Former hockey phenom Eric Fairburn’s got 99 problems, but determination ain’t one.It was karma. When our eyes met across the crowded bar, I was drawn magnetically. Beyond her beauty and supple body, it was her unshakeable calm I craved—she was the yin to my yang.Still when she immediately suggested we go to my place for sex, I nearly dropped my drink. But once we got into my truck and she saw my breathalyzer, she bailed. Who could blame her? It’s visible pr...

The final installment of the Multi-Award-Winning series.The days of hiding are over.The battle for supremacy is here.The fate of the rebels is at hand.Ava heads to South Korea to bring down the facility that manufactures the CODE army. But she can't do it alone. She'll have to trust fellow conspirators and put her life on the line.When the South rebel leader searches for missing team members, she's captured and t...

"Melanie Ting can always be counted on for laughs, sexy romance, and unusual heroes that you end up falling in love with." USAToday bestselling author, Kate Willoughby."Every time I read a story by this author I’m impressed with her ability to combine exciting hockey with genuinely likeable characters." All About RomanceMy Hallowe’en HeartbreakIt’s officially t...

Abby’s big break-up just went viral.When Abby Boyko agrees to go on a morning TV show as part of a Valentine’s Day special, she’s in for a big surprise. Instead of promoting their new phone app, her business partner—and boyfriend—breaks up with her on live TV. Then the video goes viral. Now Abby’s lost her relationship, her fledgling business, and her self-esteem.Still reeling from the humiliation, Abby would prefer to stay swaddled in her cozy apartment wi...

My name is Qiao Weiwei and I come from a small town. My family is quite poor, so studying in this big city is naturally very difficult.However, my figure is very good. With this hard condition, under the introduction of my dorm mate Du Xiaoxiao, I started to work part-time as a Taobao model. However, the boss was very lustful and often ate tofu.After witnessing the relationship between Du Xiaoxiao and the boss, when I was about to resign, I received a call ...

The first issue related to science that one encounters in daily life might be a musical instrument. Many children began to learn the piano or the violin from kindergarten age; they can hence proceed to perform recitals in high school.One who plays a violin must inevitably tune this instrument daily. If a string breaks, it must be replaced. Sometimes a bridge must be made and the sound post adjusted. Pianists, however, have access only to the keyboard. Tuning? That is a matter for a...

A pioneering examination of a field in its early stages, Zhang delves into a detailed exploration of the evolving role of dramaturgy in contemporary Chinese theatre, bridging the gap between established Western theories and the unique practices emerging in the Chinese theatre scene, and offering valuable insight into the reshaping of theatre production amidst a rapidly changing cultural landscape.Compared with the development of dramaturgy in Western countries, dramaturgical practi...

Contrary to longtime assumptions about the insular nature of imperial China’s legal system, Circulating the Code demonstrates that in the Qing dynasty (1644–1911) most legal books were commercially published and available to anyone who could afford to buy them. Publishers not only extended circulation of the dynastic code and other legal texts but also enhanced the judicial authority of case precedents and unofficial legal commentaries by making them more broadly available in conv...

In An American Quilt, Ting Lott stitches together the lives of women across three centuries, using the humble craft of quilting as a conduit for memory, love, and hidden truths. Each patchwork panel reveals family bonds tested by war, migration, and personal sacrifice, while secret stitches bind generations in quiet resilience. Lott's lyrical prose drapes the reader in the scent of cotton, the hum of a sewing machine, and the weight of inherited stories, inviting an intimate look at Americ...

Fletcher called his book "The Physics of Musical Instruments". This book discusses slightly more than physics, which includes chemistry and psychoacoustics. Hence I call it "The Science of Musical Instruments".We will begin with two of the most familar musical instruments, i.e. violin and piano, which represent the nonlinear and the linear instruments respectively. After discussing these two instruments we will march forward to discuss percussion instruments which is a vibration pro...

With her memory still fragmented, Ava returns to the International Sensory Assassin Network (ISAN) to find the twin sister she never knew she had. But as Ava hunts for information, she finds herself tangled in a web of yet more lies and conspiracy. The Helix serum may not be required to access her superpowers, and the number of male assassins—previously considered too volatile to tolerate Helix—is growing in every territory. The more Ava uncovers, the more of a threat she becomes to ISAN. ...

As a teenager, Amanda Richardson had a huge crush on NHL hockey superstar, Chris Luczak. A decade later, she walks into a boardroom and there he is—looking as hunky and confident as ever. But working with Chris is the least of her problems, since her family’s AHL hockey team, the Vancouver Vice, is in crisis mode.Chris Luczak hated retiring from his one true love: playing hockey. Now he’s twiddling his thumbs at a desk job with his former NHL team. Then he gets a real challenge: pe...