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Cadie lived in hell because of an abusive ex. She managed to escape, but is a shell of her former self. No matter how hard she tries, she can't seem to get back to the woman she once was. Even if working at a tattoo shop filled with big scary men has been helping her see that sometimes they are the ones to have at her side.

A recovering addict faces the ultimate test when an old friend puts him through a terrifying ordeal. Two brave souls spend the night in a haunted house, only to emerge forever changed. And a cursed photographer goes to horrific lengths when their vision slowly decays.... Scare Street is proud to present a new collection of diabolical delights. Twelve nightmarish tales of terror lurk within this sinister tome. Each one is a treat for shivers and shrieks. And the only tricks you’ll find are the ones your mind plays on you as you feverishly listen to another minute.

What happens when you can't say no? What happens when desire trumps restraint, and a seemingly innocent glance triggers a red-hot, clothes-in-a-heap quickie? Short in length but long on arousal, the stories in this collection take pace anywhere, any time the mood strikes. In Frenzy, editor Alison Tyler offers an unabashedly lustful selection of "brief encounters" of the sexual kind.

Two Fae princes vie for her affection, and her sister doesn't like it one bit. But this isn't Aerith's story. Sure, Mel might have gotten herself into a pickle, but she's got everything under control...kinda. Not. Next thing she knows, she's being threatened with marriage, gowns, and worst of all - a crown. Ahem, Mel likes pointy things at the end of a hilt in her hand, not on her head! Meanwhile, very pregnant and put out by her ongoing role at Dahlquist castle, Aerith is prepared to do whatever it takes to save her sister and leave Faerie for good. Liri has other ideas.

I married a murderer. A Fae king who claimed me to punish his family. My in-laws may be beautiful and cruel, but their cousins are far worse. The vile tyrants would bury us all with a laugh and a smile if it meant taking Liri's kingdom from him. They refuse to accept a human as Queen of Dahlquist. They want me gone. When things turn perilous, who does Liri turn to? "Sweet Aerith", of course. I love my elven sister-in-law, but I'm afraid Liri still does, too. More than my heart is at stake. The entire kingdom is at risk of falling into treacherous hands.

Once the star student of her training class, Captain Liz Laika is now an outcast, a casualty of family scandal. Now stuck in the worst post in the Fleet, she should keep her head down. But when a Cerulean passenger is found decapitated, and Liz is framed for the murder, she has no choice but to fight for her life. No easy feat when she's facing kidnapping, ship-eating whales, horse-sized spiders, and corrupt fleet officers with personal vendettas. And in the middle of the intergalactic murder drama, her ex-fiancé reappears.

After years of struggling as a single father to make ends meet, I’m finally content. Until my son and I are barreled over by a puppy and its gorgeous owner. The dog knocks my son down-literally-while the woman knocks me down-figuratively. With her adorable accent and her taco-loving t-shirt, she has me reevaluating my life and wondering how content I really am.

Recorded live at the Los Angeles storytelling series Don't Tell My Mother, this special brings you heartwarming (and funny!) stories of coming out and being prideful.

Whether you want to create a thriving business with purpose, attract aligned opportunities, flourish financially and ethically or create lasting impact while staying true to yourself, Sacred Business will show you exactly how to get there – transforming yourself and your business in the process. In this groundbreaking book, renowned strategist and CEO adviser Nikki Trott weaves personal evolution with pioneering business strategies in her essential nine-step framework.

Do you ever feel like you’re living a life you didn’t intend to create? Over the years, you’ve checked everything off the list that you thought would make you happy. And although, on paper, your life looks good, something just feels off. Deep within yourself, you dream of a bigger life. You are not satisfied with the mediocre. You don’t believe in grinding your life away. Your heart tells you there is something better and greater. There is. It’s your soul-led life. And all you need is the bravery to follow the calling.

Ever since her partner was kidnapped, Aurora Sky has been on a personal mission to get him back. To do that she needs the vampire responsible for destroying her life. In order to have a snowball's chance at success, she'll have to team up with her most loyal friends - including a certain vampire in black with a provoking talent for distraction.

Sinners and saints must be equally vigilant… Rumor has it the all-female metal band Suck-U-Bus made a pact with a sex demon in exchange for fame. But that’s probably just clever marketing, right? Lisa thought so—until her brother scored a backstage pass. After the show, a strange woman warns them that the band’s succubus has marked Danny for more than just pleasure.

Ruby was murdered on Earth eighteen years ago and reincarnated on Zadok as a Pastel Zeek named Harlow. To be born at the bottom of her race’s caste colour system to a middle-class family of Magentas has made Harlow a source of conflict amongst the ruling Purples, and a source of derision from all three colours. When Harlow is attacked by a fuegor on Zadok, the effects of its slow reacting venom triggers an unforeseen phenomenon, and due to the strong connection she’d had with her twin sister, Jade, from her previous life, her human spirit is unexpectedly drawn back to Earth.

Welcome to Greece! Gaze at the crumbling walls of ancient ruins. Cross the Aegean Sea to a volcanic island. Learn about the people, places, and traditions of the country where the Olympic Games began.

Saigon, skilled playboy and arrogant bastard, is a jack of all trades, and he's mastered them all. He plays just as hard as he works, lives by his own rules, and once his clients break any of them, they're done. Defense attorney by day and well-paid Lothario by night, there is nothing and no one Saigon can't have. When his worlds collide and secrets come to light, Saigon may have to break his own rules in order to deal with the consequences of his actions. Scandalous is smut at its finest. It comes with all the decadence and debauchery you can handle...or can you?

The first five book in Target Practice Mysteries series set at the fictional Westmound Center for Competitive Shooting Sports in rural Wyoming. The series includes competitive archery, a Great Dane named Moo and lots of murder.

A cold and callous tyrant has taken over Otherworld leaving death and destruction in his wake. The only hope is a prophecy written centuries before. But the woman named hasn’t a clue. How can a green girl from the States come to grips with a destiny she didn’t even know existed?

Will is 16-year-old Lucy's best friend. Their lives intersect in dreams, where destiny pulls them together through different times in history. Even though their meetings are more real to Lucy than the present, Lucy is uncertain if Will exists outside her mind. Lucy's mum thinks there is something wrong when Lucy sleeps for days at a time. She is so caught up with finding a cure she doesn't see the real problem. Lucy is bullied at school and is thinking of ending her life. When the bullying goes too far and Lucy ends up in a coma, only Will can reach her.

Welcome to Echoes of Olympus – where the stories of gods, monsters, and mortals are retold as they were always meant to be heard: alive, human, and echoing through time.I’m Nikki – your guide through the myths that shaped our world, the tales whispered in temple halls and carried by poets across centuries. But don’t get me confused with the scholars – I’m just a Greek/Roman myth enthusiast who loves taking deep dives into the stories from the ancient worlds.Find us on our socials here:https://linktr.ee/Echoesofolympus

Briella is a survivor. Escaping from an abusive relationship has left her with mental and emotional scars that she carries every day. She's on the run, trying to stay hidden from her ex-boyfriend. She thought she had found safety in a small town where nobody knew her, but fate had other plans. Xander is the Vice President of the Rebel Chasers motorcycle club and owns a customization garage in town. He's a tough guy with a heart of gold, and when he sees Briella, he knows there's something special about her.