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In 1953, a mute woman’s blood-soaked appearance near The Beaumont mental hospital, sparks a mystery, and the counsellor’s fight to restore her voice uncovers a terrifying connection to the death of another woman.
As the relentless march of AI creates alarm in the government, a ruthless adman comes up with a solution that may be too good for its own good.
A baby girl found in a carriage wreck is elevated to the status of duchess & cared for at the castle, as well as given a marriage prospect to a prince; but the prince's mother plots behind the scenes to stop it, and to send the girl away.
Marcus Rush woke strapped to an autopsy table, laying on perforated, stainless-steel designed to handle body fluids. His. Body. Fluids. Falling in love had been a deadly distraction, and now the Arcana had only ten days to save Marcus or the consecration ritual would strip him of his powers and end...
The vampires have reinstated ancient barbaric laws, allowing the breeding of humans and pets. Aleksander feels an emptiness inside. One day, he decides to buy himself a pet. But the defiance shines in the woman's chocolate eyes. But the woman's defiance turns out to be more than the vampire expected
At the dawn of civilization, the daughter of Sargon the Great and a high priestess confronted the intrigue of politics. Intimidated when alone, she faced down the king, not fearing the stakes—the event had its consequences. This is a gripping story about Enheduanna; her story is based on her words.
Determined archaeologist, Melody Thornton, has been burdened by debilitating visions since she was a young girl. Now a lecturer at a prestigious university, the visions have reached a new height and Melody knows she must find the swaddling clothes that once held the baby Jesus. With the help of...
Personalities class and relationships explode when Maggie is forced to choose between the man she hoped to marry and her dream of becoming a thoroughbred jockey, and she learns some horsemen will do anything in the pursuit of success, but one man will do anything to win her love.
Second Chances -In the Journey of Life is an exhibition of the adaptability of the human spirit and the creative power of respect, forgiveness, and self-disclosure. It teaches us that in any case concerning how far we could stroll from the way, there is reliable trust for improvement and the...
Abandoned as a newborn, Anita’s only clue to her ancestry is a pendant, until, lost in Dancing Valley, she spies a fairy, a creature she'd seen as a child, but was told she'd only imagined, who leads her to Caroline, a guardian of the fae, and together they discover Anita’s heritage and her destiny...
A rebellious daughter and her traditional mother find connection and understanding through cooking, turning food into a bridge between their worlds.
Moira, Deirdre and Nuala Gallagher, the three-sisters team of Gallagher Investigations, experience more encounters with troubled spirits needing their assistance before they can move on in the Afterlife.
A rogue software engineer built bots that ran rampant across social media, helping clients gain millions of followers. His reputation as a rule-breaker landed him at a startup where he designed the controversial systems—news feeds and push notifications—that keep users addicted.
A collection of poetry about love, loss, and healing. This collection explores the trauma of relationships, both romantic and familial, and the impact they have on our lives.
Gabriella's world is turned upside down when someone she knows dies tragically while a stalker watches; and Jesse, Gabriella’s best friend’s brother, still grieves the death of his girlfriend Erica, convinced it wasn’t suicide but he won't let anything happen to Gabriella despite a killer targeting...
A surprise letter from an old flame turns 77-year-old Nancy's world upside down. Where has he been for the last 50 years? And will she finally discover what really happened in Paris in 1964?
Charlie Stoker, consumed by his secret crime, becomes a WW2 commando officer, while dear stammering Bobby Bruce drives a tank in the desert and gentle Harry Bateson sails the ocean with the R.N. At home, lovers, wives and families defy the Nazi blitz as Charlie fights his way to a kind of peace.
It is the story of Vinoda, a young and beautiful girl who dreams of becoming a prominent actress in the Indo-Greek kingdom of Menander. As she gains recognition from the royal family, her conscience is tested. She struggles with a deep secret, torn between love and loyalty.
Lisa hates her job, her youngest child is heading off to uni, and now her ex wants his share of her house. Determined to improve her life, she resurrects her old singing career and reveals some shocking secrets that will change her life far more than she expected.
After a devastating divorce, a military wife swaps city life for the Appalachian Mountains where she navigates disastrous and hilarious attempts to start over, faces heartbreaking loss, and inspires resilience with optimism and uncommon humor in her haphazard challenge to move on. She's a mess.
From a strict religious upbringing to a crisis of faith, my sixty year journey towards self-discovery was anything but easy, especially as a minister.
A sweeping memoir of the author's journey from her youth in India to her life in America. Stories of her English style schooling are juxtaposed with the immigrant experience. Her reflections on identity, culture, and traditions reveal the secret chemistry of belonging in a global, everchanging world...
An outbreak of war with the Hittites is imminent. Queen Nefertari of Pharaoh Ramses II resolves to preserve peace with the help of a Hittite and a shaman. It is the story behind the first Peace Treaety between ancient power, a copy of which is displayed in the UN Headquarters in New York City.
Haunted by selfishness, Curt Mane is determined to end his life by driving his 70 Dodge Challenger into a ravine. On the way, he sees a diner. Drawn inside by the sounds & smells of his past, Curt is confronted by an angel offering an ultimatum-Go back in time & rescue a child or drive away to Hell.
It's supposed to be a working vacation at an idyllic campground, but when two murder victims are found, Mamie finds herself involved in another investigation with handsome policeman Nick. Throw in kidnapping, a cartel, two dogs, a hedgehog, and romance to complicate things. Will Mamie figure it out?
This is the story of a girl who was born in wartime and grew up in postwar Germany, in the aftermath of the Nazi regime; a family on the run, with the added burden of a father lost at the front. Ignored in recorded history is the plight of the victims: the common man, woman, and child.
A true testament of character, resilience, and the magic of never giving up. The year is 1948 and folks in the sawmill town of Crossett, Arkansas, work hard and play hard. Oliver Quinn does both. Oliver is the son of Irish immigrants who firmly believe in pursuing the American dream. His deepest...
‘Written’ by Kurt, one of five disadvantaged teenage boys from a poor, crime-ridden inner-city area, this is what happened after one of them was abducted and forced to join a terrorist group and how all of them came to meet older men and learn trust, respect, hope and inspiration.
In Italy, 1477, Andrea de’ Grigi risks the job he loves to save the man he loves from assassination.
After a mystical clan saves the life of an 18th-century archaeologist in the Amazon jungle, it sets off a series of events that impact the supernatural world two centuries later, when a contemporary guardian of the fae is approached by the Amazon clan's leader to help fight for their survival.
Alya is a bright nine-year-old girl, living in London. One morning her father gives her an unusual stone cylinder, left by her late mother. She tries to unfold the mystery of the stone cylinder with her best friend Ben. They meet robots, ugly beasts and Enki, the Ancient Sumerian God of Earth.
Moira, Deirdre and Nuala are at it again as they help unsettled spirits in their journey on the Otherside.
Choice is power. Whether on the battlefield fighting deadly monsters bent on total destruction or in the mind of an average man struggling through life, both will use this power with their own consequences and rewards.
On a staycation with their families in Llandudno, Pearl, Primrose, Milly, and Reggie discover what happens to imaginary friends when they are forgotten about.
What if you had to betray your god to save the one you love? In this tale of passion, lust, betrayal, and death, enemies ally as they share a common goal: to restore the draconic race.
Seven women, bound by tradition yet driven by desire, reveal the untold truths of love and intimacy in their African homeland. In a world where passion collides with cultural expectation, their voices weave a tale of longing, defiance, and the silent battles fought behind closed doors. This novel...
In the year 2053, the US struggles to create an AI to rival the one that China had seemingly already developed. A tragic love story ends up bootstrapping its creation. The Chinese authoritarian regime and their plan to conquer the stars put the world in unprecedented danger. Can humanity survive?
From the innocent and prim surroundings of a Norfolk girls’ school to the secret, whip-lashed delights of the Tokyo BDSM scene, Elizabeth Hendrick shares with unflinching honesty the tortuous ordeals she endured at the hands of a Japanese dominatrix before finally coming to terms with her sexuality...
A fantastic adventure! When art curator Katie Bauer discovers a mysterious painting, her search for its provenance takes her from Texas to New York and Tuscany. As she uncovers its secrets, a reclusive vintner may hold the key to its past. The Lost Canvas celebrates resilience of the human spirit.
In Followship: 16 Lessons to Become a Leader Worth Following, Tamra Ryan breaks the lessons into four categories—vision, integrity, courage, and emotional intelligence—to teach leaders how to inspire their audience to achieve objectives that they never believed themselves capable of.
The Good Children is an emotional heart-warming life story of two very special dogs and their reluctant new pack member Skye, as told through their eyes.
Moira Gallagher has been conversing with ghosts since she was five. Now as an adult, she's finally putting that gift to good use.
Valeria works hard on the family farm in Italy; torn between family duty and desire for freedom from her strict, domineering father, and finds solace in Dario until Gregorio, obsesses over her, leading to a series of suspicious accidents, but Valeria is determined to keep her loved ones safe.
A notorious mobster kidnaps a beautiful bank teller to keep her from talking to the authorities.
Jamie struggles with the death of a teenage patient too gravely injured to save before her father is arrested for murdering the girl when she meets her love interest, Angelo, the new detective investigating the gruesome murders, but Jamie is targeted by an unknown stalker resurfacing from her past.
In the jungles of ancient Asodhra, the Jiha tribe lives in constant fear of the tyrannical, shapeshifting behemoth known only as the Godbeast.
Oxford Professor Eddie Higgins, well-known for his disregard for modern fashion and appearances finds himself acting as scientific adviser to the attractive and vivacious owner of a cosmetics company with management problems linked to Far East Chinese and Russian gangs.
When vengeance becomes your only purpose, how far will you go? Set in a rich universe of immortals, synthetic intelligences, and cosmic forces that bend the rules of reality, First Elite is a sweeping, emotional, and action-packed journey about love, power, and what it means to be truly alive.
Spirits, little people, witches and fetishes fill the pages of Five Stories Short, A Supernatural Quintet, where truth and fiction meld and magic happens throughout, with the premise that the mystical world is closer than you think
Retired reporter Jake Scott narrowly escapes a near-hit car accident, only to witness the explosion of his B&B, killing five. Detective Dani Perez, doubting a gas leak, enlists Jake's help. As he investigates, Jake uncovers sinister secrets bubbling beneath the surface.
Roberto and his siblings strive to keep their family afloat as their parents struggle to survive financially in post-war Italy when a family friend, Salvatore helps, but a villain tries to destroy the family and all they’ve worked for, so they must fight for their lives against a deadly predator.
Joy, an interior designer, discovers the sudden death of her colleague when she meets her love interest, Edward, but murders close to home lead to prime suspects and her loved ones may be in danger.
Rival clans on a dying planet must put aside their differences to confront a common enemy. When all seems lost a secret is discovered which could secure the safety of their people but may have a dark side that threatens their survival.
Three strangers—grieving Jake, guarded Vicky, and perfectionist Lucy—collide in a turbulent summer of love, loss, and identity. As their lives entwine, an unexpected friendship challenges everything they thought they knew about family, healing, and themselves.
April 2010. LEAP is finally about to spell the end of global warming. That is until, Ethan is dragged back into a nightmare he thought he had escaped. One that may finally claim his sanity, and that pushes Uma to the limits of hers, to defeat an evil that no longer plays by the rules.
Defying all odds, Karen Meades transcends boundaries and embraces a fearless journey of resilience and determination, redefining what it means to live without limits.
July 2014. Nine billion LEAP gates power a cleaner planet, whilst Uma sinks into despair — forever haunted by Ethan’s selfless sacrifice and regretting her decision to have his children. As a series of gruesome murders threaten to overturn her sanity, Uma can come to only one conclusion: there is...
An African political thriller about self-styled Pastor Gabriel Joshua, born in the Makoko slums of Lagos, the hero of millions for his views on politics and African poverty and his fight against a terrorist group, the COK, determined to form a vast new West African state.
