Strikingly original in its conception, ambitious in scope, with characters engrossingly and vividly drawn, the first book in R. Scott Bakker's Prince of Nothing series creates a remarkable world from whole cloth-its language and classes of people, its cities, religions, mysteries, taboos, and rituals-the kind of all-embracing universe Tolkien and Herbert created unforgettably in the epic fantasies The Lord of the Rings and Dune. It's a world scarred by an apocalyptic past, evoking a time both two thousand years past and two thousand years into the future, as untold thousands gather for a crusade. Among them, two men and two women are ensnared by a mysterious traveler, Anasûrimbor Kellhus—part warrior, part philosopher, part sorcerous, charismatic presence—from lands long thought dead. The Darkness That Comes Before is a history of this great holy war, and like all histories, the survivors write its conclusion.

In The Struggle, Uri sets fire to his house by accident right before his bar mitzvah, killing his mother. He will spend many years searching for relief from the guilt that plagues him. His status as a foster kid, his burn scars, and his monstrous appearance leave him lonely and suicidal in high school. Then, in his college years, he falls under the spell of The Professor, head of a cult called The Struggle. To please the insatiable and expensive demands of The Professor, he becomes a brutal debt collector. He allows The Professor to control him, even telling him who to marry.

FBI agents, investigating the cult for the leader's sexual molestation of underage girls, pressure Uri to testify or face prison for battery. Uri's wife urges him to testify.

Will he remain loyal to The Professor or choose prison? What is his obligation to the many children he discovers the Professor has sired? Without The Professor to guide him, who will help Uri find a path to the future he has long wanted?

Devoted husband: check.

Three perfect children: check.

Superhuman powers and dragons: Say What?!

Loreli Draegan has married into the Clan, but unknown to her they are a wealthy and peculiar family tasked with safeguarding dragons since the beginning of time. Destined to produce an heir of extraordinarily strong Gifts, and with a dragon of her own under her care, Loreli is living the high life.

But the Clan has many enemies and not all of them are outside the family. When she suffers a tragic betrayal that costs her greatly, she vows to make those responsible pay. If she is to survive, she must embrace her inner warrior—but who can she trust? Even with her dragon, is she out of her league?

Read now and immerse yourself in this exciting action-packed story of love and deceit. Featuring a light female lead romance, this epic YA fantasy is chock-full of shape-shifting dragons, psychic powers, and humans with supernatural abilities.

Drawing out his gun, he pushed open the door. A dark abyss glared back.

He took out his torch and flashed it around…

Callan’s broad shoulders slumped, and he let out a breath between clenched teeth. Death had dipped its claws into Dachaigh again.

Ten guests, two murders, one inn. Who is responsible?

Aileen Mackinnon ditched spreadsheets and a steady salary for the adventurous shores of Loch Fuar in the Scottish Highlands. Now she's an amateur innkeeper to ten guests. But when one is murdered in his bed and an heirloom goes missing, can Aileen save the inn?

Detective Inspector Callan Cameron won't have her nosing about, but with another body he has little choice in the matter.

Tension sizzles as Aileen and Callan step into a world of murders, deceit and heists. They might not always see eye to eye, but can they agree whodunnit?

If books by Paul Austin Ardoin, Janet Evanovich and Jullian Scott keep you up all night, When Murder Comes Home is the perfect puzzling mystery for you!

What readers are saying about this book:

“Shana Frost spools a great whodunnit with fun characters in When Murder Comes Home!”

-Joshua Grant, Bestselling Author and the Diabolic Shrimp

"This makes for the perfect weekend read!"

-Mia Counts Lynch, Bookbub Reviewer

"I felt like I was part of the story. I could not put the book down."

-Eileen Townsend, Goodreads Reviewer

Best enjoyed in order:

1.When Murder Comes Home
2.When Eyes Don't Lie
3.When Birds Fall Silent
4.When Red Mist Rises
5. When Old Fires Ignite
6. When Distilled From Rage

2022 Gold Medal Winner awarded by Readers’ Favorite.

Poetry For Your Soul - Stunning Photographs

Zoom to Heaven
The most beautiful love poem
Where God is not there
Promises…
A handful of cloud
Clowns…
During the night

These are some of the titles of the poetry you will read in this beautiful, inspiring collection complemented by captivating nature photographs.

Read poems about God and having a relationship with Him. Poems about trust, missing a loved one, childhood memories, Christmas, Heaven, Easter…

Other poems are lovely stories, the length of a page.

The poetry is easy to understand. It is for everyone whether poetry is your genre or not, you will enjoy it.

Josh Logan inherited a small floating ball from his father. He builds this into a small anti-gravity device but needs ten billion dollars to develop a full scale model. He tries to stay alive while governments around the world and all of the energy companies want to see him dead and his machine disappear. Using professional actors with bogus identification to pose as TRANSTEC corporate executives, Josh hatches a scheme to con the government and big oil out of the money he needs. Oil companies, governments and OPEC all send hit teams to dispose of the corporation and make the executives disappear. It becomes a race to see if Josh and his hired actors can stay alive to collect the money before they meet the kill squads.

OF CINDER AND BONE is Ron Howard's Ransom meets Michael Crichton's Jurassic Park!

After centuries of being the most dangerous predators on the planet, dragons were hunted to extinction. That is, until Dr. Rhett “Jack” Jackson and Dr. Kamala Anjali cracked the code to bring them back. Through their research at MIT, they resurrected the first dragon anyone has seen alive since the 15th century.

There’s just one problem.

Someone stole it.

Caught between two ruthless yakuza clans who want to clone the dragon, Jack and Kamala brave the dangerous streets of Tokyo to steal their dragon back in a race against time before the world is taken over by mutated, bloodthirsty monsters that will raze it to ashes.

Of Cinder and Bone is an all-new sci-fi thriller from the author of the Amazon bestselling Black Parade novels. Don’t miss out on this explosive first-in-series! Fans of Westworld, I Robot, Pacific Rim, and Reign of Fire will fall in love with this mashup novel that opens up a whole new world of possibilities into what we know and love about dragons. Of Cinder and Bone was selected for the Top 30 books in Hugh Howey's 2021 Self-Published Science Fiction Contest.

Kirkus Reviews says, “Characterization is Rice’s strength; she’s packed this volume with memorable characters, including a sexy sculptress, an elusive nature photographer, and a prickly visiting professor. As with her earlier works set in the Pacific Northwest, she effectively shines a spotlight on nature, in this case, slime molds. Helping to bring these little-known organisms to life are the striking illustrations by Sheffels. . . A whimsical whodunit both educational and entertaining.”

A Winner of the 2020 IPPY Gold Medal for best regional fiction, Ellen King Rice is back with a fourth biological adventure set in the woods of the Pacific Northwest, this time exploring the fascinating world of the Myxogastria slime molds.

At nineteen, Dylan’s brilliant mind is an asset as he struggles with severe ADHD and deteriorating living conditions. He’s one semester away from completing his college degree in ecology, but he’s out of cash, out of soap, and about to be evicted.

A post-pandemic opportunity to survey a rural property sounds like a lifeline. The owner of a creepy faux-chateau is ready to pay a handsome wage for a list of species found on the property. Dylan can’t believe his good luck. He’s about to be paid to wander in the woods. How hard can it be to make a plant list?

Dylan’s contract is threatened when a body is found in the woods. Dylan seeks the reason for the death, but his lightning-fast mind is constantly undermined by his poor executive functioning. He can discourse eloquently on the significance of Chaucer’s The Canterbury Tales, but he can’t find his wallet. He longs to adopt an orphaned West Highland terrier, but he’s not sure he’d remember to feed a dog. He certainly can’t afford a bag of dog kibble, much less the repairs needed on his vintage Honda.

How can Dylan’s intuitive grasp of ecology and the complex life cycles of the Myxogastria help to expose a killer? And how does he protect his friends and a small, confused dog from those who eagerly embrace violence?

Ellen King Rice is a wildlife biologist who explores the woods while wearing leg braces. Her slow pace has provided opportunities to learn about the Northwest’s small and cryptic species. Her vivid adventures shine a spotlight on the richness found on the forest floor, augmented by crisp illustrations from Olympia artist, Duncan Sheffels. This award-winning pair have been charming woodland lovers since 2016.

He just wants to run space cargo. Alien warlords want him dead - with a billion credit price on his head. Now, everyone with a gun and a spaceship wants to cash in.

But, humans are not easy to kill, especially a battle hardened Marine warrior from Earth.

He is angry, frustrated and uncertain about where his life is going, but knows one thing - he absolutely hates the arrogance of the wealthy elite who paid the billion credit bounty.

And, he’ll make them pay with their precious, jewelry studded lives if it is the last thing he does.

They thought it should be easy. After all, he is just a human.

They didn’t send enough ships… not nearly enough ships.

An addictive, heart-stopping, time bending military science fiction and space opera thriller you just can’t put down, so, warn your family and friends you’ll be away in an alternate universe for the duration. . .

Grab your copy right now, put on your battle armor and web into your ship-couch as you join Captain Derek Hamilton and his warrior crew on the ride of a lifetime, culminating in the exciting conclusion for Book 1 and the perfect next step for this exciting series - Galactic Rebels.

Fans of Robyn Carr's Virgin River series will love this small-town, feel-good romance!

After six years of focusing on her career, Natalie Armstrong craves the peace and tranquility that only Sapphire Bay can give her. But returning to her grandparents’ cottage isn’t as easy as she imagined. No one told her about her houseguest or the unexpected changes in the small town she calls home.

Gabe Lanigan is a former NYPD detective. His new career as a bestselling crime writer has brought him everything he didn’t want—fame, fortune, and a deep distrust of strangers. When Natalie arrives in Sapphire Bay, their unlikely friendship sparks into something he never expected. But he needs to be careful. The real reason he left New York City is closing in fast and Natalie is standing in his way.

FALLING FOR YOU is the first book in the Sapphire Bay series and can easily be read as a standalone. Each of Leeanna's series are linked so you can find out what happens to your favorite characters in other books. If you would like to know when Leeanna's next book is released, please visit leeannamorgan.com. Happy reading!

Praise for Leeanna Morgan’s books:

“I am addicted to Leeanna Morgan's books! The only problem with them is that I hate coming to the end of one, and can't wait for the next good read. I love how she weaves the characters together, and draws you right into their lives. If you haven't discovered her, please do give her books a try. You won't be disappointed, except for not having found her sooner!”

“I thoroughly enjoyed this book! I couldn't put it down. I purchased it today and finished it just now. Captivating story from beginning to end. Definitely a five star book.”

Immerse yourself in the first three stories in the Echo Canyon Brides series that critics describe as “a wonderful blend of hope, passion, romance, mystery, and humor.”

Book 1: Montana Rescue
Josie Bainbridge dreams of finding a husband, but there aren’t any available men in Pullman. Evan Taft thinks mail-order-brides for the single men in Echo might save the town. Can he and Josie overcome evil forces and keep their love alive?

Book 2: Montana Bargain
Dr. Erin Avery and Dr. Winslow Wu, strike a bargain: Echo, Montana needs a doctor, Erin wants her own practice, and he wants a wife. They find love together, but a lurking darkness threatens to kill their dreams of happiness.

Book 3: Montana Adventure
Billy and Nina meet unexpectedly while returning to Echo Canyon. While on their adventure, they fall in love and wind up getting married. Will their love keep burning bright or will it go up in an inferno and die?

‘Adulting’ worries most people even those who’ve been doing it for years. No matter your fears about flying the nest, you’ll find it 100x easier when you know the essential life skills the school system has failed to teach you, and this book will help you...

Even if you're a straight A student, there are crucial things the education system has failed to teach you... Read on to make sure you don't miss out.

You have a ton of natural talents and skills you’ve spent years developing… but if you’re anything like most young people, you have a few gaps in your knowledge when tackling life admin.

It’s nothing to be ashamed of – one survey found that 81% of recent college graduates wish they’d been taught more life skills earlier.

Everything you need to know to take the headache out of adulthood is collected here in this comprehensive guide – and you can bet your bottom dollar that every adult you know wishes they’d had this kind of advice when they were younger.

Inside, you’ll discover:

● Money management tips – complete with solid budgeting advice to help your hard-earned cash go further

● The 6 pillars of health and wellness you didn’t realize were crucial to your wellbeing (and how to meet them easily)

● How to access the proper medical support when you’re away from home (plus advice for jumping the most common hurdles college students encounter)

● Everything you need to know to keep a successful kitchen, cook healthy and delicious meals for your friends, and have fun while you’re doing it

● Multiple secrets for keeping your living space organized and sparkling – with minimal effort

● Essential advice for disaster-free laundry

● Why your fashion choices matter – and how to make sure you dress the part for every situation

● Exactly what to do to keep your car safe and roadworthy at all times… so you can drive freely without ever worrying about preventable emergencies

● What everyone wishes they’d known about moving house and finding new housemates

● From college loans to courses – the guidance the college brochures miss (choose wisely, and skip the stress!)

● Common emotional challenges faced by young people… and what you can do to navigate them if they happen to you

● Why ‘growth mindset’ is more than a trendy phrase… and what you can gain when you embrace it (plus: life-changing advice for developing habits you want to keep)

● Speedy questions to test your new knowledge at the end of every chapter

And much more.

It’s something that’s fundamentally lacking from our education system, and there isn’t a teenager out there who knows everything about how to handle life when they fly the nest.

And it’s never too late (or too early) to start picking up those crucial life skills – because Whether you’re 13 or 19, there’s always something you can learn to make life easier and less stressful.

Launch yourself into adulthood without the stress: Scroll up and click “Add to Cart” right now.

At first everyone thought it was a game...

But aliens have arrived and they are turning people into fertilizer.

Brad and Sam are gamers and when they started playing the hot new game Apocalypse Online they had no idea that the game was a preview of reality! With the help of a benevolent alien AI and nanotechnology, our heroes will have a chance to survive the apocalypse. They just have to survive, level up and find other survivors.

Jake is no gamer. But when he finds out aliens have arrived, he'll do anything to protect his little sister Sam.

Will they be able to grow strong enough for the second wave or will they become alien plant food?

APOCALYPSE ONLINE is a litrpg/gamelit post-apocalypse fantasy series filled with action, adventure, aliens and snarky AIs.

If you are a fan of System Apocalypse, Defiance of the Fall, or the Sun Shadow series, you'll love Apocalypse Online!

If you’ve always wanted to maximize your happiness, but are inhibited by continuous negativity, the answer is finally within your reach.

Are you sick and tired of stumbling over your own overthinking?
Have you looked everywhere for the solution, but nothing has seemed to help?
Do you finally want to say goodbye to fear, stress, and pessimism, and discover something that actually works for you?

If so, then this book is for you.

Although there isn't one fix that works for everybody, filling your life with positivity doesn’t have to be complicated. Your path toward a happier life deserves personalization, and the time to discover it is now.

Countless self-help guides for positive thinking focus on the what, and not the why or the how. Well, Reframing Negative Thinking by Zera Young puts emphasis on rich information and practical solutions that will help you unlock your ultimate potential.

Look no further for a step-by-step blueprint to transforming your mind without sacrificing your lifestyle or individuality.

With Reframing Negative Thinking, you will learn:

• What makes you have recurring negative thoughts
• Why false positivity isn’t the answer
• How to use negativity to your benefit
• How to heal toxic thoughts
• What steps you can take to easily reshape your perspective
• How you can become the person you want to be and stop missing your life

With the help of this concise and effective book, you will have all the tools you need to start a new life—one where your thoughts are propelling you toward happiness and success.

If you’re ready for the transformation of a lifetime—add this book to your cart today!

A fascinating history that reveals Christianity’s roots, its often-unknown and surprising traditions, and its influence on the world today.

There is the accepted, often-repeated version of Christian history—and then there’s the real story. In this gripping volume, author J. Steven Paul uncovers the little-known details of the world’s largest religion.

How did Christianity originate? Who created its earliest writings? Who decided which books would be in the Bible? Where did the ideas of heaven and hell originate, and when did people begin taking the Bible literally? How did Christianity evolve and fracture into the many forms it takes today? From fascinating background on its central tenets to curious details that have been largely swept under the rug, this comprehensive overview traces Christianity from ancient practices through its centuries-long rise in popularity, power, influence, and dominance.

Paul’s detailed account sheds light on doctrine, dogma, and traditions, observing Christianity’s interaction with related faiths, including Judaism, Islam, “heretical” Christian sects, and atheism. Paul outlines how this once-tiny religious cult has shaped centuries of Western civilization and inspired great acts of compassion and kindness. But, in the process, it also viciously attacked its enemies, legitimized the practice of slavery, and collaborated in colonialism and imperialism while shaping the way communities continue to view social and scientific issues.

To understand Christian history is to unearth the roots of our current divisive American culture—and hopefully find the tools to fix it in order to grow into a more cooperative society.

"Farley's books never fail to capture my heart with her Southern charm, effortless writing style, and strong female characters who always come to feel like my real-life friends."

Casey Hobbs has never met her father. She doesn’t know his identity or where he lives or whether he has children. She’s spent the past three years at her mother’s sickbed, watching cancer eat away her organs and their bank account. Upon her mother’s death, Casey receives a letter containing clues about her mysterious father. With nothing left for her in New York, Casey packs her meager belongings in her mother’s old convertible and heads off in search of Daniel Love.

Casey finds the Virginia mountains charming and the small town of Lovely quaint. Buying time while she determines how best to approach her father, Casey accepts a job as graphic designer with Foxtail Farm, a boutique winery conveniently located next door to Love-Struck Vineyard. On her first day, she discovers her new boss is at war with the Love children, Casey’s half siblings.

Weeks pass before Casey meets her father. Casey reminds Daniel of her mother, the true love of his life, and he welcomes her with open arms. But Casey’s half siblings want nothing to do with her. They stakes are high, and they want her gone. They’ll stop at nothing to protect the family dynasty.

A princess with a secret. An ancient evil rising. A kingdom caught in the balance.

For centuries, the Trianid has kept the kingdom of Dúramair peaceful and prosperous. Formed by Dúramair’s greatest warrior, an abbess who weaves visions of the future, and the Keeper of Scales, a healer gifted with Sight of the faerie realm, the Trianid has passed on its wisdom and responsibilities generation after generation to its carefully sought and selected apprentices.

Alyen, crown princess of Dúramair, has trained her whole life to be queen. She’s kept her Sight a secret, trusting that the Keeper of Scales will find an apprentice soon—for surely one other candidate can be found. But when news comes from the north of dark magic returning to Dúramair, Alyen is forced to make the hardest decision of her life. A decision that could determine the fate of her kingdom.

Alyen plunges into a world of elemental magic, new friendships, and a budding romance. But when tragedy strikes at the heart of the Trianid, she and her friends find that they are the last hope for Dúramair’s victory in the looming war. Forced to choose between love and duty, Alyen struggles to master her growing powers, knowing that if she fails, she risks destroying everything and everyone she loves.

Keeper of Scales is a young adult fantasy with adult appeal. It is the first book of The Trianid series, but can be enjoyed as a standalone. If you enjoy medieval settings, slow-burn romance, epic fantasy, elemental magic, and a strong female lead, you'll love Keeper of Scales.

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What's a girl to do when she finds a sexy giant bathing in the river?

Emelie

Who leaves their girlfriend in the woods after a fight?

My now EX-boyfriend that’s who. One fight, okay a BIG fight because I found out he was cheating on me while we were camping and poof! He left me in the woods.

So, I start walking to town, only I get turned around end up at the river where I meet Axel. This guy is HUGE.

With a storm rolling in I don’t have much choice but to trust him and take shelter in his cabin since I’ve been walking for hours AWAY from town.

Several days of rain wash out the road and it looks like I’m stuck here with my giant. Only he’s nothing like I thought he’d be. He’s quiet, watchful, smart, and funny.

Axel

I’ve lived alone for years and I’ve been okay with that until one day she finds me bathing at the river.

She is small, cute, and talks a lot. I find I don’t mind it.

When the storm washes out the only road into town and she is stranded with me a while longer I am grateful for more time with her.

I like her in my space, I like showing her what I do, and how I survive out here. I like her in my bed.

After years of living alone, I find little appeal in it anymore.

When her ex-boyfriend shows up at my door can I convince her to stay?

Can I ask her to give up a life in town for one out here in the mountains with me?

This is a Steamy, Gentle Giant, Mountain Man Romance. No Cliffhangers.
As always there is a satisfying Happy Ever After.
If you love steamy romances with hot love scenes, mountains, rivers, and mountain men, then this one is for you.

Until we improve our mental health most of us struggle to summon sufficient positivity and energy to successfully pursue traditional mental health remedies: a Catch-22. If we’re going to make a start and maximise our chances of making progress it’s essential that our therapy is as straightforward, quick and effective as possible. Full of powerful, constructive messages this short book is designed to provide just such a method.

By remembering a handful of key words and putting the messages associated with them into practice, we can prevent destructive thoughts and feelings from materialising as well as cope far better with those that do seep through. With a bit of homework, it’s a process that normally won’t take more than a few seconds to complete but will make a big difference to your state of mind. I have called the method Constructive Word Therapy.

Sky Broussard has spent the last nine years of her life raising her nephews.
Between trying to make ends meet as a waitress at the Bon Temps Café,
and keeping an eye on two troublesome teens,
she’s had zero time for indulgences like romance.

No worries, she hasn’t been interested in the opposite sex for a long time.
Not until she meets the snarling, growling, hotter-that-an-inferno hunk who caught her nephews trespassing on his swampland deep in the Louisiana bayou.

Too bad he’s off his rocker. Seriously.
He thinks he’s a dragon, calls her his mate, follows her home, and refuses to leave her side.
She really should put a stop to the insanity. She really should.

Except, her libido is running on overdrive and, who knows, he might be her chance to finally lose her V-card.