Both nicotine-and calorie-deprived, she stays busy delivering the paper she publishes in order to get closer to her customer base, craving inspiration, a smoke, and a cheeseburger. But she discovers something odd going on behind the closed doors of her trusted friend Joe Wise. Like, where is he and who is the mysterious blonde rudely blocking Fay’s entry to his house?Adding to the puzzle, Fay learns that Joe’s brother and biggest rival, Thomas, has just died under strange circumstances. Joe was Fay’s professional benefactor and her journalistic instincts kick into overdrive. But first, she has to get past Angel, Joe’s hostile and secretive new companion. And when Fay’s questions get too personal, a killer makes lethal plans to send Fay into permanent retirement….

    He’s more than just a criminal.He’s a merciless leader of two large gangs in LA.And he has me in his possession.What am I going to do?I’ve been kidnapped by a billionaire.And there’s no way out of this prison.He owns not just my body but also my heart.His mesmerizing touch makes me want to stay.I’ve been told that he kidnapped me for a reason.My father is out to kill him.Am I too crazy to believe him?Maybe.The truth will eventually come out.And then I’ll have a choice to make.Stay loyal to my father…Or fall deeper in love with this ruthless stranger.

    E. Lund: Everyone thinks Jon is in love with India and India is in love with Jon — everyone except Jon and India. They don’t want something as crass as sex to mess up their beautiful relationship as co-owners of a tech business that’s on its way to the Forbes 1,000. When India’s best friend matches them both with someone chosen using her new dating app, everything changes and they must come to terms with the truth about sex, love and business partnerships. WIll their beautiful relationship survive?

    Two trillion of them are government employees. Ruling over this vast bureaucracy is the Imperial Council. It’s only check: The Empress, whose every decree is binding law.The uneasy balance of power between the Council and the Throne is eroding. The corruption of the bureaucracy has reached staggering proportions when a true reformer ascends to the Throne. She has a long-term plan to reform the Empire.What remains to be seen is whether the new Empress and her young allies can succeed, and at what cost.

    As the president of the Stone Sinners MC he has to be. Magic deals in guns, drugs and anything else that makes money. He's single and that's the way he likes it. Women just complicate an already fucked up situation. Then he meets Melanie and sparks fly. She's taken up residence where he stashed his merchandise and that isn't good. He wants her in a bad way but with his lifestyle it's not a good idea. But this is Magic so bad ideas just seem to be the norm.

    None. Handing over the reins to the next sister in line, she sets out to carve her own path. But when tragedy pulls Sapphire back into the world she's tried so hard to escape, her dreams of freedom are crushed. Until a new and unexpected dream makes itself known. Michael "Tank" Williams, a member of the Devil's Henchmen MC, had everything he ever wanted. Life was perfect, until it wasn't. And when a chance encounter with a girl from another MC sets his heart on fire, decisions must be made. He can't stop dreaming about her, won't stop thinking about her, and he will have her-no matter the cost. Loyalties will be tested. Lines will be crossed. And a forbidden love will ignite them all.

    The series presents a variety of words that cover a large percentage of the words that can be found in many spoken or written texts. Thus, after mastering these target words, learners will be able to fully understand vocabulary items when they encounter them in written and spoken form. Each unit presents 20 words which are defined and used in sample sentences. The activities in the books are designed to present the words in different uses so that learners can fully see how they can be utilized. Also at the end of each unit there is a story whch contains the unit's target words to give learners further examples of the words in use. Each level properly prepares the learner for the next which progressively challenges the learner with more sophisticated vocabulary and stories. Key features include: (1) Clear, easy to understand definitions and examples; (2) Various activities to reinforce target vocabulary; (3) Progressive development of vocabulary across levels; (4) Original stories which utilize target words; (5) Useful color images that illustrate each target word; and (6) Free downloadable supplemental audio recordings of target word lists and stories to aid in listening and pronunciation.

    The bird flu out of China has mutated. Now able to latch on and replicate within humans, the virus will spread swiftly throughout the world. When you spread a virus before you even know you have it, everyone becomes a carrier. There is no preparation, and there is no cure. You can only hope that you are one of the few who are immune, or can survive long enough to fight. Wendy and Arthur have spent their lives in service to others. Having raised one child, and learned to live off the land, their only wish is for their son to give them grandchildren. They want to retire in comfort, knowing that they are self-sufficient and able to take care of themselves. Having never been apart for more than a few nights, Wendy has the opportunity to take a well deserved ladies vacation. Little do they know that their entire world will change in an instant, and they ll be left alone to live, or to die, a thousand miles apart.

    Now imagine you’re alone and unarmed. Awakening in stone cell, he has no memory of his past. He is weaponless, defenseless, without spells, or even necessities such as food and water. Survival under such conditions would be difficult in any situation, but it’s nearly impossible when monsters and other threats lurk around every corner. No fighter, no cleric, no ranger, or druid to assist him. A lone man against the darkness. He must delve deep into the dungeon’s hostile depths if he has any hope of escape, but no one leaves the dungeon unchanged…

    Dragons flew across the never-ending skies, roaring toward the heavens. Elves grew trees and tended to the flowers. Dwarves crafted armor and weapons to use for battle. Demons started wars for fun.It was chaotic, yet it was still a home. Then, when things were just starting to look up, the cataclysm struck. Only one man could face the imminent disaster, but he still failed in the end. Bradley Crowe let down all of those who he loved; everyone who relied on him. Regrets? He had many. As his eyes closed, falling into an eternal slumber, he was given a second chance.

    

    Chosen by the Gods, he is thrust into a world he knows little about and must grow stronger to face powerful invaders from other worlds.

     The legions of Chaos have overrun the world. Uërth is in ruins. With the Heavenly Host’s fall, Angel Swords rained from the heavens, littering the world in what was. Only the most honorable and purest of heart are able to take up the Angel Swords and wield them against the throngs of Chaos. These mighty Empyrean Knights are all that stand between Uërth and annihilation. Saedeus is neither pure of heart nor honorable. Nor does he wish to wield an Angel Sword. He just wants to be left alone with his mushrooms. And his pet rock. But he might not have a choice. When he inadvertently takes the soul of a dying Empyrean Knight into himself, his world, and his obligations, grow forever larger. With the help of his pet rock, the spirit of a heavenly knight, and the sword of a fallen angel, he might be able to make all the difference. If he doesn’t die first.

    If he and his companions want to survive and possibly even find their way home, they will need to adapt and change…sometimes literally.This story contains graphic violence, adult language, gender change, and litRPG/Gamelit elements.

    Anna struggles with her husband's deception, and Jonas mourns the death of his wife. Together they battle the demons of their past.Three people with a troubled past meet in Zurich, Switzerland. While caring for and teaching little Karla, who promises to be a talented painter, Anna and Jonas fall in love but sinister events in their past threaten their budding romance.An Uncommon Family is a story about loss, lies, and betrayal but also about the healing power of love and art. It takes place in Switzerland, New York City, and Guadalajara, Mexico.