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After being brought to this new world against her will, Amara escapes a grim fate along with her beautiful new companion, Tayvin. Their adventure takes them to a truly unexpected place: a strange castle disconnected from the real world. And what's more, it's Amara's by right. With the help of the castle's only remaining denizen, she and Tayvin forge it into a base of power for their new allies.

When a legendary assassin uncovers the sort of truth that can trigger a war, he knows he has only one option. Run. Adrian Hell is at the top of his game, an elite assassin very much in demand. When he accepts a contract to eliminate a corrupt businessman, it should have been routine. Instead, he...

Un crimen ritual y un huracán que se avecina. A punto de colgar la placa, Lope Laguna debe resolver el caso más brutal de su carrera. En el corazón del Caribe, entre orishas y asesinos, un solo hombre se interpone entre el caos y la redención. A punto de retirarse como teniente de la...

Stolen from her home and thrust into a strange, new world, Amara finds herself as an unwilling pawn at the middle of a sinister plot. As she struggles to make sense of it all, she must discover and develop the new powers an evil tyrant plans to take for his own. This new mastery is all that stands between her freedom and a horrific fate. She finds that she’s not alone, as an otherworldly and beautiful companion’s fate becomes inextricably linked with her own. They must flee their imprisonment and grow their power, and their bond.

Enlightenment is elusive, but he plans on finding it. David and his monastic friend Bradley accept a mysterious invitation to Nepal, but soon find themselves faced with an immense task: navigate the chaotic streets of Kathmandu and the perilous Himalayan peaks in pursuit of profound truth. Following the sage wisdom of a local spiritual teacher and a Tibetan Lama as their guides, the two friends must face their shadows or leave empty handed.

Five hundred years ago, a deadly artifact called the Chains of Peter was stolen. Now, the chains have resurfaced in Mobile, Alabama, and the House of David, a secret organization that specializes in securing dangerous artifacts, has sent its most lethal operative to find them.

It was supposed to be a guys’ trip. Just my best mates and me at a remote lodge in Alaska’s Far North. They promised a breather from the stifling attention. Nature. Seclusion. Two weeks with no cameras, no autographs, and definitely no women. Tell that to the snarky New York nurse who snagged the resort’s last vacancy. Lena Hamilton is the wildcard I never expected to be dealt. She’s got a dirty mind and a smart mouth.

With the Awakening now fully realized, Elwin Escari must find allies in his war against Abaddon, the Seeker of Souls, who has returned to Arinth intent upon remaking the world in his image. Still hunted by the Guardians of Life and now with enemies at every turn and no way to defeat a being of such immense power, Elwin must forge his own destiny and discover new ways to fight Abaddon. The road ahead appears lonely, but Elwin holds to hope and has faith in his companions, even though they are now lost to him.

Justin Miller presents Book 14 in the World Keeper series.

From New York Times bestselling author Katherine Howe comes a daring first-hand account of one young woman's unbelievable adventure as one of the most terrifying sea rovers of all time. In Boston, as the Golden Age of Piracy comes to a bloody close, Hannah Masury - bound out to service at a...

A simple man, lacking in knowledge, but quick of wit. He is flung into the future, where everything is different. Now, he has to make a name for himself, carve his own path in life. He decides to play a game, the biggest one in the world. A strategy game, focused on tactics, used to select the top managers of the largest international corporation. Now, he has to prove his mettle and earn a place for himself in the future....

When a passenger jet crashes onto the beaches of Waikiki, bestselling thriller writer Ian Ludlow knows the horrific tragedy wasn’t an accident. Years before, the CIA enlisted Ian to dream up terrorism scenarios to prepare the government for nightmares they couldn’t imagine. Now one of those schemes has come true, and Ian is the only person alive who knows how it was done...and who is behind the plot. That makes him too dangerous to live. Ian goes on the run, sweeping up an innocent bystander in his plight - Margo French, a dog walker and aspiring singer.

Dancing with the Gods is a true story of fate, choices and foolishness. Surviving lightning on Yosemite’s Clouds Rest and Half Dome. To be thrust onto the stage of the Gods, one comes to question free will. Finding free will may be rooted in our own foolishness. Living life on the edge may bring the individual to question such decisions.

Landing in Darom, Startum Ironwolf is confronted by the devastation being wrought by the Chaos Storm alliance and is forced into a guild war of epic proportions. With the beginnings of a massive invasion from the northern tribes looming on the horizon, Star fights his way across the Kingdom of Kader to reach his friend. Along the way, the face of the true enemy is revealed with the deception of a close friend. Somehow, Star and his allies must survive the betrayal and the overwhelming odds stacked against them.

I blame the alcohol. I lost my restaurant business, was forced to sell my dad’s cherished 1967 Chevy Impala, and I got a little drunk. Now I’m waking up with the hottest, angriest guy I’ve ever seen, speeding down the highway like a bat out of hell. Ice-blue eyes hit mine with stomach-clenching force. And he swerves onto the shoulder, ready to kick me out. Needless to say, our romance doesn’t start out sweet.

My name is Alicia, and I am a psychopath." All I want is the chance at a normal life. Josslyn is still in my head, and she has forgiven me ... mostly, but my stalker will not leave me alone. He has found me and is willing to do anything to get Josslyn back. I know what I must do now. My stalker must die if I am ever to be left alone, but things have a way of changing unexpectedly. Everyone is against me ... except Josslyn ... and for the first time, we must work together to rid ourselves of those who wish us harm.

One True King Tenebrous Days for Qiledara... The absence of Aaron since he left on his quest troubles his companions. With his whereabouts unknown, the heroes of Qiledara are tested in ways they never could have imagined, and they face an ever-growing threat from beyond the Amber River. Meanwhile, Aaron’s enemies seek to take advantage of his absence for their own gain. Who will remain loyal and steadfast during these dark days, and who will bring the evildoers to justice?

The thrilling new historical adventure from New York Times bestselling author Boyd Morrison and expert medievalist Beth Morrison. Fox and Willa find themselves on a dangerous quest for the treasure of the Templar Knights. A Perilous Quest. A Deadly Legacy. Italy, 1351. English knight Gerard Fox...

Dragon. Prince. Survivor. A spy is sending vital information about the war to the Dark Mages. Only the dragon twins can unravel the truth. Still wrestling with the horror of his recent captivity, Mikoneh finds himself in the foreign kingdom of Simynshin, seeking out the traitor hidden within Elenth Castle. With great reluctance, he and his twin sister must accept their royal titles and learn how to navigate court politics to accomplish their mission.

Anthropologist Theodore Hansen discovers a magical plant in the Amazon rainforest that has the potential to both heal and destroy society. He takes a cutting from the indigenous guardians of the plant and clones enough of it to sell to the world, becoming one of the richest humans alive. After witnessing the corruption and greed from some of the most powerful governments and pharmaceutical companies on Earth, he decides to use his vast fortune to start a political revolution that truly gives the power to the people... despite the danger to himself and his family.