Truth is more dangerous than fiction…in this exhilarating upper YA fantasy that will capture fans of Shadow and Bone and Dark Water DaughterIn ancient times, the Elder Wrights breathed their magic into the fabric of the seven seas. Now what was once an ocean of plenty is slowly becoming a sea of death, and the Talin—a race of hidden mages—are beginning to starve.And for the first time ever, one of their own has no magic.Ostracized ...

"Confession: I love X-Men and the idea of people developing different kinds of powers, be they psychic or shapeshifting or elemental control. This is exactly what I got in True Born, and it was so cool." –Dani, Dani Reviews ThingsWelcome to Dominion City.After the great Plague descended, the world population was decimated...and their genetics damaged beyond repair.The Lasters wait hopelessly for their genes to self-destruc...

She’d given up on magic—but this club won’t take no for an answer.Esme Wallace is happy to read tarot cards for Toronto’s bar scene dupes. But she doesn’t like it when the cards get too loud. When they tell her change is coming. And it does: in the form of handsome, rich Julian Holt. Esme can’t help but fall under Julian’s spell—until he inducts Esme into his ultra-secret magic club and asks her to train under his brainy best friend.Michael Cairns acts like...

In a world of legends, some stories are deadly.It’s been mere months since Nieve SeptÎle—once thought to be the only Talin born without water mage abilities—reopened Llyan’s Gate and flooded magic back into the world. Nieve doesn’t yet have a firm grasp on her godlike powers, and when Keir Manseray, the pirate mage who captured her heart, is attacked by mercenaries, she lets slip the fragile threads of her control. But how can she and Manseray make a life ...

HE'S THE COCKY ROOKIE NEXT DOOR. SHE'S THE WOMAN HE'S NOT SUPPOSED TO WANT.Marshall Hayes came to Boston for one reason — to play hockey. As the Enforcers' newest first-round pick, he's got everything to prove and nothing to lose. He didn't move into a quiet gated cul-de-sac to deal with a sharp-tongued interior designer and her Great Dane.And he definitely didn't plan to kiss her against the front of his house at midnight.Lillah Winters left Texas ...

Callie never imagined her brother’s best friend would ask her to play fiancée. But when Boston Enforcers goalie Jeremy offers her a ring, a contract, and a hundred thousand reasons to say yes, she can’t resist.What begins as a scandal‑saving arrangement quickly turns into late‑night touches, stolen kisses, and a chemistry too hot to fake. Every public appearance blurs into private temptation, and Callie finds herself falling for the man she swore she’d only pretend to love....

Case studies explore how to improve military adaptation and preparedness in peacetime by investigating foreign warsPreparing for the next war at an unknown date against an undetermined opponent is a difficult undertaking with extremely high stakes. Even the most detailed exercises and wargames do not truly simulate combat and the fog of war. Thus, outside of their own combat, militaries have studied foreign wars as a valuable source of battlefield information. The ...

Three stories of loss, resilience, and the gentle rediscovery of love come together in this uplifting S.L. Sterling collection — a celebration of second chances and the courage to begin again.In What Once Was Broken, two people scarred by the past are forced to face the truth they’ve been running from. Pain lingers, trust feels impossible, yet the connection between them refuses to fade. Sometimes the hardest part of healing is believing you’re worthy of it.In ...

Pucks and Passion, Volume One brings together three high‑heat, emotionally charged hockey romances where tension snaps, sparks fly, and every hero finds himself fighting for the one woman he can’t walk away from.In***Inside the Penalty Box*** - A hockey star trying to outrun bad press escapes to the islands—and ends up in one unforgettable, anonymous night with a woman who doesn’t recognize him. Months later, with playoffs on the line, fate throws them bac...

Knox stood across from me, anger in his eyes, his right hand in a fist ready to hit me. In that moment, as I stared at him trying to figure out what to say before he hit me, I wished I’d never walked into that little dive bar.Actually, that wasn’t true because that was the night that changed my life forever.That was the night I saved Knox’s little sister, Peyton, from making what I was certain was a huge mistake I’d figure she’d regret for the rest of her life.We al...

"Blueprint for Business Growth: Strategies for Aspiring Entrepreneurs" is your comprehensive guide to navigating the exciting yet challenging world of entrepreneurship. Packed with actionable insights, this book explores essential topics such as defining your niche, crafting a robust business plan, leveraging digital marketing, and embracing sustainable business practices. Each chapter equips aspiring entrepreneurs with tools to identify opportunities, overcome common chal...

I kept my nose clean. Bad publicity was the last thing you wanted, and I’d had my share since my last breakup went public. We’d also just lost our last five games.The boys and I decided to head to the islands for a little R&R. I’d never been so happy for a break. That was where I saw her. She didn’t seem to recognize me, which made it better, so I made my move. We didn’t exchange names or numbers. We shared one carefree night, that was all I wanted and that was all it was supposed ...