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Olivia Blackmore is unprepared for the pressures of the marriage mart, and when the weight of expectations becomes too much, she devises a clever plan—a fake engagement with her cousin’s friend, Thomas Corley. Thomas, amused and intrigued by the idea, agrees, seeing it as a convenient way to keep his overbearing father at bay. But as their staged romance begins to feel real, Olivia and Thomas must decide if they will turn their ruse into something more.

Emily Blackmore has loved Philip Sinclair since she was fourteen, but life and war have kept them apart for years. When Philip returns to England, he is shocked to find Emily betrothed to another man. As their childhood love is tested by duty, family expectations, and the passage of time, Emily and Philip must fight to reclaim the love they once shared. Can they defy their families and society to make a love match, or will they be separated forever? Missing The Lady is a heartfelt, clean Regency romance about second chances and enduring love against all odds.

When Americans created civilization from wilderness, there were those who followed the rules, and those who created their own—an enduring conflict between liberty and virtue that formed a new land.

In the final volume of the Blood Magick Trilogy, the last Blood Mage unravels The Master’s unspeakably evil plan, joins forces with an unlikely ally, and witnesses the bravest act of personal sacrifice in the history of the magical world.

Harbour Grids is a long poem in four parts that investigates ideas of community and belonging. Beginning as a meditation on the surface of New York Harbor, the poem radiates outward through issues of labor, location, history, belonging, and subjectivity. How do we experience our complex relations to the world we live in?

With reports of an imminent terrorist attack in Chicago during a speech by the Vice President, Zeta Division is on high alert. Working with the FBI and the Secret Service, headquarters sends Alex Morgan to lead a tactical team. But when they barely escape the explosion of a large bomb, the danger only amps up, along with the death toll. Now a primary suspect, Alex gets a simple message from Zeta: RUN.

Ares, an insidious challenger to the Zeta group, is sowing conflict around the world, orchestrating an explosive endgame. Identifying the next target as a cruise ship on the Coral Sea, Zeta sends undercover operatives Alex Morgan and Alicia Schmitt to avert catastrophe. Infiltrating the crew and passengers is easy for the skilled agents—but also for the fortified and highly trained extremists, who topple security and gain control of the ship.

In a matter of months, he went from being the boy next door to the Last Blood Mage, and chaos now seems to be at its peak. Between attacks on his home, his family, and his friends, Tom must face the internal war raging inside him.

Alex Morgan's new mission for Zeta plunges her into a web of danger threatening Europe's glamorous Formula One racing circuit. It quickly escalates into a race against time to track down a missing supply of weapons-grade plutonium headed for North America. From a secret prison in Iran, to the glittering casinos of Monaco, to the jungles of Malaysia, and to the dark side of Montreal, Alex is up against a deadly and far-reaching conspiracy. Each step of the way, she's dogged by a shadowy figure determined to destroy her.

Kids spring to action in The Spell of Shadows, the first book of The Raven Song Adventure Series. Welcome to Four Oaks where kids are heroes and adventure lurks around every corner and under every tree. Kid Magic carries a secret in his backpack at all times. He and his hero friends, Kid Zing, Kid Spec, and faithful dog Gypsy, use the secret to keep their town safe. A wizard has come to Four Oaks and cast an eerie spell. It’s up to the kid heroes and Gypsy to break the spell and save the day!

In this third book of the Pirates of Marauda adventure trilogy, Terran, the ruthless captain of the spaceship Maraudor, is closer than ever to possessing the most coveted treasure in the Universe: the all-powerful Esseen Crystals. From within a UFO in the Bermuda Triangle, these cosmic jewels are casting an irresistible euphoria over all the peoples of the Earth—except for the greediest scoundrels. Realizing that Bob and his sons are the key to gaining entry to the UFO, the space pirate snatches them from their Paintball Jungle.

Lord Gillingham’s relentless pursuit of wealth and advantageous marriages for his daughters has taken its toll. As his daughters find happiness in their own ways, Lord Gillingham faces a stark reality: his scheming has brought him riches, but at what cost?

Years ago, Amanda Abbott was nothing more than the younger neighbour girl to Andrew Gillingham. Now, after finishing school, she’s a poised and graceful young woman who captures Andrew’s attention in a way he never expected. But as another suitor begins to pursue Amanda, Andrew realizes that his chance to win her heart may be slipping away. Can he convince her to see him as more than just a childhood memory before it’s too late?

Anna Gillingham is just beginning to navigate the world of Regency balls and high society, but she never expected to stumble upon a scandalous theft. When she catches Duke Albion Weatherwax in the act of stealing a portrait, she’s swept into a world of intrigue she never imagined. With a delicate face of a well-known lady staring back at her from the canvas, Anna is drawn into a mystery that may unravel more than just her perception of the Duke.

Virginia Gillingham dreams of adventure before settling down, and with her friends Selina and Madeline, she embarks on a series of harmless dares. But when one of their playful challenges goes awry, Virginia finds herself caught stealing an apple by none other than Viscount Phineas Braithwaite. Mortified by the encounter, she hopes to never see him again. But fate has other plans. Catching The Lady is a delightful, clean Regency romance that captures the spirit of youth, daring adventures, and unexpected love.

Penelope Gillingham is no stranger to the pressures of making a match, but her father’s insistence on a hasty marriage to any eligible titled gentleman baffles her. When she meets a Duke who shares her progressive views on the abolition of slavery, Penelope dares to imagine a future built on love rather than obligation. But as her family’s expectations close in, Penelope must find the courage to fight for what she believes in.

In 1816, Captain Rosario is enjoying his life of adventure on the high seas until he and his crew are forced into a partnership with a ruthless band of space pirates, the Maraudians, who use the buccaneers as unwilling time travelers in their insatiable quest for gold. After narrowly defeating the infamous Blackbeard, Rosario returns from his adventures in the past, disfigured and craving revenge.

Eloise Gillingham, the lively and spirited daughter of Lord Gillingham, faces a future bound by an arranged marriage that feels like a life sentence. When a chance encounter with the mysterious Lord Barrington stirs her heart, Eloise must decide whether to follow duty or risk everything for love. As dark forces conspire to seal her fate with a despicable Duke, she embarks on a journey of defiance and self-discovery.

Griffin King is an ordinary high school senior dealing with typical teenage issues—a bratty little sister, overbearing parents, an obnoxious best friend, and the unrequited love of his long-time crush. But when a virus suddenly infects a large portion of the population, Griffin soon finds himself on the opposite side of the proverbial horror story.

Out on another of their treasure-hunting diving adventures, brothers Eli and Zoe and their Dad come upon an earth-shaking discovery when a powerful storm leaves them shipwrecked on an unknown tropical island. In the jungle, they soon encounter 19th-century buccaneers who never age but can barely fend off the Jurassic creatures who rule this place.