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When gangbangers shake down the modest owner of a Los Angeles eatery, Joe Pike intervenes. For all intents and purposes, Pike saved Wilson Smith's life. But for reasons of their own, Smith and his lovely niece, Dru, are curiously resentful. It's only when Pike's feelings for the woman deepen that he and his partner, Elvis Cole, discover that Dru and her uncle are not at all who they seem, and everything Pike has learned about them is a lie. But it's much more than a deception. It's a trap. And with every new twist it's proving to be a killer.

They are four different people with four separate lives: Sue, a young woman distanced from her native roots; David, a traveler in search of a dream; Laura, a student seeking her parents’ understanding; and Peter, a rock star struggling to create a perfect sound.One looming fate threatens them all. And everything they love may be taken away in one fleeting second…

Some secrets were meant to stay buried. Following the events of Shadow Threat, Tom Marlowe has a new role in MI5, a new team and a new purpose. However, when the mysterious CIA operative (and occasional ally to Tom) Sasha Bordeaux vanishes after being accused of high treason, her former partner Brad Haynes calls in a favour. He's the man in charge of hunting her down, but the deeper he digs, the more convinced he becomes that Sasha was framed - and he needs Tom's help to prove it.

Tawk is a rare Sentry Dragon looking for a new witch to protect. He needs to find a witch or a coven to feed his dragon power, but the one who is calling to him has abandoned his Sister’s Edge Crew and is building a life in Wreck’s Mountains with monsters. He won’t fit in there, but what choice does he have? He has to try. His presence in Wreck’s Mountains brings him to the brink of war, and when old-allies-turned-new-enemies show up hunting the witch he is supposed to protect, he looks like a traitor. The only thing keeping in in Wreck’s Mountains? A human who has been ...

After the nightmare of Hurricane Katrina, Dru Rayne and her uncle relocated to Los Angeles. Five years later, their struggling restaurant faces a different danger. When Joe Pike witnesses Dru's uncle beaten by a neighbourhood gang, he offers his own brand of protection, but neither Dru nor her uncle want his help. And neither do the federal agents mysteriously watching their store...But Pike is falling for Dru and won't back away whether she wants his help or not.

When gangbangers shake down the modest owner of a Los Angeles eatery, Joe Pike intervenes. For all intents and purposes, Pike saved Wilson Smith's life. But for reasons of their own, Smith and his lovely niece, Dru, are curiously resentful. It's only when Pike's feelings for the woman deepen that he and his partner, Elvis Cole, discover that Dru and her uncle are not at all who they seem, and everything Pike has learned about them is a lie. But it's much more than a deception. It's a trap. And with every new twist it's proving to be a killer.

In The Secret Sentry, Aid provides the first-ever full history of Americas largest security apparatus, the National Security Agency.This comprehensive account traces the growth of the agency from 1945 to the present through critical moments in its history, from the cold war up to its ongoing involvement in Afghanistan and Iraq.

It's my second year training to become a Sentry of the South at Spellslingers Academy of Magic and I'm still fighting a reputation I don't deserve. It was my grandmother's addiction to magic that tarnished our family name—a grandmother I still love and adore. When she asks a favor of me, I can't refuse her dying wish...and it sets off a chain of events I never expected. With the help of a charming and sexy druid, I set out to locate a missing professor, but what we discover is far worse than we ever imagined.

For years, my family was in possession of the top half of an ancient sword. Now this dangerous artifact has been stolen, and it’s up to me to recover it. With the help of my friends, I must follow the trail of clues to find both halves of the sword before they can be reforged. When my investigation leads me to an Elvis-impersonating vampire, a magic carpet lizard, and a homicidal banshee with no regard for the Fountains of Bellagio, I know I’m in for a rough ride.

One demon remains. Its targets are clear. It wants Larissa’s magic and Janie’s soul. After breaking through the demon’s darkness that imprisoned her best friend, Larissa has had enough of magic. She just wants to return to her normal life back on the police force. But, the damn demons keep preventing that.

Margaret Kennedy was an acclaimed novelist and playwright best-known for The Constant Nymph. In this autobiographical account, taken from her war diaries, she conveys the tension, frustration, and bewilderment of the progression of the war, and the terror of knowing that the worst is to come, but not yet knowing what the worst will be. English bravery, confusion, stubbornness, and dark humor provide the more hopeful side of her experiences, in which she and her children move from Surrey to Cornwall, to sit out the war amidst a quietly efficient Home Guard and the most scandalous rumors.

My professors worry that I'm sliding down a slippery slope, but I know I'm still on the path of redemption. I've worked too hard for too long, and I have no intention of letting down my family. When Bryn disappears during a routine field trip, though, I must put my need to succeed on hold. After all, what good is being the best if I can't use my powers to help those closest to me? The more facts I uncover, the more I realize that her disappearance is part of a much larger scheme—one that threatens our very existence.

Are the demons truly gone? The gargoyles remain on watch. And her friend remains trapped in an incubus-induced coma. Fated mates caught in a battle between good and evil. Larissa, a young police officer, is disturbed by psychic visions and demons - literal ones. She encountered the red-winged monsters during their rampage in Boston. The chaotic aftermath prevents rest any time soon. And a question remains unanswered - how was she able to combat demons using nothing but her hands? Her new lover Roman, a gargoyle shifter, believes it's because she's she's a witch.

No place is safe from the Harvesters out for Ruby's magical blood. A police officer suspects foul play in the force and asks Ruby for help. She has every reason in the world to say no. Her studies are piling up, Harvesters are on her tail, and her guardian shadow is still lurking about. And the icing on the cake: her powers are taking on a life of their own. It's not the time to go rogue, so of course Ruby adds shady detective work to her list of worries, taking the plunge into the terrifying unknown of the sentries of Camelot. This may be her worst decision ever. Get hooked on this binge-...

Safety on the construction site is not just important—it's crucial. In Safety Now! Before It Is Too Late! you’ll discover the essential safety practices every construction professional must follow to prevent accidents and avoid costly mistakes. With real-world examples and actionable steps, this book emphasizes why safety should always be a top priority. Don’t wait for an accident to learn the hard way—protect yourself, your team, your projects, and most importantly your business by mastering the key principles of construction safety today!

Roman, commander of the Stone Sentries, is on high alert as he patrols from a Boston rooftop. The eclipse of the red Supermoon bodes danger. When a blast of dark magic soars past him, he tracks a beautiful, mysterious woman. Larissa has spent her entire life trying to be normal - even if it's given her insight as a police officer. But she's different.

Larissa, a police officer, wants nothing to do with the media-driven event pushing soulmates, but her friend convinces her they need a night out to move on. It will be their first night dancing since the attack. When they visit a Gothic-themed club, Larissa catches an attractive stranger watching her. Roman, commander of the Stone Sentries, patrols from a Boston rooftop. When a blast of dark magic soars past him, he attributes it to a brunette. Something about her is different, demanding all senses be on high alert.

In the ruins of North America, the Laws and Ways of the Sentinel control everyone and everything. The Sentinel's rule is enforced by The Black Sentry, his ominous ever-present police force. Every aspect of the villagers' lives is dictated by the Sentinel's orderly inescapable plan - including the Winnowing, the armed combat each boy is required to undergo on his sixteenth birthday.

Significant misinformation exists concerning angels, not only in the Body of Christ, but throughout the earth. We have been taught that angels are frail, dainty, cupid-like creatures that have little power and that we are subordinate to them. That is not the case. The angels the Bible demonstrates are mighty and powerful with great strength to defeat our enemies. They appear throughout scripture to subdue kings and kingdoms, bring messages of hope, and save lives. Hebrews refers to them as ministers to those who are heirs of salvation. The psalmist recorded that they were flames of fire -...