Magnus Bane and Alec Lightwood might fall in love—but first they have a first date. When Magnus Bane, warlock, meets Alec Lightwood, Shadowhunter, sparks fly. And what happens on their first date lights a flame...

An archaeological dig unearths an ancient Celtic secret that should have stayed buried.Judy Fitzwater's comic mystery tour de force, originally published by Ballantine Books, is finally available in electronic format.Jennifer Marsh is a mystery writer with a stack of eight unpublished manuscripts and rejection letters to match filling her closet. She's sure that if she can just get famous for something, someone will have to publish her books. Why not murder?She'll find a target so mean that she'd actually be doing the world a favor by bumping him or her off. And she knows just the person:Penney Richmond, a high-powered literary agent who's made it her job to ruin people's lives. All Jennifer has to do is frame herself, do the deed, and come out with an iron-clad alibi, and she'll be well on her way to getting a three book deal. So what if she chickens out at the last minute? A vegetarian good girl who rescued a greyhound could never actually kill someone. But when Penney is found murdered and the police think Jennifer did it, she’d better find the real murderer before she goes away... for life.Along with her eccentric writer's group, spunky old ladies with a nose for sleuthing, her neurotic greyhound, and a sexy, sarcastic reporter named Sam, Jennifer embarks on a journey filled with danger, deception, and disguises that could leave her Dying to Get Published...

Includes Dragon Kin:3. What a Dragon Should Know 4. Last Dragon Standing5. The Dragon Who Loved Me 

Sasha wasn't the boy her father wanted, but he tried to teach her how to hunt anyway. After he was killed, she turned her skill with a bow to different targets. Read it for free at https://stories.osterin.comAydith is a young aetheling whose distrust of the Norsemen often gets dismissed. With the encouragement of a kind hearth companion named Hastings, she might find another way to aid her country."The Lost Tales of Mercia" are ten short tales that can be enjoyed as quick glimpses into the swashbuckling history of ancient England or read alongside the full-length novel, "Eadric the Grasper." Most of the characters are real historical figures inspired by the Anglo-Saxon Chronicles.

Adolf, with the aid of Lucifer, has gone on to achieve great power, conquering nations in a struggle to attain world domination. But the second world war hasn't gone as planned and the Allies are turning the tide. Adolf is working on an endgame plan that will either overthrow the Allied Powers and win him the war, or leave the world to consume itself.The seventh novel and finale to the Descendants Saga!The Descendant races have been decimated during the final battle within the Spiritual Realm. Black and the Cherubim have been consigned to Tartarus. But a few have survived. Adolf, with the aid of Lucifer, has gone on to achieve great power, conquering nations in a struggle to attain world domination. But the second world war hasn't gone as planned and the Allies are turning the tide. Adolf is working on an endgame plan that will either overthrow the Allied Powers and win him the war, or leave the world to consume itself. At this critical time in world history, there are only a few Descendants like Brody West who remain. But can they do anything to stop him?

"When Snow White escaped from the huntsman that fateful morning, she fled to the neighboring kingdom of Lonstas...Home to vampires, werewolves, elves and more, Snow's adventures in Lonstas will change the face of fairy tales forever..."Snow is the beautiful sixteen year old heir to the throne of Rylak. When her powerful stepmother’s jealousy turned deadly, she fled to the neighboring Kingdom of Lonstas; a magical land filled with all manner of mythical creature. Now masquerading as the adopted daughter of Doctor Cornelius Rutherford, Snow hopes to live in relative peace.....The lush and magical land of Lonstas introduces Snow to creatures she has never before encountered; creatures such as elves, fairies, vampires, dragons, werewolves, and a lonely teen imprisoned in a cold stone tower. Snow’s decision to free the teen pits her and her new friends against mysterious dark forces, placing her directly in the path of Prince Leonardo Charming.Throughout the mayhem, chaos and romance surrounding the ensuing adventure, Snow is acutely aware of one thing: her Stepmother is relentless, she will find her; it is just a matter of when.......

While glaciers began to melt all over the planet 12000 years ago, water levels started to rise 300 feet, swallowing any evidence of cultures living near the ancient coastlines. However, archeologists have found new civilizations older than the Egyptians and Sumerians. As history has to be rewritten, we have to ponder who were the heroes and antagonists of a forgotten time of the AtlanteansAfter the Ice Age, the world as we know now looked quite different. While glaciers began to melt all over the planet, water levels started to rise 300 feet, swallowing any evidence of cultures living near the ancient coastlines. However, in the last five decades, archeologists have found new civilizations older than the Egyptians and Sumerians, dating back twelve-thousand years. As history has to be rewritten, we have to ponder who were the heroes and antagonists of a forgotten time of the Atlanteans

A Very Blakely Christmas is a first in a series. After having published several short verses in various magazines for children, Blakely’s adventures are being published in book form.Synopsis: Boy discovers Elves use light beams to travel to and from the North Pole.Pulled from the nightly news, Liberty Betrayed follows the residents of a small fictional Texas town as it faces the Federal Government’s desire to appease those who want to surrender to the influx of Illegal Immigrants surging over our southern border.Sandley, Texas is a typical small town. The people have made a life for themselves by raising their families and being there for their neighbors. No one expected what lay ahead for them when a group of Illegal Immigrants were brought to town to fill the jobs at the newly reopened Window Factory. How will the residents of Sandley overcome this invasion of their town? How will they triumph over this Act of Tyranny?

A young disciple has doubts about his master and seeks solitude in order to sort out his thoughts. High in a tree, he catches a girl on the wind who knows things about Eradis, his teacher, that don't make sense...It’s been twenty years since the Guardian Sages brought a bit of balance to Earth. But ever since their devastating separation, chaos has spread tenfold. When an explosion sends Kwon rushing home from town to check on his grandpa, he gets there only to find a crater where a ranch once lay and his deceased grandfather lying in the center gripping a strange medallion that he’s never seen before or heard about. Hoping to find the meaning behind the item and what it has to do with his grandpa’s death, he goes on a journey to find his grandfather’s best friend, Goopa. But he soon finds out that the medallion was not the only secret his grandfather hid from him. His grandfather was a member of the legendary Guardian Sages. Now, with an enemy from the past carrying a vendetta and the remaining sages being exterminated, who will protect the ones that once protected the planet?

A boy, a rat, and an exterminator -- three players in a game of survival. Christmas vacation is supposed to be a blast. Or so Eric thinks. But with all his friends either sick in bed or out of town, Eric's getting more bored by the hour. Then he meets Anje Gabrail, exterminator. Anje's got all the normal stuff an exterminator needs -- roach powders and smoke bombs -- but he also carries some extra equipment: a crossbow and metal-tipped arrows that can penetrate concrete walls and will annihilate any creature with which they come in contact. Anje's number one target? Rats. To Eric, this guy is creepy but fascinating. So, with nothing better to do, he joins Anje on a mission to destroy the rat living in the basement of his apartment building. But as Christmas Day draws nearer and the temperature outside keeps dropping, things in the basement go from weird to deadly. And Eric learns how valuable life truly is.

Ed Piazza, the Secretary of State of the small United States being forged in war-torn Germany during the Thirty Years War, has a problem on his hands. A religious conference has been called in nearby Rudolstadt which will determine doctrine for all the Lutherans in the nation. The hard-fought principle of religious freedom is at stake, threatened alike by intransigent theologians and students rioting in the streets. As if that weren't bad enough: the up-time American Lutherans are themselves divided; a rambunctious old folk singer is cheerfully pouring gasoline on the flames; * and a Calvinist "facilitator" from Geneva is maneuvering to get the U.S. involved with the developing revolutionary movement in Naples. Stories include: Portraits by Eric Flint Anna's Story by Loren Jones Curio and Relic by Tom Van Natta The Sewing Circle by Gorg Huff The Rudolstadt Colloquy by Virginia DeMarce Radio in the 1632 Universe by Rick Boatright They've Got Bread Mold, So Why Can't They Make Penicillin? by Robert Gottlieb Horse Power by Karen Bergstralh

Prince Dar of the Westlands calls the new fortress of Zakh Gral "a dagger laid against our throat." It was built by the Horsekin, ancient enemies of his people. To destroy the threat, the elven prince has called upon his dwarven and human allies. Their leaders know that if the Westlands fall, their own throats will feel the dagger next. Joining them are two powerful dragons, who have their own bitter reasons to hate the Horsekin. But the fanatical Horsekin have a powerful ally as well, a new goddess. Alshandra's priestesses have announced that She has given Prince Dar's lands to the Horsekin-and that his people must be utterly destroyed.

Edie Spence just wanted a vacation. A nice, relaxing, stress free, non-adventure away from the craziness that's dominated her life since becoming a nurse for paranormal creatures. But from the start, her trip on the Maraschino, a cruise ship bound for Hawaii, has been anything but stress free, especially when Edie's boyfriend Asher recognizes someone he used to know. Someone from his not-so-nice past. With their lives in the balance, will Edie and Asher be able to save their growing family or will this adventure be their end?

Roland de Courtemanche had rejected Rhiannon's affections for centuries, banishing her to exist alone in eternal darkness. Yet now the man she loved and the boy in his care were in serious danger. For Rhiannon to stay away was impossible. . . Resisting Rhiannon took strength--strength Roland needed in order to protect his young ward. Yet to succumb to his desire and then cast her away would be to drive a stake through her heart. . . exactly what the avenging mortal on their trail had in mind for them all. . . For centuries, loneliness has haunted them from dusk till dawn. Yet now, from out of the darkness, shines the light of eternal life. . . eternal love.

When Keaton—a champion of the swordsman's circuit—falls in love with a promising up-and-comer in the female "Fox" division, he begins training her in hopes she will survive her upcoming fights. Keaton's own training falls by the wayside, and with a title defense against a murderous new contender hanging over his head, he must make the choice between his crown, his love, or his life.Then the Order doctors were worrying after Rosetta, and Keaton stepped back to let them tend to her wounds. Representatives for the various Parchments and Speakers asked him questions and he answered. Yes, he and Rosetta were in a relationship. Yes, he was very impressed with her performance. Yes, he was very prepared for his fight with Mantis.It worried him that this last felt like a lie.“What do you think about the announcement,” one of the writers asked, “that Rosetta is set to fight the Queen of Foxes in just over a month?”Keaton was confused. “Doesn’t the Queen have at least one more fight between now and then?” he asked. “Rosetta should have at least 12 weeks preparation time.”"Shinen was next in line, but she was injured in training,” the writer said. “Rosetta is stepping in to replace her. What do you think of the match up?”Keaton felt cold. “I think Rosetta is ready for anything,” he said.This also felt like a lie.Keaton looked through the mob of people and stared at Rosetta. She was sitting on a stool, eyes closed as the Order doctor stitched up her arm. She looked so small sitting there.He had to train her, and he had to beat Mantis. So he would do both.If that was even possible.