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Stevie Capot is living her life the only way she knows how - on the edge. With Rowan by her side, they rebuilt their destroyed community while their love flourished...or seemed to. But is their bond strong enough to withstand the fateful night when Stevie’s life is resurrected by another? One man holds a dagger intended for her. Sebastian Corbeau and Rowan Shaw guard secrets she needs to unravel in order to safeguard her new life.

This is a collection of flash fiction stories and experiences revolving around the conventions that we all know and love. If you have ever attended a convention, especially a fandom convention, then you know that anything is possible.

For Breckin Lorry and Mason Miller, returning to their hometown of Cedar Point, Washington wasn’t easy, but healing broken hearts while reconnecting won’t be either. Can the former sweethearts who allowed their youthful, impetuous choices and misunderstandings tear them apart, discover the meaning of forgiveness? And if they do, will their reunion as the adults they’ve become be worth the 20 years it took them to get there?

Die 12-jährige Flick traut ihren Augen kaum, als sie das Reisebüro Strangeworlds betritt. Denn der kleine Laden und der Besitzer Jonathan stecken voller Geheimnisse: Nicht nur, dass sich hier unzählige Koffer stapeln - diese Koffer sind magisch. Durch sie kann man in die fantastischsten Welten reisen! Flick kann ihr Glück kaum fassen. Doch Jonathan und die Strangeworlds-Gesellschaft sind in großer Sorge, denn das Gleichgewicht der magischen Welten ist in Gefahr. Und Flick ist die Einzige, die sie retten kann.

Travelling doesn't have to be very expensive if you do your research and plan ahead. Planning is the most crucial part of every travel, and if you plan ahead, you will find that you can actually save lots of money. The real skill is being able to get a luxury holiday for a budget price. This audiobook will teach you about the best tips and advice on how you can travel on a budget. You will learn how to have the best vacations while spending less. You will discover how to secure a bargain holiday you and your family can definitely enjoy and feel smug about.

Eddy Hart is out of town, and his partner and fiancée Claire Olson agrees to take on what she thought would be a simple missing person's case. Unfortunately, the missing person believes himself to be Sherlock Holmes and Claire to be Dr. Watson. She finds herself embroiled in an intrigue that began with the Knights Templar centuries before and continues to threaten humanity as the United States comes ever closer to being drawn into World War II.

I was born in a rundown house in a small parish outside of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, during one of the worst storms on record. It rained so much the banks of the Mississippi overflowed. For most families, bringing a new life into the world should be a time of great celebration. But giving birth to a girl was not a joyful occasion in my home. My condition was fragile because I had come more than a month early. Mama never said, but I suspected her injuries and premature labor were the result of Daddy’s fists.

The death of the beloved Lord of Metagore, followed by the crowning of a successor, stirs discontent among the grand dukes. They decide to deviate from the kingdom, and each assumes lordship over their own realms. The new lord, angered by the rebellion, declares war on the renegade dukes, now claiming to be lords. Unexpected twists and obstacles surface as the battle for the crown ensues. Who will prevail in the battle for Metagore?

Our 21st century global business environment is more geographically and culturally diverse than ever before. With the proliferation of technology worldwide, businesses throughout the world are now interconnected and have unthwarted access to the international business community. Business professionals must be prepared to engage in this highly diverse business environment. This includes the ability to effectively interact with business professionals of different cultures and different religious affiliations.

For over 20 years, Indigo Cruz has worked the markets of the Texas wastelands, hustling wares, cutting deals, and earning a hard-won reputation as a tough, shrewd trader. In a dangerous, brutal world, she's managed to carve out a comfortable, safe existence. Until the day the Fundamentalist Church of Divine Wrath shows up on her turf, throwing her world into chaos.

The Corner Scribblers is a small writer's support group in the Chattanooga area comprised of writers, authors, and storytellers from a wide range of skills and backgrounds. We come together once a month to discuss our current projects, recent accomplishments and to share what we have each learned about the craft. Within this cover, you will find a collection of holiday-themed flash fiction stories and poetry, displaying a small sample of those combined skills.

In a peaceful coastal town, a young woman is found brutally murdered, a piece of Scripture held tightly in her hand. Local detective Charlotte Callaghan is put on the case, and she’s glad for the distraction - Gull Bay can be a hard place to keep a secret, and she’s holding on to a few. After Charlotte asks her brother, Father Joseph Callaghan, about the verse, her suspicions fall on his parishioners. Then a second victim is found, along with another biblical message.

Come and lose yourself in sexy stories of rock 'n' roll gang bangs: taboo sex, anal play, sex toys, female masturbation, orgies, and rough punishment. This book is just waiting for you to enjoy yourself - so download it now and start listening!

Come and lose yourself in sexy stories of handsome doctors and their sexual experimentation: anal play, sex toys, wife-swapping, orgies, fantasy, and a little BDSM. This book is just waiting for you to enjoy yourself - so download it now and start listening!

Fifty years after the moon landings, the commercialization of space travel is finally here, but do we still know how to dream? Final Frontier recalls the heady thrill of the Apollo era and glimpses wonders yet to come. Inside, find a dozen uplifting stories of humor, tragedy, sacrifice and good old fashioned cussedness by today's award-winning authors - plus a healthy dose of optimism. All that, plus a forward by a NASA astronaut and a piece by Spider Robinson, inspired by Robert Heinlein. The Final Frontier is open for business!

From moral panics about immigration and gun control to anxiety about terrorism and natural disasters, Americans live in a culture of fear. While fear is typically discussed in emotional or poetic terms‚ as the opposite of courage or an obstacle to be overcome‚ it nevertheless has very real consequences in everyday life. Persistent fear negatively affects individuals' decision-making abilities and causes anxiety, depression, and poor physical health. Furthermore, fear harms communities and society by corroding social trust and civic engagement.

Sophie Wilson left a trail of blood in her wake and is determined to make her alleged prophecy come true. Kit Weston, along with her brother Cale and husband, Jacob will stop at nothing until the world is rid of this psychotic woman. Will good prevail evil? Find out in the conclusion to the Kit Weston Chronicles.

New home promised a new start for Jacob and Katarina Calder, months following the eventful month they had and the near-ending to what was a good, solid marriage. Nothing can ever be easy or simple for Katarina as she a blast from the past returns to act as her protector, her angel of mercy. He watches over them, as well as her twin brother, Cale safe from the very woman who still wants this two dead - Sophie Wilson - who is back with a vengeance and a thirst for blood.

Short stories with bittersweet themes that suggest horror, despair, and uncomfortable emotions. Featuring: Essel Pratt, Catt Dahman, Mark Woods, Brian Woods, Tabitha Baumander, D. A. Roberts, Amanda Lyons, TL Decay, Sharon Higa (editor’s choice award), Dona Fox, Michael Kanuckel, Nick Hatfield, Sam Reese, Shaun Meeks, Edward P. Cardillo, Richard Ramsey, Roy C. Booth, Axel Kohagen, Christina Engela, Justin Hunter, and Kerry Lipp.

Think Like a Bartender mixes two parts wisdom with one part comedy for a delicious cerebral cocktail everyone will enjoy! Even if you've never consumed a drop of alcohol, you'll giggle your way through this personal yet lighthearted perspective on living your best life. From learning how to cut people off to updating your personal menu, the book challenges us all to tap into our inner mixologist and serve up our best selves.