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Reverting Scales: Shells of Self by The Illogic Naydrus has found her haven! She learns how to be a dragon as she grows within its walls, but things don't become very easy when reality comes crashing in. With time, she becomes better and lays a golden egg in her very first clutch. An egg whose existence will warp the fabric of the world as everyone knows it. |
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Jerome's Magical Home by Felicia Jones Imagine a house where chores are done by themselves, gardens bloom in vibrant hues, and animal friends lend a helping hand at every turn. This is the everyday wonder of Jerome’s magical home—a place where surprises and fun are around every corner. When Joan, his curious friend, visits for the first time, she’s enchanted by the shimmering ivy-covered house, a singing faucet, a mermaid in the tub, and even gnomes playing trombones in the garden. But as magical as Jerome’s home seems, Joan learns an unexpected lesson: not everything magical is perfect. This heartwarming tale explores the joy of friendship, the beauty of imperfection, and how happiness doesn’t require a touch of magic—just a little kindness and love. |
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Sacrificing Serenity by Holly Ash What would you sacrifice to keep your kids healthy? With the rollback of environmental regulations, clean drinking water has become a luxury for the rich. A year after the death of her husband, single mother Reggie Stone is barely holding things together. Her nonprofit construction company has run out of funding, her son is being bullied at school, and with the rising cost of bottled water it’s becoming harder by the day to provide her kids with food, water, and a safe place to live. Fueled by desperation, she calls in the one advantage she swore she would never take and moves them to Serenity, the original Sanctuary City, an experimental town surrounded by a smart grid that filters out all pollutants. The only downside is the Sanctuary Cities are run by Reggie’s estranged parents whose love and approval has always been dependent on how well their children preform in the sciences. Reggie assumes the blunt disapproval and passive aggressive comments from her parents are the worst she’ll have to deal with, but she soon realizes things aren’t what they seem in the city. Unexplained gaps in the residents’ memories sets Reggie off on a mission to discover what’s really going on inside the smart grid before her children lose all their memories of their father. |
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Enemies to Enemies by Ash Kreider An erotic why-choose bisexual novella: trans-coded M/M & trans-coded M/F Tano, a shapeshifter and Commander of the Tinoran City Watch, is cursed by a god to become human, and is completely overwhelmed by his new anatomy and attendant biological urges. He accidentally falls into definitely-not-a-relationship with his long-time enemy Karchak - a mediocre smuggler, fence, and tavern owner. At the same time, he begins exploring a friends-with-benefits situation with a nearby cafe owner who just wants something nice and simple after the end of her previous marriage. In the end, everyone gets what they want. |
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Kiss of Seduction (Court of Chains #1) by Rawnie Sabor A succubus's kiss is deadly... to everyone but her. Evie is trapped. Held captive by the vampiric Court of Night, she has experienced nothing but pain and terror for over a year. Treasured for her rare and delectable blood, Evie knows she will never see the outside of the dark estate that is her prison. She is fated to be forever ruined by cruel monsters. Her freedom is a concept lost. Natalya is the second-in-command of the Chicago-based Court of Chains. She is among the rarest monsters—a greater fiend, a succubus. A being of pure Sin, whose touch is agony and whose kiss is a death sentence. Following a less-than-diplomatic visit to the Court of Night, Natalya finds herself responsible for a human who was so hurt during her captivity that she is believed to be broken. But there's something different about this strange woman. She suffers no pain under Natalya's touch, and she can survive the infernal kiss of a succubus. But Sin does not invite peace. The vampire King of the Court of Night is a patient man who doesn't like when people take what he believes to be his property. Or which could be his property. And only few things are rarer or more precious than the bound powers of a greater fiend. Kiss of Seduction is an emotionally charged, sapphic love story of healing through trauma, reclaiming yourself after tragedy, and trusting another to catch you when you fall. |
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How I Hacked the Moon by R. A. Dines At the first coding academy on the moon, constant surveillance doesn't stop the smartest misfits from plotting their escape — even though it may cost them their freedom. Life is boring on the moon. Even with stewed grubs for lunch, regular spacewalks, low-oxygen drills, and skydiving sims. Not that 13-year-old Moon Girl minds — for the first time she has a best friend and AI coding to occupy her anxious mind. Even with 6x less gravity on the moon, the past four years living at the prestigious Lunar Coding Complex run by the sinister Big Smile Corp, have been more stable than her life ever was on Earth. The problem with a charismatic best friend, however, is that she’s a magnet for trouble. The friends attempt (and fail) to hack the school’s core database, catching the attention of a group of rebel hackers led by Dovrin, Moon Girl’s long-time crush. When Dovrin invites her to join his crew, Moon Girl is thrilled at the chance to spend more time with him and prove her skills as a hacker. But as she gets in deeper with the rebels and closer with Dovrin, she realizes she’s jeopardizing the only friendship she’s ever had. So when she discovers Big Smile Corp’s dangerous secret that threatens the lives of everyone she loves, she’s not sure where to turn. Even if Moon Girl and Dovrin accomplish their mission, will they safely be able to return to Earth? And if they fail, what price will Big Smile Corp make them pay? Fans of The Last Cuentista by Donna Barba Higuera will enjoy HOW I HACKED THE MOON, a thrilling adventure for ages 10 to adult. |
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The Quiet In Room 108 by Delly M. Elrose They were supposed to serve their time and forget each other. Instead, they found the one thing they’d stopped believing in: belonging. Room 108 wasn’t meant to change anything. Just a dusty classroom repurposed for a school-mandated camping trip follow-up. But when six teenagers—each carrying secrets, scars, and second chances—begin meeting there every Friday after school, something unexpected happens. They start talking. Listening. And slowly, trusting. There’s Jules, a fiercely private artist with hearing loss and a gift for drawing what others refuse to see. Milo, a wheelchair-using tech genius with a sharp tongue and a secret heart. Tasha, a girl fresh out of juvie with fists clenched tighter than her future. Rowan, a selective mute who hasn’t spoken in months—and has no intention to. Skye, neurodivergent and obsessed with true crime podcasts, who refuses to dim herself for anyone. And Leo, a trans boy navigating life in stealth mode—until this strange, messy group makes him want to be known. As secrets rise and trust forms, the group begins to challenge not just each other—but the broken systems that tried to silence them. Told in rotating perspectives, The Quiet in Room 108 is a poignant, powerful coming-of-age story about friendship, healing, and the quiet revolutions that start inside us all. For readers of A List of Cages, This Is Where It Ends, and The Perks of Being a Wallflower. |
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Sword of Vengeance by Chris Adams In a land under siege by an immortal warrior mage commanding a ruthless empire, a desperate mission to rescue a kidnapped prince could save the world—or doom it. Magic, monsters, and betrayal collide as the journey reaches beyond the mortal realm—into Death’s domain—while gods stir, demons rise, and long-buried secrets threaten to destroy everything. Sacrifices must be made as the battle between light and darkness begins—with twists no one sees coming. Sword of Vengeance follows Guardian Knight Gerald Caelen as he confronts dark forces in a high-stakes race against time. As a newly sworn knight in the order once a victim of Adrian Zartun’s betrayal, Gerald must now face the immortal warrior-mage responsible for destroying his family and an entire empire. Accompanied by wizards, warriors, and a mysterious assassin, Gerald journeys deep into the heart of the Videronian Empire to rescue Prince Richard Calladorus before he is sacrificed in a dark rite that will grant Zartun ultimate power over the mortal world. Along the way, Gerald will battle demons, confront ancient secrets, and wield magic he barely understands, as he and his companions discover that the fate of heaven and hell itself may hinge on the success of their quest. |
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Mercy: Tears of the Fallen by Chance Dillon "GET IT... 'A gritty and fast-moving fantasy from a promising new voice.'" - Kirkus Reviews "This is one of the most dangerously ambitious and boldly imaginative debuts I have ever read." - GRIMDARK MAGAZINE (Esmay Rosalyne) "This is going to be something enormously special. This is a debut that demands people's attention." - John Minton, Talking Story and one of the Authors of Discovery "This will undoubtedly go down as one of the best fantasy debuts this year; if not the best." - Zachary Shaye of Shaye's Library "Dillon throws you into the deep end... His writing is good. Really good... He's doing something special here, bringing his fiery passion to the story in spades." - iSamwise, Book Reviewer "There will be emotional damage." - Zammar Ahmer, Author of The Book of Astea Mercy is for the Fallen. A world shattered by war. A relic that can rewrite destiny. And two men—one hero, one exile— who might be the key to everything. Alevist Lightseeker was once a legend. His reward? Betrayal and murder of all he held dear. Erevayn drinks to forget. But no amount of ale can quell his hearts desire to drive his blade through those that stole his future. A gifted minstrel carries a secret—a tale that binds the fallen hero and bitter exile together. A tale neither are ready to hear. Power and vengeance have a price. And in the war for the Tears of the Fallen, death follows from Mercy. For fans of Elden Ring, The Malazan Book of the Fallen, and Joe Abercrombie comes an epic series where blades crash, kingdoms fall, and fate is never as it seems. |
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His Name is Junsaku by Tenkara Smart Amidst the grandeur and tradition of feudal Japan, where samurai warriors clash in deadly battles and the shogunate reigns supreme, one man stands out. Junsaku Aoyama, driven by an unshakeable belief in his destiny, is determined to become Japan's greatest samurai. But as Junsaku pursues his dreams, he is faced with a difficult choice when he meets a Lithuanian woman who disembarks a Dutch merchant ship. Caught between his loyalty to his country and his growing love for her, Junsaku must navigate the treacherous waters of honour and duty, even as a mysterious ghost draped in black warns him of impending danger. His Name is Junsaku is the page-turning sequel to She Named Me Wolf, transporting readers to 17th-century Japan, where Junsaku, much like Wolf, encounters a ghost that brings him messages and warnings about his life’s path. As he faces various challenges and opportunities, Junsaku evolves into a skilled warrior and a master of martial arts. Yet, beneath his growing prowess lies a shadow of past-life tragedy that lingers in his soul. Will Junsaku unravel the cryptic meanings of the apparition’s messages before time slips away, or will his past continue to haunt him until it is too late? |
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Zaria Michelle Winderson and Osirion Najimi were best friends...until her father's bullet changed everything. Instantly traumatized, Michelle buried her feelings for her high school friend and moved on with her life. Now as a college student she has a bright future and a lover that her family approves of, but she has kept her friendship with Osirion close to her heart. As she accepts both her feelings and the tangled history between their families Michelle resolves to be the best friend she can be. However, Osirion had other plans. Even with a girlfriend and his studies, the twenty-two-year-old has never lost his first love. As wonderful as their friendship can be, he knows that their love affair could be even better and he's determined to show her. As Michelle transfers to his campus their unresolved feelings rise to the surface amid jealous lovers, undergrad drama, noisy friends, and two families that can't wait to tear each other apart. She strives to be loved and to heal her past trauma while surviving the semester. Osirion resolves to confess to his beloved without destroying their friendship. They both pray that their feelings don't make their warring families implode. |
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TEETH: The Complete Meal by Chele Cooke Death is a bitch. But the afterlife… that’s where the trouble really begins. Spencer thought his afterlife was perfect. Little did he know, even being dead can change at the drop of a body. A dark urban fantasy trilogy, TEETH: THE COMPLETE MEAL is the complete collection of humorous and suspenseful paranormal thrillers. |
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Her For Hire: Forbidden Arrangements by delly M. Elrose Her for Hire: Forbidden Arrangements Luxury. Desire. No strings… until her. She sells fantasy to the rich and lonely. But what happens when one of them touches her for real? Eden Hawthorne is flawless. Blonde, cultured, and devastating in heels, she’s the highest-paid escort at The Rose Society—an elite, invitation-only companion service for women who want luxury without the strings. New to the agency, LucĂa Reyes is fire and instinct—an ex-dancer from Miami trying to find her footing in a world of silk sheets and champagne lies. Eden is told to keep her close. Teach her. Break her in. But the first rule at The Rose Society? Don’t fall for a client. The second? Never fall for each other. So when Eden’s most exclusive client—an ice-cold gallery owner with secrets of her own—requests both women for a weekend retreat, the line between professional and personal starts to blur. Desire is easy. But trust? That’s the real transaction. Her for Hire: Forbidden Arrangements is a scorching, erotic sapphic romance with luxury drama, stolen kisses, sensual mentorship, and the kind of love no contract can contain. |
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Bloodlines of Ebonridge by delly M Elrose Two vampire clans. One sacred line. And a forbidden love written in blood. On the shadowed streets of Ebonridge, the vampires of the Nocturne Court and the Ashthorn Circle have waged a secret war for centuries. Cold alliances and ancient grudges keep their blades sharp and their fangs sharper. But everything begins to unravel when Selene Vale, heir to the ruthless Nocturne bloodline, crosses paths with Iris Thorne, the reckless daughter of Ashthorn’s rebellious matriarch. They were raised to destroy each other. But when a greater darkness stirs beneath the city — and secrets about their bloodlines come to light — Selene and Iris are forced into an uneasy alliance. What starts as reluctant trust becomes undeniable desire. And in a world where love is betrayal… Will they rewrite their legacy — or become its final victims? |
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The Pages Between Us by Delly M. Elrose The Pages Between Us The Pages Between Us is a poignant and emotionally charged coming-of-age novel that weaves together past and present, love and loss, and the courage it takes to face the truth. College freshman Quinn Parker never intended to revisit her past—until a creative writing assignment forces her to open an old leather-bound diary from high school. Within its pages lies the story of sixteen-year-old Quinn: closeted, hopelessly in love with her best friend, Maddie Rivera, and heartbroken by the secrets that tore them apart. Now, as Quinn navigates college life and new friendships, the diary’s revelations blur the lines between memory and reality. Just as Quinn begins to heal, Maddie unexpectedly transfers to her university, throwing her carefully constructed world into chaos. Told in alternating timelines, The Pages Between Us explores the raw, tender moments of first love, the pain of betrayal, and the quiet strength required to confront buried truths. When Quinn’s private writings are exposed, the fallout threatens to destroy everything—including the fragile hope of reconciliation with Maddie. As past and present collide, Quinn must decide whether to keep her heart guarded or risk everything for a second chance with the girl who once shattered it. Perfect for fans of: - The Lesbiana's Guide to Catholic School by Sonora Reyes - You’ve Reached Sam by Dustin Thao - She Gets the Girl* by Rachael Lippincott |
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One In A Million by delly M. Elrose At St. Augustine’s Academy, being invisible is Izzy Hart’s specialty. Quiet, awkward, and more comfortable behind a camera lens than in front of a crowd, she never imagined she’d be the center of attention—especially not from the school’s three most popular girls. When a mysterious £1 million bet is placed among the elite students, a twisted game begins: whoever can make Izzy fall for them first, wins the prize. There’s Harper, the cold, calculating queen bee who always gets what she wants. Talia, the effortlessly charming heartbreaker with a devilish grin. And Skye, the soft-spoken enigma with secrets buried deeper than anyone knows. But as the lines between manipulation and real emotion blur, Izzy begins to see through the cracks in their perfect facades—and what started as a cruel game turns into something no one expected. Feelings grow, truths unravel, and the question changes from “Who will win?” to “Who’s telling the truth?” One in a Million is a sharp, emotionally charged LGBTQ+ romance-drama full of tension, betrayal, and unexpected vulnerability. In a world of secrets and high stakes, falling in love might be the most dangerous move of all. |
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Between Her and Me by delly M. Elrose Two girls. Two women. And too many secrets to survive the school year. In the small town of Edenridge, nothing stays private for long—especially at Hartmoor College, a prestigious all-girls institution where appearances matter and reputations are everything. Seventeen-year-old Ember Rowe isn’t looking for trouble—just love, validation, and maybe someone to understand her. She finds that in Calla Whitmore, her bright, tomboyish classmate who’s fearless with her heart. But when Ember’s Literature professor, the icy and enigmatic Dr. Vera Lennox, begins to take an interest in more than just Ember’s writing… the lines between mentorship and desire blur. Unbeknownst to Ember, Vera has a secret: she’s already entangled with Marla Rowe, Ember’s glamorous, tightly wound mother, who thinks she’s being seduced… but is really just being used. Used to get closer to Ember. And it’s working. Between school hallways, late-night study sessions, and stolen glances at the Rowe household—where Ember lives with her eccentric little brother and secretive older sister—desire builds. Loyalties fracture. And no one walks away untouched. Some love stories break rules. This one burns them down. |
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She Knows Where I sleep by Delly M. Elrose She was her mother’s best friend. She wasn’t supposed to be watching her. And she definitely wasn’t supposed to want her back. Talia Royce just turned eighteen—fierce, headstrong, and aching for someone to finally see her. She didn’t expect that someone to be Jade Carrington, her mother’s oldest friend and a woman twice her age. At fifty-three, Jade is composed, commanding, and achingly beautiful. She’s known Talia since she was in pigtails. But the girl who returns home from school for the summer is not a child anymore. She’s temptation. She’s trouble. And she’s watching Jade with a hunger that’s impossible to ignore. As the boundaries of propriety begin to blur behind closed doors, both women spiral into a secret, scorching affair that risks exposing everything—family, loyalty, and the illusion of control. Some lines aren’t meant to be crossed. But some are |
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The Forbidden Hour by delly M. Elrose In a quiet, upper-middle-class suburb, Sarah, a 51-year-old emotionally neglected wife, finds herself trapped in the monotony of her perfect but unfulfilling life. Her husband, successful and often absent, leaves her isolated in their spacious home, and the weight of her loneliness grows heavier with each passing day. When 18-year-old Maya begins babysitting Sarah's children, an unexpected spark is lit. Maya’s youthful energy and carefree confidence quickly capture Sarah’s attention, a spark she hasn’t felt in years. At first, Sarah dismisses the feelings, rationalizing them as mere curiosity or a fleeting moment. But as the days pass, Sarah finds herself drawn to Maya in a way she can’t ignore—a dangerous attraction that begins to unravel the carefully constructed world she’s built. What starts as a quiet, innocent connection soon spirals into a forbidden affair, forcing Sarah to confront desires she’s long suppressed. As the bond deepens, the emotional desperation Sarah feels intensifies, pulling her further away from her family and deeper into the grip of a taboo passion. The affair is a dangerous game, full of power dynamics, trust, and secrecy. As Sarah and Maya navigate their growing attraction, they find themselves caught in a web of lies, with the risk of exposure looming at every turn. The Forbidden Hour is a provocative exploration of emotional neglect, power, and the complexities of forbidden attraction. As Sarah becomes entangled in a dangerous liaison, she must face the consequences of her choices, knowing that the price of her desires could shatter everything she holds dear. |
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Her Father's Sin by Delly M. Elrose A forbidden, slow-burn romance about desire, betrayal, and the lines we cross for love. She married the wrong Kent… but craved the right one. At 42, Sloane Marlowe has everything she’s supposed to want—a luxurious life, a powerful husband, and a future wrapped in gilded stability. But beneath her poised exterior, the fire in her has long since burned out… until her. Aria Kent is everything Sloane isn’t—wild, reckless, and twenty years younger. She’s also her new stepdaughter. Their first meeting is a collision of stolen glances and accidental touches, each one sending cracks through Sloane’s carefully constructed life. Aria doesn’t hide what she wants. And Sloane doesn’t know how to resist. Every secret glance is a betrayal. Every lingering touch is a sin. But when the line between right and wrong blurs, obsession takes hold—and neither of them can turn back. Even if it destroys everything. |
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Beyond the Language of Love by Delly M. Elrose Camila Moretti, a fierce, tattooed football star raised in working-class Buenos Aires, is the face of Argentina’s women’s team—bold, magnetic, and emotionally closed off. She’s in a messy relationship with her possessive co-captain, LucĂa RamĂrez, and hiding more fears than her tough exterior shows. Football is her sanctuary. Love is another game she doesn’t know how to win. Enter Juliet Ashford, a quiet but passionate English linguistics student on a year abroad in Buenos Aires. She's awkward, observant, and deeply sensitive. Juliet loves football but has only watched from the sidelines—until she's assigned to work as a student translator and interpreter for the women's team. Their first meeting is a disaster. Their second, worse. But the tension between them? Unmistakable. As cultural friction, miscommunication, and tangled loyalties spark slow-burning desire, both women find themselves caught between what they want, what they fear, and what might just be the love of their lives—if they’re brave enough to choose it. Rivals. Lovers. Strangers learning each other’s languages—on and off the pitch. In the heat of Buenos Aires, nothing stays lost in translation for long. |
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Waves of the Heart by Delly M. Elrose n the serene coastal town of Eddington Bay, New Hampshire, a world of wealth and tradition collides with the grit and resilience of someone who's had to fight for every inch of success. Clara Devereux, the heir to the prestigious Devereux family fortune, is set to marry the charming, well-to-do Rhett Blackwell in what promises to be the wedding of the century. But as Clara's wedding draws closer, something unexpected happens. Lina Rousseau, a self-made, fiercely independent wedding planner from the other side of town, enters Clara’s life and turns everything upside down. Raised in a rundown neighborhood and having built her business from the ground up, Lina knows what it means to struggle. The world of old-money families like the Devereux’s is foreign to her, and the elegant, poised Clara is everything Lina has spent her life trying to avoid: privileged, sheltered, and trapped in a world of expectations. As they work together on the extravagant wedding, sparks fly between the two women. Despite their differences—Clara’s life of luxury and Lina’s humble roots—their chemistry is undeniable. But Clara is already engaged to Rhett, and Lina’s past makes her hesitant to give in to the attraction. Caught in a whirlwind of family expectations, wedding plans, and a growing bond with the one person she never thought she’d fall for, Clara must decide whether to follow her heart or her family’s carefully planned future. Lina, too, struggles with the allure of a life she’s always dreamed of and the fear of being hurt again. In a story about love, societal pressures, self-discovery, and breaking free from tradition, “Waves of the Heart” is a modern-day romance about two women from completely different worlds learning that love doesn’t follow any rules. |
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Blessed Are the Burning by Delly M Elrose She came to confess. But some sins refuse to be forgiven. St. Agnes of the Hollow, 1963 — a secluded Catholic girls’ boarding school in rural England. Behind ivy-covered walls and whitewashed silence, Marguerite “Maggie” Doyle, a poised and introspective final-year student, harbors a tormenting secret: she is drawn not to boys, but to Sister Therese, the young novice nun with stormy eyes and trembling hands. Sister Therese is barely older than her students and struggles daily to suppress desires she does not name. When Maggie enters the confessional and reveals her “impure thoughts,” something in Therese fractures. The line between mentor and penitent begins to blur—until a touch, a glance, a breath too close shatters it entirely. Told in first person from alternating POVs—Maggie and Therese—the novel unfolds like a prayer whispered through trembling lips. Erotic behind closed doors, aching with guilt and beauty, it’s a slow-burn descent into longing, secrecy, and the question of what love costs when the whole world calls it sin. |
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Gallery of Nightmares: Lost by Doug Hoppes Jonathan knew life would never be the same when he entered the Gallery of Nightmares. Inherited from his mother, the gallery flooded his sense of reality with mysterious shadow people and dark voices from creepy paintings. He thought he could handle it until he stepped into the Shadow Nook. In that room, he was transported to a world of nightmares and realized his problems had just begun. |
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Aminta never fit in. Not with her research, not with her style, not with this world. But when a breakthrough discovery is made beneath the pyramids of Egypt, the Machine begins to stir, and she must follow the pull – or risk losing everything she loves... including herself. Part love story, part apocalyptic adventure, part metaphysical thriller, part psychedelic voyage into the unknown – The Pull is a haunting, transcendent and touching journey about memory, sacrifice, and what it means to choose your own fate – even when the world is ending. |
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"You can't outrun the ghosts you create." Desire and Deception A Psychological Thriller by MKJ In a world where truth is a weapon and love is a battleground, one choice shatters everything. On the night of her arranged wedding, Meera waits—not for vows, but for the freedom she never thought she'd claim. When a single gunshot tears through her future, the threads of loyalty, betrayal, and obsession tighten around her, pulling her into a deadly spiral. At the center stands Kartikeya Sharma—a brilliant, dangerous psychology professor, a man who can see through lies but cannot outrun the darkness inside him. Years later, buried secrets claw back to the surface. As forbidden desires ignite and old betrayals resurface, Meera and Kartikeya find themselves locked in a brutal game where love is a lie—and survival means sacrificing everything. Desire and Deception is a gripping psychological thriller about manipulation, obsession, and the devastating cost of freedom. Because some choices don’t set you free. They bury you deeper. |
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Lovers Until the Rains End… Poppy’s life is a hot mess, with her car out of commission, her career in shambles, and a grieving mother to support—and to make it worse, now she’s been stranded by an unexpected storm. But at least she’s stranded with Rai, a Brazilian toilet paper salesman with a smile like sunshine, a voice like sin, and a body that begs to be painted. Especially soaking wet. (Or naked. Naked is good, too.) Not to mention, she could really use some free samples… All Rai has ever cared about is finding the next storm to ride. But when the water fae toys with Poppy on a whim, their encounter leads him to crave more. He knows nothing of humans, but he desires her as his lover, and soon he’s got Google and an endless supply of motivational quotes to help him in his quest. But as things steam up, his fragile masquerade is threatened by his lies, damn lies, and semantics—not to mention his wings. Maybe he should have told her about the wings. And their tempestuous affair has a deadline. When the monsoon rains end, Rai must leave the brutally dry Tucson desert…or die. That’s what he’s been told, by fae much wiser than he. Too bad he never does what he’s told. |
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Applied Leverage by Aaron Sher Connor Rourke is one of the little people, supernaturally speaking: a psionic in a world of mages. He's happy being the top—okay, just about the only—supernatural locksmith in the Boston area. He doesn't aspire to adventure or heroism, but he's about to get pulled in whether he likes it or not (spoiler: he doesn't). When he stumbles across a secret that was never meant to be known, he gets in trouble with forces far beyond him. Mixed up in a conflict between factions he can't match or understand, he'll have to find a way to survive for himself and those he loves. Along the way, Connor will learn secrets hidden for centuries, face and defeat threats to his life, and ultimately tackle an enemy who could annihilate him with a thought—and wants to. Applied Leverage is an award-winning urban fantasy novel set in an innovative world full of action and vivid characters. It’s a first-person story with a side of snark, on paperback, Kindle, KU, and Audible. |
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Bites on Bourbon by Ellen B. O'Brien A spring romance with teeth. When Nathan gives in to his brother’s pleas to spend his last ever Spring Break in the Big Easy, he thinks he’s agreeing to a week of jazz and jambalaya, maybe a drink or two while he keeps Peter out of trouble. Just like he always has. But then he meets Jennifer, a Bourbon Street shopgirl with sparkling hazel eyes, a great ass…and a pair of sharp white fangs. He should run for his life, but for some reason he can’t stay away. Jennifer’s done with love. Who can blame her, when her last boyfriend turned her into a vampire? But no matter how much she tries, she can’t resist pushing—and ripping open—all of Nathan’s buttons. Even when it puts her unbeating heart at risk. Can their Cajun-spiced fling under the neon lights (not to mention plastic mannequin feet) of Bourbon Street become something more? |
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Circle for the Earth by Daphne Singingtree When a mysterious thunderclap transports a 30-mile circle of South Dakota—including a casino resort, small towns, and two Lakota reservations—back to the year 1791, a new nation is born. Rooted in Indigenous values and armed with 21st-century knowledge, the people of the Circle must navigate a world of colonial empires, ecological collapse, and the threat of genocide. As leadership falls to Rose Chasing Hawk, a hospitality manager turned head of state, the survivors face impossible choices: How much technology should they share? Who can they trust? And how do they protect the Earth while rewriting history? A time-travel saga of survival, sovereignty, and reimagined futures. |
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Blood & Whiskey by Meredith Allison Murder and bootlegging were never part of a 1920s It Girl's plans for stardom. But when gangsters destroy her family, she'll put on her greatest performance yet as she exacts revenge, one man at a time. Mia Angela Scalisi lives a cushy, luxurious life as the headlining act at a popular, gangster-owned Chicago supper club. But it's not the silver screen, and all she wants is to be the Italian Lillian Gish. With her big brother Nick on the cusp of securing a huge bootlegging deal guaranteed to make him rich, he'll be able to use his contacts and influence to make Mia's dreams a reality. But in an instant, life as Mia knows it and all her dreams shatter forever. Now, the only thing that matters is finding the men responsible and teaching them a lesson in the power of blood... By spilling theirs. Set against the backdrop of the glamorous 1920s, Blood & Whiskey is the first thrilling installment of the Scalisi Family Saga. Other books in this series include Book 2, Princes of the Lower East Side and the prequel novella collection, Blood Comes First. |
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Of Blood & Light by Camilla Monk Arthuriana, Victoriana, And Capybaras: Welcome To Thule! A girl with a secret . . . In the back of an ambulance, River Greer counts each breath her little sister takes until the final one: Sage’s body is giving up, ravaged by a mysterious illness. The late-night rush to the ER, however, turns into a surreal nightmare when River is abducted and ferried across the universe to the fabled Thule: a world beyond worlds, where Victorian mores collide with magic and Arthurian legend. . . . meets a knight on a mission. There, His Grace Hadrian Landevale of Caid is fighting losing battles of his own: to recover Isolde, his runaway wife, and against the blight that threatens the ichor, the source of all life on Thule. To add insult to injury, the captured fugitive Thule’s pathfinders just brought back from Earth is not his duchess but an eerie doppelgänger. When it becomes clear that someone will go to any length to silence River, Hadrian offers his protection to this enchanting, obstinate stranger . . . whose secrets might be the key to saving Thule’s most precious treasure: the light in its blood. |
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In rich, compelling prose, Melanie Finn perfectly captures a world of consequences, and the characters who must survive them. Pilgrim Jones' husband has just left her for another woman, stranding her in a small Swiss town where she is one day involved in a tragic car accident that leaves 3 school-children dead. Cleared of responsibility though overcome with guilt, she alights for Africa, where she befriends a series of locals each with their own tragic past, each isolated in their own private way in the remote Tanzanian outpost. Mysteriously, the remains of an albino African appear packaged in a box, spooking everyone—sign of a curse placed by a witch doctor—though its intended recipient is uncertain. Pilgrim volunteers to rid the town of the box and its contents, though wherever she goes, she can't shake the feeling that she's being followed. The Gloaming is a thrilling, haunting new work of guilt, atonement, and finally, hope. |
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Strange as This Weather Has Been by Ann Pancake Set in present day West Virginia, this debut novel tells the story of a coal mining family—a couple and their four children—living through the latest mining boom and dealing with the mountaintop removal and strip mining that is ruining what is left of their hometown. As the mine turns the mountains “to slag and wastewater,” workers struggle with layoffs and children find adventure in the blasted moonscape craters. Strange as This Weather Has Been follows several members of the family, with a particular focus on fifteen–year–old Bant and her mother, Lace. Working at a motel, Bant becomes involved with a young miner while her mother contemplates joining the fight against the mining companies. As domestic conflicts escalate at home, the children are pushed more and more frequently outside among junk from the floods and felled trees in the hollows—the only nature they have ever known. But Bant has other memories and is as curious and strong–willed as her mother, and ultimately comes to discover the very real threat of destruction that looms as much in the landscape as it does at home |
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Fifteen years after climbing the beanstalk, giants are the least of Jack’s concerns… Twisted fairy tale figures roam our world in this deliciously dark, exhilarating new Urban Fantasy series, featuring familiar characters from mythology and fables clashing and conniving in a metropolitan cesspit that runs on chaos. Surrounded by corruption, depravity, and dark magick, down-and-out Detective Jackson Slade of the NYPD is at his lowest. With nothing left to fight for, he finds himself winding up in the same grimy bars every night, nearly drinking himself to death and relying on mysterious magick beans to pick himself back up. Until one night, he stumbles upon a gruesome crime scene that will change the course of his life dramatically. When he finds the shattered corpse of egg-shaped media mogul Dick Dumpty, Jack finds himself reluctantly teaming up with the notoriously cold-blooded outlaw Goldilocks, and together they spiral into the horrifying magickal underbelly of New York City, caught in the middle of a war between the corrupt and the even more corrupt. Coming up against forces such as the grizzly gang leader Papa Bear and the crooked giant-descendant head of the NYPD Chief Cole, Jack and Goldilocks set in motion an explosive chain of events that will change the world, for better or for so much worse… |
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Blood Ties: A Collection of Three Covenant of Blood Shorts by J.S. Living Liz is trapped in a mind prison. Dmitri wants to marry the girl of his dreams. Angelo wants to keep his research from being destroyed. Blood Ties is a companion collection to The Covenant of Blood, and answers questions like how Liz came to exist in Elizabeth Bathory Tepes's subconscious; how Dmitri became the PI; and why Angelo agreed to a marriage he didn't want. If you loved The Covenant of Blood, this short story collection will be a perfect addition to your library. |
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The Covenant of Blood by J.S. Living What would you do if someone granted your deepest desire for one tiny favor? What would you give up to gain your freedom? And, if it came down to it, who would you save: yourself, or a loved one? Elizabeth Bathory-Tepes wants to find the mother that abandoned her. She wants to find her father's soul. And she wants to know why she blackouts from time to time. But getting what you want comes at a cost. And, sometimes, the cost of blood is too high. |
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Kawokee Right to Belong by Reid Minnich and Stacy Bender Born to human parents, Max has never seen another Kawokee. Hungry for acceptance, he steps out into a world where he is seen as a dangerous animal because of his foxlike appearance and the virus he carries. Encouraged by finding a friend, he ventures into a public place and is almost killed. The incident thrusts him into the social spotlight where he becomes both villain and a hero. Between these violent titanic forces, he must fight for the right to belong. |
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Kawokee by Reid Minnich and Stacy Bender Jasmine Char is infected with the Kaw virus spreading through humanity on all inhabited worlds. For her, the desperate mission to the Kawokee world to find a cure is a one-way journey. While the other scientists look for a chemical cure from the safety of orbit, Jasmine believes the cure is in the culture of the primitive, fox-like natives. But the Kawokee have been decimated and their culture all but lost due to human interference. Can Jasmine discover a cure before the Kawokee disappear along with the entire human race |
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Freedom Pancakes for Ukraine by Dr. Janice Cohn Young Artem lives in Ukraine and, when war breaks out, his father stays to fight for freedom while Artem and his mother take the train to safety in neighboring Poland. Sad and confused, Artem worries about his father and his own future. But warm meals served by Paolo, a volunteer with World Central Kitchen, and the kindness of Paolo and others give him strength and hope. In an interconnecting storyline, Hannah, a girl in the United States, worries about the plight of Ukrainian children and finds a way to counter her own feelings of helplessness and take action. As children today often absorb narratives of violence and fear from the news, it is important to offer them stories about the powerful antidote of goodness and courage, and to inspire them—no matter how overwhelmed they may feel—to create change in the world around them one step at a time. |
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Shadow of the Elders by Will Elm When a drought strikes the continent of Bas, family and friends are ripped apart, ancient grudges are revived, and a strange magic is sought that threatens to plunge the world further into chaos. Three people—Savique, Vaten, and Ajeau—search for a way back to each other. But each step they take casts them deeper into a world of mystery and danger. To survive, they will be forced to partner with old enemies, escape imprisonment, and fight against evil. Little do they know, their journeys are being watched by a powerful force. One that promises a reunion. And so much more. |
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The Jehzydak Prophecy by A R Morgera "I know what you did. I know what you are." A burst of lightning and a mysterious death. The attack of a dragon in a world without magic. At eighteen years old, all Zaiden wanted to do was get married, begin a family, and become a master woodworker like his stepfather. But when circumstances become deadly, Zaiden is forced upon a desperate journey to discover the unwanted truth about who--and what--he really is. Fueled by anger and determined to discover Zaiden's true identity, his stepbrother, Rayder, follows close behind ready and eager to exact justice for murder. But neither is prepared for what they will discover and reality cannot be ignored. Events are already set in motion, and lives hang in the balance. According to prophecy, a choice must be made: Cast down or be cast down; Surrender or be conquered. They say Truth will set you free, but how do you know Truth when your whole life has been a lie? |
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As an Etheri, Mari lacks physical strength and mana control. She feels destined to play the supporting role for her partner Rhu (a natural talent and future Lord of Newhaven) and her cousin Junie (the confident and beautiful one). But when Mari learns that Junie is a member of the Blaze—a mysterious criminal organization—she isn’t sure what to think. Mari starts learning about the Blaze and finds herself embroiled in their misadventures. By the time Junie’s identity is leaked to the Etheri villages and the Blaze comes under attack, Mari is no longer convinced that she can pick a side, but failing to do so begins to endanger not just herself, but the people she loves. Mari must choose where her loyalties lie: with her village, with her friends, or with herself. From author Sage T. Greene, ETHERI is an earnest, often-humorous quest for self-determination. Fans of reluctant protagonists and character-driven narratives will enjoy this series. |
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Don't Make Noise Lose With Poise: A Child's Guide To Losing by David Farkas Don't Make Noise Lose With Poise is a book for kids ages 6 - 10 about how to deal with losing in a positive and constructive way. It's okay to feel disappointed if you don't win, but it's not okay to throw a fit and quit. This book teaches kids to be resilient, to be able to learn from their setbacks, and to continue to practice and move on to the next game. By fostering mental toughness we can teach our kids that a loss can help fuel us to be better and stronger. In that way, we can take something positive from a painful defeat. |
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Delilah and the Missing Curtains: A Child's Guide to Gratitude and Happiness by David Farkas Delilah the Ant has everything she could ever want…except one thing, pink curtains! Will these curtains make her happy, or will she just want something else after she gets them? This sweet story with a wise message teaches that gratitude and perspective are powerful tools in the pursuit of happiness. Winner of the Book Excellence Award, Delilah “…invites kids to name what they’re grateful for. It gives parents a moment to breathe and recalibrate. And it does all this without a shred of condescension or preachiness.” |
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"That's it. That's all I had. I kept pulling the lever of the slot machine in my mind to come up with another word, but all I could think was charred charred charred, as if it was the jackpot. Billows of steam ascended from the black rubble of the dining hall. The carnage of the building littered the snow in a perfect little half-circle around the foundation." After being in online school for the last four years, Scottlin Vincino starts his Junior year at a new private boarding school an hour from home. It should have been similar to any other in-person school-- but alas, they had everything Scottlin didn't. A mark. He'll have to keep it a secret, but it gets tricky when you have a knack for ending up in the infirmary... Whether it be for the hot boy you just met, or you're swept up in one of the freak accidents at the school that seem to just keep happening. Scott will have to juggle his sexuality, his grades, and his new friends all while solving the mystery of what is happening to his new academy. |
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My Irresistible Demon by A.D. Craig Leland As an incubus, I feed on desire—slipping into dreams by choice, taking what I need without a trace. But this time, something's different. I’m not choosing her… she’s summoning me. Night after night, I’m drawn to the same woman. Instead of feeding, I find myself helping—building her confidence, soothing her fears, waiting for her to tell me what she really wants. But two things complicate everything: 1. I’m not supposed to care—and yet, I’d burn the world to protect her. 2. She won’t tell me why she called me… or what it is she truly needs. Maisie My dreams have always been my refuge. A quiet place to escape the noise of real life. But then he appeared—Leland. Mysterious. Comforting. Addictive. He’s become the one constant in my life. My friend. My lover. My secret. Our time together is magic… but dreams end. And I know he isn’t real. Still, part of me wishes he was. Because if he were, I’d choose him—in a heartbeat. |
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Magdalene For months, one face has haunted my dreams—familiar, comforting… but completely unknown. A man who feels like a guardian, a presence I crave in the quiet. Then one day, I meet him. In real life. The same eyes. The same energy. My dream savior, standing right in front of me. Just as I begin to unravel who he is—and what he could mean to me—everything is ripped away. Osian I don’t speak. Can’t. Won’t. The world is quieter that way. But then Magdalene walks in, and somehow… she hears me. She doesn’t flinch. Doesn’t push. Just stays. And I find myself needing her in ways I don’t understand. But just as she starts to get close—she’s taken. And now, silence isn’t an option. Because I’ll do anything to bring her back. |
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My Guardian Demon by A.D. Craig What happens when a demon gets assigned a guardian angel's job by mistake? Wynn I thought I was free. After leaving my toxic ex-boyfriend and my old life behind, I moved to a new town, enrolled in a new school, and kept everything under wraps. No one knew where I was. Turns out, I wasn’t as far away as I thought. Onyx When Wynn’s guardian angel retired, someone had to step in—but a clerical error landed me the job. A demon assigned to protect a human? That’s... new. I’m stuck with this job until they sort it out, and honestly, I’m not sure how a demon is supposed to look after a human like Wynn. I wonder how a guardian demon will work out for her? |