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The MacKinnon's Bride Missing Epilogue - please note, this is a not a stand-alone novel. It is a "super epilogue," written to complement The MacKinnon's Bride and is best read after reading the entire series. Eleven years later, Hugh FitzSimon is a broken man. He is forsaken, alone, a wretch left to wallow in his grief. A scrooge to rival Ebenezer, he is visited by the ghost of his dead wife, who has come to reveal what life has been, what it could be, and where it will end if the candle burns out before FitzSimon has made amends. Meantime, in the Highlands, the MacKinnon clan faces their darkest hour. With their village destroyed by fire, and winter on the way, how can they rally when whispers of war have already begun? A very unexpected "ghost" may help them find their way.For years fans have asked for a MacKinnon's Bride epilogue and here it is, a short story to lend a little cheer for the holidays.

"The Failed Experiment: Why Democracy is Failing in Africa" offers a provocative and insightful examination of the complex challenges facing democratic systems across the African continent. This book delves into the intricate tapestry of historical, cultural, and global influences that have shaped Africa's political landscape. It thoughtfully explores how colonial legacies, ethnic diversities, external interventions, and economic struggles have interplayed with the ideals of democracy. Through compelling case studies, the book dissects the nuanced realities of African nations, revealing how traditional democratic models often clash with the continent's collectivist cultures and socio-economic dynamics. The author navigates through issues of corruption, neocolonialism, and the impact of international aid, presenting a critical analysis of why Western-style democracy struggles to take root in African soil. This book is an essential read for anyone seeking to understand the intricacies of African political systems and the future of democracy in a context vastly different from the West.

When a witch appears outside Layla's castle, the little ghost doesn't know what to do.Witches are said to be scary and evil. But the little witch needs help...Will Layla be able to follow her heart and aid the witch - and maybe make a friend in the process? An adorable children's picture book about friendship, not just for Halloween. Also available as eBook and hardcover.In the same series:The Little Ghost Who Didn't Like to Be ScaryThe Little Ghost Who Didn't Want to Be Mean

Katherine Abernathy is so over her alpha brother Mark's obsession with finding the mysterious "heir" who will restore peace and balance to the shifter kingdom. So far, their hunt for her has been anything but. Tired of being chased, charred, and chomped by the "chosen one," Kat sneaks away from her brother only to be seized by a crimson-cloaked huntress named--ironically--Salvation. But when Kat's abduction turns into a seduction, Kat will have to choose between loyalty to her brother and bloodline, or the promise of a passion with the power to change not only her destiny, but the fate of the entire shifter world.

Jordan McAllister's brother, Danny, is in deep trouble and has been jailed in Amarillo. After a night on the town at the local cowboy bar, Danny had awakened in a seedy motel room next to a naked woman with a steak knife protruding from her chest. Since Danny's fingerprints are all over the knife, and his DNA is under her nails, he's charged with the murder of Carlita Fontaine, a dancer at a local strip club. Now Jordan, along with her quirky friends and new fiancé, Dallas FBI agent Alex Moreland, race to Amarillo to try to find a way to help her brother out of his dire situation. Meanwhile, Alex, on leave after a near-death experience in the jungles of Mexico, is asked to assist the local FBI in locating the origins of a more dangerous version of fentanyl. A version that's being laced with an animal tranquilizer and responsible for a large number of drug-related deaths.As usual, Jordan, along with her sidekick, Victor Rodriquez, can't help herself and begins to play sleuth behind Alex's back. What she and Victor discover is that Carlita had a whole lot more going on than just dancing half-naked at a strip club, and their list of suspects with valid motives to want her dead increases by the day. It doesn't take long for Jordan to catch the attention of someone in the shadows who doesn't want her snooping around, and the "stakes" become real as she finds herself in a fight for her life.

1889With the wild chase for the late unlamented duke's diamonds finally over, business is booming for Flora Flowerdew's seance society, but she's bored with summoning ghosts with the help of her psychic Pomeranian Chou-Chou. She longs for adventure, like what she had with Benedict, and her Cockney maid Mary and journalist Evie as they chased across England and France in search of the diamonds. A late night visit from Benedict, Duke of Everton changes that. He was the last man she ever wanted to see again, with his frosty green eyes and rough laughter. But he needs her help. His great-aunt Imogen is being blackmailed--and it might turn London politics upside-down! Not to mention Ben's own matrimonial prospects.Lady Imogen begs Flora to help her hide her naughty past. She insists they attend a country house party at Windermere Abbey, where all the thieving suspects will be gathered. A tangle of politics, passion, fear hang heavy in those lavish corridors, and Flora must sort it out before it's too late! And before her heart is lost, too...

A PASSIONATE, FLAMBOYANT DUCHESS AND A CRUEL TWIST OF FATE...Jane Maxwell, the Fourth Duchess of Gordon, was one of the most influential women of her time-a patroness of poet Robert Burns, advisor to King George III and friend to Queen Charlotte, the mastermind behind her husband's political success, and a rival of Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire.Rich in historical detail, passion, and intrigue, Ciji Ware's Island of the Swans paints a fascinating portrait of one of the most celebrated and controversial beauties of the eighteenth century England. Spirited and charming, Jane captured the heart of her childhood sweetheart, Thomas Fraser, while her beauty caught the eye of his rival, Alexander, Duke of Gordon. Torn between duty and love, Jane is thrust into a lifelong love triangle that would threaten to destroy all she holds dear.

Three years ago, Bella and Aidan were in love.But Bella proved too valuable to the war office, her talent for cryptography unmatched, so through lies and manipulation, war office agents destroyed Bella's and Aidan's belief in each other. Emotionally ripped apart, love turned to hate.After the war, Bella receives documents that reveal the truth. They were pawns, their love a casualty of war!Now, could they start anew?Jaded by war, Bella feels second chances are fairy tales. Besides, the spymaster is pressuring her to resume cryptography for a new secret service. She loves Aidan, but....The more time Aidan spends around Bella, the more he knows he loves this woman far more than the young girl he courted three years ago. But with Bella denying them a second chance, the least he can do is see she doesn't get pressured back into spy work.Then he discovers a specter from Bella's war past is stalking her and he'll do whatever it takes to protect her.But will it be enough?And will he be enough for her?

Nell never dreamed she'd have a holiday romance...Miss Nell Tait is nobody's fool-at least not now. In her youth, a man had taken advantage of her and changed her whole life. Now she's left the East End behind and is a successful modiste to the ton-and will never fall for another man's lies.And certainly not with an eligible Duke masquerading as a valet...His Grace Lucas Kendall, the Duke of Amherst, hadn't meant to lie to Nell. But he couldn't miss the chance to know the smart, spirited woman who laughs at mishaps and asks after his injured horse. The woman who doesn't know he's a peer.But anything can happen when it comes to true love...When Nell learns the man she is falling for is a duke, she knows her dreams will never come true. But Lucas knows two things that Nell doesn't. Despite his deception, she knows him better than anyone else-and dukes can do anything they like...

It's a mad, ill-advised journey that leads the usually sensible Lady Caroline Blacknall to the legendary isle of Muirin Inish, off the windswept coast of Ireland. Even so, she doesn't expect to find herself shipwrecked and then rescued by a man she believed she would never see again. A man who, long ago, held her life in his hands . . . and with it, her heart.Reformed rake Sir Grant Dunmore knew he could never forget the beautiful woman he once endangered nor will he ever forgive himself. But history seems doomed to repeat itself, for as long as Caroline stays on the island, she is trapped in a secret plot that could forever free Ireland-or turn deadly for all. And yet, now that she is in his arms again, how can he dream of ever letting her go?

When Lord Andrew MacGalloway agrees to attend a house party, posing as his twin, he does so with good intentions. After all, it wouldn't be fair to his brother's fiancé if he did not assume his twin's mantle. Though an inconvenience, he fully intends to make the event pleasant for Miss Eugenia Radcliffe, engaging her in idle chat, long, chaperoned walks, and dancing the appropriate number of waltzes.Except carefully laid plans when one is impersonating his brother tend to go awry, especially given identical twins are not exact replicas of one another.When Eugenia discovers Andrew is not the man to whom she is betrothed, she is humiliated and distraught. Prior to arriving at the party, she suspected her fiancé would not honor his promise of marriage, and now she has proof.With no other choice, Eugenia renounces the engagement. Unable to remain in Scotland a moment longer, she flees. Andrew feels dreadful for this untoward turn of events and races after the lass, determined to save her from ruin. But does the resolute beauty want to be rescued by the dashing Highlander, or might she have other adventures in mind?

Psychic Sunshine Meadows can't predict just how tricky tying the knot can be...After finally picking the perfect date, Sunny and her fiancé Detective Mitch Stone are about to get married, and even her mischievous cat Morty seems to be on board. This time her best friend and her friend's husband are the maid of honor and best man, but they have brand new baby twin boys who need to be baptized first. Just as soon as the ceremony for the babies is finished, Sunny and Mitch's wedding will take place. Except everything that can go wrong does go wrong, and Sunny develops cold feet, feeling it's an omen she can't ignore. Mitch convinces her to work with him in figuring out who is sabotaging their wedding and promises to warm her up until death do they part.

Psychic Sunshine Meadows makes a dark discovery in the woods...After clearing her name as the prime suspect in a murder, Sunny Meadows hopes she can finally enjoy some serenity in the idyllic town of Divinity in upstate New York. She'd also like a second chance with Detective Mitch Stone. But when Mitch's gorgeous ex-girlfriend Isabel Gonzales shows up, Sunny's not sure she can compete. Then Isabel mysteriously disappears. When the police turn to Sunny for help, her visions lead to the discovery of Isabel's Corpse in the woods. Before she died, Isabel scrawled a message in the dirt implicating Mitch in her murder. Now Sunny must help the man she's falling in love with as she sets out to find the real killer. But this time Sunny's clairvoyant abilities might not save her-as what she doesn't see can hurt her...

Psychic Sunshine Meadows is used to predicting trouble, but never sees the mischief and mayhem that strikes so close to home coming her way...After Sunny asks Detective Mitch Stone to move in with her in the small town of Divinity, NY, all chaos breaks loose as her cat Morty refuses to accept him. Life becomes impossible when the two resort to all sorts of shenanigans as they compete for her attention. When Morty sees his shadow and gives her a mischievous look, she knows she can't endure six more weeks of doom and threatens to put them both in the doghouse if they don't quit misbehaving. As her best friend's maid of honor, the only task Sunny assigns Mitch is to guard the priceless heirloom wedding rings. When the rings come up missing, Mitch assumes Morty is trying to cause trouble. But when they discover Sunny's ancient Victorian house has been broken into, the detective must put his differences aside and they all must work together to figure out whodunit.

A severed foot. Fingerprints left on a wine glass. A secret cypher code. The scent of orange and cinnamon left behind by the murderer.Mikaela Forsythe, adventuress, author, and now private investigator, is back, pulled into a deadly case that may just see her friend, actress Theodora Templeton, sent to prison for murder when that severed foot is found in her bed and a high-ranking official has gone missing.But is it a crime of passion or something far more sinister?There is only one person who can assist--former police inspector Angus Brodie, the irascible Scot who challenges her at every turn. But Brodie is reluctant to take the case of a woman who communicates with the dead and keeps a four foot iguana as a pet. Until there is another murder, and then another.As the body count rises Mikaela and Brodie are forced to undertake a dangerous scheme to expose the murderer. But secrets lie in wait, and desperate people will take desperate measures to protect those secrets.All the while Mikaela's great aunt has decided to go on safari, the Mudger and Rupert are caught up in the case, and a brilliant young man--Bloody hell! Another Scot!-- has joined the team. Then there is that undeniable attraction to deal with that lies simmering just beneath the surface for two people who could not be more different...What is an independent lady to do?

A heartwarming, tear-inducing, holiday miracle kind of story you'll never forget...All Tyler wants for Christmas is a Mommy. He wants that more than he want to be able to walk without his crutches, or to skip his next surgery. Just a mommy.His father, Chicago Cop Jimmy Corona is determined to find him one in his hometown of Big Falls Oklahoma. But trouble follows him there, trouble that could get them both killed.Once shy and awkward, Kara Brand has blossomed into a graceful beauty with the biggest heart in the state of Oklahoma. Jimmy thinks she's the perfect mommy-candidate, and she falls in love with little Ty at first sight.His plan is to win her and wed her, not to love her. But he never intended for her to get caught in between a murderous criminal and his little boy.

Lucy Bennet is not a fan of putting herself out there.Forever marked by her father's abandonment, she shirks from the many locals in Silverton, Oregon that tell her she's his spitting image. She looks nothing like her mother, the hometown beauty queen. There's no reason at all to think she has any sort of future ahead other than the comfortable one she has made for herself, working in the Pansy House Gift Shop. But the Gift Shop might just know better... Daniel Moore is off track. When an argument with his father, and a night of bad decisions leads him to waking on Lucy's couch, he's more ashamed than he could possibly admit. Lucy is that sweet, small-town girl from high school that his friends teased him about, the one who'd nursed a crush on him all through his senior year. He can tell that he hasn't lived up to her ideal, but he's determined to turn it around. In doing so, can he help Lucy heal from a hurt that was never hers to carry?

As a little girl, Sara Brand witnessed the murder of her family, an event that has left deep emotional scars. She's beginning to heal, having found extended family in Texas and the brother she thought she'd lost.On break from her job teaching Kindergarten, Sarah has come to vacation at Sugar Keep, an old plantation in the Louisiana Bayou country.But trouble hasn't finished with her yet. It shows up in the form of darkly handsome Jake Nash, a man with a hands-off attitude and sizzling brown eyes, who turns out to be an ex-con suspected of murder.Before she can make up her mind about him, someone is killed right in front of Sarah's eyes. She doesn't see the killer, but the killer saw her.Now she's on the run and there's only one person protecting her. Jake. Is he "her shield" as a Voodoo Priestess told her, or is he stalking her with the intent to silence her forever?