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Paranoia and bloodshed are unleashed when a couple’s dream home slowly turns into a nightmare. An uprooted tree reveals a sinister surprise of death and darkness. And a prohibition-era ghost reveals more about the mysterious owner of everyone’s favorite pub.

King William has the crown of the Confessor but he has many enemies both at home and abroad. He has to subdue a land that does not want a Norman yoke upon its shoulders. When Richard fitz Malet is given the manor north of York he finds that it is a poisoned chalice and when the north rises against the Conqueror's rule, he finds himself alone and isolated. He has to mould his manor into a fighting force or face death.

This exciting anthology includes a new novella featuring Mercedes Lackey's most popular heroines, Tarma (one of the sword-sworn and most feared of all warriors) and Kethry (who wields magic and weapons for the greater good), whose fates are suddenly bound together in blood by the powers that control their destinies.  

Vicky's divorce is long overdue, and she's immediately on the prowl after moving into a new apartment. She's been neglected for far too long, and knows exactly what she's looking for. Tommy is a self funded online professional poker player, and it's a constant grind to stay afloat. He doesn't really have time for dating, nor the inclination. Until Vicky moves in next door, playfully flirting with the younger man in not so subtle ways. If he submits to her guidance, she has plenty of rewards in mind for her hand picked good boy.

When Mike signs up for sperm donation at an unorthodox fertility clinic, he has no idea what he has gotten himself into. The nineteen-year-old college student desperately needs money after his father cuts him off. With only a part-time job at a gym that doesn't pay enough, Mike feels like he has no other options and would rather struggle financially than let his father control his life. Donating sperm has never been appealing to Mike, but he’s willing to give it a try. However, when he meets the clinic’s owner Dr. Martha Smith, a fiery and sexy brunette passionate about her work, he ...

Told by Alexander the Great himself, this “sharp and colorful” (Washington Post Book World) novel presents a stunningly intimate account of the battles, the loves, the triumphs, and the tragedy of a man who conquered the world, from the bestselling author of Gates of Fire. “Simply superb...

Spirited American stories gathered together for the first time From the coasts of Brazil to the borders of Tibet to the very heartland of America, May There Be a Road gathers ten previously uncollected stories that capture the magnificent scope and sense of epic adventure that epitomize Louis...

Wesley senses that something is wrong in his relationship. Ella keeps dressing up for work, staying late, and withholding affection. He fears the worst, and makes the connection that her change in behavior started the moment she got a new boss. He works up the courage to confront her, and she doesn't deny it, confessing that she's fallen hard for her manager Victoria. When he shows up with lunch the following day, he meets the gorgeous older woman who took his girlfriend, and finds himself submitting to her dominant nature. She invites them back to her office, and takes full control of Ella...

On the surface, Amelia Vernet appears to be the great detective's quiet sixteen-year-old cousin. But her innocent exterior conceals an important fact: Amelia is a member of the Fangborn, a secret family of werewolves, vampires, and oracles sworn to protect Ordinary humans, and she uses her Fangborn werewolf gifts to help Holmes solve the curious cases that cross the doorstep of 221B Baker Street.

Masters of Action & Adventure brings together twenty-six timeless works by the greatest storytellers of the modern age — tales of courage, mystery, exploration, and survival written by masters who defined entire genres. Together, these stories capture the essence of adventure in all its forms — the pursuit of truth, the confrontation with danger, and the testing of human spirit against the unknown. Each work stands as a testament to its author's imagination and narrative power, yet all are united by a shared sense of urgency, discovery, and wonder.

Jared is dating Katie and it's going nowhere. She's very religious, and far more conservative than he is. Her mother is always around, guarding her and ensuring they never get a chance to be alone. Karen pulls him aside during Bible study at their house, explaining that she knows he has needs, but that he must suppress them around Katie. She takes him to her bedroom, and shuts the large wooden double doors behind them. This is a story about what happens behind closed doors.

Justine hasn't seen Arthur since the previous summer, and spent the entire year regretting his absence and working on her body. Their attraction is as intense as it is forbidden, seeing how he's half her age, and her daughter's ex-boyfriend. They're reunited at the big annual pool party, and Arthur has zero intentions of letting her slip away again. He's wanted her since the first time he laid his eyes on her, and has no problem making the first move. They'll have to be sneaky to get what they want, as their salacious romance has to remain secret.

This collection features Howard at his finest and Conan at his most savage. Truly heroic fantasy at its best, this volume contains "The Servants of Bit-Yakin", "Beyond the Black River", "The Black Stranger", "The Man-Eaters of Zamboula", and "Red Nails", which is perhaps Conan's most famous adventure. 

Brought to you by Penguin. This Penguin Classic is performed by Patrick Gibson, known for his roles in The OA, The Tudors and The Passing Bells. This definitive recording includes an Introduction by Declan Kiberd 'Everybody knows now that Ulysses is the greatest novel of the century' Anthony...

Eva and Jay's secret attraction has always been understood between them. Their flirtation is subtle, but undeniable. The only reason they haven't given in is because of their age difference and relationship dynamic. He's her best friend's dad, and she's never done it. They shouldn't even be considering it, but attraction is an impulse beyond our control, and neither of them has any problem sneaking around in order to finally release the pent up tension between them. But no matter how discrete they are, certain consequences are impossible to hide...

Jack is at his wit's end with his celibate girlfriend Cassie, he just can't take it anymore. Besides, his eyes have moved onto someone else, someone off limits, and twice his age. The feeling is mutual. They know it's wrong, but attraction is a perfectly natural impulse, even if it's forbidden.

Bandits & Rebels is an anthology of some of Jules Verne’s earliest work, including the first appearance of a submarine in his fiction. As well as his interest in science, it illustrates his geographical and historical range, with San Carlos, a story about smugglers in Spain; a story about the siege of Rome in 1848; and Martin Paz, about an indigenous uprising in Peru in the 1830s. The audiobook includes a detailed introduction by Sorbonne professor and Verne expert Daniel Compére.

Join us for epic adventures in the UP on land and lakes! Pirates, thieves, shipwrecks, sexy women, lost gold, and adventures on the Lake Superior frontier await you! In this audiobook, you’ll sail on a ship full of gold, outwit deadly shapeshifters, battle frontier outlaws, and even meet the mysterious agent that Andrew Jackson called "the meanest man" he ever knew. Packed with action, adventure, humor, and suspense, this audiobook has something for every listener.

Two bloody brilliant short stories from No. 1 bestselling crime writer Stuart MacBride, featuring DS Logan McRae and his boss DI Steel STRAMASH: Something fishy is happening on the isle of Jura. DS Logan McRae gets a phone call from DI Steel ordering him to come to the island at once. One...

A collection of classic Western tales including Tappan's Burro by Zane Grey, Jargan M by Max Brand and The Trail to Crazy Man by Louis L'Amour.