Yolen fractures the classics to reveal their crystalline secrets, holding them to the light and presenting them entirely transformed, from a spinner of straw as a money-changer and to the big bad wolf retiring to a nursing home. Rediscover the fables you once knew, rewritten and refined for the world we now live in.

    She can see angels, and not just any angels, but archangels. There’s Michael, tough, gorgeous, and smarter than Sherlock Holmes. Lucifer, the bad boy you love to, well, love. And Gabriel? Well, he’s like the best friend she always wanted, only with washboard abs. Together they make an awesome team when they aren’t trying to figure out a way to screw like bunnies. Or, at least, they will when a girl goes missing. Now it’s up to Jane and her angels to crack the case, bring the girl home, and save the day. …and this time, she might find that helping gets her what she’s really wanted all along.

     I don't know anyone, I don't like anyone, and I definitely can't trust anyone. And they don't even know that I have a secret... I'm not supposed to be here. I'm not a Shifter. I'm something else. All the while these five young men stare at me with primal hunger... USA Today Bestselling Author Becca Fanning is proud to bring you this Reverse Harem Academy Romance serial, packed with all the action, intrigue and great chemistry you can handle!

    Defined by Their Choices. A collection of 25 Fantasy and Science Fiction YA coming of age novels from New York Times, USA Today, International, Amazon bestselling and Award-Winning authors!! This action-packed boxset is filled with teen warriors who encounter shadows, queens, witches, wizards, werewolves, and shifters. Sometimes these young adults partner with immortals, angels, vampires, demons, and gods. And with occasionally genetically engineered soldiers, cyborgs, and robots as they discover magical hidden fantasy worlds, encounter mind-blowing dystopian lands, space stations, and galaxies they could never have dreamed existed. Marked by Fate to complete these deadly and dangerous quests filled with nonstop action and adventure!

    Get a taste of lethal love, high-stakes poker games with monsters, rebel Fae, and cunning demons.Because sometimes the monsters are the good guys…Including stories from such renowned authors as: C.N. Crawford Aimee Easterling Author Julia Mills New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author Carina Wilder Domino Finn New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author Gena D. Lutz New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author Emma L. Adams USA Today Bestselling Author Simone Pond McKenzie Hunter Katerina Martinez Val St. Crowe Tricia Owens Shayne Silvers <

    Twenty curses, old and new. ALL THE BETTER TO READ YOU WITH. It's a prick of blood, the bite of an apple, the evil eye, a wedding ring or a pair of red shoes. Curses come in all shapes and sizes, and they can happen to anyone, not just those of us with unpopular stepparents... Here you'll find unique twists on curses, from fairy tale classics to brand-new hexes of the modern world...expect new monsters and mythologies as well as twists on well-loved fables. Stories to shock and stories of warning, stories of monsters and stories of magic. Some might shock you, some might make you laugh, but they will all impress you with their originality. TWENTY TIMELESS FOLKTALES, NEW AND OLD.Contents: *Introduction (Cursed) • essay by Paul Kane and Marie O'Regan *Castle Cursed (2020) / short fiction by Jane Yolen *As Red As Blood, As White As Snow (2020) / short fiction by Christina Henry *Troll Bridge (1993) / short story by Neil Gaiman (variant of Troll-Bridge) *At That Age / short fiction by Catriona Ward *Listen / short fiction by Jen Williams *Henry and the Snakewood Box / short fiction by M. R. Carey *Skin / short fiction by James Brogden *Faith & Fred / short fiction by Maura Mchugh *The Black Fairy's Curse (1997) / short story by Karen Joy Fowler *Wendy, Darling (2014) / short fiction by Christopher Golden * Fairy Werewolf vs. Vampire Zombie (2011) / short story by Charlie Jane Anders *Look Inside Me (2013) / short fiction by Michael Marshall Smith *Little Red (2009) / short story by Adam Stemple and Jane Yolen *New Wine / short fiction by Angela Slatter *Haza and Ghani / short fiction by Lilith Saintcrow *Hated / short fiction by Christopher Fowler *Merrie Dancers / short fiction by Allison Littlewood *Again / short fiction by Tim Lebbon *The Girl from the Hell / short fiction by Margo Lanagan *Castle Waking / short fiction by Jane Yolen *About the Authors *About the Editors *Acknowledgements.

    Or at least a magic wand. This hot new collection of fairy tale retellings has it all—enchanting Regency ballrooms, demon-infested forests, billionaire-controlled boardrooms, and dark alien planets. And all our fairy tales come with a twist. Our heroes and heroines will take you to the depths of hell and the top of the castle's spire as they move from Once upon a time to Happily ever after. Featuring a variety of romantic subgenres—contemporary, historical, paranormal, science fiction, reverse harem, and more—these retellings will satisfy your cravings for every style of fairy tale romance, whether you like it sweet or steamy, slow-burn or fast. Get this hot new collection of fairy tale retellings from the best, new, and up-and-coming voices in romance.

    She hit the big-time, money-wise with her paranormal erotic romance shifter titles that are all the rage. She's a success!With her finances secure, she is taking a break from the genre and revisiting a former dream of writing the great American novel. First, she needs to get her latest book completed and in the hands of her publisher, ASAP. There's just one problem, she's switched out the last three chapters and needs them to be edited. But her editor isn't available. What's an author to do?Help comes in the shape and form of Abe. New to town, a seasoned editor and ruggedly handsome, he's not only willing to take on the editing job, he can do it fast. When they meet, the chemistry is instant and Abe is drawn to the curvy writer.

    Dangerous fates, mysterious curses, twisted fairy tales, and doomed prophecies…Explore new worlds in Prophecy of Magic: a collection of over twenty urban fantasy and paranormal romance novels curated especially for the genre’s biggest fans!These stories include all of your favorite mystical creatures, from gods and angels, to vampires and fae, to shifters, demons, witches, gargoyles, and more! With so much magic involved…what could possibly go wrong?Including stories from several New York Times and USA Today bestselling authors as well as fresh new voices in fiction you’ve yet to meet!Prophecy of Magic will captivate fans from the Chilling Adventures of Sabrina to American Gods.

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    Meet Aisha's wolves, vampires, human sub, and even a demon-gargoyle in her wild harem!One girl, five monsters, one hell of a ride. Taken from the Pit where she was raised, Aisha believes all vampires are horrifying… Then she finds herself in Dashiell’s possession. Powerful, handsome, and charismatic, Dashiell is not what she thought her master would be. His dark desires draw her into his world, and things heat up between them. But with a demon gargoyle scratching at her window, and wolves sniffing at the door, Aisha might not stay in the vampire’s grasp for long. Danger and temptation surround her on all sides, but Aisha is determined to fight them all.

    When her newly remarried mother moves the family to Paragon Island, to a house that is rumored to be haunted, Skyla finds refuge in Logan Oliver, a boy who shares her unique ability to read minds. Skyla discovers Logan holds the answers to the questions she’s been looking for, but Logan’s reluctance to give her the knowledge she desires leaves her believing Logan has a few secrets of his own. Skyla’s bloodlines may just be connected to the most powerful angelic beings that roam the earth, and the more she knows, the more danger she seems to be in. Suddenly an entire faction of earthbound angels wants her dead, at least she still has Logan, or does she? TREMBLE (Celestra Series Book 2) Sixteen year-old, Skyla Messenger is determined to bring back the dead. For Skyla, being an angel from the coveted Celestra faction hasn’t been easy. An entire band of wicked angels is after her blood, a Sector is after something far more sinister, and her newfound powers lead her on a quest to save her dead father. Skyla and her boyfriend Logan try to piece together a plan to take down the Countenance in order to maintain their relationship, but will Skyla’s burgeoning feelings for Gage get in the way? And when Skyla decides to use her powerful blood to change the fate of another deceased soul, just who is going to stop her? Burn (Celestra Series Book 3) Sixteen year-old, Skyla Messenger is having difficulties with the living and the dead. With Chloe’s diary in her hands, Skyla embarks into the mind of one of Paragon’s most twisted former residents. After accidentally kick-starting the faction war, Skyla finds herself in more danger than ever before. So, when Marshall offers her a taste of the gift of knowing, Skyla attempts to use it to alter the outcome of future prophecies. And now that Skyla’s love life seems to involve one boy too many, she must choose who to be with. If she waits too long, the decision just might be made for her. From the NEW YORK TIMES and USA TODAY bestselling author, Addison Moore...Cosmopolitan Magazine calls Addison's books...easy, frothy fun!

    It's feminine wiles and wanton shenanigans as each of these ladies comes up against the man of her dreams. Alphas Gone Wild features 10 sizzling hot tales of shapeshifter romance from NY Times and USA Today best selling authors. Catherine Vale - Touch Of Alpha When Denver is given the chance to become Alpha of his clan he must choose a mate. Unfortunately, the obvious choice isn't the one his heart agrees with... Michelle Fox - Pack Justice Sabrina's been a naughty werewolf, two-timing alphas from different packs. When her lovers find out the truth, they arrange for a little pack justice... Melissa Snark - A Cat's Tale (Sassafras Shifters #1) Alpha werewolf Jared wakes up in a vampire's dungeon, swearing revenge upon the wily Siamese werecat who lured him there. To escape, he seduces the skittish puss and teaches her a hot, hard lesson! Kristen Strassel - Wild For The Lion After she's claimed by a lion, Daphne must learn to embrace her wild side if she wants to survive as the only weredeer against Soldier Mountain's jealous pride! Crystal Dawn - Masked Desire (Erotic Fantasies #1) Heart-broken over his soul mate's unwillingness to mate with him, Luke plans to lure her into spending a night of passion to change her mind... Ruby Glass - Dragon's Dewdrop (Jewelled Dragons #3) When Rochelle discovers jewels scattered like dewdrops over her gorgeous employer's lawn, she plans to profit. In fact, the gems are a sign that he's a dragon shifter - and that he'll need her help... Selena Kitt - Cat Lover Sebastian and Katie are having relationship issues when her ex shows up to complicate things, but that's the least of their worries, because Katie is finally changing - into something not quite human... Ariana Hawkes - Ravished By The Ice Palace Pack The Ice Palace Pack capture a young were-female as part of their winter mating rites. Delilah's never been mated before, but soon learns the pleasures of being shared between so many smoking-hot males... Tabitha Conall - Harvest Moon (A Mad Wolf's Harem #1) In a world where werewolves mate in threes, wolves Donovan and Eli find their mate in Maddy. But a mad wolf wants Maddy for his own. Can her mates keep her safe before she disappears forever? Ever Coming - Getting Bear Getting Bear is a stand alone erotic romance featuring a sexy werebear shifter determined to claim his curvy mate before her time in Greenville is over! Alisa Woods - Desired (True Alpha #1) Shifters live in the shadows of Seattle, from dot-com billionaires to college students. Mia hopes being a shifter won't sabotage her college dreams. Lucas is a broken alpha not looking to rescue anyone… but now he has to keep Mia safe. If only he could keep his paws off her!

    Fragile.An enigma.Now ward to a powerful High Master who knows too much and says too little, I lead a simple life, never straying from the confines of an imaginary line I've drawn around the castle grounds.Stay within. Never leave.Out there, the monsters lurk. Inside, I'm safe ... though at a cost far greater than the blood I drip into a goblet daily.Toxic, unreciprocated love for a man who's utterly unavailable.My savior. My protector.My almost executioner.I can't help but be enamored with the arcane man who holds the power to pull my roots from the ground.When voracious beasts spill across the land and threaten to fray the fabric of my tailored existence, the petals of reality will peel back to reveal an ugly truth. But in a castle puddled with secrets, none are greater than the one I've kept from myself.No tower is tall enough to protect me from the horror that tore my life to shreds.To Bleed a Crystal Bloom is a dark Rapunzel reimagining full of immersive imagery and breathtaking angst. A unique new fantasy series perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas and Jennifer L. Armentrout, guaranteed to grip you from the very first page.

    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 new twist, the Beauty and the Beast saga begins with Depravity.Intended for mature readers due to sexual situations and moderate language.