“Are ye tellin’ me ye dinnae want me?” “Ye’re nae mine tae want.” Lavinia Shaw once vowed to love Ian MacBean forever—then she shattered his heart to send him far from danger. Six years later, she’s trapped in his castle and he’s back, hardened by war and duty. What’s worse? He’s about to marry someone else… Ian has no intention of forgiving the woman who broke him. His future is set, his betrothal secured. But Lavinia is no longer the softhearted girl he once loved. She’s stronger, sharper—utterly maddening. And every touch is the ghost of a mistake he aches to ...

Eleanora When Prince Reed, a royal whose heart I once knew and cherished, hosts an upcoming social season in hopes of finding a wife, I jump at the opportunity to return to my hometown, which I've missed so much. However, I soon find myself conflicted between my loyalty to Reed and my newfound passion for Jax, which has created an emotional whirlwind and left me torn. As if the turmoil of choice was not enough, a sinister secret began to unravel from my return. An enemy who would stop at nothing to see me silenced forever. Author's Note. In this story, Eleanora ends up with two lovers. Both...

Eddie Martinez isn’t supposed to belong at Westview Autohaus. He’s got oil on his shirt, scuffed boots, and an attitude that doesn’t mesh with marble floors or silent, spotless sports cars. But he’s not here to impress anyone - he’s here to fix a rickety old Benz. Natasha Lin, assistant manager with a no-nonsense stare and a cat named David who hisses on sight, is very clear: Eddie is not showroom material.

Prophecy demands she marry a Dark Elf prince - but will she agree to her fate? Mara Geary faces a bleak future in the village of Little Hazel until, on the eve of her seventeenth birthday, strange glowing lights entice her into the mysterious shadows under the trees. She follows, hoping for adventure. What she finds is her destiny. Prince of the Dark Elves, Brannon Luthinor has spent his life becoming a powerful warrior in order to save his people. Now on the eve of war, his fate is rapidly approaching. Brought together by prophecy, Bran and Mara forge an unlikely alliance. But in the face ...

When your local coffee shop turns into a portal to a magical realm, you know it's going to be one of those days. I thought my biggest problem was convincing the police to take my abduction theories seriously. Turns out, I was wrong. Very wrong. One minute I’m in my favorite coffee shop, and the next I’m thrown into a magical world full of fae, shadowy beasts, and a ridiculously handsome fae king named Doren. Apparently, I'm a contender in some crazy competition to become the queen of the Shadow Court. Yeah, you heard that right. Queen. Of. The. Shadow. Court. All I ever wanted was to ...

Are you ready for a chilling mystery that will keep you on the edge of your seat? As Bree inherits her grandparents' house in Chickasha, Oklahoma, she never could have imagined the secrets that were hidden within its walls. But when she discovers a series of cassette tapes in the basement, her world is turned upside down. The unknown male voice on the tapes talks about unsolved murders from the 80s, and Bree can't help but become obsessed with solving them. With her co-host Jeff, Bree delves deeper into the mysteries on her podcast. But as they uncover more and more clues, Bree begins to ...

The town of Promise, Texas, is a good place to live, to raise a family, to spend the rest of your days with the person you love. Cal Patterson and his wife, Jane, also known as Dr. Texas, certainly think so. The last thing they expect is a threat to their marriage. But in September, disagreements begin to escalate, with the "help" of an attractive young woman who's got her eye on Cal.

The Headlines Told You What Happened. These Stories Explore the Chilling Why... and the Terrifying What If. You’ve read the news clippings, seen the grainy photos. But behind every infamous crime lies a story far darker and more complex than any headline can reveal. From the masterful pen of Logan Carter comes TRUE CRIME: RIPPED FROM THE HEADLINES, a harrowing collection of 30 fictionalized short stories, each plunging into the heart of real-life tragedies that shocked the world. Step beyond the yellow tape and into meticulously crafted narratives inspired by cases that continue to haunt ...

Welcome to Quillhaven, where candy carries enchantment and secrets are as sweet—and sticky—as caramel. When Sophie Vanora inherits her great-aunt’s candy shop, Sugar Spells, she’s expecting powdered sugar and peppermint bark—not magical confections and mysterious break-ins. But when her aunt’s secret recipe book of enchanted sweets vanishes, and an ominous note reading Lullaby and good night is left behind, Sophie knows this is more than petty theft. Someone is after the magic—and they don’t intend to play nice. With the help of quirky townsfolk, a pair of mischievous feline...

Life-Long rivals. One perfect job. Will they finally beat their nemesis, or will they risk losing more than just their dream job? Leah and James have known each other since elementary schools- and have competed in everything since. From clubs, to band class, to points on individual assignments, their rivalry irritates Leah and makes James laugh. When their dream job opens up, they both apply and have interviews for the same day. When they are both invited to enjoy the rest of the day in the amusement park before the final decision is made, they are thrown together at every turn. As the ...

“Have ye ever laid with a man like this?” Lady Alina Cameron made a vow—to outwit any suitor foolish enough to claim her hand. If that means becoming the most insufferable bride in Scotland, so be it. But her betrothed isn’t nearly as easy to scare off as she hoped. Worse, every stolen touch tempts her to surrender. Kieran Mackintosh never wanted a sharp-tongued wildcat as a wife. If not for a reckless bet, he’d have sent Alina packing the moment she set foot in his hall. But with his pride—and a bag of gold—on the line, he’s determined to outlast her games. Their battle of ...

In a world where witches are bound by strict laws and immortals walk in the shadows, Seira Dufey’s life takes a dark turn when her mentor, the powerful High Witch Matace, is brutally murdered. Thrust into an investigation filled with danger and deception, Seira is drawn to a vampire who has haunted her dreams, a figure whose presence in her life is as unsettling as it is compelling. As she navigates the treacherous waters of supernatural politics, Seira uncovers a hidden connection that ties her fate to the vampires and the dark secrets that threaten to tear the magical world apart.

He hired me to capture his soul on canvas. I never expected to hand him my own. I’m Sienna Vale—an artist who reads people with a single brushstroke. My latest commission: Nico Moretti, Dallas’s reclusive “philanthropist.” One look at him and every color on my palette turns to danger. His mother wants a portrait. Nico wants me. The FBI wants dirt on his empire—using my studio as the perfect listening post. Now I’m trapped between the man who ruins me with a glance and the agents who can ruin us both. If I spy on Nico I could finally learn what really happened to my family. If ...

All I wanted was to keep my distance from the criminals I work for and get my little brother out of the hell that is our mother's house. Then I died and woke up to four stunningly hot gods telling me I'm now a valkyrie. Sly, sharp Loki. Jovial but ferocious Thor. Dreamily compassionate Baldur. Grim and secretive Hod. I'm connected to all of them through a bond we barely understand. The longer I spend with them, the more my walls start to crack. But the gods didn't summon me just for kicks. Their king is missing, and they need me to find him.

It's hard enough being an undergraduate student, an intern at Downtown Manhattan's police station, and a bouncer at a local bar. Add her now ex-boyfriend who recently dumped her for the school's resident bimbo - oh, and she's a werewolf.