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It's the morning of my wedding. I don't look like the ruthless mafia boss who rules the underworld. No matter how fake this marriage might seem, by the end of the day, she'll be my wife. Until…she's gone. They call me the Reaper. Feared. Ruthless. Untouchable. I don't save people. I bury them. Until she stumbled into my world.

I wanted to explore my sensual side in a safe space, a club designed where other like-minded people can experiment and discover themselves. It was a chance to take back the confidence my ex had stolen. No strings attached. No relationships. So, of course, a heated one-night stand changed everything.

Love doesn’t always have a happy ending. I should know… On the ice, Austin Hart is a star—but off it he’s drinking his way to oblivion. The only bright spot is his friendship with the Chicago Ravens social media intern… she sees past the jersey to the lonely man underneath. Nova Thatcher thought things were looking up. But her mom’s cancer diagnosis has thrown her for a loop, and the internship she hoped would become a full-time job is going nowhere. Her friendship with Austin is about the only thing making her smile.

Artist. Public intellectual. Political activist. James Baldwin was all of these and more. Raised in the slums of Depression-era Harlem in New York City, Baldwin would become an author and activist of international renown—one whose legacy has continued long beyond his death in 1987. Who was James Baldwin? How did he become the master of multiple literary genres and a champion for some of the era’s most notable political and social causes? And how is his influence still being felt today?

In the heart of Glasgow’s West End, seven women unknowingly carry the legacy of an ancient sisterhood. Each of them, the descendant of a long-forgotten coven, has built a life for herself—running bookshops, cafés, florists, and patisseries—blissfully unaware of the magick woven into their blood.

Being a teen girl can be confusing and frustrating—luckily Meredith Walker created this guide to show how to dig deep, find what's important to you, and use that authenticity to make the world a better place. Featuring a foreword from Amy Poehler! ​ Teen girls learn rules all the time, even...

Searching for Serafim is a layered exploration of the life of Vancouver's first lifeguard, Serafim “Joe” Fortes. A Trinidad native who arrived on the shores of Canada in 1885, Fortes was heralded as a hero in Vancouver for saving dozens of people from drowning, and his funeral drew the largest crowd ever recorded in the city's history. Since his passing, Fortes has been commemorated with a Canada Post-issued stamp and local buildings named in his honour. Yet, little has been discussed about how he navigated an openly white supremacist society as an Afro Latino man.

I was drowning in my father's debts when a gang member came to collect and nearly took me. That's when I was rescued by Nikolai. We had one wild night where he worshiped my body and soul. His touch was gentle and rough with a dangerous edge that made me ache for more. Then I realized who he was...never mind he's a decade older than me. Nikolai Petrov, a savage mafia monster who silences his enemies permanently. Determined to shield our babies from his brutal world, I ran. But he tracked me down and claimed me.

A community where the mortgage is paid with blood. A man with an unhealthy devotion to his couch. A death machine that kills whoever its owner wants. A woman escapes one nightmare to find herself in another living hell. A boy learns more about his father than he ever wanted to know. Bone Chimes, the first collection from Kristopher Rufty, features nine demented tales, including The Night Everything Changed, the prelude to The Lurkers.

The Christmas Mink and Other December Tales from the North Woods brings the spirit of the season alive. In this whimsical collection of Christmas stories and poems from the snowy north woods of New England, see the season in a new light and find the holiday spirit in unlikely places–in Siberia, from the tail of the Christmas Comet, or even your own tree.

She was known for what she lost She lived by the courage she found "Find Polaris" When the SS Titanic set sail, Captain Edward John Smith became a legend – and when tragedy struck he was a hero to some, reckless to others. But in the shadow of his infamy stood his daughter, left behind on the...

In the heart of Glasgow’s West End, seven women unknowingly carry the legacy of an ancient sisterhood. Each of them, the descendant of a long-forgotten coven, has built a life for herself—running bookshops, cafés, florists, and patisseries—blissfully unaware of the magick woven into their blood.

Fraternity house mother, Jo, is perfectly happy with her rowdy crew of adoptive "sons". They gobble up her baked goods, treat her like the queen of the house and never talk back. She doesn't need another man in her life, especially at this age! But when the boys decide to set her up with their crotchety professor, love starts to look a little bit sweeter...

Discover the seductive 'stranger' is my brother's bestie… OMG. Get stuck in a cabin and claimed by three off-limits firemen? No way. After being robbed, I flew home with my pride in a carry-on and my faithful corgi stowed in cargo. So when the passenger next to me looked like People magazine's Sexiest Man Alive, I did what any heartbroken girl would do. I followed him into the tiny bathroom to forget my troubles at 30,000 feet.

From Karen Walrond, author of The Lightmaker's Manifesto and Radiant Rebellion, comes a delightful jaunt into how to be a total amateur--by doing the things you love even if you're not any good at them. In today's grind culture, hobbies become side hustles. Work creeps into leisure time. Perfectionism reigns. We look up to experts, and we look down on amateurs. And when someone asks us what we like to do, we realize we have absolutely no idea.

Blood wasn't something I ever craved—until I did. My life was quiet—until my best friend was taken and hidden away. We found her, thank the Fates. But nothing about life after that has been simple. Not with this hunger inside me… and not with the scent trail that's led me straight into something darker than I ever imagined. Levi is mine. Fierce. Possessive. Irresistible. But he isn't just mine. His scent matches his, too. The Kismet omega. A haunted, broken man we were never supposed to find. But my thirst doesn't just lead me to him—it draws me straight into the path of a stranger.

Julian Bellini. Italian mobster. Ruthless casino owner. My best friend's brother. When he finds out my parents secretly arranged for me to marry into the Russian bratva in exchange for their debt, he offers me an out. He'll pay the debt if I sign his contract. But that contract comes at a cost. One that might ruin me.

From USA TODAY bestselling author and BookTok sensation Kandi Steiner comes a sizzling, second-chance romance set on the high seas—perfect for fans of Below Deck and readers who crave angsty, high-stakes love stories. Ember Reed is finally living her dream: chief stew on a Mediterranean...

Welcome to Windlewick, where the tea is hot, the secrets are buried deep, and murder is just around the corner of the pet hotel. When kind-hearted pet hotel owner Lottie Crumb welcomes the glamorous Madame Mitzi and her prized Persian cat, Prince Nazari, she has no idea she’s opening the door to scandal, deception—and fur-flying chaos. By morning, the pampered feline has vanished, and a nearly identical cat is found dead in a neighbour’s garden.

With the fate of the world, the mysterious golden ring, and her heart on the line, Idalia Hyland must finally face all of her past to secure the safety of her future. What will time reveal? And will it be enough to save everyone from the Darkness? Join the merry characters you love and adore to see what might happen! Or, if our two star-crossed lovers can FINALLY touch!