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AD 1044. All eyes are on the marriage of Beatrix de Hautville to Armand de Mortain. The union could calm a tense political situation in Normandy: a young, illegitimate nobleman called William is vying for the ducal throne, and making plenty of enemies along the way.

Der Mensch Gero Velacrian hat eigentlich mit dem abenteuerlichen Leben im Weltraum abgeschlossen, als ihn ein Unbekannter kontaktiert, dessen Schwester in Lebensgefahr schwebt. Gemeinsam mit zwei alten Freunden begibt Gero sich auf eine Rettungsmission, die sie in eine riesige, scheinbar verlassene Anlage führt. Alara, eine sokhanische Geheimdienstagentin, ist ihrer Zielperson dicht auf den Fersen, da gerät sie unversehens an einen abgeschotteten Ort, an dem die Adlige als Sklavin um ihr Überleben kämpfen muss.

Meet the young widows. Together, they’ve shared their grief and emotional healing in the wake of losing their husbands. But whilst these meetings are the only places, they feel they can open up, all is not as it seems. Each woman is hiding something, but one is not who she says she is. In fact, she’s never even been married.

The empire is settled from its civil wars with a strong new ruler in Septimius Severus, and while the emperor campaigns in the east, a cohort of Praetorians has been left in control of Rome under Rufinus, now a tribune of the Guard. But adventure calls once more, as Rufinus receives a worrying letter that sends him on a quest in the north, which will take him and his new faithful companion to the edge of empire, where he will uncover a secret that puts the whole world in danger.

One mistake cost me everything, and I was ready to pay the price until one day, I was given an offer I couldn't refuse.

When twelve-year-old twins Tabitha and Timothy unearth an ancient artefact in the peat banks of Papala Island, they set off a chain of extraordinary events. Determined to protect their discovery, the twins rally their friends to outwit sneaky treasure hunters, navigate treacherous terrain, and unravel the island’s ancient legend.

Mary Hemmings und Logan Baxter sind zusammen so explosiv wie TNT, da ist Ärger vorprogrammiert, als Mary anfängt, für Logan zu arbeiten. Zumal die beiden in der Vergangenheit eine Nacht miteinander verbracht haben, die beiden nur zu gut im Gedächtnis geblieben ist. Als dann auch noch eine ungeplante Fake-Verlobung im Raum steht, ist das Chaos perfekt. Werden sich die beiden für ein gemeinsames Ziel zusammenraufen können?

Beim ersten Mal treffen CEO Cameron Heights und Stella Mancetto bei einem Vorstellungsgespräch aufeinander, was in einem Desaster endet. Beim zweiten Mal begegnen sie sich unter einem Mistelzweig, und trotz eines heißen Kusses geht auch das nicht wirklich gut aus. Als Cameron nun von einem Gericht zu Sozialstunden verdonnert wird und zum dritten Mal auf Stella trifft, entpuppt sich diese als seine neue Vorgesetzte in der Suppenküche Holy Mary, wo sie ehrenamtlich aushilft.

Seit Sel und seine Freunde die Geheimnisse von Sequest gelüftet haben, genießen die Bewohner des Städtchens Tremorglade ihre Freiheit. Die Ripper – zu denen inzwischen auch Sel gehört – streifen in Vollmondnächten frei durch die Straßen und sind höchstens eine Gefahr für Eichhörnchen. Doch dann kehren plötzlich einige Ripper mit schrecklichen Bisswunden aus dem Wald zurück. Gerüchte über ein gruseliges Monster, das nicht getötet werden kann, machen die Runde … Sind Sel und seine Freunde auch diesem Gegner gewachsen?

A teen's suicide leads to a frightening pattern within a small town where nothing is as it seems. Details about the case remind Sam Hopewell, a local investigative journalist, of what happened to his older cousin back in the ‘90s. Sam prepares to confront his darkest memories, but if he can’t overcome his past, more innocent lives might be taken. Renowned Miami detective Anna Dedrick returns to her rural birthplace with hopes of leaving behind the vices of the big city. That dream shatters when the town’s pride—an African-American child prodigy—goes missing.

When wealthy industrialist and land owner John Mallathorpe passes away in an unfortunate accident without a known will, his estate falls into the hands of his wife and children. They live a lavish lifestyle until a humble bookseller uncovers Mallathorpes hidden will inside a book from the estate. The will reveals a shocking truth - the entire estate, save for a small sum for the family, has been left to the city authorities. The bookseller, seeking legal advice, dies unexpectedly in a solicitors office. A keen-eyed clerk spots an opportunity to exploit this newfound knowledge for personal gain...

The world ignites without warning. Spontaneous human combustion transforms cities into silent ash, leaving survivors with nothing but scars and instinct. For Rory, the pain began before the flames with her mother’s death. For Dante, it started when she watched her father vanish in a storm of embers. Now, in the desolate Colorado wilderness, these two young women’s path intersect. Strangers at first, they’re bound by shared loss and hardened survival. Each day brings new battles; against hunger, marauders, and nature itself. But in this crumbling world, something unexpected blooms.

When 16-year-old Jenna Waters mysteriously finds herself on a human-inhabited planet 28 light-years from Earth, she’ll do anything to find her way home. But the planet’s World Council is reluctant to help when all their resources are being directed into the war effort against the tyrannical dictator, Kael. They also don’t believe Jenna is as innocent as she claims. Desperate to prove she’s not some spy leaking council secrets, Jenna solicits the help of the gorgeous military tech, Luka, to hunt down the real culprit—only to find dead bodies in her wake.

The fear of growing old is a universal burden. Here’s the book you need to ensure that you move into and through old age with grit and grace. Fr. John LaFarge shows you how to conquer any fear of aging and how to make your golden years the best years of your life. At age 84, Fr. LaFarge was struck by the many advantages and blessings of aging, and he observed that modern men and women have lost touch with the traditional view of old age as the crowning summit of life. Seeing old age instead as a calamity, he says, is what makes aging such a misery for many.

First came the whispers. Then the screams. Then the world learned a terrifying truth: the human body can ignite from within. They called it SHC—Spontaneous Human Combustion. No warning. No logic. No mercy. One morning, people simply started burning. And it's consuming humanity, one spark at a time. Where every heartbeat could be your last, and the most dangerous thing to burn for... is hope.

Book three in the Classic Monsters series brings you thirteen new ghost stories. We have a fantastic line up of authors bringing you a mix of styles that will satisfy all your ghostly desires. Dare you join us?

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Deputy Marshal Zeb Clemens usually goes out looking for trouble—but sometimes, it finds him first. The town of Silver Mesa seemed ideal for him: not too large, not too small, neither too remote nor too close to civilization… and even a woman he fancies. It’s the perfect hometown for a man who cannot die.

In a suburban home where every shadow hides a deadly secret, a determined young woman refuses to accept her sister’s death as suicide. They said it was a simple case, a tragic end. As she uncovers the abusive grip of the controlling Andrew, creaking floorboards and musty cellars reveal truths that could doom her unborn child—or set her free. Time is running out. The neighborhood may sleep soundly, but inside this unassuming house on a quiet suburban street, a deadly game of cat and mouse has begun.

Step into the neon-lit depths of Mafia Land, where power is rewritten by ruthless queens and rebellion brews in the shadows. In this gripping saga of vengeance, betrayal, and passion, deadly assassin Leonor risks everything to shatter a flawless matriarchy and avenge her lover’s murder. Secrets unravel and alliances shift as Leonor confronts the ultimate question: can love survive in a world ruled by blood?