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Royal Flush.... Prince Adalard Ha'darra's mission is simple—stay out of trouble while on Earth. His plans to enjoy his time with a few pleasurable distractions change when his transport is sabotaged, forcing him to land miles from Paul Grove's remote ranch. When a stranger stops to give him a lift to his destination, he sees the colors of her aura and is stunned to discover his mate! Samara Lee-Stephens has lived with the Lee-Stephens curse her entire life. Determined to break it, she focuses on earning enough money to one day leave her family's reputation behind. She is furious when her stupid brothers drag her into their messed up lives—by losing her in a poker game! As if her life wasn't complicated enough, she soon finds herself fascinated by the Grove ranch's newest client who claims to be an alien prince! Adalard and Samara discover that time may change them, but not their enemies. Can Adalard and Samara survive the challenges that threaten to...

S. E. Smith

Steel: And Other Stories

Imagine a future in which the sport of boxing has gone high-tech. Human boxers have been replaced by massive humanoid robots. And former champions of flesh-and-blood are obsolete . . . . Richard Matheson's classic short story is now the basis for Real Steel, a gritty, white-knuckle film starring Hugh Jackman. But "Steel," which was previously filmed as a powerful episode of the original Twilight Zone television series, is just one of over a dozen unforgettable tales in this outstanding collection, which includes two new stories that have never appeared in any previous Matheson collection. Also featured is a bizarre satirical fantasy, "The Splendid Source," that was turned into an episode of The Family Guy. Richard Matheson was recently inducted into the Science Fiction Hall of Fame. Steel demonstrates once again the full range of his legendary imagination.

Richard Matheson

The Star of New Mexico

Seanan McGuire

Twilight's Child

As Mrs. James Gary Longchamp, Dawn is blissfully happy. But a legacy of deceit and betrayal still haunts her... At last Dawn can create a haven of warmth and love for her beautiful baby girl, Christie, and her darling Jimmy. Dawn is a huge success as the new owner of the Cutler's Cove hotel...and soon she and Jimmy will be blessed with a child of their own. Yet Dawn cannot quell her forebodings of evil. She can sense Grandmother Cutler's presence everywhere...can feel her bitter hatred as if the old lady plotted her vengeance from the grave. When Dawn discovers that her brother, Philip, still clings to his mad, shameful passion for her, she is heartstricken. Her spiteful, jealous sister, Clara, is far easier to ignore...until the day Clara's childish rage explodes into violence, destroying Dawn's most cherished, precious dream. Then Christie's father, debonair singing star Michael Sutton, returns. Now, as the heartaches and scandals of the past threaten to engulf her, Dawn must fight for her steadfast Jimmy...for only with Jimmy's love can she find the rainbow at the end of the storm.

V. C. Andrews

A Terrible Fall of Angels

Angels walk among us, but so do other unearthly beings in this brand new series by #1 New York Times Bestselling author Laurell K. Hamilton. Meet Detective Zaniel Havelock, a man with the special ability to communicate directly with angels. A former trained Angel speaker, he devoted his life to serving both the celestial beings and his fellow humans with his gift, but a terrible betrayal compelled him to leave that life behind. Now he’s a cop who is still working on the side of angels. But where there are angels, there are also demons. There’s no question that there’s evil at work when he’s called in to examine the murder scene of a college student—but is it just the evil that one human being can do to another, or is it something more? When demonic possession is a possibility, even angelic protection can only go so far. The race is on to stop a killer before he finds his next victim, as Zaniel is forced to confront his own very personal demons, and the past he never truly left behind. The first in a new series from the author of the Anita Blake and Merry Gentry series.

Laurell K. Hamilton

The Twelve

In the present day, as the man-made apocalypse unfolds, three strangers navigate the chaos. Lila, a doctor and an expectant mother, is so shattered by the spread of violence and infection that she continues to plan for her child’s arrival even as society dissolves around her. Kittridge, known to the world as “Last Stand in Denver,” has been forced to flee his stronghold and is now on the road, dodging the infected, armed but alone and well aware that a tank of gas will get him only so far. April is a teenager fighting to guide her little brother safely through a landscape of death and ruin. These three will learn that they have not been fully abandoned—and that in connection lies hope, even on the darkest of nights. One hundred years in the future, Amy and the others fight on for humankind’s salvation . . . unaware that the rules have changed. The enemy has evolved, and a dark new order has arisen with a vision of the future infinitely more horrifying than man’s extinction. If the Twelve are to fall, one of those united to vanquish them will have to pay the ultimate price. A heart-stopping thriller rendered with masterful literary skill, The Twelve is a grand and gripping tale of sacrifice and survival.

Justin Cronin

Give Yourself Goosebumps: Beware of the Purple Peanut Butter

R. L. Stine

The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition, Vol. 3

Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894) may have traveled more than the characters in some of his critically acclaimed and world renowned novels. Stevenson was a Scottish novelist, poet, and traveling writer who wore classics like Treasure Island, Kidnapped and Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. Stevenson was so accomplished that he was a celebrity during his lifetime, and he left an influence on great writers who followed him, including Hemingway and Kipling. At the same time, his works are easy enough to read that they can be taught in classrooms across the world to teenagers.

The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition, Vol. 3

Ghost Canyon (The John Decker Supernatural Thriller Series Book 7)

Anthony M. Strong

Lost in Wonderland

Monsters, serial killers, and imaginary friends—being a Wonderlander can be murder...Once upon a time, Kayla was lost. Then she found Wonderland, but not the one you know. Run by ex-government agents and funded by an eccentric Silicon Valley billionaire, this Wonderland is the name of a collective of highly trained vigilantes who hunt serial killers. Now Kayla, aka Mouse, works tirelessly alongside her fellow Wonderlanders, Rabbit and Cheshire, baiting dangerous murderers. But even her extensive training hasn't prepared her for the return of her older brother...Shilo has spent most of his life in an insane asylum, convinced his mother was abducted by a sinister Alaskan monster who lures the lost away to feast upon their flesh. And now he's certain that his sister is in the same monster's crosshairs. But if Shilo is going to save what's left of his family, he'll have to convince his sister that maybe, just maybe, we're all a little mad.

Nicky Peacock

Darkest Before The Dawn

A sampler of four Science Fiction and Horror short stories. Please leave a review if you like it.If you want to read more of my books, they are available elsewhere on line and include:The Eight Hour HellEcocideThe Alt-WorldersLlyn Ar Bryn FallsEmergency Protocol 9Fast Stream RehabProbability ManIn today’s modern world, do you perceive yourself as a person living on purpose? Or, has your identity become submerged in a changing world of humanity, obsessed with the accumulation of material possessions for one’s own selfish interests? Only by seeking God, can you attain spiritual enlightenment and tap upon the talents that the Father has bestowed on you from the time of your creation.Become Who You Are reveals how God transformed a liar who sought forgiveness, a murderer who led a nation, a fraidy- cat turned warrior and a harlot into a woman of purpose. Decide to be who God said you are. You will inspire others when you Become Who You Are.Now you too can be transformed as you take the necessary action to live on purpose. Become Who You Are will give you permission to stop masquerading as someone else. It will inspire and motivate you to be the person you were born to be. You will never be the same as you embrace the life changing messages in this powerful book, Become Who You Are.

H. M. Reynolds

The Celestial Rose BoxSet

All four books as one box set.
Book one: Eternal Entity
★★★★★ "Would make a great movie!"★★★★★ "Holy cow! This story will pick you up and not just carry you, but will sprint with you until the end!"★★★★★ "An incredible book!"
Who or what is Taylor Lane?
Taylor Lane survived the beast that killed her mother; now she has powers that threaten to expose her to a host of evil beings she used to believe were imaginary.
Forced to fight for her own survival, she's thrown into the middle of an almighty war, where nothing is what it seems.
Amidst the chaos Lucian, her shadowy protector enters her life and heart. But there's something dark inside of him: he's a vampire, the original Dark One.
With her mother murdered and a hideous beast out for her blood, Taylor has no choice but to put her faith in Lucian and go to war as she tries to unravel the mystery of who she truly is.
Can they learn to trust one another and save the world around them? Will Taylor find out who or what she truly is?
Book Two: Eternal Creation
In the war between darkness and light, everyone has a shade of gray…
Taylor Lane knows who she is and what she's meant to do. As the creator of humanity, it's her task to stop her sister Lilith before she goes through with her quest for vengeance. If she doesn't, humankind will be annihilated. Her best bet to stop Lilith is to secure the celestial rose, the source of all light, but Lilith won't give up the fight easily.
When Taylor must choose between saving her love Lucian and fighting Lilith and the darkness that threatens to overtake the world, her destiny becomes the hardest choice she will ever have to make.
Can Taylor save both her lover and the world? Or will she have to sacrifice one to save the other?
Book Three: Eternal Devastation
Taylor lost the battle but has she lost the war?
Thrown into the abyss of the obsidian mirror, Taylor is sidelined while the war rages on. Lucian's final screams plague her, but she doesn't have time to grieve. She has to prepare for bloodshed and gear up to fight for all she believes in.
With her parents reunited, Taylor has the ultimate battle to fight, but is she ready to meet her maker? Can Taylor find her way back to Earth in time to save it? Is Lucian truly lost to her? Or will the obsidian mirror lead to Eternal Devastation after all?
Book Four: Eternal Ending
There is no time to grieve in Hell.
Just when Taylor thought she had a grip on her spiraled life, she was thrown through another loop. With the universe conspiring against her, she must embrace the darkest version of herself, as she rides high on the breath of fury, to fight for freedom, love, and her family. It falls to her to strengthen and control the light before it's too late… the future of Elysium depends on it.
Can Taylor survive long enough to defy God? Or will He destroy all she's ever loved? Find out in the final part of The Celestial Rose quadrilogy.

Annalee Adams

The Candle (Haunted Series Book 23)

Alexie Aaron

Tales of the Wonder Club, Volume I

M. Y. Halidom wrote this popular book that continues to be widely read today despite its age.

M. Y. Halidom

Indigo: Blues

Anxiety ridden Sarah finds more than she bargained for in a no-nonsense rancher and baby cow.Taking her best friend’s advice, Sarah travels to Indigo B&B to distract herself from her upcoming tour. Instead, she comes face-to-face with Indigo’s ruggedly alluring owner, Eli. The vision of strength and confidence, Eli evokes Sarah’s envy as well as an undeniable attraction. Sarah wonders if there is more beneath Eli’s façade and how deep both their demons go.Eli wants nothing more than to fit into her tiny hometown. When singer-songwriter Sadie Bade shows up for two weeks at her new B&B, Eli fights her attraction, playing it off as star struck. As the days wear on, and Eli learns more about the enigmatic Sarah, she finds it impossible to keep up the pretense. But when her ex-girlfriend hints at getting back together, Eli is left with an equally impossible choice…what will she give up for Sarah?

Adrian J. Smith

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