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Kale Firehart is a young dragon, and the sole survivor of his race. As a tyrannical general and his massive bloodthirsty army close in on Kale, the most unexpected circumstance transpires. With time against him, Kale's trusted friend, a veteran arcane sorcerer, transforms him into the one thing he despises most - a human. Kale must unwillingly live among humankind as he embarks upon an extraordinary journey. With a band of unlikely friends by his side, can Kale overcome the obstacles before him and return to the life he once knew?

When Kat accidentally rips apart an old childhood picturebook, she's magically transported into the world of Cinderella - as Katriona, one of the ugly stepsisters! To get back, she'll have to complete the story, right to the end of happily ever after. But the odds are huge: The other stepsister is movie-star gorgeous, the fairy godmother is nowhere to be found, and the prince isn't interested in balls at all. Can she ever return to the real world?

Ashlyn Rivers left her cheating fiancé behind and moved to Ardor Creek to revamp her life. Done with men in general, she has plenty to focus on, like building her new business and renovating her house for the local haunted homes tour. Scott Grillo lost his family in a tragic accident several years ago. Still processing the loss, he throws himself into his contracting business, pushing away the loneliness and heartache. When Ashlyn blazes into Scott’s life, he turns down her request to renovate her house, vowing to squelch the desire she stirs deep inside.

Christmas is coming whether 2020 likes it or not, and Robbie and Ayda are embracing all of that, from a safe, social distance... while wearing a mask. There’s that tricky Christmas spirit to find, a narrator friend in Noddy Holder, a new festive tune to discuss, and a chance to hear from some of those who really deserve celebrating. Frankly you never know what you’ll get when you eavesdrop on life with the Williamses, but it’s often unexpected, and always entertaining, so join us!

Seven years have passed since Kat left Athelia. Through the intervention of the goblin king's baby daughter, the book is re-opened and Kat is transported back to Story World. Upon learning she is given a second chance, Edward is determined not to let her go this time. His chance of succeeding, however, seems like nil. Kat doesn't remember anything of their past, she loathes life at court, and she's anxious to return to the modern world. Not to mention that there's a price to pay for tampering with the book again....

Two kids. Ayla and Calla are given a word and guess what it means. Then they give the real definition of the word. A podcast for kids by kids. Learn a little and laugh a lot! 2/5: he friends we are back after a short break with more learning fun! Please note; real definitions come from the Oxford English Dictionary or Merriam Webster.com and all guesses on definitions are our very own on the spot reactions.

Take the journey with three best friends as they navigate falling in love in the big city! This box set contains the complete series of three fun, fast-paced, steamy holiday novellas: His Holiday Pact, Her Holiday Surprise, and Her Patriotic Prince.

Sam has a secret he holds close to his heart...Joy Paulson is fine being single. In fact, it saves her from the maddening dating rituals in Manhattan. If she ever settles down, it will be with someone she truly loves and trusts. That’s why she turns down her super-hot boss when he asks her out, leading to disaster when he retaliates, forcing her termination. Sam Davidson has pined for Joy since the first time he saw her sweet smile and stunning eyes. But there’s a secret that the shy IT developer holds deep inside: Sam is still a virgin.

Who knew a fake holiday relationship could be so fun? Kayla Summers has had enough of her mother’s insistence that she find a man and get married. At 33, she’s a successful attorney and has a fantastic life. Knowing her mother will grill her constantly over the upcoming holidays about her single existence, she dreads the visits home. Carter Manheim is a self-proclaimed bachelor, dead set on seducing every beautiful woman in Manhattan. And why not? His parents’ disastrous marriage and divorce proved that lifelong commitments just aren’t viable.

Hey creepy friends we are on a short break but will be back soon with season 5! Short and spooky with a side of silly, stories for kids by kids. We are part of the Go Kid Go network and are an independently run show made by our family mom, dad, Ayla (11) and Calla (9) If you have any stories, email us at scarystoriesforcreepykids@gmail.com! For more content, check out our linktree https://linktr.ee/scarystoriesforcreepykids Instagram, Facebook & YouTube videos @scarystoriesforcreepykids and for TikTok & Twitter @forcreepykids Support this podcast: https://www.patreon.com/...

Kalafa has three rules: Keep your woman leashed, satisfied, and disciplined. The alien warrior Soturi abducts Emma, taking his new prize to the desert planet Kalafa. They may enter the city walls under one condition: Emma must submit to Soturi...and wear a leash and collar. She feels degraded and dehumanized as the savage alien walks her through the city on a leash, but that’s not even the beginning of her problems. Every night at sunset, the temple’s bells chime, and the men all walk their women to the center of the city.

The Ulkar are the stuff of nightmares, and they want to do much worse to Ellie than kill her. They want to breed her. Kula is sent to save her. He’s an Aparan warrior, the only race in the galaxy strong enough to fight the Ulkar. He swears to die protecting her, but there’s only one way to save her: The Ulkar will not breed with a woman who has already been claimed, so Kula will have to do it first.

Dr. Teresa Roe moved from the bustling city to small-town Pennsylvania, hoping the slower pace would help her focus on finding a partner and building a family. Unfortunately, life had other plans, and Teresa finds herself single in her mid-40s, unable to have the children she craves. Determined to focus on the positives, she builds her thriving therapy practice and joins a hook-up app looking for a fun, no-strings-attached affair.

I’ve never laid eyes on a man, not even in pictures. Eden is a woman’s world...a world no man has ever stepped foot on. But then the Khetar arrive. They’re big alien men, in a big alien ship, with big alien d—let’s just say it’s a big problem, especially because High Command assigns me to operate the airlock for a diplomatic mission. I make first contact with their king, their scion: Thuliak. One look into those burning teal eyes is all it takes. He’s the first and last man I ever need to see. A woman from Eden may never touch a man.

Schon ihr Leben lang fühlt sich Harper in dem luxuriösen Anwesen ihrer Eltern wie in einem goldenen Käfig. Zu deren Verbitterung hat sie als Eiskunstläuferin an der renommierten iSkate in Aspen nur mittelmäßigen Erfolg. Als Harper dem attraktiven Olympiasieger Everett begegnet, schöpft sie zum ersten Mal Hoffnung, dass jemand endlich erkennt, wer sie wirklich ist. Doch diese Hoffnung vergeht so schnell wie eine Schneeflocke, als sich herausstellt, dass Everett ihr neuer Trainer ist. Eine Beziehung zwischen den beiden ist damit streng verboten.

Der Auftakt zur "Frozen Hearts"-Reihe von Bestsellerautorin Ayla Dade. Als Paola an der Fassade des imposanten Blackwell Palace mit seinen verschneiten Türmen und Spitzendächern emporblickt, kann sie kaum glauben, dass dies ihr neues Zuhause und ihr Arbeitsplatz ist. Der Hotelpalast in St. Moritz hat einen legendären Ruf – genau wie die beiden Hotelerben Charles und Edward Blackwell. Als Paola ihnen zum ersten Mal begegnet, gerät auch sie sofort in ihren Bann: Die Brüder sind verboten schön, mächtig und in beiden sitzt ein tiefer Schmerz, der sie unberechenbar macht.

Kat has survived. She returns to Athelia as herself, Katherine Wilson. Edward, elated at learning she is alive, vows to bring her back to the palace. The obstacles, however, seem impossible to overcome. Marriage between a royal and a commoner is not recognized, not to mention that he is already legally bound to Katriona Bradshaw, who will do anything to keep her position as princess. And there's even more to worry about.

Abducted. Taken to a hellish alien world. And it only gets worse. Horrifying creatures called the Vereni are out for my blood, but my abductor is an alien warrior who claims he's my protector. He says there's only one thing that will truly keep me safe. His seed. To protect me, he fights through the Vereni with a ferocity and possessiveness that no human man has ever shown me.

A new rival emerges from the heart of evil. Kale's enthusiasm for their recent victory falls short as he soon discovers that things are not as he had assumed. Someone lurks near, following Kale's every move. As Kale and his friends move forward on their journey, they are oblivious to a terrible threat that watches - waiting for the perfect moment to strike.

De Verenigde Oost-Indische Compagnie (1602-1799) was de allereerste multinational ter wereld en één van de meest succesvolle handelsbedrijven ooit. De vloot van de V. O. C. groeide uit tot meer dan 1700 schepen. Scheepsladingen vol specerijen, zijde, thee en porselein bereikten Nederland vanuit Azië. Door deze bloeiende handel ontstond in de Nederlanden een periode van ongekende welvaart, de zogenaamde Gouden Eeuw.