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Essie would do anything for her kingdom...even marry an elf prince she just met that morning. The human kingdom of Escarland and the elven kingdom of Tarenhiel have existed in an uneasy peace after their last wars ended with both kings dead. As tensions rise once again, desperate diplomacy might be the only way to avert war. If only negotiations between elves and humans were that simple.

Bellamy Wilson never imagined she'd be flying back to Michigan for the holidays with a broken dream and an empty bank account. Her once-bright LA aspirations have fizzled out, leaving her to navigate the frosty streets of her small hometown. Returning a failure was never in her plans. Back in her sister’s cozy bakery, Bellamy is swept up in the whirlwind of the holiday rush. With sugar, flour, and more than a sprinkle of holiday magic, she finds herself rekindling bonds with her two older siblings and rediscovering the charm of small-town traditions.

Her parents are spies. To save her from one of their enemies, they gave her to the Ghost Agent Initiative. Thus, the government became her mother, father, and guardian. Now, it’s ready to be teacher as well. Cassandra is happy to learn the survival skills, but she’s less thrilled with the idea of becoming a killer.

The fae snatch humans as playthings to torment. The Primrose steals them back. Vowing that no other family would endure the same fear and pain she felt when her older sister was snatched by the fae, Brigid puts on an empty-headed façade while she rescues humans in the shadowy guise of the Primrose, hero to humans, bane to the fae. Her only regret is that she can’t tell the truth to Munch, the young man in the human realm who she’s trying very hard not to fall in love with.

Julien always thought he knew his duty...until an arranged marriage upends his future. Prince Julien of Escarland was the kingdom's spare. His duty is to quietly stand in the background at his brother's side, protecting him and his heirs. Julien's younger siblings might have duties as ambassadors or in a marriage of alliance that would take them away from Escarland, but not Julien. Yet when it becomes clear that one more marriage is needed to secure the three-way alliance between the kingdoms of Kostaria, Tarenhiel, and Escarland, Julien agrees to an arranged marriage with a troll.

Farrendel Laesornysh, the younger elf prince of Tarenhiel, has become the elves' foremost warrior, thanks to his deadly magic. He is no stranger to death. But when the humans propose a marriage alliance during a diplomatic meeting, he is desperate enough to avoid more killing to agree. Even if an elf should never trust a human bargain. The human princess is probably a spy. Or an assassin sent to kill him on his wedding night. Yet if he can make this marriage work, as his grandmother seems to think, it might be the first breath of hope Farrendel has had in over a decade.

Essie and Farrendel are living their happily ever after…until Farrendel’s greatest secret leaks to the Escarlish press. With his reputation set to be forever ruined, they race to do damage control. Yet an even greater danger lurks behind the leak, threatening more than just Farrendel’s reputation. To save his brother-in-law and rescue the alliance, Prince Edmund of Escarland proposes a fake courtship to Jalissa, the elf princess who has broken his heart not once, but twice, even if she doesn’t know it.

Robin of the Greenwood spends her days robbing from the rich to feed the poor. With her knowledge of the fae paths, she eludes all attempts to capture her. But, she and her merry band of brothers never seem to get anywhere. The more she steals, the more the evil Duke Guy "Bluebeard" taxes the villagers. When Robin discovers that Duke Guy plans to marry yet again, she conceives a plan for a final, big score. As Guy's wife, she will have access to his wealth. The lord is notorious for killing his wives shortly after he marries them, but Robin has no plans to be dead wife number four.

Basil, a rather scholarly fae, works as an assistant librarian at the Great Library of the Court of Knowledge. Lonely and unwilling to join the yearly Midsummer Revel to find a mate, Basil takes the advice of his talking horse companion and decides to steal a human bride instead. But Basil never expected to find a human girl waiting for him, wanting to be snatched. Nor had he expected a girl like Meg, an illiterate farmgirl who has no use for books. Will this unlikely pair put aside their differences long enough to save the Great Library from destruction?

This comprehensive guide to church accessibility and inclusive ministry will help your church embrace people with disabilities, not only as recipients of God’s love, but as partners in ministry. Previously known as the Inclusion Handbook, this expanded edition features a plethora of new insights, resources, and tips for inclusive ministry. Maybe you have a disability yourself. Maybe you want to advocate on behalf of someone you know. Or maybe you’re a church leader hoping to work toward more accessible ministry.

Essie has her elf back...but his mind is still stuck in that dungeon. The war is over. A peace treaty has been signed. But Farrendel and Essie still have a battle ahead of them. Will Farrendel be able to build a new life with Essie now that he no longer has a war to fight? Melantha has ruined her life and the lives of all those around her.

On the surface, Reshner is experiencing a time of peace and prosperity, but trouble is brewing. The Royal House faces threats from without and within. Even the anotechs - fabled god-machines - will be hard-pressed to save the royals this time. Includes books one to three: Reshner’s Royal Ranger, Reshner’s Royal Threat, and Reshner’s Royal Guard.

The king and queen are dead. Lord Kezem rules with an iron fist. The royal children have been separated for their own safety. Protected by an ancient charm that links her life to Kezem, Princess Rela lives in the palace. For a time, Prince Teven trains with the Rangers. He joins the royal guard and goes on the Kireshana, so that someday he can confront the usurper and take back the throne.

Es steht ein neuer Hengst auf der Green Valley Ranch. Sein Name ist Oregon. Er stammt von einem Hof, auf dem Pferde misshandelt wurden und ist deswegen sehr scheu. Zusammen mit einer Pferdeflüsterin machen sich Leonie, Grace und Tiffy daran, Oregons Vertrauen zu gewinnen. Doch schon wenige Tage später verschwindet Oregon. Als dann ein Pferd auf der Koppel auftaucht, dass ihm zum Verwechseln ähnlich sieht, vermuten Leonie und ihre Freundinnen, dass hier irgendetwas nicht stimmen kann.

Marriage to an elf is complicated...especially bringing him home to meet the family. Princess Elspeth of Escarland married the elf prince and achieved peace between the elves and her human people. But after a recent ambush by the trolls, it is clear the trolls are trying to start a war between the elves and humans once again. To keep their peoples at peace, Essie and Farrendel travel to meet Essie’s family and negotiate a stronger alliance. Yet in Escarland, not everyone is happy with peace.

Once upon a time, Princess Mavis chose love over a political marriage. Her father disowned her, stripping away any chance she or an heir would inherit Reshner’s throne. But her father is dead, and so are her little brother and his elder son. Thus far, Mavis’s nephew, Terosh, has turned out to be an adequate king, but Reshner cannot afford to be divided.

Irgendetwas stimmt nicht mit der alten Ranch, die Susan McIntire gekauft hat. Sie besitzt noch keine Pferde - und doch kann man nachts aus dem Stall Pferdegeräusche hören. Besteht hier etwa ein Zusammenhang mit der alten Indianerin, die felsenfest behauptet, im Stall ein Geisterpferd zu sehen, das immer wieder dort auftaucht? Leonie, Grace und Tiffy wollen Susan helfen und dem Spuk auf die Schliche kommen. Aber auch viele Reporter haben Interesse an dem Geisterpferd. Wer oder was steckt hinter dem Spuk?

Urlauber können ab jetzt im Green Valley wie echte Cowboys leben und dabei sogar lernen, wie man mit Rinderherden umgeht. Dr. Hamilton nimmt neben einer ausgewählten Touristen-Gruppe auch Leonie, Grace und Tiffy auf die erste Tour mit. Als die Gruppe nachts in der Nähe der Kühe ihre Zelte aufschlägt, reißen auf einmal zwei Tiere aus. Danach passieren noch weitere Unglücke. Langsam verstärkt sich der Verdacht, dass jemand das Camp sabotieren will. Doch wer ist es - und vor allem, warum? Leonie und ihre Freundinnen gehen der Sache nach.

Mrs. Mills ist eine liebe alte Dame, die allein in ihrem Haus lebt. Daher ist ihre Freude groß, als ihre Nichte Jodie sie überraschend nach langer Zeit besucht. Dann verschwindet Jodie plötzlich und ein Erpresserschreiben taucht auf. Jodies Vater soll ein hohes Lösegeld zahlen. Doch sein Verhältnis zu Jodie ist schwierig. Wird er helfen? Oder steckt etwas ganz anderes dahinter? Leonie und ihre Freundinnen setzen alles daran Jodie zu finden und das Geheimnis zu lüften.

Partying too much, picking fights with her Mom.... Holly has no idea what she wants to do next year and she's sick of the pressure to have a plan. When she's shipped off to spend some time in Chicago with her Aunt, she starts to feel more like herself. Holly's about to have bigger problems. The world is on the brink of a viral outbreak that will change the way humans live for years to come. It begins in the major cities. People are changing into crazed animals, impervious to pain. Nobody knows why.