Anike is the royal artist, kept extremely busy by a demanding prince who wants every illustriousmoment of his reign recorded in ink and paint. His latest task is recording the visit of the ambassadorsfrom the country of Marana, long closed off from the world and only just newly opened. But when theyarrive, and Anike catches his first glimpse of the exotic Maranans, painting is the very last thing on hismind—and all that could go wrong by falling for them the first. Views: 62
A close friendship between two struggling women writers evolves into a passionate love affair. What could go wrong? Well, pretty much everything... San Francisco in the mid-to-late 1990s and two women are trying to build a successful lesbian relationship. But issues of self-image, love, sexuality, and intimacy somehow seem to push them apart just as much as bring them closer. They say opposites attract, and on the surface it could even be true. But relationships are about going deeper, and all too often finding out that the things we see and like to begin with are only a thin layer of the person we want to get to know. Views: 62
Athena Lee and her sidekick Wilson return for this action packed adventure. Athena is sent to Mars on a secret mission to help capture a war criminal responsible for the deaths of thousands. He is hiding on the Planet Mars. Athena has family she had never met on the Red Planet. This is her chance to visit them. The Cabal has given the fugitive shelter and is plotting to rule. Mysteries and plots abound as Athena discovers the meaning of her inheritance. Views: 62
Alexia Tarabotti, Lady Maccon, has settled into domestic bliss. Of course, being Alexia, such bliss involves integrating werewolves into London High society, living in a vampire's second best closet, and coping with a precocious toddler who is prone to turning supernatural willy-nilly. Even Ivy Tunstell's acting troupe's latest play, disastrous to say the least, cannot put a damper on Alexia's enjoyment of her new London lifestyle. Until, that is, she receives a summons from Alexandria that cannot be ignored. With husband, child, and Tunstells in tow, Alexia boards a steamer to cross the Mediterranean. But Egypt may hold more mysteries than even the indomitable Lady Maccon can handle. What does the vampire Queen of the Alexandria Hive really want from her? Why is the God-Breaker Plague suddenly expanding? And how has Ivy Tunstell suddenly become the most popular actress in all the British Empire? Views: 62
Corry showed up at the orphanage two years ago, wearing strange clothes and speaking a language no one recognized. Corry can remember snippets of another life, but no matter how hard he tries to remember, it just keeps slipping away. Then one day, he meets a fauness in an orange grove. She’s from a world called Panamindorah, and he can understand her language. This is Book 1 of 3. Views: 62
Covert operator Maji Rios's best friend was right: she was an idiot to break up with Professor Rose diStephano, even for the best reasons. When Rose offers her a week of R&R in Sitka, Alaska, she's ready to let Rose decide if a relationship is worth the danger. But her plans to win Rose back are interrupted when work intrudes and duty calls Maji to help a SEAL team stop a Russian mobster from harvesting gold from the bottom of Sitka Sound.Rose knows Maji pushed her away to protect her. And she may forgive her, depending on how their week in Sitka goes. But when Maji is called into action on vacation, Rose realizes their love puts Maji in danger, too. Is that a choice she can live with? Views: 62
Sometimes all that shimmers...is the darker side of life When the only world he'd ever known changed, Eric Meyers had to change along with it. Now he needs to figure out his next steps, especially when it comes to Tagh. Things get even more confusing when he starts dreaming about a man he doesn't even know. Tagh's recovery from battle wounds isn't helped when he has to face Eric's continuing doubts. If that's not bad enough, he also has to deal with more of his kind turning up and what it all means. There are zoos out there filled with people, people who shouldn't even be there—people who need rescuing. Jory has been held captive in one of these hellholes for the last few years. His dreams of Eric, a man he's never met, give him hope that help is on the way, but the waiting is hard. To save the others, Jory stands up to their jailers. The only problem is that he is just one against the many. What fate brings together, let no person tear... Views: 62
It's the eve of the second Demon War.
The attack against Sicily has been rebuffed by both human forces and Arcane human Mages. But the war is just beginning. The Portal to Hell in California is open and thousands of angry little Demons are pouring out. Military forces are scrambling meet the oncoming Horde.
Agatha Blackmore and her team have been called in to help. A third front in the war threatens to open in the American South. Their mission is simple find the Demon Lord and kill him. But how does a Witch, a Vampire, some Weres, and a tiny Unicorn do that? Only Magick will tell. Views: 62
Nine gods ruled the world, until the ultimate betrayal resulted in their destruction. Now, the world is dying and only by restoring the Lost Gods can it be saved.
In the land of Pozhar, the people fear the return of Zhar Ptitsa, the god of souls and rebirth who nearly destroyed them nine hundred years ago in a terrible rage. To prevent his rebirth, the people hunt down and sacrifice Vessels, those born with a piece of Zhar Ptitsa's soul within them.
The Sacred Texts say that one thousand such Vessels will be born and all must be sacrificed to destroy Zhar Ptitsa once and for all. Now, only two pieces remain in the bodies of two thieves who will not go to the Flames without a fight. Views: 62
Kelly O’Connell’s out of control An RA at Halton University, he spends his
off nights at a club, hoping to find what he’s looking for in rough sex with strangers.
Until one night the play gets a little too rough. An isolated room, a dangerous
situation...and an unexpected rescue. Ian Rankin knows what Kelly wants—a true Dom,
someone who will protect him instead of using him, someone who can take him to the edge
without pushing him into unsafe territory. Ian knows just what Kelly needs, and he’s the
only man who can give it to him. There’s only one problem: Kelly is a student, and Ian
is a teacher. Views: 62
