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The Chosen (Guardians of Rima #1)


K.J. Nessly - 2015
    Some lessons are hard learned and this is one that Kathryn has mastered. Abused at a young age, her subsequent rescue and acceptance into a reclusive magical community should have given her story a happy ending. But there are dark secrets hiding within the kingdom threatening to come to light. While fighting to protect the throne from the dangers working to unbalance the stable peace, Kathryn is confronting the prison of her past. A physical battle she can win. But she faces a demon army with none at her back. How does one overcome a legion alone? Especially when that legion finds allies…

The Diamond Horse


Stacy Gregg - 2016
    She is the daughter of a Russian Count and lives in a beautiful snowbound palace that is home to a menagerie of wonderful animals: tigers, wolfhounds and, of course, horses. And she is also the owner of a beautiful heirloom – a diamond necklace with a secret past.But when Anna defies her father’s wishes and secretly raises a young colt alongside her pet tiger cub, her actions will have far reaching consequences. And soon Anna, her tiger and her horse will be fighting for survival in the frozen tundra of Siberia…An epic adventure of horses, friendship and sparkling secrets!

Chosen Boxed Set: The Brindle Dragon, Books 1-3


Jada Fisher - 2019
     An epic dragon riding adventure from Jada Fisher, author of the popular Dragon Oracle series. Eist was born to be a dragon rider; she just knows it. When fate conspires to take her parents and leave her orphaned and injured, her future appears bleak. Unwilling to back down, she must overcome a system stacked against her. Even if she passes all the tests, there's no guarantee she will ever fly on a dragon. Can she beat the odds and find her destiny, or will she be stranded on the ground? The Chosen Boxed Set contains the first three stories in the Brindle Dragon series, which follows the story of a young girl and her most unusual dragon as they set out to defeat an evil they don't even know exists yet.Stories Included: Chosen Awakened Taken Download the Chosen Boxed Set and get started on your next epic adventure today! Always FREE on Kindle Unlimited

Whispers in the Woods, Vol. 1


T.J. Dell - 2011
    Lately she's been going through life in a fog and Lucas is all about teaching her how to have fun again. For the first time since the accident she knows what it means to be happy.So who cares if Lucas is a little odd. It isn't that strange that she's never met his parents, or that teachers never seem to notice when he's late for class. Evie tries not to care, but on top of all his peculiar behavior she's been feeling kind of sick lately-- ever since she met Lucas actually.When Lucas decides it is time to come clean with all his secrets Evie has to make some hard decisions.

Children Of The Future


Jane Suen - 2016
    Telly, the bus driver, discovers all of the children are missing -- all except one very frightened Billy who has hidden in a cabinet. Where is everyone? Telly and Billy are determined to find the answers.The little town of Rocky Flats is stirred into a frenzy. Nothing like this has ever happened before! Where have the children gone? Why? As the clock ticks and the little town rallies together in the search, will they find the children before it's too late?

When We Fall (Holy Oaks Series, #1)


Madeleine Labitan - 2020
    Brooding. Impossibly intimidating.He also happens to be my boyfriend's best friend...and my best friend's boyfriend.They say fate has a twisted way of bringing people into your life. I just didn't count on it to come in the form of a jarring betrayal. Despite my best efforts, I find myself getting drawn to the emotionally unavailable boy who carries the weight of the world on his shoulders.I don't expect to fall fast. I never expect to fall hard.But that's the thing about fate—it always gets its way.

Love Heals Everything


Akansh Malik - 2015
    Two people met by chance and fell for each other, wanting to spend the rest of their lives in each other’s arms.Aarush, the handsome hunk, who doesn’t believe in God, falls head over heels in love with the religious Aarohi.But things take a sharp turn when Aarohi comes to know that her cousin, who is like her blood sister, has fallen for Aarush as well.Will Aarohi sacrifice her love for her sister or will her sister realize that her love is only one sided? Standing in the middle of this crossroad,what decision will Aarush take?Read and witness a story of blossoming love unfold, with its own share of trials, tribulations…and triumph…

Premonitions: Book 2: War


Diana E. Anderson - 2018
    Please search Amazon ASIN: B07G28TKXC for Book 1 of this series. Thank you. Denise Armstrong and her family and friends were prepared to survive the economic collapse of the United States. Their preparations got them through a brutal winter and an attack by renegade thugs. Will their preparations help them survive the inevitable war that has come to the United States?

Tennis Shoes Among the Nephites Adventure Series Audio Gift Set Volumes 6-10 (34 CDs)


Chris Heimerdinger - 2000
    Enjoy all the heart-pounding adventures of the Hawkins family as you are transported back through time into ancient Book of Mormon and Bible lands—worlds where danger and survival are a way of life.

Reaping Willow


D.N. Hoxa - 2019
    Killing demons, reading people's auras, hiding my daddy issues--easy peasy. I'm even good at the hard stuff, like working at a cake shop while staying fit and escaping my mom's wrath on a daily basis. But the one thing I always excelled at was not breaking rules. Until I do. My dad taught me everything I know before he died. I know his many rules by heart. Never let a demon escape after he's seen your face. Never get caught unprepared. And never, ever, ever fraternize with the enemy. Well, Dad, you better take a seat wherever you are, because I'm about to break rules like they're going out of style.

Preda's Voice


Carolyn Gross - 2015
     Preda Torrance is nearly eighteen, and her speechless existence has finally taken its toll. Every time someone becomes suspicious of her strange behavior, her dad packs up and moves them somewhere else—which only compounds Preda’s isolation even further. Her only companion? A one-eared alley cat named Fiver. One morning, a man breaks into the Torrance house—and only Fiver and a screaming Preda escape with their lives. Once again convinced that her voice can bring only destruction, the teen is surprised when Detective Fox seems to think she has a gift. Strangely aware of her history, the detective tells Preda that he knows her true origins…and that there is a community of people on the verge of war who desperately need her help. The first book in an empowering coming-of-age fantasy series, Preda’s Voice brilliantly blends young love with epic adventure while candidly recounting the inward journey of a teenage girl struggling to find her place in the world.

The World of The Gateway: Books 1-3 (The Gateway Trilogy #1-3)


E.E. Holmes - 2017
    With the dead pursuing her at every turn, Jess must unravel the mystery behind her hauntings, and uncover a dark family legacy that promises to shape her future—and the future of the spirit world—forever.The World of the Gateway: Books 1-3 (The Gateway Trilogy) includes Spirit Legacy, Spirit Prophecy, and Spirit Ascendancy, the first three books in E.E. Holmes’ captivating paranormal series that obsessed readers have described as “unputdownable” and “spellbinding”. If you love paranormal fiction at its spookiest, with plenty of action and suspense, along with a tough and independent heroine you’ll want to stand up and cheer for, you will fall in love with this best-selling series… but proceed with caution: you’ll be up all night reading! **Save 40%** when you buy the box set!

Falling


Shirley Miranda - 2011
    She’s sixteen, the daughter of immigrant parents, doesn’t fit in at home and hides in plain sight in school. She’s an outsider until she’s rescued by an unlikely friendship that changes her life.FALLING (first in the Bits and Pieces Series) is a coming of age friendship story about Liz that chronicles parts of her life during the fall of her junior year. She’s had a rough year and managed to get through it without anyone’s support, including her parents’. Her life changes when her physics teacher assigns new seats in class and Patrick, her new lab partner, befriends her. Unlike her past partners, Patrick challenges her to see the true meaning of teamwork and friendship. With him as her new best friend, she learns what friendship is really about and starts to find herself in the process.

EMP Antediluvian Purge


S.A. Ison - 2018
    Now, home on leave to visit his dying grandfather, Harry is shocked to learn the old man had secrets -- and before passing away, he tells Harry two of them. One will change Harry forever and one just may save his life when a massive EMP hits and rips apart the fabric of the U.S. and perhaps the world, trapping him in the one place he thought he'd left behind. His small town turns in on itself. Is this the work of the ubiquitous KKK, a homegrown terrorist group right from the heart of Harry's world? Time is running out for Harry and his family. Some secrets cannot and should not remain hidden, but will he have to risk everything to set the world right?

The Forgotten (The MacKinnon Legacy #2)


J.A. Templeton - 2015
    Before she can enjoy her freshman year, she's targeted by the spirit of Jaime, a girl who had gone missing months before. Jaime needed Madison's help to find her killer, but now that her body’s been found, she’s MIA. The same can’t be said for the malevolent spirits who want Madison to steer clear of the killer and his victims. Despite the danger she is in, Jaime’s brother, Haven continues to push Madison to find the killer. He won't stop until he gets justice for his sister. Madison’s hometown crush, Shane insists she forget about Jaime and the killer and get on with her life, but that's hard to do when no one will leave her alone. Torn between the two handsome men and her conscience that is telling her to find the killer, Madison has to make a decision—ignore the psychic visions and clues or keep digging for answers and become the killer’s next victim. The Forgotten is the final book in The MacKinnon Legacy series and is intended for readers over 17.