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Vale was born in battle 700 years ago, and in all this time, he's never encountered an enemy that poses a real challenge. Until now. Devi has been told terrifying tales of vengeful gods since her youth. She never thought that she would wake up in a world where she had to fight them. They're opposites: He gets on her nerves; she is under his skin, and if they're to survive, they must join forces.

For as long as I can remember, I’ve had to hide who I am. What I am. They had me play the sheep. They had me blend in. They marked me and sealed my power. Now I have my freedom, because everyone who’s ever wanted me confined is dead. I could have changed it. I could have altered the course of fate. I could have saved the unseelie queen. I didn’t.

Maximillian Fly wants no trouble. Yet because he stands at six feet two, with beautiful indigo wings, long antennae, and more arms than you or me, many are frightened of him. He is a gentle creature who looks like a giant cockroach. This extraordinary human wants to prove his goodness, so he opens his door to two SilverSeed children in search of a place to hide. Instantly, Maximillian’s quiet, solitary life changes. There are dangerous powers after them and they have eyes everywhere. But in this gray city of Hope trapped under the Orb, is escape even possible?

Ten years ago he was Prince Aiden, heir of Jereena, at the top of the world - now, they call him Beast. Aiden has landed on his feet: His exclusive club is the place to be, and he makes hundreds of thousands a night. What else could he possibly want? Belle grew up during the Anarchy, and the corrupted system screwed her big time, but she managed to get by. Then, her stupid brother goes and steals from the Beast, who demands her as payment. Well, her, a pile of cash, or her sister. Options two and three aren’t acceptable.

Cassie Franklin trips over nothing on perfectly flat surfaces every day, and she cannot seem to be able to simultaneously speak and look into her audience's eyes. Cassandra Frank is the ultimate tease; her words have aroused, intrigued and captured the heart of thousands...and somehow, they are the same person. Hiding the fact that she writes erotica isn't much of a challenge - no one would ever think that a plain, boring little accountant like Cassie could so much as read anything so scandalous...but one day, she makes a huge mistake.

The world of crystals and minerals is vast, complex and full of mystery. This book is not the usual introduction to crystals for beginners, neither is it a manual or directory of different stones and their various properties. This book sets out to explore the potential of crystals for healing, improving, guiding, and expanding our lives if we allow ourselves to be open to the infinite possibilities working with crystals can bring to all of us.

Diana intended to stop by Oldcrest for a pit stop. Catch up with her brother, meet his mate, maybe convince them to name their firstborn after her. She’ll soon learn, as a Helsing, she must pick a side. Before one is picked for her. Mikar has spent centuries following Levi to thank him for saving his life, but when all hell breaks loose, he has to decide whether to get the freedom he’s earned or die with the rest of his friends. Was there even a choice?

The world has learned to fear vampires and forgotten another threat. Before the bloodsuckers rose, the gods had perfected one race of predators. And they’ve decided to hunt again. Avani was raised in another world, away from the secluded werewolves of Oldcrest, but the Elder Pack was the only place where she could be safe. Until now. In his hundreds of years, Alexius has lived without allegiance, without purpose. But when a wounded, hunted wolf crashes into his life, everything changes.

Yesterday, he had it all: a beautiful woman at his side, more money than he knew what to do with, and a real shot at the Oval Office. Today, he's a murderer. Yesterday, she was America's sweetheart: the wholesome first daughter of a beloved former president, a rising star without so much as a whisper of a scandal attached to her name. Today, she's an accomplice.

We've all been there or done it - a child with watery eyes, begging for something they really want but can't have now. And when a parent says "no" - the drama starts. Most of the time, parents have no idea what to do. They either panic or get angry and always embarrassed. There is no way to avoid it, or is there?

Chloe used to study hard and do everything right to pave a bright future, but children sometimes have to pay for their parents’ sins, and Chloe’s tab is pretty steep. At 26, when a series of attacks forces her to seek refuge in the notorious Institute of Paranormal Studies, Chloe sees it as a second chance to achieve her goals. She believes she has nothing to lose. She couldn’t be more mistaken.

In Crafting Narratives: The Art of Storytelling, Lyric Sage invites aspiring writers into the enchanting world of storytelling, unveiling the essential tools and techniques needed to transform ideas into compelling narratives. This comprehensive guide delves into the intricate process of writing, offering invaluable insights on crafting multi-dimensional characters, structuring captivating plots, and weaving profound themes throughout your work. Lyric's engaging prose and practical exercises empower readers to dig deep into their creativity while honing their unique voice.

What is the dynamic relationship between our culture's written and unwritten laws and its literature? How is that relationship evolving? How do law and literature influence or reflect one other? And what lessons might we draw from their symbiotic relationship?

Transform your daily routines into dynamic Japanese learning sessions without additional time investment. This innovative guide is designed for those eager to integrate Japanese mastery seamlessly into their lives, utilizing moments often underutilized. Whether you're navigating the daily commute or settling into night's silence, this book equips you with the tools to absorb and retain Japanese effectively.

Cut off from his paternal family since the day he was born, Jack never wanted his devastating abilities. Waking up covered in blood, without any idea of how he got to the heart of Russia, he has to face the fact that the powers he ignored are controlling him. To ensure he doesn’t become the kind of creature he would have to hunt down, he needs a spell. If only the best witch for the job didn’t hate his guts.

When something's amiss in Spookie House, there's usually only one person to blame: Araminta. But this time she had nothing to do with the disappearance of Barry Wizzard's frogs, and she is determined to find them. Of course, it's not going to be that easy, especially when dealing with a crazy character named Old Morris, a dangerous shark, and a demanding aquarium show audience. Can Araminta find the frogs and steal the show?

No one was ever born less suited to ruling than Rissa, the thorn of the seelie realm - a half-fae so wild she's spent the better part of a hundred years in the woods. For all her flaws, she's the last of the high court bloodline, and the southern king seems to think that's reason enough to slap a crown on her feathered head. He needs her to unify the seelie forces. She needs him to forget about that nonsense.

Piper Stone's hunky, rude, entitled, Scrooge of a boss is pushing her buttons every day, but he's taken it too far this time. Saying she couldn't take the holidays off was one thing; preventing her to go home to her sick child? Not happening. She has zero regrets when she resigns. Bennet McFinnley can't believe his annoyingly perfect personal assistant has actually resigned from her cushy, highly paid position, and he intends to tell her exactly what he thinks about it. But when he gets to her place, he comes to realize he might not know Piper as well as he thought he had.

Aisling has every reason in the world to like her life as it is: away from the shifter community. Tucked in her little corner of the world, she sees no reason to get involved in the drama of the ever warring packs, until trouble knocks at her door. Trouble wrapped in a delicious package her cat wants to claw. Raygan didn't know what he expected when he moved his pride to the loner's territory; maybe having to deal with a criminal, or someone in hiding. Instead, he found a fiercely protective, insanely attractive lunatic with secrets he wants to unravel.

After the night of her life with a dirty, sexy stranger who’s supposed to live a world and a half away from her, Tori is feeling pretty damn smug - until she finds him in the office next door. Bryant is a menace, making every woman in the entire building lose focus, but she never thought he would actually go after her assistant. Determined to save the poor girl from his clutches, she confronts him and finds herself thrust in a world she never knew existed.