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Every woman in my life has let me down, hurt me, or abandoned me. Which is why the only female I hold close to my heart is Hallie—my daughter. But being a single father comes with certain challenges, so I hire a nanny. Someone who can do her hair, tell her stories, and be the motherly figure she doesn’t have. When Mia starts, I know she’ll be perfect, but I have to keep her at arm's length. I tell myself it’s because I don’t know how to fix her broken soul from the past she’s so desperate to hide, but in reality, it’s more.

Silverton is a town full of characters, and if you happen to be one, you have to play your part to the end—even if it kills you. That's what a down-on-his-luck writer discovers when he finds himself on the bridge of his hometown with no recollection of how he got there. While searching for answers, he discovers that a serial killer plagues his sleepy town. Feeling that it's connected to his blackout, he sets out to solve the mystery of the dead women by navigating a maze of quirky townsfolk, a meth-dealing biker gang, Jesus, the FBI, and rampaging mammoths.

Pip was always there to help me. We'd been friends forever, and even when she came out we remained friends even though I was straight. It was kind of crazy because nobody could comfort me like her through all of my horrible relationships. She was always there for me, and after one horrible breakup I realized I wanted to be with her, I mean I wanted to have a lesbian experience with her. She was worried about our friendship but I was very persuasive and insistent. Both of us ended up glad for that.

Penguin presents the audiobook edition of Feminists Don't Wear Pink (and Other Lies) curated and read by Scarlett Curtis with a cast of fierce women. We asked 52 women: what does the F word mean to you? The result is extraordinary. Curated by journalist and activist Scarlett Curtis, with incredible pieces by Emma Watson, Zoe Sugg, Keira Knightley, Gemma Arterton, Bridget Jones (by Helen Fielding), Saoirse Ronan, Liv Little, Dolly Alderton, Karen Gillan, Alicia Garza, Jameela Jamil, Kat Dennings, Nimco Ali, Beanie Feldstein, Olivia Perez, Amika George, Evanna Lynch, Akilah Hughes and others.

Secrets Never to be Told is an extraordinary true story, compellingly told, which unravels a century and a half of family secrets. It reveals how being born illegitimate shaped the lives of two women – one of them, the author. Starting with a letter revealing a mystery inheritance, the author goes on a five-year quest taking her from Victorian Cambridge to modern Vancouver. She uncovers how her cousin Jessie emigrated from London to Canada, one of thousands of female domestic servants exported as ‘surplus’ women before the First World War.

Since her twin sister Sylvie's disappearance seven years ago, single mother Mabel Reynolds has turned grief into action and become a strong voice for victims of violence and abuse. When new revelations shed light on what may have happened not only to Sylvie, but dozens of other women, Mabel's hope for answers is reignited. But the new oh-so-charming DA overseeing the investigation seems more interested in a quick rather than an accurate resolution. With little faith in the system, Mabel isn't about to stay quiet, not when she's finally close to the truth.

Violent, ruthless, and obsessed, Killian Byrne is a man who rose from the ashes of chaos to make a new life for himself. One in which he does what’s needed to protect the city he’s come to love, even if that means a life of loneliness. He’s damaged and scarred after years as a mob enforcer. Broken. And that means he’s better off alone.

After his first encounter with a transsexual top at a taboo spa, the unrelenting desire to feel those sensations and pleasures were consuming Jason’s thoughts, day and night. When his boss sent him to Las Vegas for what he thought would be another boring trade show exhibit, his luck brought him straight to the table of lust and an opportunity to discover if what he was craving was going to be a lasting desire.

The Winter Fair is here, and it’s time for James and his women to go out, meet some people in town… and pelt them with snowballs. There’s even a snowball tournament, so things might get a little competitive. And after some good old winter fun, a new adventure awaits. James’s new allies from the Plane of Fire will provide him and his women with magical gear, allowing them to explore the Broken Grounds and unravel the legend surrounding the mysterious mage who once lived there.

Spring is in the air in Tour County, and James is eager to get started on new projects and adventures with his loved ones. Together with his devoted companions, James works to expand and improve Corinne's farm using his ever-growing magical abilities. And with spring underway, it's time to tend to the farm as well! To make the farm work a little easier, James will call on a few magical helpers. With their aid, there will be plenty of time left to go on a date or two with Ella and learn a little bit more about the town's corporate banker girl.

After he captures Lady Lily Rouge's carriage, Sir Marrok Ulfang, aka the biggest baddest wolf the Enchanted Forest has ever seen, has only one day to win her heart and claim her first sexual surrender, even if it means giving the nosey pixies fluttering outside his cottage window an eyeful. Otherwise, a wolf shapeshifter he'll stay, damned to remain in the lonely Enchanted Forest forever. But while he can arouse her virginal body to fever pitch, he quickly learns that Lily has a mind and will of her own.

He couldn’t stop thinking there was someone out there among the waves, crying for help and disappearing under the black water. Three children are spending their summer on a wild Scottish island. Fraser is desperate for adventure; Hayley is fed up; Dunny spends his days staring out to sea. But everything changes with the discovery of two bodies on the beach: a whale and a man. Fraser and Hayley see a mystery-adventure to be solved, but Dunny is inconsolable.

This book will tell you all you need to know about chess, and even some things you weren’t aware you wanted to know. The target audience is anyone wanting to learn a new hobby that will keep your mind sharp and help with focus and problem-solving. So if learning chess is the aim, you have opened the right book. This is a comprehensive guide all about the intricate art that is chess and how to learn it. I discuss everything from the various pieces of the board to tips and strategies on how to play your best, as well as a brief history of this classic game.

Joyce and Rachael have always known that, as twins, they have a certain connection with one another, but when a lightning strike is too close for comfort, they find that this connection is now even stronger in some pretty bizarre and wonderful ways.

You’ve seen them in movies, commercials, and read about them in books. You’ve probably even seen their famous depiction as rescue dogs that carry a barrel around their neck. Saint Bernards have even been given the title “nanny dog.” What’s the truth behind all these depictions of the breed? What would trying to fit one of these giant dogs into your house be the right fit for your family and lifestyle? Just how big can they get, and how much food does a dog this large consume?

The brooding banker and the Amazing Miss Mischka! Banker Mathew Bond is more used to boardroom antics than circus ones. The king of emotional detachment wouldn't normally foreclose on a loan in person, but Sparkles Circus meant a lot to him once Big mistake! Because feisty Allie (aka the Amazing Mischka) has more acumen than her pink-spangled bodysuit suggests. She won't allow a man in a suit to evict her family, no matter how gorgeous he is! Yet underneath the cold exterior, Allie's about to discover this brooding billionaire's heart of gold....

It’s been a year since James moved to Tour County and became a High Mage, and his life couldn’t be better! There’s excitement, magic, adventure, but also plenty of peace and quiet at the side of his beautiful women. Now, the time has come to unravel the secrets of Tour and expand his magical influence over his domain. Lofty goals, but there’s also plenty of other stuff to do! With summer in full swing, the farm will be busy. And considering James’s expanding properties, he has some… corporate recruiting to do. Of course, he has his eye on a certain girl at the Tour Bank.

Hannah is young and beautiful, but the part about being beautiful, she doesn't quite believe. And she's stuck in Denmark. The plan had been to move to England and study. Instead, she has moved back in with her parents to take care of her sick father who has had a stroke. Hannah works in the family business, which is run by her uncle, Filip. Hannah has no time for friends or love, until she literally throws herself at the handsome and charming William Black. But the encounter with William is complicated.

Surrender to seduction and delve into a provocative world of desire and submission with "No Control - and Other Erotic Short Stories from Cupido". A curated collection of sexy story compilations which explores the pleasure of losing control and being dominated, it will leave you craving for more. This collection includes compilations such as "Law’s Lengthy...", "No Control", "Fuckbitch", "The Countess", "Silky Dreams", "The Boy with the Motorbike", and many more.

Lola Smith has had more than a little trouble growing up. At 23 she's never had a boyfriend, doesn't have a place of her own, can't find a job, and is generally unhappy with her life. When she meets Tobias White while speed dating, he promises to help with all of her problems. At least, if she agrees to his terms.