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A nature photographer's daring expedition turns deliciously dangerous when she's rescued from a deadly mountain storm by a heroically rugged ranger. Bonnie I live for the thrill of the unknown, Chasing nature’s beauty through my camera's lens. But when a deadly storm traps me in its violent grip, It's a rugged mountain man who comes to my rescue. Garrett's bulging muscles and piercing gaze ignite a different kind of danger. I've always been a fearless free spirit, But this alpha's stormy seduction threatens to ground my wildest dreams. Garrett Risking my life is just another day on the ...

Les Isles Anciennes : une contrée magique et dangereuse, où sagesse et vertu devaient sans cesse en découdre face à la sorcellerie malfaisante des immortelles forces des ténèbres. La paix précaire qui s'y était établie menaçait de prendre fin, sous le poids toujours croissant des rivalités entre l'infâme roi Casmir et Aillas, souverain de Troicinet. Et, dans ces bruits de guerre et de souffrance, Madouc, la jeune et malicieuse princesse réputée fille de Suldrun, détenait à son insu le secret de l'ultime victoire.

It wanders through space in fiery temperatures that make Hades look like a vacation spot by comparison. The first planet in our Solar System that races around the Sun once every 88 days. Named after the Roman god of commerce, eloquence, messages, travelers, boundaries, luck, trickery and thieves, he also serves as the guide of souls to the underworld. These, then, are the tales of Mercury.

In the next Clone Codes installment, Houston, a Cyborg, tells his story. Set in the year 2130, the World Federation of Nations determines through laws and regulations that all enhanced persons with three or more synthetic body or organ replacements are classified as three-fifths of a human being. As such, Houston is considered less than human, and must fight to overcome the rules of his strange universe.

Castle Joiry had been taken. The heavy boots of invaders rang in the hallways, and the arching ceiling echoed back the clash of falling swords. Still struggling violently, Joiry's commander was brought before the conqueror. Standing tall, armor running red with blood, Jirel of Joiry refused to surrender her home and vowed to her enemy that his victory would cost him his life, and more. That very night, Joiry's lady crept by secret ways to the castle's deepest dungeon.

In deinen Herausforderungen liegt deine Stärke, in deiner Vielfalt deine Größe, und im wissen dein Selbstvertrauen. Können Sie Ihre Neurodiversität annehmen und sich so akzeptieren, wie Sie sind? Als Frau mit ADHS kann es eine entmutigende und oft isolierende Erfahrung sein, sich in einer neurotypischen Gesellschaft zurechtzufinden. Die Welt um uns herum scheint in einem anderen Takt zu marschieren, der nicht immer mit dem Rhythmus unseres Verstandes übereinstimmt.

Amidst the canvas of life and the battle lines of love, will passion ignite their souls? One-click this short, sweet, and steamy brother’s best friend romance! Lily I've always been the wild splash of color on our family canvas— But now, I'm trying to find where that wildness truly fits. Then Ethan Spencer strides in, every inch the brooding ex-soldier. Close quarters and stolen glances ignite a fire we can't ignore. Can I coax the stories hidden behind those guarded eyes? Or is his heart a war zone, where passion and pain are intertwined? Dive into a world where possessive heroes meet ...

When a running back falls for his teammate’s little sister, can he prove to them both that he’s in it for the long run? Chloe I’m ready for a new start in life. Moving to Oakwood City and opening my own gallery seems like just what I need. What I don’t need is to fall for my brother’s best friend. Dane Rios is sexy, athletic, and has a reputation of being a player. He says he’s ready for the real thing, but can I trust him with my heart? Join the 'Curvy Catch' series for heart-racing tales where gridiron glory meets curvy romance, scoring touchdowns in love and life.

L.T.C. Rolt was one of a small group of amateur railwaymen who made their dream of running their own railway come true. His vivid and often amusing account of this unique achievement is a record of individual enterprise and creative effort as refreshing as it is rare. Established by Act of Parliament in 1865 and unaffected by mergers and nationalisation, the Talyllyn Railway has been serving a remote and beautiful valley in the Merioneth mountains ever since.

The strange day, as told from the point of view of a mom heading to work. After leaving her son alone with her mother, she is troubled by the emptiness and lack of people at her job. Traffic is almost nonexistent, not to mention the elevator coming down quickly. However, it’s in the disturbing call from her scared mother that alarms her. And she realizes this might not just be a strange day.

When a social media star crashes into a mechanic's world, will love or likes prevail? One-click this short, sweet, and steamy opposites attract romance now! Emmy Curating a life of picture-perfect moments, I've mastered the art of illusion. Yet beneath the filters and flawless posts lies a longing for something real, something more. When my car breaks down, a knight in a shining tow truck comes to my rescue. Nico is sexy, strong, and good with his hands, but it’s more than just a physical attraction. Can I step out from behind the screen and embrace a love that's beautifully unfiltered? ...

Love at first sight doesn't exist...right? So how could Alisa explain the instant intense attraction to a man she collided with on a lovely night in Paris at a streetside cafe? She was dying, a diagnosis that left her with perhaps three years left in her life...maybe that was why. Whatever it was, she wanted him and there was no reason not to take this beautiful man and find pleasure she has never known. This journey she was on was a final trip to places she had always loved in this world.

Secrets are a dragon’s best friend. Deception is a close second. Both provide a sturdy armor, allowing half-dragon shape-shifter Dahlia Nite to live undetected among the humans. Walking in two worlds, belonging in neither, she wraps herself in a shroud of lies to hide in plain sight. But nothing stays hidden forever. When dismembered bodies of multiple species are dumped on the riverbank, the case falls to Dahlia and Detective Alex Creed. Backed by Sentinel City’s new task force, the pair finds themselves urged along by clues that seem too good to be true.

Slated for execution, shape-shifting assassin Dahlia Nite flees her world to hide in the human realm. As payment for the shelter they unknowingly provide, Dahlia dedicates herself to protecting humans from what truly lives in the shadows. Moving from town to town, she hunts the creatures that threaten an unsuspecting human race, burying the truth that could destroy them all. But the shadows are shifting. The lies are adding up. When Sentinel City is threatened by a series of bizarre brutal murders, light is shed on what should never be seen.

The scorching hot love story that is this generation's Pretty Woman. You can't put a price on love - so they say.... When a medical condition threatens to tear apart Lanie Talbot's family, she makes the ultimate sacrifice. With no time and no other option, Lanie puts herself up for sale at an underground, high-end establishment where women are auctioned off to influential, wealthy men with more money than sense. Enter Noah Crawford: millionaire business mogul and Chicago's most eligible bachelor.

Trixie Pristine is ready to make all of her dreams come true. Teaming up with her closest friends, Cora Taylor and Sally Greeves, the three women open the quaint bookstore Read Wine. But suddenly, this new endeavor isn't all that Trixie hoped it would be. As strange things begin to happen, the women realize someone is out to sabotage their new business venture. Refusing to put down the coffee or relinquish the wine, the three friends meddle in police affairs to get to the bottom of the mysterious events.

Trapped in her marriage to Rex, a violent and controlling man, Ava has one bright spot in her life: her online tutoring sessions with Ali. He is thousands of miles away but wants very much to return to the United Kingdom. As Ava and Ali grow more intimate, Ava begins pouring her heart out about her miserable situation. Soon Ali is back in the country, and the pair become lovers. But when Ali makes a startling offer, Ava has a difficult decision to make.

On a dark, rainy night in October 1900, George E. Bailey, caretaker of Breakheart Hill farm, disappeared. He no longer made his daily milk runs or stopped at the tavern for his favorite cherry rum. Some suspected foul play right away, as Bailey's "wife" had recently gone to Maine, leaving Bailey alone with his farmhand, John C. Best, who was known to be a drunk and a potentially violent man. Nine days later, when Bailey's dismembered body was fished out of a local pond, all eyes quickly focused on Best. Douglas L. Heath and Alison C. Simcox uncover the facts of this shocking tale.

Between power plays and passionate nights, can they find an unexpected legacy of love? One click this short, sweet, and steamy enemies-to-lovers romance! Sophia Carrying the Carter name means family comes first— Until Victor Thorn, with his billionaire allure, proposes a deal I can't ignore. As our worlds intertwine, passion and power take the stage. But can I trust the heart of a man once my foe? Or is this just another high-stakes game he's poised to win? Dive into a world where possessive heroes meet their match in sassy heroines, where passion blazes and naughty desires come to life. ...

Uncover 15 true stories of ghosts, haunted houses, UFOs, Bigfoot, and unexplained otherworldly phenomena. These are not gory or blood-curdling tales of horror, contrived with special effects. Here real people, many former skeptics, share their true experiences of ghosts, haunted houses, UFOs, Bigfoot, and unexplained otherworldly phenomena. Wonder at haunted history, unexplained phenomena, and ghostly visitations from lost loved ones. Listen to the stories based on the Ghosts of Somerville film series.