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Surviving the attack on the Sithen, Verity, Prince Aziz, and both their guards are shaken and on high alert. So when an emissary from High Court comes to invite Princess Verity to the monarchy competition weeks ahead of schedule, Verity knows that her timetable has been accelerated, and there isn’t much that she can do. But her guard, allies, and ladies-in-waiting are ready, and they will not let House Salim have a poor showing at court.

Lexi Eden's life has always revolved around helping others in need. So when all her romantic relationships end in disaster, she blames it on trying to fix men who don't want to be fixed. Enter Clacher. He's big, bad, and tattooed all over. And he's got a tongue piercing that's making her biggest wet dreams come true. Clacher Drachen has hope he will find love one day, even though the last time he loved a woman she disappeared. Or maybe she left him on purpose. Lexi's sexy, funny, and a genuinely kind soul. In his heart, she's the one for him.

Ian Blackwell fronts the next up and comer for Will It Records. He's young, charming, and doesn't live by anyone's rules but his own. He's watched several friends find happiness within the arms of their perfect woman and secretly, it's something he has wanted for himself. Life's always been this side of lonely for the rocker and while his friends make up his rag tag universe and family, love has always eluded him. Ravens Santiago loves life exactly the way it is. She gets to wear yoga pants all day, be immersed in her first love of technology and harmlessly flirts with her clients for Will It. Love is a concept she would rather not think about, as love has brought her nothing but pain, and a life lived without knowing who she really was.

Having finally scrounged up enough bits to get himself a ship, Bartholomew "Barty D" Duke is ready to launch himself and his main squeeze P’riti into a life of freedom and adventure. Of course, nothing good comes easy in a dog-eat-dog galaxy, and before their thrilling interstellar adventure can so much as leave the ground, things start to go sidewise.

Rejoin Never as he searches for his father's legacy and the sister he hadn't known existed. In The Phoenix of Kiymako Never must navigate a secretive new culture ruled by warrior monks. Distrusted and hunted for his blood, he must forge new alliances while following the dark trail his father has left. If Never can survive, it will lead to both his long lost sister and - finally - the truth about his mysterious name.

For years I wanted her, a fey lady of worth and standing. I stood by as her friend, was her shoulder to cry on, and the person to whom she told her secrets. She was perfect for me. Beautiful, sexy, and her powers complemented mine. She never figured out my need of her. We said good-bye once upon a time, not by any choice of mine. Now she’s back, and we are both older, wiser, and different. She needs my help so she can achieve her dreams. I plan to give it...in exchange for one night. Because it’s only going to take one night to make her mine.

I had plans for my life, and being a good little omega wasn’t on the list. But being the daughter of a powerful and wealthy pack means following their rules. Now I’m housed with a sexy as sin alpha charged with watching over me while I interview packs to court. But Kai is far more interesting and appealing than any of the alphas my family has sent my way.

The competition over, Nymea Blut and her guard are back to real life, with a new objective. Queen Verity has decreed that Blutfeuer, Nymea’s family wineries and distilleries, branch out into the human realm, in order to bring more revenue into their new vision of Faerie. Nymea is ready and able, though she is going forward grudgingly. A woman set in her ways, Nymea isn’t interested in humanity or humans, only creating her infusions and living quietly with her rag tag guard. If this will help Faerie, then she is a team player, but opposition is on the horizon.

Darkness is gathering deep within the land of Vadiya as the Red Seed Cult perform twisted experiments on human flesh. Never has already tangled with the foul creatures and knows no-one else can stop them...but if he charges into enemy territory now, he will have to face old flame Sacha, who has promised to kill him should they meet again. Yet when he learns that she has been captured by the creatures he sets out with unlikely allies on a quest to uncover the truth behind the cult and hopefully save - and then survive - Sacha.

Adventure? Check. Magic? Check. Sarcasm? You bet. Roguish Never is sure he has hunted down every relic and every clue possible on his quest to finally lift the curse on his blood and hopefully learn his true name. However, convincing the wealthy Lord Firmita to part with a map to the sunken city proves to be far more dangerous than he first imagined.

Avery Harper hasn't dated in two years. After losing her fiancé during his deployment, she chose to stay away from men and the games they play. That worked great until she met Jae Drachen. He overwhelms her senses from the moment she meets him. It has her wondering if love at first sight truly exists. The more time she spends with Jae, the more she believes it does.

When Jake, a young traveler from our own world, with no ties to the Kingdom, is transported into the ancient Lighthouse towering over the Inland Sea, his life takes an unexpected turn. The Lighthouse is more than a beacon—it is the heart of an age-old legacy, the stronghold of the Guardian, and a sanctuary of immense power. Unbeknownst to Jake, the Kingdom is crumbling under the shadow of treachery and ambition, and its last hope rests on his unsteady shoulders.

Called by God to live by a faith that falls dangerously close to insanity, Noah begins a grand project that will consume him. Noah refuses to listen to reason and insists that his faith is real. His family doubts him, and he is ostracized from his city. One by one, those that he loves begin to understand and grow a faith of their own that will forever change their lives. As their world ends and a new world begins, so do their trials. Along with their new life at sea comes new adversity. Adversity that they had never imagined and new experiences that they would never forget.

A half-Fae orphan joined a Fae warrior training camp at the mere age of eleven. Defying expectations and proving that a half-blood is capable of holding her own against all odds, Serafina earned the coveted Fae title of warrior. When a shapeshifter’s best friend convinced him to become the lord commander of the Court of Dusk, little did he know that his life would no longer be his own to control.

Rejoin Never in this short story as he fights to take back Tsolde's inn from the clutches of a greedy nobleman. After returning from Kiymako, Never discovers that Tsolde's inn, the Young Stag, is now owned by Lord Taginus - a wastrel and a cad. Yet the man hides a troubling secret, and when Never stumbles upon it he quickly finds a far darker adversary than he first imagined.

In the early summer of 1962 in San Francisco, three inmates escaped Alcatraz. Presumed dead, they became the most famous escapees of that inescapable island. What if they survived? On that night there was an unusual heat wave and a calm tide. Perhaps even a stroke of luck. Cincinnatus Jones, the former Frank Lee Morris, is a man reborn. He finds shelter in a deserted cabin in the Oakland Hills. Among the Redwoods in a primordial forest, Cincinnatus finds an unfamiliar yet soothing solace while remaining alert, as he is still a fugitive.

In the intricate tapestry of faith, personal transformation, and divine inspiration, the soul's journey is a profound narrative that transcends the mundane. When the universe's ethereal essence, exemplified through tales of unwavering faith, collides with the author's inner turmoil and aspirations, a profound shift ensues. This story captures the profound metamorphosis of one such soul, grappling with internal battles and seeking redemption through divine connection.

Matthew Barrett is tired. He’s lived a hard life full of pain, suffering, and sacrifice. Sacrifice without end. When he’s sent on a minimal risk job to find and bring back a corporate executive, Matt is tested yet again. His skill, stamina, and intellect will be challenged like never before. Book five in the SEAL Strike series is a twisted journey filled with pain, heartache, and titanic struggle in one of the most inhospitable and dangerous places in the world, Afghanistan. Let the journey begin!

What does it mean to live a life full of faith? Todd Anderson’s stories of his personal journey show what it means to trust what you can’t see and take small steps forward, rather than waiting for one giant leap. His stories reveal the truth that the journey is difficult at times, but his faith and experience show that God never leaves his children alone, and like the prodigal son, they will eventually find their way back home again.

Bobby Higdon, a wine kid from Nebraska, gets sucked into the dark world of high-stakes gambling on underground blind-tasting competitions.