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Dr. Layanna James has mastered the art of healing broken hearts—except her own. At forty, she's one of the world's top cardiothoracic surgeons, but the sudden loss of her husband Angel has left her emotionally hollow and clinging to the routine of a life that no longer fits. Caleb Black knows grief intimately. A retired pro athlete, he once dreamed of traveling the world with his wife, Maria—until illness stole her from him far too soon. Now grounded in Winston Hills, he finds unexpected solace in the one woman who truly understands his pain: Layanna, his late best friend's wife.

Dan Pallister is a survivalist and prepper. Much to the annoyance of the people around him, he has been surviving and prepping since childhood. He just didn’t know what for. When he wakes up one morning to find the world overrun with bloodthirsty zombies it all becomes clear, and despite the fall of civilisation, he can’t wait to get started. He just needs to stock up on supplies from the local supermarket first. But is everything what it seems? Bonus Content: Til death do us Part (short story) No Man’s Land: Horror in the Trenches (exclusive extract) WARNING: This book contains ...

Hiral and his raid group have achieved A-Rank and conquered the Cradle of Tomorrow, but there’s no time to celebrate. Closing the Black Gates won’t be enough, the Raze will still overwhelm all of Genesis. Now, the only chance the world has lies with the brightest and most dangerous minds ever to grace the world: The Fallen. If anybody had a plan to stop the Raze, it would be them. Too bad they’ve never been the most cooperative. To get the Fallen’s answers and have a hope of fighting the Raze, Hiral and his companions will need enough strength to face the storm they know is coming.

Irish Druid Culture, Lore and Legacy begins in County Meath. A farmer plows around a hawthorn tree that stands alone in thirty acres of tilled ground. Forty minutes away, a motorway curves around an unmarked earthen mound because a county council quietly rerouted it. No archaeologist lobbied for the mound. There is no historical protection. Ireland simply went around. Ask what kind of belief -- not doctrine, not creed, but something older and quieter than either -- would have to persist across twenty centuries of invasion, famine, conversion, colonization, and modernity to still have that ...

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Violet is a typical, down-on-her-luck millennial: mid-twenties, over-educated and drowning in debt, on the verge of moving into her parents' basement. When a lifeline appears in the form of a very unconventional job in neighboring Cambric Creek, she has no choice but to grab at it with both hands.

The Spiritually Healthy Leader exposes these root causes and offers the path to deep life transformation, freedom in Christ, and deliverance from self-sabotage. With Christ as the true center of their lives and ministry, leaders can walk vibrantly with God, live free from self-sabotage of the heart, experience the ripple effect of spiritual flourishing, and see that effect positively impact close relationships, families, churches, and the next generation.

As CEO Calla Black by day and the masked dominatrix known only as The Black Dahlia by night, I built a life that kept everyone at a distance. Control kept me safe. Rules kept me steady. And then James Carter Jr. walked into my world with his slow Southern charm and a hunger that matched the darkness I thought I had buried. I could handle him. I convinced myself I could. What I never expected was her.

Sumi is on top of the world. Well, as on top as one can be after learning a relative one never met has died, leaving one a small fortune. Taking this as a sign to follow her dreams, quitting her job, moving to Cambric Creek, and opening a flower shop is the obvious move. Applying for franchise ownership with a flower conglomerate seems so easy—they provide the equipment, the distribution contracts, and all she needs to do is front the money. But she didn't realize chasing after her dream might cause someone else to lose hold of their own.

Ancient monsters have risen. Forgotten gods stir. And something older than creation—Kek, the primordial god of darkness—is coming for her. As her five fated mates rally to protect her, uncovering buried secrets and unraveling prophecies, Katrina is forced to confront a terrifying possibility: she may be the key to resurrecting a forgotten goddess… or the only force strong enough to stop the apocalypse. But embracing her full power could mean becoming the very darkness she's fighting against.

Noémie St. Pierre has spent years chasing one dream—opening her own restaurant. Her father, Hugo St. Pierre, the powerhouse behind the successful Poutine Heaven franchise, has offered to help. But his support comes with conditions, and Noémie must fit his definition of the perfect daughter. When Noémie’s secret is exposed—that she’s been dating a woman—her father cuts her off, shattering everything she’s worked for. Lost and newly single, Noémie spirals until she finds an unexpected spark—Jordan Alexander, a hot barista she’s simmered a crush on for years.

As one of the tyrannical Empress Catharina's top soldiers, Tallah Amni swore to be loyal unto death. But then Catharina's increasingly oppressive rule led to the murder of Tallah's sister. Now, nothing can stop Tallah from scorched-earth revenge against the empress. Faking her own death, she hides in plain sight as a flighty heiress, waited upon by the gifted healer Sil. And as she hones her fire-wielding abilities, she concocts a plan to take her enemies down once and for all . . .

Sue doesn’t want much. Just a place to belong. When she’s welcomed into the world of Rosa Ranch, it feels like stepping into a dream—dusty sunsets, powerful horses, and Kathy, the magnetic ranch owner who seems to see something special in Sue that no one else ever has. The volunteers move like a unit, speaking the same language, following rules Sue doesn’t fully understand… yet. The more Sue tries to earn her place, the more the ranch tightens around her. Praise turns conditional. Friendships turn fragile. A single wrong look can make the whole barn go quiet. And the horses—once...

As bills go up, the bank account balance goes down. If you are out of ideas for saving money, then this is the book for you. Many of these tips and tricks require little to no work. The more you do work, the more you save. I give you over 50 ways you can save hundreds if not thousands of dollars per year. Do you want to live off the grid? Or maybe you just want to save up for something nice. Either way, in this book, you will find several ways to hep you reach your goals and dreams. Written simple and straight forward, there's no part you won't understand. Additional details and true ...

Thinking about raising pigs for the first time? Before you buy piglets, build a pen, or calculate feed costs — read this. A Practical Approach to Your First Pig is a complete beginner’s system designed for small landowners, homesteaders, and first-time livestock owners who want to do it correctly the first time. This step-by-step digital guide walks you through: ✔ Zoning & legal considerations ✔ Meat vs breeding decision framework ✔ Breed selection guidance ✔ Pen design & fencing strategy ✔ Drainage & shelter planning ✔ Feeding system & growth management ✔ Health ...

This guide is for credit card holders of all experiences - whether this is your first credit card or if you have had several for years and want a better understanding of how they work. I work in a call center for a very large credit card company and have learned a lot from my experiences of exactly how credit cards work. In this guide you will learn: -what a credit card is -how credit cards work -how it can affect your credit -understand how interest works -how to take full advantage of your credit card benefits -and a glossary of terms at the end Interest is one of the most difficult bits ...

This book is designed to be a simple guide and a quick read for the riding instructor giving beginning riding lessons. This book will help you plan and organize your lessons so that you and your student can get the best results possible. This recently edited and updated version is better than ever. Now on top of having a recap at the end of each lesson there also are goals for the rider at the beginning of each lesson. The end of the book now also contains a sample evaluation form that the instructor can use to help determine if the rider really is ready to go to the next level. Please ...

Jennifer Charles (JC) has sort of figured out their life. They’re two months out of prison, clean, and sober, and just got a job at a coffeeshop: CaFae Latte, owned by the mysterious and powerful fairy who goes by Violet. They’re getting along with their knife-happy coworker and have even started dating one of the regulars who practices witchcraft.

Hiral is the Everfail, the weakest person on the flying island of Fallen Reach. He trains harder than any warrior. Studies longer than any scholar. But all his people are born with magic powered by the sun, flowing through tattoos on their bodies. Despite having enormous energy within, Hiral is the only one who can’t channel it; his hard work is worth nothing. Until it isn’t. In a moment of danger, Hiral unlocks an achievement with a special instruction: Access a Dungeon to receive a Class-Specific Reward.

Agatha has fallen head over heels in love - again. This time, she has her eye on the local gardener, George Marston, but so do other women in their little Cotswold village. Shamelessly determined, Agatha will do anything to get her man - including footing the bill for a charity ball just for the chance to dance with him. And then George doesn't even show up. Only partly deterred, Agatha goes looking for him, and finds his dead body in a compost heap. Murder is definitely afoot, but this killer chose no ordinary weapon: A poisonous snake delivered the fatal strike.