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*Ain’t no spice here. This is a kisses-only sweet romantic comedy.* Me marry Mr Grump… Not in a million years. The opportunity of a lifetime involved a trade: life in Seattle for a Florida swamp. My mission. To drain the swamp and build a luxury golf course spa resort. No problem. Only Mr Grump on a Harley Davidson has made it his mission to save it. Nick Anderson, my biker adversary, just happens to be my university professor crush from years ago. And he is only more handsome with age. Inconveniently, we are forced to work together on the project in a tiny trailer with dodgy air con in...

Women more likely to suffer Depression, referred to by the World Health Organization as “the leading cause of disability worldwide,” afflicts as many as 350 million people of all ages, and women are twice as likely as men to be diagnosed with this often debilitating condition in any given year. According to the Office on Women’s Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, between 10 percent and 25 percent of women will experience an episode of major or clinical depression at some point in their life. There is hope Signs and symptoms of depression are the same regardless of ...

Catching a killer is a piece of cake... Or is it? When Mindy Macbay moves back to her hometown of Santa Verona, she soon finds herself on the receiving end of anonymous threats, and even worse, unpleasant encounters with her high school nemesis and former paramours. "Winters will have you giggling into your book!" Will Mindy unmask the killer before it’s too late? And will her annoying high-school nemesis manage to make Mindy's life sufficiently miserable? Praise for A.R. Winters: "The perfect balance of being lighthearted, but still a serious page-turning mystery." - Jaycie D, Amazon.com...

Lord Tyler Winslet is an up-and-coming leader in Parliament, doing all he can to keep England from going down the disastrous road to yet another war. He is challenged at every turn by the opposition leader, Lord Channey, who is not above using any means at his disposal to achieve his objective. Tyler, however, has someone else who shares his point of view. Although they have never met, Tyler faithfully reads 'Nightingale's" political column in 'The Times' and listens to the advice offered there. Lady Sherry Gaines lost her betrothed to war and is determined to honor his memory by helping ...

What if you accidentally climbed through a portal into a different world? Elan’s world falls apart when his twin brother Uani is snatched from right in front of his eyes by winged creatures. Uani disappears into the uncharted subterranean passages of the planet Hathalia. Summoning all his courage, Elan joins the warriors to travel down into Hathalia’s depths to find Uani and ends up crawling up through a portal into Yellowstone National Park. Eleven and alone, Elan needs to find a way to survive on Earth as he starts the daunting task of finding his twin brother. Elan’s search for his...

MALAYA 1942. Elizabeth is a wife, a mother and for the first time in her life she is scared. The Japanese have invaded and Elizabeth’s world of routine and order has been destroyed. Through steamy jungles, perilous mountains and wild rivers, Elizabeth and her family are pursued by the ruthless Japanese. Yet she is not alone. With her is a man - a stranger and a soldier. His name is Jack and together they have only one chance of survival: To reach Singapore. Set amidst the fall of Malaya and the greatest defeat in British history, ‘The Light that Guides the Way,’ is a story about love,...

Jason Randwulf comes to Towers City to find his future but instead finds his life taking a few steps back. The only job he can get is at a local coffee shop - which pays nothing - and then he learns his former boyfriend is currently involved with someone new. When Jason answers an ad for a mysterious experiment to make some money, he is infused with a strange substance that grants him incredible powers and brings him nothing but trouble. Despite all that, he decides to use his new abilities to become a hero. He cracks down on the Neon drug that's been flooding the city and takes down some ...

A thrilling collection of the first eight Samantha Moon short stories, including: Teeth - What happens when a child is born with a rare throwback gene, a gene that produces two exceptionally long teeth? Vampire Nights - Samantha Moon meets someone unexpected on a late night trip to Denny's, someone who seems to know all her secrets and has all the answers. Vampire Blues - Samantha Moon discovers that even a routine case can offer a few surprises―and that not all men are created equal. Vampire Dreams - Samantha Moon sets out to find the answer to a mysterious, haunting dream...a dream in ...

Emma Finch is stuck at her job writing throwaway articles for a birdwatching magazine. In fact, she’s starting to wonder if her editor even reads her work. But then, she gets an unexpected email: an invitation to interview a legendary folk singer known for writing one of the most beloved songs among birdwatchers. It’s not long before Emma travels to a small mountain town to get the interview of a lifetime. While the town of Sourwood appears quaint and cozy on the surface, it’s not long before things start to go amiss. First, Davy Pinesmith refuses to give Emma the interview he had ...

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?

On the Eve of the Final Days the Dead Will Walk the Earth The veil between the worlds of the living and the dead has started to weaken. The events that took place in East London during the autumn months has unleashed a psychic wave that has spread out across the capital, and in its wake the dead are becoming restless. Violent poltergeist activity and horrifying apparitions are just the tip of the iceberg. With each day that passes more and more people are reporting encounters with terrifying things that seem to come from beyond the grave. And while the public at large remains ignorant of ...

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 ...

The Universe is nothing like what we think it is. Many people today already understand that we, the human soul group, are stuck inside the Matrix, controlled and manipulated by an external force that is not from this Earth. Some call this force the Anunnaki, but I call them the Khan Kings or the Overlords. What most people do not know is how our universe is structured. Where does this external force originate? Exactly how and where were they born? Why do they need to keep us in a tight grip, reincarnate us, and give us all amnesia? In this book, I provide evidence of that the universe we ...

Adrienne is looking forward to a nice, relaxing cruise—especially when she hears that this time, the theme is beauty and pampering. Unfortunately, “beauty and pampering” means something different for the cruise passengers! When one of the passengers is killed by a lethal beauty injection, it's up to Addy and the gang to uncover the truth of whose flawless face doesn’t match the ugliness within. This time around, the investigation is aided by the Swan of the Seas’ new captain, Jonathan Ellman, who seems vaguely familiar to Adrienne and the others… Praise for A.R. Winters: "The ...

Unlock the full potential of your photography with "Mastering Flash Photography: Lighting Techniques to Create Stunning Images.” This comprehensive guide is designed to help photographers of all levels understand and master the intricacies of flash photography, offering step-by-step instructions and expert insights to create breathtaking images. Dive deep into the world of flash photography by learning the fundamentals and the historical evolution of flash technology. Discover the various types of flashes available, from built-in and external units to speedlights, ring lights, and studio ...

In a world where the lines between light and darkness blur, where ancient powers slumber beneath the earth, waiting to be awakened, the realm of Aetheria stands on the brink of chaos. Long ago, it was said that the gods themselves walked these lands, their presence a beacon of hope that kept the shadows at bay. But as centuries passed, the gods withdrew, leaving behind a fractured world divided among kingdoms, tribes, and councils—each vying for power and dominance. Legends speak of the Elders, ancient beings of unimaginable strength, sealed away by the last act of the gods. Their names ...

"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 ...

"I felt hot tears streaming down my cheeks at his words. Spoken so carelessly, but with such shameless intent. He knew how I felt. How I had been feeling. How lost and alone and full of grief my days had been. Avery was not a friend. Not even a trusted acquaintance. But he understood what I was going through. Even if he didn't have a compassionate bone in his entire buffed body, he knew what I had suffered. I didn't have to justify my behaviour to him." Walking out on her life and hiding in the only place she can think of that the Iunctio - the vampire governing body - and in particular,...

Guided By His Light: A Story of Faith, Hope, and Love When storms rage, both outside and within, where do you turn for light? On the rugged coast of Maine, Nicole Thomas has spent her life tending the Grayson Point Lighthouse alongside her father, a man whose unshakable faith has guided her through life's tempests. But as his health falters and the weight of responsibility grows, Nicole finds herself questioning whether she has the strength to weather the storms ahead. One fateful night, a violent storm brings a broken man to her doorstep. Tyler Hampton, a travel photographer with a past as...

Imagine the Celtic saint Brigid and the great bodhisattva Guanyin sitting down together for a cup of tea. I certainly would want to listen in to their conversation! Oak and Lotus takes us to a similar place. It’s a beautiful, expansive book about the joyful integration of Eastern and Western wisdom, a resource I expect to return to again and again. — Carl McColman, author of The New Big Book of Christian Mysticism and Eternal Heart Oak and Lotus is a joy to read. Bringing Celtic Christianity into conversation with three major Eastern faith traditions—Hinduism, Buddhism, and Taoism—...