Cool and handsome, with a single teardrop scar and a knack for silence that keeps the world at bay, he is a man alone. That all changes on a rainy night in Chicago, when he witnesses a brutal assault on a young woman. By the time he reaches her, the assailant is gone, leaving a trail that is all too easy to follow. But playing the good Samaritan may be more trouble than it?s worth, when his moment of conscience hurls him into a shadowy world of violence, intrigue and deception. Caught between duty to his fellow man and the anonymity of life on the road, the Samaritan could walk away. But when his estranged teenage daughter is threatened, he will make his choice and never look back.

    She never minded living under the protective umbrella of her family as a child, and even through college it wasn't so bad, but when she decided that her life was meant to serve her community and country in the FBI she knew it was time to cut the protective stings which were going to make some people very upset, including good-ole-gramps.Fresh out of the Academy, and ready to take down any criminal who gets in her way, Jasmine doesn't fully understand how much these criminals will fight back. When multiple men begin shooting at her, she begins to understand the incredible difficulty her career choice will be to her new independence and those who love her. The men and women of the underground world are devious and willing to do just about anything not to be caught, especially by those in the hairs of the FBI.Even when Jasmine isn’t in danger, the past protections she was trying to escape from come to interfere in her first-ever operation and almost get one of her best friends riddled with holes from Jasmine’s FBI team. Will she ever be allowed to do the job she feels she was born to do without the Anderson’s fingers finding their way into every aspect of her life?Join Jasmine Anderson, her FBI partner, Hunter Sparks, one of Jasmine’s best friends, Ember Lennox, and doctor Mora Perez on a brand-new series of underground crime, overt deception, drug addiction, insidious abuse, murderous villains, amazing partners and friends, and the type of sexual chemistry only Miami can bring.

    Koalas look cuddly, but they're actually irritable, solitary beasts who do not want belly rubs. What kind of mocking god created creatures with poofy ears and big black noses that don't want belly rubs? BOpossums: North America gets one lousy marsupial, and let's just say it's not going to win any beauty contests. Or even not-ugly contests. C−Wombats: "Wombat" is a great name. It's got a "wom" and a "bat," and an "omba." They're kind of nondescript animals, cute in a generic pudgy mammal way, but their name spelled backward is "tabmow," and that makes all the difference. AThe Book of Ratings is hysterically arbitrary and undeniably infectious.

    The rising level of technological development has led to a rising level of unemployment. They're laying off everybody, from teachers to technical servicemen. What's the point of holding onto a person if they can be replaced by an advanced mechanism?But what are the people to do? How are they to live? Where are they to get money from? There is only one answer – Barliona. The official government project is gathering steam, luring more and more people into its net. Who knows how people will behave when they lose everything?Brody West is one such person. Unlike most, he doesn't lose heart. A professional project manager with thirty years in the business simply cannot do that. He has a goal, and a clear understanding of how to achieve it. Nobody can get in his way – not the new class, not the strange friend, and not the unexpected foes.

    Can't believe I got fired by a mean boss for helping out the needy. I'll bounce back, I always do. No small thanks to my dad. Landing a job at the company he works for sounds perfect. What a surprise when I arrive on my first day. The grey-haired CEO I thought I'd be working for? Turns out he retired and his hot-as-hell son took over. He's kinda quiet, business-like, and so reserved. But he makes my toes curl whenever he glances my way. We're at work, and I know it's wrong. But I always go after what I want. And I want him. Griff With work piling high, I need a new PA…fast. She's beautiful, sassy, and smart. But I'm her boss...and her dad's, no less. I shouldn't even think about going there. Yet inside, I'm begging for a taste of her forbidden fruit. Craving Daddy’s Boss is a standalone older man, younger woman office romance with no cliffhanger, no cheating and of course, HEA guaranteed! (formerly titled, 'Seducing Daddy's Boss' by Amanda Heartley and Arlo Arrow, published May 2017)

    The insatiable werewolf is known about town as Casanova, and his next conquest just may prove the most dangerous challenge to his wanting heart.The vampire sidhe can be deadly to any man who seeks inspiration through her sensual allure. But Rissa must feed her hunger for life energy through an endless stream of lovers. The valiant werewolf, Kai, will soften her heart and she, in turn, will force him to face his greatest fear—to win her love.

    To their wedding. Except fate seems determined to throw stumbling blocks in front of them and their friends. Will their friends be able to band together to give Jace and Savannah the day they deserve, or will it end up a disaster too difficult to overcome?

    His only plans involve following his older brother to a beach town where he’ll split his time between being a surfer bum and a hippie biker. First, though, he’s on a road trip. His latest destination is a small West Virginia town to corral a picture with a moonshine master.Henrietta Bayer lives a quiet life in the town of Tumbling Rock. Her dad is the local motorcycle club president, and her mom is a glorious smartass. She comes from a big wild family, and leaving town is the last thing on her mind.Though Henrietta isn’t looking for a dick to ride or a heart to steal, Denver knows instantly he’s found his one-and-only love. Now, they’ll need to find a way to take their two very separate lives and mold them into one.Damned Gets Wild contains graphic sexual content, violent situations, harsh language, and drug use. The book is only appropriate for adult readers aged 18+.

    Includes The Bar Code Tattoo and The Bar Code Rebellion.

    She promised to love him until death parted them. But when circumstances drive a wedge into their marriage and Dane chooses to escape what life has dealt them, how long can she be strong? Can she remain faithful to her marriage vows when tempted by the friendship of an unlikely stranger?Rudy Taylor, who senses McKenna's loneliness and understands the difficulty of raising her daughter, struggles to keep his concern for the young woman biblical. Will McKenna’s faith in God and Rudy’s commitment to his Lord be enough to keep their relationship simple until McKenna's husband one day returns?

    The book also contains a 10-page interview with Pratchett titled Discworld Quo Vadis?.

    A beloved and gifted artist, Ashbery takes his place beside Whitman, Dickinson, Stevens, and Hart Crane in the canon of great American poets. With Quick Question, a new collection of poems published in time for his 85th birthday, John Ashbery proves that his creative power has only grown stronger with age.

    Pleasant Animal Shelter"Benjamin writes with love and sensitivity about caring for pets 'adopted' from a shelter."--Publishers Weekly"...a solid training program...a great book."--Job Michael Evans, Dog Fancy"Why a book like this has never before been written is beyond me. It is an invaluable guide to rehabilitating those myriad unfortunate dogs which have either never had a home or have been shuttled from one owner to another, losing confidence, trust and self-esteem every step of the way. It is an absolute must for every owner who wants his second-hand dog to regain the ability to become the warm, loving companion every dog should be."--Kenneth A. Marden, President, The American Kennel Club"...Carol Lea Benjamin has written a witty, sound and thoroughly appropriate book on the extraordinary advantages that each of us who has second-hand pets knows first-hand. If you're thinking about sharing your life with a pet or with another pet, read this book first!"--John F. Kullberg, President, ASPCA

    Then a strange and unavoidable accident brought their lives together. Though Garet never suspected the truth, Katherine ached with the knowledge that she was the woman who had cost him his sight. She was indebted to Garet in a way that could never be repayed, she realized. Not by her endless hours of work as his assistant, or by her caring and companionship...Not even by her boundless love. PASSION FLOWER: As a successful New York interior designer, Jennifer King led a hectic, fast-paced life. So when a sudden illness cost her her job, she jumped at the chance of a working vacation at a Texas ranch. But life with Everett Culhane, the brooding, dark-eyed owner of the Circle C Ranch, was not easy. According to him, their lives were two worlds apart. But when he took her in his arms and branded her lips with his, Jennifer knew that she must make this headstrong cowboy her own.

    From the famous murder of Marilyn Reese Sheppard, the possible basis for the TV show and movie The Fugitive to the sad and lonely Boy in The Box and from the unsolved murder of Dian Fossey to the still open case of young Amber Hagerman that brought about today’s Amber Alert system, these unsolved mysteries are confusing and frustrating!Learn more about these unsolved murders: Helen Brach, the candy heiress Raymond Washington, founder of the Crips Oscar Romero, the Archbishop of San Salvador Anne Barber Dunlap, found in the trunk of her car And many others. Read the backstories of these famous true crimes, the possible suspects, the fumbled investigations and other incredible facts and theories surrounding them. Also included are any updates on the cases and where they stand today.