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Garrett Turek survived his first run-in with the sinister Apep, but surviving came at a great cost. Breanne Moore - the beautiful girl from his dreams who traveled thousands of miles to help him - was snatched away. Now he will stop at nothing to get her back, even if it means ignoring an ancient prophecy and the destiny laid out for him since his birth. To find Breanne, Garrett and his friends must leave the safety of their small Midwestern town and travel across a country in turmoil, contending with dragons, giants, and shape-shifting trees.

Adrian is the son of Poseidon, and heir to the sea's throne. As a merman of the royal court, he’s sick of being underwater, and dreams of living on land.

Seventeen-year-old Raz uses his gift for acting to hide the truth of who he really is. After being a target for the bullies at his high school, he’s sworn that this year he’s going to reinvent himself. Instead of the shy theater geek he’s always been, he’s decided to portray a new identity so he can belong. Getting noticed in a small town is difficult, especially when you’ve got Raz’s reputation—because last summer gave him a black record and a secret.

Khallani’s love for her man is tested when she makes the unthinkable decision to become his ride-or-die chick in hopes of finally getting the love she desires. But at what price? She quickly realizes things are not what they seem. This young thug’s life is filled with secrets. Can her love for him weather the storm, or will she run for shelter? Jamaican-born Zeke is one of Richmond’s richest dope boys. Looking for a way out of a failed relationship, he pursues Khallani. However, with darkness looming over his life and his strong ties to the streets, it’s hard for him to fully commit.

A blockbuster Alzheimer’s cure. A murder and unexplained deaths. Two aggrieved parties meet by chance. Will they expose the truth, or die trying? Fresh out of college, Jackie Selaney is determined to excel at her job as a pharmaceutical rep. AlzCura Pharmaceuticals has discovered a cure for Alzheimer’s, providing hope to millions. Jackie’s enthusiasm hits a snag when she meets a boorish and unethical doctor. Causing her to question whether she is cut out for the job or even wants it.

Enter a dark world where magic wages war and romance is deadly. Attend mystical colleges, indulge in forbidden romances, tend to fantastic creatures, and cast incredible spells in this four-book omnibus. These stories depict themes of found family, disability representation, and love that creates miracles.

Magic meant for another world is threatening to destroy ours. Can these teens accept their destiny and stop an ancient foe before he unleashes hell on Earth? Breanne Moore has found the boy who haunted her dreams of fire and now she must help him fulfill their joint destiny. If she fails, her father may never wake from the coma he entered when magic was released into our world.

“Return within six months or humanity dies” were the last words Garrett heard as the portal snapped shut behind him. As he and his sages scramble to escape the carnage of warfare and dragon fire on an unfamiliar planet, they encounter a girl who knows one of their names… Breanne Moore.

Raz's misadventures find him creating a film with the biggest misfits and rebels of the school, navigating his first kiss, and on a trip to Hollywood itself. During his journey he finds himself making new friends, facing his enemies, and even falling in love. But how far will Raz go to fit in? To shoot his shot at stardom, Raz will have to decide between being himself, or putting on a mask.

Emboldened by the support of Maine law enforcement officials and a prominent physician, Jackie and Curt embark on a crusade against AlzCura. They have compelling evidence of unethical business practices and countless numbers of unreported patient deaths related to their miracle cure for Alzheimer’s. But when the physician is found hanging in his office, they lose a key witness in their case against the pharmaceutical giant.

The crusade to expose unethical practices by AlzCura Pharmaceuticals and the deaths caused by their miracle Alzheimer’s cure intensifies, but the suicide of a person of interest and an astonishing response to the evidence from the Food & Drug Administration threatens to unravel the efforts to bring the guilty parties to justice.

Rosemary and Noah are madly in love. In the small town of Lousdale, the two lovers make their own refuge away from the harsh demands of their families, and the broken bonds that plague both of their lives. Both of them wish to run away together and be free, until the past returns with a vengeance. Rosemary is taken in the middle of the night, kidnapped by a dangerous man. Noah must risk everything to track Rosemary down and bring her home, putting himself at risk so his girlfriend can live.

Meeting Rebel Kane on the set of Hoop World Magazine’s Nekked photo shoot was a dream come true. Hooking up with her in the dressing room was unbelievable. But when she became co-owner of the pro basketball team that I coach, I was caught with my pants down. Being the MVP of the WPBL was an honor. So when I was asked to pose nude for the most popular sports magazine, I jumped at the chance to show my athletic body. Meeting Ansel O’Shearon was the icing on the cake. Every straight woman in the league has fantasized about him and that sexy beard. I was fortunate enough to ride it.

Gryphon Long was the forbidden fruit that I just couldn’t resist. His brooding demeanor had me panting after him despite my friends’ shallow warnings to stay away. If not for the interventions of friends and family, we could have been a power couple. Instead we went our separate ways without even as much as a hookup. Who knew it could be so hard to fall for a guy? Ten years, later we have a second chance to be together.

Aimed to deliver laughs a fork-ton at a time, this series aims to surprise and entertain. Although if you think cat-girls are awesome...prepare to be disappointed. They shed fur everywhere, have terrible puns, and bring dead animals home, among other things. Buckle up, because this forklift-certified isekai is a wild ride!

Shinowe, the legendary mercenary, is literally bathing in the blood of her enemies alongside Dixie, the Texan, who is about to use more weapons than some nations use in a year. The battlefield? Facing off against the boys in a peeping war at the hot springs, with the princess about to be the first one to breach the dividing wall, taking revenge on Sparky, the foul-mouthed forklift operator whose insults don't just hurt emotionally, they hurt physically, thanks to special powers from the Goddess.

As a deadly virus spreads across the cruise ship, you—Dylan—must fight to survive. Your family is falling sick, chaos is erupting, and armed intruders are stalking the decks. No one is coming to save you. Every decision you make could be your last. Will you outthink the killers and escape? Or will you become another victim of the outbreak?

Cynthia and her brothers had heard the stories about grandpa, who could summon demons and compel people to die with a curse. Maybe, they also possessed the ancient powers. At first, they caught smallish demons who had assumed the shapes of rabbits and birds and then, larger ones like those who resembled the neighbor kids.

A collection of poetry that takes one on a trip through the emotional growth of the human spirit, When I Was Not Myself covers the sorrow, joy, grief, and confusion that comes from being human.

Isabel Simpson is living the good life. She has a big house in the old-money district, a luxury sedan, and a rich husband, the former best friend of her cheating ex-fiancé, Nicholas Maximus. Everything in her life is easy and makes perfect sense, until she receives a call about an unusual inheritance that sends her into a tailspin.