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Elisa Monroe’s controlling husband Alex declares it’s time for them to buy a house and start a family, but Elisa doesn’t want either. He manipulates her into buying the house anyway, and she realizes that the only way to have a life that belongs to her is to leave him. But how?

Weil sie einen Vorgesetzten der Korruption überführt und einem Gangster die Kronjuwelen weggeschossen hat, ist Staatsanwältin Chastity Riley jetzt Opferschutzbeauftragte und damit offiziell kaltgestellt. Privat gibt es auch keinen Trost: Ihr ehemaliger Lieblingskollege setzt vor lauter Midlife-Crisis zum großen Rachefeldzug an, während ihr treuester Verbündeter bei der Kripo knietief im Liebeskummer versinkt. Da ist es fast ein Glück, dass zu jedem Opfer ein Täter gehört.

Collaborative democracy - government with the people - is a new vision of governance in the digital age. Wiki Government explains how to translate the vision into reality. Beth Simone Noveck draws on her experience in creating Peer-to-Patent, the federal government's first social networking initiative, to show how technology can connect the expertise of the many to the power of the few. In the process, she reveals what it takes to innovate in government.

Spring, 1945. The war in Europe is ending, but in New Orleans' French Quarter, the sultry nights conceal a danger even greater to the future of humanity. Standing alone against this ancient, bloodthirsty evil is scientist Philippe Dumont, who races against time to cure a disease that resembles yellow fever...but is not. Budding researcher Daphne Delaney joins Philippe, hoping to prevent an undead despot from launching his own quest for global dominance.

Die aktuellste Biografie mit Exklusivmaterial aus den Royal Archives. Schüchtern, aber mit stählernem Selbstbewusstsein. Unergründlich trotz eines Lebens in der Öffentlichkeit. Gläubig. Unsentimental. Neugierig. Mit all diesen Begrifflichkeiten ließe sich Queen Elizabeth II. beschreiben. Eine Regentin, die mit stärkeren Veränderungen konfrontiert wurde als alle anderen royalen Staatsoberhäupter der englischen Geschichte. Dabei wurde sie nicht als Thronfolgerin geboren, ihr Leben wurde durch die Abdankung König Edwards VIII. unvermittelt in andere Bahnen gelenkt.

Years past her 30th birthday, English professor Caroline Jones' biological clock isn't just ticking...it's screaming. With her boyfriend dragging his feet, Caroline's attempt at an ultimatum shatters their troubled relationship and leaves her no closer to her goals. The dream of motherhood seems to be slipping away. When Victor, her handsome former student, shows up with an offer she can't refuse, Caroline finds herself having to make an unexpected choice. But is Victor only her baby-daddy, or has the love of her life been with her all along?

The secrets are coming out…. In the deep past of Beth’s family, the link to Charlotte and her mother has been revealed. But what is the connection to Charlotte’s old enemy, Klempner? And in the present, what are his intentions? A BDSM, ménage, erotic romance and thriller. This box set compilation contains the following titles from the Charlotte's Search series, previously published separately: The Daughter’s Manumission, The Father’s Betrayal, and The Shadow of Obsession.

Helene Gaudet finds the perfect Dom in an internet chat room. When they agree to meet, Helene realizes why he knows her so well – he's Devlin Marchand, the man who, years ago, handed her over to a dark sorcerer – to be killed. She wants to forget the past, including badly impaired magical powers and an ex-husband who cursed her, leaving her infertile.

Du wirst nicht glauben, womit man in Wien sein Geld verdienen konnte! Begib dich mit Jascha Novak und Simone Schedl auf eine Entdeckungsreise in längst vergangene Arbeitswelten. Erfahre von kuriosen Berufen, die es so nicht mehr (oft) gibt und lege mit uns ein unbekanntes Stück Wiener Stadtgeschichte frei. Wir sprechen mit langgedienten HüterInnen althergebrachten Handwerks, mit jungen UnternehmerInnen, die fast verlorene Traditionen wiederbeleben und entdecken mystische Arbeitsstätten.

Twenty years ago, Leah Bannon's beloved Uncle Richard vanished without a trace. Leah, now a private investigator, begins to suspect it was murder. When she reopens the cold case, Gabriel Devlin - the man she loves but can never have - inexplicably stands in her way. Only four people know the truth about Richard's mysterious disappearance - Gabriel and three childhood friends...who have all sworn to take that secret to the grave. But a hidden enemy wants those shocking secrets brought to light...even if he has to kill to make it happen.

Information has come to light: an unexpected link between Beth’s family and Richard’s. But how will this impact on the search for Charlotte’s mother? As Charlotte learns more, where will her search take her?

For years, Jesse West has been on the run from his own heartbreak. Shunning romantic entanglements, he lives the nomadic life of a bounty hunter. That is, until a final request of a dying friend brings Jesse into contact with Adeline McCoy: A stoic mountain girl who awakens his long-dormant desires. Jesse has no intention of forming a relationship, not even with the flame-haired beauty. And Addie is a lady. Though he tries to convince himself to stick to the plan - deliver Addie safely to her aunt - something tells him this girl will not be so easy to forget.

But Kirstie? And her Ryan? She loves him. She wants him. But can she commit to him? A steamy Christmas tale of romantic suspense.

Beth has been taken by traffickers. To rescue her, Charlotte has set herself up as bait...and is now lost. What will their Masters do?

This audiobook makes learning French easy for children. This is done through explaining why language skills are useful, in a way children can understand. The French language is then introduced in a manner that children can effortlessly use in a travel setting, such as answering questions, ordering food or common vocabulary. Repetition is key to recall, and the audiobook is paced to reinforce key concepts and lock them into memory.

No one gets under Jackson Cooper’s skin like fellow ranch owner Cricket Maxfield. Now, as they face off at a charity poker game, the stakes get personal. Jackson finds himself on the losing end… And paying up means being the ranch hand at Cricket’s beck and call. In close quarters, tempers flare—and the fire between them ignites into a passion that won’t be ignored…

In questo audiolibro ti aiuterò a prenderti cura di te e delle tue competenze grazie ad alcune storie della saga di Harry Potter...

Wie lange braucht man, um die große Liebe zu erkennen? Emma und Dexter verbringen eine Nacht miteinander, der 15. Juli wird für sie beide immer etwas Besonderes sein. Schon am nächsten Tag trennen sich ihre Wege. Über zwanzig Jahre lang denken sie am 15. Juli an den anderen, sie treffen sich oder sie verpassen einander knapp.

Ava didn't want to be right. Not about her city. Not about their leader, Chief Morray. But when Joseph gives her a secret journal from the past, the truth is revealed. She escapes with Joseph to the Outside, sending Chief Morray on an obsessive pursuit to retrieve his property. Ava has to decide if she should keep running, or return to the city center to save her people.

Angy was an activist and spent her days collecting evidence for a commission of inquiry into policing that had the chance to change law enforcement across the country's troubled townships. She was vocal against vigilante violence and a go-to person when demanding better services from the police. But when the commission started its hearings, Angy found herself on trial for murdering - necklacing - a young neighbourhood troublemaker, Rowan du Preez.