered show dog Talisman is switched with a cowdog and has to work on a ranch for the day. By the time her harrowing adventure is over, she is in desperate need of a massage, a session with her Reiki Master, a consultation with the pet psychic, a full grooming, and a pedicure. However, along the way she learns powerful lessons - including the discovery that she's so much more than just another pretty face.

Simon Bughin sospecha que detrás del inesperado suicidio de su hermana se esconde una secta satánica. Sus investigaciones le llevan a Shimts, un pequeño pueblo del norte de Escocia. Allí conoce a Max, un joven dibujante de cómics reservado y tímido, que ha llegado hasta ese apartado lugar porque su madre también se acaba de suicidar sin razón aparente.

A history of the activism and achievement of African American athletes from Jesse Owens to Serena Williams to Colin Kaepernick, who advanced the cause of social justice through their outspokenness, commitment, and integrity. Muhammad Ali refused to fight in a war he believed was immoral. Wilma Rudolph retired from track and field to campaign for civil rights. Taking a Knee, Taking a Stand tells their stories and the stories of other prominent African American male and female athletes who often risked their careers to fight racial discrimination and promote social justice.  

A deeply humane new collection by a luminary of Bengali literature A radiant collection of poetry about womanhood, intimacy, and the body politic that together evokes the arc of an ordinary life. Nabaneeta Dev Sen's rhythmic lines explore the joys and agonies of first love, childbirth, and decay...

 The Antiracist: How to Start the Conversation About Race and Take Action will compel listeners to focus on the degree in which they have previously or are currently contributing to the racial inequalities in this country (knowingly or unknowingly) and ways they can become stronger in their activism. 

As an empire dies, three warriors will rise. They will have to ride the storm or drown in its blood. "An exciting new author in fantasy." --Mark Lawrence, author of Red Sister Seventeen years after rebels stormed the streets, factions divide Kisia. Only the firm hand of the god-emperor holds the...

This show explores the relationship between the professionals who work tirelessly to match corporate investment to communities across North America. Behind every multi-million dollar corporate investment and community revitalization is a high-stress, high-stakes relationship between site selectors and economic developers. Site Selectors Are People, Too pulls back the curtain on this intricate dance. Join our host, Devin Hillsdon-Smith, as he steps away from the spreadsheets to humanize the profession. Whether diving into actionable strategies for real estate activation, navigating the ...