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The Pride has seized the globe. After a calculated act of mutiny, the female gang has gone rogue, becoming the most dominant force in the western hemisphere. They maim and murder at the behest of their newest leader Queen Anastasia; A woman with the power to subjugate humanity with a single look. Twenty-year-old Sarah Stryker is the latest on The Pride's hit list.

Sixteen-year-old rising tennis star Mitchi Conrad's world falls apart when she vanishes on her way home from a school dance. After 11 days, she is found with no memory of her missing time. Once home, she becomes plagued with eerie visions and mysterious blackouts. After a bizarre incident at school, her mother places her into a special program to help her cope with her trauma. Meanwhile, two more vanishings spark the interest of local celebrity and news reporter, Sammy Samuels. When her investigation ignites, tempers flare and sparks fly.

Diane Morris is part of the thin line separating a happy, mundane world from all of the horrors of the anomalous. Her federal agency is underfunded, understaffed, and misunderstood, and she'd rather transfer to the boring safety of Logistics than remain a field agent. When a troupe of international thieves make off with a pair of dragon eggs, Diane has no choice but to ally with a demon against the forces looking to leave her city a smoldering crater. Facing down rogue wizards, fiery elementals, and crazed gunmen, it's a race against time to get the precious cargo.

A family gift of reading the spirits in flames has taken everything from her, but can it give her everything she needs? In The Stars Will Guide Us Back, 13 short stories encapsulating the elements of speculative fiction and magical realism travel the themes of mental health, loss, mortality, self-confidence, and finding hope through difficult circumstances. Explore the immersive worlds within, along with a range of peculiar, distinct, and queer characters.

Crypto archaeologist, Kinley Dunn accomplished the impossible; translating an ancient Mayan text that stumped experts since its discovery hundreds of years ago. Rumored to hold the key to a vast and priceless treasure, Kinley is determined to be part of the discovery until she finds herself stranded in Guatemala without a way to reach her mentor.

Third year of medical school is the greatest test in a doctor’s life, a year of rotating throughout specialties, teams, hospitals, and lives. It leaves an indelible mark on every physician, but the story is often untold…until now. Told through gonzo-style, bare-it-all journaling, Love, Sanity, or Medical School takes you on a tour of third year with Dr. Stephanie Benjamin, a 9/11 and Katrina-surviving, former Junior Olympic fencer with a tenacious spirit and keen humor.

The aftermath of a relationship with a narcissist can feel like seeing yourself through shattered glass. Mending the pieces of who you are after abuse and gas-lighting can be a daunting task. But… YOU ARE NOT ALONE! "Mirror of Betrayal" by Chase Andrews is a beacon of hope on your journey to thrive again. This profound book is specifically crafted for those emerging from the shadows of narcissistic abuse and grappling with the complexities of Complex PTSD.

Packed with real-world examples, practical advice, and actionable strategies Recruitment Made Simple by Author Maria Angeles will show you 7 easy-to-implement methods to navigate the complexities of healthcare recruitment and get impressive results fast. Discover the hidden obstacles that are getting in your way, so you can easily identify, attract, and retain top talent for your organization.

Gaia wasn't sure which is more burdensome having no past or no end. As a newly minted goddess, she coaxes life from the dust of a desolate galaxy and protects it from the universes more capricious designs. It's a rewarding existence but a lonely one. Her work is her sole passion for eons until the unthinkable happens she falls in love with one of her creations, the handsome and principled Sigil.

Nuara Breckenridge hates Berrit Kallis. He’s arrogant and irresponsible and has the most punch-able face she’s ever seen. She’s an Adept, and her super strength and durability mean that he shouldn’t be able to get under her skin. But he’s Adept, too, and his ability to irritate is beyond superhuman. But when someone threatens their city, Berrit is the only other person who takes it seriously. So seriously, in fact, that he wants to team up with Nua to stop this stranger from destroying their home.

When Vivienne Walker becomes one of the prime suspects in a murder that sends shockwaves through the community, her guarded secrets begin to unravel. As investigators dig deeper, the cracks in Vivienne’s carefully crafted life begin to show, and the dark truths about her past start to emerge.

Where Moonflowers Dance is a deeply moving, spiritually rich novel that explores love, loss, and the quiet miracles that unfold when two souls find each other at just the right moment. Ray Belltower, a photographer and world traveler, has found solace in a modest seaside cottage on the island of Grand Cayman. After enduring unimaginable heartbreak—the loss of her adoptive parents, the tragic death of her son, and a painful farewell to a love from her past—Ray retreats to a life of peace, gardening, and reflection.

Even the darkest night turns to day—especially when a protector refuses to let you face it alone. Security specialist Tinker Knight lives by three rules: protect the defenseless, don’t take life too seriously, and keep relationships short, simple, and unattached. But one impromptu, drunken lecture from quiet, unassuming Abby Day about the origins of his motorcycle club’s mascot has him breaking rule number three before he even realizes it. Abby’s life is simple. Work. Her son. Her friends. Weekends at the aquarium naming fish. In a word, boring…

Deep in the frozen wilderness, a creature thought to be lost to time is discovered—a being of myth and mystery. As scientists race to understand its secrets, they unknowingly awaken something far greater: a story of love and destiny that has spanned lifetimes. Blending science with legend, The Light Between Them follows an extraordinary journey of discovery, sacrifice, and the unbreakable bond between two souls. Heartfelt and deeply moving, this novel is a testament to the magic found in the most unexpected places.

Addy has watched many fairytale couples fall in love at her diner, so she can’t help swooning when her very own Prince Charming walks in. As in, a literal prince: Tristan Barclay. But she can’t bring herself to believe they have a real future, especially with her brother’s concerns over the prince’s intentions–even if Tristan’s knockout smile does keep pulling her in.

Best-selling author Marissa Anderson never thought she’d turn to a small-town diner to escape the stresses of writer’s block. She also never expected to thrive as a manager there while keeping her author identity a secret—and she never dreamed she’d find a family she didn’t know she needed. Except for her boss, who seems to see right through her.

If “best friends at first sight” were really a thing, Eli Dash would say that’s how his friendship with the new private school teacher, Court Edwards, began. She’s the only person who understands his determination to prove himself as the new L.A. Rays quarterback. She, and nobody else, completely relates to his drive to make everyone forget about last year’s disastrous season with his old team.

Annalise Quinn has always had the biggest crush on Griffin Finch. Sucks that he’d never given her the time of the day. Besides, even if he did, her best friend, Kyla, would never allow something like that! The only thing that he did give her…? A drunken promise that if neither of them were married by the time that they were twenty eight then they would marry each other. He even makes her sign a silly piece of paper. A decade later, and he’s no longer the notorious playboy that he once was.

Cassi needed to prove to herself that she had what it took to be a goddess, and there was no better proving ground than a world truly on the brink. Cassi selected her instruments: Thistle, an oppositional orphan from the lower caste, and Wynn, heir to the throne. The two young women were on a collision course but shared one thing... They were both dying.

Fred and Luisa find themselves in trouble once again when the new student mixes up recipes at their class's bakery field trip, leading to snakes running amok. While the students scramble out of the school in fear, Fred and Luisa suspect their old friend Frank is behind the Great Cupsnake Escape. Once again they put their creativity, their cooperation, and their courage to the test—but will it be enough to save the school from the snakes?