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I arrived in Vegas for my best friend’s wedding...but left with a husband of my own. That wasn’t even the worst part. It was only later that I found out who he really was. A mobster. I married a damn mobster, and I don’t want to get it annulled. The thrill of living the gangster life excites me. And being with Damien makes me feel alive. I’m willing to give this a real shot.

A mob prince broke my heart once. So why do I want to trust him again? Nathan was my first love. I’ve lived a tough life since we broke up. Men have used me, and I’ve fallen into dangerous company. Nathan is cocky, arrogant, but hot as hell. He’s the one that got away. And he’s the one that I should stay away from. But my rebellious heart pulls me toward him. Being with him means embracing danger. And something tells me that every bit of that danger would be worth it.

In a world often narrated by male voices, "Notable Women Through the Ages" emerges as a resonant chorus of female stories, echoing through the corridors of time. This book is not just a collection of biographies; it's an intricately woven tapestry of lives that have shaped history in unspoken ways. We embark on a journey that meanders through the annals of history, uncovering the stories of women whose names might not echo in the halls of fame but whose contributions have been pivotal in the grand scheme of things.

When my little brother started acting weird, I never imagined he was part of a magic cult. I need answers and I need them fast! Meeting Prof. J Cole Montgomery was supposed to be the solution. Between his specialty in poisons and potions and his sexy af good looks, he should be exactly the guy I need. But something about him seems unsettled...and a trip to the deep woods on his motorcycle just might give me more answers than I knew I wanted.

Eleven years ago, Hannah Hawkins’ parents disappeared while traveling abroad. Presumed dead, Hannah and her uncle are shocked when a letter from her mom arrives right after Hannah’s 16th birthday. By piecing together cryptic hints from the note and other clues left behind, Hannah realizes her parents disappeared while trying to find the mysterious Code of Enoch, an artifact they believed could hold the key to curing disease - or creating it. Hannah’s parents had been determined to destroy the code, no matter the cost.

Whitney English breaks down the essence of thoughtful design and organization as tools not just for a prettier space but for a better life—one that smoothly adapts to the inevitable shifts we all face. She shares how balancing a neat look with functional living isn't always a walk in the park, but the payoff is a space that works just as hard as it charms. Whitney gets into the nitty-gritty with actionable strategies for putting the house in order. She walks listeners through evaluating their spaces, marrying storage with style, and zoning rooms for peak performance.

Imaan, a recent college graduate, is ready to start her journey to financial freedom. She must navigate challenges such as balancing the social life of a young adult while controlling her spending, adhering to a budget, and planning an investment strategy. With the help of her mother and a select group of mentors, Imaan starts to see financial freedom is all about flexibility, balance, and integrity. With the clock ticking, Imaan must organize her life around her goal of fulfilling her vision to establish generational wealth for her descendants.

Twelve years ago, Alyssa Rossi fled Louisiana under a cloud of scandal and criminal accusations. But her self-imposed exile in Italy comes to an abrupt end when she has to return to New Orleans for the sale of her jewelry company to an international conglomerate. There, she comes face-to-face with Clay Duvall, the duplicitous lover who betrayed her.

Everyone has a tiger inside them. . . It's the part of you that only comes out when you're about to be pushed off a cliff, poisoned in your family’s kitchen, framed for a crime, and anything else that awaits artist Cate Finley upon her homecoming. Back in the summer of 2000, having suffered enough under the iron fist of her older sister, Margaret, sixteen-year-old Cate raids the safe at her family's rural Arizona ranch and hops a bus for New York City, hoping to pursue an art career.

Grace was one paycheck from becoming a single mother-to-be on the streets, until she's offered the job of a lifetime: live-in maid for millionaires Naomi and Jack Hamilton. Grace doesn't belong in the Hamiltons' luxurious world of privilege, wealth, and power, but she willingly cleans the messes they make.

Professional organizer Crystal Ward has nothing against publicity—as long as it's the truth. But a local reporter is putting Crys in the headlines for her role in solving crimes, not clearing out clutter. Now she's receiving requests for services that aren't on her website, and the spotlight is wearing on her family.

Lillian was a young, twenty-six year old woman who lived in 19th century London. Married to Grant Jackson, a wealthy, successful businessman who provided her with everything she ever wanted. Yet, Lillian was unable to give Grant what he had always really wanted, a child. As the years went by, the love died out, and their relationship was on shaky ground. Grant became abusive toward Lillian, and Lillian suspected Grant of being disloyal to her. In those days, a woman was seen as the property of her husband, and Lillian was stuck in an unhappy, abusive marriage with no escape in sight.

Librarian Nancy Daley loves a good mystery and enjoys moonlighting as a consultant for the sheriff’s department. When license plates go missing in Tipton County, she’s on the case. This time things are different—she’s been partnered with the new deputy, and he’s not interested in her help. To make matters worse, she’s angered the wrong person and is now being threatened.

What's it like to be a trail angel and can romance truly blossom from first meeting to marriage on the Pacific Crest Trail? How do trail names get bestowed and what does it mean when you find yourself roaring back at a mountain lion? How have climate change, technology, and the sheer number of hikers affected life on the PCT? Find the answers to all these questions, and so many more, in the diverse writings gathered in Crossing Paths, an anthology of stories and poems written by PCT hikers.

Un billón, a Spanish phrase for "one billion", represents a movement inspired by the Spanish song written and sung by Enfermera Marysol, aka Marysol Uribe. Marysol, the author and music artist, is a bilingual Latina healthcare professional who has worked in the medical field for six years. Un Billón begins with the origin story of Enfermera Marysol, but the movement is about empowering you to strive to reach one billion, too.

With time growing short, Ben Black and his newfound family must rush to find answers. This fourth volume of the Black Magick series finds them seeking the help of old friends, powerful allies, and dubious acquaintance, in order to not only rescue Carrie, but prevent Camille from unleashing evil into our world.

Thus speaks the Irani-Electra duo at the start of chapter one. The duo is back in action and ready to reconstruct personal and professional worlds. But new challenges await.

Those words spoken by Hud Haller are the first line of chapter one. Minutes later, a two-helicopter collision plummets him and everyone aboard to their deaths. Now there is only one member of Electra Kittner’s “Keepers Group” still alive: Su-Lin Song Chou, who is ninety-plus and in failing health. She hasn’t a clue what to do to keep the memory or hope alive for Electra. But one entity does: Indira, the Singularity Electra created.

Even though Mindy hasn't updated the house she inherited from her grandmother, her house is favorite to hold Rom Com Movie Club, where she and her best friends since college gather to swoon over cheesy, unrealistic rom coms.

What if a deadly night in Seattle is just the beginning? I haven’t even been in the city for 48 hours, and it’s already obvious that the information in front of me doesn’t add up. As a homicide detective, I’ve seen it all, but this murder is different. To kill someone in this manner is often a crime of passion or a deeply personal attack, and yet, the evidence suggests otherwise.