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Falling in love cost Teagan her heart and a pro tennis career. But when her rival returns, they’ve got one last chance for a rematch…if they can keep the game on the court!She came to serve.Teagan Williams knows how to take a loss—especially a big one. After the spectacular collapse of her tennis career and her romantic relationship (note to self: betrayal does not go with tennis whites), she put down her racket, picked h...

Free-spirited yoga guru Shay Davis has only ninety days to get her workaholic former classmate Colin Anderson from work all day to namaste… All they need is a little common ground.Accountant Colin Anderson is working himself into an early grave.Shay Davis is finally living her dream of owning a yoga studio.Sure, they went to high school together—but that’s where their similarities end. He’s Mr. Corporate, hustling late into the night so his...

Supporting the team from the background, GEM agent, Onyx, advocates and strategizes but rarely goes out in the field. However, when a widespread child exploitation ring is discovered, her particular skill set is needed to get close. Even if that means immersing herself in the world of horse racing.The man behind GEM—a man she’s never laid eyes on before—ropes his friend into assisting her, providing much needed credibility. However, it soon becomes clear her boss may have placed he...

After their no-strings fling in paradise, Lyric and Devon never thought they’d see each other again. Until they did. Now they have very different ideas about what the future holds…Sometimes you just have to take the leap…What happens in Aruba, stays in Aruba… That’s what former ballerina Lyric Taylor keeps telling herself, at least. After all, now that the curtain has closed on her ballet career, and with the search for her biological pare...

Learn the art of discovering gems in the stock market with Fatih AK, a financial engineer, experienced investor, and entrepreneur, who guides you on a journey of learning and discovery in the world of stock market investing. This book, designed to be accessible to beginners while offering depth of analysis appreciated by experts, is much more than a simple introduction to value investing strategies. It is designed to guide readers step by step

GEM agent, Opal’s strengths are adaptation and infiltration. Assigned to go undercover at a youth center when several teenagers disappear, she’s shocked to recognize a ghost of her own traumatic past at the helm. However, her worry for the missing kids is greater than her concern being recognized and she risks her own safety to discover the truth.To complicate matters, an FBI agent with the Child Abduction Rapid Deployment team she’s worked alongside before, shows up conducting his...

They offered Emma revenge...When she discovers her father's plane crash wasn't an accident, sixteen-year-old Emma wants to punish those responsible. Even if it means becoming a spy for a mysterious organization known as The Authority. They want Emma to join the Gems...four teen girl spies with unique skills...who know how to handle dangerous spy missions around the world...like storming an arctic vault to stop terrorists from incinerating the world...

This handy, practical and inspirational little book is perfect for the pocket or art bag. It shows watercolour painters of all levels how to loosen up their paintings and maintain spontaneity by painting simple watercolour studies in no more than 10 minutes.Written by popular artist Hazel Soan, the book is arranged in three parts: the first section explains all about the equipment you will need; the second section covers techniques and shows what can be achieved with watercolour in...

One farmer + two stunning girls competing for his affection = 1 hit reality showGorgeous farmer Adam Armstrong loves his life – he owns and runs his own piece of heaven, a successful pearl farm, and spends his days outdoors in Australia's stunning Kimberley. There's just one thing missing: someone to share it with, but when you live in one of the most uninhabited places on Earth it's not easy to meet the perfect woman.Enter Evangeline Sinclair, PA for hot new reali...

Discover passive investing and build a solid portfolio with ETFs with the most comprehensive guide on the subject. Fatih AK, financial expert and seasoned investor, takes you step by step through a structured approach to understanding and mastering passive investing, suitable for novices and experienced investors alike.Through this guide, designed to awaken the reader's mind to the possibilities of enriching and increasing heritage, you will discover :- The fundamentals of ...

The ideal portable companion, the world-renowned Collins Gem series returns with a fresh new look and updated material.This is the perfect pocket guide for keen birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts to identify the diverse range of birds that inhabit their gardens.Authoritative text and beautiful photographs show the distinguishing features of each bird, including information on each species' feeding, behavioural habits, breeding, voice and population. An extensive introducti...