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I’m in trouble. Deep, deep trouble. I never meant for it to happen, but my ex is dead—and I’m the one who pulled the trigger. Whether he deserved it or not, whether anyone will even miss that jerk, it doesn’t matter. Joey is dead, and I have to figure out what to do before I get caught with a corpse on my hand.

Blake never expected to meet beautiful women while studying archaeology — let alone a stunning Valkyrie. Dying was a bit of a bummer, but the chance to see Asgard with his own eyes was well worth it. Blake found himself one of the few, modern mortals found worthy of Valhalla, earning him the interest of the gorgeous battle maidens.

Blake never expected to meet beautiful women while studying archaeology — let alone a stunning Valkyrie. Dying was a bit of a bummer, but the chance to see Asgard with his own eyes was well worth it. Blake found himself one of the few, modern mortals found worthy of Valhalla, earning him the interest of the gorgeous battle maidens.

Cyan of Blood ‘til Dawn never wanted a blood pet, a human to protect and care for in exchange for blood. But thanks to a centuries-old agreement between humans and vampires, he’s stuck with me. As long as my best friend is safe, I’ll accept the hand I’m dealt.

I died a woman and woke up a monster. Now the only vampire who cares for me is exactly who I should run from. I’ve been turned against my will and can’t stand the idea of drinking blood. When Novak finds me, I’m half dead and starving. He’s the reclusive, sole vampire of Rathka’s Order, a cursed clan that’s nearly extinct. But he takes me in. Gives me shelter… and looks at me like I’m someone worth keeping. When the vampires who turned me find out, they’re pissed. Because of a centuries-old feud, I have to sneak away to see Novak.

When wedding photographer Madi is challenged to find herself 10 dates in three months, she turns to her older brother’s three best friends to be her stand-ins. It helps her win the challenge without having to deal with the stress of dating.

Cornelia, a shy, eccentric country girl in rural 1950s Virginia, is an unlikely operatic prodigy who shares a passion for music and much more with Jay, a struggling, young composer, anxious to escape his aristocratic background and the demands of his overbearing father. As their romance grows, Jay and Cornelia inspire each other to overcome obstacles in their paths to turn their respective dreams into reality. Can their love for one another survive the efforts of their very different families—including threats and bribery—to keep them apart?

The Illuminati has the world by its feet, but not me, Stevie Ray Collins. I refused to give them my free will. It’s going to be one hell of a fourth of July in my neighborhood. This time, I’m coming with my guns loaded, just like the gunfight at OK-Frecking-Corral. Or at least that’s my theory. The fight for mankind has just begun. Our old government has fallen. Famine blankets the countryside like a frozen winter. Aliens have joined the Illuminati as allies. They are known as the peacemakers, but there is little peace.

With help from a mysterious caretaker and a forgotten friend, Stevie barely escapes death. Val wants to rekindle their relationship, but Stephanie has unresolved issues with him, and questions his loyalty. They have to put their problems aside when they discover that Dom and Jeffery are held captive in the Shadow Sphere: a dark, gloomy land inhabited by ghouls. Time is of the essence. Val and Stephanie must rescue their friends before they vanish to another dimension and are lost forever. Can Stephanie and Val save Dom and Jeffery in time?

After three years of good behavior, Stephanie is released from the insane asylum. Moving to New Orleans, she is looking forward to a new start. Just when Stephanie is starting to relax, an unexpected visitor comes calling. Aidan's sister Helen brings a message from the Family, warning her to stay out of their affairs. Stephanie soon discovers what the Family is hiding and begins looking for answers with the help of an unlikely source. There are others like her, but she doesn't seem to be welcome to the celestial clan. As new enemies surface, Stephanie must stand up and fight.

Stephanie has come face to face with her celestial father, Mustafa. Beautiful and cold, he has his own agenda for someone close to Stephanie’s heart. In the meantime, a heavenly war breaks out, and Val and his army must return to their spiritual form to fight for the greater good, abandoning Stephanie, Jeffery, and Dom with an unlikely ally. Now, Stephanie must pull her boot straps up and get ready for one hell of a fight. But who was the accomplice in kidnapping her, and will Stephanie triumph and bring down the almighty Illuminati, or surrender?

Three years have passed since Loki unleashed Muspelheim upon the world. It's a dimension of fire and destruction that swallows everything on its way. As the forces of order and chaos clash in a battle that threatens all existence, Blake and his Valkyries prepare for the ultimate confrontation—the twilight of the gods.

I’m the wolf she hit with her car and nursed back to health. I’m also the gruff biker who saved her from her creepy boss. She has no idea man and beast are one and the same. We’re from different worlds, but fate’s thread ties us together. She thinks we’re just dating, but she’s meant for me. And as I get to know her, I can’t get enough. The more time we spend together, the more my wolf howls to claim her. Soon, I won’t be able to hold back the animal within me.

Elspeth has performed her greatest heist yet: stealing the Sacred Prince from the capital just as a release of dark magic turned its citizens against him. That was the easy part. Now she has to safely deliver the reluctant refugee across the province to her camp where he believes the Bandit King will bargain with his army to help Otello reclaim his stolen throne. Except, she is the Bandit King, and that bargain is a marriage arrangement.

When grumpy chief of police, Will Vance, pulls his old crush, sassy Layla Bowen, over for speeding yet again, the last thing he expects her to do is plant a kiss on him, reigniting old feelings. Layla fends off her matchmaking mother by announcing she’s engaged to Will. Their fake romance is all fun and games, but when she teams up with Will to track down the thief terrorizing their town, her feelings grow stronger and all too real.

I'm Pet, alpha's daughter and commander-in-training for a pack beset by long-concealed secrets. Amid the turmoil, I'm inexplicably drawn to an enigmatic wolf shifter assigned to assess my suitability for leadership. Can I navigate the treacherous waters of attraction and responsibility while unveiling the traitor lurking in our midst?

Eccentric hippie, Onyx Sharp, is the maid of honor in her best friend’s wedding. But she's not happy about having to spend so much time with the best man, Taylor. Not only does she distrust men, but being around him annoys her. The last thing she expects is for him to kiss her impulsively at a party before the wedding. And the main problem is, she wants him to kiss her one more time, but she’s not sure she can let her heart trust again.

Blake returns to Asgard, brimming with newfound strength and memories of the comrades he lost. But Odin gives him a big task: stop Loki and Hrymr before they cause more trouble on Midgard. The question remains: where the hell are they? And will his Valkyrie companions enjoy life on Earth?

NEARLY TWENTY YEARS HAVE PASSED since the end of the devastating war between dragons and man. Following this conflict, the country of Armea has stabilized. However, when the city of Sorranon falls to flame and fury, panic begins to grow anew. In the West, on a quiet farm, Anastasia Daren faces a decision. Torn between home and vengeance, she forges a new path, unfamiliar and exciting. In the eastern capital, Edrik Greywine, guard to the king, is confronted by strangers claiming to hail from an apocalyptic future. Differing ideals brew trouble for both king and country as other threats rise.

Allie has sworn off dating. Which is unfortunate, because the cute guy at the grocery store has finally struck up a conversation, and shy and sweet Ben is even more adorable than he looks. When an ex shows up trying to rekindle the flame at the same time her mother tries to set her up with a neighbor, Allie ropes Ben into being her fake boyfriend to get everyone off her back. Ben has been in love with the stranger at the grocery store for months despite never speaking to her.