What value is freedom when you can’t even ride a dragon?

As the life of a slave goes, Kantees doesn't have it too bad. Being responsible for a racing dragon means her existence is more than just drudgery and fear, even if her life is at the whim of her masters and their rules.

But when her dragon wakes her in the middle of the night Kantees is forced to make a life-or-death decision that breaks her masters’ rules and means her own life is forfeit.

Escaping on the back of dragons, with a hodgepodge of unwelcome associates, she attempts to right a wrong that can never be fixed. Until, ultimately, she must put her own life on the line to keep the freedom she has stolen for herself.

The first book in the Dragons of Esternes Epic fantasy series.

Interview with the Author

Q - So, what makes the Dragons of Esternes series special?

A - I don't think there's just one thing that sets them apart because what I wanted to do was to write the kind of book that I like to read when it comes to fantasy. My favourites usually involve dragons and my first read was Anne McCaffreys' Dragonriders of Pern, though movies like Dragonheart and Dragonslayer certainly appealed to me too.

Of course the Dragonflight books aren't technically fantasy but in a similar way the Patterners World, which is where these books are set, also have a very strong scientific background, although in this case it really is pure fantasy.

I don't like books with padding, to be honest, I don't think anyone does. That's one thing you won't find here. The stories are taut and fast-paced, they will keep you turning the pages - there's never a dull moment.

Then with a POC lead character and a wealth of interesting supporting characters, plus a unique take on Dragons themselves I don't think there's much not to like.

Q - What order should I read the books in?

A - There's just the four books and this is the order:

- Rebel Dragon
- Outlaw Dragon
- Heretic Dragon
- Battle Dragon

There is a prequel "Racing Dragon" but that's only available to my newsletter subscribers.

Q - So, who should give these books a try?

A - Anyone who wants a unique approach to fantasy, in a world that is both familiar and utterly different. But ultimately anyone who loved Anne McCaffrey's Pern books, Anne McCaffrey, Christopher Paolini's Eragon series, or writers like Naomi Novik and Robin Hobb. Or maybe they just want to have their own dragons like Daenerys Targaryen.

Dragons of Esternes Series eBook Categories:

- Epic Fantasy
- Swords & Sorcery
- Dragons and Mythological Creatures
- Private Detective Novels
- Fantasy Best Sellers
- Fantasy 100 Must Reads
- LGBT Fantasy Series

X Back: The Five Step Process to Get Him Back

Right now, you’re entire world is falling down around you. Your ex has broken up and nothing feels right. You feel desperate to get him back, but so far, everything you’ve tried hasn’t worked.
You’ve texted him tear-filled messages begging him to come back. You’ve promised to do better if he’ll only come back.

But he’s ignoring you. If he texts back, it’s short and non-committal, which just frustrates you even more.
You’ve come to the right place. I have the book for you written by The Top Dating Coach!

X Back: The Five Step Process to Get Him Back

Inside is everything you need to get your ex back. The 5 steps will take a few weeks for you to do, and that’s a good thing and I’ll tell you why.

Right now, your ex has negative feelings towards you. He's not even missing you. He’s off dealing with his own emotions.
Every text he receives from you reminds him of those negative feelings and keeps them alive. He can't miss you because you’re still there for him.

Read this book and follow the five steps! By the time you complete step three, he will be in a better place to receive your texts.

In Step One

• You will learn to rein in your emotions.
• You’ll learn how to implement the No Contact Rule, my way!
• You’ll learn what things you’re doing to ruin your chances of getting him back and how to stop all the negative behaviors that you might be exhibiting.
• You’ll gain some tips on managing your anxiety and setting boundaries.

In Step Two

• You will assess the relationship and breakup, take an honest look at what really happened, remove him from his pedestal and understand what he’s thinking right now.
• You’ll discover that he lied to you about why you broke up and what those lies really mean.
• You’ll learn the difference between missing him and missing someone.
• You will also identify your role in the breakup and uncover how you can fix that.

In Step Three

• You will work on rebuilding your confidence. It doesn’t matter what the reason for the breakup was; the result is a drop in your confidence. For your ex to want to be with you again, you need to rebuild that confidence.
• You’ll learn what it means to be an independent woman and how to become one.
• Why you need to make positive changes in your life and how to put them into practice, the importance of self-care and how to implement a self-care routine, and how to create a vision for your life and write your own story.
• You’ll also learn how to stop living in the past and how to end the days of being a victim.

In Step Four, You’ll Have Fun!

• You’ll do what we call toying with his psyche.
• You’ll start reminding him in small intermittent ways about the good times of your relationship.
• You’ll learn about what I call the Slip In/Slip Out method and how to casually hang out.
• You’ll determine when it’s time to contact him and how all the things you’ll be learning to do are going to turn the breakup upside down.
• He will question why he broke up and worry that he’s losing you!

In the Final Step

You’ll formulate your plan to meet your ex. You’ll assess whether you’re ready for this step and you’ll learn how to get him to ask for the meeting. You’ll also learn about how he is likely to act during this meeting and why. You will go into this meeting as a casual observer: kind, peaceful and calm, and he won’t know what to do!

Before the five steps, however, are the dealbreakers. Pay close attention to these because these are all reasons why you should not consider a reconciliation with your ex.

Let's Get Him Back!

'Giving up' alcohol might sound daunting... But what are you actually giving up when you're hungover on the sofa all day? Cutting out the booze can transform your life in unexpected ways.

We live in a culture that celebrates alcohol use as if it were somehow different from the drugs we place legal restrictions on.

We mark every occasion with alcohol, whether it's a good day, bad day, new job, old job, divorce, wedding, funeral, birthday, holiday and the list goes on and on…you can always guarantee that someone, somewhere, is getting drunk… and it's 'normal' to get drunk right?

Alcohol is the one drug, that if we have too much of it we are shamed for our behaviour, but if we decide not to drink, we are classed as boring. We live on a drunk planet.

Our love of alcohol is holding us back. Think about the last time you had a drink – even if you weren't conscious of a hangover, you probably felt some effects.

Perhaps your head was a bit cloudy, or you took longer to get going in the morning.

Perhaps you were tired and reaching for the snacks to keep you going at the end of the day.

Maybe you had hopes and dreams before alcohol became a regular occurrence.

Alcohol is expensive, and it has side effects that go far beyond just having a headache the next day.

Imagine the difference in your life if you were to take those side effects away and save the money to fund what you really want to do with your life – and there's a strong chance it involves something a whole lot more fulfilling than a glass of wine or bottle of beer.

Sober on a Drunk Planet: Giving Up Alcohol recognises how difficult it is to break free of drinking culture and provides you with all the motivation you need to kickstart a new life. Inside, you'll discover:

• Why you need to reframe the idea of 'giving up' – and how doing so will make all the difference to your success
• The incredible transformation you'll see in your body when you stop drinking (there are subtle side effects you're not even aware of until you stop)
• Why your bank balance will thank you for cutting out alcohol (and it reaches far beyond the money you'll save)
• How alcohol affects every relationship in your life – and how its absence does the same (but with greater rewards)
• The negative feedback loop you didn't know you were creating – and how breaking free is the key to huge personal growth
• What you can learn from David Bowie…the 12-step program and how cutting out alcohol creates the perfect space to do so
• How to thrive as alcohol-free within an alcohol-obsessed workplace
• Why choosing a life without drinks could be the answer to transforming your career
• How to navigate the practicalities of being sober on a drunk planet – and why you'll want to

And much more.

If the idea of giving up alcohol sounds like a sacrifice, think about what you're giving up instead. Quality sleep… Time lost to hangovers… Money you could have used to transform your life…

Whether you're a binge drinker, an end-of-day wine drinker, or a social drinker, you can transform your life by making a different choice. It isn't just people who know they have a problem who stand to benefit from giving up alcohol – it's everyone.

It all starts with making the decision to live a more fulfilling life… and who doesn't want to do that?

Kickstart your motivation to transform your life for good: Scroll up and click “Add to Cart” right now.

Rafael, king of the wererats, must fight to the death to defend his crown. He wants Anita Blake, one of his closest allies, with him as he faces an opponent unlike any he’s faced before. He will ask Anita to risk everything to be at his side....
 
But some of the wererats fear that Rafael depends too much on Anita and her ties to the vampires. They believe that there is only room in America for one supernatural king, and Rafael will turn them into nothing more than food for the bloodsuckers.
 
Among his enemies, a new challenger has arisen who is younger, hungrier, and has dark secrets that could destroy both the wererats and the vampires. Rafael will go into the magical heart of his people to find the power and violence that he needs to save them all, or die trying.

Gareth Weston feels old. After a lifetime as a soldier, he’s retired to a quiet part of Earth where he expects to live out the rest of his days in quiet tranquility. With the universe at peace, he experiences a sense of uselessness. Long hikes in the woods only go so far in keeping him busy and active.

Sometimes, fate isn’t content to allow obscurity to set in. When a mysterious force descends upon Earth, Gareth learns how battered his body has become. What starts off as a threat to his small community swiftly escalates as the invaders obliterate major cities. With few chances for survival, and only a rogue doctor as an ally, Gareth must find a way to escape his home. Or die trying.

Be careful what you wish for.

All Emma Fisher wants is a chance to prove her worth to the company. Her reward is a big slap in the face as they promote the boss’s son, someone who is more into delegating than doing any real work himself.

Fed up with being ignored and underappreciated, Emma fills out myriad applications for employment elsewhere, but … no joy. Not one job offer. She confides in her best friend Sam, worried she’ll be an applicant forever.

Until one day she nabs an interview for a position tailor-made for her. The perfect arrangement. Except … she never applied for the job.

Should she worry that it’s some sort of frame-up? Too good to be true? Or should she just stop being Ms. Suspicion and accept her good fortune?

She chooses the latter, and it could very well be the death of her.

How far would you trust your Ex when it comes to murder?

PI Sydney Brennan's first error in judgment: performing a background check for her ex-boyfriend. Her second: delivering the report in person to his upstate New York home, where a man is murdered shortly after her arrival. Will believing her ex is innocent be the third error that leads to another death?

Sue Grafton fans will find Kinsey's kindred spirit in Sydney Brennan, a Florida private investigator with a knack for getting into trouble who doesn't know when to quit. Secrets in Stockbridge is a stand-alone Sydney Brennan novella. (See below for reading order.) If you're looking for a mystery with believable characters and "just enough humor to offset the dark," click the Buy Now button to read Secrets in Stockbridge today!

Halloween Night - An epic battle to decide who will be Queen of Hell...

Jesse and his friends just want to party and hook up with some girls. Instead they end up dead. Unfortunately, their problems don't end there as they are caught between two warring succubus sisters, who battle it out to see which one will be crowned Queen of Hell.

Sasha and Sarah have hated each other their whole lives, but now the world is at stake. Sasha is supposed to take the throne, now her devious little sister has found a way to usurp her, but only if she completes her ritual in time. Sasha has never wanted the throne, but she can't allow Sarah to have it. 

Can she defeat her sister and find a way to get out of the deal? Or will she be forced to go straight to Hell?

Book 1 in the Queen of Hell Series. 18+ due to mature content

Do you struggle with conflict in your home, your workplace, or your social environments?

One of the biggest problems facing the world today is an inability to overcome conflict in a healthy way.

Too many of us are unable to resolve an issue and instead find ourselves trapped in conflict.

When trapped in conflict, we bury feelings, harbor bitterness and resentment, avoid the people we care about, and ultimately let the fear of heightened tensions and expressions of anger destroy our relationships.

It’s time to start addressing conflict from a place of selflessness, humility, and love.

In Ceasefire, Chip Nightingale will teach you how to:

• Identify the sources of conflict in your life
• Access biblical truths for approaching conflict
• Deal with sin in your own life and the lives of others
• Live free from unforgiveness and bitterness
• Be an example the world wants to follow
• Walk in humility and grace

You’ll also find helpful workbook sections at the end of each chapter that invite you to reflect and apply the content to your personal circumstances.

Confrontation doesn’t have to be scary, and when it's done in love, it can result in extremely meaningful relationships.

It’s time to call a ceasefire and pursue harmony.

Scroll up and click the buy now button to purchase your copy of Ceasefire today!

“There is darkness, cruelty, rage, violence and surprises. Overall, a great horror read. I'd suggest you read it in the day, with all the lights on, otherwise, you may never get to sleep.” –John Hunt, Bestselling author of Doll House

We all possess secrets. We lock them away. We bury them into the deep recesses of our mind. We go about our day and pretend they aren't there.

That's exactly what Thomas Loggins was doing. Going about his days. The head pastor of a small church in a small town. A family man, with a loving wife and a wonderful daughter.

Until one day, that all changed. It began as a typical meeting with a new member of the congregation. But Thomas soon realized this was anything but typical. This man knew things. Things that nobody should know. And he was making impossible demands.

Thomas's simple life crumbles when a stranger utters, "I know your secrets, pastor, and it's time to pay the price..."

The best-selling Dragon of Shadow and Air books 1-3 in one GIANT eBook!

Air Bound

Human, or elf?

A normal person, or an elven heiress?

Aella thinks she’s leading a normal life in LA, making ends meet as a waitress. Until she finds something she wasn’t meant to; A dragon’s egg.

Now on the run from secret government agents and protecting the vulnerable hatchling, Aella finds there’s more to her past and her parents than there seemed.

With no where to turn, Aella gets help in the unlikeliest of places and has her eyes opened to a secret world of mythical races and creatures living hidden among the humans of the world.

Can she find a place for herself and her dragon? Or is she bringing danger to everyone she meets?

Shadow Sworn

All things come to an end.

Hiding in the shadows works for Aella and her dragon for a while, but dragons grow.

With the world still in the dark about the existence of anything mythical, Aella must try and keep out of sight. But she’s living in one of the busiest cities in the world.

Is LA really the best place for a dragon and an elf?

There’s also a price to staying out of sight when the rest of the world can do as they please.

Can Aella and Zephyr truly ignore other mythical creatures and the agents who hunt them?

Dragon Souled

When secrets come to light.

On the run and looking for the invisible, Aella and her dragon are fugitives once more.

With nothing but a glowing orb to guide them and the few friends they have left in the world, they embark on the road trip of a lifetime.

But is the Sanctuary everything she was promised it would be?

The agency doesn’t want to give up or admit defeat, and Aella and Zephyr have beaten them twice now. Will they truly let her slip through the net? Or are they going to find her no matter where she hides?

Scroll up and click Buy Now or Read for Free to grab your copy of Dragon of Shadow and Air Boxed Set One!

If you love dragons, and the special people who ride them, then you'll LOVE this action-packed series!

The same ancient evil that killed 115 people at Roanoke, Virginia in the late 1500’s has arrived in a small eastern Colorado town. A fog covers the small town and closes in on Tom Benton and his family. The evil that lurks within the fog feeds on humanity but has special plans for those with anger deep inside. Tom Benton’s son Bobby has seen the face of evil outside his bedroom window in the darkest hours of the night. The man who appears at his window offers a veil of redemption to those holding onto anger and rage. As the fog wraps around the Benton family home there will only be a narrow chance at survival. Can Tom Benton and his family escape the issues of their past in time to save themselves from Croatoan?

Winner of the Colorado Indie Author Project award for Adult Fiction!

Hell is not what you think ... It’s bone-chilling.

Gabe is a good guy making the best of eternity in a place not known for its hospitality — until he is recruited by Judas Iscariot (yes, that Judas) to join a sect of double agents dedicated to sabotaging the mayhem being released on Earth.

Armed with a skill set of irritating quips and zero knowledge of the modern world, Gabe must figure out how to work with his beautiful, tough-as-nails partner without botching the mission or revealing his true identity.

If this unlikely hero can’t figure it out before disaster strikes, facing the wrath of Hell will be the least of his worries …

If you like snarky characters and dark humor, then you’ll love The Nine, the first book in the action-packed, supernatural Judas Files urban fantasy series. Series now complete!

“You’ll never think of bees, their keepers, or the fruits (and nuts) of their laborsthe same way again.” —Trevor Corson, author of The Secret Life of Lobsters

Award-winning journalist Hannah Nordhaus tells the remarkable story of John Miller, one of America’s foremost migratory beekeepers, and the myriad and mysterious epidemics threatening American honeybee populations. In luminous, razor-sharp prose, Nordhaus explores the vital role that honeybees play in American agribusiness, the maintenance of our food chain, and the very future of the nation. With an intimate focus and incisive reporting, in a book perfect for fans of Eric Schlosser’s Fast Food Nation, Michael Pollan’s The Botany of Desire,and John McPhee’s Oranges, Nordhaus’s stunning exposé illuminates one the most critical issues facing the world today,offering insight, information, and, ultimately, hope.

An odd encounter in a cemetery. A baby in need.
Every mom’s worst nightmare.

When sleep deprivation skews her judgment, grieving young mother Mae risks everything to save a baby—only to wind up accused of a crime.

Now her freedom, her marriage, and her life are at stake.

She fights to clear her name, but can’t do it alone. Her husband is the only one she can turn to. But with their relationship crumbling, even he may not be on her side.

Will their struggles rekindle their love, or kill it?

If they don’t work together to overcome past wounds and current danger, Mae might finally end up resting in peace. Permanently.

Riveting read-all-night romantic suspense by an award-winning author.

Sleep Deprived previously appeared in the limited-time novella collection Dangerous Pursuits: 15 Stories From Today's Most Popular Mystery and Suspense Authors.

The Vessel of Truth

May the poetry in this book serve as a reminder to vocalize your truth openly and compassionately.
Communicate clearly with the world around you.
Use kind words when dealing with others.
Always have the courage to speak up for yourself.
Embrace the sound of silence and stillness in every day existence.
Bring art forth and embody the Divine in moments of creative expression.
Be the vessel of Truth.

Embrace the silence within to answer the necessary questions:

• Who am I?
• What is the meaning of life?
• Why am I here?

Let the answers which arise manifest as your legacy to this world.

The Vessel of Truth is the third of the seven poetry books series. It is composed of poems with topics related to the throat chakra. The throat chakra is the fifth chakra. It is associated with our expression, communication, voice, and truth.

The Chakra System

According to the Vedas (ancient Indian sacred texts), the physical body is composed of seven main energy or vortex centers called chakras. Chakra is the Sanskrit word for wheel. The seven main chakras run along the spine-beginning from the root and ending with the crown chakra.

• 1 Root
• 2 Sacral
• 3 Solar plexus
• 4 Heart
• 5 Throat
• 6 Third eye
• 7 Crown

Each chakra has a different color, element, sound, mantra, function, location, major organ, and association. The flow or blockage/imbalance of subtle energy in each chakra determines the health or disease of the individual body.

Throat Chakra information:

Sanskrit name: Vishuddha
Color: Light blue, turquoise
Element: Sound
Sound: Ham
Mantra: “I Speak”
Practice: Mantra meditation
Function: Expression and communication
Location: Center of the neck
Organ: Throat, thyroid gland, vocal cords, jaw, mouth, teeth, cervical spine, shoulders, and arms
Associations: Expression of personal truth, honest speech, the power to create and follow one’s dreams, sharing creative talents, verbal and nonverbal communication, practice of patience, and embracing silence and stillness
Dysfunctions when imbalanced: Sore throat, thyroid problems, tooth issues, stiff neck and shoulders, TMJ, addiction, being shy in expressing oneself, being gossipy, dishonest, withdrawn and unable to express through creativity.

A Terrifying Post-Apocalyptic Pandemic Rips Through the United States.

The countdown to the end of the world begins silently.
No one realizes there's a deadly illness spreading like wildfire until it's too late. With few symptoms, victims literally drop dead after a brief surge of energy. Within days, it tears through the population of the United States.

Now, faced with the very real possibility of extinction of the human race, Cole Evans has only one chance to save his family and survive: a safe haven on an isolated, hard to reach island.

Can he convince his brother that the danger is real and that there's enough space for his family as well?But can they all reach the island before the lights go out for them...forever?

Get this exciting post-apocalyptic thriller today.

Adult suspense.
Small town-greed, lust, and betrayal.
Never content just to be mayor of a small Arizona town
and top producing residential realtor, Gloria Cortez jumps
into a proposed mega venture: the building of an aerial
tram from Cottondale to Jeru. She battles a con man, her
own partner and recurring nightmares that focus on a
gruesome murder. Gloria and two upstanding community
leaders morph into criminals desperately trying to cover
their tracks and constantly watchful of betrayal.

How far will she go to protect her money, her secret and
Her sanity? Another murder? Another theft? When will it
stop?

Take a bribe, meet your maker.

Imagine if someone recorded politicians accepting bribes. Or, an execution squad murdered corrupt legislators on camera, then broadcast politicians' wrongdoings. What if politicians actually feared retribution for accepting payola? Consider the seismic reverberations which would occur within the DC infrastructure if politicians feared dishonesty and graft.

Could our current government still run as our founding fathers intended?

Those questions drive the conflict at the center of Politikill, a thriller that grapples with timely issues around the broken political system in Washington, DC. Only Rice University History Professor Erasmus Luther understands that history is indeed repeating itself, and more importantly POWER does not share secrets.

“This book is fast, furious, compelling, and angry as hell." -- Seanan McGuire, New York Times bestselling author

The Boys meets My Year of Rest and Relaxation in this smart, imaginative, and evocative novel of love, betrayal, revenge, and redemption, told with razor-sharp wit and affection, in which a young woman discovers the greatest superpower—for good or ill—is a properly executed spreadsheet.

Anna does boring things for terrible people because even criminals need office help and she needs a job. Working for a monster lurking beneath the surface of the world isn’t glamorous. But is it really worse than working for an oil conglomerate or an insurance company? In this economy?

 As a temp, she’s just a cog in the machine. But when she finally gets a promising assignment, everything goes very wrong, and an encounter with the so-called “hero” leaves her badly injured.  And, to her horror, compared to the other bodies strewn about, she’s the lucky one.

So, of course, then she gets laid off.

With no money and no mobility, with only her anger and internet research acumen, she discovers her suffering at the hands of a hero is far from unique. When people start listening to the story that her data tells, she realizes she might not be as powerless as she thinks.

Because the key to everything is data: knowing how to collate it, how to manipulate it, and how to weaponize it. By tallying up the human cost these caped forces of nature wreak upon the world, she discovers that the line between good and evil is mostly marketing.  And with social media and viral videos, she can control that appearance.

It’s not too long before she’s employed once more, this time by one of the worst villains on earth. As she becomes an increasingly valuable lieutenant, she might just save the world.

A sharp, witty, modern debut, Hench explores the individual cost of justice through a fascinating mix of Millennial office politics, heroism measured through data science, body horror, and a profound misunderstanding of quantum mechanics.