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Escaping to a world of fantasy is something we all do. Be it a good book, a movie, or whacking your friends with foam bats, we all have a way to release from the day-to-day drive. But sometimes playtime turns into something more. He would have ridden in on a white horse. Raine is a big fan of the medieval ages. He spends most of his weekends at a castle encouraging others to act out their swords-and-sorcery dreams. But when a curious soldier walks into his life, the usually confident and creative single dad finds himself at a loss. And maybe just a little bit in awe.

When yet another publisher rejects Hannah’s most recent book due to poor love scenes, she concocts a fail-proof plan to increase her creativity - spine-tingling, no strings attached sex. How can she write about love and lust if she's never really felt it? As the only man in her life she truly trusts, Logan is the perfect one to help her find this new side of herself - and stand in as her pretend boyfriend at an upcoming reunion.

The new generations are so overwhelmed by new content, that they often do not have the time to appreciate the good old classics. Bram Stoker’s novel, Dracula, is a classic piece of literature. If you were to ask people what comes to mind when they think about vampires, most would be quick to reference Count Dracula or Stoker, his creator. Count Dracula has become an iconic figure in popular culture, and his name is now synonymous with vampire lore, having fully sunk his teeth into the horror genre.

Amy has only ever known life in the Clearing. She knows what's expected of her. She knows what to do to please her elders, and how to make sure the community remains happy and calm. That is, until a new young girl joins the group. She isn't fitting in; she doesn't want to stay. What happens next will turn life as Amy knows it on its head. Freya has gone to great lengths to feel like a 'normal person'. In fact, if you saw her go about her day with her young son, you'd think she was an everyday mum.

James Martin is a teacher, a powerful psychic, and an alcoholic. He used to work for the Center for Magical Research and Development, a facility that houses people who can’t control their supernatural abilities, but left after one of his students was killed, turning to vodka to soothe his emotional pain. The problem is he still has one year left on his contract.

Hace cinco años, Abbie Cullen desapareció en extrañas circunstancias. Fue un golpe tan terrible para su marido, Tim Scott, empresario de éxito fundador de una de las start-ups más innovadoras de Silicon Valley, que decidió dedicarse en cuerpo y alma a recuperar a su esposa. Y lo consiguió. Abbie se despierta en las oficinas de Tim aturdida y confusa, no sabe quién es ni recuerda cómo ha llegado hasta allí.

Here's why top performers earn more and perform better (and how you can too)! Have you ever wondered why certain employees perform better than others? Have you ever wondered how certain individuals seem to excel at everything while others are left behind? No, there's no "top talent" gene that sets them apart. There is, however, a set of habits that help top performers stand out from the rest and get ahead of the pack. Top performers are not superhumans. They are everyday people who have decided to invest in themselves, stay committed to their goals, and lead by example.

As CEO of Pinnacle Real Estate, I once had everything I ever wanted. A beautiful wife, a baby boy, and billions to support them. Until my wife walked out on me, married my competitor, and decided she wanted her son back. Now, I’ve broken a cardinal rule. I hired my assistant’s secretary with curvy assets as Noah’s overnight nanny. The problem is, her luscious lips and her gift with children make her irresistible. But, I’m afraid to make her mine and risk history repeating itself.

In this audiobook, you will hear the stories of business-minded people who once were miserable at work. You will find out what they went through and how they managed to start their own businesses from zero. Hopefully, by the end of this audiobook, you will feel inspired and you will start planning your resignation and your potential new business, a business that will make you happy!

Set against the turbulent years during the Bonapartist movement in France, the story of Edmond Dantes revolves around two goals - to reward those who were kind to him and his aging father, and to punish those responsible for his imprisonment. Alexander Dumas’ The Count of Monte Cristo is a literary genius that brings us to a journey of survival from years of captivity, brought upon betrayal, and driven by the desire to take revenge.

Jorge leaving the country meant one thing for me. A huge heartbreak. I wanted to take all of our annoying memories and trash them. A year went by before I heard that he was returning back to the States. He was still my best friend. And now, he was also my next-door neighbor. Turns out, he was in serious trouble. And I wanted to help when his company financials looked shady. Look, Jorge is a smart man. But he’s still a… man. Which means that he slept with his business partner and regretted it. And that one decision landed him in trouble. Well, now… pretending that he has a fake wife is...

Jens Peter Jacobsen`s Werk umfasst lediglich zwei Romane, sechs Novellen und etwas Lyrik. „Mogens“ ist seine erste geglückte Novelle, die ihm bereits mit 25 Jahren Anerkennung und Ruhm einbrachte. Dabei formt die sehr interessante Stilistik, welche zwischen ausdrucksstarker Prosa und Dialog wechselt, eine sehr atmosphärische Stimmung, innerhalb derer durch die Perspektive der Hauptfigur Mogens, einem unbekümmerten jungen Mann, anhand Gegenwart und Rückblenden dessen Verhältnis zur Natur, Frauen und der Ehe den zentralen Gegenstand abbilden.

Welcome to Monad, the first circuit planet of Havona. You are here to learn the most powerful secrets of the Universe. If you succeed, you will progress through the seven circuit planets, where more secrets await. However far you get will determine your place and purpose in the Universe. Should you fail the lessons of this first planet, you will be reset with no memories of this place, or your last life. When 15-year-old Sam dies on Earth, he will do anything to keep his memories intact. Whether he likes it or not, the secrets he learns on Monad are essential to surviving this cosmic adventure. When he is sucked into a black hole, he must face his anti-self in order to save all of existence. In his desperate quest to maintain his identity, he learns who he really is.

My teenage boyfriend got me pregnant. Irresponsible, I know. Stupid, I know that, too. But let me explain. I slept with him years after we’d already broken up. Zeke is a playboy. An irresistible bully that I had a crush on since we were in high school. He was a playboy then, and he’s the same now. I can’t trust him with my heart. And I sure as well can’t trust him with my baby.

Newly widowed Kai Lee feels like he’s just barely staying afloat - his dedication to his newborn baby girl is all that’s keeping him going. When his brother suggests he come to stay in Harlan for a little while so that he can lean on his family, Kai jumps at the opportunity like it’s a lifeline...never expecting that he could find new happiness so soon after losing his first love.

Wren Lee is a hot-shot surgeon who’s just accepted a new position at Denver General. He expects to prove himself to his patients and colleagues...but never dreams he’ll come face-to-face with the man whose heart he broke in high school. The man that Wren has been longing for ever since. “I can’t believe the nerve of him!” Nate Wells still has a sore spot where Wren is concerned...and when Wren transfers into the hospital where Nate is gunning for the position of head nurse, he feels like the bruise on his heart is being injured all over again.

Save my inheritance or follow my heart? My Internet-order husband is the key to both. Unless he succumbs to the schemes of our enemies. I didn’t realize I loved Nolan until he betrayed me and left. I won’t accept his resignation from my company - I’ll track him down and make him mine. Even if the marriage of convenience that will save my family estate is on the line. Fate must be laughing at me, though. I discover Nolan is the answer to both my dilemmas. I refuse to relinquish what is mine - even though an enemy is whispering in Nolan’s ear, sabotaging my plans.

This third exciting installment of JP O’Donnell’s popular Gallagher series finds our hero facing a uniquely emotional challenge. The shocking disappearance of Gallagher’s ex-wife, Kate, whose past includes a secret that she has never revealed to him, ignites a desperate search to find her. Kate’s secret and her mysterious disappearance make Gallagher realize that not only is her life in danger but that he loves her more than ever.

Rough, tough, and rugged, Salt and pepper hair at his temples, Jeans clinging to his powerful thighs. Jerk! Detective Thomas Walker was my new neighbor. I tried not to giggle when we met, When his probing eyes shamelessly undressed me. You see, I was born for fixing angry guys like him, And Thomas was definitely worth my time. Since I was in Peachland to plan my cousin’s wedding, This was a perfect opportunity for some therapeutic sessions. All for the sake of the detective’s mental health, right? Well, maybe, he wouldn’t completely hate… Everything I had to offer. Ok, I’ll admit....

Benji Wilde grew up on the wrong side of the tracks, where violence was normal and robbery was a valid occupation. Recently released early from prison on account of his good behavior, there’s only one thing stopping Benji from turning his life around - he needs a job. And the only person willing to give him a chance? The same man Benji spent his high school years bullying relentlessly...when a spark ignites between them, will Gavin introduce this scared bad boy to the pleasures that can exist when a man loves another man?