One false move—or trusting the wrong person—can turn the Gifted into the hunted.Sam Benson doesn’t know where she is or, more importantly, who she is. With her memories gone, she must piece together the details of her life—and figure out who to trust—before they take it from her.One false move — or trusting the wrong person — can turn the Gifted into the hunted.Captured by the Northern Alliance Betterment Society, a group more dedicated to murder than betterment, memory-bringer Sam Benson’s in trouble. She doesn’t know where she is or, more importantly, who she is. With her memories gone, she must piece together the details of her life before they take it from her.But there’s more at stake than Sam’s life…Now that she’s been dragged into the war between the Gifted and the Northern Alliance Betterment Society, Sam realizes how much is riding on her ability to escape. As the conflict escalates and new players stand in her way, she must find a way to take charge of the fate of the divided Gifted people.Sam might crumble under the pressure… or rise up to give the Gifted a fighting chance. Views: 380
This small tale takes you through a few people you meet in Annan's trilogy. Though it is centered around Ariel and Toshi's love, you get a feel more for other people vital to Annan's world and the SIA. Be warned, there is mermaid sex.Ariel is left to save her love, Toshi, after a failed spell leaves him helpless and stuck as something not human and not merman. Her need to save him brings her to the steps of a mythical being and gives readers a glimpse of what is happening at the SIA outside Annan's troubles. Enjoy a small visit to the mermaid world, hidden below the depths of our ocean's. Views: 380
The day had been very hot even for the Transvaal, where the days still know how to be hot in the autumn, although the neck of the summer is broken—especially when the thunderstorms hold off for a week or two, as they do occasionally.
--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition. Views: 380
An ancient evil has awakened in Earth Realm. The dead are rising, the oracles haven fallen silent, and foul creatures are devastating the baselands. When the dark sorcerer, Rathnakar, escapes his tomb, the First Mother chooses three champions to become the saviors of their time.
The hopeful adherent, Eydis, wants nothing more than to lead a life of solitary devotion within the sheltered walls of a seclusionary. But when her pilgrimage to a sacred grove ends in a vision of the end of the world, she realizes the Mother requires a more dangerous service from her. Seeking the catalysts prophecy says can overcome chaos, she aligns herself with a notorious traitor, Orrick of Kroad, and Geveral, a dryad mage who has yet to tame his powers. Together, can the three unlikely heroes thwart Rathnakar and the wave of darkness threatening to devour their world? Views: 380
Born a dream reaper, Steele Ezo, a powerful half dragon, half human, is struggling to find his place in the Drakon hierarchy. He is ready to accept his fate until he realizes the next victim on the Reaper’s hit list is the sexy thief who’s caught his eye.
She’s supposed to die.
He’s forbidden to stop it.
But their inexplicable connection makes it impossible to step aside.
Abandoned by her family and abused by local enforcers, Ravyn Walsh lives life on her own terms. She’s created an underground sanctuary for the oppressed citizens of Burgess, and she needs funds to keep it running. When a lucrative job—stealing an ancient dagger—lands in her lap, she doesn’t hesitate, not even when a smoldering tattooed stranger attempts to stop her.
A dagger that can raise the dead is a powerful tool—one that could change the course of history. As they fight to keep the dagger out of the wrong hands, Ravyn will be forced to embrace the truth of her heritage, while Steele will find himself torn between saving a life that isn’t meant to be saved and denouncing the power he was born to wield.
This book is approximately 72,000 words
One-click with confidence. This title is part of the Carina Press Romance Promise: all the romance you’re looking for with an HEA/HFN. It’s a promise! Views: 380
Determined to bring meaningful change to her people, Lady Eza of the Sarronti seeks out the leader of the Outcasts and proposes a daring alliance. She expects to negotiate with a barbarian. Instead, Overlord Kage Razel awakens longings that have nothing to do with the rebellion. He intrigues and attracts her, making her ache for the consuming passion she has only experienced in his arms. Yet Kage also frightens Eza. She senses secrets in him, portions of his being he will not share with anyone. There is no doubt Eza wants him, but can she trust this mysterious stranger, or will he use his unique abilities to gain control over her world?Don't miss the exciting conclusion of the Outcasts series! Views: 380
THE EPIC CONCLUSION TO THE RYLEE ADAMSON SERIES!
"My name is Rylee and I am a Tracker."
When children go missing, and the Humans have no leads, I'm the one they call. I am their last hope in bringing home the lost ones. I salvage what they cannot.
My final salvage, and this time I’m playing for the survival of the entire world.
Orion has swept the humans with his lies, and they follow him like mindless zombies.
I have my allies, and my loved ones with me and while they fight with all they have, it is not enough.
There is only one thing left for me to do. Face Orion. Seal the Veil closed and send the demons back to where they came from.
But Orion knows my weakness. And he has stolen her away leaving me with a choice I never wanted to face.
Do I save my daughter . . . or save the world? Views: 380
Crispin Guest, Tracker of London, is enjoying his ale in the Boar's Tusk tavern – until a stranger leaves a mysterious wrapped bundle on his table, telling him, "You'll know what to do." Inside is an ancient leather-bound book written in an unrecognizable language. Accompanied by his apprentice, Jack Tucker, Crispin takes the unknown codex to a hidden rabbi, where they make a shocking discovery: it is the Gospel of Judas from the Holy Land, and its contents challenge the very doctrine of Christianity itself. Crispin is soon drawn into a deadly maze involving murder, living saints, and lethal henchmen. Why was he given the blasphemous book, and what should he do with it? A series of horrific events confirm his fears that there are powerful men who want it – and who will stop at nothing to see it destroyed. Views: 380
Since she was four, Elle's life has been nothing but pain and death, so it's not surprising she ended up jaded.When Elle's absentee father kidnaps her from her own mother's funeral, Elle is forcefully enrolled into Fallen Academy, a school for nephilim like herself.Mind readers, seers, and elementals? Finally, Elle is with other freaks like herself.Except, Elle soon finds that even surrounded by her own kind, she might just be too different to fit in.Will Elle find her place among the other children of the fallen? Or does her father have plans of his own? Views: 380
Cassy Mae thought she escaped danger of the Santos Francisco slums when she moved to her GrammyJo’s after her mother’s death, but an evil stalker haunts Cassy in the small mountain town in spite of GrammyJo’s protective magic.How do you escape a hunter of pure evil?Cassy Mae had been raised to hate and fear magic. But, when her mother dies, Cassy Mae finds herself living with grandmother in Docket’s Diggings, a small mountain town. The town seems like heaven, at first, in spite of her GrammyJo’s working powerful herbal juju.Docket’s Diggings quickly loses its charms with the arrival of the rich and mysterious Lydia Markhem and her niece Jamilla. The whole town sinks into a strange malaise that only Cassy Mae and GrammyJo seem immune to.. Cassy Mae quickly discovers she has more to worry about than finishing her senior year and GrammyJo’s magic. A demonic stalker, thirsting for Cassy Mae’s own magic, is hunting her. A magic Cassy Mae doesn’t believe she possesses. Will Cassy Mae have the strength and the power to resist pure evil?If you enjoy Cassandra Clare’s The Mortal Instruments Series or anything by Danielle Page, you will be captivated by M. K. Theodoratus’s World of Andor stories.Praise for M. K. Theodoratus and Noticing Jamilla, A Tale of Andor:“With a compelling and satisfying story arc, short fiction fans of this popular genre will certainly find Noticing Jamilla an intriguing tale, whilst being left to wonder if there is not a longer novel in the near future. It is recommended without reservation.” – BookViral (https://bookviral.com/noticing-jamilla/4583707659)“This was a great little story. I sure hope the author will write more stories like this to read in book length.” –Norma Van DorenM. K. Theodoratus has seven published works, with more on the way. She has always felt magic and fantasy were apart of her life. She specializes in captivating long-form of fantasy short stories. Views: 380
A Coven of witches and a group of demons have been at war for centuries and now live in peace under an agreement. The terms are simple—members of either side are not permitted to cross the boundary. When Talia’s beloved is killed, she immediately suspects a demon is behind it and crosses the border to search for the culprit. On the other side, however, she meets her first demon, named Marcus, and her entire belief system is turned upside down. With the help of Marcus and Talia’s familiar, Mushroom, she gets to the bottom of her sweetheart’s death and learns the importance of keeping your friends close and your enemies closer. Views: 380
A sampler of short stories taking place before and connected to SCALE-BRIGHT in chronological order. Chinese mythology retold from the time of humanity's creation to contemporary Hong Kong.A sampler of short stories taking place before and connected to SCALE-BRIGHT in chronological order. Chinese mythology retold from the time of humanity's creation to contemporary Hong Kong. "The Crows Her Dragon's Gate" (first published in BENEATH CEASELESS SKIES, 2013. Ed. Scott H. Andrews). The story of Xihe, the mother of suns, when she was young and the world was new: how she met her husband, lost herself, and found it again. "Woman of the Sun, Woman of the Moon" (first published in GIGANOTOSAURUS, 2012. Ed. Ann Leckie). Houyi rose in heaven, bow and arrow in hand: the hunt was her joy, the slaying of demons her delight. But most delightful was a serving girl called Chang'e. "Chang'e Dashes from the Moon" (first published in EXPANDED HORIZONS, 2012. Ed. Dash). Chang'e has been a prisoner on the moon while the world turns and cities rise. For centuries Houyi has looked for a way to free her wife, and now she has found it in a distant grand-niece: a young mortal woman named Julienne. Views: 380
