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Twelve-year-old Ellis embarks on a daring quest to save his mother, who is battling a rare illness. Inspired by her stories of a legendary herb said to possess miraculous healing powers, he sets off into the wilderness with his loyal golden retriever, Max. Along the way, Ellis teams up with fellow adventurers Ian and McKenna, each driven by their own hopes and dreams. Together, they face treacherous terrain, fierce storms, and even a bear, learning the true meaning of courage and friendship.

Bloodied and barely conscious, a teenage boy wakes up at the side of a railway track in the middle of nowhere. It’s night and the dead of winter–bone-chillingly cold. Where he is and how he got there, he doesn’t remember. Nor does he remember anything else for that matter–not even his own name. The only clue left behind is a backpack covered in a foot of snow lying next to him. The one thing he knows for sure is that if he doesn’t get up and start moving, he’s going to freeze to death.

Eleven-year-old Wunder Ellis is a miracologist. In a journal he calls The Miraculous, he records stories of the inexplicable and the extraordinary. And he believes every single one. But then his newborn sister dies, at only eight days old. If that can happen, then miracles can’t exist. So Wunder gets rid of The Miraculous. He stops believing.

All I have ever wanted is to serve the Lion God. Despite the mockery of my village, I know where I belong. When I at last have a chance to present myself to the Temple, the priests find me worthy to take my place as an omega, one who serves the God body and soul. Even as the God claims everything I am, I discover more than just duty and reverence within the Temple walls. Not just service, but love...my heart claimed by a priest who worships my body as if I am a god in my own right. If we are brave, if the God is merciful, I may dare to give my heart everything I dreamt of and so much more.

I didn’t expect to find a little girl like Mara. She’s beautiful. She’s brilliant. She’s so damned creative I’m always amazed. For her, it’s Christmas all year long. That sounds great to me because she’s the perfect Christmas present. She takes to having a daddy so wonderfully. She’s still holding back, though. I can tell she wants me to be a part of her life, but one part is too precious to her. I can wait. I can wait forever because I’m pretty sure she’s mine forever.

When Mahony returns to Mulderrig, a speck of a place on Ireland's west coast, he brings only his handsome face, a photograph of his long-lost mother and a determination to do battle with the village's lies. Mahony also somehow wakes the dead from their graves, with their foggy memories and hidden stories floating greyly amongst the unseeing living. No one, though - living or dead - will be able to guess what happened to the teenage mother who abandoned him as a baby.

I want a Daddy so badly! I want Roger! I see all my friends and how happy they are to be little girls. I want that so badly. But to be a little girl I need a Daddy. And Roger is a Daddy. More than that, Roger is the sexiest man I have ever seen. He’s tall, dark, and handsome, just like my fantasies. He’s strong and quiet. I know he can help me become a happy little girl. I just know it.

Welcome to Goodbye Guilt & Shame, the podcast that offers a beacon of hope for those navigating the complex emotions of guilt and shame. Each week, hosts Jess and Ashley engage in powerful, interview-style conversations with individuals who have triumphed over their past traumas. Through authentic stories of healing and resilience, we provide listeners with the tools and resources necessary to embark on their own journeys toward emotional freedom. Our mission is to foster a safe and supportive community where everyone—from youth to elders—can find inspiration and guidance. Join us as we ...

As endearing as it is humorous, this debut middle grade novel by Jess Callans is a tender, queer coming of age story about the courage it takes to find your own voice and choosing to just be.

Zerlina chats with Maryland Governor Wes Moore, UAW President Shawn Fain, Democratic Strategist & former 'Signal Boost' co-host Jess McIntosh + Congressional Candidate for NY-11 Andrea Morse!

London, 1886. Barkeep Warren Bakshi is happy with the secrets that he keeps—those of the patrons he serves at underground queer club The Curious Fox, and his own. But when Warren’s long-lost brother returns, bringing unexpected wealth to the Bakshi family, his elevated status requires more dignified pursuits. An art class seems an ideal way to keep questions at bay, until it reunites him with the subject of his recent fantasies—a man Warren’s boss has expressly forbidden him to pursue.

Do you dare open the door and enter a place like no other? In these three historical tales of sensual awakening, nothing that stimulates and titillates is taboo, ecstasy comes in many sizes, and pleasure is its own reward...a world of seduction and sensation, where inhibitions are unlaced and desires long corseted are gloriously freed. Features: Fallen Angel by Jess Michaels; Parlor Games by Leda Swann; and Border Lord by Julia Templeton.

As a journalist, Jessica Ryder knew how to deal with all kinds of situations, but when her editor assigned her a last-minute interview, she realized she wasn’t prepared at all for the number one tennis player Hayden Connors. She imagined him as some spoiled, rich kid, but found a bad boy billionaire, instead.

It's not over. Despite revealing the existence of the mythicals to the world, Aella is still hunted by the agency and Jacobs. The Sanctuary isn't fairing much better either. With almost as many problems and the media scrutiny on top of it, Aella has to decide what she is and how the world is going to see her. Can she continue to keep the mythicals safe while also winning over the public? Has Jacobs found mythicals willing to serve his cause as well.

Learn how to achieve peak performance without burning out in the process with the latest book. We live in a constant state of overwhelm and exhaustion whilst simultaneously striving for high performance. It’s not sustainable and it’s why burnout has become so prevalent. That was before the global pandemic which exacerbates the level of change and uncertainty leaving peak performance even harder to achieve. Busyness is fashionable, we wear it like a badge of honour but it doesn’t lead to high performance.

He was the man she hoped could give her meaning. She was his chance to finally love someone completely and without reservation. Kellie: Marcus must be the sexiest man on Earth. He’s brilliant. He’s strong. He’s so handsome I can barely stand it. He’s also stern and strict. I don’t know if all Daddies are like that but it turns me on. It turns me on a whole lot. But sometimes I don’t know if I’m good enough. Can I be what he needs? Can I give him a reason to love me?

People dream of being stranded in paradise...until it happens for real. You know those dumb quizzes on social media that tell you to pick the one person you wouldn’t mind being stuck on a deserted island with? Well, a few months ago, I would have said Kate. I thought she was the one. Until she ghosted me. Now she’s back and wants to make amends. She had a reason for what she did, even if it hurt, so against my better judgment I invited her to go fishing on my boat. I definitely didn’t plan for what happened next.

In 2021, Australia saw rage and revelation as #MeToo powered an insurgency against sexism and sexual violence. From once isolated survivors to political staffers, women everywhere were refusing to keep men’s secrets. In this electrifying essay, Jess Hill traces the conditions that gave birth to #MeToo and tells the stories of women who – often at great personal cost – found themselves at the centre of this movement. Hill exposes the networks of backlash against them – in government, media, schools and in our national psyche.

Does the fear of failing hold you back? Do you ever find yourself hesitant to use your gifts because you’re afraid you’ll fail? Best-selling author Jess Connolly offers you 100 devotions that challenge women to Take It Too Far in all the good stuff - worship, service, love, forgiveness, and more - as they bring their full selves, gifts, and voices to everything they do.

Glory Girl will jumpstart your search for purpose. In each meaningful chapter, Jess' wise words will help you: discover the things you are really passionate about, understand your strengths and weaknesses, face your fears, catch the vision, make a plan, and find the confidence you need to make your move - all in the bold belief that God has called you to every step of the journey.