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Will you be fast enough? A 15-year-old girl with a gift for violence and nothing left to lose, Constanter is running. To escape the farm she grew up on in a remote part of the Western Lorian empire. To forget the family and the life she can never return to. She runs east, toward the distant war she knows only from the tales of travelers - a 20-year long conflict, opposing the Western and Eastern halves of the empire.

They call her a guest. She knows she’s a prisoner. With females being so scarce some feel they should be collected and parceled out to males who deserve them. Others think they should be protected and given the choice of who they will call mate. Kate watched as her guardians were murdered. The killers don’t know she saw them. Claiming to rescue her they take her to a guarded location. They made one serious error, Kate isn’t what she seems. She is so much more. But one male could change everything when he stumbles upon the prison where Kate is being held.

Meet Catherine of the Southern Kingdom - a foul-mouthed, unladylike Princess who never anticipated three dhampir Princes aiding in her quest to save her sister’s life. Catherine is next in line to become Queen of the Southern Kingdom; she’s a fighter not a leader. She’d much rather slay dragons alongside the royal guard than wear a crown. During an outing in the forest, her sister Lucy is kidnapped by the Drakin Clan - cruel dragon shifters who’ve been terrorising surrounding kingdoms for decades.

When her parents were murdered 11 years ago, leaving her physically scarred during the event, dragon shifter Astri never learned the identity of their killer. That is, until he appears to her in a nightmare. The powerful Duke Jorgen not only rules the city of Rivenna where she lives, he is also responsible for her parents’ death and for the disability she’s had to bear most of her life. When the chance arises for her to compete to become Duke’s assistant, she realizes this is her opportunity for revenge.

Mercy Temple lives in a world where paranormals are a thing. Humans know of their existence, but the two species don’t interact. Or so it is thought. She’s a bounty hunter. She’s good at what she does. There’s a major disturbance in Sector 21. Attacks. Explosions. And...gargoyles. How can that be? Gargoyle are long extinct. Or are they?

Mages. Sirens. Demons. Dragons. Gryphons. A Federal Paranormal Unit. Attackers of magic. The Mercy Temple Chronicles will hook you! Mercy Temple lives in a world where paranormals are a thing. Humans know of their existence, but the two species don’t interact. Or so it is thought. She’s a bounty hunter. She’s good at what she does.

Briar’s alone at Academy of Ancients now that Zach’s graduated and moved on to his assignment with a special elite unit. Not to mention, it’s an assignment that keeps them apart. Oh, and Sam - as in, Samantha - is in his unit. Sam, the one who has a crush on him. Sam, as in, the one who thinks he’s too good for Briar. What’s worse? A new batch of missing students. A new batch of bad necromancers, and Zach’s right smack dab in the middle of it.

Trina is done hiding. Now it is time to hunt. But the list of people after her has just gotten larger. She had no idea the turn her life would take once her twin left home. The events that led up to her family going into hiding haven't changed. However, she is determined that her freedom is her own. She belongs to no one until she and her wolf both agree upon a mate. A chance news report sends a shockwave through Jaden’s pack. The mayhem he left behind may destroy parts of his pack forever, but Jaden doesn’t have time for that, not if he is to save his mate.

Mysterious necromancers. Wicked summoners. Fierce witches. Occasional familiars. Military experiments. Secret councils. Forbidden alliances. The Academy of Ancients will suck you in. Infraction is the penultimate book in the Academy of Ancients series! Briar’s been accused of murder and she’s now firmly entrenched in the hands of the enemy!

Bazran Sholerunner, captain of the Ephral fleet's flagship Slipstream, never expected his latest prisoner, Minnow, a defiant Fallaran fighter, to challenge him in ways no other had before. Captured in the vast expanse of space, Minnow was more than just a pawn in the ongoing conflict between their worlds; she was a mystery he couldn't resist trying to solve. As their battles of strategy and strength unfolded, both Bazran and Minnow discovered that the war between their people was nothing compared to the turmoil within their hearts.

In the merciless void of space, trust is as scarce as air. Elena, a seasoned artifact hunter, is betrayed and left for dead by her treacherous crew, only to be rescued by Zaxx, an enigmatic alien with a desperate mission of his own. Bound by a common goal, they form a tenuous alliance, but with the shadow of betrayal looming over them, trust is a luxury they cannot afford. Pursued by relentless pirates and hounded by their own pasts, Elena and Zaxx embark on a perilous quest to locate the lost artifact that holds the key to saving Zaxx's dying planet.

When undercover operative Lex breaks cover to save Marissa, a checkpoint worker with a secret illness, from the clutches of a ruthless mercenary captain, he sets them both on a path that weaves through danger, betrayal, and unexpected romance. As they traverse the universe, Lex must balance his loyalties between his mission, his crew, and the woman who appeared in his mate dream. Marissa, meanwhile, finds herself torn between her impending death and the adventurous life she's suddenly thrust into.

Yoel's world has been saved, but his own salvation feels far away. As a leader, he's dedicated to his people, yet a part of him longs for the love his friend Zaxx has found. Enter Rella: a hard-edged human, seasoned by the adventures of space. She's tired of the travel, yearning for the comfort of solid ground. A chance landing on Yoel's planet sets their destinies on a collision course. But amidst their growing feelings, an ancient danger reemerges. An exiled faction of Yoel's race, vengeful and power-hungry, threatens to disrupt their newfound joy.

From the depths of ancient texts and royal duties, Gypral, prince of Ephra, finds himself thrust into the glittering court life once more. Tasked with handling the devious Xepmac's faction and preserving the Kresson crown, he must also contend with an arranged marriage that promises more of a distraction than an alliance.

There are whispers the Savannah coast is home to the deadly pirate, Alligator George, but Christine Fryer needs a peaceful escape from her father's disapproving stare. Captain Nathaniel Butler knows it's time to put his smuggling operation to rest now that the American Revolution is over. He needs to make one last expedition to pay off his remaining debt, but his plans are threatened by the meddlesome sister of his best friend. As Savannah society throws a privileged young woman and a desperate man together, the marsh will reveal their secrets and their hearts.

Zan’s a broken man. He spent two years in a torture chamber with his captors. His living body armor was ripped from his skin forcibly. His eye was taken. But worst of all, his spirit was broken. Zan is a shell of a man, one with a desire for the permanency of death. Why is he haunted by the Mate Dream when all he wants is a swift and immediate death?

Everyone has nightmares, but the silent girl from Tatum’s is crossing over to reality, and when she does, someone dies. In a quiet little neighbourhood, murders are about to rock the community’s happy existence, but only Tatum can make the connection between seeing the girl from her nightmare and the deaths that are occurring. The second time it happens, another person dies.

New jobs can be murder - that’s what it seems like to Emma Harmon of Cape Hope. She’s got a new job blogging about food, and she’s thrilled to be traveling to a new resort to sample the fare and meet local celebrities. One of who is first-kiss-Robbie - as in the first boy to kiss her is a famous chef now! She also finds out her photographer is a hot guy with a major chip on his shoulder, so she’s not so thrilled when she discovers a body in the sand dunes. One with a knife sticking out of him. A chef knife. Robbie’s chef knife.

Captain Mund charges through the galaxy, a warlord bound by duty, yet it's one woman who commands his soul. Each battle he fights, every enemy he faces, he does so with her image searing his mind. His mission is clear: to protect his people and claim his mate. But she's not just a prize to be won; she's the flame that ignites his darkness, the beacon guiding him home. His redemption.

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