Breaking Damian

He wanted to be more than a street kid. He got more than he asked for. Damian lives on the streets of the Gauntlet-a megapolis where magic wielding weavers from four different Houses and ordinary people coexist peacefully. His life is a struggle and he's doing anything to get by, including stealing from wealthy merchants and working in the mines, all the while dreaming of becoming a weaver. Then, one day, he shows signs of magic and his life changes forever. But when the Emperor who has been ruling over the Gauntlet for two hundred years disappears, the Houses turn on each other and he finds himself at the center of a power struggle. Now, with civil war threatening to engulf his world, he realizes that it is up to him, and him alone, to end the conflict between the Houses and save everyone he loves.

Mark thought being a witch would be easy, but it has ruined everything. Now, he has to fight for his friends and the guy that he loves. Which would be challenging enough, without school being a living nightmare; more demons than he can handle; and witches that have strayed from the light.

We Can't Run Away From This, the new book by bestselling author Damian Hall, is now available for pre-order. In It for the Long Run is ultrarunner Damian Hall's story of his Pennine Way record attempt in July 2020. In July 1989, Mike Hartley set the Fastest Known Time (FKT) record for the Pennine Way, running Britain's oldest National Trail in a little over two days and seventeen hours. He didn't stop to sleep, but did break for fifteen minutes for fish and chips. Hartley's record stood for thirty-one years, until two attempts were made on it in two weeks in the summer of 2020. First, American John Kelly broke Hartley's record by less than an hour, then Hall knocked another two hours off Kelly's time. Hall used his record attempt to highlight environmental issues: his attempt was carbon negative, he used no plastics, and he and his pacing runners collected litter as they went, while also raising money for Greenpeace. A vegan, Hall used no animal products on his attempt. Scrawled on his arm in permanent marker was 'FFF', signifying the three things that matter most to him: Family, Friends, Future. Packed with dry wit and humour, In It for the Long Run tells of Hall's four-year preparation for his attempt, and of the run itself. He also gives us an autobiographical insight into the deranged world of midlife crisis ultramarathon running and record attempts.

⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ Lara Adrian, New York Times Bestselling Author of the Midnight Breed series: "I'm addicted to Tina Folsom's books! The Scanguards® series is one of the hottest things to happen to vampire romance. If you love scorching, fast-paced reads, don't miss this thrilling series!" As a hybrid vampire who not only works as a bodyguard for Scanguards, but also moonlights at the nightclub Mezzanine, owned by his father and Samson, Damian has his pick of beautiful women. But when journalist Naomi Sutton breaks into the nightclub’s office while investigating allegations of supposed blood rituals at the club, Damian’s blood stirs in a way it never has before. But how can he keep Naomi from digging up his secrets when he wants nothing more than to make love to her and sink his fangs into her lovely neck? The disappearance of a bartender, a mix-up with his twin brother, and a theft throw a wrench into Damian’s life and might force him to tell Naomi the truth about himself. But can a reporter keep such a secret? ABOUT THE SERIES The Scanguards Vampires series is full of fast-paced action, scorching love scenes, witty dialogue, and strong heroes and heroines. Vampire Samson Woodford lives in San Francisco and owns a security/bodyguard company, Scanguards, which employs both vampires and humans. And eventually some witches. Throw in a few immortal guardians and demons later in the series, and you'll get the drift! Each book can be read as a standalone and always centers around a new couple finding love, but the series is more enjoyable when read in order. And of course, there are always a few running jokes - you'll understand when you meet Wesley, a wannabe witch. Enjoy! Scanguards Vampires Book 1: Samson's Lovely Mortal Book 2: Amaury's Hellion Book 3: Gabriel's Mate Book 4: Yvette's Haven Book 5: Zane's Redemption Book 6: Quinn's Undying Rose Book 7: Oliver's Hunger Book 8: Thomas's Choice Book 8 1/2: Silent Bite (A Scanguards Wedding Novella) Book 9: Cain's Identity Book 10: Luther's Return Novella: Mortal Wish Book 11: Blake's Pursuit Novella 11 1/2: Fateful Reunion Book 12: John's Yearning Book 13: Ryder's Storm (Scanguards Hybrids #1) Book 14: Damian's Conquest (Scanguards Hybrids #2) Book 15: Grayson's Challenge (Scanguards Hybrids #3) Book 16: Isabelle’s Forbidden Love (Scanguards Hybrids #4) pre-order Stealth Guardians Lover Uncloaked (#1) Master Unchained (#2) Warrior Unraveled (#3) Guardian Undone (#4) Immortal Unveiled (#5) Protector Unmatched (#6) Demon Unleashed (#7) Code Name Stargate Ace on the Run (#1) Fox in plain Sight (#2) Yankee in the Wind (#3) Tiger on the Prowl (#4) Venice Vampyr Venice Vampyr (#1) Venice Vampyr (#2): Final Affair Venice Vampyr (#3): Sinful Treasure Venice Vampyr (#4): Sensual Danger Venice Vampyr (#5): Wicked Seduction (by Michele Hauf) Thriller (as T.R. Folsom) Eyewitness Out of Olympus Book 1: A Touch of Greek Book 2: A Scent of Greek Book 3: A Taste of Greek Book 4: A Hush of Greek The Hamptons Bachelor Club Teasing Enticing Beguiling Scorching Alluring Sizzling Short stories Steal Me The Wrong Suitor Time Quest - Reversal of Fate The Scanguards Vampires series has it all: love at first sight, enemies to lovers, meet cute, instalove, alpha hero, fated mates, bodyguard, band of brothers, damsel in distress, woman in peril, beauty and the beast, hidden identity, soul mates, first love, virgins, tortured hero, age gap, second chance love, grieving lover, return from the dead, secret baby, playboy, kidnappings, friends to lovers, coming out, secret admirer, last to know, unrequited love, amnesia, royalty, forbidden love, identical twins, partners in fighting crime. Perfect for readers of Lara Adrian's Midnight Breed series, JR Ward's Black Dagger Brotherhood, and Kerrelyn Sparks' Love at Stake series.

After four years of working at Landmark bank, Damian Vongcir was at the height of his career. He was pleased with his job and his life, believing it was taking the path that was meant for it until a single event changed the picture. A banking relationship he had introduced had been used to defraud the government. The bank moved to protect its own reputation and he was to take the fall. All of his past glory and good deeds no longer mattered. He was the villain. While he waited for his fate, his marriage which had been overshadowed by his timeless devotion to his work was nearing the precipice. At that point he began to harbour doubts about the career path he has chosen. By a stroke of fortune his luck turned. He struck a big deal that sent shock waves through the bank. It was like bringing home the Holy Grail and suddenly he was loved again. In the revelry of his accomplishment he fell into a brief moment of reflection from which he found the truth that freed him from all his fears. He must then make an inevitable decision- between work and family, fear and happiness.

How could this be possible? Do fairytales really exist? Well in the life of Samantha Chamberlain, fairytales become reality. She is only a freshman, and yet she didn't know that her destiny would come this quickly. Her great-grandmother is half of something Sam thought was only an old "fish" tale. When a mysterious goblin appears to her and her friends at a school ski trip, things start to unfold. What's worse, her best friend is taken by the goblin to a strange world and the only person who can save him is Sam. She finds out who she really is and must face her fears, be forced to get married, and save her friends before it s too late Will she get everyone home including herself, or will the evil Amon get to her first? Friendship can conquer all, but is it strong enough to defeat this king of all darkness and evil?

Sandy, a twenty-eight-year-old woman, leaves Oklahoma for New York for the search of a good life. She leaves behind a dingy apartment, an underpaid job, and a family who walked all over her because she was poor and unmarried. However, on a night went crazy, partying in one of the popular bars in New York, Sandy meets a man who would become her one great love. Damian Remington is the heir of one of the wealthiest and powerful families in New York. He has been in love once but could not call it love. He feels love is overrated until he met a wild-eyed, innocent-looking brown girl with the darkest and loveliest hair he ever saw. The two star-crossed lovers are like heaven and earth, with many barriers in between. They struggle to hold on to their love, despite the many difficulties. On one side is his family who would let hell freeze over before they allowed their son to marry a girl with no pedigree. On the other hand is Nicole Walton, a woman from a supposed wealthy family, whose only goal is to marry Damian to set her family free from their financial problems. She would go to any length to see her goal achieved. Alas, their detractors win, and the two lovers have broken apart, never to be mended. Apart, they form new bonds, but fate is on the side of true love. What would it take to fix splintered hearts? Death?

It's 12 October 1984. An IRA bomb blows apart the Grand Hotel in Brighton. Miraculously, Margaret Thatcher survives. In small-town Scotland, eight-year-old Damian Barr watches in horror as his mum rips her wedding ring off and packs their bags. He knows he, too, must survive. Damian, his sister and his Catholic mum move in with her sinister new boyfriend while his Protestant dad shacks up with the glamorous Mary the Canary. Divided by sectarian suspicion, the community is held together by the sprawling Ravenscraig Steelworks. But darkness threatens as Maggie takes hold: she snatches school milk, smashes the unions and makes greed good. Following Maggie's advice, Damian works hard and plans his escape. He discovers that stories can save your life and - in spite of violence, strikes, AIDS and Clause 28 - manages to fall in love dancing to Madonna in Glasgow's only gay club. Maggie & Me is a touching and darkly witty memoir about surviving Thatcher's Britain; a story of growing up gay in a straight world and coming out the other side in spite of, and maybe because of, the iron lady.

On a faraway planet, there is an ancient legend that speaks of portals appearing all across the land, these portals lead to new and strange worlds. As these portals begin to appear they cause strange occurrences across the land setting in motion the renewal of the planet. According to this same legend, there is a group of children that must find one another and help each other grow in both strength and mind. The fate of the planet depends on these children who will ultimately decide the fate of the world. Can these children save their planet or will they lead to its destruction?

'Does culture create competitive advantage? Case closed in this compelling analysis of sporting success. Read it.' – James Kerr, bestselling author of Legacy. In The Barcelona Way, sports psychologist Prof. Damian Hughes draws on exclusive insight into FCB as well as first-hand research from organizational psychology, to set out a method to create your own high-performance culture. At the heart of FCB’s winning culture are a set of principles, epitomized by Pep Guardiola, Johan Cruyff, Lionel Messi and many other FCB legends, which govern how to nurture talent, prepare for change and provide the best environment to build a culture of sustained success. These principles: Big Picture, Arc of Change, Repetition, Cultural Architects, Authentic Leadership are at the heart of FCB’s unprecedented domination of football, and are the key to developing high-performance cultures in any team-based organisation across every industry. The Barcelona Way is a hugely practical must-read that sets out a clear plan, based on the same principles, for you to create a culture of success and get the best of yourself and your team.