The Spirit of the Earth is broken. The world is thrust into a new age of discord but in the arid wilderness of West Texas; a prophecy is born. The Power to thwart the wicked regime of insanity lay in the hands of a young woman warrior…The Daughter of the Lakota. In a world ravaged by war and greed, Bryony Anderson – the US army’s newest and most promising recruit – has stumbled into the middle of a political minefield. Joined by a mysterious Native American man, who is convinced it is her destiny to restore the Earth’s faith in mankind, Bryony is forced to examine her heart and embrace her heritage as she struggles to lift the world out of darkness.
Can a one-night stand turn into happily ever after? Bar owner Kevin Kowalski is used to women throwing their phone numbers at him. Even if lately he's been more interested in finding Mrs. Right than Miss Right Now. Enter Beth Hansen. Kevin and Beth may have started out all wrong, with an impromptu passionate encounter at a wedding, followed by a walk of shame. Yet Kevin knows there's more to their relationship than a one-night stand. Especially when Beth turns up pregnant. Kevin may be ready for the "next step," but Beth doesn't want a relationship with a former playboy, however irresistible he might be. And it's going to take a lot to convince her to go on a second date with the father of her child….
Dahnyka, handmaiden to the Lady Ella in the legendary city of Renim, is living with a secret; she has magic. With visions that portend the future and the ability to bring her deepest desires to life, Dahnyka struggles with her conscience daily. When her dreams warn her of the theft of a valuable object that, in the wrong hands, will threaten the futures of those she holds most dear, she desperately searches for a way to join the band tasked with reclaiming it. Reluctant to share her secret, she is forced to trust the men she travels with. In them she finds courage, honour and love as she learns that her blood is special. Descended of war heroes and kin to the most powerful man who has ever lived, Dahnyka realizes that her life was never meant to be spent in servitude. Pushing past the borders of the known world, Dahnyka and her companions set out in pursuit of the one thing that can restore the balance to their land; the Stone of Light
In Nideea—on the edge of the Shining Sea—Alleak lives a peaceful life, unaware of the dangers that surround him. Whimsical and carefree, and isolated from the greed of those who run the land, he knows little of the competitions for power that rage beyond his borders… but when an old friend brings a cargo to Nideea that sparks a war, Alleak’s life plunges into Chaos. Placing his trust in the man whose actions caused for the destruction of his hometown, Alleak allies himself with a madman. Battling enemies that are not his own, he struggles every day to survive the horrors he has endured. Torn between his need for justice and his desire to protect a woman he barely knows, Alleak discovers that both his fortune and hers are entwined with the doom of Dragonsclaw.
In Western Lanacoby, Marean and her family live unhindered by society’s rules; but in a land filled with legends of great evil, such freedoms never last. When her camp is attacked, the lives of Marean, her brother and cousins are thrown into chaos. Transported to safety by a man who possesses a magic that exists only in dreams, the children are joined by others who share in their suffering and their rage. Struggling against her thirst for retribution, Marean loses herself to anger. Assailed by dreams of the long forgotten past she discovers that her visions conceal truths that will shape the future; not only for herself but for all those she holds dear. As the difference between good and evil becomes unclear, the children, consumed by their need for vengeance, seek assistance from an enemy far more terrifying than the one that taunts them and together, they form an Alliance of Ashes.
Meet the Kowalskis… Three contemporary romances about family, fun and falling in love by New York Times bestselling author Shannon Stacey Exclusively Yours (Book One of The Kowalskis) When Keri Daniels’s boss finds out she has previous carnal knowledge of reclusive bestselling author Joe Kowalski, she gives Keri a choice: get an interview or get a new job. Joe’s never forgotten the girl who broke his heart, so he proposes an outrageous plan—for every day she survives his family camping trip, Keri can ask one question. Will a little blackmail, a whole lot of family and some sizzling interludes make Keri reconsider the old dream of Keri & Joe 2gether 4ever? Undeniably Yours (Book Two of The Kowalskis) Bar owner Kevin Kowalski is used to women throwing their phone numbers at him, but he’s more interested in finding Mrs. Right than Miss Right Now. Enter Beth Hansen. They may have started out all wrong, but Kevin knows there’s more to their relationship than a one-night stand. Especially when Beth winds up pregnant… Yours to Keep (Book Three of The Kowalskis) Emma Shaw needs a husband, stat! Grandma Shaw is coming to town, and she’ll have nonstop questions about Emma’s (stagnant) love life. A little pretend kissing with recruited fake fiancé Sean Kowalski won’t hurt anyone—but when innocent kisses lead to very real sparks, Emma and Sean discover that their big ruse might just lead to happily-ever-after…
In a peaceful village that has no name, twins Kadean and Delyah have everything they could ever want at their fingertips; but a dark secret threatens to destroy it all. On their sixteenth bornday, a stranger appears from the East and his arrival heralds the beginning of change, casting a menacing shadow over the celebrations. Realizing they were raised in a tangled web of lies, the twins discover their parents’ true identities; and their own. Forced to flee the only home they have ever known and thrust into a world where every dark corner conceals a threat, Kadean and Delyah quickly learn of the foe they face and taste the bitter sting of mortality. Caught up in a war that began decades ago, and haunted by the legacy of their birth, the twins’ only chance for survival is to embrace their heritage as the Children of the Dragonbones and end the Rise of the Redeemers.
Darkness is spreading through the city of Renim. The young population is infected with hostility and malice and their tolerance for diversity has abandoned them. Strong of arm, and of will, Nyxes Dragonbone is unique. Born to the fires of her family's smithy, she has endured a lifetime of judgment from her peers but when a tragic accident forces her into exile she finds herself stumbling into a quest that is driven by prophecy. Surrounded by people whose legend is renowned, and humbled by her inclusion in their endeavors, Nyxes weighs the promise of her future as she is encouraged to embrace her destiny and become The Blacksmith.
Within the borders of the Ashwood, Laana—touched by fire—lives hidden, cursed by the deeds of her ancestors. Unseen beneath her hooded cloak, tormented by the judgement of others, Laana has witnessed the worst of man. Ridiculed for her appearance, she is burdened by a jealousy and rage that can only be tempered by the woods... but hidden within the wilds, a darkness is stirring. When an ancient foe emerges from the shadows, threatening to destroy everything she holds dear, Laana must find the courage to confront her fears. Shaped by her traumatic youth and the actions of her enemies, she discovers herself adrift in the midst of an adventure that will decide the future of the land. Struggling to survive the destiny that has claimed her, Laana comes to understand that her deepest hopes have forever been allied with the will of Dragonsbreath.
Born into the presence of the Goddess, Uwan-the boy-child, orphaned at birth-has been touched by destiny. Living on the outside of a society of powerful women, Uwan bears the gift of prophecy; but when his visions carry him to a faraway land, beyond the comforts of everything he has ever known, he finds himself drawn into a world tainted by greed and deception. Trapped between forces that rage against one another, Uwan struggles to understand his involvement in a war that has spanned centuries. Desperate to ensure that an ancient wrong is righted, Uwan accepts his fate and surrenders himself to Dragonsight.
In Emmiel, a tranquil village in the heart of western Lanacoby, young Dorean is set to follow in his father’s farming footsteps; but the words of a prophecy, spawned centuries ago, have committed his life to a much greater purpose. When a mysterious man arrives, unannounced and uninvited, in the winter before Dorean’s eighth bornday, the peace of Emmiel is shattered and the village spirals into chaos. Torn from their parents, the village children are thrust into a savage world where the weak lose themselves to despair and only the powerful survive. A cloud of treason and murder looms over Dorean’s head and he, along with seven others, seeks to put an end to the madness. Beneath the shadow of uncertainty, the eight young warriors are forced to overcome their fears and find the strength to act - but the cost of failure is high. Swept up in a conflict that is not their own; they battle against the wrath of the Breeder of Warriors.
Raised as a foundling in the lawless city of De Halona, Khyra dreams of a life untroubled by the mayhem that has ensnared her; but she knows, better than most, that freedom comes at a price. When an artifact of great importance is unearthed, Khyra quickly becomes trapped in a treacherous world where every move she makes falls under scrutiny. Coveted for her skills and beauty she finds herself desperately alone, wanting nothing more than to discover a way off her sinister path before it delivers her into absolute and unavoidable corruption. Aware of the dangers that surround her, Khyra rages against those who would have her abandon her very humanity. Only then does she begin to understand that her decisions will alter the lives of many. Seeking peace as she strives to thwart the cultivation of the monster that lies within, she discovers that her only solace lies in the Blood of a Traitor.
Nestled between the branches of the Imogen River, Veah lives in hidden isolation, tormented by the tragedies of her past. Hunted by men who would have her pay for her crimes, Veah’s peaceful seclusion is interrupted and she abandons her wooded sanctuary. Cautious and guarded, she is drawn back into the world she has fled to confront the dangers that await her. Evading capture and avoiding death, aided by a man who possesses a mysterious secret, Veah quickly learns that no matter how far she runs she will never escape her fate. Destined to play her part in a struggle that is entwined with her legacy, Veah embraces the words of a prophecy as she vows to protect the Dragonshold.
Rain has returned to the land but the population is blind to the life that is beginning to bloom around them. Struggling to overcome their fears they search for the strength to go on and discover that their quest begins with the Heart of a Nation. Ethan Strong is trapped at a crossroads. Raised in isolation in arid New Mexico, he had no idea that civilization would be so uncivilized. Learning that his past holds a secret that can alter the course of his life, Ethan puts his trust in a young Native American couple who help him see that love, honor and nobility still exist; and that his fate is bound to a Nation that lay in ruins.
Autumn Archer has thirty days to find the money to save her ski resort, or she and her family will be out on the street. She’s desperate, but when Jett Ryker, the man who broke her heart years ago, makes an offer, she can’t possibly accept. Jett has never stopped loving Autumn, but their tragic past and troubled families have kept them apart. Despite his good intentions to save her ski resort, she refuses him, lost to the echoes of withered time. The sizzling heat between them will forever fade away if the past won’t release its hold and they don’t learn to trust their hearts.
Savannah West had it all: popularity, good grades and a family who loved her, but how quickly things can change. Living half a state away doesn’t stop the painful memories of her past ripping her heart in two. And sometimes lies are easier than coping with the truth. The thing she didn’t bank on was Dane Beaumont. A blast from her horrendous past, he’s the last person she expected to run into at college … and it’s not just because he knows the truth. Hot as sin, he’s more off limits than generic brand clothing, but staying away isn’t easy when he insists on looking out for her. Dealing with the reality of finding her place in the world, Savvy must face the guy who tears down all her carefully placed walls and pull herself together.
Jordan Hays knows just how precious life is; that’s why he has his own mapped out. He’ll work to pay his way through university while he studies hard, regardless of the constant distractions. Because when it comes to becoming a nurse, he’s deadly serious. He won’t fail to save someone again. But Hex Penton is way too similar to the sister he lost, and even though the only thing more fun than stupid dares is the crazy girl who sets them, Jordan needs to make a choice. Hex believes every moment is important; every opportunity must be taken, because you never know when the world will be yanked out from underneath you. With the foundations he’s based his life on shaken, Jordan must discover what’s more important: making sure Hex’s life isn’t wasted, or remembering how to live his. It’s time to play truth or dare. *** Wait! is a story about acceptance, learning to trust and in turn love while facing life's unexpected difficulties. NB: This book is of a mild heat level, and contains no explicit sex scenes.
The blindfold was a major hindrance. So much depended on body language with animals- Without it, it felt uncomfortably like a game of Russian roulette.' Gideon Blake, artist and animal behaviourist, is used to dealing with distressed and unpredictable animals. But on one cold February night he is faced with the challenge of his life. Abducted from his home, handcuffed and blindfolded, Gideon is inexplicably forced by his violent captors to catch a dangerous and highly-strung stallion. Though severely handicapped by the blindfold and fearing certain death, he has no choice but to comply. Bruised and bewildered by the events of that fateful night, Gideon ignores his abductors' threats to stay silent and resolves to find out who was behind this sadistic and seemingly irrational act. But a chance encounter leads to a shocking discovery, one that makes Gideon question the motives of those closest to him and brings the devastating realisation that danger lies very close to home.
The personalized and empowering experience of a home birth can also occur in a hospital setting. This book presents fifteen powerful testimonies about this kind of emotionally satisfying birth. The stories show that expectant mothers can minimize fear and put technology where it belongs.Dr. Kerr focuses on the Five C's: Choice, Communication, Continuity, Confidence, and Control of protocols. Prospective parents will learn what questions to ask when searching for a provider and how to make their hospital birth the fulfilling experience they desire.
Revenge has no limits... Damien Daniels has been murdered; shot through the chest by an unseen marksman. It looks like a professional job but there are no clues as to who pulled the trigger. The only witness to the shooting, Gideon Blake, is unable to provide any information that would help the police. However, a cryptic list he later discovers hidden amongst the dead man's possessions warns of a dark and terrible conspiracy. Disturbed by his findings, Gideon soon finds himself drawn deeper into the mystery, one that he must solve before the marksman targets his next victim... [NB This book was previously published with the title Six to One Against]
Through the Lens of Anthropology is a concise introduction to anthropology that uses the twin themes of food and sustainability to connect evolution, biology, archaeology, history, language, and culture. The third edition remains a highly readable text that encourages students to think about current events and issues through an anthropological lens. Beautifully illustrated with over 100 full-color images and maps, along with detailed figures and boxes, this is an anthropology book with a fresh perspective and a lively narrative that is filled with popular topics. The new edition has been updated to reflect the most recent developments in anthropology and the contributions of marginalized scholars, while the use of gender-neutral language makes for a more inclusive text. New content offers anthropological insight into contemporary issues such as COVID-19, Black Lives Matter, and #MeToo. Through the Lens of Anthropology continues to be an essential text for those interested in learning more about the relevance and value of anthropology. The third edition is supplemented by a full suite of updated instructor and student resources. For more information visit www.lensofanthropology.com.
Ben Copperfield is a freelance journalist who specialises in all things equine, so when he is called with the news that the hot favourite for the Cheltenham Gold Cup has been kidnapped, just a few weeks before the race, he wastes no time in following the story up. This could be the racing scoop of a lifetime. But as the date of the Gold Cup draws ever closer, it is unclear whether the missing horse is still alive. Where could a valuable racehorse be hidden for so long? And what is the secret from the owner's past that he is keeping from the police? Doggedly chasing the truth, Ben finds himself tested, both physically and psychologically, as he gradually uncovers a tale of prejudice, ambition and heartbreak.
Answering the eternal question... WHAT TO WATCH NEXT? Looking for a box set to get your adrenaline racing or to escape to a different era? In need of a good laugh to lift your spirits? Hunting for a TV show that the whole family can watch together? If you're feeling indecisive about your next binge-watching session, we've done the hard work for you. Featuring 1,000 carefully curated reviews written by a panel of TV connoisseurs, What To Watch When offers up the best show suggestions for every mood and moment.
What if the person you loved harbored a secret that could change everything? When tragedy struck seven years ago, 18 year old Claudia Altrun knew her life was irrevocably changed. Now 25 and the court appointed guardian of two teenage girls, Claudia accepts that dating and love must take a back seat to responsibility. She knows not to get too close to anyone as they may expose her family secret. And some secrets are meant to stay buried. Kevin Wilson has no idea that he is about to experience his second life-altering moment the day he meets Claudia Altrun. Handsome and funny, Kevin's magnetic personality charms most anyone he meets. But underneath his glow lies a pain so deep that it must never be revealed. Can painful secrets remain hidden? And, does true love indeed have the potential to save lives, even when so much remains unknown? *** This book is a FULL-LENGTH STANDALONE novel that can be read on its own OR in any order as part of the riveting Heirloom Series! *** EDITORIAL REVIEWS: ☆☆☆☆☆ - "An absolute page turner. Read in one night and loved every page. Without giving anything away, I just want to say that the women of the Heirloom Salon are remarkable!" ☆☆☆☆☆ - "I've read all the other Heirloom Series Books and I've loved each one. The Obsession has been my favorite so far and I was kept on the edge of my seat the entire time. The writing was captivating and I simply fell in love with the lead character. Can't wait to finish the series!" ☆☆☆☆☆ - "What a great series so far. I am going to recommend this book to all of my friends!
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