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When Among Crows (Curse Bearer)
by Veronica RothAn instant USA Today bestseller!A Goodreads Best Fantasy Choice Award Nominee!When Among Crows is swift and striking, drawing from the deep well of Slavic folklore and asking if redemption and atonement can be found in embracing what we most fear.We bear the sword, and we bear the pain of the sword.On Kupala Night, Dymitr arrives in Chicago’s monstrous, magical underworld with a perilous mission: pick the mythical fern flower and offer it to a cursed creature in exchange for help finding the legendary witch Baba Jaga.Ala is a fear-eating zmora afflicted with a bloodline curse that’s slowly killing her. She's just desperate enough to say yes to Dymitr, even if she doesn’t know his motives. Over the course of one night, Ala and Dymitr risk life and limb in search of Baba Jaga, and begin to build a tentative friendship. . . but when Ala finds out what Dymitr is hiding, it could destroy them both."Lovely, lush, and full of otherworldly longing, this modern fairytale about righteousness and the weight we bear for love is Roth at her most imaginative and ethereal."—Olivie Blake, New York Times bestselling author of The Atlas SixAt the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
When an Alien Meets a Swamp Monster
by Cornelius Van WrightCould two little boys who scare each other silly ever become friends?When Alik and Boi accidentally bump into each other at the pond, they aren’t exactly thrilled. In fact, they’re terrified! Boi thinks Alik is a swamp monster, and Alik thinks Boi is a space alien. Both run home in a panic to share their news, but their families don’t believe them. If only Alik and Boi can drum up the courage to venture back outside, they just might cross paths again and realize how much they have in common.With an encouraging message about second chances and looking past appearances, this delightfully absurd story about two very different-looking adventurers is full of laugh-out-loud, action-packed fun. It’s perfect for fans of funny books like Shark vs. Train and Children Make Terrible Pets.
When at War with Witches
by Holly DayCurses, monsters and arranged matings!Rourke Flint, alpha of the Flint Pack, is sick of being at war with witches, sick of watching his friends die. So sick of it, he’d traded a piece of land for a witch to take as his mate in hopes of building an alliance. But werewolves mate for life, and now he’ll be forever tied to whichever witch they’re handing over.Ezra Inaxx Kuxium Enizax is a useless witch and the one the clan decides to sacrifice to the monsters. He’s never met a shifter before, but he’s heard the stories. Deviants. Beasts. Giants. And now he’ll spend the rest of his life with one of them.Rourke soon realizes the witches don’t want a treaty, and Ezra was sent to him as an insult. Ezra knows his clan never intended for there to be peace, but Rourke isn’t nearly as cruel as he was led to believe, and wouldn’t peace be a pleasant change? What if he could give Rourke enough information to achieve it?Trigger warnings: This book contains some dubious consent, off-page animal cruelty, and a healthy dose of gore.
When Baby Was Born (That's My Baby!)
by Jodi O'DonnellSHE KNEW HER BABY WAS PERFECT. SHE KNEW SHE TRUSTED CADE WITH HER LIFE. SHE THOUGHT HER NAME WAS SARA.Everything else was a mystery. And most confusing of all were the emotions that Cade's glance, his words...his touch stirred within her. Because based on a crumpled note, Cade believed she was married-to his estranged brother. Sara didn't want to believe it, but without her memory, she couldn't prove him wrong. Snowbound with Cade and her newborn son, Sara needed to fight past her fears to the truth. Because her growing feelings for Cade were anything be sisterly...
When Blood Calls (Shadow Keepers #1)
by J. K. BeckBONUS: This edition contains an excerpt from J.K. Beck's When Pleasure Rules. Attorney Sara Constantine is thrilled with her promotion--until she finds out that she must now prosecute vampires and werewolves. The first defendant she'll be trying to put away? Lucius Dragos, the sexy stranger with whom she recently shared an explosive night of ecstasy. When Lucius kisses a beautiful woman sitting next to him at the bar, he's hoping only to avoid the perceptive gaze of the man he's planning to kill. But what starts as a simple kiss ignites into an all-consuming passion. Charged with murder, Luke knows that Sara is determined to see him locked away--unless he can convince her that he's not a monster. And that might mean making the ultimate sacrifice.
When The Blue Shift Comes
by Robert Silverberg Alvaro Zinos-AmaroIn the far future, Earth is about to be swallowed by a black hole in this sweeping SF epic from one of the masters of the genre.In a time so far from our own that we cannot comprehend it, humanity has spread amongst the stars and changed in more ways than we can count. But they have never forgotten their birthplace - Earth. But now Earth stands on the brink of catastrophe, at risk of being swallowed by a black hole. One man, Hanosz Prime, ruler of his world, is determined to visit Earth before it is destroyed. His abdication from his throne and his wanderlust are to prove the beginning of a much longer journey - one that will see him fall in love, meet the Oracles of Earth and perhaps, if he is very lucky, provide a means to save the cradle of humanity.Originally started by Robert Silverberg more than 20 years ago but never completed, Hanosz's story is taken up by Alvaro Zinos-Amaro. Silverberg hand-picked Zinos-Amaro to complete the book, and provided notes and guidance. The result is a remarkable collaboration between one of the masters of SF and one of the most exciting new voices in the genre.
When Darkness Comes: The Real Werewives Of Vampire County; When Darkness Comes; Real Vamps Don't Drink O-neg; And Hunted By The Others (Guardians of Eternity #1)
by Alexandra IvyNever Tempt FateIt's been a hell of a day for Abby Barlow. In just a few hours, she's survived an explosion, watched her employer die, had a startling dream, and now she finds herself in a seedy Chicago hotel with the sexy, unearthly Dante, a man she both desires and fears. <P><P>For 341 years, Dante has stood as guardian to The Chalice, a mortal woman chosen to hold back the darkness. A terrible twist of fate has now made Abby that woman. Three hours ago, Dante would have used all his charms to seduce her. Now she is his to protect. And he will do so until his very death. A terrifying plan has been set in motion, one that will plunge Dante and Abby into an epic battle between good and evil--and a desperate race to save their love. . . "A sizzling paranormal romance. . .an affair so hot it burns up the page." --Savannah Russe, USA Today bestselling author of Beyond the Pale"Alexandra Ivy is already in a league of her own." --Lynn Viehl, author of Dark Need
When Darkness Comes
by Robert SwindellsJealousy and ambition divide a tribe so much so that it splits into two communities - each of whom has to strive to become self-sufficient. Their failure almost leads to their destruction. It's up to the chief's son and the other children of the tribe to overcome the adults' prejudices and attempt reconciliation. When they are threatened by raiders from a stronger, more skilful race, survival is all. But will the tribes be able to reunite in time?
When Darkness Ends (Guardians of Eternity #12)
by Alexandra IvyThe Guardians of Eternity are facing a final battle to save their world--but battles of the heart may be the most difficult to fight...Cyn, the vampire clan chief of Ireland, is an unabashed hedonist whose beauty is surpassed only by his insatiable appetite for pleasure. It's no wonder he's furious when he's transported from the magical land of the pureblooded feys to his desolate medieval castle--only to have his very existence thrown into a chaos that even he cannot charm his way out of... Most women may be all but powerless against Cyn, but Fallon, a sharp-witted fairy princess, is less than beguiled by the silver-tongued vampire. She's a serious soul with no time for the sort of games he plays--especially when they learn that someone is trying to close the veil that separates the dimensions. But seduction may prove the most powerful force of all, as attraction ignites between the unlikely pair even as worlds are colliding around them...
When Darkness Falls
by Susan Krinard Tanith Lee Evelyn VaughnKiss of the Wolf by Susan Krinard: Surgeon Dana Saint-Cyr trusted her instincts, even when they urged her toward an irresistible Louisiana man with a wicked reputation. But would she discredit the whispers of his supernatural powers and murderous intent before falling prey to his passion? Shadow Kissing by Tanith Lee: Artist Vivien Gray's new mysterious lover promised soul-stealing ecstasy that haunted her dreams and set her spine tingling. Now their happiness was at stake--from the ominous evil their very love had unleashed. The Devil She Knew by Evelyn Vaughn: When Marcy Bridges discovered a portal to hell in her closet, she needed help from the last person she wanted to call--her gorgeous landlord. Could she trust her life--and her heart--to the care of a dark, dangerous stranger?
When Darkness Falls (The Obsidian Trilogy, Book #3)
by Mercedes Lackey James MalloryDemon Queen Savilla goes on the offensive in this conclusion to the Obsidian Trilogy.
When Darkness Hungers (Shadow Keepers #5)
by J. K. BeckFBI agent Alexis Martin knows that vampires exist--because one of them killed her sister. Assigned to investigate a series of bizarre homicides in Los Angeles, Alexis believes the murders are the work of rogue vampires--perhaps even the monster responsible for her sister's death. Now she finally has a chance for retribution. Even better, Alexis receives unexpected help from a sexy stranger as hungry for rogue blood as she is. Serge is a centuries-old bad boy who stays off the grid--keeping his secrets, his hunger, and his heart safe from exposure. A new breed of vampire that feeds off other shadowers, Serge finds sweet torture in Alexis's arms. Loving her is a chance to be free from the hiding, the loneliness, the secrecy. But the truth about what he is, and what he's done, may banish him to the dark confines of his own private hell--and destroy the beginnings of their love.From the Paperback edition.
When Deep Love Meets Long Time: Volume 2 (Volume 2 #2)
by Fu LingThat year, they had spent so much time together that he couldn't forget about her. A few years later, when he appeared before her again, his heart couldn't help but throb. But she didn't recognize him. "After a warm night, he decided to name a sky-high price and took her away, leaving her by his side." Why are you so good to me? " she asked. " Because you're the first girl I've ever had a crush on. " "Yes," he replied. Later on, she realized that he was actually the same person as she had been all those years ago …
When Deep Love Meets Long Time: Volume 1 (Volume 1 #1)
by Fu LingThat year, they had spent so much time together that he couldn't forget about her. A few years later, when he appeared before her again, his heart couldn't help but throb. But she didn't recognize him. "After a warm night, he decided to name a sky-high price and took her away, leaving her by his side." Why are you so good to me? " she asked. " Because you're the first girl I've ever had a crush on. " "Yes," he replied. Later on, she realized that he was actually the same person as she had been all those years ago …
When Deep Love Meets Long Time: Volume 3 (Volume 3 #3)
by Fu LingThat year, they had spent so much time together that he couldn't forget about her. A few years later, when he appeared before her again, his heart couldn't help but throb. But she didn't recognize him. "After a warm night, he decided to name a sky-high price and took her away, leaving her by his side." Why are you so good to me? " she asked. " Because you're the first girl I've ever had a crush on. " "Yes," he replied. Later on, she realized that he was actually the same person as she had been all those years ago …
When Deep Love Meets Long Time: Volume 4 (Volume 4 #4)
by Fu LingThat year, they had spent so much time together that he couldn't forget about her. A few years later, when he appeared before her again, his heart couldn't help but throb. But she didn't recognize him. "After a warm night, he decided to name a sky-high price and took her away, leaving her by his side." Why are you so good to me? " she asked. " Because you're the first girl I've ever had a crush on. " "Yes," he replied. Later on, she realized that he was actually the same person as she had been all those years ago …
When Deep Love Meets Long Time: Volume 5 (Volume 5 #5)
by Fu LingThat year, they had spent so much time together that he couldn't forget about her. A few years later, when he appeared before her again, his heart couldn't help but throb. But she didn't recognize him. "After a warm night, he decided to name a sky-high price and took her away, leaving her by his side." Why are you so good to me? " she asked. " Because you're the first girl I've ever had a crush on. " "Yes," he replied. Later on, she realized that he was actually the same person as she had been all those years ago …
When Demons Walk (Sianim #3)
by Patricia Briggs)Sham had spent most of her young life as a sorceress and thief, stealing from Southwood's nobility to survive. Now she must face the greatest test of her skills...<P><P>A killer has struck Southwood, claiming the lives of nobles. Lord Kerim, Reeve of Southwood, turns to Sham for help. Posing as his mistress, she delves behind castle walls to find the killer. But this murderer is no mortal--and Sham must use all of her magical wisdom to send the demon away. Because the city of Southwood has nowhere to hide--and no time to run...
When Destiny Calls
by Suzanne ElizabethGrief-stricken after the death of her father, the last member of her family, Kristen Ford finds herself thrust into the past, literally swept into the Old West. Her interest piqued by the rough, untrusting Parrish, this San Francisco cop can't contain herself. These two lovers will find that not even the infinite expanse of time can separate their throbbing hearts.
When Did You Last See Your Father?
by Jodi TaylorA Chronicles of St Mary's short story that is sure to entertain. If you love Jasper Fforde or Ben Aaronovitch, you won't be able to resist Jodi Taylor.**Includes bonus St Mary's escapades Desiccated Water and Markham and the Anal Probing and original introductions from the author**When Did You Last See Your Father?'Max, your father is here. He's come to take Matthew away'Have you ever wondered what would happen if Max's husband met Max's father? What would Leon do? They're normally a fairly amiable bunch, but this is the story of what to expect if St Mary's doesn't like someone. As in, really doesn't like someone. Warning: contains a unit-wide criminal enterprise, a great deal of illegal activity and a sad misuse of public resources. All the things a father will do to protect his family. It is also a story of revenge. Because this is payback - St Mary's style.Desiccated WaterProfessor Rapson breaks astonishing new ground with his latest feat of scientific invention. Markham and the Anal ProbingWhen Markham disappears in the middle of nowhere, Max jumps to the logical conclusion - alien abduction. Readers love Jodi Taylor: 'Once in a while, I discover an author who changes everything... Jodi Taylor and her protagonista Madeleine "Max" Maxwell have seduced me''A great mix of British proper-ness and humour with a large dollop of historical fun''Addictive. I wish St Mary's was real and I was a part of it''Jodi Taylor has an imagination that gets me completely hooked''A tour de force'
When Did You Last See Your Father?
by Jodi TaylorA Chronicles of St Mary's short story that is sure to entertain. If you love Jasper Fforde or Ben Aaronovitch, you won't be able to resist Jodi Taylor.**Includes bonus St Mary's escapades Desiccated Water and Markham and the Anal Probing and original introductions from the author**When Did You Last See Your Father?'Max, your father is here. He's come to take Matthew away'Have you ever wondered what would happen if Max's husband met Max's father? What would Leon do? They're normally a fairly amiable bunch, but this is the story of what to expect if St Mary's doesn't like someone. As in, really doesn't like someone. Warning: contains a unit-wide criminal enterprise, a great deal of illegal activity and a sad misuse of public resources. All the things a father will do to protect his family. It is also a story of revenge. Because this is payback - St Mary's style.Desiccated WaterProfessor Rapson breaks astonishing new ground with his latest feat of scientific invention. Markham and the Anal ProbingWhen Markham disappears in the middle of nowhere, Max jumps to the logical conclusion - alien abduction. Readers love Jodi Taylor: 'Once in a while, I discover an author who changes everything... Jodi Taylor and her protagonista Madeleine "Max" Maxwell have seduced me''A great mix of British proper-ness and humour with a large dollop of historical fun''Addictive. I wish St Mary's was real and I was a part of it''Jodi Taylor has an imagination that gets me completely hooked''A tour de force'
When Did You Last See Your Father?
by Jodi TaylorA Chronicles of St Mary's short story that is sure to entertain. If you love Jasper Fforde or Ben Aaronovitch, you won't be able to resist Jodi Taylor.**Includes bonus St Mary's escapades Desiccated Water and Markham and the Anal Probing - never before heard in audio - and original introductions read by the author herself**'Max, your father is here. He's come to take Matthew away'Have you ever wondered what would happen if Max's husband met Max's father? What would Leon do?They're normally a fairly amiable bunch, but this is the story of what to expect if St Mary's doesn't like someone. As in, really doesn't like someone. Warning: contains a unit-wide criminal enterprise, a great deal of illegal activity and a sad misuse of public resources. All the things a father will do to protect his family.It is also a story of revenge. Because this is payback - St Mary's style.**Bonus stories**Desiccated Water - Professor Rapson breaks astonishing new ground with his latest feat of scientific invention.Markham and the Anal Probing - When Markham disappears in the middle of nowhere, Max jumps to the only logical conclusion - alien abduction. Readers love Jodi Taylor: 'Once in a while, I discover an author who changes everything... Jodi Taylor and her protagonista Madeleine "Max" Maxwell have seduced me''A great mix of British proper-ness and humour with a large dollop of historical fun''Addictive. I wish St Mary's was real and I was a part of it''Jodi Taylor has an imagination that gets me completely hooked''A tour de force'(P)2019 Headline Publishing Group Ltd
When Dragon Shrank
by Maggie MurphyAn enchanting story of the friendship between Dragon and Red Squirrel who swap sizes for a day to experience one another's worlds and learn to appreciate themselves just the way they are.
When Dragons Rage (DragonCrown War Cycle)
by Michael A. StackpoleMichael A. Stackpole, New York Times bestselling author and master of epic fantasy, continues his unforgettable chronicle of a world divided by war, betrayal, desire, and two rival magicks. . . . As her merciless armies sweep from the north, the tyrant Chytrine pursues her quest to become empress of the world in a brutal campaign of unspeakable bloodshed and unholy sorcery. While cities and kingdoms topple, her agents, both living and dead, search for fragments of the shattered DragonCrown—which, when reassembled, will make her unstoppable. Opposing Chytrine is the beautiful and determined Alexia, Princess of Okrannel. As she struggles to save the life of Kedyn&’s Crow, a mysterious human warrior accused of treachery, she gathers around her an alliance of unlikely heroes, including Resolute, an exiled Vorquelf out for vengeance; Kerrigan Reese, a mage with uncertain potential; and last but not least, young Will, an orphan thief from the slums of Yslin, who may be the fulfillment of an ancient prophecy—or its innocent victim. Alexia and her friends will need all their courage and magick, their only advantage the secret possession of a vital fragment of the DragonCrown. But when Chytrine&’s terrifying horde of cruel warriors, voracious minions, and remorseless undead slaves join the battle against them, even courage and magick may not be enough to stem the tide of ultimate darkness.
When Duty Calls (Legion of the Damned #8)
by William C. DietzThe battle for human survival continues with this thrilling entry in the Legion of the Damned™ Science fiction military saga by the New York Times bestselling author of Battle Hymn.In an attempt to solidify the alliance between the Confederacy of Sentient Beings and the Clone Hegemony, the CSB sends veteran warrior Captain Antonio Santana and his legion of technologically-enhanced soldiers to fight under clone command on a resource-rich planet that the vicious insectoid Ramanthians are ready to attack. And they’re coming in force.At the same time, Santana’s sometime lover, diplomat Christine Vanderveen, also works to gain the trust of the clones—only to find herself irresistibly drawn to the newly-elected president of the Clone Hegemony, a man who seeks to cast off the restrictive and oppressive laws that have kept his people from being truly free.Now, as Christine is torn between two men possessing two different kinds of courage, Santana finds himself fighting against an overwhelming enemy—not just for his life, but the future well being of both the Confederacy and the Hegemony. When Duty Calls is a hard-hitting novel of warfare, loyalty and blood that once again proves that “when it comes to military science fiction, William Dietz can run with the best” (Steve Perry, author of the Matador series)