From Stan Lee, the pop culture legend behind Marvel’s The Avengers™, Black Panther™, X-Men™, Spider-Man™, The Fantastic Four™, and Iron Man™, comes a major literary event featuring two heroic teenagers—one born with extraordinary gifts, one unwillingly transformed. Together they can change the world . . . or put it in the destructive hands of a danger beyond imagination.
 
Set in Stan Lee’s Alliances Universe, co-created by Lee, Luke Lieberman, and Ryan Silbert, and along with Edgar Award–nominated co-writer Kat Rosenfield, Stan Lee delivers a novel packed with the pulse-pounding, breakneck adventure and the sheer exuberant invention that have defined his career as the creative mastermind behind Marvel’s spectacular universe.
 
“Leave it to Stan Lee to save his very best for last. A Trick of Light is as heartfelt and emotional as it is original and exciting. What a movie this one will make.”—James Patterson
 
“For lovers of Stan Lee this is nothing short of a publishing event! (And, honestly, who the hell doesn’t love Stan Lee?) Beguiling, cinematic, operatic, A Trick of Light is a bracing espresso first thing in the morning and the thrum of a familiar love deep at night.”—Gary Shteyngart, author of Absurdistan and Lake Success

Hawk is the one that got away
Only man I ever loved…and he’s back in town.


I never thought I’d see anything sexier than Hawk Blackthorne.
Turns out helping Hawk Blackthorne learn to be a dad to his baby niece
Is even worse.
100% heart melting and irresistible.
Next thing I know, I’m asking him to be my date for a wedding,

Hawk’s always had a piece of my heart.
First time he kissed me again after all these years, I gave him the rest of it.
No way could I turn my back on him when he needed me
Or say no when all I want to do is say yes.

Will he break my heart again, leaving me high and dry?
Or will we make a family of our own and raise his niece together?

Fun friendships, high school romance, and intense competition are at the heart of book one in Tamara Girardi’s swoon-worthy, young-adult contemporary series.

Julia Medina, dubbed Jules by her closest friends, wants to be the new, starting quarterback of Iron Valley High School’s football team, and no one is going to stand in her way. That is—until her boyfriend, Owen Malone, steps up to the challenge. Wanting to maintain her relationship with her boyfriend, Jules is torn. But while Owen is in her heart, football is in her blood.

Once the idea takes root to quit her championship volleyball team and join the leagues of Iron Valley’s toughest teenage boys, there’s no stopping Jules from pursuing her dream. In her mind, expectations that the position will go to a male player have gone on long enough, and, even as her decision creates controversy among the booster parents, school coaches, family members, and team members themselves, Jules holds strong in her beliefs.

Which is good—because when parents hear that Jules plans to participate in overnight pre-season camp with a staff of male coaches and eighty high school boys, her tryout is threatened more than ever before. Yet, nobody can deny Jules’ skills. As the youngest sister of three former high school quarterbacks, Jules knows the game. She knows what it takes to outsmart opponents, and she’s not about to let anyone count her out for being a girl.

But as the competition intensifies, Jules must choose what she wants more—to embrace girl power and lead her team on the field, or be a girlfriend on the sidelines.

Gridiron Girl will inspire you to follow your vision, instead of those dictated by others. Perfect for fans of Better than Perfect by Simone Elkeles and On the Fence by Kasie West.

Necromancy has been forbidden in the Five Kingdoms for centuries, its secrets erased from existence... until now. High Prince Henry’s dark mage, Dredmort, has discovered a mythical artifact that will provide him with the power to unleash an ancient evil not seen in Anoria for centuries.

Khaldun lost his parents to the plague when he was only a child. The wayfarer sorcerer, Nomad, has raised him and trained him to be a wizard like his father. He's reached an age where most mages would go off to the university to continue their studies, but they won't admit him because he's a wayfarer. Living in the shadow of his father's legacy, Khaldun longs to prove himself; when the opportunity arises, will he be equal to the task?

Mira grew up with the wayfarers, but her mother sent her to a faraway holding to live with her father many years ago. But she despised the constraints of the highborn life, and yearned for the freedom of the wayfarers. Older now, she's chosen to return to the troupe, immediately rekindling her relationship with Khaldun. Although Mira's also a mage, her powers have taken a strange turn--making her a target for the high prince.

But the very night that Mira returns, their world is turned upside down. When soldiers pursue a rogue messenger through their camp, Khaldun and Mira find themselves drawn into a conflict that could forever alter the future of the continent. Henry is now poised to plunge Anoria into darkness and despair; can Khaldun and Mira stop him before it's too late?

★★★★★ "Fast paced and gripping. Lots of twists and turns."

Wizard is the first book in the Mage Saga, an epic fantasy series. If you like sword-and-sorcery fantasy, filled with magic and mystery, adventure and suspense, then The Mage Saga will keep you on the edge of your seat, wanting more!

Buy the first book today!

Daisy Creek is bursting with romance and passion... dive headfirst into the small town with an enormous heart.
Daisy Creek is a small and simple town… but for four determined women, it’s the backdrop for romance and adventure.
Follow Jill, Mary, Daphne, and Eloise as they fight for love in four captivating stories of passion.
A glimmer of hope lights Jill’s path to Daisy Creek, where she meets widower and deputy Bill Paulson, and their love blossoms instantly.
But sometimes reality is hell-bent on testing even the strongest bond, and their love is soon put to the ultimate test.
Mary longs for a fresh start, but she’s soon met with the devastating news that sends all her plans into turmoil.

Pastor John is a shining light in the darkness -- and a surprising twist in Mary’s story. A love story is about to unfurl… but it isn’t the one she expected, and she will have to deal with far more heartache before she can find happiness.
Daphne’s hopes of a happy marriage are short-lived, and her husband-to-be skips town with another woman.
Her runaway-groom’s brother, Parker, is Daphne’s rock, and she’s immediately drawn to him as he fights to track down his older brother.
But Daphne’s heart is full... When he succeeds, which brother will she choose?
Eloisa arrives in Daisy Creek looking for a simpler life. Responding to an ad placed by a small-town banker, she’s determined to follow her heart.
But Eloisa soon learns that David might not be the charming and principled man she imagined. Will he ever change his ways, or is she about to make the biggest mistake of her life?

In Daisy Creek Brides: Books 1-4, you’ll find four captivating stories of love, heartbreak, and determination. Follow these strong brides as they seek happiness in small-town life, and immerse yourself in the whispers of romance rippling through Daisy Creek.

Lose yourself in passion, tragedy, and inspirational romance: click “Add to Cart” right now.

It is 1935. Jim Hoffman, 19 years old with no future, leaves his hometown in search of adventure on the rails and finds instead an awakening and enduring friendship in the midst of tragedy.

"In those days I seemed to be watching a fork in the road always moving away." This is Jim languishing in a small Appalachian town once known for coal mines. One afternoon he stops by the local train station diner where a chance encounter with Jacks Mackenzie, a prep school dropout, sets in motion an odyssey of self-discovery and friendship.

Riding the rails with Jacks and a Texas panhandle Irishman named Murph O'Connor, Jim is thrust into the heart of hard times - the innocent, the displaced, the disillusioned, the deranged, the idealistic, the unscrupulous, those who endured and those who could not. Here is Jim's memoir of his education in the classrooms of boxcars, rail yards and transient camps, agricultural fields and penny auctions, a Mexican cantina, Cajun cafes and long talks into the night. He has sought adventure and finds much more.

Three cousins fiercely defended their roles within the sanctity of their playhouses. But a six-year stint in a fundamentalist religious organization thwarted Scott's developing understanding of sexual orientation. Homosexuality was an insidious, infective spirit that conferred fear upon her adolescent naivete, eventually eroding the relationship with her cousins.

"Reconciling who we were took years, but survival led to relational ties without fear and a heart for activism in the face of rising institutionalized discrimination."

Playhouses is a journey from corrosive indoctrination to celebrating the differences in others.

Seventeen-year-old Blue Faust is no stranger to starting over. Her family tends to uproot her quite often. This time, Blue vows to make the move count, vying to make friends and change her life as she knows it

But when an earthquake hits, Blue's life is shaken up more than she could ever imagine.

Accidentally traveling through time and space, ordinary Blue and her new friends find themselves in an extraordinary world full of adventure, surprises, and danger they never realized existed. Suddenly, Blue doesn't know who she can trust. After all, earthlings are being killed by an enemy with an unknown agenda. And little by little, as emotions heighten, she realizes some of her friends are not who she thought they were. As her heart gets pulled in different directions, can Blue battle her way home, or is she fated to stay in this new world--whether she wants to or not?

A young woman with a secret. A vampire with a death sentence. And a terrible fate that will destroy them both…

Thea
When I was invited to Castle DuMoir, I knew I’d end up dead. The guests might be excited by the exclusive ball inside the estate, but I know better. The castle’s inhabitants are vampires, and they want our blood. Undercover work is dangerous, but I’ve been through worse. That is, until I unwillingly become a blood slave to Drake, the brooding vampire prince. Desire begins to stir, but I can’t afford distractions. My dark secret will save us all… or doom the supernatural world forever.

Drake
I didn’t think love existed. Then I met Thea. Vampires aren’t supposed to have a heart. But mine beats for her. Yet I can’t protect Thea in a castle full of conspiracies and betrayal. The vampires are about to choose the coven’s new leader, and there’s a murderer running loose. After everything I’ve done, I thought that I was the most dangerous monster in existence. I’m not even close.

A thrilling paranormal romance novel, The Vampire Heir is a new adult fantasy featuring a dark vampire prince and a strong heroine. Fans of A Shade of Vampire and The Vampire Diaries will become addicted to this new series— the first in the Rite World universe!

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Rite World:
The Vampire Heir (Book 1 - Rite of the Vampire 1)
The Witch Queen (Book 2 - Rite of the Vampire 2)
The Immortal Vow (Book 3 - Rite of the Vampire 3)
The Warlock Lord (Book 4 - Rite of the Warlock 1)
The Wolf Consort (Book 5 - Rite of the Warlock 2)
The Crystal Rose (Book 6 - Rite of the Warlock 3)
The Wolf Forsaken (Book 7 - Rite of the Wolf 1)
The Fae Bound (Book 8 - Rite of the Wolf 2)
The Blood Pact (Book 9 - Rite of the Wolf 3)

A series of events begins a shocking revelation that will change everything. Strange lights in the night sky, the disappearance of scientists on the verge of a breakthrough -a growing threat emerges from an unknown enemy- and the chosen few who will decide the fate of humanity...

Piper never wanted this, but now she's hearing voices- the pleas of her dead brother, telling her to run. Elsner, already down and out, risks destruction investigating a UFO cult. Perry once envisioned a doomsday emergency no one expected, but actually comes true. Thorne, a treacherous spymaster, plays both sides in his quest to survive the coming onslaught.

For Earth's inhabitants there remain many possibilities, yet one devastating reality: we are not alone.

Earth destroyed her family's past. Will Fire destroy its future?

The Earthspark, a cursed power that nearly destroyed Nienna's family a thousand years ago, has appeared once more, and she's the one holding the knife.

As her ill-fated power grows, so does the number of dark creatures bent on seeing her dead. Now she must choose to embrace the Earthspark or live the rest of her life like a hunted animal. But by accepting her power, her family's greatest enemy will be her only ally in the fight against the rising evil of the Fire Witch.

Can she betray her family to gain the peace she so desires? The fate of her people rests on the untried shoulders of Tellidus's secondborn and the infamous Guardian of Earth.


"The Earthspark" is the first novel in the Comstock Chronicles. It's a clean Young Adult epic fantasy that will take you on a journey of magic and family through the wild landscapes of Tellidus. Fans of "The Mark of the Raven" and "Issaura's Claws" will find a new favorite in "The Earthspark."

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It's murder at the dog show!

When amateur sleuth Clarissa Hayes and her trusty Saint Bernard, Paw, enter a dog show, they expect to find dogs, blue ribbons, and trophies. Not dead bodies.

Clarissa's boyfriend is tracking a suspect in the death of a dog fancier. It's up to Clarissa and Paw to provide him cover as they compete in the show.

But the competition turns deadly when another dog owner is murdered. Are the deaths connected? Clarissa and Paw must sniff out the clues to solve the crime before the killer collars them.

Will Best in Show become Best in Death?

Mastiffs, Mystery, and Murder is the first novel in the A Dog Detective Series. If you love a furry sleuth and a barking good cozy mystery, then this entertaining whodunnit is for you.

Scroll up and buy Mastiffs, Mystery, and Murder and solve the mystery with Paw.

Have you always wondered how to use your runes as a spiritual guide? Do you long to deepen your understanding of this ancient divination practice? Read on...

Did you know that the word rune means secret meaning or secret letter?

Many people have a set of runes lurking around on a bookshelf, but not many people truly know how to use them… or the rich history behind them.

Perhaps you’re unsure of how to prepare your runes for a reading, or perhaps you need a little help with interpretation.

Either way, there’s one thing you’re going to need before you get started – a complete understanding of exactly where they come from and how you can use their wisdom as a spiritual guide.

Runes have the power to protect you and your loved ones and help you navigate life’s most challenging moments… and to access that power, you need to know how to lay them out and interpret the wisdom they impart.

Are you an experienced practitioner of Wicca? Are you a Tarot enthusiast? Or are you simply looking to understand that rune set gathering dust on your shelf?

No matter where you’re starting from, Odin’s Runes is the only guide you need to get you started on a lifelong journey of working with runes.

Rune magic is a powerful thing… and to truly understand that, we need to step back in time…

Through understanding Viking culture and history, you’ll gain a comprehensive insight into Norse runes and magic, and this understanding will open the doors to interpreting your runes with skill and perspective.

In Odin’s Runes, you’ll uncover everything you need to know to use your runes for spiritual guidance. Inside, you’ll discover:

• A deep dive into the Elder Futhark runes – discover the meaning of each rune and its uses
• Exactly why Odin is so significant in runic history – and what we can learn from him today
• The starting point: Where runes came from (and why knowing this is going to help you with your readings)
• A clear understanding of what runes are and what they represent
• The 3 main futharks… Do you know which one your rune set uses?
• Insightful suggestions for making your own runes (and why you might want to)
• Top tips for successful divination – consistently
• Why your state of mind matters – do you know the right time to do a rune reading?
• A beginner’s guide to rune spreads – know your Wyrd Pull from your Runic River… and explore which works best for you

And much more.

Whether you’re looking for a deeper understanding or you’re just getting started with runes, you can fling open the doors to greater insight when you understand the full picture of runic history.

Delve into a guide that is as practical as it is informative, and bring the power of divination into your life.

If you’re eager to unlock the true power of your runes, then scroll up and click the “Buy now with 1-Click” button to get your e-book instantly.

The year on the human home world calendar is 2220.

Life is a bit like the sci-fi shows of the 20th Century in some ways.

In others? Not so much.

I'm on a League of Civilizations star ship. Yep. Star Ship. In space.

Currently trying to physically, and emotionally, recover from a crash where I lost my partner. All would be going fine except we also have to survive an encounter with the deadliest lifeform in the universe.

A lifeform we were starting to think was just legend.

No big deal.

If it were just about the lives on board that would be one thing. But it’s not. What we do next will impact everyone, in all the League civilizations. That’s hundreds of billions of sentients. They could all be wiped out.

I’m running out of options.

And time.

Oh yeah, and as if dealing with trying to save everyone in the universe wasn’t enough, I also have to contend with a crush on the ship’s first officer who also happens to be… yes, you guessed it, a synthetic life form.

Fuck my life.

Surviving either of these things intact is going to be a challenge.

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"If you like Star Trek and devastatingly handsome androids, you'll love this series!"

Similar to: Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek: Voyager, and Firefly

What does it take for a good man to break another man's legs and throw him on a bonfire just to savor the screams?
Victor DeBoer was adrift in the world after the prospective combat engineer left the Army before completing his training. If civilian employers were reluctant to hire him when they thought he was only good at blowing stuff up, the pandemic put the final nail in that coffin. Forced to return home with his tail between his legs instead of as the glorious success he always dreamed of, he is only able to surround himself with the simple love of his family for a brief moment before a chance meeting with members of the notorious Dirty Kingz street gang rips them away from him again.

Day after day, the system fails to bring any justice for Victor, things only get worse until he decides to take matters into his own hands and speak to the Dirty Kingz in the only language they understand:

Unmitigated Violence

What starts out as a personal vendetta quickly spirals into something much bigger than himself as Victor finds his true calling. Maybe he'll change the world after all.

Magic exists. Too bad it might kill us all.

Austin Detective Maggie Parker's world is about to be turned upside down in a frantic search for 4 Elementals.

Meanwhile, her neighbors down the road have an entirely different problem to handle. A deadly creature has been locked away for millennia. It was accidentally released. The three sisters must put it back in the vault.

Get both complete adventures in this 12-book urban fantasy boxed set to discover their stories!

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From the best selling author of The Leira Chronicles:

The Adventures of Maggie Parker

Austin Detective Maggie Parker has seen some weird things in her day, but finding a surly gnome rooting through her garage beats all.

Her world is about to be turned upside down in a frantic search for 4 Elementals.

Not 3, not 5…but 4. Why is it always 4?

Each one has an artifact that can keep the Earth humming along, but they need her to unite them first.

Unless the forces against her get there first.

A compass, a telescope and untapped magic are her only tools.

Will she join forces with an army of gnomes? Can she get the hang of even a simple spell to defend herself?

Included in this boxed set:

1. The Magic Compass
2. The Gnome's Magic
3. The Elemental's Magic
4. The Magic Quest

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The Witches of Pressler Street

Witches are being murdered in Austin. But how do you put the monster back in the vault?

The three witches of Pressler Street are the city's only hope but they are running out of time.

A deadly creature has been locked away for millennia in plain sight. But big sister, Laura accidentally set the creature free and no one remembers how to put it back.

Find the witch-killer and stop its path of destruction on Austin. But what spell to use? Can the sisters figure it out?

Better hurry! He’s gunning for the Hadstrom sisters first. Time to come together and finally learn how to blend their unique powers into something new.

Can the sisters come together to save their fellow witches and save themselves?

Included in this boxed set:

1. The Magic Legacy
2. Making Magic
3. Spellbound Magic
4. Magic Trinity
5. Magic United
6. Magic Underground
7. Magic Unbound
8. Magic Reclaimed

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Can British magick be saved? Hell yes.

Imagine modern Britain without magick.

No fae enclaves. No flying chairs. No magick wands. Giddy gods, no unicorns.

Who wants to live in that world?

Me neither. But with magick on the decline, that's the world we're ending up with.

Meet the Society for Magickal Heritage. Our boss is a disembodied voice. Our headquarters is a sentient house. You could say we've a vested interest in keeping magick alive.

Can a ragtag bunch of magicians, necromancers and fae prevail against inevitable ruin and decline?

Hell yes. Try and stop us.

First mission? Find the source of a magickal disease that’s decimating Britain’s troll enclaves — and fix it. Simple.

Or... maybe not. For the only place that might hold the information we need is the ancient and inconveniently lost enclave of Farringale...

Join Cordelia “Ves” Vesper and the enigmatic Society in the fight to save modern magick! Urban fantasy with attitude — and fantastic hair.

Taking a minute out of your busy day to reflect can be challenging. However, our souls often long for the chance to connect with God’s presence in our daily lives.

The second volume of Thinking Loud, Thinking Clearly! is filled with more thought-provoking stories designed for reflection to provide you with the opportunity to strengthen your spiritual relationship with God. In each real-life story, you’ll meet and journey with intriguing characters while drawing guidance from their experiences and accompanying scriptures.

Whether you simply choose to reflect on the truthful words of wisdom found in each story or journal your thoughts in response to the exercises provided, you’ll discover inspiration on every page.

All it takes is a minute to start. If you’re seeking insight or growth, these moving stories will transform your day—and your life.

An inspirational story about taking a chance, following your vision, and thriving in one of the US’s wildest emerging industries, 2022 Independent Press Award Distinguished Favorite Unconventional profiles Jamie Andrea Garzot’s journey as one of California’s legal cannabis industry pioneers.

Jamie Andrea Garzot was one of the least likely people to become a cannabis entrepreneur, advocate, and industry pioneer. She had no business background. She was not involved in politics. She had only a four-figure capital investment to start with. And, surprisingly, she had very limited experience with cannabis products. So how did Garzot find herself at the forefront of California’s cannabis movement?

In this inspirational memoir, Garzot describes her trajectory from a cannabis retail rookie navigating an unregulated market to a cannabis authority. During her time in the industry, she developed a wildly successful line of artisanal edibles, managed $12 million a year in all-cash sales, and became an advocate for cannabis legislation at the state capitol—all of which led to an eventual acquisition by High Times, one of the most recognized names in the industry. From office intrigues, personal crises, and shifting regulations to teamwork, innovation, and community leadership, Garzot, with good-natured humor, shares how thinking creatively, planning ahead, and forming connections in the most unlikely places contributed to her success in a continually shifting business landscape.

Unconventional is the story of an industry in its wild heyday, the inner workings of local and state government and cannabis’s dicey road to regulation, and the seismic changes in the way cannabis was distributed and sold. But it is also the story of one woman’s tenacious spirit and all the lessons she learned the hard way—by refusing to give power to fear, taking risks, building community in a volatile environment, and listening to what people wanted—and how staying true to her vision paid off every step of the way.

Anyone who has ever dreamed of following their gut and reinventing their life will be inspired by Garzot’s unusual and unconventional journey.