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Captain Esther Lysander, UFMC, is a combat Marine. Her new orders, however, are APOC, or “At the Pleasure of the Chairman”, and while she knows this type of assignment could be career-threatening, she feels duty-bound to accept them. There is no SOP for being APOC, except that it isn't combat as usual. Part spy, part soldier, part political window dressing, Esther has to adapt to everything from clandestine meetings with rebel forces, hostage rescues, and off-the-record sniper missions to being a courier between the chairman and other heads of state.

All alone, her uncle killed, their ranch stolen, Rebecca Johnson turns to the only person she can trust. Luke Parker. But, their childhood friendship was a lifetime ago. Would he come? And could he save her uncle’s dreams? Her home? Four years of war have hardened Luke Parker’s heart. But a plea for help from the girl he thought he’d lost might be his only hope of redemption. It didn’t matter who got in his way. He’d move heaven and earth to help Rebecca.

When Valeria Karjan's hand was given in marriage to the handsome and powerful Count Vlad Dracula, she dreamed of happiness but, instead, her life was filled with longing for her absent husband, their country ravaged by war. When Vlad a last returned from the battlefield, he was a changed man, an alluring and dangerous creature with a thirst for her blood...and more wives.

After surviving a life-threatening illness, Bailey Honeycutt is struggling to find his footing in his life and in his career. With a bold decision to step out of the spotlight, he crosses an ocean to return to school in search of something to fill the void. It turns out it might not be a what, so much as a who, that can pull him out of the darkness.

At a time when millennials are searching for answers, Politics as Usual gives insight on everything from marijuana to alternative energy, political movements, self-motivation, poetry, and hip-hop. Written to provide a foundation and precise perspective not only in the catacombs of politics today, it also sheds light on the narrative of Southern politics through the lens of the voiceless - while simultaneously encouraging them to find a political identity.

For fans of Wendy Webb and Simone St. James - a chilling, romantic ghost story that spans two world wars, two brave young women, and the terrible truth that binds them.

Every summer, revelers sneak into the abandoned town of Eden, Colorado, to celebrate an infamous crime: the Devil's Night Massacre, committed over a century ago by an outlaw nicknamed Bloody Marian. Penny Wright knows the gruesome legends better than most. She’s seen the ghosts that haunt the ruins firsthand, and she shares a history with Eden that she hoped to escape. Now it’s Penny's job, funded by a corporate sponsor, to make this Devil’s Night the biggest ever.

Hey, you, all lovers of science and technology, this richly illustrated book is for you, no matter what age and what level of understanding of physics you have. This is a combination of humour and scientific insight at its best. The author, Lyndon N. Smith, a highly-acclaimed British academic, explains in a unique, provocative, and accessible way the past and present approaches of scientific endeavour and invites you to a discussion about the fascinating technological developments that we may expect to see in the future.

Caleb Marshal is the horned mage, and now, he knows his dark heritage. Dealing with the fallout from his previous adventures, Caleb steps up to secure a life for his loved ones. He's just in time. Caleb's inherited abilities have always been morally ambiguous. Now, he gets to meet the source of those dark powers. Caleb's birth parents are coming for him, and their wicked designs threaten everything.

Caleb Marshal is adjusting to life without his curse. He's still got a pair of antlers, but he's learning to use his new magic and getting used to being magically bound to Scarlet. Thanks to his best friend, he may have a job! He's even adjusting to the way his magic seems to be changing him.

When Caleb's adopted sister calls him desperate for help, he heads straight home. Only the Marshal house has never been a home, something Caleb's return only serves to underscore as secrets come to light. Caleb's come face to face with monsters before, but he had no idea he'd been living with one....

Things are looking up for Caleb! He's got two smoking-hot girlfriends, a place of his own, and a job. Then his best friend's dad comes to town, bringing with him some dark allies. Worse, he's possibly involved in a human-trafficking ring that's got hold of two of Scarlett's friends.

In the year 2067, Britain struggles to rebuild after the crushing devastation of the Great Flood. Those in power have formed a new regime in the wake of the disaster. Whether it is a hard-won utopia or an oppressive nightmare depends entirely on gender. Unmarried women have no legal rights or protection, and their access to education and employment is limited to ensure their servitude. Yet a fire burns within them to prove they are far from the weaker sex, and their rebellion seeks to tear down the patriarchal rule.

This is the last book in the series which tells of the arrival of the tree fairies, which is a great help to everyone, and they have a massive Christmas party to celebrate, where Mother Nature gets a bit out of hand.

A slightly spooky story about the color fairies with Halloween coming up. It is slightly scary but not frightening to young children. Accompanying PDF illustrated by Kate Smith.

After a near-death experience in Budapest, Valeria is ready to start over in New York City. But, hope quickly fades as she stumbles upon a grisly murder, proving that she isn't the only vampire who's decided to make the "city that never sleeps" their home. This vicious attack puts her desperate desire to move forward on hold as she, along with her lover, Lamond, and nephew, Emil, rush to quell the threat to their kind. Time is brutal, but immortality can be worse.

There are big changes in Fairyland. Oberon and Titania have retired, and Orion is now king. He is looking for a queen. There is also a bonus story by Mae Kochenderfer about Coiffure and Fatima. One by one, all the pixie princes have married other fairies, and we did not want to leave Fatima on her own, so Mae has found her a husband.

The Locum Life: A Physician’s Guide to Locum Tenens is an insider’s guide to locum tenens, the world of temporary physician positions. In 20 clearly written sections, the author articulates the nuts and bolts of the locum life. Physicians will learn how to find their first locum tenens assignment, run their own business, travel, and achieve the work/life balance of their dreams. With clear, concise, engaging prose, Dr. Wilner has written the definitive guide to locum tenens. The Locum Life is narrated by the author.

Bree Borden is so busy orchestrating Sourwood’s farm-to-table movement, she scarcely has time to pull off the town’s harvest festival until she runs into Kyler Jennings. A successful book author temporarily running the local bed and breakfast for his uncle, Kyler determines to help the workaholic farmer slow down and smell the roses. After showing up at the farmer’s market, he lends some masculine attention to prove to Bree she’s really a dirt-encrusted diamond in the rough.

This story is about a reunion of the seven original color fairies who looked after the rainbow colors. They are meeting up with their respective husbands and children to catch up on the news in fairyland and talk about old times. Queen Titania and her children put in an appearance too.