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"She's an honors student with ambitious graduate school plans and he's a jock with only hockey on his mind, but once their worlds collide, their connection is hot enough to melt an ice rink. An ultimatum from Summer Preston's thesis advisor thrusts her into an unexpected collision with the hockey team's captain, Aiden Crawford. She's caught between conflicting desires of fulfilling her lifelong dream of becoming a sport psychologist and staying as far away as possible from the god-awful sport. And once she meets Aiden-well, let's just say he confirms all her worst assumptions about hockey players. Being the captain of the college hockey team has its perks, except when a reckless mistake by Aiden's team threatens to jeopardize their entire season. As punishment, Aiden's coach nominates him as the subject of a student research project. Participating is the last thing he wants to do, especially since the girl leading the project looks like she could wield his skates as a weapon. Summer can't stand Aiden's blasâe approach to life, and Aiden doesn't understand why she's twenty years old with a twenty-five-year plan. But their bickering soon turns to bantering-and once they let their guards down, there's nothing to check their feelings"--

I'm not even supposed to be here. The Christmas Ball at Farcliff Castle is meant for proper royals... not families who are hanging on to their titles by a thread.Families whose daughters need to marry well, else they'll lose their standing in society.Families like mine. You know who else shouldn't be here?The Duke of Blythe. Brooding, mysterious, with a gaze that makes my whole body ignite.When the Duke steals me away from the ball, he shows me what it means to be a woman.Makes me think that my future could involve something more than a loveless marriage to an old, well-titled man.Treats my body with reverence, and shows me E-X-A-C-T-L-Y what I've been missing in my prim and proper life. But the Duke has secrets he's not ready to share, and my time is running out......and that's before I find out I'm pregnant.

Includes SPAWN RESURRECTION, and SPAWN #251-300, collected for the first time in FULL COLOR and featuring some never-before-collected issues!TODD McFARLANE unleashed his signature creation, SPAWN, in 1992. In doing so, he created the most successful independent comic book in history. Join Spawn in SPAWN COMPENDIUM, VOL. 6 as he discovers the true meaning of becoming a Hellspawn and settles on a path of bloody revenge in search of a way back to his humanity!

Some things burn hot on and off the track... Formula 1 World Champion Blake Hollis in desperate need of an image overhaul. To redeem his tarnished reputation, his team decides it¿s time for drastic measures. Their solution: a tell-all book that showcases his illustrious career and presents a more respectable public persona.Enter Ella Gold, a once-renowned sportswriter and podcast host desperate for a fresh start. She accepts the challenge of writing Blake¿s biography knowing that getting close to the brooding Brit will be challenging.As they spend the season together, sparks fly, barriers break, and their dynamic shifts from antagonistic to something entirely unexpected.Throughout twenty-one races around the world, they¿ll face the ultimate interview question: can they write their own happy ending, or is their love destined to crash and burn? Drive Me Crazy is a spicy Formula 1 romantic comedy with heart, heat, humor, and a guaranteed HEA. This is the first book in the Drive Me series and can be read as a standalone.Tropes/themes:grumpy sunshineFormula 1 sports romanceSlow burn with open-door spiceForced proximity (f1 driver + sports journalist)Dual POVMental health representation (with therapy)

Isaac Bell returns for another thrilling mission in a new book from the Grand Master of Adventure, Clive Cussler - pre-order your copy now!Charismatic, handsome, and fiercely loyal, Isaac Bell is a no-nonsense private detective at the Van Dorn Detective Agency. Travelling all over early 20th century America in pursuit of justice for his clients, chasing down a steam train in a sports automobile is all in a day¿s work for Bell. And while he¿s on the trail of thieves, killers, and sometimes much worse, he¿ll have to use his every last wit to stay ahead of those he seeks, and to stay alive . . .Praise for Clive Cussler:'The Adventure King' Sunday Express'Just about the best in the business' New York Post'Cussler is hard to beat' Daily Mail

As the dust settles from their encounter with the Freshman, Touma Kamijou, Shiage Hamazura, and Accelerator finally cross paths in Academy City. It won¿t be long before these three find themselves with yet another challenge on their hands¿explaining what the heck they¿ve been doing to everyone who was worried about them! The boys have survived more than one scrape with death but it¿s anyone¿s guess if they¿ll live through this...

From the New York Times bestselling author of The True Love Experiment and The Unhoneymooners comes a delicious new romance starring a buttoned-up heir and a feisty art school grad with nothing to her name but talent and student loans.Anna Green has a plan. Marry Liam (West) Weston at the start of college to get the family discount on campus housing and sign the divorce papers as the graduation bells chime. Everyone's happy and they can both go on their merry ways: Anna to live as a starving artist and West to teach anthropology at Stanford. A seemingly straightforward plan until West presents Anna with a catch - a big catch. West is one of four heirs to the Weston Foods conglomerate and although he wants little to do with his family's heartless institution, he does want the one hundred million dollars he's set to inherit - however, he won't see a penny until he's married. Five years post-grad Anna must escort West to his sister's lavish wedding, present herself as his devoted wife and be convincing enough that West gets his inheritance. The only problem, Anna is feisty, foul-mouthed, messy, and the complete opposite of what the Weston family had anticipated for their son. Will they be able to convince everyone of their heartfelt marriage or will it all come crumbling down? Find out why readers LOVE Christina Lauren:'Heartbreaking and hopeful' Amy Reichert'Pure joy' Sally Thorne'What a joyful, warm, touching book! This is the book to read if you want to smile so hard your face hurts' Jasmine Guillory'(A) tender story of first love, mature love, and the people who change us in the best possible ways' Washington Independent Review of Books'A coming-of-age tale exquisitely blended with second-chance love' RT Book Reviews'This is the angsty, emotional book from Christina Lauren that will break your heart into a million pieces' Goodreads'This book will reel you in with the beauty of first love' Goodreads

The Metamorphosis tells the story of a young man who wakes up one day to find himself transformed into a giant insect. As he grapples with his bizarre condition, he faces the emotional and physical challenges of adapting to his new form. The novella is a clever parable for the alienation of the Individual in the modern world. Read The Metamorphosis now and see why Kafka was so revered.

This second deluxe edition collects TMNT co-creator Kevin Eastman’s comic book cover art for the various IDW Turtles series from 2015 to 2019!Following up 2015’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Kevin Eastman Covers (2011–2015), this collection contains Eastman’s cover art from issues #51–100 of the ongoing TMNT series, Dimension X, Shredder in Hell, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Universe, Urban Legends, and more! Also featured are black-and-white inked pages, blueline pencil layouts, and alternate versions.Presented in an oversized hardcover measuring 8 × 12.5 inches to showcase all of the art in its total beauty!

Neal Adams is regarded as one of the most important comic artists of all time! Hugely influential and popular, Adams redefined the way comics were viewed by both fans and creators.This Artist’s Edition includes Adams’ work from Batman, Brave and the Bold, Detective Comics, Strange Adventures, Aquaman, Green Lantern and Green Arrow, Flash, House of Mystery, Phantom Stranger, Action Comics, Superman, Justice League of America, Weird Western Tales, and more!This Artist’s Edition presents Neal Adams’ original artwork scanned at high resolution and in color (though the art appears to be in black and white) so the reader can view pages and covers as close to their natural state as possible, mimicking the look and even the feel of original art.

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • In this captivating novel from Danielle Steel, a wildly successful, unmarried wedding planner leads her clients to happily ever after.Faith Ferguson is New York’s most in-demand wedding planner, an arbiter of taste for elegant affairs, lavish ceremonies, and exclusive fêtes. She appreciates a simple celebration as much as a dazzling event, for she knows that a dream wedding is not necessarily the most expensive one. As much as Faith enjoys her work, her two failed engagements leave her with no desire to get married herself. She finds fulfillment in her close relationship with her twin sister, Hope, her role as a mentor for her assistant, Violet, and her career.  This year, new clients have flocked to her, and she signs up an extravagant reception, a mid-sized gathering, and an intimate soirée, in addition to her mother’s next marriage and Violet’s modest ceremony. Faith finds herself forming bonds with her new clients and their loved ones—most notably the handsome brother of one of her grooms. But weddings are not always all champagne and roses, and in no time, Faith is grappling with private quarrels, unplanned pregnancies, family scandals, dark secrets, and the possibility of cancelled ceremonies. Through her own journey, Faith will prove once and for all that there is not just one path to happily ever after. In The Wedding Planner, Danielle Steel presents an enchanting story about the winding road to love and the many ways to find joy while staying true to oneself.

The shocking murder of the Red Skull leaves an unfinished Cosmic Cube at large! Adding to the imminent danger, a cadre of the Skull's followers plans to ignite bombs in the hearts of Paris, London and Manhattan! Racing against a rapidly ticking clock, Captain America must solve the mystery of his nemesis' murder and find the Cube before it can be used to rewrite reality! But there's a lethal assassin on the loose with an all-too-familiar face. Cap's suspicions about the Winter Soldier will soon be answered in the most brutal way possible, tearing open old wounds and threatening to carve new scars that will never heal! Plus: Crossbones and the Red Skull's daughter, Sin, carve a path of chaos and destruction across the United States! Collecting CAPTAIN AMERICA (2004) #1-17 and #1 DIRECTOR'S CUT, and CAPTAIN AMERICA 65TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL.

For decades, Mister Sinister has plotted and schemed, intent on creating a "better" world. Now, at last, his plans come to fruition beyond his wildest dreams - and his darkest nightmares! Ten, a hundred and a thousand years into the future, a horrific timeline has been unleashed that makes the Age of Apocalypse look like a day at the beach! Who are the Immoral X-Men, sworn to crush a world that adores and respects them? Why are Storm and the Brotherhood seeking deadly revenge? And what is the shocking secret of the bloodthirsty bamfing assassins, the Legion of the Night? As Sinister's genetic tampering runs rampant across the globe, can the X-Men survive this experience? Can anyone? Collecting SINS OF SINISTER #1, IMMORAL X-MEN #1-3, STORM & THE BROTHERHOOD OF MUTANTS #1-3, NIGHTCRAWLERS #1-3 and SINS OF SINISTER DOMINION #1.

Ghouliana brings extra spookiness to the holidays in this new addition to the popular adult coloring series, the Beauty of Horror.Ghouliana sinks her fangs into Christmas and Halloween, causing all kinds of chaos with this spooktacular holiday-themed coloring book!With designs printed for the first time in large format (9.8" x 9.8") and intricately illustrated by best-selling artist Alan Robert, this new flipbook is overflowing with limb-filled stockings and zombified elves on one side, and corrupting candies and devious jack-o’-lanterns on the other! A terrific gift idea for horror enthusiasts and fans of the Beauty of Horror series.

“THIS YOUNG LADY SAVED JAPAN’S ECONOMY!”Overwhelmed by the post-9/11 political world, Runa takes a shot at attending school! There, she tries kendo, student council, and even acting onscreen.But as subprime loans pique interest at home, a new global economic crisis takes root. Meanwhile, the Iraq War unfolds, and pandemonium erupts worldwide! Will this junior-high villainess’s watchful eye prevent a financial fiasco?!

"Strong-armed into getting out more, Maomao attends a spooky soiree where court ladies share spine-tingling tales of terror as a diversion from their daily toil. While there are plenty of chills to go around, the thrills are perhaps few for the skeptical Maomao...until the evening takes an eerie turn! And still more thrills await when Jinshi requests Maomao's presence on a hunting trip. All is not as it seems when court intrigue and subterfuge are in play however, and master and servant find themselves in a very tight spot and uncomfortably close quarters when a break from a banquet on the hunt goes awry..."--

Over 150,000 copies sold in this fast-paced, completed epic fantasy trilogy.Arrogant. Scornful. Full of pride. Darnuir, prince of dragons, cares nothing for the damage he's doing to the faltering alliance against the Shadow. He thinks himself invincible - right up till a mortal wound forces him to undergo a dangerous rebirthing spell, leaving him a helpless babe in human hands.Twenty years pass, and demonic forces are poised to sweep across the land. With the alliance between humanity, dragons, and fairies fracturing, Darnuir will have to uncover the secrets of his past, seek redemption for his sins, and rally the disparate races if they are to survive. Only Darnuir can do this. For he's the last member of the royal bloodline and only he can wield the Dragon's Blade. His second chance is the world's last hope. Perfect for fans of Phillip C. Quaintrell, David Estes, Raymond E. Feist, R.A. Salvatore and Brandon Sanderson.

For fans of Tasha Suri and R. F. Kuang, Hana Lee's electrifying, gritty fantasy debut takes readers on a high-speed chase across a climate-ravaged wasteland, featuring motorcycles, monsters, and magic.

"When stuttering Lady Maximilian is forced to marry Sir Riftan, a lowborn knight caught in one of her father's schemes, her stumbling communication and his gruff manner sour their relationship before it can begin. Riftan leaves for war the morning after their disastrous wedding night, and it's three years before Maxi sees him again. Now, the husband she barely knows is a war hero. And when he comes home to claim her, Maxi will need to master her own bewildering desire--and Riftan's--before she can hope to become the true mistress of their enormous castle estate. That task will demand courage from Maxi, even as she struggles to find her own voice"--

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Love that won¿t dieVengeance to be wroughtThree families forever changedFinally reunited with her family in the Seelie Realm, Caly struggles to come to terms with all she had to give up to get there. Though she eagerly awaits the ceremony to receive the second half of her heart and become whole, it comes at an unsettling cost: She must marry her longtime friend Prince Aurelius to solidify her place within the Seelie Court.But as the event draws nearer, she¿s haunted by the memory of Malum Mendax, the Unseelie Prince¿the bond they shared in his realm, and the sinful sparks between them. She still feels his eyes on her, finds him in her bed in her dreams¿and soon, she realizes it¿s more than just his memory that haunts her.Mendax survived Caly¿s assassination attempt, and he has returned to punish his pet and the ones that took her from him.With his return, Caly¿s place in Seelie is at risk.Her future plans are at risk.Her very life is at risk.But the way Mendax makes her feel tempts her to forget it all just for the chance to touch him once again.

The best-selling, official, and definitive guide to the characters of the dynamic, ever-expanding Marvel Universe.Compiled by a team of comic book experts in close collaboration with Marvel Comics, this fully updated and expanded edition features more than 1,200 iconic Super Heroes and villains, with hundreds of expanded entries detailing their adventures since the previous edition (2019).Major new characters have also been added, and the latest Marvel Universe crossover events, such as Judgment Day, Empyre, and War of the Realms, are included as in-depth features. With every character illustrated with superb artwork from the original Marvel Comics, this is the one book every Marvel fan has to own.(c) 2023 MARVEL