Once upon a time, two friends named Rose and Lily lived in a small village nestled in the rolling hills of the countryside. The friends had always been inseparable from a young age, and they shared everything, including their deepest secrets and desires. But as they grew older and approached adulthood, they found themselves continually competing for the same man's attention. It looked as if they were always falling in love with the same person, no matter where they went or who they met, ca...

I was kidnapped and sold to a monster.My abductor told me he would let me go...after he got what he wanted. So I offered him my virginity in exchange for my freedom, but he broke that promise. And now he's decided to keep me.When my past suddenly collides with my present, it's an all-out war.How could I have ever guessed that my captor would turn into my protector?I don't know if we can survive this, but now it's my turn to save him.Saving Him is the...

There's nothing more mysterious than a locked box. Whether it's a literal strongbox, an empty coffin, the inner workings of a scientist's mind, or an underground prison cell, there are those who will use any means necessary to unlock the secrets of The Mystery Box.With this anthology, bestselling author Brad Meltzer introduces twenty-one original stories from today's most prominent mystery writers. In Laura Lippman's "Waco 1982," a young reporter stuck with a seemingly mun...

Im writing to share how Ive learned to journey through life, with God, gratitude and peace within my heart.I love flowers, the smell, the feel and the beauty they create. They start as a seed and as long as it is properly nurtured, it blooms into the most beautiful sight. When the seasons change some flowers are able to withstand the storms, while others die or become dormant until a new season comes. I choose to use the lotus flower as the art piece for this book. The reason for t...

And even though I promised to let her go, I realize that I can't. She's mine now, and I'm keeping her.To say I had a rough start in life would be the understatement of the century.My uncle may have rescued me from my abusive childhood, but he couldn't save me from the neurotic and compulsive obsessions I would develop in my adulthood.I deal with some of the worst criminals in the seedy underbelly of the world just to get what I want. What I need.And what I n...

The year's best science fiction and fantasy as selected by The Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers AssociationThis special 60th anniversary edition of the prestigious Nebula Awards Showcase anthology series reprints winning and nominated works from the 60th annual Nebula Awards, as voted on by members of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association (SFWA).Nebula Awards Showcase 60 features stories and excerpts by this year's Nebula Award winners and ...

From the New York Times Bestselling Author Penny ReidA comprehensive collection of all short stories, deleted scenes, and special features from the Knitting in the City series.

The transition from student to newly registered nurse can be daunting but with the right preparation, you can step into your new role with confidence. This book provides valuable guidance on what to expect, practical strategies for easing the transition and advice for supporting your ongoing personal and professional development.Key featureso Each chapter is mapped to the new 2018 NMC standardso A new chapter on contemporary trends in nursing covers digital skills, pe...

He wants her, badly. And she has no idea . . .★★★★★ Goodreads Choice Award Semi-Finalist for Best Romance ★★★★★From the New York Times Bestselling Author Penny ReidThere are three things you need to know about Kat Tanner (aka Kathleen Tyson. . . and yes, she is *that* Kathleen Tyson): 1) She’s determined to make good decisions, 2) She must get married ASAP, and 3) She knows how to knit.Being a billionaire heiress isn’t all ...

Expertly distinguish viral diseases from other infectious or noninfectious diseases and choose the most effective treatment with this definitive Second Edition.The only existing text to address issues of skin manifestations of viral disease, Mucocutaneous Manifestations of Viral Diseases explores the diagnosis, treatment, and pathogenesis of viral

This book is a thorough, practical review of the challenges facing clinicians treating skin microbes and how to combat these therapeutic dilemmas. It expresses the critical public health concern of antimicrobial resistance and shows how microorganisms are developing the ability to halt the progress of antimicrobials like antibiotics, antivirals, and antifungals.Chapters are grouped together in five sections for ease of use. The first three sections of the book convey foundational i...

The March/April 2026 issue of Hugo Award-winning Uncanny Magazine. Featuring all-new short fiction by Angela Liu, Anjali Sachdeva, Stephen Graham Jones, Theodora Goss, Sunwoo Jeong, and John Wiswell; essays by Samantha Mills, Jim C. Hines, Jane Espenson, and Ai Jiang; poetry by Izzy Wasserstein, Eva Papasoulioti, Marissa Lingen, and Thomas Mixon; interviews with Anjali Sachdeva and Sunwoo Jeong by Caroline M. Yoachim; Broci’s Kuolonuni as the cover; and an editorial by Michael Damian Thoma...