Old Fantasy

The Mayor was murdered? And a magical plant from my garden is to blame? Even if I wanted that jerk dead, running my Bed & Breakfast takes all my time. There’s no way I could sneak a murder into my busy schedule, but obviously, someone I know did. A plant stolen from my garden poisoned the Mayor. Who could have done this? And why would someone frame me? I'm certain that my hard-working assistant, the delivery driver, and my gardener are innocent. And I’m sure it wasn’t the sexy water witch who spends an absurd amount of time staying at my little Bed & Breakfast…but he does know way ...

This book is not just a tale of fantasy; it is a powerful reminder of the importance of community, understanding, and the healing journey we all undertake in our lives. Through Jim's adventures, readers are encouraged to embrace their struggles, seek connection, and aspire to inspire others, proving that even in the face of darkness, the light of resilience and courage can illuminate the path forward. In a captivating exploration of courage and healing, the story of Jim Proctor, a veteran wrestling with the weight of complex PTSD, unfolds in a profoundly inspiring way.

Older women have all the charm... When Jack meets Lilly’s sexy mother, Anna, his desire to seduce her is cut short when he discovers that she just so happens to be an evil witch. When Anna demands that Lilly return home with her, Lilly’s refusal spells trouble for Jack. Despite Jack’s ongoing obsession with all things Prophet, her visit throws yet another wrench into Jack’s plans to rescue Lilly. He has three days to save Lilly and bring the super-hot and reluctant Anna under his permanent control. But Anna isn’t the only woman on Jack’s to-do list. Lilly’s hot Aunt Elsa is ...

Garth Nix is renowned for his legendary fantasy works, but To Hold the Bridge showcases his versatility, as the collection offers 19 short stories from every genre of literature, including science fiction, paranormal, realistic fiction, mystery, and adventure. Whether writing about vampires, detectives, ancient spirits, or odd jobs, Garth Nix's ability to pull his readers into new worlds is extraordinary.

Welcome to Winterhaven ~ Almost Nothing Is What It Seems... But the Sex is Real and the Secrets are Many! Down and out on her luck, Verity answers an ad in in a small country newspaper. The job offer sounds almost too good to be true and the salary is much more than she made in the city. Even with her doubts, though, Verity visits Winterhaven and falls in love with the rural area... but behind the lush green beauty of the countryside lies ugly secrets! Winterhaven Manor holds many secrets, and all those associated with the grand old estate seem to have secrets of their own to protect. ...

Seven years ago, the once overweight Jessica Mulligan made a pact with her best friend that ended up changing her life for the better. Now sixty pounds lighter, Jessica’s self-confidence has soared, but her longtime firefighter crush still won’t notice her. What she doesn’t count on is catching the eye of his boss, the much older and handsome Captain Douglass Finley, who thinks she’s perfect in so many ways… Three years ago, Doug Finley’s life took a turn for the worse when his wife admitted to an affair with their next door neighbor. Other than the possibility of a promotion to...

Having successfully driven off an assault and freed captives of Kelvanis, Sistina begins fortifying to defend those she cares about from further attacks. Yet with all her power within her halls, she cannot grant those under her protection true freedom. To truly bring hope to her love, Sistina must delve into who she once was, and bring forth every scrap of magic she has to become a shining beacon of hope.

Sixteen all-new stories by science fiction's top talents, collected by best-selling author George R. R. Martin and multiple-award-winning editor Gardner Dozois.

A grumpy billionaire next door, just what I don’t need—especially a hot one. After a bad breakup, I craved a fresh start and moved into a luxury high-rise. What I didn’t expect was Sterling Knight, my landlord, a bully billionaire who silences everyone with his cold stares. When I see him in the hallway with his silvery temples and rock hard abs, I can’t understand why he refuses my pleas for help, reciting the landlord's minimum. Yet at every encounter, he gives me a full body scan. When my obsessive ex tried to kidnap me, the last one I expected was Sterling to save me. Stuck in ...

Experience Star Wars: A New Hope from a whole new point of view. On May 25, 1977, the world was introduced to Han Solo, Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, C-3PO, R2-D2, Chewbacca, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Darth Vader, and a galaxy full of possibilities. In honor of the 40h anniversary, more than 40 contributors lend their vision to this retelling of Star Wars. Each of the 40 short stories reimagines a moment from the original film, but through the eyes of a supporting character.

Quarton The Bridge - compelling, dystopian sci-i with thought-provoking themes, powerful characters, and a high-octane, sweeping plot. Fans of 'Hunger Games' and 'Dark Matter' will love this first book in the sensational Quarton trilogy. "A brilliant and unique story" "gripping" "suspense, intrigue, twists and turns" "Mind-bending sci-fi"Four Souls. Two worlds. One titanic struggle. Scavenging in the ruins of London, Fen is used to independence and surviving on meagre resources. But her life is thrown into uncertainty by the brutality of her group’s leader towards a needy new arrival, and...

Come join our young hero as he finds a cure for his summertime blues as he embarks on another explicit, erotic adventure with the lovely MILFs he comes across. By the time his summer is over, he'll definitely know that MILF does a body good.

College never felt this exhilarating. I felt crushed under the weight of college life, watching my confidence shrink with each passing day as I pined after a girl I couldn't bring myself to approach. Then Claire walked into my life with her knowing smile and an offer I couldn't refuse - she'd teach me everything I needed to know about being a man. My education started in this little café downtown, the kind of place where the coffee came in actual cups and the pastries looked like art. But it was her home that changed everything--that first night with her blew past every fumbling fantasy ...

Harper Harlow-Monroe has everything she’s ever wanted. She has a husband she loves, a best friend who is only irritating 50 percent of the time, and a daughter who refuses to be “normal.” So, basically, she has it all.

It all starts so innocently: after watching a silly TV show, Michael’s petite Asian wife Marie confesses that she might be interested in experimenting with another man. Another much larger man. Michael is excited by the prospect, and soon, Marie’s first “hotwife” experience is arranged. But when Marie rendezvouses with Armin, a handsome, hung German hunk, the climaxes follow in such rapid succession that it’s clear that something profound has happened to her. But just how earth-shattering will Marie’s first interracial hotwife experience be? Now that she’s experienced all that...

Theo has been lusting after the library's gorgeous collection of older female librarians for years, borrowing and returning books he doesn't even read just to be in their presence. He finally works up the courage, and asks one of the librarians for her number. Her name is Megan, and she strikes him as being sweet, shy, and conservative. The next thing he knows, she's telling him about her erotic reading group with her fellow librarians, and inviting him to the library after hours so he can partake in a little kinky group play with all of the ladies he's admired for so long. Harem of Kinky ...

She needs a way out from under her parent's abuse. He wants her to be his wife. Will an arranged marriage give them both what they desire most? Marriage wasn't in Kassandra's plans. Not at all. Not ever. But when her parents declined all her college scholarships and took away her money, her options vanished into thin air...until he requested her hand in marriage... From the moment Quinn saw her, he fell instantly in love. He asked for the church to grant him permission to marry her and with their approval and her acceptance, he thought he had everything. On the day of their wedding ceremony...

Lirael has never felt like a true daughter of the Clayr. Abandoned by her mother, ignorant of her father's identity, Lirael resembles no one else in her large extended family living in the Clayr's glacier. She doesn't even have the Sight, the ability to See into the present and possibly futures, that is the very birthright of the Clayr.

Some monsters are impossible to see. This is The Ballad of Old Joe Booth.

He needs her to save his kind...but in the process will she be destroyed? Being head of Stonybrooke University is more than just a title. It's a position of power. One that Kane Desmond desperately seeks to obtain. With sketchy rogues attempting to corrupt the wolf shifters and erase the Old Laws to serve a chilling agenda, there is only one option. To mentor the young shifters of SSU so that they will vote against the bill. There's only one problem. To obtain this position, Kane will need a virgin bride. When his daughter volunteers her friend Lia to come to the rescue, he is shocked that ...