Virtual Light

Planning a reunion with your ex isn’t fun… even if he’s a secret billionaire. Elijah Cromwell dumped me ten years ago and my heart’s never recovered. Inseparable since birth, our breakup is still the talk of our hometown Mermaid Shores. I can’t even think of him without feeling sick. Now he’s the surprise guest of honor at the high school reunion I’m planning, and minutes later, we’re stuck together… in a broken elevator, with nothing to say to each other. The entire town’s convinced we’re meant to be, but he married someone else and she died. He’s mourning her… ...

This book is not a religious/spiritual adventure but one of facts. The shroud of Turin exists as a photographic negative and dates back from an era (around 2,000 years) - prior to the invention of the camera. The components of the cloth have been newly examined under “EXTREME SCIENTIFIC SCRUTINY” using the latest technological equipment by groups of scientists, among them the scientists involved in the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Their findings reveal an intense “instantaneous” burst of radiation as responsible for each marking. There exists no other ...

Though Saint John Paul II said, “the Second Vatican Council (Vatican II) was a great gift to the Church” for various reasons few laity know much (positive) about its teachings. This book is a beginning at changing that. "Shedding Light on Lumen Gentium" is an article-by-article summary of Vatican II document "The Dogmatic Constitution on the Church," better known by its incipit "Lumen Gentium". Saint John Paul II said Lumen Gentium unlocks the teachings of Vatican IIl therefore, with a better understanding of this document, we can better understand how to live the life to which we have ...

No matter how famous someone might be, the fact remains: most of the other seven billion people on Earth wouldn’t know him or her from the next person. Add this reality to one’s shrinking recognizability among the multiple billions down through history, and the worldly emphasis on standing out really falls flat. We’re all in this obscurity thing together. Ironically, the trouble with me and you and the rest of humanity is not a lack of self-confidence but that we have far too much self-importance. To live and die unnoticed would seem a grave injustice to many. It’s all too easy to ...

Ready to turn your windowsill into a jungle, your living room into a fragrant herb garden, or your bathroom into a serene plant spa? Whether you’ve accidentally murdered a cactus or you’re the proud parent of 37 leafy roommates, this book is your new green-thumbed best friend. This isn’t your average boring plant manual. This is a fun, approachable, comprehensive, and totally un-intimidating journey into the world of indoor gardening—designed for total beginners, seasoned hobbyists, and even those who swear they have a "black thumb." What You’ll Discover Inside: 🌿 Start Here, ...

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 ...

#1 New Release in Teen & Young Adult Wizards & Witches Fantasy eBooks March 2025 (U.S.) #1 New Release in Teen & Young Adult Fairy Tales & Folklore March 2025 (UK) International Amazon Best-selling Author Terry Ironwood releases the seventh installment of his eight-volume epic fantasy series. Time is running out as the races prepare for war. The companions continue their quest, yet the landscapes they traverse will test every aspect of their strength and endurance. All while being hunted by the emissaries of evil. In their path stands Darkwood Forest, where no one has entered and returned ...

“All roads lead to Rome, but my heart leads to the Colosseum.” The final struggle takes everyone to the heart of things, to the place that controls it all, and to the person who stands between them all. Safety hanging by a thread will force Victor & his friends to take great risks and walk dangerous paths. When his heart leads him to where it all started, Victor must prepare for the battle of his life to defeat his opponent. Once again, Oriana must look very closely to discern friend from foe. When truth starts weaving into a web of secrets and lies, who will try to make amends while ...

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?

She’s new to town, but not new to the lifestyle. So why can't she resist topping from the bottom? Now that Luisa has finally left the hustle and bustle of Los Angeles, she’s ready to find a new club to play in. When her friend Tracie brings her to Club Surrender, she knows she’s finally found the perfect place. Seattle’s premier women only “light BDSM” club is clean, fun, and chock full of women to explore. Paula has always been a little dominant, but being a dominatrix seemed like a step too far. After growing up in an abusive home, she knows how easy it is to hurt someone, so ...

Seven Shadows by Geoffrey Schmitt Sin is more than wrongdoing—it’s a distortion of the soul’s deepest longings. In this honest and grace-filled guide, pastor and spiritual teacher Geoffrey Schmitt leads readers on a journey through the seven deadly sins—not to condemn, but to heal. Each chapter explores a different shadow: pride, envy, wrath, sloth, greed, gluttony, and lust. Drawing on Scripture, personal reflection, church tradition, and decades of pastoral experience, Schmitt invites readers to confront these ancient struggles with courage and compassion. Alongside every shadow, ...

Hit the D The facts are astounding. Nearly 1 billion people across the world suffer from vitamin D deficiency. Their energy levels are depleted, their moods are diminished, their general daily living, compromised. And for the most part, they haven't a clue... The healing powers of sunlight are incredible. Science now shows that virtually every common health problem afflicting our globe is significantly reduced by getting optimal levels of the sunshine vitamin D3. High blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, allergies, depression, and even cancer can all be treated through Vitamin D. ...

★★★★★ "An interesting take on humanities future!" - Reader Review ___ A fresh take on science fiction and a glimpse at humanity through the eyes of an alien who doesn't know what 'family' is, until he finds one! "Humans are the only known intelligent species to actively create 'Found Families' in the form of parents, children, siblings, and more. If a human starts spending more time with you and initiating physical contact, they have probably adopted you." These were the words that caught my ears when attending the most prestigious university in my quadrant as a minor in alien ...

¿Estás interesado en el poder de la espiritualidad? Tal vez ya has sentido destellos de tus habilidades psíquicas y quieres un libro que te ayude a empoderarte y llevar estos sentimientos al frente de tu mente. O quizás estás buscando una guía que te ayude a vivir una vida más intuitiva, confiando en tus instintos y permitiéndote ser influenciado por las cosas que te rodean. Sea cual sea el caso, tu mente te ha llevado al lugar correcto. Empath and Psychic Abilities for Beginners es el punto de partida perfecto para personas altamente sensibles que desean llevar sus habilidades al ...

SHE MADE LOVE. THEN SHE MADE HISTORY. The stunning prequel to the prize poly Sleeping Lotus series! In a world where magic is bestowed by dragons, Kori Hashimoto-Barren would rather be normal. After all, her parents were sacrificed to a dragon seven years ago, and she couldn't hate the beasts more if she tried. But this year, the dragons are returning for their new sacrifice, and Kori will have no choice but to offer herself. She can only hope that--as an indentured servant to a magelord--her life is too boring for the dragons to want it. That is, her life used to be boring... until Eidan ...

A Cupcakes-and-Crime Caper Cupcake-loving croupier and part-time private investigator Tiffany Black has a strange new case. What happened to Monica Galgavan? Why did she go missing twenty-five years ago, and is she still alive? Is Tiffany's client correct in thinking that Monica wouldn’t just leave on her own – and if so, is the person behind Monica's disappearance willing to strike again? Meanwhile, Tiffany meets a strange woman named Rosie, who insists on helping Tiff out with her investigations. "Winters will have you giggling into your book!"What secret is Rosie hiding, and why are ...

Two wounded hearts, a beloved dog, and someone who’s out to destroy the hero’s dream or worse? After a heartless betrayal, she’s sought refuge in Winfield. A new college grad, Megan Blair isn't seeking her dream career. She is working her safe, same summer job at her sister’s waterfront Cafe. But this job will end with the summer tourist season. As she tries to forget, she wonders if she’ll ever regain her confidence. After a life-altering accident, he has one goal. Nick wants to give the dog who pulled him through rehab what she loves most. Alaskan husky Maddie has only one joy, ...

When, Beth, her husband, and four small children, move to a small town in Northern Minnesota near the end of the Great Depression, the good job which her husband hoped to secure, does not materalize. In dire straits, they find an abandoned cabin to live in and are forced to call on others to help provide milk for their little children. However, they soon find that there are others who also need help, and in helping others they find that the more they give of their time and meager resources the more they receive in return. They find that love and care for others brings many unexpected ...

A fantasy story of a young girl who lived in the shadows of her pack, watching the joy of her pack but never being apart of it, hiding secrets from her Alpha and Luna afraid of what they would do if they knew the ugly truth. A strong moon blessed wolf whose parents died years ago, leaving her under the care of her brother who once protected her but now hates and loathes his sister and is willing to harm her any chance he gets. A cruel rejection from the future leader of the pack, a sting of betrayal as the story unfolds the young girl fights for her life but the shadows where she lived may ...

Finally, a cruise with a theme Adrienne can appreciate! Photography lessons from popular freelance photographer, Awesome Andy, plus an interesting photography competition.Unfortunately, Awesome Andy turns out to be Arrogant, Annoying and Awful Andy instead. "Winters will have you giggling into your book!" Adrienne is ready to admit that photography might not be her calling in life, and move on – until Abominable Andy is discovered to be Assassinated Andy. Who could’ve killed the egotistical photographer? Addi and her friends Cece and Sam, along with First Officer Hot Stuff – er, First...