Enter a world of dark family secrets …Herman sets out to make a better life for herself, believing the job she has lined up will solve all her problems. But her plans are derailed when she meets a charming, mysterious stranger on a train.The moment Stephen Dagmar sets eyes on Herman, he knows he's found not only a new assistant to join him onstage in his magic show, but the woman of his dreams.At home in Stephen's Gothic mansion, Herman rev...

From the dark depths of the past, comes the tale of the first wizard of Illeniel. Daniel Tennick lived simply, a young shepherd with few troubles and little to occupy his mind, until the warden appeared. Daniel's power awakens, and he finds himself hunted by the servants of the cruel and uncaring forest gods. Trapped by his gift, Daniel will uncover the secrets of the deep woods and those who live there, a civilization created from the grave of an older one. What he discovers will light a ...

They say the truth will set you free. They lie.Roxal is desperate to stay alive. So desperate that she pretends to obey her gods even though she knows they are false. But now her gods are hunting down and executing the non-believers, and Roxal fears her pretense may no longer keep her safe.Overachiever Lauren is on the verge of a brilliant technological breakthrough when an unexpected illness stops her in her tracks. Urgent visits with a hypnotherapist reve...

**“A must-read for any investor.”—BrowserOne of the “few great investment books” (Andrew Tobias) ever written, with 2 million copies in print.**In a time of rampant misinformation about ways of growing your money, Burton G. Malkiel’s gimmick-free investment guide is more necessary than ever. Whether you’re considering your first 401k contribution or contemplating retirement, the fully updated, fiftieth anniversary edition of A Random Walk Down Wall Street ...

Going to the office just got a lot more exciting.The no-dating policy at the Studletter Condom Company isn’t a problem for office manager Sandra until Michael walks in, all good looks and bulging biceps. But no. She's a professional and won't be swayed by his handsomeness and wit and charm...Eager to hang up the chaps and quit moonlighting as a cowboy stripper, Michael, aka Saddle McFleshbomb, buckles up to immerse himself in his new corporate career. Only ...

Mordecai's simple life as the son of a blacksmith is transformed by the discovery of his magical birthright. As he journeys to understand the power within him he is drawn into a dangerous plot to destroy the Duke of Lancaster and undermine the Kingdom of Lothion. Love and treachery combine to embroil him in events he was never prepared to face. What he uncovers will change his understanding of the past, and alter the future of those around him.

Unjustly labeled a flirt, Kitty Beaucroft is in need of a fiancé. Lord Philip Butler's father wants him to settle down before he can become a landowner. With no intention of following through, Kitty and Philip enter into a temporary engagement as a means to an end. Unfortunately, someone knows the truth and is determined to expose them.

Years have passed since the last of the Dark Gods was defeated, and Lothion has entered an age of peace and prosperity. Mordecai’s oldest children have already begun to make a place for themselves, and his youngest are on the cusp of adulthood. By every outward measure, his life has been a success; he has earned his reward. However, Tyrion, the first wizard and brutal liberator of mankind, has returned with an agenda of his own, and dark things continue to stir at the edges of civilization...

A gateway to Helheim opened on Eotrus land. Things not meant to walk the mortal world are coming through; unstoppable evil with an insatiable hunger for blood and souls. Sir Claradon Eotrus assembles an intrepid force of sorcerers and soldiers who risk all they hold dear to hold fast that evil portal. But what is Claradon to do when he discovers, the man he recruited to help him close that gateway is either the greatest hero the world has ever known or the devil himself, thrown down from t...

THEIR FAMILY SECRETS ARE DRENCHED IN BLOODThe annual cottage getaway to Elm Ridge Falls should have been bliss for Amelia and her sisters. Instead, a looming threat stalks the secluded forest. Trapping them in the confines of the once tranquil vacation home.The Barlow sisters return to the cottage with one thing in mind, escape. Escape from a secret affair, a retaliatory coworker, and an abusive partner. They were going to bask in the warmth of the summer s...

Holden Bancroft was born with a better than average brain and not much else. Often described as strange and sickly, his attempts to conform only made him look foolish and a life-long diet of pills hasn’t provided a cure. Deciding to strengthen the only tool in his arsenal was liberating and learning became his greatest joy. But each episode is another reminder that his time is limited, and Holden intends to use everything he’s learned to help the small town of Hope before he dies.A...

Small words carry enormous weight. Your words, chosen with care, are among the most powerful tools you have for making people feel seen, heard, and valued. Saying "tell me more" instead of moving on. Choosing we over I or knowing when not to speak at all. These micro-decisions shape how leaders are perceived, how teams perform, and whether organizations thrive or stagnate.Small Words of Leadership examines the often-underestimated dimension of leadership communication. Com...