Twenty-year-old orphan Kara Darling will do anything to find her missing brother, even break into the crypt of one of the most dangerous heathens. The last thing she expects is to meet Keaton himself. More than that, he's willing to make her a deal: marry him, free him from the confines of his crypt, and he'll tell her everything she wants to know. Now, Kara is forced to choose between finding out what really happened to her brother, the only family she has left, or the family that took her after the attack, gave her a home and a purpose by allowing her to attend their academy for ghost hunters. Trusting Keaton is out of the question, but no one from the academy will give her answers. If Kara wants information, she's going to have to trust Keaton, whether she wants to or not. Fans of Beetlejuice and Buffy the Vampire Slayer are addicted to this new slowburn paranormal ghost romance by a USA Today Best Selling Author. Views: 331
Carl suffers from a terminal illness, but he finds a way to survive indefinitely by using his talents and a young, healthy, vulnerable woman who's made the mistake of loving him.Carl suffers from a terminal illness, but he finds a way to survive indefinitely by using his talents and a young, healthy, vulnerable woman who's made the mistake of loving him.This short story is the basis for the novel Drawn to the Grave, which won The International Horror Guild Award and was a finalist for The Bram Stoker Award. Views: 314
In a world fueled by the power of blood, Claire quickly discovers the vampire royal family is not what they seem and that she has secrets in her past, she never knew existed.When Claire Miller turned eighteen all she wanted to do was celebrate her birthday, but after a night on the town with her best friend she awakes to a visitor she never expected. The rulers of her region, a vampire royal family, have chosen her to be turned as their new heir and vampire princess. In a world fueled by the power of blood, Claire quickly discovers the vampire royal family is not what they seem and that she has secrets in her past, she never knew existed. Views: 313
From award-winning YA author Andrew Fukuda comes The Light Between Us, a powerfully affecting story of World War II about the unlikeliest of pen pals—a Japanese American boy and a French Jewish girl—as they fight to maintain hope in a time of war."I remember visiting Manzanar Camp in California and standing in the windswept plains where over ten thousand internees were once imprisoned, their voices cut off. I remember how much I wanted to write a story that did right by them. Hopefully this book delivers."—Andrew FukudaIn 1935, ten-year-old Alex Maki from Bainbridge Island, Washington is disgusted when he's forced to become pen pals with Charlie Lévy of Paris, France—a girl. He thought she was a boy. In spite of Alex's reluctance, their letters continue to fly across the Atlantic—and along with them the shared hopes and dreams of friendship. Until the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor and the... Views: 310
Now that she's a married woman, Kara is ready to get what she came for The wedding is done. Consummation has taken place. The marriage between Kara and Keaton is official. And now, Kara expects Keaton to fulfill his part of the bargain. The problem is, Kara is a prisoner with her former academy, and her captor is none other than her former best friend. She could call Keaton herself, but Kara refuses to lead him to an obvious trap. Then again, Keaton has always had a trick or two up his sleeve, and if anyone threatens Kara, it's a guarantee he'll do anything he can to get her back. Fans of Beetlejuice and Buffy the Vampire Slayer are addicted to the dark paranormal romance serial! Defy the Void, book 4 in the series, continues the series with darker, much steamier scenes. Scroll up and 1-click your copy today! Views: 299
The past doesn't always stay buried, especially when Alice is the one with the shovel Now that Alice Winter has a better handle on her magic, she's intent on solving the one crime that's eluded her for the past year - who attacked her the night of Stephen Charming's party. The same night Anna was murdered. The night she still barely remembers. She doesn't want to worry Rumpelstiltskin - who seems caught up in his own family drama back in the Fae realm - so she goes to the only person who can help her: Rumple's dangerous younger brother, Pan. Pan has his own reasons for helping Alice, and it's not benevolent. With Pan, it never is. At the same time, the pieces around Anna's murder start to crumble. Vicious affairs are exposed, evidence shows up in the most unexpected of places, and everything Alice thought she knew about herself and who she is, is revealed to be a carefully constructed lie put into place to punish the innocent and protect... Views: 296
Separated from his friends one fateful beer-party night, college student Peter Orbus stumbles upon a pale young woman in the park. He feels a strange connection to the shy young woman, a connection made stronger when he gives her his favorite sweater and she disappears into the night with it. His search for both leads him into the depths of the dark woods that cover the park.Separated from his friends one fateful beer-party night, college student Peter Orbus stumbles upon a pale young woman in the park. He feels a strange connection to the shy young woman, a connection made stronger when he gives her his favorite sweater and she disappears into the night with it. His search for both leads him into the depths of the dark woods that cover the park where he finds a hidden world of the undead, vampires. It’s a world he must keep secret if he hopes to survive until midterms.But all secrets hold a price. A shadowy terror arises in the sleepy college town and attacks his fellow students. All evidence points to Peter being the culprit, so he must enlist the help of his newfound companions to clear his name and stop the creature before it destroys everyone. Views: 284
A gripping adventure, teeming with vampires, demons and otherworldly creatures. The protagonists, a young vampire and a hardened policeman, must fight for their lives against a threat casting its dark shadow over them, invisibly and terrifying.The knights had raised her believing that in her life she would need only silver, swords and unquestioning dedication to God. Erica never questioned this creed, until she saw their bodies strewn around her feet.Marcos, when he began his career as a policeman, could not have imagined that one day he would find himself in a world of vampires and demons, lurking in the neighborhoods and alleys of his city.Cursed and trapped in a fate not of their choosing, Erica and Marcos will be forced to fight for their lives tooth and nail, against a threat they cannot see, though they can sense it; a threat lurking in the darkness: a Creature capable of sowing dread in other monsters. Will they manage to rise to the challenge, without losing their humanity? Views: 263
Sheillene, a champion tournament archer, is setting out on her own for the first time and discovers she has other options than the life of an exhibition performer. Follow her as she learns the ups and downs of bounty-hunting and the trade of the bard. Faced with the choice, which profession will she ultimately choose?Sheillene, a champion tournament archer, is setting out on her own for the first time and discovers she has other options than the life of an exhibition performer. Follow her as she learns the ups and downs of bounty-hunting and the trade of the bard. Faced with the choice, which profession will she ultimately choose?Also included in this tome are several short stories, some previously published and some new, that take place in the world of Mealth--the world where 'Sheillene', 'Of Maia's Mist', and 'The Nightstone' occur. Views: 251
Rachel Wood is uprooted from her home and enters a new high school, in 10th grade, in an affluent suburb in Westchester, New York. She struggles with meeting new friends, finding a boyfriend, avoiding the cliques of mean girls, and meets a mysterious boy from her school, Benji, and knows he is different from everyone. As their romance deepens, will she give up everything to find out his secret?When her dad is transferred, Rachel Wood is uprooted from her home in Pennsylvania and forced to enter a new high school, in 10th grade, in an affluent suburb in Westchester, New York. She finds herself in way over her head, as she struggles to come to grips with meeting new friends, finding a boyfriend, avoiding the cliques of mean girls, and figuring out how to survive in such a hostile new world. She has trouble navigating this new world, where drinking and drugs seem the norm, and where social pressures build on her from every direction.Everything seems to go wrong for Rachel, until salvation comes in the form of Rob, a football player who takes a liking to her. But just as there romance is about to blossom, she finds herself confused by his actions.As things reach a low point, Rachel meets a mysterious boy from her school, Benji, a loner who keeps apart from the other kids, and who takes her on a ride on his motorcycle. They have an unforgettable night together in an amusement park—until something goes horribly wrong, and Benji shocks her by saving her life.Rachel knows that Benji is different from everyone else, and she knows that he is the love of her life. And as their romance deepens, she has to decide if she is willing to give up everything to find out his secret… Views: 237
Lara Turner wants nothing to do with Godslayer Academy.After her father and hundreds of other innocents were massacred in a small Midwestern town by the gods themselves, an eccentric billionaire funds a school specifically to take them down when they attack again - and they will.And he wants Lara to attend.Lara is brilliant, blunt, and stubborn, but refuses to be part of anything that would inspire the gods' wrath. She doesn't want to risk anyone else.But when Robert Lannister - who happens to be just as stubborn and much more brilliant than she is - makes her an offer she can't refuse, Lara is forced to confront the fact that she does want revenge, and this is the opportunity for it - even if it means putting herself at risk.Rogue Academic is the first book in a new series by USA Today Best Selling Author Isadora Brown. Fans of THE AVENGERS and Sarah J. Maas can't put this paranormal academy series down! Views: 237
Daisi Malone lives in the Presidio in Newtown, Sydney, Australia. The building is full of vampires, faerie psychologists, ghosts, jugglers and other strange beings. They are opposed by a silly, but sometimes nasty group, called the exspellers.In this, the fifth installment of the saga, Daisi falls in love with a new resident of the Presidio,but will love be enough to prevent the coming storm?Jadine resides in the third house of the angelic realm, and holds the elevated position of Chief of Power. The position once held by Lucifer himself.The acts of terror that have taken place on earth, if not resolved, could prevent the prophesies of John, and the promise of peace on earth to mankind.Jadine's battle begins when she is assigned as a global investigative reporter with great intelligence, assigned by the BBC to cover the crimes both in Liverpool England and New York. Her profile as the Chief of Powers is so great within the angelic communities, that she is to walk as a human without memory of her angelic reality. This is vital if the dark ones are not to discover who she is.Jadine's battle as a human, uncovers truths that reside around string theory and around the intervention of demons; who stalk humans and influence the free will of people.With the knowledge of string theory and the possible existence of other dimensions in reality; Jadine discovers facts so incredible, that only her bravery can resolve the events taking place, and events to come.From the highest form of angel, to a human who is capable of murder, Jadine's battle with the darkness is taken in blind faith; a faith that holds the potential for either peace on earth or terrorism like mankind has never seen. Views: 200
Unable to push it back any further, Kara must marry Keaton if she wants any information about her brotherKara Darling never thought she'd find herself getting married to a heathen, but she never thought she'd find out what really happened to her missing brother, either.She thinks she's ready to bond herself to Keaton, the worst sort of heathen, until she realizes that marriage in the Void is more just an exchange of vows and a kiss on the lips.No.Kara and Keaton have to consummate the marriage in order to make it official. Not only that, but in order to keep their marriage legitimate, the physical bond between man and wife must happen at least once a week.With new stipulations coming out of nowhere, Kara must decide if finding Richard is worth everything that comes along with marriage to Keaton. Because there's no such thing as divorce in the Void. Once Kara makes her decision, it's final.Fans of Beetlejuice and... Views: 188
