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She’s his best friend. He wants to change—everything about himself to impress others. Can she help him see that she’s already impressed? Peri Ten years ago, I met my best friend. He was running away and I was here to stay. I weaseled my way into his grumpy eighteen-year-old heart and Orion and I have been there through some of the darkest days. When he comes to me asking me to help him do a mountain man makeover to impress people from his past, I’m reluctant, but he has been there for me… So I agree and, in the process, I realize that I don’t want him to change. Orion is taller ...

In this, the sequel to "The Wish Doll" we meet John Bender, a veteran detective who thinks he has seen everything. But now he has this new case, a murder, and the suspect, Todd Forrester, has already admitted it to it-but now he claims it was all just a work of fiction. The story he tells is truly a bizarre one, he claims a "wish doll" grants wishes-at a price. John thinks he is full of it. He's seen head cases like this before. Or has he?

Nate the Great and his trusty dog, Sludge, have a tricky case to solve. Nate's friend Rosamond has started a fortune-telling business, but her money box is missing. Sludge and Nate visit Claude, who helped Rosamond set up her business, and Finley, who collects boxes for his rat. They can't seem to help! It looks like the only way to clean up this case is to get down and dirty in the dumps!

What would you do, if you woke up in an abandoned shed without the memory of who or where you are? Drugged, starving, hurt... but you are free to go. Nothing is holding you there. Going into the darkness outside, all you have is a gimped leg, ripped clothes, and not a clue what to do. This is Cassidy Miller's reality. A reality that just might be better than her actual life. It is an odd situation when the mind can't handle certain things - so instead, it hits the reset button. It's like being born all over again, learning things for the first time. With the help of a man she befriends ...

NOLAN One kiss. One kiss was all it took, and I knew I'd never be the same. Hot, passionate, and full of promise Any other man would've counted himself lucky and taken his shot with the most beautiful woman he'd ever seen. But I walked away, knowing I had nothing to offer her that could convince her to stay. When I see her again, this time, I can't make myself stay away. We're both looking for something new, and I finally believe that letting her in may mean finding what's missing in my life. Peace. But is a life with me enough for a woman with so much talent and ability? GWEN A second ...

Sara After running away from my wedding, I vow to find adventure and passion instead of love. Thankfully, I have my job as a travel writer to keep my mind off my recent failed relationship. I can bury my face in books and plan a solo trip to celebrate my new single life in Kastle Harbor. When I literally fall into a stranger’s arms, I can’t help but find myself pulled into his world. Calvin is handsome and stoic, like a library book I just want to keep checking him out. When I'm offered a new job, what seemed like the perfect opportunity doesn't feel so perfect anymore. But can I really...

Becca Adventure isn’t my middle name, and my ex-boyfriend was sure to point that out as I promised to take the trip to Rio we’d scheduled together. And I’ll show him… How to get stranded with no where to stay, until the sexy and sultry Davi Santos comes along. He suggests that he can help me find a place to stay. Little do I know, it’s with him in his 5-Star hotel on the beach! Davi, with his tousled wave hair that matches the ocean that he conquers on his surfboard, and his tanned chiseled abs that scream of a man who can’t get enough sun, takes me in and shows me that not ...

Anne I was stuck in a marriage where I was never a priority. Work always came first. Now one year later, I’m divorced, switched careers, and am taking myself on the honeymoon I never got to have. But the city of love seems to have other ideas for my trip when a handsome chef bumps into me and is determined to make up for it. Alexandre is like a Grecian statue come to life, who’s decided to be my personal Parisienne guide. I want nothing more than to give in and explore Paris with him by my side. But can I risk giving my heart to someone who’s always working? Alexandre I’m head chef ...

A grumpy Irishman. A heartbroken American woman. What’s an older man to do when a firecracker of a young woman steps into his pub? Lola My life is on track. I just graduated from college. I’m living with my boyfriend of four years. The world is at my fingertips. Or is it? Because the moans coming from my bedroom aren’t made by me. So what’s a girl to do? Spontaneously fly to Dublin, Ireland with no plans, of course! Better yet, how about I find an older, grumpy Irish bartender who makes me wish he’d stamp my passport? Is it wise to fall for a man in another country after leaving a...

Ellen's life is turned upside down by the hilarious Mirror-Belle, a spirited princess who claims to be from somewhere mysterious and far away. She appears out of mirrors to tell Ellen magical stories and take her on exciting escapades. From battling with Dragon Pox to helping out with the local pantomime, celebrating birthdays, having fun at the fair and starting at a new school, there are always adventures to be had.

It’s Christmas in Sheffield. But not everyone is enjoying the festive season. A man has been found brutally murdered in his own home. The victim is Iain Kilbride, a once-famous TV star who has faded into obscurity. All signs point to a break-in, but why has nothing been taken? For DCI Matilda Darke, this is the perfect chance to prove her newly formed Murder Investigation Team are up to the task. Matilda suspects the clue to finding the killer lies in Iain’s past, but she’s about to discover how dark that past really is....

Cuento de Navidad para niños *********************************** Todos sabemos que hay magia que cada año viene, En que se aproxima la Navidad y cuando cae la nieve, En una pequeña villa toda llena de iluminación, Un hombre de nieve estaba de guardia con dedicación.

Nate the Great needs your help. Annie's dog, Fang, is missing! That's what Nate discovers when his friends throw him a surprise Happy Detective Day party. Where is Fang? As you and Nate track down clues - Fang was learning tricks for the party; he was seen running away from two tiny poodles and following a lady wearing fluffy-bunny shoes - Nate will share his expert detective skills with you so you can sharpen your sleuthing talents.

The book titled ‘The Rainbow’ draws its name from one of the captivating stories within its pages. The collection encompasses a diverse range of themes, seamlessly blending realism with elements of fiction, each tale crafted to captivate and entertain. Some narratives dive deep into raw realism, exploring intricate family dynamics and personal struggles, while others take readers on journeys through profound psychological dilemmas, ensuring an engaging experience for all.

¡Ayuda! ¡Viene el lobo! ************************* Hace muchos años, en una tierra muy lejana Vivía la familia de un pastor que trabajaba de forma cotidiana Entre las montañas tan altas y las laderas tan empinadas Sus tres hijos mayores cuidaban de las ovejas mimadas.

Kids laugh at the strangest things. This funny short-rhyming book is jam-packed with rhymes that will not only entertain children, but also the adults hearing the poems with them.

When Oliver asks his friend Nate the Great to find his lost weed, Nate can't say no. This isn' just any weed. It's a Superweed that Oliver bought from Rosamond's Adopt-A-Weed sale. First Nate must figure out where to look for the weed. Together with his trusty dog Sludge, they search for clues in the woods, the park and even the library! But is the biggest clue right under Nate's nose?

From that first foray to the spread of early hominids who later became Homo sapiens, life has persisted, undaunted. A (Very) Short History of Life is an enlightening story of survival, of persistence, illuminating the delicate balance within which life has always existed, and continues to exist today. It is our planet like you’ve never seen it before. Life teems through Henry Gee’s lyrical prose - colossal supercontinents drift, collide and coalesce, fashioning the face of the planet as we know it today.

Follow the adventures of Jimmy the giraffe. Jimmy the giraffe is the tallest animal in the jungle. Along with his best friend, Jayne the jaguar, they find lots of fun adventures to go on! Find out what kind of adventures they go on in this awesome audiobook for kids.

(Excerpt from the Introduction) I remember watching on the news the unfolding fate of a guy on death row. There was only about an hour left till execution. It was clear this guy was innocent. As I watched and listened, I jumped on my computer and wrote an email to the Governor of the State, imploring him to pick up the phone and put this one on hold. I said he didn’t want blood on his hands with such an obvious miscarriage of justice. Nothing. Six o’clock came and went. Ten minutes later the guy was dead. I get through a lot in life by looking at the clock and knowing that by this or ...