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Eleanor Roosevelt, Fighter for Justice shows young listeners how the former First Lady evolved from a poor little rich girl to a protector and advocate for those without a voice. Although now seen as a cultural icon, she was a woman deeply insecure about her looks and her role in the world. But by recognizing her fears and constantly striving to overcome her prejudices, she used her proximity to presidents and her own power to aid in the fight for Civil Rights and other important causes. This biography gives listeners a fresh perspective on her extraordinary life.

Finally, I know what I am. The Druid of the Dragon Gods. The knowledge comes at a price, however. Two new golden tattoos have appeared on my arms, and they’re blocking my magic. Magic that I need to survive. When two ancient druids show up at the Protectorate needing my help, it's obvious there’s something big at play. A dangerous force has invaded the Celtic realm, and they say that only I can save it. I jump on the chance, and not just because I want to. If I can go to the Celtic realm, maybe I can learn more about what I am. Maybe I can save my magic.

Wyn thought everything would be unicorns and rainbows once she reached her mother's palace. The last things she expected were assassination attempts, the Summer King readying for war, and, worst of all, frilly dresses. But all of that is pushed to the side when one of her Guardians needs her help. They're hers. And she'll protect them while keeping her vow to protect the Realm. No matter the cost.

April 1294. With David returned from Ireland and Anna from Avalon, the time has come to confront the traitors who sought to assassinate David and take his throne. But before that can happen, David is tested yet again by his inability to account for everything or everyone in his life - and especially the magic that surrounds him.

Can you get a second chance--with three men at once? We're all grown up, and we're finally in one place again. Rex, Shaun, and Taylor. My three best friends from high school. Gorgeous, successful, sexy as hell. They all came back into my life when I needed them most. I can't believe I'm having these fantasies about all of them. About having all of them at once. Then one warm night, everything explodes. They're willing to indulge my fantasies...And give me a happy-ever-after. Together.

Identical twins Chad and Nigel share the same looks, but their personalities couldn't be more different. Nigel, the notorious philanderer, believes he can charm any woman he sets his sights on. However, when he encounters the perfect woman, she resists his advances and instead falls for his brother, Chad. Consumed by jealousy and unwillingness to be overlooked, Nigel's obsession spirals out of control. He devises a sinister plan to win her over, but his scheme backfires in ways he never anticipated.

When I drunkenly message my old high-school crush one night on Facebook, I never imagined he'd respond. It's been so many years, and I thought he'd forgotten all about me. He hasn't - not even close. And when we meet in person all these years later, he's a handsome hockey player...with three equally sexy friends. They could spend every night with a different woman, but they want me. I've been so focused on my job and my computer that when this complicated real-world dilemma comes up, I'm not sure what to do. Am I supposed to choose just one man? Or can I have them all?

The Solution to Dieting! Almost everyone who wants to lose weight makes a painful discovery: diets don’t work. After following the rules and wrestling with the temptations, nearly all dieters regain what they have lost–and then some. What’s worse, the anger and frustration of constant...

Cindy's life takes a dark turn when her ex-fiancé, Anton Delgado, the South’s most notorious criminal, returns to town. Determined to rekindle their relationship and seize control of her thriving business, Anton's intentions are clear. When Cindy refuses, her business and employees become targets in a sinister series of attacks. To make matters worse, her naive young cousin is dating Anton’s brother, adding fuel to the fire. As a ruthless war ignites between Cindy and Anton, she finds herself in his crosshairs.

Training at the Undercover Protectorate’s Academy is kicking my butt. My sister aced it in a few months - but I’m lagging behind like a three-legged poodle at a greyhound race. I don’t want to have to leave my new home in this amazing castle, so I’ve got to get a grip on my magic. Soon. When thieves steal valuable dragon magic, our whole castle is put at risk. Worse, our friends are dying. It's my destiny to hunt the thieves, but my boss doesn’t get that. When she tells me to stand down, I have to listen. And that means our magic keeps weakening, and our friends are closer to death.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Debbie Macomber brings us to the Alaskan wilderness for a magical Christmas tale about finding love where it’s least expected. “Picture-perfect . . . this charmer will please Macomber fans and newcomers alike.”—Publishers Weekly Before beginning her dream...

When the bodies of local women begin appearing on the city streets, all evidence points to Detective Jessica Barnes' best friend and former colleague, Blaine Cooper. Found unconscious beside a dead woman on the east side of town, with a damning pile of evidence, the former police officer's fate hangs in the balance. Is Blaine the notorious Scorned Killer, or has he been framed?

The lives of Dean Wagner and Tatum Fields have been ruled by the hand of fate. The past six years of my life have been consumed by guilt. Since we lost Landon to a fire, I’ve done everything in my power to protect my daughter, Leila, from finding out the truth about how her twin brother died. Nothing in my life means more to me than her. Not my band, not my reputation. Nothing. Until I see Tatum, the woman I saved on the beach the same night she dealt with a loss of her own. The daily routine I’ve settled into is what keeps me going. Work at my chocolate shop, pay the bills, repeat.

Laurel has been in love with Dillon since she was nine years old. Unfortunately, he's always seen her as his little sister's pesky best friend. When Laurel needs help with her business plan, her best friend urges her to seek help from Dillon. Determined to push her feelings aside and focus on her fledgling business, Laurel knows she needs to do whatever it takes to succeed. Can Laurel work with Dillon and still keep her heart intact, or will things get too distracting when Dillon realizes what a beautiful, kind, and generous woman she has become?

According to legend, I’m supposed to be some kind of all-powerful DragonGod - gifted with the magic of gods. Instead, I’m a dud. In fact, I'm currently failing out of the Undercover Protectorate’s magical institute. It's the supernatural version of Scotland Yard, and I’ve got one chance left to earn my place here. To do so, I have to compete in a deadly race across the world. In order to win, I need to survive. And I’ll need the help of a sexy and powerful shifter mage named Lachlan Munroe.

“Fans of Karen White and Susan Wiggs will savor Morgan’s pairing of a second-chance romance with an intense family drama.”—Booklist, Starred Review “Emotional, riveting and uplifting. If you’ve got a sister, you’ve got to read this book!”—Susan Mallery, #1 New York Times...

Lila Grace Carter talks to dead people. Admittedly, that's not out of the ordinary in Lockhart, South Carolina. In her words, "I'm Southern. We all talk to dead people down here. As a matter of fact, I don't believe I can truly trust anybody that doesn't speak to at least two or three dead relations on a daily basis. The difference is, they talk back to me." Now there's a murderer on the loose in Lockhart, and Lila Grace is the only one who knows a crime was committed. Can she convince the sexy sheriff that Jenny Miller didn't fall down the steps on her own? Will she catch the killer?

This is a bundle of all four of the episodes of the Their Vampire Princess series with never before published material. As the vampire princess of the Night Court, it's my duty to choose my prince from four human men, willing to be mine. All I have to do is choose one to crown. I never expected to fall in love. Not with one. Certainly not with all of them. Do I abandon my destiny in order to keep my men, or do I risk it all and rewrite the rules?

Degrees are earned. Could life get any harder for Helena Foster? Her mother disappeared four years ago, and her father's new girlfriend kicked her out. She needs to finish college, get her degree, and find a job. The fear of marriage for a lucrative business merger has Alejandro Carrera desperate to prove he can run the new Bayside Floating Casino project for his father. He will finish his master's degree while overseeing the construction and stay on to manage the multi-billion dollar corporation.

Lucia Vega is on a winning streak. Her book has taken the country by storm, and now it's being made into a movie. After years of chasing it, she can finally taste freedom. Reece Carras is one of the most powerful men in Hollywood. Handsome, rich, and generous, he's everything girls like her aren't supposed to dream of. But dream she does. And in his strong arms, she finds a freedom she never even knew existed.