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Love can be a cruel fate. In the shadow of ancient Greece's grandeur palace, a secret love blossoms between Christos, a chiseled soldier, and the lonely queen. But their passion is doomed from the start. When King Minos discovers their affair, his rage unleashes a terrible fate. Desperate to eliminate the rival for his queen's heart, Minos turns to the dark sorceress Circe, who weaves her malignant magic. Christos is forever changed, trapped in the form of the Minotaur, a monstrous creature bound to the labyrinth. Can their love survive the beast within, or will it succumb to the darkness ...

Meet the Halloween Detectives! Some secrets shouldn’t be found… especially on Halloween night. Every Halloween, kids disappear into Greenhill Forest—and three best friends are ready to find out why. Max, Lucas, and Ethan call themselves the Halloween Detectives. But when they follow a trail of missing trick-or-treaters, they uncover a chilling legend: the Twisted Boys—ghostly kids who return every fifty years to claim new victims. Armed with courage, a mysterious key, and a map that shouldn’t exist, the Halloween Detectives race to solve the mystery before midnight. Because once ...

From humble beginnings to high society, one illegitimate daughter will learn that love—and courage—cannot be hidden. Alice Morton was born to a tenant of the Manchester estate—a secret daughter of the formidable Duke Ferdinand Manchester, hidden from the world and raised far from the glittering halls of London society. Her beginnings were humble, her life ordinary… until her true parentage was revealed. Determined to prepare her for the world she was always meant to enter, Duke Ian Manchester and Duchess Aislinn take Alice under their wing. They teach her the arts of etiquette, ...

2015 Moscow. The shadows of the old Soviet Union still linger, and secrets are currency more valuable than lives. Ex-CIA operative Otis Thorne is burned, hunted, and alone. When a former KGB general with knowledge of Russia’s hidden nuclear stashes comes to him for help, Otis must navigate a city alive with surveillance, deadly assassins, and impossible choices. One wrong step, and it’s over—not just for him, but for everyone depending on the information he carries. From the icy streets of Moscow to the frozen harbors of Helsinki, and across the Atlantic to North America, Otis races ...

The President’s son has vanished. And a Russian plot is minutes from toppling the White House. Ex-operative Otis Thorne is the only man who can stop it. Hunted by a ruthless biker gang, betrayed from within the administration, and racing against the clock, Thorne must unravel a conspiracy powerful enough to destroy a presidency—and everyone in his path. Enemies are everywhere. Allies can’t be trusted. The fate of a nation rests on saving the President’s son… before it’s too late. If you love pulse-pounding political thrillers with relentless action, complex twists, and stakes ...

She crash-landed into my life… and stole my heart. When tomboy Desdemona opened her door that spring, the last thing she expected was a monster girl falling from the sky—and into her arms. Lyra isn’t just any visitor from another world. With shimmering pink wings, razor-sharp teeth, and galaxy-bright eyes, she’s everything Des never knew she was missing—and everything she shouldn’t want. Monsters don’t belong in the human world. And humans aren’t supposed to fall for them. But when strange portals rip across the sky and more creatures slip through, Des is pulled deeper into ...

Hollyridge has always had its secrets—but this winter, old legends come to life. Detective Clara Whitford thought she’d faced it all: killers, arsonists, and impossible crimes. But nothing could have prepared her for the supernatural horrors lurking beneath the town’s quaint streets. When children are manipulated, and ancient creatures awaken, Clara realizes someone is using the Burgass family bloodline to unleash the Winter Legends: the terrifying Gingerbread Man, the despair-feeding Well-Wraith, and the icy Snow Hag. With the help of thirteen-year-old Billy Burgass—an unwitting ...

Kidnapped. A snowstorm machine in enemy hands. A city on the brink of ice. Paris shines for the Olympics—but when Princess Snow is kidnapped by the Dwarfs, a brutal crime syndicate led by La Tempête, the city’s celebration shatters. They want to use her to power a storm machine that could bury Paris in ice. She’s the princess on every headline. He’s the bodyguard willing to burn the world to keep her safe. The Hunter was hired to protect Snow, but every second she’s in danger in the snowstorm, the fire inside him burns hotter. And even Snow can’t deny it: in a city of ice, ...

Beyond the Sands of Chaos! The darkness they thought they'd buried is rising again... When a vampiric bat interrupts an ambassador's Christmas celebration, sibling archaeologists Lillian and Jack Stiller know their nightmare is far from over. The creature's origins lead them back to the tomb of Dina, the ancient Egyptian goddess they thought they'd defeated. As they brave the unforgiving desert and unravel the tomb's secrets, they're met with a sinister new threat: the Germans, driven by an insatiable hunger for dark magic. The Stillers, joined by Roy Sawyer, must save themselves before the...

The Abyss remembers. The Alpha is gone. But it isn't retreating — it's going home. After the destruction of the Indian Ocean communication array, Project Deep Watch believes humanity has bought itself time. Kate Morrison knows better. The Alpha wasn't defeated. It was summoned. And what summoned it has been waiting in the dark far longer than anyone imagined. Sonar detects impossible structures in the hadal zone — a city older than humanity, alive with dormant signals. Including the psychic echoes of everyone the Alpha has taken. Including Sarah. Kate has already lost people she ...

A forbidden love. In a world where nobility is everything, one forbidden love dare not speak its name. But when Rose, the duke's daughter, returns from school, she's determined to follow her heart - no matter the cost. For Arthur, the servant boy who has secretly loved Rose for years, their social divide seems insurmountable. Yet, when a prestigious flower competition offers a hefty prize, Arthur sees a glimmer of hope. Could winning be his ticket to a life with Rose? But as they navigate the treacherous landscape of their forbidden love, a shocking secret from Arthur's past threatens to ...

Some monsters are born of a curse… others are born of choice. In the village of Tinsel Lake, legends whisper of a beast with golden horns who prowls the surrounding forests. No one has seen him fully—until one frozen morning changes everything. Thalos, bound by a centuries-old curse set in motion by the love—and betrayal—of Selena, has lived a life of exile, trapped in a form neither fully man nor beast. He longs for connection, but the villagers’ fear is swift and unforgiving. As he navigates the delicate balance between human and monster, Thalos becomes an unseen protector, a ...

Redemption and Desire: The Rakish Heart of Andre Ackley Once London's most notorious rake, Andre Ackley has lost everything: his reputation, his place in society, and his pride. But when he sets out to clear his name and uncover the truth behind the jewelry theft that ruined him, he finds himself entangled in a far more complex web of intrigue and desire. His quest leads him to a captivating and elusive woman, the suspected thief who has captured his heart. As they join forces to unravel the mystery of the Fabergé eggs, Andre's determination ignites a passion that threatens to consume them...

Previously published as "The Bloody Slipper" by Arla Jones. Magic meets mayhem in a kingdom gone completely… offline. A fairy tale… with a modern twist! When a mysterious sleeping curse sweeps through the kingdom, it doesn’t just put royalty to bed—it stops coffee makers, cars, and every gadget in its path. Chaos reigns as the modern world falls under a spell no one saw coming. Prince Charming must step up in a way he never imagined. With a mystical beast at his side, a band of fiercely loyal dwarfs, and a sprinkle of fairy dust, he must navigate this enchanted—and suddenly very ...

February 1941. Valentine's Day dawns bloody in the desert when a catastrophic sandstorm separates Lillian Stiller and Roy Sawyer from Jack Stiller. Stranded and desperate, they stumble upon the fabled Oasis of the Love - a haven shrouded in legend and rumored to be cursed. But as they delve into its secrets, they realize they're not alone... and the greatest treasure may be their own survival. Discover the fate of these two travelers in this gripping desert survival story with ancient secrets. If you love adventurous archaeology themes like in Indiana Jones novels, and enjoy authors such as...

Un thriller bourré d'action ! Lorsqu'une arme biologique mortelle déclenche une pandémie mondiale, Otis Thorne et Noah se lancent dans une quête palpitante de la vérité. Alors que le monde est au bord de l'effondrement, ils doivent infiltrer un réseau complexe de tromperies et naviguer dans les recoins les plus sombres de l'espionnage international pour découvrir les cerveaux derrière l'attaque catastrophique. Pourront-ils arrêter la pandémie avant qu'il ne soit trop tard, ou les États-Unis succomberont-ils aux forces sinistres de la Russie et de la Corée du Nord ? Ce deuxième...

Where truth and justice collide, love becomes the ultimate verdict. Stranded by snow, bound by truth, and ignited by passion. Snowed-in love story! Where truth and justice collide, love becomes the ultimate verdict. A ruthless murder trial threatens to destroy Salvatore Gallo's life, and his attorney Mary Taylor must navigate treacherous underworld ties and startling revelations. But fate has other plans. When a fierce snowstorm forces Mary to take shelter at a secluded Aspen cottage, she finds herself snowed in with a grumpy stranger. As the storm rages on, their mutual attraction grows, ...

Get ready for a thrilling ocean adventure! Captain Evan Silva and his crew are on a routine fishing trip when they haul in something incredible - a mysterious creature with tentacles and human-like fingers! Dubbed Noodles, this bizarre being quickly becomes the captain's unlikely friend. But their excitement turns to terror when the legendary ghost ship, the Flying Dutchman, appears on the horizon, its cannons blazing. As they desperately try to outrun the phantom vessel, Captain Silva must unravel the chilling mystery: why is the ghost ship hunting them, and what eerie fate awaits if ...

Survive the Tower trials New York lies in ruins. Alien invaders have torn apart the cities, separated families, and left humanity on the brink of extinction. With winter closing in, food scarce, and hope all but gone, four teenage orphans face a single chance to survive: the Tower Trials. A deadly survival game designed by aliens, the Tower offers a single prize—an opportunity to claim a spot on the alien research ship. But the Trials are ruthless, and failure is fatal. As the teens navigate the brutal tests, twisted alliances, and the shadows of a city that no longer belongs to humans, ...

Seer Protagonist. Historical Event Interference. Prophecy, Supernatural Ally. In the gripping tale of Chasing Death, Adale, a gifted mentalist, stumbles upon a seemingly ordinary raven chick that harbors a dark secret—it's a demon with the power to communicate with the departed and foresee impending doom. As Adale grapples with this newfound revelation, the demon becomes an unexpected ally, guiding her through the realms of the afterlife and foretelling ominous events. When a chilling prediction reveals the tragic fate awaiting the Titanic's maiden voyage, Adale faces a moral dilemma. ...