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What Pharaoh Wants


Marcelle Sixx - 2016
    Hopefully he was the last one that she tried to sleep with. If not..." He slid into his car and gripped the steering wheel. "I feel bad for the next jig and her too. I'm done with the games. I want my wife and the power that comes with her." David Pharaoh was a vicious man. A truce between his father and another gentleman included a promise of young Robyn. After mastering the art of Dark Magic, Pharaoh decides that it's time to take his prize. However, when Robyn rejects him, he stops at nothing to make any man who comes close to her suffer for even so much as looking, and to prove to Robyn that she only belongs him. He would make her temperature rise with his invisible touch, or when he disturbed her dreams. Robyn’s loins ached as if he had truly invaded her in the wee hours of the morning. He would make sure to save the painful part of the first stroke, and only made her feel what his slow and meaningful penetration was like. It would always make Robyn wallow in passion and squeeze at her erect nipples before she would realize that she was being manipulated. Pharaoh was becoming much better at forcing himself inside of her dreams and make love to her before he would dissipate into nothing. Robyn, held in the clutch of something that she hadn't known she was involved in, is determined to get away and stay away from Pharaoh and his mischief. But at what cost? Anything can happen in the city of New Orleans when the son of Voodoo wants the princess of White Magic.

Lindsey's Angel (Cuyamaca Mountain Series, #1)


Katina Gavin - 2016
    Her husband’s death had broken her; her life for the past eight years had been void of emotion. Her family and her job as a Park Ranger were the only things that had kept her going, but sometimes that wasn’t enough. The peaceful mountains had recently been tainted with a double homicide that occurred not far from her cabin. Lindsey knew there would be an investigation, but she never thought the handsome DEA agent would ask her to be his guide. Angel Running Deer was working his last undercover assignment for the DEA. He wouldn't have taken the risks he did if he'd had a family. He had never been in a relationship with a woman, because his code wouldn’t allow it. Now he was ready to settle down and start a family, he just hoped it wouldn’t take ten years to find the right woman. The sizzle they both felt upon their first handshake could not be denied. Angel is certain he’s found the perfect woman. Lindsey feels the connection, but has doubts about the possibility of finding love for a second time in her young life. Strong subplots.

Five Vows of Spiritual Power


A.W. Tozer - 1960
    The psalmist was not averse to the taking of vows: “Thy vows are upon me, O God,” he said. “I will render my praises unto thee” (Psalm 56:12). My counsel in this matter is that if you are really concerned about spiritual improvement—the gaining of new power, new life, new joy and new personal revival within your heart—you will do well to make certain vows and proceed to keep them. If you should fail, go down in humility and repent and start over. But always keep these vows before you. They will help harmonize your heart with the vast powers that flow out and down from the throne where Christ sits at the right hand of God.

Judas


Roy Bright - 2014
     Punished by God for the betrayal of his son Jesus Christ, he is forced to live out the existence of a broken man for eternity, unable to die. Although immortal, he has been bound by rules; never allowed to find love, raise a family, or make use of the items of wealth that he has acquired over the two millennia. Throughout time, God has given him tasks that he could not refuse where his skill with a sword has proved to be invaluable in smiting wayward demons and, at the end of 2012, an angel, the messenger of God presents him with his greatest and most important mission. For three days, he is to protect six-year-old Charlotte Hope as she approaches her seventh birthday. She is 'The Light', whose purpose it is to shepherd humankind out from its hedonistic ways. However, the forces of Hell also wish to acquire the child for their master, Lucifer, so that he may drain her light and become unchallenged in his crusade to dominate the kingdom of man. With the aid of the unlikely pairing of police detective Gary Cross and prostitute Abi Colter, can Judas protect Charlotte so that she may save all humankind and in turn release him from the curse allowing his entry into the White Kingdom, or will Lucifer succeed and bring forth the Apocalypse? Judas is a dark fantasy, supernatural science fiction page-turner to engross fans of James Herbert, Shaun Hutson and Dean Koontz. A sword and sorcery, action-adventure epic that will leave you yearning for more as you follow our gruff and uncompromising antihero in his quest for redemption and salvation.

Still Falling


Crystal Walton - 2021
    He’s trying to safeguard the future. But neither’s ready for the assignment about to jeopardize both. Landing a prominent chair in the Philharmonic Orchestra is part of Bree Ramirez’s determined plans to avoid her old life. Falling smack into her ex-fiancé’s path again? Nowhere close. But with a gang hit targeting her and her brother as loose ends, the pressure to get them out of Queens ushers her straight into the very arms she’s spent the last four years pretending aren’t still home. On the brink of finally making detective and tackling his parents’ cold case, NYPD Officer Josh D’Angelo is prepared for just about anything. Except playing it cool with the only girl he’s ever loved. Then again, if being assigned Bree’s security detail opens the doors to winning her back, he’ll risk whatever the job requires. Including his heart. But when Josh’s investigation brings him to a choice he promised Bree he’d never have to make, this unsolicited reunion may cost them their only shot at a second chance. Download this prequel novella and fall in love along the East River, where a violinist and an NYPD officer grapple with childhood dreams, first love, and the hope of second chances. Categories/Themes: Contemporary Christian Romance Second Chance Romance Sweet Summer Romance Best Friends Romance Police Romance Each book in the Home In You Series is a standalone and can be read separately. But I recommend reading the books in order if you want to follow the overall timeline: Still Falling – A Novella Write Me Home – Book One Begin Again – Book Two

Totally Bears: A 10 Book Paranormal Romance Box Set


Amira RainMaria Amor - 2016
    I couldn't believe my luck!" Niah Q "Every book is just as good as the other. What a catch! - Lauren Hillian "stories that put a new spin the Shifter culture!" - Kristal Holt It's totally awesome, it's totally sexy... It's TOTALLY BEARS! This box set is a collection of TEN steamy “WereBear” romances. Every book is a bestseller and EVERY book can be read standalone. So this bundle really does have something for everyone! This is your chance to own all TEN bestselling shapeshifter romances for one LOW price! No catches! The 10 TOTALLY Breathtaking Paranormal WereBear Romances included in this collection for you are... (Warning: All these books contain scenes of a sexual nature and should only be read by adults.) Book 1: Gifted To The Bear – Amira Rain Avery Clarke has just discovered that she has been gifted with supernatural powers. Now the FBI are after her and she has no choice but to allow herself to be protected by handsome WereBear Jim Duncan. Protected, in more ways than one... Book 2: The Bear On The Bike – Amy Star When Kara Lashbrooke got herself into a dangerous situation she found herself rescued by a mysterious man on a bike. Little did she know that this was no man, this was a WereBear and her life was about to change forever... Book 3: Unleashing His Bear – Ellie Valentina Ryan Walker is, or was, a WereBear. However, he has lost his ability to shift. But after a steamy night with curvy Kara Smith he rediscovered everything he had previously lost. And more... Book 4: Bear My Babies – Jade White Thomas McMillian is a WereBear. He is also a billionaire who wants nothing more than be able to reproduce. And he thinks that fertility doctor Melissa Rancic is the perfect woman to make this happen.... Book 5: Her ToyBear – Bonnie Burrows Divorced Jennifer Casey loved to have fun with a toy boy every now and then. However, her latest lover is not actually a toy boy but a toy bear and she is about to find out the truth and much more... Book 6: Her Burden To Bear – Angela Foxxe Sharon McKay was loving dating Billionaire Chad Rogers. However, Chad's secret life as a WereBear was about to be discovered and it was about to become more than a burden for Sharon too... Book 7: One Night With A Bear – Jasmine White When Tara White enjoyed a no-strings attached one night stand with handsome WereBear Colton Boswell she had no idea that their night of fun would come back to haunt them in more ways then one... Book 8: Blake, Her Bad Bad Bear – Amy Star He was sexy. He was charming. He was also so bad for her that he should have come with a health warning and innocent journalist Lilly was about to find out just how bad this bear could be... Book 9: A Bear In A Billion – Lilly Pink When Kara and her friends headed for a relaxing weekend at the Black Bear Lodge it was supposed to be girls-only. However, the owner of the ranch was a young, handsome Billionaire named Wes and Kara was going to find herself getting to know him in ways that she never expected...

Simple Worship in the War Room: How to Declutter Your Spiritual Life and Strengthen Your Faith (Battle Plan for Prayer Series Book 2)


Daniel B. Lancaster - 2016
    Worshiping God may feel foreign or like a ritual, and adding to that frustration, we worry that God is not pleased with our worship. Does He even like us?This book will show you how to worship God and feel loved by Him. He is waiting to connect with you, if you will only begin to worship him. God wants you to be a prayer warrior and will help you.Author Dan Lancaster was struck by the power of the persecuted believers' worship during his time as an international missionary in Southeast Asia. Their heart for God and love for people brought glory to God and helped advance His Kingdom on Earth. THAT kind of worship is what we need in the world, and that is the direction this book will guide you.Worship was never intended to be complicated. The truth is that Jesus showed His disciples how to worship and He wants to show you how to worship too.The author brings 40 years of his personal experience to the pages of this book, but most importantly, he looks to the Word to unearth what Jesus taught about how to love God. With beautiful simplicity, Dr. Lancaster offers tangible methods to reshape your worship life beginning today.By opening your heart to these actionable techniques, you will begin to experience the true power of worship in your relationship with God, in your community, and in ways you could never have imagined.Select "Buy Now" above to take your worship life to a new level.

Taking the Billionaire's Daughter


Katie Ayres - 2013
    For years, Paul has chafed at his boss’s insults and put–downs but he’s never found an opportunity to really screw his boss where it counts. Tonight is his lucky night. Paul takes his billionaire boss’s daughter in ways that would outrage Jules Norton were he ever to find out, thus relieving years of frustration. But, later, as Paul’s getting ready to leave the party, his boss has a surprise for him. How will Paul react?

Selected Short Stories of Rabindranath Tagore


Rabindranath Tagore
    The short stories included in this selection are representative not only of Tagore's range, but they also enable us to revise the conventional view of Tagore as a short story writer. Writing them at a time when the form was not yet popular, Tagore eschewed the romantic strain prevalent in his day. His stories are fables of modern man, where fairy tale meets hard ground, where myths are reworked, and the religion of man triumphs over the religion of rituals and convention, where the love of a woman infuses the universe with humanity. He writes with concern about such issues as the Hindu revivalism in the late nineteenth century and the bondage of women. The rhythms of daily life, his rural encounters and childhood reminiscences, unfold in his tales, as does a sense of history, the reality of the political situation and its impact on individual lives. Tagore wishes to see the world of humanity not only reflected in his own life but also actualized in Bengali literature. His profound sensibility led him beyond the merely regional, his humanity stretching across east and west, fulfilling the purpose of his Jibandebata, his life's deity, Edited by Sukanta Chaudhuri, a well-known scholar and translator, this is an authoritative and readable translation of Tagore's short stories. An essential Tagore for the collector, it is one that will find its place on every discerning reader's shelf.

Walking With God (Excerpt): 101 Lessons for Life and Ministry


Stephen A. Gammon - 2014
    Dr. Stephen Gammon shares timeless biblical wisdom and treasured personal insights learned through 14 successive chapters of life in Walking With God: 101 Lessons for Life and Ministry. Applying these lessons will... • Heighten your enjoyment of walking with God • Expand your awareness of lessons God is trying to teach you • Reduce your resistance to leaving your comfort zone in obedience to Jesus • Increase your anticipation of fruitful ministry for Christ until your last breath About the Author Dr. Stephen Gammon is a third-generation minister and has walked with God since early childhood. A pastor since age 25, he has served more than 30 years wherever and whenever God has led him, including in two local church pastorates, as a denominational leader of ministers and churches (Conservative Congregational Christian Conference), and as an active duty and Navy Reserves chaplain. Steve and his wife, Helen, reside in Colorado Springs, Colorado. They have three adult children, a son-in-law, and a grandson.

A Journey of Souls


Michael McKinney - 2017
    In a realm where the past, present and future flow freely in and out of each other without contradiction they encounter a mysterious woman named Brianna who greets them in their soul's journey. From an innocent child to a vicious serial killer, from a lovingly faithful wife to an unrepentant sex addict, all are directed to a destination that is woven from the fabric of their own individual histories and personal life stories. Contained in these pages is a powerful glimpse of what lies beyond the boundary of temporal human experience. Have you ever wondered what it will be like to close your eyes for the last time and leave this world behind? For ten individuals who encounter the beautiful and mysterious Brianna in their soul's journey after death, that question is answered and answered dramatically.

Retribution


Joshua James - 2019
    Lucky Savage was once a powerful Empire Marine. But that was before the Empire collapsed, sinking the outer colonies into chaos and leaving the galaxy on the precipice of disaster. Now his ship, Last Gasp, is home to a ragtag crew of misfits and ex-soldiers just trying to navigate the endless conflicts while hoping to score a big payday. So far, they'd settle for scratching out enough to cover fuel. When a job with Lucky's old employer comes along, it looks like their luck might be turning. But it quickly goes sideways, and they find themselves in the middle of a massive manhunt for a deadly experiment gone wrong. Can the mercs save the day? Who knows. They're just trying to save their own skin. It wouldn't hurt to get paid, either. Retribution is the first book in Lucky's Mercs, an action-packed new series that reads like an unholy union of Starship Troopers and Firefly.

The Ice Maiden (Detective Inspector Jack Gilbert)


Michael Saunders - 2018
    Simply waiting for a bus why should Anne ever dream of dying? He was an opportunist driven by lust, needing to climax while looking into her eyes as she died. Found two months later she will be like all the others - frozen in time. Hunting the killer down is Detective Inspector Jack Gilbert, a dinosaur of the old school, a fish out of water in the swinging sixties, but with a reputation second to none. What is Jack’s sad secret? What does the future hold for him? Read the ICE MAIDEN and there’s a link at the end allowing you to download for FREE, number one in the Jack Gilbert Series – THE CHOCOLATE KILLER. For you, chocolate will never taste the same again!

Almost


Sally Mason - 2018
    LOVE. For advertising copywriter Holly Carmichael life has been a series of near misses. When a major career disappointment catapults her from snowbound Jersey City to a yoga retreat in balmy Thailand, will she find happiness in the arms of cute cartoonist Johnny Highnote, or will this be yet another “almost”?

Out of Tupelo


Mark Gilleo - 2018
    . . until his wife goes missing and his peaceful life flies off the rails. As his world collapses around him, Edward’s frantic search for his missing spouse hits a dead end when he is thwarted by the local sheriff’s unwillingness to confront the prime suspect. Cut off at every turn by corruption and inaction, Edward is forced to seek help from a shadowy source buried deep in his past. As law enforcement names him a person of interest in his wife’s disappearance, Edward uncovers a connection between his missing spouse and a secret that the city’s power elite will do anything to keep hidden. Revenge, murder, and betrayal surround Edward as he seeks to find his wife, clear his name, and get Out of Tupelo alive.