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As a killer brands his victims like bulls, Sheriff Jenna Graves' supernatural connection to the dead may be the only way to crack the case. Jenna must decipher her disturbing dreams before the entire cattle community becomes fair game for slaughter.

Rowan has come up with the perfect plan to get her family and her ex off her back. One night of steamy passion with his enemy, Greek billionaire, Lysander. When she shows up at his mansion in Athens, things do not go as planned...but a few minor pitfalls like overactive security and tripping on her come-and-get-me-baby heels do not stop these two from burning up the sheets. Lysander offers his own revenge scenario. If one night together will get under her ex's skin, how about a full blown affair? He doesn't do commitment. She's not looking to get trapped in another stifling relationship.

Emily never expected her first job in the ambulance control room to turn her whole world upside down. Between endless 999 calls, sleepless nights, and an NHS held together by humour and takeaway tea, she finds herself drawn to two very different people: Rockie, the fast-response paramedic with a sharp tongue and a storm behind his eyes, and Amira, her fearless colleague with a wicked smile and a soft touch when no one’s looking. As the adrenaline of the job builds, so does the tension. Rockie is reckless and complicated, hiding wounds deeper than any ECG can show.

Motherhood, nurture and violence – these are the themes of Elske Rahill's remarkable first collection, In White Ink . Rahill brings to life the psychological and physical reality of mothering, pregnancy and childbirth in ways that few other writers have attempted. Here is a biting realism , in the relations between men and women and in the expectations and failures of their assigned roles. Each story is illumined by moments of harsh poetry. They are carefully crafted snapshots of our condition.

Niaz Qureshis Zu Fuß von Pakistan nach Deutschland erzählt von der aufreibenden Wanderung eines Mannes von Ost nach West in den 1960er-Jahren. Qureshis Reise wird auch heute noch von vielen unter weniger günstigen Umständen unternommen.

A second chance to set the record straight, and rekindle a lost love. Wisconsin, 1931—Buck Wilson refuses to accept failure as his reward for all he has sacrificed, but he’s kept secrets for too long to be believed. With his freedom on the line, there’s only one person he trusts to mine for the true story: the woman he left one month before their wedding. All investigative journalist Caroline Wagoneer wants is to shine a light on the truth wherever darkness threatens to obscure it. Which is the only reason she agrees to help her ex-fiance when he begs for her to go undercover in Crow’s Nest.

When a series of victims are discovered encased in ice-packed crates, a deadly game of cat and mouse ensues for Isla Rivers. As she delves deeper, she finds a sinister link to past drownings that defies the pattern—unraveling a dark history that threatens to swallow her whole….

Working at the hottest monster bar in town, Val is one of the top waitresses that enjoys her job more than anyone. Taking care of the bar patrons with more than just drinks, she goes the extra mile to make sure everyone is having a good time. But when she sees the biggest minotaur in her life come in after a bad break up, she pours him a round on the house. After hearing his sad story, Val offers to take him to a special room in the bar to try and help him forget his troubles. He quickly learns why she gets the best tips, and she learns that size does matter.

When a spell gone wrong brings more than just magic to Theo Brylar’s life, things in Adenashire get a little… purrplexing. Suddenly, cats of all shapes and sizes are drawn to him, much to the amusement of Faylin the forest lynx (and Theo’s “house cat”). But when someone suggests opening a cat café next to Arleta’s bakery, Theo finds himself juggling more than feline antics.

Winchester, England, 1812. Unexpected widowhood leaves Miranda Ellsworth a wealthy woman in the prime of life, but she is too busy with her son and stepdaughter and too leery of fortune hunters to marry again. So when her boy’s schoolmate entangles her with his charmer of a father, she is determined to keep her distance, no matter the unfamiliar emotions which assail her.

From the creators of Morvoren and Mordardh comes this new poetry anthology, capturing the enthralling nature of the sea. Some of Cornwall’s children and their equally creative parents joined poets to explore happy memories of days at the beach. Cornwall’s dramatic coastline, thrust headlong into the ocean, means you are never far from the water. What songs does the ocean sing? What secrets are whispered by the waves? What mysterious creatures swim beneath its glittering surface?

In deze volledig nieuwe editie toont Manu Keirse aan de hand van vele herkenbare voorbeelden hoe rouwen niet gelijkstaat aan afscheid nemen, maar aan anders leren vasthouden. Het boek gaat niet alleen in op verlies door de dood, maar besteedt ook aandacht aan andere verliessituaties die vaak onterecht onderbelicht blijven, zoals verlies van je gezondheid, je werk of je toekomstperspectieven.

Lilly Fiels is 49 and dying—again. Only this time, she’s dying of guilt. Manhattan’s most sought-after architect had it all: the towering career, the apartment with a skyline view, and a life curated to look flawless. But when a devastating car crash rips away her soulmate, Lazlo, Lilly’s perfectly constructed world collapses into rubble. Revived after a near-death experience, Lilly is thrust into the harsh glare of her unfinished life. Back in a broken body and a fractured spirit, she’s forced to confront the wreckage of her choices.

Eleven-year-old Avery Lee loves living in Hickory Valley, Maryland. She loves her neighborhood, school, and the end-of-summer fair she always goes to with her two best friends. But she's tired of feeling squished by her six siblings! They're noisy and chaotic and the younger kids love her a little too much. All Avery wants is her own room—her own space to be alone and make art. So she's furious when Theo, her grumpy older brother, gets his own room instead, and her wild baby brother, Max, moves into the room she already shares with her clinging sister Pearl!

The target: A painting of Anjanae's deceased mother, stolen from her and presented for sale by a professional artist. The job: Steal it back and don't get caught, because high school is hard enough without facing hard time.

High school reporter Sherri "Bax" Baxter is content being an outsider, with a reputation as a nosy busybody among the students of Jericho High. Instead of friendships, she focuses on objective journalistic integrity, because it will get her out of the dead-end Texas oil town and into a prestigious journalism school, and she's pretty sure she's found her big story.

Making the Cut is the flagship show on the FoodieTV network, giving recent high school graduates a chance to win a scholarship to a prestigious culinary school. With a $10,000 prize and that incredible scholarship at stake, can their friendship survive the rigors of reality television?

For Starters is an inspirational leadership book exposing six overlooked principles of productivity. Beginning with Gratitude, then moving through Identity, Team, Action, Giving, and Finishing, this well-researched manual uncovers simple but underrated truths that fuel momentum. Packed with practical insights and surprising clarity, this coach-in-a-book is a guide for starting and finishing strong by teaching the simple science of creating a lasting impact. With lessons in control, communication and creativity, it covers a whole spectrum of how to live a more productive and meaningful life.

The Jenna Graves series delivers a pulse-pounding experience for mystery lovers. Follow the complex journey of a brilliant yet troubled female protagonist as she navigates intense investigations filled with unexpected twists, shocking revelations, and relentless suspense. The fast-paced narrative and gripping action sequences will keep you captivated until the final tick. Fans of Kendra Elliot, Rachel Caine, and Teresa Driscoll are sure to fall in love.

At last, Tabitha and Wolf can relax and settle into newlywed bliss…or so they think. Just as they prepare to leave London for a quiet summer at the Pembroke Estate, an unexpected—and rather cryptic—invitation arrives. The notoriously flamboyant Henry Cyril Paget, 5th Marquess of Anglesey, has personally requested their presence at Plas Newydd, his ancestral estate, accompanied by a desperate plea for their investigative skills. Intrigued, the couple agrees to a detour—with the ever-formidable dowager in tow, of course.