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Custis—a gifted, Black, ten-year-old boy orphaned and left for dead—is discovered by a young White girl. Sarah Tennison hasn’t spoken a word since her mother died. Nursed back to health and raised by Sarah’s widowed father, Custis is sheltered from community biases and anti-literacy laws. In the safety of the Tennison home, his bright mind has room to flourish and he strives to advance to his potential. Along the way, Custis' curiosity and quiet compassion help Sarah find her voice. Sarah and Custis develop an unbreakable bond, but intolerance and bigotry prohibit marriage.

A knight, newly-returned from the Crusades, rides out one day to look over his estates. He doesn’t return and nothing is seen or heard of him or his horse again. His grieving lady dies of a broken heart within a year. This is the legend of Elmswood, a mid-Kent village.

#1 New York Times bestselling author Sylvia Day draws readers back into the sultry world of the Crossroads series with Illusive.

What is the secret of Ben Cruachan, the hollow mountain that towers above the small village of Taynuilt in Argyll? Has it anything to do with a cat which disappeared from the riding school or the appearance of a stray pony? As a twelve year-old Jennifer Lindsay comes across the secret that will govern a part of her life well into her adulthood, only then will the mystery of Samantha, the cat, be solved for her broken-hearted owner, Alison, Jennifer’s cousin. And what role does the piper play in all this? As he says later, “If all else fails, there’s always the music.”

Ireland Vidal is the third generation to control Vidal Records, and she's on track to lead the recording company to greater heights. She's the youngest of an affluent, prominent family headed by her eldest brother, Gideon Cross—one of the richest men in the world. Despite her siblings' outsized shadows, Ireland has carved her own identity. But the clever, stunning beauty with fierce tenacity and a heart of gold has yet to find a man with whom to share her life—someone who doesn't need her connections to be successful.

With tenuous alliances, sinister magic, and blooming romance, A Devious Brother is the action-packed, electrifying conclusion of the series Remnants of the Fallen Kingdom, a steamy enemies-to-lovers fae romantasy series full of magic and banter.

What is the secret of Ben Cruachan, the hollow mountain that towers above the small village of Taynuilt in Argyll? Has it anything to do with a cat which disappeared from the riding school or the appearance of a stray pony? As a twelve year-old Jennifer Lindsay comes across the secret that will govern a part of her life well into her adulthood, only then will the mystery of Samantha, the cat, be solved for her broken-hearted owner, Alison, Jennifer’s cousin. And what role does the piper play in all this? As he says later, “If all else fails, there’s always the music.”

When Fliss, the eccentric and troubled grown daughter of the wealthy and powerful Fitzmaurice clan, is found dead on beach in Bali, what seems like a tragic accident stirs more suspicion than closure for those who’ve traded favors with her family for decades. Through their intertwined stories, we see a family unraveling under the weight of its secrets, about to discover the price of having stepped over and onto each other as they strained to ascend the ladder of success, accumulating social capital, political power, and financial dominance.

Remembering Anne Beach pulls back the veil on the challenges of research, the problems of gaps in archives, and the long process involved in constructing historical narratives. Through the tragic tale of an ill-fated couple and their disapproving families, this microhistory explores not only forbidden love but also marriage, illness, death, disability, and scandal in eighteenth-century society.

At the start of each school year, Madison Pembroke, the most popular girl at Lincoln Academy, sends out invitations to her epic birthday party in the form of custom forged spiral keys. For that one night, a few lucky teens get to enter Ametrine, a virtual paradise designed to be the party of the year—an unforgettable celebration that will secure their social status in the real world. As Madison’s hated ex-BFF, Bree Benson never receives a key. Until this year.

Hello! It's me, Ruby Thumb. Me and my dad have loads of amazing adventures in Dinotropolis - an incredible island, full of dinosaurs who live just like us humans do. And when we go there using our special magic Ammonite shell, we turn into dinosaurs too! I can't wait to tell you all about our next adventure. It was fantastic - I got to be a real-life dino detective! Me and dad had to solve the mystery of a missing fossilised dinosaur egg . . . and we discovered something amazing along the way . . . !

Unleash your leadership potential within weeks, even if you’re a young professional struggling with confidence and seeking real-world strategies for career successDo you often wonder how you can conquer imposter syndrome and establish your unique leadership style? Are you looking for strategies to navigate office politics while maintaining your authenticity? Have you ever struggled with balancing authority and approachability in your leadership role? If any of these questions resonate with you, you’re not alone.

From award-winning author Lori Rader-Day, Wreck Your Heart is an engaging, “wisecracking and wonderful” crime novel with a big heart, about a country and midwestern singer out to catch her big break before family—or murder—wrecks everything. Dahlia “Doll” Devine had the kind of...

Dating advice columnist Samantha Carter is an expert at guiding others through the complexities of modern love—but her own love life remains a disaster. When she starts receiving emails from Daniel, a charming but troubled man seeking help with a crush, Sam thinks nothing of it. Until her dates begin mysteriously disappearing.

Jude is staying on the Isle of Barra in the Outer Hebrides. On her walk home after a night out at a dance at the north end of Barra, she hears a sound which brings an unexpected change to her life. Who is Ruari Mor? How does he know about her even though they have never met before? Is he really of the Selchie—the Seal People who can take on human lives and suddenly become seals again? Jude is sceptical, but....

As your paralegal (and ex), I have to be honest: You’re a horrible lawyer. Honestly, the worst I’ve ever seen. You never communicate, you pile on overtime, and you’re constantly in a bad mood. Now, about those panties on your desk. No, that wasn’t a desperate cry for your attention. It was the result of a lost bet with my roommate. But if you were even half the lawyer you claim to be, you’d have figured that out without all the ego-tripping.

Inghilterra, 1770. Marcus Ashford, conte di Westfield nonché agente della Corona, è sopravvissuto a numerosi duelli all'arma bianca, due sparatorie e persino al fuoco di un cannone. Una vita nient'affatto noiosa, anzi piuttosto eccitante... ma non quanto la sua irresistibile ex fidanzata, Elizabeth. Lei lo ha respinto per sposare il più giovane e affascinante lord Hawthorne, ritrovandosi però presto vedova e al centro di un misterioso intrigo.

Lady Isabel Pelham e il marchese Gerard Faulkner sono la coppia più scandalosa di Londra. Isabel è rimasta vedova da poco, Gerard è perdutamente innamorato di una donna già sposata: per sfuggire alle pressioni imposte dalla società, decidono di sfruttare la loro amicizia di lunga data e combinare un matrimonio di convenienza. Un piano perfetto, e non hanno nessuna intenzione di rovinare tutto innamorandosi l'uno dell'altra. Ma il destino ha in mente un altro finale per loro.

Question your typical perception. See beyond the normal you know. Step into divergent realms. Let this anthology of new and original short stories show you the fantastic and futuristic through a new lens. A struggling father discovers why his autistic daughter becomes consumed with a virtual reality simulator in the wake of her mother’s death.

Take a look at my soul written in this book of all my poems from a young girl to a grown woman. Foreward by Dr. Lindamichellebaron my second mother and mentor who gives you an overview of what to expect in the book.