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As a trained assassin, Bellamy has spent her life completing deadly missions for the Royal Council, always promised freedom after the next task. Now, with her final mission in sight, freedom is within reach-until she's ordered to take on one more job: protecting the royal heirs at Blackthorn Academy.It should have been simple. Guard the council's heirs, ensure their safety, and finally walk away from the life she never wanted. But when Bellamy starts to fall for the very men she's ...

A comprehensive illustrated overview of the dynamic operations that have saved lives in hostage situations around the world.Based on strategies proven successful in numerous incidents, including the landmark SAS rescue at Prince's Gate, London, and compiled by an author with intimate and practical knowledge of the field, this book explains why the success of a rescue is often determined in the hours leading up to confrontation. Once an incident is contained, a large...

Marlee Alden wants to be strong in her beliefs.Seth Fletcher wants to escape his past.Bethany James wants to be heard in a broken system.Three colliding stories that change the meaning of home.Marlee Alden does not like to stand out. However, on the first day of her sophomore year at her local community college, Marlee is assigned a project that forces her to confront what she has held dear, including the steadfastness of her relationship with her best frien...

We Need to Talk about Kevin as if written by Jason Reynolds and Tananarive Due meets Model Home by Rivers Solomon in an innovative twist on the haunted house novel: about a mother desperate to protect her sons from the twin specters of gun violence and otherworldly menace in their public housing project.Nona McKinley raised three boys in the Hester Gardens section of Medford, Michigan, an impoverished community divided by those who follow their fa...

You wrote the book, now it's time to do something with it!You poured your heart onto the page, survived the edits & have published your creation, but now what?Whether you're feeling wildly excited, wildly overwhelmed, or both, this no-fluff, all-heart guide is here to help you confidently step into your new role as author, storyteller & buzz-builder. Packed with practical strategies, soulful encouragement & straight-up doable action steps, ...

In the shadowed heart of Cedarshire's mafia empire, where loyalty is forged in blood and power gleams like gold, Vincenzo Barone rules with ruthless command and piercing golden eyes that conceal a hidden void. That emptiness cracks when Sloane Nash, a resilient baker whose silver gaze sparkles with unyielding defiance, bursts unexpectedly into his world and ignites an all-consuming obsession:She must be his.Sloane, her silver eyes alight with hard-earned strength and enchan...

Collecting Mr. & Mrs. X #1-6. Their wedding shocked the world — now Gambit and Rogue are husband and wife, and their honeymoon will be uncanny! In their extraordinary lives, Gambit and Rogue have faced nearly every challenge imaginable. But now that the Marvel Universe’s hottest couple has tied the knot, how will they cope with married life, X-Men-style? By going interstellar! Being tasked with protecting a mysterious package everyone in the galaxy seems to want makes for a pretty bizarre ...

Rake Knitting Patterns is a comprehensive and practical guide to the art of rake knitting, a unique and accessible form of handcraft that utilizes a rake-like frame to create beautiful knitted fabrics. Originally published in the early 20th century, this book offers a fascinating glimpse into historical knitting techniques, making it a valuable resource for both modern crafters and those interested in textile history. The book provides detailed, step-by-step instructions for a variety of p...

"If I were pregnant... what would you do?"Jasper Finn didn't hesitate."Get rid of it."On their third wedding anniversary, Quinn Ledger received two gifts from her husband. A divorce agreement and the woman carrying his child.The other woman was her stepsister.For three years, Quinn endured humiliation, betrayal, and endless accusations of being barren from the Finn family. She loved Jasper with everything she had, yet he never chose her.So th...

At twenty, JW Dawes inherits more than unimaginable Wealth. He inherits a doctrine.His billionaire father introduces him to the illustrious King David Syndrome, a philosophy of entitlement, indulgence, and consequence-free desire reserved for men who rule kingdoms built of money and power. Women, excess, and illusion become rites of passage rather than moral questions. JW thrives inside the fantasy, mastering the art of living above consequence, mistaking privilege...

Two women, torn apart by war.One shared belief in the power of books...London, 1939. When war breaks out on librarian Joyce Kindred's doorstep and a call for help rings out across the libraries of London, she's determined to act. Joyce knows only the world of books can offer safety and comfort to her neighbourhood - and she will make sure no one is left behind.Joyce sets up a mobile library scheme, but soon her acts ...

Collects Mr. and Mrs. X #7-12. Can Rogue and Gambit finally relax and enjoy marital bliss? Not likely! Stuck in the Mojoverse, Rogue and Gambit are forced to relive their greatest hits - and moments from their past that they'd rather forget - but this time for the cameras! And when Spiral joins the fray, whose side is she really on? There's a precious object to steal and an army of Mojo's minions to fight off, but can the hottest couple in the Marvel Universe escape their televised nightma...