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Susan Hall is still resisting the notion that there may be paranormal creatures living amongst us, but as she works on three different leads, the evidence becomes harder and harder to ignore. Life may soon become a lot more difficult for the other three flatmates.

When Ryan Matthews meets Julia Abbott for the first time at Stanford University, he immediately knows she will change his life. They have an instant, unbreakable connection that goes beyond partying and palpable attraction. Although Ryan's intelligence and good looks land him any girl he wants, he hesitates to cross that line with Julia because she is quickly becoming the best friend he's ever had.

Julia Abbot and Ryan Matthews have been inseparable best friends since the moment they met. Each of them fight an internal battle, unwilling to risk their incredible friendship, but unable to quell their deep longing for the other. On the verge of Ryan's departure to Harvard Medical School and Julia's for her new job on the opposite coast, they are forced to face the undeniable truth of their deeper feelings and find themselves enthralled in a passion like neither has ever known.

In the award-winning "Don't Disappoint Daddy: A Story of Abuse, Abortion, and Acceptance in the Beloved", you'll walk with a woman who grew up believing love had to be earned and punishment avoided at all costs — even from God. When abuse and fear warp her sense of worth, religion only deepens the shame. Told with unflinching honesty, spiritual insight, and unexpected tenderness, this memoir is more than a recounting—it's a revelation.

What do you do when your grandma wants to set you up on a date? You fake it. Simple. At least, that’s what I thought ten years ago. It was a little lie: I’m dating Heathcliff Spearman. Tall, dark, and incredibly handsome Heath Spearman. My best friend. I never thought things would get out of hand. But things snowballed, and my grandparents think he’s my fiancé. Oops!

A deeply touching and uplifting view of the world through different eyes, and a roadmap to finding bliss in the simplest of things. Zena Cooper lives a full life, in which she uses her senses to examine and explore the world around her. She does all that without one thing many of us take for...

Groomed to be in the public eye, Elle Michaels doesn't know how to hide her truth anymore. Sometimes it's easier to live the lie, but it's wearing her down. Elle's husband is cheating, and she's had just about enough. His career is teetering on explosion with a bid for Vice Presidency. Torn between taking her life back and keeping up appearances, she must decide what to do, knowing her actions will change her husband's path too.

Isaveth Breck is brave, loyal and zealous in the pursuit of justice, especially after her father is wrongfully arrested. Quiz, the eccentric eye patch-wearing street boy who befriends her, swears he can't resist a good mystery. Together they set out to solve the magical murder of one of Tarreton's most influential citizens and save Isaveth's beloved papa from execution. But with the real murderer protected by the powerful Lord Mayor of Tarreton himself, can she ever prove her papa's innocence in time?

Millie Ashton thinks London society is full of empty headed, arrogant fools, but when she meets Alex Radley she falls desperately in love with him. Fearing humiliation and rejection, she decides the only sensible thing to do is take her pride and go home to India. Men like Alex do not fall for girls like her, whereas every girl loses her heart to Alexander the Great. Alex Radley, Marquess of Brooke rules the ton like a god, but even gods are known to fall for mere mortals.

Things are starting to look up for Dorothy, Charlie and Neil. But not for long. A series of catastrophic events leads them into more trouble that they ever dreamed possible.

Harper has a secret... and it's not that she likes girls. She has a rare talent: She can see how old other people will be when they die. Nothing she does changes this number, and that becomes especially clear when her mother dies in a car crash. With only one other person in the world who knows about and shares her gift, Harper is determined to keep her distance from everyone. Then she falls for Chloe… whose number is 16.

Nina is a girl who just can't stay out of trouble. When she finds herself transported to a magical market on a mysterious train she thinks she'll be able to find Christmas presents for her best friends. How wrong can you be? With a villainous thief on the loose and no time to waste, the feisty girl soon finds herself dodging danger in the most breathtaking way. Can she catch the crook? And if she does how will she stop him?

Ryan Matthews has everything he ever wanted. Close to graduation from Harvard Medical School and on the verge of marrying his gorgeous and accomplished girlfriend, Julia Abbott, his dreams are about to come true and all of their sacrifice is finally at its end. When tragedy strikes, their relationship is hurled into turmoil that leaves Ryan devastated. His sorrow drives him to keep his distance yet leaves him aching; consumed with desire and love he refuses to let manifest.

Florence is probably the most fascinating and romantic city in the world. Florence is the art capital of the world. Florence is the city that gave the world the Renaissance and artists like Leonardo da Vinci. The story of Florence is one of creativity. There is almost too much brilliant art in Florence. Florence might be a city of historical significance, but is has an amazing restaurant and nightlife scene. Florence is a mix of old and new, and you will come back to Florence after one visit!

Rose has a promising future stretching out before her until a cruel twist of fate seizes it. Will she overcome her heartache as she tries to build a new life? Rose returns to the safe haven of Linwood colliery and her warm-hearted family. As she settles into life in the colliery rows, Rose makes an astounding discovery, and a long-lost family member appears who makes demands on them all.... Will the rugged path ahead, full of challenges, lead her to a new 'happily ever after'?

Negativity can weigh you down so that you feel like Atlas trying to carry the world around on your shoulders. Are you feeling weighed down by worry, anger, resentment, and stress? The good news is that you can shift all that weight off your shoulders, and experience the freedom of happiness. You can find inner peace, bringing balance back into your life.

Life seems perfect in the quiet community of Valley Farm. Then a shocking discovery shatters the silence. The owners of a big country house have employed a house sitter, a young ecologist, to look after the place while they're away. But his dead body is found by the side of the lane - a lonely place to die. When DI Vera Stanhope arrives on the scene, she finds the body of a second man. What the two victims seem to have in common is a fascination with studying moths - and with catching these beautiful, intriguing creatures.

Ihr Job ist es, Leben zu retten. Carolin Dietrich arbeitet in der Bremer Notrufzentrale undist täglich mit dem Tod konfrontiert.Am Silvesterabend erhält sie den Anruf des verstörten kleinen Jeremy. Er wurde offenbargemeinsam mit seiner Mutter entführt, weiß aber nicht, wo er sich gerade befindet.Carolin setzt sofort alle Hebel in Bewegung, um ihn aufzuspüren. Während die Polizeiverzweifelt nach dem Jungen fahndet, hält sie weiterhin telefonischen Kontakt zu ihm.

Rationing, bombing, disease and pit disasters are part of Rose Kelly's World War 2 childhood. When the spirited coalminer's daughter discovers a family secret, she makes a choice that overshadows her teenage years. Rose tries to make the most of post-war opportunities, but family tragedy pulls her back to a life in the colliery rows. She relinquishes her bright future for domestic duties because her family comes first.

When handsome army officer Avery Fox unexpectedly inherits a fortune, he instantly becomes one of the season's most eligible bachelors. More accustomed to the battlefield, he has no patience with the naive debutantes who fill the ballrooms of London. Honest and impetuous Lady Lucy Radley is a breath of fresh air, guiding him through the season and helping him to avoid any traps. So when Avery is left with little option but to marry Lucy, he can't help but feel he's been manipulated. Nor can he shake the feeling that a duke's daughter should be out of his reach.