For the past eight years I haven't been living, just ... Existing.The pain, the guilt, and the shame I carry have been locked away deep inside me for so long that it's impenetrable, until him. Until Connor Reeves.With a sexy smile and seductive eyes, the bad boy rocker walked right into my life without warning, and now the walls I built that hid all of my grief for so long are now crumbling at my feet.Now I am left wondering if it's possible that just as life can ca...

The architect's guide to running a small practiceThinking about starting your own architecture practice? Already running one and looking for better ways to manage projects, people and finances?This essential guide is packed with practical advice, real-world case studies and templates to help you build a thriving small practice.From setting up your business to handling cash flow, streamlining operations and marketing your services, this book breaks down everything yo...

Before Lynae, my heart was just sitting lifeless in my chest. I wasn't living.I've hidden away the shame and the regret for so long, that I never thought anyone could break through. She did that, and so much more. I need Lynae more than I need air to breathe.She is everything to me.The night Lynae walked into my life, I knew that I would never be the same. My heart started to feel again. Now that I've pushed her away, the walls that I had built stand to destroy us.

Random House presents the audiobook edition of Speeches of Note by Shaun Usher, compèred by Richard Cordery, and with speeches read by a variety of narrators.SPEECHES OF NOTE: seventy-five extraordinary ways to step into someone else’s shoes.From Shaun Usher, the author of the international bestseller LETTERS OF NOTE, comes an obsessively curated, richly illustrated and sumptuously produced collection of speeches from throu...

Liam risked everything to protect Isa, including a lie he wishes he could take back. Now Isa wants answers and he has to do anything he can to change his lie into the truth. If Isa finds out before he does, he’s a dead man….He enlists Grace to help him, but she’s too busy worrying about Jude to notice. She’s been in love with Jude for as long as she can remember and when he suddenly starts paying attention to her, she doesn’t know what to do. Liam and Grace both set out to follow their hea...

A long river split the city of Hillwood into two, separating the Palace and royal blood from the ordinary and the Vampires from the Humans. The consecutive agreement made by the Vampire kings was what Black Vale Dynasty has gone by; They were the ones for any decision to be taken. Respected, obeyed, and feared, all three of them were the most powerful predators on the planet but there was a thing to mention--They were great rulers too.Jasmine Doloris, residing on the side of the ci...

Grace has a decision to make.Tell Isa she’s a wizard or keep it a secret.She should tell Isa. Liam and Drew are about to go out and fight the wizard and Grace knows they have no chance again him. Wizards can only be defeated by other wizards.But if she tells Isa she risks Isa getting angry and throwing her out—or worse, killing her.Will she tell Isa and risk her own life, or will she keep it a secret and risk the lives of Drew and Liam?

It’s been five years since the dragon kings and the queen fell victim to a spell that left them in a state of slumber.Five years of chaos and power struggles.Five years of mourning and wondering what would happen next.Yet, in six days, the entire world will change.Buckle up because it’s about to get real.Join Ruby, Pepper, and Hughie as they navigate this new world and hunt for a way to wake them while fighting new foes.

In "And Seek (Not) to Alter Me," 16 authors and 15 artists have come together to create an exquisite, full-color collection of artwork and stories inspired by William Shakespeare's play "Much Ado About Nothing." We encouraged contributors to stretch their imaginations, think outside the box, and put their own unique—and queer—twists on Benedick, Beatrice, Hero, Claudio, Don Pedro, and the whole gang! In true Shakespearean fashion, our creators utilize gender, sexuality, romanticism, and a ...

Liam risked everything to protect Isa, including a lie he wishes he could take back. Now Isa wants answers and he has to do anything he can to change his lie into the truth.If Isa finds out before he does, he’s a dead man….He enlists Grace to help him, but she’s too busy worrying about Jude to notice. She’s been in love with Jude for as long as she can remember and when he suddenly starts paying attention to her, she doesn’t know what to do.Liam and Grace both set o...

It’s been 22 years since the dragon king shifters defeated the White Witch. A new threat has emerged in Europe. An evil queen rules the hidden dragons with an iron fist and few have escaped. The escapees visit Obsidian and ask for his help overthrowing her. Obsidian isn’t ready to fight another war, but when his seventeen-year-old son lands right in the middle of the evil queen's kingdom, he has no choice. The next generation of Dragon Kings is emerging, but first they have to survive…

From parks and libraries to pubs and schools, social infrastructures are the everyday places that bring people together, support community life, and foster connection. As interest in the concept grows, this timely and accessible edited collection offers a comprehensive overview of social infrastructure—its origins, development, and practical impact.Packed with innovative case studies from the UK, Europe, Australia, and the US, it highlights how these shared spaces can shape urban l...