Verlag: The Rubriqs Press Limited
When customer complaints on Christmas Eve about tenfold inflated bank balances herald not early gifts, nor a botched system upgrade, but the most sophisticated cyber attack in history, new National Bank CEO Rob Tanner finds himself in the eye of a ‘Black Swan’ storm no one predicted, but anyone could have anticipated. Ten Days. Seven Deadly Sins. Zero Ri$k
The bruise on the young goalie's cheek got girls high school soccer coach Brooke Burrell's attention. Brooke tries to keep her advantage as the most decorated woman agent ever in government service at bay while dealing with the suspected abusive father – although she'd love to punch his lights out. Her digging reveals the reason for his abusiveness and it connects to a massive international terrorist attack. When the father is found dead, Brooke is accused of the murder. Suddenly, she is forced to defend herself in court, and in the court of public opinion – while trying to stop the insidious plot to kill hundreds of thousands of innocent people across the globe in one terrifying instant and bring the western world to its knees. Filled with the nonstop thrills, all-too-real scenarios, and remarkable attention to detail that has made Tom Avitabile a consistent #1 bestseller, Forgive Us Our Trespasses is edge-of-your-seat storytelling of the first order.Zum Buch
A must-listen romance from Hayden Hall. Contains mature themes.Zum Buch
I must pay for the sins of my father with the only thing I have of any value.... My virginity. I will be auctioned. Sold. Shared. Ruined. And then tossed away. It’s a sacrifice I must make to save Daddy, to those seeking revenge for his mounting offenses. But when I become a pawn in a dangerous game played by two rival Russian mafia factions, it seems I might have some leverage. They will fight over me. And in doing so, destroy each other. Daddy might have promised me, but I will turn the tables. It’s suddenly not so cruel anymore. Until I realize I’m no match for the Alekseev brothers. The three of them are ruthless and mean and make me shake with fear. Or is it excitement? This hot, over-the-top Russian Mafia romance is about sexy, dangerous men who'll stop at nothing to pursue and protect the women they want. If you love outrageously naughty stories as a way to indulge your not-so-secret bad girl side, this is for you. - Cruel Promise - Brutal Ruin - Vicious RevengeZum Buch
Sleep Stories and Meditations, Volume 1. Is an amazing collection off four different stories. Drift into a peaceful slumber with Sleep Stories and Meditations, Volume 1, a soothing collection of four hypnotic tales crafted specifically for adults seeking relaxation and restful sleep. Written by Joel Thielke and brought to life by the gentle narrations of Joel Thielke, Elizabeth Grace, and Nigel Jennings, this audiobook series is your perfect nighttime companion. Inside this Volume: • A Gentle Day at The Beach and The Castle – Narrated by Elizabeth Grace • Tucked Away and The Future is now - Narrated by Nigel Jennings • An Unusual Day with Nathan – Narrated by Joel Thielke Each story in this first volume is meticulously designed to create a hypnotic and relaxing experience, making it easier for you to let go of the day’s stresses and drift into a deep, rejuvenating sleep. Whether you’re winding down after a hectic day or establishing a calming bedtime routine. Joel Thielke is a certified clinical hypnotherapist, bestselling author, and entrepreneur with over two decades of expertise in hypnosis and self-improvement. As the founder of Motivational Hypnotherapy, Joel has created a wealth of transformative resources, including numerous books and programs dedicated to guided hypnosis and meditation. A former actor and voiceover artist, Joel brings his mastery of storytelling and his soothing, resonant voice to every project, making his work as captivating as it is life-changing.Zum Buch
If it walks like a dragon shifter and it talks like a dragon shifter. . . but it can’t shift? What then? The entire country rejoiced when, out of a golden egg, Roxana Goldenscales hatched. It’s not every day (or even every decade) that a dragona princess graces the earth with her presence. But like most rare, valuable, and defenseless things, every moment of Roxana’s existence is supervised, planned, and observed. Or at least, they were. Until she ran away. Her decision to flee from her gilded pedestal wasn’t an easy one, and nothing’s gone quite right since. Her love life’s confusing, her closet’s cramped (and a little smelly), and her useless, ornamental dragon scales itch constantly. But after finding a group of misfit friends who support her, Roxana’s making a life for herself—one that she chooses. As usual, the rest of the world has other ideas. The Manhattan werewolves, the demon-spawn leaders, and Roxana’s powerful parents all want her to go back home double quick. Can a helpless princess find the strength to stand on her own? Or will the danger for her friends be so steep that she’s swept right back into the very cage she fled?Zum Buch
Nathaniel Hawthorne was born on 4th July 1804 in Salem, Massachusetts, a town synonymous with the earlier Salem Witch Trials. It was instrumental in Hawthorne’s later use of American Gothic and dark romanticism in his writing. He was a mere four years old when his father died and his mother took him and his two sisters to live with her family and then on to their own home in Raymond, Maine. The young Hawthorne had a passion for fiction and poetry and voraciously read the works of Ann Radcliffe, Henry Fielding and Lord Byron. He was sent to college at his maternal uncle’s insistence. During these years he met and befriended Henry Wadsworth Longfellow and future U S president Franklin Pierce. These friendships were lifelong and to have a crucial impact on his writings and career. At college Hawthorne had made attempts at writing short stories and essays but without opportunities to publish. It was only in 1828 that he finally published his novel ‘Franshawe’ to little success and so he began work as editor for the American Magazine of Useful and Entertaining Knowledge. Hawthorne’s short stories were first published in magazines but in 1837 were collected and published as ‘Twice-Told Tales’. A steady literary career still did not come his way and so he worked in a good position at Salem’s port and married the love of his life Sophia Peabody. They moved to live in ‘The Old Manse’ at Concord, Massachusetts. Finally. in 1850 came spectacular literary and commercial success with ‘The Scarlet Letter’ followed by ‘The House of the Seven Gables’ the following year. In 1852, Hawthorne published a biography of presidential candidate Franklin Pierce. After Pierce’s victory he was appointed consul in Liverpool, a position that offered prestige, money and fame. At the end of this appointment he returned several times to Europe before settling in Massachusetts and resuming writing and publication. During the early 1860’s his health declined and on 19th May 1864 during a trip to Plymouth, New Hampshire. He was 59 and was buried in Sleepy Hollow Cemetery in Concord, Massachusetts.Zum Buch
