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Architect Meredith Cole retreated to her grandmothers lighthouse cottage to escape the wreckage of her broken engagement and lost career. She wanted solitude. She wanted peace. She didnt want a half-drowned stranger crashing onto her dock in the middle of a noreaster.Gabriel Stone is a bestselling author who hasnt written a word since his wife died. Trapped together by the storm, he and Meredith form an unlikely pact: to stop hiding from life and start rebuilding.But as the days pass and their connection deepens, they discover that some storms dont destroythey reveal what was meant to be all along.A sweeping romance about healing, hope, and finding love in the aftermath of loss.

Enjoy this socially conscious, award-winning epic of courage and resistance!GOLD WINNER in the 2024 Human Relations Indie Book Awards, Historical Realistic Fiction "Wild Conviction will draw you into a world where reality and the supernatural intersect, and the past and the present collide unexpectedly outstanding book will have readers of all ages hooked from the very first page. " Suzie Housley, Midwest Book Review " magnificent writing and incredible characters mesmerizing a story that should not be missed by anyone." Kathy Stickles, Reader Views, 5-Star Review " a compelling read that offers a unique blend of genres." Jeyran Main, Review Tales " ... a tour de force featuring a strong young woman ... a necessary role model for todays world and any other." T.A. Niles, T.A.s Poetic Expressions-Plus " ... brilliantly blends history with the dilemmas of the present day ... thrilling plot ..." IndieReader " ... I couldnt put this book down!" Michael Ostrowski, author of A Model Community and Lost in the Fog. In a hostile land, a young woman stands against enslavers and learnssurvival isnt freedom.Secrets about her ancestry lead Twilight Adams to a plantation, where captivity lies in wait. Children held in bondage there have secrets, too. In stealthy resistance, these quiet fighters defy their enslavers, whom they call the destroyers.As Twilight challenges slavery and the cruel injustice of plantation life, the destroyers close in. Trapped, she discovers what the children know:There are only two ways outescape or death. Spanning three years, 1858 to 1861, Wild Conviction is a socially conscious, richly historical, epic adventuresprinkled with magical realism, laced with southern gothic, and steeped in the heated tensions of antebellum America.For this novel, the author created a scenario within a historical setting in which the terms Rich-tone and Pale are used for skin toneand without historical and contemporary derogatory terms. Fans of the haunting beauty and complex humanity found in stories by authors such as Matt Haig, Octavia Butler, and Jan-Philipp Sendker will enjoy Wild Conviction, a cross-genre adventure where integrity, courage, and wonder illuminate even the darkest times. Mary Dezember writes for those who believe life holds magic and that every story can be a journey of the soul. Outstanding editorial and reader reviews Excellent selection for book clubs and reading groups Join Twilight on her quest to be a champion of freedom!Wild Conviction is the origin story for the Magic of Evenfall series.

When four newly acquainted children accidentally stumble upon another realm, they are forced to go on a quest to find the keys to their survival. They embark on a journey into the unknown to overcome temptation and fight for their lives. Fantasy and reality collide in the tension of this supernatural realm. As these adventurers search for the truth, they are forced to work together to conquer their giants. They are about to have the time of their lives!The Realm is an allegory of the Christian walk and spiritual warfare. The story takes you on a journey, where the character of Christ and the facets of the church are revealed.Who are these mysterious characters the children meet along the way? What will each exciting new season bring? Life is a journey, enjoy the ride!

Em uma comunidade caiçara, cercado pela mata e pelo mar, o pequeno Martim cresce ouvindo os sons da natureza e aprendendo a língua dos passarinhos. Ele é um neném fogueta e, em sua jornada diária, descobre o canto de diferentes aves do sabia-laranjeira ao tucano-do-bico-preto, do surucua a batuira. Cada piado, trinato e gorjeio se transforma em um dialogo entre o menino e o mundo ao seu redor. Com poesia ritmada e onomatopeias que do vida ao texto, Pia o pio, pia Martim e uma celebraço da infancia e seus afetos, da cultura caiçara e da rica biodiversidade brasileira. Uma leitura sensivel e envolvente para despertar nos pequenos leitores a escuta atenta e a admiraço pela natureza.

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What if the world is stranger than were equipped to see?The Spectrum of the Unseen brings together five unsettling works of speculative fiction that explore the fragile boundary between perception and reality. Spanning more than a century of storytelling, this issue of Permanent Flux traces how the unseen makes itself feltnot through spectacle alone, but through atmosphere, doubt, transmission, and quiet dread.The issue opens in a modern suburban neighborhood, where a late-night encounter spirals into viral scrutiny and public disbelief. It moves next to a lonely newsroom in the early twentieth century, where a wire service carries something far more disturbing than headlines. From there, it examines how people soothe themselves beneath an overwhelming presence, how power can grow from what the world overlooks, and finally, how the natural landscape itself can become alien and immense.Featuring work by John Eric Vona, H. F. Arnold, Gordon Sun, Grigory Lukin, and Algernon Blackwood, The Spectrum of the Unseen offers no easy answers. These stories linger in uncertainty, reminding us that clarity does not always bring comfortand that reality may extend far beyond the narrow band were able to perceive.For readers of science fiction, horror, and the weird, this issue invites you to slow down, look again, and sit with what refuses to be fully explained.

Stop chasing the glow and start becoming it.In a world obsessed with "fixing" flaws and stopping the clock, The Beauty Ascension offers a revolutionary shift in perspective: beauty isnt a battle against time, but a sacred journey of evolution. Author Kristy Jenkins redefines skincare as a high-vibration form of self-devotion, moving beyond the surface to nourish the soul.This isnt just another beauty manual. It is an invitation to transform your daily bathroom routine into a soul-nourishing ceremony. Whether you are laying the groundwork in your 20s, navigating the transitions of your 30s and 40s, or stepping into the powerful radiance of your 50s and beyond, Jenkins provides the roadmap to age with "reverence, rest, and ritual."Inside these pages, you will discover:The Art of Ritual: How to turn mundane skincare steps into restorative moments of presence. Decade-Specific Wisdom: Expert guidance on protecting and honoring your skin as it evolves through every stage of life. The Energy of Glow: Understanding that your most powerful beauty tool is your internal vibration and self-worth. The Pro-Presence Shift: Letting go of comparison and approval to become your own standard of beauty. Deeply empowering and sophisticated, The Beauty Ascension teaches you that you are not just agingyou are ascending. Its time to claim the radiance that deepens with time and live your life as the "signature" version of yourself.Your glow isnt a moment in time; its a lifestyle.

This beautifully presented volume gathers together the complete Anne series, chronicling the life and adventures of one of literatures most beloved heroines.Beginning with the arrival of an imaginative orphan on Prince Edward Island, the series follows her journey from spirited childhood to adulthood, marriage, motherhood, and life through times of joy and hardship. Set against the pastoral landscapes of rural Canada, these novels celebrate friendship, education, ambition, resilience, and the transformative power of imagination.Rich in warmth, humor, and emotional depth, the Anne books explore themes of belonging, personal growth, family bonds, and community life. Through vivid storytelling and unforgettable characters, the series has inspired generations of readers and remains a cornerstone of classic childrens and young adult literature.This complete collection includes all eight novels in the Anne series, presented in one volume for devoted readers and new generations alike.A timeless literary treasure filled with charm, heart, and enduring optimism.Included in This CollectionAnne of Green Gables (1908)Anne of Avonlea (1909)Anne of the Island (1915)Anne of Windy Poplars (1936)Annes House of Dreams (1917)Anne of Ingleside (1939)Rainbow Valley (1919)Rilla of Ingleside (1921)

Hercule n’est nulle part en sécurité. Ni chez lui ni à l’école. Insultes, agressions sexuelles, humiliations, châtiments corporels, la violence perverse des adultes semble infinie. Avec son meilleur

Keeping a good work-life balance just got a whole lot cuter in this slice-of-life manga about an office worker and the ghosts she encounters!When corporate slave Fushihara-san works late into the night, a worried ghost named Yurei-chan tries to send her home. She helps with her work and brings her snacks, all the while pleading "Begone now!"Fushiharas heart just cant get enough of her cuteness! Be healed by the heartwarming daily lives of Fushihara-san, who can see ghosts, and the caring Yurei-chan.

Les droits de l’homme et du citoyen sont au fondement de la République. Mais qu’en est-il, aujourd’hui, de leur protection effective et de leur compréhension dans notre pays ?Nommée Défenseure des dr

What if Canadas survival depended on a weaponized raccoon, a halfrobot excoworker, and the last functioning Tim Hortons on Earth?In this chaotic and heartfelt sequel, the BIOS Apocalypse may have quieted down until a corrupted voicemail loop under the Arctic ice reboots Carlos now halfhuman, halfmachine, and twice as dramatic as before.Newly resurrected, he returns to find his old crew still alive and still questionable: Brittany, engineer of explosive breakfast devices and proud mother of a haunted coffee machine Pascal, a programmer powered entirely by anxiety and lukewarm caffeine Guy, the teams dramatic narrator and reluctant hero And a raccoon who may or may not have violated several international treaties When BIOSpowered zombies, undead drones, and a barista zombie who weaponizes boiling coffee launch an attack, the team flees into the Canadian wilderness straight into a blizzard that makes survival feel optional.Between a brutal 47C storm, a sacred pilgrimage to the last untouched Tim Hortons, a medically suspicious recovery attempt, the arrival of Dayana a brilliant coder who shortcircuits Carlos emotions and a final battle fought in kneedeep maple syrup, the team faces their biggest challenge yet: staying together.Explosive action. Chaotic comedy. Ridiculous heart.A postapocalyptic adventure where politeness survives, coffee is sacred, machines catch feelings, and maple syrup may be humanitys final weapon.

After being kicked out of the heros party for being useless, Black Mage Remmes fate changes when he meets a mysterious woman who offers a special role for him.In the present era, adventurers, demons, heroes, and demon lord, are no longer occupations that put ones lives at stake. With the world at peace, it is an era where conquering dungeons has been transformed into entertainment. Adventurers and monsters are able to fight with a substitute body made of magic, popularizing dungeon conquests with no deaths. Having lost his job, the Black Mage Remme struggled with finding another party until one day a beautiful woman appeared before him telling she had a job for him.

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Debby Feos latest collection is a two for one!In Not Too Crazy About Flying, our main character has trouble keeping their feet on the ground until they meet George (at least he calls himself George) who is from Zena 12. George takes our character on adventures that nobody would ever be able to believe.In An Encounter in Egypt, our main character takes an archaeology job in Egypt, hoping to make the find of the century. But what he finds instead is It, an alien who is just waiting for a pickup, but is awoken too soon. What follows are a series of stories that our main character never wants to talk about, or for that matter, even remember.Step into Extraterrestrial Contacts for a couple of fun series of stories that will have you wondering just whats next for these poor characters.

A Star-Crossed Romantasy of Power, Prophecy, and Love as a WeaponMagic is rising.The stars are bleeding.And love has become a weapon powerful enough to start a war.The Constellation Court is fracturing.Across the celestial realms, ancient alliances collapse as whispers spread of a forbidden bondone powerful enough to rewrite fate itself. Nova Castaneda and Cael Nightfall were never meant to be bound together. Now their connection has become the most coveted, and most dangerouspower in existence.Rumors of a starborn heir ignite political fury. Rival courts circle like predators. Long-buried prophecies begin to unfold with devastating precision, and every faction wants control of the power Nova carries in her blood.Cael Nightfall will burn worlds to protect her.Nova Castaneda will defy destiny itself to save him.But the universe is shifting.Enemies evolve. Betrayals strike from within. And the deeper Nova reaches into her magic, the more it demands in returnmemories, loyalty, pieces of herself she may never reclaim.As celestial armies rise and the Constellation War begins, Nova and Cael face an impossible choice:Stand together and risk cosmic collapse, or tear themselves apart to save the realms theyre sworn to protect.A seductive, high-stakes sequel filled with court intrigue, cosmic warfare, explosive passion, and a love powerful enough to unmake the stars.

A fantasy manga about beast tamer meeting a powerful cat girl after getting kicked from the heros party and forming his own group of close companions.Rein, a beast tamer who fights with the help of animals, has been a member of the heros party for the longest time. However, unbeknownst to him, he was dragging down his teammates because he had no other abilities."You have no worth outside of taming animals. Youre fired."With that, he was kicked out of the party. At that moment, Rein no longer wanted anything to do with saving the world and decided to live for himself. Once he set out to become an adventurer, he met a girl from the cat tribe, a tribe believed to be part of the superior race. Meanwhile, the heros party was unaware they were only able to fight the Demon Kings army all along because of Reins power...This story is about how the oppressed beast tamer met his destined comrades and formed bonds with them all.

Beginning at a bustling Hampshire school spring fayre and spiralling into a wider web of secrets, this gripping, atmospheric, and delightfully twist-filled cosy crime thriller is perfect for fans of Ann Cleeves, Robert Goddard, and Elly Griffiths.Investigative journalist Scarlett Fox is trying to focus on wholesome news after the trauma and fallout of her last headlining story. But when she discovers a body, her pursuit of a smalltown feature pulls her straight back into a world of espionage.A landsale coverup.A school network breach.A killer hiding in plain sight.As Scarlett digs deeper, she uncovers corruption that stretches far beyond the village green. She must use every instinct to uncover the truth even if it means confronting a vigilante who forces her to choose what justice really looks like.Full of tension, heart and smart sleuthing, this is a story about duty, desire, and discovering that even in the gentlest of places danger can bloom in the spring sunshine.

In Victorian England, Emma Horspool has learned that faith and family often demand quiet courageand difficult choices.Raised in a bakers bustling household in Poplar, Emma grows up shaped by loss, responsibility, and an inner world few truly see. When her sister marries, and her family prepares for a life-altering journey, Emma stands at the threshold of change she cannot avoid.Drawn by faith and hope, Emma boards a crowded ship bound for America alongside hundreds of Latter-day Saint converts. As the Atlantic tests every measure of endurance, through storms, sickness, unexpected friendships, and heartbreaking loss, Emma must confront fear, sacrifice, and the question of who she is becoming.Crossing the Ocean is a richly immersive historical novel about resilience, belief, and the courage to step into an unknown future. Through Emmas eyes, readers experience a perilous journey where faith is forged, community is born, and hope survives even the harshest crossing.The journey begins here.