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The Wenamak Web by Marie Howalt A mysterious invitation from an old friend brings private investigator Richard, spaceship pilot Eddie, and travel guide writer Alannah to a gorgeous, bustling metropolis on a planet where the dominant species can literally smell fear and lies. Wenamak appears to be the picture perfect place, down to the finest detail, but dangers lurk beneath its pristine surface. When a flippant wendek undercover agent seeks assistance on a delicate job, the Colibri Investigations crew soon find themselves tangled up in a shady game involving a web of illegal trade and exploitation. Luckily, Richardâs military training, Alannahâs intimate knowledge of the local culture, and Eddieâs tough attitude give the team the perfect edge to meet their clientâs needs⊠at least until they run into someone familiar whom none of them expected to see again. Thereâs no planet too distant, no job too strange, for Colibri Investigations! |
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In the early 1990s, Jonah Carter almost made it big. With a breakout role in a well-regarded film, he had never been closer to achieving his dreams. But behind the scenes, dark forces devised a plan of their own, costing the briefly shining star both his dreams and freedom. Years later, Jonah is still bound to the City of Angels, living in solitude with the echoes of a long-forgotten dream. His peaceful life comes crashing down with the reappearance of his detective ex-boyfriend. Hayden is investigating the disappearance of a young actor, and the bloody signs all lead back to Jonahâs mysterious past. As his buried secrets come roaring back, Jonah must join forces with the man he thought heâd lost forever. But how can they defeat the ones who live in the shadows? |
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Trust in Tomorrow by Dana Sweeney Sleepwalking let them survive a nightmare. Desire woke them up. Demetri When the world ended, I came to the Stronghold and joined their military. Even made it to the helmet corps with the best and brightest. Life in the barracks is a nonstop party, everyone living like there's no tomorrow. Let's face it, there probably isn't. When my friends joined a resistance movement against the rich jerks who run this place, we needed a place to meet. The library would be perfect if it wasn't for the librarian being a total snoop. I offered to chat her up for the greater good... and because I can't stop thinking about her. Save the world, get the girl. Win-win. Stella I arrived in the city weeks before the world ended. I thought I was living a fairy tale, engaged to a prince⊠but the fantasy was dead even before the dead started to rise. Officially in mourning for my fiancĂ©, I run the library and try to avoid attention. Yet somehow, Iâve caught the eye of a handsome soldier. He makes me long for freedom, control over my fate. But this elite society considers me an asset; they will never let me go without a fight. How do I know so much about the Stronghold? I helped build it. |
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Lust for Tomorrow by Dana Sweeney Submission is freeing⊠Love is a trap. Iâve never seen his face. But I ache to feel his body. My fellow soldiers call him Alpha. Itâs an insult, mocking his macho bravado, his aggressive arrogance. Iâve heard the snark, seen the rolled eyes. Alpha. Itâs a joke. But when I hear him speak⊠His rich, deep voice. His lush British accent⊠I guess the jokeâs on me. Since the zombies came, civilization fell, and new social structures arose, Iâve known that my independence relies on my disinterest in any particular man. The powers that be havenât resorted to forced procreation⊠at least not yet; they still expect weâll fall in love and walk into the trap willingly. My resistance requires that I avoid emotional connections. My existence requires that I avoid distractions, that I stand and fight. But every time this man speaks, I want to fall to my knees, offer myself to him. However heâll have me. Lust is a distraction I canât afford, but itâs not love. As long as I donât fall in love, Iâm safe. And who could possibly fall for Alpha? |
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Love is in the air. Probably. Most likely. But will a bit of turbulence get in the way of their love taking flight? Drew Parker knows heâs never going to get married. Fall in love. Have a family. But thatâs okay, really. Itâs safer that wayâliving life out to his family but otherwise in the closetâjust as his parents have always told him. Besides, though heâs attracted to men, heâs never felt the urge to actually be intimate with anyone. So, really, it doesnât matter. Until Drew meets Zach. Zach Harrisonâs anxiety doesnât rule his entire life, just mostly his social life. And undeniably his love life. According to his best friend, Jen, itâs the sole reason why heâs never had a date or even been kissed. Heâs hoping someday heâll just run into his Prince Charming and theyâll live happily ever after. But real lifeâs not that simple. When Tired-of-Lawyering-All-Weekend Drew meets Absolutely-Terrified-of-Flying Zach, Drew comes to Zachâs rescue, and sparks seem to fly. And when a snowstorm grounds their connecting flightâand every flight in the cityâtheir instant love connection starts to soar. After spending almost two blissfully perfect days in the same hotel room being in love, itâs clear theyâre made for each other. But is âmeant to beâ enough to help Drew finally get over his fear of flying? Fear of Flying is a steamy, strangers-to-lovers, instalove, snowbound, one-night-stand (okay, it was two nights) gay romance novel, featuring virgin MCs and only one bedâa story about finding love and self-acceptance in the most unexpected places. Content warning for homophobia, toxic parenting, and depictions of moderate-to-severe anxiety, including aerophobia. |
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Farzanaâs Spite by Felix Graves Life is about as good as it gets for an anxious and depressed bastard stripped of any social benefits of her caste. Farzana has a cushy job, a wonderful best friend, and a mother and younger brother who love her to bits. Then the faerie who abandoned her mother before she was bornâthe father she always hoped to meetâreturns, brutally murders the royal family, and seizes the crown for himself. That comfortable life? Shattered. Slowly but inevitably, both the country and Farzanaâs life are dragged into a terrifying and lethal storm of chaos. If someone doesnât step up soon to set things right, there wonât be much left worth saving. Farzanaâs Spite is a sapphic dark fantasy featuring a diverse cast doing their best to stay alive during a traumatic and tumultuous period. A blend of tragedy, romance, and mystery, this story was written for anyone ever made to believe they were broken beyond repair, and who needs a story to kill that thought once and for all. |
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Sixty: A Crime Reporter's Story by Yvette Walker "Linda, I know you won't remember me, but my daughter was killed by Mayfield Sherman." Christian reporter Linda Radcliffe felt like someone kicked her in the gut. Mayfield Sherman? Lord! That monster was put to death several years ago, but not before he killed several women. He'd made a stop in Oklahoma, right on Linda's reporting beat. But she'd left, and Sherman was a big part of the reason. She had read the police files. She had seen the photos. Twenty years later, she's back to help a family she once covered. When she meets her old colleague, now the editor of the town paper, feelings once dampened begin to rise again. |
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Cosmic Widow (Agent Renault Adventures) by Jonathan Nevair Cosmic mystery and stolen art collide in the latest installment of this fun and fast-paced spy-fi adventure series featuring a tough yet conflicted secret agent/poet and a charming cast of alien characters. A deadly race to recover a priceless portrait. When the legendary Cosmic Widow vanishes from the galaxyâs premiere art museum, Agent Lilline Renault delves into a shadowy underworld to hunt down the missing masterpiece. Her only clue: the thiefâs enigmatic calling card. Following a scant trail of evidence, Lilline crosses paths with shady art dealers, eccentric university professors, and elusive forgers in a tangled search for the stolen work of art. But the robberâs end game is more sinister than mere theft. Sleeping secrets stir inside the Cosmic Widow⊠If they wake, an arcane mystery locked away for ages could spell disaster across the stars. The Agent Renault Adventures are standalones - start anywhere in this award-winning series. |
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A Hunt of Blood & Iron by Cara Nox "Nothing comes without sacrifice." Grey is a shut-in hemomancerâa blood-manipulating magic user who sacrifices life for life to use his powerâwith a troubled past and questionable future. So when that fae-laced Calling grips him in the middle of the night and takes him to the obelisk he's been seeing in his dreams, he believes he's finally started to find his purpose. That is, until he realizes there are five other mancers there, and the obelisk bears all their marks. That can only mean one thing: the fair folk are demanding another Wild Hunt, and Grey is one of their prey. In his fumbled attempt to escape, he's rescued by the one sacrificial member of the Hunt he least expects: an iron-wielding macharomancer, known for their hostility against his magic, named Noel. In order to find a way to break free of their binding ties to the Wild Hunt, they must put aside their reservations about one another and work together. Their best bet is to find something hidden within what's left of the faerie ruins and man-made structures of the distant past that's worth more than their lives to appease their ruthless rulers. Or they'll perish at the hands of the bloodthirsty fair folk waiting for them in the Otherworld. |
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On the run from her ex-husband, a powerful federal agent, Abigail takes shelter in a cabin in rural southwest Colorado with her trusty German shepherd, Dude. When she learns someone else has been using the cabin to hide out too, sheâll find herself stuck with a shady, surprise roommate for the summer. While they figure out how to get along, theyâll learn their stories were intertwined long before they met. Enemy Closer is a suspense thriller that allows you to experience each new piece of information along with the characters right to the end, when you realize everything you thought you knew was a lie. A deeper story has only just begun to unfold. |
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An Appreciation of Cats by Des DeVivo How do we know if itâs too late? Dr. Ian Devonshire, the beloved veterinarian of Holly Grove, is sixty-eight with no plans to retireâuntil a skin exam ends with an unexpected biopsy. Ian tells no one, privately worrying about what a worst-case scenario would mean for his practice and, more importantly, his assistant, Dr. Alec Tarley. Ian isnât sure if Alecâs friendliness means what he hopes it does, though it wouldnât matter if it did; Ian is old enough to be Alecâs father, and as his boss, Ian doesnât want the small-town scandal of becoming involved. So even as Ian wonders what it might be like to have their afternoon tea somewhere other than behind closed doors, he convinces himself the risks far outweigh the gains. Especially now, as the pending results strand him like Schrödinger's Cat. In an attempt to protect them both from the heartache of a malignant prognosis, Ian makes the abrupt decision to retire. But when Alec refuses to take over the clinic without an explanation for the sudden change of heart, Ian must decide between whatâll hurt more: revealing his secrets or walking away. |
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Humanity has finally defeated the Dark Lord, but Morrick fought on the wrong side. Though he was a slave, he is branded a traitor and must earn the trust of new lords in order to return to his family - if they are still alive⊠Now that their common enemy is dead, the nobles begin to forget old loyalties, and Queen Cathrynâs realm looks set to plunge into war once more. But there are older and more terrible powers dwelling within the forest, and when they are awakened, Morrick will decide who lives or dies. |
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So I may be dead, but my afterlife isnât. Caleb After years of wandering the stars, Iâve finally met someone who can see meâthe handsome and serious Prince Zoltilvoxfyn. I know I should pass on, but I feel something, like physically feel something, when Iâm with him. That hasnât happened since I was alive, and I canât help but wonder, why now? Zoltilvoxfyn Iâm trying to help the human soul, who shouldnât even be here, leave the mortal plane, but he is resolved to remain. The longer Caleb lingers, the more danger he is in, yet the more I want him to stay by my side. Itâs like he belongs here, but that isnât possible. This is a spicy stand-alone MM romance in the Cosmic Romance series. It is a sci-fi paranormal romance with a sunshine ghost, a serious alien, overprotective brothers, and a happily ever after. This book is for adult audiences only and has explicit content. Content warning inside. |
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My cat and I have been abducted by aliens⊠Seth One second Iâm walking to work, and the next Iâm on a spaceship. I have no idea whatâs going on, but this scaled alien claims Iâm his mate. Thatâs not going to happen. I have until we reach his planet to accept or reject him. If I donât want him, I can go back to Earth. But six months is a long time when the alien Kal is determined to woo me. Kalvoxrencol The Crystal sent me to the far reaches of the universe for my soulmate, and now that I have him, I will not surrender him. I will do whatever I can to win his love and keep him by my side, where he belongs. I will not let anything from my past or his keep us apart. This is a standalone sci-fi romance with a socially anxious human, his protective winged alien mate, a black cat companion, a slow burn with a spicy payoff, and a guaranteed HEA. This is an MM romance with explicit content intended for adult readers only. Some of the trigger warnings include: panic attacks, anxiety, swearing, and adult content (Full list inside). |
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Every Beautiful Mile by Ashley Manley A widowed bartender, a summer road trip, the detour she never expected. Penelope âNelâ Crawford is stuck. At least thatâs what her family tells her. A year after losing her husband of seventeen years, sheâs still so deep in her grief that sheâs barely hanging on, let alone living. She hardly recognizes her teenage kids and finds no joy in doing the things she once loved. Her solution? An attempt to heal herself and the relationship with her kids with a summer road trip. From one destination to the next, Nel not only has to navigate life on the road, but the trials and tribulations of motherhood after loss. When a detour leads her to a flirtatious restaurant owner sheâs been emailing off and on for months, she starts to remember that lifeâno matter how unpredictableâis made for living. And the heart, even if broken, finds ways to love again. Every Beautiful Mile will make readers laugh, cry, and remind them of the healing powers of nature, family, and love itself. |
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The Deepest Cut by Bowen Greenwood Betrayed. Hunted. Accused of murder. It's 1982. Cold War rages between the U.S. and the Soviet Union. Clara Verona sneaks into Central America to infiltrate a violent group of Marxist revolutionaries. But when her contact is murdered and Clara's pistol is used to kill him, she finds herself running for her life, hunted for a crime she didn't commit. When she calls for help, the only result is more cops on her tail. Someone on the inside sold her out. Victor Isaac used to be an elite Panamanian special forces officer, but an operation went terribly wrong on his watch. Now he's stuck hassling drunks on the night shift. Called to the scene of a murder, the crime sets off every one of his alarm bells. But the closer he comes to catching the killer, the more obvious it becomes that everything is not as it seems. In a conflict fought in the shadows, spies and special forces clash over a terrorist plot that could be the start of World War III. If they want to warn the world, or even survive, Clara and Victor will need all of their training. They'll need all their skill. And they'll need to learn to trust each other. In the covert world of espionage, that may be the hardest challenge of all. |
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Irons in the Fire by Bowen Greenwood When a gangland murder shocks the town of Hunter, Montana, the citizens want justice and they want it fast. The prime suspect got out of prison way too easily; reporter Sherman Iron needs to know why. But he breaks the law in his quest for answers, and Iron stumbles on the dead body of a corrupt judge with a million in cash in a briefcase in front of him. Then the cops show up. Framed for a murder he didnât commit, Sherman Iron must clear his name and find the killer who ordered the shooting. But everyone in Hunter has a secret, and learning them might take Iron from the frying pan to the fire. Finalist for the 2021 Imadjinn Awards Best Mystery! |
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The Hold of Destiny: A Maven Knight Story by Matthew Romeo For some, destiny is a warm embrace, but for others it is a stranglehold. In the vast, sprawling continent of Panâgea, a clandestine organization is rising to power. It is called the Remnant Order, a group dedicated to preserving order in a chaotic world. At the heart of the Remnant are a husband and wife, Romulus and DiĂĄnna. Romulus is one of the Order's most steadfast champions, a paragon of fairness and stability. DiĂĄnna is the newly elected leader of the Remnant; a woman who built herself from the ground up. Their lives are seemingly perfectâa successful career, a newborn son, and a luxurious home. However, their work comes at a heavy price. DiĂĄnna has been shown where her fate lies, and she will do all she can to bring about change in the New World. As assassination plots and political schisms threaten to tear the Remnant apart, Romulus and DiĂĄnna find themselves increasingly at odds with each other. Their once-unbreakable bond begins to fray under the pressure of their conflicting responsibilities. In a desperate attempt to save their family, the pair must decide how far they are willing to go. Will they choose to protect their son at the cost of their mission? Or will they sacrifice their family to fulfill their destiny? As the lines between love, duty, and betrayal blur, Romulus and DiĂĄnna must confront the darkest corners of their souls. In the end, destiny may be a fickle thing. |
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The Bastard from Fairyland by Phil Parker He's Robin Goodfellow to those he knows. Or Puck, his psychotic alter-ego, to those he kills. Betrayed, banished and bitter, this fae warrior lives among human beings, they think heâs a demon. The teenagers heâs vowed to protect, despise him. But now the fae need his help, especially the man who betrayed him. Heâs brought along Robinâs lover to guarantee his cooperation. Yet things are not as they seem. For shadowy forces within the fae have different plans. Itâs not Robin they want. They need Puck. He's the perfect stooge to kill a king. What have people said about The Bastard from Fairyland? "This is effing brutal. There's blood, torture, death, violence, a world savaged by fae and under threat of total destruction. Loved it." "A well told tale which combines Celtic myths, Arthurian legends, dystopian visions of a world ravaged by climate change and some good old blood and guts battles. Oh, and dragons. What's not to love?" "The story unfolds at a cracking pace. Characterisation is excellent. The fight scenes are particularly evocative." "The prose is simply beautiful. It's a book that takes you to a Fantasy world unlike any other but also reflects our times in a very real way. A unique and fresh modern take on a genre that sorely needs more books like this." |
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The Inside Story of the British Bureau for the Arcane The Dark Elf Dynasty File by Phil Parker The British Bureau for the Arcane has kept people safe for centuries from the arcane species that seek to harm human beings. Their range extends to Commonwealth nations that were part of the British Empire. A once-proud part of the British Secret Service, their success in controlling the arcane races has been their downfall. These beings now live on the edge of survival in remote parts of Britain. Or, at least they did. For Arlo Austin, a loyal but troubled agent for the Bureau, something is wrong. When heâs sent to protect the citizens of the Shetland Isles from rampaging Norwegian trolls, it soon becomes apparent it was an attempt on his life. When another agent dies in mysterious circumstances, and Arlo is warned of an impending war with arcane species, his instincts are proved right. But who is behind this rebellion? Could it be linked to Arloâs own bloodline as a Dark Elf? His traumatic childhood holds secrets, ones that are going to test his loyalty to the Bureau. In their cells another Dark Elf is held prisoner, one who is so despised by its staff, their hatred has extended to Arlo. This species is violent and vengeful, can they recruit one of their own to bring about the destruction of the Bureau? And in so doing, enable the arcane races to wage war against the human race. |
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A Crow Named Torment by Silas A. Bischoff After a perfectly normal bird is captured by a perfectly deranged alchemist, and her soul is remade in torment, she rots in a cage, dreading her doom, awaiting the perfect moment ⊠Escape lies in the dark secrets of her new mind, as does a disturbing new thirst for blood. Together with Vladimir, her feline companion in captivity, Torment sets out on a flight through realms of dreams and spirits in search of a way to break the curse that binds them to their master. But in the vast and strange worlds yonder dwell the discontented spirits of the dead, and Torment and Vladimir are as likely to uncover the truth they seek as they are to be lost forever, or consumed by the ancient darkness stirring in the depths of their alchemically altered souls. A novel filled with horrors lurking in the shadows, with whimsical creatures from strange worlds â a fable about journeys inward and onward into the unknown â featuring mad scholars, vampires from the dawn of time, animal familiars and giant slugs (among many other oddities). Perfect for fans of Terry Pratchett and Edgar Allan Poe, lovers of Richard Bachâs Jonathan Livingston Seagull and Otfried PreuĂlerâs Krabat, for those who would like to see Lewis Carrollâs Alice in Wonderland meet Mary Shelleyâs Frankenstein in a modern dark fantasy. |
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Tangleweed & Waterbloom by Justin Greer After years of travel in the wide world, Derry Melyvante has made his home near the quiet woodland village of Haverdell. Derry lives with his dog Barrow on a small island outside town and spends his days in singular pursuit of his craft and passion: Derry is a gardener, a master of woodlore and plants and green growing things, a man whose heart belongs in the trees and high hills and soft grassy meadows around sleepy Haverdell. He and Barrow have built a home and found friendship in Haverdellâa quiet, fulfilling life. An unknown blight has taken hold in the Brightoak Tree. Derry's efforts to care for the great tree are interrupted by the appearance of a knight from the king's court with a summons for the gardener of Haverdellâa message specifically requesting Derry by name. The gardener is escorted to the capital by Caedan, Knight of Mira, where he is asked to investigate a similarly strange affliction in the holy gardens of the king. Derry performs his work, makes his recommendations for care, and thinks to return to Haverdell and the gentle calm of his chosen home. But strange magic and stranger maladies are afoot, both in the king's court and in Haverdell. Derry and Barrow swiftly find themselves embroiled in affairs beyond their imagining, as monsters and blights and shadowy figures foment catastrophe throughout the land. Plants have begun to turn against the gardener. The king has been kidnapped. Allies have become traitors. Together, Derry, Barrow, and Caedan seek to end the mayhem and find a solution to the strange curse that has gripped the kingdomâbefore wild plant-monsters overrun everything and swallow the land into their greedy, leafy maw. Even if the trio is successful, they will have to contend with traitors in the king's court, magical devices now stolen by rebels, and ancient temples reawakened for unknown purposes... |
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Time-Marked Warlock by Shami Stovall Adair Finch is the most powerful warlock in the world, and one of the best private investigators for hire. He has dealt with corporate vampires, murderous werewolves, and even fae royalty. Everything was perfect until he lost one caseâthe case where he also lost his brother. So Finch retired. From magic. From PI work. From everything. Bree Blackstone, a twelve-year-old witch, doesnât know or care about any of that except Finchâs reputation. In the middle of the night, she bangs on Finchâs door. Her mother has been murdered, and now the assassin is after Bree as well. Reluctantly, Finch agrees to help, only to discover something sinister has been brewing in town while he ignored the world⊠Heâll need to dust off all his old skills and magic before itâs too late. "Fans of the Dresden Files and the Iron Druid Chronicles will definitely enjoy Stovall's creation." - Jason Cordova, national bestselling author |
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Witching with Dolphins by Janna Ruth Harper's best friend Valerie is everything she is not: beautiful, confident, and the most powerful witch on Banks Peninsula. Together, they run the coffee shop »La Petite SorciÚre« and keep the balance between magic, people, and the environment. It's an honour for Harper to be Valerie's sidekick, if only they weren't in love with the same man: dolphin whisperer Ethan. Friends before magic (or boys) has always been their prerogative, but their determination to hold onto it is tested when a local scientist finds out about their secret and makes Valerie a tempting offer. Harper's envy and feelings of inferiority lead to a massive fall-out between the two friends that might put both their lives at risk. Yet, when push comes to shove, Harper is willing to give up everything for her friend: Ethan, her life, or even the little magic she has. Set in Akaroa Harbour, this witchy novella takes you on a magical trip of swimming with the dolphins. It is a story about love, the ocean, and most importantly, friendship. |
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Melody of a Curse by Janna Ruth He's haunted by nightmares. She's hiding behind her smile. A cursed melody dooms them both. Ever since returning from the war, Jonas has been plagued by nightmares. When he meets the vivacious dancer Sophie, heâs drawn to her like a moth to a flame. Her laughter alone banishes the terrors of his dreams. But behind that smile lies a secret. Every night, Sophie follows an irresistible melody into the night, only to return in the morning exhausted, feverish, and with her shoes broken a little more. Worried, Jonas sets out to solve the mystery of her midnight dances. But the intoxicating nightmare he slips into may just be darker than the ones that haunt him. The award-winning dark fairy-tale retelling of Grimmâs âThe Twelve Dancing Princessesâ. Now in English. |
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Ghosts of the Opera by Janna Ruth Love, murder, and deceit at the operaâin Paris, even the ghosts have to play their parts. Betrayed by my family, abandoned by my boyfriend, and on the ghost policeâs black listâIâve hit rock bottom. To escape GoPol, I have to pretend Iâve lost my ability to see ghosts, and worse, fake a romance with SĂ©bastien, the last person I want to get cosy with. Easier said than done. We canât even enjoy a night at the opera without being thrust into spectral drama when the prima donna drops dead on stage. Was it an accident, a rivalâs murderous vendetta, or has the phantom of the opera claimed another victim? With ghosts involved, SĂ©bastien and I become reluctant detectives, racing against the clock to expose the killer before GoPol picks up my trail. In this dance of deception, every step risks exposure. If GoPol discovers I still hang out with ghosts, my fate is sealed. Can SĂ©bastien and I solve the murder and keep my secret buried, or will this masquerade be my final act? Urban Fantasy with a French twist. If you like cave-crawling adventures, hopeless romantics, and ghosts, you'll enjoy Ghosts of the Opera, the fourth book of the Parisian Ghosts series. Travel to Paris today for a haunting night at the opera. |
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Ghosts of the Resistance by Janna Ruth Iâve given the ghosts everything. Now theyâre coming for my powers. All my life, Iâve talked to ghosts, helped them fulfil their last wishes, and made friends with them. I thought I had a good grip on the afterlife. Boy, was I wrong. There are things afoot in the beyond that make my nightmares have nightmares. After wiping a powerful ghost from existence, his followers are out for blood. My blood. As if that werenât bad enough, my allies cannot be trusted. Down in the catacombs, the Knight of Bones is seizing control of powerful ghost dwellings for reasons that make my stomach turn. Meanwhile my acquaintances at GoPol have branded me an unnecessary risk to be exterminated. My only chance of escaping with my life and my powers intact is to join the Resistance. If I canât convince the rogue ghosts and whisperers hiding in the old bunkers of Paris to help me, Iâll lose everything. My ghost friends, my ability, but most importantly, the love of my life. Urban Fantasy with a French twist. If you like cave-crawling adventures, hopeless romantics, and ghosts, you'll enjoy Ghosts of the Resistance, the third book of the Parisian Ghosts series. Travel to Paris today to embark on your catacomb adventure. |
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The Glamour Thieves by Don Allmon Book one in the Blue Unicorn series JT is an orc on the way up. Heâs got his own boutique robotics shop, high-end clientele, and deep-pocketed investors. Heâs even mentoring an orc teen who reminds him a bit too much of himself back in the day. Then Austin shows up, and the elfâs got the same hard body and silver tongue as he did two years ago when they used to be friends and might have been more. Heâs also got a stolen car to bribe JT to saying yes to one last scheme: stealing the virtual intelligence called Blue Unicorn. Soon JTâs up to his tusks in trouble, and it ainât just zombies and Chinese triads threatening to tear his new life apart. Austin wants a second chance with JT â this time as more than just a friendâand even the Blue Unicorn is trying to play matchmaker. |
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When Wildflowers Bloom by Ashley Manley How would you live your life if you believed any day could be your last? Having the same genetic mutation that took both her mother and grandmother, Birdie Rose Hawkins meets her thirty-seventh birthday with the grim belief that this year will also be her last. While she normally spends her days living by lists, rules, and routinesâaloneâshe starts her final year doing something she never does: having a one-night stand. When the stranger fatefully reappears in her life, this time carrying baggage of his own, itâs with an offer of friendship. Rather than doing what she thinks will keep her safe, he, along with the few people she has in her life, teach her how to lean into the things that scare her. But the more time they spend together, the harder it becomes for them to ignore the connection theyâve had since that very first night. When a secret is exposed and threatens to destroy everything theyâve built, Birdie has to decide if she wants to survive like she always has or trust in the unknown that comes with truly living. |
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The Hallow serum was once sacred to the Auld Bloods. Used to gain access to their lost ancestral powers, now it is regulated and administered by the powerful Providence Company. Evolved from the echelons of the Auld Church, the company exists to maintain the balance between faith, science and politics. But keeping the peace between humans and Auld Bloods isnât easy. Taking Hallow comes at a price. Providence Company Assessor Cam must deal with backstreet bootleggers, burnt-out addicts and floating nuns that wonât stay on the ground. When a string of Auld Blood deaths appear to have been caused by a corrupted batch of Hallow, Cam begins to suspect all may not be as it seems. Bodies are piling up. Someone is hiding something, and the consequences are becoming monstrous. |
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Three unexpected kisses. Two ambitious dancers. One chance at happily ever after. Lindsay Ferg lives by a simple no dating, no distractions, just dance. It worksâright up until an injury sidelines her partner and jeopardizes her career at New York Ballet Theater. Now sheâs stuck dancing Romeo & Juliet opposite David Powers. Heâs the companyâs biggest male star, Lindsayâs second-biggest regret, and the definition of distraction. David doesnât want to dance this seasonânot because of his history with Lindsay, but because his life is falling apart. But when NYBTâs director confides that the financial future of the company is dependent on the success of Romeo & Juliet, David has no choice but to grab his tights and get to work. In the studio, sparks fly, lines blur, and an explosive stage kiss leads to an unusual arrangement. During the day, they practice choreography, and at night they focus on harnessing the chemistry thatâs threatening to derail the performance. The distraction starts to feel suspiciously like dating, and for the first time in Lindsayâs life, dancing isnât enoughâbut one wrong step could close the curtain on NYBT forever. As opening night approaches, Lindsay canât help wondering if she and David are as doomed as the lovers theyâre portraying, or if thereâs a happily ever after waiting for them in the wings. |
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What happens when you accidentally send a text to your best friend's dad that was not meant to be for his eyes? Elona, who is eighteen, is on the cusp of a new chapter- her final year of high school. A dream she has her sights on becoming a model. But beneath her confident exterior lies a secret crush on someone unexpected- Mr. Crane, her best friend's father. Three years ago, after the tragic loss of his wife, Mr. Crane, a painfully handsome man, stands as a hardworking billionaire, a symbol of both success and unspoken pain. His world intersects with Elona's through her best friend, their shared street, and his friendship with her dad. One fateful day, a slip of a thumb changes everything. Elona accidentally sends Mr. Crane a series of revealing photos intended for her best friend. As he sits at the boardroom table, he receives the unexpected images. His gaze lingers on the screen, he has a choice to make. Will he confront the accidental message, risking a fragile friendship and potentially igniting emotions neither anticipated? Or will he grapple with his own desires in silence, seeking a way to navigate this uncharted territory without disrupting the lives around him? |
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The Journey of Love (The Hexagons) by Simi Ramdutt Aware of the need to safeguard the truth behind his noble origins, James was resolute in his decision. Following a forced union with an Indian princessâthe daughter of an English lord and Indian royaltyâJames embarks on a journey to India to get rid of his new bride. However, his return sees him accompanied not by a discarded bride, but by a spirited woman whose unparalleled beauty and unorthodox views on egalitarian unions have upended his world. Lizzyâs thirst for independence, love for thrilling exploits, and passion for him rival only his own feelings for her, shattering his determination against marriage and unleashing a new emotion: a love that transcends all reason. |
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Wire City Kills: Neon Vector by Drew Rhys One dead billionaire. Two mismatched detectives. A secret so revolutionary it will change the world. So valuable ⊠itâs worth KILLING for. When a prominent tech tycoon meets a bizarre end in Silicon Valley's exclusive high-rise district on the eve of his company's takeover by a fierce rival, it's up to the SVPD unorthodox new homicide team to crack the case: a hot shot British rookie in way over his head, and a snarky American cop at the end of her rope. They must unravel a mystery which goes far beyond murder into the dark heart of a dazzling high-tech metropolis. They must infiltrate a world of dangerous tech, sinister corporations, and chill AIs with absolutely no hidden agendas. They must answer the question ⊠WHAT IS NEON VECTOR? Uncover the secrets of Wire City in this whip-smart detective thriller packed with shocking twists, cinematic action, and razor-sharp humor. This standalone book requires no further reading to enjoy. |
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Burgling a quarantined ship should have been easy money. It wasn't. Now Danny and Eli, Saintstown's pettiest thieves, have a traumatized former captive on their hands and the city's most powerful fixer breathing down their neck. And that's just the start of their problems. |
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The Scent of Blood by Kit Walker Calebâs life has spiraled out of control ever since the day a stranger sank her teeth into his hand. Drifting from port to port in a haze of blood and guilt, he eventually lands in the city of Saintstown and is promptly arrested for murder. But the night before his execution, Caleb is offered both freedom and a job by the enigmatic Mr. Faulkner. Faulkner says he can teach Caleb to control the animal raging inside him â but what must Caleb sacrifice for the guidance that Faulkner offers? |
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Jay Moriarty Violates the Official Secrets Act by Kit Walker A modern-day interpretation of Sherlock Holmes' most famous enemy, and the story of how he met his loyal partner in crime. When ex-SAS security consultant Sebastian Moran runs afoul of a rich and powerful corporate client, he's thrown into the path of a brilliant hacker named Jay Moriarty. To survive, both of them must work together to unravel the secrets of Bruce-Partington Aerospace and take down its corrupt CEO, Sir James Walter. |
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Grace Foster's hunt for her husband's murderer has brought her to the city of Saintstown. But her quarry has killed again, and she'll need to rely on new, unexpected allies to bring her hunt to an end. |
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The Midnight Dolls by Zoe Partyka The year is 1971. Julian Carter is a music journalist who has his entire career ahead of himâif only the music industry would take a 20-year-old seriously. Building his short career on a steady reputation of honest, objective reporting, Julian is beginning to become a trusted journalist in the industry. All he needs is one shot to truly make a name for himself. When confronted with the chance to write what heâs led to believe may be the âstory of a lifetimeâ, ultimately boosting his credibility and further leaving a troubled past behind him, he jumps at the opportunity. The Midnight Dolls, a band that had rocketed to superstardom in the late 1960s, struggles with their poor image after years of partying and wild behavior. Desperate to improve their reputation to appease their label, not to mention the eyes of the public, the band members agree to let their lives while on tour be reported on, even if it means showing a good side of themselves they donât want seen. With the bandâs reputation and label on the line, not to mention Julianâs entire career, he must quickly decide to risk keeping their secrets out of friendship or show the world the lengths that some people will truly go to for love and attention for his own gain. Itâs a good thing rock history doesnât write itselfâhe does. |
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To Haunt and To Hold by Taliesin Neith When they first got together, Sam had resolved to never tell him. He was so afraid of loss, and so drawn to the bright, aching thing in Malcolm that called to him. He had reasoned that he never would need to tell Malcolm. In the end, casual practicality had become something stranger. Samâs secret held Malcolmâs secret, like a crocodile holding its young in her mouth, so gently in spite of all the teeth. Malcolm and Sam have been together for a long time. Sam knows what Malcolm does when he leaves their shared flat, late at night, returning alone and washing his clothes immediately. It's something worse than an affair. To Haunt and To Hold is a 5,400 word short story about a trans man who can see ghosts and his lover of three decades: a serial killer who is reaching the limits of what he can get away with. If you like your horny stories to be creepy and splattered with gore, if you like your horny stories to feature older men and/or trans and queer characters, you will enjoy this. |
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Alone in a new city, far from friends and family, Jackie's only real human contact is her neighbor: Connor, a troubled young man with six figures' worth of military hardware grafted onto his body. As Jackie and Connor bond over their efforts to jailbreak Connor's mechanical arm, Jackie discovers her old life isn't quite done with her yet. |
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Blood & Scales by Therena Carlin She is hunted, he is hauntedâtogether they must face the ghosts of their past to build a future together.Hunted and outcast, Kaya doesn't trust anyone. Until Ryu. Can she let him in, or will she always be on the run? Haunted by his true nature, Ryu fears letting his dragon take control. But with his true mate in danger, can he learn to trust the beast within to keep her safe? When an ancient curse demands a blood sacrifice, they must each choose whether to fight it and have a future together or break it to save the future of those they love. Blood & Scales is a standalone Paranormal Fantasy Romance set in the world of the Tri-Realms. If you love stories about fated mates, found family, cinnamon roll dragon shifters, witches with blood magic, spicy romance, you will love Blood & Scales. |
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The Celestials want her dead. The Demons would kill to have her. Only he can protect her from bothâbut can he save her from herself? *** A fallen starâs magic rips Evie from her family, revealing the dark secrets of her true bloodline. As if being mistaken as a dark elf isnât enough, she finds out she is an Infernalâa half-celestial demon. She is the key to the Tri-realms, and the very thing that may tip the scales of the Eternal War between the Celestials and Demons. Both are on the hunt for her blood. Her goddess demands that she go to the Abyss to save her father. In a race against time and while battling her own growing power, she must risk everything to do what is right. But doing what is right just might mean losing the man she has come to love. *** Cain thrives in darkness. As a demonkinâa half-demonâthe world hates him, and violence follows him. Never backing from a fight, he embraces his reality. With every battle, he relishes the strength he gains. The day will come when he faces the demon who had hurt his motherâand this time he will kill him. When the fates interfere and place Evie in his destructive path, he cannot refuse the need to protect her and save her. Nor can he fight the desire she stirs in his heart and soul. Never had anyone accepted him for who he was without compromise. But she comes with the unreasonable demands of a goddess he had long since turned his back on and sworn to never let into his life again. Now he must choose between getting his revenge and ignoring the goddessâ demands or losing Evie forever. *** Star Found is an epic romantic fantasy adventure of two people finding themselves in a world that hates them simply for being born. They must learn to trust each other and rely on one another to overcome the odds and face not only the monstrous demons of the Abyss, but also the demons of their pasts. If they donât, the fate of not only their hearts, but also the entire realm is at stake. If you love books about outcasts finding their place in the world, soulmates, redemption, and forbidden love with broody heroes and shy heroines who fight side-by side to save the world, you will love Star Found! Immerse yourself in the world of the Tri-realms! A high epic fantasy world filled with monsters, magic, a sword fight or two, and swoon-worthy steamy romance. IMPORTANT: THIS NOVEL CONTAINS MATURE SUBJECT-MATTER INTENDED FOR ADULT AUDIENCES. |
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From award-winning author Atlas Creed "Some memories, like scars, linger even after healing..." Haunted by her sister's mysterious disappearance, Rebekah battles grief, depression, and the unsettling presence of a Reaper who invades her mind. Drawn by the Reaper into a realm of souls, she confronts not only her despair but the chilling truth of her sisterâs fate. Guided by a cunning witch and a Guardian imprisoned in her consciousness, Rebekah embarks on a desperate quest to free her sister from a terrible darkness. Meanwhile, FBI Special Agent Niko Ortez untangles a web of cold cases, including the disappearance of Rebekahâs sister, Nicole. The deeper he digs, the more sinister the trail becomes, pointing him to the foreboding Armitage Hotel. When a violent storm traps guests inside, tensions escalate and Niko's worst fears come to life. As Niko and Rebekahâs paths collide, long-buried secrets unravel, and they are forced to confront their own demons. Together, they race against time to expose the hotelâs dark past before it consumes them. Courage and resilience become their only weapons in this gripping battle against an evil that threatens to shatter reality itself. |
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The Good Little Catholic Gay Boy by Sam Carnes The Good Little Catholic Gay Boy is a poignant coming-of-age story that follows the life of Ryan, a 15-year-old boy who grapples with his identity in the confines of a strict Catholic household. Raised to believe that being gay is inherently wrong, Ryan battles with his innermost feelings that persist despite relentless prayers and punishments. The age of eighteen promises freedom, but can he find happiness? This heartfelt tale will resonate with the experiences of many LGBTQ+ individuals who have faced the challenges of self-acceptance, coming out, finding love, and navigating the hurdles of societal judgment. Ryan's journey, set against the backdrop of a fervently religious home, speaks to the common struggles of those who have had to confront rejection, pain, and the misguided efforts of others to âpray away the gay.â |
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Fates of Rebels and Men by Caleb J Stair On the moon of Delight, Ammon Karajan stumbles upon a fire burning in a field from a crashed starship. A machine alien delivers an unknown message, leaving Ammon reeling with questions about his future. Lieutenant Samuel H.C. Packett is assigned by the Commonwealth Intelligence Core on Augustein to prepare for something profound for all mankind: a deep secret of great importance, known only to Packett in small details. Thereâs a problem, howeverâAmmon found something he wasnât supposed to, and it is now Packettâs duty to bring Ammon to Augustein. Rebellion runs amiss beneath the city of Opalin on Delight. Destinies are altered. Conspiracy is uncovered. As the Galactic Commonwealth of Earth prepares for total war from a sudden attack, the future of Delight and its residents are thrown into question. Things are not as they initially seemed. Both men race against the clockâone to survive with a rebel commander named Joanna, the other to find his target and make it back home alive. Amidst the war and chaos, destiny is found through those who give them the will to continue. The future of humanity may lie with the woman Ammon begins to fall for, and the fates of rebels and men may depend on their survival. |
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Echoes of a Lost Goddess by W.A. Leggatt The Gods have lost, and the world fallen to ice and darkness. All Pel has ever known are the frozen hills and safe walls of home, but that is about to change. Now he must travel to Brightfont, the last city. Deadly creatures roam the wasteland and not everyone is who they claim, but he carries with him a message and a secret that will change the world, and he must survive. In an era before the Gods fell, Saphielle lived for her daughter first, and her country second. That was until the brutal slaughter of her brother. Now her father â the King â seeks retribution and stokes the fires of a holy war. Whilst armies clash, Saphielle alone hears the voice of her goddess warning of an ancient and forgotten enemy, one only she can defeat. She must succeed or condemn the world to ice, unless war tears it apart first. Separated by time, connected by prophecy, the fate of Ebria rests on their shoulders. |