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Winner of the Locus Award and CIBA Mark Twain grand prize, The Man Who Saw Seconds is a gripping speculative fiction thriller, blending absurdist satire and adrenaline-charged suspense, about a New York man who can see five seconds into the future—which changes his life forever; perfect for...

They took his wife. He’ll open the gates of hell to get her back. When John Gatlin’s pregnant wife is kidnapped, he is thrown into a relentless race to get her back. During a visit to Guatemala and his estranged father, a seemingly innocent trip turns deadly. Deep in the Guatemalan jungle, a secret lab is at the center of a growing drug empire. But when the drug runners discover an ultra-rare plant that is a vital component in the production of a cutting-edge, priceless neuroenhancement the world craves, all hell breaks loose. When news of the discovery brings the attention of seven of ...

"Has your life here been so difficult? You seem to fail upward at every opportunity." So says Careena, the hag teaching Clyde Hatchett how to use magic. It certainly doesn't feel like that to Clyde, who's still got a day job scraping mud (at least he hopes it's mud) out of monster pits. And yet, Clyde's found himself at the center of a massive conspiracy to kill the Emperor. He's the only one with proof that could save the man, and take down an entire network of corrupt nobles, evil slavers, and power-hungry despots.

The life of Franklin Roosevelt's most trusted and powerful advisor, Admiral William D. Leahy, Chief of Staff to the Commander-in-Chief “Fascinating… greatly enriches our understanding of Washington wartime power.”—Madeleine Albright Aside from FDR, no American did more to shape World War...

I’m perched on his lap, straddling him, my dress riding up as his hands dig into my hips. His kiss is bruising, his grip possessive, and I know exactly how dangerous this is. Because giving myself to him once was a mistake… but doing it again could ruin me completely. Seven years ago, Graham Knox was the 6’3”, broad-shouldered best man at my brother’s wedding. A former Marine turned billionaire CEO with salt-and-pepper hair, ice-blue eyes, and a tailored suit that hugged every inch of his hard, commanding body. I was shattered from betrayal, heartbroken, aching for an escape—a ...

Francis Hoyt, arrogant, athletic, brilliant, manipulative and ruthless, is a master burglar. He specializes in stealing high-end silver, breaking into homes that seem impenetrable. He’s never been caught in the act, although he has spent some time in prison on a related charge, time he used to hone his craft and make valuable connections. Hoyt follows the money. In the winter, he works down south, primarily in southern Florida and Georgia, around the Atlanta area. Summers, he moves back up north, where he plies his trade in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Massachusetts. One day, ...

Does everyone really deserve a second chance? Of all the people to walk into the clubhouse, it had to be Sean bloody O’Leary. He left seven years ago and broke my heart so bad I swore I’d never let a man get close to me again. Now here he is in the flesh, with his cocky smile and Irish lilt. My body’s reacting to him before my mind can shut it down. He’s begging me for a second chance, but there’s no way I’m giving myself to Sean O’Leary. No way. But when he learns the truth of what really happened seven years ago, it might just break his heart too. The Biker's Second Chance ...

A Steamy Forbidden Second-Chance BWWM Hockey Romance Twelve years ago, she broke his heart to become the daughter her parents wanted, and she’s been living with the regret ever since. Now a successful Nigerian-American attorney engaged to the perfect man, Femi’s carefully curated life is shaken when NHL superstar Preston Wilder, her first love and greatest temptation, reenters her world with unfinished desire in his eyes. In this steamy BWWM interracial second-chance romance, she must decide whether to keep living for everyone else… or finally choose the man who makes her feel ...

Living off the land and adapting to a changing environment takes a special individual with the unique skills, training, and determination necessary to survive. Gus Berry is not that individual. The former house painter barely made it out of Annapolis as its population underwent a violent transformation, leaving everyone he knew or loved dead—or undead. Now, Gus needs food and booze, weapons and armor, clothing that fits, and above all, toilet paper, preferably two-ply.

Normalcy is a fragile thing. For the people in these twenty real-life accounts, it shattered in an instant. What happens when the ground opens up, the sky falls, or a wall of fire consumes everything in its path? When the mundane world of deadlines and daily routines is replaced by a desperate fight for the next breath? SURVIVING - Disasters places you directly into the heart of catastrophe. Journey alongside ordinary people—parents, teachers, and commuters—thrown into the most extreme situations imaginable. From catastrophic tsunamis and terrifying wildfires to sudden building ...

I never planned to see Cole Reynolds again. Not after the silence. Not after the heartbreak. He was my first love... and my last devastation. Now he's the only man who can keep us alive. Seven years ago, he went to war and disappeared. I built a life without him. Raised a son. Learned to survive. But when danger found us, there was nowhere left to run. Except into the arms of the man I swore I’d never need again Now I’m standing on his doorstep with a boy who carries his eyes, and a secret I’ve kept for seven years. He’s still all strength and shadows. His body a map of battles ...

One mistake. A series of lessons. A love that breaks every rule. Madison is used to being overlooked. Living in the shadow of her famous stepfather, the brilliant bariatric surgeon Dr. Henry Luke, she’s just the "ex-stepdaughter" staying in the guest cottage. But when her insecurities drive her to slip into his master suite to steal Ozempic, she makes the biggest mistake of her life. She doesn’t just get caught—she gets discovered. Hank has spent months fighting a silent, depraved obsession with the woman Madison has become. Now that he’s caught her red-handed, he isn’t calling ...

Get ready for a second-chance romance filled with secrets, drama, and undeniable chemistry. In this gripping two-part series, Kynlee Brown, Lincoln Coles, Merceedes Coles, Alani Smith, and Jamari Davis take you on a journey through love's trials and tribulations. With every twist and turn, one thing remains constant—he's always had a thing for a BBW. As these characters navigate their complicated lives, they learn that love can conquer all. So, pour yourself a glass of wine, settle in, and dive into the story to discover the lengths they’ll go to find their happily ever after.

He doesn't know he's a daddy. When he finds out, all hell breaks loose. Four years ago, I made a choice: protect my baby from a world where we'd never belong. So I ran from Damian Holt and his billions, his powerful father, and the fiancée I was told he chose over me. Now my past has found me. And it's brought danger to my door. When Damian discovers our daughter Joy, his possession turns primal. This isn't the charming bad boy who seduced me in Miami—this is a lethal billionaire who'll destroy anyone who threatens what's his. And according to him? We're his. But the enemy targeting us ...

She thought she married the right man. Until she caught him with someone else. Adelaide Taylor spent years building a life that looked perfect from the outside—a powerful husband, a polished world, a future that felt untouchable. Until one moment shattered everything she believed about her marriage. Her husband betrayed her. And now he wants her back. So she runs. Back to the small town she once escaped. Back to the man she never truly forgot. Jaxon Hale was her first love. The one she didn’t choose. And he hasn’t forgiven her for it. Now Adelaide is caught between two men— One who ...

Misty: I was a starving student, so I agreed to a date with a sexy mountain man. I went up to his cabin, expecting to be wined and dined by candlelight, but when he opened the door, there wasn’t one sexy lumberjack ... ... there were TWO! Chris and Brett are insanely huge, with broad shoulders, sculpted chests, and thick, tree-trunk thighs. Even better, they have massive axes hanging from their belts ... ... that reach all the way down to the knee! Am I ready for this? There’s only one way to find out ... Cross: Misty thinks we’re mountain men, but it’s a ruse. My buddy and I are ...

INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The roadmap for finding purpose, meaning, and success as we age, from bestselling author, Harvard professor, and the Atlantic's happiness columnist Arthur Brooks. Many of us assume that the more successful we are, the less susceptible we become to the sense...

Midwife Eleanor Ashford answers a summons to Grey Ranch, expecting a difficult birth, not the face of her dearest childhood friend lying pale upon the pillows. When the newborn boy arrives, carrying a secret that could destroy him, she cannot help but flee with the child, stumbling into the Montana wilderness and straight into the path of a brooding yet fiercely protective rancher. Marcus Thornwood has lived in a self-imposed exile since the war left his body burned and his soul burdened with guilt. He wants no complications, no attachments, yet the woman who collapses on his land and does ...

What if your second act turned out to be the best one yet? At sixty, Miranda thought she had life figured out. A respected author of women's history, she’s spent her career supporting others, but now, after a painful divorce, she’s left questioning everything she thought she knew about herself. Haunted by old wounds and facing family tension, Miranda’s journey toward healing is anything but easy. She’s focused on rediscovering her independence, reclaiming her voice, and learning to trust herself again. Then Derek enters her life—a 36-year-old fitness trainer with a heart as big as...

She's the only Glover without a significant other. He's been searching for someone who can love him and his daughter. Can Etta and August make a meaningful connection this Christmas? Etta's resigned herself to being the designated babysitter for the growing family and wearing the label of "bestest aunt" with pride. She loves all of her nieces and nephews, her siblings and cousins, and the family ranch where she works. She once had big dreams for herself, but they all ended when she couldn't walk down the aisle and left her fiancé standing at the altar. As if her embarrassment and regret ...