Fantasy & science fiction

Scout meets her father, I'm pregnant and crying over spilled milk... That day has finally arrived, Scout meets her dad - Lord of the Underworld, and my first true love. As much as I'm going to miss her, she needs to meet the rest of her family, even if it's where the dead reside. With the swell of my belly, everybody anxiously awaits the arrival of our son. But, it seems he is so different he is going to be normal. A normal boy surrounded by monsters is crazy especially if both his parents are supernatural... Will Scout forgive me for keeping secrets, and will our baby finally turn? Underworld Legacy is a dark adult urban fantasy with a hint of romance. Fans of True Blood will be transported into a new world where nothing is as it seems. Other books in the Blaire Thorne series: Ulysses Exposed - Book 1: B07VR5LJXW Voodoo Priest - Book 2: B07ZG2DTFX Butterflies and Hurricanes - Book 3: B082BJFSZL Salvation - Book 4: B0829SR487 Underworld Legacy - Book 5: B08J1FNZ1M If you enjoy reading books from Ilona Andrews, Bella Forrest, Laurell K. Hamilton, K.F. Breene, J.R. Ward, or Shannon Mayer, you won't be able to put down the highly addictive Blaire Thorne Series. What readers are saying: ★★★★ 'What a great continuation of this series. I loved getting to know Scout better. It's interesting watching Blair deal with all the insecurities that pregnancy brings. I really identified with her there...'

My past reveals the consequences of my future... Ralph and I investigate the disappearances of children when the call I've been dreading all these years finally happens. Scout is in grave danger. As much as I don't want to admit it, the only way Scout can survive this is if she and Mason leave Sterling Meadow forever. Through tears of anger and a strong will to survive, I pack their bags and, with a heavy heart, send them away. Now I have the time to focus on the man who ruined my life and exact revenge on him. Allow me to take you back to the day everything changes, so I can fight in my future--a future where all is revealed, and the consequences of my actions threaten to change everything. Salvation is a dark adult urban fantasy with a hint of romance. Fans of True Blood will be transported into a new world where nothing is as it seems. Other books in the Blaire Thorne series: Ulysses Exposed - Book 1: B07VR5LJXW Voodoo Priest - Book 2: B07ZG2DTFX Butterflies and Hurricanes - Book 3: B082BJFSZL Salvation - Book 4: B0829SR487 Underworld Legacy - Book 5: B08J1FNZ1M If you enjoy reading books from Ilona Andrews, Bella Forrest, Laurell K. Hamilton, K.F. Breene, J.R. Ward, or Shannon Mayer, you won't be able to put down the highly addictive Blaire Thorne Series. What readers are saying: ★★★★★ '...Tears were shed and the ending feels very much like it's happily for now. Great series and great resolutions all around...' ★★★★★ '..I would love to have them in my virtual hand quicker but realise also that I really do prefer quality over quantity!...'

Just when my life resembles some normalcy, it ends when I'm invited to Chicago by the dying king rat... His fragile life rests in my hands when disaster strikes not only in Chicago but back home in Sterling Meadow. A new werewolf has moved to town and things happen--from missing were-animals to random murders where a deadly serum is the murder weapon. Once again, I'm stuck in the middle of a potential war between shifters and an unknown force no one has confronted yet. At least I discovered my daughter's whereabouts, but before I can make the trip, the man I've fallen in love with is infected and needs me. Can I find my daughter before it's too late and solve the mystery of the deadly serum killing shifters before I lose everything? Butterflies and Hurricanes is a dark adult urban fantasy with a hint of romance. Fans of True Blood will be transported into a new world where nothing is as it seems. Other books in the Blaire Thorne series: Ulysses Exposed - Book 1: B07VR5LJXW Voodoo Priest - Book 2: B07ZG2DTFX Butterflies and Hurricanes - Book 3: B082BJFSZL Salvation - Book 4: B0829SR487 Underworld Legacy - Book 5: B08J1FNZ1M If you enjoy reading books from Ilona Andrews, Bella Forrest, Laurell K. Hamilton, K.F. Breene, J.R. Ward, or Shannon Mayer, you won't be able to put down the highly addictive Blaire Thorne Series. What readers are saying: ★★★★★ 'Loved this book....couldn't put it down...' ★★★★★ 'I am a huge fan of this series. I love Blaire and her need for independence. I love that Sebastian is trying to give it to her. The little bits of mystery in each book are always so awesome. Honestly, I had a lot of feels toward the end of the book. Waiting impatiently for the next installment!'

I'm Blaire Thorne, an assassin with powers... Even though I still have amnesia, I'm slowly getting to grips with my job as an assassin and a were-leopard I'm bound to (against my wishes, but he did it to save my life). Ralph has asked me to join him in bringing down a serial killer in Sterling Meadow who murders men with similar physical attributes, removes their internal organs and replaces them with a small voodoo doll. As we close the case, my relationship with Sebastian develops, and I discover more about my past when I find myself in the middle of a nightmare. A nightmare that could change everything ... Voodoo Priest is a dark adult urban fantasy with a hint of romance. Fans of True Blood will be transported into a new world where nothing is as it seems. Other books in the Blaire Thorne series: Ulysses Exposed - Book 1: B07VR5LJXW Voodoo Priest - Book 2: B07ZG2DTFX Butterflies and Hurricanes - Book 3: B082BJFSZL Salvation - Book 4: B0829SR487 Underworld Legacy - Book 5: B08J1FNZ1M If you enjoy reading books from Ilona Andrews, Bella Forrest, Laurell K. Hamilton, K.F. Breene, J.R. Ward, or Shannon Mayer, you won't be able to put down the highly addictive Blaire Thorne Series. What readers are saying: ★★★★ 'This is a really well-written book. I thoroughly enjoyed the mystery and the twist at the end. The character development is wonderful. I like where the relationships in this series seem to be heading. Well done!' ★★★★ 'Great book, very easy reading, really enjoyable and I like where the storyline is going.'

Secrets unravel, powers awaken, and a young woman must confront the monster within to survive In a world where secrets can't stay hidden, a young woman with amnesia discovers the truth about her identity. As her powers emerge, she must rely on a vampire and a were-leopard to help her navigate the treacherous landscape of her forgotten memories. As the protagonist delves deeper into the shadows of her past, she discovers that the line between good and evil is blurred, and her own nature may be the key to her survival. Can she accept who she really is before a deadly threat returns to finish what they started? This dark urban fantasy with a touch of romance is a page turning tale of dangerous self-discovery that will keep you on the edge of your seat right to the end. _________________________________________________________________________________________________ Praise for the Blaire Thorne Dark Urban Fantasy Series: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ This book starts fast and furious and it kept me reading until the end! ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Interesting characters and universe ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Loved this book ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Good series start ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Good Urban Fantasy Read ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Could not stop reading

Kai had given up on love, while Naomi wasn't looking. All it took was a chance encounter. The moment their hands touched something ignited within them, a feeling so strong they couldn't ignore it. But, Naomi's overprotective father hated shifters and planned to separate them forcibly. Kai and Naomi would do everything to stay together, even though there were forces pulling them apart. When one of them is gravely injured, they needed to consider an alternative neither was prepared for. Kai is a thrilling HEA shifter romance.

When you make a deal with a demon, beware of the fine print. If you find yourself in trouble and in desperate need of help. Call the Fixer. The payment? That depended on what you could afford, or you could arrange a payment plan with him. When I needed his help, I had nothing he wanted and he promised to return. And when he did. I had to pay him the one thing I couldn't part with. The Fixer is a fast-paced HEA demon romance.

When two different worlds collide, will demons tear them apart? A vampire going on vacation was unheard of. Yet, Declan was adamant he needed to get away to think about the future awaiting him back in the US. His destination was an affluent suburb in South Africa where he met a mysterious woman he couldn't stop thinking about and did everything in his power to gain her trust. But, instead of enjoying himself at the seaside, a demon was killing the women he fed on, putting everyone in danger. Declan knew who had hired the demon, but could he give them what they wanted? And was he prepared for his ever after? Night Hunter is a thrilling HEA vampire romance

Two problems, one retreat Carmen's problem: Her pack's about to be destroyed by a rogue pack intent on claiming all their females. Their only recourse? To attend a retreat where alphas meet their forever mate. They're hoping to find an alpha who would protect them from danger. Shawn's problem: After three years, he still hadn't found his fated mate. When a friend suggested a Wolf Retreat, it piqued his interest enough to attend. Hopefully, one female stirred his inner beast into claiming her, or doom him to loneliness with the possibility of losing his pack. The retreat: When Shawn saw Carmen, the dark-haired beauty with bright green eyes, sparks flew. He knew she was the one and would do everything in his power to protect her, even if it meant fighting to the death. Wolf Retreat is a HEA shifter romance

Coffee brought them together, a bite could tear them apart. Claire loved coffee and the only place she bought from was owned by a wolf. The problem was she hated shifters. But that wouldn't stop her from coming into Jason's shop and buying his coffee. When Claire's perfect day ended in disaster, the only person offering her help was the very same wolf she despised. Could Jason help Claire in time or would he lose her forever? Wolf is a HEA shifter romance

A Hardened heart, a chance encounter, and forbidden love. Deep in the forest hid one of the last saber clans who did their best to stay hidden. That's until Ava stumbled upon Tyler in the most embarrassing way. But little did she know their lives would change forever. Would Ava's hardened heart be thawed through Tyler's care and strength? And would Tyler's clan accept a human as one of their own? Hidden Shifter is a thrilling HEA shifter romance.

I'm the last of my kind and hunted. They killed my protector; drove me out of my home, and now I have nowhere to go. During my escape, the hunters injured me. No longer able to fly, I stumbled upon a cabin in the woods seeking help. The man I met wasn't happy to see a naked woman with hunters hounding her. All I wanted was medical attention and some food. All I wanted was to live my life in isolation and enjoy my retirement in peace. But then a naked woman approached from deep within the forest, needing my help. I knew I shouldn't help her, she would only bring trouble. The men after her would arrive soon, and I should chase her away. But I couldn't. Lady Hawk and her Mountain Man is a HEA shifter romance

River, the man Scout loved, disappeared after they destroyed the Mask of Immortality. Distraught with the loss, Scout tried to move forward but could not. Until her father, Victor, found River's whereabouts. The problem? Only Scout could go there, leaving her to fend for herself. The place... a town in Antarctica where strange creatures lived. She found River working in a bar, but he had no memory of her and he's dying. To restore what they took from him, they needed to find Mother Nature who had been missing for centuries. Join Scout and River as they adventure into unchartered worlds beneath the land and fight in a war between good and evil. Meet Scout, a half-breed who extracted souls with her hands, and wielded her father's powers. But being a child of the Lord of the Underworld didn't come without its challenges.

Searching for the Mask of Immortality proved more challenging than Scout anticipated. It's taken Scout a year to get her life in order. She's working with her mom, Blaire, in her Ulysses Assassins business with her partner, Ralph. And the powers her father, Victor, had passed down to her, were changing her. When a ball of flames from her past took her back to the Underworld to search for the Mask of Immortality, nothing was as it seemed. She could trust nobody, and it turned her world upside down. She also discovered secrets that were better left unknown, and now others were in danger... Meet Scout, a half-breed who extracted souls with her hands, and wielded her father's powers. But being a child of the Lord of the Underworld didn't come without its challenges.

In a broken system, do you save yourself or fight for the people you love? Hammer is a jaded soldier waging Ashvi’s perpetual war, thinking only of her own survival. But when she accidentally rescues Viridian, a child with rare and potentially devastating powers, her priorities shift. Can Hammer protect Viridian from the system that broke her... before the girl’s power is unleashed on the world?

Victor Callahan holds a secret as ancient as the shadows. But can he keep it from Lakeshore Manor's oldest resident? THIS IS NOT A VAMPIRE STORY weaves a tale of timeless bonds, the cost of immortality, and the lengths we go to for love.

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Scarlett St. Clair comes the spellbinding prequel to King of Battle and Blood and the Adrian X Isolde series.

Can Mitsuha collect 80,000 gold coins so she can live a leisurely retirement!? The anticipated anime now streaming!Expanding businesses in the New World, maintaining her home territory… Mitsuha’s been hard at work. But now she’s about to get even busier with the biggest challenge of all: Beatrice’s debutante ball! All those casual promises of lavish foods and entertainment… Well, guess who remembered? (And guess who forgot?) Meanwhile, there’s suspicious activity in the Aldar Empire and it’s creeping toward an neighboring nation. Mitsuha must fight to protect her ally, and she’s about to summon a gusty force of divine power.Come hell or high water, Viscountess Mitsuha von Yamano the world-jumping hustler knows no limit!

The fourth sizzling standalone romance in the Four Wind series, inspired by the fairytale Rapunzel and the Greek myth of Psyche and Eros. Perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Jennifer L. Armentrout, Scarlett St. Clair and Raven Kennedy.

A witty, witchy fantasy murder mystery packed with ancient magic and fiendish puzzles. When Cornelia's twin sisters are taken by the Wickermere Reaper, Mallory, Diana and Theodore must race against time to uncover the buried secrets of the Broadwicks before it's too late.

In an isolated desert town, a young woman seeking a fresh start is confronted by ancient gods, malevolent supernatural forces, and eccentric neighbours. A witty horror-tinged fantasy, perfect for fans of Silvia Moreno-Garcia, Chuck Tingle, and Rachel Harrison.

On a deadly mission to kill the mythical beast that has been haunting her woods, a desperate mage finds her fate intertwined with the handsome and powerful man who saves herin this dark and sexy romantasyperfect for readers ofJennifer L. Armentrout, Callie Hart, and Holly Black.Theres something in the woodsUntrained and barely armed, Riela reluctantly agrees to enter the forest and kill the deadly beast that has been attacking her fellow villagers as shes the only mage availableor so she thought. When one beast turns into two, she fears her death is at hand, but unexpected aid from a scarred, strikingly handsome man with dangerous moonlit magic means a second chance at lifeand an opportunity to learn more about her own fickle power.After being rescued and healed from her fight in the forest, Riela awakens in a magical castle complete with a gorgeous library, a strange wolf, and the surly man who saved her life. Riela soon learns Garrick is not a mortal mage at allhes a powerful Etheri sovereign who has been locked out of his kingdom in Lohka for nearly a century, and his powers are weakening. Trapped in his castle and surrounded by the treacherous woods, the spark of attraction between Riela and Garrick slowly ignites into fiery desire. But the more they discover about Rielas magic, the more suspicious Garrick grows of her identity. As they unravel the secrets connecting Rielas past to Lohka, the tenuous threads of trust between them begin to fray because Rielas lifeor her deathmight be the key to regaining everything Garrick has lost.

Pre-order this addictive romantasy steeped in Norse mythology and magic . . .Perfect for fans of Danielle L Jensen and Hannah Kraner!----The only thing Lyra has understood about her magic is that she must keep it secret.But when she's forced to reveal her abilities to save her family she is found to possess the rarest magic and is claimed by the crown as their Bone Melder.To be the Bone Melder is a death sentence and Lyra is determined to free herself and take revenge for the persecution of her people. Starting with the silent, brooding guard-Roark Ashwood.The more she plots, the closer she is drawn to Roark and a forbidden passion grows and exposes a deadly truth that will either bring freedom for them both or destroy everything.---Praise for L.J Andrews:- "LJ Andrew's [manages] to captivate the reader and draw you into this tale so you literally race through the pages to see what happens next" Five star reader review"Thank you LJ Andrews for finally getting me out of my book slump!" Five star reader review"LJ Andrew's writing is simply effortless to read. A beautiful balance of world-building and action, making it so fluid" Five star reader review"I can't get enough of her writing!" Five star reader review

A fantastic Warhammer 40,000 novel from Black Library featuring the  Astra Militarum.

The work of Frank Quitely and the role of comics art in contemporary Scottish culture, politics and society. Superhero Comics and Scottish Identity explores the life and career of Glasgow-born, Eisner Award-winning, and internationally acclaimed Marvel, DC, and Image Comics artist Frank Quitely. With a prolific career spanning more than three decades, Quitely played a pivotal role in the British superhero renaissance of the 1990s and 2000s and in the explosive emergence of the Scottish new wave of comics, a movement that included peers like Alan Grant, Mark Millar, and Grant Morrison, but has been underrepresented in both comics studies and Scottish studies. This work investigates questions of historical and contemporary expressions of Scottishness in transcultural comics genres such as superhero, science fiction, and fantasy. Framed through the lens of comics and literary genres, as well as their British and American editors, Quitely's approach to Scottishness is oblique and self-reflexive; his expressions of Scottishness are tensely bound to current nuanced examinations of Scottish national, literary and historical subjectivity. His work oscillates between two axiomatic antipodes: the regional, provincial, and local versus the transnational, cosmopolitan, and global. This comprehensive study also features an in-depth interview with Quitely, as well as unearthed archives, sketchbooks, notes, and donated or personal artworks not available elsewhere. This book will be made open access within three years of publication thanks to Path to Open, a program developed in partnership between JSTOR, the American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS), University of Michigan Press, and The University of North Carolina Press to bring about equitable access and impact for the entire scholarly community, including authors, researchers, libraries, and university presses around the world. Learn more at https://about.jstor.org/path-to-open/

Illustrated Edition: Includes 20 captivating illustrations that bring the story to life.Comprehensive Summary: A succinct and engaging summary to whet your appetite and deepen your understanding of the narrative.Detailed Character List: An insightful exploration of the key figures within this prophetic tale.Author Biography: A look into the life of E.M. Forster, offering context to his creation of this timeless work.Dive into the dystopian world of E.M. Forster's "The Machine Stops," a visionary novella that presages our modern dilemmas with technology and isolation. This illustrated edition, enriched with 20 striking illustrations, not only visualizes Forster's imagined future but also invites readers into the depths of its message with an accompanying summary, detailed character list, and a biography of the author himself.Set in a future where humanity dwells beneath the earth's surface, nurtured and governed by an all-encompassing Machine, Forster explores the chilling ramifications of a life devoid of direct human contact and dependence on technology. Through the eyes of Vashti and her son Kuno, we witness the struggle between the comfort of a controlled, mechanized existence and the innate human desire for autonomy, physical experience, and connection.Vashti epitomizes the complacent citizen, perfectly content within the confines of her technological cell, communicating through instant messaging and lectures. In stark contrast, Kuno represents the human spirit's rebellion against the fetters of an overly mechanized life, yearning for the freedom to explore the forbidden surface of the Earth and the direct touch of human interaction."The Machine Stops" is not merely a story but a warning, a reflection on our relationship with technology and the enduring quest for meaningful connections in a mediated world. This edition, with its beautiful illustrations, comprehensive summary, character analysis, and insight into Forster's life, offers a complete journey into one of the most prescient works of 20th-century literature. Whether you're a long-time fan of Forster or new to his work, this edition is an essential addition to your collection, providing a fresh perspective on a tale that has never been more relevant.