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Through Her Shadows is not just a storyits a reckoning.In this searingly honest memoir, Ajay Dhar Bhardwaj takes readers on a journey through love, betrayal, family dysfunction, and emotional rebirth. What begins as a reflection on broken relationshipswith a mother who turned silent, a sister who chose distance, a daughter-like figure who drifted away, and a woman he loved too deeplyevolves into something far more powerful: a personal revolution.Every chapter of this book is a shadow walked throughslowly, painfully, but with increasing clarity. From heartbreak to healing, from confusion to boundaries, from silence to self-worth, Ajay confronts the most intimate losses and emotional wounds of his life. But rather than sink under their weight, he rises. And in doing so, he shows you how you can too.This is not a book about blaming others. It is about reclaiming the self after giving too much of it away.Through reflections on karma, masculinity, spiritual silence, and emotional isolation, Ajay shares the hard-earned lessons that shaped his soul. Youll meet his fatherwhose quiet strength left a lasting imprint. Youll walk through the pressure of being the "strong one" in a world that rarely checks on strong people. And youll find not just heartbreak in these pages, but surprising grace.Through Her Shadows is for anyone who has:Loved people who didnt love them back the same wayBeen "the reliable one" while silently falling apartChosen themselves after being forgottenWondered if theyd ever feel whole againThis is not just Ajays story.Its your storyif youve ever tried to save people who let you drown, if youve ever kept giving when your heart was empty, or if youve ever healed quietly in the dark.With poetic honesty and soulful insight, this book holds your hand through the hard parts and reminds you:Youre not alone.You were never too much.And you are allowed to choose peacewithout guilt.

Taylor Bryan wasnt sure what to make of it when he saw the offer. A six-figure income and potentially more, to be one of a group of live-in lovers (the word Harem might not be misapplied) for the European billionaire Alessandro Visconti. A college student with more bills than money, sexually flexible himself, Taylor jumps at the chance to auditionNow hes flown to Viscontis super-yacht in the Mediterranean, dollar signs dancing in his mind, not sure what hell have to do to make them a reality but finding himself willing to push his personal envelope farther than hed have thought possibleThis 10,000-word short story is a gay/bisexual harem erotica, featuring MM scenes, one brief F scene and a suggestion of future gender transition. All characters are over the age of eighteen, none are biologically related, and all engage entirely consensually. We hope you enjoy!

Stephen Kings The Life of Chuck is a phenomenal (USA TODAY) tale of life and legacynow a feature film directed by Mike Flanagan and starring Tom Hiddleston, Mark Hamill, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Karen Gillanavailable for the first time in a beautiful stand-alone edition with a new introduction by Stephen King and a design surprise.Originally featured in the acclaimed story collection If It Bleeds, this unforgettable, mind-bending tale unfolds in reverse, taking readers through the extraordinary life of Charles Chuck Krantz.In a crumbling world plagued by natural disasters, collapsing infrastructure, and mass panic, bizarre billboards and advertisements appear throughout town: Charles Krantz. Thirty-nine great years. Thanks, Chuck! Marty Anderson, a schoolteacher, becomes obsessed with these messages as the world, inexplicably linked to Chucks life, seems to be approaching its end.Told in three acts, presented in reverse order, The Life of Chuck explores one mans past. We see him in middle age on a business trip in Boston as he is seduced by a busker into spinning a gorgeous sidewalk dance. And we see him as a child, in a house haunted by a terrible secret, learning to dance with his grandmother. In these pages King reminds us that lifes quotidian pleasures are even more glorious because they are fleeting: the outrageous good fortune of a beautiful blue day after a string of gray ones; the delight of dancing when every move feels perfect; a serendipitous meeting. Kings ability to describe pure joy rivals his ability to terrify us.Now a major motion picture and winner of the Toronto International Film Festival Peoples Choice Award, The Life of Chuck is a glorious story about community and about humanity at its best, a celebration of joy, mystery, existential wonder, and the multitudes contained in all of us.

For her, hell risk everything. Including his life. Robin Hood meets the Sopranos an insanely dangerous scheme Gina Perot and her friends hatch to steal from the mob and donate the loot to a womens shelter. Successful Wall Street investment banker by day, cat burglar by night, Gina leads a double life. But shes never forgotten how the mob and the FBI destroyed her family and ripped her life apart. Now its time for payback. Charity and revenge all rolled into one. Until Ginas scheme sends her crashing headfirst into a major FBI investigation. And, the sexiest, most frustrating man shes ever met. Despite their off-the-charts chemistry, he has the power to send her and her friends to jail with one flick of his finger. Hes everything she shouldnt wantand everything she does.Stop stealing from the mob or else is the order FBI Strike Force Special Agent Jack Gates gives Gina. But Jack quickly learns he can no sooner control a force of nature like Gina than he can control where a tornado sets down. Facing a court-ordered deadline, Jack needs Ginas cat burglar skills. He makes her an offer she cant refuse: go to jail or work for him as an FBI cooperator. If only she didnt punch every one of his buttons. If only she didnt get under his skin like no one else. Falling for her violates every rule in the book, but when shes in danger, hell violate all the rules to keep her safe. Even if that means confessing his terrible secret and losing her forever.

Tansy had a perfect life, but everything changed suddenlyIn the wake of her husbands tragic death, Tansy is adrift in a sea of grief. A gifted surgeon, he dedicated his life to saving othersuntil his own was cut short. Now, shes left to pick up the pieces.Tansy makes a last-minute decision to visit a favorite destination that she and her husband had taken yearly. In the quiet town of Lava Hot Springs, where memories linger like the morning mist, her loss is almost suffocating.But then she crosses paths with Seth, a younger man with a mysterious past. Tansy feels an inexplicable connection; theres something familiar about him, a bond that defies explanation.As their friendship deepens, Tansy begins to heal, but beneath the surface lies a truth that could shatter their fragile bond. As she uncovers the mystery surrounding Seth, Tansy must confront another disturbing possibility.Seth was unlucky in many things, but he never quit tryingOctober was the start of Seths busiest season. People flocked to the Inn during the winter months so they could use the mineral pools. This week he was booked, and they were expecting another storm.As he was going over the upcoming reservations, Seth heard the door slam, and then a loud disturbance coming up the entrance stairs. He already had a houseful of guests, and he didnt need the complaints that ruckus would bring. And he didnt need the turmoil that her appearance evoked in him. A lovely woman hauled a large bag around the corner, then stood up straight and wiped her hands down the front of her form-fitting jeans. Then she stuck out a well-manicured hand toward him, "Hello, Im Tansy Whitfield. I made reservations online. Could I have a room that overlooks the Port Neuf River?"A Second Beat is a poignant tale of loss, hope, faith, and the unbreakable ties that bind.

When destined for destruction, fate must be challenged.Curator Dante Ramono must remove the priceless Farnese Cup from its hidden vault in the Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Napoli to protect it from Allied bombing. A swift betrayal places the cup in Nazi hands, but not before it reveals its mystical powers. To recover the cup, Dante must join forces with cunning Theodora. Can he trust her, or will he be deceived once more?In Prague, Kateina Dubova works to care for the Jews shes hidden. In her hour of greatest need, her trusted friend, Josef, has seemingly vanished. Danger closes in, yet an unseen protector steps in again and again. Could it be Josef, hidden in the shadows?The clock is ticking. Is the future set in stone, or can courage and faith change history? Together, these four unlikely guardians must defy the odds to stop the Germans dark ambitions or risk their very souls.Betrayal, sacrifice, and destiny collide as unlikely heroes race to save a world at war from the power of a mystical relic.

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From world traveler, entrepreneur, and content creator @DearAlyne, a vulnerable and hilarious memoir about leaving the Mormon church and how she escaped the restrictive expectations of her family and faith to find herself in the process.Alyne Tamir was raised to live her life for others: for her husband, her family, and the Mormon church. For twenty-five years, she put them ahead of herself, repressing things that didnt fit the neat, traditional story that had been written for her. On the surface, her life seemed picture-perfect. But in reality, Alyne was miserable, struggling to reconcile her flawless image with the pain and humiliation of abuse, an eating disorder, infidelity, and depression.Until Alyne reached a breaking point: the day her husband asked for a divorceover email. Thank God! Or, not God. Finally free from the expectations of her family and faith, Alyne had to start a new life, which meant rediscovering herself and what she secretly wanted all along: the freedom of solo female travel and the liberating life of a digital nomad.In a singular voice brimming with honesty and humor, Alyne invites us on a journey of strength and self-discoverywith a little bit of irreverence along the way. Dear Alyne is a one-of-a-kind, coming-of-age story and an inspirational memoir about the limitless possibilities that await those brave enough to defy convention.This is a story about dismantling a life that was built for you to make room for the one you were meant to live.Deconstructing Faith: From a Mormon-Jewish household to finding her own truth, Alyne unpacks the pain and release of leaving the only world shes ever known. The Digital Nomad Lifestyle: Discover how a divorce-by-email became the catalyst for a new life of freedom, traveling the world full-time. Raw Honesty and Humor: A candid look at overcoming an eating disorder, depression, and abuse with an irreverent voice that finds laughter in the darkest places. A Journey to Self-Discovery: Follow Alyne as she defies convention and proves its never too late to tear down the life you were given and build the one you actually want.

Over 70 irresistible RECIPES for ITALIAN DESSERTS, cakes, tarts, pastries, gelato and more!CREAMY and INDULGENT, to LIGHT and REFRESHING, the authentic Italian recipes in this book CATER TO ALL TASTES.BESTSELLING author URSULA FERRIGNO imparts her knowledge of the sweet side of Italian cuisine through her passion for Italian food.Picture the scene youre sitting in a delightful trattoria on the Amalfi coast on a warm summers evening after a day by the sea, enjoying a small slice of the melt-in-the-mouth torta that the waitress recommended. You walk back through the cobbled streets back to your hotel and spot a gelataria and cant walk past without enjoying a scoop of the most delicious pistachio gelato youve ever experienced. Dolci Italiano holds the secret to bringing that feeling into your own kitchen with this unmissable collection of the best Italian desserts. Recipes range from classics such as Lemon & Pistachio Torta, Cannoli (small filled pastry shells), and Sweet Ricotta Bread, to the more adventurous Bomboloni (small doughnuts), Pizza Dolce and Zabaglione Ice Cream. From ending the meal at a large family gathering, to a special bake for a festival or celebration or making some small treats to take when visiting friends, theres a dessert for every occasion.

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Hana Lees gritty, queer Mad Maxinspired fantasy duology continues with more high-stakes political intrigue, monsters of all kinds, and a high-speed motorcycle adventure to find a refuge for humanity beyond the wasteland. Jin-Lu should be happy. Princess Yi-Nereen of Kerina Rut and Prince Kadrin of Kerina Sol have reunited after twelve long years, having survived a near-apocalypse. They are safe and in lovethanks to Jinand they want her to join them for their upcoming nuptials in Kerina Sol.But their happy ending came at the cost of Jins.Jin lost everything in the fallout of saving the world. Now shes Talentless, scrabbling to eke out a living in the lowest echelons of society. All she wants is to be left alone with her shameful secret, but the storms that sweep the wastes have other plans.When refugees from a fallen city flood into Kerina Sol, the delicate balance between Talented and Talentless shatters. With tensions rising and civil war looming, Yi-Nereen, Kadrin, and Jin must join forces again to save their own people and the refugees.Now their salvation lies beyond the wastes, in the mythical home of the gods: the First City.

The absolutely hilarious (Real Simple) Amy Poeppel delights once again with a charming new novel about a house swap gone wonderfully awry.Perfect strangers Lucy and Greta have agreed to a house swapand boy, are they going to regret it. Lucys hometown of Dallas has gone from home sweet home to vicious snake pit in the blink of an eye after her son makes a mistake he cant undo. And Gretas beloved flat in Berlin is suddenly up for grabs when her husband Otto takes a dream job in Texas without even telling her. In their rush to leave town, Lucy and Greta make a deal, pack their bags, andthanks to martinis, desperation, and some very rusty Germanhave absolutely no idea what theyre getting themselves into. Trading Southern charm and barbecue for European sophistication and schnitzel, the two women get a lot more than a change of scenery as they move into each others houses, neighborhoods, and lives. Greta and Lucys husbands are no help: Otto is winning over his colleagues, swimming laps in the backyard pool, and rooting for the Rangers, while Lucys husband is doing a six-month stretch out west, either in a NASA biosphere or in jail, depending on who you ask. Meanwhile, Gretas daughter Emmi and Lucys son Jack get tossed into each others orbits, where they both discover secrets they cant ignore. When Gretas biggest career achievementthe buzzworthy purchase of a Vermeer at auctionis thrown into question and Lucys past with a hot Viking named Bjrn invades her present, the two women need each other in ways they never could have imagined. Through jet lag, culture shock, suspiciously nice neighbors, and scandals that refuse to be left behind, Lucy and Greta will have to decide if they can ever go home again.

A NATIONAL BESTSELLERA humorous collection of autobiographical essays from comedian andEmmy Awardwinning actor Jeff Hiller, who shares his journey from growing up profoundly gay in 1980s Texas to his experiences as an inept social worker and how he clawed, scraped, and brawled to Hollywoods lower middle-tier.While struggling to find success as an actor and pay the bills, something accidentally happened to Jeff Hiller: he aged. And while its one thing to get older and rest on the laurels of success from the blood, sweat, and tears of your youth, its quite another to be old and have no laurels. At forty, stuck in a temp job making spreadsheets, the dream of becoming a star seemed out of reach. But after twenty-five years of guest roles on TV and performing improv in a grocery store basement, he finally struck gold with a breakout role on HBOs Somebody Somewhere, playing Joelthe kind of best friend everyone wishes they had.In his book, Jeff dives into the grit and grind of climbing the Hollywood ladder. Its a raw and often hilarious tale of the struggles, triumphs, and humiliations that shaped him into the wonderfully imperfect person he is today. With a mix of awkward charm and heartfelt honesty, Jeff shares his journey: growing up very Lutheran in Texas, navigating bullying as a gay kid, working as a social worker for unhoused youth and HIV prevention, and the endless ups and downs of being a struggling actor. For every one of us who have a dream that were chasingand chasing, and chasinghis is a funny, moving, and utterly relatable story.

There are loves left unspokenbecause naming them would unleash them.There are bodies that seek each other not for pleasure, but to affirm their own existence.Some love without touch. Others touch without love.And a fewthe most dangerousdo both at the edge of the abyss.To love like this is to lose peace, logic, and the right to look back.But not everything that hurts is violence. Not everything that suffocates is a prison.And not everything that burns is fire.Remember what can happen when someone decides to love you more than they love themselves.

The media guru and bestselling author of Pitch Perfect helps professionals improve their public speaking, break away from canned communications, and find their trueand most effectivevoice no matter the workplace.The business world has adopted the wrong definition of successful communication. For many years, being on message was considered the prime directive. The overwhelming majority of professionals today exist in a rigidly narrow range of bland rhetoric, throwing around industry buzzwords and empty jargon to create the impression of business savvy. But when everyone sounds messaged (and the same), no one stands out. And now, with more ways than ever to get your message across, its never been harder to develop effective communication skills and have your message stick.Bill McGowan has devoted more than twenty years to helping people find their distinctive voice. From CEOs to White House staffers to television personalities, he has coached thousands of speakers to make their narrative more memorable and distinctive by breaking free from the challenges preventing them from selling their ideas with conviction, motivating their teams during challenging times, or clearly articulating a companys mission.Speak, Memorably offers concrete strategies and tools to help anyone, in any stage of their career, cut through the numbing sameness of cliches and boring business rhetoric and find their authentic voice. Inspiring and entertaining, it is a masterclass in interpersonal communication and an inspiring call to action for professionals to boost their executive presence, break free from forgettable brand speak and instead craft thoughtful and memorable messages.Speak, Memorably is a masterclass in effective communication that offers concrete strategies to:Master Storytelling and Brevity: Learn the Coppola Storytelling Formula to make your points punchy and memorable, and go on a Verbal Diet to ensure your message is always concise and impactful. Eliminate Jargon and Cliches: Escape the conformity trap of empty business jargon and tired cliches to develop an authentic voice that stands out and earns respect. Strengthen Crucial Soft Skills: Build powerful empathy and likeability to connect with any audience, while learning to combat workplace communication issues like mansplaining and theftosterone. Improve Your Delivery: Bury the zombie drone monotone and discover what to do with your hands so your body language reinforces your message with confidence. Tackle Modern Tech Challenges: Move beyond death by PowerPoint and master the art of Zoomgenics to command attention in any virtual or in-person setting.