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A generation has passed since the Change that rendered technology inoperable around the world, and western Oregon has finally achieved a degree of peace. But a new threat has risen in Paradise Valley, Wyoming. A man known as the Prophet presides over the Church Universal and Triumphant, teaching his followers to continue God's work by destroying the remnants of technological civilization they encounter - and those who dare use them.

Jeremy Wainman is an archaeologist who has achieved a lifelong dream: to travel to Mars and explore the dead cities of the Deep Beyond.

Teyud Zha-Zhalt is the Martian mercenary the Terrans hire as guide and captain of the landship Intrepid Traveller. A secret links her to the deadly intrigues of Dvor il-Adazar, the City That Is a Mountain, where the last aging descendant of the Tollamune Emperors clings to the remnants of his power.

Do you serve on your church's stewardship committee or need to raise money for a mission trip or some other faith-based cause? Perhaps the thought of asking people for money intimidates you. It's time to change the way you think about fundraising. "Fundraising is, first and foremost, a ministry," best-selling author and renowned spiritual teacher Henri Nouwen writes. "It's a way of announcing our vision and inviting other people into our mission."

This year more than 1 million Americans will have a heart attack or stroke, making heart disease the leading cause of death in men and women in this country. But thanks to his aggressive prevention approach to treating heart disease, renowned cardiologist Dr. Arthur Agatston, creator of the...

The foremost authority on innovation and growth presents a path-breaking book every company needs to transform innovation from a game of chance to one in which they develop products and services customers not only want to buy, but are willing to pay premium prices for. How do companies know how...

Awakening alone in a Hawaiian emergency room, Allie faces questions she can't answer. Discovered half-conscious, naked, and abandoned at a desolate dock, she pieces together the puzzle that is now her life. Where is her ID? What is the mysterious illness that threatens her?

Five billionaires. Five dangerous bargains. Five marriages that should have never crossed the line between necessity and desire. In a world where love is a liability, these men don’t date… They negotiate.

Somewhere in the backwoods of northwestern Rhode Island lies a secret. During the Revolutionary War, General Washington’s spies were everywhere, passing information about Redcoat troop movements, relaying military orders among the colonies’ militia, gathering and stockpiling caches of resources necessary to the war effort. Yet, many of these “spies” were farmers functioning barely above subsistence levels. What patriotism they felt sometimes had to take a back seat to feeding and sheltering their families. Nathaniel Tillinghast was one such farmer.

When the owner of a Scarborough cocktail bar is gunned down during a winter light show, DCI Tom Raven is drawn into a web of intimidation, vengeance, and a chilling connection to his own past. As a vicious crime family infiltrates Scarborough’s businesses, evidence begins to mount, pointing at Raven himself. Suspended from duty and hunted by his own colleagues, he is forced underground to uncover the truth. When his daughter Hannah is dragged into danger, the emotionally charged conclusion brings Raven full circle, forcing him to face the consequences of past choices.

In these ten high-heat tales, corporate corridors turn into corridors of temptation, and neat cubicles become stages for desire that refuses to stay buttoned-up. Each story drips with tension—the brush of a tie against bare skin, the whisper of a reprimand that becomes a dare, the scrape of a chair echoing like a promise. The air is thick with the scent of paper, toner, and want; every sound amplifies until even a pen’s click feels like foreplay.

The thrilling series conclusion! Charasida is eager to begin a new life after finishing her Mystland education, but she is not a typical medoriate. Some say she has no magic, and others seem reluctant to speak on the matter. Without either of her parents to guide her, she is determined to find her own way—even if it means exploring questionable opportunities. As she discovers more about her unique abilities, she is forced into a mission to bring fallen gods to justice.

Kids are going missing in the town of Shady Hills. Whispers circulate. Rumors fly. Everybody seems to know somebody who knows someone who has gone missing. Yet they never expect it to happen to them or somebody they love. When Zirreah’s friend goes missing and she suspects the creepy neighbor next door, nobody will listen to her – so she’s forced to take matters into her own hands. She makes the decision to break into her neighbor’s house, hoping to discover any clues that might reveal where the missing kids have gone – but nothing could’ve prepared her for the horrors that await inside.

From heirloom tomatoes to checkout-line chemistry, this delightful collection serves up thirty bite-sized romantic comedies set in the aisles of your favorite grocery store. Whether it’s exes colliding near the pumpkin display, rivals locking lips under mistletoe in Aisle 5, or a deli crush slipping love notes into sandwich orders, Aisle Be Yours is packed with flirty chaos, food puns, and feel-good fun. Each story is a cartful of heart—delivering meet-cutes in the produce section, bickering at the butter shelf, and surprise confessions at self-checkout.

Travel & Trysts is a collection of 10 forbidden short stories that turn the routine of business trips into something far more dangerous—and infinitely more delicious. Behind frosted glass and hotel doors, strangers and colleagues collide in encounters where lust drowns out logic, where professionalism burns away under the heat of touch, and where the risk of being caught only sharpens the hunger.

This collection of scorching workplace romances proves that when desire collides with deadlines, the results are anything but professional. From late-night projects that turn into dangerous games to cubicle confessions that spiral out of control, these stories strip away the rules and leave nothing but raw attraction and reckless choices. Inside, you’ll find power plays that ignite after hours, flirtations that spiral into forbidden obsession, and coworkers who know better—yet can’t stop crossing the line.

In the gleaming front of Sokolov & Sons, butcher Mikhail Sokolov crafts flawless cuts by day and runs a vicious underground fight ring by night. When food critic Sophie Laurent steps through his doors investigating a meat scandal, she expects corruption — not an invitation into a world of blood, knives, and dangerous bargains. Drawn to his brutal elegance, Sophie finds herself spiraling into a twisted connection that blurs the line between predator and prey. But as old ghosts claw back and Mikhail’s enemies close in, desire becomes deadly — and surrender might be the only way to survive.

Die Leiche eines Mannes mit einer Schusswunde in der Brust wird an einen Strand an der Küste von North Yorkshire gespült. Der einzige Hinweis zur Identität des Opfers ist ein Ring mit zwei eingravierten Namen. Zum ersten Mal seit über dreißig Jahren ist DCI Tom Raven wieder in seiner Heimatstadt Scarborough. Als ihm vorgeschlagen wird, die Mordermittlungen zu leiten, nimmt er das Angebot an.

In the shadows of Crow’s Nest, a decadent bakery pulsing with secrets, honey isn’t just sweet — it’s a weapon. When disgraced pastry chef Elodie Vaughn is hired to perfect a mysterious honey cake, she expects redemption. Instead, she meets Jasper Crowe: a beekeeper, a kingpin, and the architect of a dark empire hidden beneath sugar and gold. Drawn into Jasper’s sticky web of seduction and control, Elodie discovers that every swirl of honey hides a confession, every bite conceals a sting.

In the shadow of FrostBite Foods, flavor is power — and submission is only a bite away. Dr. Alessia Lombardi, a disgraced food chemist, uncovers the ultimate betrayal: Giovanni Vitale’s frozen pizza empire is built on human-derived umami and addictive compounds. Her father’s death. Her destroyed reputation. All roads lead back to Giovanni — the Ice King who worships flavor like a dark god. Obsessed, Alessia infiltrates his empire to destroy it from within. But seduction seeps deeper than any sauce.

In Paws in the Pasture: 100 Stories of Farm Pets, Loyalty, and Legacy, every cluck, bark, bleat, and purr tells a tale of heart. From border collies who outrun storms to pigs who root out danger, from owls who ride tractors to goats with a taste for hats—this collection captures the quirky charm, fierce devotion, and quiet wisdom of barnyard animals who became family.