Her Vampire Fated Mate
Dr. Mandlyn "Maddy" Daniels has built her life on logic, discipline, and control. Raised by her strict but loving grandmother after losing her mother young, she trusts only what she can see, touch, and heal. Magic is a myth. Monsters are metaphors. Her future is secure: a prestigious career in Advanced Trauma and Regenerative Surgery and a sensible, arranged engagement to a man she's never met.Then her world fractures.Her fianc矇 betrays her.Her father and stepmother confess to murdering her mother.Her grandmother is bound to a Fay prince.Her blood carries power.Her magic runs deep.Every truth has been hidden from her.Until Xavier.When Maddy is attacked and left dying in a deserted car park, Xavier is the one who finds her-and the moment forces him to reveal everything she was never meant to know: He is Xavier Valerius-an ancient vampire, her human fianc矇's uncle... and her fated mate.With Xavier and his right-hand wolf, Luke Maddox-once known as Lucios Fenrith-Maddy is thrust into a supernatural world where her lineage is coveted, her magic is hunted, and her destiny is older than the blood in her veins. If only she knew how to wield the power she carries.But darkness has already marked her.Pamula Molly Sweed, her murderous stepmother, is coming for her.Mimmi Donohue, her half-sister, is twisted by envy and malice.And every secret Maddy uncovers drags her deeper into a war of blood, betrayal, and fate.Now she must decide whether a love written in destiny can survive when family becomes the enemy...and the darkness wears her stepmother's face.Her Vampire Fated Mate is a seductive, emotional paranormal fantasy romance perfect for readers who crave fated mates, hidden heritage, ancient magic, and slow-burn supernatural tension that ignites into destiny.
Trunk
"Not all those who wander are lost," as Tolkien famously said. Sometimes they're just taking the scenic route.Here are 20 great science fiction and fantasy stories that took the long way to success. Each of these stories met with initial rejection before finding a home here. Publishing is a weird alchemy of mood, taste, and happenstance, and it takes tenacity to find just the right combination to let a story shine as it should. These are stories by authors who refused to give up on their work, and wisely so! Here you'll find not only good stories, but author notes about each piece's circuitous route to publication. Enjoy these fine stories that almost didn't make it!ContentsAfter the Moon - J. H. SiegalAmberblight - Robert Luke WilkinsFalling Jupiter - Jeff ReynoldsAcquired Tastes - Liz LevinTake Another Little Piece of My Heart - Michael HaynesLost Souls - David WhitmarshThe Schoolteacher's Baby - Susan TaitelThe Ways of Plants and Spells - Daniel AusemaSuicide Grove - Steven MathesDog Days - Cara Masten DiGirolamoA Breath of Salt - Benjamin C. KinneyCrossing - Greg ClumpnerHad We Eyes, We Would Have Wept - Suzanne J. WillisA Moth Emergent - Colleen AndersonThe Grand Seeming - S. L. HarrisWorlds Bloom Through Cracks - Jo MilesThe Transformation of Tabitha Magee - Pete LeadFatherhood - B. Morris AllenDistillation Made Stronger - Rebecca BennetPlease Come Again - Pamela Weis
The Rifter Vol. 3: The Holy Road
Ripped from his home on Earth, John has survived for years in the magical world of Basawar by avoiding confrontations and fitting in. He knows that he's on the verge of returning home, if he can only manage to keep hiding a little longer. But as his relationships within the mystic Payshmura order grow more passionate, so too do his conflicts. When another witch is condemned to burn at the Harvest Fair, John can't stop himself from taking action. Soon he's caught up in a battle that threatens to expose all his secrets and cost him his life.
The Convenient Curse
Hyacinth's boring (and lonely) life flips upside down the day her cat, Max, tricks her into travelling through a portal to another world.But in the whimsical land of LaWardia, he's no feline-he's a brawny pirate and he knows way more about her than he's letting on.Hyacinth soon realizes she isn't who she thought she was, thanks to a bag of magic marbles, a mysterious itch, an enchanted boat-oh, and a family that's hunting her down.As she flees, travelling island to island searching for answers, she discovers that bigger matters claim her: an ancient magic, a looming audit, and her growing feelings for Max.
Up the Down Beanstalk
Contributors: LITTLE'S SHOP OF TERRORS3Stoney M. SetzerTHE TRUTH OF THE BEANSTALKRobert MillerGIANT, LLCJim DoranOVER THE WALL, UNDER THE SKYJordan CampbellTHE GARDENRosemarie DiCristo and Pam HalterTHE COW, THE BEANS AND THE PRETENDER PRINCESSMichelle L. LevigneVIRUS BEANS AND GIANT TROLLSKathleen BirdWHEN FACING GIANTSLindsi McIntyreTHE GLOWING BEANJessica A. TannerTHE BEANPOLEMichelle LM HoustonTHE SWORDSMAN AND THE FIREBIRD Caitlin EhaBATTLING GIANTSDeborah Cullins SmithUP THE DOWN BEANSTALK There has to be MORE to the story ...Did you read the story of Jack and the Beanstalk and come away with questions?How young was he, to believe the beans were magic?Was he bullied into accepting beans in exchange for the cow?Was he really that gullible? Was he desperate? Or was magic real in his world?Why did he think it was smart to climb that beanstalk? How far did he climb?Why didn't he run when he saw the giants?What was the giants' side of the story? Were they bullies, or were they the victims of burglars and swindlers?What about the golden harp and the goose? On and on, with every answer generating MORE questions.. We invite you into these pages to explore the MORE our authors found. You'll be delighted, enchanted, intrigued, and we hope you'll cheer for our heroes in all their shapes and sizes and motivations. Brilliant inventors and identity theft. Brutal usurpers and imprisoned princes. Mischievous boys and missing eggs. Curmudgeonly neighbors and rivals. Heroic sheriffs and computer programmers. Liars and thieves and desperate girls risking all for their families. And MORE.
Winter's Embrace
In the dark and chill of the long winter's night, wrap yourself in the firelight's glow and let your soul dream with ten stories of magic, mystery, and heart. Come with me on ten winter journeys of second chances, secrets, soul mates, and suspense-straight from the heart in...Winter's Embrace: 10 Holiday Stories for a Cold Winter's Night
Mrs. Weddington's Yard
The quiet existence of a menagerie of animals is disrupted when Mother fails to show up one morning to care for them. A literary fantasy, first in upcoming novella series.Recipient of the Readers' Favorite Five Stars award"David R. Beshears does a great job of capturing what animals may think or feel in Mrs. Weddington's Yard. I found myself caring about them and empathizing with their fears, which is a sign of good storytelling.... Anyone who likes fantasy-driven stories about animals with a touch of heart will love this book." - from Readers' Favorite review
Shadow the Wandering Soul, Discovering the Emerald Path
Series description: Born of shadow. Bound for ascensionIn a world drowning in unanswered questions, one traveller stands on the edge of awakening. Haunted by an unrelenting pull toward truths buried beneath layers of illusion, he watches as the souls around him drift through a reality they no longer question. But everything changes the moment Shadow dares to look backward through the corridors of time - and discovers that the fabric of his existence is far darker, and far more extraordinary, than he ever imagined.Step into a saga where the boundaries of reality fracture and expand. Follow Shadow as he journeys through multidimensional realms, each more mind-bending than the last, unlocking forbidden knowledge and learning to bend time, energy, and space to his will. With every revelation, he draws the attention of ancient, ravenous forces - dark spirits that hunger for the light within him, a light destined to ignite humanity's ascension and shatter the grip of the archons.This is not just a journey. It is a battle for the soul of reality itself.
Cursed Nevermore
I live on borrowed time. Every thirty days, my world resets. My memories vanish, and my curse begins again, erasing everything I've fought to hold on to.It happened again. Which means I failed. Failed to break the curse. Failed to find my father, the one who started this. Failed to remember the truth. And now I'm told I'm engaged to a man I loathe. Our wedding is two weeks away. Perfect timing for my life to fall apart. Again. Then I meet a stranger in the woods. A mage like me. She whispers of another life I don't remember... and a love I once burned for. A Fae prince cloaked in shadow. An enemy turned lover. My Hades. Wolfe Nightblade. And then he appears in my dreams-dark, fierce, heartbreakingly familiar. He calls me Ziyka. He says I belonged to him. That he bound his soul to mine, and he will scorch worlds to find me. I don't remember him. I don't remember us. But something inside me does. When he steals me away on the eve of my wedding, and forces my hand in marriage, the world I thought I knew unravels... along with the fragile walls around my heart. War was already coming. Taking me started another.
From Hell, With Love
Ramona Greenbriar did not mean to summon a demon.Divorced, academically disgraced, and working retail at a fake magic shop - she has enough complications. Her magic has never once done what it was supposed to, which is probably how the demon got in. That, and the grimoire came out of a donation box alongside a moldy sandwich. It was always going to go badly.Enter Azareth - three hundred years old, impeccably suited, and going absolutely nowhere until the next new moon, whether either of them likes it or not.Which means explaining to her roommates why there's definitely-not-a-demon in the apartment, trying not to notice that Zara is extremely hot, pays attention like it costs her nothing, and treats Ramona like she's someone worth the trouble.Falling for a demon wasn't the plan. But then again, nothing in Ramona's life has ever gone to plan. Why start now?
Rival Or Separate Paths
In a world where magic is torn between nature and the self, two brothers stand on opposite sides of a war older than empires-one that will decide the fate of England itself.869 AD. The Viking Great Heathen Army storms the shores of England, but their true battle isn't for land-it's for balance. Among them rides Steffas, a wielder of forbidden "self-magic," trained not by druids but by desert prophets and Norse skalds. His mission? To destroy a hidden sect of rogue sorcerers gathering beneath Saxon villages-before they ignite an endless magical civil war.But when his estranged siblings, Edband and Junith, powerful Wiccan witches loyal to earth and element, are taken hostage, old wounds reopen. Once bullies, now allies? Or enemies in disguise?Weaving real Viking history with secret histories of Ancient Egypt, lost Christian settlers in Iceland, and a forgotten monotheistic cult under Pharaoh Akhenaten, The Witch's Rival redefines fantasy. Here, magic isn't just spells-it's philosophy. Power flows not from gods or nature alone, but from the fifth element: the self.A historically grounded epic blending Vikings, Arthurian mysticism, and Egyptian esotericismDual magic systems in ideological conflict-nature vs. self, peace vs. violence, order vs. chaosRichly researched timeline spanning 674 AD to 870 AD across England, Iceland, and the Egyptian desertIf you crave fantasy where sorcery has consequences, history breathes magic, and every battle is also a choice of soul-download now and step onto The Other Path.
Cinnamon Bun Volume 7
Dungeon explorers! Pirate thwarters! Wedding guests? More mischief awaits Broccoli Bunch and friends in the seventh book of this cozy fantasy adventure.Broccoli and the crew of the Beaver Cleaver airship are traveling to Port Royal to attend a wedding unlike any other. Their dear friend Booksie is engaged to Rhawrexdee, and their union will be the first ever between a bun and a dragon. All Broccoli needs to do is find the perfect gift for the couple-and ensure the safety of the bride and groom.Because Rainnewt, the shapeshifting Riftwalker and longtime thorn in Broccoli's side, has escaped imprisonment and is up to his old tricks, wreaking havoc through manipulation and deceit. But is even he bold enough to risk tempting the wrath of dragons?Now, Broccoli must race across the continent-from the far northern reaches of the Snowlands and down to Deepmarsh-if she wants to make it to the wedding in time. If only there weren't so many interesting distractions along the way . . . With intricate plots to uncover, pirates to foil, races to win, and new friends to make, there's more than one way for the crew to get off track.But it's not all fun and games. Tensions are still rising across Dirt, and old prejudices don't die easily. Will Booksie and Rhawrexdee's ceremony bring diverse cultures together in happiness and harmony? Or will wedding crashers incite a war, leaving Broccoli holding a funeral wreath instead of a bouquet?The seventh volume of the hit LitRPG fantasy series-with more than nine million views on Royal Road-now available in paperback, ebook, and audiobook!
Stone of Legends
When Primelle strives to save her dying uncle by hunting the Wishing Stone, she meets a tantalizing Imperial Warrior along the way, but Kole isn't who he seems, and his agenda may be her demise.The fae call it the Wishing Stone-a rare gem that arrives like a shooting star every millennium. The Stone grants its finder one wish. Any wish. No matter what's asked.And today, the Wishing Stone has come.Before I can catch my breath, I'm after the Stone. Due to a mysterious illness my uncle's contracted, only the Stone's magic will save him, but thousands of fae will kill to get their wish, making the hunt deadly.I try to stay safe, but when my luck runs out, an Imperial Warrior saves me from sure demise, and following that, our paths keep crossing.Kole won't reveal his reasons for hunting the Stone, but he's strong, broody, and his elusive smile is positively addictive.We soon join forces, but when the true reason for Kole's presence arises, I learn that not just my uncle needs saving because my very soul and the heart of my kingdom are suddenly on the line.Stone of Legends is book one in Fae of Legends & Lore, a fae fantasy romance trilogy that takes place in Krista Street's Supernatural World. This series contains slow-burn spicy romance, a cheerful heroine, a broody hero, epic worldbuilding, and a dash of treacherous mystery that will keep you guessing until the end.
Wayward Wulves Beware
Wayward Wulves Beware, first in Eye of the Wulf Series, weaves Celtic myth and mountain lore into a tartan of greed and treachery, courage and sacrifice. Wulves and Faer Ones, their faerie allies, defend Eden-like Lisnafaer against the corruption wrought by human necromancers.From on high, Sky-Wulf warns the birth of Anell and Akir's eagerly awaited cubs portends imminent danger. Indeed, sons Kalar and Sonsie's arrival throws their pack--and Lisnafaer--into turmoil. Kalar strives to become a hunter, a boar killer like Akir. But Sonsie, aspiring to be a great singer wulf, pursues the Faer Ones' song.Thwarted efforts to guard the rebellious cubs cause Anell and Akir to clash. Though Akir forbids contact with all Faer Ones, he can't prevent their shadowing his sons. Encounters with chancy supernatural beings intensify Kalar and Sonsie's dangerous secret life.When the shape-shifting Lady and Lord of Lisnafaer lure the half-yearling brothers into the Cavern Perilous, their worst fears are confirmed. The wulves' destiny is mortal combat with two banished beasts held captive in the Otherworld.But are the cubs the cure - or the cause? And what connects the dire beasts to blade- wielding human cutters?One answer lies in gloom-haunted Scanlon Hollow. Two cutter brothers, lusting for the Faer Ones' golden apples, perform grisly rites to conjure the demon cat Scrag Tail. If they succeed, Terror Wulf follows.Cutters seek to exile the Faer Ones, take their forests, exterminate the wulves, and seize the deer for sport--the end of the Balance Green. Kalar and Sonsie must choose. Abandon their pack. Accept their destiny--and possible death. Or renounce their heroic calling. Assume their lot as marked wulves--certain death if the cutters get their way.Kalar and Sonsie's adventures continue in the second Eye of the Wulf Series.
Rival Or Separate Paths
In a world where magic is torn between nature and the self, two brothers stand on opposite sides of a war older than empires-one that will decide the fate of England itself.869 AD. The Viking Great Heathen Army storms the shores of England, but their true battle isn't for land-it's for balance. Among them rides Steffas, a wielder of forbidden "self-magic," trained not by druids but by desert prophets and Norse skalds. His mission? To destroy a hidden sect of rogue sorcerers gathering beneath Saxon villages-before they ignite an endless magical civil war.But when his estranged siblings, Edband and Junith, powerful Wiccan witches loyal to earth and element, are taken hostage, old wounds reopen. Once bullies, now allies? Or enemies in disguise?Weaving real Viking history with secret histories of Ancient Egypt, lost Christian settlers in Iceland, and a forgotten monotheistic cult under Pharaoh Akhenaten, The Witch's Rival redefines fantasy. Here, magic isn't just spells-it's philosophy. Power flows not from gods or nature alone, but from the fifth element: the self.A historically grounded epic blending Vikings, Arthurian mysticism, and Egyptian esotericismDual magic systems in ideological conflict-nature vs. self, peace vs. violence, order vs. chaosRichly researched timeline spanning 674 AD to 870 AD across England, Iceland, and the Egyptian desertIf you crave fantasy where sorcery has consequences, history breathes magic, and every battle is also a choice of soul-download now and step onto The Other Path.
Love In The Late Late Afternoon
This story is about two people who had lost their spouses and who were not ready to stop living. They met and fell in love through circumstance that were unusual to say the least. The story shows there truly is love in the late late afternoon. Love In The Late Late Afternoon.
Bedtime Stories for Grownups
Reading novels is often not a priority in today's busy world. However, one can easily read and engage in short stories. The problem is they are not readily available; hence, Bedtime Stories for Grownups, Volume 1. Taken from multiple genres, these are imaginative stories for almost every reader. One story revolves around a mystical cruise, where a widower encounters a mysterious woman while on a cruise. Another story in the 19th century is about a widow and her son. While hunting, the son meets a man who isn't what he appears to be. Then there is a story of a precocious little girl who has a monster under her bed or a story of a southern nursing home that uses AR/VR to keep its residents engaged. So, turn down your bedside light, snuggle down in your bed, grab this book, and get ready to be engaged with these wonderful stories.
Bedtime Stories for Grownups
Webster (Russ) Russell and Dee Coffeen are well-known authors of both fiction and nonfiction books. To date, they have written six books; however, they arebest known for their multi-genre book of short stories, "Bedtime Stories for Grownups." Even as "seniors," they lead an active life of writing, cruising, photography, and being with friends and family. They have been around the world three times, stepped on all seven continents (or eight if you count Zealandia), and visited over 95 countries. If writing books and cruising were not enough to keep these two busy, they also author a cruising blog website, a NextDoor cruising page, and create photo journals and videos of their world travels. If you were to meet the many people throughout the world who know these two, they will tell you that they are fun, creative, and curious, all great attributes of successful authors. Bedtime Stories for Grownups Volume 2 WEBSTER RUSSELL & DEE COFFEEN
Widow
870 years of solitude. Seven years of waiting. One impossible choice.------------------------------Brianna Van Demir has spent 870 years learning to be alone.She's outlived empires. Watched the world transform from candlelight to neon. Built and abandoned more identities than she can count. And through it all, she's kept one promise: never let anyone close enough to hurt her again.The last time she broke that rule, she lost everything.Now she's a prosecutor in Charlotte, hiding in plain sight, dispensing justice in a courtroom while feeding from willing donors in the shadows. It's a careful life. A controlled life. A life that's kept her safe for centuries.Then Daphne arrived-brilliant, stubborn, impossibly patient-and spent seven years waiting for Brianna to let her in.Brianna should have sent her away. Should have disappeared into another identity, another city, another century of solitude. Instead, she made a different choice. A dangerous choice.Because something is hunting the Valensi of Charlotte. Something with weapons that can actually kill them. And when an old enemy resurfaces with obsession in his eyes and blood on his hands, Brianna will have to decide what matters more: the walls she's built to survive, or the woman who makes survival worth fighting for.WIDOW is the second book in The Valensi Chronicles-a story about grief that spans centuries, love that defies reason, and the terrifying courage it takes to let someone see you as you really are.
Crownfall
"An excellent debut novel. Crownfall brims with a captivating cast of complex characters and a mesmerizing world of hope and darkness."-- Adrian M Gibson, award winning author of Mushroom Blues"Crownfall is a compelling debut perfect for fans of the complex blend of magic and technology found in stories like Robert Jackson Bennett's Foundryside or Netflix's Arcane. The story features a cast of complex characters doing their best to fight back against a rising power before it's too late. If you enjoy stories rife with political machinations, tragedy, hope, and a dash of longing romance, Crownfall needs to be on your TBR."-- M.J. Kuhn, internationally bestselling author of Among Thieves"Crownfall had me on the edge of my seat from the first page to the last. This is a masterclass in political fantasy that I couldn't put down!"-- Greta Kelly, author of The Queen of Day's and The Frozen CrownThe gritty underworld and razor-edged found family of Six of Crows collide with the mysterious magic and sweeping intrigue of The City of Brass, all against the vivid industrial backdrop of Arcane in Michael Vadney's nobledark fantasy debut.Nearly a decade under the empire's grip has left Burunt a troubled land.Kyndel Heim knows the truth behind the Viceroy's rise to power. After years of torture, his only goal is vengeance, but to master his powers he needs a mentor, one that won't kill him first.Major Jelert Egarro came to Burunt to build something better. Instead, his talents have become weapons in the wrong hands-and those hands are everywhere. He must choose between his ideals or survival.Lady Amara Khar must renew her family's legacy. Sharp and ruthless, she's kept her house alive through smuggling and shadow deals, but reclaiming power means making allies as dangerous as her enemies.In the struggle for power, justice, and survival, each of them must decide who they're willing to become.
The Melanin Code
A young Nigerian scientist discovers that melanin carries a hidden frequency capable of interfacing with artificial intelligence. As global powers race to control it, music, culture, and identity become the key to humanity's future in this bold Afrofuturist techno-thriller.
What You Know
Dark Ones. Born Vampires. Bound by fate-or destined to destroy each other?Ancient magic surges through Dane Smithlyn's veins, a power inherited from generations of formidable witches. He has battled darkness alongside his brother, Damien, cutting down enemies at every turn. But their greatest test awaits.Destiny leads them to a kingdom of Born Vampires-one they never knew existed. As Dark One princes of Darshia, power and prestige are their birthright. More than that, they are the first Royal Blue princes in history, carrying a legacy unlike any before.Yet danger looms closer than they ever imagined. The Veneration Tribe-rogue shifters, Dark Witches, and vampires-threatens to seize control, conquer realms, and slaughter royal bloodlines.Can Dane and Damien stop the rising darkness? Will they claim their destined soulmates and the love and peace they've fought for, or will the enemy lurking in the shadows tear it all away?The final book in an unforgettable series
The Finest Edge of Twilight: Dungeons & Dragons
The daughter of legendary Dungeons & Dragons adventurers Drizzt Do'Urden and Catti-brie fights to build her own legacy in a brand-new series from R. A. Salvatore. My name is not "Drizzt's daughter." Breezy Do'Urden is more than just the heir of legendary heroes. For the past decade, she has dedicated herself to the study of combat, magic, and more recently, to the elusive Way of Shadow, honing her body and mind into a keen and singular weapon. But even after years of effort, her parents, Drizzt and Cattie-brie, struggle to see Breezy as more than just their little girl. Determined to prove them wrong, Breezy takes on the most intense challenge she can: to fight her way to becoming a Master of Dragons at the renowned Monastery of the Yellow Rose. Meanwhile, in the shadows of Westbridge, Dahlia Sin'felle plots her rise to power. Once a broken soul, Dahlia has few friends and fewer options to make her way through the world. But Dahlia believes she has discovered a new path to restored glory: the transformative charm and cunning of a vampire. With every step toward immortality, she consolidates her influence, building an empire from the darkness, even as she contends with her own monstrous instincts--and her complicated past with Breezy's family. As Breezy fights her way through the shadows, and Dahlia follows her dark ambitions, both seek to find their place in a world that can be both brutal and beautiful. No matter the challenges, their divergent paths are forged by the same choice: their fates will be theirs and theirs alone.
Slipped Again
Having gathered all 12 of the 16/87s - those who slip through time on each full moon - together, Jess still feels alone. It seems each of their lives are falling apart, and she still doesn't know what to do with the information they found out from the timeslip.Jess also doesn't know what role 'The Chronos Club' is going to play, other than their members all experience full moon disappearances too, with each group born a decade before the next.Dieter from the 15/44s seems to be the key, but Jess has no idea how the pieces of the jigsaw fit together.They don't feel remarkable, experiencing the same love, loss, betrayal, pain, marriage, births and deaths, as anyone else, yet having to deal with the consequences of having jumped three years into the future and back again.They know what's coming and they're going to try to stop it.
The Tempest Blade
In the searing finale to the Bridge Kingdom series, love and war collide in a perilous battle to save Ithicana--from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Fate Inked in Blood. A fugitive on the run, Ahnna has one goal: return to Ithicana with warning of the greatest threat her homeland has ever faced. But as she escapes into the wilderness, it is with the man who broke her heart hunting at her heels--and James wants more than justice. He wants revenge. Desperate to prove his loyalty to his family, James ventures into dangerous territory to capture his father's killer. But the longer he follows Ahnna's trail, the more his certainty of her guilt is tested--and the more the passion they once shared reignites. As schemes twist tighter and war brews, Ahnna and James discover that the enemy isn't each other--it is the masterminds manipulating them both in pursuit of power. Yet their greatest obstacle remains, because their loyalties are to opposing sides in the battle to come. As the storms of the Tempest Seas lower their defenses, James and Ahnna must choose where their hearts lie: on the battlefield, or in each other's arms. Don't miss any of Danielle L. Jensen's Bridge Kingdom series: THE BRIDGE KINGDOM - THE TRAITOR QUEEN - THE INADEQUATE HEIR - THE ENDLESS WAR - THE TWISTED THRONE - THE TEMPEST BLADE (April 14, 2026)
Aamirah
AAmirah: Whisper of a Hidden World is a chilling tale inspired bytrue incidents in AAmirah's life. What begins as unsettling dreams soon slips into reality, pulling her into a realm of whispers, shadows, and unexplainable forces. The line between imagination and truth blurs, leaving her in a constant state of shock, fear, and the desperate fight for survival.At its heart, this is not only a story of the supernatural but also adeeply human journey, the silent weight of motherhood, the pain of suffering in isolation, and the courage it takes to confront battles invisible to others.Told with raw honesty and gripping detail, AAmirah: Whisper of aHidden World is more than a ghostly account. It is a true story of faith and endurance of how one woman faced her deepest fears, fought against the unseen, and transformed darkness into thestrength to survive.
Jandar and the Winter Moons
In a land where tradition and story intertwine, fourteen-year-old Jandar's reckless mistake costs him everything-banished from his tribe until the first full moon of spring. Alone, with winter's chill biting at his heels and limited resources, Jandar must summon his courage to survive the brutal season. Guided by an old hunting story and a mysterious desire to find help, he ventures into the unknown. But the journey leads him beyond the physical world-into Trumeloc, the spirit realm--where he encounters the tribe's first chief, Tumae, and ancestral spirits who challenge him with a vital task: his success will determine not only his fate but the future of his people. As he battles the elements-and darker forces that wish him harm-Jandar discovers strength he never knew he had, forging a new Jander purpose amid the freezing darkness. A gripping tale of resilience, and the true meaning of bravery. Jandar and the Winter Moons will captivate readers eager for a story about growth, spirit, and the power of hope. Will Jandar survive the Winter's test? The answer lies in the shadow of the moon-waiting to be uncovered.
Jandar and the Winter Moons
In a land where tradition and story intertwine, fourteen-year-old Jandar's reckless mistake costs him everything-banished from his tribe until the first full moon of spring. Alone, with winter's chill biting at his heels and limited resources, Jandar must summon his courage to survive the brutal season. Guided by an old hunting story and a mysterious desire to find help, he ventures into the unknown. But the journey leads him beyond the physical world-into Trumeloc, the spirit realm--where he encounters the tribe's first chief, Tumae, and ancestral spirits who challenge him with a vital task: his success will determine not only his fate but the future of his people. As he battles the elements-and darker forces that wish him harm-Jandar discovers strength he never knew he had, forging a new Jander purpose amid the freezing darkness. A gripping tale of resilience, and the true meaning of bravery. Jandar and the Winter Moons will captivate readers eager for a story about growth, spirit, and the power of hope. Will Jandar survive the Winter's test? The answer lies in the shadow of the moon-waiting to be uncovered.
Hazelwood
An ancient evil manor infested with spirits haunts an elite group of families with the task of feeding it fresh souls during an annual festival where they bring in sacrifices to play twisted games while forfeiting their lives in order to keep the seal between our world and Hell closed. Past secrets and new deceits swirl around three main characters who hunger for revenge and each other.
The Wolven Mark
Finding your soulmate can be deadly...EmmaI never believed magic was real- until I used it to kill a werewolf.Not long after, a letter arrived from a supernatural school, claiming I was a sorceress. I'm forced into a world where dragons breathe fire, griffins fly, alicorns battle and wolves hunt monsters. At this academy, sorceresses are bound to alpha shifter mates, and pagan rituals are used to connect with the gods.I know my mate is somewhere within the school... along with those who want my blood. A cult of dark magic is following my every move, and I have to master my powers before they come for me...EthanI never meant to kill my own father.What happened led to the loss of my leg, and my reputation as heir to the throne. I found a way to pay for my sins by playing the role of Prince Ethan during the day, and a vigilante hunting cultists by night. Keeping my secret identity hidden has been far more difficult than I imagined.But now my kingdom is at stake. A new leader will be chosen through the King's Contest, a fatal competition where contestants battle for power and, more often than not, die in the process. Without a mate, I cannot compete for the crown.I formed an unbreakable bond with Emma upon first sight. But I have to keep my love a secret. Emma can't know she's my true mate; otherwise, she'll be in more danger than ever before.But the King's Contest is rapidly approaching, and if I don't choose a mate soon, the fate of my country will fall into the wrong hands...
Daywalker Vampire Princess Book 2
Second in a series about a young lady turned into vampire against her will. But she isn't like all the rest of the vampires. She was turned by a rare day walking vampire unknown to her. She is taken in by a law enforcement organization known as the Order. They are responsible for vampire crimes in dirty place called Metro City. The Day walker known by a few names code named Princess after her training as an assassin, hunter, vampire police officer is assigned District 7 one of the worst in the city. These are her stories and the stories of her compatriots in a struggle between good and evil.,
Protecting My Human
I just wanted to be left alone, but then SHE came along.Alistair's been around for eons because his gift allows him to live undetected among the humans. However, his peaceful existence on Rum Island is shaken up with the arrival of a history professor in search of treasure.Davina isn't some dry and dusty scholar but a vibrant woman in her thirties who's taken a sabbatical to write a book about Scotland's lost treasures. Her research takes her to Kinloch Castle, where the grumpy Alistair sends her packing, but when he spies her falling off a cliff, he literally swoops to her rescue, revealing his scaly side.As you can imagine, Davina is very curious about the man who can shapeshift into a legendary beast-much to Alistair's annoyance. Getting rid of her is proving troublesome, though, and not just because she intrigues him. According to a selkie, their fates are tied.The reluctant Alistair finds himself joining Davina on a trip to Loch Ness and, along the way, discovering that love is the most valuable thing a dragon can hoard.
Seventh Son
The Tales of Alvin Maker begins in Seventh Son, the first book in the historical fantasy series from the Hugo and Nebula award-winning and New York Times bestselling author of Ender's Game. Using the lore and the folk-magic of the men and women who settled North America, Orson Scott Card has created an alternate world where magic works, and where that magic has colored the entire history of the colonies. Charms and beseechings, hexes and potions, all have a place in the lives of the people of this world. Dowsers find water, the second sight warns of dangers to come, and a torch can read a person's future--or their heart. An unforgettable story about young Alvin Maker: the seventh son of a seventh son. Born into an alternative frontier America where life is hard and folk magic is real, Alvin is gifted with the power. He must learn to use his gift wisely. But dark forces are arrayed against Alvin, and only a young girl with second sight can protect him. The Tales of Alvin Maker series Seventh Son Red Prophet Prentice Alvin Alvin Journeyman Heartfire The Crystal City Master Alvin
City of Blades
In a city where every citizen carries a sword, honor is written in steel.Evan Vale walks to work like anyone else. Coffee shops open. Trams rattle overhead. Commuters fill the streets. But in this city everyone carries a blade. By ancient law disputes are settled not in courts but in sanctioned duels where first blood decides the truth.When a workplace challenge turns into a public rivalry Evan finds himself drawn into a dangerous contest of reputation politics and steel. His opponent Kyle Salter is a charismatic rapier fighter who thrives on spectacle and attention. Evan is quiet disciplined and far more dangerous than he appears.As rumors spread through offices guild halls and betting circles the coming duel becomes more than a personal conflict. The entire city begins to watch.But beneath the spectacle darker forces are moving. Corporate espionage stolen secrets and shadowy groups threaten to turn honor into a weapon.In a world where modern technology exists beside ancient dueling traditions City of Blades explores rivalry reputation and the thin line between steel and truth.
Fragments of Silk
"I have waited a thousand years for this moment. I have loved you and waited for you every second of every day."Fragments of Silk is a tale a thousand years in the making. It is a story of good and evil, forgiveness and redemption as two worlds unite. Ria, the enigmatic fairy queen of Skye legend, has waited a thousand years for the last of her line to come and, through love, release her from the half-life to which others had condemned her. Alfur, a gentle but traumatised and lonely man, roams the highways and byways of Britain, wrestling with his demons. But he needs new walking boots. A search that takes him to a gentleman's outfitter in the backstreets of Brume, his Somerset hometown.The boots are an entangled pair, bearing fragments of the fairy queen's silk shawl in their making. There he meets Fogarty, a grumpy and condescending shopkeeper, who offers him the boots, which have sat in his storeroom for three generations. Boots, unsold, and which never fitted the many men who tried to put them on. They fit perfectly and, inexorably, they carry Alfur to his destiny in the hills and valleys of Skye. There he meets Ria, and out of their fiery romance, humanity is reborn, and a new world begins.
Masquerade
She's hesitant to fall. He's used to walking away. Can two driven performers escape the spotlight long enough to ignite passion's fires?Grace Harrison fears loss more than she craves love. Successful as a touring musical leading lady, the driven actress is determined to stay focused on her career. But she can't deny the instant spike of attraction she feels when she locks eyes with a masked man across a crowded ballroom.Blaze Solan is used to women falling at his feet. But the charismatic pop star decides to try his hand at chasing a stranger after sparks fly with a stubborn chestnut-haired stunner. And captivated by how perfectly they fit together, he's convinced it's time to claim a happy ending of his own.Confused by her feelings and a costar's unwanted courtship, Grace wavers between bliss and bewilderment. And though her kisses mesmerize him, Blaze doesn't know how to move forward after he comes to bloody blows with his single-minded rival.Will their hidden desires turn to ashes in the limelight or become a cue for happily ever after?Masquerade is the suspenseful first book in the Razor's Edge Rockstar romance series. If you like slow-burn steam, shocking endings, and realistic settings, then you'll adore Andrea Hurtt's dark side of fame.Buy Masquerade to bring down the house today!
Blood and Hellfire
When bloodlines burn, and secrets surface, survival comes at a deadly price.After the death of her brother, Arianna Hudson is thrown into the hidden world of vampires.Kidnapped by Lucien, an ambitious and mischievous vampire, but "saved" by his brooding and protective brother Victor, she must navigate fierce sibling rivalry, complex loyalties, and emerging desires....but there are more than vampires that lurk in the night.Caught in a supernatural power struggle between vampires and their hunters, the Dacar, Arianna uncovers secrets about her own past and discovers that her fate is far more significant (and deadly) than she ever imagined.Blood and Hellfire is a paranormal romance thriller and the first book in the Eternal Hunt series by debut author E. M. Lewis.WARNING: This book includes scenes of a sexually explicit or violent nature and my be disturbing to some readers. Please read the trigger warnings list inside.
Red Papers
Red Papers is a fragmented narrative fiction that brings together the correspondence of three Russian con men-Igor, Misha, and their charismatic spiritual leader, Yuri. Acting as a censor of these private letters, Hazanov presents a diary-style fiction that captures the raw, unmasked voices of those navigating the turbulent transition from the Soviet Union to the Alpine greenhouse of Switzerland.The Search for Truth in the "Umbilical Cord of Time"This character-driven literary fiction explores the "umbilical cord of time," where letters serve as genuine historical documents that "never lie, despite their authors' efforts". As a literary fiction memoir, the book delves into: - Memory-driven fiction: Reconstructing a past that is more precious with time, like good paintings and wine.- Childhood memory fiction: Drawing inspiration from the author's own childhood bedcover improvised by [his] grandmother, a patchwork of history and imagination.- Philosophical literary fiction: Engaging in provocative discourse on morality, survival, and the absurdities of the human condition across Russia and Europe.A Russia-Switzerland Memoir Like No OtherFollow Igor as he explores the quirky world of Absurdistan during the late Soviet era, with its empty shops and the hopeful spiritual food of a growing democracy. Experience the hilarious and heartbreaking complexities of European literary fiction as Yuri provides instructions on how to "put down roots in Switzerland" without a permit-dealing with everything from the "mountain of fifty-two suitcases" to the cultural shocks of Western life."Readers without a sense of humour to abstain".Whether you are seeking a Russian memoir fiction that unmasks the soul of a prince in a burglar's clothes or an epistolary novel that "stumbles upon a truth," Red Papers is a journey through exile, identity, and the "excessive" beauty of life
The Crystal City
The Tales of Alvin Maker continue in The Crystal City, the sixth book in the historical fantasy series from the Hugo and Nebula award-winning and New York Times bestselling author of Ender's Game. Using the lore and the folk-magic of the men and women who settled North America, Orson Scott Card has created an alternate world where magic works, and where that magic has colored the entire history of the colonies. Charms and beseechings, hexes and potions, all have a place in the lives of the people of this world. Dowsers find water, the second sight warns of dangers to come, and a torch can read a person's future--or their heart. In this world where "knacks" abound, Alvin, the seventh son of a seventh son, is a very special man indeed. He's a Maker; he has the knack of understanding how things are put together, how to create them, repair them, keep them whole, or tear them down. He can heal hearts as well as bones, he can build a house, he can calm the waters or blow up a storm. And he can teach his knack to others, to the measure of their own talent. Alvin has been trying to avert the terrible war that his wife, Peggy, a torch of extraordinary power, has seen down the life-lines of every American. Now she has sent him down the Mizzippy to the city of New Orleans, or Nueva Barcelona as they call it under Spanish occupation. Alvin doesn't know exactly why he's there, but when he and his brother-in-law, Arthur Stuart, find lodgings with a family of abolitionists who know Peggy, he suspects he'll find out soon. But Nueva Barcelona is about to experience a plague, and Alvin's efforts to protect his friends by keeping them healthy will create more danger than he could ever have suspected. And in saving the poor people of the city, Alvin will be put to the greatest test of his life--a test that will draw on all his power. For the time has come for him to turn to his old friend Tenskwa-Tawa, the Red Prophet who controls the lands to the west of the Mizzippy. Now Alvin must take the first steps on the road to the Crystal City that was shown to him in a vision so long ago. The Tales of Alvin Maker seriesSeventh SonRed ProphetPrentice AlvinAlvin JourneymanHeartfireThe Crystal CityMaster Alvin
Winter's Embrace
In the dark and chill of the long winter's night, wrap yourself in the firelight's glow and let your soul dream with ten stories of magic, mystery, and heart. Come with me on ten winter journeys of second chances, secrets, soul mates, and suspense-straight from the heart in...Winter's Embrace: 10 Holiday Stories for a Cold Winter's Night
Intangible
Thayer Kent went to sleep in her dorm room and woke up in a cage.Stolen to force her senator father's hand, she's tough enough to survive the first few days. But days become weeks, and no one is coming. When hope finally runs dry, the last thing she expects is a man who walks through a locked door like it isn't there.Memphis Prescott has spent years hiding what he can do. Phasing through walls, slipping through steel like smoke. He's dangerous, off the grid, and not looking for trouble. But two men show up at his door: one with a taser, the other with a photo of a missing woman. Now he's in the middle of a conspiracy that has already killed to stay buried.He found her. Getting her out was the easy part.Because someone powerful wants her back, and Memphis can walk through anything in the world. He just can't protect her from everything in it.
The Swamp
A Seer, a Potion-Maker, a Fighter, and a Bard walk into a tavern...Join our merry band of adventurers as they brave Level Two of the Dragon's Crawl.Part cozy, part bloody, all fun."Fear was a potent enemy, one she was unable to slay with the edge of a blade."
Out-Brake
I knocked three times. There was no answer at the door, so I knocked three more times... Still no answer.I turn and head to my vehicle, grab the key she lent me, and head back to the front door. I knock another three times... Still silent. She's home, she called me to come over thirty minutes earlier. Odd enough the front porch light was flickering? We fixed that yesterday.I put the key in the hole and open the door to her zore-that's been trashed? Every light that is on is flickering. The bookshelves, cabinets and other shelves have been tossed around along with the stuff on them.The items on the mantle are in a different room strolled across the floor. The flat screen has almost been split in two, lying on the floor in front of the fireplace. Glass from the TV, glasses, plates, and other glass items are broken and all over the floor.
The Spiral War
In a fractured universe where reality bends and time no longer obeys its own laws, existence itself has become a battlefield.The Spiral War, the first installment of The Spiral Legacy, introduces a conflict far greater than kingdoms, armies, or worlds-a war fought across the very structure of reality.At the center of this conflict stands Rav'kar, the first Spiral Bearer, a force of calculated destruction who seeks not merely to conquer-but to redefine existence itself. Through the manipulation of the Spiral, a vast and ancient lattice that binds time, space, and consciousness, Rav'kar reshapes reality into a system where only the strongest can endure.Opposing him is a fragile alliance of defenders drawn from across realms-warriors, mages, and leaders who begin to realize that this war cannot be won through strength alone. As the Spiral fractures, time loops, memories distort, and entire realities collapse into one another, the rules of survival begin to change.At the heart of the resistance is Pink, a reluctant yet pivotal figure whose connection to the Spiral may determine the fate of all existence. As she confronts not only Rav'kar but the deeper intelligence behind the Spiral itself, she is forced to face impossible questions: What defines identity in a world where every version of yourself exists? What is worth saving when reality itself is unstable? And can a war be won if the battlefield is constantly rewriting itself?Blending epic fantasy with cosmic scale and philosophical depth, The Spiral War is a story of survival, identity, and the cost of existence in a universe where nothing is fixed-and everything is at stake.Perfect for readers of sweeping, high-concept fantasy and science fiction, this novel launches a series that explores not just the fate of worlds, but the nature of reality itself.
The Fractured Concord
When harmony falters, even the elements turn against themselves.In the aftermath of The Resonant Awakening, the five elemental realms of Elifdar stand on the brink of collapse. The Flameborn Oath-once a vow to protect balance-has become a line dividing friend from foe. Across continents of stone, sea, wind, and flame, resonance itself trembles, shaping storms, shattering cities, and corrupting the very physics of creation.As alliances crumble, Avariella of Arindor struggles to preserve the ancient Codex that now records every act of the living world. Rheven of Serapehl faces betrayal within his own fleet as Marinian admirals seek to weaponize the oceans. In the molten forges of Ysara, Dareth and the Substrans battle to contain technologies that threaten to ignite the realm from beneath. And over them all, the awakened lattice of resonance begins to listen-its awareness spreading across every element of existence.From the shattered archives of Mirathor to the wind-carved citadels of Durness, The Fractured Concord is a sweeping tale of power and consequence-a story where invention breeds division, knowledge demands sacrifice, and the pursuit of harmony may destroy the very world it seeks to save.
