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A ferocious, bloody firefight on a remote Scottish island scorched Gabriel Wolfe’s soul to cinders. It left him a broken man, consumed by rage against his unseen enemies. Now he holds two lives in his hands. His own. And that of the woman who betrayed everything he ever held dear. Everything he ever believed in. Everything he ever loved.

Christmas is always magical for Emmy—a season filled with carols, charity parties at the church, and cherished moments with her mother, Alice. She shares these joys with Reggie, her best friend since childhood, and though they lived humbly in the tenements, her heart is full as long as he is near.

Ethan Shaw—lighthouse keeper and local witch—lives a charmed life in his chilly, coastal hometown. Blessed with a flourishing garden and a stable livelihood, Ethan can’t complain. But when his husband, Captain Peter Vásquez, brings home a wounded leopard seal after an impromptu storm, Ethan is faced with a curious situation: caring for a lost selkie named Nico Locke.

Hanna is devastated when just a few weeks before her wedding, her fiancé drops the bomb that he doesn’t want to marry her. With the wedding bought and paid for (and completely non-refundable!), she decides to give it away to a deserving couple. Hanna chooses a pair of strangers that fate seems to put in her path, and then embarks on rearranging the wedding details with the help of the new bride-to-be’s brother.

In 2003, the first ever late-night talk show hosted by a 10-year-old boy premiered live for six minutes, before it was violently pulled from the air and abruptly canceled. Its host, Donnie Dixon, hasn’t been heard from since.

Someone Wild is an opposites-attract, slow-burn, great-adventure rom-com-meets-heartfelt-romance-love story. Join Peter and Darius as they begin the adventure of a lifetime through rugged North Wales, passing crumbling castles and towering mountains, tumbling waterfalls and deep blue lakes.

Not bound as a book. Free. Like Unfettered before it, the contributing writers of Unbound were allowed to submit the tales they wished fans of genre to hear - without the constraints of a shackling theme. The result is magical. Twenty-three all-original stories are sure to captivate you - some will move you to tears while others will keep you listening long into the night. The power of Unbound lies in its variety of tales and the voices behind them. If you are a fan of discovering new writers or hearing the works of beloved authors, Unbound is for you.

"Decoding Lord of the Flies" explores the iconic novel's various themes, characters, conflicts, and literary techniques. This guide provides a deep and insightful analysis of the novel, making it an essential resource for students, teachers, and anyone interested in the novel's enduring significance. The study guide begins by exploring the novel's historical background and the cultural and social context in which it was written.

Harry Evans, who never thought he'd realize his dream of becoming a published author, is unexpectedly divorced at nearly thirty and back in his parents' house. His literary success does little to heal his shattered heart and self-worth. An accidental meeting with the attractive and charming librarian, Adrian Marco, culminates in a night of memorable and intense passion. Despite their intentions for a casual fling, neither can ignore the spark that remains after ten years apart.

"Decoding The Merchant of Venice" offers insights into its plot, characters, relationships, and moral lessons. It highlights the central conflict between Antonio and Shylock, underpinned by themes of justice, mercy, and prejudice, setting the stage for the pivotal courtroom scene. Key character analyses include Shylock, depicted as both villain and victim, showcasing the play's complex portrayal of religious intolerance and justice.

Science fiction is a portal that opens doors onto futures too rich and strange to imagine. Fantasy takes us through doorways of magic and wonder. For more than a decade award-winning editor Jonathan Strahan has sifted through tens of thousands of stories to select the best, the most interesting, the most engaging science fiction and fantasy to thrill and delight readers.

"Decoding A Midsummer Night's Dream" offers an in-depth look into Shakespeare's enchanting comedy within the Elizabethan context. It breaks down the plot and character dynamics, highlighting the intricate relationships between characters like Hermia and Lysander, the quarrelsome fairy royalty Oberon and Titania, and the comical Mechanicals led by Nick Bottom. Key themes such as the complexity of love, the blend of dreams and reality, magic's transformative effects, and the oscillation between order and chaos are explored to illuminate the play's insights into human nature and societal norms.

When the Queen's guardsman enters my inn, the last thing I expect is to be propositioned. But this far north, it can get lonely at times, and my bed fits two easily enough. The guardsman is lithe and fae, and I'd be lying if I said I wasn't interested. Besides, what's one night between grown men? I don't expect to see him again. But rumors of war bring him back to me, and what starts as a one-off soon blossoms into so much more ...

Five years ago Joah was culled -- kidnapped by the government to be trained as a soldier. In the process, they erased his memory, destroying his past, his dreams, everything but his name. Armed with that alone, Joah escapes from the facility in search of someone to help him recall the man he used to be. That person is Tobin, Joah’s husband, who never gave up hope of finding him again.

With more than 10 stories from exciting new voices and a few veterans of the universe, the second anthology highlights the lives and struggles of humanity's best and worst years after system advent.

When is an allergy attack an act of terrorism? When it's a city full of fire-breathing dragons who are sneezing! Anyone who knows anything about dragons should be aware that they have an innate need to hoard. Some keep this urge in check, gathering stamps or books, but when the infamous Dug decides to hoard all of the allergy medicine in England, things get ugly.

In Egypt, all things are possible. So discovers Albion Stanley, a recent Cambridge graduate and brilliant linguist, newly arrived in Cairo in 1902. Albion sees the unseen, including ghosts. It is a less than comfortable reality, which he tends to with copious amounts of whiskey and numerous other vices. Also in Cairo is Aleister Crowley, the famed occultist. Aleister is a dangerous man, but not an unsympathetic one and never a dull one. Together, they discover the world of dead Egyptians, some of whom are older than the pyramids.

A delightful adventure, that is really all that Lady Charlotte Beck craved, but it was never to be. Not with two older brothers being the most diligent of chaperones. However, when her family is summoned to Castle Keyvnor for the reading of a will, Charlotte can hardly contain her excitement. Not that she believes in any of that nonsense about ghosts or magic. Lord Adam Vail has spent the last two years at his grandfather’s estate taking care of his older brother until he succumbs to a debilitating illness.

Embark on a transformative spiritual journey this Advent season with Journey to Bethlehem: A Four-Week Guide for Advent Devotion and Reflection by William Gomes. This unique guide extends a warm invitation to delve deep into the essence of Advent, preparing your heart for the profound joy and mystery of Christmas.

Miss Diana Vail had thought she’d found love, but James Bryant, the Earl of Somerton, had only been toying with her affections. Had she not overheard the horrible truth, she might have succumbed to his practice seductions and been ruined for life. Thankfully, her reputation had been saved, though it left her wondering if she could ever trust her heart again.