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What if the very thing you crave is that which you most fear?Ashley is a woman running from her past -- and from herself. Ten years of marriage to a man who took his dominance too far has left her scared, but defiant ... determined, yet desperate. Knowing what she doesn't want, but not knowing what she really needs, she moves West, seeking to rebuild her life, for once in control of herself. But inside she suspects it's that control itself that's...
3) Hangar 4
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The Best of the Best . . . Risk taker. Son. Badass. Husband. Combat aviator. Father. From Officer Candidates School to squadron Commanding Officer, Isaac G. Lee, Lieutenant Colonel USMC (Ret.), reached the finish line at HANGAR 4 on MCAS Miramar at the conclusion of seven deployments during his two decades of service. In this memoir, he shares the lessons, the rewards, the losses, and ultimately, the personal cost. Isaac pushed every boundary...
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From the USA Today bestselling author of the TREX romantic suspense series, Allie K. Adams brings you the first in a new series. Introducing the Brace Series. Each story will take you on a roller coaster ride of suspense, intrigue, and sizzling romance. Brace yourself for the ride of a lifetime!Sometimes life depends not on who you trust...Bush pilot Reid Cavanaugh's life is turned upside down when he takes a fare that ends up driving his plane into...
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Like 'Game of Thrones' meets Lovecraft!Winning the demon war was the easy part. Rebuilding the Empire is a nightmare.Revised Edition Two years after the war, wealthy commoner Tia Samos comes to a backwater barony hunting for a suitable highborn husband. She finds an impoverished province stalked by a monster straight out of legend. Still, the baron is decent enough, so she decides to linger a bit – then matters go from 'bad' to 'terrifying.' Fortunately,...
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How did women contribute to the French Army in the World Wars? Drawing on myriad sources, historian Andrew Orr examines the roles and value of the many French women who have been overlooked by historians-those who worked as civilians supporting the military. During the First World War, most officers expected that the end of the war would see a return to prewar conditions, so they tolerated women in supporting roles. But soon after the November 1918...
7) Deadly Dance
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As the intelligence specialist for A-Tac, a black-ops CIA unit masquerading as Ivy League faculty, Hannah Marshall is used to working behind the scenes. But when a brutal murder hits too close to home, Hannah finds herself in the middle of the action, falling in love while racing to outwit a sadistic mastermind.A KILLER CLOSES INAfter the death of her A-Tac partner, Hannah doubts everything she thought she knew about love and loyalty. When handsome...
8) Rhys
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Rhys ne pensait pas que son séjour à Cottage Grove dans l'Oregon débuterait avec une maison criblée de balles. La situation restait gérable tant qu'il ne s'agissait que de ça – une fusillade d'une voiture que les flics auraient dû prendre en chasse. Mais dans son monde, rien n'est facile. Et dès le départ, cette histoire avait mal tourné… Taylor, une vétérinaire de l'armée, luttait de son cté pour retrouver une vie normale après...
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At a time when female architects were still as rare as hen's teeth, a seemingly unlikely entrant to the profession, a middle-aged vicar's wife - Annabel Dott, was taking tentative steps on building projects in South Africa. A few years later she built ten houses in a North Yorkshire moorland village. Intended at first as holiday lets nine of the houses were then donated for the use of disabled officers of the First World War, which she claimed as...
10) Daring
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As the former medical officer for A-Tac, an elite CIA unit masquerading as faculty at an Ivy League college, Lara Prescott saved many lives. But the memory of the one person shecouldn't save has brought her back into harm's way-and into the sights of a formidable adversary . . .NOWHERE IS SAFELara thought working a world away would heal her. Yet volunteering to treat the sick and injured in revolution-torn central Africa can't stop the shattering...
11) Simply Napoleon
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The first emperor of France and one of the shrewdest military leaders of all time, Napoleon Bonaparte (1769—1821) eventually came to control much of Europe.
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Binge two sizzling Navy SEAL romances in this limited-edition box set! SEAL's DESIREHe's her fiercest protector. She's his only weakness.A Navy SEAL doesn't expect to find a beautiful hostage when running his op… Navy SEAL Blake "Raptor" Reynolds is a legend in his own right. His ability to sneak into enemy territory, sight unseen, and eliminate the target has earned him the reputation of being cool, hard, and calculating. When his team infiltrates...
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What inspired the author to write "Flowers in the Trench: A Romance in Times of War"? The author was inspired to write "Flowers in the Trench: A Romance in Times of War" by a desire to explore the themes of love, courage, and hope in the midst of adversity. The story delves into the resilience of the human spirit during wartime, highlighting the transformative power of love in overcoming challenges and finding light in darkness , . The author aimed...
14) Radio Silence
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A missing ship, seemingly lost without any emergency signal. Without any trace. Marrakesh is dispatched to discover what happened to the Northwind. And rescue the crew if they can. What they find threatens a whole new front in the ongoing A'Zedi/Wronlori war. Radio Silence, the fourth book in the Operation Marrakesh series, takes the reader on a thrilling military space adventure. Be sure to read all the books in this series!
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Three uncles from the Galactic Kingdom have attacked Capra and SOL. Capra was attacked as Lady Michelle was betrothed to the future king of the Kingdom. SOL was attacked as the future king. King Lee was raised on Earth.SOL bore the brunt of the assault. Three uncles were bent on wiping out all life on Earth to ensure King Lee was killed. Each uncle sent a fleet defeated by King Lees' 'Guardian' StarForce, Lady Michelles' StarForce, and Captain Lorans'...
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Rediscovered after 150 years, the life story of Major General Richard G B Wilson has never been published until now. Pursued by Danger is the vivid account of one soldier's survival in his own words.
From Napoleon to the Victorian era, Wilson's reminiscences reveal the action, danger, rivalries, and hard-won rewards of being an army officer in Britain's Royal Artillery. The recently graduated lieutenant was rushed to the war-torn Low Countries, where...
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"The first volume of a two volume anniversary history of the early Royal Marines.
The Royal Marines can trace their origins back to the formation of 'The Duke of York and Albany's Maritime Regiment of Foot' in 1664…The Royal Marines as we know them today were formed in 1755 and since that time they have distinguished themselves in many conflicts fought by the British to the present day. Numerous books have been written about the exploits of the...
18) Life in the Legion: The Experiences of a British Volunteer in the French Foreign Legion in the La
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On campaign under the tricolor
"This is an essential book for all those interested in the French Foreign Legion because it is a brilliant first hand account written by an English 'gentleman volunteer' who experienced 'life in the legion' in the late 1880's and who had previously been a serving officer in one of the cavalry regiments of the British Army. Far from being a tale of hardship and abuse, the author had nothing but admiration for the Legion...
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"A great British soldier
This is the biography of one of the most famous soldiers of the Victorian age-Major-General Charles Gordon. Certainly he is now known as Gordon of Khartoum, but highly regarded in his own lifetime, he was to many also Chinese Gordon and Gordon Pasha. Commissioned as a Royal Engineer, Gordon first saw action during the Crimean War taking part in the siege of Sebastopol, the assault on the Redan and the expedition to Kinburn....
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"The first volume of a two volume anniversary history of the early Royal Marines.
The Royal Marines can trace their origins back to the formation of 'The Duke of York and Albany's Maritime Regiment of Foot' in 1664…The Royal Marines as we know them today were formed in 1755 and since that time they have distinguished themselves in many conflicts fought by the British to the present day. Numerous books have been written about the exploits of the...
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