Ever hear of the term Pyrrhic victory? A young Roman soldier is a part of history in which the phrase was created.

    He’s rude and obnoxious, but Asia can’t seem to shake her feelings for him. She was always apprehensive in revealing her love for him, but when they find themselves in an unusual situation, they decide to give their relationship a try. Dinero has never been a relationship type of guy, but when Asia enters his life, he begins to reconsider. She’s everything he’s never wanted but can’t seem to be without. Yet, when a blast from the past pops back onto the scene, he’s caught between a place of lust and love. After a series of events takes place, Asia finds herself on the losing end of the stick when a new man enters her circle. He comes in and rearranges everything in her life, including her relationship with Dinero. While she fights to prove that things are not what they seem, Asia is hit with a truth that sends her into a frenzy. Follow Dinero and Asia in this drama-filled romance as they try to work their way through the many obstacles that try to tear them apart.

    Presumed dead, the President is now running for his life; hunted like an animal by professional killers.

     His father was a respected warrior chief, a leader of men. As a centurion in the Empire’s mighty Army, he earns the respect of his men: soldiers who will fight, and die if necessary, at his command. But, just like his father before him, he is surrounded by enemies... Arthur Imperator The Roman fleet has been defeated and the threat of invasion removed. Arthur Britannicus has taken the throne as Imperator – Emperor of Britain. He is a symbol of hope, uniting the fractious tribes of Britain who have been oppressed and mistreated for so long. However, as the threat from Rome retreats, the intimidation from Saxon warlords intensifies. Arthur must draw his sword and muster his forces again if he is to keep his island under British rule. While Arthur builds his cavalry and trains up his army, his old enemy, Maximian, Augustus of the West, plots his downfall. Seething over Arthur’s execution of his general, Constantius, Maximian will look to take Arthur’s kingdom - and his life. Arthur Invictus Londinium. Britain has lost its battle with Rome and the city lies in ruins. But the Romans, under threat in their homeland from barbarian invaders, have retreated. The war is not over. As Emperor of Britain, Arthur Imperator must reunite the fractured British tribes to lead them back to victory - and reclaim the kingdom. The Roman emperor Maximian is bound to strike again. But instead of waiting passively for him to attack, Arthur resolves to risk everything by leading his men to the Roman border and confronting the enemy head on. A King’s Cavalry King Arthur, Britain’s triumphant ruler, is turning his cavalry into the finest war horses the world has ever known Though he is a pagan at heart, he has embraced the new Christian religion in the hope of uniting his country under one faith and one cause. Yet, when he receives a summons from Constantine, the Emperor of Rome, he is worried that the traditional Gods have abandoned him for publicly announcing his Christian beliefs. The Emperor appears to want peace. But Arthur killed Constantine’s father -- and he is wary that this summons might be his own death warrant. With Constantine growing ever more threatening, Arthur’s time is running out.

    From shopping, to even getting information on flight times, to even tracking when to walk your dog, Alexa can do this. With over 23,000 skills and more being developed each day, Alexa is here to stay and is here to help you. But what can you do with Alexa? What are some of the abilities of Alexa that you can engage in, some that you can use to truly benefit yourself and others? Well, you’re about to find out. Here is a preview of what you'll learn: All of the different Echo devices and what they entail Various tips on how to use them all Tips to use the various features, including shopping Troubleshooting tips in order to have the best Amazon Echo experience Why you might consider getting one over another The capabilities of Alexa, including a whole slew of various things you can inquire from Alexa A comprehensive list of 1001 things to do with Alexa, including valuable tips and tricks You can become the Echo master that you know you can be, and this book is just the beginning of it all. With this, you’ll be able to control your Echo in the way that it’s meant to be, in the ways that you want it to be, and the different natures of this. Become the person that you want to be today, and make sure that you learn about your Echo, since you truly won’t regret it the moment you begin to use it, and you’ll master it even more with every interaction.

    Hidden in the villages and towns of England reside eccentric characters of all types: sex-starved housewives, retired comedians, foul-mouthed parrots, monosyllabic children, troublesome students, even a wife-swapper or two!Twenty two hilarious stories from the world of home delivery taken from Lee's popular The Deliveryman Diaries Blog.

     ************************************ Anna Greenwood had never been to Cornwall yet she’d had a strong desire to visit the county for as long as she could remember. As her twenty-third birthday drew nearer she decided to satisfy that yearning by booking a fortnight’s holiday. After searching the internet, she finally chose to stay at The Old Tile House in Penzance, for no other reason than she was fascinated by an old picture of the building and in particular its three tall chimneys. Her holiday began well. The weather was kind, she made friends and enjoyed the sights, but then new guests arrived at The Old Tile House and things changed in a most peculiar way.

    Main Street comes to life after lying dormant since the summer crowd left, many of the small shops and eateries all opening up again to cater to the visitors as well as to compete in the many “Best Of” contests that run every year.This year, best friends Annie, Jackie and Marie all have a lot going on in their personal and business lives and look forward to making some great memories over the busy holiday season.Join Annie and her friends as they continue to navigate through this funny thing we call life, all from the beauty of Crosby’s Cove.While this book can be read as a standalone, it is part of the Crosby’s Cove series and has several references to previous scenes that are in Crosby’s Cove Book 1 and Book 2.

    

    A long-held secret. A couple coming undone.Beth McCallum and Nick Storvik are attending their twentieth high school reunion when they learn of a disturbing revelation. The bones of Missy Ferguson, a high school classmate who disappeared their Junior year, have been discovered in a Michigan wildlife reserve and an autopsy reveals she was murdered. Suspects are scarce, but when an old rumor resurfaces that Missy was pregnant before she disappeared and Nick was the father, Nick quickly becomes the prime suspect. Beth swears the allegations about her then-boyfriend and Missy were never true, promising she and Nick were together the entire autumn of that year, but the truth is, Beth can’t remember what occurred those last two weeks of October during their Junior year at all. As secrets and lies are exposed, Beth and Nick find their marriage tested as each begins to suspect the other has much to hide - including the possibility that one of them is capable of murder.

    

    On the way he encounters many adventures, strives to solve a mysterious theft, and meets an old friend getting ready for gladiatorial combat. In other stories we visit Elissa, the evil priestess, and Vespillo, the trusty watchman, and discover more about their colourful histories. We see a young boy’s first battle, and travel all the way to the barbaric Hadrian’s Wall. These are vivid tales of ancient Rome, perfect for fans of Wallace Breem, Simon Scarrow and Ben Kane.