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The ancient art of alchemy is dying. Rosalie and her estranged husband, Leon, have watched as the compounds, tinctures, and ethers that were once so trusted are increasingly being passed over in favor of the wonders of modern medicine. Leon has a plan. Unfortunately, he needs Rosalie's help. After everything they've been through, Rosalie is reluctant to forgive and forget. Will past betrayals sabotage their efforts, or can they work together to resurrect their livelihood?

Alydia is a college freshman who is desperate to lose her virginity, but none of the boys in her hall are up to the task of giving her what she wants! Her slutty behavior finally catches the attention of the dorm hall RA who can't let her get away it on his watch. He gives her the vicious punishment that she deserves right in his office and stops short of busting her cherry because his killjoy fiancé can't stop calling him. Alydia has a plan to get him to finish what he started though....

Mona and Steve were happy but something was missing. The only thing Mona could come up with was that she wasn't exactly what her husband wanted. He had a fetish for large breasts. She'd noticed how he looked at women in movies, at busty women as they walked down the street. Mona was beautiful, but she'd never be what Steve wanted. Her only answer comes in the form of her friend, Liza.

What do you get when you mix mystery and speculative fiction, then toss in the holidays for good measure? A mobster Santa, genetic hanky-panky, Victorian villages, time-travelling detectives, Krampus, eerie bell spirits, and more-this collection of short cross-genre fiction is the perfect counterpoint to traditional holiday stories!

Mit einem Trick bringt Mordan, der erste Heerführer der kriegerischen Kjer, die junge Heilerin Lijanas vom Volk der Nivard in seine Gewalt. Im Auftrag seines Königs Haffren will er die Heilerin und ein zauberkräftiges Elixier, die "Tränen der weißen Schlange", an den Hof bringen. Lijanas aber hat nur einen Gedanken: Flucht! Doch je näher sie den als "Blutwolf" verschrienen Mordan kennenlernt, desto stärker fühlt sie sich zu ihm hingezogen. Und er sich ebenso zu ihr.

Long before the time of Elves, even before the great Ice Age, there are those who dwell on the realm of Earth. These inhabitants are known as humans. But they are not alone. The Ancient Elders, in secret, created another species; one the Elves call the Guardians. Together these two species live and prosper. On Paer-Jhysael, the High Elves, the original members of Elf-Kin, step down as leaders, turn the responsibility over to their descendants, and give up their immortality.

Unbinding the Soul provides a simple model of healing, drawn from Jungian Psychology, Tibetan Buddhism, and neuroscience. Using the author's story of profound loss, it shows how wisdom and compassion can transform crisis into an opportunity for deep personal development, self-awakening and a celebration of the human spirit.

Private Kristi Mathewson joined the army to serve her country and make her family proud. Now that she's there the monotony of the job and of the men she meets drives her to boredom. Her complacency and bad attitude are shattered by the disciplinary actions of her commanding officer. He's determined to make Kristi the best soldier she can be but first she needs more firsthand experience in military discipline.

Five short stories full of love and adventure.

Private Kristi Mathewson joined the army to serve her country and make her family proud. Now that she's there the monotony of the job and of the men she meets drives her to boredom. Her complacency and bad attitude is shattered by the disciplinary actions of her commanding officer. He's determined to make Kristi the best soldier she can be but first she needs more firsthand experience in military discipline.

Private Kristi Mathewson joined the army to serve her country and make her family proud. She ended up with a life of monotony and sexual frustration. This all changed when she came to the attention of Major James after violating regulations. Now he's decided to help her be all that she could be. His first goal was to teach her a sense of discipline and now he wants her to learn how she can be of the most benefit to her team. Kristi's patriotism and team spirit are put to the test when she's called upon to make up for her mistakes to the entire unit.

Samantha is burned out from years of healing others. She needs a vacation away from everyone. Thinking she is the only Lycan there, she lets her guard down and falls hard for a god-like warrior who shows her the meaning of desire. Unexpectedly, tragedy forces her into the arms of a Direwolf and she must find a way to bring them together.

Unknown to humans, Earth stands on the cusp of war. One which could cause the Earth, as well as the Universe, to fall into Darkness. Elemence, leader of the Phoenix-Shifters, has a decision to make. Does she stay on Estrearona with her people, or does she step down as leader to go to Earth and war? Her weariness with her long, lonely life forces her decision. Is it one she will live to regret?

Three years and 11 months. That's how long Lizzie Wells has been banged up inside Holloway prison, serving time for a crime she didn't commit. Six months. That's how long it's taken Lizzie to fall in love with her fellow inmate, Scar. Now they are both finally free, and together they are about to embark on a vengeful search to find those who framed Lizzie...and to make them pay.

When naval architect Mary-Michael Watkins married her elderly mentor who owned the shipyard where she worked, she never thought she'd miss the things he can't give her. But as the years pass, she discovers a surprising need for a child that grows stronger each day. Her husband urges her to look elsewhere for a man to sire the baby she wants, but she can't even consider such a thing - until she meets Captain Gualtiero.

After Earth's last great Ice Age, an ancient prophecy was spoken of a child born who would bring balance to Light and Dark and destroy the Dark Magic wielders. Discovering this prophecy, a Dark Magic caster makes it his life's mission to ensure the prophecy remains unfulfilled.

Elwyndyn is a Moon Elf and a Realm Jumper. His mission; travel to the Earth, to assist humans experiencing dreams of another time; another life. When hearing their options, what will the humans decide? Ayana is one such human. After her parents died. She meets a stranger with unusual eyes, eyes very much like hers, and everything she thought she knew changed. Before she knows it, she is on a quest to delve into her past lives. Will she like where this quest takes her, or is she in over her head?

For many centuries, religious men have purposely suppressed the Holy Spirit's superhero-like power because it threatened their personal kingdoms - a power that gives every believer purpose and provides lasting victory over sin. This is the same power that was evident in the Apostle's lives in the book of Acts, but has since been limited to only a remnant of believers who walked in it by faith; but all that is about to change.

Spinster Amelia accepts a position as a companion to her social-climbing aunt who is planning her next wedding before she is even out of mourning for her second husband. And the man her aunt is stalking is none other than the wealthy widower, the Duke of Caversham. Horrified by her aunt's behavior, Amelia decides to hide away in their host's library and gardens for the duration of their visit.

The land of Nyir was harsh and unforgiving to all but seemed it was even harsher yet to one particular young woman. Nuri has suffered painful tragedies her entire life. Everyone she ever loved seemed to meet a terrible end. Even her adopted family of thieves was no longer in her life. She was alone and filled with anger. This is the tale of Nuri's Quest: The Angel's Fang,, written by Phoenix Raven. Experience the magical land of Nyir filled with goblins, pixies, and other strange, magical creatures.