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Pearl Hollandale’s birthday party is supposed to be winding down. The drinks were perfect. The guests had fun. Her luxury apartment survived the celebration. And Michael, her always-polished friend and event-saving bartender, has been making it increasingly difficult to ignore the fact that he might want more than friendship. Then there is Professor Gaston. Sharp-eyed, charming, and far too good at turning a simple cherry-stem trick into a dare, he makes Pearl wonder exactly how many hidden talents one man can have.

Around the year 1200 BC, the most connected world that had ever existed came apart. From the palaces of Mycenae to the harbors of the Levant, from the Hittite capital in the Anatolian highlands to the grain barges of the Nile, a web of kingdoms had spent three centuries learning to depend on one another for tin and copper, grain and gold, marriage alliances and mutual defense. Within two generations, most of it was gone. Cities burned, scripts were forgotten, and the survivors remembered the age they had lost as a vanished dream of heroes.

Pinocchio Geppetto has spent his adult life trying to make everyone call him Noc. Unfortunately, holiday office traditions are cruel little monsters. When the Secret Santa list reveals his full legal name to the entire office, Noc is ready to confront Human Resources and demand a little dignity. Instead, Gina from HR locks the door, closes the blinds, and offers to make it up to him in a way no employee handbook could possibly cover. Then the holiday magic gets even stranger.

Addison Clark is at the top of her game. Together with her best friend, she prides herself in planning stunning weddings all over Chicago. Her clients love her, her family supports her every step of the way, and she embraces the exciting and fulfilling life she’s made for herself. But the past keeps coming back to haunt her. Three years ago, when The Great Firing Mystery nearly shattered her sweet little life, it was Xander Devereaux she blamed.

When a naked woman storms a governor’s press conference, Detective Scott Aylward chalks it up to another bizarre day on the job—until the governor’s private security takes her away and the police are shut out. That’s when coincidence turns dangerous. Drawn into the woman’s desperate crusade for justice—one born from her mother’s death—Scott uncovers a conspiracy that reaches far beyond a publicity stunt. At its center is the governor’s power broker, a man who controls elections, money, and lives, and who will kill to keep his secrets buried.

When a devastating EMP attack wipes out the electrical grid across the United States, the people of Clinton, Iowa suddenly find themselves cut off from the modern world—no phones, no internet, no refrigeration, no idea whether the federal government still exists, and only three days’ worth of patience remaining. Mayor Frank Ramey is trying to keep the city functioning with lanterns, rationed gasoline, and whatever remains of Midwestern common sense.

When love and money collide, will a wintry house party lead to murder or matrimony? Haro Emison, thrust into his new role as Earl of Anglesford, discovers that his late father has left the family teetering on the edge of financial ruin. Intent on rescuing the estate, Haro abandons his long-held interest in his second cousin Eda and searches instead for a wealthy heiress. But when pride and jealousy cause his plan to spiral out of control, he begins to wonder if he has made a dreadful mistake. Eda Swanycke is enjoying her first season in London when her debut comes to a crashing halt.

Having mustered the courage to follow their desires to be with each other, Emina and Haruto's life together moves forward. Their efforts have paid off, but are their problems finally behind them?

When a decades-old severed leg is discovered buried on Bonita Key, local Gazette reporter Rose Banatelli is drawn into an investigation the island would rather keep forgotten. Teaming up with retired detective Frank Caprio, Rose begins following a trail that leads far beyond a single long-buried victim. Their search uncovers a hidden network of illegal land filings, stolen properties, and quiet financial manipulation operating beneath the surface of the seemingly peaceful island community. At the center of it all stands Mayor Grant Ellis — respected, powerful, and seemingly untouchable.

I Live You For Ever is a candid and penetrating memoir chronicling Meredith Rutter Marple’s nine-year journey caring for her husband, Gary, as mixed dementia reshaped the fabric of their marriage. What began as small slips—forgotten directions, mental-math errors—unfolded into a relentless progression of symptoms associated with vascular dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, and Lewy body dementia.

They all wrote him off. They’ll never make that mistake again. Rhyker is an oddity among his people. A prince without a purpose. A draconian without horns or scales. Worthless, they say, until the day his power is unleashed. Doing the unthinkable, Rhyker absorbs a dragon’s Aspect and wields its elemental power for himself. Power that grows stronger every day. Power that can change the world, and even allow him to be the first mortal to pass through the Eternal Walls.

A gripping and heartbreaking story, A Thousand Miles From Care tells the 30 year quest Steve Johnson undertook to uncover the truth about his brilliant brother's brutal murder in Manly. Winner of the 2025 Ned Kelly Award for Best True Crime At the entrance of Sydney Harbor, the cliffs rise...

In a world obsessed with self-improvement, the most profound transformation happens not when we focus on ourselves, but when we commit to elevating others. MINDSET OF A MENTOR is the definitive guide for anyone who aspires to become the catalyst for another person's greatness. Whether you are a seasoned executive, an emerging leader, a teacher, a coach, a parent, or simply someone who wants to make an extraordinary impact on the lives around you, this book redefines what it means to mentor in the modern age.

Music is more than sound; it is the Soul’s Silent Hunger. It is spirit woven into rhythm, harmony, and melody. Just as the body needs food for strength, the soul needs nourishment, and music is its bread. It transcends language and culture, reaching into the deepest places of our being where words fall short. From ancient chants to modern times, symphony music has been a constant companion in human history. It has carried our prayers, echoed our pain, celebrated our joy, and soothed our sorrow.

Twelve years ago, I fled, vowing to never again use my power. But everything changes when I break that vow and bring two bodies back to life in the morgue. It sends me spinning directly into his orbit. Arrogant. Menacing. Enigmatic. That’s Bronson Cortez, the notoriously violent gang leader who remains elusive to authorities. He breaks the law at every turn and answers to no one. But when he offers me an alluring glimpse of what lies beneath that iron-clad exterior, I realize there’s more to him than meets the eye. The man who fiercely guards his heart somehow manages to claim mine.

This book began with a simple sentence. "You'll soon be mine." At first, those words sounded ordinary. Just a young man looking at a photograph of a motorbike he hoped to own one day. But the more I reflected on that moment, the more I realized it carried something much deeper than desire for an object. It carried vision. Hope. Focus. Belief. The courage to emotionally connect with a future that had not yet become visible.

Nadja! Witch and warrior! Lured by a coven of witches when she was just child. Trained in the arts of war and witchcraft. Nadja fled from the coven after she was betrayed and given over to Velaz the God of Dark Forests. Now grown into a young woman, Nadja travels her homeland of Morhavia and hunts down any signs of the witches' dark influence. Click BUY now to get The Adventures of Nadja the Witchwarrior, eight short stories of action, intrigue, and mystery.

A found family space opera packed with pirates, space battles, daring rescues, powerful magic, impossible choices, and unforgettable heroes. Dania escaped a life as a robotic war machine, but freedom is fragile. One wrong move could steal her humanity and turn her back into the monster she fought so hard to escape. When pirates kidnap her childhood friend, Dania risks everything to save him—even if it means rejoining the ruthless fleet she once commanded. Captain Cal knows the mission is suicide.

Improve your vocabulary fast with this simple, effective vocabulary builder. This book contains 200 essential English words designed to help you speak and write with confidence. Each word includes an easy definition, example sentences, memory tips, and practical usage guidance—making it ideal for adults, students, ESL learners, and professionals.

Most homeowners who want to add a backyard suite don't know where to start — so they don't start at all. Backyard Suite Blueprint changes that. Written by a construction professional for homeowners who have never built before, this plain-language guide walks you through every phase of planning an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) — from checking your zoning and setting a realistic budget to hiring a contractor, navigating permits, and becoming a landlord. No architectural jargon. No vague inspiration.