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Tyrell Rice, known as Smoke to his military contacts, is on a mission. Number one is to break down the walls of a drug cartel circle that’s been affecting those he cares about for far too long. His number two mission, not to succumb to the marriage flu that’s been infecting all of the men around him. Smoke is former military, and a former NFL superstar. He’s been around the block many times around.

In this haunting short story of loyalty and betrayal, a young woman in early 1900s Massachusetts discovers that in navigating her treacherous coming-of-age, she must find her voice first. For fatefully observant Adeline, growing up carries an ominous warning from her adulterous mother: don’t say a word. Adeline vows to never speak again. But that’s not her only secret. After her mother takes a housekeeping job at a lighthouse off the tip of Cape Ann, a local woman vanishes. The key to the mystery lies with Adeline, the silent witness.

Meeting strangers at a party, alone in the elevator with the CEO, declining a second date because the first was a disaster - social situations apply a lot of pressure to do and say the right thing. 50 Essential Etiquette Lessons shows you the best way to approach these common challenges with confidence and ease. Never mind putting your pinkies up when you drink tea - this guide is packed with modern examples of how to handle any sticky situation.

An eight-year-old trauma victim is enlisted as an underground courier, rushing frozen organs through the alleys of Eastern Europe. A young janitor transforms discarded objects into a fantastical, sprawling miniature city until a shocking discovery forces him to rethink his creation. A brazen child tells off a pack of schoolyard tormentors with the spirited invention of an 11th commandment. A wounded man drives eastward, through tears and grief, toward an unexpected transcendence.

I'd broken out of the half-breed prison but the memories still haunt me. Now I'm living with my biological parents and their pack. To make matters worse, the guard and sexy inmate escaped with me. Each one tugs at my soul and I'm not even sure why. As I tried acclimate to my new life and new powers, I find that I'm more confused than ever. My path was clear before me. I refused to stay hidden and was determined rescue my people no matter what it costs me.

Shifters and magic collide. Remi is just beginning to understand her powers when a new face enters her life. Meena from the Broken Wand Academy enters Remi's life, and she's not alone.

Former FBI agent Rebecca West came to Shadow Island to relax and clear her head, not step into a dead sheriff’s long worn shoes. Here she is, though, Interim Sheriff over a small department grieving for their boss and friend. But not for long. Before she can resign from the unwanted position, a little girl goes missing. On vacation with her parents, the eight-year-old was last seen outside her family’s vacation rental drawing on the sidewalk with a box of chalk.

FBI agent Olivia Knight has seen the realities of what happens when nightmares come to life. When she’s called to investigate a case of an apparent murder-suicide in an affluent community, she finds herself buried by the unexplainable questions that arise regarding the couple's seemingly perfect life. When a deep dive into the life of the philanthropic couple leads to a revelation to a potential double life, Olivia finds herself wondering if their hidden life finally caught up to them.

Amid a night of fun and festivities, Isabella Walker found herself alone with a bold, masked man at her front door. Unable to fight off her would-be abductor, the mother of two soon found herself a victim of extraordinary and grim circumstances. FBI agent Olivia Knight has investigated her fair share of bizarre cases. When she and Brock are called to the suburbs of Hidden Hills to investigate a strange abduction, Olivia quickly realizes that there’s more to this case than a mere kidnapping. Why was Isabella Walker targeted? Is there more to this housewife than meets the eye?

Listen to the first two books in the best-selling Tell Me series as one volume! I owe him a debt I can't pay back with money. He wants something else: me, for one year. But I don’t even know who he is.... Three hundred sixty-five days and nights doing everything he wants, except that. "I’m not going to sleep with you," I say categorically. He laughs. "I’m going to make you a promise," his eyes challenge mine. "Before our time is up, you’ll beg me for it." Now, I want him more than ever.

Lieutenant Blake Larsen is on the trail of her own family tragedy when another rips apart Pine Ridge Retreat, a troubled teen camp on the edge of Northern Pines. A girl named Chloe Perez is dead, and a missing teenager with a troubled past—Jax Mitchell—is the prime suspect. Though Blake is desperate to uncover the truth about her parents' horrific murder-suicide, duty calls. When deputies first arrive at Pine Ridge, security refuses to let them through the gate. Why? What are they hiding—and why will no one talk?

Hallie Cavanaugh's late father just left her millions of reasons to stay away from Jim Lawson, deputy sheriff of Paradise, Idaho, and the man who broke her heart fourteen years ago. Hallie has worked hard for independence, but she can't dismiss a massive inheritance, even if she has to follow her father's manipulative terms to get it. How hard can it be to spend six months back in Paradise - and not sleep with her old flame?

Lena has her killer style, her awesome boyfriend, and a plan. She knows she's going to make it big. Campbell, on the other hand, is just trying to keep her head down and get through the year at her new school. When both girls attend the Friday-night football game, what neither expects is for everything to descend into sudden mass chaos. Chaos born from violence and hate. Chaos that unexpectedly throws them together. They aren't friends. They hardly understand the other's point of view. But none of that matters when the city is up in flames.

When a confidential informant hands FBI Agent Amelia Storm the flash drive containing the information he gave her brother Trevor before he was killed, Amelia realizes she’s holding a time bomb waiting to explode. Especially when its contents reveal the extent to which the senator on the FBI’s radar has infiltrated Chicago’s law enforcement system.

Danger swirls in the mists of the Puget Sound. People are disappearing, the most recent being a young child. Nothing links the victims, except the kidnapper. FBI special agent Dakarai Lakes suspects the victim count will only increase...unless he and his team can stop the criminal.

These days, probiotic yogurt and other "gut-friendly" foods line supermarket shelves. But what's the best way to feed our all-important microbiome - and what is a microbiome, anyway? In this engaging book, science journalist Katherine Harmon Courage investigates these questions, presenting a deep dive into the ancient food traditions and the latest research for maintaining a healthy gut.

Dr. Autumn Trent hasn’t even finished the paperwork from her first official case as a federal agent before she and the rest of the FBI’s Behavioral Analysis Unit are called to Washington, DC to investigate a series of home invasions. The six victims have very little in common other than they’re all wealthy couples brutally slayed just hours before hosting a dinner party. Who targeted them, and why?

No matter your current financial standing, inside this guide you’ll find down-to-earth advice and actionable strategies to kickstart your financial health and save for your retirement together. Whether you want to maximize your income, cut out useless spending, or save up for a car, house, or even to have a child, Budgeting for Couples 101 arms you with the essential knowledge you need to revolutionize your financial skills as both a couple and a team.

The cheerleading squad at Shadyside has always been strong, but now there are rumors that lack of funds may mean the end of cheerleading at Shadyside. That would be a shame for Heather Wyatt, who has just transferred from her old school, where she was a star, and is eager to join the squad. There’s only one other girl who stands in her way - rich, spoiled Devra Dalby, who is also trying out for the one open slot. The competition to join the squad is anything but friendly - and it ends in murder. Will Heather make the squad - if there's even a squad anymore - or will she end up dead?

Discover your love for football: The easiest way to learn the game inside out and understand football like a number one fan. Does it seem like everyone around you is deep into the world of football but each game day leaves you feeling confused or out of the loop? Do you wish you could learn the rules, the lingo and the basics without endless hours of studying the game? Somehow everyone else seems to know exactly when to cheer with joy or gasp with excitement, while you’re left scratching your head and wondering what you’ve just witnessed.