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A full-ride scholarship. An ancient curse. A campus that drinks blood.Each year, someone dies at St. Ignatius Academy in Black River, Vermont.Clara Pryce didnt apply to the academy.She seeks answers inside the halls of St. Ignatius Academy, a mysterious university tucked away in the forest of Black River, Vermont. A mysterious upperclassman, Aiden Montesano gets in her way, forcing pleasure into her mind like fangs into her flesh. Hes dangerous. Distracting. And impossibly hard to resist.Not only does she have to solve a ritualistic murders, she has to figure out what happened to her powers, all while avoiding being eaten by vampires on campus. What sick psycho invited her to campus? And how ancient of a curse is she dealing with? This is a new adult dark academic romance perfect for those looking for a gothically urban paranormal romance to sink their fangs into. Dark romance readers are encouraged. Everyone else, check the authors note before diving in.

Timed perfectly to publish just as New York celebrates its 400th birthday, a riveting story of a spirited young mother who faces the unknowns of seventeenth-century New Amsterdam after fleeing the Old World in search of a better life.Its 1630, and Anneke Jans has just arrived in the fledgling colony of New Netherland with her husband, Roelof, and their two young daughters to create a new life for herself and her family. One of very few women in the colony, Anneke quickly realizes that she will need to make her own rules if she is to survive.When Roelof dies, Anneke marries Everardus Bogardus, the flamboyant minister of the Dutch Reformed Church. With this marriage, Anneke joins the elites of the colonybut when the colonys new director provokes war with the regions American Indians and her new husband emerges as the head of the anti-war opposition, she also finds herself in the midst of political turmoil. As difficulties mount, she must rely more than ever on her quick wits to protect herself and her growing family.Based on real events, Anneke Jans in the New World tells the story of an ordinary woman who lived an extraordinary life.

Mindfulness Tips for Busy WomenThose people looking effortlessly relaxed in the yoga studio? They are so not you. Your life barely allows for quiet, let alone meditation. You have a commute that takes longer every year, you cook dinner for a family that doesnt appreciate it, and at the end of all that, you still have to take your dog out for a walk. You are tired, and adding one more thing to the pile is out of the question. Rather than expecting you to find more time to meditate, Everyday Mindfulness for Women brings meditation to you.Mindfulness expert Courtney Sunday teaches how meditation can be flexible, playful, and even fun. With more than 75 everyday meditations, this easy-to-read guide offers targeted suggestions for inner freedom, even if you cant stop scrolling your Instagram feed. Included are meditations for . . . When Your Energy is Fading Fast When You Cant Find Your Keys Rush Hour Traffic When You Just Dont Know Anymore Inner Struggle And more! Everyday Mindfulness for Women doesnt judge you for being hungover or eating too much cake (in fact, there are mindfulness exercises for both of those situations). Purposeful presence is possible for all of us, even when your Uber is late or the Wi-Fi is down.Really.

When Eden and her best friend, Debbie, embarked on a three-day retreat for some much-needed relaxation, Eden never anticipated the whirlwind romance that would ignite between Debbie and Richard, the leader of the retreat. Nor did Eden foresee her best friends sudden personality change and subsequent betrayal, shattering a fifteen-year bond in mere hours.Even more shocking was the discovery that, before the weekend concluded, Debbie would be found dead under mysterious circumstances.Detective Eric Kent, a man with a keen intuition and a knack for unraveling the unseen, was assigned to the case. While waiting for the autopsy results, he dove in and quickly found himself entangled in a web of questions. Edens account of events was riddled with emotional pain and confusion, yet something deeper seemed to pulse beneath the surfacesomething much darker This was no ordinary case; it required a perspective that transcended the obvious, a journey into the unknown, where love and danger intertwined.

The second book in the exciting series by bestselling author Jess MichaelsPopular courtesan Evelina Comerford thought she had her life in order. She had been with her protector, a powerful duke, for years and believed they would be together forever, even if he was forced to marry and produce legitimate heirs. And then he broke her heart by walking out of her with no feeling to be with someone elses wife.Vaughn is the Earl of Blackburn and he is enduring a scandal to end all scandals. His wife of three years has not only begun a public affair with a duke he once called friend, but shes demanding a divorce. Hes angry and hurt and he wants a little revenge, which is how he finds himself on Evelinas door, asking her to pretend to enter an affair with him to make both of their former loves jealous.But a fake affair swiftly turns to something more powerfully passionate. And spying and trying to undermine their former partners begins to lose its shine. But can they both overcome loves that were never meant to be and recognize the true love that is looking right at them? Or will it all be too late when they finally figure it out?This is the second book in The Comerford Courtesans series and can be read as a standalone.

Tomorrow, the War is an epic novel of interconnected tales that are carefully braided to form a narrative design combining the darkness of slavery with the vibrancy of self-determination. Its a novel ranging from the troubling depiction of captivity and enslavement, to gunslinging adventure and inter-racial friendship. A remarkably ambitious fiction debut that has the markings of a classic.

Everyone wants to be a Dallas Lonestars Cheerleader, but fame can have a deadly priceThe Dallas Lonestars Cheerleaders are untouchable. They are the epitome of glitz and glamour, reeking of hairspray and perfection. But everything changes when Americas Angel and cheerleading captain Jentry Rae Randall is found murdered in the squads locker room. Filmmaker Nikki Keegan has the opportunity of a lifetime. Brought in to document the Lonestars potential comeback after four disastrous seasons, Nikki is now perfectly placed to investigate the murder of the teams iconic frontwoman. Nikki turns to cheerleader Shaunette Simmons, the deceaseds best friend, for help. As Nikki becomes closer to Shaunette, the more she suspects that Shaunette is hiding something. But when Shaunette is run off the road and left to die, its clear that nobody on this cheer squad is safe. Because some people would kill to be a Dallas Lonestars Cheerleader Marina Evans, a former NFL cheerleader herself, takes readers behind the gloss of this iconic American subculture in this high octane debut that is filled with twists, turns, and high kicks. Weaving between sisterhood and ambition, survival and scandal, The Cheerleader will keep you riveted until the final page.

After a disastrous marriage and one Vegas-sized mistake, Poppy Johansson swore off charming disastersespecially the kind in suits. But when she impulsively buys a rundown Colorado bakery, the oven isnt the only thing giving her trouble. Enter Theodore P. Munsen, Lone Ridges rule-obsessed lawyer, who irons his shoelaces and blushes like its contagious.Their first meeting ends with a tray of "special" brownies at the town book club and a viral confession that puts them both on the map. Now, the chaotic baker and the buttoned-up attorney have to team up to save reputations, the Winter Carnival, and maybe each other.Hes never met a rule he didnt laminate; shes never met a rule she couldnt break. But somewhere between legal briefs and buttercream, they might just find that lovelike doughrises best when you stop following the recipe.

Secret crush. Ex-stepbrother. Ruthless enemy. Boss. Thirteen years ago, Brennan Diamond abandoned me and my mom, leaving us with his abusive father. Now hes the multi-billionaire mogul who bought the company I sold my soul to. If he expects to be my knight in shining armor, he can go fuck himself. Ive worked my ass off to become the CEOs secretary, so the egotistical jerk wont scare me away with his hungry eyes, delicious scent, and wicked promises. I vow to never give in to his dirty demands until he uncovers a secret that could unravel us both. Dangerous Mr. Diamond (Brutal Billionaire Bosses Book 2) is a super-spicy, forbidden workplace romance with forced proximity, a jealous/possessive hero, a strong, competent female lead, and a deliciously dirty enemies-to-lovers battle of wills. This story is intended for 18+ readers and includes mature content. Can be read as a standalone. HEA guaranteed.

Shares lessons on music and life purpose the author has received from nature since childhood, including through her work in wolf conservation Shows how connecting with nature can help you discover your true calling, release your hidden talents, and lead to spiritual growth Explores how music and the harmonies of nature offer powerful means for fostering communication between soulsInternationally acclaimed piano virtuoso and founder of the Wolf Conservation Center, Helene Grimaud shares her musical lifes journey and inspiring insights on the connections between music, nature, and spirituality.In this book, Helene offers the lessons she has learned about music and her life purpose from having direct contact with nature since childhood. She shares her concept of parent prodigies, such as her own, who can recognize the innate power and talents in their children and help guide them to self-realization, often by facilitating encounters with nature. And she shows that connecting with nature spirits can help reveal your true calling.She reveals how her work protecting wolves teaches her about being human, and how it connects her to our hunter-gatherer ancestors. Helene also explores how people create art to communicate the full spectrum of emotions. Self-knowledge and the understanding of any vocation is a vehicle for profound spiritual growth. From Lie Yukous True Classic of Perfect Emptiness and the compositions of Hildegard von Bingen, to the poetry of Novalis and Rimbaud, she details classics of spirituality, works of rebel poets, and the wisdom of shamans that serve as guides on her journey. These works and teachings reveal the connections between music and nature, including how music and the harmonies of nature offer powerful means for fostering the communication of souls.Invoking the Wild Soul of Music reveals paths to rebirth, spiritual growth, and the re-enchantment of life. This memoir shows how to honor the call of the wild even in the heart of civilized modernity.

In the third book of this hilarious seriesperfect for fans of Pizza and TacoPencil makes a new friend... and Eraser learns that three can be a crowd.Pencil and Eraser complement each other perfectly, like any best buds should. Who else could help Pencil when she messes up her drawings in art class? But what if she didnt make any mistakes? Enter Ruler, a new friend who can easily help Pencil keep her lines straight, without any need to ever erase again...When these school supplies learn a green crayon has gone missing, Pencil insists her new bud Ruler join their quest to save them. The two hit it off immediately, building off each others wacky ideas. And as the sole voice of reason, Eraser quickly starts to feel like the odd one out. With Stella and the rest of the students due back form lunch any minute, and each of their plans to rescue Green a bigger disaster than the last, can our dynamic duo learn to work as a trio before its too late?

Firewing Investigations follows dragon shifter PJ Norris as he searches the land newly freed from an evil queen for more of his kind. Along with his best friend Grant, and a brand new amulet that unleashes the dragon in his mind, PJ sets off on a magical, cozy adventure solving a few magical mysteries along the way.After flunking out of university, PJ Norris has been given a new quest: search a world newly-freed from an evil queen for more dragon shifters like himself. Along with his best friend Grant, they set out with nothing but an amulet and PJs burgeoning dragon senses to guide them. The first stop is a former queenside stronghold of Gilramore, where townsfolk are being bothered by swarms of butterflies. The mayor and townsfolk swear theres no one with magic in their midst, but as PJ uncovers more of their secrets, he realizes the queens grip mightve not been as strong as advertised. This ebook box set includes: PJ Norris and the Letter that Changed Everything PJ Norris and the Town with the Butterfly Problem PJ Norris and the Village with the Gnome Dilemma PJ Norris and the Hamlet with the Monster Situation

Discover how real spiritual transformation takes rootnot through striving, but by letting the Spirit cultivate lasting change in the soil of your everyday life. Use this interactive guide to exploring the fruit of the Spirit as a group or for individual devotions.Cultivate invites you to experience real spiritual transformationnot by trying harder, but by allowing God, the Master Gardener, to do his renewing work in you.When God planted the garden of Eden, his cultivating work had only just begun. That same work continues today as he grows the fruit of his Spiritlove, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-controlin the soil of our lives. Gods purpose is not just right beliefs or good deeds, but a whole-life restoration into who we were created to be.Out of his own experience with challenge and renewal, Dr. Richard Kannwischer, pastor of Peachtree Church in Atlanta, discovered a hopeful truth: real change is possible, even in the hardest seasons. With vivid biblical imagery and practical wisdom, he guides readers into the slow, steady, life-giving process of cultivation.Each chapter explores one aspect of the Spirits fruit, not as a checklist to achieve, but as the natural outgrowth of a life rooted in Gods love. Along the way, youll find prayers, journaling prompts, and simple spiritual practices to help clear away distractions and create space for Gods renewing work.Whether read alone or with a group, Cultivate offers encouragement, clarity, and a clear path forwardtoward deeper faith, lasting change, and a flourishing life even in difficult seasons.

In the shadows of Americas bustling cities, over 771,000 people endure the harsh reality of homelessness every night a crisis that has surged by 18% in recent years. In Shadows of the Streets: Understanding Americas Homeless Epidemic, Michael Dozier, PhD a Physicians Assistant, forensic scientist, husband, father, grandfather, and veteran humanitarian delivers a powerful, eye-opening exploration drawn from his own harrowing journey and decades of global aid work.At 19, Dozier lost both parents and extended family in quick succession, plunging from a stable middle-class life into the streets. Without a will or family support, he navigated shelters, slept under newspapers, and faced relentless stigma and cruelty. Yet, through resilience and military service, he transformed his pain into purpose, earning advanced degrees and aiding communities in 52 countries, from Africas famine zones to Haitis earthquake aftermath.This compelling ebook dismantles myths like the notion that all the homeless are addicts while delving into root causes: trauma from job loss, medical bills, scams, and foreclosures; the mental health crisis affecting up to 77% of those unhoused; and systemic barriers in inner cities versus suburbs. Backed by stark statistics on demographics, longevity, and ethnic disparities, Dozier exposes daily struggles for food, work, and housing, alternative living like van life, and even fraud in NGOs meant to help.Interwoven with inspiring stories of famous figures who overcame homelessness and practical resources for recovery, Shadows of the Streets is both heart-wrenching and hopeful. Its a call to action for empathy, policy reform, and societal change proving that with understanding and resolve, we can illuminate the path out of the shadows. Perfect for readers interested in social justice, mental health, and personal triumph.

Nadine Krause took in boarders to help her family climb out of debt after her fathers death. Business has gone well, and shes earned enough to expand the house. When her brothers friend agrees to take the job - the only man in town willing to work for a woman - sparks fly. But not the good kind. Or are they? Looking for something different, Leo Albrecht takes a project working for Nadine Krause, the spunky owner of Cocoavilles favorite boarding house. An easy job. Then he manages to injure himself and needs her help to finish making it nearly impossible to ignore his growing attraction. Should he break his rule of not mixing work and his personal life?

He gambled his kingdom. Now he must win his wife.When duty calls, King Arthur surrendered his life in Camelot to protect the future of his people. Now hes in a modern world he barely understandswithout his crown or his queen.Gwen is in no hurry to resume her throne. Left behind while the knights rode off to save the world, shed still be stuck in the Dark Ages if Merlin hadnt intervened. Now, for the first time, she has choices. Why not forge a future all her own?But old and dangerous enemies have the new Camelot in their sights, and Arthur needs the unfailing courage of his wife. This time, he cant take her love for granted. To win her back, he must put everything on the linehis sword, his realm, and especially his heart.

Alpha protector. Fated obsession. Biteasintimacy. I came to Landslide to disappear.Mom was chasing another summer romance. I just needed space. Safety. A place my past couldnt reach.Then I met Theron "Hunter" Rabane.The Midnight Rider who saved me once before. The vampire biker I should fear but cant resist. Cold skin. Dangerous smile. A hunger that mirrors my own.Hes been watching me for years. Waiting for me to come back. Now Im here, and the islands rules, curfew, waivers, invitationonly feeding, feel less like protection and more like a cage I want him to lock me inside.But my ex just arrived on the island. The man who swore hed kill me if I ever left.And Therons possessive, predatory instincts are about to collide with a decade of my lies.Can I give my throat to a monster who loves mewhen the last man I trusted promised to pull the trigger?

Duck Prints Press presents 22 delightfully fluffy, happy, odd, snug, and cozy stories about queer characters pursuing academic excellence! From field research shenanigans to cooking adventures, from space station education departments to eldritch libraries, creators brought their vivid imaginings to life in these charming fantasy and science fiction stories. Settle into your favorite research carrel or prepare to read on the sly under your desk as you join us for Scholarly Pursuits: A Queer Anthology of Cozy Academia Stories.

Oskar thought he had found the perfect girl, until he discovered she was actually a man. Confused and unsure of what to do next, he stumbled upon Lunas strange shop. Luna sold Oskar a mysterious monocle that promised to help him in ways he never could have imagined. Little did Oskar know that this monocle would not only change his perspective, but also his entire outlook on life.Sometimes, all it takes is a shift in perspective to realize that what may seem wrong at first glance, could actually be just what we need.

Pile : elle trahit. Face : il tue.Dans ce jeu, l’amour est une faiblesse, et le désir, une arme.Jétais préparée à tout. Mais pas à lui.Dante Altieri, Consigliere de La Cosa Trapanese, est tout ce que