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Atop a tower during an unnatural winter, Elliott Craven grieves. Unable to turn back time to reverse mistakes, the vampire lord descends down a dark and harrowing path. The broken vampire rules his kingdom with a cold, iron fist that only tightens with the passing year - all too aware that distracted enemies loom in the darkness, ready to wreak their vengeance. Meanwhile, the heartbroken Clara struggles to adjust back to her old life. As the months fly by and her dreams grow in danger, she falls ever deeper into fraught despair.

Clara Blackwell sleeps an unnatural sleep, led deeper into her dreams by a figure from her past. Driven into powerful mourning, Elliott struggles to balance watching over her slumbering body with ruling over a vampire civilization, in a world where magic enhances everything - especially the vicious, dangerous wildlife. But events have begun to shift on the global scale. No longer can Elliott Craven ignore the threat of the other vampire lords ­- powerful enemies eager to get their hands on the world’s single human being, no matter the cost.

In this thrilling installment of the award-winning Harwood Mysteries series, Xan leaves the Abbey for far-away Lincoln to apprentice with his uncle. But he quickly learns that all is not well. Uncle William has fallen in debt to a heartless moneylender called the Master. Nigel, the reckless nephew of William’s business partner, has put them in danger by befriending an enemy of the King. Why are the Master’s thugs lurking near Uncle William’s shop? Does the disfigured woman in the marketplace really have power over life and death? Will Nigel stop his dealings with a known traitor?

Jerrell Hawkins has a plan. He’s going to marry Nadine Hartwell, study magic at University, and serve his kingdom in the ongoing war in the prestigious Orichalcum Company led by the hero of the realm. To do this, he needs to obtain a Class. When his plan to create a new, powerful spellcasting class fails, he fears all is lost. Then an enemy sleeper agent burns down his world and Nadine is infected with lycanthropy.

Between the comedy of a gaggle of men running around wildly to attempt to wed Bianca and the over-the-top portrayal of Katherina’s “taming”, The Taming of the Shrew is a humorous play that offers a fascinating look at the 16th century’s views on women, marriage, and domesticity.

This historical novel is the third book in The Harwood Mysteries and continues the adventure of Xan, Lucy, and their friends.

This historical novel is the second book in the Harwood Mysteries and continues the adventure of Xan, Lucy, and their friends.

Evening closes gently in this second volume of the Quiet Magic series. Across rooftops and over the sea, craftspeople finish their final tasks—baking, sorting, stitching, and watching the waves. Each story is a soothing ritual of its own: a loaf rising, a letter delivered, a book repaired, a light kept burning. These calm, cozy tales are designed to help you release the day and settle into restful sleep.

As night settles over the town, the postmaster files the final letters. Each envelope whispers a tale, each package finds its home before the shutters close and the lanterns dim. This is a story of order and pause, of community held gently in hand. The Postmaster’s Evening Sort is a soothing bedtime story for peaceful sleep, full of soft pacing and quiet satisfaction.

As twilight deepens, the village bakery closes its shutters for the night. Inside, the baker prepares her final loaf—kneading dough by candlelight and humming to herself as cinnamon and cardamom fill the air. This is a story of warmth and comfort, of quiet rituals and rising bread, perfect for those who long for soft moments and sweet endings. The Enchanted Bakery is a gentle bedtime story for calm nights, ideal for easing you into restful sleep.

In a tucked-away shop lined with stories, the bookbinder completes her last repair. Needle, thread, and quiet breath move through fading pages, sealing memories into place. This is a story of care and quiet craftsmanship, of endings and preservation, of paper and peace. The Bookbinder’s Final Stitching is a relaxing sleep story for restful nights and gentle minds.

The final returns have come in. In the hush of closing time, the librarian re-shelves stories one by one, her fingertips tracing spines and remembering old favorites. This is a story of order and discovery, of quiet joy tucked between covers. The Librarian’s Evening Shelving is a serene nighttime story to help you unwind and rest easy.

The tools are silent now, but the toys remember. The toymaker gently brushes sawdust away and winds the last music box before turning out the lights. This is a story of wonder and memory, of hands that craft care into shape. The Toymaker’s Silent Workshop is a sleep story to quiet your racing thoughts and guide you gently into dreams.

Wicks trimmed. Wax cooled. The candle maker's final task is to seal each flame into stillness. Shadows dance, then settle, as lavender and honey fill the air. This is a story of endings and glow, of warmth stored for the night ahead. The Candle Maker’s Last Light is a bedtime story for deep sleep and stillness, perfect for calming your breath and dimming your thoughts.

In this final volume of the Quiet Magic trilogy, the hush of night settles over garden paths, library shelves, and glowing workshops. Here, flowers are arranged by moonlight, toys are tidied with care, books are returned to their resting places, and candles are quietly extinguished. Each story invites you into a world of calm detail, soft sound, and slow rhythm—crafted to quiet your mind and guide you gently to sleep. These four soothing bedtime stories offer a comforting close to the day, full of beauty, peace, and a touch of magic.

Under moonlight, the florist rearranges the last bouquet. Petals rustle like silk, and the greenhouse glows with the scent of jasmine, moss, and memory. This is a story of color and scent, of stillness and soft beauty. The Florist’s Midnight Garden is a comforting tale for your nightly wind-down, made for listeners who want to slip into sleep surrounded by natural magic.

Elizabeth Bennet is determined to follow her heart — and the wrong brother. Appearances can be deceptive, and perhaps the impossible isn’t always forever. Fitzwilliam Darcy has lost his birthright. Years of amassing his own fortune might be meaningless if he cannot win her hand. When his malign elder brother arrives uninvited at Netherfield, propriety forces him to stand aside as George decides to steal Elizabeth Bennet’s heart. It will break Darcy’s heart to see her love another — especially George, who can only wish to ruin her.

Elizabeth Bennet will never forgive Mr. Darcy. Never. She refused his offer in the harshest of terms, and he has compounded that sin by forcing her to marry him — for revenge. No, she will never forgive him. But why must he be such a perfect gentleman and make it so difficult? Then Elizabeth discovers that if she doesn’t take him into the marital bed, Pemberley will be lost — and she has learned to love Pemberley. Every man has his price — and it has cost Darcy a fortune. But he would not miss the chance to marry Miss Elizabeth Bennet.

Darcy doesn't like young ladies who unsettle his inner equilibrium, especially those whose impertinent comments offend the inborn pride of his position. Elizabeth Bennet doesn't like proud, arrogant gentlemen, especially those who make disparaging comments about her and her family. Neither of them like being forced to stay under the same roof, especially where circumstances prevent them meeting directly. Each has to imagine what the other is really like. But how can they really know? And which one do they really love?

Mr. Darcy does not believe in love at first sight. So why does the brief sight of a laughing young woman in a London park disturb his thoughts and dreams? Why can’t he stop searching for her, risking embarrassment from his family? When he does find her, he is aghast at the dreadful behaviour of her family. He dare not get involved. Elizabeth Bennet doesn’t believe in love at first sight, either. She is determined to better herself, be able to support herself if her circumstances require it. Then she finds an old, dusty diary hidden in her uncle’s library.