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Lernt Patrick Cleary kennen: Nachtschwärmer, Versager, Spastiker. Patrick versucht verzweifelt, sich zu ändern. Das Ergebnis ist so eindrucksvoll, dass es ihn fast umbringt.Lernt Wes "Whiskey" Keenan kennen: Ein Biologe auf Dauer-Exkursion, der sich fragt, wann es wohl Zeit wird, sesshaft zu werden. Als der schlimmste Tag in Patricks Leben damit endet, dass Whiskey ihm das Leben rettet, fangen die beiden an, ihr Leben und eine winzig kleine Koje in dem heruntergekommensten Hausboot, das die Welt je gesehen hat, zu teilen.Patrick will sein Leben auf die Reihe bekommen und Whiskey will ihm dabei helfen. Doch Patrick ist sich nicht sicher, ob das überhaupt möglich ist. Er ist davon überzeugt, dass er eine Anomalie der Natur ist. Aber Whiskey, der mit echten Anomalien arbeitet, glaubt, dass alles, was Patrick braucht, ein klein wenig Hilfe ist, um die Schönheit unter seiner spastischen Hülle zu sehen, und Whiskey bietet sich gerne dafür an. Zwischen ungewöhnlichen Fröschen, einem lebensbedrohlichen Ex-Freund und Patricks eigenen Blockaden, benötigt Whiskey seine gesamte Geduld, damit Patrick das Gute in sich findet, bevor die beiden in klarem Wasser schwimmen können.

Collins Big Cat supports every primary child on their reading journey from phonics to fluency. Top authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that children love to read. Levelled for guided and independent reading, each book includes ideas to support reading. Teaching and assessment support and eBooks are also available.

Jackson and Ellery face their toughest case yet--against the criminal justice system. This time it's not enough to find the perpetrator and unveil a heartless plot. They need luck and all their resources to clear Jackson when a crooked DA tries to frame him for murder....

Buch 2 in der Serie - Keeping Promise RockShane Perkins wollte immer ein Held sein. Doch dann wird seine Karriere zerstort, weil er nicht aufgeben wollte und gekampft hat. Als er aus dem Krankenhaus entlassen wird, bleiben ihm nur eine leere Wohnung, eine Unmenge Geld und die Sehnsucht nach einem Menschen, der ihn vermissen wird, falls er noch einmal im Dienst verwundet werden sollte. Er endet als Polizist in einer Kleinstadt namens Levee Oaks. Seine Sehnsucht nach einer eigenen Familie bringt ihn dazu, sich mit seiner flatterhaften, unbestandigen Schwester Kimmy zu versohnen. Kimmy ist Tanzerin, und als Shane sie das erste Mal mit ihrem Tanzpartner auf der Buhne sieht, bleibt ihm die Luft weg.Mikhail Wassiljewitsch Bayul tanzt wie ein Engel, hat aber keine sehr himmlische Vergangenheit. Nach seiner Ausreise aus Russland hat er sich zwei Dinge versprochen: Nicht mehr auf der Strae zu landen und mit seiner Mutter vor ihrem Tod noch eine wunderbare Reise zu machen. Es kommt fr ihn nicht infrage, Verpflichtungen einzugehen und anderen Menschen Versprechen zu machen. Aber das war, bevor er Shane kennenlernte. Der ernsthafte, mutige und so bescheidene Shane spricht Mikhails Sprache und - was Mikhail am meisten berrascht - Shane hat die unerwartete Eigenschaft, seine Versprechen zu halten.

Buch 1 in der Serie - Keeping Promise Rock Carrick Francis besa schon immer die zweifelhafte Gabe, Arger und Probleme jeder Art wie ein Magnet anzuziehen. Das einzige, was ihn vor Haftstrafen oder Schlimmerem bewahrte, ist seine unverbruchliche Freundschaft zu Deacon Winters. Deacon war seine Rettung und half ihm, seine ungluckliche Kindheit und die Misshandlungen durch seinen Vater zu uberstehen. Crick wurde alles tun, um fur immer bei Deacon bleiben zu konnen. Deshalb schiebt er seine Studienplane auf als Deacons Vater stirbt. Er springt ein und hilft seinem Freund, so wie der ihm geholfen hat.Deacon wnscht sich nichts mehr, als dass Crick seinen schlechten Erinnerungen und ihrer kleinen Stadt entflieht und eine strahlende Zukunft findet. Aber nach zwei Jahren, in denen seine Gefhle fr seinen Freund immer tiefer werden, kann er der Versuchung nicht mehr widerstehen und gibt Cricks Annherungsversuchen nach. Der schchterne Deacon gibt endlich zu, dass er ein Teil von Cricks Leben werden mchte.Aber Crick wartet nur darauf, von Deacon wieder verstoen zu werden - so wie er in der Vergangenheit von seiner Familie verstoen wurde. Eine seiner typischen, spontanen Fehlentscheidungen lsst ihn weit weg von zuhause enden. Deacon bleibt allein zurck. Er ist am Boden zerstrt und muss hart kmpfen, bis er sein gebrochenes Herz wieder heilen und er in einer Welt berleben kann, in der Cricks Liebe ein ewiges Versprechen ist, das vielleicht niemals in Erfllung gehen wird.

The must-have handbook to inform and inspire you to start running for good by Amy Lane - Women's Health Digital Editor and creator of hugely popular running podcast, Well Far.

Familiar Love: Book OneOne hundred and forty years ago, Harry, Edward, and Francis met an angel, a demon, and a sorceress while escaping imprisonment and worse! They emerged with a new family-and shapeshifting powers beyond their wildest dreams. Now Harry and his brothers use their sorcery to rescue those enslaved in human trafficking-but Harry's not doing so well. Pining for Suriel the angel has driven him to take more and more risks until his family desperately asks Suriel for an intervention.In order for Suriel to escape the bindings of heaven, he needs to be sure enough of his love to fight to be with Harry. Back when they first met, Harry was feral and angry, and he didn't know enough about love for Suriel to justify that risk. Can Suriel trust in Harry enough now to break his bonds of service for the boy who has loved his Familiar Angel for nearly a century and a half?

Bonfires: Book OneTen years ago Sheriff's Deputy Aaron George lost his wife and moved to Colton, hoping growing up in a small town would be better for his children. He's gotten to know his community, including Mr. Larkin, the bouncy, funny science teacher. But when Larx is dragged unwillingly into administration, he stops coaching the track team and starts running alone. Aaron-who thought life began and ended with his kids-is distracted by a glistening chest and a principal running on a dangerous road.Larx has been living for his kids too-and for his students at Colton High. He's not ready to be charmed by Aaron, but when they start running together, he comes to appreciate the deputy's steadiness, humor, and complete understanding of Larx's priorities. Children first, job second, his own interests a sad last.It only takes one kiss for two men approaching fifty to start acting like teenagers in love, even amid all the responsibilities they shoulder. Then an act of violence puts their burgeoning relationship on hold. The adult responsibilities they've embraced are now instrumental in keeping their town from exploding. When things come to a head, they realize their newly forged family might be what keeps the world from spinning out of control.

The ManniesGrowing up and falling in love...Sometimes family is a blessing and a curse. When Tino Robbins is roped into helping his sister deliver her premade Italian dinners when he should be studying for finals, he's pretty sure it's the latter! But one delivery might change everything.Channing Lowell's charmed life changes when his sister dies and leaves him her seven-year-old son. He's committed to doing what's best for Sammy but he's going to need a lot of help. When Tino lands on his porch, Channing is determined to recruit him to Team Sammy.Tino plans to make his education count-even if that means avoiding a relationship-but as he falls harder and harder for his boss, he starts to wonder: Does he have to leave his newly forged family behind in order to live his promising tomorrow?

Johnnies: Book FiveVern Roberts couldn't wait to turn eighteen and get the hell out of Dogpatch, California. But city living is expensive, and he's damned desperate when Dex from Johnnies spots him bussing tables.As "e;Bobby,"e; he's a natural at gay porn. Soon he's surrounded by hot guys and sex for the taking, but it's not just his girlfriend back in Dogpatch-or her blackmailing brother-that keeps him from taking it. It's the sweet guy who held the lights for his first solo scene, who showed him decency, kindness, and a smile.Reg Williams likes to think he's too stupid to realize what a shitty hand life dealt him, but Bobby knows better. What Reg lacks in family, opportunity, education, and money, he makes up for in heart. One fumbling step at a time, they connect, not just in their hearts but in their bodies, where sex that's not on camera, casual, or meaningless becomes the most important thing in the world.But Reg is hampered by an inescapable family burden, and he and Bobby will never fly unless he can find a way to manage it. Can he break the painful link to his unrealized childhood and grow into the love Bobby wants to give?

A Green's Hill CollectionCompanion to the Little Goddess Series Welcome to Green's Hill, a small, secret collective of the fey, furry, and undead, existing unnoticed in the California foothills for over a hundred and fifty years. Whether your passion is exotic were-animals, angels, elves, or vampires, you can find them here-although things are changing on the hill. Bound by love and honor, Cory, Green, and Adrian work to give their followers a home-but they have no idea that the effects of their true love will spread like ripples in a pond. Be prepared for the unexpected, and ready for enchantment-you never know who will be awakened to the romantic possibilities of a vampire, a sorceress, or a pansexual elf who finds power in the force of love. This anthology includes: Litha's Constant Whim It is on Litha that Whim meets Charlie, and their vows to return next Litha and finish what they started launch a thirteen-year tradition of celebration. First Edition published by Dreamspinner Press, June 2010. I Love You, Asshole! It's a good thing vampires live forever, because it might take Marcus that long to convince Phillip that gender lines are for the living. First Edition published by Dreamspinner Press, May 2011. Guarding the Vampire's Ghost An accident of divine politics has put Adrian, a twice-dead vampire, in heaven and under the care of angels Shepherd and Jefischa. First Edition published by Dreamspinner Press, October 2010.

The ManniesStarting over and falling in love.Tino Robbins's sister, Nica, and her husband, Jacob, are expecting their fifth child. Fortunately, Nica's best friend, Taylor Cochran, is back in town, released from PT and in need of a job.After years in the service and recovering from grave injury, Taylor has grown a lot from the callow troublemaker he'd been in high school. Now he's hoping for a fresh start with Nica and her family.Jacob's cousin Brandon lives above the garage and thinks "e;Taylor the manny"e; is a bad idea. Taylor might be great at protecting civilians from a zombie apocalypse, but is he any good with kids?Turns out Taylor's a natural. As he tries to fit in, using common sense and dry wit, Brandon realizes that Taylor doesn't just love their family-he's desperate to be part of it. And just like that, Brandon wants Taylor to be part of his future.

A Candy Man BookIn the Army, Robbie Chambers turned on his lover out of fear-and he hasn't been able to live with himself since. Now he's out of the Army but still trapped in the closet that brought on his most cowardly moment, and he starts to think he'll never be able to fight his way free.Until he sees Cy McVeigh. Beautiful and uninhibited, Cy is dancing on the boardwalk at Old Sac for no other reason than the moment called for it. Robbie not only joins in the dance but is smitten from the very beginning.However, Robbie still has old business to clear up, and when he helps out a kid in need and comes face-to-face with the man he betrayed, he's forced to come clean with himself. He can't redeem his mistake if he's still locked into his old patterns, and he won't ever be worthy of Cy if he can't earn Adam's forgiveness. He's going to need all the help he can get from the people at Candy Heaven in order to make things right with his past so he can have a future with Cy.