They staged a romance, faked a breakup, and this time around, anything can happen—even something real.Thea Pappas has always been the storm in her own life—fiery and unpredictable—traits that led her and her younger sister, Addy, through a series of foster homes. But with Addy's whirlwind engagement, Thea is determined to be the perfect maid of honor, even if she finds it odd that she hadn't heard of the fiancé until the ring was on Addy's finger. She beli...

Your Life, SolvedDo you ever feel like you're juggling too many tasks, too much information, and not enough time?You're not alone.Most people don't need more productivity hacks. They need better systems. The challenge isn't knowing what to do. It's remembering everything, staying organized, following through on commitments, and finding the time and energy to keep up with it all.Artificial intelligence can help.In Your Life, Solved, t...

A groundbreaking project pushes Alexis into a world she never expected.At eight years old, Alexis lost both of her parents in a car crash and suffered a brain injury that erased her memories but unlocked new abilities. Years later, after earning multiple PhDs, she is invited to join a prestigious organization working on a project once thought impossible.Upon her arrival, Alexis meets Bruce-a lifelike AI system-and forms a unique connection with him. When Al...

A groundbreaking project pushes Alexis into a world she never expected.At eight years old, Alexis lost both of her parents in a car crash and suffered a brain injury that erased her memories but unlocked new abilities. Years later, after earning multiple PhDs, she is invited to join a prestigious organization working on a project once thought impossible.Upon her arrival, Alexis meets Bruce—a lifelike AI system—and forms a unique connection with him. When Al...

Mason's blood oath could unite—or destroy—the last of humanity.Wah'Lor's once untested peace has collapsed under the burden of violence and war that bled over from Kep Four. When the body of a former comrade is found and artifacts are discovered beneath the soil, Mason is thrust into a mounting storm, threatening to undo the complicated balance between humanity and the Kla'Wah sects.A frantic mission to find the fallen Ark unearths ancient technologies that...

Mason's blood oath could unite-or destroy-the last of humanity.Wah'Lor's once untested peace has collapsed under the burden of violence and war that bled over from Kep Four. When the body of a former comrade is found and artifacts are discovered beneath the soil, Mason is thrust into a mounting storm, threatening to undo the complicated balance between humanity and the Kla'Wah sects.A frantic mission to find the fallen Ark unearths ancient technologies that shake everyone's...

This book provides a research-based, practical guide to developing self-advocacy skills in university students. Through their research and clinical work, the authors demonstrate that students planning to or attending university or college can benefit from education about self-advocacy, guidance on how to effectively develop it, and an understanding of its value during university and beyond.Beginning with an explanation of self-advocacy, this book educates readers on how one develop...

Get ready for a wild ride where danger and hilarity intertwine, and where the line between friend and foe blurs under the scorching Florida sun.As the band sets the tropical soundtrack, investment advisor Tom McCall aims to bring some cool to the sizzling scene. But is he who he claims to be?Enter Florida Freddi and Missy Mudd, the dynamic duo of real estate known as the Bikini Real Estate team. Their latest sale to Jules Armand takes an unexpected turn whe...

She's raising her niece while her sister is in recovery. He's unexpectedly the perfect instant dad. But when her sister comes back, a secret none of them saw coming threatens everything.Rick Bryant is all winter with everyone else. Monosyllables, permanent scowl, the kind of man who builds cabinets with the patience of a saint and doesn't have time for your jokes or your excuses.But with me, on the best days, I get to see a different side of him. A plate he fills before I a...

Heroes. Villains. And everything in between -- and they're here to save the night!.Across the centuries and across the globe, the vampire appears in our myths, folktales, dreams, and nightmares. In some tales, the vampire is a ferocious and much-feared predator, in others a harbinger of death and decay. Elsewhere, the vampire is lonely and long-suffering. In many modern tales, the vampire is a lover whose promises of an eternal happily-ever-after end sometimes in tragedy and someti...

The scariest thing he did was make her feel safe.Name three things you can see.A bluetick coonhound, pulling at her lead, disobedient and eager. The Sierra Nevada, with Jeffrey pines tracing the ridgelines like stitching. A man with the energy of an off-leash golden retriever, a rock climber's build, green eyes, and dimples that should be illegal.Maybe I should stick to naming two things.I rebuilt my life after surviving a m...

A practical and fascinating guide to taking your boat through the French canals to the fabulous cruising grounds of the Mediterranean.How many of us yearn for adventure, or long for a slower pace and escape from the daily grind?This is the captivating guide to taking your boat through the French canals to the fabulous cruising grounds of the Mediterranean. It is also the story of two ordinary people and their entertaining tale of mishaps: knots that untie t...