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Don't date your bodyguard.It was the one rule he had to break.Maximoff Hale is a force of nature. A ship unwilling to be steered. Headstrong, resilient, and wholly responsible - the twenty-two-year-old alpha billionaire can handle his unconventional life. By noon, lunch can turn into a mob of screaming fans. By two, his face is all over the internet. Born into one of the most famous families in the country, his celebrity status began at birth. He is certified American royalty. When he's assigned a new 24/7 bodyguard, he comes face-to-face with the worst case scenario: being attached to the tattooed, MMA-trained, Yale graduate who's known for "going rogue" in the security team - and who fills 1/3 of Maximoff's sexual fantasies. Twenty-seven-year-old Farrow Keene has one job: protect Maximoff Hale. Flirting, dating, and hot sex falls far, far out of the boundary of his bodyguard duties and into "termination" territory. But when feelings surface, protecting the sexy-as-sin, stubborn celebrity becomes increasingly complicated. Together, boundaries blur, and being exposed could mean catastrophic consequences for both.Damaged Like Us is the first book in the Like Us series and can be read and enjoyed without reading any of Krista & Becca's other novels.

His Bodyguard. His Love. Maverick, know-it-all bodyguard Farrow Keene knows publicly dating American royalty comes with a great cost. Everyone wants a piece of their relationship. And as a protective boyfriend, he's not here for the malicious hands that grab at their love life and seek to rip them apart. But Farrow is confident - he's confident that he could've never prepared for the storm to come.Keep him safe. Maximoff Hale isn't a big fan of change. And to regain the charity CEO position he lost, he agrees to a task that he's always rejected. One that could uproot his unconventional world. But Maximoff is afraid - he's afraid of the consequences that could destroy his boyfriend and his family. Keep him safe. Changes are on the horizon. Big. Messy. Complicated. Changes. Maximoff & Farrow will fight for their forever. And with every breath, they promise that their love story won't end here. ¿¿The Like Us series is a true series, one continuous timeline, that follows a family of wealthy celebrities and the people that protect them. You must read Books 1 and 2 before reading Alphas Like Us.The Like Us Series:1. Damaged Like Us (Maximoff & Farrow)2. Lovers Like Us (Maximoff & Farrow)3. Alphas Like Us (Maximoff & Farrow)4. Tangled Like Us (Jane & Thatcher)Book 5 (Jane & Thatcher)Book 6 (Maximoff & Farrow)Book 7 (Oscar & Jack)Book 8 (Akara & Sulli)

From New York Times Bestselling Authors Krista & Becca Ritchie, comes the next book in their sexy new contemporary romance series. Twenty-seven-year-old Farrow Keene lives by his actions, and his actions say he's the best at whatever he does. As a 24/7 bodyguard and the new boyfriend to Maximoff Hale, protecting the headstrong, alpha billionaire has never been more complicated. And one rule can't be bent:Keep your relationship secret from the public.Farrow is confident he's the best man for the job. But a twist in Maximoff's fast-paced life sticks them with the rest of Security Force Omega and their clients.On the road.In a sleeper tour bus.For four rocky months.Sexual frustrations, check. Road trip drama, check. Awkward bonding, check.But Farrow couldn't have accounted for a high-risk threat (identity: unknown) that targets Maximoff before the ignition even turns. And it hits Farrow -- someone has it out for the guy he loves.Every day, Maximoff & Farrow's feelings grow stronger, and together, they'll either sink or swim.The Like Us series is a true series, one continuous timeline, that follows a family of wealthy celebrities and the people that protect them. The Like Us Series Reading Order:1. Damaged Like Us (Maximoff & Farrow)2. Lovers Like Us (Maximoff & Farrow)3. Alphas Like Us (Maximoff & Farrow)4. Tangled Like Us (Jane & Thatcher)Book 5 (Jane & Thatcher)Book 6 (Maximoff & Farrow)Book 7 (Oscar & Jack)Book 8 (Akara & Sulli)

The Ambassadors is a novel by Henry James. This dark comedy, seen as one of the masterpieces of James's final period, follows the trip of protagonist Lewis Lambert Strether to Europe in pursuit of Chad Newsome, his widowed fiancée's supposedly wayward son; he is to bring the young man back to the family business, but he encounters unexpected complications. The third-person narrative is told exclusively from Strether's point of view. The theme of liberation from a cramped, almost starved, emotional life into a more generous and gracious existence plays throughout The Ambassadors, yet it is noteworthy that James does not naïvely make of Paris a faultless paradise for culturally stunted Americans. Strether learns about the reverse of the European coin when he sees how desperately Marie fears losing Chad, after all she has done for him. As one critic proposed, Strether does not shed his American straitjacket only to be fitted with a more elegant European model, but instead learns to evaluate every situation on its merits, without prejudices. The final lesson of Strether's European experience is to distrust preconceived notions and perceptions from anyone and anywhere, but to rely upon his own observation and judgment. Henry James (1843-1916) was an American-British writer who spent most of his writing career in Britain. He is regarded as one of the key figures of 19th-century literary realism.

Etidorhpa is an early science fiction novel depicting a man?s descent into the bowels of the Earth at the instigation of a mysterious secret society ? it is presented here complete with the original illustrations.Llewyllyn Drury is visited by a mysterious old man whose defining physical feature is his large, protruding forehead. The man offers to tell his story, promising his life and knowledge is worth writing down. As the man displays certain enthralling and supernatural powers, Drury takes on the task ? Etidorhpa is this story, interspersed with pauses wherein Drury questions his strange guest.John Uri Lloyd was a popular author of mystery and science fiction books. His profession however was pharmacology, with his specialism being herbal medicines and ethnobotanicals. The presence of giant mushrooms in one part of the story, plus the various fantastical elements described, have led some readers to speculate that the author?s knowledge of mind-altering substances influenced Etidorhpa?s plotting.

The Evolution of a Girl, penned by the talented L E Bowman, is a captivating journey that readers won't forget. Published in 2019 by Black Castle Media Group, Inc., this book has quickly become a must-read in its genre. The Evolution of a Girl is a testament to Bowman's ability to weave an intricate narrative that leaves readers on the edge of their seats, always craving for more. The book's genre is an amalgamation of various elements, making it a unique read that caters to a wide array of readers. Published by Black Castle Media Group, Inc., it's a testament to their commitment to bringing quality literature to the world. This book is a must-have for any avid reader. Don't miss out on this literary gem.

I was a good girl. I ate my vegetables, volunteered at the local autism centre and sat in the front pew of church every Sunday.Then, I got cancer.What the hell kind of reward was that for a boring life well lived?I was a seventeen-year-old paradigm of virtue and I was tired of it. So, when I finally ran into the man I'd been writing to since he saved my life as a little girl and he offered to show me the dark side of life before I left it for good, I said yes. Only, I didn't know that Zeus Garro was the President of The Fallen MC and when you made a deal with a man who is worse than the devil, there was no going back...This is Daddy Zeus Garro's story from Lessons In Corruption. A standalone in The Fallen Men Series.

For years, he was a part of my life. I watched him rush to the hospital countless times, his beautiful surgeon hands racing to save lives.After all this time, I can't escape the truth. I want Dr. Lowe. Lust chokes each moment we're together. He promises to fulfill my fantasies-every dirty, naughty desire we can dream up.Only, I can't have him.He's confident. Experienced. Seductive.And he's my ex-boyfriend's father.

The profundity and spirit of Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius is brought out superbly in this edition of the Meditations, translated by George Long.All twelve books are present, complete with original footnotes which help to clarify and explain the meanings behind the passages. Since the original text was written in Greek after the spirit of many classical philosophers, an index of Greek terminology is also included at the conclusion for the benefit of the reader. The spirit of Stoicism, whereby Marcus Aurelius details a lifetime spent cultivating good habits, manners, attitude and evenness of temperament are laid out upon these pages evocatively. Many of the pages are thought to have been written at Sirmium, during periods of military planning. It is a strongly autobiographical text; each book focuses upon a different time - from upbringing to youth to maturity. The writing is famously frank, clear and honest - with none of the superiority or pretense one might expect of an Emperor of Rome.

From an early age, Ive enjoyed writing poetry, as I have found inspiration from daily life and the events that shaped it. I would like to share my experiences with others.

Der Roman Ungeduld des Herzens, der 1939 veröffentlicht wurde, ist der einzige beendete Roman des Autors Stefan Zweig. Beschreibung: Der junge Leutnant Anton Hofmiller wird in das Schloss des ungarischen Magnaten Lajos von Kékesfalva eingeladen. Er lernt dessen gelähmte Tochter Edith kennen und entwickelt Zuneigung, vor allem aber tiefes subtiles Mitleid für sie. Er macht der unheilbar Kranken, die sich in ihn verliebt, Hoffnungen auf baldige Genesung und verlobt sich schließlich sogar mit ihr. Doch da er nur aus Mitleid, nicht aus Liebe handelt, nimmt das Unheil seinen Lauf. Aus Angst vor Spott und Verachtung steht er in der Öffentlichkeit nicht zu ihrer Verbindung. Als Edith erfährt, dass er die Verlobung vor anderen verleugnet, nimmt sie sich das Leben. Von Schuldgefühlen überwältigt, stürzt er sich in einer sinnlosen Flucht in die Kämpfe des beginnenden Ersten Weltkriegs.

Die Welt von Gestern, mit dem Untertitel "Erinnerungen eines Europäers", ist ein autobiografisches Werk Stefan Zweigs. Das Buch entstand kurz vor Zweigs Tod in den letzten Jahren (von 1939 bis 1941) seines Exils und erschien postum 1942 im Bermann-Fischer Verlag AB in Stockholm. Das Buch zeichnet sich durch die persönliche Nähe aus, die der Leser durch die fein gewebte literarische Struktur zum Ich-Erzähler bekommt. Das Werk verbindet damit den objektiven Blick auf die Kultur des alten Europas mit teilweise persönlichen Innenansichten des Ich-Erzählers. Inwieweit Zweig sein persönliches Leben in diesem Buch dargestellt oder eben herausgehalten hat, ist umstritten.

This new comic series has been featured in "Rolling Stone," "E! Entertainment Television," "Elle Magazine," and thousands of other sites. Is it the costumes? The music? The voice? Maybe it's all that stage blood. Whatever the reason, Lady GaGa has become one of pop music's biggest stars. TidalWave Comics examines the impact Lady GaGa has had on her growing legion of fans. Is there room for everyone in the Haus of GaGa?

Robert William Chambers (1865-1933) was an American illustrator and writer, best known for The King in Yellow, his influential and odd collection of ten macabre and French short stories first published in 1895. The title refers to a fictional play featured in four of the stories, and to a mysterious and malevolent supernatural entity within that play who may very well exist outside of it. It is whispered that the play leaves only insanity and sorrow in its wake; it tempts those who read it, bringing upon them hallucinations and madness . . .Influencing the works of H.P. Lovecraft, Raymond Chandler, George R.R. Martin, Neil Gaiman, and Nic Pizzolato (creator and writer of HBO's True Detective), and described by critics as a classic in the field of the supernatural, The King in Yellow - with its dashes of fantasy, mystery, mythology, romance, and science fiction - is a staple of the early gothic and Victorian horror genres.

It is undeniable the influence Google has had. The company filters into every aspect of our lives-whether we are searching for information, using a map to navigate to a destination, or shopping online. "Sergey Brin and Larry Page: The Creators of Google" introduces readers to the two men that have put the world at our fingertips.As featured on CNN, Time Magazine, People Magazine, LA Times, Forbes, and MSNBC! Orbit is a comic book biography series that focuses on the people that have made a difference in the world! Read about how Google was started in comic book form!

Dark Nights: Metal writer Scott Snyder launches the Justice League into a cosmos-shaking mystery that will draw out their most terrible foes in ways our heroes couldn t possibly imagine!

Nagatoro is a freshman in high school who loves teasing and torturing her older male classmate (Senpai). What is her motivation and why does Senpai put up with her? Does Nagatoro just want to create misery for Senpai? Or maybe she secretly likes him?

The swashbuckling fantasy action manga that inspired the Netflix Original Series anime!Ongoing series. 13 and up.Broken BrotherhoodWhile the fight against Estarossa hangs in the balance, the team of Merlin, Escanor, Gilthunder, Hendrickson, and Ludoshel prepares for a fierce battle in Camelot against Zeldris and Demon masters Chandler and Cusack. Even though it''s three against five, the Assault Force has a fearsome enemy in Meliodas''s younger brother. A revelation about another sibling--Ludoshel''s fellow Archangel and brother Mael--may turn the tide of the Holy War itself. Meanwhile, the return of Ban from purgatory bodes well for The Sins and their allies, but where is Meliodas?

At this high school, instead of jocks and nerds, the students are divided into predators and prey.

"High school student Hajime Hinata must be the "Ultimate" at something--after all, he got accepted to Hope's Peak Academy, which takes only the nation's elite teens (whether they're elite at being gangsters, gymnasts, or hamster breeders!)."--Provided by publisher.

It''s the final showdown - Bruce Banner versus General Fortean, a man willing to do whatever it takes to destroy the Immortal Hulk once and for all, even if it means turning himself into what he hates the most. As Shadow Base declares war on anyone with a gamma mutation, Banner has to decide what kind of Hulk he wants to be - and what kind of monster he has to become. Collecting: Immortal Hulk 21-24, TBD

A gutsy glob in crisis!News of the demon lord Clayman's defeat by Rimuru shakes the Holy Empire of Lubelius to its core-especially since the chief knight of the nation's Imperial Guard and captain of the Crusader forces, Hinata Sakaguchi, launched a bold attack on Rimuru not long ago. Things look only more dire when a priest sent by Rimuru to attend an urgent meeting of Lubelius bigwigs ends up murdered. The stakes couldn't be higher for either side as Hinata heads to Tempest to settle things-one wrong move could spell total warfare!

A heartwarming comedy about finding the friends who help you thrive.

From the popular MONOGATARI series comes the second season of the novels in a beautiful new box set. The limited edition box set features brand new artwork from VOFAN and some extras.Books included in the special limited edition box set will be: 1. Nekomonogatari White2. Kabukimonogatari 3. Hanamonogatari4. Otorimonogatari5. Onimonogatari6. Koimonogatari

Can the Avengers stop the night?