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Drastan, is the leader of the Desmodius biker gang that protects the streets of Manhattan. Haunted by his past. Consumed by a curse. Tortured by the want of a woman. How will these things affect him and the woman he loves? A love inspired by torment and pain, fed by blood and obsession.

“If you read just one book about economics, make it Andrew Leigh's clear, insightful, and remarkable (and short) work.” —Claudia Goldin, recipient of the 2023 Nobel Prize in Economics and Henry Lee Professor of Economics at Harvard University A sweeping, engrossing history of how economic...

Als Kind fand die junge Roni in dem attraktiven Taber einen Beschützer, der ihr Herz schneller schlagen ließ. Inzwischen ist Roni erwachsen, und ihre Leidenschaft für Taber ist nur noch stärker geworden. Doch Taber gehört zu den Breeds und ist ständig auf der Flucht. Da findet das Militär heraus, dass Roni von Taber als seine Gefährtin gekennzeichnet wurde, und eröffnet die Jagd auf die junge Frau.

Tobias didn’t mind not being the oldest. He was actually glad. He got all the advantages of being a Carmichael without all the obligations. He wasn’t a slacker by any means. But he didn’t carry around the weight of the Starlight Ranch on his shoulders. While Deacon kept everything running smoothly, Tobias was out in the trenches, so to speak. He was a working cowboy and proud of it.

Un mondo di oscuri affari stipulati al chiaro di luna, città infestate da spiriti, foreste inquietanti e bestie parlanti. Qui la voce di una giovane sirena può evocare tempeste mortali e un fiume può eseguire gli ordini di un ragazzo innamorato, ma solo a un prezzo indicibile.

Als Journalistin ist Merinus Tyler ständig auf der Jagd nach einer guten Story. Eines Tages stößt sie auf Hinweise, dass das Militär genetische Experimente an Menschen vorgenommen hat. Und es gelingt ihr tatsächlich, einen der Supersoldaten aufzuspüren, der vor seinen Schöpfern geflohen und untergetaucht ist. Callan Lyons trägt Löwenblut in sich und besitzt übermenschliche Kräfte. Von ihrer ersten Begegnung an weckt der attraktive Callan eine wilde Leidenschaft in Merinus. Doch das Militär und die Gen-Forscher sind Callan dicht auf den Fersen.

Here's a tip: when you fall into Hell, seduce the devil. Not that the devil needs much seducing. He's seen all the twisted, blood-soaked things I've done on Earth, and he's already obsessed with me. A little too obsessed, if you ask me. I already have four mates, and they're more than enough trouble. But when the devil—I'm calling him Dev—gives me a chance to hit my psychopath father where it hurts and take out some of his minions, I jump at the chance. I'm not an assassin-for-hire, but if Eidolon keeps amassing power, he'll be even more dangerous.

It's Christmas at the Dane Crown Inn, and the much-needed renovations at the resort once known as "the gem of Florida's Treasure Coast" have been put on hold for the holidays. Amy Sommer Peterson and the rest of the family deck the halls with festive garland, decorate towering Christmas trees, and hang sparkling lights. When surprise guests arrive to share the season, everyone soon gathers in the kitchen to decorate cookies, sing Christmas carols, reminisce about the past, and make new memories. While the rest of the family celebrates, Amy faces a host of challenges.

Jake Abbott needs a peaceful place to stay while he’s investigating one of Denver’s premiere businesses. His brother’s empty house should be the ideal location, if it wasn’t already occupied by a disturbingly attractive young woman. Still, Jake isn’t about to leave till his special project at Tanner Electronics is finished—and until he’s satisfied his desire for Cassie.

It's 1948 and the freedom granted women by the Second World War is gone. Edith Sloan, earning her doctorate, is told by her law student husband to cancel her academic plans. His bright future requires a certain kind of wife, one in the kitchen making dinner for important guests. Frustrated and defiant, Edith leaves him but returns when his begging letters become too much. Trapped by marriage and her husband's ambition, Edith struggles to find her footing and the means to her own survival.

The night of Jasper and Poppie’s reunion ends with a first kiss, a black eye, and a new family member. After ten months apart, Poppie returns for Lewis’s wedding, arriving on the island in time for St. Patrick’s Day. On Gracie Island, any holiday that involves drinking is a big hit. But just like the weather off the coast of Maine, Jasper and Poppie’s budding relationship is a bit unpredictable. The emotional mix of sunshine, fog, and rain keeps them both on their toes as they try to stay on course. As Lewis’ wedding day approaches, stubbornness and hurt feelings threaten to ruin the day.

In 2018, Leigh Timmis became the fastest person to cycle across Europe—in just 16 days, 10 hours and 45 minutes—breaking the previous world record by an astonishing 8 days and 17 hours. But when he set out to break the record, Leigh wasn't just trying to conquer the road. As he prepared his body for this ultra-endurance world record attempt, Leigh realized that he would have to confront deeper problems to make it to the finish line.

Read by the author. In A Crown that Lasts, former Miss Universe and Miss South Africa Demi Tebow confesses the danger of tying our identities to our accomplishments. Discover the truth of who you were created to be and how to use your platform, no matter how big or small, for eternal impact. On...

They grew up knowing they had secrets to keep. They did not talk about their mom's extended absences, or why their dad put Scotch tape on the backdoor frame. To cover up the chaos, they kept their clothes neat and got good grades. But when they were teenagers, an arson fire destroyed their home and killed their parents. Rumors were thick that summer that smart, angry, 14-year-old Lisa set the blaze. Then, adult powers they did not understand squelched the investigation. As teenagers accustomed to keeping silent, they packed up and moved on.

Emily is living happily in the quaint village of Ashton Mead, where every household is friendly – with one exception. Unlike the other villagers, Silas Strang and his mother are rude and aggressive. The other residents of Ashton Mead live in fear of upsetting the Strangs. When Silas attacks Emily's beloved dog, she decides it is time to confront the bully. Shortly after she threatens Silas, he is murdered. To Emily's dismay, the police regard her as a suspect. The only way she can prove her innocence is by discovering the real killer and proving their guilt.

Greater than a Tourist: Australia: 250 Travel Tips from a Local gives you the inside scoop about Australia. Most travel books tell you how to travel like a tourist. Although there is nothing wrong with that, as part of the Greater Than a Tourist series, this book will give you travel tips from someone who has lived at your next travel destination.

Now in his seventies, Robert Parkin is stunned to find himself the unlikely sex symbol of the village gardening club. Living in happy solitude with his cat Isaac Mewton in the Devon village of Millbrook, entertained by his mischievous chickens and goats, Robert has never figured out the rules of romance. But as the local ladies vie for his company, it soon becomes clear that Robert’s Victoria Sponge cake is the lure, and as his baking prowess grows, so does his confidence. Cheesecakes, meringues, puddings, Robert can do it all, but his real masterpieces are his scones.

Who hasn't let their mind drift on their daily commute? This story starts with fantasy—the hot, well-read man on the train catches your eye and gives you something to look forward to from Monday to Friday. It ends with that reverie turned to reality, where the guy is just as into you as you are him, and you're bolder in real life than you ever expected to be. The laws of attraction and the politics of commuting come together in the close quarters of the Washington, DC, metro system.

The enemy is out there. Baby Cara is safely born and Charlotte is recovering from her ordeal. Her captor, Finchby, is dead. But his accomplice, Baxter, is still loose, hell-bent on revenge against her father, Klempner.

Gorgeous escort Tarryn gets the opportunity of a lifetime: accompany the handsome, reclusive prince to the royal wedding. The money for the assignment is insane—and everything she needs to turn her family's life around. But Tarryn has a troubled past, one that just might catch up to her when the press splashes her image all over the internet. Tarryn and the prince are from two different worlds. They could never be together. But their arrangement turns into a scorching, unstoppable attraction.