I don't just play by the rulebook, I've devoted my life to it as a law student--much to the chagrin of the alpha males around me. When my twin falls for a heavily inked alpha who runs a tattoo studio alongside his equally disreputable brother, James, my buttoned-up world is turned on its head. I'm planning a tattoo of my own, but having just one is different, isn't it?Beautiful yet stuffy Shan and I have never gotten along. When he shows up at my studio and shocks me by announcing he's there for a tattoo, I end up being the one to leave my mark on his skin--and after a reckless one-time encounter, he leaves a mark on my heart that I'm afraid will never fade...Blurred Lines is a short and sweet novella prequel to the Inked & Marked series, which revolves around inked alpha males and the omegas who keep them in line. Blurred Lines features a snarky, driven omega and a gentle giant alpha who helps him learn to embrace his wild side.Themes Include: Mate marking, surprise baby, enemies-to-lovers romance, and a guaranteed HEA.

    But sometimes death is a myth. Astul, assassin by day and purveyor of secrets at night, has agreed to hunt down a king slayer. Somewhat for the money, a little for the ego, and a bit for the adventure... but mostly for the money. There's just one problem. The king slayer's trail leads to a cache of disturbing secrets involving insane kings, mad queens and kingdoms suddenly poised for a war to end all wars. People seem to be losing their minds. Or rather, forfeiting them. Something harrowing lingers and lurks in the world of Mizridahl. And only an infamous assassin with a woeful reputation is aware. Conjurers have returned.

    A regular Sunday Times bestseller, and international sensation, his legacy lives on through his novels, his influence on the genre, and through the David Gemmell Legend awards.White Knight/Black Swan was David Gemmell's crime thriller debut, first published under a pseudonym in 1993 and long out of print, and highly sought-after by readers. Re-editing and republished under his own name, it's a must read for fans of his heroic and powerful style.An action-filled story set in working class London in the 1980's, Jardine is a bouncer and gang enforcer with a heart of gold. To protect a friend, he goes up against an Irishman demanding protection money - only to realise too late that they work for the same employer.One act of kindness will lead to murder, betrayal, blackmail and some long-hidden secrets . . .

    Legends persist of their presence, and this collection of stories muse on the Knights' arrival at history's turning points to guide destiny in Good's eternal war against Evil. Original.1 • Introduction (Crusade of Fire: Mystical Tales of the Knights Templar) • essay by Katherine Kurtz7 • White Knights • novelette by Katherine Kurtz36 • Interlude One • essay by uncredited40 • Harvest of Souls • novelette by Deborah Turner Harris75 • Interlude Two • essay by uncredited77 • In the Presence of Mine Enemies • novelette by Susan Shwartz106 • Interlude Three • essay by uncredited109 • The Last Voyage • novelette by Patricia Kennealy-Morrison148 • Interlude Four • essay by uncredited150 • Bones of Contention • novelette by Richard Woods185 • Interlude Five • essay by uncredited186 • Occam's Treasure • novelette by Robert Reginald216 • Interlude Six • essay by uncredited217 • Stella Maris • novelette by Scott MacMillan254 • Interlude Seven • essay by uncredited256 • Sleeping Kings • novella by Debra Doyle and James D. Macdonald280 • A Partial Templar Bibliography (Crusade of Fire: Mystical Tales of the Knights Templar) • essay by uncredited282 • About the Authors (Crusade of Fire: Mystical Tales of the Knights Templar) • essay by uncredited

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    So they did what any of us would do at first: they got into the business of robbing banks. But then: things got a little serious. And now: the only business Suzie and Jon want to be into is each other's, but the bank -- and life -- have other ideas.Suzie and Jon break up and come together one last time in this gorgeous hardcover volume collecting the big climax of the award-winning, best-selling, ground-breaking sex comedy-slash-love story SEX CRIMINALS, complete with flashforward epilogue, bonus content created exclusively for this volume, and a modesty cover beneath the dust jacket to enable shame-free public consumption in this, the biggest, hardest SEX CRIMINALS yet."Part romance, part sex comedy, and part heist drama, [SEX CRIMINALS] manages to turn a story about two lovers who rob banks with orgasms into the most emotionally realistic and relatable sex comic ever made." -- Wired Magazine"SEX CRIMINALS grapples with no shortage of subjects; grief, mental health, self-medication, consent, rejection, and butt plugs are all handled thoughtfully. It's hilarious, considered, and sex-positive, but if you're just into cuddling that's fine, too." -- The Ringer"Who knew that Image Comics (...) would become the premier publisher of forward-thinking genre comics? Consider (SEX CRIMINALS) Exhibit A." -- Rolling Stone"A smart, funny, sex-positive comic book for readers of all genders and predilections." -- Slate"(T)he story transcends the sex and the jokes to take a hard, wet look at what humans do when we do sex... An astounding read." - BoingBoingCollects SEX CRIMINALS 21-30, 69.

    Brave vixens, prophetic owls and stalwart horses live alongside the human characters as guides, protectors, friends and foes while spirits, giants and fairies blur the lines between this world and the otherworld. Collected by Oein DeBhairduin throughout his childhood, retold in his lyrical style, and beautifully illustrated by Leanne McDonagh.

    Discover the fast-paced epic fantasy series by USA Today Bestselling Author Meg Cowley that has readers raving.The Tainted Crown: The First Book of CaledanFramed for the murder of the Queen, her son, Prince Soren, must run for his life. Soren must discover whether the price of kingship is worth paying, and whether he is worthy of the throne, yet far more is at stake than a crown, for ancient and dark magics stir.Can Soren unite Eldarkind, dragons, and men to secure peace for Caledan? Step into Caledan, a land of swords, sorcery, and betrayal.The Brooding Crown: The Second Book of CaledanSoren has defeated his usurping uncle but betrayals lurk in the shadows; Caledan is not yet safe. Can Soren ally all of Caledan to his cause – and keep them?War returns to Caledan, but a greater threat looms. The pact is broken. The Eldarkind fade. The dragons war amongst themselves. A power too terrible to name grows in the North, and He seeks revenge. Only Eve stands in His way – but can she stop magic as old as time?Peace balances upon a knife edge. Can Soren and Eve save Caledan?The Shattered Crown: The Third Book of CaledanCaledan is caught in the midst of a warring dragon clan. Soren is powerless to save his people or stop the attacks, but worse is coming. The elementals are rising. If Caledan is not destroyed by dragon fire, it will be obliterated by elementals’ ancient magic.Soren faces his greatest tests so far, and it may cost everything he has; his home, his kingdom, and his life. Can the alliance be rebuilt, and the elementals vanquished forever… or will Caledan fall?Discover an epic, coming-of-age fantasy in The Books of Caledan. If you enjoy the sweeping world of The Lord of the Rings, the thrilling adventure of The Inheritance Cycle, or the gripping characters of The Books of Pellinor, then you’ll love the Books of Caledan trilogy.This edition includes the full trilogy and bonus features including; brand new map art, an interview with the author, and a translation and pronunciation guide for the beautiful language of the Eldarkind.

    At the end of WWII Cain returned to England, longing for the comforts of home, but found his mother was different; she had been changed by a vampire who preys on women. There came a point where his mother felt there was no choice…Cain had to be turned as well. After watching his mother die he changed his way of thinking, his way of feeding. He tried to reclaim some of his humanity but it was not easy as he was fueled by rage against the one that had changed her. He wanted his revenge and nothing would stop him. After he was attacked he came across a young girl, ten year old Mia, whose innocence was slowly being taken away from her. They needed each other, and both their lives depended on it. The world was a very bad place for Mia. She was about to find out just how much worse it could get.

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    A story set in the same world as the novel Lamentation, although taking place several thousand years earlier than the events in the book.Also contained in Diving Mimes, Weeping Czars and Other Unusual Suspects

    Aliens. The occult. Zombies. Starships.This baroque collection of stories explores the darkness that waits ahead of us, from the monster lurking around the next corner to sweeping dystopian visions of the future. It includes multiple stories by J.L. Bryan, three drabbles by Michael Crane, two shorts by Amanda Hocking, the entire "Day of Sacrifice" novella by S.W. Benefiel, and additional contributions from paranormal/horror authors Joel Arnold, Robert J. Duperre, Vicki Keire, and Daniel Pyle.

     Lavorgna is a city of fog and shadows, undead servants soaring zeppelins, where mad scientists prowl the alleys, mob bosses strive for power and the dreaded Guild of Alchemists holds the land in an iron grip, while below the city lies a network of black caverns embedded with the ruins of an ancient race known as the Elders that worshipped Lovecraftian horrors. To survive and save the world from an unimaginable fate, Katya must navigate all these dangers and more. Running from the loan shark, she seeks out the local mob boss Ravic, only to learn that he’s embroiled in a vicious gang war with his rival Loqrin, a conflict that has supernatural overtones. A new horror has gripped the city, with mysterious creatures called haunts killing people by the dozen, and Ravic believes Loqrin is behind it. If Katya wants Ravic’s help, she must find out what Loqrin is up to – and stop him! To do this, Katya must use all her thieving skills and cunning, because if she doesn’t and Loqrin accomplishes his endgame, the whole world will suffer an awful fate. No pressure, Kat.

    The next thing Conan knew, he was up to his neck in Van pirates, killer ape-men, Aquilonian nobility, an ancient blood cult, a Stygian sorcerer and the murderous tribes of the dread Coast of Bones.

    A world where skeletal beasts lurk in the forest. Where the women are missing, and the men are in need of salvation... In the West-English town of Little Wolf Green, Scott's bookshop is about to close down. Convinced the bookshop holds the key to her mother's identity, sixteen year old Anya Piddling vows to save Scott's, whatever the cost.When four books of magic and myth take the world by storm, Anya begins a journey to discover the truth about the author, known only as the Weaver. Followed closely by her friends, and one surly, bitter ex-boyfriend, Anya soon realises a whole new world awaits: a world gone very wrong, with maddening whispers in the forest, magical winged Kings and a dragon-boy that understands her, inside and out. But this world needs a saviour... and everyone is looking at her.