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In March 1987, Mercedes Lackey, a young author from Oklahoma, published her first novel, Arrows of the Queen. No one could have envisioned that this modest book about a magical land called Valdemar would be the beginning of a fantasy masterwork series that would span decades and include more than two dozen titles.

Brought to you by Penguin. If you are what you eat, what does that make you? Virtuous? Cool? Immortal? Or deviant, pitiful, ill? Is it useful to make these judgements? Do they help us improve our lives? In a world where it feels as though the value of your life can be gauged by the goodness in...

Shanna Fitzpatrick grew up with rock stars. She's seen enough to know she doesn't want to date one—let alone three—from two rival bands, no less. The bossy, much older security specialist who comes with one of those rock stars might be a different story, but she's still hurting a little too badly from past mistakes to find out.

This book is your ultimate dossier for mastering the art of intimate communication, a mission to bring intrigue and passion to your relationship. It equips you with the tools to express desire with effortless confidence, cultivating a deeper emotional and physical bond with your partner. From subtle, alluring flirtation to more daring verbal seduction, the guide emphasizes the importance of consent, respect, and mutual satisfaction. Whether you're venturing into uncharted territory or refining your technique, this book creates the perfect setting for exploring the language of desire.

Drawn to another world at the behest of a goddess without hope, thrown into conflict to protect a people on the brink of destruction, and drawn into a conflict millennia old, Koda Burke should have been upset at the very least. But in exchange for answering the desperate pleas of Thera Ivorycrown, Koda has been given everything that he had wanted in his previous life and more. A people to call his own, a place to belong, and a purpose in his life.

The Youngbloods are a dysfunctional family from hell—literally. The mafia-like demon family got stranded on Earth during an infernal invasion gone wrong and have spent eons maintaining a fragile peace. But Petra Youngblood has strained the family bonds by breaking a cardinal rule: falling in love with a human. And not just any human: the sacrifice required to keep her family immortal. Even worse, the sacrifice, Killian Irons, is part of the secret society hell-bent on killing her family.

Welcome to Saddle Creek, Texas. Cattle ranches scattered amidst the rugged hills; the land dotted with wildflowers, cacti, and longhorns. Small town, but home to the big Crawford family. These cowboys and mountain men have been busy working their land and haven't had time for romantic complications. But when the terms of a will mandates they all find brides or risk losing their family's land? It'll be a race to the altar as each of them is determined to do their part to save their slice of heaven. But none of them expects that finding a bride will also mean finding love.

Hilketa is a frenetic and violent pastime where players attack each other with swords and hammers. The main goal of the game: obtain your opponent's head and carry it through the goalposts. With flesh and bone bodies, a sport like this would be impossible. But all the players are "threeps", robot-like bodies controlled by people with Haden's Syndrome, so anything goes. No one gets hurt, but the brutality is real, and the crowds love it. Until a star athlete drops dead on the playing field.

Do you worry your partner will lose interest or pull away? Do you replay conversations, looking for signs something is wrong? Do you feel like you're always too much in relationships? You may be experiencing anxious attachment, a pattern that shapes how you think, feel, and react in love. Anxious Attachment Rewired offers a clear, compassionate path out of the anxiety cycle. You’ll learn where these patterns come from and how to retrain your mind and body so relationships feel safe instead of overwhelming. This isn’t a surface-level workbook.

Jenna has a few skeletons in her closet. One of which is tall, dark, and gorgeous. He also happens to be a vampire with a grudge against her. She's made mistakes and has done things she's not proud of. The time has come to take charge of her life. The opportunity to do just that comes along in the form of an acceptance into the infamous vampire program. Would she like to date a vampire? Hell yes! But not just any vampire, her vampire.

Seventeen-year-old Vane Weston has no idea how he survived the category five tornado that killed his parents. And he has no idea if the beautiful, dark-haired girl who’s swept through his dreams every night since the storm is real. But he hopes she is.

Vane Weston is ready for battle. Against Raiden’s army. Against the slowly corrupting Gale Force. Even against his own peaceful nature as a Westerly. He’ll do whatever it takes, including storming Raiden’s icy fortress with the three people he trusts the least. Anything to bring Audra home safely.

When the day feels too big and sleep feels too far away, the Twilight Forest is waiting. Bedtime can be hard. Busy minds race, little hearts worry, and restless bodies resist the rest they desperately need. Every parent knows the struggle of a child who simply cannot wind down. Bedtime Stories for Kids: The Magical Twilight Forest Adventures offers 30 original, gently crafted tales designed to slow racing thoughts and guide children peacefully toward sleep.

Here are 40 exciting stories that are sure to get things heated up. With sexy scenarios and plenty of fun new experiences, these tales pack a lot of heat! If you like explicit erotica, you'll love this collection. It's just a click away.

Sebastian Frost frequently found himself marrying women he barely knew. His first wife demanded that he marry her as payment for saving his life, his second tricked him into marrying her, the third he married to secure an alliance, and his fourth was Lysandra. Lysandra was the only woman that Frost chose to marry and she was also the future mother of his child. He thought that after marrying Lysandra he would be finished marrying women he just met but it seemed he was mistaken.

Ranger Cole is used to high-stakes missions, but babysitting a scientist's daughter for a week? That's a new kind of challenge. Tory's smart, sassy, and completely off-limits. From the moment Ranger locks eyes with her, the tension is undeniable—and not just because someone's out to get her. Between late-night stakeouts and heated banter, keeping Tory safe starts feeling personal. And the more time they spend together, the more sparks fly.

When Victoria and Abby's wedding venue collapses two weeks before their big day, notorious player Bo McKinnon offers up her family's Scottish castle as the solution. What she doesn't expect is to find herself drawn to their talented but mysterious young chef, Destinee. Despite their age gap and different worlds, the electricity between them is undeniable. Bo, with her wealth and reputation for loving and leaving, finds herself disarmed by Destinee's raw talent and uncompromising spirit. But Destinee has secrets of her own, and letting someone in isn't part of her carefully guarded plan.

In today's fast-paced business world, the key to success lies not just in the techniques we use but in the connections we forge. Yoga in Sales: Always Be Connecting—The Art of Selling: Harnessing Yoga Philosophy for Transformative Sales Interactions! offers a transformative approach that merges the ancient wisdom of yoga with the dynamic field of sales.

After weeks of cruel hostility, the guys I swore to save know how wrong they were—at least about what I did four years ago. Now that they've seen my horrifying new power, will they decide I'm an enemy after all? With what they put me through, I'm not sure I even want to stick with them. These brutal men aren't the boys I fell in love with anymore.

Pixel Quest is an epic fantasy for kids set in a world that runs like a video game, where swords clash, special abilities rule, and adventurers level up to unlock their destiny. But for Aiden, things aren’t so simple. While his friends gain powers and rise through the ranks, Aiden remains stuck…until he meets Pork, a grumpy (and surprisingly powerful) fairy. Together, they embark on a quest to find the missing Four Heroes and stop a rising evil threatening their world.