Ghost Mountain

Blackmail. Chilling letters left on doorsteps. Super-personal secrets revealed. Cozy Mountain Springs is terrorized and in turmoil. There are suds in the streets! Sharon’s tearoom, The Eclectic Teakettle, is abuzz with distraught patrons. Who knows so much about so many and who would be this darned MEAN? Sharon and her husband, er… parakeet are on the case to expose the blackmailer. Can they stop them before it is too late or will their own supernatural secret and relationship be revealed to all?

The Spectra of the Dark Mountain is a story that unites fantasy, dark fantasy, terror and regionalism set in northeastern Brazil, to tell the story of John Felix, an unusual and introspective man, who lives in particular conflict with reality before his eyes and his imaginary world inside his mind. The story addresses in particular, the birth of the myth of the hero, who has to descend into the darkness, to go crazy, to transform himself, to "die" and be reborn as "new man."

Muscles ripple. Fangs glint. Desire ignites. Lily Evans never expected to become a wolf's obsession. But when Cain Wolfram's smoldering gaze locks onto her curves, she's consumed by a hunger that defies reason. Six and a half feet of pure, dominant alpha, Cain awakens a primal need in Lily's core. His touch scorches her skin, his growl vibrates through her very soul. As clothes fall away and inhibitions shatter, Lily finds herself submitting to pleasures that blur the line between pain and ecstasy. But loving a werewolf means more than just mind-blowing nights and toe-curling orgasms. It ...

The Caucasus mountains rise at the intersection of Europe, Russia, and the Middle East. A land of astonishing natural beauty and a dizzying array of ancient cultures, the Caucasus for most of the 20th century lay inside the Soviet Union, before movements of national liberation created newly independent countries and sparked the devastating war in Chechnya.

The stories in this book are based upon actual events. During the course of her research into some of South Carolina's classic tales, Nancy Roberts heard accounts of happenings in the recent past and even the present day. They're all here: from the famous Gray Man of Pawleys Island who warns of coming storms to the ghost of the poor fellow whose small plane went down in the 1950s near Walhalla, leaving him to forever hitchhike Highway 107.

When night falls, passion rises... Ally Collins never expected a night out to end with fangs at her throat and fire in her veins. But one encounter with Luke, a vampire as dangerous as he is irresistible, changes everything. His touch ignites her body, his kiss awakens her soul, and his bite... his bite unleashes a power that will reshape their world. As Ally surrenders to the dark pleasure of Luke's embrace, she discovers a hunger that only he can satisfy. But their forbidden love comes at a price. Ancient prophecies, rival vampires, and the shadows of their own desires threaten to tear ...

As gumshoes go, I was one of the best, back when it said Triplett on my badge—back when I had a badge, and a uniform to pin it on, not to mention a man’s body instead of a parakeet’s. No joke. Fortunately, though, I still have a few moves up my— Let’s move on. Seymour’s the name. I ended up in this avian form after my untimely demise, but against all odds I have been reunited in sunny Mountain Springs with my wife Sharon and our two children, Lila and Ethan. A lot of mysterious things have happened in this area over the past year, and all four of us have played a part in ...

"Four smoking-hot park rangers, one curvy dog walker, and a forest full of secrets... What could possibly go wrong? Saige's dog-walking business was supposed to be simple, but stumbling upon a millionaire's illegal dumping scheme was definitely not in the job description. Now she's caught the eye of not one, but four rugged park rangers who are determined to keep her safe—and maybe steal her heart in the process. But these aren't just any rangers. They're bear shifters, and they've decided Saige is their mate. As if navigating a budding polyamorous relationship wasn't complicated enough, ...

The death and destruction wrought by Teutates, along with Allie Mae McCormick's deadly rage against David Hobbs and his family in Tennessee and Colorado, has almost been forgotten. The renowned "lovers' lane" ravine in the heart of Cades Cove rests quietly below moonlit skies at night, and John Running Deer can once again enjoy the seclusion of his Smoky Mountain residence - almost.

I didn’t choose my career, and two decades in the media has been far too much. Fleeing LA, I thought things would calm down. When my plane crashed, I did not expect to be plunged into fiction. But that’s what happened when I came face to face with a dragon. When the dragon disappeared, a gorgeous man started berating me. It would have been laughable if I weren’t at death’s door. Then I learned the plane crash wasn’t an accident, And people still want me dead. But who? And how did they know I survived? I don’t have time for those questions. Because the gorgeous man clearly thinks...

Two years after Beverly Holden escaped her small hometown in the Kansas foothills for an exciting new life in California, she receives a mysterious message that her younger brother has gone missing after working for the dying heiress of Mirror Manor. Pulled back to her hometown to find her brother, Beverly is offered a choice: return to California and forever abandon her family and the small town where she grew up, or stay and inherit Mirror Manor’s estate upon the heiress’ death. The decision seems easy, but Beverly can’t help but wonder what her new wealth will cost?

Sun-drenched jungles. Lost cities. A treasure everyone wants... and no one should touch. Samantha Moon just wanted to show her kids the wonders of Colombia’s Amazon basin. But vacation plans go off the rails when they hear about a hidden ruin stuffed with El Dorado–style gold—and the deadly curse that guards it. Ignoring warnings (as usual), Sam, Allison, Tammy, and Paxton venture deep into the jungle, only to be attacked by spectral warriors bound to protect the hoard for eternity. These ancient spirits aren’t evil—they’re enslaved. Breaking the curse means battling illusions, ...

Something sinister’s afoot in Windy Ridge... When my mole-rat boss (and I do mean that literal like) goes missing, I’m pretty sure something wicked this way already came. Because Dorcas isn’t the type to miss a shift at the diner, let alone missing three danged days! So, when Sheriff Dean and I go looking for her, and we find her trailer all topsy-turvy, the writing is pretty much on the wall. Dorcas has been mole-rat napped! Not only that, but the singular clue left in the pile that used to be her trailer is a stone arm—one that’s as animated as Dr. Frankenstein’s creature. ...

As Olivia explores the depths of her newfound powers, she discovers a hunger that only Cade can satisfy. His rough hands and wicked mouth drive her wild, coaxing out both her magic and her deepest, darkest desires. With every earth-shattering climax, the lines between pleasure and power blur. But danger lurks in the shadows, craving Olivia's magic. As their enemies close in, Olivia and Cade must fight not only for their lives but for their very souls. Will the fire between them be hot enough to save the world, or will they lose themselves to the flames of passion? Dive into a realm where ...

Champagne corks only hint at the pressure that builds as this New Year’s witching hour approaches. Maggie Bixler, a saucy ghost who runs a spectral speakeasy in the gloomy basement of the old family home, was brutally betrayed and is ready to POP! She’s hired me, Seymour—part-time detective, full-time parakeet—to find who double-crossed her a hundred years ago. I’m game! (Get it?) Meanwhile, my former wife (and now owner) Sharon throws a wing-ding on New Year’s Eve and the whole town crashes the private party. Seymour Triplett’s the name. Once human and a full-time gumshoe, I ...

Just one last stop in Peru, right? How could that go wrong? When Paxton asks to see the famous Nazca Lines, Samantha Moon figures it’s an easy detour—just teleport to the desert, snap a few pics, and call it a day. But the lines aren’t just ancient art. They’re giant glyphs that act as spirit gates, sucking the whole family into a demi-plane teeming with feathered warrior-people, bizarre mesas, and ancient magic. To get home, Sam strikes a deal with an ancient spider demigod. Her price? Rescue 10,000 stolen eggs from the bird people’s sky city before they’re devoured. Cue aerial...

Over a hundred years ago a witch was killed in a mine explosion deep inside Temple Mountain. Now she's back for revenge. Two sisters exploring a remote ghost town have found a gold coin that the witch cursed before her death, and this witch's ghost is using the coin as a way to control the living. Unless the sisters can stop her, she will come back to life and their father will be taken from them forever.

In a world where the dead walk and humanity clings to survival, Elena never expected to find her pulse racing for a VAMPIRE. Leo was danger personified – all smoldering looks and predatory grace. She told herself it was just the adrenaline, the constant dance with death that made her hyperaware of his every move. But who was she kidding? Their first kiss tasted of blood and gunpowder, fierce and unexpected amidst a hail of zombie attacks. It left her breathless, craving more even as her rational mind screamed warnings. As they journeyed through the apocalyptic wasteland, stolen glances ...

What’s a relaxing trip to Guatemala without a quick side quest to the Mayan underworld? Samantha Moon just wanted more bonding time with her daughters, her best friend, and the gorgeous cenotes of Cobán. But when a desperate mother begs for help finding her kidnapped son, Sam can’t say no. The boy isn’t in a normal cave—he’s trapped in Xibalba, a nightmare realm of ancient death gods, illusions, and soul-devouring monsters. With Allison’s witchcraft, Tammy’s fae-trained magic, and Paxton’s empathic instincts, they descend into the underworld to battle trickster spirits, ...

He moved across the world to try and make something of himself, but letters from home tell him just how much he has missed. As he grew up, his parents had grown old, and he soon realized just how much he had missed. He missed his father's final years, and with his mother's health waning, Lawson returns home for Christmas, only to discover that some moments stay frozen in time.