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What happens when a beautiful and talented witch refuses to use her powers? Even as a child, Gillian could perform magic far better than most people. Her spells swayed teachers, nabbing boyfriends was a piece of cake, and she had the added ability to foresee events, good or bad. But, when one of her spells causes a near-death, and a future forecast completely rocks her entire world, she steps away from magic - until her friend’s murder slams her back into the game…and straight into a detective’s arms.

Check into the Damselfly Inn and fall in love with Thornton, Vermont. When a late summer storm drops a tree branch through her roof, Thornton’s new innkeeper wonders if the quaint village is really as perfect as it seems. Nan Grady hasn’t had time for dating, never mind romance. Hospitality is her full time job, but she can’t deny her attraction to local contractor Joss Fuller. Joss prefers things simple, until Nan and her inn disrupt his steady, small-town routine.

France, 1942: A Nazi Officer steals a Matisse painting that becomes a symbol of freedom against the oppressors. Francesca, an artist and conservator, grieving over the death of her daughter at the hands of German soldiers, flees Paris. She has only a handful of paintings and a desire for revenge she is ill-equipped to pursue. In the long, hard winter that follows, she joins a group of Partisans in their battle to free France and salvage her culture. She becomes embroiled in a plot to recover Le Mur Rose, the stolen painting.

Country singer Laurie Jensen has never forgotten her childhood sweetheart, rancher Harlan Patrick Adams. After all, she admitted she loved him, then left with no explanation when she discovered she was pregnant. Being on the road with a newborn has taken its toll, and she’s given everything for her career. The last thing she wants is to settle down - but will she change her mind when her baby’s father comes calling?

A year and a half ago, a tragic mistake cost single mother Melissa Horton her one true love - and a father for her baby girl. Now Texas rancher Cody Adams is back, shocked to discover he’s a parent, and determined to make Melissa his wife. But Melissa surprised herself - and him - with her newfound independence. She didn't want just a marriage of convenience. She wanted it all - true love and forever....

Texas lawman Justin Adams has always played by the rules - until the day the deputy catches a petty thief attempting to steal a bottle of baby medicine. The imploring eyes of desperate single mother Patsy Longhorn - not to mention those of her feverish little boy - make him reconsider.

Lizzy Adams had long since stolen rancher Hank Robbins’ heart. And then one night, passion overcame common sense and left them both with more than just wonderful memories - there’s a baby on the way. Both are determined to “do the right thing”. For Lizzy, that means not roping the rugged rancher into marriage. But Hank has other plans.

The words you choose can make or break a situation. And the way you use your words (and your body language) can either help or hurt your business relationships. I know firsthand. Navigating difficult situations (bad reviews, negative feedback, hateful coworkers, unruly vendors, demanding clients, etc.) is a daily practice for entrepreneurs. And I believe that learning to handle any situation that comes your way can be the difference between a profitable, successful business and a business that is stuck, struggling, and failing. If you feel the same way, then this book is for you!

Marty's a recently divorced antique and art appraiser who moves from the Midwest to live with her sister in High Desert, California, just outside of Palm Springs. Since their early childhood days, her sister has always possessed unexplained psychic abilities that often enable her to predict future events. An antique appraisal in the home of a recently murdered woman puts Marty at the center of a search for the killer.

The first rule when dealing with scoundrels? Never wager more than you are willing to lose. Especially in matters of the heart. Katherine Peters had loved Richmond's most notorious scoundrel - and lost. She vowed to forget Tanner Barkley. And deny the ache in her heart. Caught between the devil and desire. Tanner Barkley rejected a banking fortune for the newspaper business. He hadn't planned on falling in love with the one person who held the key to the most important story of his career. Katherine's disdain is no match for Tanner's persuasive charm. Or the love neither can deny.

Ever consider betting $25,000 on a poker hand? High rollers at an exclusive card room in a Palm Springs casino do. And when the same person wins night after night, that person becomes a threat to their livelihood. A threat that needs to be taken care of – like in murder. Join Marty and her husband, Detective Jeff, as they investigate the lives of the casino high rollers to find out which one was the murderer. And if you like dogs, you must meet Miss Olive and Miss Simone!

In 1850s South Carolina, ladies with ambition and a penchant for wearing trousers are rare indeed. But that’s Charlotte Whitney all over. Not only does Charlie yearn to resurrect her late father’s newspaper, she wants to be its editor. That position, however, has been handed to Richmond newspaperman Adam Chase. Undeterred, Charlie convinces Adam to teach her the journalism trade. In doing so, she teaches him how to open his heart.

In the aftermath of World War II, Francine “Fritzi” Fontaine longs to escape the stifling heat and segregated society in her home town. When she falls for Second Lieutenant Joe Stoddard, a cadet in the U.S. Army Air Corps, she also finds her ticket to see the world. Fritzi and Joe get married and fly off into the wild blue yonder, where he becomes a test pilot and Fritzi the quintessential Air Force Wife. Along the way, Fritzi gives birth to four children - two girls and two boys - while Joe moves up in rank and pays his dues as a pilot and officer.

Fighting France: From Dunkerque to Belfort, is a compilation of articles Wharton wrote for Scribner’s Magazine and the Saturday Evening Post, reporting from the Western Front during WWI. Living in Paris, she was trapped in France when travel became impossible after Germany declared war and French mobilization began. She was one of a number of expatriate American writers living there, primarily women, who became involved in war charities during the opening months of the conflict, years before the United States abandoned its official policy of neutrality.

What would you do if you learned that your spouse or partner has progressive dementia and, even possibly, Alzheimer’s disease? This is the brutally honest journal of one spouse and reluctant caregiver who “ran for the hills”. Of course, she took her husband George along! What challenges did Susan encounter? How can she enjoy the present - a journey across the USA - while worrying about the future? How does she and George deal with his increasing dementia symptoms? And the biggest question of all: After 40 years together, can they remain married and loving through it all?

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky (1831-1891) is best known for her major role in the development of Theosophy, a syncretic religious philosophy the principles of which underlie the New Age philosophy of today. The original version of Nightmare Tales consisted of the last five stories in this recording and was published in 1892, shortly after the author's death. An expanded edition incorporating four earlier stories was published in 1907.

The brutal murders of a young couple send Detective Carrie Lloyd and her partner, Guy Maclin, into a South Memphis neighborhood on New Year's Eve. The confusing crime scene gives them little to go on, and progress is slow. In a case that will test their resolve and leave them questioning their decisions, the detectives must put aside their own feelings to solve a twisted case of Memphis Homicide.

Seeking adventure, shy Kitty Greenlee joins the Women’s Army Corps. In 1944 England, as secretarial support to the Eighth Air Force, she encounters her dream man - a handsome lieutenant who only has eyes for her blonde friend. Uncomfortable around men, Kitty doesn’t think the handsome officer could want someone like her.

Consumed with grief over the tragic death of her husband, FBI Agent Victory McClane is obsessed with finding Ohio's serial killer, "The Wrapper". When another young woman turns up dead and the victim is linked to Derrick Lynn, son of the secretary of defense, Victory finds Derrick has all the right answers and is a little too helpful. Derrick has a secret: He's a government assassin who uses his unusual paranormal skills to eliminate targets. Determined to keep his own secrets buried, he offers to help find the Wrapper. But can Victory trust him?

The world of young Mr. Lewisham is one day turned upside down when he meets and falls in love with Ethel Henderson, a young woman from London who is visiting relatives in Sussex. Their brief and innocent rendezvous has significant implications when Lewisham’s job is threatened. Some time later, Lewisham moves to London, where he decides to go search of Ethel, but finding her proves to be more complicated than expected.