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In the unforgiving Alaskan wilderness, love thaws even the iciest of secrets.Park Ranger and hunter, Jack Currant was a quiet giant until his world came crashing in. After tragically losing his son in an unsolved murder, his life of isolation has become second nature, as well as his thirst for discovery and revenge.Seeking a fresh start, Kimberly Milton has fled from the big city to the one place her family won't find her: Alaska. She soon crosses paths with the enigmatic Jack, a mountain of a man who has become the subject of folk tales and chilling speculations and develops a friendship with him. There's only one problem: it's turning into much more as they are blindsided by love.As their attraction grows, Jack seeks resolution and retribution with Kim by his side. Will he find the answers he seeks and finally gain some closure?'Black Ice' takes you on a journey of twisted betrayal, icy revenge, enigmatic curves, and piping hot passion, and leaves you panting for more.

"Every day-no matter how bleak it seems-find one good thing for which to be thankful." Through a series of unsent letters to the sweetheart he left behind, Jack Calhoun unpacks his rage and grief and wrestles with questions of the soul like, "Who am I?" Rachael Burns, the girl he left, uses her journal to make sense of his abandonment. Jack escapes the guilt-filled confines of judgmental Bellum, Georgia, and embarks on a rocky path toward purpose. When that mission gets shattered on a dark street in Fallujah, he's left empty-handed. Rachael clings to thrills and busyness that never heal her heart. She faces her deepest fears and misbeliefs and must cast pride aside for something greater than her emotions. As their parallel journeys lead toward mountaintops miles apart, Jack and Rachael receive the gift of a truth powerful enough to change their lives forever. In a world where tomorrow isn't promised and tragedies rend lives, who a person is at the core is the only thing that can be unchanging ... if that identity rests in an absolute source. Fans of Where the Crawdads Sing, hope-filled coming-of-age dramas and post-9/11 fiction will enjoy this dual-POV epistolary novel, which embodies Southern fiction with Christian roots.

Sasha, Mike and shy young Jacob have a new home with a garden. Mike plants a rose, Times Past. Sasha meets Magda and Stan, and Jacob is soon firm friends with their sons, especially Marcin. The boys delight in playing planet and alien games. There's another apparently welcoming neighbour, Debra, who makes cakes, offers help to the frazzled young parents and talks, sometimes strangely. All is well, and Times Past and new flourish. Until shortly after 23 June 2016, when paradise is interrupted by Debra's alien behaviour, and Times Past withers. A disarmingly simple and honestly told tale about two young families brought together by their children, then bound by a borderless loyalty and limitless optimism.

This sweeping historical romance follows Mallory Irving, a talented musician who becomes entangled in a forbidden affair that spans centuries and clashes between cultures. When Mallory and Harriet cross paths in modern day Toronto, their connection defies logic and time itself. Harriet finds herself drawn into Mallory's mystical world as his concert tour heads for the Middle East, the setting of Mallory's intricate past life at the height of the Crusades. There, Harriet witnesses the reincarnation of Mallory's epic love with an alluring Arab peasant girl named Yasmina, which ended in tragedy centuries ago. As violence rocks Mallory's concert and tragedy strikes once more, Harriet must uncover the truth of Mallory's tortured soul and their shared destiny before history repeats itself. Their journey through time reveals a poignant truth: love transcends the ages, and the echoes of history reverberate in the depths of the human heart. This novel is a mesmerising blend of historical richness and emotional depth, a story that captures the enduring essence of human connection across the sands of time.

The book's audience will be anyone that appreciates a swiftly moving novella containing Aussie humour and the nuances therein. Wacky characters abound in this fictional 1920s village, Mungonana and its surrounding districts. It will appeal to readers who can identify with the characters' less outrageous behaviour and no doubt, to some who can identify with the outrageous stuff. Having indigenous content, the story should meet with their approval. There are numerous fantasy animals in the mix. These will draw in younger adults and intrigue others from the above groups. The main character is a 6 feet 4 inches, 16 stone blonde lady who is, at the age of 20, the uncompromising and undisputed leader of Mungonana. She has scant regard for the male sex, however, near the end of the story we find a subtle change has occurred.

1456, the night of Vlad's coronation: a dastardly plot, a joint venture between the Ottoman Empire and Catholic Hungary to kill the Impaler's beloved, sets off some of the worst atrocities in history, enshrining the name Dracula as a synonym for terror. He drank the blood of his victims, and filled the castles of the land with wretches destined for the stake: Scourge of the Saxons, champion of the peasants, national hero who saved his country from Islamic conquest, Vlad was all of these, and much, much more... His name has become a byword for cruelty, Vlad's draconian policies the horror of Europe. But who was the man behind the legend? Written off by historians, the Dacians were thought to have vanished immediately after the Roman conquest of Dacia, but Vlad, Son of the Devil, would revive the ancient Gaulish pride, bringing hope to the oppressed Wallach remnants of Transylvania through a dastardly series of impalements: he would become known in Romanian as Vlad ¿epe¿, the Impaler! A man more terrifying than any vampire.

"Arcane Echoes: Tales of the Altered Civil War" is an anthology collection that delves into an alternate history where the Civil War intertwines with elements of magic and fantasy. In this captivating compilation, author Isabella Hawthorne takes readers on a spellbinding journey through a world where reality is reshaped by extraordinary powers.Through meticulous research and a vivid imagination, Hawthorne expertly blends historical events with enchanting twists. Each story within the anthology presents a unique perspective on the altered Civil War, exploring the impact of mystical forces on the lives of those caught in the midst of the conflict.From blood-stained battlefields where sorcery clashes with musket fire, to the halls of power where secrets are whispered, the characters in these tales navigate a treacherous landscape. They face personal struggles, make profound sacrifices, and challenge the boundaries of their own destinies.With a deft hand, Hawthorne weaves together suspense, emotion, and enchantment, crafting narratives that transport readers to a world where history and fantasy intertwine. "Arcane Echoes: Tales of the Altered Civil War" invites readers to explore the untold stories of heroes and heroines who walk the fine line between history and myth.

Wer bedingungslosen Gehorsam erwartet, sollte mit Widerstand rechnen.Orcatrainer Liam gerät zwischen die Zähne eines übellaunigen Orcas. Dieses Missgeschick kostet ihn beinahe das Leben und sein Job im Delfinarium Marine Paradise steht wie nie zuvor auf dem Spiel. Ist er es, der den Ruf des Parks endgültig ruiniert hat? Dann tritt auch noch diese Lucy auf den Plan und macht alles noch viel schlimmer.Marketingmanagerin Lucy soll den Ruf des Marine Paradise wiederherstellen. Doch sie hat ein Geheimnis und wenn das an die Öffentlichkeit gerät, ist ihre Karriere definitiv vorbei. Schnell merkt sie jedoch, dass ihr Chef mehr weiß, als ihr lieb ist. Und die Orcatrainer, allen voran dieser Liam, scheinen sie hinters Licht führen zu wollen.Zwischen Virustoden, Regelbrüchen und Zweifeln an den Werten des Delfinariums, gilt es für Liam und Lucy einen Weg hinaus aus dem bedingungslosen Gehorsam zu finden - miteinander oder gegeneinander. Können beide die Schatten ihrer Vergangenheit hinter sich lassen, den Orcas helfen und ihre Absolution finden?Ein Roman über Machtmissbrauch gegenüber Menschen, Tieren der Natur und einem möglichen Weg hinaus.

""The New King Arthur: An Opera Without Music"" is a book written by Edgar Fawcett. It is a retelling of the classic legend of King Arthur, but with a modern twist. In this version, Arthur is a successful businessman who inherits his father's company and becomes the leader of a new Camelot. The story follows Arthur as he navigates the challenges of running a company and dealing with the pressures of being a leader. Along the way, he meets a cast of characters, including his loyal advisor Merlin, his love interest Guinevere, and his nemesis Mordred. Through it all, Arthur must learn to balance his personal and professional life while staying true to his values and ideals. ""The New King Arthur"" is a unique and engaging take on a classic tale, exploring themes of leadership, love, and destiny in a modern context.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

By Jenn McKinlay, author of the Library Lover's mysteries and the Cupcake Bakery mysteries, writing as Josie BelleMaggie Gerber-one of the founding members of the Good Buy Birls- loves her quiet life in St. Stanley, Virginia. But all that changes when Sam Collins, her old flame, moves back to town as the new sheriff. On top of that, Claire Freemont, a librarian and the newest member of the Good Buy Girls, starts acting utterly strange.When Maggie goes to visit her the next day at the library, she finds the body of a very dead man. Turns out the man is someone from Claire's past. As the handsome new sheriff zeroes in on Claire, it's up to Maggie and the rest of the Good Buy Girls to use their bargain-hunting skills to hunt a killer-while making sure they don't pay too much in the process...

Mama Dagnogo, un guérisseur réputé est un témoignage à la mémoire du père de l¿auteure. Un parcours initiatique qui sert de modèle à la génération future. Un humanisme hors pair que l¿homme s¿est efforcé de véhiculer. Sa volonté de défaire ses visiteurs de l¿occultisme fit de lui un combattant de la justice. Il a bercé l¿enfance de nombreuses personnes qui continuent de s¿inspirer de ses ¿uvres. De guérisseur à « dozo », Mama Dagnogo aura marqué l¿histoire de Korhogo.

Ce récit poétique mêle des vies solitaires, croisant les points de vue de femmes qui se confrontent différemment à la nature envisagée comme métamorphose d¿éléments matériels. En suivant le personnage d¿Alexandra apparu dans Sur les traces du Soleil (L¿Harmattan, 2022), le texte interroge le retrait du monde. Que reste-t-il quand les relations affectives se dissolvent¿? Comment donner sens à l¿existence humaine si on abandonne toute croyance en un au-delà divin ou métaphysique¿?  Par son corps, Alexandra perçoit son inscription dans le devenir d¿une matière insaisissable et reconnaît sa parenté avec les expressions de l¿organique et de l¿inorganique. Jusqüoù suspendre sa vie si la juste mesure est celle du cosmos¿? S¿abstraire du monde, est-ce alors se défaire de son humanité¿? Qüest-ce qüun lien authentique¿?  Peinture, sculpture, poésie¿: c¿est par la représentation que s¿exprime l¿expérience de l¿élémentaire et que se tissent les relations.

An dem Tag als die russische Armee die Ukraine überfällt, bekommt der erfolgreiche Satiriker Ulf Becker die Diagnose "beginnende Alzheimer-Demenz" und beschließt endlich den Roman zu schreiben über seine Familiengeschichte. Dieser neue und furchtbare Krieg weckt in ihm Erinnerungen an seinen Großvater, der als Sanitäter durch die Hölle des Zweiten Weltkrieges gehen musste, um anschließend weitere vier Jahre in der Brutalität russischer Gefangenenlager zu verbringen. Dem gegenüber stehen die Erfahrungen seines Vaters Hartmut, der die Bombardierung auf Halle erlebt hat und in den letzten Kriegstagen in englische Gefangenschaft geraten ist. Auch Urgroßvater Paul war schon Soldat im Ersten Weltkrieg. Diese Väter sind lebenslang gezeichnet durch ihre entsetzlichen Erlebnisse und haben, nicht zuletzt durch ihr Totschweigen, auch Beckers Leben entscheidend beeinflusst. Uwe S. Levin erzählt eindrücklich und spannend in seinem ersten Roman von den Schrecken der Kriege und wie existenziell es für jeden ist, im Frieden zu leben.

Paul, der jüngste Sohn der bekannten Bremer Schiffbauer-Familie Hartmann, ist System-Ingenieur im Raumfahrtbereich von Air & Space.Er findet die neue Nachbarin Lisa Kronberg sehr attraktiv. Durch eine unglückliche Verkettung von Umständen wird die sich anbahnende Romanze allerdings einer schweren Prüfung unterzogen. Hinzu kommt, dass seine resolute Mutter eigene Pläne für den Sohn hat und zusammen mit der Frau des Ex-Bürgermeisters für weiteren Wirbel sorgt.Gleichzeitig durchläuft sein Raumfahrt-Projekt gerade eine kritische Phase. Im Umfeld deutsch-französischer Spannungen ist sein ganzes Geschick und voller Einsatz gefordert.Gelingt es Paul, die beruflichen Herausforderungen zu meistern und gleichzeitig sein privates Glück zu finden?

Tämä kirja on kehityskertomukseni siitä, kuinka tulin nähdyksi ja kuinka säie kerrallaan tästä kokemuksesta punoutui vahva päämäärä. Päästessäni positiiviseen ja hyväksyvään ympäristöön kykyni avautuivat. Liikunta oli perheessämme itsestäänselvyys, mutta koulussa sitä arvostettiinkin ja nostettiin tärkeäksi. Siitä jalostui voimavara.Sattuma kuljetti minua unelma-ammatissani työelämän arjen halki. "Tuskaa ei voi välttää. Kärsimys on vapaaehtoista." "Ah, enkö ma hautahan asti myös koululainen lie?"

In zehn kleinen Geschichten entführe ich den Leser in lebensnahe Themen, in welchen sich jeder irgendwo wieder finden kann. Sensibel, aber auch mit einer kleinen Prise Humor, entwickelt jede Geschichte einen Lösungsansatz, welchen den Leser tief berühren wird. Somit können blockierende Ansichten ohne Schulmeisterei, zu versöhnlichen Einsichten werden. Ein wundervolles Geschenk an sich selbst und an Menschen, die eine literarische Umarmung brauchen, um sich mutig auf einen neuen Weg zu begeben.