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Maya Andreyeva is a camera, a reporter with virtual-reality-broadcasting equipment implanted in her brain. What sh esees, millions see; what she feels, millions share. And what Maya is seeing is the cover-up of a massacre. As she probes into the covert political power plays of a radically strange near-future Russia, she comes upon secrets that have been hidden from the world… and memories that AI-controlled thought police have forced her to hide from herself. Because in a world where no thought or desire is safe, the price of survival is betrayal—of your lover, your ideals, and yourself.

NOLA: Undeaux is a novel, reimagined: a retelling of love and murder. Some ghosts don't haunt. They hold on. When Penny's abusive ex-boyfriend shows up at her uncle's funeral, she'll do anything to get away. In New Orleans, she struggles to grow into the person she wants to be, but continues to fall into comfortable yet destructive habits. Her new friends draw her into a Southern Gothic world of secrets and scars, where little is as it seems. With a new best friend guiding her steps, does she trust the man accused of murder, or the detective with a past of his own?

Pearl Etta Riggs just buried her husband of a million years (no, not literally, but it felt that way sometimes), and her dear friends are trying to find a way to cheer her up. So, they meet for coffee and cheesecake at their favorite place, the Cheesy Cream Café. Ah, the taste of childhood. Ethel spots the story of a local bank robbery in the paper, and pitches solving it as "it will give us something to do." She begs, she pleads, and she… Flirts with the waiter?

One man's sanity takes a backseat as he searches for a serial killer with a taste for reality television stars. A thrilling ride full of deception, twists, and turns. Detective Hank Reynolds has just been handed the case of a lifetime. Another reality TV star has gone missing, and it's up to the Atlanta police department to find her before it's too late.

This house is cursed, and everyone who lives there is in grave danger. Ever wonder what stories you'd hear if walls could talk? What if those walls witnessed unimaginable horrors? Inside these pages is the story of one such house. What it sees, the people it meets, and what happens when a terrified spirit is invited to stay. The House is a collection of short stories that ties in with the Pen Pals and Serial Killers series by Jo Michaels. You'll find a couple of those characters named, and discover how one grew the teeth he used on the women he captured later.

Être engagée pour prendre soin de la femme catatonique du podcasteur vedette Colin Harrington pourrait bien être la meilleure chose qui me soit arrivée depuis longtemps. J’y gagne un salaire, un endroit où vivre et une opportunité de sauver ma carrière en souffrance. C’est ma dernière chance de faire mes preuves. Je n’ai pas le droit à l’échec.

Bridie Foxcroft has always put her family first. Living in a grand house beneath the Yorkshire crags, her life is built on hard work, close bonds and the joys of family. With a position she cherishes at Frobisher’s Doll Emporium, Bridie’s future appears secure. Elliott Frobisher, heir to the business, admires her kindness and steady nature, but she is in his thoughts more than she should be. However, Bridie is harbouring a dangerous secret, one that, in a close-knit town that never forgets, could cost her everything.

Thirty years of marriage. One devastating betrayal. A thousand reasons to start again. At fifty-three, Flo Somerset's life has just imploded. But from the ashes of a broken marriage comes a spectacular second act. From London's red carpets to a first love rediscovered. The Resurrection of Flo is...

Support clients' growth and expansion with cutting-edge, polyvagal-informed interventions. Post-traumatic growth refers to the personal transformation which sometimes occurs after trauma. With an understanding of Polyvagal Theory, a well-informed mental health clinician can support their clients...

'This book will hold your hand and help bring harmony into homes. A must-read toolkit for concerned parents.' - Kylie Gillies 'Practical steps to navigate the biggest parenting challenge of our times.' - Edwina Bartholomew The most powerful force shaping your kids right now is technology. It's...

To win a high-stakes wager, Ambrose Hartley must find a wife, preferably one who will help secure his ideal future. Hardened by past disappointment, he is avoiding fickle emotions by focusing on a logical list of requirements. His plans include a serious courtship, a suitable partner, and a predictable life.

The manor's rumored one-hundredth door may conceal secrets hidden as deep as the estate's bookshelves extend high … but the haunted past has a way of ensnaring curious souls. In 1888, Minnie Tipton finds herself beset by the dark superstitions that envelop the Pennsylvania mansion her father...

'Great ideas, no flannel, and just the right combination of empathy and tough love.' – Viv Groskop 'Clear, concise, and life-changing.' – Emma Campbell 'Like a series of coaching sessions for a fraction of the price!' – Reader review 'A wonderfully clear and practical book, packed with...

Ulf ist Geldeintreiber. Sein Boss ist der Fischer. Der Fischer ist einer der Drogenhändler Oslos. Als Geldeintreiber wird man nicht unbedingt reich. Doch jetzt hat Ulf einen Weg gefunden, glaubt er. Zwei Probleme stellen sich: Drogenhändler lassen sich ungern reinlegen. Und schicken sie ihre Killer los, braucht man ein gutes Versteck.

What happens when an Evangelical pastor's daughter from Branson, Missouri moves to New York City? A collapse of identity that begins a journey to figure out faith, f *cking, and the 1%. With humor and raw honesty, God, Sex, and Rich People follows Mattie Jo as she takes off her purity ring, navigates public transportation, and tries to have good sex without hating herself.

Fifteen years ago, one desperate act tore sisters Bex and Briony apart. Growing up side by side against the backdrop of a feckless father and a hardworking mum, they were inseparable—until Briony’s attempt to save Bex from a disastrous engagement shattered their bond. Now Bex has the life she dreamed of: a loving family, a new glamping site on the family farm, and roots she’s proud of. Briony, living under the online alias “Holly Day,” drifts from place to place in her van, watching her sister’s happiness from afar.

Ein Buch über das Leben mit Alzheimer, bevor alles verloren geht – und darüber, wie viel Lebensfreude trotz allem möglich ist. Als Jo Failer mit 51 Jahren die Diagnose „Alzheimer Frühform" erhält, steht er noch mitten im Alltag: berufstätig, Vater von zwei kleinen Kindern, umgeben von vielen Freunden. Sein Buch ist der Versuch, die Krankheit sichtbar zu machen, solange er es noch kann. Nicht durch Statistiken, nicht durch Klischees – sondern durch echte, persönliche Momente.

Based on the theme "The Power of Reading", the sixth year of the Jane Austen Literacy Foundation short story writing competition attracted a higher standard of entries than ever before–any of the top 12 stories could have been a winner!

Life can change on a dime. Jo Giese was a passionate hiker one day, and unable to walk the next. A random accident at home and botched surgery resulted in a dead Achilles tendon and left her at a decisive moment—would she no longer enjoy the outdoors as before, or would she battle to find her footing? When you enjoy hiking as much as Giese, the solution is obvious. The way ahead, however, less so. By all accounts, Giese should still not be walking, let alone leaping from helicopters and seeking out some of the most stunning and remote waterfalls around the world.

Emily „Mimi" Green lebt gemeinsam mit ihrem Bruder Finn im idyllischen Cornwall. Seit dem frühen Tod ihrer Eltern halten die beiden nicht nur das wunderschöne Green Cottage am Leben, sondern auch den kleinen Fährbetrieb, der Ausflügler sicher durch die Bucht bringt. Doch dann soll das Anwesen der Geschwister zwangsversteigert werden. Mit Hilfe ihrer Nachbarin wenden sie sich an eine Londoner Privatbank – jene, die ihre Eltern bereits vor 30 Jahren mit einem Kredit gerettet hatte. Statt Geld schickt der Bankier jedoch seinen Sohn Aidan nach Brightsand Bay.