A promise sworn on the edge of a sword After a failed assassination attempt on a corrupt general, Bao Yang is a wanted man. Taking refuge with an ally, Yang accidentally compromises the man's daughter when they're discovered alone. To save her honor, he must marry the beautiful Jin-mei immediately! In Yang's arms, Jin-mei feels alive for the first time. She's determined not to lose him, even if it means joining his perilous mission... But when she realizes just how destructive Yang's path could be, can she convince him that their life together could be so much sweeter than revenge?

After a car accident crushes his legs, international ballet star Alex Korolev shuts himself away on his private island in Greece. His solitude is interrupted when his brother Nick arrives with an elfin dancer, Gina Ricci. Her empathy and encouragement ignite a new hope in Alex. Her velvet eyes ignite other feelings, too—feelings a man should never have for his brother’s woman. Falling in love is not on Gina's agenda. Nick is just a harmless fling--her ballet career comes first. But when she meets Alex, her heart insists otherwise. As she wrestles with her emotions, she discovers Nick is not as harmless as he seems--and he's willing to murder to keep Alex from having her.

Keisha Allen-Smith is an advocate for abuse survivors and consumers of mental healthcare. Her hobbies include poetry, traveling, and spending time with family. Her vision is a world where children are safe from abuse and where adults who have been abused as children can heal safely without barriers. Dance with Danger: A Story of Domestic Abuse and Survival is Keisha's first published work. It chronicles her journey from abused victim to victorious survivor of a verbally and emotionally abusive relationship. Here you will find intimate details of how such a relationship affects the mind and every aspect of a person's life. "This page-turner might well be required reading in high school literature or social studies classes. Millions of teens have no knowledge of the warning signs of a potentially dangerous relationship. Keisha eventually rescued herself and has gone on to help others." --Patricia Evans, Author The Verbally Abusive Relationship http: //www.verbalabuse.com In this very personal memoir Keisha shares intimate details of a romantic relationship turned toxic. At the age of 16, she meets Brad, a tall, handsome boy in her class. He takes an interest in her from the very beginning, but she is not ready or willing to get involved with anyone since her heart is still heavy after a recent breakup with David. Brad's persistence pays off and after two years of denying his advances, Keisha finally gives him a chance. What she doesn't know eventually surfaces and shocks her world. Brad has a side to him that is as sharp as a two-edged sword. Having been conditioned by her upbringing to tolerate dysfunctional relations, Keisha is drawn closer to Brad and soon finds herself in this abusive relationship. The dynamics of the relationship soon begin to affect her emotions, her thinking patterns and her body. During the ups and downs of this tumultuous roller coaster ride, Keisha is forced to make decisions that dramatically change her life and sometimes put her children in danger. Isolated from her best friends, supportive family members, and any other outside support Keisha and her children struggle to survive while the effects of domestic abuse leave overwhelming effects on everyone's psyche. Blog: http: //kallensmith94.blogspot.com Twitter: @KeishaAllenS Email: [email protected]

What do you do when your husband, an ex-NFL running back, is trying to have you murdered? You get kidnapped, run, dance in questionable strip clubs, and stay under the radar while trying to survive. That is exactly the path that I took, only in the end, it lead me to a motorcycle club in the Dakotas and to a family I never knew I had. I don’t know if they can keep me safe or sane, especially after meeting their VP - Rage. I do know it’s time to stop running, and to start living again. *Meant for adult readers, strong language, violence, and sexual situations

Jacklyn (Jack) West is the typical twenty-five-year-old living the typical Provo single life with the typical bad luck--at least until the FBI recruits her for a completely differenty type of dating. A young woman has gone missing, and all signs point to her online dating profile as the kidnapper's operating ground. But when suspects who crossed paths with the missing girl begin contacting Jack, the FBI sees it opportunity for a inside man--er, woman. Now Jack will have to play the field, dating each of the men in an attempt to weed out the kidnapper. But with such an unusual array of characters vying for her attention, pinpointing the culprit may prove even harder than finding Mr. Right. And as more young women disappear, will Jack stay professional and objective, even with the handsome Special Agent Damon Wade just a whisper in her hidden microphone away? --

Purity and Danger is acknowledged as a modern masterpiece of anthropology. It is widely cited in non-anthropological works and gave rise to a body of application, rebuttal and development within anthropology. In 1995 the book was included among the Times Literary Supplement's hundred most influential non-fiction works since WWII. Incorporating the philosophy of religion and science and a generally holistic approach to classification, Douglas demonstrates the relevance of anthropological enquiries to an audience outside her immediate academic circle. She offers an approach to understanding rules of purity by examining what is considered unclean in various cultures. She sheds light on the symbolism of what is considered clean and dirty in relation to order in secular and religious, modern and primitive life.

Pearl’s fear of sharks is not unfounded—but can she find a way to feel safe in this Mermaid Tales adventure? Late-breaking news from the Trident City Tide: There have been shark sightings in Trident City! No swimming alone! Pearl’s father even hires a Shark Guard to escort her to school. Pearl starts stirring up lots of trouble with anything that has to do with sharks, even denouncing the skeleton Kiki has in her room. And then, to make matters worse, Pearl accuses Kiki of stealing her precious pearl necklace! And though the undersea waters are indeed filled with danger, Pearl just might discover that true friends can provide a sense of safety!

THE THIEF WHO STOLE HIS HEART Sword dancer Li Feng is used to living life on the edge of the law – a woman alone in the dangerous world of the Tang Dynasty has only her whirlwind reflexes to trust. She will discover the truth about her past, even if that means outwitting the most feared thief-catcher of them all... Relentless, handsome and determined, Han sees life – and love – as black and white. Until he finally captures the spirited, courageous Li Feng, who makes him question everything he thought he knew about right and wrong. Soon he's faced with an impossible choice: betray the elusive sword dancer he is learning to love, or trust his long-disregarded heart and follow her to dangerous, tempting rebellion... 'Beautifully written, deliciously sensual... Exceptional.' Library Journal on The Dragon and the Pearl

For their heroism and success against the enemy, two of the women's regiments were honored by designation as "Guard" regiments. At least thirty women were decorated with the gold star of Hero of the Soviet Union, their nation's highest award.

Despite her size and not having the proper footwear, a determined dinosaur pursues her dream of becoming a ballerina.