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Owen WestSure, Waverley Bennett is undeniably gorgeous with her long black hair and blue eyes that rival the sky. She's also annoying, smart-mouthed, and oh yeah, my boss's daughter… but those eyes. It doesn't matter anyway; I don't have the time for a relationship. Nothing serious suits me just fine. I've got my sister and niece to support. But when my sister takes things too far, I move Annabelle in with me and my cool uncle status goes straight down the drain as...

Irene Adler is enjoying a quiet, undisturbed life in Sussex when the mysterious disappearance of a local farmer named James Phillimore throws her world into turmoil and forces her to enlist the aid of her friend and former enemy Sherlock Holmes. Irritated by his flatmate John Watson's romantic inclinations, Holmes journeys to Fulworth to assist The Woman in her investigation. Along the way, the two uncover the darkness, intrigue, scandal, and unexpected loyalty that lie at the heart of a s...

From the author of Paris, My Sweet comes the story of a modern woman embracing love, motherhood, and all the courses life has to offer,On an island where finding love can be just as hard as finding a dinner reservation on a Friday night, Amy Thomas never imagined a family would fit into her lifestyle. So when Amy finds herself turning forty, moving to Brooklyn, and making way for a baby with a new man in her life, she realizes that starting over may be her...

Our present-day culture is contending with challenging questions concerning the apocalyptic conditions of the world, eternal purpose, and how to overcome the current spiritual climate. The Bible predicts that the "last days" will be characterized by extreme darkness and great light. The various occultic practices and brazen forms of witchcraft openly displayed are a sign of the times. In this book, Amy provides clear biblical evidence of the great promises of God during this time, promotin...

Winry lives a cozy, quiet life in the small town of Aster Creek, where she runs Crossroads Books and Café with her longtime friend and business partner, Ivy.She has a loving, close-knit family, including her sisters Waverly and Wyla. Unknown to her family, Winry has fought a secret battle with mental health issues. She keeps her walls firmly in place and pushes the worst of her struggles down for the sake of her family.Graham enters her world, and Winry fee...

A kidnapping. A legendary ring. A secret powerful enough to change history.When Ava and Carol witness a shocking abduction during what should have been a quiet trip abroad, they are pulled into their most dangerous mystery yet.A dying man’s final message sends the young detectives on a trail of clues across Europe, where they uncover a religious relic rumored to possess extraordinary power: King Solomon’s Ring.But they aren’t the only ones searchi...

"Feels appropriate to indulge in this sweet and sometimes savory read while filming [in Paris]! I'm loving every tip and recommendation I read and cannot help but feel Emily would too."—Lily Collins, star of Emily in Paris (via Instagram)Forever a girl obsessed with all things French, sweet freak Amy Thomas landed a gig as rich as the purest dark chocolate: leave Manhattan and move to Paris to write ad copy for Louis Vuitton. Working on the Champs-Élysées,...

Irene Adler, American opera singer and the one woman who outsmarted Sherlock Holmes, finds herself a widow at thirty-two, wealthy but emotionally broken. At the same time, Sherlock Holmes finds himself unable to return to England after faking his death at Reichenbach Falls and is drawn into an investigation of two men with designs on a woman they call Miss A, who is none other than Irene Adler herself. The Detective and The Woman throw their lot in together to uncover a dangerous plot with...

WylaMy trip to Nashville for my sister's bachelorette trip was going to be my weekend to let go. I was starting my last year of college and I finally felt like I had a plan for my life. I wanted one weekend of freedom. My plan was to drink some whiskey, sing karaoke, and ride that mechanical bull. But after meeting a sexy stranger, the bull took the backseat, and I went on a different kind of ride.Jett was sweet, funny, and beyond gorgeous, but we agreed on...

In The Detective, the Woman and the Pirate's Bounty, Sherlock Holmes and Irene Adler retrace the steps of pirates as they uncover a conspiracy at the heart of Florida's islands. Death threats and gangsters are not enough to stop the pair as they meet new friends and enemies while seeking pirate treasure and preserving law and order.

The mysterious death of Irene Adler's bees leads to a consultation with Sherlock Holmes and the discovery of a sinister connection to a case many years in the past. When this threat imperils the safety of everyone the detective holds dear, he and The Woman are forced to use every ounce of their ingenuity to save their friends.

This book uncovers how video game contracts act as monologues of power, moulding players to align with proprietary ideologies.In the era of interactive technologies, the player emerges as a vital yet curiously overlooked figure. While copyright law governs the creation and distribution of these technologies, it sidesteps the player, leaving private contracts to define their role and obligations. Using video games as a case study, this book fills the gap left by cop...