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For more than 20 years, Detective Stella Carrigan has managed to bury the nightmare of being kidnapped from her foster family. Her traumatic childhood motivated her to stand up for others and climb the Chicago Police Department ladder by storm. But when Stella is called to a series of murders of women in the sleepy small town of Vandalia, the past abruptly catches up with her - and brings her to the edge of the abyss.

Hannah and Will Abbott define the American dream: two kids, a home in the suburbs, and a seemingly perfect marriage. But discontent lurks under the surface of their outwardly happy lives. Both Will and Hannah suspect the other of infidelity. When they independently consult divorce attorneys, the conflict escalates and Hannah flees with the children against a court order. This snap decision starts a social media firestorm, and, suddenly, the Abbott divorce is big news.

Through three different timelines, this paranormal historical novel weaves a story of Galveston’s past, underscoring its danger and isolation, as well as its remarkable resilience, its capacity for both nostalgia and reinvention. Full of contradictions, at once insular and open to the world, magical but stifling, stuck in the past yet determined to overcome, Galveston Island is as much a character of the novel as Suzanne, Betty, Katie, their lovers, and their confidantes.

In the town of Yardenfeld, Elyse Allium lives a miserable life. Living with her wicked mother, she slaves away at the local tavern in the hope that she can save enough gold to make it on her own and leave the town behind forever. However, when her mother announces that she will marry a horrible man, and is pregnant with his child, Elyse realizes she doesn’t have enough time to prepare.

The message from Carmen Vincent’s mother wasn’t possible. She died in the Mars base disaster two years ago. But when government agents show up at Carmen’s door, she realizes the message is no hoax. Someone is still trying to cover up the disaster and the reason why Earth abandoned its space program.

The realities surrounding the music industry can be exciting, glamorous, and desirable, but also dark and destructive. In an environment where narcissistic behaviors thrive, a craving for power challenges personal leadership. Yet, it creates a platform that can change the world like no other. As a woman maneuvering the world of music, you may soon encounter unique needs at many levels.

Even though her husband was a TV evangelist, Nora never prayed unless she knew the cameras were focused on her. But she prayed tonight that they’d make this stupid baby he wanted. Meet Nora: Flawless. Enigmatic. Conniving. Ruthless. At 17, she escaped the grip of her cold and abusive mama after catching the eye of charismatic Merrell Hodges. His riches and fame became hers. In exchange, she could play the role of doting wife.

"Victoria" grew up in Pakistan as a Christian. As a minority in a Muslim country, she was called "paleed", "despicable", by the other children. Twice she almost died for her faith. But this is not a story of anger and hate, but love and forgiveness. How could a person who experienced persecution come to forgive and love her persecutors? God is able to use the most unpretentious, unassuming human being to make his love known. "Victoria" is proof of that. There is a Study Guide for The Despicable Missionary, a six session guide focused on forgiving when forgiveness is hard.

Ukulele player Nani Johnson is just starting to put the past behind her and settle in on Kauai with her loveable but crazy Mom, her hot new boyfriend, and regular gigs at both the Blue Hawaii Wedding Chapel and the Aloha Lagoon Resort. But unfortunately her island life proves anything but relaxing when a dead man shows up carrying an ID that says he's from Nani's hometown. Now it looks like Nani and her mother are the main suspects. Can Nani stay out of jail long enough to unmask the real killer...or will the police pin it all on her?

Tech executive Carly can’t wait to marry the man of her dreams. But her world is turned upside down when she discovers her fiancé is already wed to Ryn - her company’s top investor! Can the two women overcome heartbreak together? Silicon Valley investor Ryn Brennan is on the verge of achieving everything she dreamed. She’s succeeded in the sexist venture capital world, has a supportive husband, and is about to close the deal of her career. Everything is going exactly as planned, until she meets her husband’s mistress, across the negotiating table.

To save the man she loves, a killer must tap into the darkest parts of her personality. However, when her past catches up with her and spills over into the new life she is trying to create, Sam must return to finish one last job for Delphi. Unsure who to trust or what to expect, Sam must do whatever it takes to keep Jake safe. Even if it means destroying herself in the process. From Mexico to New York City, she faces a seemingly impossible task while navigating the complex web of secrets and factions.

An aging woman with no means of making ends meet except to babysit the high-energy children who fray her nerves and test her patience - a combination for disaster, and what unfolds will forever change all of them.

Mimsey Goddess lives a simple life, chatting with Nim, her pet sloth; scaring a robber or two; saving the occasional life...you know, normal things for a demi-goddess. For centuries, she’s enjoyed this life, scratching the sexual itch when she feels it, moving on when the need arises. But when she meets Silas, he brings up feelings she’s never felt before. A routine stop at the market for Silas Barnett turns into anything but when he helps stop a robbery, and he’s intrigued by the old lady brave enough to take on the crook.

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How many times did your inner critic pop up and talk you down today? Or, tell you someone else wasn't good enough? Is your inner critic running rampant, thwarting your advancement as a leader? You may have never called your inner critic out or confronted its harsh ramblings until now, but it's time! Mastering Your Inner Critic offers firsthand hard-won advice for scaling the hurdles that prevent you from controlling that little voice. It's time to counter those nagging questions that torment you - with positive solutions that empower you.

Through generations, few murders have captured the imagination in the way the Borden Axe Murders have. The gruesome killings, committed in broad daylight, in an occupied house, while leaving no conclusive evidence linking to the killer or motive, have baffled everyone. The brutality of the crimes, where nothing was taken, suggests a crime of intense passion that could only have been fueled by either hatred or love, or perhaps both.

If you knew your father’s darkest secret, would you turn him in? What if his secret was connected to you? Ruby Marlowe’s always been a daddy’s girl. Her mother died when she was two, and her single father has ensured she has everything she needs. However, everyone has dark secrets, and Ruby’s father is no exception.... When she's young, she doesn’t understand the weight of her father’s killing game. However, as she ages, she realizes her obsessive tendencies aren’t the only elements that separate her from her peers.

We all know the honeymoon stage of a relationship: Everything your partner does is perfect, every conversation goes smoothly, and it seems that it will be that way forever. But, we also know that just like honeymoons, this period won't last forever. Some of these blissful starts create relationships that last a lifetime, while others crash and burn. Do you remember when your spouse gave you a present for the first time? Or the first time you had a meaningful conversation?

After surviving a dysfunctional childhood caring for her alcohol and drug addicted mother while her father buried himself in his criminal law practice, 39-year-old attorney Maeve Shaw has painstakingly constructed the perfect life. Her husband, Patrick, is a handsome senior manager at a prestigious consulting firm. They have two adorable boys, Declan and Seamus. And if Maeve just keeps her billable hours up and her mouth shut, she could actually have a shot at making partner at her male-dominated law firm.

Stories of the Battle Lord and Lady of Alta Novis’s exploits have reached far and wide. Some sound almost unbelievable. That’s why Brass Cullum, along with his sons Dyer and Rayburn, have made the long trek to the D’Jacques compound to seek the help of the notorious battle lord in training an army of his own, to enable them to protect themselves from the increasing tribal attacks on his own compound. However, not everyone is quick to trust the newcomers, and with good reason.