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Catching Their Mate by Jade Marshall As children, my brother and I were ripped away from our mother. We were trained to track and kill our own kind, isolated from ever belonging to a pack. We were loyal to the cause, never wavering from the route that had been chosen for us. We were warriors until we stumbled into the Katu pack. There, my brother and I scented our fated mateâthe one destined for us both. We went against everything we were taught and ended the tradition of the Shikari. All there was left to do was hunt down our mate and never let her go. |
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Unwanted Mate by Jade Marshall Sapphire Every shifter longs to find their fated mate. It's one of the greatest blessings the Goddess can ever give to a shifter. But sometimes even the Goddess can get it wrong. When your mate is your childhood bully, there must be a mistake. Marc I started to believe I would never find my fated mate and had already accepted it as fact. Then I found her. But the woman I want to claim is a grown-up version of a girl I tortured when we were children. I wish I could go back and change things but the past is set in stone. Is there any way for me to make this right? |
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The Wrong Mate by Jade Marshall Finding your mate should be the happiest time in any wolf shifter's life. But what if your mate is the wrong mate? Raine is finally old enough to find her mate, and she couldnât be happier. Being in love with Max since the first time she met him, he is the only male that she has ever wanted. Now she has to convince Max that they're meant to be together. Getting Max to accept their mating bond is the least of Raineâs problems, especially with the hunters closing in again. Max loves Raine, but she can't be his mate. He isnât worthy. He canât offer her the life that she deserves, so he leaves. Now he only has to convince his wolf to stay away because he knows he will never be able to refuse her. But when Raine is in danger, will he really have a choice? |
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His Refused Mate by Jade Marshall Wolf shifters are fated with one mate. Losing your mate or refusing it causes immense pain and, in some cases, death. But what if fate gives you a second chance? Payton has been on her own for longer than she can remember, even when she was still part of a pack. Being refused by her fated mate has her fleeing, starting a life of solitude away from any other shifters Caine is the Alpha to his pack and although he loves his pack dearly, he longs for his true mate. When he catches her scent he will do everything to make her his. But can he convince her to take a chance? |
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Tamberlane Arc 1: In the Wilderness Alone by Caytlin Vilbrandt One stormy night, the citizens of Treehollow, a cozy town of woodland critters, discover a small, strange creature left alone in the middle of the forest. Tiny and abandoned, the little human girl only says one word: her name, Tamberlane. Belfry, the accident-prone and anxious bat with a heart of gold, is determined to prove to her family (and herself) that she's a capable adult by taking in this strange, lone kit. While the community struggles to accept this new child into their lives, Tamberlane clings tight to her new mother, unaware of the struggles and adventures that lie ahead of her. Though Belfry faces the unique challenge of motherhood to someone so alien, she has the support of her friends, as well as the grumpy town librarian, Oakewood, to see her through. As the story goes on, however, it becomes clear to little Tamberlane that all is not what it seems in this cozy town and what lies beyond its borders. What is Abroad? Why do the grown-ups speak of it in hushed whispers? As the child grows, so too does the world around herâŠand the dangers that are on the horizon. All the while, Tamberlaneâs mysteries continue to unfold. Who (or what) is she? Where did she come from? Are there more creatures like her? And are they going to come back for her? Tamberlane is a PG-13 graphic novel for lovers of creature fantasy like Redwall, Warriors, Watership Down, and The Secret of Nimh. |
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Welcome to Cemetery by C. J. Daley Stephen King has Castle Rock. Josh Malerman has Goblin. E. Reyes has Devilâs Hill. Now C. J. Daley welcomes you to Cemetery. A strange town with a strange name, Cemetery, NY is filled with crime and secrets. When a car accident one fateful night leads to a search for two missing bodies, detectives Abby Williams â an almost-thirty year old with something to prove â and Ed Reyes â a jaded, senior officer with a career as long as his partner is old â set out to solve the latest mystery. Before long, a string of missing persons becomes a collection of bloodless bodies that has even the police pathologist stumped. As the bloodshed continues, it becomes clear that the gruesome killings plaguing the town of Cemetery may not be the handiwork of some shadowy figure but of something even more sinister. As detectives Williams and Reyes start to question the world around them, can they learn to put their differences aside? Or will the investigation of a lifetime be the end of their lives? In this fast-paced small town horror, nothing is as it seems. âBeneath a web of lies and secrets, exists a small town plagued by masked figures and a growing body count. Daley shoves the reader headfirst into a nightmarish investigation where the deeper you dig, the more you realize some stories should stay buried. Welcome to Cemetery.â âNick Roberts, best-selling author of MEAN SPIRITED and THE EXORCISTâS HOUSE |
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Broken Promise by Jade Marshall Wesley Blake is my brother's best friend. He has been a part of my life longer than I can remember. Heâs seen it scrapped knees, birthday parties, and the worst moment in my life. But Iâm just a little sister to him. To me, he is so much more. He is all I have ever wanted. I have never even considered anyone else. But now that I am older, itâs time for me to make a decision. Do I continue to wait for a man that doesnât want me? Or is it time for me to grow up? Maybe itâs time for me to leave Severn and everyone I know in the rearview mirror. |
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Greek Myths - Retold in myrthful verse by Mark Abbott Whether you are familiar with the Greek Gods and Goddesses, heroes and heroines or not, enjoy a humorous poetic jaunt through their antics. Fun for the adult on one level, fun for children on another... |
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Quickies at Christmas by Penny Heart Will the ghost of Christmas past win out over the guy who ghosted her? Gabby attends a Christmas speed dating event in hopes of finding a date for her company's fancy Christmas party. She's eager to show up with a date after making a fool of herself over one of her co-workers. When she thought he was interested, too, she asked him out, and it destroyed their friendship. Now she's ready to move on, and another friend's speed-dating company seems like a good opportunity. Once there, though, she's shocked to find her long-term ex-boyfriend AND her work crush as two of her speed dates. Is the "Christmas Hotties" speed dating event a second chance for Gabby and Wilson, or is Josh there to make amends and win back her heart? Read this spicy novella now! Tropes include second chance romance, friends to lovers, and love triangle in this spicy slow-burn romantic comedy. |
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Cinnamon Rolls and Villainy by ChantĂ© A. Campbell A kind-hearted baker with a dark secret. The vicious, beautiful villainess heâs forced to serve. And the ruthless game that will decide the fate of their world. Human, Ayc Waylonder should have died in a massacre that destroyed his people, but a swift lie spared him from a bloody fate. Taken prisoner by the cruel Sovereign of the Everadyn fae, he has survived her foreign court on cheap tricks and his extraordinary baking skills. Ten years later, the Sovereign announces sheâs relinquishing her throne and triggers the start of the Sovereignty Trials, an ancient and ruthless game. The winner will be the next to rule over Everadyn⊠and Ayc, as well. When Loraphne - a villain as vicious as her mother, the Sovereign - asks Ayc to join her team of Five in the Trials, he canât say no. Not when unbreakable magic forces him to serve her. Ayc must embark on seven dangerous quests alongside the rest of Loraphneâs unlikely team: including Aycâs two best friends, a powerful sorcerer, a gifted navigator with his faithful guide dog, and a temperamental gryphon. Dragons, wraiths, and six other teamsâwho have decided killing Loraphne is their top priorityâstand in their way as they fight to be the first to finish a race where few participants survive. The Sovereignty Trials are no place for a kind-hearted baker, and itâll take far more than his legendary cinnamon rolls to save him now. Cinnamon Rolls and Villainy is Book 1 in a high stakes, adult romantic fantasy series, with enemies to lovers, spicy romance, and a cinnamon roll hero who will lay claim to your heart and refuse to let go. Perfect for adult fans of The Cruel Prince. |
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The Rise of the Darkest Flame by Katherine Whiteheart Banished from her life of luxury and her high-ranking status in the Credulan Court, Carys Elletara had no other option than to become comfortable in her life of servitude. Working as a farm-hand, far away from the only other life she knew, her world comes crumbling down when the King and Queen die unexpectedly. To make this tragedy even more life altering, Carys is dragged back to Credula (kicking and screaming) to marry the heir to the throne. Damieren Thepyra is the crown prince of a crumbling kingdom on the cusp of war and the biggest thorn in her side. Once best friends, once lovers, and now strangers having to set aside their differences and a pain-filled past in order to rebuild their kingdom. Faced with the traumas of their past, healing, forgiveness, and discovering oneself, The Rise of the Darkest Flame is tale of second chances and finding power in truth. |
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Path of the Gods by James Val'Rose Something evil is lurking in the belly of Aramyth. It rumbles quietly, tempting all those desperate enough to seek it out. It is under this guidance, and hunted by a shadowy organisation, that a group of adventurers are taken to the edge of the world and beyond, through the gates of hell, to an evil that has only ever been imagined. |
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The Mage-Killer by Christina K. Glover A FIGHT TO RECONNECT Magicless mage Henley Yu is on a mission to keep a promise. He swore he wouldnât forget the Chief Operator, but Kit wonât know Henley kept his promise until his friend proves it to him in person. Joining the same Order that tried to kill them is the best way to make that happen, if he can navigate the rewritten Between and fellow officers skeptical of the âspecial caseâ making waves in their unit. Kit has bigger problems than the certainty that heâs been forgotten. The Ethereal plane is spilling elemental destruction into the Between and leaving him at odds with both the Shields and his own people. Even worse, thereâs a chance Kit is to blame for the failure of the barrier that holds the magical world in balance. Henley and Kit are unstoppable together. A chance to reconnect is all they need, but as the peace of the Between frays, old secrets and new enemies will fight to keep the pair apart. |
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The Switchboard by Christina K. Glover FOR MAGIC. FOR MEMORY. FOR EACH OTHER. Mortal mage Henley Yu has enough to worry about between the storms caused by broken magic and his strained relationship with his father. Heâs trying to keep his head above water, but when he finds a stranger hiding in his kitchen cabinets heâs forced to reconsider his priorities. Chief Operator Kittinger has overseen the flow of magic for centuries, but heâs no fighter. Betrayed by his protectors in their quest to gain control of the magic, heâs running for his life when he makes Henley his accomplice. Kit might lose his new ally if Henley finds out that Kitâs secrets go deeper than the magic itself. Together theyâll venture into the Between, where magic connects worlds, to fight an army of officers ready to finish what they started when Kit fled the scene. For Kit, failure means death. For Henley, it means losing the memory of the only person who gives him purpose. Henley wonât let anyone interfere before he finds out what that means for their future together. Heâll save Kit. He'll save the magicâor he wonât be the only one who dies trying. |
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Into the Fiery Woods by Riley Taylor On Lady Guinevereâs twentieth birthday, she shall be wed to the elderly Lord Arthur, and she doesnât even know. When Prince Stark discovers this, he knows he must save his beloved. Theyâve not been allowed to speak one word to one another since they turned thirteen, but consequences be damned, he finds a way to meet with her. However, the plans they made in those fleeting secret meetings are disrupted when Gwen arrives at his bedchamber in the dead of night, covered in blood. Upon fleeing the castle, they travel to the dangerous Land of Flames, a lawless land governed by the magic of an ancient mage, long since dead, hoping to find safety from his father on its outskirts. There, they uncover a dark conspiracy, and embark on a mission to save the kingdom from the kingâs treacherous knights. The fate of all in Ailon rests upon their shoulders, and with their closest allies, they must risk everything to prevent the fall of the kingdom. Into the Fiery Woods is a romantic, queer, and dark fantasy that follows a group of determined young people fighting to save their kingdom from peril, but also, to reshape it for the better. |
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Pitauran: Arrival by James Tepsey Erin, the Subspace Network Operator, has waited for millennia to find a genetically compatible human. When she finally does, she chooses him as her new operator. However, she didn't anticipate that the imprinting process could be mutual. As Erin's personality emerges, she realises the potential of collaboration. But can she maintain her newfound capabilities? And will reviving the Pitauran project help her fulfil her mandate?Join Erin and the next incarnation of the Pitauran on an unforgettable journey. |
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Neo Shanghai Overdrive by W. J. Sam The Game Is On. In the year 2048, 4 billion humans now live within the Metaverse. She Lo Ke, a renowned detective and elite gamer, was rescued from a psychiatric hospital in Shanghai by a doctor, Q. Together, they were tasked with investigating a mysterious accident from five years ago, potentially exposing a scandal within the gaming industry. Meanwhile, a mysterious overseas investor, calling themself âCount â ,â arrived in the Metaverseâs server, âDreamland Void,â through a virtual projection and announced a crime during a game jam festival. In the sprawling megacity of Shanghai, a revenge plot is unfolding. Can the detective outwit the schemes of a tech billionaire? Will the doctor save those trapped deep within the Metaverse as Neuro wanderers? New Shanghai A Metaverse Crime Mystery is the first book in the Metaverse Detectives series, following She Lo Ke and Dr. Qu as they solve thrilling Neo-Era mysteries in the Metaverse. It masterfully blends Sherlock Holmes with The Count of Monte Cristo in a near-future Shanghai, full of homages to classic literature, suspense, humor, and reflections on technology and society. When you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains, must be the truth! - no matter how virtual the world! Don't hesitate! Log in now to navigate through the sci-fi author W.J. Samâs incredible Metaverse universe and start your cyberpunk detective adventure today! |
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Neo Chongqing Glitch by W. J. Sam New forms of life. New forms of crime. In the famous cyberpunk city of Chongqing, 2042, young police officer Lei Yijun faces a daunting challenge as he re-investigates a suspenseful accident that occurred six years ago. A peculiar journalist seems to know too much about the details of the case, and the novel he wrote raises Lei's suspicions. As the young leader of the Special Tech-crimes Action Team, Lei must seek the truth through these uncertain narratives from a novel angle. Mysteries in narratives will never die, even in the new era, where humans live in a metaverse with advanced technologies in computer science and robotic automation. Will Officer Lei be able to combat the neo-criminal minds? Neo Chongqing Glitch is the prequel novella to the Metaverse Detectives series, a metaphysical science fiction blend of detective crime, suspense, and mystery, by the author, W. J. Sam. It combines witty banter with classic tropes and intricate cyberpunk world-building. Perfect for fans of Sherlock Holmes and Cyberpunk 2077. Dive into the enigmatic world of Neo Chongqing Glitch today and unravel the mysteries of the metaverse. Grab your copy now and join Lei Yijun on his thrilling quest for truth! |
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Pack of Her Own by Elena Abbott Natalie Donovan jumps at a friendâs offer to stay in the family cabin for a monthâshe desperately needs the chance to get away from, and get over, her messy breakup. She doesnât count on the owner of the local diner making her heart pound and her body desperate to be touched. Wren Carne is a lone wolf. As an Alpha shifter, she has no pack and maintains her territory without causing drama, just the way she likes it. When she checks on the girl staying in a local cabin, sheâs not expecting her wolf to identify the human as her One True Mate. As fallout from their pasts encroaches upon the sleepy town of Terabend, Wren must decide if she wants a pack of her own, while Natalie worries that her secretâsheâs transgenderâmight be too much for Wren. |
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The Sword of Digez by Stephen J Prendergast A cry for help. A glowing sword. A swirling shadow. Under a full moon, Medieval reenactors Allen Josephson and Jason Elser rescue a woman fighting off three man-wolves in a live oak grove. Incredibly, as Allen stabs one his sword bursts into green fire, reducing the monster to ash. The woman then draws the men into a looming darkness among the trees, that transports them to a fantastic realm beyond anything they had ever dreamed of. In Zhir, Allen and Jason struggle to reconcile their contemporary American reality with a truly Medieval world. A world that is facing destruction by the Emperor Khaghan, who plans to bring Tuphrak, the God of Darkness, back from his banishment to the Plain of Temug. Can the two friends block a mountain pass without modern technology before an invasion dooms what little hope they have of returning home? And is return even possible? The Sword of Digez is the first installment of the six-volume portal fantasy-adventure series The Golden Zilant. The story brings Allen and Jason into an alternate reality just as all signs point to the fulfillment of ancient prophecies â prophecies that seem to include them. |
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Suddenly Fated - Wolves of Riverton Book 1 by Haven Gwynn Alpha Michael âAriâ Belisarius Iâm standing on the stage next to my wife, getting ready to give the welcoming speech at the pack Gala, when I lock eyes with a gorgeous she-wolf across the room. Something clicks into place in my soul, and I know that this woman is my fated mate. I glance at Avelin, and sheâs looking back at me in horror⊠Esyn Stone I came to this gala to photograph the event. I prefer to stay in the background, blending in with the shadows. I raise my camera to take a picture of the Alpha and Luna on the stage, and suddenly my eyes meet his. The Alpha. My mate. MyâŠvery married mate. This canât be happening! Incoming Alpha Ari Belisarius married Avelin in order to unite two powerful wolf packs in peace. Will that fragile agreement shatter when he learns that his fated mate is not his wife? As the new connection deepens, so does the threat of war. With loyalty tested and secrets unveiled, Ari, Eysn, Avelin, and Beta Jamie McConnell are drawn into a dance of love, betrayal, and sacrifice. Will their desires plunge both packs into a bloody conflict? |
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First Necromancer by Coldfang89 In just seven days, the world will crumble. The System's Descent will usher in a new era of chaos: wild animals mutating, monstrous creatures emerging, and the cessation of modern technology. Humanity will be left defenseless. Drew Wright knows none of this. At least not until he is rudely ripped from his bed and thrust into a white room to undergo a taser-happy âTutorialâ. Turns out, he is one of a thousand randomly selected people to be forewarned of the approaching apocalypse. Now he faces the delightful task of convincing his wife and mother of the devastation hurtling towards them. As the Systemâs Descent draws near, Drew scrambles to prep supplies, fortify his home, and drag his elderly, TV-addicted mother away from her âshowsâ long enough to listen to him. With monsters knocking at the door, the question becomes; how far is Drew willing to go to save those closest to him? The dead rise to combat the encroaching darkness as Drew Wright taps into the only power that might save his loved ones, becoming Earthâs first Necromancer. |
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Dakini by BJ Pittman The Banduri series continues after the introductory short story (Airmid) and book 1 (Satori). Jack flies to Canada to start a new life with the mother who abandoned him as a baby. Does she want him? Does he want her? Will he have to learn to speak French? He will deal; he always does. Whatever life throws at him, he has managed in the past. But leaving the friends and the environmental group that had become his family over the last few months is a major shock for him. itâs like losing his dad all over again. Angela is an outsider; she has been all her life. Sheâs different from those around her, and she has no idea why. Until she meets Jack, who helps her see who she is and how she can use her nascent abilities. While Jack and Angela meet and get to know each other, the worldwide Environmental Alliance has turned their focus on poaching and animal smuggling across the globe. Each group attack this problem in their own way. The largest group is relying on prayer. The fastest growing group is using the abilities passed down from their druid and shaman ancestors to encourage people to protect native animals at risk from poachers and smugglers. The all-male group is on a mission to turn animals against those who would attack them, while trying to curb the growing influence of the other groups. How will this affect Jack and Angela in Canada? |
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Airmid by BJ Pittman Unrequited love, earth magic, animals and healing. Airmid is a short prequal to the Banduri series featuring one of the main characters and a significant event in her growing abilities. Fourteen-year-old Nia is lamenting her best friend's absence and finding a new connection with the world around her. While she revels in the joy her new power brings her, can she find her way forward in love? This is just the beginning, follow their journey in Satori. |
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In Love and Death by Aldrea Alien In one day, Dylanâs whole life was destroyed. In one night, he may have found the beginnings of a new one. Still grappling with the loss of his home, Dylan has no choice but to head for Wintervale. His one solace is in travelling the same direction taken by the enemy. But the truth behind the attack on the spellster tower suggests things arenât as clear-cut and the enemy may well be closer than they thought. Crossing the kingdom also means remaining in the presence of Tracker, the Kingâs Hound who Dylanâs repressed desire refuses to let out of his head. The manâs gentle protectiveness, coupled with his flirting, certainly doesnât help. It taunts him with ideas of the night they shared in the tower becoming something more, a thought that is no less ridiculous than remaining unleashed. After all, itâs a houndâs job to escort or kill spellsters. They do not disobey orders. They do not falter. And they do not fall. Especially not in love. |
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And the World Crumbled by Aldrea Alien No escape. No defence. One chance. Who'll make it out alive? Everyone knows that Demarnâs spellster tower is the safest place to be for those with magic. The site is shielded by mountains to west, by allies to the north, and their kingdom's army in the south whilst the whole kingdom stretches between them and the magic-reviling people patrolling the sea to the east. And yet, the enemy has breached the gates. Theyâve issued no demands. Only death. Fleeing the tower and the ultimate demise is the one choice left. There is but one way out and the enemy holds more power than anyone could possibly anticipate. For those trapped within, their whole world is about to crumble. |
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To Poison a Prince by Aldrea Alien Someone is out to murder his husband and he might just be the reason they succeed. Imperial Crown Prince Darshan knew his journey home wasnât going to be the modest one he hoped for, especially not after eloping with Hamish, a former princeâand now exileâof Tirglas. When he thwarts a clumsy attempt on his husbandâs life during a soirĂ©e hosted by his long-standing rival and half-sister, he figures the worst is behind them. Yet, the threat of death continues to shadow them across the empire. Someone is intent on making the rumours of his husbandâs demise a reality, someone who can erase the memory of their very presence from peopleâs minds. Darshan must discover who is behind the attempts before they succeed. But who can he trust when the culprit is capable of slipping by the most vigilant of guards? Don't miss the next step in Hamish and Darshanâs story of mystery, magic, romance and more! |
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To Target the Heart by Aldrea Alien How can he win with the odds stacked against him? Prince Hamish has no interest in fulfilling his duty of marrying. Not to a woman, at least. That doesnât stop his mother, Queen Fiona, from presenting him with every eligible noblewoman that enters their castle. Heâs certain itâll be no different with the representative of the Udynea Empire. So when they do arrive, Hamish is relieved the imperial prince, Darshan, is not the woman everyone expected. Until the man kisses him and Hamish is confronted by the very emotions he has been forced to conceal or be punished for. Emotions he is eager to explore. But the kiss proves to be a little too public and leads his mother to take drastic measures to ensure Hamish adheres to her family vision. The contest of arms will force Hamish to make a choice: give up his happiness for conventionâs sake or send the kingdom spiralling into civil war for the right to love his own way. |
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Satori by BJ Pittman Dave and Nia are not typical teenagers. While they try to understand their special abilities, experimenting with these together can only take them so far. Out of nowhere, an environmental organisation brings them together with other teens. Are these teens like Dave and Nia? Is there more to this organisation than the environment? Together Dave and Nia start their journey towards awakening, comprehension and understanding. To complicate things, Nia is in love, she has been since she was five. She cringes at the clichĂ©, but she canât help herself. She is in love with Dave, her best friend, the boy next door and the most popular boy in school. How does he feel about her? He likes her, but is that enough? Why doesnât he date? After a blow to her already shaky confidence, Nia decides itâs time to act. Even if this wrecks everything. Even if she isnât worthy. Itâs time. This feel good story takes our teens on a new direction, out of their ordinary world. Can they help the darkness in people around them? Can they help the environment? |
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Sore Throat, Slight Fever by J. Lynn Carr At three a.m. in a desolate Texas gas station, a gunshot rips through the silenceâCalliope, a witch, lies bleeding out on the grimy floor, her life slipping away. Rory, the night clerk, watches from behind the counter, unfazed. He's a vampire and no stranger to death. But this time, death knocks differently. With Calliopeâs life teetering on the edge, Rory is forced into a choice: let her die or condemn her to an immortal fate by turning her into one of his kind. He opts for the latter, whisking her away to his secluded lake house deep in the forest to help her transition. Amidst twisted oaks with ghostly veils of Spanish moss and beneath the suffocating embrace of a sweltering East Texas summer, a bond begins to formâtwo damaged souls finding solace in each other. But the peace theyâve built is fragile, haunted by the mysterious and menacing creature that lives at the bottom of the lake. Rory and Calliope must confront the monsters not only outside, but also withinâas secrets buried in their pasts are clawing to the surface, threatening to pull them under. |
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Conquering Shadows by L. Cyrus Whelchel There is no greater monster than a lack of compassion towards those in need... Still reeling from uncovered secrets that turned his life upside down, Kai Travaldi is given little reprieve when the Grand Duchess tasks his party with a new mission amid Livoria's worsening civil Deliver a formal edict to the vaunted Hunter Corps in Kai's hometown of Havenfall, marshaling them for battle. Along the way, Kai and his friends find themselves tested unlike ever before. Mysterious illnesses, a pompous noble, and the monstrous beast Grimghast harass them at every corner, while the betrayal of a trusted ally leaves a member of the party in dire condition. Further complicating matters are Kai's growing feelings for not one, but two ladies in the party, putting him on a collision course with the vast influence of the Windbringer church. As the demons of his own past loom over him, Kai's resolve is pushed to the limit. Will he fulfill his oath to protect those he holds dear? Or will he lose everything to the shadows of fear that haunt him? |
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Afterglow Rising From the Ashes by Stacey LP They came without warning, darkening our skies. For months, we fought to survive as everything we knew and loved was torn away. Then, as abruptly as they arrived, they vanished. Though the invaders left, the war wasnât over yet. New terrors emerged from the destruction, threatening all that remained. Alina could never have predicted the post-apocalyptic nightmare she woke up to. Foggy memories and the question of what had happened to her in the months she lost paled in comparison to the fear of the unknown surrounding her. But at least she wasnât completely alone. When she and her companion cross a camp of survivors, their world turns upside down in more ways than one. Carter braved the invasion from the beginning. After tragedy struck, he was left questioning his purposeâ in life, in love, in friendship. He fought for his group to survive, tirelessly pushing to reclaim what pieces of hope remained. And now, he will do anything to keep them safe. In a world on the brink, alliances will be tested, love will be challenged, and the line between hope and despair will blur. Will they rise above the ashes and forge a new beginning? Or will they be reclaimed by the flames in the afterglow? |
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Falling Through the Black by E. A. Hendryx SHE SURVIVED THE DESERT. HEâS REENTERED THE FIGHT. AND THE REBELLION IS RISING THROUGH IT ALL. Leef Verus is back in the fight and on his way to the planet Neba to carry out the next part of his mission, but the clock is ticking. With Dot still in pieces and Talie out of commission, the next stage of the plan rests heavily on a young woman once thought lost to the desert. Merritt fought the arid wastelands of Neba and survived, winning a place for herself in a ragtag family of misfits that have healed a part of her broken heart. Her life as a thief and part-time Rising supporter is enough for her, but all of that is put to the test when a roguish young man bursts in to shatter the tentative peace sheâs come to expect. With an increased military presence enforced by High King Praxin, tensions in the galaxy are high and the disparity between the wealthy and the working class continues to grow. The Soldier finds himself in the midst of progressively difficult operations where not only are his skills tested, but his loyalties as well. Through it all, the Rising, the underground rebel force, seeks to arrange the pieces of a complex puzzle of power. Their aim to overthrow King Praxin rests solely on self-sacrifice and the belief in their plans for peace, but is it enough? Put to the test, Leef and Merritt must face the space-cold truth of where their loyalties lie, and if love really can conquer all. |
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Relentless Blades by Russell Carroll Cross the wrong men and meet their blades! Unable to find his lost brother, and wracked by guilt, Grimlock toils as a scout in a frontier town while plotting where to search next. All the while, yearning for acceptance from the townsfolk who hate him because of his race. The peace he craves always eluding him. Vigilanton relishes the respect and fear he garners throughout town. It is a stark contrast to his treatment in the knighthood. But serving at the local crime lordâs whims and tarnishing his honor gnaws at his soul. Is he the failure his father always claimed? An ancient scepterâs discovery threatens to tip the balance of power, and the fiendish vragoths are hell-bent on seizing it. When Vigilantonâs knightly brother arrives to uncover the vragothâs plot, it ignites the fuse on a deadly chain of events from which Grimlock and Vigilanton cannot escape. Now they must confront their haunted pasts and act. Neither sought to be allies, let alone heroes, but spilled blood unites them, propelling them on a bloody quest of vengeance. Vengeance is power! Vengeance is merciless! Vengeance is relentless! |
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Return of the Lost Ones by David Liberto A scion from a blessed line of warriors and an ingenious princeling must join forces against shadows and legendary evil. Enemies become friends, and legends become mentors in a new universe filled with lore spanning millennia. Villagers are disappearing amidst rumors of an ancient evil returning to Cordiae. As monsters of legend roam the nearby forest, Pol and Stefan must forge an unlikely alliance to thwart the impending doom. Embark on the epic origin story of Pol and Stefan in the Teresan Saga: BlueSteel Series â Book 1, where the fate of an entire nation hangs in the balance. |
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Aura: The Celestial Keys by Simoriah Graham When Elia feels magic emanating from the Hell Gate bridge, she knows He found her. After sixteen years of searching, King Sorenâs men have crossed over the stars and found her in a world that once offered sanctuary, all for a power she does not have. The night Knoxx follows her to a harrowing scene inside the safehouse walls, she realizes he is not the enemy she fears, but a lethal ally against their common adversary. One who has a tendency to push her beyond her limits, forcing her to face truths sheâd rather not see and find a light buried within. As more otherworldly beasts cross from Elyseum into Queens, Elia discovers she isnât the only thing the King is hunting for in this world. And it isnât just revenge that hangs in the balance, but the fate of a realm. |
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Our Broken World: The Fourth Nightmare by Stuart Tudor Nothing is what it seems. John and Godwin seem to be alone, the only two souls in the crumbling universe. The Celestial Visitors, heroes designed to serve and protect, have disappeared. The Gods have gone silent. That is until Godwin finds a strange room with the apparent means to make contact. Desperate for answers or salvation from the reality shattering Breaking. The two friends brave a fracturing world to contact the Gods, to maybe restore the world, or save themselves from destruction. Our Broken World is the fourth entry in the Eight Nightmares, a collection of horror stories about the dreamlike, the surreal, and encounters with the fantastical. |
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Statute of Expectations by Robert C. Murray 3 Statute of Expectations: volume III of the Titan Run Trilogy by Robert C. Murray (Author) The exciting conclusion to the Titan Run Trilogy! Hugh Saracen is at deathâs door in the Krakkenâs infirmary as his husband, Captain Dalton Simmons of the BPOE Phoenix races to reach him in time to save his life. The Krakken itself is likewise crippled, awaiting the arrival of the Phoenix to help its crew survive the long trip back to civilized space. Will the Phoenix arrive in time? IF HE LIVES, will Hugh forgive Dalton for everything? Can Dalton keep it together? Is there life on Titan? All questions will be answered! Read âStatute of Expectations, volume III of the Titan Run Trilogyâ to get the answers to all these questions and more! |
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Krakken and Phoenix by Robert C. Murray Outrunning your past sometimes means falling headlong into danger. Secrets lurk just beneath the surface as the crew of the Mining Vessel Krakken hurtles toward Saturn and the potential riches that await them there. Is the welcoming family of that crew everything it seems? Captain Dalton Simmons of the state-of-the-art BPOE Phoenix has a new crew, a new ship, a new rank, and marital problems. Can he grapple with his own feelings and see to his duty? Two ships, two crews, One Destiny in the depths of space. |
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Breaking Orbit by Robert C. Murray Life is what happens when youâre busy making dinner plans. Hugh Saracen thinks he has it all: A fulfilling career, a loving husband, and PTSD after losing his lab partner in a field accident on the surface of Mars. When Hughâs husband Dalton receives a promotion, the cracks in that perfect life become impossible to ignore. On the far side of the red planet, Ann Bell lives a life deferred as she cares for her dying mother. A moment of compassion from Ann forces her to abandon everything sheâs ever known to preserve her freedom. Two people with nothing in common beyond the world they both call home. Two people with their own agendas. Two people leaving everything behind to do the deadliest job in the Solar System: The Titan Run. |
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Dissonance of Bird Song by Alexandra Beaumont In the storm-riven wilds of ancient Cornwall the sea's whisper will charm us all. "Dissonance of Bird Song" is the folkloric-fantasy tale of Eseld, a song-weaver fleeing her home to cure the sacred birds of her people and save her sister. Locked between the lies of land-dwellers and the snare of an ancient sea queen, Eseld must fight to find her own path. Amidst a storm of betrayal and heartbreak, what will Eseld sacrifice to save the ones she loves? Readers who enjoyed Lucy Hounsomâs "Sistersong," Naomi Novikâs "Uprooted," and Sam Horton's "Gorse" will love "Dissonance of Bird Song." |