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I had just escaped the hell of prison when I met her. It was the night I was protecting other dragon shifters on the streets of New York. I never expected to run into Dana. A gorgeous shifter. She’s pregnant...and she, too, just escaped cruelty. Now, it’s my job to protect her from the dangers that lie ahead. I’ll give her everything she deserves. Except for one thing. Love. I have no place for it in my heart. Can Dana bring out the humanity in me? Or...is being a monster my only destiny?

I knew sleeping with my boss would be dicey…it could change everything. CEO Thomas Vail, a quiet, no-nonsense man, knows what he wants when he sees it. He recently found out his ex was keeping his son from him. I barely got my name out when he hired me on the spot, as his assistant. Maybe it was my curvy silhouette.

Falling for one of my oldest friends was never in my plans. And falling for two of them at the same time? Right. Because I have time for a complication like that in my life. Until an injury sidelines me, making me the center of attention for both men. And as they take turns doting on me, it becomes clear my new Daddies aren't just interested in me, but each other as well. It isn't long before the simmering tension between the three of us boils over into a scorching hot passion.

It’s a new world for me. That gorgeous, strong, yet gentle Mason Tremblay is the best part of it. How do I not fall in love with him? When I saved one of the Tremblay brothers, Mason Tremblay became indebted to me. But he has to find me first and rescue me from my brother's ruthless pack who kidnapped me. My brother is as ruthless as my old pack was. He’s taken me hostage, determined to start a new pack with me whether I like it or not. Mason Tremblay is my only hope now. But Mason finding me is only the beginning.

Steamy Curvy Girl Romance Hindsight is 50/50. Divorced, lonely and on the longest dry spell of my life. BAM! Ava walks back into my life, where the hell has she been. Returning to town, I anticipated running into Ezra. It only took hours before we were face to face. His warm hug seemed innocent but I needed his arms around me. The man was hard to miss. Epitome of tall dark and handsome.

I’ve always been a bad boy, but things have never been this bad before. Now I’m running from something terrible, something I didn’t want to do and can never take back. When I arrive in Washington, planning to hide out at the Tremblay estate where I used to visit my cousins, the Tremblay brothers, I pretend everything is fine. Because nobody can know what I did when I can’t even look at myself in the mirror and every time I close my eyes, I taste my best friend’s blood.

The fine art of persuasion. Darius Rourke and his burning passion for a woman. The gentle Marianne... as beautiful as she is mysterious. When presented with an opportunity to make her his bride, Darius takes it, and knows Marianne will finally belong only to him. Or will she? Marianne carries a secret. Something she believes will prevent her from ever being worthy to be loved by any man—even the masterful Darius, despite the fact he captivates her utterly.

The Ice Dragon was traded to Las Vegas for one reason and one reason only: to bring the Crush another Cup Championship. But off the ice, there’s something not right with my money. My financial managers in Russia are probably stealing from me. So I really need the expert eye of a pro to investigate what's going on. My money being stolen is problem number one. Having the hots for the genius finance goddess I just hired to help me out of problem number one? That's problem number two.

My reputation as an Enforcer was earned one game at a time. Fighting on the ice for my team is something I take very seriously because I came to the USA to play hockey, not be a celebrity. Unfortunately, this logic has my public image taking a beating—not that I care very much how others think of me. Except for her. Scarlett. I can deal with setting her straight about her ridiculous suspicions, but cracking through that hard shell she has built around her broken heart? This is my real challenge.

Generations at Work offers a refreshing way to root out the causes of workplace clashes and bridge the generational gaps. Now updated to include the Millennial newcomers to the workplace, the audiobook serves as both a sweeping overview of generational differences and a solutions-based managerial guide to molding each group into loyal employees who work effectively with everyone, from tech-savvy, high-needs young people to conformist, hardworking seniors.

Lily is a single mom living in St. Neuri with the entire summer spread out in front of her. With her daughter, Tara, going to see her father for a few months, Lily is left to focus on running her corner shop. But St. Neuri has other plans for her. After a surprise run in with her high school sweetheart, Ethan, she is given a warning: be careful who you trust. Kaden is a mysterious man. He offers a respite from her busy life and they grow closer even while Ethan hovers. Torn between Kaden and Ethan, Lily finds herself discovering secrets of St. Neuri she never thought possible.

Sarah knows there has to be more to life than what she is currently doing: Working a humdrum life as a real estate assistant for a boss who resents her. Living in St. Neuri has grown predictable and she can’t help but feel as though life could be more than her comfortable routine of work and reading books. All of that changes when the mysterious Logan rolls into her life. Hiding out in one of the homes her boss is selling, Sarah instantly feels a pull to this man. But Logan is more than he appears and meeting him pulls Sarah into a world of danger.

I did it. I admit it. I fell in love with Silas. My bodyguard. My protector. My new informant. We’re playing a cat-and-mouse game. I’m not sure whether I’m the cat or the mouse, but I can definitely tell I’m in a trap. A trap with no way out. I’m not who everyone thought I was. The truth is out there, finally turning the lie about me inside out. I am the shameless little lie. It’s finally been revealed, and now even more people want to kill me.

Welcome to UNHUSTLED, the podcast for entrepreneurs, coaches and business owners who are ready to grow their businesses without sacrificing their time, energy, or what matters most. Hosted by Kristen Raine, a 7-figure business owner who has lived the hustle and found a better way, UNHUSTLED is all about scaling your business sustainably, without the burnout. In each episode, we dive into practical strategies, mindset shifts, and real-life stories that help you build a successful business on your own terms. Whether it’s simplifying your systems, mastering your messaging, or learning how to ...

I need to prove Jane is innocent despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary. Mirrors, smoke, and lies can conjure a truth that isn't real. Money, bribes, and power can twist reality. What we call proof is all an elaborate magic act. So is love. It's all about what you believe. Who you believe. And I believe Jane. I love her. But it might be too late. Or, worse - it might all be an illusion. If proof is just a magician's sleight of hand, then we're caught in a sick trick. A deadly one. One that doesn't end with applause, but with a bang.

A Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist reveals the little-known story of the Union soldiers from Alabama who played a decisive role in the Civil War, and how they were scrubbed from the history books.

When I share one night with Luca, the captain of St. Dominic’s hockey team, The Cougars, and an alpha of a pride that has feuded with mine for generations, I think that’s all it is: One night. Luca is kind, strong, and beautiful. He’s also way too good for me. One night. That’s it. But then I get pregnant.

I should have paid more attention to the night things changed, but I didn’t. No one ever paid me any attention, but now, I’m super strong. I hurt the baddest man in the city, and he’s coming after me.

Eine trotzige Menschenfrau. Ein dunkler Fae-Prinz. Zwei Feinde, die an eine Ehe gebunden sind, die ihre Welt zerstören könnte. Reyna wurde als wertvolle Sklavin des Goldhofs geboren, wo sie ihr ganzes Leben lang von sadistischen, machthungrigen Fae in einem glitzernden Palast eingesperrt war. Als der Palast überfallen wird, nutzt sie ihre Gelegenheit und flieht, doch die Plünderer werden von ihrem schlimmsten Albtraum angeführt. Der dunkle Prinz der gefürchtetsten aller Fae, den Herrschern des Schattenhofs, will nur eines: Sie. Die kupferhaarige, menschliche Runenträgerin.

First I called him doctor. Then he made me call him Daddy. We've been friends for two years, but last night, Aaron York took my temperature. The embarrassing way. I was running a slight fever, and he's a medical professional, but we both know that isn't the real reason Aaron pulled my panties down and slid the thermometer in while I squirmed and blushed. Now I'm waiting in his office, bare and on display for a very thorough, intimate examination. But it's not because he's my doctor. It's because he's my Daddy.