New Adventures

Lux keeps inventing things or adapting alien tech (ancient tech to the aliens) because the active alien civilizations they discover through portals and probes have gone through cycles of war, decline, and rebirth several times. Lux further develops the portals using discovered alien tech. Earth empties refugee camps the UN was running (1,200,000) and sends them with a military escort for their "safety." The military sends many ships for escort duty with orders to take over the colony and use the refugees as a labor force.

Three new stories from the storyteller E.T.Bryant in this revised edition In Search of Eden includes the sequel to "The Paradox of Dawn" - Will Jeremy discover who was the first man and woman? Can Jarem find Eden? Memories for Sale - Live the life you have always dreamed up at a low cost. The Rings of Jupiter - Travel beyond the Solar System at light speed to reach Proxima Centauri b. What will the crew find there? Can robots fall in love? Three powerful stories about determined women. High quality images help to tell the story

Jake and I have a strong marriage and loving relationship. I never in a million years thought I'd have to face the indiscretions of my past with his arrogant overbearing friend Tyvon. Tyvon always treated Jake poorly and hit on me behind Jake's back. Some friend, I thought. I always rebuffed Tyvon's advances... except for that one fateful night. I'd done things with Tyvon I never thought I'd do but it was a one-off. I did it and then I moved on. Now years later, Tyvon is back, visiting from out of town and staying in my house. He's still as tall dark and handsome as he was back in the day ...

Otto Schneider isn’t the kind of guy who bothers to seek permission. The demons have withdrawn from the mortal realm, the attacks have ceased, but while humanity dares to hope they may have gone for good, the irascible German wizard knows better. In the face of overwhelming odds, he’s going to do the dumbest thing possible … attack. In the wake of the destruction in Croatia, Otto is taking the fight to the demons and he’s not going alone. It’s a stupid strategy, but that doesn’t mean it won’t work. But there’s a player missing from the board. Where is Anastasia? Now residing...

Rife with hostile cultures and outright enemies, the Unknown Regions holds many perils for Luke Skywalker and the Jedi, searching for Zonama Sekot, the living planet that may hold the key to dealing once and for all with the Yuuzhan Vong.

Luke Skywalker's daring mission to halt the Yuuzhan Vong's nefarious plot to overthrow the New Republic is struggling on all fronts. And time is slipping away for Han and Leia Organa Solo, trapped on a small planet whose rulers are about to yield to Yuuzhan Vong pressure to give up the Jedi rebels.

Woman Brutally Murdered on Cruise The luxury cruise ship Grand Voyager is headed full speed to Dubai after stops in Sri Lanka and India. Meg has just attended a big fat royal wedding and is looking forward to some relaxing sea days. Her hot dinner date is interrupted by the announcement of a passenger's death. Rushing to the spot, Meg is sad to learn it is her new friend who was celebrating her 50th wedding anniversary. Further investigation reveals the old woman was stabbed in her suite. Meg can't believe the bashful mother of two that security apprehended is capable of such a heinous ...

They're lost in the snow and only love can keep them safe... When a snowstorm quite literally drives Rachel into the arms of a wealthy adventurer whose dad has gone missing in the wilderness, she has to use her head - and her heart - to find out what's really going on. Enjoy this clean, wholesome romance full of charming characters, intriguing situations, and warm hugs! If you're looking for a lovely read that let's you enjoy without blushing, this will keep you company, make you smile, and give your day that glow of love, feel-good friendship, and sweet romance!

Start your tabletop journey today with the ultimate beginner’s guide to TTRPGs! Roll for Adventure is the definitive resource for anyone ready to dive into the exciting world of tabletop roleplaying games (TTRPGs) including popular systems like Dungeons & Dragons (D&D), Pathfinder, Call of Cthulhu, FATE, ALIEN, and more. Whether you're completely new or returning to the hobby, this clear, approachable guide walks you step-by-step through everything you need to know to start playing right away. What You’ll Learn Inside: What is a TTRPG? Discover how tabletop RPGs work and why they’re ...

As New England swelters in the summer of 1914, Detective Isaac Bell is asked to investigate a cache of missing rifles—only to discover something much more sinister. Whoever broke into this Winchester Factory wasn’t looking to take weapons, they wanted to leave something in the shipping crates: a radio transmitter, set to summon a fleet of dreaded German U-boats. Someone is trying to keep American supplies from reaching British shores, and if Bell doesn’t crack the conspiracy in time, the Atlantic Ocean will run red with blood.

Lord Robert Walsingham de Vere St. Simon’s wife had disappeared. He demanded the services of Sherlock Holmes to find her. She is much younger than he is. Highly spirited. And American. Three days later the wife is accused of a vile crime. Now she comes to Sherlock Holmes seeking his help to prove her innocence so she can avoid the gallows. Neither noble husband nor wife have been playing by the rules of Victorian moral behavior. So who did it? The wife? The mistress? The younger brother? Someone unknown? Fans of Sherlock Holmes will enjoy this mystery, set in London during the last years ...

Tides of Renewal—the riveting second installment in the Kemet Island Series—plunges readers into a world where love, faith, and survival intertwine. After a cataclysmic disaster nearly claims his life, Ruben Smith journeys with his father and brother in search of new land. But when Blake, driven by his own choices, embarks on a separate adventure, Ruben is left to shoulder the full weight of their father's legacy alone. Just when hope seems lost, an unexpected reunion occurs, and a captivating Frenchwoman begins to tug at the strings of Ruben’s heart. Meanwhile, Ruben’s brother Joe,...

Lux finds traveling outside Earth's magnetic fields is possible with the gravity drive, but the military from the US and other nations begins to push hard for the tech. Could they use it to help mine the moon, asteroids, and the moons of other planets? Who controls the areas away from Earth when humans establish bases on different planets? Lux becomes known around Earth, and the fame may be too much. He finds he is a target for governments and corporations that want to control him and his knowledge.

Embark on a thrilling intergalactic adventure where love transcends the stars and passion defies the boundaries of space. The Star Lovers Collection invites you to explore a universe where women on Earth discover their true desires and unleash their deepest selves, all thanks to mysterious, otherworldly beings who offer more than just salvation. In Call Me Jezebel, Jessie’s desperate plea for escape is answered by an invisible yet irresistible alien, The Voice, who teaches her that submission can be the ultimate act of empowerment. Naughty Nora finds herself at the brink of death when ...

In a world where the Demon King has died, a host of demigods capable of felling him have inherited the world. A master fencer who can figure out how to take out their opponents with a single glance; a lancer so swift they can break the sound barrier; a wyvern rogue who fights with three legendary weapons at once; an all-powerful wizard who can speak thoughts into being; an angelic assassin who deals instant death. Eager to attain the title of “True Hero,” these champions each pursue challenges against formidable foes and spark conflicts among themselves.

A senior government official falls dead, almost into Sherlock Holmes’s lap. He was in charge of awarding contracts for major government projects, worth millions of pounds. They were to be announced in three weeks. Somebody wanted to disrupt the awards. A contract worth over a million pounds is a reason to commit murder. The official grew up in Fulworth, the same town where a man died after being stung by the creepy, deadly giant jellyfish Holmes wrote about in The Adventure of the Lion’s Mane. The characters from that story, especially the peerless Sussex beauty, Maud, agree to help ...

Shortly after moving to Salem, Massachusetts, Max Dennison finds himself in hot water when he accidentally releases a coven of witches from the afterlife. Max, his sister, and his new friends must find a way to stop the witches from carrying out their evil plan. Twenty-five years later, Max and Allison's 17-year-old daughter, Poppy, finds herself face-to-face with the Sanderson sisters in all their sinister glory. When Halloween celebrations don't quite go as planned, it's a race against time as Poppy and her friends fight to save her family and all of Salem from the witches' latest vile scheme.

Tryam dreams about becoming a legendary paladin of old and combating the evil that is falling across Medias like a malevolent shadow. But as a ward of the church, he is forced to obey every whim of an overbearing abbot who preaches peace above all else. Dementhus is a wizard of immense power and even greater ambition.

She was the quintessential party girl…until she met the guys who wanted more. Growing up in foster care, Vanessa learned early on that the best way to get through life was to be happy, cheerful, and most of all, never ask for anything in return. Now she’s working as a bartender in New Orleans and living life on her own terms. Sure, the party life sometimes gets exhausting, but she knows better than to form long-term attachments with anyone. Jason and Scott are business partners and friends who just bought the bar where Vanessa works. They’re completely captivated by her, but the dark-...

Sheesh... Vampires can be like children sometimes. In our quest to unite the underworld against the coming flood of darkness, a visit to Darkeum Cove was first on the list. Although I would hardly call the Noctem island a popular vacation spot, it had to be done. Uniting the underworld meant uniting everyone, and that included the same vampires who would just assume I disappeared forever. It shouldn’t have mattered one way or the other, seeing as how full authority over the underground clan was Marco’s by right. At least, that was we assumed before an official challenge to his authority...