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These stories paint a portrait of a magical realist world that is both chaotic and corrupt. In "Blister" a young widow remains faithful to her wedding vows even after her husband's deception is revealed. The husband in "Others" is haunted by a picture from the sixteenth century that has seemingly come to life and threatens to destroy his marriage. The soldier in "A Soldier's Lament" refuses to order the execution of an enemy combatant with whom he...
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Das Heidelberger Altstadtfest. Tausende drängen sich durch die Straßen des historischen Zentrums. Plötzlich fallen Schüsse auf dem Uniplatz, es gibt etliche Tote und Verletzte. Der Täter flüchtet unerkannt.
Der Amoklauf eines Verwirrten? Ein Terroranschlag? Oder die Tat von Rechtsradikalen? Fieberhaft ermitteln Polizei und Geheimdienste. Und auch Privatdetektiv Max Koller wird in den Fall hineingezogen: Flavio Petazzi, italienischer Politiker...
83) The Entitled
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When a young, naive Tyrese Garret is approached by a world-power organization, he believes he has fallen into the opportunity of a lifetime. But there are 'guardian angels' watching over him, that think otherwise--that he's been targeted for a tremendously evil and demonic purpose. They also know that there's only one way to stop this evil-driven entity: use Tyrese as bait. But as time goes on, Tyrese learns of the truth, and finds himself in extreme...
84) Forever a Queen
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The darkly seductive sequel Publisher's Weekly Bestselling Author Danica Winters's Once a Gypsy and Always a Wanderer, perfect for fans of Nalini Singh, Darynda Jones, and Karen Marie Moning. Once held back by her gypsy roots, Helena has finally come to terms with not only who she is but also who she wants to be―the protector of the men and women like her, supernaturals who have come under persecution by the Humanity Group because of the gifts they...
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An awesome rollercoaster ride packed with a plethora of suspense, a supremely EVIL spirit, and one flawed but irresistible-to-love hero! A defining gamechanger for not only the fiction category but for MULTIPLE genres. In short, if you're an avid reader...you NEED THIS BOOK! -Larry Roy 5 out of 5 stars! A true classic is born. This will be a movie one day! -Tank Angels and fallen angels, devils and demons, dwarves and elves, good and bad gods, misunderstood...
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Exposing his enemy's foundation as a fraud meant Brandon Dilson must pose as a charity case. In reality, the laid-back ranching magnate knew all about living large. It was exquisite irony that the foundation sent him to an image consultant. And a delicious bonus that she was the gorgeously buttoned-up Paige Adams.
For this self-made career woman, their affair was as ill-advised as it was inevitable. Not only had she mixed business with pleasure,...
87) Demon's Revenge
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My name is Emily Carson.Last year my twin brother, Seth, and I discovered that we have Demon DNA and things got a bit...messy. Surprisingly, Asmodeus (our Daddy Dearest) doesn't seem to have forgiven me for my actions the last time we met and the word is that he's out for revenge.It's okay though 'cause there's a plan - escape to Italy with gorgeous Fallen Angel, Sariel; meet his buddies, catch a few rays, convince him to wear Speedos and maybe even...
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Lady Rowena Arrington has fallen in love with the man her sister must marry. When Viscount Craighorne invites the family to his castle for Christmas, Rowena knows she cannot avoid her host during the festivities, nor can she prevent the engagement planned to take place at his annual Christmas ball. As their evening of merrymaking draws to an end, Craig and Rowena meet beneath the mistletoe for one magical kiss.Can the promise of true love embolden...
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CEO Suzette LeBlec's administrative assistant goes on maternity leave just as Suzette is fighting a hostile takeover of her company. But when a sexy stranger applies for the temp job, his almost-too-good-to-be-true credentials set off Suzette's alarms.Dirk Harvey is working to rebuild his father's floundering company. But when he discovers the stunning woman he'd spotted at a party is hiring, he goes undercover as an administrative assistant extraordinaire....
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Love didn't have a place in Merrick Ashford's life. The former Navy SEAL's entire focus was on his job with Ruthless Corp. Relationships were the last thing on his mind while working on a hit... until Audrey Cantrell spotted him in the middle of an assignment.
Merrick didn't have any other choice. He had to kidnap the beautiful college student to protect his identity. Or at least that was what he told himself.
The hitman had already fallen hard...
91) Prison of Glass
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Cooperation has been the key to their survival, but in the end, each must choose a new destiny. In the fallen citadel of eldritch demigods, seven travelers find themselves imprisoned with the monstrous remnants of the masters and the resourceful descendants of their former slaves. The arrival of outsiders disrupts the ceaseless struggle for resources and sets in motion plans that could be cataclysmic for the survivors. They say the gods watch over...
92) Rosalyn's Ring
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Done with grieving her losses, a late nobleman's daughter has fallen into a tidy spinster's life in London. But when one snowy Christmas Eve, a young woman needs rescue, she seizes the chance to do good-and to recover a family heirloom that ought to be hers.Irked by his late father's dreams of nobility, a newly anointed viscount has drawn the line at marrying a blue-blooded miss-until he meets a provoking beauty with an upper crust manner, a larcenous...
93) Guarded Passions
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1943. Wartime England. Married to a Guardsman at the age of eighteen after a whirlwind courtship, Helen Woodley believed her future was assured-only to be widowed before she was forty. Though she put on a brave face, Helen could no more reconcile herself to Adam's death than she could accept the hemmed-in, incestuous life of the Army and all its intrigues and affairs. And now Helen is faced with an unwelcome sense of déjà vu. For her impulsive,...
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My name is Long Xiyi, and I am eighteen years old. From a young age, I was overlooked by my family. Once, I overheard the elders in my family saying that I was some kind of cursed birth, doomed not to live past twenty. Despite this, I have steadfastly faced my imminent fate.In my eighteenth year, everything changed drastically in an instant, and I felt as though I had fallen into a dark and endless abyss! A cat-headed humanoid with nine lives, a spirit...
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It's my first day at Shadowlight Academy, an elite school for the super rich. Everyone here is STUNNING. Especially the three hot guys who rule this school....did I mention that this is no ordinary academy? And that I'm a slayer? I've been seeing Angels and Demons since I was little.An epic battle is coming, and I am gathering my army.Who can I trust, and who is my enemy?And what if I've fallen deeply in love with both? **Contains Books 1 - 3 of the...
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Miss Catherine Hooks is one of the best governesses in all of England; her employer, the Right Honorable Edward Glennon, is one of the busiest men. The fact that they've fallen in love is immaterial. Honorable people in their situation do not mention such things. But Edward's son is on the verge of leaving for school, and when Cat asks for the only thing she can demand under the circumstances-a reference and help finding a new position-she discovers...
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The apostle Paul wrote 1 Corinthians to a church struggling with their identity as Christians. Designed to help modern readers understand and apply this biblical letter to their own lives-especially when it comes to fighting sin and interacting with a fallen world-this commentary by pastor Stephen Um explains the biblical text with clarity and insight. Part of Crossway's award-winning Preaching the Word commentary series, this volume uses powerful...
98) The Undergod
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Nekiel has fallen, his blood darkening the Wintersea, but victory came at great price. Knightswrath lies shattered. Many of Rowen's trusted allies have been slain. Hatred of magic spreads once again, this time in the form of the Inquisition. A true dragon, the first seen in ages, has been unleashed, and her great wings sow panic as they blot out the sun.
But these troubles pale before an even deadlier truth: Nekiel was merely the puppet of Fohl, the...
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The prophet Jeremiah is a supreme example of how believers can live well in a society that has turned against God. While the book of Jeremiah chronicles the last, desperate days of Jerusalem before it is conquered by an invading army, Lamentations expresses the cries of Jeremiah's heart for the fallen city. Together, the two books reflect on the meaning of human suffering and illustrate the eternal principle that a man will reap what he sows. In this...
100) Petty Treason
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Welcome to Miss Tolerance's Regency London, where nothing is what it seems and the only way to serve justice is to follow conscience rather than law.
It is a truth universally acknowledged that a Fallen Woman of good family must, soon or late, descend to whoredom.
Miss Sarah Tolerance refuses to follow the path of the Fallen Women who have gone before her. She's a straight shooter, with her pistol as well as her wit, and her mind is as sharp as...