When swindling is the family trade… Danni Flynn is determined to do the impossible–play it straight. Banned from every casino in Nevada, she's got nowhere to run, and no one to trust. When off-the-charts sexy Eric Reynolds swaggers into her life, eager to build a future with her, red flags fly. So why can't she resist the former Navy Seal's mysterious smile and wicked suggestions? As head of security at the Golden Archway Casino, Eric is used to being on guard. And he never breaks a rule. But high-octane Danni has him rethinking his hands-off policy. He knows about her shady past, and her even shadier family. Worse, the stunning woman harbors dangerous secrets. She needs his protection, and she had no idea! Can he earn her trust before she learns his secret? The Flynn women might know how to play a man, but Eric has a few tricks up his sleeve. Problem is, they've forgotten the first rule in conning a con artist–don't get caught! Author's Note: This book was originally published as Hitting the Mark–now refreshed with new scenes!

Sworn Enemies explains how the book of Ezekiel uses formulaic language from the exodus origin tradition – especially YHWH’s oath – to craft an identity for the Judahite exiles. This language openly refutes an autochthonous origin tradition preferred by the non-exiled Judahites while covertly challenging Babylonian claims that YHWH was no longer worthy of worship. After specifying the layers of meaning in the divine oath, the book shows how Ezekiel uses these connotations to construct an explicit, public transcript that denies and mocks the non-exiles’ appeals to a combined Abraham and Jacob tradition (e.g. Ezek 35). Simultaneously, Ezekiel employs the oath’s exodus connotations to support a disguised polemic that resists Babylonian claims that YHWH was powerless to help the exiles. When YHWH swears “as I live” the text goes on to implicitly replace Marduk with YHWH as the deity who controls nations and history (e.g. Ezek 17). Ezekiel, thus, shares the “monotheistic” concepts found in Deutero-Isaiah and elsewhere. Finally, using James C. Scott’s concept of hidden transcripts, the author shows how both polemics cooperate to define a legitimate Judahite nationalism and faithful Yahwism that allows the exiles to resist these threatening “others”.

Join red-headed orphan Anne Shirley and her wonderful adventures at Green Gables farm in this illustrated, abridged retelling for younger readers. Anne and Diana are kindred spirits-best friends who always understand each other. But when Anne starts school, her hot temper gets her into trouble. Gilbert Blythe may be the most popular boy in the class, but his teasing soon turns him into Anne's bitter enemy! This tale is book 3 of 16 in the Anne of Green Gables Retold series, adapting these classic tales by L.M. Montgomery for readers aged 7+. Each book can be read as a stand-alone story and together they build to form a treasured library of Anne's early years.

In the ultimate betrayal of faith and kind, 15-year-old Zev Lobonsky kidnaps his childhood rival, Aaron Churchinsky. He condemns Aaron to a life of military hardship in 19th-century Tsarist Russia.

He was my enemy, but my heart had other ideas. I live by three rules. One: I never get lower than an A in any class. Two: I never lose a cross-country race. And Three: I never talk to Cade Kelley Well, number three came crashing down the moment Principal Connell asks me to guide Cade back onto the right path. Something about helping him turn his life around. If only Principal Connell knew our history, he’d understand just what he’s asking. But, I have an incessant need to please all adults, so of course I say yes. When Cade seems pleased as well, I can’t help but wonder if this is part of some scheme. A plan he’s worked up to finish me once and for all. Apparently, what he did in junior high wasn’t enough Just when I think I have everything figured out, my life spirals out of control. Suddenly, adults suck—especially parents—and pleasing them becomes the last thing I want to do. What confuses me even more is in the moment I choose to run away, the first person I go to is the one guy I swore I would never get close to. Hopefully, the Cade I’ve uncovered won’t hurt me because I’m so close to breaking. Some rules are meant to be broken. If you love romances where misconceptions are conquered and kisses tingle your toes, then you'll love Rule #2: You Can't Crush on Your Sworn Enemy. Grab your copy today! The Rules of Love Romance series contains full length, standalone romances that are full of happily ever afters.

Insurgents using terrorism to wrest Kashmir free from Indian control are poised for the ultimate strike. They plan to deploy two stolen surface-to-air missiles in an unprecedented act of terror: shoot Air Force One out of the sky. Stony Man warriors John Kissinger and Jack Grimaldi join Mack Bolan to defuse a conflict marked by decades of bloodshed in the name of independence.

This book explains how Ezekiel uses formulaic language from the exodus origin tradition to craft an identity for the Judahite exiles that refutes an autochthonous origin tradition preferred by the non-exiled Judahites. The book addresses a number of key questions: the relationship between the exodus and patriarchal traditions, Ezekiel s contribution to the development of monotheism, the date and setting of the book of Ezekiel, and Ezekiel s apparent silence about the Babylonians."

One Arab country after another is signing historic, game-changing peace, trade, investment, and tourism deals with Israel. At the same time, Russia, Iran, and Turkey are forming a highly dangerous alliance that could threaten the Western powers. Rosenberg explains the sometimes encouraging, sometimes violent, yet rapidly shifting landscape in Israel and the Arab/Muslim world. He introduce readers to some of the most complex and controversial leaders in the world, and explores the future of religion-- and peace-- in the Middle East. -- adapted from jacket