New Legends

Each of the best-selling writers represented in these selections from Legends II returns to the fantasy universe he or she made famous throughout the world. Whether set before or after events already recounted elsewhere, whether featuring beloved characters or compelling new creations, these masterful short novels are both mesmerizing standalones - perfect introductions to the work of their authors - and indispensable additions to the epics on which they are based.

A Kingdom of Men is pushing the Elven clans of the Sunderlands over the brink of extinction. The mortal counterpart to the God of Death, Keres has the power to stem the tide of bloodshed. As brutal civil war threatens to tear her homeland asunder, she struggles to control her gift without succumbing to a curse of unslakable blood-lust. When her people are attacked, she can no longer hold back. The beast within awakens. Gods know there will be no redemption on the other side of her revenge. Wading deeper into the darkness plaguing her land, unraveling the secrets of her heritage, Keres faces...

If you could resurrect any deceased roller coaster which one would it be? There are currently over 4,000 operating roller coasters on the planet today. But did you know there have also been well over 3,000 coasters built throughout history that no longer exist? Countless historic scream machines are nameless, long since forgotten, having left no proof of ever terrorizing its riders, not even a photograph. While others, even after a hundred years, are still praised with regard and reverence. If a roller coaster is “legendary” why is it torn down and removed in the first place? If it was ...

Peter Gossage’s memorable retellings of Māori oral myths have captivated the children of New Zealand for generations. These are exciting, magical tales of adventure and intrigue. Several feature the remarkable culture hero Māui – the quick-witted and the trickster – whose exploits include slowing the sun in its course across the sky, fishing up the North Island/Te-Ika-a-Māui, discovering the secret of fire and his attempt to trick the goddess of death and become immortal.

She planned to start the new year safe and alone. Fate — and one infuriating man — had other ideas. Nora likes control. Schedules. Safety. But when she’s talked into a spontaneous trip to a secluded ski lodge for New Year’s Eve, everything starts to shift — especially when Dylan shows up. Reckless, magnetic, and maddeningly charming, he’s the living embodiment of everything she’s never let herself want. Thrown together on the snowy slopes, Nora and Dylan find themselves drawn into a legend about a lone wolf said to roam the mountains — wild, untethered, and searching. The ...

In Cities of Gold: Legendary Kingdoms, Quixotic Quests, and Fantastic New World Wealth, Bill Yenne takes the listener from the rainforests and mountains of Peru, Paraguay, Brazil, and Guiana to the deserts and peaks of Mexico and the United States to tell the extraordinary, and often brutal story of how the search for mysterious New World riches fueled the exploration of an unknown hemisphere for hundreds of years.

The next best thing to having a room key to the Chelsea Hotel during each of its famous - and infamous - decades The Chelsea Hotel, since its founding by a visionary French architect in 1884, has been an icon of American invention: a cultural dynamo and haven for the counterculture, all in one astonishing building. Sherill Tippins, author of the acclaimed February House, delivers a masterful and endlessly entertaining history of the Chelsea and of the successive generations of artists who have cohabited and created there.

In the heart-pounding game of ice hockey, where skill, determination, and passion collide, a new literary masterpiece emerges to celebrate the Titans who have left an indelible mark on the frozen battlefield. "Ice Hockey Legends Stories For Young Readers" takes readers on an exhilarating journey through the lives and careers of the sport's most iconic figures, unveiling the triumphs, trials, and transcendent moments that have etched their names into the annals of sports history. In this meticulously crafted anthology, each page is a portal to a bygone era, a glimpse into the sweat-soaked ...

Some are born to power. Others must find it within themselves. Ages ago, powerful beings known only as the Elders left their mark on the world, gifting powerful stones to their followers. Through these stones, some have been gifted by birth with great abilities, while others search for them as a way to access that power. Scattered around the known lands, wars have been fought for them, and won by them. On the outskirts of the city, living within an ancient stronghold, Haern longs for a life beyond what he knows—and away from the long shadow cast by his father. When an attack on the city ...

One down...one to go. With the Noctem agreeing to aid us in our quest, it was time to pull the Sabbot in as well. Surely this would be an easy task, right? They were the good guys after all. That is, if a vampire clan could be considered good. But there was just one teensy weensy little problem. Isaac has a dark family secret he failed to mention. While trying to deal with his family, including an overly ambitious sister who valued power above all other things, an old friend from the past decided to waltz back into my life. A man I once trusted was now unrecognizable to me. Who are you ...

King David Kalākaua introduces us to the people upon whom the legend of the Pele family is based. They departed Samoa as war refugees in the 12th century, settling in the foothills of Mauna Loa. As earthquakes and eruptions occurred during their interactions with the Hawaiians, this family of kahuna were accorded what the king described as “unique sanctity and power”. Pele was as mighty as she was beautiful. The tales of the volcano goddess earned the attention of Kamapuaa, the outcast son of the chief of Oahu who terrorized the island with his band of renegades.

In the ninth book of the Urban Legends of the U.S.A. we take a look at New Mexico, New York, North Carolina and North Dakota. Look into the stories and reportedly haunted locations in these states to find out where your next adventure should be. Find out where to go in New Mexico to have your own Alien experiance. Look into what haunted roads you need to travel to in New York. Take a trip to North Carolina to find a haunted plantation. Find out what creepy abandoned towns to go to in North Dakota. This book is packed full of legends, lore and myths. Read stories from locals who have had ...

Uncover the Mysteries of Maine’s Cryptids and Folklore! From the dense forests of the North Woods to the rugged cliffs of the Atlantic coastline, Maine is a land shrouded in mystery. Mysterious Maine: A Journey Through the State’s Cryptids and Legends takes readers on an enthralling expedition into the heart of New England’s strangest and most compelling tales. Discover the eerie accounts of Cassie, the Casco Bay Sea Serpent, the ghostly apparitions of the Specter Moose, and the spine-chilling howls of the Meddybemps Howler. This book doesn’t just recount the legends—it ...

#1 Bestselling Amazon Author in Time Travel Romance! Book Three in the Tennessee Waltz series The prickly Morgan Lee Faye has a penchant for family TV shows and a dislike for the people around her, but she's the best travel agent in Tennessee. So good that she catches the eye of the mysterious proprietor of Avalon Travel, Mr. Kane. If Morgan accepts the job, she's promised adventure around the globe and gold for her pocket, but she worries the offer is too good to be true. It is. And Kane isn't the only one with a creepy agenda. Her co-workers all seem to want a piece of Morgan's secret—...

The Red Bones started out as just a couple people with bold mouths but have now grown into a well-known rebellion group among Veladis. What started as whispers of Artis blood being a curse from the stars, became discussions over drinks, and in turn, plans to overthrow the court. King Pater's reply was simple. Me. A Royal Assassin. His Invisible Dagger. The King’s Favorite. I’m the most feared assassin in the nation and nobody knows my first name, what I look like, or even that I’m a girl. No one would ever suspect a castle healer–let alone a twenty-year old female–to be the king's...

Morgan’s made a deal with the devil. She’s committed herself in servitude to a lunatic just to keep her sister alive. Oh, and Azril too. Except, now she’s figured out that the plans the lunatic has for her sister and Azril are far more nefarious than she ever could have imagined.

Summer Loving Lion - STANDALONE Paranormal Romance (Shifter Seasons) Baby it's Hot Outside and In :) Hot, Rugged Lion Shifter + Pretty BBW = A Roaring Sexy Romance! Samantha Courtland has her hands full with two energetic kids and a failing jewelry store. When her business is robbed and a competitor sets up shop next door, Sam is not sure how she’ll make ends meet. Hunky Harve Adamson loves to win and Sam is the prize! When he sees her he knows she’s the one for him. Though love is the last thing on Sam’s mind, she can’t resist the powerful lion shifter. But when she discovers the ...

With his seemingly mundane act of taking one step forward, he effectively walked from myth to reality. A mysterious friend reappears in the lives of cousins Hannah Mitchell and Jenna Warnke. His return causes a haunted past to be revived and a search for answers about ancient myths in the Snoqualmie Valley of Washington State is born. Could modern science hold the key, or does the truth lie in something supernatural? An unlikely romance is encouraged by hope but threatened by heartbreak. Tragic loss and prejudice loom over the friends, drawing out the darkness of unexpected enemies. Is love...

The Dartmoor Big Cat Brides Box Set features Books 1-3 of this series of sexy shifter romances. Book 1: Wild Heart Consultant Pediatrician Caiden is convinced that Liv is his destiny, but then he discovers the truth behind why she applied to the Match by Mail agency. He and his jaguar have just learned to trust again and now everything’s falling apart. Should he listen to his cool head or his wild heart? Book 2: Savage Instinct Lawyer Jamie is in love with his sexy secretary, Emma, but there are unseen forces at work, and his past refuses to let him go. Can he put aside his grief enough ...

Genevieve Castle has never been so happy. And that's why she's having a nervous breakdown. Being engaged to a prince should make any girl ecstatic, but Gen isn't sure she's cut out to be a princess, particularly when burning venom tears start coming out of her eyes and her tentacles just won't be tamed. With Prince Oliver dying from a disease created by the Monsters she's supposed to be in charge of, it looks like war is soon the horizon. She must choose a side, to defend her own kind or leave them to the Destroyer and his false Siren. What could be more romantic than marrying a man who ...