Now she is dead. Henry, the handsome son of the blacksmith, tries to console Valerie, but her wild heart beats fast for another: the outcast woodcutter, Peter, who offers Valerie another life far from home.After her sister's violent death, Valerie's world begins to spiral out of control. For generations, the Wolf has been kept at bay with a monthly sacrifice. But now no one is safe. When an expert Wolf hunter arrives, the villagers learn that the creature lives among them--it could be anyone in town.It soon becomes clear that Valerie is the only one who can hear the voice of the creature. The Wolf says she must surrender herself before the blood moon wanes...or everyone she loves will die.Based on a screenplay written by David Leslie Johnson

    Upon meeting the secretive inhabitants, she must face the realization that something unnatural is happening. But why? In this modern retelling of Beauty and the Beast, Rose must ask herself, “Who is the real monster?"

    

    Mary Fahy has written a tale aimed at persons who find themselves in a period of transition, or who are experiencing loss or new birth in their lives. She tells the story of a tree that awakens one spring morning to discover that she has survived the winter, but with many changes in her being and appearance. Overcoming feelings of anger, fear and abandonment, the tree comes to appreciate the abundance she has been given and finds ways to share this mystery with others. Finally, the tree understands the mystery of love and fidelity. In the tradition of Hope for the Flowers, this beautifully illustrated, sensitively written book has become a classic in its own right. Readers will recognize their own story in it--a story of affirmation, indomitable spirit and love. +

    But it isn't long before her sister Ella is brought to the castle herself. What Ella finds there starts a quest that will change her life and the entire kingdom. Cinder and Ella is a Cinderella story like no other, and one you'll never forget.

    What if your first kiss resulted in your date turning into a toad? What if you went on a date with a centaur? Follow Cindy Eller and her family as they tell the stories of their first kisses... and near misses. Enjoy this collection of ten short stories by Elizabeth A Reeves plus two bonus stories from authors Rebekah Leeson and Peg Lewis.

    If you've read all those, you've read this book!** Curvy admin assistant Finola Malley is having the worst Friday night. First she breaks up with her boyfriend. Then she's called back to her London office for an overtime all-nighter. Life sucks right now. But Finola's life is about to change forever. That night, she finds herself catapulted into terrible danger... and straight into the arms of Sebastian Chase, the hottest man she's ever met in her life. Who just happens to be walking around a parking lot naked. What she doesn't know is that handsome Sebastian is a man with a secret. He's not just the billionaire heir to a banking empire. He's also a white tiger shifter, part of an ancient magical bloodline. When Finola appears, Sebastian immediately recognizes her as his fated mate. Yet he can never allow her to get close. Not when he and his kind are facing the biggest threat they've ever known. Someone out there has been watching Sebastian for some time. Watching and waiting. And now they're after Finola too... From the financial district of London to the green hills of Ireland, Finola and Sebastian's love story is a rollercoaster ride from start to finish. This novel was originally published in four parts as follows: Hunted: Tiger Billionaire Book 1 (March 2015) Found: Tiger Billionaire Book 2 (April 2015) Captured: Tiger Billionaire Book 3 (May 2015) Freed: Tiger Billionaire Book 4 (June 2015) TIGER BILLIONAIRE: THE WHOLE STORY is a standalone and ends with a HEA and no cliffhanger. Some characters will reappear in other books. **Contains steamy sex scenes. Strictly for readers 18 and above.**

    She felt especially pretty in her new cloak, but the temptation to feel all that luxurious velvet pressed to her naked flesh was just too great. Now, something has awakened inside Red. A persistent ache that she doesn't know quite how to relieve. Red decides to use her Tuesday walks to dear old Grandmother's as an opportunity to sample all of the delights the local men have to offer, in a journey to find the one man that can satisfy her.But Red is not aware that two magical creatures have taken a special interest in her naughty escapades or that true pleasure just might be found at the hand of a master in wolf's clothing!

    Three women’s lives are about to change forever... Rachel Patten is an undoubted beauty, yet the only man she wants is the one who rejects her. But then rebellion takes her across strict class boundaries into the arms of her gamekeeper, Gideon Best…Daphne Underscar - plain, gauche, but far from stupid - knows full well that the ambitious Toby Smith married her for money. With love, and with courage, she is prepared to gamble her own happiness on the hope of a more fulfilling relationship. Meanwhile Philippa Van Damme has led a sheltered life, her childhood severed abruptly by a wrenching bereavement. Thrust headlong into an unstable post-war world, her hopes of a future with Hugo Fellafield are dashed by familial discord, and the threat of political scandal. From industrial London to the tropical landscape of Madeira, Green and Pleasant Land follows the three women in a triumphant sequel to Tomorrow, Jerusalem. Perfect for fans of Julia Quinn and Victoria Hislop.

    The king of Zesia is ferocious and is after the blood of people suffering from mental illness. He wants his kingdom to be strong and thinks that such people are good for nothing. But there’s a reason why such people are aggrieved in his kingdom. A famous prophet has predicted a prophecy that the king of Zesia shall be dethroned by someone who could see things that others cannot. Will someone with a mind so fragile be able to avenge the mighty king of Zesia?

    She has spent her twenties trying and failing to find her real mother. Trusting no-one with her secret, it has been a lonely search on her own. Her hunt has finally led Elizabeth to Grove village. Getting involved with the local amateur dramatic society was not part of Elizabeth’s plan. But famous theatre director Jack Andrews appears to hold the key to her mystery and if she keeps close to the villagers she might be able to finally meet her real mother. Unfortunately the production of The Wizard of Oz is a mess. Dorothy’s hormones are menopausal, the TinMan is Elizabeth’s badly behaved ex-boyfriend and the Wicked Witch of the West has a huge secret. It’s up to Elizabeth to take control of the musical to ensure it’s a hit for all the right reasons. Maybe some of her new friends will help, if she can learn to trust them. And just maybe, amongst the cast of undertakers, farmers and florists, a true star lies in the wings. But perhaps what Elizabeth seeks isn’t what she really needs? Perhaps it will take a group of strangers to show her the path to true happiness once more. All Elizabeth knows is that she has to find a way to let go of the past in order to look forward to the future. Perhaps all of her answers lie Over The Rainbow.

    Her stepmother wants to make sure Catherine doesn't win.Follow Catherine as she tries to outsmart her horrible stepmother and stepsisters. Will she win?A book for girls aged 8-11.

    Twenty years ago when Falk was accused of murder, Luke was his alibi. Falk and his father fled under a cloud of suspicion, saved from prosecution only because of Luke’s steadfast claim that the boys had been together at the time of the crime. But now more than one person knows they didn’t tell the truth back then, and Luke is dead.Amid the worst drought in a century, Falk and the local detective question what really happened to Luke. As Falk reluctantly investigates to see if there’s more to Luke’s death than there seems to be, long-buried mysteries resurface, as do the lies that have haunted them. And Falk will find that small towns have always hidden big secrets.

    His thoughts are calculating, yet his heart is loyal. But what does it take to win his heart? Zaire Karter is a complicated man. He lives by his own rules and makes no apologies. He’s the person who everyone turns to when they’ve run out of options, but when they can’t pay up, the consequences are deadly. There are two things about him that most learn quickly and never forget. When he loves, he loves hard, and if you cross him, vengeance is deadly. Shani Howard has a list of bad decisions a mile long. She has a good heart with terrible luck, and she finds herself indebted to the wrong people. What she learns is that there is always a way out, but it might put her in the path of someone who could totally change her world. The problem is, she can’t determine if that is a good thing or a bad thing. Zyan Karter has the world at her fingertips. Aside from being the outside child, she has the love of her father and her brother, who shower her with any and everything she wants. Unfortunately, money can’t buy love. The one thing her heart desires the most. How can life be so perfect and hollow at the same time? Finding the one who deserves her heart is challenging to say the least, but maybe, just maybe, she will finally find the right one. Durham Clayton is a man of principle. Having ruled the streets of Atlanta by dominating the drug market, he figures out that no matter how great the money was, that life would only lead him to jail or a pine box. Once he acquired the income to support his lifestyle, Durham retired, but he still owns the rights to control who works the blocks in his territory. Partnered with his best friend, Zaire, the two have an empire worth fighting for, but Durham is quickly learning that love might need to be on that list also. For now, it’s just a thought, but who knows how things will play out? Anything goes when you’re dealing with a Savage State of Mind, but is it a price worth paying when it comes down to life or death?

    She’s descended from one of the three magical races—shifters, fairies, or witches. That makes her one of the Magicorum, and Magicorum always follow a fairy tale life template. In Bryar’s case, that template should be Sleeping Beauty.Should being the key word.Trouble is, Bryar is nowhere near the sleeping beauty life template. Not even close. She doesn’t like birds or woodland creatures. She can’t sing. And she certainly can’t stand Prince Philpot, the so-called “His Highness of Hedge Funds” that her aunties want her to marry. Even worse, Bryar’s having recurring dreams of a bad boy hottie and is obsessed with finding papyri from ancient Egypt. What’s up with that? “Exciting and well-conceived” – KirkusAll Bryar wants is to attend a regular high school with normal humans and forget all about shifters, fairies, witches, and the curse that Colonel Mallory the Magnificent placed on her. And she might be able to do just that--if only she can just keep her head down until her eighteenth birthday when the spell that’s ruined her life goes buh-bye.But that plan gets turned upside down when Bryar Rose meets Knox, the bad boy who’s literally from her dreams. Knox is a powerful werewolf, and his presence in her life changes everything, and not just because he makes her knees turn into Jell-O. If Bryar can’t figure out who—or what—she really is, it might cost both her and Knox their lives… as well as jeopardize the very nature of magic itself."A fun romp for Twilight fans."- School Library Journal Fairy Tales of the Magicorum Series A series of modern fairy tales with sass, action and romance 1. Wolves and Roses2. Moonlight and Midtown3. Shifters and Glyphs4. Slippers and Thieves 5. Bandits and Ball Gowns 6. Fire and Cinder 7. Fairies and Frosting 8. Towers and Tithes