Short Days

With her final season in the ton a surprising success, Lady Camille Bellington retires to her family’s Yorkshire estate for Christmas with a marriage proposal in hand. Beautiful and charming, but too independent for society, Camille has given up on the hope to marry for love. So she will marry for duty. The man of her childhood dreams hasn’t been home in three years, even to secure his dukedom, and her heart went with him.

School Days is a collection of stories that captures the splendour of our school days. Here Ruskin Bond has weaved together some of the most adventurous and engaging school stories written by master storytellers like Charles Dickens, Mark Twain, Samuel Smiles, Anton Chekhov, Richmal Crompton and others.

It's Valentine's Day, and Kaley wants to get her husband the perfect gift. Evan got her a reservation to the most exclusive five-star restaurant in town, so she has to do better than that! What to get the man who has everything? How about indulging his naughtiest fantasy by bringing another woman to bed with them? Kaley knows just the girl who would be up for that sort of thing: the hot, young yoga instructor Lena. There's just one problem: Lena doesn't want to use protection, in fact she wants to risk it all even if it means she gets pregnant! Kaley plans for Lena to meet them at their ...

Embrace your time with the Lord, no matter how busy you are! This devotional invites you into Proverbs, the book of wisdom. Realign your heart with God's as you listen through the Scripture and spend just a few minutes with Him. Whether you're on a quick lunch break, between classes, or relishing some peace and quiet during nap time, 10 Minutes in the Word: Proverbs gives you what you need to keep going. Just 10 minutes a day will bring you closer to God and learning His Word.

Actress and geek goddess Felicia Day (Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Supernatural) narrates R.A. Salvatore's first published short story. Bruenor, who had seemingly met his demise at the end of Streams of Silver, appears here as a young, beardless dwarf on a quest for revenge.

A romantic getaway. A missing boy. A desperate search. A new Samantha Moon short story from bestselling Kindle author, J.R. Rain! Private investigator Samantha Moon has her hands full with a busy caseload, but her werewolf boyfriend, Kingsley, convinces her to take off with him for a kid-free, work-free Valentine’s weekend. As they head to a cabin in Big Bear, California, they see a small boy bolt into the forest and disappear. Does he live nearby? Wait—did he even have any shoes on? Worried sick, Sam immediately calls the local sheriff...only to discover the boy has been reported ...

A man looking for romance on the adult affair website Ashley Madison thinks a woman fleeing a sexless marriage may be creating what she’s attempting to escape from, as she works to transform him.

Fourteen outstanding authors. Fourteen worlds that never were. Throughout the human experience, historians have wondered, “What if?” What if Japan had been on the side of the U.S. in World War II? What if things had been just a little different in the Falklands? What if Russia had started World War Three?

This book, Wall Street Robbery, tells the story of one such child, a boy from a poor family in the United Kingdom, whose dreams of owning a simple toy car and other modest pleasures were overshadowed by the harsh realities of his upbringing. Set against the backdrop of a rapidly changing world, his journey from the streets of London to the skyscrapers of Wall Street is a tale of resilience, ambition, and the relentless pursuit of success.

The secret to earning a six-figure income without having to work your butt off When you think about living your dream life, what comes to mind? Does it include spending most of your waking hours in front of a computer, answering emails from your demanding boss and only living it up on weekends? Or does it consist of owning your own time, pursuing things you’re passionate about, and still earning more than enough to indulge in your favorite activities? Unless you’re certifiably insane, you definitely answered the latter. Who wouldn’t want to get away from the drudgery of employee life ...

Texas Cuisine 101: Short Ribs, Brisket, Chilis, and More Get your copy of the best and most unique Texas recipes from BookSumo Press! Come take a journey with us into the delights of easy cooking. The point of this cookbook and all our cookbooks is to exemplify the effortless nature of cooking simply. In this book we focus on Texas. Southern Recipes is a complete set of simple but very unique Texas recipes. You will find that even though the recipes are simple, the tastes are quite amazing. Besides recipes you will learn about the following: The Rich Tapestry of Texas Cuisine Texas Cuisine ...

One runaway bride + One swoon-worthy Duke= One sizzling love story! Ella "You look like trouble, Your Grace." "I am. The most delicious kind of trouble." I find the man of my dreams while running away from my arranged marriage. He's everything I ever wanted so I make him an offer he can't refuse. My wedding night, no feelings, no lies . He's the perfect man until love and My Evil Stepmother get in the way! ChristianI ache for her With every breath In every dream In every touch In every kiss I love her With all my soul In every silence In every storm In every way This Valentine's Day it's ...

He's my hottest crush, my undying obsession... And my secret admirer? JADE: Three years ago, I confessed my secret feelings for him, but he looked at me like I was crazy. Michael Morse is the only man I've ever been serious about, but he's also my father's best and oldest friend. But when I come home after being fired on the day before Valentine's Day, I find a mysterious jewelry box. I barely catch my breath before I realize he's here, at the same time. Is it possible? Is it finally happening? MICHAEL I've done everything I can to stay away from her. She's the one woman I can't have, and ...

Three Holidays. Three Horror Stories. Three Times the Scares! This volume contains: Book #1: The Terrible Thanksgiving An invitation to Thanksgiving dinner. It's just a nice gesture from a co-worker. What's the worst that can happen? Book #2: The Vengeful Valentine He said she was too needy, too clingy and controlling. He said she was crazy. Then he left her. On Valentine’s Day! He broke her heart, and he needs to be punished for it. She might not be crazy, but she’s willing to do some pretty horrible things to get her revenge. Book #3: The Raging Rabbit There's a stranger in a rabbit ...

The end is only the beginning! These ten standalone short stories pick up after the happily-ever-afters in some of our most popular lesbian romances and mysteries. From bridal yoga in Australia and animal chaos in Scotland to cupcakes and confessions in New York, experience excitement, love, and laughter—from months to years after our couples first fell in love.

A collection of short stories about finding...and renewing...love on Valentine's Day.

Short stories by Kalin Ringkvist that are (mostly) not science fiction, each with an introduction by the author. In the Name of Justice - A 14 year old who tries methamphetamine for the first time and witnesses a suicide for which he is soon blamed. Canned Air - A rebellious and foul-mouthed fourth grader and his inhalant addicted mother try to decide if they want to ditch his grandfather's funeral for some mother-son bonding. Foreman at a Racism Factory - It's not easy developing the implants that will orchestrate the next race war. Both Sides of the Story - Two children watch their ...

Young listeners learn about the early traditions which have led to our present-day celebration of Valentine's Day.

None of these stories has any meaning beyond what the reader might impart to them. They are merely scaffolds on which the reader will create their own imaginative worlds. Stories unlock a door into the world of the imagination and usher the reader down its paths. As we tread the paths of our imagination guided by the words flowing across a page, we may relate the images conjured up by the text to our own lives, adding perspective and possibly enriching our experiences. Such is the power of fiction. It is largely why I wrote these stories.There are tales about war and how it affected both ...

Sæmundur the Mad, addict and sorcerer, has been expelled from the magical university, Svartiskóli, and can no longer study galdur, an esoteric source of magic. Obsessed with proving his peers wrong, he will stop at nothing to gain absolute power and knowledge, especially of that which is long forbidden....