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Joanna "Jonsie" Hunter is a little rough around the edges. Outspoken and strong willed with a streak of defiance, she can give most guys a run for their money. She also happens to be Queen City Royalty. With the territories surrounding the city divided between two rival gangs, she lives a life of wealth and privilege afforded not only by her social standing, but also her brother, Nicky - the leader of the Queen City Dukes.

Many women in the 21st Century today are more successful now in the marketplace than ever before, oftentimes, moving past their issues, but never resting. This metaphoric and literary masterpiece is constructed to help women visualize the exposure of hidden issues from past and present, ultimately leading to overcoming hurts, failures and disappointments. You will be encouraged to see that you are not the only one who has been marginalized by your experiences.

Dakota moves to town to open a gourmet pet treat business, but I know there is more to the story. Fate has given me something else—her, my mate. Now, I'll do anything to keep her safe and make her mine, even accept the monster I've become.

Frustrated copy man Ken Handley cannot help but conceive of the world in advert form. Over three series witness Ken coping with a drunken boss, straight-laced colleagues and an overactive mind, as we follow his exploits and moral dilemmas in this advertising satire. Martin Jarvis stars as Ken, alongside a cast that includes Miriam Margolyes, Imelda Staunton, Christopher Godwin and Joss Ackland.

Jim goes to sea full of dreams of heroism and boyish adventure. But, under pressure, his own conduct falls far below the ideal he has set himself. Condemned even more by himself than by his fellow men, Jim leaves the world and seeks his redemption in the remote forests of Patusan. It is there he finds fame, love, and success. It is there also that he faces the final and biggest test of his courage and faith, and comes through it in tragic triumph.

Autumn, 1646. The English Civil War is raging and there’s trouble ahead for Sir John and Lady Anne Firebasket. There’s a Roundhead platoon camping out in the barn, a perplexed priest hiding behind the panelling and, unbeknown to the Firebaskets, their scullery maid Mercy is actually a disguised aristocrat (and Royalist spy) named Melissa Fortescue-Bottomley.

Sisters Alison and Maud are joint landladies of the Abbeyfield Guest House, dispensing hospitality to a variety of demanding clients while also looking after their irascible, bedridden father downstairs in the granny flat. Dreamy ornithologist Alison has just moved back from Bloomsbury, while Maud ran a 3,000-acre farm in Africa - but neither sibling is really up to the task of managing a B&B, and chaos generally ensues.

Dakota needs help. Badly. The last thing she expects is for the Bad Boy of Eternal Eros to step in, sweep her off her feet, and offer his protection. All she knows is that the more the lines between reality and fantasy blur, the harder it will be to let him go. The more time he spends posing as her fake fiancé, the more she realizes she’s no longer faking her feelings. With every touch, every kiss, every heated glance, she realizes she wants more than one night. She wants the scarred bad boy’s heart to be hers for all time.

Human Trafficking: Vengeance by Stu Armstrong is a gritty, high-stakes crime thriller that pulls listeners into the dark heart of organized crime. The story follows Kofi, a man scarred by a brutal past in an African civil war, where he was driven to acts of violence that still haunt him.

Dive into an extraordinary journey through "Unknown Happiness," a story shaped by life's relentless storms and a never-ending belief in a brighter tomorrow. In this candid exploration, witness a woman enduring toxic environments, surviving gunshots, and rising from the ashes of mental abuse. Journey alongside a soul as it lingers through the tragedy of past trauma, confronting the shadows of family discord with unmatched strength.

As the family adjusts to life on Neah Bay, Dawn forms a deep friendship with a spirited Native American girl named Talie. Talie's wisdom and connection to the land become a source of inspiration for Dawn. Together, they navigate the challenges of their circumstances, forging a bond that transcends cultural differences and serves as a testament to the power of friendship.

Victory was the last of Conrad's novels to be set in the Malay Archipelago. It tells the story of Axel Heyst, who has retreated from the world of commerce to live alone on the island of Samburan. But his solitary existence ends when he rescues an English girl and brings her back to the island. She recalls him to love and to life, until the world breaks in on them once more with tragic consequences.

First published in 1902, Conrad's story describes intensely and in stark detail how greed can so easily drive civilised and enlightened men to revert to primitive savagery. Set against the background of the European ivory trade in Africa, Heart Of Darkness is narrator Marlow's account of his journey in search of the legendary and mystical Kurtz, the most successful trader of them all, who is now reported to be ill.

An actual event, a bomb attack on Greenwich Observatory in 1894, provided the inspiration for The Secret Agent. But Conrad offers more than a simple account of a bungled attempt at revolution. He provides an absorbing study of characters who disturb us as much as they enlist our sympathies.

First published in 1904, Nostromo is set in the South American republic of Costaguana. In the province of Sulaco everyone's life is shaped, directly or indirectly, by the San Tome silver mine. When the government is overthrown, Charles Gould, owner of the mine, is determined to save the silver from the advancing rebel forces.

2097 A.D. Religion is no longer the world’s dominant belief system. Cyrenism, a global collection of atheists, agnostics and scientists is now the majority, and our society has become dependent upon artificial intelligence, technology and advanced robotics. Global Marshal Austin Corrigan is a man produced by this brave new world. He is a tenacious law enforcement officer and a dedicated Cyrenist. Austin is balanced on the job and in life by his best friend, Dean “Deadman” Clarkson, a devout Catholic and a lethal military sniper.

An intriguing murder mystery exploring the desire of the artist to remain elusive and anonymous behind work which is heavily codified and seemingly impenetrable. When a brilliant young art historian flies in the face of the received wisdom regarding the work of the reclusive Anderson Perrine, the artist feels a distinct invasion of his privacy. He sets about laying a series of false trails but her pursuit of him is unrelenting and he is obliged to take radically evasive action.

The week before Christmas kicks off with a family meet-up at The Post & Telegraph pub. Cousins Jake (a cynical university dropout) and Lucy (a high-flying lawyer with OCD tendencies) clash over their differing life choices, while their parents, Gerald and Brenda, get increasingly tipsy. A mysterious stranger at the bar (Sofia, with a Greek background) seems to know more about the family than she should. Amid the laughter and escalating tensions, a family secret is hinted at, with dark implications.

Linny is stuck in a boarding school in Maine, knowing she is cursed to die before her 16th birthday. But this is nothing new. She's done this many times, over many centuries, so she dare not hope it will be different. But then, Quinn Ramsay, descendant of the Sidhe king who cursed her, arrives to fight a very different battle.

Jungameisenagent Andi Meisfeld und seine Freunde helfen dem Keksbäcker Meikelsen sein äußerst wertvolles Lebkuchenrezept wiederzubekommen und stoßen dabei auf ein gefährliches Verbrecher-Duo. In einem weiteren Fall hilft er einer Frau, die von einem Weihnachtsgespenst heimgesucht wird.