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A young black girl disappears from Cincinnati’s West End. No witnesses, no leads. Two days later, a white girl the same age is snatched from Hyde Park Square. Cincinnati’s mayor receives a letter brutally stating: “Find the black girl and we’ll return the white girl.” The fuse lit, two female detectives race to uncover the kidnappers. Hope dwindles as time accumulates, and passes, without resolution. Cincinnati PD and the FBI form an uneasy alliance while battling the city’s racial stereotypes and stigmas.

The truth is, Ella is hiding from a scandal. A scandal that drove her family out of their beloved Lane End Cottage in the tiny Yorkshire village they had lived in all their lives. A scandal that her sister Alice was blamed for. But Alice is no longer here. So it's up to Ella to pick up the pieces and do the best she can for the family she loves so dearly. Ella's luck finally changes when she gains work at Grange House, a gentleman's residence on the outskirts of York. But can she keep her position there? Or will she follow in her elder sister's footsteps?

1890. Alice is the sole bread-winner for her family, working at the local cotton mill. But when she suddenly begins to attract the wrong attention, her life begins to spiral out of control . . . 2018. For Ally, one bad decision after another has left her feeling that her life hasn't quite turned out the way it should have. But when her aunt is suddenly injured and in need of help baking and running her beloved café, Ally knows a trip to Yorkshire is just the escape she needs.

Then they came to me for help, three desperate men on a journey to rescue their brother. I was the only one who could get them through the portal, and as much as I wanted to turn them away, I couldn't. Something about these men called to me. I could sense a whisper of Nymeria inside of them, but that didn't make sense. They were only human.

I might be a rookie Chicago firefighter, but I’m on top of the world. I’ve just earned my spot on Rescue Squad at legendary Engine 6, can get all the action I want both in and out of the bedroom, and am possessed of an enviable sneaker collection. Nothing can harsh my vibe except her—Cassandra Ferguson, my brother’s sister-in-law, or as I affectionately label her: the blister-in-law. Ever since I met her, she’s looked down her perky little nose at me, never mind that I’m a good foot taller.

Die Ereignisse in New Orleans spitzen sich immer weiter zu. Dracula kann nicht verhindern, dass er von seinem ärgsten Feind Van Helsing überwältigt und in das Zellengefängnis im Sheriffbüro gesperrt wird. Doch es gibt noch Hoffnung: Theodora Sachs ist Draculas Verbindung zur Außenwelt. Sie wird zu seinem verlängerten Arm. Währenddessen geschieht das Entsetzliche: Eine gefährliche Kreatur, die die Stadt bedroht, ist wieder erwacht und hat einen Weg in die Freiheit gefunden.

“Unpredictable, fantastic. . . . It takes a charged narrative, like Dickens achieves, and as Dalton does too, to reach the heart and the brain. . . . To tell you more would spoil this complicated and surprising story. You should read it.”—Sydney Morning Herald Bighearted, gritty, magical...

I have no intention of being anyone’s bride, let alone fighting tooth and nail to get there. All the vicious catfights in the school nauseate me. I have bigger things to worry about, like being hunted by my father, who’s getting closer every day. Yet no one leaves me alone. The princes believe I’m playing hard to get, so they pursue me fiercely. When they realize that I’m not as ambitious or smitten as the other girls, they place a bet—whoever claims my virginity takes it all.

They call her the Kidnapped Queen, but King Juls is a beautiful liar. Zaria risked her life to escape an arranged marriage she never consummated and never wanted. Now, without better options, her husband is determined to hunt her down under the guise of a rescue.

This is a humorous book on aging and her personal observations on life experiences. Renee' tends to see the humor in just about any situation and you will laugh along with her. She doesn't miss much and her observations tend to be on target. She invites her listeners to sit back, enjoy the laughs and remember that HUMOR IS THE RX for LIFE.

Was hat es mit dem verborgenen Raum im Haus von Faith und ihren Freundinnen auf sich und welches Geheimnis umgibt Alaines neuen Lover? Auf einer gemeinsamen Bootstour will Faith dem auf den Grund gehen. Doch unvermittelt werden sie zu Schiffbrüchigen. Nur mit Hilfe ihrer Kräfte können sie sich auf eine Felseninsel retten. Dort begegnen sie tödlichen, mythischen Wesen und Faith erfährt durch Zufall mehr über die Macht, die sie in sich trägt.

Tara Webster is finishing her freshman year at college when she receives a frantic phone call from Jesse, her little sister. “Uncle Charlie wanted your horse so he could pay off a gambler, but when Gran wouldn’t agree, he pushed her down the stairs! She’s dead!” Tara, whose parents died two years earlier, knows she must spirit her sister and brother and her champion horse out of Texas while Charlie is away for the day. She remembers a ranch in Montana and Ben, the boy on the neighboring ranch who befriended her years ago.

Nitara Desai has spent her life negotiating international agreements, easing points of conflict, and averting disasters. Worst-case scenarios belong in her nightmares, not the IEC’s daily reports. On a calm day, being a director at the International Energy Consortium only requires fixing CarbonCon translators for flustered Brazilian delegates. A thankless job, but the world is still drowning in CO2—there’s no choice but to keep treading.

For trauma survivors, it’s important to acknowledge that the soul is also wounded. Author Victoria McGee, herself a survivor of trauma, gently introduces the listener to tools that invite the soul to soften and heal around trauma. Whether the listener is suffering from PTSD, C-PTSD, grief and loss, or any of the many painful adversities life can bring, A Trauma Toolbox offers a balm for the spirit.

Do you ever wonder what true love means? You may have been through many courses of relationships and thought it would last forever, only to see it crash. You might have been betrayed by someone you never expected to do so, someone who met all the criteria on your checklist and seemed perfect but only to end up being a mirage. You may wonder why finding and keeping true love is so complicated, this book is here to help answer your questions and ease your fears concerning love.

Ash waited three thousand years for a consort who could break the Betrayer’s chains. Instead of one lover, he found two: Sachi and Zanya—the primordial powers that embody creation and destruction, reborn as humans. Now, his ancient enemy has returned to threaten everything he loves. In the wake of her dazzling manifestation, Zanya seethes with magic and restless energy. Her command of the Endless Void will be a potent weapon in the coming war. To harness it, she’ll need to embrace the darkness within—but the scars of the past are holding her back.

Do you want to have real impact in your career? Do you want to make a lasting impression on your colleagues and clients? In today's fast-paced corporate world, it's not enough to be competent. You need to stand out. Influence Unleashed is your road map to becoming an influential, admired, and respected figure in your field. Crafted for all levels of leaders, this book demonstrates how to make a lasting impact in your career, organization, and industry.

Alice and her father will continue their journey, discovering hidden secrets, lies, and the truth about what happened all those years ago. However, sometimes, things need to stay hidden....

In "Discover Together: Storytelling for the Whole Family, Volume Two," we embark on an enthralling journey through the landscape of emerging technologies and their profound impact on our lives. This volume delves into the realms of advanced artificial intelligence, the immersive world of virtual reality, the pioneering field of brain-computer interfaces, the speculative science of teleportation, and the visionary concept of a Global Consciousness Network.

My name is Trinity Parks. On my 18th birthday, my powers emerged. They’re called virtues and I have many. I discovered I come from Angor: a mystical land where my father is King. I am next in line to rule, but my uncle Hyde and his rebels will do whatever it takes to steal the throne. Of course, that’s after he’s done ravaging Earth. It’s now been 3 years since Hyde took my soulmate hostage, escaped to Earth then destroyed the portal so we couldn’t follow. While Angorian scientists searched for another portal, I’ve been training with the Royal Guard to strengthen my virtues.