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I lost the love of my life years ago, knowing that I can’t accept anyone else. But when I come to the reunion, I get a lot more than what I bargained for. I had a choice to make when my lover was murdered, and the murderer was never found. I couldn’t be sure, but I knew it had to be a human who did it. I didn’t think that I would fall for someone again, but I couldn’t have been more wrong. Vulkan, a sexy winged warrior who happens to be my deceased lover’s brother. For whatever reason, he wants me even though I don’t understand why.

Pax becomes a team leader as the Marines are developing new tactics, but the Tucanans aren't standing still, either. And they seem to have targeted the Undead. High on their list of priorities is to figure out what makes the Undead so dangerous, and they'll go to any length to get their foot-arms on a few of them. Pax has to ensure their military mission is accomplished while blocking the Tucanans from taking Undead prisoners to face a fate worse than death—even multiple deaths.

The crew have found Codename: Extinction but destroying it will be no easy matter. The Consortium government are wasting time arguing about what to do next and Hank knows that the only course of action is to take matters into his own hands. But he can't do it alone. In addition to his crew, he will need a larger fighting force. And he knows just where to look. But bringing together disparate rebel sects will be no easy task and even if he does, the ancient enemy has plans of his own.

Get ready for a heartwarming and thrilling adventure in A Safe Place for Bailey Beetle! This captivating audiobook follows the exciting journey of Bailey, a daring and curious ladybug who embarks on an unforgettable adventure away from his family. What starts as a quest for exploration quickly turns into a journey of discovery, friendship, and self-realization as Bailey finds himself in unexpected and mysterious situations.

The Inquisition has captured one of Hank's people and he knows that time is running out. But mounting a rescue like this will be their most dangerous task yet. To do it, they will need help from an unlikely source: a bounty target. Racing against time, they have to track down this target and convince him to help them take on one of the deadliest forces in the universe. But even if he agrees, there is no guarantee that he won't betray them at the first opportunity.

In this game-changing book, Keith Frayn, an international expert in human metabolism and nutrition, dispels common misconceptions about human metabolism, explaining in everyday language the important metabolic processes that underlie all aspects of our daily lives. Frayn describes the communication systems that enable our different organs and tissues to cooperate, for instance in providing fuel to our muscles when we exercise, and in preserving our tissues during fasting.

I saw how he looks at me, thinking it was nothing. Now, it is everything and I have no idea what to do about it. As a human healer, I have an obligation to my people. I haven’t been able to fall in love, not meeting the person who I feel is meant for me. But when I see how he is looking at me, I know that I have a lot more than I bargained for. Cassian, an alien prince with a body of an Adonis who seems to worship the ground that I walk on. I know how he feels about me, and I want to give him more. Unfortunately, it’s not going to be so easy for us to be together.

Legacy, a former hustler turned successful security entrepreneur, has fought his demons specifically to reclaim his life, family, and Bless. No matter the time that has passed, his love for and obsession with Bless never wavered. But old wounds keep him longing for her from afar. Bless, a resilient and devoted mother, has battled her own fears and doubts. She stood by Legacy’s side through his darkest moments. But that loyalty weighed so heavily on her that she had to walk away from the man she will forever crave.

Decision intelligence (DI) has been widely named as a top technology trend for several years, and Gartner reports that more than a third of large organizations are adopting it. Some even say that DI is the next step in the evolution of AI. Many software vendors offer DI solutions today, as they help organizations implement their evidence-based or data-driven decision strategies. But until now, there has been little practical guidance for organizations to formalize decision making and integrate their decisions with data. With this book, authors L. Y. Pratt and N. E. Malcolm fill this gap.

What's worse than a pink pixie living all alone in the Big City, eight thousand miles away from home? A pink pixie who's stuck managing monster-fighting crews without ever seeing the light of day herself.

A gritty and thrilling anthology of 28 new short stories in tribute to pulp noir master, Cornell Woolrich, author of 'Rear Window', the inspiration behind Alfred Hitchock's classic film. Featuring Neil Gaiman, Kim Newman, James Sallis, A.K. Benedict, USA Today-bestseller Samantha Lee Howe, Joe R. Lansdale and many more.

Hockey is my life. It's all I've ever wanted, all I've ever needed, and everything was going according to plan. All I had to do was focus on the game, keep my head down, then get drafted into the NHL. With my team by my side, I was focused solely on the game. I thought nothing could stop me. Then my father came along and ruined everything. He demanded a business marriage for my sister, and I knew I had no choice but to step in and take her place so she could be happy.

For some time, Chloe has understood that only a particular kind of relationship will satisfy her. She waits to really explore kinky dynamics, though, until after she finishes her bachelor’s degree. Finally, though, college is over and she heads to a fetish club. There, she meets the perfect Dom. She has no idea, though, that Carl is much more than a Dominant. He’s from a dying planet, and his kind are facing extinction unless they can find concubines to breed. Serving this particular Master will involve giving herself completely, and that includes her womb!

Charlotte is excited about being snowed in at the mountain hotel. It’s a freak snowstorm in the spring that does it. She’s happy because nothing exciting ever happens in her boring little life. There are other reasons she’s happy, too. Three of them. There are three very sexy older men at the hotel, and she’s hoping maybe she can interest one of them. She feels sexy and adventurous when she enjoys a night of romance with Brock. He’s very attractive and strong but he’s sweet and gentle with her, and it’s beautiful.

A group of scientists and freedom fighters plan a daring escape and use ancient technology to transport themselves to a safe, hospitable planet. They arrive on Earth and their natural, chameleon-like camouflage makes them fit right in, especially since Varisians and humans are very close genetically. There’s just one problem. The jump technology has a devastating effect on female Varisians. All of those who travel to Earth are sterile now. The survival of the Varisian race is dependent on human women, and it becomes the duty of every Varisian man to find a concubine who will bear young.

The laboratories are gone, the ashes of the dead drawn by the wind into frozen nothingness. Former government scientist Kara Mason knew the risks when she agreed to escape the laboratories and destroy the DDC’s greatest weapon. But she never expected to be responsible for the harrowed band of escaped volunteers and a cure that could save the world from the grips of the Zoribiatus virus.

Goethe was the inventor of the psychological novel, a pioneer scientist, great man of the theatre and a leading politician. As A. N. Wilson argues in this groundbreaking biography, it was his genius and insatiable curiosity that helped catapult the Western world into the modern era. A N. Wilson tackles the life of Goethe with characteristic wit and verve. From his youth as a wild literary prodigy to his later years as Germany’s most respected elder statesman, Wilson hones in on Goethe’s undying obsession with the work he would spend his entire life writing – Faust.

Charlie has accepted a commission in the US Army and the duty to build Earth's defenses before the Anguilar return for a larger attack to conquer his homeworld once and for all. But Giblet has other ideas. Obsessed with revenge against the Anguilar General Zan-Tar for the death of the woman he loved, Gib steals a starfighter and sets off on a suicide mission for the heart of the Anguilar Empire. Charlie is forced to make a decision: do his duty to his home and his people...or race to save his friend on the road of vengeance.

Ashley fantasizes about Marcus all the time. This sexy older man isn’t just attractive. He’s also been a big influence on her life. She’s the overnight manager at his hotel, and that lets her do all of her college studies. He even lets her have the manager apartment there because she can’t afford the dorms. She’s had a crush on him for a long time and it only gets stronger when two men try to rob the place and Marcus defends her in ways that seem impossible.

A group of aliens from the dying planet of Varis has found refuge on Earth. They can blend in like chameleons but what about the next generation? There are no fertile Varisian females. The survival of the Varisian race is dependent on human women, and it becomes the duty of every Varisian man to find a concubine who will bear young. And on alien has his eyes set on Emily. Emily is one of the best undercover detectives in the city, and after living next door to Andrew, she’s come to think of his company as the recharging time that lets her do her job.