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Americans are deeply divided over the Second Amendment. Some passionately assert that the Amendment protects an individual's right to own guns. Others, that it does no more than protect the right of states to maintain militias. Now, in the first and only comprehensive history of this bitter controversy, Saul Cornell proves conclusively that both sides are wrong. Cornell, a leading constitutional historian, shows that the Founders understood the right to bear arms as neither an individual nor a collective right, but as a civic right.

Night club owner Rick Cowan approaches criminal defense attorney Tex Hunter and presents an offer Hunter can't refuse. But Rick Cowan isn't a regular client. He isn't faultless, he isn't friendly, and he isn't clean—his past is littered with violence, agony, and decades of fraudulent behavior. Cowan claims he's innocent of the felony drug charges and has been set up from the inside, but the evidence against him continues to mount.

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In this raunchy collection, good boys turn bad under their dominant older masters, who force them to explore their most primal and submissive desires. Featuring: Daddy's Punishment Dominated by My Best Friend's Dad Submitting to My Wrestling Coach Roleplay with Daddy

5 SHORT STORY GEMS is a compendium of short stories written by New Zealand author Lance Morcan and published by Sterling Gate Books in 2019/2020. The stories, which have also been released as standalone Kindle ebooks, are aimed at lovers of thrillers, adventure, romance and historical fiction. Details follow… ONCE WERE BROTHERS – Life will never be the same for young Benjamin Thomas after disaffected Maoris abduct his identical twin brother in this moving short story adventure set in Nineteenth Century New Zealand. Mr. 100% – When New York defense lawyer Madison ‘Mr. 100%’ Harley ...

A wealthy couple is brutally murdered in their kitchen. The only witness, their six-year-old daughter, goes missing. The child’s birth mother is charged with the crime. Small town lawyer Cass Leary takes the case that could rip her family apart. Her sister Vangie stands accused in the double homicide of an affluent Ann Arbor couple. All the physical evidence points to Vangie’s guilt, and Cass knows she’s been keeping secrets. But, is she truly capable of murder?

In Trial of the Century - Book 1 of The Bradley Trials, the shadows of power, one woman’s quiet resolve will determine the fate of a nation. Samantha Bradley, a seasoned Nevada attorney, is plucked from the dusty battles of the American West and thrust into the maelstrom of Washington, D.C. Tasked with uncovering a scandal that could shatter the foundations of government itself, Samantha becomes Special Counsel—a role that demands not only legal brilliance but also the courage to stand against the city’s oldest and most ruthless alliances. As she navigates the marble halls of power, ...

A collection of 5 sizzling MILF short stories that are sure to please. Sherry: My son’s best friend admitted he’s never scored in the bedroom and alluded to waiting for a 'woman' to teach him all there is to know about pleasuring his partner. Imagine my surprise when he showed up at the dance club I frequent. I thought I could resist the temptation. I thought wrong. Mandy: When my ex-husband attended our son’s wedding with a much younger woman, I was mortified and hid in the alley with a slice of cake. Until Brad, my son’s best friend, found me wallowing in self-pity. He pulled me ...

I have a show coming up when I get back to school from fall break. Simon catches me rehearsing lines in the living room the night before I have to leave, and offers to help me read lines. He's standing at the banister, beaming at me with pride, his strong arms crossed. He's wearing that white t-shirt and boxers combo he always wears around the house. Sometimes I wish he’d just take the shirt off. Boxers too. Soon, we're reading the pivotal romantic scene together, falling into character. My heart starts racing, wondering, hoping that the deeper Simon gets into character, the deeper he'll ...

I have a confession to make. I find my sister’s husband very attractive and I’m not sure what to do about that. Sometimes there are hot people in your own extended family. It doesn’t always mean you want to have sex with them. But sometimes it does. I'm picking up my brother-in-law to head to my sister's banquet, which, as always, he's late to. But when I arrive, it's just me and him. He takes off his shirt to change and we make eye contact. My sister's banquet may have to wait.

At the edge of the world, in the high-altitude desolation of the Atacama desert, Dr. Joseph Walsh seeks the universe's origins through the immense power of the AGCA telescope array. But his obsessive quest to resolve the "cosmic dawn" begins to yield data that defies all known physics: repeating galactic structures separated by billions of light-years, stars that vanish and appear against all laws of stellar evolution, and system error codes seemingly embedded in the fabric of spacetime. These anomalies lead him to a "Terrible Idea": that his reality, the entire cosmos, is a vast, ancient, ...

Some secrets refuse to stay buried... Ruth didn't hesitate. She aimed and fired in the direction of the flash, squeezing off three rapid shots. The muzzle of her own weapon lit up the barn in staccato bursts, revealing fleeting glimpses of the whimsical wonderland turned battlefield. Shadows danced across the faces of smiling clowns and cartoon characters, their frozen grins taking on a sinister quality in the flashes of light. (c) Sam Baron and Baron Books llc In this explosive new Baker & Tate mystery, Texas Ranger Ruth Baker faces her darkest case yet—one that strikes at the heart of ...

Ambitious criminal defence barrister Robyn Palmer gets her first big break when she's briefed as junior counsel in a high-profile murder trial. Unfortunately, her leader has lecherous designs and their client looks guilty as hell. However, nothing is going to stop her starring in the biggest trial of her career. A comic legal thriller set in Sydney, Australia

All of my friends have hot, amazing men in their lives, but I'm still single… and happy. I've never wanted to settle down. I enjoy going to clubs and hooking up with random men for the night… Then why the hell do I feel like something's missing? When gorgeous rock star Paxton Gorham walks into Leslie Calvin's office, she tells herself that she can't be attracted to him. He's looking for a divorce, which means he has two strikes against him: he's married and a client. What neither of them can deny, however, is the chemistry between them. They know it's a bad idea, but they can't help ...

A committee of creditors hires 3J, one of whom is the leader of a White Nationalist organization on the government’s domestic terrorist list. When the member realizes he will not get paid back everything he is owed, he blames 3J, a Black attorney, and opposing counsel, a Jewish attorney.

When Thaddeus Murfee finds himself in the crosshairs of old-time mobsters, he knows his days are numbered. In a desperate attempt to break free, he files a lawsuit, only to learn that suing the mob comes with deadly consequences. As violent thugs and silent assassins pursue him across the country, Thaddeus seeks refuge with an ancient sheepherder in the Arizona mountains. In this temporary sanctuary, he must race against time to uncover the truth before the mob's relentless pursuit catches up with him.

Unlock the Hidden Secrets of Bankruptcy and Empower Your Financial Future! Are you overwhelmed by debt, struggling with your credit score, or considering bankruptcy as a last resort? "Bankruptcy Secrets the Credit Industry Doesn't Want You to Know: Your Rights, Their Tricks, and How to Win" is your ultimate guide to financial freedom and empowerment. This transformative book exposes the shadowy tactics of creditors and credit reporting agencies, revealing the secrets they don't want you to know. Through investigative journalism and expert insights, you'll discover how to protect your assets...

Need to learn or review criminal law for finals or the bar exam? Here you it is! Easy, affordable, portable. Flashcard style quiz on the law so you are actively engaged. Your curiosity leads to effective learning, spotting issues, lawyerly analysis and a high pass! Quiz Question Law Flash Cards to Teach and Test the Common Law of CrimesDo you have an ALIBI, a DEFENSE about what happened at the BAR? DIGITAL QUIZ QUESTIONS (DIGITAL FLASH CARDS) for law exams and bar review. Criminal law. Covers all felonies and misdemeanors and tought tested bar exam topics like accessory liability, ...

Powerful senior partners. Brand new hungry associates. What could go wrong? Are you ready for a book that doesn't just whisper but roars with intensity from the very first page? Legal Sex isn't just any novel; it's a high-stakes legal thriller that intertwines sizzling passion with razor-sharp legal drama, setting the stage for an unforgettable adventure in the perilous yet prestigious corridors of Stern Law Firm. Meet Judith Warless – The Heroine with a Heart of Steel and a Will of Iron Judith Warless is more than just a character; she's an inspiration. A 24-year-old prodigy who ...

In the ninth installment of New York Times best-selling author Sheldon Siegel's iconic San Francisco series, ex-spouses Mike Daley and Rosie Fernandez have come a long way from their days as small-time defense attorneys. No longer working in a converted martial arts studio on the earthy side of Mission Street. Rosie is now San Francisco's Public Defender, and Mike is the head of the Felony Division. Their daughter is in college. Their son is in middle school. For the first time in years, there is a semblance of order in their lives. It doesn't last long.