Praise for Emma Rae: 'Emma Rae's latest is full of sharp wit, emotional depth and undeniable sizzling chemistry .' Hannah Grace, author of Icebreaker. 'A swoony sports romance...Everything you want and more!' Bella North, author of Score to Settle. She's the cheerleader. He's the star player. One problem: their contracts. For Serenity Harper, paying off her father's massive gambling debt means working a job as a late-night dancer in a sleazy dive bar. But achieving her dream of becoming a cheerleader for the Canyon football team, she must hide her double life from her new employers. But when Serenity catches the attention of the newest Canyon star player, golden-boy Jake Walsh, while out shopping sparks instantly fly. But their contracts have a very specific clause: no fraternizing with the players or cheerleaders. As the pair struggle to stay away from each other, will Serenity's other secrets come to light, and will Jake lose his perfect player image? A steamy, forbidden sports romance, for fans of the Netflix's America's Sweethearts, Tessa Bailey and Ali Hazelwood. Readers are loving Emma Rae: 'I LOVED THIS BOOK . I was hooked from the first few chapters. I can't wait to see more from this author.' Reader Review. 'I loved being swept up in the tension between Serenity and Jake... The chemistry zapped me every time. ' Reader Review. ' Much more than just a sports romance! You won't want to put it down.' Reader Review. ' This book had me hooked right from the start! Full of tension, chemistry, and that delicious "we shouldn't, but we absolutely will" energy. The forbidden aspect was done so well.' Reader Review. ' As a cheerleader myself I just had to read this one. All of the secrets, the forbidden element and all of that with sports included? Count me in!' Reader Review.

Skate into the world of Puckboys, the hot mm gay ice hockey romance fiction series for fans of Heated Rivalry and Emily Rath. Tripp's straight best friend Dex is his biggest weakness, and he doesn't want to be strong. Famous NHL teammates Tripp and Dex have been friends forever. Just about as long as Tripp has been secretly in love with Dex. And Dex doesn't have a clue. It's about time Tripp gets over Dex and the only way to do it is get some space. But after another failed romance, Dex wants a carefree night in Vegas with his best friend. Tripp hates seeing Dex suffer and just can't say no. After all, what's the worst that could happen? A legally binding, accidental marriage, that's what. It's a PR nightmare that could easily spell disaster. Or it could be exactly what Dex needs to see everything he's ever wanted is right in front of him. A fun, steamy slow-burn that is perfect for fans of Emily Rath, Sarina Bowen and Elle Kennedy. Puckboys Book 1: Egotistical Puckboy Book 2: Irresponsible Puckboy Book 3: Shameless Puckboy Book 4: Foolish Puckboy Book 5: Clueless Puckboy Book 6: Bromantic Puckboy Book 7: Forbidden Puckboy Book 8: Possessive Puckboy Book 9: Stubborn Puckboy Book 10: Charming Puckboy

Skate into the world of Puckboys, the hot mm gay ice hockey romance fiction series for fans of Heated Rivalry and Emily Rath. Cody needs a wingman to stop him marrying the first woman that comes onto him and Miles is just the man for the job. Cody Bilson is leaving his four ex-wives and Seattle behind for a fresh start in Nashville. There, he joins a new team alongside Miles Olsen, a rookie goalie starting his first professional season. Cody finds Miles cocky and annoying, but he is soon charmed by the younger goalie's quirky personality - and his handmade friendship bracelets. The media is quick to ship this new bromance, eager to see what kind of trouble these seemingly straight best friends will get into. Cody, who is notorious for falling in love too fast, relies on Miles to keep him on the straight and narrow... or perhaps just the narrow. As their mutual dry spell becomes too frustrating, and completely oblivious to their deepening feelings for each other, Miles proposes an idea Cody can't refuse, why not blow off steam together? The friends to lovers mmc romance fans of Rachel Reid and Emily Rath didn't know they needed. Puckboys Book 1: Egotistical Puckboy Book 2: Irresponsible Puckboy Book 3: Shameless Puckboy Book 4: Foolish Puckboy Book 5: Clueless Puckboy Book 6: Bromantic Puckboy Book 7: Forbidden Puckboy Book 8: Possessive Puckboy Book 9: Stubborn Puckboy Book 10: Charming Puckboy

Skate into the world of Puckboys, the hot mm gay ice hockey romance fiction series for fans of Heated Rivalry and Emily Rath. Ayri Quinn is as bad at hiding his injury as he is at hiding his feelings for the man treating it. After finally making Buffalo's team, Quinn's terrified his latest injury will take it all away. The last thing he needs is the added anxiety of making a fool of himself by getting tongue tied and awkward while receiving treatment from his crush and the team's PT, Vance Landon. Vance has his own secrets when it comes to Quinn. And when a disastrous night out worsens Quinn's injury, he has to be more hands-on than ever. Vance won't let him lose his career over an injury like so many sportsmen he's seen before. Except Quinn isn't like the rest of the jocks - he's innocent, clumsy and sweet, and he needs to get better soon. Otherwise Vance's restraint might snap, and his massage bed won't be the only one Quinn ends up in. The delightfully funny and sweet, age-gap romance ideal for lovers of Common Goal and Rachel Reid. Puckboys Book 1: Egotistical Puckboy Book 2: Irresponsible Puckboy Book 3: Shameless Puckboy Book 4: Foolish Puckboy Book 5: Clueless Puckboy Book 6: Bromantic Puckboy Book 7: Forbidden Puckboy Book 8: Possessive Puckboy Book 9: Stubborn Puckboy Book 10: Charming Puckboy

Skate into the world of Puckboys, the hot mm gay ice hockey romance fiction series for fans of Heated Rivalry and Emily Rath. They're as different as fire and ice. But that doesn't mean the sparks won't fly... Aleksander is newly divorced, recently out as pansexual, and ready to celebrate singledom. What better way than to party with the Collective, a supportive group of LGBTQ+ hockey players? When firefighter Gabe is called to a party gone awry, it's business as usual. Until he literally collides with drunk, smoking hot NHL megastar Aleks. Gabe has zero interest in hockey, but could be tempted to tune in if every player looks like Aleks. There is no doubt about the heat between them, which is about the only thing the pair agree on. The new unlikely friends strike a deal - Gabe will help Aleks navigate casual dating, no strings attached. But when Gabe starts catching feelings, he struggles not to rush Aleks into something he's not ready for. Hilarious and sexy, this friends with benefits romance will be the new obsession for fans of Rachel Reid. Puckboys Book 1: Egotistical Puckboy Book 2: Irresponsible Puckboy Book 3: Shameless Puckboy Book 4: Foolish Puckboy Book 5: Clueless Puckboy Book 6: Bromantic Puckboy Book 7: Forbidden Puckboy Book 8: Possessive Puckboy Book 9: Stubborn Puckboy Book 10: Charming Puckboy

A woman with no name, a reckoning with the past, a present fraught with danger. In the most remote spot of the hills surrounding Loch Tay, a woman's remains were found. She had lay there a while, but any evidence of who she was had long gone or never existed. Crime podcaster Cal Lovett seeks to put 'Hillside Jane' to rest, but is he merely running from his own troubles? With the wife of his sister's alleged killer missing and a sense that any chance he had of getting justice for Margot is slipping from his grasp, Cal is at a crossroads. Perhaps peace for Hillside Jane will soothe his own fears. But events in the village don't bring the results anyone expected. Is Cal so stuck in the past that he won't spot the risk he faces in the here and now? A gripping instalment of the bestselling Scottish crime series from Bloody Scotland Debut Prize for Scottish Crime-shortlisted author Heather Critchlow. Perfect for fans of Jane Casey, Claire Douglas and Neil Lancaster. Praise for Heather Critchlow 'One to watch' The Critic 'Evocative, immersive, well written' Harriet Tyce 'Exceptionally good' A. J. Finn 'Assured and compelling' Dominic Nolan 'Gripping and taut' Sam Holland 'A darkly twisted tale' Rachael Blok 'A tense and gripping tale that explores the complexities of motherhood' Heather Darwent 'Heart-racing storytelling with very-real characters' James Delargy 'Will keep you reading long after you should have turned out the light' Kate Simants What readers are saying about Unknown 'A heart-pounding case, spanning past and present. Absolutely brilliant ' Sam Holland 'This series goes from strength to strength... the evocative setting is a blast of fresh Highlands air. A must-read for Scottish crime fiction fans ' Jo Furniss ' The perfect true-crime thriller . It was suspenseful and kept me turning the pages until the end' Reader review ' Heather Critchlow's storytelling is superb . She weaves threads and timelines together seamlessly and keeps up the page-turning suspense. An outstanding crime series' Reader review ' My goodness what a story ! With such exquisite writing and plot twists you won't see coming, you really will be up all night! An absolute must-read ' Reader review ' As always Heather has written a truly immersive world . I was immediately hooked until the very end. I can't wait for the next one (already)' Reader review ' An excellent series . Cal is a complex believable character and his relationships and the world he inhabits feel real to the reader' Reader review 'A brilliant read with a well-thought-out, interesting plot that kept you engaged' Reader review ' I absolutely flew through this Another very enjoyable instalment in the Cal Lovett series I don't think I will ever get enough!' Reader review ' An excellent book . Multiple threads are woven into the story with great dexterity, and are tied together at the end with even more skill' Reader review ' Well-plotted and atmospheric ' Reader review 'What I like most about this series is the character development so realistic and so compelling ' Reader review ' Excellent, twisty storyline . Keeps you guessing right to the end. Thoroughly enjoyable' Reader review ' Critchlow has really hit the jackpot with this series Highly recommended to all' Reader review

Politik, Wirtschaft, Gesellschaft: Wir alle unterschätzen, wie fundamental der Umbruch ist, auf den wir zusteuern. Die Digitalisierung wird unser Leben auf den Kopf stellen. Ein Auto ohne Lenkrad markiert den Eintritt in ein völlig neues Konzept der Mobilität. Es ist im Grunde gar kein Auto mehr im herkömmlichen Sinne. Ebenso wenig, wie es sich bei einer Smartwatch um eine Uhr handelt. Wenn wir von Androiden, also menschenähnlichen Robotern, hören, denken wir an Science Fiction. Dabei ist abzusehen, dass diese „Geräteklasse“ künftig Einzug in unseren Alltag halten wird. Und bei Künstlicher Intelligenz sind die meisten von uns sicher, dass diese „natürlich“ niemals den Menschen ersetzen kann. Ein fataler Irrtum, wie wir ihn auf vielen Feldern begehen: Drohnen, Satelliten, Kryptogeld, digitale Identitäten und das Internet der Dinge sind im Anmarsch. Alles, was denkbar ist, wird auch kommen! Und einiges dazu, an das wir heute noch gar nicht denken! Unser beruflicher und privater Alltag wird in 20 Jahren so grundverschieden von unserer Gegenwart sein wie unsere heutige Zeit verglichen mit der Welt vor 100 Jahren.

Die digitale Welt dreht 2025 schneller denn je – und du mittendrin. Smarte Geräte piepen ununterbrochen, Multitasking saugt deine Energie, und die nächste Tech-Welle rollt an: KI-Tools, autonome Autos, vernetzte Systeme. Fühlst du dich überfordert? Kannst du nachts nicht abschalten? Dann ist "Digitaler Wahnsinn? So bleibst du 2025 bei Verstand" genau dein Ratgeber, um die Kontrolle zurückzugewinnen und mit klarem Kopf durchzustarten. Dieses Buch nimmt dich an die Hand und zeigt, wie du den Wahnsinn bändigst – ohne Technologie zu verteufeln. Es packt die Probleme an der Wurzel: Warum dich ständiges Hin-und-Her auslaugt, wie du mit einfachen Schritten aus dem Hamsterrad ausbrichst und was die kommenden Innovationen für deinen Alltag bedeuten. Entdecke praktische Ansätze, die wirklich funktionieren: Meistere Multitasking: Verstehe, warum dein Kopf überhitzt – und wie du ihn abkühlst. Nutze Leerlauf: Lerne, wie Pausen deine Kreativität entfachen und dir neue Energie geben. Bleib zukunftssicher: Von KI bis autonomer Mobilität – sei bereit für das, was 2025 bringt. Finde Balance: Lass Technologie für dich arbeiten, statt dich zu beherrschen. Genieße Technik: Hol dir die Freude zurück, ohne in den Wahnsinn zu stürzen. Ohne komplizierte Theorien oder leere Versprechen – hier bekommst du klare, sofort umsetzbare Strategien, die 2025 den Unterschied machen. Für alle, die Technologie lieben, aber nicht darunter leiden wollen. Schnapp dir jetzt deinen Kompass für die digitale Welt und starte mit klarem Kopf ins neue Jahr!

Madras, India: The orphans of St Ursula’s convent are destined to be nuns or servants but seventeen-year-old Savi dreams of escape. Responsible and good with languages, she’s taken on as governess for the wealthy Nandiyar family. But the horrific events of a single night force Savi and her love, Ananda, into a dangerous journey, re-emerging in America under new identities, India forever in their rearview. But the past is never far away. Forty years later, Savi, now known as Missy, is living the American Dream in Chicago; pillar of the South Asian community, and mother to two brilliant young women, Mansi and Shilpa. Until Varun, a charming doctor, enters their lives, setting off a chain of events that puts Missy’s world in jeopardy with the revelation that you can never truly outrun your past secrets

Skate into the world of Puckboys, the hot mm gay ice hockey romance fiction series for fans of Heated Rivalry and Emily Rath. They're as different as fire and ice. But that doesn't mean the sparks won't fly... Aleksander is newly divorced, recently out as pansexual, and ready to celebrate singledom. What better way than to party with the Collective, a supportive group of LGBTQ+ hockey players? When firefighter Gabe is called to a party gone awry, it's business as usual. Until he literally collides with drunk, smoking hot NHL megastar Aleks. Gabe has zero interest in hockey, but could be tempted to tune in if every player looks like Aleks. There is no doubt about the heat between them, which is about the only thing the pair agree on. The new unlikely friends strike a deal - Gabe will help Aleks navigate casual dating, no strings attached. But when Gabe starts catching feelings, he struggles not to rush Aleks into something he's not ready for. Hilarious and sexy, this friends with benefits romance will be the new obsession for fans of Rachel Reid. Puckboys Book 1: Egotistical Puckboy Book 2: Irresponsible Puckboy Book 3: Shameless Puckboy Book 4: Foolish Puckboy Book 5: Clueless Puckboy Book 6: Bromantic Puckboy Book 7: Forbidden Puckboy Book 8: Possessive Puckboy Book 9: Stubborn Puckboy Book 10: Charming Puckboy

Die digitale Überwachung schreitet mit großen Schritten voran. Wir werden immer gläserner. Wenn sich diese Entwicklung ungehemmt fortsetzt, verschwindet unsere Privatsphäre auf Nimmerwiedersehen. In diesem Buch beschreiben die beiden Autoren, wie sehr wir heute schon digital bespitzelt werden, welche Rolle die Staaten, die Digitalwirtschaft und die Hacker dabei spielen und wie real die Gefahr wirklich ist, wenn wir uns nicht wehren. Seite für Seite decken sie auf, wie Behörden und Digitalkonzerne in unsere Privatsphäre eindringen. Schonungslos rechnen sie mit einer Politik ab, die den gläsernen Bürger zum Ziel hat. Julian Assange und Edward Snowden haben ihr Leben aufs Spiel gesetzt, um uns aufzuwecken. Werden wir wach und wehren uns. Zahlreiche praxisnahe Hinweise, wie man sich gegen die digitale Bespitzelung wehren kann, finden sich im Buch.

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Ich dachte, Palantir sei nur ein Name – ein weiteres Tech-Unternehmen im endlosen Strom digitaler Innovation. Ich lag falsch! Was ich entdeckt habe, ist kein harmloses Start-up, sondern das Herzstück einer neuen globalen Kontrollarchitektur. Eine Software, geboren im Krieg, perfektioniert zur Überwachung und Manipulation ganzer Gesellschaften – und nun auf dem Weg in dein Leben. In diesem Podcast zeige ich, was wirklich hinter Palantir steckt: Eine digitale Waffe, die nicht nur Daten auswertet, sondern Menschen bewertet. Die entscheidet, bevor du überhaupt gehandelt hast. Die Staaten, Institutionen und Konzerne miteinander verknüpft – zu einem System, das Wahrheit ersetzt durch Wahrscheinlichkeit und Freiheit durch Vorhersage. Ich erzähle nicht nur, was Palantir tut – ich zeige, was es mit uns macht. Mit unserem Denken, unserem Handeln, unserem Vertrauen in Demokratie, Recht und Menschlichkeit. Wenn du glaubst, das betrifft dich nicht – dann hör genau hin. Denn dieses System ist schon da. Unsichtbar. Funktionierend und tödlich präzise. Ich lade dich ein, zuzuhören – nicht als Konsument, sondern als Mitstreiter. Denn wer schweigt, stimmt zu. Und wer weghört, verliert seine Stimme und bald vielleicht sein Leben!

Skate into the world of Puckboys, the hot mm gay ice hockey romance fiction series for fans of Heated Rivalry and Emily Rath. Can they move forward with so much history between them? Connor Kikishkin is questioning everything. His best friend and his brother hid their relationship from him. His whole family finds his protective side annoying. And now his NHL team has a new owner - a regrettable blast from Connor's past. Parker Duchene bought the Colorado team to honor his late father. Emotionally playing with one of his high school tormentors is a nice bonus. But it's a fine line between hatred and obsession, obsession and infatuation... Connor's whole career is in Parker's hands. Can he figure out how to play nice with the new owner and keep his spot on the team? Or is Parker's desire for revenge too much to overcome? A fun, sexy hockey player x billionaire romance, perfect for fans of The Shots You Take and Emily Rath. Puckboys Book 1: Egotistical Puckboy Book 2: Irresponsible Puckboy Book 3: Shameless Puckboy Book 4: Foolish Puckboy Book 5: Clueless Puckboy Book 6: Bromantic Puckboy Book 7: Forbidden Puckboy Book 8: Possessive Puckboy Book 9: Stubborn Puckboy Book 10: Charming Puckboy

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Skate into the world of Puckboys, the hot mm gay ice hockey romance fiction series for fans of Heated Rivalry and Emily Rath. His dream contract means losing out on his dream man... Lachie Kikishkin lives a charmed life. He's one of the top rookies in the NHL, never has to look far for a hookup, and even animals flock to him like a Disney princess, which is how he ends up reuniting with his childhood crush. Working at the animal shelter meant Sam frequently dealt with the strays and injured critters Lachie brought in as a kid. But now Little Kikishkin is all grown up and Sam's the one in need of rescuing when Lachie sets his sights on him. Their chemistry is electric and what started as a summer fling turns into something more. But Lachie is about to sign the deal of a lifetime - a seven year contract in a different state that will keep him hundreds of miles from Sam. Can he score a fairytale ending with his Prince Charming? The hot new mm romance in the Puckboys series, perfect for fans of Jesse H Reign and Rachel Reid. Puckboys Book 1: Egotistical Puckboy Book 2: Irresponsible Puckboy Book 3: Shameless Puckboy Book 4: Foolish Puckboy Book 5: Clueless Puckboy Book 6: Bromantic Puckboy Book 7: Forbidden Puckboy Book 8: Possessive Puckboy Book 9: Stubborn Puckboy Book 10: Charming Puckboy

Skate into the world of Puckboys, the hot mm gay ice hockey romance fiction series for fans of Heated Rivalry and Emily Rath. Neither of them could have predicted falling for one another, but is risking their hearts worth risking their careers? Oskar Voyjik has really done it this time. After a public mishap in an alleyway is caught on CCTV, his team's owner has had it with his stunts. Either he fixes his image or he's off the ice for good. Who better than the straight-laced head of San Jose's PR department Lane Pierce to clean up Oskar's image? Now Lane's career is on the line, all because Oskar has never liked being told what to do. Little does Oskar know that he's finally met his match. Lane will do anything to keep him in check - including setting up residence in Oskar's spare room. In such close quarters, the chemistry is undeniable. With the fire between them unexpectedly thawing Lane's cold heart, will he choose Oskar or the career he's worked so hard for? Sensual and spicy, this forbidden romance is ideal for fans of Rachel Reid, Elle Kennedy and Emily Rath. Puckboys Book 1: Egotistical Puckboy Book 2: Irresponsible Puckboy Book 3: Shameless Puckboy Book 4: Foolish Puckboy Book 5: Clueless Puckboy Book 6: Bromantic Puckboy Book 7: Forbidden Puckboy Book 8: Possessive Puckboy Book 9: Stubborn Puckboy Book 10: Charming Puckboy

Britain's wartime alliances hinge on the outcome of Kalisz's next case Christmas Day 1943, Arisaig, Scotland. The body of beautiful, well-connected Polish SOE agent Krystina Kowolska is found in the gardens of the country house where she's been preparing for a vital mission to France. The question is, was she already dead when she was hanged? Two days later, resistance double agent, Investigator Jan Kalisz of the Warsaw Kripo is flown to Britain where Winston Churchill himself tasks him with finding Krystina's killer, before the cracks in Britain's alliance with Poland become fractures. Yet Arisaig is a place of secrets where everyone is a trained killer, and Kalisz discovers that Krystina had her demons and her enemies. Was she the hero her record suggests or the traitor the whispers hint at? The gripping third instalment in the Warsaw Quartet by Douglas Jackson, perfect for readers of Chris Lloyd and Simon Scarrow. Praise for Blood Roses, book one of the Warsaw Quartet 'A compelling, evocative story of evil stalking amidst the chaos of war' Giles Kristian 'A dark, twisting thriller ... Jan Kalisz, Douglas Jackson's police officer hero, is the natural heir to the late Philip Kerr's Bernie Gunther' Andrew Taylor 'A remarkable crime debut What raises the novel to another level is in the atmospheric evocation of a city in the process of being systematically obliterated by the Germans and brought to life again by Jackson's pen Gripping stuff, a series that could develop into something impressive and a goldmine for Philip Kerr Bernie Gunther fans' Maxim Jakubowski , Crime Time 'Immensely powerful and vivid .... This is historical crime fiction at its best' Chris Lloyd 'The writing is scalpel-sharp, the unrelenting savagery of the Nazi occupation vividly painted With this book, Jackson will rightfully be regarded as one of the UK's finest crime writers' Ben Kane 'A taut, tense thriller Gutsy and gripping, this is perfect for fans of Chris Lloyd and Robert Harris' D. V. Bishop 'Jackson has created a brilliant mash-up of WW2 thriller and a serial killer chiller, and in so doing brings a fresh perspective to both. Sharp, intelligent writing that makes for a compelling read' Alison Belsham 'Jan Kalisz is a dazzling addition to the canon of compromised heroes... A thrilling wartime adventure story' Russ Thomas 'Jackson brings the tension, brutality and paranoia of Warsaw of the period into murderous life. A knife-edge thriller' Douglas Skelton 'A dark story set against dark times, you practically need a torch to read it' Alec Marsh , author of Rule Britannia 'Jackson has written an utterly compelling novel ... A remarkable piece of work, a fine piece of craftsmanship' Scotsman

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Skate into the world of Puckboys, the hot mm gay ice hockey romance fiction series for fans of Heated Rivalry and Emily Rath. Neither of them could have predicted falling for one another, but is risking their hearts worth risking their careers? Oskar Voyjik has really done it this time. After a public mishap in an alleyway is caught on CCTV, his team's owner has had it with his stunts. Either he fixes his image or he's off the ice for good. Who better than the straight-laced head of San Jose's PR department Lane Pierce to clean up Oskar's image? Now Lane's career is on the line, all because Oskar has never liked being told what to do. Little does Oskar know that he's finally met his match. Lane will do anything to keep him in check - including setting up residence in Oskar's spare room. In such close quarters, the chemistry is undeniable. With the fire between them unexpectedly thawing Lane's cold heart, will he choose Oskar or the career he's worked so hard for? Sensual and spicy, this forbidden romance is ideal for fans of Rachel Reid, Elle Kennedy and Emily Rath. Puckboys Book 1: Egotistical Puckboy Book 2: Irresponsible Puckboy Book 3: Shameless Puckboy Book 4: Foolish Puckboy Book 5: Clueless Puckboy Book 6: Bromantic Puckboy Book 7: Forbidden Puckboy Book 8: Possessive Puckboy Book 9: Stubborn Puckboy Book 10: Charming Puckboy