Fantasy Relationship

Lauren DeStefano’s Wither was called a “thought-provoking debut, reminiscent of The Handmaid’s Tale” by Kirkus Reviews. Its chilling follow-up, Fever, continues 16-year-old Rhine’s tale - set in a dark future in which men and women die by age 25, and young girls are sold into marriage to keep the population growing. Rhine has finally escaped her marriage. But what hope can the outside world offer when death looms ever closer?

Water is commodified. The water train that serves the city increasingly at risk of sabotage. As news breaks that construction of a gigantic ice dock will displace more people than first thought, protestors take to the streets and the lives of several individuals begin to interlock. A nurse on the brink of an affair. A boy who follows a stray dog out of the city. A woman who lies dying. And her husband, a marksman: a man forged by his past and fearful of the future, who weighs in his hands the possibility of death against the possibility of life.

In a world where magic is illegal, Cassel Sharpe has the most deadly ability of all: With one touch, he can transform any object - including a person - into something else entirely. And that makes him a wanted man. The Feds are willing to forgive all his past crimes if he’ll only leave his con-artist family behind and go straight. But why does going straight feel so crooked? For one thing, it means being on the opposite side of the law from Lila, the girl he loves.

During Mardi Gras, anything can happen—even being auctioned to a monstrous alpha who refuses to let you go. Selene Mardi Gras was supposed to be my last wild night of freedom—one final reckless adventure before I disappeared for good. But instead of waking up with a hangover, I wake up in chains. Auctioned. Sold. Claimed. By him. Darius Tauron isn’t human. He’s a minotaur, a towering beast with molten gold eyes and curved black horns, draped in wealth and danger. He owns this city’s underworld, and now? He owns me. He says I belong to him. That he’s waited for me. That I was ...

Zilan dreams of becoming a royal alchemist, of providing for her family by making alchemical gold and gems for the wealthy to eat in order to stay young forever. But for now, she’s trapped in her impoverished village in southern China, practicing an illegal form of alchemy to keep food on the table—resurrecting the dead, for a price. When Zilan finally has the chance to complete her imperial exams, she ventures to the capital to compete against the best alchemists in the country in tasks she’ll be lucky to survive, let alone pass.

Cat hasn’t been to Montgomery Falls, the town her family founded, since she was 12 years old. Since the summer she discovered she could do things that no normal 12-year-old could do. Since she had her first kiss with Riley Fraser. Since she destroyed their friendship. Now, five years later, she’s back and Riley has disappeared. When Noah, Riley's brother, asks for help in discovering what happened, Cat is torn between wanting to learn the truth and protecting the secret that she’s been guarding ever since that summer she and Riley stopped speaking.

Someone—or something—is decimating ships and sea life off Hawaii's coast, and Max and her flock find themselves sucked into the Navy's top-secret investigation of the catastrophe. Their objective: Rescue Max's activist mom from a wicked subterranean enemy. The hitch: They must dive deep into dark waters, where gruesome evil dwells . . . and for high-flying Maximum Ride, could there be anything more terrifying than being trapped in the great abyss?

***Ian Book of the Year Finalist*** *** Wishing Shelf Awards Finalist *** *** Readers' Favorite Finalist *** It’s not all tinsel and candy canes for Santa’s daughter! Grumpy, workaholic Santa always favored Tina’s younger brother, grooming him from birth to fill his boots when he retires. There’s just one problem – Nicholas, Jr. hates Christmas. He even writes anti-Christmas songs for his rock band, Black Ice. When their father winds up in the hospital, it falls to Tina to leave college in sunny Florida and temporarily return home to the frozen North Pole to run the family ...

He was rough, dangerous, and utterly forbidden—but I was already addicted to the thrill. Annie When my car crashed during a blizzard, the last person I expected to rescue me was Rhett Blackwell, the tattooed outlaw everyone warned me about. Trapped together in his isolated mountain cabin, every boundary shattered. His touch was ruthless, his dominance fierce, and I surrendered willingly to the storm between us. Now, I'm caught in a web of desire, knowing he'll ruin me, yet craving every brutal moment. Rhett Annie Rose stumbled into my life, all sweetness and defiance, igniting a hunger I ...

It's been three months since Amy was unplugged. The life she always knew is over. And everywhere she looks, she sees the walls of the spaceship Godspeed. But there may just be hope: Elder has assumed leadership of the ship. He's finally free to enact his vision - no more Phydus, no more lies. But when Elder discovers shocking news about the ship, he and Amy race to discover the truth behind life on Godspeed.

There’s a new Santa in town and not everyone is happy about it! Tina Claus has been running the North Pole since Santa retired. She’s finally found her niche and loves it. But Santa suspects his brother, Kris Kringle, will attempt to take over the family business and install his incompetent son as the new Santa. Because Santa is supposed to be a man, right? In the meantime, Tina’s brother, Nick, is enjoying success with his band, Black Ice, but has problems of his own. His new guitarist is challenging his leadership of the band and flirting with his Rock Goddess crush, Isabella. ...

Will Lana’s dreams become real? Lana lives a perfect life in Washington D.C. with her husband, Greg. Right in the middle of a peaceful and simple life, she awakens from a dream that reveals to her a new reality that questions the very essence of who she is. Enter Claire, a beautiful young woman with who Lana is supposedly in a relationship. Meandering between Slovenia while sleeping and the USA while awake, this love story makes Lana evolve and grow. Magnetic Reverie is the first book from The Reverie series, now available also in Spanish. Warning: There are a few descriptive same-sex ...

Laylee can barely remember the happier times before her beloved mother died. Before her father, driven by grief, lost his wits (and his way) and she was left as the sole remaining mordeshoor in the village of Whichwood, destined to spend her days scrubbing the skins and souls of the dead in preparation for the afterlife. It's become easy to forget and easier still to ignore not only her ever-increasing loneliness but the way her overworked hands are stiffening and turning silver, just like her hair.

For goth-girl Raven, dating her dream boyfriend is complicated, especially because Alexander’s secret means that they can see each other only at night. And now the pair must be extra wary in the dark with Alexander’s archrival, Jagger, appearing around town. As if Jagger isn’t enough cause for worry, Luna, his strikingly pale sister, has also surfaced and seems to have her sights set on Raven’s longtime nemesis, Trevor.

Since birth, Nyx has been betrothed to the evil ruler of her kingdom - all because of a reckless bargain her father struck. And since birth, she has been training to kill him. Betrayed by her family yet bound to obey, Nyx rails against her fate. Still, on her 17th birthday, she abandons everything she's ever known to marry the all-powerful, immortal Ignifex. Her plan? Seduce him, disarm him, and break the 900-year-old curse he put on her people. But Ignifex is not what Nyx expected. The strangely charming lord beguiles her, and his castle - a shifting maze of magical rooms - enthralls her.

Rose has been appointed as a healer’s apprentice at Hagenheim Castle, a rare opportunity for a woodcutter’s daughter like her. While she often feels uneasy at the sight of blood, Rose is determined to prove herself capable. Failure will mean returning home to marry the aging bachelor her mother has chosen for her. When Lord Hamlin, the future duke, is injured, it is Rose who must tend to him. As she works to heal his wound, she begins to understand emotions she’s never felt before and wonders if he feels the same.

7 bareback books of brats getting STUFFED & CREAMED! Why bother with dating apps when you can hook up with someone who already lives at home? In this steamy 7-book series, lonely sluts turn to their roommates to have ALL their needs handled. Collection includes: Suckle Me Please Got milk? Colleen always ensures that she does! She can't get enough of the stuff and drinks it like it's water, which causes problems when she shares cartons with her roommates. They're ready to either cut her off or kick her out, which leaves her looking for "other" options to enjoy that creamy flavor. She starts ...

Heading off for a weekend in Las Vegas with her friends, Jessie Ralle has only one worry: how to make it through the road trip in the same car as her ex, Jimmy Kelter. The guy she hasn’t come close to getting over since he broke up with her five months ago. The guy who’s finally ready to tell her why he did it, because now he wants her back. Only, sometimes knowing why doesn’t actually make things better. Sometimes it leads to bigger, more terrifying questions.

In the heart of the modern Highlands, three irresistible alphas and one fiery omega discover a love that defies tradition—because some hearts aren’t meant to choose. Lorna fled to the moors of Scotland, seeking a refuge from her past and the world that never understood her. But instead of solitude, she found herself drawn into the lives of three alpha brothers: Malcolm, the stoic protector; Ian, the brilliant thinker; and Ross, the spirited adventurer. Each of them sees something in her worth fighting for, something she’s long since stopped believing in herself. Malcolm is determined ...

Fiona came to the Highlands seeking peace, but instead, she found herself at the heart of a storm. Her omega status, a secret she’s fought to keep hidden, draws the attention of dangerous men—and four alphas determined to stand between her and harm. Duncan is the protector, his steady presence a shield against the chaos. Brodie’s charm is a balm to Fiona’s fears, his wit and warmth drawing her closer. Alistair’s quiet intensity offers her understanding and strength, while Calum’s untamed fire ignites a passion she can’t deny. As Fiona’s heat approaches and the shadows of her...