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Viscount Hawthorne makes a drunken wager at a scandalous masquerade ball: he bets he can seduce the next unmarried woman to walk through the door. That woman turns out to be Miss Arabella Fairweather, an outspoken bluestocking who’s attending her very first ball under protest. Rather than storm off, Arabella proposes a challenge of her own: if he can seduce her, he must then agree to marry her—and give her complete control of his estate. Let the games begin.

Desaray, a normal 14 year old girl, living a normal life. Her everyday life suddenly changed when the world as she knew it ceased to exist. Her world, but not her world. Monsters appearing out of nowhere. 90% of the population disappeared. An apocalypse like none other. A system gained from killing a single monster. Once human, now a dragon... All of these things happening all at the same time, turning Desaray's world upside down. How will she cope in this new world, not as a human but as a dragon?

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Kept me turning the pages from page one!” Jonna M. A DELIGHTFUL COZY MYSTERY FULL OF QUAINT VILLAGES, QUIRKY CHARACTERS, AND MADCAP ADVENTURES BY A BESTSELLING AUTHOR. Helen Ryes and Martha Littleword, two Americans living in England, become fast friends and amateur sleuths when a murder lands them in hot water. Killers unfortunately rarely stop at just one murder and the tome-filled libraries, ivy-covered manor homes, and lush countryside of England can be decidedly deadly! It’s a beautiful summer and the busy village of Marsden-Lacey, England, has murder on its mind...

Cedar Grove is abuzz with excitement as the Halloween Festival draws near, but for Lila Harrington, owner of the Harrington Inn, the holiday takes a chilling turn. Strange creaks echo from the empty upper floors, shadowy figures flit through the halls, and a mysterious history of tragic lovers haunts the property. When one of her guests is found dead under suspicious circumstances, Lila’s unease turns to determination. With her best friend Jane by her side and her clever beagle Barkley sniffing out clues, Lila dives into a mystery that blurs the lines between the supernatural and the all-...

This war won't wait for their wounds to heal. Disfigured Moira Gunn has spent years in hiding after a failed attempt on her life, but disappearing only let evil gain a foothold. Now, with the untimely death of the clan's heir, the laird's widow is seeking a marriage alliance with their powerful neighbors... except as eligible maidens gather at the castle they fall victim to mysterious accidents. And Moira blames herself. Meanwhile Evan Sinclair fears his family is walking into a trap and even as the overlooked second son, he will do anything to keep them safe. Donning a disguise to gather ...

NEI DAN AND XU CULTIVATION: THE PATH TO EMPTINESS "Nei Dan and Xu Cultivation: The Path to Emptiness" presents a comprehensive system of Taoist internal alchemy that integrates traditional Chinese energy cultivation practices with the concept of emptiness (Xu). The book outlines an 18-module progressive journey toward spiritual transformation and union with the Tao. The work begins with theoretical foundations, explaining how emptiness (Xu) forms the cornerstone of all alchemical transformation. It establishes the relationship between Xu, Wuji (ultimate emptiness), and Taiji (supreme ...

Nourish Your Divine Light: The Ultimate Guide to High-Frequency Nutrition Unlock the transformative power of conscious eating with "Nourish Your Divine Light" by Ammanuel Santa Anna, the eagerly anticipated fourth installment in the groundbreaking Luminous Lifestyle Series. Are you ready to transcend ordinary nutrition and embrace a revolutionary approach to nourishment that feeds not just your body, but your spiritual essence? In this illuminating guide, renowned spiritual architect and transformational coach Ammanuel Santa Anna reveals the profound connection between what you eat and how ...

Addrienne is surprised to learn that a Bed and Breakfast association from England is holding their annual conference on board the ship. She's excited to meet some of the vendors, especially those who supply desserts and other snacks to the B&Bs, and are offering some of their samples to cruise participants... Unfortunately, it's not all fun and games when the former head of the association is found murdered - and Addi and her friends must uncover the killer before the cruise ends!

Light is the most important part of our lives. Louise Riofrio, while working as a Scientist at NASA, made the biggest discovery of the century--the Speed of Light is changing. Starting when a child's eyes first open she describes how we learn about the world through light in our first few months of life, then how we discovered that Earth is round, and how we found we are part of a solar system and a galaxy. The Speed of Light takes you around the world from the Mediterranean to Hawaii in 100 illustrations showing where discoveries were made. This new edition shows how the size of the ...

SUBWAY OF LIGHT a novel by JULIAN BOUND Because Sometimes a Second Chance is All We Need Following an accident Josh finds himself sat alone at the back of an empty New York subway car on a deserted station with no memory of how he arrived there. A man approaches and tells Josh he has been taken out of his life to take a journey on the train. Acting as a guide he explains they will make several stops and that each station visited may seem familiar to him. Arriving at their first stop they witness a young couple meet for the first time. Their ensuing subway stations follow the young ...

A Killer is Lurking… and the Proof is in the Pie! When Kylie Berry agrees to bake pies for the town’s biggest food festival, she’s hoping to impress the crowd—not become the center of a murder investigation. But when the contest takes a dangerous turn—with sabotaged pies and a dead contestant—all eyes are on Kylie. Someone at the festival has a secret to hide, and they’ll do whatever it takes to keep it buried. With her café’s reputation on the line and the police sniffing around, Kylie teams up with her fearless best friend, Zoey Jin, to track down the truth. Who tampered ...

Ford Es la primera vez que hago algo así. Incluso le di un nombre falso. Después de todo, nunca volveré a verlo. Virgil no se parece en nada a mi ex, y eso es exactamente lo que quiero en una aventura de una noche. Es un alfa total, ex marine, y cuando me lleva a su habitación, marca casillas que ni siquiera sabía que existían. Quizás no estoy tan roto como creía. Se suponía que solo duraría una noche... hasta que Virgil aparece en mi librería conduciendo un camión de reparto. Genial. Ahora parece que estamos atrapados juntos. No hay forma de que un hombre como él se enamore de...

He dated three women at once. Now he's dead. When Tiffany's rental car gets totaled by a moose named "Swanky," she and her friend Rosie find themselves stranded at a luxury ski lodge—smack in the middle of a high-school reunion gone bad. Things get awkward real fast when half the women at the chalet start comparing notes and realize they've all been dating the same charming guy—one of them even thinks she's engaged to him! Pretty soon, Mr. Tall, Dark, and Definitely Unavailable turns up dead. As if that wasn't dramatic enough, the so-called fiancée reveals he had her late grandmother's...

Catching a killer is a piece of cake... Or is it? When Mindy Macbay moves back to her hometown of Santa Verona, and finds herself fighting crime with her best friend, she soon finds herself on the receiving end of anonymous threats, and even worse, unpleasant encounters with her high school nemesis and former paramours. Dessert, Diamonds and Deadly Secrets When Mindy investigates the death of an unpopular cafe owner, she uncovers a trail of diamonds and a secret life... Carrot Cake and Cryptic Clues Socialite Celeste Rocheford is murdered, and Mindy’s best friend Beth Miller finds herself...

Daisy has never been kissed. Never been chosen. Never felt a man's arms around her curvy body. But all that's about to change. If she believes in fairy tales. As the fourth of the Walker girls, Daisy has watched her older sisters and her younger one fall in love. But that magical feeling of being adored by YOUR person has never happened to her. She wonders if it ever will. With her head in the clouds and her heart on her sleeve, Daisy tries to hold on to the idea that love will find her, too. If she's patient. If she keeps on believing. On her college study-abroad trip to Paris, Daisy ...

Books 8, 9, and 10 in the international #1 bestselling series, Vampire for Hire, including: MOON RIVER (Book #8) In Moon River, private investigator, Samantha Moon, is asked to look into a string of bizarre murders, murders that are looking more and more like the handiwork of a bloodthirsty vampire. But when her sister, Mary Lou, goes missing, Samantha, Allison and Kingsley take the fight underground... into the dark heart of a vampire's lair. VAMPIRE SUN (Book #9) Private investigator Samantha Moon looks into the bizarre disappearance of a woman who enters a Starbucks, but never leaves. ...

I swore I’d stop playing it safe. No more shrinking back. No more letting life pass me by. But then Spencer Forrest walked into my world and looked at me like I was already his. And when he spoke? It wasn’t a suggestion. It was a command wrapped in heat and unspoken promises. Spencer doesn’t just want obedience. He sees the submission I’ve buried deep.And he’s going to draw it out, one command at a time. Behind closed doors he shows me what surrender really means. Praise, control, denial… each moment is a lesson, and how to finally voice the aching desires I’ve never dared ...

Nina Morgan has always been the one thing Sterling Hayes could never outrun. Even when the mistakes of his past strained their bond, she remained—in his mind, in his heart, in every part of him. Now, with their connection stronger than ever, he is determined to build the life he’s always wanted with her, but the shadows he thought he left behind aren’t finished with him yet. Danger lurks closer than he realizes, and when the past threatens her, Sterling will do whatever it takes to protect the woman who’s always been his light in the darkness. Nina has weathered every storm loving ...

A one-night stand lands her in the middle of a mafia war. Rachael’s brand of innocence is as refreshing as it is alluring. Rarely do I meet someone who doesn’t know the Moran name. I’d love to keep her in the dark, but unfortunately my enemies have other plans. Let my little rabbit run. There’s nowhere she can go that I won’t follow, and not even a bullet is going to stop me. She’s mine to claim, mine to own, and mine to protect. A sexy stranger, one night of passion, no complications. That’s all Vonni was ever supposed to be. Now there’s no avoiding him, not even in my new ...

In the spiritual realm of the unseen world, Satan represents the epitome of evil, an adversary continually scheming against humanity and God’s divine plan. Commonly understood as the devil, Satan’s role in the Christian Church extends beyond folklore or superstition. Satan has relied on charming and magnetic personalities for centuries to perpetuate his lies. History is replete with Pastors, Preachers, and Teachers masquerading as trusted religious leaders but are smiling wolves in sheep’s clothing. Unfortunately, millions are falling for the satanic lie that Christians can speak and ...