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"A witch!" It's an accusation Arianna O'Sullivan dreads as she struggles to conceal her abilities from the suspicious villagers in colonial Massachusetts. Saved from the pillory by a handsome, chivalrous stranger, Arianna senses an inexplicable connection. When she's given no choice but to marry the charismatic man, even after discovering he's the grandson of an infamous witch-hunter, she fears her powers won't be restrained for much longer.

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After her father's unexplained disappearance, the entrancingly beautiful healer Rhianwyn Albray finds herself in a perilous position. She's nineteen, living alone, and unwed—which, by the king's law, is strictly forbidden. Several men rally to claim her as their bride, but when a mysterious Irishman, Lord Broccan Mulryan, requests the king's permission to wed her, Rhianwyn immediately objects. Though he is handsome and there is an undeniable physical attraction, he's also demanding, arrogant, and not husband material.

Before unearthing a mystical book, skilled Civil War Nurse Ainsley Byrne was focused on treating patients and keeping her magic hidden. Now, her life's upended by a prophecy that foretells her unusual destiny. How can someone travel through time? When Ainsley encounters two witches with enlightening answers, it only leaves her more uncertain. And then there's the handsome, dark-haired English surgeon whose entrancing smile and amusing charm prove irresistible. But Ainsley senses he's well-entangled in the mystery now divining her life.

Modern-day Bostonian Angelique Kavanaugh was born in Ireland but mysteriously adopted. Unaware of her parentage, she's always had unusual witch-like abilities. Hopelessly unlucky in love, she jokingly casts a spell during a magical Samhain full moon hoping to conjure Mr. Perfect-tall, strong, attentive, chivalrous . . . and smoldering hot.

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Newlywed, Rhianwyn Mulryan is blissfully happy. But a magical pact she made with three close friends foretells the impending end of her enchanted life. Over the next year, as the seasons change, the women will exchange lives. With the first transformation, Rhianwyn will experience her friend Selena's life as a harlot where she'll need to fend off the cruel brothel owner and evade a mysterious murderer. Worse still, until she's herself again, Rhianwyn must battle the powerful attraction to her husband, Broccan—or risk destroying everything she loves most.

The beautiful Irish witch Alainn O'Brien and her husband Killian, a handsome warrior chieftain, have been in love most of their lives. While danger has followed the gifted witch and her sovereign guardian ruthlessly and relentlessly, their love and commitment have always saved them. But now, finally returned to their castle, they and the other witches and guardians must face what may be their greatest challenge yet—the long-predicted battle between light and dark magic. Who'll live to see the battle and who'll live through it?

I am the starting pitcher for the Groveton College Jackals baseball team. I am one of the hottest guys on campus. Girls want me, guys want to be me. This is my year. If I can lead our team through a winning season, I will have the Major League teams beating down my door. Unfortunately, it all comes to a grinding halt, when the coach threatens to bench me until I get my grades up. I can't afford to let that happen. After a lecture from my father, he decides to hire a tutor to help me.

From moral panics about immigration and gun control to anxiety about terrorism and natural disasters, Americans live in a culture of fear. While fear is typically discussed in emotional or poetic terms‚ as the opposite of courage or an obstacle to be overcome‚ it nevertheless has very real consequences in everyday life. Persistent fear negatively affects individuals' decision-making abilities and causes anxiety, depression, and poor physical health. Furthermore, fear harms communities and society by corroding social trust and civic engagement.

The Nazis have taken control of Austria, and wealthy widower Leopold Lang faces a difficult decision: Join the ranks of the foreign power that has taken over his homeland or flee with his children to safety. Leopold makes his choice — but too late. His family is ripped apart, never to be reunited. But decades later, fate brings together the descendants of this broken dynasty in the place where it all began—Falcon Point.

Call Room Confidential takes you inside the exhilarating—and often challenging—world of surgical residency. Hosted by Drs. Josué Menard and Jodi-Ann Edwards, this podcast offers an honest look at what it means to train as a surgeon.Created for residents, medical students, and anyone curious about life in medicine. Each episode blends personal stories, practical advice, and candid conversations about the highs, lows, and everything in between during surgical training. From tackling burnout to building community, we aim to create a safe space for all residents, especially those from ...

Amelia B. Edwards Thousand Miles up the Nile, originally published in 1877, is a captivating historical and cultural exploration of Egypt that quickly became a bestseller, with reprints in 1888 both in England and internationally. At a time when most women were expected to stay at home, Edwards boldly journeyed through Egypt, establishing herself as a pioneering Egyptologist. She later founded the Edwards Chair of Egyptology, which was first held by the renowned Sir William Matthew Flinders Petrie. This seminal work not only laid the groundwork for future Egyptology but also significantly ...

I have always lived as my father dictated. This includes whom I dated, what clothes I wore, and making sure that I understood any negative attention I brought upon the family name would have repercussions. Then the tide turns, forcing me to a new school. Will I be able to handle the four men whose own lives have been changed by my father's actions?

Getting the casino off the ground is more difficult than I expected it to be. After weeks of hard work, it finally comes together, and the doors are ready to open. To celebrate the occasion, we have invited some of the biggest high-rollers in the country to come and participate in a special poker game.

Sheriff Chayce Galloway has his hands full in the small shifter town of Padston, New York. Two major attractions are under construction, forcing him to hire more staff. As he and the town prepare for a major snowstorm, strange footprints start appearing around town. With the storm being worse than predicted, keeping the town running smoothly is his main priority.