Through trauma and triumph, love and betrayal, the “Drum Beats” and “Heart Beats” of her native Africa lead her on an ultimate journey of transcendence that will enthrall and inspire readers around the world.

    It is a Pandoras box of emotions, situations, opportunities, and failures, all wrapped into a package we call life. Nobody is immune, but everyone has the opportunity to grow tall or wither like a flower in harsh light. Its completely up to us how we choose to respond. Finding Hope in the Darkness of Grief is a gleaning of insights from artist Diamante Lavender. For her, life has been a long, difficult road, but it has taught many poignant lessons. Her poetry collection is an exploration of the human soul, a traversing of situations that life throws at us. Diamante has always been intrigued by the ability to overcome and move on to bigger and better things. She writes to encourage hope and possibility in those who read her stories. If she can help others heal, as she has, then Diamantes work as an author and artist will have been well spent. She believes that everyone should try to leave a positive mark on the world, to make it a better place for all. Writing is the way that she is attempting to leave her markone story at a time.

     The complete RIBBON DUET. “What do you do when you meet your soul mate? No wait…that’s too easy. What do you do when you meet your soul mate and have to spend a lifetime loving him in secret? I’ll tell you what you do. You lie.” REN Ren was eight when he learned that love doesn’t exist—that the one person who was supposed to adore him only cared how much he was worth. His mother sold him and for two years, he lived in terror. But then…he ran. He thought he’d run on his own. Turned out, he took something of theirs by accident and it became the one thing he never wanted and the only thing he ever needed. DELLA I was young when I fell in love with him, when he switched from my world to my everything. My parents bought him for cheap labour, just like they had with many other kids, and he had the scars to prove it. At the start, he hated me, and I could understand why. For years he was my worst enemy, fiercest protector, and dearest friend. But by the end…he loved me. The only problem was, he loved me in an entirely different way to the way I loved him. And slowly, my secret drove us apart.

       In a world where terrifying, capricious gods once walked the earth, enslaving and brutalizing millions, three unforgettable protagonists struggle to come to terms with the mysteries these divinities left behind— and to make sure these cruel masters do not rise again.   In City of Stairs, an unassuming young woman named Shara Thivani arrives in Bulikov, the city that once wielded the powers of the gods to conquer the world. Officially, she is just another junior diplomat, dispatched by the city’s new colonial masters; unofficially, she is one of her country’s most accomplished spies, on a mission to solve a murder. As she pursues the killer, she begins to suspect that the gods who once guarded Bulikov are not as dead as they seem, and that the city’s cruel reign may begin anew.   In City of Blades, General Turin Mulaghesh—foul-mouthed hero of the battle of Bulikov, rumored war criminal, ally of an embattled prime minister—is pressed into service one last time, investigating a terrifying discovery in the city of Voortyashtan, once the stronghold of the god of war and death. Voortyashtan’s god is most certainly dead, but something is awakening in the city. And someone is determined to make the world tremble at the city’s awful power once again.   In City of Miracles, the formidable, seemingly unkillable Sigrud je Harkvaldsson returns from self-imposed exile on a mission of revenge, only to find himself embroiled in a battle that may be beyond even his abilities to win—a secret, decades-long war that will force him to confront the last mysteries of Bulikov, the city of miracles itself.with an excerpt from Foundryside

    And towards her, her friend, Maya Satō, asks for an advice regarding her Christmas date with Ayanokōji. Furthermore, Ayanokōji himself contacts Karuizawa to ask her for details about Satō!? Those actions of Ayanokōji, are they simply an interest towards the opposite sex or is it so that he can also use Satō?"Oh jeez! What does that guy want?" Right before Christmas, Karuizawa's anxiety could not be appeased.Meanwhile, Ayanokōji is in touch with several people in preparation for the new semester. Honami Ichinose's weak aspect, the darkness involving the new Student Council president Miyabi Nagumo. New information that heralds upcoming tumultuous events――!?

    His pregnant wife is missing, but his only living relative, his brother, is incapable of substantiating his claim. Lost in a world of confusion that is spiralling out of his control, Stuart finds temporary salvation in a psychiatrist assigned to his case. Meanwhile, peculiar events across the world lead a team of Oxford scientists to develop top secret technology that will change the future of humanity. Betrayed by double agents, the race to control this technology endangers the lives of all involved, which unwittingly includes Stuart and his psychiatrist. This enthralling journey takes Stuart to the edge of sanity, culminating in an unparalleled climax of kidnapping, betrayal and murder.

    Antony Coulthard was the privately educated son of wealthy parents with a degree in modern languages from Oxford. Fred Foster, the son of a bricklayer, had left school at 14. This mismatched young pair hatched a plan to disguise themselves and simply walk out of the camp, board a train, and head straight into the heart of Nazi Germany. This audacious plan involved 18 months of undercover work, including Antony spending 3 hours each evening teaching Fred German. They set off for the Swiss border via Germany, but when they reached the border town of Lake Constance, with Switzerland within their reach, Antony crossed over into freedom, while Fred's luck ran out. What happened to them both next is both heartbreaking and inspiring.

    Seldom, however, will they have been narrated with such close attention to the minute particulars of battle, to its reek and terror and pain, as in this startling account by Daniel Kelly. Kelly looks minutely at every detail of archaic combat, as well as at the lives and feelings shaped by it. His Troy is not only a scene of shining glory, but also a grimy struggle for survival and mastery. And he introduces surprising questions: what if not everything in the Trojan war came to pass just as Homer tells us? What if the future of the Roman empire were hidden in the burning ashes of Troy's - and not in the way we might expect?

    It featured double spacing and a large font for an easy reading experience, and with a bonus writing section.The plot revolved around protagonist's John journey into an unfamiliar and dangerous world.

    The people during this time were getting eaten by a vicious species of Dragon. The ruling King finally orders the total annilation of all living dragons. A powerful wizard, named Merlinus, who is a friend to the king, does not agree with the Kings order, for Merlinus knows all Dragons are not what they seem. So he does what he must to protect a family of Dragons that he had befriended. And to protect his Dragon friends, Melinus performs the spell of weightlessness and tells the Dragons to fly up and to hide in the cover of the Clouds. An unforeseen ability of the Dragons weightlessness spell is that a Dragons fire now looks like that of lightning and their roar is like that of thunder. Melinus tells the Dragons to live within the clouds and to only come down at night to eat. An apprentice to the wizard who has grandeur of his own has a plan for Dragons that he has hidden deep within a mountain cavern. Now enters a widowed mother, her young boy, who had also befriended a dragon, though a very young one. They suddenly find themselves caught between the Kings order and a battle that has begun between two species of Dragons. A battle that would determine control of the skies above the Kingdom of Albian. This Apprentice’s plan has consequences that may bring the Kingdom and perhaps the very world we live in today to an devastating end.

    41 CD complete and unabridged audiobook reading

    One woman. A reverse harem fantasy that will leave you breathless and begging for more. This boxed set contains all three books in the Dragon's Gift trilogy: Dragon's Gift, Dragon's Blood, and Dragon's Curse. If you like sexy dragon shifters, a strong heroine, magic, intrigue, action, adventure, and hot, HOT sex, then this is the series for you! From the description for Dragon's Gift: Dareena Sellis is a nobody. The orphaned daughter of a no-name farmer, she toils away as a serving girl at Hallowdale Inn, her only marriage prospects either shipping off to war, or pawing at her skirts with their grubby, gnarled hands. But fate takes a strange turn the day a dragon huntress comes to town. Suddenly, Dareena is swept off to Dragon’s Keep, trading in her raggedy dresses for silken gowns, her closet-sized room for feather pillows and spacious gardens, and her miserable suitor for three very handsome, very virile dragon princes. For Dareena is not a nobody. She is the Dragon’s Gift—the one woman chosen by the gods every century to bear children for the future king of Dragonfell. Despite her pre-ordained path, Dareena’s fate is far from certain. The crown has not given birth to more than one son in nearly a thousand years, and the line of succession is far from clear. Neither of the princes are willing to cede Dareena to the other, and yet she must choose. For the enemy is knocking on Dragonfell’s door, and Dareena’s decision could either mean the kingdom’s salvation… …or annihilation.

    Scornful. Full of pride. Darnuir, Prince of Dragons, cares nothing for the damage he's doing to the faltering alliance against the Shadow. He thinks himself invincible - right up till a mortal wound forces him to undergo a dangerous rebirthing spell, leaving him a helpless babe in human hands.Twenty years pass and demonic forces are poised to sweep across the land. With the alliance between humanity, dragons, and fairies fracturing, Darnuir will have to uncover the secrets of his past, seek redemption for his sins, and rally the disparate races if they are to survive.Only Darnuir can do this. For he's the last member of the royal bloodline and only he can wield the Dragon's Blade.His second chance is the world's last hope.A fast-paced epic fantasy series, perfect for fans of Phil Tucker, David Estes and Brandon Sanderson.

    Can the forces holding this world together be balanced against human desires, or is everything ultimately doomed to end in destruction?

    

    And Horse is, well . . . not.Horse is brown. Horse is plain. And Horse can't stand the unicorn he shares a pen with. Unicorn dances. Tra la la! Horse does not. Blah blah blah. But when robbers kidnap Unicorn for a local circus, what will Horse decide to do? Packed with forty-eight pages of hilarious illustrations and deadpan wit, Unicorn (and Horse) is a funny yet endearing lesson on envy with one important truth: We are sometimes unicorns. We are sometimes horses. And happiness doesn't always come from pink cupcakes for breakfast.

    She knows exactly where it is, but she can’t go back there... not to him. But fate is a twisted bitch and has other plans... She finds herself right back in the center of Jamison Rivera’s life when her best friend - Lucy Dalton, announces she’s marrying his best friend and bandmate - Ben Travers. Honoring her closest friends wishes, she blindly steps into her own personal version of hell on earth to confront the devil himself. Everything’s changed. Old feelings certainly haven’t. He wont give her up. She needs him to. What happens when what they had, won’t let go? Sylvie: “In what lifetime did you think I could have come back to you? I was destitute in every sense of the word after you. I’ve made my life work now because I’ve had to. But as far as dating and love go, I’m not interested... because of us. Because I had no faith in you not to do the same thing to me again and again and again. There would have always been another Samara waiting to fuck it up for us, and you would never have been strong enough to weather the storm with me. The most miserable part of all this, is the fact that after everything, I still love you… I always will. I just can’t be in love with you. I can’t even contemplate giving someone else what I gave you. You own my fucking everything, Jamison, but you annihilated it, too.” Jamison: I was terrified keeping her would completely deplete that wonderful woman. So, I pushed her away... and every fiber of my being had mourned for her ever since. I can’t fucking see beyond her. Here with me, that’s where she’s meant to be. In my house, my bed. Every. Damn. Night. Any other man having that with her is just not going to happen. No matter who I’ve got to piss off in the process, she’s going to be Mrs. Rivera one day, whether she likes it or not. This is the third installment of the Twelve Months series. This is not a standalone. It is recommended that you read Twelve Months (book 1) and Reprieve (book 2) before Broken Chord. Due to graphic language, drug use, and scenes of a sexual nature, this book is recommended for an 18+ audience.

    The name of the series is Magium: The Mage Tournament. The individual books of the series do not have names. They only have numbers. Now that this has been cleared up, let us continue with the description of the series' story: Barry is an ordinary guy, with no magical powers whatsoever, who dreamed of becoming a mage for the better part of his life. After dedicating his whole life to studying magic, in the hopes of fulfilling his dream, he finally finds a way to do it. However, in order to become a mage, he must first win a deadly free-for-all tournament against the most powerful mages in the world. The fantasy world that the story takes place in is inspired by Dungeons and Dragons and by classic RPG games such as Neverwinter Nights, Dragon Age and Skyrim. The story of Magium starts at the beginning of the tournament, right after Barry and all the other participants are magically teleported to the continent where the contest is taking place. The winner of the competition will be given access to the Magium, which is thought to be the source of all magic. The tournament takes place on a continent hidden from the rest of the world, where there are mythical creatures like dragons and hydras, but also remnants of an old and technologically advanced civilization, whose magically powered devices are still being used in the present day. Due to his lack of magical abilities, Barry will be forced to use one such device, called a stat booster, which absorbs the magical energy around it and converts it into stat points. By leveling up stats such as Speed, Reflexes and Premonition, Barry will gain supernatural abilities that will help him survive against all the experienced mages that are also participating in the tournament. As the series progresses, Barry will meet with other participants, he will make friends and enemies, and he will gradually find out more about the continent he is on, and its inhabitants. He will find out that a person called "The Creator" had established several utopias in this place, six hundred years ago, where animals and humans lived in harmony, and food was created through magic. What Barry will get to see through his travels, however, is the downfall of these utopias, some of them being on the brink of destruction. As he begins to get involved with the people of this land, Barry will need to decide if he can simply ignore what is happening before his eyes, or if he will intervene, at the risk of being banned from the tournament, and forfeiting his dream. Credits for the magic ball image on the cover go to Agnes Landgraf.

    The end of the world came quietly, in a breathtaking display of light and color, while everyone stopped and watched, entranced.And then the lights went out, and death and chaos took over.A woman went up, high above the fray, and tried to build a life alone from what was left of the world that had been.A man stayed down, in the midst of the turmoil, and tried to find a home in the world that had become.But neither life nor home is possible until there is family, until love and trust and hope return.Until then, there is only survival.

    No previous edition combines such a sweep of historical and cultural contexts with the literary authority that Samet, an English professor obsessed with Grant for decades, brings to the table.Whether exploring novels Grant read at West Point or presenting majestic images culled from archives, Samet curates a richly annotated, highly collectible edition that will fascinate Civil War buffs. The edition also breaks new ground in its attack on the “Lost Cause” revisionism that still distorts our national conversation about the legacy of the Civil War. Never has Grant’s transformation from tanner’s son to military leader been more insightfully and passionately explained than in this timely edition, appearing on the 150th anniversary of Grant’s 1868 presidential election.

     Short stories set in the world of Benjamin Ashwood told from the point of view of supporting characters like; Rhys, Mathias, Lady Towaal, Corinne, and Lord Jason. These stories shed light on the history of the characters, or interact with Ben's story in insightful or funny ways. Eight of the nine stories were previously released in AC Cobble's newsletter. These are written for fans of Benjamin Ashwood, and you should really read a few of those books prior to digging into these. Happy reading!

    Slave. Survivor. Emperor. As a crumbling Galactic Republic falls to the relentless assault of a merciless foe, so begins the rise of an enigmatic emperor intent on saving a corrupt galaxy-spanning civilization from itself… and from something much darker that lies beyond the reaches of the known. Just as the reins of power fall into his iron-fisted grasp, an assassination attempt by a hidden cabal within his own inner circle jeopardizes every plan he has set in motion for his Dark Legion, his Imperial Navy, and his ultimate conquest of the stars. But the assassins have no idea who they are actually dealing with… or what he has become. Imperator is a darkly heroic epic that spans the boundaries of time, space, friendship, and one man’s quest for a power that never should have been found.

    Ragged though they may be, they hold their ground, defy hopeless odds, and conquer the impossible no matter the personal cost.Eighteen bestselling and award-winning authors give you a look at what it truly means to be a hero: the simple act of standing up and making a difference, even to just one person.

    But whether she's ready or not, Kitty Taylor is about to find herself stopping to smell the rosé . . . Superstitious, type-A executive, Catherine "Kitty" Taylor, is about to celebrate the greatest achievement of her career with her brilliant lover-lawyer, Nick Dylan, at her side. But when bad news hits the office, Nick races to New York to salvage the deal of a lifetime, forcing their personal lives to take a back seat, yet again. With life in limbo, an omen compels Kitty to follow a chain of events, luring her to the wine country to celebrate her mother's 70th birthday. But as she steps foot in the door, she witnesses an event which proves that magic doesn’t really exist after all. Stuck in a crumbling old church that her mother calls home, Kitty is faced with a vineyard bursting with ripe fruit, and must learn to nurture her feminine side, one grape at a time. Luckily, her mother’s rock-solid handyman, Daine Shepherd, who lives on the property, is just the one to help her do it. As Kitty resists, he gently persists, and their attraction grows by the day. She is not only forced to reconsider her relationship with Nick, but her urban lifestyle with all its fringe benefits. Dwelling in the luscious and slow wine country, she finds herself looking in all kinds of surprising places for the love she didn’t even realize she needed. This wine country romance goes best with a glass of Chardonnay (or Cabernet), so kick back, relax, and follow Kitty on a soulful journey where she learns to trust her instincts and discover what she most wants out of life.

     The Keepers of Nine guide the primordial Kurintor warriors protecting the mortal world from the demons of Ashemohn. But after a god’s corruption empowered their demon goddess, Sokka, her manipulations have brought the Kurintor to the brink of extinction. Can the Keepers of Nine awaken the Kurintor descendants in time to defend the Fifth Kingdom, or will the eidolons Sokka has sent forth destroy them? It isn’t prophecy, destiny, or a birthright, that will decide the fate of the mortal world. It is choice. “An attention to atmosphere and psychological insights is just one of the strengths that lend a touch of the fantastic to even ordinary scenes and descriptions.” D. Donovan – Midwest Book Review “I am a huge sci-fi and fantasy fan. Some days I believe I’ve simply read too much in these genres, so it’s just too difficult to find a new writer, book, or series that can really excite or surprise me. Then, on other days, I read a book like Kurintor Nyusi by Aaron-Michael Hall. Suddenly, I’m excited by a new writer and I’m seeing new things in one of my favorite genres.” R. Simmons - Readers' Favorite

    A weapon. Tharos and his army of Shadows have infiltrated every corner of the galaxy—including my new home. They don’t want war; they want our total annihilation. And if I’m not ready, the ones I love most will be the first to fall. My people think the light inside me will be enough to save us. They don’t understand how big it is. How uncontrollable it feels when I let go. But my enemies have left me no choice. I’ll unleash my power and burn down every star in the sky to kill the Shadows. The only question is: will my people still be standing in the ash of my aftermath?

    Rich, privileged young people idle their time away without a care in the world, much to the disgust of one of their neighbours. Unlike the London socialites at Netherfield Park, Elizabeth Bennet is all too conscious of what is happening in the world beyond Meryton and has little time for people with such frivolous lives and certainly not for one rather haughty young man in particular. Fitzwilliam Darcy doesn't appear to be enjoying his stay in Meryton and he soon provokes Elizabeth's annoyance with his dismissive attitude towards her concerns. However, the storm clouds of war are gathering over Europe and as the summer ends, the lives of Elizabeth and Darcy will change forever. The summer of 1940 will bring the war very close to home and, pitched into a nation's desperate battle for survival, Elizabeth and Darcy will come to look at their lives and each other very differently. 'Summer's End' is the first book in a trilogy which will span the years from 1939 to 1945. Book Two, 'The Winter Moon', will be published in 2019.

    I absolutely adore her books and think she's one to watch. This book, of course, was great! I love the world building that she did...For me, it's always just right. The characters in this one were great and I loved the storyline." - CajunBookLadyBlog "I think every book lover understands that words really do hold power, so when this book promised words used as actual weapons I was instantly intrigued. It definitely sounded promising and for the most part, I felt it lived up to that." - Jessica Blog "The story was great! I've always loved the idea of falling into a fantasy world, through a book or a movie.. or a game!" - Pieces of Whimsy Blog "Best Books of the Year! The plot had plenty of twists and turns, leaving me eager to read the sequel. Recommended for those who enjoy puzzle/game related books with plenty of character development." - The Geo Librarian DESCRIPTION After winning a contest for a popular game called Wordwick Games, five teens - Gemma, Sparks, Rio, Kat, and Jack, are invited to stay at Wordwick Games inventor Henry Word's mysterious castle and play the newest level of Workwick Games. Little do they know, the castle is the doorway to a wondrous world call Anachronia where words can be used as weapons, power, and commodity. There is unrest in Anachronia, and if the five teens can follow the rules of Wordwick Games and prove to be the best player, one of them will be crowned Ruler of Anachronia.

    As she unravels the traps, her sanity tested with each game, she's forced to acknowledge the true evil in the world around her.Born, MadlyDuet: a performance by two.But who is acting, and who is devolving?A buried past is unearthed, and Grayson Sullivan--AKA The Angel of Maine--retaliates against the system who made him, deploying psychological warfare on the woman who initially set him free. Dr. London Noble probes deep into the mind of the killer she's fallen for, searching for answers, as a copycat killer threatens their unity. Are they partners, lovers, or enemies? One final trap will reveal all.

    With this shift of emphasis, Lewis captures the powerful allure of the world’s oldest poem and gives it a fresh dynamic while creating a fastpaced narrative for a new generation of readers.

     Loved it! Very exciting storyline, can't wait for the next one.... - Ariana, early 20s. Pulse is fast paced and intriguing, the story has twists at every turn and the ending leaves you open mouthed and wanting more. Kailin did a wonderful job in creating this vampire world. - Melissa Silva, The Bookshelf Ever since I was little, I’ve loved vampire books, and this one does not disappoint. - Amy (Books, College, and Other Random Things) I know that I seem to say the same thing everytime that I review a Kailin book but man can she write, no matter whatever she writes I can never seem to put the book down whenever I pick one up. This has become another one of my favourite Kailin series and I highly recommend it. - Head Stuck in a Book Blog Hurray for Gow, she made up a powerful character. I recommended this, you are not going to regret. - Astrid A. DESCRIPTION 17 year-old Kalina didn't know her boyfriend was a vampire until the night he died of a freak accident. She didn t know he came from a long line of vampires until the night she was visited by his half-brothers Jaegar and Stuart Greystone. There were a lot of secrets her boyfriend didn t tell her. Now she must discover them in order to keep alive. But having two half-brothers vampires around had just gotten interesting.... Kailin Gow is a multiple Award-winning author, film and tv director/producer, and speaker. You can learn more about her at: KailinGow.com.

    Despite saving the world more times then he can count, older superheroes still treat him like a kid. Not helping matters is his own impulsive nature, which gets him into trouble as often as it helps him save lives. Respect from his fellow superheroes becomes the last thing on his mind, however, when an infamous serial killer makes him his next target. This serial killer specializes in killing superhumans and he won't give up until Bolt is dead. Now Bolt must find and stop this serial killer before he strikes again, a seemingly impossible task when Bolt doesn't even know who he is. But if Bolt can't stop the serial killer, being treated like a kid by his fellow superheroes will be the least of his problems.

    He has spent centuries without a body, but now he is ready for his return. There is only one obstacle standing in his way. In the sixteen years since their marriage, Justan and Jhonate have gone through many adventures together. During this time, Justan has grown into the name given to him by the Bowl of Souls. He is SIR EDGE. He has the fame and glory that he had dreamt of as a child, but those things mean nothing to him anymore. He is now embroiled in a new conflict and driven by a deep pain within him, a pain fifteen years in the making . . . Join Edge and his bonded on an epic journey that will take them to places both holy and wrought with evil. Ogres and dragons, warriors and wizards are destined to clash, their fates guided by The Bowl of Souls. The Bowl of Souls series. THE MOONRAT SAGA 1. Eye of the Moonrat 2. Messenger of the Dark Prophet 3. Hunt of the Bandham 1.5. Hilt's Pride 4. War of Stardeon 5. Mother of the Moonrat THE JHARRO GROVE SAGA 1. Tarah Woodblade 2. Protector of the Grove 3. Ogre Apprentice 4. The Troll King 5. Priestess of War 6. Behemoth THE DARK PROPHET SAGA 1. Sir Edge 2. Half Breeds (2019)

    These steamy scenes get directly to the point between the sheets. You may want to consider reading with the phone off the hook and the door locked, and maybe line up a cold shower. We won’t judge.

    Elanor, a young witch-in-training, navigates the urban underworld known as the Hex; facing corporate conspiracies, demon mercenaries, and black market magic dealers.In the wake of the events of Volume One, Elanor has become both hero and villain within The Hex, finding herself caught between two worlds. The power she has and the evil she vowed to fight, may turn out to be one and the same.Contains issues #7-#12

    Dan and the British Imperial War Museum's famed First World War historian Peter Hart talk about one of their favorite mutual interests...World War One.

    A vicious attack by a jealous lover breaks the protective spell set by her parents and reveals her true heritage, she is high blood Daoine Sidhe, a true Healer, something that has not been seen in the supernatural community for millennia. Almost losing her life in the attack, she is saved by her neighbor, Aedan, the Governor of the Eastern Region of vampires, and just like Lara, a creature that should not exist. Together they cover up her attacker's death and try to deal with the aftermath. The transition from old life to new is quick but events are spiraling out of control faster than she can manage. Unable to return to her job at the local hospital, she teams up with Aedan and his House, working as a consultant on the case of the Baltimore city vampires killings. During their efforts to find the truth, they develop a relationship complicated by the fact that Lara doesn't do relationships and Aedan is playing for keeps. When the truth about her identity comes out to the supernatural community at large, she becomes both coveted and feared. Not everyone is excited about the return of a True Healer and she quickly finds herself surrounded by those who want control over her power and will kill to get it. What little time she has to discover her abilities and harness her power to save herself is running out. When the militant anti-vampire group responsible for killing the city's vampires kidnaps Lara as bait to garner their biggest kill of all-Aedan, all bets are off. She'll need more than wild magic and coffee to survive this time.

    A descendant of the Diviner who first banished the Orc Gods, he might be convinced to act— as long as it fills his coffers with gold, his stomach with delicious food, and his bed with a different type of delicacy.Unfortunately, his choice of companions is limited to the poor souls who come seeking his sometimes fraudulent divinations:A half-elf spy tracking an assassin. A sorceress searching for a traitor.A paladin pursuing his forbidden love.If he can trick coax them into putting aside their own agendas and taking up his own, Cassius might be able to stave off a war, secure his city, and write his own destiny. If not, what begins as a back-alley battle may bring about the downfall of humanity.In a game of deceptions, which side will you fight for?

    She loves the Endless Forest ― except when the Tree Walkers come for her.In ages past, the great rain of fire and ash destroyed the Earth, wiping out the ancients and everything they had made. Nature has reclaimed much since then, spreading out in a vast forest full of wonder and dread. Ever in fear of being taken away, she follows Dad’s rules without question while learning to survive off the land.No longer a small child, she accompanies Dad on one of his treks, her first time more than a few steps away from the cabin. A day exploring with him is the happiest time of her life, but joy is short-lived.A monster follows them home.Safe in her Haven, she hides while Dad goes outside to confront the beast. She wakes alone the next morning, and waits. Alas, her hope of his return fades with the daylight. Desperate, she breaks his strictest rule and goes outside alone. Not far from the cabin, she discovers his rifle abandoned next to the monster’s strange footprints.Afraid but determined, Wisp sets off on her own into the Endless Forest to find Dad ― before the Tree Walkers catch her.

    And prophecy says the 19th Bladesman will break ...The Bonded Warrior ...Kill. Die young. That's what a swordsman bonded to the ancient gods does. Without expecting praise from the man who trained him to survive this centuries-old, malignant war against the inhuman followers of an invincible lord. But Kaell wants more. More of Val Arques' attention, his approval. Just more.The fire dancer ...Ice lord, spy, Heath never loses a fire dance. Yet he longs to know that thrill of danger down his spine as he kills for his god, to fight a warrior who might, just might be better than him.The broken ...Val Arques is a bladesman of formidable power entrusted not only with Kaell's life but with the truth that will destroy him. Banished to a grim outpost of this doomed kingdom of sorcery, poetry and treachery, he cannot afford to care about the young warrior. For love means loss. And Val Arques has a shameful secret ...A kingdom on the edge of chaos ...As a vengeful god escapes his ancient prison and Kaell is drawn into his web of deception, even Val Arques can't protect him from the dark prophecy awaiting him. Because you can't flee fate unless you're willing to do the unthinkable.Duty and love collide in this powerful epic fantasy about shattering loss, betrayal and the price of power.2019 Readers' Favorite International Book Awards gold medal winner for epic fantasy.Winner of the 2019 CIPA EVVY award, fairytale/folklore/mythologyNational Indie Excellence Awards finalist2018 Foreward Indies finalist for fantasy

    Five years since he woke up to darkness but immediately knew Armise was at his side. Both of them are heavily scarred and battling a past they will never be able to fully outrun.But maybe, against all odds, they’ve finally found a measure of peace.Author note: Sanctuary consists of a 23 page Merq and Armise follow up story and previously unpublished stories, images, and additional material.

    The last time she had spoken to her waiting suitor, the powerful Prince of Tyath, she was only a child. What’s more, Kathleen holds a secret, a magical secret, and it is one that if she cannot hide, may destroy her homeland. A TORMENTED GUARDIAN Jared, a fearless warrior with a dark past, yearns to avenge his sister and rescue his brother from a murderous barbarian horde. But before he can do that, his Master tasks him with escorting a princess across the hostile lands of Desnia, and delivering her safely to the altar. Yet this journey will not be as easy as Jared thinks. Haunted by his past, the princess becomes an unlikely confidante and object of his affection. So when the wedding procession is attacked, Kathleen and her guardian find themselves not only in a fight for their lives, but in a battle to navigate the pitfalls of forbidden emotions. A DANGEROUS JOURNEY With war on the horizon, and the fate of an empire filled with political strife hanging in the balance, will Jared and Kathleen sacrifice a powerful alliance for true love?

    The ship and its crew exist for a solitary purpose—to reach a distant planet and establish a colony. However, the vast majority of people undertaking this journey will not live to see its result, nor were they part of the decision-making process to leave.A novel-in-stories, following the many generations who make the journey, The Voyage of the White Cloud asks how you can find meaning as a slave to destiny, a mere stepping-stone in history.These are the stories of the most ordinary people on a most extraordinary journey.

    I was surviving.Until I hiked into the mountains and carelessly challenged the universe to notice me.A door made of white light appeared in front of me, compelling me to step through.I took it. I stepped through.Into the greatest trials, both physical and emotional, I’d ever face—into another time and unknown world that would test my strength to my core.I would fight…I would kill…I would love...Most of all, I would live.Sherwood Rogue is rated PG17 by the author for violence, mild language, and some mature subject matter.

    As the little owl gets ready for the first day of school, the littlest readers will join in the fun and watch worries disappear as mom explains there's more fun than fear when it's time to go to school. Little Hoo Goes to School is part of the Little Hoo series featuring cute and reassuring texts for toddlers and preschoolers.

    Approaching manhood, his demonic powers manifest. Blamed for the earth shakes ripping through the land, CEdron must flee, hunted by those who would kill him and others who will exploit his powers. He races against time to find the real cause of the destruction. CEdron has to become a hero or join the great demon and embrace his true heritage.

    Rinse and Repeat. He had a good life, quiet and peaceful; simple. Not a secluded one as Niall annoyingly claimed.Louis certainly didn't need some chatty trespasser dropping into his life, his forest, his home. Invading his space, his circle of friends, touching his stuff, asking questions about his husband. His late husband.A trespasser who wasn’t supposed to crawl under his skin, occupy his thoughts, and steal his heart from where Louis had locked it safely away, only to put it right back on Louis’ sleeve — where it once laid.No, Louis definitely didn’t need Harry.Words: 98072

    Rubbing shoulders with her fellow convicts, Thorfinn Rowle, Antonin Dolohov and Rabastan Lestrange, Hermione does everything she can to hang onto her sanity, her dignity and her magic. Even caged birds sing. No matter how bad things look from behind bars.

    Readers who buy Parts 1, 2, and 3 already have the full story and will find no new content in the Omnibus edition.The end of the world begins with sudden volcanic eruptions along the Ring of Fire, killing thousands and displacing millions. These tragedies serve only as the precursor to the epic eruption of the Yellowstone supervolcano, which annihilates all life for hundreds of miles around. Ash spreads across the United States, choking the population, smothering the crops, and grinding the country to a halt.Then the beasts begin to emerge from the new fissures in the earth.An armored bipedal burrower crawls out of Mt. Fuji and reduces Tokyo to dust and rubble. Eel-like sea monsters terrorize ships in the busy Pacific shipping lanes. Swarms of insectoid creatures lay their eggs in a flooded California and quickly overrun the entire state. And somewhere in the dark, ashen landscape walks a predatory behemoth with a hunger that only other giants can hope to satisfy.Weakened by both the volcanic activity and the monsters, humanity turns to the nuclear solution as a means of fighting back. Cities are destroyed beneath mushroom clouds all around the world in an attempt to kill the monsters. But this mass destruction is in vain. Mankind's final war lasts only weeks.Governments are disbanded. Entire countries are decimated. Our once great cities are deemed potential danger zones. But there are survivors. . .Word is spoken of a great city capable of holding off any monster’s attacks. Pilgrims from around the world make their way over the burnt landscape, walking in the shadows of great monsters, hopeful to find this safe haven in the west… They call it New Detroit.

    And Cache can’t accept a position in an industry that kills its customers. But when the only thing more dangerous than the games is not playing them, they’ll have to figure out how to win. Together.

    - The First Dragonrider -Boh’s Journal, March 13th, N167 It started with a card in a cafe. An invitation to an exclusive world called Seventh Talon, and it only asked one question before I agreed. Do you want to be a Dragonrider? It said nothing about guns, magic, or heavy metal, those were just added incentive. It also said nothing about the secrets, betrayals, and politics of a dragon run society. Dragons that would rather eat me than listen to what I had to say, horrible way to win an argument in my opinion. Nor did it tell me that the biggest enemy I would have to fight was myself. Author Note: The main character of this book does not leave Seventh Talon. If you are curious about the first chapter, Odditek Online, and Neuroma, then please read my Office War series. Office Wars takes place in the same world, just a different part of Odditek Online and follows a different character arc. It provides a lot more information about Neuroma, Odditek, and the sectors. Also, I do add in easter eggs from the various books too. It is a fun way to reward my readers.

    INFINITY GAUNTLET PREMIERE HC (NEW PRINTING) 256 PGS. INFINITY GAUNTLET CROSSOVERS PREMIERE HC 504 PGS. INFINITY GAUNTLET AFTERMATH PREMIERE HC 344 PGS. INFINITY WAR PREMIERE HC 264 PGS. INFINITY WAR CROSSOVERS VOL. 1 PREMIERE HC 552 PGS. INFINITY WAR CROSSOVERS VOL. 2 PREMIERE HC 536 PGS. INFINITY WAR AFTERMATH PREMIERE HC 352 PGS. INFINITY CRUSADE PREMIERE HC 488 PGS. INFINITY CRUSADE CROSSOVERS VOL. 1 PREMIERE HC 344 PGS. INFINITY CRUSADE CROSSOVERS VOL. 2 PREMIERE HC 352 PGS. INFINITY GAUNTLET COMPANION PREMIERE HC 528 PGS INFINITY GAUNTLET BOX SET POSTERCollects:INFINITY GAUNTLET PROLOGUE PREMIERE HC 440 PGSCollects Silver Surfer (1987-1998 2nd Series) #34-38, 40, 42, and 44-50, Silver Surfer (1987-1998 2nd Series) Annual #3, and Thanos Quest (1990) #1-2.INFINITY GAUNTLET PREMIERE HC (NEW PRINTING) 256 PGSCollects Infinity Gauntlet (1991) #1-6.INFINITY GAUNTLET CROSSOVERS PREMIERE HC 504 PGSCollects Cloak and Dagger (1988-1991 Marvel 3rd Series) #18, Spider-Man (1990-1998) #17, Incredible Hulk (1962-1999 1st Series) #383-385, Doctor Strange (1988-1996 3rd Series) #31-35, Silver Surfer (1987-1998 2nd Series) #51-59, Quasar (1989) #26-27, and Sleepwalker (1991-1994) #7, and material from Quasar (1989) #24 and Sleepwalker (1991-1994) #6.INFINITY GAUNTLET AFTERMATH PREMIERE HC 344 PGSCollects Silver Surfer (1987-1998 2nd Series) #60-66, Doctor Strange (1988-1996 3rd Series) #36, and Warlock and the Infinity Watch (1992-1995) #1-6.INFINITY WAR PREMIERE HC 264 PGSCollects Infinity War (1992) #1-6.INFINITY WAR CROSSOVERS VOL. 1 PREMIERE HC 552 PGSCollects Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #366-368, Spider-Man (1990-1998) #24, Captain America (1968-1996 1st Series) #408, Alpha Flight (1983-1994 1st Series) #110, Deathlok (1991-1994 1st Series) #16, Daredevil (1964-1998 1st Series) #310, Warlock and the Infinity Watch (1992-1995) #7, Doctor Strange (1988-1996 3rd Series) #42-44, Silver Surfer (1987-1998 2nd Series) #67-69, Wonder Man (1991-1994 1st Series) #13, Silver Sable and the Wild Pack (1992-1995) #4, Guardians of the Galaxy (1990-1995 1st Series) #27, Quasar (1989-1994) #37, New Warriors (1990-1996 1st Series) #27, and Marc Spector: Moon Knight (1989-1994) #41-42; and material from Wonder Man (1991-1994 1st Series) #12, Alpha Flight (1983-1994 1st Series) #109, and Marvel Comics Presents (1988-1995) #108-111.INFINITY WAR CROSSOVERS VOL. 2 PREMIERE HC 536 PGSCollects Fantastic Warlock and the Infinity Watch (1992-1995) #8-10, Quasar (1989-1994) #38-40, Alpha Flight (1983-1994 1st Series) #111-112, Doctor Strange (1988-1996 3rd Series) #45-47, Nomad (1992-1994) #7, Guardians of the Galaxy (1990-1995 1st Series) #28-29, Silver Sable and the Wild Pack (1992-1995) #5, Wonder Man (1991-1994 1st Series) #14-15, Marc Spector: Moon Knight (1989-1994) #43-44, Sleepwalker (1991-1994) #18, and Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #369-370, and material from Sleepwalker (1991-1994) #17 and Marvel Comics Presents (1988-1995) #112.INFINITY WAR AFTERMATH PREMIERE HC 352 PGSCollects Warlock and the Infinity Watch (1992-1995) #11-17, Silver Surfer/Warlock Resurrection (1993) #1-4 and Quasar (1989-1994) #41-43 - plus material from Marvel Comics Presents (1988-1995 1st Series) #112, and Marvel Holiday Special 1993.INFINITY CRUSADE PREMIERE HC 488 PGSCollects Infinity Crusade (1993) #1-6, Warlock Chronicles (1993) #1-5 and Warlock and the Infinity Watch (1992-1995) #18-22INFINITY CRUSADE CROSSOVERS VOL. 1 PREMIERE HC 344 PGSCollects Doctor Strange (1988-1996 3rd Series) #54-55, Thor (1962-1996 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) #463-464, Iron Man (1968-1996 1st Series) #294-295, Avengers West Coast (1985-1994) #96-97, Alpha Flight (1983-1994 1st Series) #122-124, Darkhawk (1991-1995) #30, Cage (1992-1993 1st Series) #17, Web of Spider-Man (1985-1995 1st Series) #104, and Marc Spector: Moon Knight (1989-1994) #57; plus material from Marc Spector: Moon Knight (1989-1994) #56 and Terror Inc (1992-1993 1st Series) #13.INFINITY CRUSADE CROSSOVERS VOL. 2 PREMIERE HC 352 PGSCollects Doctor Strange (1988-1996 3rd Series) #56, Alpha Flight (1983-1994 1st Series) #125-127, Silver Sable and the Wild Pack (1992-1995) #16-17, Thor (1962-1996 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) #465-467, Darkhawk (1991-1995) #31, Silver Surfer (1987-1998 2nd Series) #83-85, and Deathlok (1991-1994 1st Series) #28-29.INFINITY GAUNTLET COMPANION PREMIERE HC 528 PGSThanos Annual (2014) #1, What If (1989-1998 2nd Series) #49 and 104, What If Newer Fantastic Four (2008), What The --?! (1988) #20 and 24, Avengers and the Infinity Gauntlet (2010) #1-4, and Infinity Gauntlet (2015 2nd Series) #1-5, plus Extras.

    The emotion it causes can’t be written. People have tried but no one can capture its true meaning. It’s something you feel, something that consumes you. It has no limits and sees no reason. This is what I feel for Dominic Stone My entire world gravitates around him. I am his, and he is mine. I had no idea how intense my love for him could ever be; so fierce that you’d have to feel it to believe it. I never thought there would be a day where I would have to make a choice. My love has no boundaries, it's endless... I am his and he is mine Dominic My childhood would have destroyed anyone else. Not me. I fought. I overcame. My ghosts haunt me, but they do not define me. On the day I asked Avery to prom, she had no idea I was making her mine. For her, I became the man I saw in her eyes; the man worthy of her love. My heart is guarded, but my love is raw. She’s my everything: my sun in the clear blue sky and my shining stars in the darkness. Until she shatters me in a way nothing else ever could

     Thrillers to shock. Thrillers to excite. Thrillers to challenge and make you think. An anthology of 14 original short stories by a collection of outstanding thriller writers. Craig Hart’s "Loose Ends" thrusts a wise-cracking PI into the center of a deadly—and highly personal—case. In Fiona Campbell’s "From a Flicker to a Flame", a woman finds herself trapped, a prisoner in a loveless marriage. In "The Five Votive Candles of Joe Wray" by Simon Bewick, Joe Wray is a husband, a father, a brother and a business owner. They all need his protection. He doesn’t have a prayer. A mysterious man sparks unexplainable fires in Carla Day’s "Scintillation", where a woman’s dreams may be the clue to saving the world. The dark and seedy underbelly of the City of London is exposed in Will Patching’s "Old Flame": a tale of lust, greed and a decidedly nasty twist. The repercussions of the Iraq war and memories of WMDs plague the characters of Dana Lyons’ "Fire and Brimstone", with a weapon which could truly be the end of all things. In "Ava Edison and the Burning Man", by Marcus Cook, a thief with an unlikely accomplice faces a race against time to get a priceless jewel for a ruthless client. Tom Goymour’s "Circle of Friends" finds a man and his long-forgotten friends being forced to finally confront the mistakes of their youth. In Peter Ellis’ "Reprogrammed", a woman wakes in a strange warehouse with terrifying new abilities, but with no knowledge of how she got there. The hero of Michael Peirce’s "Accidental Operator" unwittingly becomes the key member of a new, highly deadly team of mercenaries. "Valley of the Shadow" by Pat Moore is a moving exploration of love and loss, where those left behind suffer more than the ones they mourn. Lori Lacefield’s "The Fire Keeper" follows Frankie Johnson, an FBI Profiler, as she tries to decode a terrifyingly macabre fire ritual, before the killers strike again. Free will, morality and redemption lie at the heart of Simon Finnie’s "Burning", as a Professor is forced to confront the mistakes of his youth. And finally, in Peter Oxley’s "Burning Greed", a thief simply has to battle through a burning island to steal the score of his life: what could possibly go wrong? Burning - bringing destruction or a new beginning? To find out, get Burning: An Anthology of Short Thrillers - now!

    Unfortunately, the best wild fruit and vegetables are near the walls of the estate, a dark misty place inhabited by an unforgiving beast. When her tormentors lock her behind the massive gates, Benella knows her fate is sealed. Yet, the fate isn’t one she expects. Her encounter with the beast starts a bizarre cycle of bargaining for her freedom, a freedom the beast seems determined to see her lose. A classic fairy tale with a seductively dark new twist, the Beauty and the Beast saga begins with Depravity. Intended for mature readers due to sexual situations and moderate language. This book is part 1 of 3. The completed Beastly Tales: Depravity, Part 1 Deceit, Part 2 Devastation, Part 3