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At the age of 35, Randall Roderick, Marquess of Reading, decides it's time to trade in his life as the Rake of Reading for the life of a married man. Trouble is, his reputation precedes him, and he's not particularly attracted to the milk water misses who make up the eligible ladies of the ton.

The only thing more inconvenient than being kept in a gilded cage... is being forced to marry a fed to escape it. My name is Bianca Castello. I'm a mafia princess who's being forced to marry a Fed. Apparently, the sexy stranger is desperate enough to make a deal with my brother in exchange for a favor. And favors are hard to come by in this world. But Jack Connelly's an outsider. He hasn't heard the rumors. He doesn't know the things I've done to protect my family or the reason why every single made man refuses to touch me.

Knox, The stockings are hung, the lights are low, The kids are gone so it’s time for show. A hint of lace, a playful dare, A "reindeer game"… one we can share. A clue in your pocket, one more by the bed, The last leads to where our fire once led. Follow the trail, unwrap what you see, And maybe you’ll find the gift is... me. —Ana

Even at seven years old, Issa Rae meant business, conducting herself with entrepreneurial authority on a toy phone in her bedroom. Eventually, it was a matter of convincing others that she had a lot to say and getting them to listen. From her first web series, Awkward Black Girl, to network disappointments to HBO triumphs, Issa charts her aspirational journey—self-doubts and all—of being taken seriously, finding her voice, and shaping it into a groundbreaking career.

Remember a mortifying moment that made you self-aware? Honestly, Issa Rae remembers a few. In this illuminating essay, Issa follows her shoulda/coulda/woulda journey from awkward schoolgirl to a Hollywood life under the spotlight. Along the way she offers unfiltered insights into unwittingly courting controversy, curating a cautious but always authentic identity, and navigating the gap between private truth and public perception.

A twisty, page-turning debut thriller from Kelsey Rae Dimberg, Girl in the Rearview Mirror is a story about privilege and power, family and obligation, ambition and complicity, and the pull of the past on the present; perfect for fans of Jane Harper's The Lost Man and Chris Hammer's Scrubland...

From the author of Girl in the Rearview Mirror comes a stunning novel set in the high-stakes world of Silicon Valley. It’s a woman’s world, isn’t it? Rhoda West has the world at her feet. As the luminously charismatic CEO of Radical, a fast-growing start-up, Rhoda has built a wellness...

Amelia’s life was saved, but at what cost? Turned a vampire by an immortal child, her newfound life may be in danger and out of her control. At the same time, a human cult has made it their mission to rid New Orleans of the monstrous atrocities of vampires and werewolves by any means possible. Drawing their recruits from a local university, Amelia goes undercover to infiltrate the group. While there, she discovers there’s more to the evil group than meets the eye and encounters someone no one expected.

Nhialii was just another forgotten woman—until she was hunted, brutalized, and left for dead. But death did not claim her. Something older did. Something powerful. Now reborn in storm and shadow, Nhialii is no longer prey. They are vengeance incarnate, and their hunt begins with the man who tried to unmake them. But they do not return alone. Forces both divine and damned stir in their wake. The Legion watches as the storm of retribution builds. What rises from ruin is not the woman he killed—it’s the reckoning he never saw coming.

Having said her farewells to her son when he departed for his Grand Tour of Europe, Patience Grayson, the newly widowed Marchioness of Billingsley, heads for the country. She intends to spend at least a year living by herself in the Grayson family estate in Shropshire. If only her traveling coach could make it that far....

When widower and bank clerk Theodore Streater discovers his late mother was not only the headmistress of Warwick's Grammar and Finishing School, but also its owner, he's in need of someone to run the rather lucrative enterprise. He turns to the woman who helped him regain his position at the bank after he lost an arm fighting in Belgium. His best friend's wife, Elizabeth Bennett-Jones, Viscountess Bostwick, still runs her charity, Finding Work for the Wounded. She is sure there's an applicant who would be perfect as headmistress of her old school.

Vanessa thought she found her soulmate in August. Mind-bending sex. Soul-baring conversations. Safety and acceptance and being seen. Perhaps too perfect? Yes. August is married to his college sweetheart, Cassidy. When Vanessa gets pregnant, August manipulates Vanessa into getting an abortion with promises of a future together, but dumps her soon after. Vanessa plots her revenge, kidnapping August’s baby, Daisy, from her nursery.

An emotionally shaken Ben Archer finds himself at Bob M.’s doorstep. But who is this man who is sheltering him from government agents, and what secret is he holding? Much bigger questions must be solved, however, as the aliens’ time on Earth is rapidly drawing to a close. Can Ben save his alien friend from the claws of unscrupulous enemies in time to send him on his way home? In this third installment of the Alien Skill series, true intentions are divulged, friends and foes are revealed, and Ben’s future, as well as that of the human race, fall in the aliens’ hands.

Thirteen-year-old Ben Archer has decided to reveal his alien powers to the media. Not because he wants to, but because he thinks it will help him get his message out to the world. Unfortunately, things don't go as planned when the media portrays his skill like a circus sideshow. And not all eyes that are watching are friendly...

This is a fantasy/adventure story, 50,000 words plus. It can be enjoyed by any age group. The main characters are Gagzy and Gogzy, sisters with an extraordinary sensory insight. They see into other dimensions. The setting is the Isle of Bute in Scotland, and it includes visits to an underworld known as the Kingdom of the Fae. In the opening chapter, the girls are spending Easter on the island, when they encounter Sabmar, a powerful sorcerer who is engaged in a clash with Ainodelac, an Elven champion to the King and Queen of Suidhe.

With Celeste missing, Viktor’s focus has turned to nothing but her return. Dragging Amelia halfway around the world on a mission to find his immortal child, he’s become distant and aloof, placing an invisible wall between the two of them. Returning to the States, Amelia is reminded that the only constant in her life has been herself. With Hypatia in New Orleans and the possible resurgence of the cult, she is once again thrown into a fight she never planned on. When a new threat appears, she learns that her childhood and heritage are much more than she could have ever imagined.

Joanna van der Hoeven deepens your skills in herbalism, spellcraft, hedge riding (trance work), and more so you can truly live your Craft. Following Joanna's guidance, you will develop a daily practice that involves connection to deity, the Fair Folk, and your familiar. Explore a thirteen-month lunar ritual series and create your own divination set based on your local surroundings. With this book, you can expand your solitary practice and find your place in the world.

When I meet my best friend's brother, Tuck, there is an instant connection, but the timing is all wrong. He's on the rebound and I am about to graduate and move away. So we will just be friends. Close friends. Friends who sometimes share a bed and maybe do more than sleep . . . But I can't get emotionally attached. Not when I'm moving back home soon. Home to my new job, my family, and where Wes is waiting for me. Besides, everyone knows Wes is who I'm going to marry. Right?

Violet Du Four thought she knew where life was heading. Born and raised in New Orleans, she’s days away from trading the French Quarter for New York City, designing gowns for the rich and powerful. When Harrison Chamberlin snags her attention at a local cafe, Violet’s carefully mapped future shatters. Her dreams. Her safety. Her very humanity—gone in an instant. Thrown into a world where monsters walk in daylight, and alliances are as deadly as fangs, Violet must decide who to trust as she fights to reclaim the life she lost, and survive the one she never asked for.

After 35 years as an education consultant, Rae Pica knows the importance of understanding the natural course of child development. In this collection, she keeps kids front and center as she provides thought-provoking commentary and actionable insights on topics such as the Common Core, the self-esteem movement, and standardized testing.