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She ran from a dead world… straight into the arms of a savage beast. Dr. Niobe Ayodele had two choices: a bullet to the brain in a raided laboratory, or a leap into a swirling, experimental energy rift. She chose the rift. She expected death. Instead, she woke up in a primeval hellscape. A world where the sun is cyan, the insects are the size of hawks, and humans are an endangered species. Niobe is a woman of science, armed with logic and reason. But logic holds no power here. Gruk is a man of stone and blood. He is the scarred, silent Alpha of a starving tribe. He doesn't speak her ...

Who knew a New Year’s trip to Budapest could be so deadly? The tour must go on – even with a killer in their midst… Recent divorcee Lana Hansen needs a break. Her luck has run sour for going on a decade, ever since she got fired from her favorite job as an investigative reporter. When her fresh start in Seattle doesn’t work out as planned, Lana ends up unemployed and penniless on Christmas Eve. Dotty Thompson, her landlord and the owner of Wanderlust Tours, is also in a tight spot after one of her tour guides ends up in the hospital, leaving her a guide short on Christmas Day. When ...

When an old friend is arrested in Dublin, tour guide Lana Hansen will need the luck of the Irish to clear him of the crime. Lana is thrilled her friend Jeremy and his wife are on her tour to Ireland. The couple are having the time of their lives exploring the country’s rich literary and cultural history, until they run into Guy Smith, a reporter Jeremy recently exposed as a fraud. A tussle turns into a fight and leaves each man vowing to destroy the other. Yet cross words and dirty looks tell Lana that Jeremy is not the only client on her tour who has a grudge against the reporter. When ...

A near future fiction space exploration story of strength, fortitude and growth of the first woman and next man to walk on the moon, inspired by the astronauts of the 21st century. Mike and Sue prepare to make history for NASA on the Moon ... but is it the history they expected? A geologist with a passion for space, Mike Trellis enjoys carefree life. As a US Navy test pilot and young mother, Sue Bright dreams of being the first woman on Mars. Mike and Sue are new trainee astronauts for NASA as it prepares to return to the Moon after 50 years. Do they have the right stuff that their ...

Paris—the city of love, lights … and murder? Join tour guide Lana Hansen as she escorts five couples on an unforgettable Valentine-themed vacation to France! Unfortunately it will be the last trip for one passenger… Lana Hansen’s future is looking bright. She has money in her bank account, a babysitter for her cat, and even a boyfriend. Regrettably she won’t get to celebrate Valentine’s Day with her new beau, Chad. Instead, she will be leading a lovers-only tour in France. Luckily for Lana, her best friend, Willow, and her partner, Jane, will be joining her. Things go downhill ...

Tour guide and amateur sleuth Lana Hansen is back on the road! And where Lana travels, trouble is sure to follow… When Lana’s boyfriend, Alex Wright, gets into a jam during his first tour as a guide for Wanderlust Travels, Lana is sent to Costa Rica to help out. Yet nothing could prepare her for the mess she finds—a guide in the hospital, a hysterical client calling for Alex to be fired, and bickering guests threatening each other. This is not how Lana wanted to start touring again! Thrown into the deep, she has no choice but to help Alex overcome his problems with their clients, ...

Seville—the home of tapas, flamenco, and … murder? Tour guide Lana Hansen is finally leading a trip to Spain—and during Easter week, no less! To top it off, she is a speaker at a prestigious travel and tourism expo taking place in Seville during the tour. Luckily, her clients—all influential travel bloggers and writers—are also attending the trade show. Lana is excited to speak at the conference … that is, until Chet Rogers—an eminent travel writer being honored at the expo—publicly humiliates her and several of her guests. When Chet is killed during a workshop soon after, ...

When a trip to Scotland ends in tragedy, travel guide Lana Hansen must sleuth out who murdered her guest before she ends up paying the piper. Lana hasn't seen her ex-husband, Ron, since their divorce was finalized eight months earlier. So when they bump into each on the Royal Mile in Edinburgh, she is not exactly jumping for joy. To make matters worse, Ron threatens a member of her tour group—a beloved and respected magician named Presto the Amazing. Ron is convinced Presto stole one of his magic tricks—the same act that propelled the famous magician into stardom—and swears he will ...

Gulliver's Travels is an adventure story (in reality, a misadventure story) involving several voyages of Lemuel Gulliver, a ship's surgeon, who, because of a series of mishaps en route to recognized ports, ends up, instead, on several unknown islands living with people and animals of unusual sizes, behaviors, and philosophies, but who, after each adventure, is somehow able to return to his home in England where he recovers from these unusual experiences and then sets out again on a new voyage.

Embark on a creative journey and bring your cherished memories to life with "The Beginner's Guide to Scrapbooking" - a beautifully crafted and comprehensive guide to the engaging world of scrapbooking. Take a stroll down memory lane and transform your most treasured travel experiences into stunning, personalized albums that tell your unique story. This step-by-step guide opens the doors to a fascinating world where memories are preserved and cherished for years to come. Whether you're new to scrapbooking or have dabbled in the past, this book offers tips, techniques, and inspiration that ...

Ever wanted a fresh way to explore the Mile High City? I put together Denver Dossier: Themed Adventures for Every Traveler to offer exactly that. I love finding new perspectives in every corner of Denver, and this guidebook is my take on creating experiences that cater to art lovers, history buffs, foodies, and outdoor enthusiasts alike.

When gravity betrays Mumbai and rain falls upward, seventeen-year-old Zara Mitchell must confront her most dangerous enemy yet: herself. The mission seems simple. Stop the impossible rain. Save the city. Move on to the next anomaly. But when Zara and her team discover an eight-year-old girl at the heart of the phenomenon—a child drowning in suppressed emotions that manifest as inverted physics—the real challenge becomes clear. This isn't just about fixing broken reality. It's about fixing broken people. Zara has led her team through six impossible anomalies, always staying three steps ...

Some loves are powerful enough to defy centuries. I never liked Gavin. He’s arrogant, irritating, and somehow always manages to get under my skin. The last person I would ever want to be stuck with. Then we both fall through time. Now we’re trapped in a dangerous kingdom centuries in the past, forced to survive by pretending to be royal siblings in a court filled with suspicion, secrets, and men who settle their disputes with steel. Getting home means finding a way to survive the past without changing history—but the longer we stay, the more complicated everything becomes. The court ...

Veteran English teacher Michael Bishop makes the difficult decision to retire and invites a former student and current love interest, Marianne, on a dream vacation to Venice, Italy where the dream soon turns into a nightmare. In rapid succession, Marianne’s emerald ring with sentimental value is stolen, an exquisite Murano glass necklace is stolen, and one of the guests on their tour is found murdered in his hotel room. When Marianne’s ring is found in the dead man’s safe, the incompetent polizia assume that she … and Michael … are guilty. Bishop suspects that the three events are...

Iceland—land of fire, ice … and murder? After a nasty fight with her boyfriend, tour guide Lana Hansen takes a week off work to get her head straight. Fate brings her to Iceland and the Hotel Puffin where she hopes the magnificent natural surroundings will help heal her heart and point the way forward. Instead of the rest and relaxation she wishes to find, Lana ends up neighbors with a group of rowdy Americans in town for a bachelorette party and wedding. Their joyous frivolity is a painful reminder of her own relationship problems, and Lana does her best to steer clear of the group. ...

On dystopian Jessamine, teenagers John Hammerback and Tess Johnson are the best of friends. Together, they explore the ruins of a world that once had advanced technology including space travel, but lost it many turns back during one dark night of death and destruction, as fire reigned down from the sky above. All that remains is an agrarian society ruled by the autocratic Council of Elders. But for John and Tess, the discovery of a secret hidden door is about to lead to a surprising relic from their past, and a haunting mystery that beckons them to begin a dangerous journey to discover the ...

John and Tess return to the place of their birth, a long abandoned outpost on the human Frontier. There, John finds a message from his father that changes everything. And along the way a new rivalry emerges that places John in a precarious and dangerous situation.

John, Tess, and Cassie find a way to pass through a once hidden portal, but what they discover on the other side is not what any of them expected. The discovery of an abandoned derelict leads to the realization that what happened on Jessamine twenty-five years ago is only the beginning of the devastation. But it takes a message from John’s father to reveal the true nature of what has been lost to the passage of time.

What kind of cyclist decides to follow an invisible line that controls global time? The kind who enjoys a cycling adventure with a side order of British history, questionable navigation and the occasional existential wobble. In Straight Lines and Bad Ideas, I set out to bike tour the Greenwich Meridian from the rugged east coast of England to the English Channel. On a map it’s a perfectly straight line. In reality it’s hills, hedgerows, medieval battlefields, Cold War paranoia, Roman roads, wandering Napoléon references and a stubborn refusal to stay flat when you really need it to. ...

Discover the Sunshine State's Hidden Treasures and Unforgettable Adventures, Even If You Think You've Seen It All! Are you ready to embark on a journey that dives deep beyond the typical Floridian attractions? Do you crave authentic experiences that capture the true spirit of Florida, without the tourist traps? Are you looking to create lasting memories with loved ones, combining cultural, natural, and culinary delights? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, know that you're not alone. Many travelers feel overwhelmed by endless options and outdated information, but the right ...