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Lydia and Theo face the unthinkable when a knock at the door changes everything. As Lydia begins to pick up the pieces, not every part of the puzzle fits together as neatly as it did before, and as she discovers the truth about the man she loves, she finds herself stuck in limbo. Lydia is faced with an impossible choice.

We are told that we should listen to others, but we aren’t taught why we should listen. More importantly, we aren’t taught how to listen. Listening is a real-world superpower. The Dark Fairy is a bite-size fictional story that teaches how to listen, why to listen, and how to ensure others feel understood.

Thirty-five years ago, Genevieve Ryland stepped off the stage of her high school graduation and disappeared without a trace. For years her mother searched for her, hitting dead end after dead end. Now that she’s on her deathbed, her other daughter has asked me to find out what happened to her sister. Before her mother passes. It’s like opening a time capsule buried in 1985 when neon shirts, scrunchies, and big hair were all the rage.

A smart, funny political satire. It is written as if a future woman president published what she wanted to say, before she becomes president. A look at politics through a different, and definitely provocative, lens. As a woman she has a lot to say about the insanity of war as a solution to anything in this century, much less labeling and drugging children instead of making schools exciting for young lives. A fast, furious, sometimes deep listen.

In this unique book, one of football’s greatest cult players reflects on the travails of the sport and draws upon his own experience to offer an honest assessment on one of its final remaining taboos: mental health. The most difficult position in football? Being a goalkeeper. That’s what they say, right? You must be mad to stand between those posts and bat away shots and crosses all game long. Neville Southall should know. He was the goalkeeper for one of the best teams of the 1980s and became an icon of the game during his 20-year career between the sticks.

DIAMOND: The Memoir of a Lost Daughter of Japan tells the tale of a small girl orphaned in a hostile foreign country, who must live by her wits and courage until fate decides to favor her many years later.

Cape Cod, Massachussetts. Harlow Smith est fière de la librairie qu'elle tient avec son grand-père, et de l'ambiance cosy qu'elle a réussi à y créer. Une cheminée, un petit café, beaucoup d'alcôves aménagées en coins lecture ainsi qu'un jardin fleuri font le succès de sa boutique. Célibataire, elle mène une vie tranquille jusqu'au jour où Matthew fait irruption dans la librairie. Car ce dernier n'est autre que l'enfant qu'elle a décidé de placer à l'adoption dix-huit ans plus tôt, sans en parler à personne...

Karis Hylen has been through the New York City dating wringer. After years of failed relationships, she abandons her social life and whittles her days down to work and spending time with her dog, Zeke. Her self-imposed exile ends up saving her life when an untreatable virus sweeps the east coast, killing millions. Alone in her apartment building, Karis survives with only Zeke, phone calls to her mom, and conversations with two young girls living across the courtyard. With the city in a state of martial law, violence and the smell of rotting corpses surround her every day.

Fall down the rabbit hole with this edition of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. Explore the nonsensical and comical adventures with the White Rabbit, the Mad Hatter, the Cheshire Cat, and the Queen of Hearts.

Faced with the threat of losing his father's support, the infamous rogue, Lord Julian Luvington, redirects his focus toward Lady Sarah—the embodiment of virtue. Yet, beneath her poised exterior, lies a heart not easily won. Lady Sarah Roseington harbors ambitions of her own, a quest for a marriage kindled by love and a thirst for freedoms traditionally reserved for men. In the face of Lord Luvington's scandalous renown, she extends a bold proposition: marriage to the very man capable of tarnishing her reputation, but also capable of unlocking doors she could never breach alone.

In the glittering ballrooms and scandalous gambling dens of Regency England, the notorious Lord Tristan Breckenridge is a name whispered with both awe and trepidation. When a high-stakes card game leads him to win the captivating Miss Emmeline Brooks, a virtuous lady untouched by the allure of London society, their fates become irrevocably entwined. Tristan, a charming rogue with a disdain for marriage, never expected to acquire a wife through a game of chance. Emmeline, resolute in her determination to avoid scandal at all costs, finds herself bound to a man whose reputation precedes him.

The Hadley family ranch is struggling, so Raelynn, her parents, and brothers decide to turn the old barn into an antique store. The only thing missing to go with the marketing of the store is Grandpa's old red truck, Tilly, that was sold several years ago. Now coming back up on the auction block, Tilly would need a lot of work, but Raelynn is sure it will be worth it—if only she can beat out other bidders and find out who stole Tilly after the auction ends. Hadley finds herself in the role of amateur sleuth, and the outcome could make or break the new family venture.

Amid the quiet confines of her existence, Lady Jane Roseington resigns herself to a solitary life of spinsterhood, destined to linger in the shadows as an unnoticed bystander. Yet, a glimmer of hope persists within her, defying all rationality. This fragile hope is put to the test when an encounter with a lord possessing the charm of a tempestuous boar shatters her calm demeanor, plunging her into scandal. Caleb Wesley, the brooding Earl of Keery, bears the weight of a past failure that haunts his every step.

Ayla’s workload has just doubled: She’s got to kill the vampire Vicente Drago and try to get her precious dagger back, and she has to find Alto Rourke and before he kills any more humans or supernaturals. What Ayla and her friends aren’t prepared for is the tragedy that is going to befall one of their own. While trying to deal with her own grief, and help Kellan though his, she knows she has to use her inner strength and fury to locate Alto Rourke and end him once and for all.

Does any of that sound familiar? Navigating the world of real estate can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re a first-time buyer or unsure of where to start. Sold! A simple guide for millennials buying their first property as a home or investment is more than just a guide—it’s a roadmap crafted for millennials, by a fellow millennial, who has successfully navigated her own way through the real estate market.

Adriana is probably the girliest girl you’ve ever met. She loves clothes, shopping, and looking like the most fabulous person in the room. She even has a magic purse that lets her travel wherever she wants! When Adriana takes a trip to Paris, she learns valuable life lessons along the way: how important it is to be kind, what it means to be grateful, the power of selfless love, and how some good old-fashioned bravery and a little curiosity can go beyond anyone's imagination.

Living in a prime location for wind energy, the locals in the small town of Brine, Iowa, find themselves locked in a vicious battle with a wealthy oil company that is buying struggling farm properties to put up windmills. Half the town is for the windmill projects, the other half will stop at nothing to keep the iron giants out of their skyline. When the conflict turns violent, a murder shakes the town and leaves expert public defender Ashley Montgomery with a trial on her hands that is both criminal and political.

What does a psychic medium do when her best friend’s daughter has been accused of murder? Enlists the help of her own dead mother to find the true killer. Of course, even if Angela didn’t ask for Fran’s help, Fran would give it anyway.

As a 23-year-old college graduate, Tessa Walker had it all. Psychology degree—check. School counseling position at the local elementary school—check. Everything was falling into place. Tessa was making significant strides with students, especially with a first grader named Beckett (Bex) who struggled with social anxiety. She adored her job and, for the first time, was able to rent her own apartment. She was even slightly convinced that maybe, just maybe, a proposal from her college sweetheart was right around the corner.

Gwen Heartwood has a love-hate relationship with nearly everything in her life. She likes managing the dining services at the family owned and operated Heartwood Inn...unless she's dealing with angry customers, crushing deadlines, and not enough kitchen staff.