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The devil is in the details, and the Lady of the Lake holds the clue. Honey Blois is no stranger to pain. The lasting effects of an abusive childhood have made her life challenging, but it's the ache of unrequited love she can no longer bear. When her confession goes unanswered, she has no choice but to fall out of love with her best friend. Mathias Jørgensen is living a lie. The billionaire playboy buries the pain of loving the one woman he can’t have with flashy cars and bad decisions - until Honey’s letter comes to light.

Private investigator Ruth Morgan detests weddings, but when her best friend is about to get hitched, she finds it impossible to turn down the invitation. A beautiful wedding until the final kiss, when suddenly, the festivities turn sinister. The venue is now a murder scene. Ruth quickly becomes frustrated by the fact the local inspector in charge of the case proves to be hopeless at her job. Therefore, it's down to Ruth to use her intrepid skills to find the murderer. The more she digs, the more she learns about the victim and the web of lies he has spun over the years.

I thought I’d finally escaped the worst danger I would face - but I was wrong, very wrong. Only after leaving the safe confines of Lorida behind did I discover the true depths of the evils that plagued my new home. But my problems weren’t limited to fending off the bloodthirsty bandits and creatures roaming the untamed lands of Arrika. I’d barely had time to come to terms with who I really was before being confronted with a new mystery about myself - one that I was unable to face alone.

Millions of threads so thin as to be invisible, so vaporous as to be ductile, drift through the classroom, emitting a chill and leaving a sense of unease. Hidden deep in their cloaks, the Blue Lights analyze the odors that cling to the individual cells of every child, from the top of each little head to the bottom of their ticklish feet and every dark secret place in between, from their gathering brains to their blood-soaked spleens. One girl feels dizzy; one boy throws up.

Jenny was born on October 31st. She’s never gone trick-or-treating or celebrated her birthday beyond an initial taste of frosting that always puts her into a deep, drugged slumber - a sleep that protects her from family secrets and the horrible reality that dark holiday could reveal. What will happen when she finds her father’s journal and determines to stay awake on Halloween? Will she survive when the dreadful truth comes out?

Waiting for things to cool off after eliminating an al Qaeda terrorist cell, Raina Storm, CIA's deadliest operative is in Bangkok with her daughter. But when a Russian internet troll-farm wreaks havoc, circulating rumors that Raina and her team killed the leader of Colombia's largest drug trafficking organization, unexpected enemies surface. And a past adversary with a thirst for revenge is hell-bent on hunting down the team.

The veil between realms is threatened by an unknown force, Silas vanishes without a trace, and Nivian is tasked with putting a stop to it and finding their fate keeper. But a greater threat looms. A betrayal Nivian doesn’t see coming puts everyone’s loyalty into question and threatens to destroy not only the fragile alliance the Reapers and Hunters have formed, but everything they’ve worked so hard to protect.

After their Dungeon Core was stolen, Devin headed out of their dungeon, searching for those who had taken it. Initially confused on where it could be located, he followed a vague feeling in his chest toward a distant destination. Finding help from a guild of players who also wanted to return the Core, they embark on a mission to reacquire and return it before time runs out.

Wizard Scouts are the greatest fighting force the galaxy has ever seen. When there’s planet-sized trouble, sometimes only a wizard scout will suffice. After the citizens of Talos Seven discover a rich titanium vein on their planet, they think it will be a boon for all. That is, until the pirates show up. Soon the Talosians, young and old, are forced to work in the pit mine in return for the pirates’ protection. After the murder of the town’s mayor, young Anna finally has enough. She takes off in a battered survey ship to find help for her beleaguered planet.

Nivian has lost the will to reap, but with the clock ticking down on the survival of all realms, she is tasked with becoming the new Fate Keeper. When something goes wrong during the transfer of powers ceremony, Nivian seeks out the Moirai for the answers she so desperately needs. But everything comes with a price. Nivian will descend into the belly of the underworld to retrieve the man she loves. But if she fails, she’ll be doomed to live a half life and her soul will belong to Hades. He died for her. Now she will tear the Underworld apart for a chance to save him.

Sonia Wist was just a young girl when the lecherous Peddler promised to marry her. He left town and took all of her life’s dreams with him; leaving her with child. Her enraged parents buy her a husband who is an abusive drunk and his father is even worse. Two years later, Sonia is a widow with a son. She has nowhere to go and she’s broke. She happens upon Juan Settler’s cabin and upon finding it empty, she hides there for a few days. Juan Settler is a one of the best horse wranglers around. He has a gift for training wild horses.

A jihadist pledges his allegiance to al Qaeda with an unthinkable act...and the terrorist cell is just getting started. Raina Storm, the CIA's most lethal operative, is off the grid, leading a secluded and comfortable life with her six-year-old daughter in Barstow, California. But peace is short-lived when a former FBI agent and an ex-intelligence officer track Raina down and blackmail her into helping them stop a new threat.

Life seemed to be moving in the right direction at last. Then the fires started. As a wolf shifter with vampire gifted powers, Titus was better equipped to handle emergencies than others. But he wasn’t invincible. Imogen was a typical senior in high school - except she was a powerful mage hiding in plain sight. When Titus showed up after class to help a pack brother, Imogen’s world was rocked. Never had she met someone like him. With the paranormal community under threat, their homes and businesses going up in flames, Imogen wasn’t worried.

Death is only the beginning. Nivian's job is simple. Protect the balance of life and death above anything else, even at the risk of her own life. So when the sudden and lingering presence of a dark guardian makes her question if death is coming for her, Nivian is determined to be the hunter, not the hunted. Tension breaks out between the watchers and the reapers as the balance shifts, threatening all of existence, and a struggle for power leads to unimaginable consequences.

Being human while living with a pack of wolves wasn’t ideal. Ladon wanted the connection the mated pairs had, but it was always out of his reach. One more leap into a relationship could destroy him...Or it could save him. Belonging to the Verascue family had its benefits. As the most powerful vampires in existence, they were equally feared and admired. They were also the only family Genevieve had left. Ladon and Gen’s friendship was comfortable and secure. Words of love weren’t voiced, even if they were felt. Until everything changed.

The stockings weren't hung. The tree was in disarray. Who needed decorations anyway? Two vampires were fighting. Two mates were taking pictures. While a wolf pack watched on taking bets on who'd win. Oh, no, poor Solomon just took a hit to the chin! Revenge would be swift. The brothers don't play. Ford would get his by the end of the day. The pack alpha laughed as his beta turned red. He assured them they'd all soon be dead. Wolves ran amok as children laughed with glee. What a fun, festive Christmas Eve this turned out to be.

Grace Wilson loves the wonderful life she has created with her daughter in picturesque Redwood Cove, California - even if she is a bit lonely. To add to their family, mom and daughter adopt a sweet “golden wetweevuh” puppy. And they’re not the only ones who think Star is, well, a star. A television show casts the pup for a role, but it’s the cohost that has Grace’s heart doing tricks.

As fae prince, Kylest treated protecting his people as a sacred honor and duty. His sister’s unexplained disappearance dealt a blow to his heart and pride. He would leave no stone unturned in his search for her. Raven, a common fae, never dreamed Prince Kylest would ask her to help find the princess. Turning him down never crossed her mind. For Raven, a chance to serve the royal family was a special privilege. They searched high and low, spending every moment together. Kylest tried to stay focused, but somewhere along the way, Raven became more than just a friend.

Davian’s life hadn’t been easy. After two near-death experiences, he held on to his optimism, even if danger still had a way of finding him. Beneath her kind exterior, Robin was in unbelievable pain after losing her best friend. Sheer determination kept her going, even when she wanted to give up. Then Davian appeared with his infectious smile and cheerful demeanor. They were an unlikely pair. One was a panther shifter and the other a fae princess. However, Robin didn’t want a mate, so she pushed Davian away at every turn. Too bad for her, he wasn’t the type to give up.

With heads still spinning from the recent murder at Carmel Cove's largest wedding, excitement mounts as a famous author books into the hotel with her entourage. Excitement quickly turns to fear and suspicion as another murder rocks the small community. When a member of Ruth Morgan's amateur dramatic club is arrested for the crime, Ruth must once again take the reins and battle wits with not only her nemesis, the local detective inspector, but also the murderer who is determined to evade capture.