Fate's Gamble: A Mafia Romance When Matteo, the brooding consigliere of the Italian mafia, takes a spontaneous trip to Las Vegas, he's not looking for love. Haunted by a traumatic past, Matteo has sworn off family and commitment. But fate has other plans. In the city of lights and endless possibilities, he crosses paths with Billie, a spirited woman who embodies everything he never knew he needed. One chance encounter. One unforgettable night. And one surprise that changes everything—a baby. As Matteo and Billie are thrust together by destiny, they must navigate a world filled with dangerous secrets, powerful enemies, and unexpected alliances. In a game where hearts and lives are on the line, Matteo will have to confront the demons of his past if he wants a chance at a future he never thought possible. But in the high-stakes world of love and loyalty, will Matteo's fears be stronger than the growing bond between them? Or will Billie be the one to break through his hardened exterior and show him that sometimes, taking a gamble on love is the only way to win? Fate's Gamble is a thrilling, emotionally charged romance that will keep you hooked from the first page to the last. Perfect for fans of mafia romance, forbidden love, and unexpected twists, this book is a must-read for anyone who believes in the power of destiny.

Politics was once regarded as an activity which could give human societies control over their fate. However, there is now a deep pessimism about the ability of human beings to control anything very much, least of all through politics. This new fatalism about the human condition claims that we are living in the iron cages erected by vast impersonal forces arising from globalization and technology: a society that is both anti-political and unpolitical, a society without hope or the means either to imagine or promote an alternative future. It reflects the disillusion of political hopes in liberal and socialist utopias in the twentieth century and a widespread disenchantment with the grand narratives of the Enlightenment about reason and progress, and with modernity itself. The most characteristic expression of this disenchantment is the endless discourses on endism - the end of history, the end of ideology, the end of the nation-state, the end of authority, the end of government, the end of the public realm, the end of politics itself - all have been proclaimed in recent years. Andrew Gamble's new book argues against the fatalism implicit in so many of these discourses, as well as against the fatalism that has always been present in many of the central discourses of modernity. It sets out a defence of politics and the political, explains why we cannot do without politics, and probes the complex relationship between politics and fate, and the continuing and necessary tension between them. This book will be essential reading for students and scholars of politics, public affairs and political thought.

“You want to refree America to make it...home again?” “I want to bring the hope of freedom. I want others to be able to live, not just survive.” Our serendipitous tale begins in the year 3018, with the death of stories and soldiers and a lone man riding away into the city of Indianapolis with the last holy book called the Vykup, the story the government tried desperately to destroy since the war of 2020. The iron rule of The Red Ming over China, Russia, and America left the people starved for uncensored words and ready to riot. This tale unfortunately envelopes a sarcastic artist named Olika Fallegt who has a vendetta to be forgotten from the world after her parent’s death. Everything’s going according to her plan until her apartment becomes a collision course for a man on the run from The Red Ming.

Simon is moments from freedom, but Fate has other plans.When he escapes Boston's quarantine, he doesn't know what to expect. He quickly discovers that monsters have spilled out into the world, spreading their infestation on a global scale. If he has any hope of fighting a larger war, he's going to need more allies.His paths cross with Maggie, a huntress with a peculiar curse. Together they navigate a world freshly ravaged by vampires, werewolves, and fallen angels. The unfortunate duo doesn't escape the notice of Fate, who has a few more tricks up her sleeve. She hounds Simon to make a grievous choice, but even following his heart might not save them.After the prophetess, Hera, abandons her legacy and throws the universe into chaos, she tries to retire. But even she can't escape Fate. As destiny goes awry, the sisters of fortune place their bets on the survivors. Who will win the battle for earth: angels and saints, or devils and monsters?

In 1868, Lydia Blaise is visiting her cousin Edith Miller in the picturesque town of Colorado City at the base of the majestic Pike's Peak. Upon arriving she is given the facts of strange mishaps and of recent threats to Albert, Edith's husband. With her inquisitive mind she attempts to uncover the culprit. One burning question--just who is the handsome Josiah Chandler? There is definitely more to the man with the gun strapped on his belt than he wants her to believe.Josiah Chandler is trying to keep a low profile and has been hired on to discover who is trying to kill Mr. Albert Miller. Miller's beautiful cousin is a pleasant distraction as he tries to unravel the mystery.Poison, fire, tampering with a rifle, and bullets flying all make for an exciting adventure for Lydia and Josiah. Will they be able to work as a team or will their attraction for each other get in the way?