Just a stone's throw from London lies the manor house of the illustrious Phantomhive earldom, its master one Ciel Phantomhive. Earl Phantomhive is a giant in the world of commerce, Queen Victoria's faithful servant . . . and a slip of a twelve-year old boy. Fortunately, his loyal butler, Sebastian, is ever at his side, ready to carry out the young master's wishes. And whether Sebastian is called to save a dinner party gone awry or probe the dark secrets of London's underbelly, there is pra...

It's January and Christmas is nowhere near. How long will this take?! Forever, I fear! Christmas, Are We There Yet? is the silly, rhyming read aloud that both kids and parents will delight in!There's eleven months until Christmas and Frankie just can't wait. He loves everything about Christmas.... except that it takes an entire year to arrive! "Christmas, are we there yet?" he asks. With the help of his dog, Peppermint, Frankie finds a way to celebrate Chr...

This book is the result of human research, writing, and editorial judgment, with full creative control retained by the author.Is your company being reorganized—and everything suddenly feels uncertain?New leadership. New expectations. Familiar colleagues acting differently.You’re not alone—and you’re not imagining it.This short, free audiobook by Yana Chizhikova offers a rare insider perspective on w...

Ousted from Moscow by a deadly epidemic, Anya and her husband must flee society, menaced by harsh Russian winter and desperate people.When a virulent flu epidemic sweeps through Moscow, killing hundreds of thousands of inhabitants, Anya and her husband, Sergey, decide to flee to a lake in the far north of Russia where they hope to sit out the disaster.But as the wave of infection expands from the capital, they encounter obstacles, hazards, and aggression, j...

This is a gay love story between an angel and a demon. Viktor—a former boxer, underground fighter, and completely unhinged lone wolf. He never knew what defeat was. And once, one of his opponents nearly paid for that with his life.After that, Viktor vanished into the shadows. Until, one day, he accidentally ran into an angel.A strange guy from the north… The only person who ever felt sorry for Viktor. Just a smile. A few kind words.That was all it took. But for a broke...

An acclaimed sex therapist’s practical, playful, and inclusive guide that teaches you how to discover your deepest sexual desires, communicate your wants and needs, define your boundaries, and have the sex you want.While popular culture is saturated with sex, the gap between informed sex education and satisfying sex is vast, and it often leaves LGBTQQ+ individuals out of the conversation entirely. Hot and Unbothered bridges that chasm, giving you explicit permission to talk about, ...

Tempted by the devil’s honeyed words in the wake of her first miracle, Anna wishes for more…Read the next chapter of Black Butler the same day as Japan!

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As high society's social calendar opens up and the Season draws to a close, London is gripped by fear. Someone has taken to stalking women of the night and painting the town red...in their blood. The name on everyone's lips seems to be "Jack the Ripper" - and as a result, the name on Queen Victoria's lips is Phantomhive. Summoned to London to clean up the mess created by this madman, Ciel Phantomhive arrives with Sebastian, his extraordinary butler, at his side to pour him tea, polish his ...

Much to Lau’s disdain, Baldo offers to help chief nurse Ada drive out the Aurora Society for the good of the sanatorium. But as they hatch a daring plan to thwart its next shipment, Baldo and Lau meet their match when a sinister, deadly foe threatens to bring about their end. Meanwhile, under Sebastian’s orders, Finny and Snake arrive at the third blood-collection site—F.O.L. Orphanage, where a familiar face awaits them…

Compared to the evils Finny and Snake were expecting in the wake of the Sphere Music Hall’s carnage, F.O.L. appears to be on the up-and-up. Here, the orphans receive a progressive, sophisticated education and the skills they’ll need to serve their new family after fledging. But a young girl’s abrupt departure piques the curiosity of Finny, Snake, and certain students. As they follow the clues, their instincts, and the most recently fledged child—what secrets might the grounds of this orpha...