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This fine collection of intelligent, unabridged short stories about intriguing, interesting and sometimes inspirational men is an audio treat for young and old, male or female. A carefully compiled anthology featuring timeless tales from classic authors including Charles Dickens, F. Scott Fitzgerald and Anton Chekhov, read by a cast of acclaimed and respected actors, including Stephen Fry, Martin Jarvis and Kerry Shale; this compilation will be enjoyed by the whole family.

When Cooper McKay moved in next door to her, all bronzed skin and lean muscle, with a panty dropping smile that could bring any girl to her knees, Kayla Keller knew she had met the man of her dreams. He set her body and teenage hormones on fire for three years - three long tortuous years. She pushed. He retreated. It became a game of tug of war, until one fateful night she put her well thought out plan into motion, and Officer Sexy didn't know what hit him.

Three cups of a long-standing rivalry between two families and a wedding that will force them all under one roof. Two tablespoons of a bride and a groom whose love is put to the test when they find themselves caught in the middle of it. A slice of a secret that will change the course of their lives forever. A pinch of fate. A dash of friendship. A sprinkle of seduction. Mix together in a large bowl to create a hockey game that turns into a brawl, a rehearsal dinner that ends in disaster, and an unexpected guest no one saw coming.

Two cups of a protective, dirty-talkin' alpha who loves his Cupcake. One tablespoon of a sweet Southern baker who loves her Sexy Sawyer, even when he's being a hothead. A slice of the past that shows up on their doorstep, turning their world upside down with a life-altering plea. A dash of passion. A pinch of heartache. A sprinkle of hope. Mix together in a large bowl, creating a difficult choice, a testing of one's faith, and a man who will do anything to protect his family - even if it means accepting a decision that could result in losing the one he loves most.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The fast-paced inside story of America’s plunge into a volatile rivalry with the other two great nuclear powers—Xi Jinping’s China and Vladimir Putin’s Russia—from the Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist and bestselling author of The Perfect Weapon “[A]...

Doubly so for a Rootless Daiygmar, hated by just about everyone. But even more distressing than assassins and dealing with his scheming stepmother is the knowledge that to save the world from a Nausch invasion. He will need to let Ahkra kill him so she can take his throne and unite the Doans and the Kingdom of Calaphas. Reuniting with old Doan friends convinces him that sacrificing his life for the greater good is what a healer would do, but those who love him have other plans...

Imprisoned in a Tsarran mine, Cam dreams of escape. When he unexpectedly becomes a gang boss, his unorthodox leadership and healing skills earn him the loyalty of his miners. His big mouth and penchant for sass, however, earn the ire of others who want him punished or dead. As the miners suffer from privation and barbaric cruelty, Cam and his gang suspect a darker plot is at work, a plot that might get them all killed. Will anyone listen? Is there any way out? And who is the mysterious prisoner locked away in the apothecary’s clinic?

Remembrance of Things Past is one of the monuments of 20th century literature. Within a Budding Grove is the second of seven volumes. The young narrator, experiencing his youthful sexuality, falls under the spell of a group of adolescent girls, succumbs to the charms of the enchanting Gilberte, and visits a brothel where he meets Rachel. His impressions of life are also stimulated by the painter, Elstir, and his encounter with another girl, Albertine.

Why do some stories work and others don't? The answer is structure. In this IPPY and NIEA Award-winning guide from the author of the bestselling Outlining Your Novel, you will discover the universal underpinnings that guarantee powerful plot and character arcs. An understanding of proper story and scene structure will help you to not only perfectly time your story's major events, but will also provide you with an unerring standard to use in evaluating your novel's pacing and progression.

Heather, a twelve year old girl of the Trosban Tribe, meets a unicorn and is drawn into their dangerous plight. Shunned by her tribe, she must find the truth. She embarks on an adventure with her younger sister Olga to explore the far reaches of their prehistoric land, and reveal who is the real monster....

A blueprint for living a healthy, fulfilled and long life. In this eye-opening journey through the human body, Dr Shiv Sarin unlocks the secrets to a healthier you. Each story he tells — be it fatty liver problems among the young or the intricate nature of family health ties — holds invaluable lessons. Dr Sarin also provides insights into issues ranging from mysterious moles to early-onset high blood pressure...

Do you ever feel overwhelmed by your emotions, react too quickly, or struggle to connect deeply with the people around you? Real change begins with understanding yourself. This therapist-approved guide gives you the tools to recognize your emotions, build compassion, and communicate more effectively. With simple practices and practical insights, you’ll learn to respond thoughtfully instead of reacting impulsively in stressful or emotional situations.

Life in Ozam is perfect. Abby and Kaden are settling into their new life together, and with Bryson's guidance, Abby has been diligently perfecting her gift of vision. But just when things seem perfect, a mission to save a kidnapped child goes awry, and Abby is left to deal with the consequences and life-changing decisions that must be made.

Domenico Acerbi grew up ready to give his life for the Family. Ready to follow orders and exceed expectations. A proud man of honor. The last thing he wants to deal with is training the Don’s son for his future role within the organization. Lazy, annoying, spoiled, and as hot as a Sicilian summer, Seth Villani is no mafia material. But a man who could never become a threat might just be what Domenico needs. Seth Villani wants nothing to do with the mafia. Unfortunately, he doesn’t get a say when he’s pulled back into the fold.

In the spirit of the holiday and a wish for familial harmony, Irene Adler persuades her detective husband to invite his brother Mycroft to Christmas luncheon. Holmes had cut ties with his brother when he discovered the machinations Mycroft employed that drove Sherlock and Adler apart for four years. He isn’t really sure this reunion is a great idea, but he can deny his wife nothing. Of course, they can’t tell the children what Mycroft is to them, as that would entail learning that their father is the celebrated detective when they know him simply as Lucca Sapori.

It’s Christmas in Black Rock Falls, and as the snow falls, schoolteacher Ellie McBride races to the office of Sheriff Jenna Alton and Deputy David Kane. She says she escaped being kidnapped. Days later, when a deadly message is written on the whiteboard in Ellie’s classroom, it’s clear whoever took her still has her in his sights. Jenna is determined to catch the person responsible, and as she watches footage of the attempted kidnapping, something doesn’t add up. Why is Ellie missing from the footage? Did the kidnapper cover his tracks, or is Ellie telling lies about what happened?

Deep in the Amazonian jungle, there is a mansion with a rose garden and a hen house where juicy tomatoes are the perfect shade of red, and marble countertops glisten. Inside, where even the shadows don’t reach, something is rotting, and the perfect facade can only hold the stench for so long.

From acclaimed author K. Ancrum, on the National Book Award longlist for The Corruption of Hollis Brown, and Lambda Literary Award winner for Icarus, comes a queer romantic horror thriller that is a love letter to Frankenstein about the consequences of our decisions, the legacy of family, and...

The apocalypse is here, and I'm snug in my apartment with cookie dough and despair. The internet and television are dead and I'm stuck in a wheelchair while the world falls apart outside. I'm alone, I'm tired, and I'm calm. Time for a final meal.

Detective Reich Torcell lives with ghosts. Ever since the night his partner was gunned down in a cold, quiet alley, he’s been chasing shadows and bleeding guilt. When he’s forced to team up with a new detective, he expects tension—but not attraction. Not her. Detective Diana Rivera came to escape her past, not to inherit someone else’s nightmare. But Reich’s demons are now hers too—especially when a series of grotesque murders begins to unravel, each more sadistic than the last. Victims displayed like art. Messages carved in flesh. And one brutal promise aimed directly at Diana.