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Six BRAND new stories of love and romance among the stars by NYT & USA Today Bestsellers Mina Carter, Eve Langlais, Cara Bristol, Donna McDonald, Susan Hayes and J Thompson. Woken by a kiss, she didn’t expect her prince to be a handsome alien warrior. Kissed by the Alien Mercenary: Warriors of the Lathar by Mina Carter.Clarabelle isn’t about to take orders from anyone. Not even the alien … orders from anyone. Not even the alien hottie who has a disturbing tendency of shifting into a giant lizardman. Mate Abduction by Eve Langlais.When a dating agency claims to match Earth…

From the far-flung corners of space, to the darkest recesses of the human mind, Write Like Hell: Dark Fantasy & Sci-Fi Vol. 2 features a carefully selected collection of short science fiction stories from both new and established authors. Tales of madness, and of discovery, of war and of isolation, the stories found within these pages explore the very nature of mankind, and the technology … technology that drives us ever onward, toward the stars. Featuring stories from Brett Allen-White, Justin Fillmore, Kevin Murray, Justin Probyn, Mitchell Luthi, Nicholas Woode-Smith and Scott Miller, as well as illustrations from Stephen Spinas,…

Hello. No, down here. Farther. For god sakes, I’m down here. Finally, it’s kinda hard being noticed when your two and a half inches tall. I’m Trixie the pixie clean-up crew at Casa de la Muerte. Why is this important; because I’m damn awesome at my job. I’m the sweetest Pixie you will ever meet, just ask Taryn. She loves me dearly and lets me ride her batsy all the time. She’s a succubus who … the time. She’s a succubus who SUCKS.Tiana is my bestest friend in the whole wide world. She has a sweet tender side that will…

Find Your Irresistible Valentine…Celebrate the season of love with EIGHT BRAND-NEW, NEVER BEFORE PUBLISHED STEAMY STORIES From Nine New York Times & USA Today Bestselling, Award-Winning AuthorsRanging from fun and flirty to semi-sweet and suspenseful, this amorous collection of stories will not just hold you captive through Valentine’s Day; it’s romance you’ll find IRRESISTIBLE all year … Day; it’s romance you’ll find IRRESISTIBLE all year long.Two Hearts’ Reconnaissance: Tamara Ferguson, USA Today bestselling author: Drawn to each other from the moment they met, Eve Loughlin and Harry Giordano are teenage survivors who’ve overcome the odds. When their careers split them…

In a winter so cold the Thames freezes over, five couples venture onto the ice in pursuit of love to warm their hearts. Love unexpected, rekindled, brand new or rediscovered—even one that’s a whack on the side of the head—heats up the winter. After weeks of fog and cold all five stories converge on the ice at the 1814 Frost Fair when the ladies’ campaign to help the wounded and unemployed … ladies’ campaign to help the wounded and unemployed veterans of the Napoleonic wars culminates in a charity auction that shocks the the high sticklers of the ton.In their…

Prepare to be romanced as eight swoon-worthy dukes charm the skirts off of their lady loves.The Duke Who Loved Her by Aileen Fish: The Duke of Hartshorne returns to London to discover the woman he loves engaged to someone else. When that man vanishes on Lady Marjorie’s wedding day, she asks Hartshorne to make certain he’s safe. The favor she asks of him will require every ounce of his honor to … honor to take on, and no one believes him to be an honorable man.Searching for My Rogue by Dawn Brower: Alys Dewitt has always dreamed of finding her…

One City. One Movement. A World of Stories. Stories from Suffragette City is a collection of short stories that all take place on a single day: October 23, 1915. It’s the day when tens of thousands of women marched up Fifth Avenue, demanding the right to vote in New York City. Thirteen of today’s bestselling authors have taken this moment as inspiration to raise the voices of history and breathe … voices of history and breathe fresh life into their struggles and triumphs. The characters depicted here, some well-known, others unfamiliar, each inspire and reinvigorate the power of democracy. We…

12 Authors ~ 12 Novellas ~ 12 Alpha MenA CopA SoldierA LumberjackA FighterA Business ExecutiveA FirefighterA DomA WarriorA DoctorAn ArchitectA Bar OwnerA Rockstar None of them stood a chance against the women who would bring them to their knees.Possession raged through their blood like a live wire.Nothing will stop them from claiming what should be theirs, but… claiming what should be theirs, but…Can the women gain the upper-hand, or will the Alphas dominate all?Participating Authors:The Fighter – S.E. RoseHe’s an alpha, a fighter, and a loner. He never expected to be a protector.The Doms – Sammy KingThey wanted her, from…

Patriotic Service Leads to Victories in Romance   Relive life on the American homefront as four women of the WWII era join the workforce and discover romance in surprising ways.   Moonlight Serenade by Rita Gerlach 1941, Washington D.C. When Kate St. Claire takes over a sailor’s job at the Naval Yard in Washington, DC, she is thrown into a romance she never expected.   Only Forever by Lauralee … never expected.   Only Forever by Lauralee Bliss 1943, Springville, New York Marilyn and Arthur learn the hard way that it’s not the outside that matters, but the inward working…

For as long as men have lived, myths and legends have permeated cultures across the globe. But for every known monster, are there creatures of lore, gods of fable, and rituals of old that have been forgotten by time? Delve into the darkness that came before and witness over 100 short drabbles resurrect the ancient world in 100 words or less.Featuring award-winning horror and fiction authors from … fiction authors from around the world, we dare you to remember the fear of the unknown and to dive headfirst into the beyond.Within these pages, the old gods have awoken and with…