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Ryder Giles, a formidable vampire hybrid and the calmest, most unshakeable bodyguard at Scanguards, believes he’s met his match in Scarlet King. She’s an introverted trust fund baby and PhD candidate, notoriously difficult and manipulative, and every other bodyguard has thrown in the towel. Ryder, however, is confident he can handle her. He couldn’t be more wrong. Little does Ryder know that Scarlet is the fiery seductress who gave him a fake name during their explosive, life-altering encounter at a nightclub. Now, secrets and intrigue collide, forcing them into an impossible alliance...

"In The Shadow of the Reaper" is the thrilling second instalment in the Digby Rolf Mystery series, where Digby, now the incumbent Vicar in his picturesque village of Wickham Bumpstead, finds himself thrust into the role of amateur detective once again. The tranquility of the village is shattered by a string of perplexing murders, leaving the locals in fear and the police stumped with no discernible motives. Digby's quest for answers takes him across the English Channel to France, where he unravels the threads of a dark mystery dating back to the harrowing days of World War Two. The haunting...

Unwanted Dreams. Alexandra had married the man of her dreams and they had their whole life ahead of them. They had a wonderful marriage, a beautiful house and essentially they could not be happier. Things were falling into place as intended, until one beautiful evening turned devastatingly tragic. The catastrophic events that transpired ensured that none of their lives would ever be the same. Faced with an impossible moral decision, Alex had to make a choice that would come back to haunt her in years to come, once again forcing her to tempt the hands of fate. How does a random murder ...

A breath-taking arctic adventure with a new twist on Norse mythology! In the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard miners make an unexpected discovery: a cave with ancient petroglyphs and a giant ship that has a dangerous secret. When one of the men touches it, he goes berserk and kills several workers. Archaeologist Anika Wahlgren is called out to Svalbard to investigate the ancient ship. Yet she has no idea what she’s about to uncover: NAGLFAR! The ship from Norse mythology that heralds the end of the world. With a team of international researchers she’s determined to get to the bottom of ...

The Abyss is a world of chaos and conflict where weakness is purged, and failure equals death. Three Supreme Devils rule with uncontested might until a young, ambitious devil sets out on a path to overthrow them all. Sekka of Nilas refuses to wait for the centuries it will take to amass the power she craves. She is cunning, manipulative, and willing to take risks a more prudent devil would never attempt. But ambition is a double-edged sword, and now she is bleeding out troops faster than she can replace them.

“Everybody lies. No one knows anyone.” Burgeoning young scientist Margot thought she had finally found happiness with her new husband Ryan, a microbiologist running a successful research laboratory. After several scientists die under suspicious circumstances, Ryan becomes obsessed with their murders, convinced the government is responsible. When a bioterrorist attack grips the nation, killing thousands of innocent civilians, Ryan becomes more isolated and secretive, drawing suspicion from everyone, including Margot. As a government agent closes in on Ryan, Margot races to find the proof...

They crossed a wasteland in search of a magical weapon. Now they must cross a sea of acid to protect it. Join Michael Carter and his ragtag group of scrappers as they attempt to save the world of Ratrac Daor from a alien invader lurking beyond the stars. After fleeing the Culver Waste aboard the notorious whaling vessel, Baleard's Bastard, Michael Carter and his companions continue their search for Menutee’s priceless cache of meridium. But first they must cross the vast and deadly Acid, a sea devastated by elemental magic and war. However, they are not the only ones joining in the chase....

Claire’s to-do list: Catch a plane Take the shot Kill the bad guy Attend a party Save the girl GET A LIFE....Can a woman have everything…a dangerous globe-trotting job, money, looks, and a loving family? By day, she is a dangerous contract sniper; at night, she's a Page 6 party girl in NYC with a smoking hot body and heiress to a fortune. One night in a touristy hotel bar, she meets Will, and they share a special connection. They have nothing in common but the spark between them. Can Claire and Will bring their two worlds together for their happily ever after without getting everyone ...

Unlock the secrets to thriving in high-growth markets with The Regulatory Edge, the ultimate guide to mastering the complex world of regulations. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or a budding innovator, understanding regulatory frameworks is essential to your success in today's fast-paced industries. Dive into the fundamentals of regulation and discover how they intersect with market dynamics, shaping the landscape of tomorrow's businesses. Explore the defining characteristics and key drivers of high-growth sectors, and learn how to harness these insights for strategic advantage. With...

With the arrival of mysterious Aunt Maude on Christmas Day, young Samuel Flynn learns that his innocent removal of two objects from the fairy tale world has thrown it into turmoil which only he can resolve. Upon his return, he is captured by Rumpelstiltskin and he meets Rose, a fellow-captive. Working together, they escape and flee to the sanctuary of a quirky village overrun by white rabbits. They are invited to a strange tea party where they are befriended by Fred Bassett, a hound with a very odorous problem who later accompanies them. Sam soon learns that the spell of the sorcerer’s ...

When 18-year-old Joshua Mayo takes a man's life in a horrible accident, he leaves the scene without reporting the crime to the police. He hopes to put the awful night behind him and move on with his life. But of course, he ends up telling his mother, Karen, what happened. Karen has raised Joshua on her own in Cedar Rapids, Iowa - and she'd thought they'd finally made it. He was doing well in school and was only months from starting college. After hearing his dark confession, she is forced to make a choice no parent should have to make....

In the wake of a devastating attack, Rollan and his team have tracked down and captured the men responsible. But when a Top Secret safe house is targeted, one of their own is kidnapped, and the discovery of an explosive file comes to light, no one is safe.

A journey through time. A return to the past. A chance to relive what once was. What if you could go back—not just in memory, but in reality? In this compelling time travel tale, acclaimed author Dr. Andrew C S Koh transports readers to the heart of 1969, a defining year of history, culture, and personal awakening. When a mysterious opportunity allows the protagonist to travel back in time, he embarks on a deeply emotional journey to a world of typewriters, transistor radios, and untold stories. As the traveler revisits the streets of his youth, encounters familiar faces, and relives ...

A serial killer is stalking the donors of the San Francisco Philharmonic and it is up to police detective Phillipa 'Flip' Morland to stop him. With her partner in the hospital, Flip must team up with classical musician Professor Jeremy Burke to catch the madman they've dubbed 'Amadeus' for his penchant of playing Mozart while he commits his brutal crimes. Don't miss the fast paced, non-stop action in this spine-tingling suspense featuring an unforgettable cast of characters. Please note: This romantic suspense story contains graphic violence as well as fully realized love scenes. It is not ...

A dream job in a millionaire’s villa on the French Riviera. A travel vlogger hired to document a life of luxury. But this paradise has a bloody secret, and the only thing starving more than the beast in the woods is her audience’s hunger for content. Cassie James, known to her millions of followers as "Wandering Cass," has just landed the gig of a lifetime: house-sitting a modern, isolated mansion clinging to the cliffs above the Mediterranean. The stunning views and infinity pool are a goldmine for her channel, a fantasy of the luxe life she’s ready to deliver in high definition. But...

"You'll love the ride of this funny and fast-paced story about the conflicts faced by Hash O'Connell and his friends as they travel by garbage truck through reality and virtual reality." –Joseph Gansrow, author of Deconstructing and Reconstructing Sentences They line up in Frick Village to get on the garbage truck: the disoriented, the suicidal, the desperate, even the kid who won't look up from her cell phone. They are Generation Dementia, high school seniors who have lost their bearings. When a video made about the troubled teens on the garbage truck goes viral, the reality TV crews ...

When one man's scheme to create the Greatest Freak Show on Earth leads to an insane obsession that can only end in devastating tragedy. The ghoulish proprietor of a Victorian arcade specifically designed to showcase the myriad of freaks, outcasts, and oddities that abound in old London town is a man driven by his own dark desires. Rodney Thompson is an emotionless, sadistic person who craves glory above all else - at least until the beautiful Violet wafts into his world. From the very day when Violet first takes a dainty step inside the arcade, Rodney is determined to make her his own. A ...

The hand of unjust authority has crushed workers through the ages, from the time of medieval nobles to the days of modern corporate titans. Now, the tides are turning. In the third installment of Parallel Planes, explore the misleadingly familiar world of X1912CE309, where power struggles in the world of work spill into everyday life, creating status ladders and inequities across and beyond the contemporary urban fiefdoms of the Empire City. As a modernized form of feudalism takes hold of contemporary New York, three friends must navigate the boundaries of their social station to elevate ...

An extravagant society’s keen affinity for good living and aesthetics has left it exposed to an obscured and profound undercurrent that is moving the vibrant civilization toward an unexpected future. The fourth installment of Parallel Planes dives into the present day of an alternate timeline where the Ancient Egyptian Kingdom never fell to foreign invaders, preserving elements of its culture and influence into the twenty-first century. In a contemporary landscape of intense media dominance, furious fads, and fervent government oversight, the heads of the world’s top fashion dynasty ...

A gripping spy memoir that unravels a world of power, corruption, and high-stakes diplomacy. Set against the backdrop of the Vatican, the Kremlin, and a master chess player with a hidden agenda, this riveting narrative explores the intersection of centuries-old conflicts and modern-day geopolitics. As the story weaves through diplomatic maneuvers and oil pipeline rivalries—from Africa and the Middle East to Xinjiang, China—it exposes the dark underbelly of international lobbying in Washington and London. At the heart of this saga is a retired ambassador, who is now working for one of ...