Return to New York Times bestselling author Donna Grant's Dark King world for a special holiday novella. Finally free of the dangers surrounding him and the burden of pining after his mate, the King of Dragon Kings is ready for some peace—time to enjoy the woman he loves without interruption. Sure, the matter of accessing the clans across the Dragon Bridge still looms, as does the ultimate Fate of Con and his brethren. But for now, Con plans to enjoy the people he loves and celebrate the holidays with those closest to him. Why borrow from tomorrow's problems? When the time comes to confront what's next, they will do it. Together. Views: 484
Even though she's a junior at Castlewood High, Cici Norwell's life is anything but magical. She spends her days cooking and cleaning for her stepmother, a badly aging beauty pageant queen, and doing homework for her two mean girl stepsisters, Stacie and Drew, all while trying to earn straight A's so she can one day escape to college… and freedom. But Cici's life takes an unexpected turn one fateful Saturday morning when she's running late for work as a forbidden shortcut leads her to cross paths with the cross-country coach and his newest recruit, a fast-footed new student named Deke Encantador. Trying to avoid detention, Cici shows up for cross-country tryouts the next day. But before she can race toward a different future, Cici's stepmother steps in to control her destiny with a wicked plot to keep Cici away from running, Deke, and any hope of a life of her own. With the announcement of the City of Castlewood's first annual Pumpkin Run 5K, Cici realizes it might be the last chance she has to earn a spot on the cross-country team and see Deke again. With a little help from an unexpected friend, can Cici outmaneuver her stepmother and win the happy ending she deserves? Views: 484
The final installment of the bestselling Kitty Norville series showcases the paranormal escapades of Carrie Vaughn's fan-favorite werewolf talk-show host. This engaging short fiction collection—with its own soundtrack for each tale—is sure to delight both existing Kitty fans and anyone who enjoys urban fantasy at its grittiest and best."The only urban fantasy world where I want to read every book of the series."―The Denver PostIf you've loved Kitty's adventures, you have been waiting for this book!"—Seanan McGuire, author of Come Tumbling Down and Every Heart a DoorwayKitty Norville still can't stay away from trouble—of the supernatural kind.Everyone's favorite werewolf DJ is here to mix it up just one last time. Here you will find, or will be lucky to newly discover, the irrepressible Kitty Norville with friends and enemies alike: Rick the vampire; Jessi Hardin, paranormal detective; Kitty's werewolf husband Ben; Cormac, the... Views: 484
"I THINK YOU'RE lost."Craig squinted into the sun sliding between the billowy clouds hanging over Shadow Pine, Washington. He smiled at the tall, lean blonde staring him down from the sidewalk, one hip jutted out, her heeled boot tapping against the sidewalk."Maybe." He turned to fully face her, tucking one hand into the pocket of his jeans. "But it's not a bad place to be lost in."Her cool blue eyes raked down his front. "You'll probably be rethinking that opinion soon.""Will I?" He pressed the button on the faab to his rental as he took a few steps her way, breathing the mountain air deep into his lungs. "Seems pretty nice to me."One pale brow slowly lifted.He stopped.Women were usually where he started. They were a wealth of information, and generally happy to Views: 484
Amelia usually loves Christmas, but this year is her first one alone since her husband passed away – though she's not quite by herself. Somehow, she's been lumbered with a menagerie of pets over the holidays, no thanks to the new village vet closing the local kennels. Between a parrot, two tortoises and god-knows-how-many baby mice, Amelia ends up seeing a lot more of Jules the vet than she planned to. And despite her neighbours' fury for the man who shut down a local institution, she can't help enjoying every moment she spends with Jules. She tells herself it doesn't really matter as surely Jules will be driven out of the village by this time next year. But as Amelia's about to discover... ...love isn't just for Christmas! Views: 484
Up the Ante and Raise the Stakes Drae Hallow, it's going down…I've finally found a place to call home. Rule 9 Academy and a group of friends I call family have survived the first semester, saved our valley, and passed all our classes…mostly.Things are definitely looking up…until they're not.As the bed count starts to rise at the local infirmary, everyone takes notice. When the residents of Bitterroot and Drae Council realize what the patients are all lacking…panic sets in.I mean, who let the Vampires out? Those blood-suckers are real, and they're drinking the joggers. Only there were no vampires in Drae Hallow until now. Somebody let them in.There's clues to uncover and cold trails to follow before we uncover the truth and discover our real mission…is also a rescue mission.It will take every bit of Skill and Magic we've learned, and some we haven't, to protect the inside of Shephard's Mountain from what's coming and save those we thought were lost to us.We'll have to find out quick who can be trusted, and who wants to just see us die…before it's too late. Join Sadie Cross and her friends as they battle old foes, joined by new friends, in a place that is out of this world, literally…Careful, you'll need to finish this journey in Wyndoor, where nothing is normal and everything wants to have you for lunch. Views: 484
What price would you pay to protect those you love? King Asher is fighting for the Kingdom he loves, and for the woman he loves. He will not be blackmailed, and he will not be threatened. He will punish those that attempt to destroy him. Asher will be forced to take a stand against his enemies, but one wrong move could destroy Santina forever. Views: 484
Like many couples, Dick and Angel had long dreamed of living in France, but where others might settle for a modest bolthole in the French countryside, the Strawbridges fell in love with a 19th-century fairytale château, complete with 45 rooms, seven outbuildings, 12 acres of land and its own moat. Views: 484
"Applaud for KLAWDE. Two paws up!"—Dav Pilkey, creator of the Dog Man series."Funny, savage, and brilliant, Klawde is the pet I wish I had."—Max Brallier, New York Times Bestselling author of The Last Kids on Earth. Klawde is not your basic cat. He's an emperor from another planet, exiled to Earth. He's cruel. He's cunning. He's brilliant... and he's also Raj Banerjee's best friend.In book four of the Klawde series, our favorite warlord cat turns his malevolent gaze to the one target he never thought he'd consider: Earth. But conquering a world is a challenge, even for Klawde, and he'll need two things for his plan to succeed: an army of zombie squirrels, and, of course, money. Lots of money. And he has a plan to get it. Meanwhile, as his evil pet plots world domination, Raj is also trying to make some extra cash. He's dying for a cool virtual-reality headset and is... Views: 484
