This book is the logical continuation of a series of collected essays examining the origins and evolution of myths and legends of the supernatural in Western and non-Western tradition and popular culture. The first two volumes of the series, The Universal Vampire: Origins and Evolution of a Legend (Fairleigh Dickinson University Press, 2013) and Images of the Modern Vampire: The Hip and the Atavistic. (Fairleigh Dickinson University Press, 2013) focused on the vampire legend. The essays in...

Dixie has a problem. Her boyfriend just broke up with her only two weeks before the big family gathering to celebrate her grandparent’s anniversary. Even sadder still, she isn't all that distraught about losing this relationship. Now, a trip she was looking forward to, is tying her up in knots. While she loves her family, she is not looking forward to all the questions and pitying looks when she shows up single… again.Chase has been Dixie's friend since they were children. She was ...

Zoey needed to make changes to her life. She left her controlling ex-boyfriend and an unexceptional job in Lexington and took a chance for new start. Moving Blossom Hills was the perfect way to her new life. She would be closer to her best friend, and fulfill her dream to open a bakery. She arrived in town full of hope and optimism for her future. What Zoey did not expect was to find such great new friends, immediate success for her bakery and even love in this new charming small town....

Ariel was only nine years old when she was first called Princess by her brother’s best friend. Kyle had found her alone and hurt in the woods where he promised that he would always find her. She grew up knowing that they would eventually find their way to each other. But when Kyle didn’t return after college, she knew she had to move on. Enjoying her amazing life as a successful card shop owner with a loving family and friends her world tilted when Kyle moved back to town. Ariel patiently ...

Mia’s wedding day did not go as planned. Instead, it’s a total disaster. Her groom vanished without a trace, her bank account has mysteriously been wiped out and she found herself locked out of her new apartment still wearing her wedding dress. What could be worse? Possibly meeting her infuriatingly handsome landlord with a mascara-streaked face and still wearing said dress might be it.Derek had been used to being the charming no-strings-attached bartender for years. However, watch...

For nearly a century and a half, the Smoot family "cooperated with nature" to create the vibrant Texas wildscape of the Flower Hill Estate on West Sixth Street. But the generosity of spirit that cultivated that sanctuary extends beyond the iron fence surrounding the property. Institutions like the Central Presbyterian Church, the Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary, the Austin American-Statesman, the Texas state capitol, The University of Texas and Travis and Austin High Scho...

Josie moved from town to town for years trying to escape her past and searched for a place that felt like home. She finally discovered that home in Blossom Hills, but after tragedy strikes, she finds herself coming back to town with her four nieces and nephews. Letting everyone into her heart is the hardest thing she's ever had to do, and now the sexy neighbor is skillfully unlocking every last barrier she has left.Grayson has definitely made his share of mistakes. Now that he has ...

"Being soul mates doesn't mean you get along and never fight. It means there's someone in your life who completes you."Alex has given up on love, and why shouldn't he? As an ex-gang banger with a long list of enemies, he's not exactly perfect husband material. He did what he had to do to stay alive, and if that meant running with a gang and tarnishing his reputation, then so be it.But one day, after fleeing the gang that had given him protection for so many years, ...

When the universe breaks your heart, can you ever love again?When humanity's unconscious power erased Wyatt's Omega from the universe, he was shattered.Years later, the unmated small-town sheriff, is forced to live his remaining days as an enforcer to keep the shifter world a secret.Paranormal author Kyle Hamilton and latent Omega lives for research, but when he unknowingly stumbles too close to a long-held secret world, he's marked for removal. While he aw...

Whether you want to visit the Alamo, attend South by Southwest, or explore Texas wine country, the local Fodor’s travel experts in Texas are here to help! Fodor’s San Antonio, Austin & the Texas Hill Country guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time. This new edition has been fully-red...

This Audiobook contains the following works The Sky is the Limit Vol 1 Think and Grow Rich [Napoleon Hill] - Starts at Chapter 1 The prophet [Khalil Gibran] - Starts at Chapter 19 Eight Pillars of Prosperity [James Allen]- Starts at Chapter 47 As a Man Thinketh [James Allen] - Starts at Chapter 58 An Iron Will [Orison Swett Marden] - Starts at Chapter 67 The Art of Money Getting [P.T. Barnum] - Starts at Chapter 74 The Game of Life and How to Play it [Florence Scovel Shinn] - Starts at Cha...

Eight sexy summer sizzlers to set the night on fire!Lena Austin -- Paws to Heal: Two were-dogs welcome the return of their former lover back into their arms after being enemy packs…Alice Gaines -- Banished: A sexy shapeshifter has one chance to seduce the woman he needs before he disappears forever.Kira Stone -- A Warrior’s Blade: The mysterious Phoenix is the embodiment of Kyros’ hopes and dreams… but who is he?Isabella Jordan -- Surrender Party: Better rea...