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After a small coastal town is devastated by a hurricane, the survivors gravitate toward a long out-of-service payphone in hopes of talking out their grief and saying goodbye to loved ones, only for it to begin ringing on its own. As more townspeople answer the call, friends and family believed to have been lost to the storm begin searching for a way back home.

Thirteen years ago, Sylvia Gray's young daughter, Faye, attacked her babysitter in order to impress the Kingman, a monster she and her best friend had encountered on the Internet. When the now twenty-three-year-old Faye goes missing, leaving her toddler behind, Sylvia launches a search that propels her back into the past and back into the Kingman's orbit. With the help of her estranged husband and a sister she hasn't spoken to in years, Sylvia draws dangerously closer not only to Faye, but also to the truth about the monster that once inspired her.

Born the bastard daughter of a painted lady, Marilia was told she would live out her days within the walls of her mother's brothel, a companion for the rich men of Tyrace. But after a terrible betrayal, 10-year-old Marilia's world turns upside down. With the help of her twin brother, Annuweth, she flees the only home she's ever known in search of the one man who can offer her a chance at a better life: one of her deceased father's friends, the Emperor of Navessea's greatest general.

When Cassie Coburn moved to London, she never thought she'd be involved in a quadruple homicide. After a car accident ended her medical career before it even started, Cassie moved to London on a whim, expecting to see the sights and live the typical tourist backpacker lifestyle. Instead she finds herself accompanying a French private detective, Violet Despuis, as they attempt to find out who poisoned four people in the middle of London.

Kidnapped by slavers, Iren is taken across the sea to the foreign land of Katharos. There, she is sold at auction to be a servant in the house of Lord Xavier, a man whose wealth and power are revered across the country. She’s not sure what to expect of him, but it’s definitely not the charming, sinfully attractive man, who loves to host elegant balls and protects her from the lustful advances of his guests.

Stuck inside the virtual, bereft of a physical body and avatar, Rogue watches helplessly as the enemy takes her form and control of the Human forces during the World Match. Win or lose, this is humanity’s last chance. And Rogue isn’t ready to go down, but what can she do?

Valerie "Val" Stonehold faces her toughest challenge yet when her best friend Sinatria asks for a life-changing favor. Val must become the faerie Tetra's liege—a magically binding contract that grants her complete control over the assassin. Playing jailer to a resentful faerie is the least of Val's worries. As she juggles to protect her dwarf clients from a ruthless gang, and unravel the secrets of her mysterious amulet, Val finds herself in a web of danger and deceit that threatens everything she holds dear.

Tyler has a secret—Sunny, the imaginary friend he had when he was younger, hasn’t gone away. Not only that, she now acts as his butt-kicking character in his after-school D&D club, too. Whether it’s helping him deal with his rowdy cousin, Luis, or avoiding his archnemesis, Kelly, at school, Sunny always has his back, often encouraging soft-spoken Tyler to be a little more…bold.

Valerie Stonehold's life is about to get complicated. She thought she had enough on her plate: running a bar, forging magical jewelry, and training for the UFC. Tensions in the city are rising. Pro-death penalty factions clash with those supporting imprisonment for paranormal criminals, threatening to tear the community apart. Val finds herself struggling to maintain neutrality while protecting those she loves. A shadowy group plans to unleash chaos by freeing dangerous villains. Val must join forces with the Paranormal Militia Alliance to stop them.

Valerie Stonehold, an Iron Dwarf blacksmith, never expected her craftsmanship would play a crucial role in protecting the paranormal world from the Wild Hunt. With her loyal companion Shadow by her side and a team of unlikely allies, Val embarks on a perilous journey filled with danger, magic, and unexpected twists. Tasked with safeguarding Gaia's Sickle, a powerful artifact capable of imprisoning the formidable Kronos, Valerie finds herself at the center of a looming conflict.

Morgan Raines has known her share of trouble. After surviving her youth as a captive of the Cheyenne, she’s grown into a famed frontierswoman, sharpshooter, and ranch owner with her family. But her troubles are far from over when she has to face off with an enemy bent on revenge. If one of them wins their constant battle, the other raises the stakes—which Morgan learns too well when Clive Dunford’s schemes culminate in the death of her husband.

Val Stonehold never fit in with other Iron Dwarves. At nearly six feet tall and struggling with her identity, she carved out a life for herself in New York City as a bodyguard and blacksmith. When an ancient power awakens within her, Val discovers she's more than just an outsider. She's a Warrior of the Red Bear, sworn to protect the Lunar Fae and all of paranormal-kind.

Lost inside the academy, lost inside their minds, Gwyn has to lead the villains out to safety, knowing full well that they will be forced to make a choice. Once she gets them all out of the glass globe, she knows that choice could determine the fate of the rest of the world.

Saved at the Seawall is the definitive history of the largest ever waterborne evacuation. Jessica DuLong reveals the dramatic story of how the New York Harbor maritime community heroically delivered stranded commuters, residents, and visitors out of harm's way. Even before the US Coast Guard called for "all available boats," tugs, ferries, dinner boats, and other vessels had sped to the rescue from points all across New York Harbor. In less than nine hours, captains and crews transported nearly half a million people from Manhattan.

My whole world changed when I started the new school year. We moved to a new place, I started the new grade, but everything about this small town feels a little… off. Including my aunt. We’ve been together forever, just the two of us against the world. But this is where she and Mom grew up. Family secrets are thick in the air.

Cora has found herself in a pickle. Namely, she's dying. No one can change the hand that fate deals, yet Cora is offered a choice when she reaches the limits of what medicine can do to keep her alive. Will she defy fate and agree to an attempt to transform her into a vampire? The odds of success aren't good. Not to mention that vampires have earned a nasty reputation.

There’s a secret world hidden in the halls of the U.S. Capitol! The first stone was laid by George Washington himself, and the building stands today as one of the most recognizable symbols of the oldest democracy in the world. In this home of America’s legislative branch, senators and representatives fight to pass laws they believe are for the good of the country.

Val is expanding her horizons as she settles into her new abode. Her jewelry business is taking off, and she's also found a pub or two for relaxing. Plus, she's got the bodyguard business, and the occasional bouncing gig. Busy dwarf! She's also learning the art and science of having friends. One of them, Stella, will be moving, which forces Val to make a choice. Has she finally found a world that will accept her? Does she want to make it her home? Then Anne, her first client who is now a friend as well, calls her about another protection job, and she can't say no.

V can’t wait to learn to drive. Though her mom’s cancer is in remission, she can’t convince her parents to find the time to teach her. Frustrated, she finds out about a new driver’s training course and doesn’t hesitate to sign up. But there’s something suspicious about the driving instructor, and a rash of break-ins puts her neighborhood on high alert. As the burglaries escalate, a friend’s mom is the next victim. A family heirloom necklace is among the missing items. V tries to stay focused on learning to drive, but mysterious things keep happening that she can’t ignore.

As the school year kicks off, V isn’t just equipped with a car; she’s armed with new love and the unwavering support of her best friend—her future’s never shone brighter. Yet, the road ahead is far from smooth. V must steer into uncharted territory that threatens her very ideals. V’s world is suddenly shaken by family turmoil and an academic scandal. She plunges headfirst into a case that’s as personal as it is perplexing. As every clue draws her deeper into a labyrinth of lies, V must confront an elusive adversary—a cunning cheater whose secrets are worth more than just the final score.