Walt Jenkins is not a nice or honest person. He can't even be a decent one. Still, he doesn't think that justifies being harassed by visitors from the future. Or having these time travelers inform him that a future religion sees him as a Christ figure. The ones that aren't trying to kill him to prevent it from happening, at least.Every Christmas Eve, Eile and Sunny of Team Girl spend the day at Pastor Sjauken's homeless shelter for single mothers and their children, preparing and serving meals, handing out presents, and generally helping everyone to make merry. In their own way, they like to remind his charges that miracles can happen.But tonight they will be involved in another miracle, as a force greater than themselves manipulates them without their knowledge, only this time it could mean the difference between life and death.

Spending a month filming a reality TV show with your ex is no picnic.Especially when you've signed a contract stating that the two of you will not, under any circumstances, have romantic relations while filming.Leanne Simmons and Callum Davidson never had an easy relationship. From enemies to lovers and back to enemies, they've been on again/off again for years. Things come to a head when Callum gets into an altercation with a rival for Leanne's affections. Their management decide enough is enough and give them both an ultimatum: sign the contract or leave the show.Unwilling to give up their livelihoods, Callum and Leanne sign on the dotted line. However, like always, they can't resist making a bet. Callum thinks it's only a matter of time before they break the agreement, while Leanne is determined to see it through.Can she resist him for an entire month without losing her sanity? And what if this is the one bet that finally breaks them...

What makes a life worth living? True love. But what makes life worth dying? Compared to the #1 New York Times Bestsellers "A masterpiece of narrative fiction” “An enthralling story of the dying awake.”With nothing in common, love sets the trap and they have everything to lose . “Gripping and powerful Dead Awake captures the sheer drama and emotional power of true love as it is thrust down to HellCompared to the #1 New York Times Bestsellers "A masterpiece of narrative fiction” “An enthralling story of the dying awake.”With nothing in common, love sets the trap and they have everything to lose . . .“Gripping and powerful Dead Awake captures the sheer drama and emotional power of true love as it is thrust down to dark realms of self-doubt and despair - where the delicate details of intimate meaning are torn and obscured by human error.” Los Angeles Book DailyStunning sense of physical detail and elegant metaphors” (New York Reader) interweaving two lives from opposite ends of the globe, illuminating the way against tradition. A deeply magnificent novel from an author “whose sentences never fail to make you catch your breath” (Los Angeles Reviewer).In the style of A Doerr, a masterpiece.For readers of Atul Gawande, Andrew Solomon, and Anne Lamott, this inspiring, exquisitely observed memoir of a dying man as he hopes for beauty in the face of insurmountable odds and attempts to answer the question What makes a life worth living? True love. But what makes life worth dying?

Forgotten blooms. Sinister sigils. In the shadow's embrace, chaos looms... As spring blossoms in Stonebridge, and the memory of the harsh winter fades, fledgling witch June Morgan finds herself embarking on a new chapter of her magical journey: herbalism. Hoping for a quiet season, June delves into the intricate world of plants and potions, seeking solace amidst the turmoil of loss. With Harriet's friendship gone, and the potential for romance with Lucas, she grapples with the void left in their absence, finding refuge in her studies as she navigates the complexities of life as a witch. Yet trouble looms on the horizon, threatening to disrupt the fragile peace she's fought so hard to find and maintain. Rumours speak of a magical plant, rare and dark, called the Shadow's Embrace. A plant with unlimited potential to wreak havoc and destruction if it were to fall into the wrong hands. Whoever said plants were boring never visited...

With the Tuathan Brotherhood taken care of, Ember and the Wild Hunt gear up for the coming darkness that threatens to plunge their lives into chaos. But first, they take on the ancient liche who stole Talia's powers. Lazarus is living near Winter Hall Magical Academy, located near Mt. Rainier. Over the centuries, he's grown so strong that it seems futile to take him on. But with Lazarus stalking the students, stealing not only their magical powers but their lives, the Wild Hunt can't allow him to roam free. Before they can confront him, Talia takes it on herself to reconnoiter the situation and ends up trapped in a maniacal web that easily spell her death. Now, Ember and Herne must race against time before Lazarus finds her first.Reading Order of Series:1. The Silver Stag2. Oak & Thorns3. Iron Bones4. A Shadow of Crows5. The Hallowed Hunt6. The Silver Mist7. Witching Hour8. Witching Bones9. A Sacred Magic10. The Eternal Return