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Hampshire, 1818. To her family, Olivia Middleton is a problem of the most vexing sort. With her older two sisters married off, Olivia is now the target of her mother's matrimonial scheming. Shy and somewhat plain, Olivia prefers the thrill of a gothic novel to the hunt for a husband. And as far as her family is concerned, something must be done. But Olivia has no interest in the men paraded before her—except, perhaps, the sought-after bachelor William Cross. But she's not about to inflate his already oversized ego by telling him so.

Think you know a lot about Texas? From the delicious smell of barbecue in the air to cowboys, guns, and ranches, for which the Great State of Texas is known for, there are also lots of other exhilarating facts about Texas "the Lone Star" state that you may not know about. The book "200 Interesting Facts About the Great State of Texas" describes the state of Texas in detail. It discusses the history, culture, food and some quirky facts about Texas, such as the duty to give notice before going to steal! This book discusses the interesting places to visit and the delicious dish to eat. So, if ...

Reiki is a form of spiritual, physical, and emotional healing that works with the energy of the universe to improve your well-being. This energy in all around us, and we have the benefit of using it to our advantage, once we can tap into its power. In this audiobook, you will discover the numerous benefits of Reiki and how the practice has developed from a traditional form of healing in ancient times to a modern, worldwide practice that benefits people everywhere.

An honest insight into motherhood. Follow me as I share my journey as a first time mum navigating the up's and down's of mum life.

Min is a head-turning Korean beauty, Asian perfection: long legs, flat stomach, and stunningly beautiful face framed by her long black hair. She works in a massage parlor in San Francisco to get back at her ex-boyfriend in Korea, but also to try to meet an American man who truly loves her. At first, Min is shy about performing special services, but Ted, a handsome alpha lawyer, takes Min for an hour of erotic passion. Can their passion last a lifetime?

A clandestine society hides the truth about wealthy men around the world. If their secret got out, the whole world would know that these alpha billionaires…are hidden bear shifters. Liam Bowen left society behind long ago. He’d rather be in the woods, free to indulge in his bear shifter side, than working with his twin brother at their billion-dollar tech company. He’s protective of his solitude, but he can’t ignore the cries of a wounded woman deep in his woods.

An apocalyptic storm has wreaked havoc on the world. Haunted by the memories of those she couldn’t save, Liz returns to the only place she felt safe before the world fell away: the bookstore where she used to work. She settles into a routine – operating the shop as a trading post, welcoming stragglers who want to trade supplies for a book or leave behind messages for loved ones. Then she learns another life-ending storm is coming and she’s nowhere near ready. Until she finds an intruder breaking into the bookstore late at night.

If you know what your man is thinking, then you will be way ahead of the game. Miscommunication or misunderstanding is one of the major reasons that men fall out of love from you or start to lose interest. One part of the battle is seducing him. The other part of the battle is keeping him. Learn how you can achieve this in this book!

Anne Middleton never plays by the rules. She is willful when she should be obedient and unabashed when she should be decorous. Worse still, she can never resist a good wager . . . or a very naughty book. And Confessions of a Courtesan is about as risqué as a book can be. Michael Grey—Earl of Thornhill—had once courted Anne's sweet and modest sister. But whilst Anne is certainly no lady of decorum, her bold impulsiveness slips through his armor, and propriety is forgotten. Now he too is immersed in the book of forbidden delights, where each page is an invitation to sin.

There are rumors about what lurks in the deepest parts of the castle. Felicity is about to find out first-hand that some of those rumors are true as she comes face-to-face with a beast that has something more interesting planned than simply killing her.

Have you ever felt like you didn't fit in? Were you bullied as a kid by your peers? Did others find you quirky, weird, or eccentric in some way? Do you have special interests or are you especially talented in a few areas? Is one of your senses significantly more fine-tuned than the others? There are many infants, children, and adults who are "special" or "gifted". Gifted Indigo and Crystal people are often extraordinarily sensitive to the stimuli around them. This audiobook covers what signs and characteristics are seen in people who fall under the Indigo, Crystal, or "gifted" categories.

Zoe doesn’t need a man in her life—she’s confident, successful, and happy with the freedom of her single status. She simply can’t imagine settling down with any one guy. That is, until she is literally lifted off her feet and kidnapped by a strong and sexy Daen’su captain. Determined to regain her freedom, Zoe is willing to use any means necessary even if it means seducing her captor. The only problem is she might be falling into her own trap instead.

Paolo Torcasio é conhecido no submundo do crime como um homem sanguinário e truculento, ele não teme o perigo e sente prazer em levar terror aos seus inimigos. O poderoso Capo, no entanto, encontra um pouco da sua humanidade quando o líder da máfia russa lhe oferece uma jovem como oferta de paz entre as organizações.

Domênico Pizzorni nasceu no berço da máfia italiana, filho de um dos tenentes do antigo Capo do seu clã, ele foi criado para ser um homem cruel e pronto para enfrentar qualquer inimigo. Após anos sendo torturado por seu pai, carrega traumas profundos que o impede de permitir que as pessoas o toquem. Dom é um homem reservado, raramente demonstra sentimentos, porém seu coração lhe surpreende ao bater descompassadamente pela sua esposa.

The last thing Kire expected was to be running for his life. But after his bullies chase him into a hidden cave in the forest, he stumbles upon a mysterious ancient ruin with a sinister magical secret at its core. A parallel universe is desperately calling for help—and five unlikely students are destined to become its saviors. Five magical items, each with unique powers, beckon them. Kire quickly finds himself roped into a ragtag team with his two worst bullies, a shy bookworm, and a cheerleader with a long-buried secret.

Wallflower Eleanor Townsend is not like most women. She has no interest in marriage, the ton, or fashion. Instead, her heart lies with science. And when the opportunity to present a paper arises, she takes it, even though it means dressing as a man. But her disguise doesn't quite work. Someone notices-and the brute intends to blackmail her!

[Contains explicit content] In this special, single-story episode of Hot Mic, Lily Be tells the tale of how her parents' marriage ended — a mystery she had to wait more than a decade to uncover. Plus, Dan Savage shares his thoughts on monogamy, secrets, and more. This episode features the story "Conversion Van Stowaway", which Lily Be told for RISK!, as well as an anonymous secret from BedPost Confessions.

In 1802, Edinburgh's poverty-ridden Old Town is rife with danger, but it is the only home Robbie MacKenzie has ever known. To safeguard herself against the worst villains of the street, Robbie conceals her femininity behind her shorn hair, dirt-smeared face, and tattered breeches. To all the world she is a lad, but beneath the ruse is a woman aching to break free.

Charlie Rose knows that their victory over their magical attackers is only the start. With the magical world slipping into chaos and despair, she and her newfound friends struggle to piece together the history behind this parallel universe. After they stumble upon a mysterious crumbling castle, the team reluctantly vote to explore it in search of answers. There are few signs of life remaining after the monsters’ onslaught – but the team begins to find clues as to what happened... and they quickly realize how much danger they’re in.

Sheriff Andie Shepard may be new to Sanctuary Island, but, like everyone else who comes here, she's already fallen under its healing spell. Andie is determined to leave her mistakes behind her and make this scenic haven her home. But she just might have to change her plans - as well as open her heart - when an unexpected visitor shows up on her doorstep...