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The gods are disappearing. After he renounced his oath as Paladin, Kass thought he might finally get to go on a vacation. Tough luck. As usual, the world cares little about what he wants. For the sake of his former squires, trapped in a web of conspiracies, Kass walks back into the world of the divine. Lost in the remnants of a life he left behind, he knows how to quell the guilt and anxiety that threaten to pull him under. But will he have the strength to do it? Kass's journey continues in this epic fantasy romance-mystery that explores the limits of love and loyalty.

How My Knight Got his Scars Kids are supposed to be protected from all the evils and darkness of the world, but what do you do when the kids are the ones doing the protecting? She says I am her Knight, but there is nothing shining about me. Crawling from the darkest tar pits of hell, I am lucky to be alive. Looking in Remi’s eyes as I tell her my story, I am afraid she will only see me as the monster I was made to be. The evil of my past haunts me every day with a secret I have not shared with anyone outside of my family.

Aria awakens in a morgue with no memory of her past or how she got there. Thrust into a world of shadows and secrets, she grapples with her newfound existence as a vampire. Guided by the enigmatic clan leader Adrian, Aria embarks on a treacherous journey to uncover the truth behind her untimely demise. As her memories resurface, a trail of betrayal and vengeance emerges, leading them on a quest for retribution. Meanwhile, Adrian's dark past resurfaces in the form of a malevolent figure determined to destroy them both.

Alyssa, being the "grinch" of the family, always runs to the Briarwood Ski Resort every Christmas. While she isn't a fan of the green and red candy canes and gumdrops that the holiday season has become known for, she does love snow and the smell of pine trees while drinking a warm beverage by the fire.

I’m your average girl. Existing but not living. Until him.

Life in Mountmooke Bay is finally falling into place. My teenage son, Troy, is figuring out his future. Drew—my steady, stubborn firefighter—makes me feel like I’ve found home again. Until Drew’s ex shows up.

Life in Mountmooke Bay is safe, predictable, and exactly how I’ve built it as a single mom. My sixteen-year-old son, Troy, keeps me on my toes with baseball and teenage antics. I don’t need a man in my life—but a little fun on the side? I could go for that. Then an old crush shows up and we strike a deal: friends with benefits, no strings, and absolutely no one needs to know. But as things heat up, I start to wonder…am I in over my head, or is he exactly what I’ve been missing?

What is the price of insanity? 13 tales of the macabre reside in this tome. Do you have what it takes to pay the price?

In this twisted tale of love and fixation, every shred of Anna's sanity will slip away, and only a trail of shattered boundaries will remain. She leaves irrevocable consequences in Reign's relentless pursuit of her heart. Will Anna succumb to the all-consuming fire of Reign's unhinged passion, or will the forces gathering in the shadows tear them asunder, dousing the fragile ember before it even has a chance to ignite?

Olivia and Luke's Christmas getaway to Delaware becomes a winter wonderland filled with family festivities, cold days, and even hotter nights. This novella cannot be read as a standalone. It takes place in the middle of the Midnight Daffodil world, and in order for this novella to be truly enjoyed, you must listen to at least Midnight Daffodil first.

Lena Monroe never believed in monsters-until a vampire saved her life. Now bound by blood to a man who was never meant to love a human, Lena is hunted by his world and torn between fear and a desire that could destroy them both. In a realm where love is forbidden and survival demands sacrifice, one truth remains: His love could kill her. But without it, she's already lost.

Guilty or not, Ethan Callahan is about to lose everything. When a former student goes missing, middle school teacher Ethan Callahan becomes the prime suspect. Haunted by a past he can’t outrun and a town desperate for someone to blame, Ethan is thrust into a storm of suspicion, half-truths, and buried secrets. But in a world where perception outweighs reality, does the truth even matter? As the investigation tightens around him, he must confront not just the case—but the darker parts of himself.

About Rage, a fast-paced psychological horror drama rife with twists and turns, explores the inner journey and murderous exploits of serial killer Emily Sand and her alter ego, the Rider. Emily must soon come to grips with a mysterious stranger entering her life. Has he been watching her every move... or watching over her? And if so, for what purpose? Together with unlikely allies, including a therapist whom Emily abducted to better understand her compulsions, she confronts the betrayals and abuse of her past to navigate her present situation, and battle a seemingly omnipotent enemy.

Tobias and I know the rules. But after we meet the women of our dreams, we face a difficult decision. With our impending birthdays around the corner, we must decide if we’ll bend to the Regime’s will or fight for our relationships. The tip of the iceberg is if we standup for our relationships, then they will be put to the ultimate temptation.

Briar Wright, a fallen War Angel, has sold his body and soul. His buyer? The Great Duke of Hell—Astaroth. As Briar explores the gothic estate he’s expected to call home, he wrestles with nightmares of past abuse, blooming curiosity about his recent buyer, and an uncomfortable—yet insatiable—feeling attached to the idea of desire. Empowered and free, he enters a heated courtship with the demon duke. Questioning everything he's been taught leaves him reeling, but soon, Briar finds himself in the middle of a sensual awakening and a spiritual revelation.

Life’s supposed to be a balance of cozy moments, steamy nights, and just enough drama to keep things interesting. But when my new neighbor moves in, things go from "quirky small-town fun" to "is this a thriller or a rom-com?" overnight. Enter my overprotective (and ridiculously hot) man, Drew, who suddenly thinks he's Ethan Hunt–with an alarming amount of surveillance equipment.

Echoes of Green follows Chase Hughes returning to his hometown, Grand Meadows, Texas, for the first time in 20 years. He is haunted by memories as he attends the funeral of his former best friend, Stefano "Steve" Moretti. The journey brings back painful reflections on his daughter Rosie's death, which bears unsettling similarities to Steve’s recent car accident. Throughout this journey, Chase is forced to face the past he left behind, reuniting with old friends, a former love interest, as well as those who wronged him.

When a hurricane bears down on the town of Grand Meadows, a group of strangers is forced together in a house on Hawkstone Hill. Among them is Trent Barnes, a haunted man carrying a lifetime of family shame, and Maya Bruce, a journalist seeking more than just headlines. As floodwaters rise and walls collapse, what begins as a fight for survival becomes something deeper: a reckoning with the past. A letter, long-buried truths, and the legacy of a man buried in shame emerge from the ruins. For Trent, it’s a chance to face his family name—and to decide who he wants to become when the storm passes.

When the world’s wealth vanishes overnight, trust becomes the rarest currency of all. Marcus and Christine Vale — once brilliant cybersecurity engineers — wake to find billions in Bitcoin stolen using their own encryption keys. Framed for the greatest digital heist in history, they go on the run across Zürich, Iceland, Tokyo, and Dubai, unraveling a conspiracy known only as The Consortium — a shadow network that’s turning artificial intelligence into the world’s new financial god.

In September 2044, Toronto native James Nicholas narrowly survives an assassination attempt that plunges him into a covert war against a ruthless child sex trafficking ring. With a determined drug lord and an intrepid FBI agent by his side, James’s worst nightmare becomes all too real when his family is put in danger. Racing across North America to rescue his missing children, he must navigate a treacherous world of betrayal and corruption—where loyalty comes at an unimaginable cost.