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I was sold to the highest bidder. I expected a monster, a cruel, vicious man who would break me. What I got was Victor Perrigo. Older, rugged, and terrifyingly calm, he’s the kind of man who makes the world bend to his will. And now… I belong to him. “Just breathe, baby,” he says when I’m shoved into his arms. Easy for him to say, he wasn’t just auctioned off like property. I hate him for buying me. I hate the way he watches me, like I’m a puzzle he’s trying to solve. I fight him at every turn, desperate to escape the prison he’s built around me.

Jackson Stone is hot-like burn-down-buildings kind of hot. He's also my brother's best friend, and the memory of one kiss with him years ago still might get to me. Maybe. But, I am not looking for a second chance. When I return to the small town of Stolen Hearts Valley, my life is a hot mess. I'm a few bucks shy of broke with nowhere else to go. My heart's battered and bruised, and when it comes to romance, the door is nailed shut. But Jackson's the kind of man women ruin panties over. Oh, and he's my roommate. Talk about too close for comfort.

A novel to warm the heart, tickle the tastebuds and take you on the journey of a lifetime. Addy Mayford has always struggled with her identity. Brought up in a household of stories, food and faith by her Irish mother and Pakistani Nana, she feels constantly torn between the two sides of her upbringing. Since the death of her father, she's found contentment cooking delicious recipes from his home city of Lahore, despite the protestations of her mother that being a chef is no career for a young woman.

The tantalizingly thrilling 365 Days series comes to a close with this passionate finale as Laura and Massimo start their life together. Laura Biel’s new life in Sicily looks like the perfect fairy tale: a decadent wedding, a wealthy and devoted husband, a baby on the way, and lavish luxury...

Watch Terry’s perfect day unravel into an epic disaster of mishaps and misfortune. Terry’s not thrilled with how he confessed his feeling to Maggie and this time he’s determined to do better.

Der Klassiker von Ellis Kaut in der Mundart-Version von Jörg Schneider.

Julia Harper’s career as a photographer keeps her on the road, never staying in one place for too long. Coming home after her father’s death was only meant to be temporary, just long enough to settle the estate and move on again. Then she sees Adrian Cole. The boy she once loved is now the man who never left, tied to the marina and the life she walked away from.

Top political strategist Maya Rupert reveals how, for people of color, being real comes at a cost and authenticity is a privilege the marginalized cannot afford—that is, unless we change the system that keeps sending us the bill. . . One of Maya Rupert’s earliest memories was learning how to...

Chicago, 1910. Vier junge Frauen auf der Suche nach der großen Liebe. Die Davenports gehören zu den wenigen Schwarzen Familien, die zu Wohlstand und Ansehen gekommen sind. Sie leben in einem Anwesen mit Kristallleuchtern, Dienstboten und großen Festen. Nun werden Olivia und Helen, die beiden Davenport-Töchter, in die Gesellschaft eingeführt. Wie das Dienstmädchen Amy-Rose und die beste Freundin Ruby müssen sie ihren Weg finden.

In the tradition of Just Mercy, an inspirational memoir by WNBA star Maya Moore Irons and her husband, Jonathan Irons, who she helped free from a wrongful conviction.

Ein Roman über weiblichen Widerstand in schrecklichsten Zeiten. Texas, 1852. Sechs versklavte Frauen schleichen aus ihren Schlafquartieren und versammeln sich im Schutz der Nacht im Wald. Die Plantagenbesitzer, die Lucys - benannt nach Luzifer selbst - haben beschlossen, die Frauen zu zwingen, Kinder zu gebären, um die nächste Generation Sklaven zu erhalten. Doch die Frauen sind entschlossen, sich zu wehren - so gut sie können. Nan, eine Ärztin, hat eine pflanzliche Lösung parat. Wenn sie sich alle an dieser gefährlichen Rebellion beteiligen, geben die Lucys vielleicht auf.

A PEOPLE BEST NEW BOOK An outlandish comedy of morals and manners about a highborn British family of outrageous characters, by the acclaimed author of The Improbability of Love and House of Trelawney “A joy to read.”—Vogue “High Time delves once again into the aristocratic...

I am Princess Tanvi, and I have become a refugee in a cruel desert that seeks to kill me.I was born with powerful magic. As a result, my kingdom was destroyed. I had no choice but to flee to a mysterious country, forsaking my royal lineage and leaving my family behind. I must hide my true identity. No one can know that I can cast incredible spells, otherwise, my life will be in danger. That becomes all too difficult when a dark prince saves my life.

Following seventy thousand years of undisturbed slumber, the vessel of a planetary empire that had followed its own predetermined path to destruction eons earlier had finally reawakened, bringing with her the potential to change everything. Embodying all that was benevolent and beautiful from innumerable long-forgotten cultures, this lifeform in suspended animation also possessed the power necessary to prevent her gifts from being corrupted by those who will eternally thirst for dominion over others.

Neste audiolivro, Maya destaca os benefícios físicos e emocionais que uma relação baseada no afeto, respeito e acolhimento pode trazer às nossas crianças, quebrando o ciclo de violência que temos perpetuado de geração em geração. A trajetória para uma educação respeitosa pode até não ser a mais simples e natural—afinal, ainda somos todos adultos feridos, criando filhos sobreviventes—mas é possível, sim, quebrar este ciclo de violência.

Kannst Du Deine Kinder als Elternteil manchmal auch gar nicht verstehen und weißt nicht mehr weiter? Würde Du gerne wissen, worauf bei der Entwicklung von Kindern zu achten ist? Werde zum vertrauensvollen Begleiter Deines Kindes.

At the urging of his darling Ms. Harmon, Talbot finds himself on a Christmas Eve mission to give away all the money in his pockets. Not quite as easy to do as one might think, Talbot soon realizes, as his generosity is rebuffed with scorn and a punch in the nose. The wry, touching ending is filled with charity and optimism as Talbot returns home sans money, but with two new acquaintances.

Two Million Dollars, a questionable Deal, and suddenly Pregnant - what a Disaster! ***. Eva is desperate: No job in sight and a mountain of student debt. To make matters worse, her parents have to close down their beloved antique shop because some rich business family bought the property and wants to tear down the building. Eva wants to forget her problems for at least a few hours and goes on a wild night out with her friend in New York City. The next morning, she's shocked to wake up in a strange bed.

No complicated jargon. No boring lectures. Just real-world advice that works. Whether you're reading this for yourself—or gifting it to someone you care about—this book is the foundation for a future of financial confidence. Take the first step today!

Audio dramatizations of Greek Myths, performed by kids, for kids! A rich audio tapestry of music, sound effects and a full cast of talented children, creating a theater of the mind that's perfect for stimulating kids' imagination. This volume includes "The Battle of Thermopylae", "Icarus and Daedalus", "Theseus and the Minotaur", "King Midas", "Perseus and Medusa", and "The Trojan Horse".