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A new job. A new hobby. And then death by bowling pin. Hi, I’m Glinda Goodall. After enjoying my waitressing job at my aunt’s restaurant for the last three years, I got sucked into opening up my own private investigation firm—as an amateur sleuth, of course. Just because I was a good listener[read: gossip seeker] and helped solve a few crimes, that didn’t mean I had any business hanging up my shingle. But hang it I did. In need of a different gossip source, my partner and I joined a bowling league. I know, right? I’ve shunned anything to do with athletics my whole life. Just my ...

She was kidnapped and now she's on the run. All Elena Sanchez wanted was to get on the plane to Costa Rica and visit her parents. When the authorities tell her they need to search her, she finds herself drugged and caged by a sadistic bastard who plans to sell her to the highest bidder. Two Pack members, Clay Demmers and Dirk Tilton, learn that Elena, Harvey Couch's former secretary, is a victim of a human trafficking scheme. They go undercover, determined to save her, but at what cost? Elena doesn't know who to trust. They inform her they're werewolves, but is that any better than being ...

In a world where pessimism prevails, being hopeful is punk. Solarpunk Manifesto is a podcast dedicated to radical hope and imagination, inviting leading thinkers, artists, and activists to collectively explore alternative futures. Solarpunk is the counter-cultural movement our generation craves.

If it weren't for bad luck, safety expert, Nessa Caspian, wouldn't have any luck at all. Just when she thinks things can't get worse, an explosion traps her in the mine. Really? If she hadn't been a dragon shifter, capable of clawing her way out, she'd be dead! When she learns the mining inspector, Kyle Harper, has to shut down her family's legacy because of all the safety issues, she's livid - that is until she realizes the super-hot man is her future mate. Well crap. Now what is she supposed to do? Bite him?

Paris Mansfield doesn’t believe in mates since her werewolf father ditched her mom. Her mantra in life? Avoid all relationships with werewolves. Pack leader, General Armand, asks weapons expert, Rider Scott, and software company owner, Grayson Whitlock, to find proof that a local Canadian pharmaceutical company is producing and distributing illegal drugs. Just his luck, Rider is paired with the man who caused his last business venture to fall through, and he’s not sure he can trust Grayson not to ditch him again. What’s even worse, is that when they meet Paris, a woman who works at ...

For this FBI operative, saving others may cost her life. Sarah Osmond has a job to do—help save ten captive women from the evil Colter leader, Paul Statler. Jay Wagner and Riley Bishop, both Pack members, are sent in to help. Sure she's undeniably drawn to both men, but she won't let lust compromise her mission. Being intimate with them is one thing, but falling for them is another. The moment Riley meets Sarah, he tries to deny she's his mate until the intense werewolf mating call draws him in and threatens to ruin everything. Jay Wagner, who used to work undercover at Statler's firm, is...

The assignment? Kill or be killed. The problem? This she-dragon’s target is her destined mate. Dragon shifter, Zulema Garcia, has been trained as a fierce fighter from an early age. All is well until the day she’s captured by the Zon, a group of powerful warlocks and witches. Their demand? To keep her family safe, Zulema must kill Bevon Forrester—a powerful Fey. Zulema is willing to do it—until she realizes Bevon is her one and only mate. Now what is she supposed to do? Bevon is thrilled that his older brother is next in line to become the Feyrion king, since freely roaming both ...

While Blake Masters is elated he's found his mate, convincing Greer Caspian that they are destined for each other is another matter. Between dealing with his now ex-girlfriend to battling an evil that seems to have many faces, there's never enough time to explore the depths of his desire for her. Fate's timing couldn't get any worse. Just when Greer is ready to admit that Blake and she belong together, some strange transforming werewolf from Earth breaks into her house and robs her. They decide the only way for any peace and quiet is to go after this guy.

Angelique Carson had no idea that once she was let out of her hidden realm to protect the Guardians' children that her life would take a turn for the worse. Sure Thane Sinclair is her mate, but there is no way she intends to indulge in any kind of carnal pleasure until her main job is done - and that could take years. Thane's sole purpose is to train the Guardians for battle. The moment he encounters the powerful and beautiful Angelique, however, his mission takes a back burner. Boy, does it. The only problem is that Angelique isn't interested. Could have fooled him.

When dragon shifter, Declan Sinclair, was asked to travel to Earth to heal someone, he thought it would be an easy in-easy out affair. Boy, had he been wrong. Not the healing part, but what happened during his one-hour visit: He met Chelsea McKinnon. The bad part? His body had exploded with need like he'd never experienced before, which was wrong on so many levels. Declan already had a mate. Sure, she'd died in the line of battle, but everyone was aware of the golden rule: one shifter, one mate, no exceptions. So what the hell was going on?

In "Real Artists Ship," Steve Velli invites us on a journey to the heart of creativity – not the sanitized, perfectionist version we often imagine, but the messy, exhilarating reality of bringing ideas to life. This isn't just another creativity book. It's a rallying cry, a permission slip, and a roadmap all rolled into one. Velli weaves together stories of creative triumphs and stumbles – from Pixar's iterative masterpieces to Apple's revolutionary products – with a simple yet profound message: your ideas matter, but only if you share them with the world. Drawing inspiration from ...

Madsaw, war chief of the Tillamook tribe, kidnaps Twana, the step-daughter of the Nisqually shaman. Though their people are enemies, and to love a slave violates tribal law, Madsaw and Twana become lovers. Twana is endowed with an unusual power which allows her to mentally commune with animals and "see" them even though they are out of sight.

Vella Day takes you on another time-traveling jaunt through Paris during the 1920s, where haute couture and high stakes collide in this cozy mystery romp. When famous fashion designer, Dede Dubois, goes missing, my friend, Millie, and I are determined to find her and bring her back to the fashion world. But as we navigate the city of lights and delve deeper into the case, we soon realize that the stakes are higher than we ever could have imagined. From dodging bullets in the streets of Paris to sneaking into exclusive parties, this is one adventure you won't want to miss. With our quick wit...

Love potions – the ultimate romantic dilemma! To sip from the elixir of love or to offer it to someone you desire. For one unfortunate soul, it took a sinister turn. I'm Glinda, a witch whose wand occasionally strays off-course. With a track record of magical mishaps, I've shied away from love potions. Turns out, I'm in the minority. Daisy Sanchez, our local enchantress, crafts high-end, personalized love potions without any guarantees of success. Regardless, one customer was far from enchanted with the results--and killed her. The pressing question was who? Thankfully, our sheriff ...

Witch’s Cove might have a rejected gargoyle familiar and a vandalized yarn shop, but even murder can’t stop this love story. As an amateur sleuth, who happens to be a witch, I, Glinda Goodall, eventually get to the bottom of the whodunits. But when a gargoyle goes missing from atop a church, I don’t know where to begin to look. If that wasn’t troublesome enough, a vandal has strung pink yarn across the French-inspired yarn shop. Was it kids again? Or someone more nefarious? My only hope of figuring out this mystery is to join the women’s knitting group. I’m such a sucker for ...

As a child, Vella Mbenna would lie under the sprawling oak tree in her yard, stare up at the clouds, and dream of exploring the world beyond her rural Georgia hometown. Muddy Roads Blue Skies is Vella's inspiring, deeply personal account of her amazing journey from the backwoods of Georgia to the far reaches of the globe. Part motivational memoir, part how-to success guide, part tribute to the power of dreams, Muddy Roads Blue Skies is a compelling listen filled with self-help wisdom and valuable life lessons.

There's never been an assignment that detective Trent Lawson's been given that he didn't complete successfully—including keeping Charlotte Hart safe from harm. But that one assignment still has him rattled. He can't stop thinking about the sassy, headstrong beautiful woman. And keeping her at bay might be harder than he thought... Charlotte Hart wants the man who protected her—he's everything she's ever dreamed about. With her sights set on a seduction, Charlotte is determined to win Trent's heart—and body. But her mission is thwarted when she gets caught in the middle of a crime. As ...

Recent surrogate mother and nurse extraordinaire, Ally Storms, has a delightful secret. After donating so many ounces of breastmilk to the hospital, Andy literally trips over the tall and imposing Doctor Schaffer--whose secret is as big as hers. When the encounter leads to a heated, wet exchange—both can’t begin to believe how lucky they are at finding each other. As passions rise and Andy lets down, Stefan is overcome with an urging he can barely explain. Yearning for her creamy skin and love, Stefan comes back time and time again for a thirst only Ally can quench.

After being held captive for five months, Danita Warren still has evil blooming inside her - and that scares her more than being in prison. Once she is rescued, Griffin Caspian, the most amazingly kind, protective, and super hot dragon shifter decides he wants to protect her. How lucky could she get? The man is hot. The problem? She doesn't want to drag him down the same dark path. From the moment Griffin meets Danita, he pledges to devote his life to helping her. Sure, she's his mate, but until she's ready to commit, they can't be together.

No good deed goes unpunished. Slogging through life in cement-filled boots, Jamie Henderson is bound and determined to get past her recent betrayal...or die trying. But when two men chase her, the near attack shakes her to the core, reigniting old fears and worry. Now more than ever, she's ready to take control of her life. When arson investigator, Max Gruden is called to a blaze at an abandoned warehouse, he finds a man inside, clinging to his life. Rushing him to the hospital, Max encounters Jamie as she attempts to cross the police barriers to gain knowledge about the fire's victim. As ...