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Ajax and his elven lovers have entered the Wyld. It is the original home of the elves. It is the land of the fae. Most importantly, it is the pathway to the elemental planes which then lead to the Gates of Creation. Ajax is burdened with carrying a spirit from the realm of creation, and he has sworn to take her home. Their path is uncertain. They are sure to be hunted if they are discovered. Worse, if the nature of their secret passenger is uncovered, there is nothing that the powerful fae wouldn't do to capture the creation spirit so as to steal her divine power.

Living side by side with my gorgeous wolf shifter, life in Sintar has almost become normal...almost. Few things in my old life back on Earth could have prepared me for my unofficial role as a Quest Giver. Easy Street continues to thrive, though, so I must be doing something right.

Noah's recent departure from Dunbar leads him into places unknown. With newly upgraded powers and items of his own creation, he must navigate a dangerous landscape, facing formidable foes while making unexpected allies. From the dark walls of Karak Hold, Noah mines to uncover unique ores. With his gains he'll develop advanced tools and machinery to improve what he creates. A lot can go wrong because with new levels and skills, comes additional danger.

Isabel Archer is a young woman who has inherited a large sum of money after the death of her father. She is invited to visit her aunt and uncle’s estate in London, where she is greeted by a cast of eclectic neighbors, many of whom offer her marriage very quickly due to her status. Isabel is set on maintaining independence though and refuses several offers of marriage as she lives in pursuit of her destiny. Eventually, she does fall prey to the people trying to gain her fortune and settles into an unhappy marriage with an egotistical man named Gilbert Osmond.

Dying sucks. Being reborn as a legendary hero, the only guy enrolled at an all-female military academy? Not so bad. These gorgeous women say I’m destined to win the dragon war. They say I’m destined to save them all, and the world. First, I'll need to upgrade my new body. To do that, I need to win every battle I can. Because these beauties live by the sword. They fight one another for power and ranking in single combat. The winners get amazing new upgrades, while the losers get picked apart for scraps. Good thing I’m a winner.

In Verona, Italy, two young people in love defy the demands of their families and pursue their love for one another above societal expectations. Their decisions and pursuit of love send ripples throughout their family and friend circles, causing controversy and consequences. For centuries, the tale of the young star-crossed lovers has been a mainstay of both the literary canon and popular culture. This is one of William Shakespeare’s most known and beloved works with timeless themes and prose.

When published in 1868, the world fell in love with this semiautobiographical story of the March sisters, and to this day the classic story is beloved and frequently adapted for the stage and screen. Little Women tells the story of Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy March, sisters who love each other and work hard building their earnest lives in Massachusetts during the Civil War.

Master Jack Hawthorne’s tribe have taken control of the entire region and its resources, with his kingdom now spanning across eight different tribal lands. Now that he has taken power over the area and freed its people, the land to the south beckons. But the tribe’s expansion into the south carries many obstacles, putting Jack not only on a collision course with four different powerful forces, but also in search of a lost treasure hidden by pirates, demons and dungeons.

Finding herself in a strange new realm in a sleek new body that is not her own, Nikole must learn to survive fast. She quickly befriends an elite healer and his masterfully skilled crew, hoping to find safety in numbers. But bigger problems lurk on the horizon than just monsters of the wild. This new world is on the brink of war.

Daniel’s dreams for Olympic glory died when his nation’s team is found guilty of widespread performance enhancing drug abuse. It doesn’t matter that he is innocent. Faith has been lost, and he pays the price along with the rest of his team. After years of drifting, uncertain what the future can hold, Daniel finds what might be a new purpose: Coaching. Inspired by a vibrant, energetic athlete who doesn’t have the money to afford a professional coach, Daniel commits himself to helping her realize her own dreams.

In the seventh book of the Anne of Green Gables series, Anne and Gilbert Blythe have been happily married for over a decade and have six children. The children take center stage in this story, as they befriend the four children of a new minister in tow, John Meredith. After John’s wife died, he has buried himself into theological studies, and lets his children run free. And though the children are generally kind and loyal, the townsfolk only really notice them on the occasions where they’re getting into trouble.

For the first time, Kyle and his family have the chance to take advantage of a weakness in the Dawn organization. But to seize that chance they will need support. As successful as they’ve been in staying alive, they are not capable of planning a large-scale attack against a hardened target.

She summoned him to a desperate world. Pulled from a mundane life by a beautiful stranger, Michael is offered what he’s always wanted: something to believe in, to care about, to fight for. But he’s no warrior. The people of Vendira have been oppressed by dark magic for centuries, any spark of resistance long since extinguished. They need a symbol of hope to push back against the malevolent forces that rule the world. Could he be what this world so desperately needs?

The Blooded One has revealed his plot to me, and I have one chance to stop him and destroy his horde of barbarian warriors. To complete my legend, I need to fight the very Gods and overthrow them. With my wives by my side, I will forge my legacy in the fires of war. We must succeed, or the universe will return to Chaos....

Five former sorority sisters, all in their 50's, undertake the adventure of a lifetime when a mysterious invite reunites them at an exclusive resort set on a private island.

After being killed in a home invasion, John Dagan rises in a world of mayhem and magic. In this world, he is the most dangerous thing. And he’s very, very pissed off. John must now make the choice to be this world's destroyer, or savior. Thankfully, he has some strange but cute companions to keep him company…and maybe start a massacre while they're at it.

When the stars vanish and heroes follow suit, it seems there’s no one left to try to stop an unseen power from taking over the world. But nobody was counting on Toby, a seemingly normal man, to get involved. Once upon a time, he might have refused his hero's call. With an overwhelming power of his own and new friends who are counting on him, he's drawn the line in the sand. He will stop this reign of chaos, one way or another.

Fate can hold a grudge. For fugitives of the Regime, Sela Tyron and Jon Veradin, the evidence is undeniable. Their escape into the Reaches meant a chance at a new life together without looking over their shoulders. However, in this savage, hardscrabble region, the pair quickly find themselves targeted by scheming alien gangsters and cybernetically enhanced Guild agents. What else could go wrong?

Leila King leads a difficult life. The turmoil she has found herself in was her own doing, but that did not make it any easier to deal with. Faced with circumstances beyond her control, Leila must find a way to appease her new love Gordon Roth, yet not lose touch with her strong, female alter-ego Goddess. At the same time, her concern for her once devoted and obedient, submissive pet Matthew becomes almost more than she can tolerate.

Five former sorority sisters, all in their 50s, undertake the adventure of a lifetime when a mysterious invite reunites them at an exclusive resort set on a private island. And what adventures they've had so far at Mother's! With a new section of the resort open and operating, numerous new guests, and two weddings about to take place, the women have their hands full. Can they juggle everything that's going on in their lives and business and still produce two amazing weddings?