“Beautifully detailed characters and a subtle slide into dread . . .” —Booklist, Starred Review“Subtle, sly, beautifully structured . . .” —Michael Marshall Smith, British Fantasy Award-winning author of Only Forward, The Straw Men, and The IntrudersWhat if revenge ripples and echoes through time?You can’t choose your family or your destiny or you...

The Seven Wonders is an anthology of witchcraft in its many incarnations: gothic, modern, and utterly strange. From rural South Africa to eerie forest rites, from hedge witches whispering secrets to forces that defy understanding, these seven tales explore the trials of power, the cost of magic, and the unbreakable bonds that tether witches to their craft.In a world that has long feared and vilified witches, this collection reclaims them as heroines, as fi...

What if revenge ripples and echoes through time?You can’t choose your family or your destiny or your legacy. But once upon a time, a woman named Ava St. James had tried to build happiness upon the remains of her broken heart. For better or worse. Decades later, the Bakers are headed for a perfect family vacation. A full month at a house by the lake; the house passed down from a mysterious aunt no one ever talks about. Love and good intentions aside, what begins lik...

The small town of Ever, Massachusetts is idyllic and quaint. It's also chock full of monsters.When my sister thrifts an aged map with iridescent lettering leading to a town called Ever, I roll my eyes. According to a quick internet search, the town doesn't exist. We only manage to find it with the help of a sexy gas station owner who offers to come for me if I call him. Swoon.I quickly learn that Shepherd isn't actually human; nobody in town is. Ne...

A month ago, I had no idea that monsters lived in hidden towns.Surprise! The tiny New England town of Ever is a haven for them. Vampire brothers run the coffee shop. Werewolf bikers will fix your car. I can sort of wrap my mind around that.But then I meet Ohken Stonesmith, a bridge troll and all-around badass. He's way older than me, crazy confident, and he owns the town's only flower shop. In short—he's my ideal man.The second surprise? I'm a green...

CatherineWhen celebrity skyball star Manorin Longhorn arrives in Ever to interview for our coaching position, I have one rule—don't engage. He's my ex from centuries past, a brash male whose heart I shattered when I walked away, and it would be completely inappropriate for me to date a prospective employee.But the moment I see Nor again, the chemistry is undeniable, and I'm in big trouble since he's staying at the Annabelle Inn right under my nose. When he ...

I came to the hidden monster town of Ever for one reason—my nieces.I definitely didn't expect Connall, the quiet, authoritative shifter male, whose intense stare follows me everywhere I go. And I sure didn't move for the hilarious, snarky elemental who floats outside my bedroom window at night. Is cozy stalking a thing? Because that's what Dirk does.But it turns out my nieces are thriving, those badass bitches. They don't need to be saved. So when Dirk asks...

The KeeperMorgan Hector is mine, but for her safety, I can never claim the pretty witch. I can never sate myself on her blood or bring her to bliss with my teeth. We'll never be anything more than friends.When I discover she's homeless and living in my office, I do what I shouldn't—I bring her home. Being in close proximity with the mate I hold at arm's length is the most devastating torture. She's smart and kind with the mouth of a sailor. Plus, she smells...

It's never been the right time for my mates and me. They had their dream of running a coffee shop in Ever, and I had mine climbing the career ladder at monster headquarters. Ambition has kept us apart for centuries.When a work assignment brings me to their haven, proximity reinforces how much we long to complete our bond and remain together permanently.I come up with a radical idea to pitch to monster headquarters, an idea that'll solve not only my long-dis...

A little freedom is all I want.That and a friend or two. But I settle for escaping to Higher Grounds coffee shop instead.I lose myself in my artwork, and for a few hours each day, I can forget about how trapped I feel in the merkingdom as the unwanted and inconvenient niece of an angry, bitter king. If I could find a way to support myself, I could leave the lake—and Uncle Caralorn—and start fresh somewhere else.The fates must have a sense of humor, ...

A good protector is focused on one thing—duty.That's been my guiding mantra since I came to the hidden monster haven of Ever. My roles as protector and father come first. But I've got a secret—I'm desperately obsessed with the beautiful, kind, mischievous pixie who lives across the street.Miriam Saihem invaded my mind first, building a rock-solid friendship I've come to rely on. But my heart demands something more, someone to make it beat again. I don't wan...

Introducing Safe Haven: Modern Strategies for Child SafetyBy Mia GuzmanDiscover practical strategies and actionable insights designed to protect your children in every environment—from the safety of your home to today’s complex digital spaces. This comprehensive guide delivers clear, step-by-step instruction that empowers parents and caregivers to make confident, informed decisions while safeguarding a chil...