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The Hotel Lamia chain is famous as a place to play and feed, and the Las Vegas location delivers on this delicious promise. Humans go to find cheap thrills on the edge of The Strip and vampires find no shortage of ways to satisfy their hunger. But for some, the bloodlust is overwhelming. Like Chaima, who exacted revenge on her attackers and was entombed in Morocco for eighty years. Now she's locked herself in the Hotel Lamia Las Vegas, battling her inner demons.

The quaint town of Willowbrook nestled in the heart of the countryside exudes a timeless charm and beauty. The main street is lined with charming boutiques, cafes, and local businesses that radiate warmth and familiarity. Vibrant flowers burst with colorful blooms in window boxes and hanging baskets, adding a touch of whimsy to the picturesque scenery. The townspeople always greet each other with friendly smiles and engage in neighborly conversations that create a strong sense of community.

What would you do for your best friend? Cassandra Grace will live through heartbreaks over a thousand lifetimes. A thought-provoking, coming-of-age story about two best friends.

Once betrothed to a man who promised to circumcise her. Kara knew she had only one escape. She ran, stumbling into a world of pain and blood thirst she’d never known existed. A creature of the night turned her into something else. Not long after, she’s abandoned by her maker, leaving her with no answers and an uncontrollable hunger. She broke vampires' most sacred law—don’t kill humans.

The summer before her senior year of high school, Rosalee fell in love with George. By the next summer, George had broken her heart, and Rosalee was sure she’d never see him again.

The complete adventures of the Curran siblings. Recommended to fans of witchcraft, epic fantasy, or something a little different. No Artificial Intelligence technologies were utilized in the creating of this work.

The exciting conclusion to the story of the Curran siblings, their family, and their friends. Recommended to fans of witchcraft, epic fantasy, or something a little different. No Artificial Intelligence technologies were utilized in the creating of this work.

Battling through relentless shifts and the emotional fallout of trauma, Miles—a combat veteran turned nurse—must navigate toxic leadership, bullying, and self-doubt to discover not just how to be a skilled nurse, but how to reclaim hope and humanity.

The Curran siblings set about crossing the country once more, this time with the objectives of helping their friends and learning more of their mother. With their identities no longer so private, every decision could have life-altering consequences.

Darla didn't know why Marker gave her the necklace. He'd placed it around her neck and told her that when the baddest of the bad came, she'd was to show this to the guys who worked at the gas station by the highway. At seven, she'd never dreamed that she'd ever need its magic protection. But when the gunshots woke her in the middle of the night, and she saw her mother's body in the living room, Darla knew she had nowhere else to go.

In the midst of an investigation into a spree of child murders, Private Investigator, Hank Dolan takes on a missing person's case that tests his limits. Hired by a Descendant, a goddess that woke up in a mortal body along with all the other gods and goddesses two years before, Hank is thrust into the mysterious and grisly. Meanwhile, the 'hybrid', Sadie Fuller, strives to stay hidden, from both the authorities and evil Descendant Set who hunts for her in the city.

The Curran siblings, joined by a new friend, travel south to San Francisco to learn more of their kind, and Bennett and Frank, believing themselves duty-bound, head east to offer their services to the Union Army. Recommended to fans of witchcraft, epic fantasy, or something a little different. No Artificial Intelligence technologies were utilized in the creating of this work.

Charlie has a secret. Buried deep. Locked tight. Forgotten by everyone—except her. For over a decade, she’s managed to outrun the past. But when a photograph shows up out of nowhere, dragging her back to the day she swore she’d never speak of again, one thing becomes terrifyingly clear: Someone was watching. And they still are.

Larkyn wasn't looking for love. She was trying to heal herself. So when she meets Braylon Atlas (lead guitarist for the hottest new band), she had to run from her desires. Of course, it turns out to be harder than she realizes when he is doing everything to pull her in. Using every excuse in the book, Braylon works this small time writer into his world. He even goes so far as to use her own desires against her to get her to stop running away. But are his desires for her real? Or should she take her story and run?

In the tight-knit community of Mystic Beach, social worker Dr. Clara Starr appears to have conquered her troubled past. But when the body of local waterman Bobby Ward washes ashore, Clara's darkest secret plunges her into the heart of a chilling mystery. As her clients become the prime suspects in Bobby's murder, Clara must unravel a web of deceit and betrayal.

A successful career woman, at a juncture in her life, has finally attained the beautiful lifestyle, the security, all she had ever dreamt of during her trauma laden upbringing—only to realize she may have lost the only thing of worth. Fear, drama, trust, grief—and eventually, understanding and redemption dominate this novel-like memoir.

Have you ever wondered if you are enough? Have you ever questioned your worth or your worthiness? Do you wonder how the world sees you? Do you care? How about the Father? Do you wonder how God sees you? In a world that measures us by its standards, how do you measure up? Does it matter? Let's see.

This pocket devotional is a daily reminder that you are God's child. He loves you. You are His. Rest in His grace.

This book is a testament to the enduring power of rock and roll— its ability to ignite a passion, to inspire rebellion, to speak truth to power, to bind people together in a shared experience, and to weave its way into the very fabric of life. It's for those who understood that music isn't just about notes and chords, it's about the heart and soul poured into it, the memories it evokes, the feelings it ignites. It's a chaotic symphony of life itself, filled with joy, pain, triumph, and heartbreak. This one's for you, the warriors of the rhythm and the blues.

In the 1850s in Briarwood, Missouri, Maggie Hartwell built a life she’s proud of, running Hartwell Mercantile and becoming a pillar of her small community. When she marries local farmer Daniel Whitaker, it seems her life has finally reached the peace and happiness she’s always desired. However, Maggie’s world is soon disrupted by the return of the Townsend family, long-time adversaries with old grudges against the Hartwells. Tensions rise as Edward Townsend’s obsession with Maggie intensifies, and dangerous threats emerge.