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About the BookProbation to Purpose: Rebuilding from the Ground Up is an empowering journey of faith, healing, and renewal. Sharmon Delia Causey guides readers to transform lifes setbacks into stepping stones through reflection, prayer, and purposeful action. A heartfelt roadmap to breaking free from the past and walking boldly into Gods plan for your life.

She was supposed to marry the man she loved.Instead, she was saved by the one she should never desire.On the eve of her engagement, Qu Nuan is pulled into a world of betrayal, power, and buried secrets when a single night shatters everything she believes about family, love, and safety. Her fiances cold, dangerous older brother becomes both her rescuer and her greatest threatsomeone who can protect her or destroy her.In a game where loyalty is an illusion and desire is a weapon, every step closer to the truth pushes her further into danger.When love and vengeance collide, will salvation come at the ultimate cost?Some bonds are forbidden. Some rescues demand a price.

She promised she would take him. David promised to let her. Now its only a matter of when.Kayley Kyser has always craved the forbidden. Seduction isnt a side effectits her sport of choice. And her boyfriend David? Hes caught somewhere between loving her and worshiping the idea of watching her fall into someone elses arms. Specifically, his best friends.Enter Brandon Hendricks: a cocky, womanizing professor whos always had a talent for stealing heartsand girlfriends. Kayleys determined to add herself to his list, but this time, its not behind Davids back. Its with his full permission. Sort of.As temptation simmers and boundaries blur, Kayley orchestrates a slow, wicked game of pleasure, power, and control. David watches from the sidelines, torn between jealousy and desire. And Brandon? He plays hard to getuntil he doesnt.By the time the seduction is complete, no one will be the same.A scorching tale of voyeurism, obsession, and controlKayleys Seduction is a darkly erotic exploration of consent, power, and the secrets were willing to share. And make sure to read the first in the series - Kayleys Secret!

Arielle James thought her past was behind her until Derrick, her obsessive ex, corners her once again. But this time, shes not alone.From the shadows, a predator watches. Dangerous. Possessive.Unseen. Azrael, a shadow demon, has claimed her long before she even knew it. He feeds on fear... but Aris fear sparks something deeper, something thrilling.When the ex threatens her once more, Azrael emerges terrifying, primal, and utterly unrestrained. He pins her beneath the moonlight, his shadow hands caressing, binding, and claiming her body and soul. With growls, filthy whispers, and unrelenting desire, he shows her what it means to be truly wanted and irrevocably his.In the alleyways of the city, under the glow of the moon, Ari must decide: will she run from the darkness, or surrender to the one who has always been hers?Shadows Claim - a dark, primal paranormal romance where fear, desire, and possession collide in a dangerously thrilling HEA.

مجموعة قصصية قصيرة تحكي مغامرات قطي الشوارع مشمش وعنتر.مشمش، زعيم قطط الحي، استمتع بمنصبه ومكانته العالية وسط القطط فترة من الزمن.كان هو زعيم الحارة بلا منازع، ولديه حديقته المفضلة التي يقضي فيها معظ

My sisters are dropping like flies.Theyre falling in love and having the time of their lives.Dont get me wrong, Im ecstatic for them. I love seeing them happy.But Im not ready for that type of commitment.I cant even keep a plant alive, let alone find someone worthy of getting past a third date.As the only sister done with school and single as a pringle, I have to do something fast, or Ill be my matchmaking aunts next victim.When Jaxs drummer joins him for the summer and needs some help with his image, I make him a deal he cant refuse.All is perfectuntil I realize my summer proposal has one minor flaw.Our relationship may be a sham, but theres nothing fake about my feelings for Finn.

There has been a murder in Sparta, Georgia.A love triangle has sparked a murder-suicide, but now the mistress is missing. The local police, a corrupt, good-ole-boys society, have no interest in finding Trixie Taylor, an outsider and an ex-felon.But this mystery author-turned-detective, Nancy Doe, thinks otherwise. She and her unlikely band of outsiders with secrets of their own, embark on their private investigation. The outsiders discover more mysteries as they encounter gang-related activities, corruption, and long-buried truths hidden beneath the surface of Sparta.Friendships form, love blossoms, uneasy alliances take shape, and powerful enemies lurk as the group inches closer to revealing the sinister ties between the towns elite and the Dixie Mafia. Is Trixie hiding, or has she met the same fate as the others? And as Nancy pushes forward, risking everything, she faces one final question - how far is she willing to go to find Trixie and expose Spartas darkest secrets?

Its late 1965 as the Sabres have moved to a new home. New times for this family during these great growing years, and life growing up in a very different and younger Southern California, the times the family shared, the places they visited and one small kid trying to get through The Growing Years culminating to that special mid summer vacation trip in 1970. The world was surely changing, and this meant changing with the times and growing from that change.

Of all the people to fall for, it had to be her.It wasnt a good idea, but it felt inevitable. Sometimes the wrong person is the hardest one to walk away from. This sapphic collection brings five steamy and forbidden friends-to-lovers romances where lines are crossed, love hits hard and fast, and relationships come with unexpected complications.This collection includes:My BFFs Sister: Her best friends sister is strictly off-limits, especially when her friend has no idea that her little sister is a lesbian. A steamy age gap romance. My New Teacher: She went back to school to find herself after her divorce instead she found love with a woman. A toaster oven instalove romance. My Rockstar Assistant: Her new assistant is strictly professional at least until the night she lets her hair down. A billionaire boss opposites attract romance. My Forbidden Love: There are just some things you dont do, like fall in love with your sisters ex! A neighbors to lovers second chance romance. My Last Chance: Falling for her best friends mom? Thats not part of the plan! An age gap forced proximity romcom. "Friends to Lovers Volume 4: Forbidden" includes 5 stories from the "Friends to Lovers" lesbian romance series. Each WLW book in the series is a steamy standalone novella featuring an LGBTQ couple making the leap from friends to lovers and looking for their "happily ever after".

The girl of my dream has made it clear that shes not interested in me. Thing is, she doesnt seem to be interested in anybody else. Sure, a boyfriend here and there, but nothing longer than a month or two. Shes a great girl, witty and fun, great smile and bright eyes, as beautiful and sexy as it was possible to be... Yet always single. Was she hiding a secret? And what about her love of horses? Was it just a passion like any other, or was there more to it? While she was forced to spend two nights at my place, I stumbled on her secret. Her very big futanari secret. Oh my lord!This is a simple and straightforward story that doesnt take itself too seriously. Just a fun futanari ride with a girl who loved horses. Important note: as always for futanari stories, this is a very crazy story! It is not for everyone. In it, youll find something akin to transexual transformation, anal and magic. There is absolutely NO bestiality in this story.What youll find in this story: a young woman with big breasts, very real magic, a futanari character with a sheath. Its roughly 8000 words long. A comment about AI use: none whatsoever, never have, never will. Not even to correct my English (sorry for the mistakes)!

They told her she was a Relic. A Weapon.That the most dangerous Families in all of LaFant Lalass have their eyes on her now.They arent the only ones.But Mahalia? She just wants to graduate high school without incident.Shes always lived between two worlds - the ordinary and the unreal.Defined by titles she never asked for. Haunted by questions no one would give her answers to.When she starts looking for them on her own, she discovers more than she was ever looking for.Then, she is forced to make a choice.Adapt. Or disappear.

Something About Ann, anhistorical fiction novella, is accompanied by thirteen interconnected short stories that follow a group of African-American soldiers who faced traumatic experiences in Vietnam, as depicted in the novel A Long Way Back. Although they manage to remain close after returning to the States, violence and turmoil continue to haunt them. Often depending on the help of each other while relying on the skills they acquired in combat, they try to normalize their lives.

In a town where silence holds secrets and every step resonates with unseen consequences, one visitor finds themselves drawn into a living labyrinth of shadows, light, and shifting patterns. Each alley, each stone, each fleeting reflection challenges perception, testing awareness, foresight, and the delicate balance between choice and consequence.As the layers of the town unfold, observation alone proves insufficient. Deliberate action, reflection, and adaptation become the only path to understandingand to survival. Amid fractal arrangements, whispered guidance, and subtle, sentient forces, the visitor learns that the town is not merely a place, but a participant: a conscious, observing, and ever-changing entity.Silent Patterns is a journey through quiet tension and evolving complexity, where mystery, consequence, and the art of perception convergeand where understanding the rhythm of the city means discovering the depth of ones own presence within it.

The setting for The Priory is Saunby Priory, a large house somewhere in England which has seen better times: its West Front, built in the thirteenth century for the service of God and the poor, towered above the house that had been raised alongside from its ruins, from its very stones. And because no light showed from any window here, the stranger, visiting Saunby at this hour, would have concluded that the house was empty. But he would have been wrong. There were many people within.This sentence is typical of the opening of a Dorothy Whipple novel. Gently, deceptively gently, but straightforwardly, it sets the scene and draws the reader in. We are shown the two Marwood girls, who are nearly grown-up, their father, the widower Major Marwood, and their aunt; then, as soon as their lives have been described, the Major proposes marriage to a woman much younger than himself - and huge change ensues.It is a classic plot (albeit the stepmother is more disinterested than wicked) and the book has many classic qualities; yet there are no cliches either in situation or outlook, just an extraordinarily well-written and deeply transportative novel by the writer who has been called the twentieth-century Mrs Gaskell. Above all, The Priory is a very subtle novel, so subtle that, as with all Dorothy Whipples books, it is very easy to miss what an excellent writer she is. As Books magazine wrote in August 1939: Because it is so unaffectedly and well written, and because it conveys very effectively a sense of the old house and what is meant to be the various persons connected with it, The Priory carries a punch out of proportion to its otherwise artless-seeming content. Meanwhile Forrest Reid, the Irish novelist and friend of EM Forster, described it in the Spectator as being brilliantly original and convincing. It is fresh, delightful, absorbing, and one accepts it with gratitude as one did the novels read in boyhood.And The Priory makes an interesting companion piece to PB no. 39 Manja, which is also a long novel about families in the inter-war period, also a wonderful, unforgettable read, and also first published in the late summer of 1939 but set against the background of a changing society in Germany, rather than rural Britain.

PARABLES OF YESHUA: Rediscovering the Teachings of Jesus in Their Original Hebraic World offers a fresh and compelling invitation to encounter the words of Jesus as they were first spoken, heard, and understood. Rather than treating the parables as simple moral lessons or abstract spiritual metaphors, this book presents them as sharp, intentional teachings rooted in the cultural, religious, and political realities of first-century Judea.Jesus did not teach in a vacuum. He spoke as a Jewish rabbi to Jewish listeners, using familiar imagery, Hebrew thought patterns, and social references drawn from everyday life under Roman occupation. His parables addressed real tensionsbetween power and humility, wealth and justice, religious authority and genuine faith. When these stories are removed from their original setting, much of their depth, urgency, and challenge can be softened or misunderstood.Parables of Yeshua invites readers to step behind centuries of interpretation and rediscover the parables through the Hebraic mindset that shaped them. By examining historical context, linguistic nuance, and cultural assumptions, the book reveals how these teachings carried social, religious, and even political weight for their original audiences. Stories long considered familiar are shown to confront hypocrisy, question entrenched authority, and call listeners to self-examination and transformation.Readers will explore how translation choices and cultural distance have influenced the way Jesus words are commonly understood today. Phrases such as "turn the other cheek" are examined in light of first-century realities, uncovering meanings that reflect dignity, resistance, and moral courage rather than passive submission. The book also traces how later theological frameworks reshaped the presentation of the parables, sometimes redirecting their original emphasis and intent.This work is not written to undermine faith, but to deepen it. By restoring historical and cultural context, Parables of Yeshua encourages a more informed, thoughtful, and engaged reading of the Gospels. It challenges readers to move beyond inherited assumptions and to wrestle honestly with the words of Jesus as living teachings rather than static traditions.Accessible yet substantial, this book is for readers who love Scripture, value historical insight, and sense that there is more beneath the surface of familiar passages. Parables of Yeshua is a call to listen againto hear the voice of Jesus as his first hearers did, and to rediscover the enduring power of his message in its original Hebraic world.

KISSING COWBOYSA Novel by Jerrimiah StonecastleThe Wilder clan has always been feared. Now, they have a reason to burn.In the harsh Oklahoma Territory, survival is a brutal calculus. For the five Wilder brothershard men forged by a harder landtheir reputation for ruthless efficiency is the only currency that matters. What began as a desperate act of vengeance for their fathers murder has evolved into a dangerous new trade: protection. If you have a problem the law wont touch, you hire the Wilders. They finish what they start.Peyton Wilder was never meant to be part of that life. The youngest brother, with his gentle hands and golden hair, tends his mothers garden and dreams on paper, a quiet soul in a family of violent men. His brothers only wish is to keep him safe, to shield him from the blood that stains their hands.But safety shatters the day Peyton is caught in a stolen, secret kiss with Daniel Carson, the grandson of a neighboring rancher. It is a moment of pure, defiant love in a world that has no language for it.The kiss is witnessed. And in the hands of a cunning enemy from the Wilders past, that secret becomes a weapon. When retribution comes, it isnt aimed at the hardened brothers, but at Peyton. The beating is a message, written in boot leather and broken bone: Know your place.For the Wilder brothers, it is the one line they cannot let stand. The business of fear is over. Now comes the war of blood.From the bestselling horror author Jerrimiah Stonecastle comes a seismic genre debut. Kissing Cowboys is a raw, relentless, and unexpectedly tender Western epic. Its a story of forbidden love in a land governed by iron rules, of family loyalty stretched to its breaking point, and the explosive violence that erupts when the wrong people are pushed too far. This is not a tale of white hats and black hats, but of the deep, haunting grey where love and vengeance become one and the same.Perfect for fans of:The brutal family dynamics of The Sons of Katie Elder and There Will Be BloodThe raw emotional power and queer themes of Brokeback MountainThe relentless pace and moral complexity of Lonesome Dove and True GritStep into the crosshairs. The Wilders are riding!

Kundalini is a powerful and transformative energy that lies dormant at the base of the spine. When awakened, it can lead to profound spiritual experiences and a heightened sense of well-being. This eBook provides a comprehensive guide to the practice and benefits of Kundalini yoga, offering practical tips and techniques for awakening the Kundalini energy and harnessing its power.The eBook begins by providing an overview of Kundalini, its origins, and its significance in various spiritual traditions. It then delves into the science and anatomy of Kundalini, explaining how energy works and how it can be activated through various yogic practices.The eBook then presents a step-by-step guide to awakening the Kundalini energy, offering practical tips and techniques for meditation, breathwork, and asana practice. It also includes advice on how to prepare for a Kundalini awakening and how to navigate the challenges and pitfalls that can arise along the way.In addition to the practical techniques, the eBook also explores the many benefits of Kundalini practice, including increased energy and vitality, heightened creativity, enhanced intuition, and a greater sense of peace and harmony.The eBook concludes with a discussion of the spiritual and philosophical implications of Kundalini awakening, and how it can lead to a deeper understanding of the self and the universe. Whether you are new to Kundalini practice or an experienced yogi, this eBook offers a comprehensive and practical guide to awakening the Kundalini energy and realizing your full potential.

STORIES BETWEEN THE STORIESDo you ever wonder what happens between the Big Stories? What maybe is happening behind the scenes? Well then, sit back and read along with these between-the-tale short stories happening around, behind, and between the first five Blood Rights Series stories!

In a shop that measures every second, Mara Ellery lives by controluntil the lights die at midnight.The darkness doesnt just steal power. It unlocks the past shes kept bolted behind steel and silence.Mara runs Ellery Horology the way her father taught her: with steady hands, strict order, and no room for mistakes. She fixes broken timepieces and avoids broken people, especially her mothers careful phone calls and the unanswered questions surrounding her fathers death. Each night she checks the safe in the back office like a ritual, convinced that if she keeps everything accounted for, nothing else can be taken.Then a blackout rolls through the buildingand a stranger steps into the dim, ticking quiet as if he belongs there.Hes too calm, too watchful, and far too interested in what Mara keeps locked away. He claims hes chasing a stolen pocket watch with a history worth killing for. Mara knows hes lying about something. Worse, her pulse answers his voice like its been waiting.As the city sleeps, Mara and the stranger are forced into uneasy proximity among glass cases and restless clocks. Every clue drags her deeper into her fathers hidden ledger of repairs, favors, and dangerous clients. Trust becomes a gamble measured in breaths. Desire becomes a fuse. And with each stolen hour, the line between protection and possession blursuntil Mara must decide what shell surrender to learn the truth.When the final piece clicks into place, it wont just change what happened that night. It will change who Mara can survive being.Emotional, high-heat romance threaded with escalating suspense. A guarded heroine discovering her powerand her appetite. Forced proximity, secrets, and "I shouldnt want you" tension. Family legacy, grief, and the cost of hidden bargains. A twist that redefines every earlier heartbeat.

The sea is raging, the hotel is decaying, and Mara Vale has nowhere left to run.Vale House waits on the cliff like a confessionone that knows her name. When Mara arrives to claim the coastal hotel her estranged aunt left behind, she expects paperwork, repairs, and a quick sale. Instead she finds a building full of locked rooms, missing records, and Celeste Wardthe severe, watchful manager who acts less like an employee and more like a gatekeeper.Celeste insists the hotel can be saved. Mara suspects its been hiding something for years.As storms cut them off from town, Mara and Celeste are forced into the same narrow halls and late-night inventories, circling each other in tension that keeps turning to heat. Mara is used to fixing broken things with her hands. Celeste has spent a lifetime holding a crumbling legacy together with silence and control. Every touch feels like a risk. Every glance feels like a dare.But Vale House has its own appetite. Guests whisper about Evelyn Vales final months. Ledgers dont match. A sealed wing appears on no blueprint Mara can find. The more Mara digs, the more the hotel pushes backthrough sabotage, half-truths, and the unsettling sense that someone is still protecting Evelyns secrets.Desire is easy. Trust is not. And the closer Mara comes to the truth, the more she must decide what shes willing to sacrifice: her exit, her reputation, or the woman who has become the only shelter she wants.Stormy, gothic coastal atmosphere with a modern, steamy edge. Forced proximity, slow-burn tension, and earned emotional payoff. Family inheritance secrets, hidden rooms, and escalating danger. Complicated heroines with sharp edges, soft centers, and real stakes. A twist that reframes everything Mara thought she inherited.