*Arcana* means *secrets*, and these Arcana Chronicles short stories from #1 *New York Times* bestselling author Kresley Cole are filled with them. Experience firsthand the beginning of the end and behold the apocalypse through the eyes of characters you only *thought* you knew.
**Ashes to ashes . . .**
Evie Greene’s story of the Flash is just one of many. All over the world, those connected in some way to the lethal Arcana game—like Death, Jack, and Fortune—must first survive a horrifying night of blood and screams.
**We all fall down.**
Some will have to grapple with new powers; all will be damned to a hellish new existence of plague, brutality, desolation, and cannibalism. Find out who they lost, why they endure, and what they sacrificed in order to live past Day Zero. . . . Views: 272
Blurb:Reflective Beth Jasper flees Sector One, intending to return Jacky and Maddie to Three, only to find she's bent time during the jump. They've come back to the worse scenario possible--with Reflective Ryan in tow.In a bid to locate Beth, then rescue Commander Rachett from certain torture by Nightlopers--Reflectives Merrick and Jasper, along with Slade, the Bloodling Prince--jump from Three.When a tragedy occurs during the jump, Beth is separated from her party and finds herself at the mercy of an unheard of group from Sector Thirteen. The First Species.Beth's choice becomes a dire one, the only imperative she can control. As her life ebbs, the First Species struggle to save her while Jeb and Slade ride her tailwind to Thirteen, subsequently discovering what she's done.Can destiny control her choices? Does The Cause still remain? Or will fate manipulate Beth's life, regardless of her will.Full length novel; New adult fiction, 17+ Views: 270
New York Times bestselling author Nalini Singh welcomes you to a remote town on the edge of the world where even the blinding brightness of the sun can't mask the darkness that lies deep within a killer... On the rugged West Coast of New Zealand, Golden Cove is more than just a town where people live. The adults are more than neighbors; the children, more than schoolmates. That is until one fateful summer—and several vanished bodies—shatters the trust holding Golden Cove together. All that's left are whispers behind closed doors, broken friendships, and a silent agreement not to look back. But they can't run from the past forever. Eight years later, a beautiful young woman disappears without a trace, and the residents of Golden Cove wonder if their home shelters something far more dangerous than an unforgiving landscape. It's not long before the dark past collides with the haunting present and deadly secrets... Views: 270
They thought they'd have it easy being monster elites, but these three best friends still have to deal with pop quizzes, crushes, and even worse...humans. Frances Stein, Loralie Reaper, and Tsukiko Okami just want to play games and relax after their classes. Any hopes of chilling out, however, are destroyed when humans attack Monster Academy and try to use the students for ransom. In order to defeat the humans and protect their fellow monsters, they must work side by side with their crushes without giving away their secrets. Of course, that would be a lot easier if they were able to stick together, but in a move that betrays insider knowledge, the BFFs are separated. By tapping into their monstrous powers and working with their crushes, they will open their hearts and unlock abilities long thought dead. But will it be enough to save all of monster-kind? It's going to be one hell of a year at Monster Academy. Views: 269
Rivals for the runways. Enemies in the industry. And for a single sinfully hot night, they're about to indulge in the one thing they're not allowed...each other.Fashion executive Riley Gold knows that appearances are everything. And New Year's Eve in Milan is no exception. If Riley's going to have a reputation for being an "ice princess," then she's going to be flawless, glacier-cold perfection. Especially when Chaz Warren is here, looking too damn good, too damn sexy...and every inch the enemy.Not only are their families fashion archrivals, but social media mogul Chaz Warren is a player—and the world knows it. But for one X-rated night, Riley will give in to the electric lust that's always been crackling between them. All it takes is a searing kiss to turn the heat from simmering to full-on passion...Riley thought one night with Chaz would be enough. But it's not enough, not nearly. Now Riley and Chaz are having a private—and completely... Views: 266
"Cynthia Hand is the master of pulling at your heartstrings. THE HOW AND THE WHY tells both sides of an adoption story with love, compassion, and care."— Brigid Kemmerer, New York Times Bestselling Author of Letters to the LostA poignant exploration of family and the ties that bind, from New York Times bestselling author Cynthia Hand.Cassandra McMurtrey has the best parents a girl could ask for; they've given Cass a life she wouldn't trade for the world. She has everything she needs—but she has questions, too. Like, to know who she is. Where she came from. Questions her adoptive parents can't answer, no matter how much they love her. But eighteen years ago, someone wrote Cass a series of letters. And they may just hold the answers Cass has been searching for.Alternating between Cass's search for answers and letters from the pregnant teen who placed her for adoption, this emotionally resonant narrative is the perfect read for fans... Views: 264
Sometimes, love hurts.The world can be a dangerous place--in high school or college, at home or work.Especially when it's ruled by the guys we hate to love.The ones who always seem to get everything they want. Whose money and power make trouble disappear.And if on Valentine's Day, instead of chocolates and flowers, they give only misery and despair, then the heroines who love to hate them will work to bring them to their knees.These guys may rule the world right now--but they won't be in charge forever.Not if the heroines in this collection have anything to say about it.And sometimes, these bullies might even learn to love.Hearts of Darkness features bully romances in a variety of genres, including contemporary, paranormal, reverse harem, and science fiction romance. Many of the works in this collection include sexual situations, mature content, and exceptionally dark themes. Including works by J.L. Beck, C. Hallman, Lacey Carter Andersen, Emma Cole, Margo Bond Collins, and more! Views: 258
When an emergency landing forces Enid into the Alpha’s territory, she recognizes him as a lost soul. Something about him seems so familiar, and so absolutely devastating to her heart. It’s easy to fall in love with him, but he’s loved and lost and believes that part of his life is over. It may take divine intervention to give them both a second chance. Will they be brave enough to accept it? Views: 256
