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The Mermaid Next Door


H.P. Mallory - 2021
    We’re considered valuable as breeders until we reach our mid-thirties, at which time we’re deemed no longer useful.Good thing for me I’m forty, never had any children and I’m a widow. So, I can basically live my life as I see fit.Until my husband’s younger brother, Cullen, decides to make me his wife… one of seven.Cullen has a mean streak a mile wide and he’s always been obsessed with me—ever since we were young. Now that his older brother is out of the way, he recognizes his chance to finally possess me.Only I’m the type of woman who won’t accept my fate so easily. No, I’m a fighter by nature so when it’s decreed that I should marry Cullen, I do the only thing I can do.I escape. To the land.Once I reach the shore, I’m facing a whole new and terrifyingly unfamiliar world. Luckily I’ve got the Siren’s Song which encourages humans to do whatever I want them to.Except my song doesn’t work on one human male in particular, Sawyer Ray.And Sawyer just happens to be the one man I need, because I’m fairly certain someone has come after me…

Witch & Wolf: The Complete Series


R.J. Blain - 2018
    These are their stories.  Inquisitor When Allison is asked to play Cinderella-turned-Fianceé at a Halloween ball, the last thing she expected was to be accused of murder. She has to find the killer or she'll be put to death for the crimes she didn't commit. To make matters worse, the victims are all werewolves.  On the short list of potential victims, Allison has to act fast, or the killer will have one more body to add to his little black book of corpses. Winter Wolf When Nicole dabbled in the occult, she lost it all: Her voice, her family, and her name. Now on the run from the Inquisition, she must prove to herself — and the world — that not all wizards are too dangerous to let live. Blood Diamond The world is full of corpses, and Jackson knows them by name. When a group strives to destroy the Inquisition, his powers may be all standing between the supernaturals and extinction.  Silver Bullet Finished with being a victim, Vicky will do everything in her power to put an end to Basin once and for all, even if it means she must make the ultimate sacrifice and bite a silver bullet for the sake of her family, her friends, and the rest of the supernatural world. This collection also contains Tales of the Winter Wolf Vol. Six.

To Cast the First Spell


John A. Buttrick - 2008
    But the simple life he hopes for is changed forever when he inadvertently casts a spell so powerful it draws the attention of the Grand Maestro of Aakadon and the dark Maestro Tarin Conn. The two powerful foes sense a change in the balance of power and both of them intend for it to be in their favor. Daniel wants nothing to do with either faction but must learn to master his newly discovered potential before the forces sent looking for him destroy his family and friends and every person living in the remote village of Bashierwood. But to master his potential he must learn from an Accomplished. To save the village he must accept help from Talenteds sent by Efferin Tames, or surrender to Tarin Conn. To seize control of his life he must set his priorities and arrange his chores accordingly.

Immortal Remains


Sean Cummings - 2016
    Human and supernatural beings avoid him like the plague because if you get too close he'll gleefully tell you the time and date of your own demise and that's before he punches you in the face.For nearly one hundred years, Tim Reaper (yes, that's what he calls himself) has been living as a fixer, a rum runner, an enforcer and occasionally, a gumshoe. He hasn't aged a day because of his habit of borrowing the bodies of the recently deceased. (A convenient trick when you're on the lam.) Banished to the human world for tinkering with the natural order of life and death, he's kept himself busy with a peculiar hobby: ending the lives of murderers and serial killers alike.Except now, the bodies are piling up in Mexico City, Boston and the port city of Halifax. In fact, someone just found a corpse at the shipping terminal and it's not entirely human. Called on by the Holy See to put an end to the madness, Reaper is about to learn that this particular serial killer has a hate-on for heavenly bodies and even the Supreme Being will pay the bounty if it means saving humanity from the abyss.

Witchful Thinking


Amanda M. Lee - 2018
    Join Bay, Clove, Thistle and Aunt Tillie as they share a magical Christmas, travel through a crazy soap opera world, and take on the government when they’re convinced an unidentified flying object went down in a nearby field. This three-book omnibus includes A Witchmas Carol, All My Witches and Close Encounters of the Witchy Kind.

Gold


Thomas Hollyday - 2010
    He has followed his conscience for too long, working for pennies to support local farmers in the quiet Chesapeake town of River Sunday. With his own bills mounting, he is doing one last job before selling out to the corporate life. He just needs to finalize the will of Father Tom, a beloved priest who passed away while performing a mass.To the town’s surprise, it seems that Father Tom had access to gold - to the tune of millions of dollars. None can figure out where the stash of precious metal was coming from, or how many millions still remained. A modern day gold rush ensues, with prospectors descending on the town from all corners of the world. John struggles to fend off the enthusiastic claims of the church as well as the scrabbling efforts of neighbors while making his own furious explorations of the brush-encrusted fishing property Father Tom maintained.When a Native American burial mound presents evidence of a history tracing back far more than local tribes could account for, John realizes the significance of his discovery could go far beyond monetary wealth. His world enters the realm of science fiction, and he races to stay one step ahead of death in his efforts to share the truth with the world.

The Fog of Dreams


Justin Bell - 2015
    He's motivated and ruthless, and an evil conglomerate has made him angry... and they won't like him when he's angry. William Strickland feels like a stranger in his own skin. Somewhere deep inside him, a beastly force tries to claw its way out. With his sharpened senses, he has no trouble spotting the men in suits who watch his every move. The human part of him can remember faint traces of a family gone missing. And in fevered nightmares, he can’t escape the half-forgotten memory of a mysterious woman frozen with fear. When one of the guards reveals the dark truth of William’s twisted DNA, he resolves to fight tooth and claw to break free from the sinister corporation holding him captive. Only then can he discover the secrets behind his missing memories and the family he hopes still lives. To stop an evil conspiracy and reunite with his loved ones, he’ll have to give himself over to the monster snarling under his skin. But once he transforms, there may be no turning back… Buy The Fog of Dreams to unleash a beastly thrill ride today! FIVE STAR REVIEWS "If you are looking for action, this book has it. A lot of it" "Well written, captivating story that I couldn't put down!! "What a fantastic book!"

Everly Gray: The Adventures Boxed Set


L.J. Charles - 2013
    

Works of Frances Hodgson Burnett


Frances Hodgson Burnett - 2005
    Works include:Le Monsieur De La Petite DameSurly Tim, A Lancashire StoryThe Dawn of a To-morrowEmily Fox-SetonBeing ''The Making of a Marchioness'' and ''The Methods of Lady Walderhurst''EsmeraldaA Fair BarbarianThe Head of the House of CoombeHis Grace of OsmondeBeing the Portions of That Nobleman's Life Omitted in the Relation of His Lady's Story Presented to the World of Fashion under the Title of 'A Lady of Quality'In Connection with the De Willoughby ClaimIn the Closed RoomA Lady of QualityThe Land of the Blue FlowerThe Little Hunchback ZiaLittle Lord FauntleroyA Little PrincessLittle Saint Elizabeth and Other StoriesLoduskyThe Lost PrinceMère Girauds Little DaughterMy RobinOne Day At ArleThe Pretty Sister of JoséRacketty-Packetty HouseAs told by Queen CrosspatchRobinSara Crewe, or, What Happened at Miss Minchin'sThe Secret GardenSethThe ShuttleT. TembaromThat Lass O' Lowrie'sTheo, A Sprightly Love StoryVagabondiaThe White People

Timeless Fairy Tales: Books 10-11: The Twelve Dancing Princesses, Snow White


K.M. Shea - 2021
    

After Lives: Valhalla 1


Chuck Pilgrim - 2021
    At least his wife, his students, and his community thought so. But when he dies to save the life of a stranger, Steve is sent to an afterlife reserved for the truly heroic: Valhalla.But the Norse realm of the dead isn’t anything like he expected. Valhalla is a school, the Gods are teachers, and Steve’s fellow students are his competition in the great games.Then there are the women...Ila, the beautiful but stoic warrior. Molly, the cutie with her heart on her sleeve. Idun, the blonde Goddess bombshell with a soft spot for poetry. And Twyla, the dwarven bartender who’s always brewing up a sexy good time.Now, Steve must find where he belongs. But in a place where everyone is a hero, he’ll learn that his greatest fight is with himself.Join Steve in a HaremLit adventure filled with romance, sexy goddesses, self-doubt, creative uses of a dorm’s common shower, exploding houses, copious amounts of food and beer, dresses that get wet or come off very easily, and plenty of sexy times.Afterlives Valhalla is rated R for adult themes, graphic violence, undefined relationships/harem, and explicit scenes. Reader discretion is advised.

Shifter Protectors 12 Book Compilation


Lisa Daniels - 2020
     The first story is a special Valentine's Book soon to be released in late January! Author's Note: All stories are intended for 18+ and are stand alone romances with a HEA.

Chronicles of an Urban Druid Boxed Set #1 (Books 1-3): A Gilded Cage, A Sacred Grove, and A Family Oath


Auburn Tempest - 2021
    

Dark Awakening


Michael Von Werner - 2009
    His home of Gadrale Keep, once merely a border fortress that has long since come to serve as a mage academy must now face its greatest trial.Strange deaths and disappearances plague the people of the nearby city and the authorities have been unable to learn anything about who or what may be behind it. When tragedy befalls someone close to him, he finds himself at the center of a terrible secret that will shake the very foundations of his world...The Storm of ProphecyBook I Dark AwakeningBook II Pillar of LightBook III Flames of RetributionBook IV Cage of MistBook V * Pyres of Sacrifice *Book VI * Gathering Clouds *Book VII * The Living Fire *Book VIII * Tides of Chaos *Book IX * Captive Souls *Book X * Edge of Fate ** Forthcoming *

The Time and Again Series Boxed Set


Deborah Heal - 2014
     Time and Again (book 1) Unclaimed Legacy (book 2) Every Hill and Mountain (book 3) One summer Abby and her new boyfriend John Roberts, along with their young friend Merri Randall, get the opportunity of a lifetime—the chance to see Time from God’s Perspective. Abby Thomas’ summer starts with tutoring a sullen 11-year-old named Merri Randall. Not fun. But when she discovers a weird program on the girl’s computer, her summer turns amazing. No one knows how Beautiful Houses works, but when it’s set up in an old house, the lives of everyone who ever lived there become an open book. With the click of the mouse Abby can pause, rewind, or fast-forward for a “God’s eye view” of history. Better yet, she can get inside the minds of the people they meet to experience their hopes, fears, and challenges. Finally. A way to find out what really happened in the olden days, the stuff that never made it into the history books. But there are dangers. Sometimes Abby and her friends find out more than they want to know about people and events from the past.