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In the Darkness Visible tells the story of two brothers, Sade and Vondales, and their attempt to wrest control of a portal to the world of the dead. A young village girl, Gabriella Carlyle, resists them with the help of her mentor Omanuju and his companion elk. While the brothers' lust for power corrupts them, Gabriella finds herself on a quest that leads to new friends, exotic lands, and great peril.

I loved him at 15. I thought we'd stand the test of time. He was my forever but maybe I fell too fast or loved him too much. Maybe I came on too strong or maybe I did something wrong. He still left. Turned his back on me without a word. I never thought I'd see him again and to be honest, I didn't want to. I began to hate him even though he would never know it. But then, I did see him again and with him came the secrets that would forever change all of our lives.

Underdog Luke "Single" Singleton is yearning to make a comeback. After getting hit in the neck with a pitch - an injury that nearly cost him his life - he has one last chance to play for his hometown team, the Stockton Beavers. But his mom has Alzheimer's, and he's all she has to depend on. How can he pursue his career, much less someone special?

Adjusting to a new town was hard for Tara Edwards. Luckily, she was able to find a friend in Darren Jones, the boy whose family owns half the city. He offered her protection and friendship, but what he wanted in return was more than Tara was willing to give.

I went to see my childhood idol but instead I saw the girl I could never forget. People always say there's always one that got away, and for me that was Natalie. We spent one amazing summer together but then I never saw her again...until now. From the moment I saw him on my doorstep I knew I was his, whether I wanted to be or not. Our time together was sinfully sweet but also short, as we both knew it had to come to an end. Only for me, it was just the beginning, as after Chris left I found out I was pregnant with his child.

The last thing Pixie wants is another broken heart. She's been through a lot, and isn't sure she wants to start something with handsome Cliff, one of the best artists in the Flying High Tattoo Shop run by Hawk, who's dating her best friend Katie.

When Starla Gibson learns of the bet that the sexy stranger across from her is putting forth to be his darling little slave for the night, she thinks it's a joke. Strong and dominant Starla has been hurt too much to play anyone's subordinate and tells him that she can't possibly sink to sub level. When he presents her with the answer to both their problems, a small bottle of clear liquid that Derek claims is a potion to turn her into the most willing toy he's ever had, Starla can't back out of the challenge.

Anna DeMarco has watched her big brothers find happiness the last two Christmases. If only she could do the same for herself. She's finally found someone she sees a life with, except memories and thoughts of Marshall make it impossible for her to fully commit. The only way to move forward is to close the door on the past, so she books her family's jet and sets out to arrive at the family chalet early.

A unique romantic tale of one girl, one road, and a chance meeting with someone that will change everything in every way.

Werelion Kyle is the heir to his father's billion-dollar fortune and this is a situation that has never been easy for him. Now Kyle is being forced into an arranged marriage in a bid to avert a war amongst the lion shifters. But instead of being angry, Kyle is excited about this opportunity.

Christmas Karma is author Gerald Everett Jones' homage to Anne Tyler, whom he regards as his literary mother. It's about the travails of a dysfunctional family around the holidays, narrated by an angel who has a wicked sense of humor. Main character Willa Nawicki is bewildered by a series of curious karmic events that literally ring her doorbell during the frantic season, awakening years-old resentments and stimulating ever-more-intense personal confrontations.

An encouraging collection of biographies detailing the amazing lives of celebrities. Who grew up without their dads and overcame adversities? Can you really make it without a father figure? Keeya McSwain challenges that notion in her debut novel. Join McSwain as she tells their unique stories in the hope of motivating youth who are being effected by the staggering numbers of fatherless homes. Be inspired as she documents that success can be possible even without a father.

For Saundra Smith, life is seemingly perfect. With a home of her own on the horizon, her teaching career set to begin soon, and a loving relationship with her longtime love, Langston, life couldn't be any more perfect...until she's blindsided by news that turns her perfect world upside down. Langston made a mistake - a costly mistake. As if cheating on Saundra wasn't devastating enough, he also confesses to having fathered a child with the other woman.

With no other option but going home, Lyndley Adams leaves New York to return to Texas and everything she left behind: her parents and her first love. After 10 years, Lyndley comes face to face with Jaxson Harper. Old memories and secrets come to light and they have a hard time dealing with the aftermath. Will first love be able to survive the harsh truths and secrets that have been kept over the years? Will Lyndley be able to handle the repercussions of the secret she has been keeping?

In this second volume of the Elk Riders series, the stories of siblings from In the Darkness Visible continue to interweave, as Gabriella Carlyle and her brother, Dameon, work to stop the plans of Sade and Vondales - brothers who are powerful members of a dark order of sorcerers. Gabriella and Dameon travel far across the ocean on a mysterious craft, the Elawn, accompanied by an elk, Adamantus, who holds many mysteries of his own.

Forbidden friendship takes guts to continue. Especially in a world where generational breakdown and parental aggression still continues. Add depression and it can make life at home a strain for teenagers. For this teen adult, life at home dictates how she should behave. Until one teen takes the painful step to change. Either lose the only friendship or go against the only love.

Our love is imperfect in the most perfect way. It is love done our way. Raw. Unconventional. Sexy as hell. More importantly, it is honest to the core...Or so I think. One little white lie shouldn't do so much damage. Yet, it changes me forever.

Darius Patterson is a star basketball player with the New York Cougars. Darius can have any woman he wants, but after being falsely accused of fathering a child by one of the many women in his life, Darius makes a change to trust his heart and life to God. Claire Steven is an advertising executive who lives a lonely life because of her faith and beliefs on premarital sex. In a time when men expect women to put out on the first date, a past secret will bring these two people together.

Fifteen-year-old London lives for the thrill of figure skating, dreaming of competing on a national stage. But her aspirations are constantly challenged by an inherited blood disease, sickle cell anemia, which often leaves her grappling with significant health obstacles. When an unexpected opportunity arises, casting her as the star of a prestigious celebrity ice show, London faces her biggest challenge yet. She defies the odds with sheer determination and unwavering courage to deliver a breathtaking performance that could change her life forever.

Sometimes in life, we can't help who we fall in love with, no matter how hard we try. No matter what type of person they make us become. Wren Porter knew that first hand. Her best friend's brother, Dane Evans, was the only guy she'd ever had eyes for. He was "the one". The one she was supposed to marry someday, to grow old with, but it was hard to love someone who would never love her back.