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Vampires have a timeless allure, mesmerizing us in every medium from books and graphic novels to movies and television shows. Immortal, eternally beautiful, strong, and sexy, these creatures take what they need, stealing the life force from those unlucky enough to cross their paths - or from those whose luck leads them to the most thrilling experience of their lives.

What’s wrong with Ben? Ben Easter, a 37-year-old, pop-rock phenomenon who loves jazz, has never had a serious relationship. Immersed in the success of his band, he thought the supermodels and party girls he dated would one day develop into something lasting. So far, it’s not happening. He’s on the sidelines of life with no good reason to be. Hannah Patrick was dumped at the altar by her one true love and now she sees all men as the enemy. When their paths cross, sparks fly, but destiny is fickle and friends can’t afford to be too reckless when hearts are at stake. Recklessly Axis is...

The Witch of Havenshire, D.L. Hopkins Tormented by the knowledge that the woman she’d always called Mother wasn’t related to her, and the father who knew about it was murdered, Jacelyn Ridgely finds herself the center of a conspiracy that spans three warring countries and two royal houses. The only person she can trust has been ripped from her side and now she must face the world alone. In the capital city, new advisors are coming out of the woodwork, yet she is haunted by her brother’s words, “Don’t trust anyone.” What caused her father to remove his family from the capital? ...

Hidden Powers, Insurmountable Odds. The planet has Chosen. Some will survive and others will not. Kara is fortunate to build again. Surrounded by sentient crystal ready and willing to respond to her every whim, she is content. Yet she cannot deny a growing hunger to know what has happened to her family and lover. Believing his love to be dead, Rion now pledges his liege to no man but will work to save the refugees with Galantyne and the giant blue dragon named Talisman. Crevan and Korlon, half mad with anger and grief have vowed to kill them both in revenge. The planet has Chosen, now the ...

Is their love strong enough to survive the flames? In this powerful continuation of the story begun in Aubrey—Revolving with Axis, Rafe Stryker has married the woman of his dreams. She’s beautiful, smart, and funny and her straight-laced convictions sometimes drive him crazy. All he wants to do now is take his band to the top of the charts, settle down with a new production company and start his family. Only a few things threaten to destroy his newly-wedded bliss: juggling extremely demanding careers, the needs of Axis, and overcoming the tragedy of Teotihuacan. As they struggle to find...

From the highly acclaimed author of The Daughters of Rosewood Series, comes the exciting third installment in her New Adult Contemporary story about the Stryker/Mann Family. Aubrey, one of seven daughters and the top neonatologist in the competitive Southern California medical world is stunned to be married to the man of her dreams and out of a job. She finds herself questioning whether she’s cut out for behind the scenes Mommy-hood, or if she’s made a huge mistake. Rafe is a world class singer and songwriter who wants to change his life for one more domestic and private. Though many of...

Aubrey Mann, youngest daughter of internationally acclaimed entertainment field icons, has struck out of the family model and become a doctor. Her life has become overwhelmingly full and the pressure is getting out of control. Nothing she does feels successful or meaningful until one night she finds herself in the arms of her next door neighbor. Rafe Stryker is the front man of a wildly popular headlining band. But all he wants is to settle down and promote new young artists and musicians. He wants a wife, not a girlfriend. More than anything he wants to overcome his self-indulgent bad boy ...

The race to possess the country is on. Jacelyn Ridgely has seen firsthand the lengths her enemies are willing to go to rid themselves of her claim to the crown of Innorthland. Like sharks they circle ever closer on land and river and sea. And like sharks, they are camouflaged and she can’t always tell where or who they are. The one person she can trust has disappeared and she is torn between trying to find him, and those who urge her to stake her claim to the throne. Surprisingly, her wildcrafting skill, her natural resilience and her blossoming ability to deceive are coming to her aid as...

En 2025, La Facto, collectif de jeunes initié par la Société d’Encouragement pour l’Industrie Nationale, a lancé un nouveau format de podcasts : Industri’Elles, en partenariat avec Engie. Dans ce cycle de podcasts, nous donnons la parole à des femmes inspirantes qui façonnent l’industrie d’aujourd’hui et de demain. À travers huit épisodes, elles partagent leurs parcours, leurs engagements et leurs visions pour une industrie plus inclusive et innovante.

Melia Mann, eldest daughter of internationally acclaimed entertainment field icons, has witnessed a murder. Having endured witness protection, falling in love with her guardian, and attending the trial where she identifies the killers, she now must face the greatest crises of her young life. For Jared is dying. Melia’s only desire is to save his life, to give him the daughter he never expected to have, and to spend the rest of her life showing him how much she loves him. Ryan Patrick did more to save Melia from certain death than anyone by giving her to his specially trained brother for ...

Culture dictates that Jacelyn Ridgely may not dance at her sister’s ball. Recklessly defiant, Andrew Lindsey doesn’t care. He will dance with her anyway. The repercussions of his actions will rock all of Havenshire. Jacelyn is young and inexperienced in the ways of the world. An outcast even in her own family, her natural gifts and beauty make her an object of envy and malice. By allowing her to explore her free spirit, her father has made her the unwitting target of gossip. Andrew, freshly home from the war faces agonizing nightmares of the horrors he witnessed. He hopes to forget the ...

Brianna Rossa and Leonardo Dormire had known for some time they were crazy about one another, regardless of the feud between their families. Yet, nothing was going to stop them from seeing one another, not even a curse that was put on Brianna before she was born. Cipriano Rossa and Giovanni Dormire were best friends in college; however, over time they became competitive with one another in the game of gangster versus gangster.

Kit Weston's life was turmoil from the time she was a child, and her outlaw lifestyle was her only means of surviving when she ventured out on her own at the age of 14. Fast forward 10 years and even though married and forced to live a normal life, she is on the run again after catching her husband in bed with another woman. Kit and her twin brother, Cale, are magnets for trouble as they run away from her husband, run away from ruffians, not to mention the law.

The Corner Scribblers is a small writer's support group in the Chattanooga area comprised of writers, authors, and storytellers from a wide range of skills and backgrounds. We come together once a month to discuss our current projects, recent accomplishments and to share what we have each learned about the craft. Within this cover, you will find a collection of holiday-themed flash fiction stories and poetry, displaying a small sample of those combined skills.

Still coming to terms with her magical abilities, Naomi must confront a new dark enemy - only to discover they share a mysterious connection. Torn between love and duty, Alaric wants nothing more than to protect the woman he loves, even if it means risking everything he's fought for. When their former allies turn against them, Naomi and Alaric are forced to go on the run, towards a showdown that will put Naomi's newfound powers - and their relationship - to the test....

A daily devotional for the season of Lent.

Laurel Dixon has it all. She is a Caucasian woman, living the American Dream... or so she thinks. She has a successful career in a world where women are expected to be home and stay silent. She is a proponent for equal rights, and has finally given birth to her first child after years of failed pregnancies.

Irelyn Wilkes was Zolt Hamil's seraph. His angel. His hallucination suddenly real. But her abrupt departure from his life has sent him into a tailspin of nameless women, alcohol, and drugs. When Zolt realizes that Irelyn lied to him, he sobers up and sets into motion a public rescue, making an even greater enemy of Marcus Xavier. Marcus doesn't take kindly to people taking what is his, and he's not about to let Zolt and Irelyn ride into the sunset without a fight.

It's been two years since Harper and Will discovered their mum's boyfriend Nick is Santa Claus—now their family is one bigger thanks to baby Yula Hall who's almost a year old. But baby Yula also seems to have Christmas magic she can't control (cue turning the sandpit into a snow pit, causing mischief at nursery by pulling whichever toy she likes out of any drawer and the house being wrapped up in Christmas paper!)

Whoever said destinies were easy? ~ Milani Kekoa Selena The peaceful artist life I was going for is getting seriously derailed. I was thrilled to find my dream cottage nestled by forest trails, offering plenty of opportunities to teach art and endless inspiration. The most inspiring? A six-and-a-half-foot blond Adonis whose kisses and primal growls make my toes curl. But the world he's from includes powerful enemies. It's a good thing Thomas spent a decade training me to hold my own in a fight. Andras is away when the enemy comes to town, and my skills are put to the test. Then, a fearsome ...