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A treasury of imaginative tales including: the Algonquin story of how Glooskap conquered the Great Bull-Frog; "The Meeting of the Wild Animals", a Tsimshian myth; "The Bear Man", a Cherokee legend; and more.

Summer 1787. After a long, difficult, and devastating war for independence was won, the Articles of Confederation–our first form of government–was falling apart at the seams. Controversy and dissention reigned supreme as Congress convened at Independence Hall. Fiery passions, ablaze with visions of a new form of government “by and for the people,” hovered on the horizon. Would the sun of a New Age sink under a cloud of doubt and dissention? Or would it represent the dawn of a new era breaking over the world as A Rising Sun.

What caused the bloody massacre within the walls of a small Baltimore city church? A thin trail of circumstances lead to Devonte Harrington, a mid-level drug dealer with a devoted group of young women and block soldiers who surround him at all times. What is his hold over them? And what inspired his legacy of savagery? Son of a selfish teenage mother, and raised primarily by his aunt Angela, Devonte was born in the shadows of the Myers Home for Veterans, and for years hidden from the world like a dirty secret. Could the start of his villainous supremacy begin here? Told through the eyes of ...

Here's the fourth tale of the new spicy, fast-paced Operation Big Rock Romance series, a spin-off series from the original five-book Big Rock Romance Collection. Lacy Hardy’s reputation is ruined, and she is completely innocent. Her escort, Carl, is a perfect gentleman when he finds shelter for them on that awful, stormy day. The storm lasts through the night and when they finally make it home the next day, rumors are already flying. Carl agrees to marry her, but he is murdered on the morning of their wedding. Emmett Burke is a blacksmith in Big Rock and would be the object of every young...

It was 1825.The Michigan Territory had lain ripe for settlement by hardy American souls for thirteen years. But there were reasons the interior had remained wild. Indian uprisings, harsh weather, diseases, and loneliness were hardships to face let alone clearing trees and building homes. Finally the trickle of pioneers advancing from the shores began. Eliza Pearce was a young woman with goals of her own. They did not include taming the Territory. But, too young to argue, she finds herself immersed in pioneer life and struggling to survive her experience. Grief. Strife. There are those that ...

An independent nation now exists forged in the fires of battle and founded upon lofty principles. But treaties with indigenous people have been broken, women had no rights, and slavery was still legal. Can integrity be legislated? Can equality be lived? Can truth be heard? Can individual rights be secured? These questions are answered in A Voice for the People.

Pressley Hamilton arrives in the town of Misty Hollow, eager to invest in a property near the Rocking W Ranch. But what begins as a simple business venture quickly spirals into a web of mystery, danger, and long-buried secrets. When Pressley stumbles upon an abandoned mine, the locals warn her of its cursed history, a tragic accident, and whispers of greed that have haunted the town for decades. Strange happenings begin to plague the property—unexplained noises, shadows in the night, and escalating threats that test her resolve. Together with River, the dedicated and rugged ranch hand, ...

A letter from the grave will unveil something you never knew about the Blood of My Brother series...everything. Roc, reportedly the most notorious man in the city of Philadelphia according to law enforcement, is back! After instructing the demise of his once beloved mentor Mr. Holmes, Roc realizes that there is unfinished business, that which will bring him face to face with the man behind the mask. Sometimes walking a straight path is not as easy as it seems, especially when there are wolves hidden along the trail. Many chronicles of war are never told, for they are trapped within the ...

In the streets of Durham, North Carolina, seducing dopeboys is a popular hustle for females who want a quick bag. Niccas get that trap money and many females trap the trap boys. It's all about that bread, by any means necessary. But all money ain't good money. Jade is a baddie with few equals. She's every hustler's fantasy as well as their weakness, and she is unapologetic about the way she uses her sex to get deep in a man's pockets. Surrounded by envy, hate and jealousy, Jade knows that there is NO TIME FOR ERROR. In order for her to remain the baddest bytch, she must prevail against all ...

Dr. Robert Goddard was the first scientist who not only realized the potential for rockets for space flight but also contributed directly in making them a reality. His rare talent in both creative science and practical engineering placed Goddard well above the European rocket pioneers. The dedicated research and experimentation into the development of rockets by the modest man went largely unrecognized in the Untied States until the dawn of the space age.

They said love could save her. No one warned her what it could destroy. Knight is learning that love doesn’t always mean safety, and loyalty doesn’t always mean truth. With her world tilting on uncertain ground, she begins to question everything. Clarissa’s cruelty escalates behind closed doors, and the only person who’s ever truly seen her—Blake—can do nothing but watch as she unravels. Through Knight’s eyes, Stix is beautiful in a broken kind of way. She sees pieces of herself in the pain he hides. But the closer they get, the harder it becomes to tell where her heart ends ...

Will his daring bargain keep her close—or push her away forever? Helen Gray arrives in London with a Boston-built clipper and a courageous plan—racing to China for the first tea of the season, breaking speed records and earning a fortune. All Helen wants is her freedom, not the glory, but first she needs a shipload of silver to fund her venture. Alas, no one will negotiate with a woman, especially an American whose wickedly fast ship will scandalize the British fleet. No one except… Nicholas Irons, born Nikolaos Sideris, a man who defied tradition to forge his own destiny. He’s ...

Braelyn and Kai were couple goals - their bond tighter than a vault. Life was good— until temptation came calling in the form the irresistible Sevaughn, whose very presence ignited a fire in Braelyn that made her upcoming nuptials feel like a forgotten dream. One taste too many and Braelyn’s falling deep into an intoxicating web of deception and lust – typical side chick vibes that leave Braelyn torn between the two: the thrill of the forbidden and the comfort of the familiar. Little did she know, her a$$ just might have written a check that her heart isn’t prepared to cash. The ...

In this followup to his hugely popular Midnight Storm Moonless Sky: Indigenous Horror Stories, Blackfoot storyteller Alex Soop plunges us again into enthralling tales that mix reality with dark terror. Within its stories, Whisper at Night and They Will Come reveals ancient theories of the paranormal, post apocalyptic scenarios, impossible wells of grief, and monstrous phobias. Soop scares the wits out of listeners, all the while uncovering overlooked social anxieties and racism affecting Indigenous Peoples across North America.

When five-year-old Roman s mother is murdered before his eyes in Fayette, Mississippi he is left alone with his loyal dog, a blue nose pit-bull named Ice. Things appear to look up for Roman when Billy Bob Adams, a career criminal, finds him and whisks him to Baltimore, Maryland. With modern day slavery as his motive, Billy Bob teaches Roman every villainous trick he knows...including murder. From the moment Yoko was born she was unwanted. Born with a visible handicap people judged her upon first sight. Before long they turn the sweet child into a bitter young adult who does anything she can...

After dealing with multiple deaths, Banks and Jersey are grateful to welcome new life with the birth of their twins Ace and Walid. But when their secret comes out, Mason destroys their plans of happily ever after by giving his old friend an ultimatum. Once a decision is made, his answer has a far more painful result. After the loss of their loved ones, the other Wales and Louisville members do their best to adapt and find their identities. In the process, their reaching and grabbing for attention rub each other the wrong way, resulting in a decision with horrible consequences.

"Satisfaction Guaranteed" follows Dem, a former street kid turned Pediatric surgeon, who enters the world of male escorting due to failed relationships and disdain for games. Despite a troubled past, he rises above dysfunction to establish himself. When Dem encounters a client, sparks fly, leading to a unique journey where he navigates the complexities of love and intimacy. As he grapples with an attachment he didn't expect, Dem discovers that true satisfaction goes beyond the surface, unveiling the intricate layers of his heart.

Determined former saloon girl, Stormy Cooper, starts a new life as a doctor's assistant. What does she care if the rumor concerning her new employer is true? Who cares if he is gruff and rude? Stormy has dealt with gruff, demanding men her entire life. Why should Dr. Tucker Anderson be different? Everything should be fine as long as she can keep her past life a secret. But she did not figure on falling in love. Will Tucker want her if she tells him about her past? Tragedy defines Dr. Tucker Anderson's life. He's built a wall around his heart, a wall no one can tear down. At least that's ...

In the exciting sequel to The Legend of Ghostkiller, Kyle and Nina Ghostkiller struggle with new revelations regarding Nina's past — something Kyle chose to keep to himself. Angry over the deception, Nina strikes out on her own to unravel her biological family secrets. Instead, she finds herself stranded in time where dark entities linger for revenge, and the dangers of living in the past threaten her very existence. Captured by the British, Nina must choose to stay in the past and fight to save the Cherokee people or travel back to the future and lose them to certain death. Which will ...

Amanda, Colin, and Ben. All they ever wanted was to be in the Colonies, to escape the tyranny of the English aristocracy, to worship freely, to build a life together. Colin Michael Browning dreams of a new life in the American colonies. He works in the family business as a blacksmith. Amanda Andrews is Colin's soul mate who embroiders in her father's tailoring shoppe. Benjamin Andrews, Amanda's twin brother and Colin's best friend, is a theology student who rejects the Anglican Church during a time of persecution of Protestants in England. Ben yearns for the religious freedom available in ...