He was meat and bone, and Rome broke him. Or so they thought. The he isn't running from the Legions—he's hunting them."

THE ARENA CAN BREAK A MAN'S BONES, BUT NEVER HIS SPIRIT.In the heart of the Roman Republic, freedom is a memory and blood is the only currency. Forced from his home and sold into the brutal world of the Capuan gladiatorial pits, one man is stripped of his name, his past, and his future. He is a slave, a Thracian, a beast to be paraded for the entertainment of the masses.But within the dust and shadow of the Ludus, a spark of rebellion begins to glow.

THE ARENA CAN BREAK A MAN'S BONES, BUT NEVER HIS SPIRIT.In the heart of the Roman Republic, freedom is a memory and blood is the only currency. Forced from his home and sold into the brutal world of the Capuan gladiatorial pits, one man is stripped of his name, his past, and his future. He is a slave, a Thracian, a beast to be paraded for the entertainment of the masses.But within the dust and shadow of the Ludus, a spark of rebellion begins to glow.

My dream? Escape this hellhole and become a songwriter in L.A. My reality? My scumbag father emptied my bank account and bet me in a poker game.Not just to anyone—but to Radomir Molchanov. The King of Vegas. The sinfully drop-dead gorgeous owner of the Diamond Hotel and Casino. Oh, and the cold-blooded head of the Molchanov Bratva.Radomir has claimed me—body and soul. His touch sets me on fire, his icy gaze sends shivers down my spine, and his cruel smirk r...

It is 1985 and Brian Jackson, a working-class kid on full scholarship, has started his first semester at a university. In addition to his anxiety about his humble origins and whether or not he’ll fit in, Brian harbors a dark secret: a burning, long-held, lovingly kindled ambition … He wants to appear on the wildly popular TV quiz show University Challenge. When he finally makes the team and his dream comes true, life seems perfect, especially given his infatuation for a fellow tea...

Erin Neal has been living a secluded life in the Arizona desert since the death of his girlfriend and he isn't happy when an oil company executive comes calling. A number of important Saudi oil wells have stopped producing and Erin is the world's foremost expert in resolving just these kinds of complications.Erin quickly finds himself stuck in the Saudi desert studying a new bacteria with a voracious appetite for oil and an uncanny talent for destroying drilling equipment. It soon ...

One lie ruined everything. One night with a Bratva king sealed my fate. Now I'm carrying his baby . . . and I'm the target of a bloody war. I had my life mapped out—Graduate school. Teach physics. Live quietly. No mafia. No danger. No drama. But everything changed the moment I found a birth certificate I was never meant to see.When I agreed to be a surrogate, I thought I was helping friends. Instead, I stepped into a trap. Now I'm caught be...

On the eve of September 11, 2001, New York City’s famous National Guard regiment, the fighting 69th Infantry, was not fit for duty. Most of its soldiers were immigrant kids with no prior military experience, their uniforms were incomplete, and their equipment was derelict. The thought of deploying such a unit was laughable. Sean Flynn, himself a member of the 69th, memorably chronicles the transformation of this motley band of amateur soldiers into a battle-hardened troop at work in one of...

This irresistible first novel tells the story of four friends who find themselves caught up in the dangerous quest to save their town when the wicked creatures from their card game come to life.Max Summer and his three best friends, Harley, Ernie, and Natalia - who form the secret club The Grey Griffins - seem to be the only people in their very normal Minnesota town to notice that strange things have started to happen. When creatures like goblins and fairies and unicorns, all char...

Moscow and Argentina form a devastating secret alliance to control the territory—and the oil rights—of the Falkland Islands. The United States is furious at this act of international piracy—and the fact that their largest oil giant owns those same rights. Under the stern eye of Admiral Morgan, the Navy SEALs bring in legendary Commander Rick Hunter. Their mission is to hammer Argentina's military and free the Falklands. For the fabled Hunter, the assignment strikes close to home. His Engli...

"[Narrator Laura Hicks] captures the compelling emotions of these desperate women as they escape their former lives of hardship and dare to dream of a freedom they haven't yet known." — Booklist, starred reviewThe stunning sequel to Jim Fergus' award-winning One Thousand White Women.9 March 1876My name is Meggie Kelly and I take up this pencil with my twin sister, Susie. We have nothing left, less than nothing. The vill...

It all started with a fake baby bump. Then, I really got knocked up. Now, I've been stolen by Russian Special Forces. This wasn't supposed to happen.I had my escape planned. One last time letting him tie me up, strip me down, and own me completely. Then? I was betrayed—by my own damn hormonal body.One second, I was drunk on pleasure. The next? A sharp nip to my overly sensitive nipple made me scream—not in bliss like usual, but in agonizing pain.