Fairy Bones & a Dragon's Eye
There are several ways to make a dead man talk and Nyia Marre knows them all.When her husband's body is discovered, Nyia's first thought isn't grief-it's the dragon eye, their family's most valuable treasure...and her only chance at financial freedom.Nyia is a Burner, a human with the rare ability to extract magic from mythic creatures, a gift coveted and controlled by her king. Now, with ruthless debt collectors closing in, she'll risk everything to reclaim the stolen dragon's eye. Her only lead points to Rafael Darkthorne, the king's royal procurer of mythic parts-and the last man she wants to trust.Darkthorne swears he didn't kill her husband. In fact, he offers to help her find the dragon's eye...for a price. Teaming up with him means playing a dangerous game of bargains and betrayal but it is a price Nyia is all too willing to pay for her freedom. Darkthorne might be her only ally-and her greatest temptation, but Nyia isn't worried. She knows that magic burns. Some people just know how to hold the match.
The Man Who Sat on the Wrong Bench
Cullen is a man of simple needs: a perfect cup of tea, a reliable kettle, and a deep mistrust of his own knees. Living in a quiet valley in Wales where the highlight of the week is bin day, he never asked for adventure. But the land does not ask for permission.When his lawn literally unzips itself to reveal a very small, very angry subterranean warrior, Cullen's life of "gentle underwhelms" comes to a violent end. He soon finds himself caught between a fierce warrior named Sigrun, a group of bumbling tiny men, and a massive, supernatural wolf at his door. His house, it turns out, sits directly on top of an ancient "Sentinel anchor"-a device that has just rebooted after a thousand years, displacing his entire valley into a dangerous "overlap" of multiple realities. Now, the man who once spent his afternoons avoiding his own thoughts must learn to command a house that fights back, using everything from his sofa to his tea tray to defend against hunters from the shadows.
Peacekeepers & P繳ca
Constable Jen keeps the peace in North Pointe with a warrior's grit and a touch of town magic that calms violent intent. But when chaos arrives, it doesn't carry a sword-it carries a measuring tape.The sudden arrival of knee-high, gray-bearded P繳ca-a secretive communal species that happen to be renowned master jewelers-throws the town into an uproar. They take over the vacant menagerie shop with deafening, day-long construction, only to pause and build a cryptic new restaurant facing the trade road. When a mysterious Mountain Elf, Llewel Magcaryn, arrives claiming he is setting up the town's new eatery, Jen must navigate a crisis of magical bureaucracy: is North Pointe getting 20 shops, or 21? The entire town's prosperity hinges on which new shop fills the last Icosagon spot.As Jen battles persistent former mercenary comrades trying to lure her back to her old life, chases a magically-assisted petty thief, and struggles with a new, potent herbal tea that temporarily disables her peace-keeping gift, she is pulled in a dozen directions. With the town's magical balance hanging on the outcome, Jen must rely on her unwavering loyalty and gruff authority to manage the whimsy. She must prove that a quiet heart, backed by firm law, is the only defense North Pointe truly needs.
Spiteful Spectres
Murderous ghosts, crazy cultists, and a sexy cop looking to lock him up ... Darius Kane got more than he bargained for when he became the Gold Coast's first paranormal investigator.Hired to solve the murder of a local mechanic, Darius soon discovers the victim is just one in a series of suspicious deaths, but is there really a ghost at the heart of the case?The cops sure don't think so, but whoever is behind it doesn't like Darius poking around and if he's not careful the so called 'Casper Killer' will add him to the list of victims.Joined by an eager journalist, a loyal beagle, and a band of brothers from the pub, Darius is well and truly in the killer's crosshairs.Can they uncover the truth before they are added to the Casper Killer's unfinished business? Or will they discover the ghost they are chasing is just the puppet?One thing is for sure, Australia is in for a surge of paranormal nonsense, and someone is going to have to sort it out.Get ready for urban fantasy mayhem!
Cuts & Catastrophes
The finest cuts of meat aren't just for eating-they are the fuel for a quest. But what happens when the butcher's own foundation begins to fail?Dardrad, North Pointe Common Towne's gruff yet gentle dwarven butcher, has a unique purpose: to "feed the quest." Guided by the shop's magic, he expertly uses his gift to "sink" into the earth, traversing continents in a single candlemark to retrieve fantastical provisions-from Stone-Ram Flank to Mossbear Filet-each offering a subtle, timely aid to travelers.Beneath his shop, Dardrad and his wife have sculpted a luxurious, hidden warren, a masterpiece of dwarven rock-shaping art. But their sanctuary is built on a secret: the ancient shame of a catastrophic architectural failure that drove them from dwarven society years ago.Now, that past is literally catching up.As his neighbor, Alred the dry goods storekeeper, begins to slip away from the town's magical hold-drawn by the cryptic pull of Llewel's mysterious restaurant-Dardrad's connection to the earth falters. Small, unsettling tremors begin to shake the town square. What starts as a series of cozy catastrophes-from overly perfected food to the unnerving stillness of the ground-soon threatens the very stability of North Pointe.To save the town and its magic, Dardrad must confront the one thing he swore he'd never touch again: the foundational rock. He must stop being the butcher who runs, and become the architect he failed to be, or risk losing the only home he has ever truly known.A heartwarming tale about facing a foundational flaw, embracing a hidden identity, and proving that sometimes, the only way forward is down.
Quintessence
Amidst the vast expanse of chaos, six primordial expressions emerge - Knowledge, Awareness, Wisdom, Understanding, Counsel and Might - each shaping the fabric of existence. As they navigate the depths of the Ocean, forging bonds and discovering their purpose, they come to embody the very essence of creation itself. Quintessence: The Progenitor is a thought-provoking exploration of philosophy, mythology and the origins of order within the cosmos.
Marked by a Curse
She's running out of time.He's out of second chances.Destiny isn't finished with either of them.Palisade has spent her life fighting battles she wasn't supposed to win. A mysterious illness is slowly stealing her strength, and the only hope left lies deep within the mountain, buried behind ancient stone and guarded by a dragon who refuses to let anyone close.Aluk is the Alpha of the mountain's dragon shifters, a protector forged by loss. He survived the death of the only mate he ever chose, and he swore never to endanger another. But when Palisade crashes into his world, stubborn and fearless even as she fades, every vow he made fractures.The curse threatening their people is growing stronger. Shadowed enemies stir in the dark. And the woman Aluk intended to push away might hold the key to saving them all.As fate draws them together, Palisade and Aluk must decide what they're willing to sacrifice: their hearts, their lives... or each other.Perfect for fans of clean slow-burn fated mates, alpha dragons, mountain shifters, and romantic fantasy filled with secrets, danger, and heart-wrenching devotion.
Fairy Bones & a Dragon's Eye
There are several ways to make a dead man talk and Nyia Marre knows them all.When her husband's body is discovered, Nyia's first thought isn't grief-it's the dragon eye, their family's most valuable treasure...and her only chance at financial freedom.Nyia is a Burner, a human with the rare ability to extract magic from mythic creatures, a gift coveted and controlled by her king. Now, with ruthless debt collectors closing in, she'll risk everything to reclaim the stolen dragon's eye. Her only lead points to Rafael Darkthorne, the king's royal procurer of mythic parts-and the last man she wants to trust.Darkthorne swears he didn't kill her husband. In fact, he offers to help her find the dragon's eye...for a price. Teaming up with him means playing a dangerous game of bargains and betrayal but it is a price Nyia is all too willing to pay for her freedom. Darkthorne might be her only ally-and her greatest temptation, but Nyia isn't worried. She knows that magic burns. Some people just know how to hold the match.
Phoning Faust
Queer mixed Indonesian college student Dian Faust attempts to call the suicide hotline only to dial the wrong number, her finger slipping and typing in six three times (the mark of the Devil). The mysterious voice on the other end of the line is revealed to be a charming scam caller named Memphis with a penchant for chattiness, trapped in a dingy bus stop bathroom, wanting to learn a concerning amount about the lonely Dian's life.But this scam caller is more than just a Mr. Robot hacker wannabe-a sinister presence lurks in the pixels on Dian's laptop screen in the shadows of her apartment. The Devil themself has come to collect Dian's soul, and "Memphis" is actually Mephistopheles-Hell's foremost golden-tongued agent and notorious liar.In this loose retelling of Goethe's Faust, will Dian save her soul before time runs out-or will she fall prey to the renowned storytelling deception of the infamous Mephistopheles?
Throne of Nightmares
In this action-packed standalone fantasy romance from New York Times bestselling sensation Kerri Maniscalco, a book of dangerous magic draws two readers into a perilous quest to find it--and their own happy ending. "Beware of waking the gods, their dreams are often our nightmares ..." A prince who prefers games of the head to those of the heart. Prince Sloth hates leaving his enchanted library, but when a forgotten deity threatens the very fabric of the Underworld, he's thrust into a race against time. He must find the Book of Nightmares--an ancient artifact that has the power to break worlds--before it unleashes a deadly game to free its master, the Goddess of Night. When a betrayal leaves him marked, and desperate, his path collides with a young woman who possesses the legendary Phoenix Tear--a portal stone unlike any other. A librarian who is all sweet sunshine ... until she burns. Lore Brimstone has always loved getting lost in a book--but she never meant literally. Yet, after visiting a traveling caravan, she quickly finds herself transported to a terrifying but oddly familiar world--with the worst, twisted prince at her side. Realizing they are living out her favorite novels one by one, they face off against an increasingly dark magic as they try to survive the story. A twisted tale that means they can't trust themselves--or their hearts. As Lore and Sloth navigate the pages of her beloved novels gone wrong, she must channel her inner main character to defeat the Book of Nightmares before the wall between the gods and mortals comes crashing down, dooming them all.
Reaping
If you died and were offered a way to remain in the realm of the living-unseen, unheard, and forever changed-would you accept it? When Drake Themus dies, he meets the Grim Reaper in a cemetery and is offered an impossible choice: cross over, or remain behind as something new. Something other. Drake becomes Justice, a reaper tasked with guiding souls whose deaths demand more than passage alone. As he learns the rules of this hidden order, he encounters other reapers-Accident, Murder, War, and more-each shaped by the manner of death they oversee and the lessons they carry. Drawing on what he learned in life, Justice must weigh intent, consequence, and responsibility as he determines how each soul should be judged. But in a realm governed by rules older than humanity itself, certainty is rare, and every decision leaves a mark. Reaping: The New Justice is a dark, philosophical exploration of justice, consequence, and what remains after life ends-where judgment is never simple, and becoming a reaper may be the hardest sentence of all.
Shadows Revealed
About the BookTHE MUCH-AWAITED SEQUEL TO SHADOWS RISING, BOOK 1 OF THE CELESTIAL CHRONICLES. The most unloved celestial in all the three realms is back! Pursued by assassins, a vengeful goddess, a host of angels and mysterious strangers, Akran must now find a way to heal the rift between worlds or risk losing everything that matters.India's first urban fantasy novel of demi gods in modern-day Mumbai is a unique tale of action and adventure laced with wit and irony.About the AuthorRohan Monteiro always knew he was not meant for a nine-to-nine job in an office. He wanted to be Flash Gordon, Batman and Bon Jovi at different points in his life, but since none of those were considered viable career options, he decided to be a writer instead. This gives him very little fame and very little money but it allows him to spend most of his time avoiding people, which is heaven for an introvert. It also allows him to read a lot of books as 'research' and make up stories. Shadows Revealed is the second in an urban fantasy series set in modern-day Mumbai.
The Vale of Seven Dragons
The Vale of Seven DragonsBy Jendia GammonThe Vale of Seven Dragons is an epic fantasy novel by Nebula and BSFA award finalist author Jendia Gammon. This is the first book in a planned trilogy.This is the tale of a rebellious princess and a loyalist prince, seven lost dragons, and the beginning of the end of their world as they know it.The 16-year-old Princess Githilien (Thilly) of Vickery wants nothing to do with the Crown. She wants either to become a knight, which is forbidden, or join her mother's secretive mystical practices in the north. Whereas 18-year-old Prince Beaumain of Catellaith is of age to be knighted, and he frowns upon any deviation from his royal birthright. By tradition, the two teens should be betrothed from Thilly's birth, but her mother insisted on raising an independent daughter who might choose her own destiny.But when monsters invade the lands of the south, Thilly and Beaumain must unite and fight for the future of their lands, and try to find the missing Seven Dragons of myth...if they even existed at all.The book will be available as a hardcover, paperback, and eBook initially.
The Problem with Cupid
Gabby believes in true love. But Cupid and her best friend could use a little convincing...I just stumbled into Cupid at a truck stop. Literally. And he's hot. He could also use a pair of pants.But when he checks his magical matchmaking list, neither my name nor my best friend Lamonte's appears on it.I think we should be.We share an apartment and do everything together. Platonically. Painfully so, since my very real feelings for him are 100% unrequited.We're the perfect friends-to-lovers match. We're just not matched.Yet.And if anyone can help me change that, it's Cupid.I just have to figure out how to convince Cupid to help me out while I'm on a Valentine's Day weekend road trip with Lamonte. Then maybe my sweet, slow-burn crush can finally become something real.But magic has rules, love has risks, and I might need more courage than Cupid's willing to lend.A cosy road trip romance with a touch of romantasy, Canadian charm, forced proximity, and slow-burn longing.This is book three in Jean Oram's series, Fairy Godmothers and Other Fiascos. It can be enjoyed as part of the series, or read as a standalone.
The Misfit Mage and His Dashing Devil
Apprentice mage Wally spends his days cataloging rare artifacts and dreaming about finally mastering his magics and living the adventures he's always desired. Bez, a once mighty devil who craves the freedom of the outside world again, despises his confinement inside a powerful object. His only company now comes from the mages working within the archives he's stored. Among them, the most annoying of them all, an anxious and considerate Walter. When the archive is attacked, Wally and Bez each seize the opportunity to achieve their dreams-and inadvertently create a magical link between them. With so many lives lost in this assault on the mage headquarters, Wally's connection to a dangerous devil makes him a threat and a target, forcing the pair on the run. Wally sees Bez as a sadistic devil, and Bez finds every word out of the mage's mouth grating. Even so, they'll have to work together to unravel the true threat in the city or they won't live long enough to enjoy the lives they've both desperately wanted.
Guzilumans
Throughout its existence, the human race was being observed by higher beings. These higher beings don't belong to this realm of reality and grew tired of going back and forth through time and space. They decided to create a race of extraordinary people that would watch over humanity and protect them from the mythical beings that go unnoticed. These watchers remain in the shadows until the day Helen stumbles across one who will take her on a journey into his world. She will learn about the mysterious man's history, meet more of his kind, and find out about the true nature of these 'Guzilumans'. In the background, mysterious forces are plotting their revenge on this man.
White Fox
The journey ensues on the island of Santa Tierra: a long-lost world now hidden deep beneath the Atlantic Ocean. Out set six travellers over the arid deserts, wild jungles, and rocky mountain paths of the island, bound to one another by the King's Errand: the origin of their alliance. Two come armed with swords; one armed with bow and arrow; one armed with knowledge; one with cunning, and one armed only with innocence. The path is perilous; their task is subject to time. Serpents slither in the darkness, waiting for their moment to strike and feed, like shadows with teeth. Enter Panther: a potential friend, arrayed in the bloody raiment and sharp sword of foe. And enter the villagers of the White City: the City of Foxes. Their small colonies remain scattered on and around the tall mountain of Kitsun矇, preserving their way of life with valour and vigilance. Will all six travellers make it to the gates of the city, to tend to the first stage of their errand and prepare for the next? Or will they be picked off, one by one, left blind and groping in the dark? And what will happen when the gates finally open? Book 1 of 5.
Fruit of the Demon Lady
Milton goes on an astonishing quest on the strange planet Jaragul to search for a magical fruit with the mysterious demon lady Carmelia. Is she changing? Can he trust her? Milton's weird dreams are loaded with significance, and somehow on his path he must help his mentor, the High Demon lord Rashalika. Rashalika sits on the sapphire throne of the planet Nakashin, yet the palace and great library are still haunted by the malicious ghost of the sorcerer Demon Lord Myron, whose magic is set up to release the awesome Gishana demons, which will devour all the living planets in the vast network that is Rashalika's universe. To banish the ghost of Myron Rashalika, he must perfect himself spiritually and choose the path of the Buddha. Yet he also needs the help of Milton and other friends for this vital and delicate task. Time is running out, and the fate of the known universe now hangs in the balance.
Bia's Blade
Keep your friends close and your enemies closer... Bethany Aodh獺n is not only a reluctant relic hunter for Deva's Fae Council, but also a major "chess piece" in the latest round of godly games. When a fallen storm goddess tasks her with finding Bia's Blade-a godly weapon capable of bringing anyone under the control of its wielder-she knows danger will once again stalk her heels.As if that was not enough to deal with, the council hands her a second mission-find the person who, with the help of another godly relic, broke into one of the most secure banks in all of England to steal a handful of documents.It soon becomes clear that the person behind the break-in is after the same thing Beth is-the location of Carla Wilson, the second-in-command of the Ninkilim and the woman who knew who murdered Beth's mother.But things become more complicated when she receives confirmation that someone close to her works for the enemy. What she doesn't know is how far they will go to fulfill their contract.And whether it really even matters.Because Carla Wilson has finally had enough of Bethany's interference, and is now determined to bring her under total control... with the help of Bia's Blade.
Fruit of the Demon Lady
Milton goes on an astonishing quest on the strange planet Jaragul to search for a magical fruit with the mysterious demon lady Carmelia. Is she changing? Can he trust her? Milton's weird dreams are loaded with significance, and somehow on his path he must help his mentor, the High Demon lord Rashalika. Rashalika sits on the sapphire throne of the planet Nakashin, yet the palace and great library are still haunted by the malicious ghost of the sorcerer Demon Lord Myron, whose magic is set up to release the awesome Gishana demons, which will devour all the living planets in the vast network that is Rashalika's universe. To banish the ghost of Myron Rashalika, he must perfect himself spiritually and choose the path of the Buddha. Yet he also needs the help of Milton and other friends for this vital and delicate task. Time is running out, and the fate of the known universe now hangs in the balance.
Little Troublemakers
One of the best short story writers of her generation, Kristine Kathryn Rusch does not limit herself to genre. She writes award-winning mystery, fantasy, and science fiction stories. She dabbles in short romance and commits the occasional literary piece.Like its author, this collection does not limit itself to any one genre. Instead, it focuses on small creatures. Cats feature prominently as do dogs and mice. But Rusch's fanciful side shows as well, with basketball-playing aliens, warlike pixies, and "little men" who provoke a gunfight in the American West.Ten stories that go from funerals to bars, schools to poker tables-and every place in between."Kristine Kathryn Rusch is one of the best writers in the field."-SFRevu"[Rusch's] stories often unfold with a breezy, entertaining flow, leading one to expect something fuzzy and warm. Except at its heart, her fiction has a deep emotional edge that, while it might seem at odds with the storytelling style, turns out to be perfectly suited to it, paying off her readers with rich dividends."-Charles de Lint"I've come to the conclusion over the years that some of the best writers are those who write in multiple genres. These writers seem to be the most versatile, capable of mixing elements of different genres to create something fresh but with enough elements of the familiar that readers aren't put off by the new. Kristine Kathryn Rusch is such a writer."-Gumshoes, Gats, and Gams
Village of the Night Forest
Twenty-seven villages have vanished without a trace. Their roads lead nowhere. Their people were never seen again.But the King wants answers. And Ossian is caught between duty and survival.Ossian's hands bear the lightning scars of wild magic and his heart carries the weight of the King's commission.In Village of the Night Forest Dive into a tale of desperate courage, magical warfare, and the heavy price of duty. Can one untested mage save a village destined for oblivion?
What Goes Unseen
Jessica Woo weaves a gripping tale of an island nation teetering on the edge, beset by threats both within and beyond its borders. The island appears to be a paradise to the outside world. But beneath the island's tranquil fa癟ade, deception festers, and ambition drives deep fractures through once- unbreakable friendships. In the heart of this turmoil stands Lennox, a child burdened with a monumental task-challenging the system that has long favored women in his small community. The fight for equality has already claimed his father's life, stealing away his childhood joys and forcing him to grow up far too soon. With only a handful of friends by his side, how can he possibly stand against such powerful, well- armed adversaries?
Ghostly Returns
Irish folklore meets small town USA Strange visitors have appeared in Ethel, their clothes and mannerisms jarring against the familiar rhythm of the coastal town. The woman in Orla and Dave's spare room speaks in archaic phrases and marvels at electric lights, while the silent man staying with Molly and Cormac carries a translucent device that glows with symbols no one recognizes. As fog rolls in from the sea, bringing with it the now-familiar whispers and cold spots that signal another haunting, the four friends realize they must unravel the temporal mystery before them. The clock tower strikes at midnight, and both past and future hang in the balance. *Contains mature themes, open door sex scenes, and mature language.
Harriet's Way
A legacy born of the sea. A power awakened by fate. A summer that will change everything.Harriet's quiet life in Snug Harbour is shaken when Dylan Subramanian arrives. He's running from expectations; she's aching for more. Their connection is instant and life-altering.As Dylan unlocks a healing power passed down from his mother, Harriet discovers her own gift from Gaia. When she's named the third Gaia's Daughter, everything shifts.But destiny demands sacrifice.Separated by duty, reunited by a quest, Harriet and Dylan must fight for their place, and Gaia's legacy, before it slips away.When Gaia chooses you... Will you rise, or run?
Cover to Cover
With her home under threat and her enemy close to victory, Fiona is through playing by any rulesThe City of Spine is unraveling from existence. The enemy is on the move, wielding godlike magical powers that can bend pages to their will. With the leaders of Spine either kidnapped or unprepared, Fiona's next mystery is her most urgent: finding who has the power to save The Book.Clues from her previous cases lead to a dangerous plan: travel across the uncharted pages of the Book in a desperate search for answers. Venturing into the unknown with Fiona are Gaili, trusted friend and faun alchemist with a talent for invention, and their gossipy neighbor, Didia, a practical older human woman and experienced explorer.Fiona must untangle forgotten truths and uncover the secrets of the creator goddess Larrakane, who is fighting for her life. But the deeper Fiona delves, the more she questions everything she thought she knew; about the Book, about power, and about herself. Is absolute power truly the poison Fiona had always thought it to be? Or is the truth far more complex? One thing is true, if Spine breaks apart, Fiona will too. And time is running out...Cover to Cover is the fifth and final book of the fantasy mystery series The Planar Pages by D. Hale Rambo.
Hands of Flame
LAWS ARE FOR THE LAW-ABIDINGNew Yorker Margrit Knight is no longer just a lawyer: she is the Negotiator, a critical bridge between the human world and the volatile, dangerous world of the Old Races, made up of five ancient peoples who have lived alongside humanity in secret for eternity. She has earned a place of respect among them, a difficult task even for other immortals.But in defending one of their own, Margrit has also ignited a war among the factions. With her beloved gargoyle partner, Alban, in chains, Margrit's only allies are a bitter dragonlord, a vampire certain of his superiority, and a mortal detective who is only just beginning to discover the world Margrit has chosen.As ghosts and gargoyles face off within the ranks of the Old Races, Margrit must find a way to negotiate peace amongst people who want the fight without sacrificing Alban. Her own safety is of less concern to her, but in the end, her choices will cost her everything.
Heart of Stone
A SECRET WORLD REVEALEDDefense lawyer Margrit Knight chafes against ordinary social expectations, whether that's finding the right guy and settling down, or representing those the world has given up on. She's searching for something more--and she finds what she's looking for when Alban Korund, wanted for murder, reveals himself as a living, breathing gargoyle.Compelling and enigmatic, Alban belongs to the hidden society of Old Races who have lived alongside the human race since time began...and he's breaking one of the most sacred rules of their society by approaching Margrit. The danger he represents is as intriguing as the handsome, shape-shifting gargoyle himself is, and although entering his world will change her life forever, Margrit is all in.But to clear Alban's name, they have to prove his alibi, and Margrit's ex, a cop, makes that nearly impossible. Together, they must thread the needle between saving Alban and keeping the Old Races' secrets-or Margrit, who is only human, may pay the price...
House of Cards
THE POINT OF NO RETURNThe dangerous, mysterious world of the Old Races haunts defense lawyer Margrit Knight. Her gorgeous gargoyle lover, Alban, trapped in stone by day and human at night, has abandoned Margrit for her own safety...but no one who has met the Old Races is ever truly safe again.The desperate bargains Alban has struck to protect Margrit prove futile as she's pulled more deeply into the conflicts between the five ancient people. With threats closing in around her, Alban must give up his well-meant intentions to keep her safe and stand by her side, while Margrit struggles to find a balance in her own life that will allow her to be with Alban while protecting his secrets from her mortal friends.And even those friends become levers to be used against Margrit as they're drawn into orbit around charming dragonlords, ruthless vampires, and selkies determined to set their own fate. The only way Margrit can protect the people she loves is to negotiate a peace treaty among the rival clans-a decision that means embedding herself as a permanent fixture in the Old Races' complex political structure.But Margrit's influence and her strident rejection of ancient, embedded Old Races' laws are not entirely welcome. Alban will risk everything he has to defend her, while Margrit herself is forced to make bloody choices that will set an entire faction of furious immortals against her...
Cover to Cover
With her home under threat and her enemy close to victory, Fiona is through playing by any rulesThe City of Spine is unraveling from existence. The enemy is on the move, wielding godlike magical powers that can bend pages to their will. With the leaders of Spine either kidnapped or unprepared, Fiona's next mystery is her most urgent: finding who has the power to save The Book.Clues from her previous cases lead to a dangerous plan: travel across the uncharted pages of the Book in a desperate search for answers. Venturing into the unknown with Fiona are Gaili, trusted friend and faun alchemist with a talent for invention, and their gossipy neighbor, Didia, a practical older human woman and experienced explorer.Fiona must untangle forgotten truths and uncover the secrets of the creator goddess Larrakane, who is fighting for her life. But the deeper Fiona delves, the more she questions everything she thought she knew; about the Book, about power, and about herself. Is absolute power truly the poison Fiona had always thought it to be? Or is the truth far more complex? One thing is true, if Spine breaks apart, Fiona will too. And time is running out...Cover to Cover is the fifth and final book of the fantasy mystery series The Planar Pages by D. Hale Rambo.
Little Troublemakers
One of the best short story writers of her generation, Kristine Kathryn Rusch does not limit herself to genre. She writes award-winning mystery, fantasy, and science fiction stories. She dabbles in short romance and commits the occasional literary piece.Like its author, this collection does not limit itself to any one genre. Instead, it focuses on small creatures. Cats feature prominently as do dogs and mice. But Rusch's fanciful side shows as well, with basketball-playing aliens, warlike pixies, and "little men" who provoke a gunfight in the American West.Ten stories that go from funerals to bars, schools to poker tables-and every place in between."Kristine Kathryn Rusch is one of the best writers in the field."-SFRevu"[Rusch's] stories often unfold with a breezy, entertaining flow, leading one to expect something fuzzy and warm. Except at its heart, her fiction has a deep emotional edge that, while it might seem at odds with the storytelling style, turns out to be perfectly suited to it, paying off her readers with rich dividends."-Charles de Lint"I've come to the conclusion over the years that some of the best writers are those who write in multiple genres. These writers seem to be the most versatile, capable of mixing elements of different genres to create something fresh but with enough elements of the familiar that readers aren't put off by the new. Kristine Kathryn Rusch is such a writer."-Gumshoes, Gats, and Gams
The Vale of Seven Dragons
The Vale of Seven Dragons is an epic fantasy novel by Nebula and BSFA award finalist author Jendia Gammon. This is the first book in a planned trilogy.This is the tale of a rebellious princess and a loyalist prince, seven lost dragons, and the beginning of the end of their world as they know it.The 16-year-old Princess Githilien (Thilly) of Vickery wants nothing to do with the Crown. She wants either to become a knight, which is forbidden, or join her mother's secretive mystical practices in the north. Whereas 18-year-old Prince Beaumain of Catellaith is of age to be knighted, and he frowns upon any deviation from his royal birthright. By tradition, the two teens should be betrothed from Thilly's birth, but her mother insisted on raising an independent daughter who might choose her own destiny.But when monsters invade the lands of the south, Thilly and Beaumain must unite and fight for the future of their lands, and try to find the missing Seven Dragons of myth...if they even existed at all.Book is available in hardcover, paperback, and ebook."An enchanting adventure."- Caitlin Rozakis, New York Times bestselling author of Dreadful
The Rogue Queen
Bellamy Carrington has no mate.Rogue-born wolves don't have fated mates like pack-born wolves do. She has to find love on her own, an impossible task when nearly every male she meets sees her power as a Rogue Queen as something to claim. But she refuses to give up hope.While patrolling her borders, she overhears two vampires discussing the powerful Alpha they captured. Bellamy throws herself in their path, determined to save him from whatever fate they have planned. She never expects that this single act will change everything.Lucien Deveraux has spent years protecting his pack, but now someone wants him dead. Weakened and trapped, he has little reason to believe the small rogue who comes to his aid can save him. But Bellamy is not what she seems, and the bond forming between them is something neither of them can ignore.With enemies lurking in the shadows and a vengeful Rogue King determined to take what he believes is his, she will risk everything to protect what is hers. Bellamy must fight to keep the man she loves and the family she has always longed for.
Of Fate and Nightmares
I thought the hardest part of my journey was behind me. I was wrong.Power courses through my veins, ancient and volatile, but power alone is never enough. Not when old enemies wear new masks. Not when secrets weave deeper than I ever imagined, binding me to those I can't trust and pulling me toward truths I'm not ready to face.The realms teeter on the edge of war, and everyone looks to me-to lead, to destroy, to save. But how can I protect the people I love when I'm still learning what it means to survive the darkness within?Fate has plans for me, nightmares whisper promises I can't ignore, and shadows stir where even the stars won't shine. My choices will reshape the realms-or end them.All I know is this: the deeper I go, the harder it becomes to tell friend from foe... or even who I am anymore.But with my shadows hungrier than ever and my past unraveling before me, one thing is clear: the only way out is through.Through war. Through nightmares. Through fate itself.Because if I fall, so do they all.
Of Shadow and Argent
I thought I knew who I was-a simple Elemental, content in my quiet corner of Mysthaven, where the only battles I fought were against the elements themselves. But when the night came alive with fire and fury, everything I loved was ripped away. My home lies in ruins, my family has vanished, and I'm left alone to navigate a world far darker than I ever imagined.They say destiny has plans for me, but I never asked for this. As I journey through a land where danger hides in every shadow, I'm forced to become something I never wanted to be. Power, it seems, comes with a price, and the path I must walk is one of trials and secrets-secrets that could unravel the very fabric of Mysthaven.Of Shadow and Argent is the story of my search for the truth, of the choices I never wanted to make, and the unseen forces that now shape my life. In a world where nothing is as it seems, I'm left to question who I can trust and who I am meant to be.But one thing is certain: I will find my family, no matter the cost. The question is, what will I become in the process?
Vnccii
Love is the Key.You are the Source.The Awakening has begun.Across the deep whisper of stars, Planet Terra is stirring.Aboard her radiant HOLOSHIP, VNCCII awakens-not as a saviour, but as a soul remembering her own light and true purpose. With her sentient robot ally, Galileo, her transcendental Tuning Fork, and newfound companions of pure intent, she embarks on a journey through realms seen and unseen to find her true origin, her authentic cosmic tribe, and to embrace her purpose to restore harmony across the galaxies.As shadow forces of A.I and tyrannical alien empires rise to corrupt the frequency of love, divine creation is rewritten in lines of artificial code. Bound to an ancient prophecy and the fire of her own heart, VNCCII must yield to the universe's call and unlock the ultimate key to soul liberation.A story of re-remembering the magic within, VNCCII: The Awakening of a Divine Warrior decodes the true tuning of connection to Source through love, abundance, and infinite soul potential.Awaken your soul's purpose.Attune to your authentic essence. Elevate humanity.
Return of Atlantis
Ember Weathers and her friends successfully returned the lost city of Atlantis to the ground after it was cursed to the sky. They thought their troubles were over.While Atlantis is a city built on magic and love, not everyone was happy to see it returned. Immediately surrounded by enemies-both from this world and Atlantis-now is their time to fight for peace. That's not as easy as it sounds. As soon as Atlantis falls from the sky, it's people are cursed with a sleeping sickness. Queen Aura binds the gates closed with a magical ward, and they're just as trapped as they were in the sky. In order to break the curse and broker peace, Ember and her boyfriend, Shepherd, will need more than the help of their friends. They must find old and trapped magical beings, and travel through time to unravel the problems from the beginning. But will this help things, or will it trap them forever?
Bullets in the Dark
Izzie Barnes is alive! The detective work of Isabelle Barnes and Tommy Muldoon reveals Arkham's dark underbelly full of murder and eldritch mayhem in this thrilling noir adventure, accompanying the release of Arkham Horror: The Card Game Chapter 2.Missing and feared dead for years, Isabelle "Izzie" Barnes has returned to Arkham after escaping a sinister cult that planmnmed to make her the final piece in their dark, twisted ritual. But Isabelle's freedom has come at a terrinle cost, and now she demands justice. When bodies start to show up with strange glass orbs burned into their mouths and uncanny links to a series of cold cases emerge, Isabelle partners with police officer Tommy Muldoon to unravel a sinister plot and uncovers an evil that runs both deep and dark through the city of Arkham. Something only a bullet can kill...
Eclipse of the Mortal Realm
The Veil has kept the realms separated since the beginning of time - until now.When a spirit attacks Tharion, the truths the Kingdom has long tried to hide are finally exposed: the Veil is cracking, letting ancient evil into the realm of the living. The Fates have destined Tharion to save the realm - yet also to lose. If he doesn't stop the Veil's collapse, a demon sorcerer will claw his way out, threatening to blanket the realm in darkness. With the help of Eleanora, a brilliant but underestimated witch, and her familiar, Rowan, Tharion sets out to mend the Veil's fractures before it's too late. But every step towards the end reveals new lies and old betrayals. The closer they get to the final breach, the more Tharion realizes that saving the realm will demand a sacrifice he isn't ready to make.
When Blood Runs Red
In Eclipsera, blood is power-but greed holds the blade.After her parents' untimely deaths in a suspicious lab explosion, Aria Ellis retreats into herself, haunted by grief and unanswered questions. But when her sister, Luna, drags her to the glittering Guardian Gala, Aria is thrust back into the deadly politics of Eclipsera's founding families.Desperate to learn more about her parents' demise, Aria begins studying her mother's old journal and discovers research about ancient blood magic, hinting at dark things happening in Eclipsera. When a genetically engineered monster attacks her apartment, corrupting her magic and nearly claiming her life, Aria realizes she might be the next victim in the city's dark games.Navigating a deadly web of power, desire, and betrayal, Aria must decide what price she's willing to pay for the truth-and whose blood will stain her hands before it's over.WHEN BLOOD RUNS RED is a dark, seductive urban fantasy filled with twisted betrayals, deadly romance, and a world where power is the only thing more dangerous than love. Perfect for fans of These Violent Delights, The Mortal Instruments and From Blood and Ash.N.B. Enter Eclipsera at your own risk. When Blood Runs Red contains graphic violence, mature themes, and adult situations.This story is intended for mature audiences (18+) and may not be suitable for all readers.
Unbroken
Unbroken is a gripping novel of resilience, sacrifice, and redemption set against the backdrop of a city scarred by violence and corruption.Jack Tamborelli has seen the worst humanity has to offer. A city consumed by gang wars, buried secrets, and relentless brutality has shaped him into a man hardened by survival and haunted by loss. Tasked with protecting the most vulnerable, Jack walks a thin line between justice and vengeance, carrying the weight of past failures and unspoken truths.As old wounds resurface and hidden loyalties are tested, Jack is drawn into a dangerous confrontation where love becomes a liability and truth is a weapon. Every choice threatens to unravel what little remains of his world. With enemies closing in and time running out, he must decide how much of himself he is willing to lose to save the ones who still matter.Dark, emotional, and unflinchingly honest, Unbroken explores the cost of endurance, the fight for redemption, and the power of the human spirit to rise from the ashes when all seems lost.
The Whispered Symphony of Shadows
He's the untouchable emperor until Talin catches his attention.L簾rchon Rhyke commands nations. His word absolute, and his heart guarded against weakness. But the whispers surrounding the Death Wing, Talin, ignite a different kind of hunger.Talin is a dangerous enigma, a shadow haunted by rumors of the Dark Magic. A forbidden fascination takes root within him, a need to possess what he shouldn't crave.He's more than mere a curiosity. He's a key. And L簾rchon will have him, no matter the cost.***Death Wing. That's what they call him. Talin's jet-black wings mark him as the dreaded reincarnation of the Sylvan who nearly destroyed the world. He craves acceptance, a life beyond the shadows, but his curse keeps him chained.L簾rchon Rhyke, the ruthless Alaian emperor, sees past Talin's appearance, igniting a spark within him. A dangerous connection, a taste of belonging he never dared to dream of.But a stolen scroll containing powerful magic draws his curiosity, all the while Emperor Rhyke offers him a glimpse of a future he shouldn't want, because it only spells disaster.***Saeris Belmont, golden heir, was meant for great things. Instead, he's saddled with babysitting Talin Kierlis, the man he loves to hate.Talin is a bumbling fool who manages to crumble Saeris' beliefs brick by brick. And that makes Talin dangerous, but Saeris can't stray from his task.Not when Emperor Rhyke's interest in Talin goes beyond elegant smiles. He's glinting fangs with a bloody past. A cunning monster, ready to pounce.And external threats only complicate matters, and his bumbling ward is heading straight for the danger.The Whispered Symphony of Shadows is book one in the Death Wing series, a slow-burn M/M/M high-fantasy romance with an HEA by the end of the series. It contains explicit content. Recommended for mature readers only.
When Blood Runs Red
In Eclipsera, blood is power-but greed holds the blade.After her parents' untimely deaths in a suspicious lab explosion, Aria Ellis retreats into herself, haunted by grief and unanswered questions. But when her sister, Luna, drags her to the glittering Guardian Gala, Aria is thrust back into the deadly politics of Eclipsera's founding families.Desperate to learn more about her parents' demise, Aria begins studying her mother's old journal and discovers research about ancient blood magic, hinting at dark things happening in Eclipsera. When a genetically engineered monster attacks her apartment, corrupting her magic and nearly claiming her life, Aria realizes she might be the next victim in the city's dark games.Navigating a deadly web of power, desire, and betrayal, Aria must decide what price she's willing to pay for the truth-and whose blood will stain her hands before it's over.WHEN BLOOD RUNS RED is a dark, seductive urban fantasy filled with twisted betrayals, deadly romance, and a world where power is the only thing more dangerous than love. Perfect for fans of These Violent Delights, The Mortal Instruments and From Blood and Ash.N.B. Enter Eclipsera at your own risk. When Blood Runs Red contains graphic violence, mature themes, and adult situations.This story is intended for mature audiences (18+) and may not be suitable for all readers.
These Promises are Valiant
A Hellion forged by forgotten blood. An Angel Queen burning under secrets she never asked to inherit.And a prison older than Heaven that refuses to stay sealed.Chel survived Hell, the Veil, and a war that should have erased him-but blood remembers what history tries to bury. Haunted by dreams of the Black Mansion and a lineage the Fates never meant him to uncover, Chel is drawn back into battle when ancient fires ignite Teari's kingdom and something long imprisoned begins to stir. This time, the threat isn't just monsters crawling out of the dark-it's the truth of who he is, and what his blood can unlock.A soul tie awakened. A past clawing its way free.Teari has finally claimed her crown, but ruling Heaven comes at a terrible cost. While her kingdom burns and her people flee, she is torn from everything she loves and dragged into the Collector's prison-a realm built by Archangels and fed by broken creatures. To survive, Teari must protect the Queen of Hell, and pretend obedience to a being who wants her blood for his freedom.Captured. Betrayed. Bound by fate.And still, she refuses to break.Perfect for fans of dark fantasy romance, soul-bound lovers, and slow-burn devotion forged in fire, blood, and defiance.
Sunnywood House
Retired adventurers, a cursed debt and one last stand.Sunnywood House was supposed to be a quiet retirement home for adventurers past their prime - a place to rest weary bones, swap old stories, and stay well out of trouble.Trouble, unfortunately, has other plans.When a cursed debt brings dark magic, mysterious enforcers, and an alarming number of undead rabbits to their doorstep, a stubborn group of ageing heroes find their home under threat. With nowhere else to go, they'll have to decide whether they're truly finished... or if they still have one last adventure left in them.Joined by a scrappy new recruit who never expected to live with legends, the residents of Sunnywood House must rely on old tricks, unlikely friendships, and the kind of magic that doesn't fade with age.Perfect for fans of The Thursday Murder Club and Legends & Lattes, Sunnywood House is a cosy, comic fantasy full of British humour and heart - a found-family story about fighting for your home, even when the world insists you're past your prime.
Once Bitten
He came to New York as a writer with a dream. What he became was something out of a nightmare.It's the summer of 2003, and twenty-two-year-old Michael Andrews has finally escaped his small Ontario mining town for the city of his Spider-Man daydreams. But the wolf attack on a lonely highway changes everything. Now he's navigating Manhattan with powerfully sharp senses well beyond normal human limits, a transformation he can't control, and a beautiful woman he's terrified to let close.By day, Michael shelves books in a Greenwich Village shop, using his uncanny ability to read emotions to connect with customers. Those same abilities have given this previously undateable book nerd an unexpected confidence-enough to win the attention of Rachel, an aspiring actress whose kindness draws him in. But when the full moon rises, he loses himself to his alter-ego: a six-foot grey wolf. Haunted by guilt and longing for connection, Michael must decide whether his curse will define him-or if he can transform it into something more. Some curses can't be outrun. The only question is what you do when they catch up. [This origin story of the Canadian Werewolf series is told through "current day" 2017 bookends of a prologue and epilogue timeline that follow immediately after Only Monsters in the Building]
Once Bitten
He came to New York as a writer with a dream. What he became was something out of a nightmare.Twenty-two-year-old Michael Andrews has finally escaped his small Ontario mining town for the city of his Spider-Man daydreams. But the wolf attack on a lonely highway changes everything. Now he's navigating Manhattan with powerfully sharp senses well beyond normal human limits, a transformation he can't control, and a beautiful woman he's terrified to let close.By day, Michael shelves books in a Greenwich Village shop, using his uncanny ability to read emotions to connect with customers. Those same abilities have given this previously undateable book nerd an unexpected confidence-enough to win the attention of Rachel, an aspiring actress whose kindness draws him in. But when the full moon rises, he loses himself to his alter-ego: a six-foot grey wolf. Haunted by guilt and longing for connection, Michael must decide whether his curse will define him-or if he can transform it into something more. Some curses can't be outrun. The only question is what you do when they catch up. [This origin story of the Canadian Werewolf series is told through "current day" 2017 bookends of a prologue and epilogue timeline that follow immediately after Only Monsters in the Building]
Quiet Spells
Ghosts passed through the cottage sitting on the peak of Townsend Hill like passengers in a train station. Some, Teddy Ingram knew, stayed longer than others. More than half a year has passed since the disappearance of Gemma Eakley and Teddy Ingram still has no clue as to whether she is alive, dead or something worse. With Gemma's young daughter left in his care Teddy haunts the rural haven of Townsend like one of its many spirits. But then Aurelia - his beloved ex-rival - returns with the news that her own mother is dead - and a ghost forms from the pages of her farewell to give the would-be lovers a message: They won't let me rest. One coven's efforts to reverse the looming extinction of witches involves resurrecting the dead. Meredith's old coven wants to know what secrets she took with her to the funeral pyre; did she have the key to fixing their botched attempts at necromancy? From the acclaimed author of Modern Divination comes the dark and magical concluding part of the Spells for Life and Death duology.
