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Medieval Europe, 996 AD. Fifteen-year-old Galen survived a horrendous assault, only to be exiled by his family. Taken in by monks and grateful to be spared as a suspected sinner from the execution block, he ekes out a lonely existence of unrelenting pain. But he gains a chance to prove himself worthy when a famous young illustrator arrives at the abbey and selects him to help with an important manuscript.

Bambi is the beloved story of a young deer’s early years and coming of age in a forest with many dangers. Because deer are prey for humans, Bambi is taught from a young age about the dangers he will face and warned to always be cautious. He, and all the other creatures in the forest, fear humans.

Posey Knight is off limits. She's the sweet-as-sin little sister of my once-best friend. While I deal in dirty deeds and depravity, I know all the reasons I can't have her. The problem is, I'm obsessed. I can't seem to get her out of my head no matter how hard I try. I don't play by the rules, but for her, I'd be willing to break them all. 

When you say you're a sexologist, people imagine Marilyn Monroe. They don't expect a woman who uses a wheelchair. As the host of the All Access Podcast, I'm breaking barriers, crushing stigmas, and creating sexual connections that are fulfilling for my fans. Only, I've hit a snag. A lovely listener wants some advice about accessible rope play and I'm drawing a big fat blank. Which leaves me with no option but to get out there and give it a go. Which is how I meet Jay Wood - rigger, carpenter, and all-around hottie.

Sugar Got Low contains a tale of grifters, a prequel story to the well-regarded Ania series, several trips back to River City, and one to La Sombra, Texas. Enjoy a Walter Mitty homage set in San Francisco, a deadly day in Roman Britain, the heartbreaking story of a junkie, and the suspenseful one of a murderer in a black car. And at the end of it all, you’ll experience the dark but inspiring title story of perseverance that was only made possible because of a misunderstood lyric.

Stephen Attebrook, a crippled knight facing poverty and ruin, seems condemned to a quiet life when he takes a position as deputy coroner in the small medieval town of Ludlow. But instead, he plunges into a web of murder, espionage, and intrigue. A death Attebrook rules an accidental drowning turns out to be a murder, and he must find the killer with little evidence pointing the way. Then a commission to return a runaway apprentice pitches him into the midst of a conflict between a rebellious earl and King Henry III that is about to erupt into civil war.

Albinus, the son of a revered Roman veteran, Silus, has always longed to be a farmer, not a soldier, and live his days ploughing and reaping the harvests with his bride-to-be, Licina. But Silus has darker ambitions and wishes for Albinus to follow in his footsteps in the army.

A healing touch. A hideous face. A looming curse. As the ugly twin to a perfect sister, Princess Laidra lives her life in the shadows - until her parents offer her as bait for a giant serpent. Her escape attempt leaves her shipwrecked on a secluded island with only one inhabitant: Prince Calen, who lives under a curse. If anyone looks upon him, he turns into a giant serpent. Speaking to him in the darkness, Laidra sees past the monster to Calen’s lonely soul, and she determines to free him from the magic’s hold.

An insight into depression and anxiety, with tips and guidance on how to manage your own mental health and what to do if you should need help.

Roman Britain, 60 CE. Appius and Titus, Roman soldiers, march toward Camulodunum to put down Boudicca's revolt. But the night before, Titus has some a pressing philosophical question for his brother-in-arms. It is one that Appius initially answers easily, but the more they discuss the question, the more he struggles for a true answer. "Why do we fight"? Before he can fully examine this compelling question, Appius and his cohort are thrust into battle against the fierce Iceni in a pitched battle for control of southern Britain.

A young Moorish prince wakes to the filth and stench of his new home. His brother is the new khalifa of Málaga, but instead of welcoming Ben-Yahya with open arms, he has him thrown into prison. The young prince can only guess what Hasan is plotting, but one thing he does know is that no one gets out of these dungeons alive. 

Early one morning, the ambitious pirate Captain al-Awar makes a lightning raid on the shipyard in Málaga and kidnaps Bakr, a master shipbuilder, and two of his workmen. Before anyone can do anything about it, they have disappeared. No one has any idea why the pirates have taken them or where they have gone, but everyone agrees that only one of two fates await them: death or slavery.

Makoud, a middle-aged apothecary, has come to Málaga with his family to work. Shortly after they arrive, the khalifa Yahya I dies. Rumors say he was poisoned. Makoud is worried that the poison used by the assassins was bought from his shop. His son Umar, now a soldier in the khalifa’s army, decides to investigate - but soon finds himself arrested and accused of murder. His father, family, and friends pool all their resources to try and help him, but the closer they get to the truth, the greater the danger they find themselves in.

Spending 18 summers at my Nana’s farm has been the highlight of my life. Learning how to work everything has taken many summers of trial and error, but it’s a passion. Doesn’t hurt that the Peak Farm adjoins hers, and their oldest son is just a few years older than me. He’s always helped me learn to do everything, including climbing trees and how to swim.

Das Praxishörbuch zu Jesper Juuls "Leitwölfe sein". Nie mehr der Butler der Familie sein - das wünschen sich viele Mütter und Väter. Doch was tun, wenn die Tochter jeden Abend scheinbar ohne Grund ausrastet? Wenn der Sohn sich weigert, die Spülmaschine auszuräumen? Selbst wer unter Erwachsenen mühelos den Ton angeben kann, kapituliert oft vor den Wünschen und Launen von Kindern und Jugendlichen.

Motherhood is absolutely hilarious if you're not too exhausted to notice! These writings feature funny, blogging moms who chronicle motherhood from a uniquely contemporary perspective. From labor pains to potty disasters, weight gain, holiday mayhem, teen angst, empty nest syndrome, home renovations and even colonoscopy exams, See Mom Run is the perfect prescription for today's harried parents!

Book 8 in the Hopeless Heroes series that takes readers on fun adventures back to Ancient Greece! Agatha has been taken prisoner and it's up to Tim and friends to save her. But how? They'd have to trick Hera, sneak into her fortress, past her army - it seems impossible! "Impossible? Did I say it was impossible when-"

Book 6 in the Hopeless Heroes series that takes readers on fun adventures back to Ancient Greece! All Tim wanted was advice on keeping his model boat afloat, but when Zoe is injured, only Jason and the Argonut can help him to save her. "Lose the sail, little bro!" There's no joyriding allowed, but with bronze men and Grey Women - not to mention an old windbag to deal with, Tim's still got that sinking feeling.

On the heels of discovering interstellar travel, humanity has stumbled upon the first signs of intelligent life in another system. Captain Adrian Kemper is selected to lead the expedition to Kyra-2B in order to make first contact with the Kyrans. He departs a world struggling to deal with overpopulation, knowing that the realities of space travel will mean the Earth he eventually returns to will no longer be home. Even the stone cottage he loves may not remain.

In a village on the edge of the Frontier, D is among the warriors and mercenaries hired to defend the village from the Black Death, a notorious bandit gang. But the bandits don't arrive, and the village mayor dismisses the mercenaries. As D leaves the scene, he’s struck by "sunlight syndrome"—the deadly ailment unique to dhampirs!