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February 1941. Valentine's Day dawns bloody in the desert when a catastrophic sandstorm separates Lillian Stiller and Roy Sawyer from Jack Stiller. Stranded and desperate, they stumble upon the fabled Oasis of the Love - a haven shrouded in legend and rumored to be cursed. But as they delve into its secrets, they realize they're not alone... and the greatest treasure may be their own survival. Discover the fate of these two travelers in this gripping desert survival story with ancient secrets. If you love adventurous archaeology themes like in Indiana Jones novels, and enjoy authors such as...

Snow in Paris: A Royal Kidnapping. A Deadly Storm Weapon. A Bodyguard Who Will Stop at Nothing. Paris is supposed to celebrate. Instead, it freezes. When Princess Snow is kidnapped in the middle of the Olympic spotlight, the world watches in horror. The Dwarfs—a ruthless crime syndicate led by the elusive La Tempête—have taken her for one reason: to activate a storm machine capable of burying Paris beneath ice. Snow doesn’t wait to be rescued. She escapes. In a city turning hostile with cold and fear, survival is no longer guaranteed—and the danger is far from over. The Hunter was ...

She crash-landed into my life… and stole my heart. When tomboy Desdemona opened her door that spring, the last thing she expected was a monster girl falling from the sky—and into her arms. Lyra isn’t just any visitor from another world. With shimmering pink wings, razor-sharp teeth, and galaxy-bright eyes, she’s everything Des never knew she was missing—and everything she shouldn’t want. Monsters don’t belong in the human world. And humans aren’t supposed to fall for them. But when strange portals rip across the sky and more creatures slip through, Des is pulled deeper into ...

Survive the Tower trials New York lies in ruins. Alien invaders have torn apart the cities, separated families, and left humanity on the brink of extinction. With winter closing in, food scarce, and hope all but gone, four teenage orphans face a single chance to survive: the Tower Trials. A deadly survival game designed by aliens, the Tower offers a single prize—an opportunity to claim a spot on the alien research ship. But the Trials are ruthless, and failure is fatal. As the teens navigate the brutal tests, twisted alliances, and the shadows of a city that no longer belongs to humans, ...

Ten little elves, nine little clues, one deadly Christmas. A North Pole Mystery At the height of the holiday season, a chilling mystery unfolds at the North Pole's exclusive Santa’s workshop. But when the elves begin to vanish one by one, Santa appoints a detective elf to investigate – Samson. He’s a brilliant, young elf with a knack for solving the unsolvable. As the snowflakes fall and tensions rise, Samson realizes that this is a difficult case to crack. The suspects are many, but the killer's identity remains as elusive as a Christmas miracle. Can Detective Samson unravel the ...

An enchanting cat academy! In a whisker-twisting adventure, a curious human girl joins forces with feline friends at the secret Underground Cat Academy to thwart a diabolical dog scientist plot that threatens to turn humans and cats into floating balloons forever. Will they succeed, or will the dog scientists' purr-ilous plot pop their chances?

Redemption and Desire: The Rakish Heart of Andre Ackley Once London's most notorious rake, Andre Ackley has lost everything: his reputation, his place in society, and his pride. But when he sets out to clear his name and uncover the truth behind the jewelry theft that ruined him, he finds himself entangled in a far more complex web of intrigue and desire. His quest leads him to a captivating and elusive woman, the suspected thief who has captured his heart. As they join forces to unravel the mystery of the Fabergé eggs, Andre's determination ignites a passion that threatens to consume them...

Unidos por el Deber y el Deseo En medio del escándalo y las deudas, el destino de los Ackley pende de un hilo. El imprudente pasado de Lord Ackley ha condenado a su hija Aislinn a un matrimonio de conveniencia con el despiadado Duque de Manchester, una unión que salvará el patrimonio familiar, pero frustrará los sueños de Aislinn. Sin embargo, en medio de la intriga, surgen dos amores inesperados: la atracción prohibida de Aislinn por el honorable hermano del duque, y la pasión desbordante de Lord Ackley por la cautivadora Vizcondesa Olivia, quien ha acogido a Aislinn bajo su ...

Scarred but unbroken, Emma embarks on a perilous journey to California in search of a new beginning. With a deadly viral disease leaving her with physical and emotional scars, she must confront her past and brave the unknown. Join Emma on her transformative adventure as she discovers the power of resilience, courage, and the possibility of finding a love that looks beyond the surface. Can she find love in the Wild Wild West?

Get ready for a thrilling ocean adventure! Captain Evan Silva and his crew are on a routine fishing trip when they haul in something incredible - a mysterious creature with tentacles and human-like fingers! Dubbed Noodles, this bizarre being quickly becomes the captain's unlikely friend. But their excitement turns to terror when the legendary ghost ship, the Flying Dutchman, appears on the horizon, its cannons blazing. As they desperately try to outrun the phantom vessel, Captain Silva must unravel the chilling mystery: why is the ghost ship hunting them, and what eerie fate awaits if ...

A dragon has taken her form. A knight has taken a vow. Only love can break the curse. Lady Minerva, a noblewoman of rare beauty, is trapped inside a monstrous dragon by a dark, ancient curse. Her hand blackened from the touch of the dragon stone, her human mind struggles to hold on as King Arthur’s kingdom teeters on the edge of chaos. Sir Lionell, the knight whose heart she captured, must risk everything to save her. Armed with a Naiad’s tear, a strand of fairy hair, and the eternal fire of love, he must infiltrate the dragon’s lair, survive the beast’s fury, and restore her ...

A short story of love and death - mortal and immortal. When Lord Allhallowtide, master of the unknown, lays eyes on Constantine, he's ensnared by her beauty and courage. Constantine's life is forever changed when she catches the eye of the enigmatic Lord Allhallowtide, ruler of a mystical realm. As their love deepens, she must confront the mysteries of his world and the darkness that lurks within, all while facing the ultimate question: will their love be strong enough to transcend the boundaries between life and death?

Explore the Infinite: The Starbound Worlds Compendium Embark on a journey through the vast expanse of the Starbound galaxy with this comprehensive compendium. Discover ancient histories, mysterious alien species, and uncharted planets, all meticulously detailed and richly illustrated. From the intricacies of space exploration to the complexities of intergalactic politics, this definitive guide covers everything you need to know to navigate the wonders and dangers of the Starbound universe. Whether you're a seasoned space traveler or just starting your cosmic adventure, this compendium is ...

When the pumpkins fail, so does the legend… For centuries, Ichabod Thorne—the Headless Horseman of Sleepy Hollow—has maintained his fearsome reputation with perfectly carved jack-o’-lanterns. But this year, disaster strikes: a mysterious blight wipes out every pumpkin in town. Forced to settle for butternut squash and decorative gourds, Ichabod becomes a laughingstock on social media, and his supernatural union teeters on the brink of having his haunting license revoked. Enter Cassie Mae Holloway, a plucky agricultural scientist determined to save the harvest—and a reluctant ...

Where truth and justice collide, love becomes the ultimate verdict. Stranded by snow, bound by truth, and ignited by passion. Snowed-in love story! Where truth and justice collide, love becomes the ultimate verdict. A ruthless murder trial threatens to destroy Salvatore Gallo's life, and his attorney Mary Taylor must navigate treacherous underworld ties and startling revelations. But fate has other plans. When a fierce snowstorm forces Mary to take shelter at a secluded Aspen cottage, she finds herself snowed in with a grumpy stranger. As the storm rages on, their mutual attraction grows, ...

Memories are lethal. And Argyle, the Red Queen's Executioner, is the collector. In the dark corners of the park in the Upper World, a phantom killer stalks the next victims. Argyle, the Red Queen's silent Executioner, hunts the new targets. But when his latest victim recalls Wonderland, Argyle's loyalty is tested: Kill him, or join him and escape the Queen's twisted reign?

In the mystical underwater realm of Sharkapulco, a young heir to the kingdom, Sabrina, embarks on a journey to uncover the secrets of her fairy godmother Eufemia's past. Her godmother's birthday is soon, and she wants to find something special to give her. With the help of sea-fairy friends and a wise sea witch godmother, they must navigate treacherous waters, and ancient magic to save the delicate balance of the ocean's depths.

The throne beneath the waves demands more than courage—it demands blood. On her eighteenth birthday, Sabrina’s life shatters when a mysterious creature reveals the truth—she’s the last heir to an ancient underwater realm… and to the rival fae kingdom above. Swept into a world of dazzling magic, dangerous secrets, and ruthless politics, Sabrina quickly learns her new life is no fairytale. Her grandfather, King Maximillian III, plans to auction her hand in marriage to fund his war against the fae—and she’s the prize everyone wants to claim. As enemies close in and alliances ...

A skeleton rises from the sand… and only the Ashburns can stop it. After two children uncover a mysterious skeleton on the beach, Victoria and Mark Ashburn are called in to unravel a centuries-old witch’s curse: “Finders keepers.” Racing against time, they face ancient magic, cryptic riddles, and deadly forces. Can they break the curse before it claims more lives? Perfect for fans of Jim Butcher, Dean Koontz, Katherine Neville, and James Rollins.

Matteo, an aerospace engineer, returns home after working on a recovered spacecraft, expecting a sense of accomplishment. However, an unsettling feeling gnaws at him, and he can't shake the sense that something is amiss. Despite a reassuring doctor's report declaring his health normal, Matteo's unease persists. As he succumbs to exhaustion and drifts into sleep, Matteo awakens to a reality beyond comprehension. No longer in his own body, he finds himself inhabiting the unfamiliar form of another being. Bewildered and disoriented, he discovers the shocking truth: his body has been hijacked ...