Ryland Grace is the sole survivor on a desperate, last-chance mission - and if he fails, humanity and the Earth itself will perish. Except that right now, he doesn't know that. He can't even remember his own name, let alone the nature of his assignment or how to complete it. All he knows is that he's been asleep for a very, very long time. And he's just been awakened to find himself millions of miles from home, with nothing but two corpses for company.

Annie has always had high hopes for her future. But the reality of her life just isn’t measuring up. She loves her fiancé, Greg–doesn’t she? She’s going to get her degree and open her own business–won’t she? Then, a strange old woman shows up outside her house, and she seems to know a lot about Annie. An awful lot. Annie could tell the old woman to get lost. Yet there’s something about her Annie just can’t shake. And what she learns could change her life forever–but is it the life she envisioned?

For some it’s an opportunity. For others it’s a moment to question their faith: In God, in science, in everything. Still others try to keep the world running in the face of absurdity and uncertainty. And then there are the billions looking to the sky and wondering how a thing that was always just there is now... something absolutely impossible.

Inheriting your uncle's supervillain business is more complicated than you might think. Particularly when you discover who's running the place. Charlie's life is going nowhere fast. A divorced substitute teacher living with his cat in a house his siblings want to sell, all he wants is to open a pub downtown, if only the bank will approve his loan. Then his long-lost uncle Jake dies and leaves his supervillain business (complete with island volcano lair) to Charlie. But becoming a supervillain isn't all giant laser death rays and lava pits.

Six days ago, astronaut Mark Watney became one of the first people to walk on Mars. Now, he's sure he'll be the first person to die there. After a dust storm nearly kills him and forces his crew to evacuate while thinking him dead, Mark finds himself stranded and completely alone with no way to even signal Earth that he’s alive - and even if he could get word out, his supplies would be gone long before a rescue could arrive. But Mark isn't ready to give up yet.

A scholar’s dream. A pirate’s curse. Only one can be saved. Illyria’s dream shop is becoming a nightmare. Abandoning her safe but stifling career teaching magic to the elite, the enterprising half-elf sets sail to open her own alchemy store. Illyria yearns to make her shop a bastion of magic for all, but she invokes the wrath of the local crime syndicate and awakens an ancient curse. Briar knows all about curses. The pirate half-giant’s family has suffered under one for generations. She’s on the hunt for a Celestial Prism, a rare artifact powerful enough to lift her affliction. ...

A hidden code. An ancient power. A destiny that could reshape the world. Halizanth Brightminer's bookshop holds more secrets than she ever imagined. When a mysterious grimoire falls into her hands, she's thrust into a world of shadowy organizations and primordial magic. But decoding its secrets may cost her everything. Osric Emberhearth is a man divided. Torn between his duty to the Forge of Vulkan and his growing feelings for Hali, he must choose between the path he's always known and the future he never dared to dream of. As dark forces close in and ancient artifacts awaken, Hali and ...

Bobby “Cat” MacCrinnen has to go to a different school for two weeks, and he is not happy about it. A weird error on his birth certificate makes his school records incorrect and they think he is a girl. As the first day turns into two weeks and beyond, and Catherine emerges, she learns who she truly is and life as she knows it will never be the same, as she discovers what friendship really is, and learns to try and trust the new people around her. Trigger warnings for language, some violence and talk of abuse. This book contains some fantastical scenes, and a certain measure of ...

After losing everything ten years ago, Sir Galeon has dedicated her life to serving her kingdom as a knight. When the prince entrusts her with guarding his soon-to-be bride in his arranged marriage, Galeon does not expect to have her heart captured by the confounding princess.

A demonic pact. A draconic dilemma. A secret that could reshape the realms. Arkenev is under fire. As the demonic envoy to Luminara, he's hosting the most powerful demons from across the realms as they navigate a crisis. The demons' toehold in the human world has been severed, and Arkenev is desperately hunting for an ancient source powerful enough to reopen it . . . a source only a dragon can provide. Ivy guards a hoard of secrets. After fleeing an arranged marriage, she's come out as a woman and opened an enchanted hat shop in Luminara, yearning for a quiet life and a chance at true love....

From award-winning sapphic romance author Tiana Warner comes an age-gap paranormal romance novella about overcoming the forces that control you. When Liza’s twin brother vanishes from Vancouver Island without a trace, Liza packs her bags to investigate his disappearance. But as she looks for clues in Cougar Woods, the town where he was last seen, she discovers a mysterious history of animal attacks. Then Liza meets a woman named Winter, who lives an affluent life on the coast and has a dark secret. While Liza begins to uncover the truth about the island’s cougar population and the ...

A tale of art, love, mystery, and the transformative power of the unknown, this novel will leave you yearning for more. In the captivating and enigmatic world of "A Forbidden "Love," Abby and Amelia find themselves drawn into a journey where the line between reality and hidden secrets blurs. Set against the backdrop of a secluded house nestled deep within the enchanting woodlands, this novel weaves a tale of love, mystery, and the transformative power of art. "A Forbidden Love takes readers on a mesmerizing journey where love and magic intertwine." As Abby and Amelia explore the parallel ...

In the dying forests of the Weald Wood, Breanna, a young outcast, is simply trying to earn a Hunter's axe. When she witnesses the sacred Forest Drake kill her father and destroy her village home, she knows her life is forever altered. But Breanna holds a secret that could be the key to stopping the Ancient Dragon God's rampage. The fate of every being in the land now depends on one young woman who can hear the Dragon's Whisper.

Rei Deimos, half succubus-half satyr, is a magic-sensing, chaos-wielding mess. When her brother decides she needs to get her life together, he kicks her out of their house. With nowhere else to go, Rei finds herself at the tavern of an inn, with nothing but a bottle of red wine to keep her company. It's there that the grumpy demon runs into a mysterious cloaked figure who she soon discovers is Amora Lianna of Cerys, the runaway princess with one goal in mind: to find her missing magic.

When a mysterious, gorgeous woman whisks her onto the dance floor at her father's masquerade ball, Lucy is thrilled to break the shackles of her privileged but purposeless life. But when the same woman kidnaps her and whisks her to the hideout of the rebels fighting to topple the regime she's set to inherit, Lucy isn't thrilled to be actually shackled as a prisoner. She is forced to accompany her abductor—a laconic, rigid assassin named Taylor—across the war-torn regions of the former United States as Taylor carries out perilous assassinations and leads the growing rebel army.

Jessica I had come into work at the diner on my day off for some extra money only to end up in a robbery. Thankfully, I was rescued by the Sumpter pack, a trio of shifters. But they wouldn't leave without me; apparently, my scent had triggered something in the female shifter - Mya. She claimed that I was her mate and she wasn't leaving without me. I was thrust into the world of Snowbush Falls, a place inhabited by vampires, witches, shifters, and other creatures living in harmony with one another. The longer I spent time with Mya, the more I felt a magical pull towards her. I'd lived my ...

She’s waited her whole life to find her fated mate, but this has to be a mistake! Teresa For years I’ve dreamed about finding my fated mate. She’d be a vampire like me, or at least a shifter. She’d be strong and adventurous and down to Earth. But the universe must have a weird sense of humor, because I’ve finally found my mate – and she’s nothing like I expected. First, she’s human, and a billionaire to boot. Second, she’s more worried about breaking a nail than she is about the attempts on her life. And she’s the girliest femme I’ve ever met. Flora I admit it, I’ve ...

When a bad boy brings you hell instead of heaven, call your gay best friend. In a Straight Girls Series twist, this harrowing story is told from the straight girl's perspective. Kary (her name is Karen, but anyone who goes by Karen anymore is a Karen) is eking out young adult life as a bank teller when one lucky transaction brings her Prince Charming. Things heat up fast with Liam, Mr. CrossFit, almost-six-figure car finance guy, and they move in together. Everything’s great, of course, except how much Kary’s best friend, Alex, and Liam hate each other. Liam is alcohol; Alex is fresh ...

The Road Trip: A Blossoming Romance "A beautifully crafted tale of friendship, love, and self-discovery that will leave you breathless. Rachel and Jess's journey is a reminder that sometimes the most unexpected paths lead to the greatest destinations." —Lila Bennett. In the vibrant chaos of college life, two young women from starkly different worlds find themselves thrown together in a cramped dorm room. Rachel Anderson, a meticulous planner with aspirations of conquering the marketing world, clashes with Jess Morales, a free-spirited scholarship student whose carefree nature defies ...

Leading fashion magazine editor Victoria Hastings always thought her trusted assistant quit her job and abandoned her in Paris. A year later, she discovers Holly Carter was injured in an accident. Brain trauma led to amnesia, and Holly cannot remember anything about her life. Guilt causes Victoria to bring Holly home and into her life to aid her in recovery. But when guilt turns into something else, what will she do?