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Life's tough on the Montana Territory, especially for the three sisters running the Gallatin Roadhouse - guilt-ridden Gwen, romantic Beth, and headstrong Lacy. Gwen was married at 22, but her husband, Harvey, died 10 days later. When his brother, Hank, turns up looking for stocks he claims Harvey stole, Gwen's perplexed. Will Hank steal her heart?

Vellene Winloc fears the tyrannical blood in her veins. But her first kill has stripped her of innocence, and the more she wields her power, the less she resists its hunger. Every Winloc is destined to destroy, and she is no exception. Mogaell Winloc was never given a choice. The power of Death was forced upon her as a child, twisting her soul into something unrecognizable. Now, she fights not for conquest or revenge—but for the one thing she has never known: freedom.

There’s no such thing as Vampires… right? That’s what Jake’s good friend Ariana thought. So why did somebody drop a body covered with bites at the hospital where she works? And why is she being followed by creepy dudes? Jake wants answers, and he’s going to get them no matter the cost. He’s also going to learn that, “We do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places.” Will Jake Muller take up a sword in this spiritual battle?

Ballet is the only thing I’ve ever had, my only reprieve from my sad life after my father died and my mom turned to the streets. That’s until the night I’m attacked. I tell myself it won’t happen again, but then it does, and this time I make the ultimate mistake. I fight back. My only option is to call them: Kane and Cash Hale. From the moment I met the two terrifying, yet gorgeous, men I knew to cross their paths would mean trouble. I can’t trust the cops and I’m afraid I’ll end up in jail without their help.

In a realm starved of magic, Vellene Winloc is next in line to inherit it, but her abusive, tyrannical father will never let her have it. Surrounded by the heads of her father's conquests, she must defy years of physical and emotional abuse if she ever wants to give the rage within her a voice. Out of his mind on drugs, Eledar Lirik is one of the last of the golem in the realm. After leading his species to their deaths, he traded heroism for drowning. That is until the mysterious, masked leader of a resistance group offers him a chance to steal the source of all magic.

Everybody believes movie star Denise Masters abandoned her family to pursue her dream, but the truth is much more complex. For years, she's longed to return to Coventry to repair her relationship with her daughter, but contractual obligations—and fear of being rejected—have kept her away. When a serial killer targets Hollywood actors, Denise decides to spend the Christmas holidays in New Hampshire. She will finally face the disgrace of her past.

Henry was a very lonely hedgehog. Until the day he found a new friend: Daisy!! Unfortunately not everyone accepts this new friendship, because of the differences between their toe animal families. Henry hatches a plan to fix things so he wont be a lonely hedgehog any longer. Find out what happens with two unlikely animals meet, become friend and face the challenges of the differences between them. A charming story of friendship, creativity and quick thinking for children ages 6-10

"Poetry" brings his muddy lamb into Miss Lilly's classroom, and chaos breaks out. The gang later discovers a mysterious cave with a hidden passage near the cemetery. When they spend the night in the cave, they are frightened by two very different visitors dressed in white. Could they be ghosts? Watch Poetry's pet lamb provide a helpful explanation of Jesus' parable of the lost sheep.

I have one simple rule: Don’t date professional baseball players. There are no exceptions, no workarounds. With a brother in the league, I’ve seen the good, the bad, and the downright horrifying. Those guys might seem tantalizing when they’re in uniform down on the field, hitting grand slams in front of a crowd of adoring fans, but I know better. The huge egos? The insane travel schedules? The veritable buffet of female companions? No ma’am. Professional athletes are best handled at a distance, preferably far enough away that their chiseled jawlines blur into oblivion. Enter Grant Navarro.

Madison is trying her best to escape a life of poverty. Young, innocent, and guarded. She’s finally getting ahead when she witnesses a murder outside the dance studio and finds herself in deep with a dark and dangerous criminal. Archer is smitten by Madison from the moment they meet. The protocol says to leave no witness behind but he can’t imagine hurting her. Against his best judgment he lets her go, but he can’t seem to get her out of his head. Like a stalker he follows her, making certain she doesn’t spill about what she’s seen.

There's going to be a free Thanksgiving dinner for the whole town of Greenfield—except the turkey is missing! The Aldens are helping out at a new food pantry, collecting donations and putting up signs. But someone keeps moving the signs, and when the main course for the big town dinner disappears, the Boxcar Children have a mystery to solve!

Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny are off to the rain forests of Sumatra, where a protected piece of land is home to endangered animals such as orangutans, elephants, and tigers. But when part of the forest gets cut down, the Aldens have to figure out who is responsible, not only to protect the rain forest, but also the animals within.

Fifty years ago, the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision to legalize abortion-on-demand sparked nationwide tensions that continue to this day. In the decades since that ruling, abortion opponents and proponents have descended on the Capitol each year for marches and protests. But this story didn't begin with the Supreme Court in the 1970s; arguments about abortion have been a part of American history since the 17th century. So how did we get here?

The last week hasn't gone at all as Erin planned. She had thought it might be her final vacation with Jack, her husband. Their marriage had been on the rocks for years, and this was to be her last attempt to bring them together by allowing him his fantasy of going nude in public. Hoping the trip would help to rekindle the closeness they once shared.

His best friend’s girlfriend. The man he can’t forget, even though he doesn’t know his name. Retired MMA fighter Trent Clayton knows he can never have the woman he loves, but after a horrifying incident, he is determined to protect Kinsey Michaels with everything he has. Every effort he makes to keep her safe seems to anger her and push her further away from him, and he has no way to bring her back. Until they both meet a wild, wonderful man from Trent’s past and everything changes.

Before you can lead change, you must first learn to communicate effectively.Sync or Swim will help you: break through apathy and cynicism to inspire teamwork; empower and energize frustrated colleagues; and create an engaging work environment.

Three complete stories in one collection! Includes The Mystery of the Haunted Boxcar, The Clue in the Corn Maze, and The Ghost of the Chattering Bones.

Three mysteries in one collection! This volume includes: The Rock 'n' Roll Mystery, The Secret of the Mask, and The Seattle Puzzle.

This bundle includes The Great Detective Race, The Ghost at the Drive-In Movie, and The Mystery of the Traveling Tomatoes.

The Raptor Rehab Center's reputation is at stake! Can the Aldens figure out who's responsible for the bad press before the center gets shut down for good? Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny are excited to learn more about raptors when they volunteer at a rehab center for wild birds. But not long after they arrive, a series of strange events makes it seem like someone might be trying to sabotage the center. Who could the culprit be, and why would they want to cause trouble for injured birds?