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Zach has always been a man torn between duty and family. Strong, capable, and fiercely dedicated to being a SEAL, he's made countless sacrifices to ensure the safety of his son and his country. Driven by guilt, he leaves newborn Charlie in the care of his estranged twin brother, and no one, not even his self-destructive team mate, Kai, can make him change his mind. Their partnership can never be anything but a clash of personalities, but as they navigate their latest undercover mission, one more stolen moment is all it takes for every barrier between them to disintegrate.

A new anthology celebrating the witches and sorcerers of epic fantasy—featuring stories by George R. R. Martin, Scott Lynch, Megan Lindholm, and many others! Hot on the heels of Gardner Dozois’s acclaimed anthology The Book of Swords comes this companion volume devoted to magic. How could it...

This anthology features a wide array of thought-provoking, genre-defining works from the 1900s, showcasing the range of modern storytelling—from existential musings to dark humour and intricate social commentary. These are the stories that have shaped modern literature, offering timeless insights into human nature and society. This collection brings together the finest modernist narratives, political reflections, and social commentaries that have shaped literature as we know it.

The Itching Palm is a 1916 social and economic critique by William Rufus Scott. The book is a sustained attack on the practice of tipping in the United States, which Scott viewed as an imported aristocratic custom incompatible with American democratic ideals. Scott argued that tipping fostered...

From his early days as a Baltimore cop to his time with the Department of Military Sciences and then more recently leading Rogue Team International, these stories cover the range of the Ledger timeline bringing back old favorites and introducing new ones. The stakes are as high as ever, and Joe Ledger is there to save the day!

This fine collection of intelligent, unabridged short stories about intriguing, interesting and sometimes inspirational men is an audio treat for young and old, male or female. A carefully compiled anthology featuring timeless tales from classic authors including Charles Dickens, F. Scott...

Villains take center stage in this collection of 19 dark and magical stories. Listeners will be cheering for all the wrong heroes as some of the most fearsome, devious, and brutal antagonists perform savage deeds towards wicked ends. And why not? These characters are the champions of their own stories - evil is a matter of perspective. Contributors also include Mark Adler, Bradley P. Beaulieu, E.V. Morrigan, Peter Orullian, Matthew Ward, Kaaron Warren, Deborah A. Wolf, and Janny Wurts.

In a world scarred by an apocalyptic past, evoking a time both 2,000 years past and 2,000 years into the future, untold thousands gather for a crusade. Among them, two men and two women are ensnared by a mysterious traveler, Anasûrimbor Kellhus - part warrior, part philosopher, part sorcerous, charismatic presence - from lands long thought dead. The Darkness That Comes Before is a history of this great holy war, and like all histories, the survivors write its conclusion.

Fake Dates haben Regeln. Gefühle nicht. Als Mitarbeiterin bei der Fake-Date-Agentur „Prestige Partners“ hat Alba eine Aufgabe: den perfekten Schein wahren, solange der Auftrag läuft, und danach verschwinden, ohne Gefühle zu entwickeln. Bisher hat sie das auch immer problemlos geschafft.

Lukas kommt notgedrungen nach Sylt, um sich zu erholen – zumindest behauptet sein Arzt, dass ihm eine Auszeit guttun würde. Clara hingegen hat gelernt, zwischen Erfolg und Leben zu unterscheiden. Auf der Insel findet sie schon lange ihre Balance – aber plötzlich auch Lukas. Zwischen Dünenwind, High Society und einem gemütlichen Strandcafé kommen die beiden sich näher.

The Stoker Award–winning author of the acclaimed, eclectic anthology The New Dead returns with 21st Century Dead and an all-new lineup of authors from every corner of the fiction world, shining a dark light on our fascination with tales of death and resurrection—and with zombies! The stellar...

Ethan Carver hat Manhattan zu seinen Füßen – und eine innere Leere, die sich mit keinem Deal der Welt füllen lässt. Als er von einer besonderen Herausforderung erfährt, die unter den mächtigsten Männern der Welt die Runde macht, zögert er nicht: Wähle ein Ziel, das dein Leben verändert. Ethans Ziel: das marode Kulturzentrum in Brooklyn retten, das seine Mutter einst gegründet hat und nun abgerissen werden soll. Die unbeugsame Projektleiterin weigert sich hartnäckig, beeindruckt zu sein.

Estás en un aprieto. Y el único hombre que puede ayudarte exige algo a cambio, pero no te dirá lo que es hasta después de cumplir su parte del trato ¿Te atreves? ¡Un desastre! Es la única forma en la que Paige puede describir lo sucedido. Su pareja de baile ha sufrido una lesión. ¿Cómo se supone que va a aprobar el examen final de la academia de baile? Al fin y al cabo, un hombre que aprenda todas sus rutinas y armonice perfectamente con ella no puede encontrarse en cualquier esquina. Sin embargo, Paige encuentra a ese hombre de forma totalmente inesperada cuando le hace una visita a su hermano.

Donna hat bei den Liverpool Lizards ein klares Ziel: Sie will sich als neue Managerin beweisen – ohne Ablenkung, ohne Fehler, ohne Skandal. Doch dann lernt sie Henri kennen. Einen der neuen Spieler des Teams. Die Chemie zwischen den beiden ist einzigartig!

Fallon lässt die Whitestone University hinter sich, um im sonnigen San Diego ein wichtiges Praktikum bei einem Sportsender zu machen. Das soll ihrer Vita den perfekten Booster für ihre Karriere als Reporterin in der Branche des Profisports geben. Dadurch lernt sie Malik, den Quarterback der West Coast Sentinels kennen. Sofort fühlt sie sich zu ihm hingezogen, doch Malik wurde schon einmal wegen eines Skandals suspendiert.

A score of years after he first walked into the histories of men, Anasûrimbor Kellhus rules all the three seas, the first true aspect-emperor in a thousand years. As Kellhus and his Great Ordeal march ever farther into the perilous wastes of the Ancient North, Esmenet finds herself at war with...

A score of years after he first walked into the histories of Men, Anasûrimbor Kellhus rules all the Three Seas, the first true Aspect-Emperor in a thousand years. Wielding more power than even the greatest sorcerer, Kellhus now leads a holy war deep into the wastes of the Ancient North, intent...

As Fanim war-drums beat just outside the city, the Empress Anasurimbor Esmenet searches frantically throughout the palace for her missing son Kelmomas. Meanwhile and many miles away, Esmenet's husband's Great Ordeal continues its epic march further north. But in light of dwindling supplies, the...

Anna beginnt ihr Masterstudium in Sportpsychologie an der Whitestone University. Als studentische Hilfskraft beginnt sie beim medizinisch-psychologischen Betreuungsstab der Whitestone Wreckers zu arbeiten, dem Footballteam, von dem der ganze Campus schwärmt. Es dauert daher nicht lange, bis sie auf Jason McCannon trifft – den gefeierten Quarterback der Mannschaft. Und es dauert auch nicht lange, bis dieser sie anbaggert.

Ministry comes with many weighty responsibilities. Ministry leaders are called to teach, serve, and lead. But in leading those under their care, there comes a moment when they recognize the future leaders under their leadership. With this recognition comes an all too familiar question: What...