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When I was 17 I made an unforgivable mistake. My entire clan hates me even though I'm their alpha. I was willing to live alone in the darkness until I saw him. He is mine. Every fiber of my being tells me that. The clan will object to their alpha being with both a human and a man. I don't care. I will have what's mine.

On the run from the ruling houses in Caesea, Kincaid struggles to honor the wishes of his former teacher. Unstable magical power leads to rejection in the ancient capital of the Empire of a Thousand Spears and leaves the young magi without a purpose. Scrabbling to stay alive, Kincaid finds company in a group of misfit sorcerers bent on uncovering the darkest depths of power. Facing impossible moral challenges, Kincaid, with new companions at his side, must make a stand against a new generation of magicians.

If a place named Zion isn't the right location for humanity's last stand, where is? Legendary final battles are not on Captain Bleys's to-do list, but then, neither was being a hero.... Yet here he is, girl and all.

Joseph's life shattered when his daughter fell victim to the ruthless Hecate and her vampire servants. Now, pursued by gods and Nephilim alike, he's pushed to the brink. Law enforcement is closing in. Nightmares plague his reality, and his very sanity hangs by a thread. Amid the despair, a glimmer of hope emerges–a lead, a chance to unearth the truth and avenge his daughter's death.

Today is the biggest day of Cole Ristler’s life. He’s about to join his wife and unborn child in retirement, an event he didn’t think would ever happen. It’s a cause for celebration, and all that’s left is the ride home. Unfortunately for Cole, the world has other plans. When an unknown phenomenon strikes the planet, man becomes its own worst enemy, transforming into rabid crazies that strike out at the nearest victim, seemingly driven by a single urge: Kill

 When the hunter becomes the hunted, all bets are off. After defying his bosses to protect an innocent woman, elite assassin Reed Montgomery, has ignited a war with the criminal underworld. His enemies will stop at nothing to destroy him, along with anyone he ever cared for. 

Another orphan discovers her arcane power and finds herself in the crosshairs of a hunting wizard. Lin must flee her home and seek help in the the far north. Ancient magic and myths come to life, but will it be enough to save Lin and her new companion? Lin must answer life's toughest questions. What would you pay for your freedom, to protect those who protect you, to save the ones you love? Would you be willing to risk it all even when you knew the price was your life? These are the same questions Kincaid must answer, but the outcome is very different.

It is April 1, 2038. Day sixty of China's blockade of the rebel island of Taiwan. The US government has agreed to provide Taiwan with a weapons system so advanced, it can disrupt the balance of power in the region. But what pilot would be crazy enough to run the Chinese blockade to deliver it? Aggressor is the first novel in a new series that looks at the conflict that could spark the next World War, through the eyes of soldiers, sailors, civilians, and aviators on all sides.

Todd Markway's fate was laid out for him that chilly February 29 when he was born. The Hat Man was coming for him; it was just a matter of time. And no one can stop the Hat Man - no one, that is, but a bunny. Todd's spirit guardian has kept him alive, defending him from the most fearsome "shadow being" in the spectral world on Markway's fourth and eighth birthdays. But the rabbit, Galbey, is gone, and the most critical birthday of all is coming up - Todd's 12th. And this time, he's on his own.

Flannsday is the first novelette in the Erinesque series by Mark Will and G.J. Villa. Here we meet Martin Wells and J.G. Vara on day one of their quixotic "literary wank" across Ireland. June 14, 2013. Wells and Vara have arrived in Dublin from opposite sides of the globe to celebrate James Joyce, their “original literary superhero”, during the annual Bloomsday festivities. But Bloomsday is still two days away, and in the meantime Wells has insisted that Irish satirist Flann O’Brien, one of the founders of Bloomsday, be honored with a day of his own.

Cain finally relents to getting his head and seizures fixed, but his recovery time is cut short from eight weeks to one week when he learns his fellow agent, and friend, Eric Raines has gone missing. Will the rushed recovery period have dire consequences for the super assassin? Despite the concerns of those closest to him, Cain ignores the personal dangers to his health in his quest to find his friend and the last remaining remnants of the previous Specter regime, who are still on the run.

When fifteen-year-old Denzel Payton is charged with the murder of a disabled veteran at a homeless camp, he's trapped in a no-win situation: remain silent and risk almost certain conviction, or name the real killer and face the wrath of a monster who terrifies him.

When a newlywed woman vanishes in an alligator-infested swamp, vigilante assassin Silence Jones knows someone needs to be eliminated - he just can’t determine who that person is. He soon discovers that the missing bride had been investigating a shadowy group, one whose power has gone unchallenged for decades. As Silence scrambles to piece together the fragments of the woman’s unfinished work, he unearths a scheme more twisted than he could have possibly imagined.

Mardi Gras has secrets. Like why would Felix's brother, a well-off and successful doctor, let the midnight train roll over him? Especially just as his new Carnival Krewe prepares for their inaugural parade? Felix has had an easy life, coasting by as the black sheep of a wealthy family. He spends his time under the green canopies of Uptown New Orleans, whiling away his days in leisure and mediocrity.

Silence Jones is the voiceless assassin who criminals fear, the legendary equalizer who some don’t even believe is real. As a city is ravaged by a series of arsons, Silence uncovers a chilling connection to an episode from his past—an implosion of dark circumstances that forged Silence into the shadowy avenger he is today. To have any chance at stopping the vicious attacks, Silence will have to confront not only a ruthless enemy but also a devastating chapter of his life he’s tried desperately to forget.

When Felicity finds out her mother is terminally ill, she’s determined to fulfill her mother’s last wish - to see her daughter walk down the aisle. But when she suggests marriage to her boyfriend of five years she’s promptly dumped. Disheartened, a friend offers a solution. One of the bear shifters in his clan is currently searching for a wife and he thinks perhaps they’ll make a good match. Kyle is a brilliant chef who is intelligent and kind and more than Felicity could hope for. There is only one problem...Hunter, his roommate, seems determined to get in between them.

From A Year in the Borderlands author Kevin Candela comes another thrilling double feature, drive-in style! In "Shore Leave", shipwreck survivors Heatherine Daniels and Sheila Grange penetrate deep into a mysterious cavern only to discover that there is much more to their desert island than coconut palms, seashells and sunburn.

The walls of the School have been seen by thousands of students like you. This is a place where you will be taught how to survive in this cruel world. However, bear in mind that here they value only your battle achievements and successful Ascension. And it's exactly this that'll guide you forward despite failure and punishment.

Joule and Cage Mazur feel like prisoners in their home. With something new stalking the streets at night, their family’s only protection is bolting the door and embracing the darkness. And even though they manage to trap and kill one of the monsters, their locks won’t hold forever….

Have you ever been in love? Truly, madly, deeply? Only to lose it? Your tether suddenly snapped. How broken can you become? And how can you ever hope to piece yourself back together? This is a love story.