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Everyone has a story…and a dream. Patricia didn’t trust easily. Her ex-husband had taught her all the reasons not to. But Daine didn’t give up easily. Andrew wanted to make certain his granddaughter was happy with her life…then his daughter showed up. Jillian was determined to learn more about her family’s history and the mystery surrounding the woman in the painting at Daine’s house…she didn’t count on Nic being just as interested in it as she was. Hannah couldn’t be happier with her new husband…or so she thought. Livy was thrilled with her and Patricia’s business ...

This is a future tale of heroes, monsters, technology, gods, demons, and even a beautiful princess. Enter the Boarding School Between Dimensions, known simply as the Academy. Students here have the potential to become almost anything, great heroes, demon lords, and even gods. However, they all share one outstanding trait. The only way to get to the Academy is if you are an Outsider. A person with the ability to pass through the Gate, the barrier between dimensions.

Catching a killer is a piece of cake... Or is it? When socialite Celeste Rocheford is murdered, Mindy’s best friend Beth Miller finds herself the prime suspect. Mindy must prove Beth's innocence and find the real killer – while dealing with her meddling high-school nemesis, Neve, and her former flame, Ethan Macaulay. Praise for A.R. Winters: "The perfect balance of being lighthearted, but still a serious page-turning mystery." - Jaycie D, Amazon.com "A fun cozy mystery with engaging and entertaining characters" - lq, Amazon.com "A cute light read with a final twist at the end." - Stacey...

Sweet Mistakes and Second Chances Ava Walker never had her high school rom-com moment. Grieving the loss of her mom, she stayed in the background—quiet, careful, and crushing hard on Tyler Donovan, the golden boy who never even knew she existed. Now in her twenties, Ava’s ready to hit reset—starting with a semester in Italy learning the art of gelato. What she didn’t plan? Bumping into Tyler on her journey halfway around the world…or him mistaking her for her confident, outgoing sister. Caught in the lie, Ava has a choice: come clean and risk shattering the sweetest thing that's ...

"Mind, body, and soul of characters like Jamie and Claire Fraser of Outlander." The Historical Fiction Company An aristocrat haunted by his sins… After losing his bride to a hated Englishman, Pedro Daun shuts himself in his winemaking property. Drowning in port, he hopes to find oblivion from his military past. A girl with dawn in her eyes…Kind and whimsical, Anne Maxwell moves to Portugal to help her new sister-in-law. She dreams of finding the perfect suitor to give her the unconditional love she never had. Shadows can taste light…A twist of fate brings them together. Anne glimpses ...

Having the cutest neighbor is a real pain in the neck... Callie is immune to all forms of magic—including the mesmerizing gaze that lets vampires bend humans to their will. That's made her the target of an ancient evil determined to enslave her... or destroy her. Her only hope lies in her mysterious neighbor, Armant. His superhuman strength and piercing intuition captivate her as much as they frighten her. Yet, her bright spirit has ignited a spark within him that he thought had long been extinguished. And Armant has a score to settle with the master vampire that's targeting her. As ...

Life is a game and it’s all about the journey. Every day slips by so effortlessly, we get sidetracked into a ‘tasty’ world and forget where we’re going in life. When we find ‘balance’ in life, everything changes; doors open, which were once brick walls. This book will take you on an incredible spiritual journey and introduce you to a deep personal awareness of a profound spiritual lifestyle, climaxing in a surreal Spiritual Awakening. Walk your ordained life path with absolute confidence once you know how the Game of Life is played. Meditation is one of the keys to inner peace ...

A feel-good Christmas romance about protecting the heart of a small town. As a location scout, my mission is to find the perfect small town for a Christmas movie. When I stumble upon Holly Ridge, I know it’s exactly what my production team is looking for—a charming winter wonderland with endless cinematic potential. But Drew Pierce, the town’s protective mayor, isn’t thrilled about Hollywood swooping in on his close-knit community. From the moment we meet, he makes it clear that he doesn’t trust outsiders, especially not someone who could disrupt the town’s traditions. As Drew ...

Praise for Pattaya Heat: "IF YOU ENJOY OLD DETECTIVE STORIES, YOU'LL ENJOY THIS." "EXCELLENT BOOK AND A GREAT NEW DETECTIVE!" Welcome to Pattaya City, Thailand. This piss-poor paradise makes Las Vegas look like a PG-13 Disney movie. Pattaya is where Richy Sky has landed for a premature mid-life crisis. This is not where he wants to be, scraping by taking small-time PI jobs, mostly infidelity investigations. The fun, if you could call it that, can't last forever, and now Richy sees a way out -- a new job, one that pays very well. All he has to do is find a missing antique watch that's worth ...

When 20-year-old Atreyu goes to bed one evening, he awakes to find himself turned into a skeleton. Even worse, some dark power drafted him to fight an endless war! How will Atreyu survive and find a way home? Please note that this original story was inspired by "Clattanoia," Overlord Season One anime opening theme performed by OxT. This work was previously serialized as an entry for the MAL X Honeyfeed Writing Contest and has been republished as a novel. This 51k words story has reincarnation and GameLit and LitRPG elements but no romance or harems. It is suitable for teenager readers and ...

What happens when a 14th century Scottish hunk ends up in the 21st century? Would you believe his story? When Mellie Evers is dumped on social media she decides to put her imagination to good use. And with the big family reunion rolling around, there’s no time like the present. Mellie tells everyone about her new boyfriend. He’s perfect, charming, Scottish…and fake. Well, he’s based a little too closely on a certain Scottish hottie, but that guy? He’s a thief and claimed to be from…the 14th century and she kind of played a big part in getting him sent away. When he appears at ...

About The Book We are happy to introduce a translation of the famous classical Hanafi Fiqh Manual called Nur al-Idah (The Light of Clarification) by Imam Hasan bin Ammar bin Ali Al-Shurunbulali who is described as one of the greatest scholars of his time (b. 1580). This edition covers: The basics of purification (classes of water, containers, residual foods or drinks, etiquettes of performing the call of nature etc.), wudu, ritual bath, dry ablution, wiping over footgear, rules related to menstruation and postnatal bleeding, The basics of prayer (the call to prayer [adhan and iqaama], how ...

Ready to get growing? Not sure where to begin? Pressed for space but have big garden goals? This is the book for you. No matter how big or small your garden plans, no matter how small your indoor space may be, you can grow all the vegetables, herbs, and flowers you need for any outdoor garden, big or small. Can you spare eight square feet of space in your home? That’s a matter of just two by four feet of floor space; but in it, you can grow literally hundreds of individual plants. This book will walk you through the entire process from start to finish—from seed germination through ...

A Vacation Gone Deadly. A Town Full of Secrets. A Killer Who’s Just Getting Started. Tiffany Black and Rosie wanted a break. Instead, they land in Duck’s Head—a town where people are disappearing, secrets run deep, and the next body could be theirs. When a local vanishes and a corpse turns up, their relaxing getaway turns into a race to catch a killer. Good thing Tiffany’s boyfriend Stone shows up, all broody and heroic. Even better? Nanna’s in town, armed with killer instincts and a purse that packs more surprises than a magician’s hat. The bodies are stacking up, the clues ...

For their fifth case together, homicide detective Tyler Odom and psychiatrist Daphne Janet are called to Patterson's Fine Jewelry to investigate the savage beating death of renowned jeweler Ben Willett. But they quickly discover that Willett was dealing in more than just gold bracelets and beautiful gemstones.

★★★★★"This book inspired to move forward on my own adventure of positive creativity." Paint landscapes with feeling, passion and purpose! Landscapes of My Mind: Colour, Light & Beauty celebrates the joy and beauty of painting the New Zealand landscape seen through the eyes and heart of award-winning artist Cassandra Gaisford. It illustrates the joy of abstract expressionism and shows there is no right or wrong way of painting a scene and no perfect medium. Cassandra has studied with other artists and is largely self-taught...what she shares are the landscapes from her mind and her...

Jesus’ Beatitudes were first spoken nearly two millennia ago, in these simple statements—when you really look at them with fresh eyes and grasp their depth of meaning—you will find the same pertinence, relevance, and challenge that his first-century audience felt. In them, you will find an invitation into the sacred (holy, set-apart) space of de(re)construction. I hope that, for you, this is not just another book on something Jesus said. Instead, I hope that you might feel seen by Jesus in his Beatitudes, as I have—that you might know that your questioning, confusion, and rethinking...

A woman obsessed with what’s proper, a cowboy from the wrong side of the tracks, and a second chance spurred on by doing what’s wrong because it feels right. I’m trying to bring in more people and businesses to Tall Pine, Montana. Our town deserves so much more than one tree and one tavern. It’s not my fault the pub I’m pushing to open will be in direct competition with Dawson’s tavern. If he's so worried, he needs to up his game. The cowboy claims to have plenty of tricks up his sleeve, so when I give in to his challenge of playing a game of poker and I lose… big… I can’t...

The politicians in our government have created a perfect environment for the citizens in the United States. We wake up in the morning, grab a cup of coffee, and hurry off to work. This is repeated at least five days a week. On the weekends most of us kick back and relax, watch TV or maybe even try to exercise a little. Some jog, others go to the gym. Some even try to get back to nature by fishing, hunting, and hiking. But saying that, everyone still has their own set of problems and most people wonder how they will ever overcome some of them. This keeps us all focused on our families and ...

Secretive VIPs A man who isn't who he says he is A murder When Addi and the gang encounter a group of interesting VIPs, they think it'll be an easy cruise - until a murder rocks the boat. Now, Addi must uncover a killer - before they strike again. Meanwhile, Ethan is "shadow captain", Sam is overwhelmed with VIPs' demands, and Cece is enjoying her perfect new role. Praise for A.R. Winters: "The perfect balance of being lighthearted, but still a serious page-turning mystery." - Jaycie D, Amazon.com "A fun cozy mystery with engaging and entertaining characters" - lq, Amazon.com "A cute light ...