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When Lady Priscilla Worthington's supposedly dead mother appears on a notorious pirate ship, her already complicated life with the flamboyant Captain Rogelio "The Randy Raven" Velmontaine takes a turn for the bizarre. Pursued by her aristocratic father, a Duke she was meant to marry, and an octopus with inexplicable romantic intentions, Priscilla must navigate family revelations that shake the very foundation of her identity. A magical treasure map tattooed on her mother's posterior leads the unlikely crew on a swashbuckling adventure through vine-swinging acrobatics, poetry-loving monkey ...

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 ...

Mandy is determined to save the lighthouse that has been in her family for over a hundred years. Hidden inside she finds historical treasures, hidden secrets, and the clues to a possible murder. When her mother is accused of the crime, Mandy's new faith is put to the test. With the help of her old childhood friend, David, and the support of an entire community, she fights to save her family's heritage and find out what happened on that stormy beach those many years ago. Along the way, she finds her faith and true love. You will find an ending you never saw coming.

A Love Written in the Stars. A Fate Torn by Darkness. "You’re mine. No test of time could ever come between two that are made of one." In the vast, mystical universe of Web of Hearts and Souls, Derive is a breathtaking tale of love, destiny, and sacrifice. Aden’s journey is not one of choice—it is of fate. Bound by an unrelenting pull toward Skylynn, he faces a reality where light and dark wage a timeless war. Can a love so profound rewrite destiny, or will the forces against them shatter their souls forever? With poetic prose and an emotional depth that lingers, Jamie Magee invites ...

The residents of Misfit Island may have won the battle, but the war is only just getting started... In the icy realm of Misfit Island, unusual alliances flourish, and hidden truths simmer beneath the surface. Meet Chris Claus, Santa’s son, who is burdened by the expectations of his legacy yet yearns for a life beyond the North Pole. With his striking ice-blue eyes and heart divided between duty and desire, Chris finds himself irresistibly drawn to KeeKee Sidorov, a fierce and cunning Arctic Wolf Shifter who carries the weight of her mixed-breed origins and the shadows of a tumultuous past...

Fake dating my best friend’s cousin for the summer? Yes, please! No strings, no risks, no problems. Camille I’m on a man-ban. That’s right, no dating for me. Until my radar for picking morons gets fixed, I’m on a look-but-don’t-touch policy. During a summer vacation at my best friend’s lake house, her cousin Bennett comes up with the perfect plan. If we pretend we’re together, his meddling family will butt out of our love lives. But as we spend time with each other, my traitorous heart has other ideas. Like falling for the widower who’s completely off-limits. It’s just my ...

Book Two in the Oregon In Love series. Chiaroscuro—the treatment of light and shade to give an illusion of depth—is stock in trade for Marc Dorin's work as a photographer. When he meets the silk and steel Julia Wilcox, it's as if one of his sepia-toned prints comes to gently-hued life. But will the shadows from her past drain all the color from their future together? (Christian romance) Look for Book One: Restorations, and Book Three: Milagro For Miranda. Or buy the set Oregon In Love and save!

Ninety-seven people in the world are dying every minute without Christ and are perishing. Among them are your friends, relatives, associates, and neighbors. What is more, the church is continuing to decline at a rate of about one per cent per year. Theoretically, at that rate by the turn of the century the visible protestant church in the United States will cease to exist. To make matters even worse, a large percentage of the churches’ membership is complacent and inactive. If there was ever a time that Christians need to rise up and do something, that time is NOW! In this book Rev. JC ...

Step into a universe of mystery and power with the exciting new eBook, "From Padawan to Jedi Knight." Traverse across a galaxy far, far away, where this digitally forged grand compendium awaits to fulfill your deepest quests into the hallowed world of the Jedi. Chapter 1 opens our cosmic journey with an in-depth history of the Lightsaber, the shimmering blade which symbolizes strength and valor. Progress into the intricacies of its technological evolution before a profound delve into the confines of the Jedi Code. Rise to the challenge with the detailed training regimen provided in "From ...

What if everything we know about light is wrong — or just incomplete? Introducing a Bold New Light Theory That Challenges the Wave-Particle Paradigm In Threads and Spinons Light Theory: Revealing the True Structure and Behavior of Light, inventor and visionary theorist Samir Hanna Safar unveils a groundbreaking scientific model that could rewrite the foundations of physics. Abandoning the paradoxes of wave-particle duality, Safar proposes a radical new view: light is not a wave nor a particle but a tensioned thread carrying spinning energy units called spinons. This revolutionary theory ...

Together in His Light: Embracing a Christ-Centered Marriage is an inspirational guide that illuminates the beauty, strength, and sanctity of marriage built on a foundation of faith in Jesus Christ. This book offers an uplifting exploration of how couples can cultivate a marriage that not only thrives but also glorifies God, creating a union that is a testament to His love and grace. Marriage, as designed by God, is more than a partnership; it is a covenant, a sacred bond that mirrors Christ’s relationship with the church. In today’s fast-paced and often challenging world, maintaining a ...

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 ...

I prefer high heels to fishing reels, but single dad Henry Cooper is determined to hook me. I’ve seen too many women give up everything they want for some man, and I refuse to do the same. That path leads straight to heartache. I say the absolute wrong thing every time I’m around him, but Henry still flirts and teases like he’s mistaken me for someone with a sense of humor. My plan to avoid the construction contractor with the big hands, strong thighs, and ridiculous fishy puns is shot all to heck when my cousin asks Henry to teach us how to fly fish for an upcoming competition. I’m...

Imagine the hottest rock star on the planet. Do you see the girl next to him, the one teaching him to play guitar? Yeah. That’s Aria. Aria knows that the new guy’s picking up the guitar fast. She knows he wants to start a garage band after school. And she knows he can sing. Man, can he sing. Senior year’s rocking. Until Aria figures out the true identity of the hot new guy…He’s Sax Grayson. Freaking Sax Grayson! She’s dating a multi-platinum artist. She’s kissing a Grammy-award winning singer. She’s in a garage band with a rock star!

When Lily Garrison agrees to host this month’s Turtle Cove book club, she never expects the night to end in murder. Former resident Eleanor Sterling returns to town to debut her latest poetry collection, a book filled with cryptic verses exposing the secrets of Turtle Cove’s residents. But as Eleanor begins her reading, she suddenly collapses and dies in front of a stunned audience. The suspect list grows as whispers swirl about her literary rival, Daphne Sinclair, and the townspeople who’d rather keep their skeletons in the closet. With her sister Grace and trusty beagle Rocky by her...

Unlock the Secrets to Perfect Illumination with Light Management! Dive into a comprehensive guide that transforms your understanding of lighting with Light Management. Whether you're looking to enhance natural light, master artificial lighting, or integrate both seamlessly, this eBook is your ultimate resource. Start with the basics in the Introduction to Lighting Management, where you'll discover the principles of light and the goals of optimizing your lighting environment. Move on to Natural Lighting Fundamentals to uncover the sources and benefits of daylighting, and learn how you can ...

The author of this unfortunate tale should have known the dangers of the sea, but armed with a little knowledge and a bit too much faith in his own ability, he decided to jump into a boat and sail away. This is the very true story (I’m sad to say) of sailing the yacht called 'Solo' alone. Never having owned a boat before and after only a few weeks trying to learn the intricacies of sailing a small eighteen-foot six-inch craft. The sailor of Solo finds himself two miles out to sea and quietly wondering: what the hell was he doing there?... The plan was a quick dash around the Kent coast to...

A TRAIL OF BODIES. A MYSTERIOUS SNAP. A BEGGAR THIEF FROM THE DESERT. A PLUNDERED TREASURE. A VENGEFUL DEMON OF THE DESERT. LONDON IN TURMOIL. HOLMES AND HIS FRIENDS HAVE THEIR HANDS FULL AS THEY STRIVE TO BRING A DEMON TO JUSTICE. A MONSTROUS DEMON THAT COULD BE MORE POWERFUL THAN ANY ADVERSARY THEY HAVE EVER STOPPED!

Demons never tire. Like the banshees of Irish legend, they cling to John Callahan and fill his heart with wails of despair. No matter how John tries to live an exemplary life, the former IRA killer is haunted by the memories of the horrors he has suffered — and those he has inflicted in return. Not the monastic life, not the vows of the priesthood, not the move from Ireland to New York City has brought him peace. In this second gripping novel in the series by Elizabeth Upton, John Callahan has resigned from the priesthood in the hope of living a simpler life as a professor at New York ...

CAN BE READ AS A STAND ALONE NOVEL Sidharth Ahuja, a heartbroken billionaire who has given up on love. Meghana Mathur, a spirited young woman who wears her heart on her sleeve. She is fire, he is ice. He is bold, she is beautiful. He a flirt, she a banshee. He believes in logic, she in love. What happens when fate brings them together? Will love rule all, or will logic win? ********* "What if I give you a good reason to stay." He whispered it, like a promise. Meg's heart skipped a beat, did he really mean what he said, more importantly what would her answer be if he asked the right ...