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Amare il dio degli inferi è proibito.

Persefone è la dea della primavera, ma solo di nome. La verità è che, sin da quando era bambina, i fiori si avvizziscono non appena lei li tocca. Dopo essersi trasferita a Nuova Atene, la ragazza finge di essere una semplice giornalista mortale, in modo da poter vivere una vita senza troppe pretese. Ade, il dio dei morti, ha costruito un impero del gioco d’azzardo nel mondo dei mortali, e si dice che le sue scommesse preferite siano quelle irrealizzabili.

Avery is at the airport with only two hours to get to her hotel, get cleaned up, and then get across town to deal with an angry investor. Unfortunately for her, the stress is going to get worse because the handsome cab driver that picks her up has some ideas about his own stress relief, ideas that include Avery's mouth, pussy, and tight virgin little ass!

Es un placer invitarte a la boda de la década en la que Christian Grey tomará a Anastasia Steele por esposa. Pero, ¿está realmente hecho para el matrimonio? Su padre lo duda, su hermano quiere organizarle una inolvidable despedida de soltero y su novia no piensa prometerle obediencia.

The shadow of death is hanging over me, and the queen of the fae is coming. She's stolen my magic and is growing more powerful every day. Soon, no one will be able to oppose her, not even the Dark Wolf God. I hold the key to his prison, but can I trust him? Can gods really change?

This adventure fantasy novel is an allegorical tale about epilepsy. Crossing into literary fiction, Along the River of Zurisees symbolizes the journey of a child who has severe epileptic seizures, told from the perspective of Pipsy Lee’s older brother, Geminii. It is a testament to the strength of the sibling bond in a time of suffering.

Aliens searching for a new home planet have studied humans through the “archives” they’ve discovered, specifically, Hollywood musicals. They arrive on Earth ready to integrate with the world through song, but find the world does not greet them the way they expect. Think Galaxy Quest with musicals!

Explicit romance. Editors Brenda Cothern and Heather Norris worked with fifteen lovely authors to provide you with short stories sure to pleasure. An explicit romance anthology; we found spicy romance. This anthology has high heat levels and a variety of genres.

Come on a whirlwind ride across time and place with one of the most recognizable figures of Western history - Joan of Arc. We all know of her, but few know the details of her life. Travel back in time, through the words of the maid, in a series of imaginary interviews conducted by the author. Join her on her journey from shepherdess to warrior woman, to her rise to sainthood. Enjoy Joan’s own words, recorded through two arduous trials. Listen to her own descriptions of the many battles and political maneuvers she lived through and starred in.

A proud Gunai/Kurnai woman, Veronica Gorrie grew up dauntless, full of cheek and a fierce sense of justice. After watching her friends and family suffer under a deeply compromised law-enforcement system, Gorrie signed up for training to become one of a rare few Aboriginal police officers in Australia. In her 10 years in the force, she witnessed appalling institutional racism and sexism and fought past those things to provide courageous and compassionate service to civilians in need, many Aboriginal themselves.

For 18 years Rapunzel has been a captive in the witch's tower. Desperate to know the world beyond her narrow window, the girl prays for sweet release. It is not only the witch and the tower she seeks to escape but the nameless ache inside her restless body. When a handsome thief charms his way into her bedroom, she knows salvation is at hand.

La mujer es hoy la fuerza de consumo más influyente del mundo. No solo compra: decide, compara, recomienda y transforma. Sin embargo, muchas marcas todavía le hablan con clichés, colores estándar y mensajes que no la representan. ELLA COMPRA es una guía clara y práctica para entender cómo piensa la mujer cuando compra y qué espera de una marca en cada etapa del proceso: desde el primer contacto hasta convertirse en clienta fiel.

My charming cabin getaway starts by fending off a bear attack with my rolling pin. Except… the bear is actually my best friend's brother. The star hockey player who stole my heart and broke it. Thanks, blizzard. Now I'm stuck alone with Caleb. He's still frustratingly hot and cocky as ever. This is what I get for taking time off from my beloved bakery. At least there are enough beds… but only one hot tub.

Ser el capitán de una brigada de bomberos forestales es una tarea de alto riesgo y alta recompensa. El riesgo me tomó por sorpresa hace cinco años, cuando perdí a uno de los miembros de mi equipo y eso me cambió para siempre. Hasta que conozco a Prescott. Su lengua afilada y su espíritu aventurero hacen que me olvide de todas mis reglas. Sin embargo, cuando su pasado reaparece y las mentiras empiezan a resultarme demasiamente familiares, juro no volver a mirarla. Pero todo cambia cuando ella se encuentra en una situación de vida o muerte.

Luna’s mother is fading away, the once brilliant woman regressing to an infantile state. The result of a forced breeding program to rapidly expand the wolf pack, Luna’s mom became the victim of the pack’s alpha, Raymond. Now Raymond has been defeated, but the results of his program linger. Luna’s magician mate offers scant hope for recovering her memories. Only someone who has known her since childhood could guide her to restoring her memories.

For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Politics is filled with personal stories that bring to life heroic figures we all know and introduce listeners to some of those who’ve worked behind the scenes but are still hidden. Whatever their perch, the Colored Girls, which is what Donna Brazile, Yolanda Caraway, Leah Daughtry, and Minyon Moore call themselves - are always focused on the larger goal of “hurrying history” so that every American - regardless of race, gender or religious background - can have a seat at the table. This audiobook tells their story.

I can't change the past but I'm damn well determined to move forward with Jasmine. How could I not? I've fantasized about her for years. And now with her at my side I can finally focus on winning my first title in the cage. But something just doesn't seem right. I feel like, she's hiding something from me.

Veronica Cecil was 25 years old when her husband was offered a job at a large multi-national company in the Congo. Filled with enthusiasm for their new life, the couple and their 11-month-old son set off for an African adventure. Very soon, however, Veronica began to realise that life in the Congo was not what she had imagined. Food shortages were an everyday occurrence; she felt like an outsider at the club in Léopoldville, which only the Belgians and other expats frequented; and flickers of violence were starting to erupt everywhere.

Are you in the short-term rental industry? An Airbnb host? Have you dreamt of becoming a host, or maybe you are just curious about what the industry is all about? Hospitable Hosts is a collection of true-life stories written by professional hosts from around the globe—Australia, Japan, USA, Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. Get set to learn from some of the best in the industry as they share their journeys of how they found their passion and became a professional host.

Callum Haffenden swore he’d never return to Granite Creek. But, 30 years after a life-shattering accident, he’s thrust back into the clutches of Far North Queensland and a local legend he worked hard to forget. When a man goes missing in the rainforest, the past begins to resurface, breathing new life into memories of previous tragedies – two girls lost, 17 years apart. In a town where it’s easiest to turn a blind eye, the guilt runs deep. And everyone in Granite Creek has something to hide.

La diabólica Mia se ha apoderado del cuerpo y parte de la mente de Susannah para que dé a luz a su hijo. Para ello, la obliga a viajar al Nueva York del año 1999, un mundo que aterroriza a Mia y donde necesita a Susannah para sobrevivir. También a Nueva York llegan Jake, Ancho y el padre Callahan, con el propósito de rescatar a Susannah y proteger una parcela, aquella donde crece un rosal que es mucho más que un símbolo. La suya será una búsqueda desesperada, pues una vez nacida la criatura, Mia no va a necesitar a Susannah.