In a world plagued by betrayal and deceit, Daisy's life takes a dark turn after the tragic loss of her mother. Forced to endure the cruelty of her stepmother and stepsister, she finds solace in the unwavering support of her neighbor, Ethan. But just as she's about to embark on a new chapter with Ethan, Daisy's world is shattered once again. Awakening on a mysterious island, Daisy discovers she's been thrust into a chilling predicament. Alongside countless other women, she is subjected to physical examinations and awaits an unimaginable fate as the chosen one to become Alpha's Breeder for Gabriel Stone, a wealthy and dangerous werewolf. Determined to resist her captor's desires, Daisy's defiance only seems to deepen Gabriel's fascination with her. As their relationship takes an unexpected turn, Gabriel begins to fall in love with Daisy, enthralled by her spirit and strength. But Daisy remains resolute in her mission to escape, willing to risk it all for her freedom. In a desperate bid for liberation, Daisy seizes an opportunity to strike back, but the shocking truth behind her family's deception exposes her to a whole new level of danger. Grasping for a lifeline, Daisy discovers she carries the precious gift of life within her a child who becomes her sole reason to fight back and reclaim her inheritance. Enter Gabriel, hope glimmering on the horizon. Daisy strikes a deal with the enigmatic Alpha. Promising him their child and marriage, Daisy implores Gabriel to help her regain everything that had been taken from her. With conspiracies, conditions, and their hearts hanging in the balance, Daisy and Gabriel embark on a treacherous journey of love, revenge, and redemption. Will Gabriel choose to stand by Daisy's side and honor her plea? Can Daisy outwit her treacherous family and reclaim her rightful place? In a world where betrayal lurks at every corner, their love will be pushed to its limits, as the duo navigates the realms of power, lust, and ultimately, salvation.

An Oprah's Book Club Pick A #1 New York Times Bestseller A National Bestseller Beautifully written and elegantly paced, The Story of Edgar Sawtelle is a coming-of-age novel about the power of the land and the past to shape our lives. It is a riveting tale of retribution, inhabited by empathic animals, prophetic dreams, second sight, and vengeful ghosts. Born mute, Edgar Sawtelle feels separate from the people around him but is able to establish profound bonds with the animals who share his home and his name: his family raises a fictional breed of exceptionally perceptive and affable dogs. Soon after his father's sudden death, Edgar is stunned to learn that his mother has already moved on as his uncle Claude quickly becomes part of their lives. Reeling from the sudden changes to his quiet existence, Edgar flees into the forests surrounding his Wisconsin home accompanied by three dogs. Soon he is caught in a struggle for survival—the only thing that will prepare him for his return home.

Squires takes a rollicking look at the pomp, arrogance, passion, and avarice that drive both man and horse in the most exciting two minutes in sports. Photos.

"A gut-wrenching tale about determination, miracles, and the relentless will to survive, this book will keep you on the edge of your seat." -Candy Magazine Breeder Nation: Living in a world where the human race is dying off faster than it can reproduce, sixteen year old Maddie Ryan has started her period, an almost guaranteed sign of fertility. Knowing it's only a matter of time before the government finds out and forces her into the life of a Breeder, where her sole purpose will be to help repopulate the earth, she is faced with a harrowing decision. Does she willingly accept her fate or take matters into her own hands and run? Both options will tear her away from the life she has always known and from those she loves most, her parents and her best friend, Travis, the boy who owns her heart. For nineteen year old Travis Brennan, there are only three people in this world who matter...his mother, his little sister, Grace, and his best friend, Maddie. Maddie's sudden disappearance not only forces him to confront his feelings for her, but leads to a chain of events that will forever alter the course of their lives. As truths are revealed and lies are uncovered, Travis and Maddie will learn that there is much more at stake than they could have ever imagined. Bonus Novelette-Falling from Grace: Where Breeder Nation ends, Falling from Grace begins. This novelette follows the story of Travis's younger sister, Grace, as she deals with the aftermath of Travis and Maddie's choices, giving further insight on the world of Breeder Nation. Warning: Sometimes our characters have a strong preference for the f-bomb.

Soulless - werewolves who have turned rogue with no humanity left, giving in to their beastly urges. Rejection - an act in which your soulmate rejects the mate bond, causing immense pain to the rejected. These are the challenges Amberle Crest must overcome after becoming an outcast amongst the wolves her age due to an event outside of her control. When her mate rejects her on her eighteenth birthday, Amberle realizes that living in a pack where the majority would rather use her as a slave than treat her as an equal is not worth the pain. She becomes the notorious wolf, Fire Foot, vowing that everyone would regret how they treated her, as she leaves her pack in the past. Now a ghost forgotten by those that tormented her, Amberle does whatever it takes to survive as a lone wolf. A fateful day changes her lonely life to one full of happiness and hope--until ghosts from her own past call for aid in ridding their pack of the Soulless who threatens all wolf kind. Faced with new friends, old foes, and the threat of a building army, will Amberle be able to fight the ghosts of her past to cherish the pack she has found or will an old mate claim her before a second chance mate can show her what being treasured by someone is all about?

A personal memoir by bestselling author and celebrity journalist Glenn Plaskin, KATIEis a moving story about a man who discovers the true meaning of family after adopting a cocker spaniel puppy. Through the magnetic personality of his mischievous dog, the author soon makes powerful connections with several of his down-the-hall neighbors in a high-rise located in the unique Battery Park City neighborhood of Lower Manhattan. First, Katie trots into the lives of Pearl and Arthur, a warm-hearted elderly couple just a few doors down from Glenn. Later, John, a single Dad, and his rambunctious young son, Ryan, also move in and are seduced by Katie's charms. All of their lives are profoundly changed as they are transformed from neighbors to friends to family, with Pearl as matriarch. The motherless boy finds a "Granny"; his Dad inherits a mother, Glenn discovers a confidante. Set in New York City, we witness nearly sixteen years of antics and family adventures spanning Hollywood high times, bad health, accidents, blustery winters, even the terrors of 9/11. Through it all, the family clings to each other, sharing a deep bond that give each comfort, support and security. Based upon a widely-read article in Family Circle, here is an unforgettable story about the love that makes a family-one that transcends the hard realities of time, tragedy, and inevitable loss.

Based on the runaway web phenomenon (dogshamingdotcom), Dog Shaming features the most hilarious, most shameful, and never-before-seen doggie misdeeds. Our dogs are our best friends. They are always happy to see us. They comfort us in our times of need. They also eat our shoes, stain our carpets, and embarrass us in front of our guests. Dog owners everywhere have found their outlet in Dog Shaming, where they can confess their dogs' biggest (and often grossest!) sins, which turn out to be recognizably universal—complete with snapshots of ridiculously cute but shamed pups who don't seem capable of humping humans, pooping on pillows, or snagging steak straight from a grill. So share in the shaming and laugh through your frustration as Dog Shaming reminds us that unconditional love goes both ways.

A tautly-told lesbian science fiction tale of slavery and spiritual freedom, power and resistance, love and destiny.

My name is Rex. I am a good dog. Rex is also seven foot tall at the shoulder, bulletproof, bristling with heavy calibre weaponry and his voice resonates with subsonics expecially designed to instil fear. With Dragon, Honey and Bees, he's part of a Multiform Assault Pack operating in the lawless anarchy of Compeche, Mexico. As a genitically engineered Bioform, Rex is a deadly weapon in a dirty war. But all he wants to be is a Good Dog. And to do that he must do exactly what Master says and kill a lot of enemies. But who, exactlym, ar the enemies? What happens when Master is tried as a war criminal? What rights does the Geneva Convention grant weapons? Do Rex and his fellow Bioforms even have a right to exist? And what happens when Rex slips his leash?