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The Rise of a Dark Mage
D.L. Harrison - 2017
She wants him dead, not to take his place, but so she can escape the bond of magical slavery, and leave Zual behind to explore the other kingdoms of the world. Her ambition will drive her to rediscover the secrets of the strongest of magic. She is determined to succeed, or she’ll die trying.Note: This stand-alone fantasy book follows the life of Cassandra, it takes place in the same world as the stand-alone book The Formerly Dark Mage, but happens three hundred years later, long after Silvia is gone, and some shocking changes have taken place in the world. It is not necessary to read the first book, but if you plan to read both, you should read The Formerly Dark Mage first to avoid spoilers.
Stumbling Into Sobriety: And the Things I Learned on the Way Back Up
Tracy Collins - 2019
She earned the title Official Funologist for her daily zany TV live shots. Always with a smile and a positive message. What the audience didn't know, as well as family and most of her friends, is Tracy hid a dark secret. Daily binge drinking. Which only worsened when she left the fast-paced media world behind to pursue a more stable career. The free time worked against her. Intensifying the disease of alcoholism to near death. In
Stumbling into Sobriety
, Tracy shares intimate details from her final weeks of spiraling out of control, how she masterfully kept the drinking a secret, what it took to finally ask for help, and all the things she learned on her way back up. This book is for anyone who struggles with or has overcome alcoholism. It's relatable to readers wanting more information about alcoholism or fearful of what sobriety looks like on the other side. It is also a good resource for those who love an alcoholic and yearn for a better understanding of what that person is thinking. Experiencing. Grappling. Stumbling into Sobriety is raw. It's brutal honesty is, at times, hard to read. But the memoir is balanced with humor. The end result is a message of hope.
Chief Dragon (Dragon Fire Crew Book 1)
Scarlett Grove - 2021
The Mafia is after her.When her old car breaks down and explodes at the foot of Fate's Peak, Daphne's at the end of her rope. With the last of her strength and money, she applies for a job as a nanny.Erik Sorensen hates Christmas. As the dragon chief of the Fate's Peak Fire Crew, he takes pride in his job. That didn't prepare him for the squirming surprise on the doorstep of his firehouse. With one whiff, Erik knows the baby is his. Now he'll do anything to protect him.When Daphne shows up at Erik's door for the nanny job, he begins to believe that fate has something new in store for him this Christmas.Daphne is surprised when Erik tells her she's his mate. She loves taking care of baby Hagen. Erik's son is the sweetest. Eric is sweet with both of them.Erik makes Daphne believe they could have a safe and loving life together. Too bad the truth of her past could ruin everything.Finding love at Christmas is an easy choice. If the past doesn't come back to haunt them.
Scalping is Fun! 1: Part 1: Fast Trading with Heikin Ashi (Heikin Ashi Scalping)
Heikin Ashi Trader - 2015
There are no other methods that can increase the capital of a trader more effectively. To explain how this is so, the Germany based Heikin Ashi Trader tells all in this e-book, the first of a four-part series on scalping. His method is very easy to understand and can be applied immediately because it is universal and works in all markets. To scalp, the Heikin Ashi Trader uses heikin ashi charts, which are a type of ancient Japanese chart that vividly depict the course of stock market prices. Heikin Ashi charts have the ability to visualize trends more clearly than the usual candlestick charts. In addition, they also show consolidation and reversal patterns earlier than any other chart representation. This highly effective scalping strategy can be applied in very short time frame, as in the 1-minute chart as well as on higher time frames. You can trade with this universal method in equity indices and in the currency markets, but the most common instruments are futures or forex pairs. Content: 1. Welcome to scalping. It’s fun! 2. How do markets function? 3. What is trading? 4. What is scalping? 5. The Heikin Ashi chart 6. The scalping setup 7. Risk and Money Management 8. Make a decision!
Reckless MC Opey TX Chapter: The Complete Series
K.B. Winters - 2020
The girl looks as sweet as her name.But looks can be deceiving because she’s no ordinary girl.She's all woman with a kick ass job, one that has her in trouble with the US government.They’re out for blood.Says she can handle it on her own,That she doesn’t need my help.But she came looking for me, all the way from Mayhem.I let her go once,It won’t happen again.Wicked Hazel.I want her.But she's off limits.One, I'm her bossFor two, pain already shines in her beautiful eyes.As sure as sin shines on her lips.I can't get her mixed up in all this Reckless MC stuff.I'm not even sure I want to be here myself.That is, until she comes running into my arms.Okay, maybe not running exactly.Falling.But now she's in trouble,And there's nothing that will stop me from saving her. Having her.Not even the ghosts from my past.Locked The girl who shattered my heart in high school just walked back into my life.Aspen Holt was a grade 'A' b*tch back then.Rich, hot, and entitled.To her, I was just a poor ranch boy.But we aren't in high school anymore.And I'm not a poor rancher.Loaded Good ol' Dr. Annabelle Keyes can make it disappear for a while.She may be a well respected Doctor while she's at work,but she is one freak in the sheets.And too good for a man like me.We've got a friends-with-benefits type of relationship,Except we're not really friends.It's more of a love-hate thing.Sure, she helps out the MC when someone needs stitched up or a bullet removed.But other than fightin' and screwin'? We don't have that type of chemistry.Tied My step sister just showed up at my door,It's been years since I last saw her.I don’t really know the kid who moved in when our parents got married.It was right before I signed on with Uncle Sam.But she needs my help now,Because her a-hole Daddy sold her to the mob.Wild Living in the sticks is boring. Mundane.Good thing the club keeps me busy,As members get their kink on,And the ladies keep me up.All. Night. Long.But damn if the one woman I want under me is off limits.Ella Mae.The most badass woman ever and the VP of a rival MC.Turns out, there’s more than one way to be forbidden.Love filthy talking bikers who can melt your panties with just a whisper? Or just a hot AF ride on the wild side? You got it babe! Reckless MC delivers! Grab this box set now. Just remember to leave your panties at the door!
Seth: The Brothers of Hastings Ranch Series: Book Seven
Katharine E. Hamilton - 2021
Stone One Tough Texan
Janalyn Knight - 2020
Praying for anything to save the Iron Horse Ranch, he’s shocked by the miracle offer from Wy Talbot.A talented female landman, Wy has made an impressive career in the oil and gas industry and has worked with many handsome cowboys though she’ll be damned if she ever falls for one. But Stone’s sweet drawl and southern manners begin to break apart the walls she’s built around her heart.Unexpected desires are another… Stone has been so focused on the ranch and being a single father, he hasn’t given himself the chance to find love. As he works with Wy, passions grow and feelings deepen. But Wy never planned any life other than doggedly pursuing her career, and Stone can’t imagine her being anywhere but with him. When disaster strikes, will they witness the true miracle of love?
The Dreaming Reality
Noor Anand - 2018
I am Ridhima Maniktala, 21.I'm in a relationship with Rihansh Kashyap.He is my student, and 5 years younger to me.I read about a disease called Cullen Syndromein which the patient gets vivid dreams about their future.I also get lifelike dreams about a woman called Sara and her family of three.But I haven't told Rihansh about my last dream in which Sara receives a phone call saying "Your husband was killed in a car crash."Am I Sara?Is Rihansh going to die?Will my dreams be my future?
The Mage Slayer
Whiskey Flowers - 2018
A war breaks out and the peaceful Gaea are no match for the brutality of the Holyan soldiers or the sheer destruction of the Holyan mages. Having no defense against the Holyan magic, the desperate Gaea hatch a plan to create a weapon capable of stopping the Gaea advance, before the weapon can be put to use, the Gaea are routed and their people were taken as slaves. Rae’al’nor was that weapon but was too young to be of any use and was taken as one of the slaves. As Rae’al’nor grows up, he is adopted by a Holyan noble and given the name Ray Riverdale. Ray was content in his life until the evil of mages is so strong he cannot ignore it any more. Join Ray as he remembers his purpose in life and transforms from prey to the Mage Slayer.
Recruited
R.R. Haywood - 2014
A chance to set things right. Mike Humber, an ex-detective sacked for beating a child molester is offered an opportunity to make amends for the failures of his past but once that path is chosen it leads to an event that changes everything he has ever known.From the mind of the best-selling author RR Haywood comes a violent gut-wrenching tale of revenge.RECRUITED was first published in RR Haywood's The Book of Shorts Volume One to great critical acclaim
Beautiful Love
P.G. Van - 2018
She downs some extra shots at the bachelorette party and before she knows it, ends up with a handsome stranger on a balcony. She doesn’t remember what happened except for his dark eyes and sweet words. Who is the stranger, and why does she remember only him and nothing else? Note: This is a standalone short and hot romance with approximately 16,000 words. WARNING: This is a fictional romance story with insta-love and a super sweet ending. Please proceed with caution as the book contains content that is recommended for mature reading audiences.
Get IELTS Band 9 - In General Training Writing Task 1 Letters
Cambridge IELTS Consultants - 2015
This book shows you a 3-step process to plan and write your letter, for any type of Task situation that you may meet. This book has twelve example Tasks; each one has a full commentary about the instructions, a Band 9 model letter, and an explanation of why the letter achieves such a high score. We show you how to begin, organise and end the letter, how to move your grammar and vocabulary between formal and personal styles, and how to create content that will impress the IELTS examiners, even if your English is not perfect. For anyone taking the IELTS General Training Test, the exam is an important step in your life. This book will help you to take that step with confidence, and get the best possible result on the day. About the authors: Cambridge IELTS Consultants are a team of IELTS trainers and past examiners based in Cambridge, United Kingdom. They have many years experience of preparing students for IELTS Academic and General Training, marking the essays and developing course books to guide candidates through the Cambridge IELTS process. They really are the experts!