But Peri’s desire for revenge against her sister, Lorelle, burns in her heart. Further complicating matters, the great white wolf, Lucian Lupei, has been returned to the pack after centuries trapped in the Dark Forest, and it appears he is destined to be with Peri. Can she put aside her thoughts of vengeance long enough to accept Lucian’s love and complete her mission?

    The perfect Dark King to tangle with Dark Fae secrets. But it seems the Dark have a spy of their own...a sexy, alluring woman who is perilous in more ways than one...Shara desperately needs to be get back into her family's good graces after and if bringing a Dragon King to his knees is how she must do it, she will use every trick she has up her sleeve to snare him. But she is unprepared for the intense desire that he brings to life within her. A burning desire they both seem unable to escape…

    He spent his life training toward one goal: the protection of one of those blood drinkers, Arianna Grace. But what is he supposed to do when the blue-eyed girl of the legends doesn’t need him anymore? What does his life mean then? How is a guy supposed to move on when the girl he has yearned over for a decade has chosen someone else?Before he can even start to figure out his new life without Arianna, Devin has to deal with another problem. He needs to take care of some unfinished business with a night human he has known for less than a month, but with whom he is magically bound.Vanessa McKinny has promised that she knows a way to undo the spell she placed on Devin to save his life. Devin would do anything to break the bond to be free of her, even if it means traveling to the sidhe village, a place inhabited by a race of night humans that has not had a day human visitor in more than a hundred years. If he doesn’t want to get stuck, he must work with Nessa to find a way to break the bond. Only then can Devin have time to get back to finding his new goal in life, unless he discovers that his path lies with the sidhe.

    I swear, she will.”In this companion novel to the best selling Ruby Blue Series, Brennan Kaelin, Fairy Prince and Heir to the throne of the Earthen Royal Court in Fey, reveals his inner most desires and struggles. In a world where the four Royal Courts and three Realms collide, an even deeper connection is unearthed as more secrets of Fey are exposed. Relive Ruby’s adventures through Brennan’s eyes as he searches to discover the mysteries shrouding the prophesy of the One with The Elements.*Author’s note: This novel is meant to be read after “Forever Blue” (Book 4 of the Ruby Blue Series). It discloses additional information to Ruby and Brennan’s story, however, some key plot points of Ruby's story are intentionally left out.

    Banished to live among “Mundanes” in the human world she works as an Inquisitor for Otherworlders. But when her ex-boyfriend Gabriel Kringle, heir to the Santa Claus legacy, goes missing, it’s her job to find him. Problem is, she’d rather he just stayed missing. Hurt by everyone she’s ever cared about Raine isn’t about to open up her heart to her “bad boy” best friend Jordan who’s been in love with her for years. Especially since his Pride’s made it abundantly clear that there’s no way in hell they’ll let him marry anyone but another weretiger. As Raine investigates the disappearance of Gabriel, she discovers that he hasn’t just run off with a set of twin Christmas Fae for the weekend. Something more sinister is in the works; and if she can’t save him Christmas will be ruined forever. But will rescuing Gabriel bring Raine and Jordan closer, or will old feelings for Gabriel tear them apart forever? Saving Christmas is a part of The Christmas Nights Collection. Just type The Christmas Nights in the search bar to find all of the other fun and steamy Christmas short stories by some of Today's Bestselling authors.

    Enjoy 80 beautiful and sublime Tarot cards (including 2 extra Wild cards) depicting mythical and legendary creatures as they guide you to a place where all problems are left far behind and faith and positive energy in life are restored. Playful, serious, and friendly, these childlike creatures will aid and entice you to discover the answers you have been seeking through diverse messages found in the comprehensive companion guide, which is simple to understand and learn. Explore your intuition and endless possibilities for solutions to quandaries within your life. Don t shy away from these beautiful creatures; come into their world and lose yourself within their authenticity. Features 10 Tarot layouts. Foreword by renowned Tarot author, Barbara Moore."

    . . As the drought worsens, it becomes harder and harder for Nelay not to use her forbidden sight to provide for her hungry family. But when the worst happens . . .Only Nelay's sight will allow her to save her family. Now, Nelay has to be more careful than ever - because if the fae realize she can see them - nothing will stop them from claiming her for their dark purpose. Fans of Sarah Maas and Leigh Bardugo will be will love the dark magic, forbidden romance, and nonstop adventure in Amber Argyle's Fairy Queens Saga. Read now to find out why readers around the world are getting lost in the Forbidden Forest!Two immortal queens. A dying magic. A world to save . . . The FAIRY QUEENS SAGA is far more than a simple fairytale retelling. It's a deep dive into the Norse mythology surrounding Hans Christian Andersen's THE SNOW QUEEN. An origin story, the Fairy Queens Saga tells the stories of the Winter Queen (Ilyenna), her rival (Nelay), and Ilyenna's daughter (Elice). Reading order:1. Of Ice and Snow (Ilyenna's parents)2. Winter Queen (Ilyenna's story)3. Of Fire and Ash (prequel novella for Nelay's story)4. Summer Queen (Nelay's story)5. Of Sand and Storm (spin off novel)6. Daughter of Winter (Elice and Adar, star-crossed lovers desperate to escape the Winter Queen)7. Winter's Heir (Ilyenna, Nelay, Elice, and Adar all come together for the final showdown. Will they destroy each other or find a way to work together to save their dying world?)OTHER TITLES BY AMBER ARGYLEForbidden Forest SeriesLady of ShadowsStolen EnchantressPiper PrinceWraith KingCurse QueenWitch Song SeriesWitch SongWitch BornWitch RisingWitch Fall

    Ambushed by the Winter Court guards during their search for information on how to free humanity from faery rule, they are now ensnared in the Winter King Landric’s web, and he has some questions of his own.The Winter King is curious about the way the Dolans run their city. In a surprising turn of events, he’s determined to learn all about their 16-year-old son, Eirnin. Landric separates the couple, threatens and tortures to the best of his ability, but the Dolans won’t give up the information he’s after.Murphy, one of King Landric’s guards has been a ward of the Winter Court for as long as he can remember. Trained from childhood to be as quiet and obedient as possible, he’s always been the perfect servant. At least, until Princess Lumi strolled into his life and made him question everything he believes in.When the princess vanishes without a trace in the middle of the night, Landric is determined Patrick’s people had something to do with it. Without the only connection to kindness and humanity they had, Murphy and Patrick both find themselves falling into very different kinds of insanity.Will Murphy follow his heart just this once, choose his own side and find Lumi? Will Patrick’s hope dwindle before he can escape and save his family? Or will their unyielding resistance be the death of them all?

    An infamous recluse, his social circle includes Scheherezade, Shakespeare, and the Crown Prince of Faerie. He is a great mage to his enemies, a movie star to strangers, and a hundred pseudonymous half-lives to history. He is dutifully trying to prevent the end of the world when his long-lost twin brother Kasian gate-crashes his life.Raphael is prepared to sacrifice his soul, his reputation, and his crown to save his beloved Ysthar. Saving himself is another matter entirely.There is magic. It’s not enough.

    Early one morning, they find four US Secret Service agents tied up in Christmas ribbons in the living room. Despite Bishop's best efforts the government has found them, and the President is furiously demanding that Bishop, his three Commando Pixies, and his magical team help to recover hundreds of missing nuclear warheads. The President quickly learns that it is inadvisable to "demand" anything from Bishop and the Pixies.But, it turns out that a maniacal Pixie Lindsey (who blew up Krakatoa by mistake in 1883 ) has escaped and must be found before she has another "oops". Despite the rude invitation by the White House, Bishop agrees to help...after the President makes a few minor concession. (Why does he need two planes anyway?)Join Bishop and the Pixies (with Annalee, Layla, Melanthorpe, that nutter Willoughby and Corporal Simon the gun toting ape) as they once again try to prevent global destruction in this hilarious, fast paced sequel.

    The colors blossom and bloom on the page. They mix and bleed, dance and shimmer, some showing through, some sinking back into the hollows of the paper. What better medium for capturing the magical and enchanting world of fairies? Here, illustrator and art instructor Sara Burrier shows the artist how to harness the magic of watercolor with tried and tested rules that artists can use to take their fairy art to the next level. Inside, she covers:The Rules of Drawing--from tools, materials, and gathering inspiration to drawing fairy poses, gestures, wings, and costumesThe Rules of Watercolor--choosing a color palette, prepping the workspace, and techniques for adding texture, volume, and other detailsThe Rules of Other Fairy Artists--this unique section explores the secrets of professional artists and showcases their workRules are conveyed as quick tips, informative demonstrations, and even simple exercises, making "Watercolor Fairy Art" a comprehensive and accessible manual for artists of all capabilities. Gorgeous, full-color art throughout.

    It takes place between books 2.5 and 3 in the Sensor Series. It’s New Year’s Eve and Melena Sanders is hoping she can survive the night without any more trouble in her life. But then her adopted teenage daughter, Emily, confesses to a prank gone wrong. Now her young werewolf admirer is caught in a trap on a full moon. Melena’s got to figure out fast how to rescue him without either of them getting bitten in the process. Of course, nothing ever goes quite how she plans… Word count: 12,000 (approximate)

    She does well in school, has a loving mother and a loyal best friend, Mathew. Of course, she has her problems as well—cold Michigan winters, a long-lost father she knows nothing about, and the lack of a boyfriend. She also has the vague sensation that she is being watched by some unseen entity, but figures that means she’s average and crazy. Nothing could be further from the truth...

    Scott’s sons, Christopher and Joseph MacRae, are enmeshed in their own struggles, oblivious to the truth of the forces that have shaped their lives and led to a rift between them. The fate of the MacRae family rests in very small hands. With the queen’s estranged daughter, Cassiopeia, acting as their guide, the MacRae brothers learn more about their intertwined families and embark on a quest to find Scott MacRae before Andromeda finds him first. Their quest, shared by the fairy princess, takes them great distances, both geographical and personal. All the while, Pyxis plagues their thoughts, haunts their dreams, and sends forth its dark messengers to carry out the war that started long before the brothers and the princess were born. And Cassiopeia’s love, though pure and unwavering, has as much dividing power as evil does. . . .

    One thing is for certain, these are not your grandmother's fairy tales.Fairies have been both mischievous and malignant creatures throughout history. They've dwelt in forests, collected teeth or crafted shoes. Fae is full of stories that honor that rich history while exploring new and interesting takes on the fair folk from castles to computer technologies and modern midwifing, the Old World to Indianapolis.Fae covers a vast swath of the fairy story spectrum, making the old new and exploring lush settings with beautiful prose and complex characters. Enjoy the familiar feeling of a good old-fashioned fairy tale alongside urban fantasy and horror with a fae twist.With an introduction by Sara Cleto and Brittany Warman, and all new stories from Sidney Blaylock Jr., Amanda Block, Kari Castor, Beth Cato, Liz Colter, Rhonda Eikamp, Lor Graham, Alexis A. Hunter, L.S. Johnson, Jon Arthur Kitson, Adria Laycraft, Lauren Liebowitz, Christine Morgan, Shannon Phillips, Sara Puls, Laura VanArendonk Baugh, and Kristina Wojtaszek.

    Only one force stands in their way, the Synn warriors. Tashir is the last to fall, dying beneath the sword of the Krall prince himself. Yet death fails to claim the young warrior. He wakes in a far off land, thousands of miles across the sea, an undead filled with a dark magic which grants him inhuman powers. With no recollection of what happened or the fate of his people, his thoughts return to his homeland. The odyssey back sees him battling demons, vampyres, elementals, sorcerers and ghouls. As he finally confronts the Krall Prince he realises they have all been victims, merely pawns of malign and otherworldly powers. Tashir, the last Synn, must now prepare for his greatest battle of all, one with an ancient god itself.

    It's not just having a gay dad that draws the bullies' attention. For Liam is not an ordinary earthbound, timebound boy but a fairy. An ethereal creature with great glowing golden eyes, dragonfly wings between his shoulders, and an allergy to cold iron. When an emissary from fairyland opens a magical door, teenage Liam chooses not to accept the seductive invitation of the unchanging lands, not to abandon his loving father as he was abandoned by his own kind. How will a fairy live in the twenty-first century (and beyond), seeking balance between inconstant mortal concerns and his own nature? A fairy's nature is not to change. Or is it? In the human world of bullies and best friends and lovers, perhaps not. The door to the twilit country will open again, the airs of his native place call, the whims and instincts of his own folk ensnare him. Few choices there are any person even a fairy may face only once.

    So what do you get when you combine love with the magical world? A diverse collection of stories to thrill your imagination and warm your heart on a cold winter’s night or on a bright sunny day at the beach. They will also linger in your imagination long after you have put the book down.Within these pages, you’ll find tales of first love, only love, and love found and lost. We present to you faery kings and queens, selkies, elves, shape shifters and more. There are communities of magic hidden in plain sight, and places that thrum with supernatural power right inyour own backyard. Each story is an invitation to a fascinating world…and to a different look at love.

    One was trapped in the underworlds as a punishment for his path of destruction, and the other was an innocent boy, determined to save what he thought was a wrongly caged bird.This is the tale of how they both ended up bound to one another, changing the fae world they lived within - unfortunately, not for the good of all.Cover Art by InvisibleJuneWords: 3797 complete

    Free to roam the Human World, he ventures to the city built on luck and filled with humans ripe for the taking. While luring his prey and sating his hunger, Zander is forced to dodge the relentless pursuit of the elite Fae Warriors, Bain and Uriah, as they seek to stop him from causing permanent damage to his victims. The loss of one’s luck, can have fatal consequences. “A sweet scent drawing him forward, pulling at the hunger gnawing deep inside of him. The woman from the night before had been enough to sustain him for most of the day, but his need, his hunger, it was back.” **Immortal Luck was originally published in Stalkers: A Collection of Thriller Stories**

    When she wakes up on her nineteenth birthday in a parallel world she feels she may have finally glimpsed her true purpose. She learns that she is a Changeling with the ability to pass through the Dreaming and into the Otherworld. Now she has one year to decide whether to forsake her destiny and remain a mortal, or to sever her ties to become an immortal Fae, standing guard over the dreams of sleeping humans.When other changelings go missing, whispers of a dark and shadowy threat begin to spread through the Fae courts. There is an Erlking, an elf twisted by thousands of years trapped in the mortal world, hunting down the changelings where the Fae can’t protect them and draining the magic from their souls. Cassie is thrown into a race against time to decide what she wants most before it finds her and devours her soul and takes away her choices for good.

    I knew I was young at heart...." -- 5-Star Amazon Review "Was I dreaming? I would have LOVED this book as a child. I was pleasantly surprised by how well written it is, as well as how intriguing the story turned out to be. It is a very cleverly done story about an old man, a leprechaun and a little beast that organizes lost socks into an army. The illustrations are really cool...black and white sketches...." -- 5-Star Amazon Review "CONSPIRATORS OF THE LOST SOCK ARMY AND THE LOOSE CHANGE COLLECTION AGENCY is a delightful story for children of all ages! I loved the illustrations as they really brought the story to life...." -- 5-Star Amazon Review Have you ever wondered where your loose change went? The missing sock that disappears without a trace: where could it be? Robert has seen it all. He spends his days watching awful daytime television and taking extended naps on his plush couch. One day, a strange little man appears beneath his couch, a leprechaun named Colin. Together, they hatch a plan to reclaim Colin's lost fortune and defeat an army of lost socks and an evil gremlin. Carefully illustrated by the talented Steve Ferchaud, it reminds us that you’re never too old to have one more adventure. Loved by adults and children, this illustrated fairy tale is meant to be read aloud. "I can easily recommend this book to anyone that enjoys fairy tales and adventures. If you have kids or grandkids, this is a great book to read to them...." -- 5-Star Amazon Review "This is a short story which is very well written and illustrated. It really hooked me from the start...." -- 5-Star Amazon Review "A children's story even adults will enjoy!" -- 5-Star Amazon Review Keywords: fantasy books male protagonist, magic realism urban fantasy, fairy tale retelling, magical creatures, mythical creatures, short ebooks, adventure books for kids ages 9 12

    When she meets and falls in love with Esteban, a fellow employee at the law firm, Marissa finally starts to break free from her shell. While Marissa’s mother is overjoyed to see her daughter happy and fulfilled, both Adriana and Marissa have a blood legacy that ties them to creatures of old—and love is indeed transformative when it comes to their kind. Esteban never knew his father, nor was he aware of his half-human, half-fae heritage… Esteban O’Reilly had no idea he was descended from the feared Alexander clan, a vicious faction of the Unseelie Court that demanded their payment in blood and sacrifice. When Esteban dies in a car accident, the women in his life are shattered, and his mother and grandmother are frantic to bring him back—no matter what it takes. Magic has a price, and one life has to be exchanged for another… Answering a request from Esteban's mother, Marissa agrees to spend a weekend at Innisfree, the family's country home. During her stay, she learns the fairies who haunted the O’Reillys for generations have now set their eyes on her. When the extent of Esteban’s sacrifice becomes clear, Marissa must make a choice—the truth, or the man she loves. With her life in danger, will Marissa finally acknowledge those who once swore to protect her? Will her own secrets step out of the shadows, or will she be destroyed by the Court for Fairies?

    Leaving Lilith to deal with the brutality of finding out everything she knew, about herself, about her granddad. About life in general was a cluster fuck built on lies. Angus: Plagued with dreams about a raven haired beauty, her perfection was divine, it overwhelmed him. And yet Angus continued to have visions of a vow he and his brothers made to a fae prince long ago. How far would Angus go in order to protect his own family? would he find the one he seeks in dreams or will Angus claim the one he despises most.

    A Dance of Darkness and Light.   Hailey is alone and living on the streets, but even worse, she is being stalked by a cold and vicious killer, a vampire that is maddened by the scent of her blood. Sean has felt nothing since the night he was born as a vampire, but then he looked into Hailey's eyes. The Immortal Destiny Saga continues with The Light Seekers, book 5 in the Immortal Destiny Series. This book will be released in volumes.     A year has passed and a lot has changed in the world of the Immortals. Kathrina is preparing for her wedding and Dash is living it up in California. All has been blissful and quiet for the Immortal Sisters, but it was it the calm before the storm? In the Light Seekers, a new heroin comes into the story. Hailey Burke has lived most of her life being shifted from one foster home to another. She's streetwise, cynical, and very special. Hailey is the key to the light.     Everyone wants a piece of her, the Light Seekers, the Ancients, and even the Witches. Her only chance is tough guy biker, Dash, and Sean, a dangerously hot vampire that wants nothing more than to be done with the beautiful young girl. Hailey stirs emotions in him he'd just as soon forget, not to mention she wants to kill him.Immortal Destiny Reading OrderBorn to DarknessNight BreedWolves and Black RosesTears of the VampireThe Light Seekers

    . . and nymph-slapped.” Magda is back in the Pixie Lands, forced into the deadly politics of the Raes, even though she’d rather be eating pizza in the human world. And she has a long way to go if she’s going to have a real shot at surviving, let alone winning. Making matters worse, she has a new stalker, one who inspires the worst of conflicting feelings: lust and loathing. But her desire for him proves downright dangerous once he reveals who he is and what he’s after . . . that is, besides her. word count: 21,000This is the second installment in the serial novel Claiming the Prince.

    A woman fights to survive.As the first male Elemental, Travis is a wanted man. Women fawn all over him, both fae and Elemental alike, but he only has one female on is mind—the woman who captured his heart when he was sure he’d lost it. Travis is not only determined to find her, he’s willing to go through his meddling sister, Ralya, to do it. He doesn’t care if she’s queen of the fae, if war is brewing, or if there is a price on his head. He needs to find his mystery woman before it’s too late—before he loses her to the Order or worse, to the evil Valen, who has made a bargain of his own to win back his kingdom.Emily will do anything it takes to save her son from the Order, no matter the cost. Her heart yearns for the man who gifted her the only joy she has in her dreary world, yet the odds she will ever see Travis again are slim to none. Emily has a single desire: to raise her child. Love is beyond her reach, or so she thinks. As evil draws near, Emily must guard her heart or lose her soul to the fae who wants her to fulfill his wicked purposes.Will Travis find Emily before she gives up, or will she fall into the hands of his enemy and be forever out of his reach? In this gripping sequel to Elemental Enmity, the stakes for control of Earth have been raised. Evil has taken hold of the mortal realm and won’t relinquish it easily. The forces of Elemental and fae must unite against the dark court if they have any chance at all of overcoming the gloom overtaking the human realm.