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Who
will survive when the future can only be saved by the past?
A
vicious insomnia pandemic devolves into a devastating apocalypse, and
humanity teeters on the brink of extinction in the thrilling final
installment of the Percivious Trilogy, Escape.
Emerging
from the dark side of the moon, the HELIXand
its crew embark on a desperate effort to save the last of their
species—and ours.
An unexpected alliance forms between
humans and the XYZ—Earth’s first intelligent hominid species—to
stop the pandemic once and for all. But when unforeseen forces
surface, Herriden, captain of the HELIX—which
carries the last of the cetacean XYZs—must make an unfathomable
choice, if it’s not already too late . . .
Percivious:
Escapeis
an astonishing conclusion to the Percivious Trilogy, in which life as
we know it will never be the same.
J
J Cook’s background in marketing across a spectrum of
industries—technology, finance, and the arts—brings insight and
depth to characters spanning an array of disciplines, ages,
countries, and cultures.
AJ
COOK, MD’s current role as chief of pediatric urology at the
Alberta Children’s Hospital has allowed him the opportunity to
author and contribute to numerous published studies, honing his
writing skills, while his experience as a surgeon -- as well as the
relationships he’s developed with his young patients and their
guardians -- has contributed credibility and realism to the
narrative.
They
attribute the creation of the Percivious trilogy not only to the
marriage of their unique skills and perspectives, but also to their
marriage of each other.
Will Leblanc takes risks in his private equity firm and in the underground boxing ring, but nowhere else. Definitely not in love. Which is why he had to walk away.
Except Bristol Anderson needs his help. More than that, he wants to protect her.
But no one can protect her from him. He has a dark side. A violent side. She’s an unbearable temptation. He's barely holding back.
What happens when the monster inside him gets loose?
Welcome to the Midnight Dynasty... The warring Morelli and Constantine families have enough bad blood to fill an ocean, and their brand-new stories will be told by your favorite dangerous romance authors.
WARNING
This book is intended for readers eighteen years old and over. It contains material that some readers could find disturbing. Enter at your own risk...
A
swamp rat-turned lady, a hotshot southern attorney, and a small-town
dreamer endure life’s cruel twists on the way to Hollywood’s
swanky Mansfield Supper Club.
Louisiana,
1927.A
brutal fate sweeps seventeen-year-old Francie Roubideaux from the
Louisiana bayou to the iron rule of Miss Claire in New Orleans. She
survives using her daddy’s wits and mama’s grace, but fickle
fortune isn’t done with her yet….
Illinois,
1937.Rose
Donovan’s dreary small-town life takes a turn when a New York City
music man whisks her away to Hollywood. But soon she’s torn between
addictive passion and another man’s arms…and more than Rose’s
heart is on the line.
Georgia,
1936.A
rising star on the Atlanta legal circuit, Beau Hartwell is the envy
of every lawyer in the city…until his past desperately comes to
call. Can big-city Beau handle backwoods justice, or will the case
break more than his career?
In
one fateful night, their worlds collide in ways no one saw coming…
CB had been
threatening to write the Mansfield stories for twelve years after
being inspired by the Reba McEntire video for ‘Because of You.’
In 2020, she finally birthed the books. (Thank you, COVID) The
Mansfield books launched The Express Investigations Series.
After bouncing
around the country, CB settled in Phoenix for twenty years, but now
connects to wi-fi in Texas. She lives with her seven-pound Yorkie,
Benji, who rules her life with an iron paw.
Ragnarok
happened. Survivors converged on earth many millennia ago, breeding
and blending with humans. Now, a secret battle of bloodlines is being
waged in the shadows of the real world.
Raine
Thoren became a Shadow Guardian to protect non-magical humans from
threats they aren't even aware of. But the latest killer on the loose
has stealth and power unlike any adversary she's faced. She won't be
able to bring this one down alone.
FBI
Special Agent Will Decker prefers to work by himself. When a
mysterious woman saves his life, she's suddenly assigned to work with
him in his quest to track an elusive killer. The more he learns about
his new partner, Raine, and what demons lurk in shadows, the more
fantasy becomes reality.
If
they're going to stop the demon and unravel prophecies of the future,
they'll need to work as a team and unlock each others' hearts and
untapped powers.
***Raine
Down is the captivating first book in The Shadow Guardians urban
fantasy romantic suspense series. If you like engaging characters,
sizzling tension, and magic, then you'll love this series.***
Christina
is a four-time award winning author in thriller, romantic suspense,
and fantasy.
She
is a mother of two energetic boys and a Jack Russel Terrier. She is a
lover of suspense, adventure, and happy endings. She completed The
Avant Champion epic fantasy series at over 450,000 words, and is
working on a new urban fantasy trilogy. The Rider Files books 1-7 are
complete, and she's plotting and writing books 8 and 9. She writes
action and adventure in fantasy and romantic suspense genres with
strong female leads.
“I
grew up reading Tom Clancy, Michael Crichton, and the Bourne books. I
write seeking to create that level of action and intrigue but with
female heroines. I love the quote, ‘She needed a hero. So she
became one.’ My novels have empowered women overcoming powerful
obstacles and the strong men who support them.”
Elin
believes she will never belong Her
magic is too dangerous.
This
is the first book in The Crystal Mages Trilogy, a young adult
coming-of-age epic fantasy series.
Elin
is pulled into a dangerous quest and her life is changed forever when
she is found by Kamaria, a mage with her own issues, and a group of
rangers. Kamaria is desperate to prove herself and Elin could be the
key.
Elin struggles with her burgeoning friendships, learning
to control her magic, and her feelings for the grey-eyed ranger, Kai.
All while contending with renegade mages, assassins, and deadly
creatures from legend. She also learns secrets from her past and the
reason why her parents abandoned her as a baby.
She discovers
that her dead parents have bequeathed her a heavy responsibility, as
well as a key. A key that could release a dark mage.
Elin will
need to rein in her dangerous magic before evil is unleashed across
the world.
If you enjoy strong heroines, richly imagined
magical worlds, adventure, mystery, and stories about friendship,
then you will love A
Shimmer of Magic.
Try
this brand-new YA coming-of-age, epic fantasy series today!
Jane
Shand has always been an avid reader of fantasy and mystery and is an
author of YA Fantasy.
She
got hooked on fantasy after reading ‘Lord of the Rings’ at a
young age and was determined to write books full of magic and
adventure.
She
lives in Hampshire, England with her family and two cheeky cats who
would love to help her write.
She
has published The Darkling Duology plus a prequel novella, a
standalone book, and is now working on The Crystal Mages Trilogy
which will be followed by a longer series set on the same continent.
GOLD
MEDAL WINNER - GLOBAL BOOK AWARDS, Teen & Young Adult Sci-Fi
Fantasy
In
this race against time, three teens with powers that defy science
take on a warring planet destroyed by climate change. But will they
return home? Trapped in an epic time/space confrontation, the trio
battle destiny. Alliances are betrayed. Unlikely friendships are
forged. And young love flourishes in a race against impossible odds
in this thrilling young adult sci-fi fantasy adventure.
When
Parker Kittredge, a quirky science student from New York City, is
lured to her terrace by a frisky hummingbird, she slips and plunges
18 stories to the street. She awakens in Spyridon, a planet destroyed
by climate change and locked in a civil war. Parker quickly discovers
she is not alone. Two other teens have also been kidnapped and they
must join forces to save the planet if they have any chance to return
to Earth.
The
teens' struggle for survival is fierce: murders, deceptions, power
plays, love triangles, and magical fantasy elements make this a
high-stakes, coming-of-age adventure pitted against a race with time.
Reviews
for One If:
“An
epic fantasy adventure that will thrill anyone who reads it.” -Online
Book Club
“The
world-building was compelling and the environmental themes are
timely.” -Bianca
Marais, best-selling author of Hum
If You Don't Know the Words
“I
was so wrapped up in it and invested in all the characters. I love
how each character is so strong but also has a vulnerable aspect to
them. I need to know, do they save the planet?” -Dr.
G. Liu
“A
breathtaking ending, just sprouting a sequel!” -Hills
Book Club
“A
well-written, fast-paced YA Fantasy with a relevant message. One If
will inspire girls to embrace STEM--science, technology, engineering,
and math . . [and] widens the lens on the impact of climate change,
something we all need to know more about.” -Ilene
Slutsky, Librarian
The
action-packed sequel to Amazon Best-Seller and Gold Medal Winner of
NYC Book Awards, Teen and Young Adult Sci-Fi Fantasy, One
If
The
planet is about to end. Only three teens can prevent it.
The
price may be their lives.
In
the page-turning sequel to the Amazon best-seller, One If,
17-year-old Parker Kittredge bears the mantle of the Sky Queen of
Spyridon’s Upperworld. Now she must face her rival, the terrifying
Empress of the Underworld. Parker is charged with fulfilling her
honor-bound duty—stop the devastation of climate change and end the
civil war.
Parker,
along with her friends, Edison and Henley, embark on a treacherous
adventure to uncover the hidden secrets buried by Spyridon’s
ancient scientists. Danger threatens their journey as they trek to
the heights and very core of the planet where they are surrounded by
enemies on all fronts. They quickly discover the quest for power
keeps company with deception.
Through
the loss of innocence, the heartbreak of first love, alliance, and
betrayal, the teens claim their powers—but will they be able to
return home?
The
Virago Fantasy series are for everyone interested in the
thrill of an adventure and our planet’s sustainability. The books
are especially for teens and young adults interested in Science,
Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). A portion of the
proceeds from the sales of the Virago Fantasies will be donated to
causes that support climate change and the STEM initiatives.
Rich
in vivid imagery, intrigue, and suspense, you’ll find yourself
laughing, crying, and cheering on Parker, Edison, and Henley in this
fast-paced YA fantasy. Fans of The Hunger Games, Divergent,
or Stranger Things who want to delve into a
thrilling adventure will love this book!
The
page-turning thrill ride continues in the epic conclusion to the
best-selling Virago Fantasy series
Gold
Medal Winner of the Global Book Awards
Across
space and time, 17-year-old Parker Kittredge is drawn into the plot
of a lethal assassin. To escape peril, Parker and her friends are
transported from New York City to return to Spyridon where they find
the once peaceful alien planet is now a world without honor where
nothing is sacred.
Parker must reclaim her powers and face her
enemies including a professed lover whom she no longer trusts.
But
will she ever go home again?
Rich
in vivid imagery and nail-biting intrigue, readers will laugh, cry,
and cheer on Parker, Edison, and Henley in this fast-paced coming of
age tale. Fans of The Hunger Games, Divergent, and Stranger Things
will want to delve into this spine-chilling adventure and will love
this book!
What
Readers Are Saying—
The plot
is amazing and as it progresses it becomes quite charismatic
with the characters well developed and superb interaction of
them. The characters display courage in face of adversity and
challenges which makes it very endearing to experience. I highly
recommend it to anyone to enjoy and learn
together. -Goodreads reviewer
I don't want to spoil
anything! All I can say is that I enjoyed every page of this
book and will certainly continue to follow Allen's
work. -Goodreads reviewer
This story is fast-paced
and a fun read that will keep you on edge from the first
chapter. -Goodreads reviewer
Carol
B. Allen is an author and international, award- winning creative
professional. She has held leadership positions in firms that believe
in strengthening community across the New York Tri State Area. She
plays an active role in supporting opportunities to enhance young
women's interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, Medicine (STEM)
fields as well as advancing causes that protect the environment.
She
serves on the Advisory Board for Advancing Women in Science and
Medicine (AWSM), part of Northwell Health's Feinstein Institute for
Medical Research. Additionally, she has participated on the Advisory
Committee for the Girl Scouts STEM program.
A
University of Michigan graduate, Carol received high honors and the
prestigious Student of Distinction recognition.
Carol
resides in Westchester County and is an active member of the Pound
Ridge Authors Society. When she isn't writing, Carol enjoys the city
life and the country life, balancing her time with her family,
exploring the cultural offerings of Manhattan as well as the great
outdoors of the bucolic Northeast woodlands.
A
heart-warming and entertaining poly romance story about marriage
bonds, friendship, and the endless supply of love we all carry in our
hearts.
According to the
rumors, Ainsley is a prostitute. To escape the meddling ways of their
families, Ainsley and his husband Graham move to a new town where
they hope to find peace. Ainsley spends his days worrying if Graham's
decision to marry him was the right one, and he is devoted to giving
Graham the life he deserves.
Andrew
Croften has never been one to settle down, despite how desperately he
seeks companionship. His romantic life is a series of half-flung
flings that earned him the title of 'home wrecker' and his
professional life is haunted by his long-term bully. But when he
visits his friends' party and meets the charming and adorable
Ainsley, he devises a plan to steal him away from his husband.
Yet
Croften finds himself drawing closer to Graham as well, especially as
Graham's brother and Croften's bully are intent on causing chaos in
their lives. Perhaps three heads (or rather hearts) are better than
two
Anna
Denisch was born and raised just outside of Baltimore City, but she
has never called it home. When not traveling around the world or
daydreaming about dragons, she spends her time looking at books she
wants to read without actually touching them. She received her M.F.A
in Creative and Professional Writing from Western Connecticut State
University and considers daily if she is just insane enough to take
her family’s sometime suggestion of getting a PhD.
