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Jennifer is a woman of stark contradictions. She spends her nights hunting down those who evade the justice system. Yet behind her cold, calculating exterior lies a dangerous obsession—a compulsion to save the vulnerable, no matter the cost. Untethered by conventional morality, Jennifer feels an undeniable drive to protect the innocent, even as her brutal methods and twisted moral compass lead her to cross unimaginable lines.

Rory and her magical family are almost ready for the holiday season, but the preparations have an unexpected interruption when one of Rory’s Aunt Candace’s book characters walks right out of the pages. And then, to complicate matters, he’s the first to discover a dead body at the local karaoke club. As if defending a fictional character against a murder accusation isn’t enough, Rory also has to contend with someone spreading rumours that might lead to the library’s deepest secrets being exposed to the vampires hunting her family.

Madame Delphine LaLaurie was the embodiment of wealth and privilege. Born into the elite of New Orleans society, the prestigious slave owner ruled her household with an iron fist, governing all she owned by terror and vicious punishment for insubordination.

When a local parish finds themselves without a priest, Father Woosley stepped onto the pulpit, ready to fight sin with his new congregation and bring the word that had saved him so many times. When he is visited by a divine power promising to help him purge the unearthly evil from the hearts of his congregation, Father Woosley believes his prayers have been answered. As darkness spreads malignant and ruthless through the church, and an insidious presence sinks its claws into his soul, he realizes that even the faithful can fall.

The first shots in the Ruballian civil war have been fired. Nodes vital to the king, captured. Sieges commenced. Unseen forces operate in the shadows to meet their own objectives while the elven queen sits in a Brusarian prison. Gemini Fowler is at the center of it all. Torn between his duty to Priya Skyy, his foundation, and the elves, he’ll have to return to where his adventure began to seek the aid of a powerful ally in hopes of restoring that which is precious to him.

Whippet Moran is a single mom with no job and no home, and now, after the death of her grandmother, she’s got to return to the last place she wants to go: her grandmother’s hometown of Normal, Missouri. She arrives in true Whippet fashion, speeding into town, where she is promptly pulled over by Normal’s chief of police, Sam Beaufort. Things are about to go from bad to worse because, with a few unpaid tickets under her belt, Whippet soon finds her car impounded. Now she’s stuck in Normal—indefinitely.

This poignant and haunting tale begins with the narrator's journey of placing his mother in a rural nursing home—a sanctuary that feels more like a retreat. As he adjusts to this new chapter in their lives, he encounters peculiar events, including an old man conversing with an unseen companion over tea. This eerie experience fades into the background as the narrator becomes consumed by the demands of life, gradually visiting his mother less frequently.

I’m Ivy Lane, and if I never see another faerie again, it’ll be too soon. Twenty years after the faeries came and destroyed the world as we knew it, I use my specialist skills to keep rogue faeries in line and ensure humans and their magically gifted neighbours can coexist (relatively) peacefully. Nobody knows those skills came from the darkest corner of Faerie itself. When a human child disappears, replaced with a faerie changeling, I have to choose between taking the safe road or exposing my own history with the faeries to the seductively dangerous head of the Mage Lords.

Caught between love and success, Matt must make a life-changing decision. Will he follow his heart or his ambition? Little does he know, the Guardian of Destiny has a surprise in store for him. With two possible futures laid out before him, Matt must navigate the complexities of love and career, and face the ultimate question: which path will lead to true fulfillment?

Kimberly has a unique addiction. Eating spiders is both her only pleasure and destroying her from the inside out. Will she be able to see her way through before it drives her into an early grave?

Piper Green was known as a bookworm, her nose always buried in the pages of some novel or textbook. She had grown used to being called that, even by her college bully. But one fateful night, everything changed. While at a football game, Piper stumbled upon a group of drunk men harassing a young girl. Without hesitation, she stepped in and saved the girl from harm's way. As fate would have it, the girl turned out to be none other than the sister of Piper's bully.

In August 1860, would anyone have conceived that the upcoming November presidential election would result in the unraveling of a nation and a war between its parts, a war that would claim more lives than all the nation's other wars combined? Told through the lens of West Point classmates and graduates, THE PARTING is a factual narrative of the impulsive descent of the United States of America from peace to war from August 1860 through the First Battle of Bull Run, July 1861.

In "Paws and Plants," pet owners are introduced to the world of herbalism tailored specifically for their beloved animal companions. This comprehensive guide merges herbal medicine principles with the unique needs of dogs, cats, and small mammals, offering practical advice, dosage instructions, and safety considerations. Beginning with foundational herbalism fundamentals, the book empowers listeners with knowledge about different herbs and their benefits for animal health.

A Practical Guide to Mind-Body Health for Busy People In a fast-paced world, maintaining health and balance can feel overwhelming. But what if the key to wellness isn’t about overhauling your life, but embracing simple, small habits that nurture both your mind and body? Simple Wellness offers a practical, down-to-earth guide to achieving mind-body balance, designed for busy people who want to live healthier, more fulfilling lives.

Helena Sandstrom has been working as the governess for Rupert and Tommy Edgerton for several months now, finding the routine a safe place to hide from the troubles of her past. She's accepted that her life will be different from how she always imagined it - not every dream is meant to come true. Caleb Edgerton is nearly worn out after two years of being the sole caretaker for his aging mother. Her health has taken a turn, and he can no longer manage her care alone. Coming to his brother for help, he finds a source of comfort in the most unexpected place - the schoolroom.

In 1886, Ingledene was the scene of the brutal deaths of a greengrocer and his wife at each other's hands. 138 years later, the house had lain empty for almost a decade with nobody willing to enter the dark and rotting home. That is until author River Johnson and her husband Cole arrive in the Devon town of Smallwood, looking for their ideal home. Their budget is far smaller than the average property values, but when Cole notices a joint listing for Ingledene and the greengrocers in the high street, the price is too good to pass up.

Small Shifts, Big Change: The Power of Micro Habits for a Better Life" by Gary Adams offers a refreshing approach to achieving lasting success through small, consistent actions. This book dives into the science of micro habits and provides actionable steps to improve productivity, manage stress, and foster personal growth. Whether you’re looking to enhance your health, build stronger relationships, or achieve your long-term goals, this guide breaks down the process into easy, manageable steps. Start small, stay consistent, and experience the power of transformation—one tiny habit at a time.

The town of Crossroads. 1886.Reginald T. Fox is the town's resident gravedigger. He's their only gravedigger. But when he gets into an altercation with the Sheriff, he decides to head for the grander location of San Francisco. Reginald is given a job on the cemetery maintenance team which is a big city phrase for gravedigger, by the person in charge of such things - Samuel Seacroft. He is even given his own room in a building designated for city workers.

There is a fine line between optimism and stupidity. Sometimes I wonder whether I cross that line too often. But what is life without a little risk? It's too easy to sit back and avoid all jeopardy and discomfort, and I suppose that's all right as long as you're comfortable with a life without spice. Life is short enough without wasting it away on the couch.

Book 2- Part of a new trilogy found in the MacKenzie Women series, Circle of the Seasons follows Lenora Mackenzie, preschool teacher extraordinaire, as she reaches a crossroads with her life. Her papa, a dairy farmer, had drilled patience into her brain until Lenora became the poster child for waiting for good things to come to her. Long suffering and trusting, Lenora has devoted her entire adult life to raising her daughter as a single parent, but now that Victoria is grown, Lenora is ready to dust off her boogie shoes.