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Jesse Sheridans nächster Auftrag als U.S. Marshal klingt wie ein ganz normaler Montagvormittag: Bewache und beschütze den Kronzeugen Alfonso Morgan und dessen Tochter Faye. Allerdings hat ihn niemand gewarnt, wie schwierig Faye ist, die ihm schon bei der ersten Begegnung fast in die Kronjuwelen tritt. Die sture und ziemlich desillusionierte junge Frau will vieles sein, aber kein stilles Mäuschen im Zeugenschutz. Obwohl sie die Gefahren und vor allem den Preis dieses Lebens kennt, ist sie nicht bereit, ihn weiterhin zu bezahlen.

What's the best group to form a defense force? If you said a bloodthirsty bunnygirl, a timid drowblin (half drow-half goblin), and a human bloke named Owen, he'd ask you if you understood the question. But that's what Peach Valley's got. Luckily for him, one skeleton a day is so easy to deal with that it leaves ample time to sample the delights of the village. Like swimming in the lake with the crazy bunny who makes him laugh, or shopping trips with the shy drowblin he's getting out of her shell.

Having narrowly averted an (under)world war, Cat Crawfield wants nothing more than a little downtime with her vampire husband, Bones. Unfortunately, her gift from New Orleans’ voodoo queen just keeps on giving—leading to a personal favor that sends them into battle once again, this time against a villainous spirit.

Robin dreamed of attending Yale and using her brain. Kory lived on the streets of Seattle and relied on his brawn. Without the asteroid, they never would have met. For three years, Robin and her grandfather have been hiding, trusting no one. When a biker gang moves into town, Robin can no longer scrounge or tend her garden. Because her grandfather is dying, he urges her to join her extended family—800 miles away in a bunker city in South Dakota, but she doesn't want to leave.

Ich habe eine Schwäche für Eishockeyspieler. Ganz besonders für Josh Randolph, den erfolgreichsten Goalie der NHL. Das Problem? Ich bin seine Agentin. Nach dem College bin ich im Familienunternehmen eingestiegen, bei der Pierce Sports Agency. Weil ich nicht unter meinem Dad arbeiten wollte, bin ich zu meinem Onkel nach L. A.. In den letzten zehn Jahren ist mein Privatleben auf der Strecke geblieben, doch solange ich meinen Klienten die besten Deals verschaffen kann, bin ich glücklich. Unter anderen betreue ich auch Josh ... der gerade den Stanley Cup geholt hat.

In this chilling adventure, Vampire Hunter D has been dispatched to vanquish the ancient vampiric Noble Count Braujou, guardian of an ancient buried treasure. But when a mysterious object crashes into the earth, destroying half of the northern Frontier, D faces an even more terrifying opponent—the renegade vampire Valcua, the Ultimate Noble! Having been exiled to outer space, Valcua took his entire kingdom of strange and deadly creatures with him, and swore that when the time was right they would return to have their revenge.

Mistress Nazz was right. I needed an escape from this boring world. But could I really put a dog collar and leash on and be led all through the market? Could I really take the caning and punishments that awaited me if I was a bad dog? In this true story, I delve into my thinking and my emotions as I submit to my Thai Mistress and receive training from her. I release my inner thoughts towards submission.

Das Ende naht ... Wie konnten sie sich das antun, obwohl da so viel mehr zwischen ihnen wahr ... Aniello. Sie hat mir die ganze Zeit etwas vorgespielt und das wird sie mir büßen. Niemand führt Aniello Melcore ungestraft an der Nase herum. Ich werde sie einfangen, einsperren und ihr die Behandlung zukommen lassen, die meine Feinde zu spüren bekommen. Denn genau das passiert, wenn der Hass zu groß wird und die Liebe keinen Wert mehr hat ... Filomena. Aniello hat sich mit der falschen Frau angelegt, wenn er glaubt, dass ich ewig vor ihm weglaufen werden.

Liegt eine Lügnerin in meinem Bett? Aniello. Ich bin immer noch auf der Suche nach diesem verfluchten Buch. Inzwischen ist Filomena ein fester Bestandteil meines Lebens, aber trügt mein Verlangen nach ihr mein Urteilsvermögen? Oder ist das mein schlechtes Gewissen, weil ich etwas über ihre Vergangenheit erfahren habe, das uns zerfetzen wird? Filomena. Was tut man, wenn man den Absprung verpasst hat, die Wahrheit zu sagen? Nichts. Man wartet ab und ergibt sich dem Schicksal, das einem am Ende um die Ohren fliegt, sodass man nicht mehr ein noch aus weiß. Heiß und packend!

The Therapeutic School Approach offers teachers and school leaders a step-by-step guide to embedding a trauma-informed approach that is tangible, practical, and brings the underpinning science to life in a way that is relatable and relevant. Placing a keen focus on moving towards a more inclusive way of working, it advocates for a culture that puts wellbeing and mental health at the core of teaching and school life.

Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned. In this sequel to Sugarland we see Sasha Thibodaux embarking on a life with new lover Kara Stewart, an attorney with the District Attorney’s office. Everything backfires when Kara is taken hostage by the suspects in the biggest case of her career. Her eventual release sparks a backlash neither woman expected. Appalled, by the failure of the criminal justice system, Sasha exacts her own brand of justice for the acts committed against her lover. From the Bayou’s of Louisiana to the jungles of South America, Sasha plots her revenge.

Gideon Sable specializes in stealing the kind of things that can't usually be stolen. But these days the legendary master thief is officially retired from the caper game. Now, instead of pulling off elaborate heists with his crew of supernatural specialists, he runs a magical shop in the heart of London with his partner Annie Anybody. Still, he can't resist occasionally going out in the night to steal things when Annie's not looking. For old times' sake—and for the joy of the con.

It's the moment Kieran and Lexi have been preparing for. The Magical Summit. Ready or not, they will take their assembled team into the belly of the beast. The stakes couldn't be higher. If the powers that be don't approve of Kieran, he will not earn the official title of the Demigod of San Francisco. The real danger concerns Lexi, however. With Kieran away in meetings, she must brave the treacherous halls of the Summit with just her crew and her wards, fighting for social placement and status, open to attack from all angles.

Gang life has rules: No snitching. No folding under pressure. Definitely no falling for your boss' girl. Seems like the Mercy Blades have forgotten all the rules. Grayson wants Sofia, our boss' girl. I want her too. Whispers of betrayal buzz as power shifts. Sofia's safety is key, but we might not be able to outsmart the Viper--we hit hard, but his game hits harder.

For those who wish to evolve in every facet of life but lack the time or patience to trudge through a never-ending literary jungle, this audiobook is your answer. Unlock the secrets of the masters and elevate your life to unparalleled heights.

They called him the Young Pretender, a Prince of England whose throne was stolen from him. Charles Stuart risked a blood bath for his crown. To fund his war between Scotland and England, Charles had millions in gold buried by his followers and lost to time. Annja, Roux, and Garin team up to hunt for the Jacobite treasure from the underground alleys in Edinburgh, to the misty hills, lochs, and castles of The Highlands.

Teenage Stella Grey has always felt an intense recurring sense of déjà vu … often plagued by strong dreams that feel more real than her waking moments. One ill-fated morning, her dream from the night before actually comes to life as she awakens and finds her house ransacked and her mother unconscious near their broken-in front door. Her next moments are scary, shocking, and earth-shattering as she is kidnapped and delivered to a Gothic mansion, the Manor de Rêves. Over the next few days, Stella grapples with where she is and why she was taken.

From Barbara Dee, the critically acclaimed author of Maybe He Just Likes You, comes a middle grade novel about a girl who makes the choice to speak out against a problematic historical hometown figure no matter the cost—perfect for listeners of Dress Coded.

In einer Kurzschlussreaktion lässt Louisa ihr altes Leben samt Job und Verlobtem hinter sich. Mit dem umgebauten VW-Bus ihres Großvaters bereist sie das Land auf der Suche nach ... Nun, das weiß sie selbst nicht so genau. In der malerischen Kleinstadt Pinewood Bay hat Lou bloß einen kurzen Zwischenstopp geplant. Doch plötzlich streikt ihr Navi und dann versagt auch noch der Motor des alten Vans. Lou strandet - und das ausgerechnet auf dem Grundstück des ehemaligen CEO Jay.

Denise wants to help women unlock the power of adaptability. She wants to show you how to be your own life-coach and how to meet the demands of the different roles we take on in life. With her guidance and utilising the seven lessons she has taken from her time on and off the track, she hopes women can reach their full potential, develop tools to pick themselves up and own their multifaceted identities at work and beyond.