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Maggie Prescott may not know her real name, the circumstances of her birth, or her father’s identity, but based on a song her shipwrecked birthmother taught her before she died, Maggie’s certain the answers lie on the island of Antigua. Unbeknownst to her beloved adopted family, she sends her maid to finishing school in her stead and convinces her uncle, Captain Anthony Middleton, to sail her to the Leeward Islands. Time is of the essence to discover her heritage before the next family gathering exposes her duplicity.

Featuring fifteen new essays by trans people of color—spanning writers, scientists, actors, activists, and drag queens—Both/And explores what it means to live as a trans or gender nonconforming person of color today. Acclaimed authors Akwaeke Emezi, Tanaïs, Meredith Talusan, and J Wortham, share their stories alongside activist and organizer Raquel Willis and RuPaul’s Drag Race star Peppermint, as well as a host of rising literary talent.

Georgia Lennox has traded in her boyish ways for pink gowns and a coy smile to capture the eye of the Earl of Claremont. However, on the day she's convinced the earl will propose, Georgia is shipped off to the Leeward Islands to care for her ailing father. But when she arrives on Nevis, the last thing she expects is to learn that her abrupt departure was not at her father's bidding but that of the infuriating, yet captivating, island schoolmaster. And now her plans may well be shipwrecked.

Home is where the heart is. Erin hatte immer nur ein Ziel: ihre Heimat Hawai'i verlassen, um Biochemie zu studieren und ein Heilmittel für die Krankheit ihres Vaters zu finden. Als sich sein Zustand verschlechtert, kehrt sie nach Hause zurück und lernt den Schnitzkünstler Shane kennen. Zunächst kann Erin ihm und seinem Lebensstil nicht viel abgewinnen, denn Shane lebt in den Tag hinein und jagt der perfekten Welle hinterher. Doch über den gemeinsam verbrachten Sommer bringt er Erin die Schönheit ihrer Heimat näher und wird nach und nach zu einem Grund, zu bleiben.

Hannah Rose Barrington is the island misfit. Orphaned at a young age, Hannah struggles to provide for her future, while her guardian, a weak-hearted island drunk, bleeds Hannah of her father’s inheritance. Caught between the classes of elite planters and white beggars, Hannah yearns to find a place to belong.

Charlotte Amelia Etheridge has cowered to her mother’s sharp tongue and endless demands for the last time. In a fleeting moment of rebellion, she recklessly asks a foreigner from the Leeward Islands for a dance. But her one courageous act lands her in a compromising position. Forced to wed a stranger, Lottie leaves the only home she’s ever known to reside on the isle of St. Kitts.

Ever wondered what your favorite taco stand can teach you about marketing? It's more than just making great salsa. "Marketing Lessons from Food: Understanding Neolocalism and Its Business Implications" shows how focusing on local culture can make your business a community favorite. By embracing local flavors, you can create unique and memorable customer experiences.

"Bleib dir immer treu", sagte ihr Vater einst zu Olivia. Seine Worte hallen der New Yorker Musicalschülerin im Kopf, während sie als VIP-Betreuerin im Tigers anheuert. Der Verlockung, mit 'persönlichem Extra-Service' ein imposantes Trinkgeld zu verdienen, kann Olivia nur so lange widerstehen, bis sie dort auf den berühmten Footballspieler Jacob trifft. Der muskulöse Sportler übt eine magische Anziehung auf sie aus. Es bleibt ein schales Gefühl zurück, das hartnäckig an ihrer Seele haftet, denn es lässt alte Wunden wieder aufbrechen.

Nuria will ihre Leidenschaft für den geheimnisvollen Stalker, der ihr bis nach Australien gefolgt ist und nachts in ihrem Zimmer auftaucht, weiter ausleben. Seine nächtlichen Besuche werden für Nuria zum geliebten Tabu voller Verlockung. Doch dann taucht eine dunkle Gestalt aus ihrer Vergangenheit wieder auf und will Nuria für sich gewinnen. Sie steht zwischen den beiden Männern, einer gefährlicher als der andere und beide verfeindet bis aufs Blut. Nuria muss entscheiden, wem sie sich hingibt und ihr Vertrauen schenkt.

Elizabeth Eden is a fallen woman. Having borne a child out of wedlock, the doors of society are closed and no reputable bachelor will give her a second glance. Her only escape from a life of poverty and humiliation is a marriage of convenience to an aging recluse who is desperate for an heir. When the old Lord dies suddenly, leaving his entire fortune in her name, Countess Elizabeth finds that the world is full of possibilities for a wealthy widow. A new alliance with the right match could secure her a glorious re-entry into society.

The summer of 1968 is warm and humid, but rife with possibilities. Something is in the air; something more than thunder and lightning. Sally and her husband, Otis, have decided to spend the summer in their small cabin by The North Sea. Her career as a ballerina is over, and Sally is ready to have children. She spends her days enjoying the sun, thinking of her future and trying to make her husband be as interested in her, as he is in his congregation. But, when she is injured on the beach, she meets the doctor, James Black, who does more than just fix her leg.

Welcome to a journey of self-discovery, spiritual growth, exploration, and new insights. This book is designed to teach you about chakras, different clairs for psychic abilities, energy flow in the body, Reiki, self-healing, manifesting, divine tools, divine communication, Starseeds, spiritual awakening, and more.

When keen gamer Ivy Finch is sent to the Ash Tree Foundation after an online encounter turns dangerous, all she can think about is getting through the internet-safety course her parents have signed her up for and going back to her life. Until she meets Conrad O'Connell, famous influencer and nephew of the Ash Tree Foundation's founder Dagmar Nilsson.

From Brandon Sanderson—author of the #1 New York Times bestselling Stormlight Archive and its fourth massive installment, Rhythm of War—comes a new hefty novella, Dawnshard. Taking place between Oathbringer and Rhythm of War, this tale (like Edgedancer before it) gives often-overshadowed characters their own chance to shine.

Seit Monaten wird Nuria von einem Unbekannten verfolgt. Um dem Stalker zu entkommen, verlässt sie ihre Heimat Spanien und flüchtet nach Australien, wo sie als Au-pair arbeitet. Doch weitere Geheimnisse warten dort auf sie: Die Tochter der Familie ist verschwunden, und Zain, der älteste Sohn, scheint mehr darüber zu wissen, als er zugibt. Seine düstere Ausstrahlung nervt Nuria gewaltig und zieht sie dennoch in seinen Bann. Ein verhängnisvolles Verlangen, denn plötzlich lauert ihr Stalker nachts wieder in den Schatten ihres Zimmers, um sie ausgerechnet vor Zain zu beschützen.

In this captivating historical fiction novel set in the 19th century, young Margaret Dashwood’s lifelong dream is to travel to Pompeii. Accompanied solely by female companions, Margaret learns that danger is real – but that she can overcome it. Margaret refuses to let a lack of money ruin her dreams of visiting Pompeii and making discoveries of her own. To her family’s dismay she begins earning her own living as a companion to an elderly lady in London.

If you’re ready to embark on the incredible journey of motherhood, there's no time like the present to prepare your body for the most vital role it will ever play—the creation of new life. In Real Food for Fertility, we explore the power of nutrition to optimize your fertility and ensure a healthy start for your future child.

Stacia Reynolds, the famous White Werewolf, plucked from her quiet Vermont life and thrust into the supernatural world. Rescued from mauling by the Hammer of God himself, transformed into one of the most skilled weres in the world, stepping from impoverishment to fame and fortune, and destined to become partner to the most powerful witch ever. This is a story for Demon Accords fans, told by Stacia, in her own words.

Scottsdale’s favorite investigator, Laura Black, returns in a thrilling new romantic mystery. In her latest adventure, Laura’s on the hunt for a client’s father with a shadowy past. The trail leads her on an adventure across Arizona to a dark casino where every fantasy can come true. Unfortunately, poking her nose into things she shouldn’t has deadly consequences. To add to the mayhem, Sophie and Gina agree that it’s time for Lenny to start to date. But who would want to go out with Lenny? Max has arranged a romantic trip for Laura. Who knew vacations could be so dangerous?

High Princess Amalia Therald must deal with the aftermath of her father's death as she ascends to the throne. As Amalia explores her new connection to her draconic heritage, a new threat emerges, coming from within and without simultaneously. Assaulted on all sides, who can she trust? And can she bear the burden of straddling two worlds, or will the tension between them consume her?