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Upon leaving Dimmingwood, Ilan thinks she has finally escaped the influence of her old enemy, the Praetor. But the secrets of her past catch up to her when she and her friends are trailed across the provinces by a mysterious assassin with a haunting connection to her childhood.

Throughout the story, the characters grapple with the challenges of their extraordinary circumstances, facing obstacles that test the strength of their bond and threaten to pull them apart. The Shape of Space is a poignant exploration of the human experience, touching on themes of love, loss, and the eternal nature of the connections that define us. The story invites listeners to contemplate the mysteries of the universe and the power of love to bridge the vast distances that separate us.

Annabeth is a hopeless romantic who believes in soul mates. In fact, she's been writing to hers each year on her birthday since she was 16. Now, at 34, she's still holding out hope of finding Mr. Right, even though he'd be fighting an uphill battle to gain her trust thanks to a traumatic experience years before that's left her unable to commit. When Annabeth meets a handsome literature professor named Alex on her 34th birthday she thinks her quest may finally be at an end.

As the last mermaid in her class with still blond hair, Serina desperately wants her hair to change. She wouldn’t even care if it turned green. If it doesn’t change soon, she will be kicked out of the Academy forever. When Serina goes too far in her efforts to fit in...she finds out who her real friends are and which Mer are out to get her.

United States of True Crime is an anthology series with books devoted to the most disturbing cases in each of the 50 states. This book focuses on 10 of the most chilling crimes in Connecticut history. True crime junkies may recognize some of the highly publicized cases, but also included are lesser-known, equally unsettling crimes. If you’re a true crime enthusiast who enjoys learning about some of the most depraved monsters in our country, you will love United States of True Crime: Connecticut.

Cherry, the enigmatic and lusty lesbian madam, explores her own perverse fantasies, diving deeper into the protected realm of her world. The ladies are spoiled in Cherry's personal care with fine wine, dining, and expensive gifts - but she demands their sexual devotion in exchange.

The weight of self-doubt can be debilitating, preventing you from reaching your full potential. You may have experienced a time when you felt inadequate, insecure, and unworthy, which often leads to anxiety and depression. It gets worse when society places a price on external validation, attaching your self-worth to your achievements or appearances. But you are not alone. Many people struggle with self-doubt, low self-esteem, and the inability to be authentic.

Kids today are more susceptible than ever to anxiety and stress. As a parent, you want to shield your child from these overwhelming feelings, but it can be daunting in an unpredictable world. Fortunately, there are ways to help, and Raising Calm Kids in a World of Worry shows how. Psychotherapists and parent coaching team Ashley Graber, LMFT, and Maria Evans, LMFT, introduce SAFER Parenting—a simple yet powerful five-step approach designed to help children ages 6-12 regulate emotions and build lasting self-esteem.

When destiny is involved there are no chances. On the night of Graelyn's upcoming birthday, he and his Dawnborn lover, Myra, planned to escape his tyrant father. However, the night of their departure, a Duskborn assassin comes looking for Gray even as an insatiable, unknown Hunger blooms within him. Attacked and framed, they flee for their lives, only to be captured by orc pirates. They encounter an orcish druid, who has dreamed of a figure shrouded in darkness—a prophecy foretelling the salvation or ruination of the land of Uncanny.

This is a practical guide to greater self awareness by exploring your chakra energies. Perfect for those newly interested in yoga philosophy, emotional healing and/or Self-discovery. As vibrational beings, it is important that we understand the subtle energetic aspects of who we are. Learning to work with our chakra energies is a great place to start.

Sunnyside Retirement Witches Community gets its fair share of visitors. Some of them like the entertainment, and others enjoy volunteering. But when one of the sightseers ends up dead, Zoey Rivers has to figure out what happened. The residents come up with a fantastic idea: Since the retirement complex seems to have more than its fair share of murders, they figure it might be a good idea to have a psychic on staff. So, Zoey hires Iris. And all the information she pulls from the ghosts of the growing list of victims points to Zoey herself.

When Linda is made redundant, she plans to travel and do all the things she never had a chance to do when she was working. Her plans are scuppered, however, when her mother is rushed into hospital. Moving back home opens up a new life for Linda that she could never have imagined for herself. This is a short story by the author of A Reason to Stay, C. H. Clepitt, and in the short time you spend with these characters, you'll feel like you really know them.

Try a kick in the butt and if that doesn’t work, a shove between the shoulder blades. It’s not that I wanted to remain training with Gallean in the Shadow Realm - I’d sell my mortality for a chance to find Alaric - Caer just gave me the push I needed. But upon my arrival back to the Earthly Realm, Breas, my loathsome bloke of an ex, kidnaps me and throws me in a cell. Talk about bad timing.

Once, Caer was a princess loved by her father, the faerie king, and they lived in peace until the eve of Samhain. Balor, a giant, one-eyed pirate, betrayed the king’s trust by spilling his blood across the throne room floor and claiming Caer as his prize. Forced to live in the shadows, Caer’s only companion is an all-powerful shapeshifting wizard who does not even know she exists. Watching from afar, she learns what makes a warrior’s heart strong, but the early arrival of the brother and sister promise to derail her plans of revenge.

Time to put my magic to the test or die trying. Scott worries about my soul. I’ve killed multiple people because I was too darn stubborn to accept that I was the reincarnated Celtic goddess Brigit. Now that I’ve embraced my goddess self, I’ve figured out how to bring everyone back from the dead, and he’s too busy worrying about my soul. What he should be worried about, is my boot in his rear end. I need to learn to use my magic before the Dark Moon approaches, or I’ll miss out on my chance to bring back to life everyone who died trying to protect me.

Zoey's been doing everything in her power to keep Sunnyside Retirement Community open for business, but her residents don't help with that a lot. She's had more than her fair share of threatening messages from the bosses, but she's kept the place afloat with sheer will and steel determination. However, that might not be enough. The bosses have arrived in town, and they're out for blood. When the lead boss goes missing, Zoey has to figure out who's behind it, put a stop to it, and keep her retirement community open. Before the doors are closed. For good.

Commuters. Tract homes. Strip malls. Is this what you think of when you think of the suburbs? Or do you think of safety, beauty, comfort, and ease? What does it look like to live a full Christian life in the suburbs? Suburbs reflect our good, God-given desire for a place to call home. And suburbs also reflect our own brokenness. This book is an invitation to look deeply into your soul as a suburbanite and discover what it means to live holy there.

Zoey Rivers has a pretty great job as head of staff at Sunnyside Retired Witches Community. She's good at handling the magical messes that are part and parcel of providing a home for elderly (and some slightly senile) witches. But when the messes turn from slightly sloppy to hugely horrible, Zoey realizes there's more involved than just her residents.

Bedtime Stories for Kids is a collection of both popular and fresh stories interestingly narrated and arranged in order of complexity. Not only does your child get to listen to something interesting, Bedtime Stories for Kids instills morals into their subconscious. To put your kids in the world of their dreams, full of creatures beyond their wildest imagination, whilst helping them to learn a lot, all you have to do is purchase this book now.

Discover the guide to true confidence and authentic living for today’s teen and college-age girl! Celebrated author and speaker Kari Kampakis helps you stop playing the comparison game and embrace the unique purpose God has for your life. From navigating social media to making friends to deepening your faith, this 40-day devotional will help you become braver, bolder, and more authentically you!