New York City, 1849––After her father is murdered, spoiled teenage heiress Evelyn Brennan can't imagine her life getting any worse... until she's forced into an arranged marriage with the one man she has sworn to despise for all eternity, the impetuous gambler Lucius Flynn.When Lucius drags his headstrong bride west in pursuit of California gold, she vows to make him suffer every step of the way. But as they embark upon a dangerous journey through the jungles of Pa...

She's everything I was never supposed to want.DominicEighteen years old, a Bratva princess, and Lev Melnikov's daughter.That should be enough to keep me away, but the second I see Natalya all grown up, I know she's mine.I try to fight what I feel for her, but my principessa is determined to bring me to my knees, and she's willing to do whatever it takes to get me there.NatalyaHe's the head of...

I'll walk through hell to be with him, even if the path is paved in blood.EmilyRoman Melnikov is a deadly man in an expensive suit. I know what lies beneath the façade—the scars and tattoos that hint at the man he really is.He came here to find his sister, and his search led him to my dad and his friends. We both want to take them down, and the only way to do that is together.I had no idea how dangerous it would be, or that ...

I'd give my life for my family… but I won't give hers.LukaMy family is everything, and the Bratva I help run is all I care about. Until I meet her.One look and I know she's mine, the only woman I'll ever want, and the only one I'll ever have. My little kisa belongs to me, and I won't let anything come between us… not even my own family.LaraI've been taught since birth to hate the Melnikovs. ...

"I've changed my mind, malinkaya… I've decided to keep you."JoleneA violent underground fighter and a Bratva boss, Lev Melnikov is a walking red flag, but I can't stay away. I need him to teach me how to fight so I can protect myself.Our arrangement is simple… until it's not.Being close to him and feeling his sweaty body against mine makes it impossible to not want more. And once I start touching, I can't stop....

First comes hate. Second comes a forced marriage. And third, comes bringing Vitaly Melnikov to his knees.VitalyI'm used to women wanting me, not hating me, but my wife looks at me like she's hoping my next breath will be my last.Our marriage wasn't by choice, but when I vowed to be her husband, I meant it. I never go back on my word, so we're married whether she likes it or not. At least for the moment.The plan was for me to...

First, I was taken. Then, I was sold. Now, I'm his.SimonaThe man who bought me is sinfully gorgeous—a tatted-up wall of muscle who assures me that I'm safe with him.He can't let me go. Not yet anyway.He and his brothers need my help to find someone. I agree to help them, not having any idea it's going to lead us into a nest of vipers. If their venom doesn't get me… his will.Lines blur between the two of us, and I no ...

A captivating exploration of world religions, from the perspective of a curious kid.Religion around the World: A Curious Kid's Guide to the World's Great Faiths explores the world's major faiths, making the traditions, beliefs, practices, and history of each accessible to kids ages 8-12. This visually compelling book presents each religion as a rich tradition that has served as a force for human connection and good in the world. Colorful illustrat...

A globally renowned happiness scientist and a top relationship researcher draw on the science of happiness, love and human connection to offer a powerful framework for feeling truly appreciated and fulfilled.‘There aren't two scientists in the world I trust more to deliver research-backed, actionable recommendations on how to improve your relationships.’ ANGELA DUCKWORTH, bestselling author of Grit'This book might change your life....

Three inspirational stories of women who risked everything for love and traveled thousands of miles to the western frontier.Part 1:The Big Feisty Bride tamed by Her Scarred BankerKatherine Blake was faced with two options. She could marry the monster she knows Orgo halfway across the country to marry a stranger.The only thing she knows about her potential suitor is that the banker doesn't mind that Katherine is on the heavier side. What Katherine di...

Angel numbers & scents unearth a truth that has been hidden for years.Reach for the Soap, owner, Narda Hunt, has been receiving signs in the form of numbers telling her she needs to find her half-sisters, Opaline and Ebba. An imminent threat is about to force them to combine their witch powers to survive.One set of angel numbers brings Narda closer to Owin Waters, whom fate has determined is her soulmate. Their special connection sends them to another realm where Narda meet...

She's my light in the darkness.MaximKidnapped, tortured, and chained to a wall… It's not at all how I imagined meeting the love of my life.Music has always been my passion, but as soon as I see Talia Medvedev, I know things have changed.I become obsessed, and instead of the familiar black-and-white keys, it's her body I want to play—her moans, the beautiful music I want to hear.She quickly becomes my reason for breat...