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Joel Ruskin is a B-list celebrity barely famous enough to warrant extra security. Which is why Lucy has no trouble tracking him down on social media and following him to a secluded mountain town. Nothing will stop her from turning her fantasies of Joel into reality. Not even Joel’s pesky new girlfriend can get in her way. The power of Lucy’s mind is unstoppable as she resolves to finally be part of Joel's life and exterminate the other woman.

Astri has decided to leave Rivenna along with Jorgen in order to track down a human druid in the Asian World. The druid breeds real dragons; the only creatures left in the entire world. He's in possession of dragon venom - a magical healing liquid that can reverse any spell and heal any creature, including Jetli. Astri knows that this is her only chance to save her beloved Pixie and get Jorgen's dragon back. The journey alone is extremely dangerous, and on top that, Astri's heat season is quickly approaching.

Astri and her close friends are forced to hide in the city. They're waiting for an opportunity to strike back at the dark mage who took over Rivenna by force - the same mage who's been hunting her since she was 11 years old. When they leave the old mill to free her dear friend Emilia, people begin to spread terrible rumors. Apparently, Ruscal's planning to publicly execute his own brother. It's a race against time and Astri knows that she can't let Jorgen die. Will Astri save Jorgen and her beloved City of Rivenna or will Ruscal triumph once again?

Bertha decides running a brothel is no longer for her and wants to start a new life. Unfortunately, not everything goes according to plan. During one night in the forest, while she's trying to help a werewolf in need, something happens and she loses her magic. She only realizes her power is gone when she arrives in Southern Kingdom to visit her dear friends, Queen Catherine and Princess Lucy.

Riddled with guilt, Kallista grew up defiantly believing that she could solve the case of who the Butcher truly was, and that there was more to him than met the eye. Nightmares cross reality though, when the haunting figure from her sister’s dreams appear to her and deliver a warning that Kallista might be next on The Butcher’s list.

Looking for a temporary place to stay before their final move, Robbie and Diana are tired of moving their little family of five around, so when Robbie finally secures a job, they aren’t fussed about the temporary living arrangements in the old "Metz" house. Aware of the gruesome murders that took place in the home, Diana starts to regret their decision when strange things begin to happen. When a copycat killer starts to hunt people around the neighborhood, Sylvana is called upon to save her tenants before it is too late. The only question is whether she will make it in time.

After escaping a harrowing ordeal with the Drakin Clan, Princess Lucy’s homecoming is short lived. The evil dragon-shifters, along with their newfound allies, the giants, have declared war upon the Southern Kingdom. Lucy knows her life is in danger and must learn how to defend herself. She learns of a prophecy, sending her on a quest to retrieve a magical golden crown located in the caves of the Southeastern Lands. This crown is guarded by Orcs. Lucy will be accompanied by a prince, and a duke from the Northern Kingdom, along with Tobias - each vying for her love.

Seth Paulson had always been haunted by visions, each one more chilling than the last, hinting at an impending doom that seemed to lurk just around the corner. At the Academy of Ancients, surrounded by elemental powers and ancient secrets, he met Wren Winters, a fierce and scarred student battling her own inner demons. Their paths intertwined, bound by fate and the inescapable shadows of their pasts. Together, they navigated the treacherous waters of magical mysteries and hidden threats.

Wren Winters, a fierce air summoner, finds herself bound by duty and scars at the Academy of Ancients after surviving an attack that leaves her team dead. Determined to unearth the truth behind the ambush, Wren's relentless pursuit is complicated by her transfer—a move orchestrated by General Adam Pierce to protect and sideline her. Struggling with haunting visions and an emerging dark side, she seeks solace and strength in her new surroundings, uncertain whom to trust.

Vacations can be murder...Emma’s got a few days off and what better way to spend them than joining her best friend Raina on trip to a bed and breakfast Raina’s former - maybe not so former? - crush is opening. Who knows, maybe she’ll get a scoop for the blog. Wouldn’t hurt to turn this into a working assignment. Too bad everything falls to pieces when a body’s discovered in a chest in the attic. Even worse, that Detective McHottie shows up in the middle of the investigation. Can Emma figure out who is in the attic before the killer finds out she’s looking into the matter?

Let no good deed go unpunished. At least, that’s what it feels like to Darcy Harmon. She’s helping a friend out by delivering flowers to a funeral, when one of the attendees dies on the spot. Right there at the funeral. Right in front of Darcy. She can’t let that go without investigating, can she? Especially not after the attempts on her own life.

Nyala’s having a heck of a time recovering from last semester’s events. She’s missing her best friend Briar, and things became way too complicated when her boyfriend decided to cheat on her. Yeah, she caught him in the act.

Christopher Spellcrafter is a 13-year-old boy on Earth in the year 3025. After losing his parents at age 11, and the subsequent disappearance of his older sister, Chris has been all alone. He has been vigilantly searching for her ever since she vanished, conducting his own investigation into her disappearance. Little does he know, he is about to be dragged into a universal-scale conflict of Wizards in the Alliance of the Light versus Sorcerers in the Empire of the Dark.

Nyala and Jack are on the run and trying to escape an unfamiliar, desolate landscape. Jack is sick and coughing up blood. Nyala tries to care for him, but he pushes her away. Despite the danger and uncertainty of their situation, Nyala remains determined to stay with Jack and help him through their predicament.

It’s the special day Emma and Joe have been waiting for. It’s a day that Darcy’s been stressing out over for months. She’s no wedding planner, but that hasn’t stopped her from doing all she can to make this day perfect. Despite their mother’s frustration that the new caterer has decided to open near her café. Despite the fact that their parents are divorced. Despite the fact that someone tried to strangle Darcy at the reception, and the new caterer—who’s not exactly ugly—saved her from the assault. Why can’t there be a wedding without chaos and mayhem in Cape Hope?

Darcy’s got an invitation to join Ethan at an auction. No, this isn’t the date he supposedly asked her out for a while ago. This is a favor for his cousin who’s some well-known New York Times best seller. Why not, since said author agreed to do a book signing at Darcy’s bookstore, and that’s bound to bring in more business. Not to mention that’s going to satisfy Becca’s crush on said author.

Meghan, daughter of powerful summoners, finds herself reluctantly enrolled at an academy for magical beings. Frustrated by her parents' decision to tuck her away, Meghan arrives at the academy burdened with secrets and a past she longs to escape. She must confront the truth about her family and her own abilities.

Jack is in a state of despair and frustration as the Dagger of Vitality, the only way to lift his curse, is gone. He is plagued by the pain and death sentence that the curse has put on him, and the thought of not being able to lift it is overwhelming. He's convinced that Erikson is the one who has taken the dagger and destroyed it. He's determined to take her down with him before the curse kills him.

Emma’s heading out for an assignment. One she’s been looking forward to until a phone call derails her plans and gives her a different agenda. And with it comes a dilemma. Deke’s back. Detective McHottie’s been absent. And now there’s a dead body in a portapotty.

Sylvia Harmon’s daughters, Emma and Darcy, have finally convinced her to join the online dating scene. Except that the women in Sylvia’s new beau’s life seem to have been dropping like flies. Can Emma keep out of this new mystery? Join Emma on her next adventure with the adorable Lola, Detective McHottie. Will a certain photographer decide to make an appearance?