Within its winding streets and shadowy back alleys, merchants deal in raw prophecy mined from an ancient fragment of the World That Was, and even the poorest man may earn a glimpse of the future. Yet not all such prophecies can be trusted. When Corporal Armand Callis of the city guard stumbles upon a dark secret, he finds himself on the run from his former comrades, framed for a crime he did not commit. Only the Witch Hunter Hanniver Toll knows the truth of his innocence. Together the pair must race against time to save Excelsis from a cataclysm that would drown the city in madness and fear.

    BARBIERE and VICTOR SANTOS.Collects issues 6-10.

    In Skinwalker, his quest takes him to Tularosa, New Mexico Territory, where a savage prowler striking on nights with full moons has slaughtered eighteen victims. Can Thorn identify and slay the predator before it claims more lives—including his

     Twenty-year-old Arnessa didn’t grow up on the streets. But when her mentally ill mother abandons her and her older brother is murdered, Arnessa has no choice but to hustle just to keep herself and her little sister alive. Kisa “Kane” Montega, on the other hand, has a wonderful marriage, two beautiful children, and lives in a stunning home on the outskirts of Charlotte. Her cousin, Kennedy, has spent two years away from the volatile music industry, focusing on her children and building a solid foundation with her rap star fiancÉ, Chaz. But in spite of their success, both Kane and Kennedy are gravitating back to their old ways and the game they thought they’d left behind. After a chance meeting, Arnessa goes from being a low-level dealer to partner in their cartel. But the bigger their empire gets, the more haters they have to contend with—and the more each one of them stands to lose. Sexy, suspenseful, and unflinching, Danielle Santiago’s Allure of the Game gives fans exactly what they’ve been hoping for—a deeply satisfying conclusion to an unforgettable trilogy, packed with insight into the mean streets she knows so well.

    The more intense his possessiveness becomes, the deeper the scars he leaves. And, I take in everything; the good and the bad, the love and the jealousy...until I can't do anymore.Blinding Love 2: After Matt and I went our separate ways, I try my best to forget him and move on with my life. I start a white-hot, passionate affair with another gorgeous man. I dedicate myself to my work, but the memories of my marriage are always there, lingering on, reminding me of the good times and the bad times, and, once in a while, making me regret my decision to divorce.Blinding Love 3: Is it possible to love two men at the same time? The question elicits an immediate "no," from many women, but for me it's YES! Loud and clear. My heart is decidedly indecisive about picking one man over another.Shelly's shocking arrest turns our worlds upside down. Whoever helps her get her freedom back will earn my respect and love, but I've never assumed Matt and Craig, the two men who own my heart, would put their issues with each other aside and work together on one goal, that is rescuing Shelly.The truth in the murder case proves to be almost impossible to find. Will my best friend for life be able to prove her innocence? Will I ever have the resolution to pick one man and move on?

    A night with me between the sheets is something else, if I do say so myself. I’ve never had a problem getting anyone into my bed until I met Devon. She won’t give into my charms. But why? I find the challenge ... arousing. *** Personal trainer Caden Barton is reveling in his sexy, single status. Now that his brother Kyler has settled down, Caden is LA’s hottest commodity. Models, clubs, jet-setting around the world and keeping himself busy in the bedroom are all part of his bachelor lifestyle. Work hard, play harder and mix in plenty of sex. Isn't that what life is all about? Devon Wilson moved to LA to start over. She came from Boston with nothing but hoped for the best. Months later she’s no better off than when she arrived in the flashy town. Will taking a job at one of the trendiest fitness centers in the country help turn her luck around? Caden is instantly attracted to his new employee, but she won’t drop her panties the way every other woman does for him. Devon is determined to survive. She doesn’t have time for his flirty smile and obvious pick up lines no matter how hot he is. One night she almost gives into temptation but when she confesses her virginal secret Caden backs off. But that’s not her only surprise... ***The book contains mature content. ***Not intended for readers under 18. Be sure to check out The Billionaire Bachelor’s Surprise Baby (Kyler’s book). Available now.

    Settle down and get married and live a nice quiet life. Which is why he ends up asking Spencer, his best friend and roommate, to go as his date. Never mind that they aren’t dating, that Spence is definitely not interested in dating—his sisters have heard enough about him over the years that they might buy it. A week at home, pretending to date a guy he’s been in love with for three years? What could possibly go wrong?

    His twin sons were about my age, and they teased me mercilessly, calling me a beanpole and offering to buy me a training bra. I came home unexpectedly one day and what did I find but the entire lacrosse team there ... with my brothers' titillating surprise! This romance is narrated by Lauren, Christian and Croy with alternate POVs. See the "Look Inside" for a preview of Lauren's shocking discovery ...

    When it comes to deeply unqualified guardians of the moral high ground, it would be tough to find many that equaled Black Jack Justice and his erstwhile partner, Trixie Dixon, girl detective. But they will learn the hard way just how serious the sender was, and that in the end, only Dead Men Run.The his and hers private detectives of Decoder Ring Theatre’s long-running radio mysteries return to two-fisted prose adventure, delighting long-time fans and new readers alike with the classic, hard-boiled feel of their exploits.

    Movie mogul and club owner Parker Maguire is bored with the party scene. That is, until he meets Cyn. Shes everything hes been looking for in a woman and more. However, not everyone is happy for them. And theyll do anything to turn Parker and Cyns once upon a time into a happily never after. Unless Cyns Fairy Drag Queen can pull something out of her sleeve Mistress to the Beast - Lilas fathers shop is more than just a family business to her. When a powerful property developer stoops to barely legal tactics to force them to sell, Lilas outrage sends her straight to the source. A split from Hunters latest lover has left the former playboy without faith in the female sex. If shell be his mistress for three months, hell allow her father to keep the shop. A simple agreement? Hardly. Its a battle of wills that flares into much more than either of them bargained for

    She understood that her mother was ill and needed to be taken care of. That her father was a waterman, a life she envied. And she understood that her little sister, Rebecca, was unabashedly beautiful. And she was not. When Annie's father suddenly dies, no one questions which sister will take his place aboard the family oyster boat. And for the first time, Annie falls comfortably and easily into the only place in life she thought she could ever fit in-as a waterwoman. And then she meets Nathan... "Sensuous [and] funny...Hart's flavorful dialect, her knowledge of working the water, and her understanding of the complexity of relationships-particularly the ones between sisters-are masterful." (Sheri Reynolds, author of The Rapture of Canaan)

    Welcome to the Far Rim.” I spent my entire childhood dreaming about flying starships, and a few years ago that fantasy finally became a reality. I have a fast ship, a reliable partner, and a cute alien girl in almost every port in the sector. Life is good. Or was, until I met her. My heart nearly stopped the first time I laid eyes on her. She is a Velothi Succubus, a genetically engineered concubine whose body and personality are attuned to the needs of a specific person—in this case, a human male who isn’t me. Her long legs, her silky blue skin, her faintly-glowing eyes…I’ve never seen anything like her before. And if I want to score the biggest payday of my life, all I need to do is deliver her into the harem of a scumbag pirate on the other side the sector. Oh, and of course I’ll forfeit my payment if I so much as lay a finger on her during the trip, even though she clearly wants me every bit as much as I want her. What could possibly go wrong? WINGS OF THE SERAPH is an action-packed erotic sci-fi adventure filled with daring chases, heart-pounding space battles, and plenty of explicit sex (31,000 words).Publisher's Note: this book is part of the anthology Wings of the Seraph: The Complete Series . The second edition (released 10/2020) includes many editorial improvements.

    But how can a man who comes from money like he does-a playboy who owns a penthouse apartment in uptown Charlotte-take a mechanic like her seriously? Half the time she can't get all the grease from under her chipped fingernails, and she's more comfortable in a ratty T-shirt and jeans than a dress and heels. Hell, she doesn't even own a dress. That doesn't stop Ethan from offering her what he is interested in-a no strings attached sexual relationship. Nyah's fearful of losing her heart, but she can't resist the man's touch or his words. His world is nothing like she's ever experienced, but when all is said and done, and Ethan's interest cools, will she be able to walk away unscathed?

    Readers were thrilled and greeted it as another masterpiece from one of the West's greatest storytellers. The manuscript would suffer at the hands of Grey's book publishers, however. They took the second half of the novel, deleted characters, changed the hero's name, and pasted it with the first half of another Grey manuscript to produce the awkward hybrid published as The Lone Star Ranger. Now, decades after its creation, the complete novel finally appears in paperback as the author wrote it, restored to its original glory.The Law of the RangersDeputy Marshal Russ Sittell is on special assignment from the Texas Rangers to work with Vaughan Steel in putting a stop to the rampant rustling in Pecos County. But everyone knows that local rancher - and mayor - Granger Longstreth doesn't want any Ranger interference in his town. When Russ takes a job on Longstreth's ranch, he's able to learn exactly how the rancher operates - and he witnesses the growing tension between Longstreth and Steele. A tension that can only lead to trouble.

    Lovecraft marries creeping horror and colossal fantasy in his gothic tales. These brilliant narratives show humanity confronted with ineffable creatures and grim geographies, as individuals lift the veil to discover hidden realities.This collection brings together 11 of Lovecraft's short stories, including 'Call of the Cthulhu', 'The History of the Necronomicon' and 'Rats in the Walls', where we encounter ancient and cosmic terrors. The mythologies and landscapes in these tales have inspired countless tales and remain true classics of American literature.