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From book one: Once upon a time a princess was betrayed, and her kingdom was stolen from her. She hid her most precious object in the human world, a princess of the blood, in the hopes that the Sleeping Court would get a chance to take their rightful place as high court in the realm Faerie. Now, a new generation has come of age, and the crown must be passed. The reigning Queen’s daughter will claim the throne uncontested unless those that remember, and waited to awaken the wayward princess can ally with her.

I had something to live for. The moment I saw him, I knew. His eyes would hypnotize. His lips would speak the most beautiful promises. His body? Made for pleasure.

Professional businessman Johnathan Cummings finds himself on a business trip in Seattle, Washington, that promises more than just meetings and corporate dinners. This journey is his escape, an opportunity to explore his suppressed desires, far from familiar and prying eyes—notably those of his husband.

In the fragile town of Hinansho, where the line between the ordinary and supernatural is thin, four teenagers—Haruto, Yuki, Kenta, and Aoi—discover an ancient box sealed within an abandoned shrine. Inside, a glowing paper crane stirs something dark and powerful. What begins as a harmless curiosity soon spirals into an ominous adventure as the crane offers a dangerous promise: to fulfill desires at a terrible cost.

Bobby Higdon, a wine kid from Nebraska, gets sucked into the dark world of high-stakes gambling on underground blind-tasting competitions.

Demons—the most dangerous creatures, and Angels—the purest of all beings. For Ashton Lure, a renowned neurosurgeon, these beings only existed in mythological stories. Or so she thought. And, when she found herself in the Demon Realm, she could only wonder, can I truly be free from him? The demons weren't all bad, and the angels weren’t all pure, and somehow, they became a family—something Ashton had missed all her life. But just when she thought she could live without her painful nightmares, the dark past she tried to hide got in the way.

And are you too lazy to spend any time whatsoever learning things? This might be your jam. The greatest wine book ever—written by the world’s leading wine influencer. Adapted from the hugely popular Drinking & Knowing Things blog, this book provides 52 specific wine recommendations. All you gotta do is spend five minutes each week listening to the weekly wine recommendation, and then go out and drink a bottle of it. Within three months, you’ll be wine conversant. Within six months, you’ll become the de facto sommelier of your social group.

Dustin Averin, lead guitarist for Manifold and crown prince of the European Kirata community, has been ignoring the call home by his queen for longer than he’d care to remember. His purpose, to sire the next generation of Kirata with a willing female, is the furthest from his mind. Dustin’s cat isn’t interested in anyone, and unless he has a pure mating, one where he actually wants to be with the woman in question, he is content to be alone, play in the band, and wait. When a meeting at a music conference leaves him hurting from a woman he didn’t expect, his interest is piqued.

In the demigod's wake, a stone-plague creeps across the lands and Never must stop the ancient decay before it swallows everyone he cares for. Despite his determination, there is no cure and no guarantee that even his Amouni blood will be enough. Never's search for the means to fight back leads him to the Amber Isle once more, where the island continues to hold its secrets close. But it is there that Never encounters the beautiful and mysterious Rikeva, a Quisoan Weaver on her own quest, and realizes that together, there might be a way to stop the plague after all....

Merimeg is just trying to get by on her own as a hedge Hexen when Gastin shows up at her door. Merimeg agrees to do a card reading for him. She quickly learns that he’s planning a secret mission through the Deep Rend Forest, a terrifying place filled with dark magic. Worse, the cards tell her she has to go with him! Merimeg is not an adventurer nor is she confident that her magic will be able to protect Gastin and the soldiers serving under him. She’s about to learn just how pivotal a role she’s going to perform on a mission that could change the fate of Turin forever.

Soraya has lived her life as a pampered Haraki Hexen. She’s smart, beautiful, talented, and is content traveling with her family and friends all over Turin. But, when she learns that those in her caravan are ready to retire and move to the city, she’s left on her own. That is until she meets the mysterious Kir who divulges that the Haraki are being targeted by slavers. Certain that her friends have either been captured or are in danger, Soraya agrees to help Kir uncover and defeat the underground slaving operation in Turin. They’re about to uncover more than they expected.

Haley Wagner's life just got a lot more complicated. As if turning her struggling ranch around isn't tough enough, she's forced to call him for help. With his hard eyes and even harder body, Cord is an irritatingly sexy contradiction of hot and cold. How can she possibly hide her embarrassing secret when just looking at Cord is a combustible event?

By-the-book event planner Beth Brannigan’s best friend dared her to kiss a cowboy. She should have said no. Instead, she said please...again and again. If her brother finds out she’s dating - okay, kissing - okay, sleeping with - one of his military buddies, he’ll kill her. Assuming he doesn’t kill his friend first.

Former Army Ranger Stone Mitchum doesn’t have time for sex. Since starting a company with his brother and two buddies, he’s had more important things on his mind. Like transitioning veterans back into society. But when his curvy new tenant falls into his arms - literally - his libido snaps to attention.

Join Nymea and her Guard as they figure out who is trying to kill them, and watch the princess get revenge.

The final installment of The Blood Court series, has both redemption and heartache. With Nymea kidnapped, Ryker and the guard have to enlist help from the other courts, making finding her a full on operation. And when she is found, the process of healing must begin. Because Mea has lost her fire, and she needs to bond once more to the men that would give their lives for her. In order to save her company, and herself, she needs to take down those that would harm her guard, and her court. Because the Princess of Blood is not someone with whom to mess with.

This is a story about a man, his son, and their three-day mission to cheat death. Sometimes funny, often sardonic, with shifting perspectives and unpunctuated dialogue, Nearly Dead in North Dakota is a fast and loose journey through history, science, religion, pop culture, and a closer examination of the kind of world we live in but never get enough time to really think about.

Blithe owes everything to Castia: her health, power, and position. These gifts come at a price. As Castia’s magic apprentice, Blithe must fulfill the duties of Right Hand to her Hexen mentor. Castia’s aspirations are high, enough to overthrow the other eight women who rule over the Pillars of Hexen and become the one true queen of Turin. The results leave Blithe questioning her own humanity and the person she has become, but she has a clear goal in mind - one that will change her world forever.

With Blutfeuer under fire, Nymea’s worries are not unfounded, and she needs to figure out just what Kendarla’s issues and plans are before someone gets hurt...namely someone from her Court. But with her enemies largely quiet, she's afraid of falling into a false sense of security. Nymea and the guys are up to their ears in supposition, and with a new guard in the mix, they all need to find where everyone fits. And as with any new addition, the aftermath of a bonding might prove more interesting than ever before.

Things are heating up for House Blut. It’s obvious someone is trying to ruin their business, and now, someone is trying to kill Nymea. But who? And why? Mea’s faith in her guard’s ability to keep her safe is unaltered, and the mystery of the attacks deepen when she starts receiving gifts - pieces of her past - that both help and confound her. And with Faerie reemerging from its dormant state, old flames return and new experiences are on the horizon. Including new guard and a new lady-in-waiting.