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It would appear that, after two years of relative slacking, the Hero of Chaos is once again facing an ever-growing workload. Boxxy had been quite fortunate to obtain an exceptionally potent pawn with very little effort, but that was still effort it did not intend to expend. Sensing it might get dragged into things it really doesn't want to bother with, the creature makes haste to depart Velos and its orcs so that it may continue its private preparations for the upcoming Dragon Festival.

We're created from birth to unite soulmates and stop the monsters that would tear them apart. We're trained to fight, to kill… and born without the ability to feel the thing we give. A cupid can't feel love. A cupid can't have a soulmate. And a cupid can't fall in love with their sworn enemy, with the monster they're destined to destroy. Until… Theo.

At a glance, the dwarves and gnomes of the Horkensaft Kingdom are two peoples who are worlds apart. The former are seen as hardcore traditionalists hell-bent on maintaining the status quo, while the latter only look ever forward and upward as they grasp at the future with both hands. And yet, these two seemingly opposing cultures serve as a counter-balance to each other, creating a civilization that draws upon the wisdom of the past to face new challenges.

The national bestselling Black Jewels trilogy established award-winning Anne Bishop as an author whose "sublime skill...blends the darkly macabre with spine-tingling emotional intensity, mesmerizing magic, lush sensuality, and exciting action."* Now the saga continues-with four all-new...

If someone had told me that I'd find a haven among monsters, I'd have laughed in their face. But I've learned to expect the unexpected. Now, with the world's fate hanging in the balance, it's time to take a leap of faith. Faith in myself. It means leaving Shem, the watchers, and Bastian behind. It means walking into Michael's arms and trusting that he'll keep me alive long enough for me to complete my mission. Because the third relic piece is hidden in the enemy camp, and I'm the only one who can get to it.

All Jade wanted was her own happily ever after. Unfortunately, it's never that easy. Being a woman and a mage complicates things. Falling for three men at the same time? At least that's working out. Everything else is a mess. And it's all the Spider's fault. That man just can't help himself. He wants power, and Xel is the best source he's ever found.

To Charles Fort, with Love is award-winning fantasist Caitlín R. Kiernan’s third collection of short fiction, a haunting parade of the terrible things which may lie beyond the boundaries of science, the minds which may exist beyond psychology, and the forbidden places which will never be located in any orthodox globe. A deceptively even dozen, this collection includes Kiernan’s celebrated stories “Onion” and “Andromeda Among the Stones”, as well as a number of more obscure pieces.

Better the devil you know than the devil you don't. At least that's what they say. Cara Warden has been chosen by Aldrich to be his bride. Saying no to Aldrich isn't an option. He owns the food source, the water, and the weapons that protect the town from the creatures outside the wall that surrounds the town. When Cara can't say no and refuses to say yes, she's left with only one option. She'll have to escape Aldrich.

The impulsive nature of Azazael often landing them all in dire straights. With a long standing blood feud between Azazael and Lucifer as well as with his own father Azazael only makes his own life more difficult when he repeats the offense that once found him exiled from Ruin entirely.

Lust, greed, destruction. Humanity has fallen into an inverted matrix. Menacing energy vampires are hunting Jo’s best friends and siphoning the souls of StarSeeds. To save everyone she loves from extinction, Jo must collapse the false Phantom time line using Stargate portals and time hops into the ancient Age of Lemuria.

There are certain rules to follow, protocols in place. And water fae were bound those. Seraphina has always followed the rules. She's always done what her king has told her to do. And King Rytas wants her to start war. It's easy enough - until she meets Donovan. A larger-than-life were-bear, he's stubborn, handsome, and now stuck in her lies and magic. He also manages to win her heart. Defying Rytas is against everything she's been raised to believe, but Donovan is trusting and kind, and just the type of man she'd easily follow...and fall for.

Harold, the leader of the were-bear clan, and Lily’s marriage was the result of her father, the thief, picking the wrong pockets. She married him to keep the tenuous peace that had existed between humans and were-bears in their small town for years. Now, he’s been killed by a rival clan and as his human wife, she’s in deep...trouble. When Jeremy offers her protection because he doesn’t want to leave her in the cold, she accepts. But Jeremy isn't innocent, at all. Caught in the middle of another battle, no one, and nowhere, is safe.

In a quaint village, Elara receives a mysterious invitation to the Enchanted Manor, embarking on a magical journey with a group of uniquely gifted individuals. Together, they must unravel the mysteries of the Manor, break an ancient curse, and rediscover the power of love and friendship.

En tiempos modernos, cuando la sociedad es corrompida por la maldad. Dios toma una decisión crucial que afectara directamente a la humanidad. Evocando el apocalipsis, donde traerá el Armagedón para destruir los seres humanos, dando por terminado su creación que ha sido corrompido por la maldad. El ángel Adrián, con un rango inferior entre los ángeles celestiales, creado para proteger la humanidad, desidia llevar la contraria al ser de luz.

In a world overrun by darkness and danger, one man must make the ultimate decision to save his kingdom. Doctor Emilio Kane, a gifted Necromist, is faced with an impossible choice when he is tasked with solving the murder of Queen Marisol. With forbidden magic at his fingertips and sinister forces at play, Emilio must navigate treacherous waters and confront his own inner demons as he races against time to unmask the true villain.

In a world plagued by mysterious storms and ethereal creatures known as mondi, four unlikely heroes must rise to confront the encroaching darkness. Rida, a young woman with a secret heritage, teams up with Jack, a brave and loyal friend, Camilla, a woman touched by ancient magic, and Brock, a timid soul thrust into an extraordinary world.

The narrative weaves the intertwined destinies of Prince Majes and Prince Vade, two brothers from the Kingdom of Tiego. While they embark on separate journeys laden with love, duty, and treacherous plots, their fates remain inexorably linked. As treachery lurks in the shadows and ancient feuds threaten to tear their world apart, the brothers find themselves on a quest for truth, unity, and redemption.

In a realm where mysticism intertwines with reality, seers—individuals gifted with the unique ability to perceive the spirit entities known as sironges—live in relative harmony. These gifted individuals coexist with the rest of the populace, using their talents for a variety of purposes, both benign and malevolent. Katia, a young woman unaware of her latent seer abilities, finds her life upended when she becomes the target of mysterious attacks.

"Cursed Euphoria" weaves a captivating tale centered around a mystical bracelet, an artifact that brings its owner unparalleled wealth and fame. However, this prosperity comes at a sinister price, ensnaring its wearers in a web of isolation, severing them from their loved ones and society. Traversing through various epochs, from the Renaissance to the modern digital age, the narrative follows the lives of those who come into possession of the bracelet, each succumbing to its deceptive allure.

In the heart of a secluded manor, the boundaries of time are defied. Oscar, weary of an eternity bestowed upon him by a mysterious elixir, feels the weight of ceaseless years. Alongside Evelyn, a relative who shares his reservations about the gift of endless life, they uncover the family's most concealed secrets, delving into forgotten realms of ancient technology and mysticism.