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When a God of War barged into his apartment, Jake had no idea what to expect... but it wasn't being forced into a never-ending war against evil invaders, or that the battle would strangely resemble the MMORPG games he loved. Working hard and building himself up from almost nothing, Jake would need every bit of knowledge and preparation to master his new class of Summoner. Joined by a sly Demoness with an ancient past and a shy Valkyrie hoping to prove herself in battle, they'll find excitement and enjoyment as they level and grow in power.

1945. Claire passe ses vacances en Écosse, où elle s'efforce d'oublier la Seconde Guerre mondiale auprès de son mari, tout juste rentré du front. Au cours d'une balade, la jeune femme est attirée par un mégalithe, auquel la population locale voue un culte étrange. Claire aura tôt fait d'en découvrir la raison : en s'approchant de la pierre, elle se volatilise pour atterrir au beau milieu d'un champ de bataille. Le menhir l'a menée tout droit en l'an de grâce 1743, au cœur de la lutte opposant Highlanders et Anglais.

Evangelina Jones, the fiercely independent daughter of an NFL legend, is determined to carve her own path running a dessert shop. When her stalkerish ex-boyfriend reappears and threatens to destroy everything she has built, she's forced to turn to her new neighbor for help. Drake Benson is the NHL's golden boy, with a perfect reputation on and off the ice. To an outsider, it might seem that he's got everything one could dream of, but he needs to fill his days during the offseason. When Evangelina knocks on his door with an unexpected request, it offers a welcome break from his solitude.

Jaime Shepard fantasizes about being bound in chains - her heart, body and soul the possession of a Master who won't hesitate to take what he wants. Unfortunately, exploring dreams of sensual submission has taken a backseat to the daily grind of life. Yet she never feels more alive, more vital, more herself than when engaging in a scene at one of the local BDSM clubs.

Seaside is a small coastal town, once known for its local amusement park, Wonderland - now more famous as the site of a string of murders twenty-five years ago by a serial killer dubbed The Carnival Killer. Now, Wonderland is about to reopen, revitalizing the dying town. But when the Carnival...

Growing up in the suburban hell of Misery Saga (a.k.a. Mississauga), Lizzie has never liked the way she looks - even though her best friend Mel says she's the pretty one. She starts dating guys online, but she's afraid to send pictures, even when her skinny friend China does her makeup: she knows no one would want her if they could really see her. So she starts to lose weight. She grows up and gets thin. But no matter how much she loses, will she ever see herself as anything other than a fat girl?  

Recueillies bébés par l'énigmatique Pa Salt, les six sœurs d'Aplièse ont chacune découvert leur histoire. À présent que leur père a disparu, elles n'ont qu'un indice pour trouver leur dernière sœur: une bague sertie d'émeraudes formant une étoile à sept branches. Elles se lancent alors dans une quête haletante où, parcourant différents continents, elles découvrent une magnifique histoire d'amour, de bravoure et de sacrifice, qui a commencé près d'un siècle plus tôt, tandis que d'autres courageuses jeunes femmes avaient décidé de risquer leur vie pour changer le monde autour d'elles.

The deeply personal story of why award-winning personal finance blogger Elizabeth Willard Thames abandoned a successful career in the city and embraced extreme frugality in order to create a more meaningful, purpose-driven life and retire to a homestead in the woods at age thirty-two with her...

Prepare to journey beyond our world and embark on an unforgettable adventure through the cosmos with The Abyss Above: Mind-Blowing Facts About Astronomy, the Cosmos, and Outer Space. This captivating book opens up the universe in a way you've never imagined, transcending the ordinary and taking you on an extraordinary exploration of the outer space.

Fifty years ago, the Commander came into power and murdered all who opposed him. In his warped mind, the seven deadly sins were the downfall of society. He created the Hole, where sinners are branded according to their sins and might survive a few years. At best. Now LUST wraps around my neck like blue fingers strangling me. I've been accused of a crime I didn't commit, and now the Hole is my new home. Every day is a fight for survival. But I won't die. I won't let them win. The Hole can't keep me.

Everyone has daydreamed about being in a relationship with their celebrity crush, right? Jules has spent over a decade escaping into a vivid fantasy: a life where she's confident, loved, and married to Hollywood's golden boy, Chris Jones. It's been her safe place, her secret, her maladaptive...

“Toxic Family Survival Guide” is for anyone who wants to give themselves a fighting chance at happiness and peace in their life, no matter what their early years subjected them to.

I'm supposed to kill the corrupt DEA agent, but I'm distracted by his innocent fiancée. His corruption puts her in danger, and I have no choice: I take her for myself, for her own protection. Once I have her under my control, my fascination deepens to obsession. She's the only light in my dark criminal underworld, and I'm utterly addicted to her. If her abusive fiancé ever dares to come back for her, he'll learn just how vicious I can be when I protect what's mine.

Discover the new collection of original writings by Rachel Held Evans, whose reflections on faith and life continue to encourage, challenge, and influence, lovingly performed by Daniel Jonce Evans, Jeff Chu, Jamie Wright, Sarah Bessey, Nadia Bolz-Weber, Kristen Howerton, Kaitlin Curtice, Amanda...

Jake's family arrive at Cascadia to find an army of the dead at the gates of the Alliance stronghold. He immediately launches an attack to save his new allies. But it's not just the city that's at risk, the entire planet of Highlands and the millions of Beastkin that live there are under threat from the armies of Tartarus. To liberate it, he will have to assume the mantle of leadership and empower the Beastkin, forming his Guild and uniting the tribes.

A forbidden crush on best friend’s older brother turned into obsession. A guardian who watches too closely. An ex’s best friend you shouldn’t be obsessed with. Once they decide you’re theirs… there’s no such thing as walking away. This dark, addictive box set includes three full-length standalone romances filled with jealousy, obsession, forbidden desire, and men who blur every moral line:

Sometimes it feels so hard to love yourself. We worry that we're not good enough or we're being selfish if we take time to prioritise what we need. But self-love is so important and even if we're our own biggest critic, it can be done! You deserve better xxx Hands up if you're fed up with being...

The explosive new thriller from #2 bestseller Anita Waller When Janette answers the door to a potential customer looking to board his dog, she never imagines he has nefarious plans. But minutes later he’s dead and in her cellar. Weeks later she realises she’s pregnant. And so she becomes...

Nachdem mein Leben bedroht worden war, wurde ich vom Vollstrecker der Skeleton Crew entführt und weggesperrt. Connor ist gefürchtet. Er wird respektiert. Und er ist besessen von mir. Er kontrolliert alles, bis hin zu meinem Vergnügen. Seine Regeln schreiben vor, was ich anfassen darf und was nicht. Ohne dass ich es gemerkt habe, hat Connor mich beansprucht.

Eight-year-old Sophie Donohue just wanted to be like every other little girl. Which is why her mother, Janine, reluctantly agreed to let her go on the weekend camping trip with her Brownie troop. But when Janine arrives to pick up Sophie after the trip, her daughter is not with the others. Somehow, along the forested route from West Virginia, Sophie has disappeared. Sophie is no ordinary eight-year-old. She suffers from a rare disease.