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College roommates, Sally and Jessie once again decided to wait until the last minute to study for their Statistics exam. After hours of staring at a boring book without any understanding of what is going on, they both decide they need to do something to help clear their mind. The result is something they both would have never guessed.

Pensé que había dejado mi pasado atrás. Volver a Spruce Crossing tan pronto nunca estuvo en mis planes. Pero cuando mi madre se retira abruptamente y me deja a cargo de la panadería familiar, no tengo otra opción más que enfrentar el pasado. Mientras lucho por demostrar mi valía al pueblo y ocupar el lugar de mi madre, me enfrento a otro dilema: Christian Hargrove, mi novio de la secundaria. Los viejos sentimientos resurgen, y Christian y yo nos encontramos atraídos el uno por el otro una vez más. Pero Christian debe decidir entre una oferta que podría cambiar su vida, y nuestra ...

They're in your house. They want your life. And now, they have your baby. To the world, I'm @HappyWife. Online, people only see my picture-perfect home, my handsome husband, Nick, and my beautiful baby, Thomas. They don't see the real Gemma Adams. They don't see my past, the dark secrets I'm hiding in my marriage. They don't see the fear I live in every single day. But I know someone is watching me. And now, they've taken Thomas. I just don't know why. But I'm going to stop at nothing to get my baby back. Even if it destroys everything I've got to find him.

If you’re trying to break into freelance writing, you can’t get anywhere without a strong pitch. A well-crafted story pitch is your chance to prove that you’re the person for the job. This guidebook will help you land your first dream assignment and kick off your career as a freelance writer so that you can make money doing what you love.

Have you ever been on a cruise, or are you considering sailing on a cruise ship? Well, if you're a bit of a people watcher, then this audiobook will provide some cruising entertainment. Using this field guide, you can spend hours fascinated by the numerous "Cruise Ship Creatures" and breeds that emerge on any given cruise.

Don’t piss off the Elite Class. That wasn’t in the rulebook, but it should have been. Landon, Michael, and Cole may have the faces of angels, but a soul turns black when it’s betrayed. The Elites have sworn to take me down, but I can’t get much lower. Or so I thought. Breakbattle wants us to fight and the boys are happy to oblige.

The man with allergies never gets the girl, at least according to the movies - and Portland restaurateur Ian Zamora wants to be the guy who gets the girl. So to rid himself of the sensitivities brought on by his sometimes-girlfriend's cat, he makes an appointment with allergist Petra Lale. But he suddenly finds himself acutely attracted to the very woman who is supposed to be helping him take care of his problem.

Dieser Eisplanet bringt jedes Herz zum Schmelzen! Georgie und einige andere Frauen wurden von Aliens entführt und sind auf einem fremden Planeten abgestürzt: einem Eisplaneten mit Schneestürmen und lebensbedrohlichen Temperaturen, auf dem es weit und breit nur Schnee und Kälte gibt. Georgie macht sich mit der einzigen wetterfesten Kleidung auf die Suche nach Hilfe, um ihre Begleiterinnen und sich zu retten. Und tatsächlich findet sie diese auch: Vektal, ein großer blauer Einheimischer, ist nicht nur äußerst hilfsbereit, sondern auch ziemlich sexy.

Scarlett McKennon’s life in the big city is a big flop. Her cupcake bakery went under, her roommate at her expensive apartment left her high and dry, and her girlfriend just reacted to “I love you” with “No thanks.” Her sophisticated metropolitan dream has crumbled all around her, and the only thing left to do is pull up stakes and return to the small town where she grew up. What could be worse than limping home in defeat? The minute she steps off the train, Scarlett finds out: her first love, Joan, is waiting there to drive her into town, looking quite sexy.

Modern adult life is complex, especially for those whose working lives dominate their mental and emotional space. Many of us spend more time at work than at any other activity; it’s there we’re often forced to deal with our own and others’ emotional issues. These issues often lead to major problems in organizations, erode individual well-being, create toxic and even dangerous environments—and impact rates of retention and productivity.

Life in Spruce Crossing, Montana is as predictable as the changing seasons—until a handsome stranger, Mason Adler, breezes into town. On a snowy evening, our paths unexpectedly collide—literally—when his car slides into mine. The accident leaves Mason with amnesia, unable to remember why he came to our remote mountain town in the first place. As I help Mason recover and rediscover his memories, we find an undeniable chemistry that neither of us can deny. But doubt nags at me. My bruised heart warns me it's only a matter of time before Mason realizes he's too big for this small town—...

Ossie Davis and Ruby Dee are legendary stars of the American stage, television, and film, cherished not merely for their gifts as actors but also for their lifelong commitment to human rights, family values, and community. Now, in a joint memoir that celebrates half a century of successful marriage, they look back on the extraordinary careers that earned each a Presidential Medal for Lifetime Achievement in the Arts.

All Cara Parker wants is to be swept off her feet...but the way her life is going, that's not happening anytime soon. She's got a humdrum office job and a self-centered boyfriend, but those things are stable and safe. All that changes with the arrival of Ellery Chandler, a silver-haired corporate superstar and the "most eligible lesbian in the business world". Cara's encounter with this powerful, captivating woman starts off a series of events that challenge everything Cara thought she knew about herself, her life...and her desires.

Earth Hates Me presents a look inside the mind of the modern teenager - from a modern teenager's perspective. Sixteen-year-old Ruby Karp addresses the issues facing every high schooler, from grades to peer pressure to Snapchat stories, and unpacks their complicated effects on the teen psyche.

Diva Queen Bootcamp: How a Drag Queen Saved My Daughter's Sass is a heartwarming and hilarious tale of transformation. Follow Tiffany, a spoiled princess, as she embarks on an unexpected journey of self-discovery under the guidance of the fabulous Lady Luscious. Through the art of drag, Tiffany learns confidence, empathy, and the true meaning of self-expression. This vibrant story celebrates the power of transformation, the importance of self-acceptance, and the magic of finding one's inner diva.

He’s my brother’s best friend and works for my overprotective alpha bear dad aka mob boss. We were told that our love is off-limits, that he’ll be killed if he doesn’t stay away from me. I’m torn between wanting to protect him from harm…and giving him a second chance. He came into the clan a shy outsider ,and the chemistry between us was instant. We tried to respect the rules, to stay away from each other. But our attraction for each other only grew, and we started dating secretly.

Coming home to Spruce Crossing was supposed to cure my writer's block, but I never expected to find inspiration in Lucas Swanson. As I help breathe new life into his small-town bookstore, I find myself falling for the brooding bookshop owner. His hidden depths awaken something in me I thought was lost. But just as things start to fall into place, a twist of fate challenges everything we've built. With Christmas approaching and unexpected feelings blooming, I'm faced with a choice I never saw coming.

Ever since my very public divorce, I avoid men where I can. Until I find myself in a surprise shifter attack and a hot wolf rescues me. He says it’s safer for me to stay at his place for a while. It’s a crazy offer from a stranger, but he feels so safe and warm. But staying at his place turns out to be more challenging than I thought. There’s this chemistry crackling in the air, this barely contained passion. Is it just because I haven’t been with anyone for a while? Or is it the work of the magic that has affected the pack for so long?

The Brotherhood has us in their sights. The attacks are coming from everywhere and nowhere from a seemingly invisible enemy. When we discover how the Brotherhood manages to stay five steps ahead, it’s up to me to find and stop the traitor. But it requires me to revisit a place I swore I’d never go: my past. The battle for the city we love is heating up. The Brotherhood challenges the Merchants’ right to rule, and Genny and the Savage Princes don’t give a f--k. Cinco is theirs and they’ll fight to the death to protect it. And me…well, I just might be their secret weapon.

I’m just a city girl, turned small-town interior designer. When I agree to update the town's medical clinic, I find myself faced with a new challenge: Dr. Levi Rivera. He's handsome, charming, and very stubborn! As we butt heads over design choices and wrestle with our growing attraction, I realize that the biggest renovation project might be Levi's guarded heart. With Christmas fast approaching, I'm determined to break through his walls and prove that love is the best medicine.