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Breaking the Code

by Maria Lokken

A cybersecurity expert comes face-to-face with his pastAnd the woman he once loved…and must now protect with his life Widow Mallory Stanton is finally free of an abusive marriage—but not from the danger her dead husband left behind. When a missing hard drive leaves her young daughter&’s life threatened, the desperate mom turns to Rafe Ramirez, a cybersecurity expert and her first love. Rafe vows to expose the culprit…even as he struggles to keep his romantic feelings—and secrets—in check. But with an unknown assailant closing in and Rafe&’s own past transgressions revealed, will their reunion end in tragedy?From Harlequin Romantic Suspense: Danger. Passion. Drama.

Breaking the Curse: An Escape The Fate Novel, Book One (The Escape the Fate Novels)

by Ally Campanozzi

Three troubled teenagers struggle against abuse and trauma to find their own way in life in this heartrending series debut.For as long as she can remember, Runo has felt different from everyone else. In foster care since the age of three, she’s struggled with years of physical, emotional, and sexual abuse. Closing herself off to the world, she seeks comfort between the lines of great poetry—and the reassuring sting of a razor.Johnny left his pill-popping mother behind for a new town. But it’s hard to fit in, especially when he finds himself drawn to a mysterious girl who can quote his favorite lines of poetry. And things don’t get easier when she disappears without a trace.At the age of fourteen, Sylvia is committed to the psych ward for attempting suicide. For solace, she turns to alcohol and the attention of older men. Still growing up, all three face a life of misery . . . but is there truly no escape from fate?

Breaking the Cycle

by Zane

An eagerly awaited collection of stories dealing with domestic abuse, edited by the New York Times bestselling author Zane. Breaking the Cycle is a stunning and moving anthology of stories, each of which focuses on an aspect of domestic abuse. This powerful collection is sure to serve as a wake-up call for people either dealing with a domestic abuse situation, or those watching someone else endure it. In the title story, Zane describes the turmoil that a young girl suffers at the hands of her stepfather. The girl and her mother plan their escape, but at the last minute the mother falters. In D.V. Bernard's "The Lonely Echoes of My Youth," readers are introduced to a young boy raising himself on the fringes of a drug-infested neigborhood. Nane Quartay's provocative story, "The Grindstone," describes a boy who witnesses a brutal murder which will have far-reaching effects on him and his family. Tracy Price-Thompson weaves a powerful tale in "The Stranger" when a woman constantly abused by her husband finds inner strength after a brutal attack. Collen Dixon's "The Break of Dawn" will keep readers deep in thought long after they finish reading her story about a young desperate mother terrifed that her own daughter will grow up and become victimized herself. Dywane D. Birch's "Victory Begins With Me" reflects how one woman has to struggle to get her life back to normal. Shonda Cheekes' "Silent Suffering" flips the script when a man finds himself abused by the female in his life. Newcomer J.L. Woodson's "God Does Answer Prayers" deals with a young boy fighting for his life in a hospital bed, put there by one of the people who is supposed to love him the most: a parent. These stories capture the dangerous realities of domestic abuse, while also pointing toward the steps that need to be taken to break the cycle that perpetuates it. It is sure to serve as a rallying cry for all those who desire victory over their own victimization, and a guide for understanding the complex undercurrents that make such patterns possible.

Breaking the Da Vinci Code

by Darrell L. Bock

Breaking the Da Vinci Code is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the pernicious nature of The Da Vinci Code. Darrell Bock shines the light of history on Dan Brown's conspiracy theories and turns up a mixture of fascinating possibilities, wishful thinking, overblown claims, and outright errors. But more importantly, he reveals the book's hidden agenda: to transform the very character of the Christian faith.

Breaking the Fall

by Michael Cadnum

An Edgar Award Finalist: A lost teen allows a friend to draw him into a suicidal game Stanley chose the house carefully. It has 3 chimneys and a perfect lawn. Stanley knows it's nicer than any place he will ever live--and tonight, he's breaking in. His friend Jared calls it a game. Sneak in, steal something, and get out. You'll be invisible in the darkness, Jared promises. You'll get high on fear. But when the homeowner awakes during the break-in, Stanley's not invisible, and the fear tastes like ash in his mouth. The man has a gun, and Stanley escapes just before the bullets start to fly. Jared says Stanley did pretty well for a 1st-timer; he'll have to try again. Soon Stanley begins to understand the lure of danger, and as Jared draws him closer and closer to the brink, he learns the games have only just begun.

Breaking the Fall (Thoroughbred #67)

by Joanna Campbell

Will an injury spell the end for Christina's racing career and her friendship with Melanie?After taking a year off to train with her beloved Star for the Breeders' Cup, Christina is back in silks riding a few preliminary races. But all her plans are shattered when she suffers a severe injury in a track accident. When she learns she won't be able to ride for at least three months, Christina reluctantly agrees to let Melanie train Star -- a situation that will begin to tear the cousins apart. Will they be able to mend their differences for Star's sake? And just what will Christina do while her injury heals?Check out the bio and photo of famed racehorse Whirlaway inside!Ages 10-13

Breaking the Friendzone

by May Lynn

Revenge is sometimes best served . . . in bedWhen Lacey Mason was six-years-old, her family moved to the Hamptons. A beautiful location for sure, but not much fun when you’re the only kid in the area. When Lacey stumbles upon her next door neighbor, Luke Drake, on the beach it is instant friendship. For the next four years they spent almost every waking hour together. But just as Summer inevitably turns to Fall, all good things must end. As Lacey’s family sells their house and leaves the Hamptons, Lacey and Luke vow to stay in touch. But a dramatic meeting when they are teens leaves their friendship in tatters and Lacey’s heart broken.Fast forward seven years, and 22-year-old Lacey returns to the Hamptons. During a night out partying, who does she run into? Luke Drake. The only thing is Luke doesn’t recognize her. At first, Lacey thinks it’s hilarious--a case of karma finally catching up with the golden boy--but then she realizes that all the feelings she’s buried for so long aren’t going to stay buried . . . especially when she and Luke are thrown together by internships at Drake-Mason Pharma.Luke Drake wants to be anywhere but the Hamptons, and he certainly doesn’t want to be interning at his dad’s company. Luke’s got a secret plan: make enough money to break away from his controlling father and strike out on his own. Then one night he sees a girl at a club and after an incredible night together, he discovers that the mystery girl is his childhood friend: Lacey Mason. He knows what he did to her when they were teenagers was wrong and is determined to spend the summer showing Lacey that he’s changed…and that they belong together.However, family secrets, including the one that ended their friendship in the first place, may prove to be too much and Lacey may not be willing to let Luke break the friendzone.

Breaking the Governess's Rules

by Michelle Styles

'How delightful to meet you again, Miss Louisa Sibson.'Jonathon, Lord Chesterholm's eyes bored holes into Louisa Sibson's back. The former fiancée he's thought dead is very much alive…Louisa has rebuilt her life, after being dishonourably dismissed from her post as governess for allowing Jonathon to seduce her. Now Louisa lives by a rulebook of morals and virtue—the devastating Lord Chesterholm will not ruin her again! But Jonathon will get to the bottom of Louisa's disappearance—and he'll enjoy breaking a few of her rules along the way…!

Breaking the Ice

by Gail Nall

Figure skating is Kaitlin's passion, but she lands on thin ice after a meltdown in this funny, touching story. Because when you fall down, you have to pick yourself up--even if it's in front of judges and a crowd.Kaitlin has always dreamed of being a champion figure skater, and she's given up a lot to pursue her passion. But after she has a totally uncharacteristic tantrum at a major competition, she's dropped by her coach and her prestigious skating club. When no other club will have her, she's forced to join the ridiculed and run-down Fallton Club, jokingly referred to as the "Fall Down Club." At first Kaitlin thinks this is a complete disaster, but after meeting some of the other skaters--including a boy who happens to have the most perfect hair she's ever seen--she realizes it might not actually be so bad. Yet learning a whole new program right before regionals is a huge challenge, and when she realizes that all the other area skaters target Fallton for pranks, she begins to wonder if joining the Fall Down Club has any upsides.

Breaking the Ice

by Kay Gregory

He called her the Snow Queen. And if that wasn't enough to jolt Sarah out of the ten-year sleep she'd consigned herself to since being jilted as a teenager, Brett Jackson had other plans. With customary arrogance and his sexy, impossible grin, Brett strode into her solitary life with the irresistible entourage of a young son, two dogs and a ferret. Sarah almost forgot her vow never to fall in love again. But also accompanying Brett was his questionable reputation-and that certainly didn't make him the kind of a guy capable of melting any respectable ice maiden!

Breaking the Ice (Silver Blades, #1)

by Melissa Lowell

Nikki Simon is thrilled about being a member of Silver Blades but realizes that it is not going to be easy. Both Nikki and another skater, Tori Carsen, have to land the double flip jump. Will Tori be able to do it?

Breaking the Ice (States Of Love)

by Tali Spencer

For Matt Wasko, February in Wisconsin is the best time of the year, and ice fishing on Lake Winnebago is his idea of heaven. With shanty villages cropping up, barbeques on the ice, monster sturgeon to spear, and plenty of booze to keep everybody warm, things couldn’t be better—until a surprise storm hits and an uninvited guest shows up at his frozen doorstep. Matt’s not happy to see John Lutz, a coworker who cracks lame gay jokes at Matt’s expense. But John’s flimsy new ice shelter got blown across the lake, and it wouldn’t be right to leave even a jerk outside to freeze. Would it? In the close quarters of Matt’s fabulous ice shanty, between stripping off wet clothes, misadventures with bait, and a fighting trophy-sized walleye, the two men discover creative ways to keep the cold at bay. And when John confesses his long-running attraction, Matt must decide if he can believe in John’s change of heart—and crack the ice for a chance at finding love.States of Love: Stories of romance that span every corner of the United States.

Breaking the Lore (An Inspector Paris Mystery)

by Andy Redsmith

A Manchester police inspector is out of his element when his latest murder victim is a real fairy in this humorous urban fantasy series opener. A magical, mischievous mystery perfect for fans of Douglas Adams and Ben Aaronovitch How do you stop a demon invasion . . . when you don&’t believe in magic? Inspector Nick Paris is a man of logic and whisky. So staring down at the crucified form of a murder victim who is fifteen centimeters tall leaves the seasoned detective at a loss . . . and the dead fairy is only the beginning. Suddenly the inspector is offering political asylum to dwarves, consulting with witches, getting tactical advice from elves and taking orders from a chain-smoking talking crow who, technically, outranks him. With the fate of both the human and magic worlds in his hands Nick will have to leave logic behind and embrace his inner mystic to solve the crime and stop an army of demons from invading Manchester!

Breaking the Maafa Chain: A Novel

by Anni Domingo

A richly imagined story of two sisters' struggle for true freedom in the mid-nineteenth century as their paths diverge in the middle passage—one to the court of Queen Victoria, the other to an American plantation.Salimatu and her sister Fatmata are captured, sold to slavers, renamed and split apart. Forced to change their names to Sarah and Faith, they end up on opposite sides of the Atlantic Ocean. Faith is taken to America, where slavery is still legal and she is stripped of all rights. Sarah ends up in a Victorian England and as the goddaughter of Queen Victoria. Can the two sisters reclaim their freedom and identity in a world that is trying to break them down? Will these once inseparable sisters survive without each other? And if they do find each other again, will they find the other changed beyond recognition? Based on the true story of Sarah Forbes Bonetta, Breaking the Maafa Chain is by turns epic and intimate and will take the readers on a journey of loss, survival, and hope.

Breaking the Magic Spell: Radical Theories of Folk & Fairy Tales

by Jack Zipes

“Zipes ably demonstrates that moral, political, religious, and other ideologies have shaped these apparently innocent narratives.” —Lore and LanguageThis revised, expanded, and updated edition of the 1979 landmark Breaking the Magic Spell examines the enduring power of fairy tales and the ways they invade our subjective world. In seven provocative essays, Zipes discusses the importance of investigating oral folk tales in their socio-political context and traces their evolution into literary fairy tales, a metamorphosis that often diminished the ideology of the original narrative. Zipes also looks at how folk tales influence our popular beliefs and the ways they have been exploited by a corporate media network intent on regulating the mystical elements of the stories. He examines a range of authors, including the Brothers Grimm, Hans Christian Anderson, Ernst Bloch, Tolkien, Bettelheim, and J.K. Rowling to demonstrate the continuing symbiotic relationship between folklore and literature.“The name Jack Zipes is synonymous with highly regarded and widely read anthologies and critiques of fairy tales.” —Choice“Fairy Tales are a highly fashionable study today for literary scholars as well as folklorists, and another new book shows what a range of interest can be evoked by them. This time in Jack Zipes’ interesting and vigorous study.” —Encounter“Places traditional tales in their socio-political, economic and cultural contexts.” —Teacher Librarian“Zipes reveals the extraordinary breadth of his acquaintance with both recent and classic literature in the field of folk and fairytale research.” —Fabula“Zipes manages the impressive trick of communicating both detail and overview without simplifying either . . . the serious folklorist should definitely have this on his bookshelf.” —Fortean Times

Breaking the Nurse's No-Dating Rule

by Janice Lynn

A nurse&’s friends think the hot new doc is her perfect match! But can she overcome her past for a chance at a future with him? Find out in Janice Lynn&’s latest Harlequin Medical Romance!CAN HE TEAR DOWN HER BARRIERS? Nurse Julia has a life plan and dreamy Dr. Boone Richards isn&’t in it. Adamant that history won&’t repeat itself, she&’s set herself a list of rules. Number one is absolutely no dating! But the rule book&’s soon thrown out the window by their overwhelming attraction… Yet, discovering her and Boone&’s pasts are tainted with the same brush could bring them even closer—if Julia can open her heart and let him in…From Harlequin Medical: Life and love in the world of modern medicine.

Breaking the Peak: Volume 1 (Volume 1 #1)

by Cai Shen

He, summer, was an orphan. Growing up in an orphanage, on the late autumn night when he was ten years old, there was a fire in the orphanage. In order to save his brothers and sisters, he was caught in fire.Five years later in real life, he heavily …

Breaking the Peak: Volume 2 (Volume 2 #2)

by Cai Shen

He, summer, was an orphan. Growing up in an orphanage, on the late autumn night when he was ten years old, there was a fire in the orphanage. In order to save his brothers and sisters, he was caught in fire.Five years later in real life, he heavily …

Breaking the Peak: Volume 3 (Volume 3 #3)

by Cai Shen

He, summer, was an orphan. Growing up in an orphanage, on the late autumn night when he was ten years old, there was a fire in the orphanage. In order to save his brothers and sisters, he was caught in fire.Five years later in real life, he heavily …

Breaking the Piggy Bank (Craftily Ever After #6)

by Xindi Yan Martha Maker

Bella, Emily, Maddie, and Sam decide to create their very own start-up—a lemonade stand!—in this fifth book of the Craftily Ever After chapter book series.Bella, Emily, Maddie, and Sam have been hard at work in their craft studio—so busy in fact, that their supplies are starting to dwindle. It’s time to stock up! In order to add a little money to their piggy bank, the friends decide to combine their skills and use the last of their allowance to create their very own business: a lemonade stand! But something’s not quite right. While the stand looks fabulous, the lemonade is…not. And where are all their customers? Can these crafty entrepreneurs save their business before it’s too late? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Craftily Ever After chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.

Breaking the Playboy's Rules

by Emily Forbes

The emptiness of the Outback couldn't be more different to London, yet isolation and solitude is just what heartbroken nurse Emma Matheson needs from her Australian escape. But flying medic (and notorious ladies' man!) Harry Connor can't put his undeniable attraction to Emma on autopilot. The chemistry between them is hotter than the Australian sun, and as their feelings grow stronger, Harry finds that he's not following procedures....

Breaking the Playboy's Rules (Wanted: A Billionaire #2)

by Melanie Milburne

Sparks fly and rules are broken in this passionate romance from USA TODAY bestselling author Melanie Milburne.A spark she can’t forget…A Greek getaway to remember! Millie refused to enjoy her blind date with outrageously attractive lawyer Hunter. After the pain of her last relationship, how could she let herself? But when her mother needs his help, Millie must face Hunter again. This time, she can’t deny he makes her heart race…For their second meeting, Hunter turns the full force of his charm on Millie. He’s normally a closed book—he’s learned to keep his family commitments private. But sweeping Millie off to Greece to explore their unmatched chemistry is breaking all of his rules…From Harlequin Presents: Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds.Read all of the Wanted: A Billionaire books!Book 1: One Night on the Virgin’s TermsBook 2: Breaking the Playboy’s Rules

Breaking the Rake's Rules: Breaking The Rake's Rules Taming His Viking Woman The Knight's Broken Promise (Rakes of the Caribbean #3)

by Bronwyn Scott

Being bad has never felt so good! The first time Miss Bryn Rutherford meets Captain Kitt Sherard, he scales her balcony and kisses her breathless! And after years of trying to behave, she can't help but think Kitt's piratical wildness is just what she needs. So when she must venture across the Caribbean seas, only one man will do... Daredevil Kitt agrees to help-as long as Bryn plays by his rules. And that means hands off! Except, trapped aboard, the chemistry between them hits fever pitch. Now it's only a question of who'll break the rules first! Rakes of the Caribbean Sun, Sand and Sizzling Seduction

Breaking the Rancher's Rules & The Trouble with an Heir (Texas Cattleman's Club: Diamonds & Dating Apps)

by Cat Schield Stacey Kennedy

Total opposites or perfect match? Will a centuries-long feud destroy their romance? Find out in these two irresistible Texas Cattleman&’s Club tales by award-winning author Cat Schield and USA TODAY bestselling author Stacey Kennedy!Breaking the Rancher's Rules by Cat SchieldThey&’re complete opposites…but their attraction is undeniable! An unusual dating app brings Giselle Saito to a cattle ranch in Royal, Texas. Swapping city for country is just the change the entrepreneur needs, especially after matching with the sexy ranch owner. But Lyle Drummond doesn&’t date, and Giselle breaks all his rules. When a mistake in the match is discovered, Giselle must decide if she&’s willing to risk it all… The Trouble with an Heir by USA TODAY bestselling author Stacey KennedyNot even two feuding dynasties can keep them apart! A Texas Cattleman&’s Club extravaganza could be aspiring chef Jessica Drummond&’s big chance. But her dream job&’s threatened by a passionate night with irresistible CEO Marcus Winters, her employer&’s enemy. Caught between two feuding dynasties, Jessica and Marcus uncover a long-buried secret that could destroy both families. As scandal ignites, will they get caught in the cross fire? Two sizzling Texas Cattleman's Club romances, one great value!

Breaking the Rancher's Rules: A Steamy Western Romance (Texas Cattleman's Club: Diamonds & Dating Apps #3)

by Cat Schield

A cattle ranch is the perfect escape from city life—until this businesswoman meets the hot cowboy who plays by his own rules… Opposites attract in the latest installment of Texas Cattleman&’s Club: Diamonds & Dating Apps by Cat Schield.Trading city life for two weeks at a cattle ranch is just the breath of fresh air Giselle Saito needs thanks to the dating and networking app k!smet. The beauty-branding executive is instantly taken with rural life, but she doesn&’t expect to face off against a surly, sexy widowed ranch owner and member of the Texas Cattleman&’s Club—or match with him online!Lyle Drummond isn&’t about to let an algorithm choose his future wife…until passion catches the wary rancher off guard. As their affair heats up, Giselle uncovers a trail of deceit and shocking betrayal. Is it too late to swap out the past for a future with her cowboy?Harlequin Desire transports you to the luxurious worlds of American tycoons, ranchers and family dynasties. Get ready for bold encounters and sizzling chemistry.You&’ll be swept away by this bold, sizzling romance, part of the Texas Cattleman&’s Club: Diamonds & Dating Apps series:Book 1: Matched by Mistake by Katherine GarberaBook 2: The Rancher Meets His Match by J. Margot CritchBook 3: Breaking the Rancher&’s Rules by Cat SchieldBook 4: The Trouble with an Heir by Stacey KennedyBook 5: Under the Same Roof by Niobia BryantBook 6: Keeping a Little Secret by Cynthia St. AubinBook 7: Paternity Payback by Sophia Singh SassonBook 8: The Texan&’s Secrets by Barbara Dunlop

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