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As the first Beta ever chosen to run Goldcrest Academy, Lana Cole has way too much going on to consider adding dating into the mix. Determined to protect the Omegas in her care, she has a fight on her hands with the old benefactors of the academy who don't want anything to change. When an emergency stretches her resources thin, she's forced to put her trust in a pack of strangers. These sweet, handsome men believe she's their true mate, but can they find a way to show her she needs them in her life while she barely has enough free time to grab a coffee between major incidents?

Ember Nestor lost everything that mattered to her in one night. Her true mate was taken from her, and her mother decided to send her to Goldcrest Omega Academy where she must stay until she's claimed by an Alpha. She isn't interested in finding a new mate while she's in mourning. She doesn't think she'll ever get over her loss, but a dangerous Alpha wants to claim her, and his persistence pushes her to go on the run.

She says her name is Lena. Lena, who disappeared without a trace 14 years prior. She fits the profile. She has the distinctive scar. But her family swears that she isn’t their Lena. The little girl who escaped the woods with her knows things she isn’t sharing, and Lena’s devastated father is trying to piece together details that don’t quite fit. Lena is desperate to begin again, but something tells her that her tormentor still wants to get back what belongs to him.

Way up in the Swiss mountains, there's an old grand hotel steeped in tradition and faded splendor. Once a year, when the famous New Year's Eve Ball takes place and guests from all over the world arrive, excitement returns to the vast hallways. Sophie, who works at the hotel as an intern, is busy making sure that everything goes according to plan.

Brooke Corvina has been at Goldcrest Omega Academy forever. Resistant to all attempts to match her to suitable Alphas, she’s a "special project" for the head of the school. She knows her father wants her to grow up and start making babies with a wealthy Alpha, but that’s not the life for her. After an unusual incident at the academy, she begins to see her escape route. The only trouble is her plan hinges on using the only men she’s ever perfumed for, and they might not be so keen on letting her walk away once they’ve helped her out.

Leanne Leto spent most of her life running from the truth. Now that her biggest secret is out in the open, she vows to get over her bone-deep fear of Alphas to make a fresh start in Cressidan City. Admitting what she truly wants out of her life, she starts the career she's always craved. The only trouble is she's forced to work closely with Alphas who know every detail about her past. Falling for the men she works with isn't part of her plan, but she's not sure she has the strength to resist their allure. Can this pack help heal her heart, or is she doomed to forever be ruined by Alphas?

Full of Betas, Silver Lake is the safest place for an Omega in hiding, but she can't stand to spend another second trapped there. Passing for a Beta at Goldcrest College is so much harder than she expects. The big city is full of Alphas, and she’s starting to attract some attention that could ruin her shot at freedom. Meeting a rare male Omega and his Alphas, her perfume is triggered, and there’s no going back. She can run from herself, but she can’t hide from her true mates.

After a study date gone horribly wrong, Beth Moore is on a dating ban. So, of course, that's when the hottest guys she's ever been around in real life would walk into her life. A few awkward encounters later, and those insanely hot men offer her the chance of a lifetime. The job she's always dreamt of is within her grasp. All she needs to do is say yes. She's not sure her heart can handle being around pack Esposito, but she's starting to realize she can't hide from her feelings forever, and it might just be time to admit they've won her over.

Zelena Ortega thought she knew the price of fame. Long hours and a lack of free time didn't matter when the payoff made her feel so alive. Performing music that comes from her heart to enthusiastic crowds of ecstatic fans—there's no other feeling like it in the world. But when the spotlights drop and the buzz fades, she's left empty and alone. There's only one bright spot in that darkness, and it would be a huge risk to make a move on the Beta bodyguard who takes such good care of her while her contract forbids her from claiming mates, true or chosen.

Pop on your headphones, and hit 'play' - Australia, let's talk about love. Marriage equality is a subject that's captured the hearts and minds of Australians for years, and the topic of love is one for the ages. What is it to love and be loved? What does it mean to have our relationships recognised by the communities we are a part of? These questions and more are explored in Listen to Love, a six-part original audio series from Audible.com.au in partnership with The Equality Campaign.

It's been years since Nadja Kulka was convicted of a cruel crime. After being released from prison, she's wanted nothing more than to live a normal life: nice flat, steady job, even a few friends. But when one of those friends, Laura von Hoven - free-spirited beauty and wife of Nadja's boss - kills her lover and begs Nadja for her help, Nadja can't seem to refuse. The two women make for a remote house in the woods, the perfect place to bury a body. But their plan quickly falls apart and Nadja finds herself outplayed, a pawn in a bizarre game.

A windowless shack in the woods. Lena's life and that of her two children follows the rules set by their captor, the father: meals, bathroom visits, study time are strictly scheduled and meticulously observed. He protects his family from the dangers lurking in the outside world and makes sure that his children will always have a mother to look after them. One day Lena manages to flee - but the nightmare continues. It seems as if her tormentor wants to get back what belongs to him....

In this award-winning work, Drs Romy Block and Arielle Levitan provide a common-sense, medically sound approach to using vitamins to improve your diet, exercise plan and overall health. In clear, accessible language, they explain which vitamins and supplements can be helpful, which can be harmful and which are altogether unnecessary; they explore health topics including migraine, hair loss, fatigue, irritable bowel syndrome, hot flashes and more and address preventive care, providing insights on topics such as screening tests, weight loss and preserving memory.

Fruit Belly outlines the fundamental advantages of combining a primal/paleo-style diet with a well-rounded exercise routine for a balanced, non-aggressive approach to weight loss that's suitable for even the busiest modern lifestyle. The book's program provides menu guidelines for breakfast, lunch, and dinner (including between-meal snacks!), and lots of quick and tasty recipes with affordable and easily accessible ingredients.

Eine fensterlose Hütte im Wald. Lenas Leben und das ihrer zwei Kinder folgt strengen Regeln: Mahlzeiten, Toilettengänge, Lernzeiten werden minutiös eingehalten. Sauerstoff bekommen sie über einen "Zirkulationsapparat". Der Vater versorgt seine Familie mit Lebensmitteln, er beschützt sie vor den Gefahren der Welt da draußen, er kümmert sich darum, dass seine Kinder immer eine Mutter haben. Doch eines Tages gelingt ihnen die Flucht - und der Alptraum geht weiter. Denn vieles deutet darauf hin, dass der Entführer sich nun zurückholen will, was ihm gehört.

Berlin, 2017: several young girls have been disappearing for the past fourteen years. Red ribbons show the police the way to their bodies, but there's no trace of the killer. One evening, internationally renowned philosophy professor and anthropologist Walter Lesniak is arrested on the suspicion of the murders in the presence of his daughter, Ann. 'Professor Death' becomes the headline of the tabloid press and Lesniak himself refuses to cooperate with the police. Ann is certain this is all some kind of mistake. And she will prove it.

The 80/20 Principle, also known as the Pareto Principle, is a powerful concept that has been widely applied in various fields such as economics, business, and personal development. The principle states that in many situations, roughly 80% of effects come from 20% of the causes. This means that a small number of inputs (the 20%) are responsible for a large proportion of outputs (the 80%). In this audiobook, you will learn about the 80/20 Principle, and how you can use it to improve your productivity, efficiency, and effectiveness in various areas of your life.

Es ist Jahre her, dass man Nadja für ein grausames Verbrechen verurteilt hat. Nach ihrer Haftentlassung wünscht sie sich nichts sehnlicher, als ein normales Leben zu führen. Doch dann geschieht ein Mord. Und den wollen die Täter ungeschehen machen. Oder jemanden finden, den man in einem Gerichtsverfahren rechtskräftig verurteilen kann. Ein abgelegenes Haus wird zum Schauplatz eines bizarren Spiels? denn Nadjas Vergangenheit macht sie zum perfekten Opfer. Und zur perfekten Mörderin.

Auf dem Friedhof einer Marschgemeinde wird nachts ein Grab geschändet. Wurde die Leiche gestohlen? Der Totengräber bittet die ortsansässige Polizistin Frida Paulsen um Hilfe. Sie lässt das Grab exhumieren, und ihr Entsetzen ist groß, als der Sargdeckel geöffnet wird. Auf dem Verstorbenen liegt eine weitere Leiche, ein Mädchen, seltsam gekleidet mit einem Kopftuch und einem altertümlichen Kleid. Handelt es sich bei der Toten um eines der Zwillingsmädchen, die vor Jahren verschwanden? Und wenn ja, wo ist ihre Schwester? Das Leichengewand führt die Polizei schon bald auf die Spur einer Familie.

The Art of Starting guides you from the first step right through to the everyday running of a successful creative business. Whether your passion is in craft, photography, food, fashion or design, this audiobook is full of indispensable advice. Iona Mathieson and Romy St Clair are two entrepreneurs who learnt the hard way and are here to share everything they wish they’d known at the start. Their practical advice helps you to use what you already know and develop future proof skills in a fulfilling job that works for you.