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As Chicago's most respected food critic, I thought I'd tasted it all. Until I encountered Adrian Vale's chocolates—and the darkness lurking beneath their perfect shells.My gift of tasting emotions in food has always set me apart, but Adrian's creations awakened something deeper. Each truffle carried a void, an emptiness that called to the shadows within my own soul. When I discovered his deadly secret—the true source of his chocolate's unique intensity—I should have run straight to the police.Instead, I found myself drawn deeper into his world—a world where justice is served in dark chocolate and passion bleeds into obsession. Adrian sees me for who I am, embracing the parts of mysel...

"Squinny the Squirrel and the Enormous Nut: A Lesson in Sharing and Cooperation" is a delightful and educational story designed to captivate young readers while fostering important social and emotional skills. Through the adventures of Squinny, a curious squirrel who finds herself in a bit of a pickle, children are gently introduced to the concepts of sharing, cooperation, planning, and emotion regulation. As Squinny navigates her emotions—ranging from excitement and delight to fear and frustration—young readers will learn the names and meanings of these emotions, helping them to better understand and express their feelings.The story is crafted with care to include alliteration and rhymi...

Over the past year, true crime writer Sky Stryker has spent too much time inside the NYPD—sometimes as a consultant, sometimes as a suspect. She’s helped them crack impossible cases, including the murder of her own cousin. But now, they want her to walk away from an active investigation.Even though a killer is still out there.Even though another body is just a matter of time.Desperate for a distraction, Sky takes on a missing persons case—a high school boy who vanished without a trace. In a city like Manhattan, the odds of finding him alive are slim. And then he turns up dead. Suffocated. Dressed in a sailor outfit, his face painted like a doll.The discovery is unsettling, but to Sky�...

"Kristen Wade captivates readers with masterful storytelling and engaging dialogue that paints a compelling world-ending narrative." -Essien Asian, Five Star rating on Readers' FavoriteBased on the Critically Acclaimed, Award-Winning ScreenplayIn a post-apocalyptic Pacific Northwest, where mysterious creatures hunt the isolated, and survivors fight for dominance, can Ren protect her family in a world turned deadly?In the wake of a catastrophic meteor shower, Ren, a haunted but brilliant 17-year-old, is thrust into a fight for her life. After a tragic loss, what was meant to be a peaceful sailing trip with her family spirals into chaos when a tidal wave leaves them stranded and adrift.Rescued...

FBI Agent Kate Walsh is locked in a high-stakes chase to track down a cold-blooded killer preying on wealthy single women. He lures them with promises of love, drains their bank accounts, and takes their lives. With a global trail stretching across Los Angeles, London, and Paris, Kate and her team are desperate for clues to unmask the elusive man behind the crimes.When a potential link to a London matchmaker surfaces, the case spirals into a darker, more dangerous world than Kate could have imagined. What began as a hunt for one man unravels into an international syndicate. Their technology is cutting-edge, their ties to London’s aristocracy are unfathomable, and their reach is far more ex...

In the shadowy corridors of Washington D.C., a ticking time bomb threatens to shatter the nation’s highest court.Conner Fitzgerald, a detective turned opposition researcher, is about to face his most dangerous case yet. When his ex-wife Sutton begs him to quietly investigate accusations against her fiancé’s son—a young man linked to a presumptive Supreme Court justice—Fitz reluctantly agrees.Within hours, the young man disappears, leaving Fitz caught in a lethal web of political intrigue, where every lead unravels a deeper conspiracy. As he races against the clock to uncover the truth, Fitz realizes the stakes are higher than he ever imagined. He must navigate a minefield of lies, b...

What power can turn the tides of war, bring the dead to life, and make eternity worth living?The Shirán travel home from war, and stand poised to cross the northern Source to report to the Mothergod. But Fel'annár, Tensari and Lainon won’t forget who they left behind. With their sights set on a new mission, they will return south in a treacherous bid to free their companions.But their paths unexpectedly intertwine with two women. One, a grief-stricken mother who crossed the boundaries between elven worlds in search of her child. The other, a desperate heir who escapes the clutches of the revenant demigod in search of allies to help her reclaim her rightful inheritance, set things right a...

A betrayal born of revenge. An unlikely alliance. A realm on the brink of civil war.The fractured tribes of Adakia and the powerful Crown of Boscandia stand on the edge of chaos. With King Uwendo gone, Queen Duanib ascends to power, and shadows stir—an exiled Elderak who seeks retribution, wielding a force capable of annihilating all who stand in his way. Tarwenol Antadak returns with vengeance burning in his veins, bent on crushing those who banished him and seizing control of Boscandia.Amid the turmoil, Fel’annár and his slowly reforming Company find themselves in a desperate struggle. As hidden enemies conspire, Fel’annár’s evolving powers will prove more vital than ever. But se...

Prepare to take flight with the Shirán in book two of Elven Worlds, a new epic fantasy series from R.K. Lander.Fel'annár is now a Shirán warrior and must fly south for his final training as a war dragon, under the auspices of General Ortalan. Travelling with old friends he can't remember, he must learn the ways of war against the revenant demigod Arzen. But the road to his new life proves more gruelling than he could ever have anticipated.As he struggles to regain his memories and reconcile them with his new identity, Fel'annár must recall how to harness his light to stop Arzen from colonising the last human city of Fort Arlys. But the race to remember becomes desperate as the demigod's ...

Il va lui montrer que le côté obscur a plus à offrir que de simples cookies... 

Combattre les démons, c’est la routine pour la sorcière Lily Murray... jusqu’au soir où un étrange sortilège noir la change elle-même en démon, avec l’envie aussi irrépressible que malvenue de tuer tous ceux qu’elle aime.

 En proie à la panique, elle s’enfuit... pour tomber nez à nez avec un mâle très sexy, représentant de l’espèce de démons à laquelle elle appartient.

 Il est ravi de l’aider et de lui montrer les ficelles du métier. Sans compter qu’il est décidément trop beau pour être vrai.

Pour Alek, Lily représente la compagne idéale... et il ferait...

Being a newly minted demon with some shiny black wings of my own should be a dream come true. I mean, I’m back in Hell, I’ve got power, I’m not a lowly human anymore, this could be the start to happily ever after with my boo Azazel!If only it weren’t for that little snag…that Lucifer claimed me for himself.Not in that way, ew, get your mind out of the gutter!More like he directly conscripted me into his service, and there’s nothing anyone, including Azazel, can do about it.Though he sure tries.As it turns out, Lucifer orders me to go on a special mission for him, one that might reunite him with…you know who. Or so he believes.I have my doubts. Just as I have some serious concer...

This box set contains books 1 & 2 in the Love and Magic series, where headstrong witches clash with sexy demons, enemies turn to lovers, and forbidden passion burns up the pages.In To Seduce a Witch’s Heart, witch Merle MacKenna summons a demon to find her kidnapped sister…only to discover said demon is a hot mess intent on charming his way into her pants.Warning: Includes lots of witty banter and snarky humor, as well as a delightfully disrespectful demon hero who’s hot enough to melt panties with a look.In To Win a Demon’s Love, witch Lily Murray is turned into a demon by dark magic…and attracts the eager help of a male of her new demon species to show her the ropes—and jus...