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They said only the wealthy and powerful could become Adventurers. They said those same Adventurers would never betray humanity. They lied. Dean was there when the last Kingdom fell. A common soldier with no real talent or power, he watched as the army was overrun. One by one, the kingdom's most famous and powerful adventurers were broken and killed. All except one. From where he lay dying on the battlefield, Dean saw the Spear Saint betray mankind… dooming them all.

I wasn’t born to rule. I’m the king’s second son, the spare that won’t inherit any real power. Despite my fate, I’ve always felt like I was destined for more. When a surprise journey to the elvish kingdom of Hamelin puts me in the crosshairs of scheming nobles, magical talismans, brutal orc hybrids, and ruthless brigands, I finally have the chance to prove myself.

After saving Hamelin and earning the loyalty of Princess Adriana, I’m called back to Sevona to claim my birthright as crown prince. But the road home is anything but simple. A hidden dwarf city is under siege. A relentless knight in black armor watches my every move. And a rival noble house schemes to tear our kingdom apart for another’s favor. With my girls beside me and new allies joining the fight, I’ll need every ounce of strength and cunning to earn my crown.

Oren Trevaine has never shaken the feeling that he's not good enough, but he's determined to avoid the same fate for his men. Oren's first task as Captain of the Guard is to transform his unruly, undisciplined soldiers into a formidable army—if only they would cooperate. But Oren will need to act fast because the snow is melting with the budding of spring. Soon, the enemy will be able to traverse the main pass through the imposing Sansford Range and his men must be ready to patrol the mountain.

Aaron Hueber witnessed the rise of demons from below and the invasion of horrors from beyond. He saw monarchs slain, champions betrayed, and worlds fall until reality itself was unmade. And then he began again. For this was the curse of the Saint of Time. While other saints shattered mountains or led armies, Aaron’s gift was more subtle and far more cruel. When the end came, he didn’t die. He returned to the beginning, memories intact, condemned to rewrite the failures and fight anew.

After betrayal by the man meant to protect her, Margaret Sinclair has learned to trust no one but herself. When a mysterious pendant draws the attention of ruthless smugglers, she is abducted and left for dead on the frontier, only to awaken in a distant town with no memory and a borrowed name. More frightening than the threat hunting her is the undeniable pull she feels toward the sheriff offering her safety. Sheriff Samuel Barrett has sworn to protect his town at any cost. Still haunted by the fire that took his parents and hardened by past betrayal, he keeps his life carefully ordered ...

The images of soldiers and marines coming ashore on hostile shores are embedded in our collective memory of World War II. But what of the sailors who manned the landing craft, going back and forth under fire with nowhere to take cover, their craft the special targets of enemy gunners? In this book, Ken Wiley, a Coast Guardsman on an Attack Transport in the Pacific, relates the intricate, often nerve-wracking story of how the United States projected its power across 6,000 miles in the teeth of fanatical Japanese resistance. 

Levi has finished the first term on Taryl attending the Otherworld Academy. His break has been filled with working to correct his ignorance in the basics of magic. Now school is coming back into session, and all of his friends are returning. Sadly, so are the people he wants to see the least. Levi is going to work hard at developing his skills, but now he has to start determining what he's going to do with his future on Taryl. What kind of jobs can a Demon Lord get if they leave school? Fortunately, he's got a while to go before he needs to check the job markets.

They were told to stand. How long was a matter of survival. We meet Lieutenant Tom Archer again in the chaos of France, 1940 — the British retreat has begun, but the fight is far from over. Archer and the remnants of his platoon are ordered to hold the line at Cassel, a vital crossroads town standing between the German advance and the coast. Cut off, outnumbered, and running low on supplies, they must buy precious time for the final evacuations from Dunkirk. Surrounded and under constant pressure, Archer must lead his men through fear, fatigue, and fury — facing impossible odds in a ...

Pippa Fox is every man’s desire. Even mine. But when she calls me, scared and in danger, I couldn’t help but run to her side, throwing us back to five years ago. But this time, I won’t let her go. I can’t. I will make her submit, even if I have to break her spirit to do so.

Sienna Angelica has climbed her way to the top of the fashion world, one stitch at a time with the guiding hand of her boyfriend/manager, Joel Fischers. Pushed, manipulated and twisted until the point that their relationship had become a hostile takeover of her clothing line as well as her life, Sienna finally stands up for herself. It had taken everything for her to escape his clutches only to find now, two years later, Joel is trying desperately to stake his claim on her fortune once again. Harper Etan has discovered a new life and renewed faith after a serious mistake on the job nearly ...

Team RECON has a new headquarters now—Miami, Florida, which also happens to be Elias's hometown. He's been avoiding his past like the plague, but there are some things you can't outrun. Like the death of his best friend, his past involvement with the local gang, and his first love, Andrea Torres. Andrea has been on a path of vengeance for years. Now an agent with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, Andy is determined to take down Santiago, the main runner of guns, money, and drugs in Miami, and the man who killed her sister. 

The "stirring," definitive history of America's decisive role in winning World War I (Wall Street Journal). The American contribution to World War I is one of the great stories of the twentieth century, and yet it has all but vanished from view. Historians have dismissed the American war effort...

Regina Hartley has had enough. The demands of life have taken a toll on her and, no longer feeling equipped to endure the strain, she decides to end it all in watery surrender. But instead of drowning to death, she finds herself being revived on shore by a concerned, handsome stranger. After saving her, the stranger refuses to leave her alone. Regina realizes she doesn’t mind his attention and finds herself more interested in what else life has to offer overall. But after saving her spirit, will the handsome stranger eventually disappear? Gabriel finds himself in the right place at the ...

Ryan Seven years ago, I ran from the only man I've ever loved. Now I need a bodyguard to get me into one of the most dangerous jungles in South America—and Bautista Synn is the only option I've got. I won't fall for him again. I can't. I learned a long time ago that it's safer to run than to wait around to get abandoned. But when we find a baby boy alone in the wreckage of a destroyed village, running stops being an option. Bautista I should've said no. Ryan vanished from my life seven years ago without a word, and now he wants me to protect him? I don't owe that man a damn thing. But ...

He’s not just here to protect me… he’s here to deceive me. But when the fake kisses start feeling real, I don’t know what’s more dangerous: the assassin hunting me, or losing my heart to a lie. Rachel As the daughter of a billionaire with enemies lurking in the shadows, I’m always in danger. My father insists I need constant protection. Enter Conrad—cold, imposing, and dangerously controlled. Officially, he’s my bodyguard. Unofficially, he’s everywhere I turn. Watching. Guarding. Too close. But what I don’t know is that Conrad isn’t only protecting me. He’s ...

A former parole officer shines a bright light on a huge yet hidden part of our justice system through the intertwining stories of seven parolees striving to survive the chaos that awaits them after prison in this illuminating and dramatic book. Prompted by a dead-end retail job and a vague...

UNFORGETTABLE CHRISTMAS WONDERS: Harmony and Romance Eight unforgettable holiday love stories. One heartwarming Valentine reminder that love shines brightest in every season. Step into a world where Christmas magic lingers long after the decorations come down. This enchanting collection of contemporary holiday romances is filled with hope, passion, second chances, and the kind of love that warms the heart no matter the time of year. From small-town miracles to big-city dreams, from mystery and suspense to tender romance and joyful reunion, these stories celebrate harmony, healing, and the ...

She doesn’t need protection. He refuses to leave. Violet Miller is brilliant, controlled, and untouchable in the courtroom—but outside it, someone is watching. Anonymous gifts. Cryptic notes. A presence that’s getting closer. She calls it harmless. Her brother calls in a favour. And suddenly, the one man she never wanted to see again is back in her life. Chad Morgan—former Marine, billionaire security expert, and the man who broke her heart with a single lie. Now he’s living in her apartment. Watching her every move. Determined to keep her safe… whether she wants him there or ...

My brother's best friend showed up at my small town family barbecue. Chris left me years ago to become a fly-boy. Now he's here with a cute little girl. My boys admired his uniform and clung to him like a magnet. They threw him rapid-fire questions, which he answered with ease. That made me very uncomfortable. I didn't want them to like the man who left me for another life. I'm not looking for love from any man. My boys and I have wealth, security, and love. But avoiding him becomes a challenge when he pops up everywhere my boys and I are. This leaves me confused about our past and our ...