Steam engines and mechanical advances abound ushering in the Industrial Revolution while in the deserts of Egypt, archaeologists are uncovering lost secrets.In 19th century England, an unlikely pair of siblings discover a connection between the advances of Ancient Egypt's architectural achievements and man's leap forward in mechanical engineering.It's a race to discover if this new knowledge is due to evolution or the tinkering of the gods.Featured Contributors:...

The water, home to mermaids, selkies, and pirates alike, serves as a vessel for secrets, though it is not always airtight. A secret may sink to the bottom as a treasure long forgotten, or it may breach the surface, wrapping its tendrils around an innocent victim.Secrets in the Water showcases 31 mystical tales of deception, illusion, and enchantment, tales of seafaring witches, a seemingly magical family heirloom, the enticing call of a siren, and other secrets obscured by the wave...

Steam engines and mechanical advances abound ushering in the Industrial Revolution while in the deserts of Egypt, archaeologists are uncovering lost secrets.In 19th century England, an unlikely pair of siblings discover a connection between the advances of Ancient Egypt’s architectural achievements and man’s leap forward in mechanical engineering.It’s a race to discover if this new knowledge is due to evolution or the tinkering of the gods.Featured Contribut...

When Delia sees the naked man emerging from the stormy sea, she knows he must be more than human. Gorgeous and powerful, the god-like stranger saves her from certain death, but his rescue comes at a price: herself.Note: Swept Away is a novelette/short story of approximately 8,000 words (50 print pages) set in the world of the Krinar Chronicles. It’s about the start of Arus & Delia’s relationship in Ancient Greece. It can be read as a standalone or after the Krinar Chronicles trilog...

The cost of defiancePrincess Samarah Al-Azem knows you cannot rush revenge. Having bided her time, she's finally ready to bring down Ferran, her kingdom's enemy and the man who took everything from her. In the still of night, she lies in wait in his bedchamber….It isn't the first time Sheikh Ferran has found himself at the edge of an assassin's blade…but never has it been wielded by such a beautiful assailant. Soon he has her at his mercy-something he's wan...

Once upon a time, a woodcutter's daughter fell in love...Gretel has grown up loving her father's apprentice, Hansel, with all the fervor of her innocent heart. When Hansel is dismissed due to the summer drought, Gretel dares to run away with him, knowing she can never return home.A flight through the forest at night leads them to an old, deserted cabin that harkens back to stories of witches in the deep woods. Free to share their love for the first...

Originally published as Lord of Rage.Part 4 of 12 in the Royal House of Shadows serialization. All 12 parts were previously published as full books:• Lord of the Vampires by Gena Showalter (Parts 1—3 of Royal House of Shadows)• Lord of Rage by Jill Monroe (Parts 4—6 of Royal House of Shadows)• Lord of the Wolfyn by Jessica Andersen (Parts 7—9 of Royal House of Shadows)• Lord of the Abyss by Nalini Singh (Parts 10—12 ...

Nyandoro was born the favorite. As the only girl of her parents’ six children, she gets everything she wants without even asking for it. When the latest thing she desires is the wife of a village elder, she faces consequences she never had to before.These consequences come with the dawn of a passion she didn’t know existed, a carnal feast of flesh she can’t get enough of. But on the night she gains the ultimate satisfaction from the woman she’d always wanted, she also loses every g...

When Lady Ketryn is called back to her home world to join Lord Nadir's harim, she is curious to learn more about her weredragon nature. What she discovers is a scorching eroticism that consumes her all over.Note: This story was previously published as part of the Carnal Desires anthology.

Merrow life is fascinating and confusing for newly soulbonded land-transplant, Lucian. Awed by the underwater cities and culture, he's barely keeping up with the newness of it all.When Caiden introduces his family and starts with the courting gifts, Lucian has to catch up in a hurry. Can he accept more when his heart is already overflowing? And why is Caiden's sister so terrifying?

Caiden and Lucian take a quick trip to the downtown holding cells to rescue Myrane from a soulmate incident. Their simple outing turns into an eventful afternoon in Merrow city, where Lucian is sweetly charmed by Caiden's patient explanations and gentle affection.But when Crimson Tide shows up with an unexpected guest, a simple theft might hold the key to unlocking deeper secrets and mysteries…

Kyouka Kuroe rushes home at the urgent request of her bonded—Orion's severe eye pain has reached unbearable heights and he keeps asking for her.Returning to the second family manor, Kyouka must battle her old feelings and new emotions when she realizes what is happening. Can she help Orion and be the mother he needs? And will her Bonded make an effort to convince her stay?Can she? Or will she?