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Kate Brady never thought shed set foot in her hometown again. After all, Golden Grove was the scene of the biggest embarrassment of her life, back when she was "Katie Braces," the high-school art nerd.But if shes going to climb the corporate ladder at her new company, she has to take a job in her Iowa hometown. And to do that, shes going to need the help of her old next-door-neighbor, Peter Clark. The cute guy she never really got over.Before he lost his dad, Peter Clark had planned on a prestigious career. Now here he is, still stuck in his small hometown, teaching chemistry at his old high school. The last thing he expects is his childhood crush back in Golden Grove. But when one trip turns into many, he wonders if this is a chance to heal old wounds - and maybe more.Can Kate get the job done while enduring the heart-thumping distractions from Peter? And will Peter take a chance on finding love with the girl he once let get away?

Welcome to Cape Kismet, where the neighbors are nosy, the bookstores offer an escape, and epic romances abound.A hot date? Try Five.Every time a perfect man shows up at my door, I swoon the proper amount and do my best not to stare at his chiseled features and firm jaw. Yes, definitely his jaw.But I, Ellie Amore, have a problem. Its big, gigantic, and not in the good way.None of these men are real. And that version of me? More fake than an author calling herself classy while drinking boxed wine in her yoga pants.Me, that author is me.I dream of hot men. Perfect men. Fictional men. These men go into my books, and its all I need for my messy cat-lady-living-above-a-bookstore life. Really.I dont need my brothers best friend checking up on me. The man who brings me tacos. The one who is decidedly not perfectas his enemy cat would tell youbut somehow might just be perfect for me.Im not sure how it all started or when he decided I was more than a favor to his friend.All I know is Cruz is not a man from my dreams. This time, its different.This time, hes real.The Perfect Man is book one in the Perfect Man romantic comedy series. Dive in for plenty of swoons, lots of laughs, and a guaranteed HEA ending.

The future of the human race hangs in the balance. A powerful alien race called the Jegg has invaded Earth, wiping out half of the Terran Confederation.In a hidden base under the Sahara Desert, a team of scientists works to mount a resistance against the invaders. Fitting a spacecraft with folding-space technology, they plan to travel to the other side of the galaxy to find a mysterious energy source that could help them defeat the Jegg.But none of them are ready for what they will find on the distant planet.

A thrilling fantasy adventure perfect for fans of George R.R. Martin and Brandon Sanderson. Some prophecies arent meant to come true. Prince Trystan Renauld doesnt believe in the ancient power that once helped his kingdom thrive. The tales say that on the day of his birth, the Tri-Gard, legendary keepers of the magic, stripped it from the very earth and then disappeared, leaving the people to suffer in a dying land. Now, its been twenty years and crops fail to thrive, the earth no longer connected to the ones it once served. With war on the horizon, Trystan must do anything he can to prepare his people. Even if that means following his sister on a hunt to find the lost keepers and restore a power that might not be real. Rissa has always known two things. She is in love with Davion, her fathers ward, and no one can ever find out. When it becomes apparent the kingdom needs her for more than an advantageous marriage, she takes the chance to break free of her chains. The Tri-Gard is out there. She knows it is.Along with her brother and Davion, shes determined to find it. But, the greatest danger doesnt come from the enemy amassing on the border. Its been among them all along. Dive into this epic fantasy romance with unique worldbuilding, engaging characters, and an impossible love story where good and evil are sometimes the same thing.

It is almost Christmas, and Penny is not at her desk. Feeling that everyone takes her for granted, Penny itches for adventure.Enter Captain Dan Losegg.On a whim, Penny abandons all responsibilities and dashes off to Hawaii with the charming pilot. But before she can say Aloha, trouble is brewing faster than Kona coffee.Can Penny get out of the dangerous situation, and return safely to everyones heart?

How much can be forgiven?After the Mendoza family unexpectedly loses their youngest son, Michael, they each face a different adversity. From spiritual struggles and disillusionment to family rivalries and quirky social interactions, each family member deals with the aftermath of Michaels death differently.Jose Luis is the black sheep of the family, while Lucia is their religious, fanatical matriarch. Finally, theres the detached and nascent Daniel, and a host of extended family members and friends.Will they be able to overcome the loss and move forward in their lives?

Delightfully entertaining." - Readers FavoriteRecently widowed Agnes Lockwood is spending a few days on Tyneside in Northeast England, catching up with her past. When expensive jewelry is stolen at the hotel, Chief Inspector Alan Johnson gets on the case.After Alan recognizes Agnes as a friend from schooldays, they rekindle their friendship and Agnes bombards him with questions about the case. But after dinner one evening, they find a body lying on the roadside.Fearing for her safety, Alan warns Agnes to stay away from the case. But being an inquisitive woman, Agnes cannot resist getting involved... too involved.

In a world full of magic, wonder and blended technology, a year of awakening awaits Kalla kylSolidor - the Wolf Who Sleeps. After a fire wyvern attacks her home, she sets on a harsh path to self-discovery.With the future of the realm at stake, Kalla and her magister embark on a journey that will shake the foundations of De Sikkari and shape their destiny.From the depths of Xibalba to the plains of Arkkadia, and the soaring heights of the sky continent of Argoth, they journey to claim their rightful place in the world, and to put an end to the source of destruction before chaos claims their world.

A hundred years from now, everything you know will be gone.Growing up an orphan in privately run New Britain, Gideon Rayne had just one dream: to work for Kaoteck Industries as one of the Constables. But when selection day comes around, nothing goes as expected.Soon, Gideon is entrusted with a miraculous suit of high-tech armor, and thrown into a terrifying adventure that puts him on a collision course with forces darker than he never knew existed.Gideon Rayne Maelstorm is an exciting new series that will keep you turning just one more page, as you delve deeper into Gideons journey through the chaotic world of New Britain in the year 2120.

Young Torben has resigned to a mundane, sheltered existence, until a chance encounter catapults him into a world more dangerous than he ever imagined.In the world of Ulskandar, where Humans, Dwarves and all manner of races co-exist, all must fight and die together in the wars between rival kingdoms and feral tribes. But when relics and powers from the past threaten to emerge, the fragile kingdoms are pushed to the brink of destruction.Can Torben rise to the occasion and become the hero the realm needs - or will he fall like so many others before him?

Countless years after the destruction of Earth, the last survivors of humankind struggle for survival in the distant colony of Bona Dea.Young psychic Axandra is the matriarch of the colony, and host to a powerful entity known only as the Goddess. Trying to protect the people she loves but reluctant to host the Goddess, Axandra struggles with her fate.After discovering that shes being used as a pawn between factions, Axandra begins to suspect a plot against her. But behind the scenes, an even greater power is at play, and soon the future of the whole colony is at stake.

In a kingdom in turmoil, people only care for riches and power. As a war breaks out between countries, a godly power is awakening.Two boys train at the Academy to become Knights of Valor. Best friends, one is filled with light while the other leans towards darkness.They both have the power to change the world - or destroy it - in their battle for what they believe is right.

Warring countries, fantastical creatures, beings of terrible power and journeys of epic scale. The legendary Book of Alcherys tells wild and unimaginable stories. But they are not mere fairy tales. They are true, every word.Callista Nienna is strong and independent, but nothing could have prepared her for civilization being brought to a violent end. Now, she is forced to stay alive in a desolate wilderness with only her closest friend for support.She has two choices: give up and die with the wilting world around her, or seize her destiny and make it to the only sanctuary left unscathed. At the end of her journey, something awaits Callista. Something both terrifying and unbelievable.

Visions of feral eyes haunt the waking hours of Alexandra Shaw. They both scare and intrigue her, and after one particularly strong dream she heads out to find where these visions are leading her.Her destination turns out to be Greylock Lodge, a supposedly abandoned chalet up in the mountains. Getting there proves to be the hard part, but shes not the only one trying to reach the elusive lodge. A tense crowd waits in a small clearing, and among them is a handsome man by the name of Christopher Dayton. The eyes have called them all there, but they all have their different reasons for coming.The crowd is presented with a challenge by two mysterious figures, people who can change into wolves and back again. Their goal, if they can make it, is to reach Greylock Manor at the far end of the forested valley. Anyone who cant will lose not only the game, but their memories. Maybe even their lives.Alex finds Chris at her side as she sets off into the dark, spooky woods where unknown dangers await them. The game soon gets all too real, but Alex is determined to reach the end, no matter what. Chris is likewise set on winning, but Alex cant help but notice the enticingly heated gazes he sends her way.Along the way Alex discovers that even if she doesnt reach the end, shes perhaps found something more important: love.

At the dawn of human civilization, beings from another planet land on Earth. At first, they seem friendly enough, promoting peace and sharing their incredible magic with the habitants of their new world.While human in appearance, Dragonians have the ability to transform into the towering beasts we know today as dragons. Carving out a canyon, they create their capital and claim their own piece of land.After a terrible tragedy during the birth of the Dragonian kings son, they begin enslaving humanity, imposing despotic rule over their new home. As the dragons hold on the land surrounding their black castle begins to tighten, the kings allies begin to question his motive, and his sanity.In the middle of a plot against the king and his rule is a young, untrained prince; a hero some dont believe exists. As he becomes more and more entwined with those plotting for change, he must open himself up to learn what hes missed his entire life.Soon, he will learn what it truly means to be free, and what it means to fight for those who cannot.

Starting over has never been more dangerous...Charlotte loves her new job at Rosies bookshop in the small town of Kingfisher Falls. One day she will buy the store, but for now shes content to learn the ropes and forget her troubled past. Even the snobby book club ladies cant dampen her spirits.But when a strange series of crimes casts suspicion on all the wrong people - including Charlotte - she cant stand back and watch. Charlotte begins her own investigation, and Rosie is more than happy to help. With the community divided and criminals on the loose, the annual Christmas Eve street party is about to change lives forever, and Charlotte is the only one who can prevent a disaster.So much for keeping her head down.

Una storia che conquista il lettore con la sua profonda umanitaAdnkronos CulturaUn romanzo delicato nei toni, ma profondamente incisivoIl Tempo.itUnopera ironica e drammatica, colta e avvincente, che lascia il segnoLibero Quotidiano.itLa scrittura, leditoria, la psicoanalisi, sono questi i temi indagati in A mani nude, un romanzo che esplora il potere trasformativo della parolaLa SiciliaAchille Maugeri e uno psicoanalista che, a seguito di un evento molto doloroso accaduto nella sua vita, finisce per rifugiarsi quasi esclusivamente nel lavoro. I suoi pazienti diventano giorno dopo giorno lancora a cui restare aggrappato per non naufragare emotivamente.Lunica vera evasione che si concede e la scrittura, zona franca in cui poter affrontare a viso aperto i propri fantasmi. Dalla sua penna e dal suo dolore nascono cosi Oliver, Greta, Ernest e Silvia, quattro personaggi viscerali, impetuosi, ma straordinariamente umani. Le loro voci diventano, pagina dopo pagina, fiumi in piena, in grado di rompere i robusti argini alzati dallo stesso scrittore. Sara proprio questultimo che, compiendo un doloroso viaggio dentro se stesso, dovra sciogliere la matassa delle loro esistenze travagliate. O condannarle per sempre."Noi meglio di voi sappiamo dove possa arrivare davvero la crudelta umana, poiche da sempre viviamo in un limbo in cui tutto puo accadere. Qui la linea di demarcazione tra il sano e il patologico, tra la teoria e la pratica, tra lamore e lodio si fa invisibile, perche abitiamo tutti quellinsanabile patologia che e la letteratura"Lautore: Giuseppe Lastaria e nato a Roma nel 1976. Dopo aver collaborato con numerose riviste italiane, pubblicando oltre trecento articoli su temi di attualita, musica e spettacolo, dal 2002 lavora in ambito editoriale. Lultima casa editrice da lui fondata porta il suo cognome, la Lastaria Edizioni, ed e specializzata nella pubblicazione di best seller internazionali.Il progetto: Ipotesi e un nuovo concept di casa editrice che propone gratuitamente ai lettori opere letterarie di qualita, professionalmente curate. Cio e reso possibile grazie alla partnership con aziende ed enti che sostengono le pubblicazioni, sulla scia di quanto gia avviene per la stampa periodica con i free press.

Impossibile separare il vero dall immaginario in questa storia singolare che si svolge sullo sfondo di Tel Aviv. Adulti confusi e giovani coraggiosi tessono insieme la tela di una nuova esistenza. A guidarli, vite passate che tornano per indicare la via da seguire. Dello stesso autore: Uno che dove va non ritorna, Con lanima ai denti.

After being a slave for longer than she can remember, Micasa escapes with the help of her new friend, Hawke Morau. She learns that Hawkes soul has been broken into fragments, each of which holds a different power from his past.After the two set on a quest to recover the pieces of Hawkes soul, Micasa learns of the mysterious essence that infuses all life, and grants its wielder powers that stretch far beyond the mortal realm.Soon, Micasa finds out that there is a lot more to the world they live in - and to Hawke - than she ever realized.

Fifteen-year-old Amelina Scott lives in Cambridge with her dysfunctional family, a mysterious black cat, and an unusual girl who is imprisoned within the mirrors located in her house.When an unexpected message arrives inviting her to visit the Crystal Cottage, she sets off on a forbidden path where she encounters Ryder: a charismatic, perplexing stranger.With the help of a magical paint set and some crystal wizard stones, can Amelina discover the truth about her family?A unique, imaginative mystery full of magic-wielding and dark elements, Bloodstone is a riveting adventure for anyone interested in fantasy, mythology or the world of the paranormal.