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As the fourth daughter of the perpetually in-mourning Queen Victoria, Princess Louise’s life is more a gilded prison than a fairy tale. Expected to sit quietly next to her mother with down-cast eyes, Louise vows to escape the stultifying royal court. Blessed with beauty, artistic talent, and a common touch, she creates a life outside the walled-in existence of the palace grounds by attending the National Art Training School—where she shockingly learns to sculpt nude models while falling passionately in love with famed sculptor Joseph Edgar Boehm.

With its promise of escape from the strains of everyday life, the beach has a hold on the popular imagination as the ultimate paradise. In The Last Resort, Sarah Stodola dives into the psyche of the beachgoer and gets to the heart of what drives humans to seek out the sand. At the same time, she grapples with the darker realities of resort culture: strangleholds on local economies, reckless construction, erosion of beaches, weighty carbon footprints, and the inevitable overdevelopment and decline that comes with a soaring demand for popular shorelines.

After the body of teenager Rachel Chastain is discovered in the national forest, the town of Evergreen is surprised and shocked. What's even more surprising are the secrets the victim left behind. Sheriff Sam Cates is called in to investigate, along with her fiancé, Wade Dalton. Soon, connections with Rachel and people in high places come to light. Something is not right in this small town. But who could have wanted to murder the young woman, and for what reason?

Clay ist eine Hohe Hüterin der Bäume in einer Welt, in der zwei Sonnen unbarmherzig niederbrennen. Sie allein kennt den Standort der geheimnisvollen Lichteiche, die das gesamte Land des Waldes beschützt. Doch nun droht dem Heiligen Baum höchste Gefahr - das Refugium und somit das Leben aller Bewohner steht auf dem Spiel. Ein skrupelloser Feind scheut vor keinem Verbrechen zurück. Und so müssen Clay und ihre Gefährten alles riskieren, um den Baum und ihr Land zu retten. Ein Wettlauf gegen die Zeit beginnt.

Ariadne, Tochter von König Minos und Schwester des Minotaurus, ist so ganz anders als ihre Geschwister. Aufgewachsen mit den griechischen Heldensagen, schwört sie sich, ihr Schicksal selbst in die Hand zu nehmen und es nicht den Göttern zu überlassen. Jedes Jahr beobachtet sie, wie das unterworfene Athen als Tribut 14 Jugendliche nach Kreta schickt, um den Hunger des Minotaurus zu stillen.

As a police team is called in to investigate a woman's suicide at the Holmsheiði prison outside Reykjavik, to detective Guðgeir Fransson it looks like a tragic but straightforward case. It's only afterwards that the pieces begin to fall into place and he takes a deeper interest in Kristin Kjarr's troubled background, and why she had found herself in prison.

Only everlasting love can end the pandemic of violence against women. But this violence carries through the ages, from the time of ancient Sparta into Australia today. Just as when she was the ancient oracle, the modern-day energy healer Grace sees this ongoing struggle. It is a challenge for those who don't fit the strong, powerful male persona. A battle that traverses space and time, impacting separate lifetimes. But deep bonds can reach across these different lives, too. Like Gail and Anna, who were soul sisters in a tragic past life.

Do you doubt yourself and feel like a fraud in your own life? Do you have trouble accepting criticism and have a hard time internalizing your achievements? There are many reasons for imposter syndrome, such as family environment, life changes, anxiety, and depression. There are steps you can take to overcome this and fight back. Learning to overcome imposter syndrome will not be easy, but it can be accomplished by following this eight-step plan.

A proudly humanist portrayal of sexual impulse and impropriety in the City of Angels, The First 50 is a chronological recapitulation of 50 erotic encounters that take place between the ages of 13 and 33. Columbine, 9/11, the Iraq War, and the Great Recession set the stage as a young woman navigates the ambient decadence that has long defined Los Angeles.

Seit ihrer Kindheit fürchtet Lexia die Gefahr aus dem Wald. Die Wolfsmenschen begegnen ihr in Träumen, von denen Lexia ahnt, dass sie sich bewahrheiten werden. Sie lernt, die Visionen zu deuten und ihre Berufung darin zu erkennen. Davon geleitet, gibt sich die junge Frau als Mann aus und beginnt die Ausbildung zu einem Verteidiger Ranjanas.

A murder to solve, new family members visiting the US, a kidnapping and possible new directions all make for life changes for everyone. From best-selling author, G. Landy-Kordis comes story five in the Tapioca Style Series. Tap continues to juggle her full life quite successfully but when Gino’s past shows up it creates jealousy and doubt in Tap about their future and a murder case turns dangerous for Tap.

The Man of the Month Club monthly meetings are the hottest ticket in Indianapolis as word of the matchmaking application's surprising, wildly successful pairings spreads. Meet three lucky couples the app chooses in this hot collection of friends-to-lovers, second chance, single parent, and opposites-attract romances.

These three romance quickies are scorching novellas featuring sexy heroes, curvy heroines, seductive instalove, sizzling bedroom scenes, and satisfying happily-ever-after endings. Binge-listen now and enjoy three perfectly-portioned tastes of steamy romance to satisfy your craving.

April 1410. Über ein halbes Jahr ist vergangen, seit die Salbenmacherin Olivera und ihr Gemahl beinahe einer tödlichen Intrige zum Opfer gefallen wären, doch die Lage scheint sich ein wenig beruhigt zu haben. Es herrscht eine Art Waffenstillstand mit ihren mächtigen Gegnern, der allerdings durch die Ankunft eines Wanderheilers in Gefahr gerät. Dieser behauptet, im Besitz des "Steins der Weisen" zu sein, der kurze Zeit später auf rätselhafte Weise verschwindet. Als der Heiler dann auch noch erschlagen aufgefunden wird, spitzt sich die Situation dramatisch zu.

Dena was a busy midwife trapped on the hamster wheel of working motherhood. Adam was an eccentric Buddhist yogi passing as a hardworking dad. Bella was 14 and wanted to be normal. Sophia was up for anything that involved skipping school. Together, they shouldered backpacks, walked away from their California life of all-night births, carpool schedules, and Cal Skate, and crisscrossed India and Nepal for eight months - a journey that led them to His Holiness the Dalai Lama, the tree where the Buddha sat, and the arms of Amma the Divine Mother.

Maisie Kentworth is stuck on the ranch. Having fallen in love with the wrong guy, she can't risk inflaming things between her former beau and her protective family. Left to rue her mistakes, she keeps busy exploring the idle mine at the edge of their property.

The hardworking woman, who has helped so many other couples, deserves to find the man of her dreams. The hardworking woman, who has helped so many other couples, deserves to find the man of her dreams. But the application’s final pairing of the year is a lie. Will she find the strength to tell the truth?

Meet three lucky couples the app chooses in this hot collection of opposites attract and enemies-to-lovers romances. These three romance quickies are scorching novellas featuring sexy heroes, curvy heroines, seductive instalove, sizzling bedroom scenes, and satisfying happily-ever-after endings. Binge-listen to Man of the Month Club, Season 2 now, and enjoy three perfectly-portioned tastes of steamy romance to satisfy your craving.

The Man of the Month Club monthly meetings become the hottest ticket in Indianapolis as word of the new matchmaking application's surprising, wildly successful pairings begins to spread. These three romance quickies are scorching novellas featuring sexy heroes, curvy heroines, seductive instalove, sizzling bedroom scenes, and satisfying happily-ever-after endings. Binge-listen to Man of the Month Club, Season 1 now, and enjoy three perfectly-portioned tastes of steamy romance to satisfy your craving.

Olivia may have entered London society three years ago, but all she has to show for it is extensive notes. The pages of her diary are filled with details on every bachelor who has ever clamored for a spot on her dance card. Although her book has afforded her a new hobby in matchmaking, it has yet to provide her with a suitable man. And she is not about to settle for just anyone....