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A windowless shack in the woods. Lena's life and that of her two children follows the rules set by their captor, the father: meals, bathroom visits, study time are strictly scheduled and meticulously observed. He protects his family from the dangers lurking in the outside world and makes sure that his children will always have a mother to look after them. One day Lena manages to flee - but the nightmare continues. It seems as if her tormentor wants to get back what belongs to him....

Way up in the Swiss mountains, there's an old grand hotel steeped in tradition and faded splendor. Once a year, when the famous New Year's Eve Ball takes place and guests from all over the world arrive, excitement returns to the vast hallways. Sophie, who works at the hotel as an intern, is busy making sure that everything goes according to plan.

Full of Betas, Silver Lake is the safest place for an Omega in hiding, but she can't stand to spend another second trapped there. Passing for a Beta at Goldcrest College is so much harder than she expects. The big city is full of Alphas, and she’s starting to attract some attention that could ruin her shot at freedom. Meeting a rare male Omega and his Alphas, her perfume is triggered, and there’s no going back. She can run from herself, but she can’t hide from her true mates.

After a study date gone horribly wrong, Beth Moore is on a dating ban. So, of course, that's when the hottest guys she's ever been around in real life would walk into her life. A few awkward encounters later, and those insanely hot men offer her the chance of a lifetime. The job she's always dreamt of is within her grasp. All she needs to do is say yes. She's not sure her heart can handle being around pack Esposito, but she's starting to realize she can't hide from her feelings forever, and it might just be time to admit they've won her over.

Berlin, 2017: several young girls have been disappearing for the past fourteen years. Red ribbons show the police the way to their bodies, but there's no trace of the killer. One evening, internationally renowned philosophy professor and anthropologist Walter Lesniak is arrested on the suspicion of the murders in the presence of his daughter, Ann. 'Professor Death' becomes the headline of the tabloid press and Lesniak himself refuses to cooperate with the police. Ann is certain this is all some kind of mistake. And she will prove it.

Leanne Leto spent most of her life running from the truth. Now that her biggest secret is out in the open, she vows to get over her bone-deep fear of Alphas to make a fresh start in Cressidan City. Admitting what she truly wants out of her life, she starts the career she's always craved. The only trouble is she's forced to work closely with Alphas who know every detail about her past. Falling for the men she works with isn't part of her plan, but she's not sure she has the strength to resist their allure. Can this pack help heal her heart, or is she doomed to forever be ruined by Alphas?

The Art of Starting guides you from the first step right through to the everyday running of a successful creative business. Whether your passion is in craft, photography, food, fashion or design, this audiobook is full of indispensable advice. Iona Mathieson and Romy St Clair are two entrepreneurs who learnt the hard way and are here to share everything they wish they’d known at the start. Their practical advice helps you to use what you already know and develop future proof skills in a fulfilling job that works for you.

Pop on your headphones, and hit 'play' - Australia, let's talk about love. Marriage equality is a subject that's captured the hearts and minds of Australians for years, and the topic of love is one for the ages. What is it to love and be loved? What does it mean to have our relationships recognised by the communities we are a part of? These questions and more are explored in Listen to Love, a six-part original audio series from Audible.com.au in partnership with The Equality Campaign.

Moon Musings is a book to bring you home to a place of peace and harmony within as you align with the freedom, vibrancy, and beauty of your own divine destiny.

Zelena Ortega thought she knew the price of fame. Long hours and a lack of free time didn't matter when the payoff made her feel so alive. Performing music that comes from her heart to enthusiastic crowds of ecstatic fans—there's no other feeling like it in the world. But when the spotlights drop and the buzz fades, she's left empty and alone. There's only one bright spot in that darkness, and it would be a huge risk to make a move on the Beta bodyguard who takes such good care of her while her contract forbids her from claiming mates, true or chosen.

It's been years since Nadja Kulka was convicted of a cruel crime. After being released from prison, she's wanted nothing more than to live a normal life: nice flat, steady job, even a few friends. But when one of those friends, Laura von Hoven - free-spirited beauty and wife of Nadja's boss - kills her lover and begs Nadja for her help, Nadja can't seem to be able to refuse.

Brooke Corvina has been at Goldcrest Omega Academy forever. Resistant to all attempts to match her to suitable Alphas, she’s a "special project" for the head of the school. She knows her father wants her to grow up and start making babies with a wealthy Alpha, but that’s not the life for her. After an unusual incident at the academy, she begins to see her escape route. The only trouble is her plan hinges on using the only men she’s ever perfumed for, and they might not be so keen on letting her walk away once they’ve helped her out.

In this award-winning work, Drs Romy Block and Arielle Levitan provide a common-sense, medically sound approach to using vitamins to improve your diet, exercise plan and overall health. In clear, accessible language, they explain which vitamins and supplements can be helpful, which can be harmful and which are altogether unnecessary; they explore health topics including migraine, hair loss, fatigue, irritable bowel syndrome, hot flashes and more and address preventive care, providing insights on topics such as screening tests, weight loss and preserving memory.

Ember Nestor lost everything that mattered to her in one night. Her true mate was taken from her, and her mother decided to send her to Goldcrest Omega Academy where she must stay until she's claimed by an Alpha. She isn't interested in finding a new mate while she's in mourning. She doesn't think she'll ever get over her loss, but a dangerous Alpha wants to claim her, and his persistence pushes her to go on the run.

Ein altes Haus inmitten der Elbmarsch, die Kraft der Natur und drei Frauengenerationen, die nach Jahren dort wieder aufeinander treffen. Zwei Schwestern mit unterschiedlichen Lebensentwürfen treffen aufeinander, als die Mutter im Sterben liegt. Im alten Reetdachhaus in der Elbmarsch müssen sich die Hansen-Frauen ihrer Vergangenheit stellen, mit all ihren Geheimnissen und Fragen, und lernen, dass ein Ende immer auch ein Anfang sein kann.

Eine fensterlose Hütte im Wald. Lenas Leben und das ihrer zwei Kinder folgt strengen Regeln: Mahlzeiten, Toilettengänge, Lernzeiten werden minutiös eingehalten. Sauerstoff bekommen sie über einen "Zirkulationsapparat". Der Vater versorgt seine Familie mit Lebensmitteln, er beschützt sie vor den Gefahren der Welt da draußen, er kümmert sich darum, dass seine Kinder immer eine Mutter haben. Doch eines Tages gelingt ihnen die Flucht - und der Alptraum geht weiter. Denn vieles deutet darauf hin, dass der Entführer sich nun zurückholen will, was ihm gehört.

Eine junge Polizistin. Ein Kriminalhauptkommissar kurz vor der Pensionierung. Nichts verbindet sie - außer dem nie aufgeklärten Mord an einem jungen Mädchen. Für ihn ist es ein Cold Case, der ihn bis heute nicht loslässt. Für sie: ein Alptraum ihrer Kindheit. Denn sie fand damals die Leiche und verbirgt seither ein furchtbares Geheimnis. Achtzehn Jahre hat sie geschwiegen - bis ein weiteres Verbrechen geschieht und die Vergangenheit sie einholt.

In einer abgelegenen Deichmühle wird die Leiche eines alten Mannes gefunden, der als starrköpfiger Eigenbrötler bekannt war. Als Polizistin Frida Paulsen in der Mühle auf eine verdeckte Bodenklappe stößt, ist sie zutiefst erschüttert, denn die Tür führt zu einer Kammer, die wie ein Gefängnis anmutet. Ihr Kollege Bjarne Haverkorn erinnert sich an eine junge Frau, die vor Jahren spurlos in der Marsch verschwand. Alles deutet darauf hin, dass die Entführte in der Kammer gefangen gehalten wurde.

Nach ihrem letzten Fall erholt sich Frida Paulsen in der Elbmarsch, als sie der Hilferuf ihrer alten Freundin Jo erreicht. Vergangene Nacht fand diese in der Marsch die Leiche einer Frau und ist nun überzeugt, dass man sie des Mordes verdächtigt. Kurz darauf verschwindet Jo spurlos. Besorgt begibt sich Frida auf die Suche nach ihrer Freundin. Die Spur führt auf die Halbinsel Holnis zu einem einsam gelegenen Haus, das die Inselbewohner nur "das Bluthus" nennen. Vor vielen Jahren wurde dort eine Familie grausam hingerichtet - den Täter hat man nie gefunden.

Es ist Jahre her, dass man Nadja für ein grausames Verbrechen verurteilt hat. Nach ihrer Haftentlassung wünscht sie sich nichts sehnlicher, als ein normales Leben zu führen. Doch dann geschieht ein Mord. Und den wollen die Täter ungeschehen machen. Oder jemanden finden, den man in einem Gerichtsverfahren rechtskräftig verurteilen kann. Ein abgelegenes Haus wird zum Schauplatz eines bizarren Spiels? denn Nadjas Vergangenheit macht sie zum perfekten Opfer. Und zur perfekten Mörderin.