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Dreams Never End (The Feigned Moon of Entiria Epic Serial Book 3) by E. A. Bagby 5.0 Stars (1 Review)    Price verified 2 minutes ago

The Feigned Moon of Entiria is a literary science fiction/ fantasy coming-of-age story distributed as serialized novellas. The world below isn't just a home for the dead. Giels has committed to learning more about the otherworldly messages he's received in hopes of finding purpose in his fraying life. But will the Underworld's denizens, who hate the gods, give him what he wants, or do they have their own agenda?

Genre: Fantasy [f] [x]
Length: 225 Pages (1,744 KB)
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Added: May 22nd, 2024

Murder and Desire In Orange Beach by Tami Ryan (Tami Ryan and Jim Cavanaugh) 5.0 Stars (1 Review)    Price verified 7 minutes ago

Josh Myers is the Detective Lieutenant of Police in a small sun-drenched beach town on the Gulf of Mexico. Murder is normally not normal here. However, things have changed. The winds and waves of crime have been delivered to his doorstep. Josh is personally and professionally entangled in a sailor's knot of sex, romance, broken hearts, deceit, blackmail, greed and homicide. The beach town has never felt so dark. The swirling hurricane of events threatens to destroy the happiness of this vacation destination paradise. Grab your beach chair, sunglasses and umbrella and follow Josh's journey beyond the sea.

Genre: Romance [f] [x]
Length: 332 Pages (2,884 KB)
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Added: May 23rd, 2024

Beach Reads Box Set: Volume 4 by Pippa Grant 4.9 Stars (19 Reviews)    Price verified 37 minutes ago

Ten full-length novels from some of your favorite bestselling romance authors. This special bundle features stories perfect for fun in the sun. A gift to our readers and a great way to introduce you to new authors to love, grab this romance bundle before it's gone! The Hooker and the Hermit by Penny Reid & L.H. Cosway Still the One by Dylan Allen Before Girl by Kate Canterbary The Player by Claire Contreras Take a Number by Amy Daws Dirty Talking Rival by Pippa Grant Flirt by Adriana Locke Forbidden Hearts by Corinne Michaels Jessie's Girl by Naima Simone On the Rocks by Kandi Steiner

Genre: Romance [f] [x]
Length: 3,984 Pages (4,062 KB)
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Added: May 23rd, 2024

Call Me Adam by Jo McCarty (Crazy Pages Publishing Co) 4.9 Stars (10 Reviews)    Price verified 7 minutes ago

"A consuming work of great unpredictability and power." -- Kirkus Reviews "This is not a formulaic apocalyptic novel -- in fact, it's surprisingly inventive and delightfully weird." -- Kirkus Reviews In a rural Michigan town, in a post-Covid world on the brink of a new disaster, Louie discovers an extraordinary ability -- he can't die. Fortuitous, if not for the small catch that he doesn't want to live. While everyone else is desperately fighting to survive a global biotic crisis, Louie constantly seeks death only to be resurrected time and time again. Louie is the town nothing. If life was a school yard pick, he would be the last one on the team. Immortality is a burden, a cruel twist of fate, even as he wonders why him and what he is meant to do. But everything changes when Louie meets Katherine, a smart New York City woman determined to survive in this post-apocalyptic world. Finally, Louie has a reason to live, which is good timing because with each death he becomes weaker. It ...

Genre: Action & Adventure [f] [x]
Length: 298 Pages (1,594 KB)
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Added: May 23rd, 2024

Force of Habit by Glenn Osborne (gosborne) 5.0 Stars (1 Review)    Price verified 7 minutes ago

A year has passed since former Marines Jane Carter and Tanner Riley completed their journey on the Appalachian Trail. Now, they are navigating the rugged landscape of Montana's Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex. Meanwhile, a tactical team of FBI agents in Missoula, Montana, is on a desperate search for two deranged serial killers responsible for a string of gruesome murders that has the entire city on high alert. Unbeknownst to the two adventure seekers, they are on a collision course with the killers, potentially getting caught up in their twisted game.

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense [f] [x]
Length: 245 Pages (2,869 KB)
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Added: May 23rd, 2024

You Can Do Magic: Carnival of Mysteries by R.L. Merrill 4.6 Stars (62 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

From the author of Foreword Indies Finalist Summer of Hush and BookLife Prize Quarterfinalist Brains and Brawn comes a contemporary gay romance with a side of time travel and magic. WINNER of the Paranormal Romance Guild's Reviewers Choice Award and FINALIST in The North Texas Romance Writers' Carolyn contest. Musical prodigy Kallos Alexandrou has played his calliope for countless visitors at Errante Ame's Carnival of Mysteries, but his one-year residency has come to an end. Scars from a terrible tragedy in his past are the only explanation he has for his loss of speech and memory, but it's time to move on, so when a music festival sets up next to the carnival, Mr. Ame sends him off with identification, a bottomless billfold, and a set of new clothes. Outside the carnival's perimeter, Kal finds himself in an unfamiliar world surrounded by strange instruments and vibrant people like nothing he's ever seen. Ryan Wells is the troubled and celebrated lead singer of the metal band ...

Genre: Romance [f] [x]
Length: 298 Pages (2,270 KB)
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Added: May 23rd, 2024

The Duke and the Matchmaker: A Historical Regency Romance Novel by Patricia Haverton 4.4 Stars (146 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

"Loving you is a mistake. The most wonderful mistake I ever made." Marina is willing to do anything for her twin brother. Forsaking her own prospects to help him get closer to the lady he loves, she will even tolerate one of the most insufferable, snobbish dukes to achieve that goal. Duke Joseph may be a genius when it comes to business, but he cannot understand people. So when he finds himself engaged to wonderful Lady Florentia, a woman he has absolutely no chemistry with, he is at a loss. Until a fiery, pushy, and beautiful young lady approaches him with a most peculiar plan, that just might work! While they are playing Cupid, they fall victim to his charms themselves. Just as Marina is finally ready to admit her feelings for him, Joseph receives a threat: Marry Florentia or the whole ton will know your family's deep dark secret! *If you like powerful Dukes, loving Duchesses and a marvelous depiction of the majestic Regency and Victorian era, then The Duke and the Matchmaker ...

Genre: Romance [f] [x]
Length: 347 Pages (4,159 KB)
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Added: May 23rd, 2024

Roping Her Heart: A closed-door small-town romance (Rustler's Ridge Small Town Romance Book 1) by CJ Hackland 4.7 Stars (12 Reviews)    Price verified 37 minutes ago

He's a cowboy trying to save his family ranch, she's a high-level equestrian on the run. Their worlds would never have collided -- until she needs a place to hide her top-class competition horse. Madison James is riding straight to the top. Or she was -- until she finds out her fiancé is planning to sell her best competition horse. In the middle of the night she leaves with her horses to hide out at an old friend of her coach in a valley near Rustler's Ridge, a small West Virginia town. All she must do is stay under the radar and make it through two months. But across the valley there's a cowboy who is desperately trying to keep his farm afloat. She can't help it, whenever they meet there are sparks. Jack Coleman has only one goal: to keep his family ranch out of the hands of an unscrupulous debtor. This was his sole focus until he finds a beautiful, mysterious blonde and her horses stuck on a flood-washed backroad. He has no idea who she is hiding from, or why. But he knows that ...

Genre: Romance [f] [x]
Length: 218 Pages (3,550 KB)
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Added: May 23rd, 2024

Ace of Spades (The Wicked Boys of Wonderland Book 1) by Jekka Wilde 4.5 Stars (248 Reviews)    Price verified 7 minutes ago

The Wicked Boys of Wonderland want my body. The Red Queen wants my head. After being publicly humiliated online, all I wanted was to get drunk, crawl into a hole, and disappear from the face of the Earth. I didn't mean that literally. But that's exactly what happened after I bumped into the White Rabbit at the hottest club in Los Angeles. Now I'm trapped in a dark and twisted version of Wonderland that's fallen into rot and ruin. This place is nothing like I expected. It's surreal... Sinful... Oh, there's a Mad Hatter and a Caterpillar and a Cheshire Cat, but they're a fae, a shifter, and a demon. They also happen to be smoking hot freaks... and they're freaking gorgeous. The things they do to me make me want to stay in Wonderland for the rest of my life. Which might not be that long. If the psycho fae Red Queen finds out I'm here, it's off with my head. She's had a bounty on me from the moment I was born. Apparently I'm supposed to defeat her and the Jabberwocky with a magic ...

Genre: Romance [f] [x]
Length: 244 Pages (3,775 KB)
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Added: May 23rd, 2024

Eternally Rare: Shallow Cove™ Dimensions (Eternally Series Book 5) by January Rayne 4.5 Stars (255 Reviews)    Price verified 7 minutes ago

In the dimension where fire meets ice, my mate waits for me. And if I don't go to him, I'll die. I know I'm lucky to have a mate at all. Most would rejoice. Most would run to them. Not me. I want to stay with my family. I was trapped in the veil for the majority of my life, fighting to survive. And I'm supposed to leave them for a man I don't know? I'm tired of Fate making the decisions for me. Yet... The ache in my chest becomes too much. The thirst in my throat becomes unbearable. The need to mate is a call I can no longer ignore. Even if I've never touched or kissed another. How will I satisfy him? Finally, I go to my prince only to learn that I have not one, but two mates. A dragon and an elf. Not only do they rule separate kingdoms -- they are mortal enemies. Hatred is rooted deep in my dragon's fire and my elf guards a secret close to his heart that he refuses to tell. Forgiveness is the only solution. And the journey to getting it might be what kills us all. -The author ...

Genre: Romance [f] [x]
Length: 440 Pages (3,915 KB)
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Added: May 23rd, 2024

Grimm County Chemistry: A Steamy Small Town Romance (Grimm County Lawmen Book 3) by Cora Day (Shoeheel Creek Publishing) 4.4 Stars (23 Reviews)    Price verified 7 minutes ago

Sometimes, it's not the path you're on that matters, but who you're walking it with. Hunter's position with the Grimm County Sheriff's Office was supposed to be temporary -- a favor for a friend while in between jobs. Although he's enjoyed the challenge of running the crime lab, recent events have caused him to question whether he's worthy of wearing the badge. Growing up as the beloved daughter of a career politician, Snow was raised for a life in public service. She thought she'd found her path as a teacher, until her father's untimely death brings pressure for her to take over his vacant senate seat. A chance meeting on the beach sparks a whirlwind romance so hot it should be illegal. But when danger haunts Snow's every step, Hunter will need to use all of his skills to save his new love before the cutthroat world of politics turns literal. Grimm County Chemistry is a modern day take on Snow White. If you like instalove, nerdy heroes, and low-angst couples, you'll love this ...

Genre: Romance [f] [x]
Length: 289 Pages (3,082 KB)
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Added: May 23rd, 2024

Under the Same Sky by Nichole Greene 4.3 Stars (223 Reviews)    Price verified 37 minutes ago

Ten years ago, I was trapped between the boy I grew up with and the most forbidden man in my life. The comfort and familiarity of my best friend versus a 'once in lifetime' kind of love with a boy bound for greatness. I chose wrong. When a tragic accident and a manipulative man took away my free will, I fought to retain my identity. Bit by bit, he erased it. Erased me. Drowning us both in shared misery. His abrupt death should have freed the bonds, but instead they continue to tighten. In an effort to escape it all, I find myself pulled by an invisible string right back to the man I've never forgotten. A man that would spend every second reminding me of who I once was. I wanted to hide while I battled the demons of my past, but he will not see me cower. And just when I think there could be happiness out there for me, the spotlight sparks to life and threatens everything.

Genre: Romance [f] [x]
Length: 310 Pages (1,908 KB)
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Added: May 23rd, 2024

Keeper of the Gate (The Three Sisters MacBeith Book 1) by Laura Strickland (Dragonblade Publishing, Inc.) 4.4 Stars (48 Reviews)    Price verified 37 minutes ago

Born enemies, is their destiny to become lovers? Since time out of mind, two clans have contested for dominance in bonny glen Bronach, known as the glen of sorrows. But now, fierce young Rory MacLeod has taken over as chief of his lands and vowed to seize all rival MacBeith holdings. Moira MacBeith, the eldest of chief Iain MacBeith's three daughters, finds herself with her back to the wall and a sword in her hand. A born defender, she's not afraid to don armor and march out to fight. But if her enemies discover her secret, that her father has fallen in battle, it will be seen as a weakness. She has no choice but to assume his place and fight on. And then there's the dratted MacLeod captive who's fallen into her hands... Farlan MacLeod is Rory's lifelong best friend, sworn to follow him in good times and bad. Being seized during a bloody battle was not part of the plan, and the accursed woman who appears to lead clan MacBeith means to use him as a weapon against his chief. He knows ...

Genre: Romance [f] [x]
Length: 310 Pages (2,642 KB)
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Added: May 23rd, 2024

SLEEPWALKERS: A Sci-Fi Mystery Romance (Dream Mask Book 1) by Felix Fife (Fife Publishing) 5.0 Stars (3 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

"Don't break your mask." "But why? What would happen? In a world obsessed with dream masks, Kyro alone chooses reality. Sipping coffee and surrounded by sleepers, his pub is doomed unless he can get patrons to unmask and eat some real food - and maybe even converse. He finds unexpected and lovely help, but trouble soon follows like a hunter follows prey. How do you fight off a sleepwalking populace? Can Kyro save the pub before an impending lockdown makes it impossible? Set on a wild canyon planet reborn in a cosmic storm, Sleepwalkers is a sci-fi mystery that's good for fans of Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451. The romance, relatable characters, and suspenseful climax will keep you guessing. But it's also a thought-provoking satire of our own internet, AI, and metaverse obsessed planet. Indeed, life online exacts a high price - and so does resisting it.

Genre: Science Fiction [f] [x]
Length: 236 Pages (1,307 KB)
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Added: May 23rd, 2024

The Ladies’ Column: A 1920s Cozy Historical Mystery (Goldie Weston Historical Mysteries Book 1) by R. A. Wallace 4.2 Stars (703 Reviews)    Price verified 7 minutes ago

Goldie Weston Historical Mysteries 1920s light and clean cozy Book 1 Love is in the air. Unfortunately for Goldie Weston, her fiancé has romantic ideas for someone else. If anyone asked her for advice on the situation she now faced, she would suggest they make lemonade of the lemons. Determined to leave the past in the past and embrace a new future, she dreams up the ideal job for someone with her skills. It involves offering advice to other women who are also navigating a new world of independence after WWI. When a man she saw having an argument with her fiancé is murdered, Goldie is drawn into an investigation that involves flappers, speakeasies, members of her very large family, and special agent Zeb Masterson. Searching for a killer brings her closer to one of the readers writing to a ladies' column asking for advice. It also brings her closer to the special agent that questions Goldie for murder. Given that her scarf was found on the body, Zebulon Masterson is convinced of ...

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense [f] [x]
Length: 209 Pages (1,606 KB)
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Added: May 23rd, 2024

That Magic Touch (Triplets: Three Aren't One Book 3) by Dani Haviland 4.8 Stars (5 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

Was there more to life than hardships and healing? Brought up in the backwoods by a father dedicated to helping those less fortunate, Ria was a genius at fixing bodies but ignorant of life and relationships. Would Evan be the one to show her what made life bright and enjoyable? The third book in Triplets: Three Aren't One series by USA Today Bestselling Author Dani Haviland is a heart-warming story, sure to bring happy tears.

Genre: Romance [f] [x]
Length: 155 Pages (1,652 KB)
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Added: May 23rd, 2024

Joshua & Beth: Western Historical Romance (Seven Brides for Seven Brothers Book 2) by Emma Morgan (PureRead) 4.6 Stars (72 Reviews)    Price verified 7 minutes ago

Joshua Rusher sets himself to find a Mail Order Bride just like his brother Jed, and to his utter surprise, he winds up married while running an innocent errand into town! Joshua thinks that the good Lord must have miraculously answered his prayer not realizing that his brand new wife was promised to another Joshua! Beth Fontaine's scheming father arranges a marriage for his daughter that profits him financially. Beth, who speaks only French is put on a train west and through a series of misunderstandings, she marries the wrong man. It is not long before trouble comes to the Rusher farm when ''the right'' Joshua shows up. Will Joshua hang for kidnapping and stealing another man's intended? Join us for this brand new addition in this family saga story by bestselling author, Emma Morgan. Seven Brides for Seven Brothers is an unputdownable Western Romance for fans who love clean and wholesome Mail Order Bride happy-ever-after tales

Genre: Westerns [f] [x]
Length: 194 Pages (2,094 KB)
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Added: May 23rd, 2024

Chronicles of the Ebony Ore by William Garrett 5.0 Stars (1 Review)    Price verified 37 minutes ago

Unbeknownst to Ronan, his seemingly innocuous purchase from an Arabi pawn shop unfolds into a narrative of profound consequences in "Chronicles of the Ebony Ore." This riveting work of fiction intricately weaves together elements of mystery and suspense, immersing readers in a tale where the boundaries of reality and imagination blur within the grasp of a bizarre black ore. As the characters delve into the discovery that this unnatural substance possesses the power to reshape life itself, chaos ensues, and the lines of morality become obscured. The quest to unveil the truth becomes a desperate race against time, with the weight of their fate hanging in the balance. To safeguard themselves, the unlikely allies must confront their own nightmares, forging alliances and enduring unexpected twists along the way. Their pursuit leads them towards an ancient tower fraught with mind-bending consequences, traversing through realities where a malevolent force harbors its own cryptic motives.

Genre: Science Fiction [f] [x]
Length: 281 Pages (3,279 KB)
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Added: May 23rd, 2024

Amanda's Amish Wedding (Amish Romance Book 2) by Amelia Yoder 4.6 Stars (276 Reviews)    Price verified 37 minutes ago

Secrets unravel, love endures: an Amish romance to captivate the soul. After being abandoned at the altar by Aaron, Amanda has finally found love again with someone new. But when Aaron resurfaces, determined to win her back, Amanda's past and future collide. As she navigates the turmoil of emotions and unexpected secrets, Amanda must choose between her past love and her future happiness. Enjoy this sweet Amish romance that will make you realize that not all love stories are cut and dried. Sometimes there are unknown reasons that drive decisions, only to be regretted years later. But with enough faith, prayer, and trust in the Lord, love truly does overcome all. Amidst the echoes of lost love, a new chapter awaits.

Genre: Women's Fiction [f] [x]
Length: 120 Pages (2,723 KB)
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Added: May 23rd, 2024

Dare to Marry A Billionaire's Daughter by Eileen K. Omosa (We Grow Ideas) Price verified 7 hours ago

She's primed to inherit millions if she marries right. He's cautious of women from wealthy families. But when their paths cross, a romance between them would be reckless Nyawira is absorbed in profiting the family business when her mother reminds her, she has nine months to get married if she's to qualify for the will her father left. To turn down the wealthy men chosen for her is tough, but nothing compared to telling her mother she's in love with Odhiambo. Odhiambo learned his lesson well and has sworn off women from affluent families. When he's hired to help Nyawira shape into a centerpiece at her unavoidable wedding, he senses trouble. The moment he extends a hand to welcome her into the gym, a warm tingle runs up his spine. He dismisses the feeling, nothing can work between him and Nyawira. While Nyawira ponders if she should marry a man whom she loves and risk losing her inheritance, Odhiambo must decide if it's worth the trouble to marry a billionaire's daughter, when he's in ...

Genre: Family Life [f] [x]
Length: 318 Pages (4,905 KB)
Lending: Not Enabled
Added: May 22nd, 2024

Forbidden Love: A small town steamy multicultural romance (Healing Hearts Duet, Book Two) by CA Miconi 4.4 Stars (4 Reviews)    Price verified 10 hours ago

Morgan The only man in Morgan Sullivan's life has always been her father, who raised her as a single dad. Until a tall, dark, and handsome stranger answers her father's help wanted ad. TJ TJ Juarez grew up as an only child, feeling unwanted and unloved. As an adult, he stays to himself, moving from place to place. Until a sweet, sassy, spitfire of a redhead sits down next to him at a bar. Morgan and TJ can't resist the taste of forbidden fruit and the excitement of a secret relationship. Are they willing to hurt the man who means the world to both of them in order to fill the hole in their hearts and experience true love for the first time? Forbidden Love is the second book in the Healing Hearts Duet. While this book can be read as a stand-alone, for maximum enjoyment, read Found Love, Book One of the duet, first.

Genre: Romance [f] [x]
Length: 108 Pages (2,439 KB)
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Added: May 22nd, 2024

Dylan's Dilemma (Dylan's Dog Squad Book 1) by Kathleen Troy (Dylan and Friends Publishing Company) 4.8 Stars (31 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

A spirited pup. A ticking clock. Menacing dognappers. And a test of true loyalty. In the charming backdrop of Southern California, a single mother and her son welcome Dylan, a spunky Cocker Spaniel with a heart of gold, into their sunlit home. As they grow fond of his infectious energy and unwavering loyalty, they soon realize life with Dylan is anything but ordinary. Dylan's playful antics and endearing quirks bring joy to all, especially the young patients at a nearby children's hospital. Yet, his popularity attracts not only admirers but also troublemakers, including dognappers and a menacing dog with a reckless owner. As mysteries deepen and challenges escalate, young Casey and Dylan rely on their wit and pluck to navigate unexpected dangers, putting their bond to the ultimate test. As the clock ticks away, Dylan and Casey find themselves caught up in a whirlwind of events, with more twists and turns than a puppy chasing its tail. Will Dylan's tail-wagging determination sniff ...

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense [f] [x]
Length: 256 Pages (716 KB)
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Added: May 22nd, 2024

Master of the Hoard: A Reincarnation LitRPG Adventure (Dragon Core Chronicles Book 1) by Lars Machmüller (Mountaindale Press) 4.5 Stars (1,272 Review)    Price verified 2 hours ago

A new world of magic and violence. One crazy starting bonus. Major downside: No thumbs! Carl was a regular construction foreman. Not the worst, not the best, and definitely not the thinnest. Even so, he didn't deserve that heart attack! He really didn't deserve being reborn into a magic-filled, dog-eat-dog world as a dragon. To be fair, it's nice to be at the top of the food chain. Now Carl just needs to learn how magic works, which monsters are safe to eat, and why his hoard is so important to him. Dealing with everything changing is hard enough, but he has enemy dragons incoming, hostile environments, and foes constantly trying to get bragging rights by taking down a dragon. At the end of the day, Carl needs to learn how to build a life worth living in a world where might makes right.

Genre: Science Fiction [f] [x]
Length: 471 Pages (2,781 KB)
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Added: May 22nd, 2024

The Prophecy (The Three Brother's Prophecy Series Book 1) by Jessica Lane (T.T.B. Publishing) 4.7 Stars (4 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

Jack's entire life changes when he is summoned to his dying mother's room one fateful night. She reveals a long-forgotten prophecy of three brothers who would bring an end to a vampire queen, a werewolf king, and the great and powerful one. When Jack drinks from a mysterious vial, he finds himself transported five hundred years into the future, where he discovers that vampires and werewolves are real. He is even more shocked to discover that his two brothers, Royce and Draco, are among them. Royce, a short-tempered vampire, has built an empire with his wealth and everlasting life. But when two obnoxious brothers and a young girl named Shaylie enter his life, his- world turns upside down. Suddenly, he must confront an evil that threatens to destroy everything he's worked for. Draco, a carefree werewolf, is living the dream as a rock star with all the trappings of success: a gorgeous girlfriend, adoring fans, money, and friends. His biggest concern so far has been how to break it to his ...

Genre: Action & Adventure [f] [x]
Length: 429 Pages (733 KB)
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Added: May 22nd, 2024

The Missing Man: An Inspector Walter Darriteau Novella (Inspector Walter Darriteau cases Book 9) by David Carter (TrackerDog Media) 4.3 Stars (50 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

Towards the end of a busy day, Inspector Walter Darriteau returns to his workstation. There's a neatly-written pink notelet on his desk. Please ring Mrs Susan Woodhams, and a local number. He picks up the phone and pokes in the digits. After three rings, a woman answers. 'There's something preying on my mind,' she says, 'and it has been for more than twenty years.' 'Go on,' says Walter, imagining it's something and nothing. 'Almost a quarter of a century ago, I murdered my husband.' There was a brief silence before she spoke again. She wants Walter to call at her apartment at 10am the following morning and she'll tell him about it, but gives him a warning. 'Come alone or I won't say a thing.' Walter warns her of the consequences of wasting police time, but seems satisfied and interested, and agrees to call. She coughs up the address and abruptly rings off. Could the woman be serious? Or maybe she's lonely and wants male company. Or could she be setting him up? Either way, ...

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense [f] [x]
Length: 127 Pages (1,605 KB)
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Added: May 22nd, 2024
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