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In the heart of Cheshire, the Forest Killer lurks.Zayd ventures at midnight into the Forest Killers abode. His kidnapped daughter Samira needs saving.A task he once thought impossible.A task he must complete at any cost.Even with his own life on the line.A thrilling revenge novella from Muslim writer S. H. Miah, where fast-paced action and crazy suspense mix with a heartwrenching story of one mans plight to save his family.Trigger warning: This novella contains themes of child trafficking and violence, which some readers may find too disturbing. Proceed with caution.

In the quiet suburbs of Oakline Park, Jim and Shelly Walker are starting fresh. After a whirlwind move from her small-town farm life to his bustling city job, theyre excited to build their new home together. Shelly, the sweet Southern Pilates instructor with curves that turn heads, is determined to make friends and settle in. Jim, her loving husband, loves watching her bloom in their cozy apartment complex.But Oakline isnt as tame as it seems. Their gruff older neighbor Ray cant keep his eyesor handsoff Shelly from day one. And the playful college boys downstairs, Dylan and Tyler, are always around with their flirty banter and wandering touches during lazy pool days. What starts as harmless neighborly teasing quickly spirals into something hotter. Shelly discovers desires she never knew she had, from skimpy bikinis that leave little to the imagination to wild parties where boundaries blur. Jim? Hes surprised to find he doesnt mindhes turned on by it all.As Shelly explores her sensual side, from steamy encounters that push her limits to outfits that scream "look at me," their marriage evolves in ways they never expected. Jim encourages her every step, loving the confident, adventurous woman shes becoming. But when Rays commanding presence and the boys youthful energy pull her deeper, will they keep controlor dive headfirst into a world of shared pleasures and big surprises?Oakline Park, the first book in the series about Shelly and JIm is a slow-burn erotic tale of awakening desires, teasing temptations, and a couples journey into hotwife adventures. Packed with flirtation, neighborhood drama, and explicit fun, its perfect for fans of cheating fantasies, voyeurism, and dominant alphas. Ends on a cliffhanger teasing more steamy escapades. (Warning: Contains mature themes, graphic sex, cuckolding, and big cock worship. 18+ only.)

Midlife has a way of unsettling everything you thought was solid.Careers shift or end. Parents begin to need care. Faith feels quieter, more complicated, and harder to name. The confidence you once had gives way to questions you never expected to ask. And somewhere in the middle of all that change, you wonder what God is doingand whether youre still on the right path.Trust in Transition is a 33-day devotional for men in their 40s and 50s who are learning to trust God through major life transitions. Written with honesty, compassion, and deep respect for lived experience, this devotional speaks to spiritual restlessness, endurance, caregiving, grief, doubt, forgiveness, legacy, and hope for whats still ahead.Each day includes: A short Scripture passage (NRSVUE) A thoughtful reflection grounded in real life, not platitudes A prayer, meditation, or reflection question to carry with you This is not a devotional about fixing your life or rushing you toward clarity. Its about perseverance. About learning to walk instead of sprint. About discovering that Gods faithfulness often shows up quietlyin the middle of unresolved stories, long seasons of waiting, and ordinary acts of faithfulness.If youre tired of devotionals that skip over the hard parts, if youre navigating disability, caregiving, vocational change, or a faith thats evolving, this book offers steady companionship rather than easy answers.You dont have to have it all figured out.You just have to keep showing up.Let these 33 days remind you that your questions are holy, your faithfulness matters, and God is not finished with you yet.

Que feriez-vous si votre mari vous disait quil voudrait adopter un mode de vie plus modeste et sinstaller sur un voilier ? Mollie McGhie adore son cottage en bord de mer. Lorsque son mari lui annonce quil veut vendre leur maison pour emmenager sur un voilier delabre, elle nest pas du tout emballee. Quand le bateau commence a prendre leau, Mollie espere secretement quil coulera. Au lieu de cela, ils le sortent de leau et lamenent au chantier naval. Reparer le bateau est deja assez penible, mais quand Mollie decouvre quune personne a ete tuee a proximite, les choses empirent. Mollie prend les choses en main et enquete sur cette mort mysterieuse dans le chantier naval. Accompagnee de son adorable compagnon felin, Mollie cherche des indices et interroge les suspects dans la petite ville floridienne de Coconut Cove. Mollie pourra-t-elle decouvrir le tueur avant que quelquun dautre ne soit tue ? Si vous aimez les personnages excentriques, les chats et les tonnes de chocolat, vous adorerez ce mystere cosy. Attention spoiler : Vous voudrez votre propre chat bobtail japonais avant la fin de ce livre !

Welcome to the Magnolia Blossom Inn where sweet tea, southern charm, and deep-rooted secrets collide in this collection of four cozy tales of murder and mystery spiced with a touch of humor.Visit Magnolia Blossom at the foothills of the Blue Ridge. "Innvitation to Murder" meets Maddie Brooke, recent UVA college graduate, and hostess at the inn. Maddie Brooke thought inheriting her grandmothers historic bed and breakfast would be a peaceful endeavor until Grannies ghost pops in demanding Maddie learns who killed her. The inn is expanding into a party venue. But when a high-profile wedding at the inn is upended by the shocking murder of the brides father, Maddie is pulled into a mystery involving hidden tunnels, treasure, deceitful guests, and old family secrets in "Mysteries Beneath the Inn". Laugh with Maddies Grannie, a resident sassy southern ghost. Yankee detective Allen Crawford joins Maddie along with her dog Luke, and friends Lionel and Lily when murder and mayhem come calling. Easter egg hunts will never be the same when a skeleton is unearthed beneath the cherry trees at the Magnolia Blossom Inn in "Death Beneath the Blossoms". Amateur sleuth Maddie Brooke finds herself tangled in a decades-old mystery rooted in jealousy, secrets, and revenge. What begins as a historic discovery soon spirals into a present-day murder investigation when a visiting veteran is found deadand the killer may be among the inns newest guests.Christmas in Clarkstown means twinkling lights, steaming mugs of cider, and the warmth of family and friends gathered at the Magnolia Blossom Inn. Maddie Brookes plans for a cozy Christmas are shattered when a blizzard traps her and friends plus stranded travelers, a young couple expecting their first baby and a woman seeking her birth mother, at the Inn. The storm is the least of their worries when a body is found hanging on the property then lightning splits an old tree, unleashing an angry 19th-century ghost. Maddie must untangle a century of secrets to save her guests from a killer and a spirit seeking revenge. With the help of her own spectral Grannie and friends, she races to find a killer before the "Ghosts of Christmas Past"claim another victim.It will take more than southern hospitality to solve the mysteries of hidden Confederate gold, family secrets, and past haunts within the collection of four exciting Maddie Brooke Mysteries.

What sort of poetry comes from being a master baker, mother of sons, wheats handmaiden, tango dancer, mistress of scents and a woman with a Jane Austen romantic bent? Personal, riveting, evocative, sensual poems that tell a tale from kitchen to fields of grain to the baseball diamond, to dance floors with worn patinas of unending tangos danced till midnight and a heart that takes no prisoners. This is a special and highly personal collection of poetry of the baker & cookbook author Marcy Goldman and includes poems of all seasons and reasons, light on tears but rife with heart and spirit.

DESCRIZIONE DEL LIBROHo indossato la sua corona. Ho pronunciato i suoi voti. Sono diventata la sua compagna, e non avrebbe mai dovuto essere reale.Leanna non ha mai chiesto di essere la salvezza di nessuno. Come controfigura della principessa Vivienne, era pagata per sorridere, salutare e sparire. Ma quando la principessa scompare poche ore prima di una cerimonia di vincolo, Leanna si ritrova catapultata nel ruolo di una vita: diventare la sposa di Cedric Raine, lAlpha piu potente dei Territori del Nord.Avrebbe dovuto essere una notte. Una formalita. Una bugia avvolta nella seta e nella cerimonia.Ma il legame che si crea tra loro e devastantemente reale. Il suo tocco le infiamma lanima. Il suo marchio le brucia la pelle come un marchio che portera per sempre. E quando sussurra il suo nome nelloscurita, Leanna dimentica di stare vivendo una bugia.Finche la vera principessa non ritorna, e la scelta di Cedric distrugge il suo mondo.Etichettata come ingannatrice. Rinchiusa. Cacciata via come spazzatura. Fugge con una sola verita: porta con se lerede dellAlfa.Sei anni dopo, Leanna non scappa piu.Ha costruito un impero dal nulla, trasformandosi da ombra a regina di sua spontanea volonta. E quando tornera nel territorio di Cedric tacchi affilati, testa alta e un ragazzo dagli occhi argentati al suo fianco lAlfa che lha rifiutata capira finalmente cosa ha perso.Ma il legame tra loro non si e mai spezzato. E quando i nemici emergono dallombra, minacciando tutto cio che ha costruito e tutti coloro che ama, Leanna deve decidere: puo fidarsi delluomo che lha distrutta per proteggere il loro figlio?O brucera il suo regno e ne costruira uno dalle ceneri?Lui pensava che fosse solo un sostituto. Lei e diventata il suo intero mondo e ha smesso di essere la seconda scelta di chiunque. Unavvincente storia damore paranormale con un compagno respinto che risorge dalle ceneri, un Alpha strisciante determinato a riconquistare la sua compagna predestinata, il loro figlio segreto con poteri straordinari e un amore di seconda possibilita che vi infiammera la pelle. Perfetto per gli appassionati di compagni predestinati, cliche sui bambini segreti e forti eroine che non si piegano a nessuno.

English Japanese Bilingual childrens book. Perfect for kids learning English or Japanese as their second language.Mia is a little squirrel with a big dream: to perform on stage. When her friends need help, Mia faces her fears and discovers that she can bring joy to everyone around her with her music.This story is about following your dreams, helping others, and finding the courage to do what you love.

*This complete series features three full length novels. ImperfectWhen a guy saves you from a horrible blind date, you dont expect to end up dating him.Mariahs confusion over why a man is pretending to know her quickly fades once she realizes the handsome stranger winking at her is trying to save her. If she leaves with him, what might this night turn into?Damir knows he cant watch the beautiful woman across the restaurant cringe one more time without stepping in to help her. He promises he would take her on a much better date than the one she just left, but will she give him the chance to prove it?Hes got a past that corrupt people refuse to allow him to forget. Shes come too far to get wrapped back up in the hardships shes escaped.Can such an imperfect beginning turn into exactly what they both need? ScarredIts the scars of the past that keep us from seeing what the future could hold.Liam has scars that remind him daily why he refuses to allow love into his life. What good is it when it only leads to anger and hatred? But then he literally bumps into someone who makes him wonder if there is more to life than reliving the pain of what hes been through.Some scars are easier to bear than others.Nia cant look in the mirror without being reminded of what shes endured. She carries the past with her like a living darkness wherever she goes. When she meets someone who looks beyond her scar, she dares to hope for a future she never thought possible.But the past never stays dead for long.When the ghosts of the past come back to haunt them both, can they make it through together? Or will the fear and uncertainty tear them apart before they can find happiness? The past and present collide, and theyll have to fight for each other if they want to have a future. TroubleTrouble.People dont understand how much power a name holds. Justin has been known as Trouble for as far back as he can remember. Hes never seen any other choice than to live up to his name so he can be able to take care of his younger brother. But thenhe meets her, and his name begins to feel like a burden he no longer wants to bear.The moment a handsome stranger walks into Lenas office, she wants to know what story lays beneath his many tattoos and sexy grin. Putting a hard past behind her, shes starting her future, but now she cant help but wonder how Justin might fit into it. She couldnt have imagined just how much he would change her life, how much he would change everything.She only knows him as Justin. How long can Trouble stay hidden? When their worlds collide and the secrets between them are exposed, can they survive them?

My day couldnt have gotten any worse.First, my date abandoned me at the office holiday party. Then, while I stood outside, waiting for a ride, a passing car barreled through a massive pothole and drenched me in freezing, dirty water.That should have been my sign to just go home. But I accepted an offer from St. Nick to buy me a drink.Only Santa Claus didnt look like the stereotypical caricature. This version was big and muscular, rugged, and tattooed.We ended up talking, drinking more, and connecting on a level that felt surprisingly intimate. Before I knew it, he offered me a ride in his beat-up truck.I was smarter than this. But against my better judgment, my mind screamed, Hell yes!Santas teasing confidence stirred something hot inside me, and I found myself irrevocably drawn to him.Things were about to get hot and kinky, and by the end of it all, I was getting a big, fat gift. And my stocking stuffed.

Ralph isnt a mamas boy anymore. Now a high school graduate along with his friends Tom and Zack, they cant wait to leave their crappy town, party at college, and enjoy the true freedoms of adulthood. However, Ralphs mother is still overly attached. Shes keeps wanting to spend time with him like hes still a toddler. Its ridiculous! And then she brings home this strange cuckoo clock, and one day the hands are spinning backward...Suddenly, the roles are reversed. Ralph and his buddies have all become women in their forties. They have salon appointments, they have to shop for groceries, and theyre growing frustrated with beauty standards and feeling more alienated from younger generationstricks of the cuckoo clock. Gradually, the three guys will come to appreciate and love their moms more, but only after spending all summer wearing their mothers skirts...

Late nights in a glass-walled office were never meant to change a lifeuntil one mistake put an invisible line between power and ruin.When a low-level employee crosses paths with an untouchable executive, secrets surface, surveillance closes in, and desire becomes the most dangerous liability of all.In a place where every move is watched and one wrong step can end everything, the question isnt what happenedbut what will happen next.

A happily ever after, romance novel with adult only scenes. Of course there are heroes and villains but the story is about Jolene, Jo, to those that know her. She is a strong, smart, independent,caring and forgiving person. Always thinking and putting others before herself in her professional life and with family and friends. Life is not perfect for her, there are setbacks and disappointments but Jo handles each one with a positive attitude and moves on. Something is missing from her life but she is too busy to notice it.She seems to have it all but life is always full of changes and challenges.

New York City is full of dreams, laughter and chaos.Evan Cole has been chasing the perfect set for years, but nothing prepared him for Leo Alvarez. Confident, sharp, and effortlessly charming, Leo ignites something in Evan that goes far beyond comedy. Late-night hangouts, shared joke-writing sessions, and stolen backstage moments turn into a flirtation neither expectedbut the line between funny and romantic is blurrier than ever.As their careers collide, so do their emotions. Social media clips, jealous exes, and high-stakes gigs force them to confront what they really want. Evan must navigate his evolving attraction, explore his bisexuality, and figure out if love can exist alongside ambition. Meanwhile, Leo struggles with his own fears of vulnerability and letting someone in.From awkward green room encounters to heartfelt open-mic confessions, Stand-Up Comedians Spark Backstage is a heartwarming and hilarious romance about taking riskson stage, in love, and in life. With slow-burn tension, witty banter, and tender moments that will make your heart race, this latest installment in the Love in Big Apple series proves that love, like comedy, is better when shared.Fall in love with Evan and Leo as they discover that the best punchlinesand the deepest connectionsare the ones you never see coming.

In the South Carolina Lowcountry, power didnt need to shout. It lived in land, in courtrooms, in handshakes that carried more weight than paperwork. For nearly a century, one name moved through the region like a guaranteeuntil the night it became a warning.On June 7, 2021, Maggie and Paul Murdaugh were murdered at the familys Moselle estate. What followed was a case that didnt hinge on a dramatic confession or a single "smoking gun," but on something colder and more modern: timelines, metadata, and a voice captured at the kennels that placed the last "safe" story under a bright, unblinking light.As investigators closed in, a second collapse surfaced alongside the firstmissing settlement money, forged signatures, and clients whose worst days became someone elses payday. The murders were no longer an isolated horror. They were the violent apex of a system under strain: legacy as leverage, privilege as insulation, and accountability delayed until it arrived with irreversible force.Told with restraint and precision, this book tracks the arc from dynasty to downfallhow insiders are protected, how institutions hesitate, how technology levels the field, and why justice, when it finally comes, rarely comes gently.

Emma and Jack set out on a mountain hike seeking peace, solitude, and escape from the noise of the world. What they find instead is a forest that listens and something ancient that watches.As night falls and the wilderness turns unnaturally silent, an unseen presence circles their camp, whispering their names and drawing closer with deliberate intent. Shadows move where nothing should exist, and the mountain itself seems to remember those who have vanished before.In the deep woods, they are no longer alone.And the forest is not what it seems.

Six months at sea! Yes, reader, as I live, six months out of sight of land; cruising after the sperm whale beneath the scorching sun of the Line, and tossed on the billows of the wide-rolling Pacificthe sky above, the sea around, and nothing else! Weeks and weeks ago our fresh provisions were all exhausted. There is not a sweet potato left; not a single yam. Those glorious bunches of bananas which once decorated our stern and quarter-deck, have, alas, disappeared! and the delicious oranges which hung suspended from our tops and staysthey, too, are gone! Yes, they are all departed, and there is nothing left us but salt-horse and sea-biscuit.

Toward the end of the year 1920 the Government of the United States had practically completed the programme, adopted during the last months of President Winthrops administration. The country was apparently tranquil. Everybody knows how the Tariff and Labour questions were settled. The war with Germany, incident on that countrys seizure of the Samoan Islands, had left no visible scars upon the republic, and the temporary occupation of Norfolk by the invading army had been forgotten in the joy over repeated naval victories, and the subsequent ridiculous plight of General Von Gartenlaubes forces in the State of New Jersey. The Cuban and Hawaiian investments had paid one hundred per cent and the territory of Samoa was well worth its cost as a coaling station. The country was in a superb state of defence. Every coast city had been well supplied with land fortifications; the army under the parental eye of the General Staff, organized according to the Prussian system, had been increased to 300,000 men, with a territorial reserve of a million; and six magnificent squadrons of cruisers and battle-ships patrolled the six stations of the navigable seas, leaving a steam reserve amply fitted to control home waters.

The open range is quieter nowbut the silence is fragile, and blood remembers where it was spilled.In the fading days of the American West, old grudges refuse to stay buried. Land disputes, cattle wars, and a dying code of honor simmer beneath the dust, waiting for the smallest spark to ignite them once more. When violence erupts along the open range, it pulls Ethan Colea weary lawman scarred by past choicesback into a world he thought hed left behind.Cole has seen what honor costs. He has buried men who lived by it and watched families shattered by the belief that blood can settle what words cannot. Yet as rival ranches clash and towns are forced to choose sides, he finds himself standing between men who cling to the old ways and those willing to exploit them for power. The law offers little protection here. Respect is still earned with a gun, and justice is measured by consequence rather than statute.As cattle are driven off disputed land and gunfire echoes across the plains, the conflict becomes deeply personal. Loyalties fracture. Betrayals surface. Innocent lives are caught in the crossfire of men fighting not just for territory, but for legacy. Each decision Cole makes brings him closer to a final reckoningone that will demand more than courage, and more than sacrifice.Rich in atmosphere and driven by deeply human conflict, The Last Ride at Sundown is a powerful Western novel about the cost of honor in a changing world. It explores the final moments of the open range, where the past refuses to loosen its grip and every rider must decide what he stands forbecause some rides can only be taken once, and some choices can never be undone.As the sun sets on the frontier, the West prepares to claim its final due.

Nelle oscure strade di una grande citta, dove la speranza e svanita, Cassie scopre un potere ancestrale che giace addormentato dentro di lei: labilita di trasformarsi in un lupo. Questo non solo le concede la liberta, ma anche una pericolosa fuga dalla sua dolorosa realta di vita per strada senza una famiglia.Ma quando il semplice furto di un hamburger finisce per scatenare la sua trasformazione, Cassie si trova faccia a faccia con una forza misteriosa, piu bella e potente di qualsiasi cosa abbia mai conosciuto prima.Trascinata in un mondo segreto, nascosto in bella vista, Cassie si imbatte in unenigmatica vampira che sembra determinata a renderle la vita impossibile.Tuttavia, nelle ombre di questo nuovo mondo, si trovera ad affrontare una verita inquietante: i sogni possono essere incantevoli, ma si trasformano anche in incubi.Cassie imparera che la vera famiglia va oltre il sangue e che il potere risiede nellosare di accettare la propria vera natura.