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Psychic Emory Jackson and former black ops specialist Jonathon Silver are men from two completely different worlds with one thing in common: heartbreak. Emory still mourns the loss of his husband five years prior, and Jon is reeling with grief from the recent death of his twin brother. Sparks fly when mutual friends introduce them, but it's so much more than basic attraction. There's an undeniable awareness and a sense of belonging that neither man can deny. Despite Emory's premonition of a future with Jon, he has vowed never to love again. Jon is convinced that his tainted soul is the reason he will never have someone to call his own. What if they're both wrong? Maybe these broken men with their jagged edges could somehow align perfectly to form something whole and beautiful. But will that realization come too late for them? Someone to Call My Own is the second book in the Road to Blissville series. These books can be read as standalone or as part of the series. The author first introduced these characters in the Curl Up and Dye Mysteries, but it isn't necessary to read that series first. This book contains sexually explicit material and is intended for adults 18 and older.

WRITINGS (Second Edition - as it appears in Approaching the Kingdom: An Anthology) A THEOLOGICAL MEMOIR an article about my journey through the six great world religions' sacred scriptures DANTE'S DIVINE COMEDY my graduate school paper about the allegorical nature of Dante's Divine Comedy - a trilogy about Hell, Purgatory and Heaven HIERARCHY OF TRUTHS my graduate school paper about the expression, "hierarchy of truths," which reached a mass audience in Catholic Vatican Council II's decree on Christian ecumenism

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Ashlyn was a wee lassie of eight summers when her mother brought her and her sister to live in the safety of Clan Grant. But despite the love and acceptance of her adoptive clan, Ashlyn is plagued by the past. Her continual nightmares-and her hatred of lads who hurt lasses-drive her to join the search for Ranulf MacNiven, an abuser of women. Ashlyn's skills with the bow and her knowledge of MacNiven make her a natural fit for the mission, so her uncle, Chief Alexander Grant, gives her permission to join them, on one condition: she will be sent with a protector.Magnus never thought he would marry again after losing his beloved wife, but Ashlyn Grant is one of a kind. Her fiery nature creates an answering fire within him, and he longs to soothe her hurts and help heal her soul. When his chief assigns him to protect Ashlyn, he is determined to do his job well, even though the lass will not let him touch her, let alone protect her. To their mutual surprise, the more time Magnus spends with Ashlyn, the more he gets through to her. But can two people who are determined not to fall in love hope to forge a future together?

Lily Ramsay is the sunshine at the center of the Ramsay clan. Even as a wee lassie, sick with a childhood illness, she had the power to spread smiles and laughter wherever she went. But when Lily's beloved brother marries and becomes laird of the clan, Lily feels lost. Her once steadfast companion has little time for her, and his new wife has assumed the duties she used to carry out for the clan. While she couldn't be happier for her loved ones, she longs for something more for herself. In truth, she longs for her brother's best friend-the braw warrior she's loved all her life. Kyle Maule has made it his mission to do aught he can to honor his sire's legacy. His appointment as the new Ramsay laird's second is a dream come true, but Lily Ramsay's beauty and irrepressible spirit threaten to make Kyle forget himself and fumble on the job. Desperate to do his duty to his laird and his fallen sire, Kyle tries to quell his feelings for Lily-to protect her without succumbing to the desire to be with her. But Lily is not the sort of lass to be held at arm's length. When an unexpected threat befalls her, Kyle will have to decide to either let her in all the way or step away from her forever.

KIRKUS REVIEW: "Cloaked in Lemony Snicket-esque layers of metafiction, Jewusiak, the narrator, Landzman, Carramel, Fitzgerald, and Jay Gatsby himself begin to merge into one tangled archetype of American power, deception, authorship, and authority. Jewusiak has an indisputable talent for language, invoking Fitzgerald ..."A tour de force reimagining of The Great Gatsby. The author has steeped himself in the biographies and writings of Fitzgerald to bring to life a portrait of a disgraceful human being, a racist and ignorant vulgarian, who produced a great work of art. The author convicts Fitzgerald, as Fitzgerald convicts himself, with an avalanche of Fitzgerald's own words. Lovers of The Great Gatsby may not like this unforgiving portrait of a decadent man in a decadent age because they misunderstand the book they love; they love it for the wrong reasons. Gatsby is a dark, cynical book and this is an even darker, though hilarious, recreation.KIRKUS REVIEWS: "Jewusiak reimagines an American classic by F. Scott Fitzgerald... Nick Carramel is an anti-Semite. Delsey and Jillian deconstruct the metaphors of the story as they introduce them. James Landzman, a former soldier and circus acrobat who performed under the moniker "The Great Gatsby," is even more inscrutable and laden with symbolism than Fitzgerald's creation. These bizarro versions of Nick Carraway and company spend the book discussing modernist literature, capitalism, and the American dream ... Some segments of the book... are epistolary findings from the files of the characters, included by the narrator in an attempt to reach the (unreachable) truth of Landzman's true nature. Cloaked in Lemony Snicket-esque layers of metafiction, Jewusiak, the narrator, Landzman, Carramel, Fitzgerald, and Jay Gatsby himself begin to merge into one tangled archetype of American power, deception, authorship, and authority. Jewusiak has an indisputable talent for language, invoking Fitzgerald as he spins his own rambling poetry: 'The big spenders, the high rollers, the small town boosters chomping down on the big sloppy wet cigars, gathered like a great host from the provinces, the backwaters and boondocks to get plastered on the distilled spirits of exhilaration.'..."

A string of inexplicable murders brings Special Agent Kate Reid back to familiar grounds in this latest action-packed thriller. It's no secret Los Angeles is known for beautiful people, and when victims begin to turn up on the streets of South L.A., beauty seems to be the sole motivation of a vicious killer. With prompting from long-time friend and reporter, Marc Aguilar, Special Agent Kate Reid soon finds herself assisting the LAPD and Detective Ray Sharpe, a veteran homicide cop hesitant to relinquish control.As the death toll rises and public outcry reaches a fever pitch, the rest of the BAU team arrive to help. With tensions already high, Kate and Agent Nick Scarborough's precarious friendship begins to get in the way, neither eager to address the strains of the past few months.A breakthrough in the investigation soon arrives in the form of a reluctant witness, but no one is prepared for the unfathomable explanation behind the horrific murders. The lives taken and the reasons why shatter any remaining illusions Kate has about the world in which she lives. But will this mark the end of her world, or will it be a catalyst for change?Robin Mahle presents another thrilling installment in the Kate Reid series. For more information, visit her at Robinmahle.com.

Edgar Allan Poe's stories are some of the most fascinating in the canon of American literature. Such classics as "The Tell-Tale Heart" are taught in schools all over the country and are loved by readers for the insight he offers into the paranoid mind. More than that, Poe's intricate detail of the protagonist's thought patterns make even the most insane-seeming character - truly a murderer - somehow relatable to the reader, even if those of us on the sane side would never consider such an act. Poe stands among the best of American storytellers. He is widely known to be the inventor of the detective fiction genre, and is one of the earliest writers of short stories.

One night. One dance. One kiss. Deven Blake is amazingly hot, brilliant, and wealthy. He practically has everything he wants except for the perfect girl. That is, until he spots the most beautiful girl he has ever laid eyes upon at the club, and sets out to charm her. Coy Carilyn Snow is intelligent, sweet, and gorgeous. She's celebrating her twenty-second birthday at the most exclusive club in Manhattan. Her dating life has been virtually nonexistent. She has not been drawn to a man in years and has no interest in meeting anyone until a stunning dark haired, blue-eyed hunk has her attention. But before he even has a chance to ask her for her number she runs away from him. Fate intervenes a year later and brings them together again in the most unexpected way. Neither can deny the chemistry between them then and now. Deven has not stopped thinking about Carilyn since that night at the club. He wants her and pursues a relationship with her. Of course, no relationship is perfect and theirs is no exception. Each of them is holding back a dark secret. As their relationship grows more serious, things start to become complicated and their relationship is put to the test. And if that wasn't enough, Cari gets some unexpected news. Has fate played a cruel joke on them, or can they weather through it all? Fate + Chance = Love is the first book in The Blake Family Series.

George Hommell Jr. shares a remarkable memoir surrounding his life and adventures as a Florida Keys fishing guide, and trailblazer in the world of flats fishing.A pioneer in a bygone era, Hommell helped perfect the techniques and ethics of flats fishing and raising awareness of conservation needs, as well as rules and regulations, through both guiding and World Wide Sportsman, the business he cofounded. A fishing guide extraordinaire, he was sought by numerous celebrities including Jack Nicklaus, Ted Williams, and the man that would become his lifelong friend and fishing partner, President George H. W. Bush.These lighthearted stories capture the heart and soul of an honest man with an adventurous spirit and a deep respect for the environment in which he worked. Whether facing sunny skies or sudden heavy storms, he learned how to map the best times and places to find fish in the vast Everglades and Florida Bay, giving his clients the best experience and the opportunity to catch loads of fish.For fans of Lefty Kreh, Stu Apte, and Flip Pallot, these honest and often humorous true tales will inspire you to get out on a boat and cast a line.

Successful, self-published author of "The Most Loved" Leandrea Rivers, is at it again. This time, with a brilliant and masterful collaborative poetry series. "Dare I Express It" features two talented poets: Ms. Rivers and Dwayne McLendon. This first volume of the "Dare I Express It" series explores the journeys of true love, love lost and love found. What's unique is Leandrea Rivers' ability to shed light on the beauty of self-love, acceptance of others and passionate need for romance. Rivers believes every young girl dreams of being a princess. Unfortunately, when these same girls become women, they realize a few frogs may have to be kissed before they experience their prince charming rescuing them. She eloquently captures the want and need of women desiring men who have the knowledge and ability to display chivalry, engage in intriguing dialogue and men with a zest for life. Her poems (I Wish I Hadn't Told You, I Should Have Been and Words Spoken) are insightful, encouraging, divinely beautiful and most of all, eye opening. This collection of poems parallel the four seasons that so many of us face; light rains, intense heat, brisk passing winds, and brutal cold. Dwayne McLendon explores conversations surrounding "Judgment", the idea that "Realistically, we pre-judge people and people don't change, they're portraying who they really are!" McLendon begs to differ and offers poems (Who Says Men Don't Cry, No Assembly Required, and I'm For Real) that unchain our thoughts and cast down many of the stereotypes that women and men place on each other. Once unchained, we are left with insight to help us produce healthy and harmonious relationships-both romantic and platonic. He challenges the reader to relinquish any prejudices and concentrate on redefining "self" instead. Ladies are ushered into the heart and thoughts of a man and gentlemen are given discerning, yet positive perspectives about manhood ...Dare I Express It

Do you wish you could get more people to say "yes" to you?We live in a high-saturation world which is so overstimulating that people are overwhelmed, skeptical and cynical and our default answer to almost anything has become "no."And it really doesn't matter how good your intentions are or how good your offer is. Unfortunately, most people will probably reject you.But what if you knew the right words to unlock the psychological barrier that keeps you from getting what you want?Imagine knowing the secret, subtle language of persuasiveness that gives you the voice you feel you've never had, so you can finally be heard and feel like what you say is important because people finally listen.This book will teach you the psychological principles of ethical influence and persuasion so you can close more sales, seal more deals, get more favors and settle more disagreements with a skill that will bring you more confidence and happiness in your career and in your life.

After publishing numerous books on spirituality, philosophy, and addiction, Jay brings us his most informative and essential work to date. Contrary to the popular belief that growing up is a trap, he helps us understand the immense power that a clean conscience endows. Jay's unique experiences open us up to a world where accountability becomes the most rewarding part of living. The healing touchstone of millions, this modern work by one of today's most inspirational authors, holds the key to understanding addictive thinking in adulthood and unlocking the chains that bind your inner peace and happiness. The first and third person instructive life stories, personal reflections, and exercises read like we are right along for the ride. The book is a journey from cover to cover that-while explaining why you constantly seek that old childhood innocence-brings you back face-to-face with the experience of it, and leaves you smiling, hopeful, and thankful.

After nearly fifty years as an indentured genie, Desiree escaped the magical world . . . for a few weeks.Now she's the leader of the Wish Makers and it's been anything but a peaceful transition.The cross-country move was meant to be a fresh start for Robin Westmore. But on the first day at his new high school, Robin ends up face-to-face with the school's biggest bully. The exact wrong place at the exact wrong moment and right back into his old role of victim.Hopeless, Robin begs for it all to stop. It's childish, wishing on a dandelion, but he can't take it anymore and needs a way out.Distracted by her duties, Desiree passes Robin off to a new, inexperienced genie who takes things from bad to so very much worse.What Readers Are Saying"Fantasy at its best!""Not only do we get to follow along on Mandy's adventure with Lexi, we also get to learn bits about Desiree - the wish mistress who I absolutely fell in love with.""Desiree is this quirky, hippy chic genie. She lives in the present with her mind in the past. She marches to her own rhythm, her own way of thinking. Desiree doesn't really fit in, but she has a uniqueness about her that defies rigidity. And she's ever-evolving, always learning something else. It might take her moment to find the lesson, but she'll get there. Eventually.""Desiree even has her own back story that we slowly get to peel away as the story progresses.""These books are wonderful. They take you into a world where you find you want to live."The Wish Makers SeriesSticks and Stones, Book 1Break My Bones, Book 2Never Hurt Me, Book 3Had a Great Fall, Book 4Back Together Again, Book 5

Where does justice end and vengeance begin?When newspaper journalist Grace Rampling learns that the Pride Choir has been banned from performing in the cathedral, she rushes to the church to get some answers. Instead, she literally stumbles onto a grisly crime scene: the bishop is lying in a pool of his own blood before the altar. Suddenly, Grace is no longer the observer and reporter. She finds herself central to the case - not only as the key witness, but a suspect and even potential victim. Lead investigator Detective Sergeant Adam Davis is thrown by the fierce attraction he feels toward Grace that, if acted upon, could throw the entire case into jeopardy.With Grace at risk and off limits, he races to unravel an increasingly disturbing mystery, while he struggles to both protect and resist the woman of his dreams.A swirling thrill ride through the labyrinth of a mystery, romance, crime and a gripping conclusion that no one will see coming.Fans of Susan Russo Anderson, Dan Brown, and Leslie Wolfe will love Adam's Witness.Scroll up and grab a copy of Adam's Witness today.

Katie Brown has given up on finding love in London. No man ever lives up to her expectations, which aren't even too high. So when love finds her she is slow to give it a chance, and is afraid to believe it has finally happened to her. Things seem to be going her way at last, but life has a way of throwing a curve ball when you least expect it, and for Katie, it was a devastating one. She finds herself alone, and in a predicament. Her friends rally around and before she knows it she's off on a trip to Italy to find her lost love. But she finds something else instead, something that may be a solution to her problems. Never knowing what to expect from life, Katie decides to do some soul searching and finally manages to find peace - that is, until her hard won peace is threatened by the biggest shock of all. Somewhere Out There is a story about love, loss, belief, courage, friendship and hope.

Dark Beer and Taco Tuesdays is a short story collection spanning a wide variety of themes and genres.All of the story ideas in this collection were generated by the author while wandering throughout downtown Queen Street, Niagara Falls, Ontario.Grab yourself a brew or ten and settle in for an exciting read.

YOU haven't yet SUNG your best song! No matter your current circumstances, your best song is still out in front of you! Dare to Believe But first, what happened to your life? Your real life! The one you were created to live. Remember that life? The life you used to dream about. Remember those dreams? You probably still dream about it today! Take a moment to think back and reflect on the things you were going to do. And the person you longed to be. The promise of a healthy, wealthy, joyful life, full to overflowing with wonderful things. What if you could still: Put your life back on track to where you should be?Maximize your potential?Discover and fulfil your purpose?Live beyond limitation?Enjoy everyday life?Well, the good news is, you can! In Your Best Life Ever, Pastor Pedro Okoro challenges you to believe that you can achieve whatever you set your mind to, because impossible is nothing. Through personal experience, compelling stories and authoritative quotes, he provides 7 well-founded, practical, bite-sized nuggets which will inspire you to ENJOY everyday life and LIVE your best life, today...right NOW!

Why are some recruiters successful while so many others fail and leave the industry? Why do other recruiters spend their whole careers bouncing around from company to company with little orno success? The answer: they never learned fundamental recruiting skills.Recruiting 101 explains how to develop 15 fundamental recruiting skills. Learn how to excel in sourcing, social media, recruitment marketing, candidate engagement, cold calling, interviewing and selection, and more. In addition, step-by-step instruction is includedon how to become efficient in using these major recruitment tools: LinkedIn, Indeed, Facebook, Monster, and CareerBuilder.From the junior recruiter just starting out to the senior recruiter looking to improve, Recruiting 101 is for all professionals who aim to take their career to the next level.

"Cindy has jury duty on a high profile trial. When the jury is sequestered, Mark and Jeremiah start counting the ways in which something could go wrong. As dead bodies begin piling up outside the courtroom Cindy comes to realize that not all her fellow jurors are who they appear to be. She soon finds herself racing against the clock to unmask the killer among them."--Page 4 of cover.

Fourteen-year-old Jake had ignored the letters stamped "Highly Confidential" for too long, so they sent him a message he couldn't miss. With his parents at work and his friends at camp, Jake's summer is stretching into a letdown of legendary proportions. Those two kids on his doorstep, pretending to be teenage secret agents, aren't helping. Nor are the men in dark suits and dark glasses. But the swarms of robot killer bees? They're the worst! That's when Jake stopped pretending to be a spy. Because the others weren't pretending at all. "A Bond adventure for kids... Undeniably entertaining." - Kirkus Around the world, honeybees are mysteriously disappearing. Scientists are baffled, but three teenage detectives think they know why. Don't miss this first heart-pounding installment in the Stormglass adventure series! "A brilliant twist on the classic theme of villainous world domination with a winsome, contemporary mix of gadgetry and wits... 5 stars" - ForeWord Clarion Reviews "Action-packed and fast-paced... barrels along with a cheerful intensity and no shortage of middle-grade Bond-style adventure." - Publishers Weekly "A mad scientist, evil henchmen, an over-the-top plan to take over the world, and a globe-trotting storyline... As Jake upends his suburban life to chase villains around the globe, you're not going to pause to ponder how he's feeling about all this: You're just going to chase after him breathlessly... 4 stars." - Common Sense Media

2 for 1! Buy the Paperback and Start Reading the Ebook for Free!THE MASTER OF EVERYTHING HAS FOUND HIS MATCHJared Westin knows his reputation and likes it. He gets the job done. No emotion. No baggage. That's why his elite ops company, The Titan Group, is better than the best. They complete projects classified as mission impossible.And then, in walks a woman as tough as she is sexy. His counterpart in every way, should he choose to admit it.SHE'S NOT WILLING TO LET HER HEART FALLOusted undercover ATF agent Lilly Chase only answers to "Sugar." Jared is the only man who can see past her leather-and-lipstick demeanor, and that revelation is terrifying. She was fired for helping Titan on a questionable arrest she should've ignored, then partnered with Jared's rival on an assignment in Afghanistan.Distance and danger do nothing to change her feelings. When she's left on the side of a mountain to die, an unexpected ally comes forward, and might open her heart.THE STAKES COULDN'T BE HIGHERSaving Sugar isn't a normal rescue operation. It pits Titan against its rival, Jared against his nemesis. Chasing Sugar's heart isn't a simple task, either. She fights him, fights them, always ready to run. When she becomes a pawn in a game of collateral damage, Jared must risk his life to save her-the woman whose bravado and surprising sweetness has given him the one thing he never had. Love.

The great Apostle Paul talked openly about his struggles in this intimate letter to the Corinthian church. Often misunderstood and overlooked for the better-known 1st Corinthians, 2nd Corinthians offers and unparalleled glimpse of his life. With the emergence of modern apostles it offers crucial biblical insights on apostleship.Verses from 2nd Corinthians (We are Christ's ambassadors, Do not be unequally yoked, If anyone is in Christ he is a new creation, God loves a cheerful giver) are often quoted with no idea of their context. This intensely practical book will help you understand 2nd Corinthians and apply it to your life. The picture it presents of a mature Christian life may surprise many modern believers.

This is the second book in a series on the life of a Seer and the gracious gift of God's pictorial language to His bride, the Church. This volume explores the Seer and Healing - How visions and dreams operate in the healing ministry. It's timely work. We live in exciting times! Everywhere you turn, God is pouring out the Spirit of prophecy and revelation upon his people, often through the language of dreams and visions. Dreams and visions are one of many methods God uses in communication with His children while they do the works of the kingdom and pray for the sick. This series is for the everyday Christian, the average Joe, the layperson, and people like you and me. I have written this book to release the folks sitting quietly in the back of the church and unsure how they fit in or what they can do to contribute to the Kingdom of God. With this series, I want to stir their hearts to go deeper and pursue the healing ministry. The Lord does speak to His people. He speaks to them through His Word. He speaks to them with that small, still voice. He speaks to them through circumstance, and He speaks through the language of visions and dreams. This series will help you listen and see in a new way as you operate to fulfill God's will in your life. You will learn to understand how visions and dreams operate through gifting... whether it's a word of knowledge, prophecy, healing, or discerning of spirits. I pray this series will meet my intended goal. The Seer Series includes the following books: The Seer's Gift - A Look at the Language of Visions and Dreams. The Seer & Healing (this volume) - How visions and dreams operate in the healing ministry. The Seer & Prophecy - The Gift and Office of the Seer Prophet. Pectoral Language of a Seer - a reference work on similes, metaphors, and symbolism commonly seen in the believer's life.

For Assistant District Attorney Teresa Barnes, it was the end of a six month long investigation. Headed to the Grand Jury she was intercepted by the very man she was going after.Blake Sully was not a man you crossed. He had his own past and his own agenda, and his name is Tate Miles.In this dark underbelly of a world two lost souls meet by accident, on a dark, cold and wet night, who are very much Broken.If they want to survive, they need to do the one thing neither of them can do.Trust.

A Choice was MadeThe Curse was BrokenYet the Wolf RemainsTayla's life changed forever the day she became a werewolf in James' pack (aka Beast). Now they must flee their Wyoming home to escape the increasing wolf hunts caused by Kyle. With James, her alpha and intended mate, she finds refuge in the remote area of Crouch, Idaho. Settled into her new home with the man of her dreams by her side, Tayla wonders if she's finally found some peace, but it doesn't take long for enemies to find her. They taunt her with secrets from James' past, and revenge stalks the pack at every turn. When James is severely wounded with an unknown poison, it is up to Tayla and her best friend, Chel, to solve the mystery of the poison's origin and find a cure. Will they be strong enough to handle the truth they discover and defeat their enemies? Or will time run out and werewolves die?

Portugal's Algarve region draws millions of sun worshippers and beach lovers but it's also a fantastic destination for cycling, particularly in the winter months.This unique cyclist's guide covers the western half of the region, giving a general overview of riding in the Algarve, plus highly-detailed descriptions of a six-day touring route, plus a couple of two-day extensions, and 10 individual day rides of varying length and difficulty.Together, the rides described give information on nearly 950km of cycling.Directions for each ride are broken down into numbered sections that include details of all important junctions, road numbers/names and distances for every section - plus 27 maps for overnight stops and towns/villages en routeA stats section shows a ride profile - plus links for online maps that can be downloaded as GPX files etc.Notes on places to visit and things to see along the way, and ideas for side trips and alternative routes make this a very flexible touring companion!Background information provides ideas for places to stay, where to find shops, cafes, bike stores etc. The guide is based on information from the popular Pedal Portugal website and is the second in a series of planned books on cycling in the country.