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Adrik Marinov was raised to be a monster. The heir to a ruthless Russian dynasty, he spent his life groomed in the shadows of violence and blood. He finally did the impossible: he walked away. But freedom is a fragile thing when your father is Viktor Marinov, and Adrik knows that as long as he’s breathing, he’s never truly out. He escaped the mafia, but he couldn’t escape the target on his back. Hans Schroeger is everything Adrik isn’t calm, scholarly, and safe.

Jason and his companions managed to forestall the inexorable undead, but their battle is far from done. Both they and their enemies are scattered across a strange realm, one that someone must conquer if anyone is to get out alive. Territory by territory, factions fight to reunite their people and conquer the realm. Jason must contend with alliances he doesn’t want, friends he cannot find, and enemies ranging from angelic despots to the power of an undead god. He must face a realm that has been warped by his own mind and find a way to save a friend whose sacrifice got them this far.

Have you ever wondered why certain sacred books were removed from the Bible—and what they might reveal if restored? For thousands of years, spiritual truth has been guarded, debated, and hidden. This definitive collection brings together the most mysterious and transformative religious texts ever written into a single, authoritative volume. Bridge the traditions that were long kept separate.

But Jason Asano is settling into his new life. Now, a contest draws young elites to the city of Greenstone to compete for a grand prize. Jason must gather a band of companions if he is to stand a chance against the best the world has to offer. While the young adventurers are caught up in competition, the city leaders deal with revelations of betrayal as a vast and terrible enemy is revealed. Although Jason seems uninvolved, he has unknowingly crossed the enemy’s path before.

Injured and demoralized, Conor and his people have fled the US for Cyprus to heal and regroup. Each of them is fighting their own battles, trying to process their experiences in the fallen America and trying to determine what the future holds for them. But while Conor, Ricardo, and their team fought for their lives, another potential savior was quietly building his army.

In the wake of an unexpected homecoming, Jason questions if there is still a place for him in the world he left behind. Forced to confront what he has become in his time away, he feels more alien than ever. But his old world is hiding secrets that he never knew. As he starts to unravel what has been hidden from him his entire life, he discovers that not only might he fit in better than ever but he may be exactly what the world needs.

In a museum by the sea, rooms breathe with salt and light. Called back to restore a fragile collection, an art conservator begins to mend not only varnish and glass, but the quiet fractures of a life paused mid-gesture. Each gallery carries a different weather—letters that taste of brine, photographs haloed by time, objects that refuse to forget. As tides lean against the windows and shadows arrive a moment late, she discovers that preservation isn’t the return of what was lost; it is the slow acceptance of what remains.

My name’s Kimberley. I’m twenty-five. I have epilepsy, a seizure alert dog named Muffin, and a job I love as a senior housekeeper in one of London’s top hotels. I’m used to being invisible. Overlooked. Safe. But that was before Jennifer Clifton checked in. She’s rich, powerful, terrifyingly calm — and she asks for me by name. She offers me my dream job, working in her exclusive hotel in the Scottish Highlands. It’s more money than I ever imagined.

When a friend asks Charity Styles to help with a desperate and very personal rescue mission, she expects danger—but she doesn’t expect to come face to face with a discarded lover from her past, now the head of a ruthless cartel, and who has kidnapped DJ Martin’s son, thrusting Charity into...

Jordan Cash woke up in the heart of a Pinnacle Dungeon with no memories, a dead adventurer at his feet, and a Legendary Tablet fused to his hand. The Dungeon Core offered him a deal: take the fallen warrior's power, rescue the low-level adventurers trapped in its depths, and destroy the Demon Core threatening the Fae Wilds. In exchange, Jordan gained the Battle Scholar class—a team-management specialization that lets him control the skill trees and class abilities of every party member under his command.

Evadne Seliora, a discarded princess from a fragile kingdom, is sent as a living offering to the ruthless Emperor Lucien of Caldor. Whispers say every beauty who entered his palace met a tragic end—but Evadne is not so easily broken. With wit as sharp as her tongue and an odd fondness for gardens and chickens, she survives court intrigue in the most unexpected ways.

Set in the oppressive atmosphere of colonial-era Vietnam, The Examination Tent (originally Tắt Đèn) is a masterpiece of Vietnamese realism by Ngô Tất Tố. The story follows the harrowing journey of Sister Dậu, a resilient peasant woman pushed to the brink of despair by a brutal taxation system. As she fights to save her family from debt and imprisonment, the narrative exposes the stark injustices of a crumbling feudal society.

Getting pregnant after a one-night stand with my brother’s best friend was never part of the plan. We’re talking about Foster Davis here. Chicago Colts closing pitcher. The broody king of one-word answers. And the man everyone knows keeps one foot out the door. Surprisingly, when two pink lines turn my world upside down, Foster doesn’t run. He steps in, he shows up, and he insists we do this together. Pretending we’re fine is easy. Pretending this is just about the baby? Not so much. Because Foster is gentle when no one’s watching. Because he looks at me like I’m something worth protecting.

Celaena has survived deadly contests and shattering heartbreak - but at an unspeakable cost. Now, she must travel to a new land to confront her darkest truth...a truth about her heritage that could change her life - and her future - forever. Meanwhile, brutal and monstrous forces are gathering on the horizon, intent on enslaving her world.

Alberto Wade and Callaway Winthrop were my best friends first—until one night broke us, and the three of us stopped being an us. Now they’re enemies in the league, an “infamous rivalry” splashed across headlines like it’s just hockey. It isn’t. It’s me. It’s what they’ve always wanted and have never been able to agree on. It’s the way their hate on the ice has always sounded too much like longing off it.

At Elderglow Manor, where ancient enchantments linger, two sisters grow up bound by secrets that are not of their making. Elyse, frail yet determined, yearns for love and belonging, while Amara, graceful and quiet, carries the shadow of a forbidden past. A cousin’s playful promises turn into dangerous entanglements, drawing them both into the intrigues of court and heart. Between whispered vows, broken trust, and the cruelty of destiny, their bond is tested until only one sister can hold the other’s name with love—or betrayal.

Jason has discovered that his homeworld is not what he thought. What’s more, the rest of the planet is on the precipice of sharing his revelation. With magic on the rise and forces pulling him in multiple directions, Jason is faced with challenges greater than ever before. Even as his power reaches new and incredible heights, he is faced with the realization that going beyond his best is still not enough.

Except the Pirates were too late, and now not one but two of the enemy are loose in the galaxy. And they are equipped with starships more powerful than Valkyrie. A direct fight would be hopeless, so the Pirates must rely on wacky ideas from the mushy brain of a monkey—and some serious sketchiness.

Powerful forces want to register every supernatural in L.A. If they succeed, I’ll be marked for death. Emma’s angelic cult is driving the program, officials are fast-tracking the vote, and my partner Kyle has joined their crusade. He may not know about my half-demon nature, but he’s damned sure putting me in the crosshairs.

Once a celebrated New York photographer, Maggie Cole has spent years hidden behind a lace curtain on Ohio Street—avoiding the world and the woman she used to be. A chance encounter pulls her back behind the lens, and what begins as a tentative return to craft becomes a quiet awakening. With help from Alina, a sharp-tongued florist with a generous heart, and Jordan, a gentle artist rebuilding his life, Maggie starts documenting the women of Ohio Street: their labor, their laughter, their unguarded strength.