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A gritty and thrilling anthology of 28 new short stories in tribute to pulp noir master, Cornell Woolrich, author of 'Rear Window', the inspiration behind Alfred Hitchock's classic film. Featuring Neil Gaiman, Kim Newman, James Sallis, A.K. Benedict, USA Today-bestseller Samantha Lee Howe, Joe R. Lansdale and many more.

She woke up on a spaceship with magical powers and incredible abilities. Now, she must save the universe from falling into darkness. Elle thought her summer would be ordinary—until she wakes up on a spaceship with newfound magic and incredible physical abilities. Suddenly, the fate of the universe rests in her hands. A mysterious Darkness is spreading, consuming planets, including Elle's home. With her new powers, Elle joins a daring team on an interstellar quest to find ancient relics that could stop the Darkness.

Half-daemon Envy Starr is destined to die on Midsummer’s Eve, still a virgin, on some crappy cult’s live-stream feed. With thirty days left to live, the chance to escape her fate and get some action compels her into her absentee father’s world of beautifully cultured cruelty. Once there, she’s the object of a deadly game, slated to alter the Fae realm’s power structure. Worse, the rules keep changing, and everyone has an ulterior motive, including her dae-licious guide, Brennan. Under a geas he’s desperate to break, she can’t trust him, or herself.

Shielded. That’s what Sydney Ryan has done with the secrets of her past. Never wanting anyone to know the truth, Sydney has kept everything bottled inside.

She's a nurse longing for love. He's a man who lives life in the fast lane. Conflicting schedules and stubborn personalities lead to misunderstandings and disputes. But sizzling chemistry keeps them coming back for more.

Lamise Kelly walks into Harper Security Ops desperately hoping for a job. Working in a place filled with men who could see she remains unharmed is the perfect solution to all of her problems. Only, they’re not hiring. For the first time in months, something stirs in Banks’ chest at the sight of Lamise. He wants to deny it, but he can’t. Refusing to let her walk away, Banks offers her a different kind of job. Becoming a nanny wasn’t what she’d had in mind, but Lamise accepts the opportunity.

Elle thought her summer would be ordinary—until she wakes up on a spaceship with newfound magic and incredible physical abilities. Suddenly, the fate of the universe rests in her hands. A mysterious Darkness is spreading, consuming planets, including Elle's home. With her new powers, Elle joins a daring team on an interstellar quest to find ancient relics that could stop the Darkness.

Professional bridesmaid, Cora Daniels, has one rule. Play the part, but never assume the role. Unfortunately, with less than 24 hours before her latest clients’ nuptials begin and the bridal party down by one, Cora has no choice but to step in.

The world thinks they know Holland Oates. She’s the solo female in a rock band loved by millions, and she’s got it all: the fame, the money, and the career. But they don’t know her. Holland has shrouded herself in a lie for years. Raiden Rhodes has been in love with Holland for ages. As the band’s road and tour manager, he watches her perform night after night for sold out crowds. And he believes what they all do. Holland is untouchable. When the secret Holland has kept for years is leaked to the press, the picture-perfect image she’s struggled to uphold is blasted to bits.

Mark, once the playboy, finds the woman of his dreams, Zenia. Although, twelve years younger, Zenia, is everything he ever wanted in a wife. Plus, they have wild bedroom chemistry. He is sure with the level of heat between them, it will never fade, like it has for his married friends. When he notices his hair thinning, he opts for taking a medication known for causing ED in some men. The side effect is rare, and Mark is willing to take the risk, convinced he needs to preserve his youth for his much younger wife. Unfortunately, Mark suffers from the medication’s impotence side effect, ...

If life really was a fairy tale, Zakara would never be the damsel in distress. She'd be a thief, and Prince Charming wouldn't have a clue how to steal the heart of the conniving criminal. Zakara saves not one, but three men locked inside the tallest tower. Her first instinct is to ditch them as soon as possible, but they have one thing that intrigues her more than wealth: Magic. Fae magic once ruled the world, until it disappeared without a trace. Only myths of the magic wielders linger in their destroyed society. The three prisoners claim to be fae, but she doesn't trust them.

The second sun has returned as our Bone Throwers foresaw—casting the nine realms into war. My name is Ash, and I fell in the battle for Baiseen. But I'm awake now, slowly putting the pieces back together. My Heir has lost his throne. My sailor is gone. And there is an emptiness inside me I can't explain. Amid the chaos, someone must collect the original twelve whistle bones from all corners of the world.

It's been two years since Detective Marissa Ambrose nearly lost her life working the Couple’s Killer case, but time hasn't stopped the vivid nightmares. She still carries the heavy guilt of her partner's death, and the Seattle Police Department refuses to support her theory that the suspect they arrested had an accomplice. With her ex-husband regretfully out of the picture, Marissa was supposed to be focusing on adjusting back to something resembling normalcy in her quiet tourist town. Then the letters came.

Lucy Stark is on the run. After making one wrong turn and witnessing a violent crime that left a woman dead, Lucy became a target. So, she packed up and moved to the beaches of the New Jersey shore.

I dishonored a contract to kill the Leader of the Vampires. For love. And now I'm paying the price. Locked up tight by the Demon King and his vicious minion. The way the demon looks at me is sickening and leaves no doubt what his plans are where I'm concerned. I have to escape before it's too late.

Beck Emerson never intended to get involved in someone else’s drama. But when he sees a new mom on the verge of a breakdown after catching her husband cheating, Beck doesn’t hesitate to step in.

Things are heating up at this dragon academy...I'm Sorcha McMurphy, and last semester didn't exactly work out like I planned. Everyone at the academy hates me. The sexiest guy on campus tried to kill me. And I epically failed at saving the world. Between fighting bad guys, studying magic, and learning how to fly my dragon, a girl barely has time to go on a date. But I've been chosen to find the missing Dragon King. If I mess up this time, there will be big consequences. And they'll be a hell of a lot worse than crawling into bed with Oliver Loughlin...

One moment can change everything. Theo McCormick knew that better than anyone. His first audition, a breakthrough movie role, and more awards than he can hold in his arms are evidence of that. But that was before.

At the height of her professional success, Elise Flynn never imagined a fateful oversight would leave her on the verge of losing everything she’s worked so hard to achieve.

My goddess has endless aspirations for my future. I just don't think tricking the Prince of Hell to fall in love with me was one of them.... Three sinfully sexy hellhound shifters plot the prince's murder while using me as their pawn to earn the trust of the royals. It’s a foolproof plan, really. Too bad it's what they don’t know that will kill them.