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For Mina, Shanna, and Karen, using what they had to get what they wanted was always an option. Best friends since day one, these “get money chicks” always had a thing for the hottest gear, luxurious lifestyles, and the ballers who made it all possible. All of this changes for Mina when a tragedy makes her open her eyes to the way she’s living. Peer pressure and loyalty to her girls collide with her own morality, sending Mina into a no-win situation. Will street life and fast money keep Mina trapped in the game or will she walk away from it all?

Working as a Hollywood photographer means Riley Temple has seen it all, but that theory is put to the test when she finds herself staring at the chilling image of a dead woman. When her questions about the film's origin results in an assault, a murder, and an attack on Riley herself, she finds herself reluctantly turning to the only person who assures her he can help: Detective Quinn Burton. To find those responsible for harming her friends and to protect those closest to her, she's willing to do anything. Even trust a cop.

Fire: Elements of Horror, Book Three, is the third in a series of four horror anthologies based on the Elements. You will find a variety of stories from some of the best independent horror writers on the scene today. Feel the heat in tales of fire spirits, evil possessions, psychotic murderers, and much more.

In 1963 Sylvia Plath took her own life in her London flat. Her death was the culmination of a brief, brilliant life lived in the shadow of clinical depression—a condition exacerbated by her tempestuous relationship with mercurial poet Ted Hughes. The ensuing years saw Plath rise to martyr status while Hughes was cast as the cause of her suicide, his infidelity at the heart of her demise. For decades, Hughes never bore witness to the truth of their marriage—one buried beneath a mudslide of apocryphal stories, gossip, sensationalism, and myth. Until now.

Tristan Green left his small English town for Manhattan and a job at a high-profile ad agency, but can't seem to find his bearings. He spends a lot of time working late at night, eating and sleeping alone, and even more time meandering around his neighborhood staring into the darkened windows of shops. One night when he's feeling really low, he wanders by a beautiful little bakery with the lights still on. The baker invites him in, and sometime during that night Tristan realizes it's the first time he's really smiled in months.

Castle Heights is an ordinary looking London tower block...from the outside. But within the drab walls, things aren’t quite so innocent…or safe. Experience the disturbing events which take place on one fateful night as 18 writers bring you 18 stories–one set on each floor. From monsters to killers, the supernatural to the bizarre, these interlinked tales will have you desperate for escape as you make your way up Castle Heights from the ground floor.

Since her twin sister Sylvie's disappearance seven years ago, single mother Mabel Reynolds has turned grief into action and become a strong voice for victims of violence and abuse. When new revelations shed light on what may have happened not only to Sylvie, but dozens of other women, Mabel's hope for answers is reignited. But the new oh-so-charming DA overseeing the investigation seems more interested in a quick rather than an accurate resolution. With little faith in the system, Mabel isn't about to stay quiet, not when she's finally close to the truth.

There's something so incredibly adventurous and exhilarating about the idea of sex with a stranger, and in this collection of five explicit erotica stories you'll see why. If you've ever fantasized about being swept up in the moment, you'll identify with the lovely heroines in these tales, who give themselves up to complete strangers and experience everything from steamy bliss to rough first anal sex to paranormal dreams of erotic sex!

Joe Fitzgerald hates New Orleans, but he's stuck there until he convinces one stubborn local family to sell Lumière, the crumbling French Quarter restaurant they've owned for generations. The place is a wreck, and it's hemorrhaging money. Joe figures he's their best chance for survival.

This book is designed to help you in losing weight and becoming generally healthier over time and to generally feel better throughout your day, week, and life. The good news is, it's never too late to change your life with easy, healthy habits.

Burned contestants Chase and Kai are attracted from the start and can't wait to spend more time getting to know each other...until they see the first episode treatment and realize the producers intend to portray them as bitter enemies. At first it's fun to pretend to bicker - enemies on film, lovers when the cameras stop rolling - but soon it's hard not to take the faux rivalry seriously. It's only when their choice is to either band together and bake their way to the final - or get burned - that they find where their real loyalties lie.

After decades of enduring a life of unhappiness, Beth and her daughter Mel make the ultimate leap of faith, leaving behind the home they’ve known for years in search of a better life.

Mimo wielu życiowych kłopotów oraz tragicznej śmierci ojca, Joanna stara się nie poddawać smutkowi. Każdego dnia na nowo musi szukać w sobie siły, by wspierać siostrę oraz matkę i radzić sobie z codziennością małego miasteczka nad Czarnym Potokiem. Żeby zapomnieć o złamanym sercu, coraz więcej czasu poświęca nowemu hobby - genealogii. Szukając informacji o urodzonej we Lwowie babci Danusi, Joanna zaczyna odkrywać, że losy jej rodziny były trudne i równie pogmatwane jak jej własne.

Amelia Wilson was found at a hospital when she was just a baby. Years later, the search for her heritage and answers to all her questions leads her into the dusty Outback of Australia on a journey to discover who and what she is. A bold proposition could change everything, if she’ll agree to marry the handsome son of the Larougo leader. She’ll become something she never thought existed and agree to things she never thought she would. She’ll find a life worth dying for.

3 Sisters. 3 Imprisoned Warriors. 1 Magical Destiny.

Marta - żona wiecznie nieobecnego archeologa oraz mama uroczej, ale chorowitej Uli - powoli przestaje sobie radzić z szarą codziennością. Samotne życie w zatłoczonej Warszawie oraz brak jakichkolwiek perspektyw zawodowych przygnębiają młodą konserwatorkę dzieł sztuki, niemal odbierając jej chęć do życia. Zapowiedź niespodziewanej wizyty amerykańskich krewniaczek stawia ją jednak przed koniecznością udzielenia wsparcia przebojowej siostrze Grażynie oraz matce, która z niejasnych przyczyn obawia się tych odwiedzin.

Have you been curious about fasting for a while but don't know where to begin? Well, you've come to the right place. Listen to our six steps to safe fasting and learn how to get all the benefits of fasting and minimize the discomfort, hunger pains, and emotional challenges.

Nathan Tremayne shares a dangerous secret with sister, Sheila, and his father, Jackson. Together they are Nemesis, the infamous cat burglar who targets the wealthy. But when Jackson is framed for stealing the priceless Crown of Serpia, the whole family is at risk. Nathan isn’t about to let his father go down for a crime he didn’t commit, but finding the real culprit won’t be easy with Laurel Scott, the nosy, pushy, drop-dead gorgeous insurance investigator following his every move.

J researches a person of interest or event from history and teaches Anna (the Karl Pilkington of Covedale) and a guest about their life and impact on history. From Diogenes (the Frank Reynolds of Ancient Greece) to Malcolm X, there's no era or region off limits. Expand your horizons and satisfy your curiosity with this amusing and enlightening series.

Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Allie, who knew that there was nothing more precious in the entire world than her own Heart. Her beautiful Heart inspired her to explore the world and to paint, paint, paint.... The world, however, had different plans for the little girl and her gigantic Heart.