An introverted chef. A hungry lycan shifter hiding among humans. A desire hotter than any kitchen ought to be.When Whitley Whitt becomes the chef at Castle Tepesh, she wants nothing more than to get the funds to buy back her grandmother's bakery and return to living her best life, reading romance and baking cupcakes. But the castle gets creepier day by day, and she thinks Connor O'Doyle is the biggest bosshole to ever live.Connor O'Doyle's greatest wish is ...

You know things are not right. Our country, our world, perhaps your life, all in such a mess. There is a solution. The world does not want to hear it. Maybe you havent wanted to either. Its time to listen. Where you spend eternity is solely your choice. You have one chance to get it right.

After years of work, Jiang Ke's (Dr Jekyll) performance-enhancing elixir is on the edge of a breakthrough. When he crosses paths with He Jia, his old flame, his focus diverts to reclaiming the love he lost. However, Jiang Ke quickly discovers he is not the only one vying for her affections. Is his untested elixir the answer to his problems or just the beginning of his troubles?Level 2 is intended for Chinese learners at a low intermediate level. Most learners who have been able to ...

Alaska and the Inside Passage offer a breathtaking journey through some of the most spectacular landscapes on Earth. This captivating region is renowned for its towering glaciers, majestic fjords, and abundant wildlife, making it a paradise for nature enthusiasts and adventure seekers alike. As you navigate the intricate waterways of the Inside Passage, you'll be treated to stunning views of snow-capped mountains, lush forests, and pristine coastline. Keep your eyes peeled for glimpses of ...

A runaway bride. A grumpy six-hundred-year-old vampire pretending to be human. A disaster waiting to happen.What could possibly be the most infuriating thing to a vampire disgusted by the internet? A twenty-six-year-old social media influencer who just ran out on her cheating ex-fiancé and insists on staying in Vlad's quiet castle.But he needs money to repair his ancestral home, and Aubrey needs a place to lick her wounds after getting her heart broken....

A talented hacker. A stoic supernatural.He's unused to the word no. She delights in tormenting him.When Bernadette Crenshaw used questionable means to look into her best friend's new vacation fling, she never thought it would disrupt the dealings of the world's most eligible billionaire bachelor.Frank N Stein has more than a few skeletons in his closet and swore off mingling with humans long ago. But when one hacks his company, resulting in the rele...

In 'Wonderland; or, Alaska and the Inside Passage,' the anthology captures the majestic landscapes and complex interplay of cultures along one of North America's most intriguing regions. The collection navigates a broad spectrum of literary styles ranging from vivid descriptive narratives to reflective essays, echoing the vastness and diversity of the Alaskan experience. It immerses readers into the historic charm and raw beauty of the Inside Passage, and highlights glimpses of life throug...

The great politician, agriculturalist, economist, author, and businessman—loved and reviled, and finally now revealed.The great politician, agriculturalist, economist, author, and businessman—loved and reviled, and finally now revealed. The first full biography of Henry A. Wallace, a visionary intellectual and one of this century's most important and controversial figures. Henry Agard Wallace was a geneticist of international renown, a prolific author, a groundbrea...

An authentic, gothic reimagining of Robert Louis Stevenson' s The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde , told from the villain' s perspective, that takes readers deep into the seedy side of Victorian London and explores the nature of personality and of the subconscious Mr. Hyde is trapped in Dr. Jekyll' s surgical cabinet, counting the days until he will face capture and be forced to make the ultimate choice about survival. Over the course of four days, he thinks back on what brought hi...

After years of work, Jiang Ke's (Dr. Jekyll) performance-enhancing elixir is on the edge of a breakthrough. When he crosses paths with He Jia, his old flame, his focus diverts to reclaiming the love he lost. However, Jiang Ke quickly discovers he is not the only one vying for her affections. Is his untested elixir the answer to his problems or just the beginning of his troubles?Mandarin Companion is a series of easy-to-read novels in Chinese that are fun to read and proven to accel...

The war is tearing our world apart. Instead of big armies with tanks in the field, the Vampire War is fought in the streets, neighbor against neighbor, family against family. Anyone can turn at any time. The blood hunger can suddenly appear in the middle of a kiss. The person who sleeps next to you every night could wake up in the dead of night … hungry. So hungry.V Wars: Night Terrors collects all-new stories from the reporters embedded with the beats (humans) and the blo...

In this new collection, Ben Bova has compiled fourteen of his favorite short stories. Each story includes an all-new introduction with compelling insight into the narrative.Exploring the boundaries of the genre, Bova not only writes of spaceships, aliens, and time travel in most of his titles, but also speculates on the beginnings of science fiction in “Scheherazade and the Storytellers,” as well as the morality of man in “The Angel’s Gift.” Stories such as “The Café Coup” and “We’...