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By turns funny, moving, romantic and surreal, and filled with unexpected twists and turns, each of the tales on this lineup has a magical element.

Three short detective anecdotes by one of the key founding fathers of the detective genre, Charles Dickens. The Pair of Gloves, The Artful Touch, The Sofa.....

Carter has made the ultimate decision, to take Karen as his alpha mate. The council of regional alphas is not pleased. In fact, they're out for blood, determined to execute both Carter and Karen for their crimes against lycan society. When the couple flee the country looking for protection, they're introduced to a life far removed from what they were used to. Adapting is difficult, and protection isn't guaranteed.

Karen was a disgrace to her pack. Every steadfast rule that her pack held dear, she insisted on breaking in an attempt to free herself from the bonds of a lineage that had been slowly dying out for centuries.

Carter's obsession with Karen has drawn the notice of his pack. One night with her just wasn't enough for the regional Alpha, and now there are whispers of scandal at Sky High Ranch. Luckily, his beta is looking out for him. That won't be enough, though, when the council comes to lay an ultimatum before him. Carter is faced with a difficult choice, and neither one leads to being with the woman he loves.

Zeiten ändern sich - Menschen jedoch nur selten. Die Errungenschaften der modernen Wissenschaft scheinen die Tore in eine aufregende Zukunft zu öffnen. Doch alle Technik des Universums kann die Menschen nicht vor ihren Sehnsüchten befreien. Um seine Schwester zu retten, lässt sich ein Polizist auf einen Handel mit einem wortwörtlich "unmenschlichen" Verbrecher ein. Die irrationale Sehnsucht nach einer KI verwischt die Grenzen zwischen Realität und virtueller Welt.

Get ready for a wild ride through dark streets, where monsters roam, magic crackles, and heroes fight shadows at every turn. From wizards to vampires, gods to shapeshifters, these stories will drag you into a world where the impossible is just another day.

Dragon shifters have a horrific habit of kidnapping human children to sacrifice to their goddess. They miscalculated when they took expert thief Yara Parmstone’s little brother, though. Now, Yara is out for revenge - after she finds the final key that will allow her to save him. But the three scorching hot, mysterious men who hold that key have a message for Yara - the dragon goddess has something important in store for her. Too bad it’s not as fun as a forked dragon tongue. Soon, Yara’s racing against time to steal back her brother before his fate - and hers - are sealed.

His recent appointment as Regius Professor of Greek has Jules Knowlton enjoying a life of leisure, one that begins with a writing retreat to stimulate his mind - but ends with the unanticipated arousal of his heart. The problem? His newfound ladylove is arranged to marry someone else. Leila Owen is a loyal and devoted daughter, one who would do anything for her family - anything except marry the suitor they've chosen for her. Using her poetic cunning, she schemes ways to convince her parents the man of her choice is a better match. The problem? The suitor is nothing, if not perfect.

A follow-up to his 1970 science fiction collection, The General Zapped an Angel, Fast’s book of 13 new science fiction stories is brisk and engrossing. In "The Hoop", a scientist builds a portal to an unknown destination, which the mayor of New York City hijacks to use as a garbage dump until the location’s surprising, and hilarious, revelation. And in "The Egg", set 3,000 years in the future, a research team discovers an egg, something they have never seen before, cryogenically frozen in a nuclear bunker. These 13 stories are bizarre, hilarious, poignant, and sure to entertain.

For as long as she can remember, beautiful Laurel deCourtney has loved Matthew Hughes and has always assumed the handsome landowner and consummate gentleman loves her in turn. But with her coming out now three years behind her, Laurel is starting to get a little anxious. Why hasn't Matthew proposed? What is he waiting for?

Ryland Johnson has embraced the single life, dedicating himself to raising his son on his own. Sutton with her blonde hair and soft smiles is carrying the weight of the world on her shoulders. Despite his own baggage, Ryland can't help but be drawn to the pretty waitress. He wants to protect her from her struggles, and when he discovers she's been hurt, everything changes. He's no longer willing to sit back and wait. Ryland is determined to show Sutton how he truly feels.

Carsynn was the last thing I expected after coming home from being out of town for work. While I was gone, Gramps talked non stop about the new pretty waitress. It's not until I walk into the diner and see her with my own two eyes that I get it. She does too, judging by the way she blushes when I catch her watching my every move. When the cold weather turns suddenly, it's me out on the iced over roads rescuing the woman who has me dreaming of forever.

Ein einfaches Mädchen erlebt durch die Liebe des großen Königs das größte Geschenk, das man ihr auf Erden machen kann. Der König schenkt nicht nur etwas von seinem Reichtum; er schenkt sich selbst!

Der Vater im Himmel trägt einen großen majestätisch anmutenden Mantel in roter Farbe. Rot, so wie Seine Liebe. Geöffnete Augen können den Mantel sehen und seine Realität erleben.

Opa Claudius lernt die Welt durch die Augen seiner kleinen geliebten Enkelin Charlotta zu sehen. Gemeinsam entdecken sie das Geheimnis der Schmetterlinge.

Lausche dem Konzert der Himmelswesen. Die Schönheit ihrer Harmonie berührt nicht nur das Herz des Schöpfers , sondern wird auch Dein Herz verändern.

Man kann tatsächlich ein Geschenk vergessen. Aber die Liebe kommt nie zu spät. Sie erreicht auch auf Umwegen ihr Ziel.

Der Stern von Bethlehem weist den Hirten den Weg. Im Stall finden sie das einzig wahre Passa-Lamm, nachdem sie schon immer Ausschau hielten.

Wer mit dem ewig-alten Weisen das Spielen lernt, der entdeckt die Welt mit neuen Augen. Nicht festhalten wollen, sondern wieder los-lassen ist dabei die wichtige Spielregel.