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Three great heroes - Hamilcar Bear-eater, Neferata and Prince Maesa - each face very personal trials that could see them fall into darkness in these three tales that beautifully evoke bitter melancholy - as well as provide audio action. The gods are at war. As the Mortal Realms plunge into darkness and despair, there are an ambitious few who seek to turn these fortunes in their favour. Within the nightmarish, labyrinthine halls of Shadespire, a famed Lord-Castellant must escape the Mirrored City to cement his legend forever.

Nate Becker has always had a soft spot for Alice. Despite considering the Bennetts his family, he never could look at her as just his friend's little sister. She's a spitfire, and Nate just can't stay away. He loves making her laugh...and blush. Their attraction is irresistible, and between stolen kisses and wicked-hot nights, they form a deep bond that has them both yearning for more. But when the chance of a lifetime comes knocking at his door, will Nate chase success even if it means losing Alice, or will he choose her?

Why do small frustrations turn into emotional explosions? Why does a simple disagreement suddenly become tears, anger, or complete shutdown? If you are raising or supporting a teen with ADHD, you may have asked yourself these questions many times. Emotional outbursts, intense reactions, and overwhelming feelings are not rare in ADHD teens, but they are often misunderstood.

Jonathan Drazen’s my billionaire boss. Or he was, until he fired me. Now he wants to make a bet. If I win, he’ll give me enough money to not care about this waitressing job. If he wins, I’m completely and utterly his for the night. Since a bad breakup, I’ve sworn off men, but I’ll take this wager. He’s hot enough to break some rules over. Besides, he’s still hung up on his ex-wife. There’s no chance he’ll want more after the sun comes up. Just one night, and I walk away from his dark past and his hot demands.

Jake Collins—former Navy SEAL turned FBI agent—lives to see justice served, even if it means bending the rules. When Jake goes undercover to catch a brutal kingpin, he must decide if he can use the man’s daughter against him, despite the fact that she might be the woman of his dreams.

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Who chooses to fall in love with a beast? That's the question that Thatcher has been asking himself for years. It's why he doesn't date, has never tried to find his fated mate, and rarely leaves his home.

Amateur ghost hunters Perry Palomino and Dex Foray embark on their most terrifying investigation yet. Now a functioning campground, Perry and Dex spend an isolated weekend on a tiny, fog-shrouded island to investigate potential hauntings - but as the duo quickly find out, there is more to fear on D'Arcy Island than just ghosts. The island quickly pits partner against partner, spiraling the pair into madness that serves to destroy their sanity, their relationship, and their very lives.

Her life is like a prison cell. A self-made, to-hell-with-the-free-world existence that locks from the inside. Stop judging. Her agoraphobia doesn’t define her. It simply keeps her safe.

Toby Ellis was looking after his four-month-old nephew, Derek Ellis. He nipped into his local newsagents, leaving the pram outside. Toby claimed he left the child for no longer than two minutes - but during this time, little Derek was abducted. Six days later the baby’s body was discovered, buried in a nearby wooded area. No one was ever charged with the murder, and the case has remained ongoing. As part of their final media degree assessment, three university students decide to make a podcast about the cold case which happened in Colecastle 14 years ago.

Als eine weibliche Leiche gefunden wird, deren Körper mit Blutergüssen und versteckten Botschaften übersäht ist, übernimmt das Ermittlerduo Emma Bajetzky und Alex Kuper seinen ersten Fall. Anfangs kommen die beiden nur schwer voran, und als ihnen klar wird, dass der Killer falsche Fährten legt, ist es schon fast zu spät. Der Täter mordet weiter, und Emma ahnt nicht, dass sie ihm längst begegnet ist. Extra für sie hält er einen Ehrenplatz im Keller „seiner“ Frauen bereit.

Familienfehden und fehlgeleitete Überzeugungen am Sehnsuchtsort St. Peter-Ording! Ein kalter, dunkler Abend im Spätherbst auf Eiderstedt: Gespannt fährt Greta Petersen zu dem abgelegenen Hof in Neu-Augustenkoog, um mit ihrer Freundin auf deren Neuigkeiten anzustoßen. Doch statt einen gemütlichen Abend zu erleben, findet sie Helga Paulsen erschossen in ihrer Bauernküche. Wurde der Ehemann Wilfried ebenfalls ermordet oder ist er etwa der Täter?

It Began with a Dream is the story of Dr. Gladys B. West, who played an integral role in the development of the Global Positioning System (GPS) as a mathematician with navy. Born in 1930, in the poor farming community of Sutherland, Virginia, she rose from poverty despite segregation, The Great Depression, and Jim Crow laws to become one of the first professional black women hired at the Dahlgren Naval Proving Grounds in Virginia (now Dahlgren Surface Naval Warfare Center). Dr. West takes us on her incredible life journey in this heartwarming and unforgettable memoir.

Introducing The Empowered Woman Series—a transformative two-book collection designed to guide women toward emotional freedom, self-compassion, and inner peace. Whether you are struggling with perfectionism, battling anxiety, or seeking balance in your relationships and personal well-being, this series is your guide to embracing your true self.

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Florence Ellsworth reluctantly lives in the shadow of her family’s notoriety. Mortified that her widower father is on the hunt for his fourth wife, she accepts an engagement to a staid clergyman in the desperate hope for propriety. But she’s unprepared when her sire’s newly hired attorney proves to be young, sincere, and handsome.

Perry Palomino has fought her demons - and won - but the battle is far from over. She's now left broken and on her own, leaving behind her life and family in Portland to focus on giving Dex Foray - and the Experiment in Terror show - a second chance. But their past mistakes continue to tease and test their relationship, as does the wild and desolate terrain of the Canadian Rockies. 

Kerstin is childless by choice and married to her job when Gianni, a charming Italian, turns her life into a champagne-colored fairy tale. Soon after their runaway wedding, Gianni is diagnosed with cancer and Kerstin becomes his dedicated carer. But when she discovers that he has been cheating on her all through their relationship, she is faced with a difficult choice: walk away, or continue to care for the man who betrayed her.

When the dowager countess receives her first assignment as a private inquiry agent from Tuchinsky, an East End gangster, she immediately throws herself into the case with gusto. Meanwhile, Lord Langley hires Tabitha and Wolf for an assignment that takes them deep into London's Jewish neighbourhood. Is there a connection between the two investigations? More importantly, can the two investigative teams work together?

Does your beautiful, talented daughter constantly put herself down? Is she stuck in a cycle of comparing herself to others? Is she silent, withdrawn or argumentative when she comes home from school? Would she rather stay alone in her room than join a family day out? These are all signs that your daughter is struggling to cope with the demands of modern life. By following the advice in this audiobook, you can help her to see how great she is, and how much greater she can become: a confident, resilient girl who is not afraid to aim high, work hard and bounce back.