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The Emperor’s Edge Collection (Books 1, 2, and 3) (affiliate link)
An enforcer wanted dead for crimes she didn’t commit…
An assassin wanted dead for crimes he did commit…
Normally, they would be enemies, but they both seek the same thing: exoneration.
Unfortunately, a nefarious underground organization is attempting to kill the one man who could grant it to them, the emperor. If they want to win their freedom, they’ll have to battle powerful wizards, outscheme master schemers, and defeat bloodthirsty monsters, all while dodging friendly fire and evading the law. Exoneration isn’t easy.
Rumours & Recklessness: A Pride and Prejudice Variation (affiliate link)
There is no one to speak up for her… except the last man in the world she would ever marry.
Fitzwilliam Darcy is desperate. He has finally fallen for a woman who ignites his desires, but a cruel trick of fate has placed her in a situation beneath his notice. It is costing all his sanity to be so near Elizabeth Bennet when he dares not claim her for his own. After the Netherfield ball, he resolves to put as much distance between himself and her as possible.
That very morning, however, Elizabeth Bennet’s future is jeopardized by her father’s untimely accident. With Mr Bennet unconscious and surrounded by concerned neighbors, her cousin Mr Collins presses his suit. Half the neighborhood witnesses his proposal, including the odious Mr Darcy. With everyone expecting her to make a practical choice, Elizabeth’s reputation hangs in the balance… until Mr Darcy blurts out the unthinkable.
A Wallflower’s Darling Lord (Delightful Dukes and Damsels) (affiliate link)
Welcome to the Hive. A place where entry is easy—and escape impossible. Where mere survival is so daunting that nine out of ten new immunes perish before the end of their first week. Where reaching even the one year mark earns you the title of veteran. How long can you survive?
You asked for it, you waited for it! Now, after much reflection and soul searching, we are happy to announce the resumption of the Styx series. Better yet, the first two previously published parts have been thoroughly retranslated, revised, and adapted to offer our English-speaking readership a much improved, more enjoyable experience. Those of you who have already purchased the older versions will receive these new, updated texts absolutely free. And the subsequent installments—parts three and beyond—are still yours to discover and relish. Keep on reading! Keep on sticking it to the ghouls!
My Fallen Saint: Devlin & Ellie Trilogy (Saints and Sinners Book 1) (affiliate link)
Charismatic. Confident. Powerful. Controlling.
A brilliant investor with a Midas touch, Devlin Saint turned a modest inherited fortune into billions and now operates one of the world’s foremost international philanthropic organizations. He’s a man determined to help the underprivileged, to fight injustice, and to make the world a better place. And that, at least is true.
It’s not, however, the full truth.
Because Devlin Saint is a man with a dangerous secret. One he’ll do whatever it takes to protect. And when investigative reporter Ellie Holmes turns her attention to an unsolved murder, she finds herself caught in a web of intrigue and passion as Devlin draws her closer and closer.
An Offer for a Spinster (Willenshires Book 1) (affiliate link)
Lady Katharine Willenshire faces a daunting deadline per her late father’s will: marry within a year to preserve her family’s heritage. As the youngest Willenshire, this condition’s weight affects her and her siblings’ fortunes. In her third Season, she grapples with the pressing need for a suitable match, torn between familial duty and personal desires.
Timothy Rutherford, a childhood friend of her brother and a secret novelist, harbors a long-standing affection for Katharine. Their shared love for literature draws them closer, even as the ticking deadline looms and societal expectations mount.
As Katharine balances the demands of societal norms and her aspirations for love and intellectual companionship, she faces a pivotal decision. Meanwhile, Timothy contemplates revealing his feelings and his hidden identity, risking all for love.
Little Men (Little Women) (affiliate link)
The second novel in the Little Women series follows the further adventures of the now-married Jo March, her two sons, and her school for boys.
After inheriting the Plumfield estate at the end of Little Women, Jo March and her husband, Prof. Friedrich Bhaer, have opened an experimental boys’ school for orphans and troubled teens. Along with Nathaniel “Nat” Blake—the new boy with a musical talent and a penchant for lying—wild Dan and the other students embark on a rollicking journey of missteps and misadventures, guided by the loving hand of Jo and her family.
Tacos aren’t just for Tuesday. Now every night is Taco Night! Bring the vibrant flavors of Mexico to your kitchen with Tacos & Tequila.
This cookbook is packed with delicious recipes that capture the spirit of Mexican cuisine. Add some flare to your next meal with soft taquitos, crisp tacos al pastor, classic carne asada, or fish tacos. Explore beloved classics and new twists as you take a journey through Mexico’s colorful culinary heritage and regional specialties.
Inside you’ll find:
60+ recipes for flavorful entrees, appetizers, and sides
40+ delicious cocktails to complement your meal and get the party started
Helpful tips on the best fillings and toppings
Mouthwatering photography
Standard grammar and accurate spelling are widely considered hallmarks of a good education, but their exact definitions are much more contentious—capable of inciting a full-blown grammar war at the splice of a comma. With an accessible and enthusiastic approach, Ostler considers these grammatical shibboleths, tracing current debates back to America’s earliest days, an era when most families owned only two books—the Bible and a grammar primer.
Along the way, she investigates colorful historical characters on both sides of the grammar debate in her efforts to unmask the origins of contemporary speech. Linguistic founding fathers like Noah Webster, Tory expatriate Lindley Murray, and post-Civil War literary critic Richard Grant White, all play a featured role in creating the rules we’ve come to use, and occasionally discard, throughout the years. Founding Grammars is for curious readers who want to know where grammar rules have come from, where they’ve been, and where they might go next.
Costanza (affiliate link)
Rome, 1636: In the scorched city of Rome, the cobbled streets hum with gossip and sin…
Costanza Piccolomini is a respectable young wife – until she meets Gianlorenzo Bernini, the famed sculptor and star of Roman society, whose jet-black gaze matches his dark temper. From the second they set eyes upon each other, a fatal attraction is born.
Their secret love burns with a passion that consumes them. But with every stolen kiss and illicit tryst, Costanza’s reputation is at stake. Meanwhile, Bernini has a dangerous desire: he wants to make Costanza immortal. He vows to possess her not just in body and soul, but also in marble.
The Lost Daughter (affiliate link)
When American student Kristin Carson enrolls in a study abroad program in Florence, she’s sure it will be the best year of her life, a chance to explore art, poetry, and romance in the arms of her new Italian boyfriend. But days before her parents arrive in Florence to celebrate her eighteenth birthday, Kristin disappears.
Senior Detective Alessandro Pallioti and his young protégé Enzo Saenz are called to investigate. At first they believe she’s simply run off for a romantic weekend and forgotten to tell her parents. But when Kristin’s step-mother, Anna, also goes missing, Pallioti and Saenz suspect something much more sinister has happened. As they deepen their investigation they discover that Anna Carson is not who she appears to be, and Kristin’s new boyfriend isn’t just another local Lothario, but one of the most infamous—and dangerous—men in Italy.
Chinese Homestyle: Everyday Plant-Based Recipes for Takeout, Dim Sum, Noodles, and More (affiliate link)
Building on a foundation of plant-based and vegetable-forward dishes found in Chinese cuisine, these umami-rich recipes are inspired by the comforting, everyday dishes Maggie grew up eating in northern China and discovered in her travels throughout the country, along with takeout favorites she became familiar with after moving to the United States.
Made with fresh ingredients and minimal oil and sugar, the salads, soups, stir-fries, braises, dumplings, and more are not only delicious, but also demonstrate the impact of aromatics, the benefits of using homemade sauces and condiments, how to cook tofu for maximum flavor and texture, and versatile cooking techniques, and include:
Homemade Sauces and Condiments
Appetizers and Salads
Orange Cauliflower
Char Siu Bao
Cumin Potato Baked Buns
Egg-less Egg Drop Soup
Shanghai Scallion Oil Noodles
Tofu, Tempeh, and Seitan
Hearty Seasonal Mains
Easy Seasonal Sides
Creamy Red Bean Ice Pops
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