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Three million people living in the middle of the Pacific dream the same dream. Can they defend it? Can they protect their love? Will their world survive? What if the innovation of a new energy storage technology enabled a bunch of adventurers to start an alternative civilization in the ocean thousands of miles away from the nearest piece of land? It has now been thirty-two years since their voyage.

It is 1960. Her mother dead and her father missing. She is indebted and fiercely loyal to her grandmother and intensely passionate about art; her talent is second to none. She faces tremendous inner turmoil and conflict. Ignoring her true love, heir to an earldom, she flaunts the advances of a British Secret Service, a rogue spy. Can Sarah make the right choices, critical choices that will affect not only her life but the lives of those she holds dear, both in love and life?

In the gripping sequel to A Golden Wish, our heroes face terrifying power and life-threatening battles. The dynamic duo, Prince Galderon and Amelina the Agile, find themselves ensnared by the dark and vengeful schemes of King Raolin in the treacherous realm of Ovamthia on their hunt for a tyrannical Ice Dragon. Meanwhile, Princess Vanadae and King Magnus the Mighty fearlessly confront the malevolent Witch, Zelavaine, in an epic clash of light and darkness.

Welcome to the breathtaking realm of Orendia, a world where ancient magic reigns, mythical creatures roam, and destiny unfolds. In the spellbinding story of Silver Apprentice: The Broken Mage, embark on an extraordinary journey alongside Lucien Fore, a courageous and resilient young man who seeks to forge his own path as a mage.

Jared, Layla, and Sammi have been best friends since kindergarten. Now in fourth grade, they are excited to care for the classroom pet, Berry the Bearded Dragon. When Berry mysteriously disappears, the Forever Friends investigate to find out what happened to their bearded buddy.

Sebastian finally finds himself in college, and now his attention is drawn towards finding that special person in his life. Just when he stops looking for love, along comes Samantha, and the unlikely relationship blooms like a beautiful flower. As their relaxed college life is comes to an end and the real world awaits, the extraordinarily special bond between the young couple in love is challenged by graduate school and an alluring corporate career.

When the coroner can’t decipher the mysterious plaster residue on each of a new killer’s victims, FBI Special Agent Faith Bold knows she is up against a diabolical and mastermind killer—and that she will need her K9 German Shepherd, Turk, to help crack the case. But Faith, still reeling from her own demons, is fragile, and even with Turk’s strength and loyalty, Faith knows that this just may be the case that pushes her over the edge.

In Alchemy's Heir: Unleashing the Magic Within, Master Alistair, the most renowned alchemist in the land, takes on Leora as his apprentice. As they delve into the secrets of alchemy, they uncover dangerous conspiracies and must use their knowledge to protect the realm from dark forces.

FBI Special Agent Faith Bold doesn’t believe she can ever return to the force after the trauma she’s been through. Suffering from past demons, she feels unfit for duty and content to retire—until Turk walks into her life.

A new serial killer leaves a mysterious signature—the theft of his victims’ wedding rings—and as the trail grows cold, FBI Special Agent Faith Bold knows she will be unable to solve it without the expert assistance of her K9 German Shepherd, Turk. But Faith still suffers from PTSD, haunted by her encounter with a serial killer, and it is only Turk who keeps her going. Together, they will stop at nothing to bring the next killer to justice—and to save the next victim before it is too late.

Anna’s Legacy, book two of The Sackville Hotel Trilogy continues Anna and Bill’s unwavering love story as they begin their married life as owners of The New Sackville Hotel, building a legacy for Anna’s daughter and granddaughter.

Maïko loves to swim, but it’s been so long since it rained that the pond has dried up! So when her mother tells her the legend of the rain, Maïko sets out to bring rain to her dried-up pond with the help of her animal friends.

Sussex, England, 1913. Nineteen-year-old Anna Neale longs for an independent life full of adventure. Refusing her father’s wishes to marry his chosen suitor, she convinces him to allow her to take a receptionist position at a prestigious seaside hotel. But her beautiful plan soon turns ugly when the inn’s lascivious manager assaults her.

Women are stressed. We’re expected to do more, remember the details, to work, care for families and manage households. All that pressure comes with a lot of stress.

As the pup of the strongest wolf shifter pack, Shiva has always been under her Alpha brother Constance's rule. When the witch Magdalene attempts to capture Shiva for her healing ability, she's thrown into an icy new life with no orders and no pack for protection. Varon, a tyrant of the lands finds her and keeps her as a pet. He only has one weakness to exploit, and that is his inability to produce his own magic. But as Shiva uncovers more about him, she learns of his plans to free the citizens of the realm from Magdalene.

Lucy and Michael keep a regular lunch date, but their rendezvous hides a twisted secret that neither wants to share…

Beneath the pristine code of a virtual empire, DIVIDI hides a deeper war—one not of machines, but of perception. Arden, daughter of a high-ranking architect of the VDC, begins to fracture as ghost memories resurface and reality slips through the cracks. Hunted by a system that surveils even her thoughts, she encounters Sunamis—a cryptic rebel who speaks in riddles of forgotten truths—and Malak, a being who shouldn’t exist, yet feels more real than anything she’s ever known.

Miss Vanessa Claxton gave her heart to Lord Crispin Tilson when she was only seventeen. He did not ask for it, but it went willingly. A secret friendship on the cusp of young love, and then he was gone. Lord Crispin Tilson hadn’t expected that at the age of twenty he’d fall in love with a miss enjoying her first Season. He certainly hadn’t anticipated that their meetings would take place in secret and that nobody would ever learn. But, as much as he wished to be with Vanessa, adventure called, and he had to leave her behind.

Jared, Sammi, and Layla have been best friends since kindergarten. Now, 4th graders at Avery Elementary, they love spending time together, from playing games to solving mysteries. When they learn that one of their classmates has been diagnosed with leukemia, they are inspired to find a way to raise money to help her family with expenses.

Written by Mary R. Burch, PhD, with input from the respected dog experts at the American Kennel Club (R)–the very same organization that designed the test–Canine Good Citizen: The Official AKC Guide will help dog owners easily maneuver through the program's 10-step curriculum, with a focus on responsible pet ownership and basic good manners for dogs.