Often pushed to the margins, queer, transgender, gender non-conforming survivors have organized in anti-violence work since the birth of the movement. Moving beyond dominant narratives & the traditional “violence against women” framework, the book is multi-gendered, multi-racial & multi-layered.

A step-by-step analysis about how the rights of transgender kids were systematically stripped away over five years since 2020. Without warning, over 1,000 bills were be introduced across half the country criminalizing nearly every facet of their lives virtually overnight.

Originally published in 2004, Queer Theory, Gender Theory: An Instant Primer is a classic of LGBTQ+ literature and is taught in most gender studies programs throughout the United States. It was the first book to offer a one-stop, no-nonsense introduction to the core of postmodern theory.

An Afrocentric dystopian where a group of divinely possessed spirit-sisters take down their oppressive ruling regime.

Patricia Alarcón Missler finds her roots in a tasty world of chocolate éclairs, platefuls of nachos enjoyed on dates, and tamales nibbled on after Christmas Eve mass. More importantly she discovers that "familia" is at the heart of everything in her proud Mexican American life.

Yasmine is a red wolf girl stuck in rural Alabama. She’s not good at being a wolf or being human. Kalta is an exiled blood witch who rides into town in her dead brother’s truck, prophecy following on her heels. After an accident threatens the wolves’ secret, Yasmine must join Kalta on the road.

She's a powerful mage. He's a hardened warrior. It will take them both to slay a monster.This standalone romantasy is perfect for readers in search of a fast-paced, epic adventure with swoony romance, intriguing mystery, loyal friendships and unique magic.

Two rivals compete against one another in a coming-of-age competition while sailing windships and hunting dragons. This epic desert adventure is an New Adult fantasy with queer representation and mature themes.

“Unshackling the Truth: Triumphant over Injustice,” in an account of one of America’s most shameful acts of injustice carry out by the criminal justice system. In this book, for the first time, the author Keith Bush will take you through his hellish journey and the choices he made to get back home.

Joseon Korea, 1866: the new prince-regent and his ruthless government have recently launched a crackdown on the spread of Catholicism, triggering panic across the peninsula amid rumors of French retaliation. The characters face a deadly question: your country, or your religion?

The High King of Aetheria stands at the crossroads of duty and desire. Bound by his love for the Shadowbearer, he navigates a fragile bond with the man cursed to wield the darkness. But as a Shadow warrior claims his place in their star-crossed union, the High King must face impossible choices.

In an enchanting forest, Micah crosses paths with a mysterious man, igniting an unexpected romance that challenges all of his preconceived notions about his identity. But as their bond deepens, they face an ominous presence that threatens to alter their destinies forever.

A collection of 14 adult fantasy short stories written by Black authors. Features 8 full-page illustrations.

The first book in a Black fantasy trilogy about a group of assassins who must work together to save the gods and their realm from destruction.

After his sister’s tragic death, TJ Young is thrust into a world of Yoruba gods and magic he never knew existed. Armed with a mysterious staff tied to his family’s legacy, TJ must uncover his hidden power and face dark forces threatening his family—and his future—before it’s too late.

When Gabriel, Melissa's best friend’s infuriating older brother, moves in, she’s forced to share a house with the one person she’s spent years avoiding. As tension grows, so does undeniable chemistry. Can living together turn being enemies into something more?

Ken Usagi, a daring young war correspondent, is thrust into a perilous journey through the war-ravaged remains of the former United States. Haunted by an encounter with a mysterious biotechnical machine, he's convinced it holds the key to ending the devastating conflict tearing the world apart.

Former poet laureate of Belfast, Maine, Afrofuturist/Oro-shamanic poet and bass clarinetist Toussaint St. Negritude dazzles with this debut poetry featuring an ensemble of cosmic tones the late Pulitzer Prize winning poet Gwendolyn Brooks once called “full of sweet sounds and surprises.”

Set in the gorgeous Austrian mountains, the story follows a budding journalist called Alisha and a grumpy but sweet travel agent Felix who is heartbroken.

Imagine a world where there is only one criminal and every night the populace wakes to read about his exploits. One day the only criminal disappears and that world cannot survive.

The land is dying.Magic is withering.Death lies within the void.A curse has seized the heart of Suviel leaving a void of magic slowly making its way across the land.Unfortunately, for their new High Queen, Lithia, they have to be able to find the heart to save it before it consumes them all.

Iona, a selkie without her coat meets a charming and devious, kelpie, Cian in this story filled with Celtic lore."Lush and indulgent, [this book] is much like dark chocolate. All at once, the story is rich and deep--at some points bitter, but finishes with a welcome and surprising sweetness."

Wanderer of the Wastes is an adult fantasy with shapeshifting dragons, a witch with horns that may eat you faster than befriend you, and a young man who finds himself searching for something. Together, they leave the safety of Kol's underground city for the wastes above... let the adventures begin!

Pavan always wanted to be redeemed for his harrowing past, until he is transported back to the world that stole his family from him. Taking the path to redemption he must tame the magick burning within him, all the while unraveling the web of lies that binds his fate to that of Veilore.

The princess of a war-torn kingdom makes a deal with the enemy in hopes of restoring her missing memories. SMOKE AND LIGHT is a YA romantic fantasy set in a world where magic and science meet and modern royalty faces off against daring rebels. Perfect for fans of SHADOW AND BONE and SHATTER ME.

Twelve-year-old triplets Ori, Roe, and Tora are gifted with extraordinary powers from their magical backpacks, ancient silver rings, and the enchanted Mirror Tree. Together, they race against time, aided by Theo's companions-lions, tigers, and black panthers-to save Drifters Realm.

Romantic & sexy dreams link a false princess to a dangerous, disgraced fae prince in this fun, steamy enemies-to-lovers romantasy.A Cursed Son is a fun, sexy, enemies-to-lovers romantic fantasy for fans of fae, elemental magic, forced proximity, snarky banter, and dream connection.

A pirate who walks amongst the highest circles of society. A governess desperate to escape servitude. In Victorian England, the Silver Order has kept its supernatural discoveries hidden for centuries. Those who seek its secrets must always pay a price…

Haunted by past failures, Cole Tanniyn, squire to the soon-to-be king, has journeyed far from his days as a stable boy. Singer Mistel Wepp has been bound by a past of confinement and control. Together, they delve into the dark alleys of Armonguard, uncovering a sinister web of secrets and sorcery.

An immortal warrior & the necromancer who burned her house down. Five missing swords. Three underworld dynasties at odds with the mundane world. One big heist. The Consulate is a modern romantasy, filled with ghosts, and a mysterious underworld. Perfect for fans of Neon Gods and Dark Night Golden Dawn.

Multi-Award-Winning Series! Come sail across the sea! Explore a new land in the world of Finlestia in this epic fantasy adventure for readers looking for magic and mystery; a tale where friendships and deep-seated notions are put to the test.

Award-Winning Series! Join the Griffin Guard! Discover ancient secrets and mysterious magics in the gripping conclusion to the award-winning classic style epic fantasy adventure trilogy; a tale about doing what is right, coming back from wrongs, and the friendships that strengthen us along the way.

Multi-Award-Winning Series! New Fantasy with an old soul. Fly off on griffin-back to the world of Finlestia in this epic fantasy story for readers looking for adventure, magic, and just plain fun; a tale where friendships must overcome insurmountable odds and remind readers to never lose hope.

Demetri, a gentle dragon with tiny wings, is scared to fly, but with his mother’s encouragement, he learns that true bravery comes from facing his fears.

In this action-packed techno-thriller, science and morality become entangled as humans seek to answer the question, What happens when something with near-infinite intelligence realizes it is alive . . . and it can die?

Issy Garcia, an aspiring inventor, must rescue her scientist parents when they go missing after a mysterious storm and rogue lightning strike, discovering they’re trapped in her latest story’s world.

Thaddeus Thayn, the great world explorer, shares his discoveries of magical creatures in his guides, unveiling a fascinating variety of unicorns, including one that sheds a delicious treat, all while expressing his deep love for these enchanting beings.

Everything you've heard about Morgan le Fey is a lie. Despite her family's witchy history, Morgan's life in modern-day London has always been depressingly normal. Until a stranger appears on her doorstep, insisting that she has a destiny to fulfill in a kingdom she always believed was fantasy.

Rival authors clash over a coveted publishing deal. When too much fae wine leads to a heated bet, they’re trapped in a magically binding bargain. Now whoever can seduce the most lovers during their dueling book tour wins the contract. But what happens when their objects of seduction are each other?

New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Estep blasts off with an exciting new science-fiction fantasy adventure with a dash of historical romance. This action-packed space opera features a mix of magic and technology, along with a soul mates and enemies-to-lovers story.

Orphan Alex is almost homeless and powerless—until a demon encounter reveals her witch destiny. Fired and desperate, she joins a demon-hunting academy, but lacks magic. Facing bullies and failures, Alex fears losing her only shelter and succumbing to lurking demons.

Ex-angel Rachel trades wings for a badge in Toronto. Beneath her tough cop facade, she saves lives, uncovering a gang war that's a precursor to the apocalypse. Teamed with fallen angels, she must confront the horsemen and uncover the truth of their exile to save humanity.

In a city where the elite are powerful as gods, the season is about to begin. Dark Night, Golden Dawn is a blazing hot adult fantasy romance, set in a modern world of magic, deception, and betrayal. Perfect for fans of A Discovery of Witches and Crescent City.

Instead of enjoying her place as a young doctoral candidate, Chelsea is suddenly rocked by the murder of her parents. No one knows who did it. Until she meets him. The dark-haired stranger with hypnotic eyes. When he tells her he knows who killed her parents, she believes him. But can she trust him?

Damien La Croix was a powerful nobleman with wealth, land, and the love of the pure-hearted woman. When the plague claims her life, his world collapses. Desperate to defy fate, Damien makes a deal with the Undead to save her. This choice unleashes a curse upon him far more terrifying than death.

Lord Franklin and his men encounter a being known as Kraag. Kraag informs them that he intends to eradicate humanity and like kind. Lord Franklin believes it’s a trick from his adversary, Hector. Lord Franklin returns to his home Corithni and is initially met with hostility.

Phantom of the Opera meets Beauty and the Beast in this gothic-inspired dark fantasy romance.

New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Estep serves up action-packed, paranormal romance adventures with her Bigtime superhero series. Journey to a city that’s full of quirky, zany superheroes finding love while they battle over-the-top, evil ubervillains bent on world domination.

The Pied Piper meets Dracula in this gothic-inspired dark fantasy romance.

Where Heaven Meets Cheyenne tells the story of four middle class American families and how their fates intertwine. This narrative unfolds through each perspective, touching upon timeless themes such as the nature of God, perception versus reality, and finding grace in the midst of hardship.

Set in 1973 Charleston, Blood in the Low Country follows Montyand Rose Atkins as their family is shaken by tragedy. When Rose’s son Eli is accused of murder, Montyseeks the truth, testing their marriage and uncovering hidden demons. A tale of love, faith, andredemption, it’s perfect for saga fans.

In the quiet Wyoming town of Juniper, Homecoming weekendtakes a dark turn when the beloved queen, BJ Bonniface, is found dead. As whispers of foul play grow,her best friend and boyfriend grapple with secrets that could shatter their world. A gripping tale ofsmall-town life, secrets, and hidden truths.

In 18th century Salem, the Derby and Crowninshield families viefor power. Rivalries, ambition, and love complicate their lives, set against the backdrop of America’s breakfrom Britain. This historical fiction explores

After a brutal attack, nurse and single mom Kate Murphy becomesa vampire, hiding her new life from work and family. Forced by Sorin, the city's vampire lord, to hunt thecreature that attacked her, Kate battles danger, desire, and her own strength, discovering she was never"just" anything.

Tipsy Collins, a gifted artist and reluctant clairvoyant, moves into ahaunted house in Charleston with her three children. The ghosts of Jane and Henry Mott, trapped in acentury-old mystery, draw Tipsy into their troubled past, forcing her to confront both their secrets and herown.

Jake Palmer, ex-Navy SEAL, teams up with a US Joint SpecialOperations team in Islamabad to uncover a mole and prevent nuclear terrorism. As tensions rise betweenIndia and Pakistan, Palmer races against

Things are not right in Brunswick. Chabal is wracked by nightmares of the Wendigo. Langdon is thunked in the head and left to die on a boat mooring in the Atlantic Ocean. Brunswick was an idyllic town. And then Mayhem descended.

Edna Watson, both cantankerous and compassionate, confrontsher past when her father dies, uncovering dark family secrets from her childhood. As a stranger pressuresher to sell her home, Edna must face painful memories and long-held grudges to find peace in ThatTerrible Woman, a tale of redemption.

Autumn Clarke survived the car crash that killed her parents. To help her cope with PTSD, she adopts Chrissy, a Shih Tzu with a remarkable secret. Chrissy is also the only witness to the mysterious death of her pet parent. Book #1 of this thrilling and romantic 5-book Cozy Mystery series with dogs!

After nine years of teaching, Jason Foxx wants to set aside his own traumas—his imprisoned conman father, a mother who abandoned her family—and become a principal at a high school for troubled kids. Kids he can save, like his teachers saved him. But things don't always work out the way you want.

MANHATTAN, 1953. Fear of communist espionage is rampant. While recovering a stolen Jackson Pollock for a wealthy client, art insurer Will Oxley falls for the client's daughter. She leads him deep into the rebellious world of abstract expressionist painters, and into a web of Cold War paranoia.

Too often, the old person is a trope: they are only a grandparent, or only an ailing body. In these short stories, the protagonists--all of them old--bust the stereotype of old age as a reductive experience. As each character lives their final years, a deep, literary complexity emerges.

Twelve-year-old Sadie faces the impending grief of losing her mother to MS. To cope, she seeks solace in the woods where she processes her emotions through Appalachian herbology. This novel intertwines grief, nature, and wonder, and acts as a time capsule of the healthcare crisis in the early 2000s

Ollie is a perpetually single (if charmingly nerdy) research librarian who comes into a sizable fortune. He receives marriage proposals, but each relationship falls through. Until, with the help of a mysterious tiny rescue dog, he learns to take the risks that lead him to find what he truly wants.

What if harry Potter went to college nd studied sex Magic?That's the premise award-winning romance and erotica author Cecilia Tan proposed as she wrote her four-volume series titles Magic University. The series started off as fanfiction and has sold thousands of copies.

A retired FBI agent ties a string of killings to a shadowy murder-for-hire organization operating on the dark web. As he digs into the murders, he discovers the final name on the hit list is his own.

Alex is returning home from prison. His former boss's cancer has returned, and the town blames Alex. His wife, Courtney, worries about how the community will react. Can Alex and Courtney work as a team after having been apart for two years and face the trials that will come with his return home?

Abby feels like everything is wrong with her life. Her marriage to Mark has fallen into the routine of his long hours of work and her erratic schedule as a nurse. Their failed attempt to have a child puts further strain on their relationship. She travels to Chokecherry Valley to decide her future.

Thea kept her visions a secret.Her father warned her other people would find her knowledge of future events abnormal.Thea's latest vision reveals someone shooting her father, her psychic ability can't be hidden. Can Thea discover where the danger comes from before it's too late?

Psychiatrist Dr. Nancy Thomas prefers to believe there is no such thing as knowing too much about a human being, but after someone shoots a colleague, her fear mounts, and she learns disturbing secrets that force her to rethink her approach as a therapist.

Caroline Willocks gives readers an inside view of the dangerous games Tudor women must play to defend their power, their passions, and their lives.

Years after fleeing her hometown and her father's attempts to control her life, Madeline returns for his funeral. Under the terms of her father's will, she must work to be completely free of the house, her family, and her past.

This riveting sci-fi novel explores the concept of catalysts and nexuses, where singular actions reshape the future. Packed with intrigue and unexpected twists, The Makus Nexus keeps readers on edge as factions battle for dominance and time itself becomes a player.

Little Toe, a far from typical Shadow demon, has a caring and an inquisitive nature. He travels from hisuniverse and into ours through an interdimensional rift that unexpectedly formed inside his cave.

Set in the San Juan Mountains, Wolfscape follows a couple’s winter survival adventure. As Frank battles the wilderness, wolves, and the elements, the story unfolds as a gripping tale of resilience and determination.

Constance Silver, who runs Mayfair’s most exclusive brothel, has lied her way into the home of a respectable and charismatic provincial banker. She is safe from recognition until Solomon Grey joins the party. When they discover their host’s murdered body, they must work together to investigate.

Sam Clark writes poems to conquer her demons. As she confronts painful moments from her childhood, she learns who will take that journey with her, and who won't. Through it all, her love of poetry holds her together.

No One's Leaving is curated to a soundtrack of Gen X music-from Jane's Addiction to The Cranberries to PJ Harvey-and touches on themes of queer love, heartbreak, grief, and mental health.

MOUTH delves into the American obsession with consumption and the many ways we try to fill our emptiness. In these ten stories, characters are forced to face who they truly are when their hunger cannot be satisfied.

The River People by Liz Kellebrew is a haunting and lyrical exploration of 19th-century westward expansion into the Pacific Northwest.

Fall brings more changes as Joe and Brita open their home to Rashid’s mother who lost her husband in the Syrian war. She arrives with not much more than hope. The Yellow House Stories follow daily life on Summer Street, an American neighborhood where people learn how to live together.

Joe, his American wife, and their boys are happy in a new home. War in Syria drove him away. Joe’s nephew arrives. Rashid has an easy smile. But where Rashid goes, trouble follows. The Yellow House Stories follow life on Summer Street, an American neighborhood where people learn to live together.

When the starship ferrying her to Earth is gutted by an explosion, Joss Carsten is left alone and adrift, with painful hallucinations of Alice, her long-estranged wife.In self-preservation, the ship's onboard system generates a sentient holographic AI. The catch? This one is a ringer for Alice.

Ilget: The Three Names of a Life" by Alexander Grigorenko is a deep dive into Siberian folklore, tracing a foundling's journey from thrall to tribe leader, and his quest for freedom against the backdrop of Mongol invasions.

*A Dream of Annapurna* is a historical and contemporary international novel spanning 60 years (1955–2015). It explores universal themes like love, ambition, and bravery against the backdrop of global settings and the looming majesty of Annapurna, culminating in Nepal's 2015 earthquake.

"Slavdom" is a compelling anthology from Eudovít Štúr, Slovakia's renowned Romantic poet. It traces Štúr's ideological journey and his commitment to preserving Slovak culture. A must-read for Slovak literature and Pan-Slavism enthusiasts

In Rafat Wojasinski's "Tefil," Rozmaryn's search for a stranger in a photo of his mother leads to the unsettling Tefil. This psychological, philosophical novel explores human existence with compelling, eccentric characters.

Boryslav in Flames by Ivan Franko is a pioneering novel that depicts the rise of the labour movement in Western Ukraine.

The Witch of Konotop by Hryhoriy Kvitka-Osnovyanenko is a beloved, classic Ukrainian comic novella that is little known outside of Ukraine.

This powerfully-written first novel from Ukrainian author Anastasiia Marsiz is set in and around Cupra Marittima, a small seaside town on Italy's Adriatic coast. So closely is the area described, the reader could find their way...

Everybody in town agrees: Arabella Parnell thinks far too highly of herself. So the Arrojo police are hardly surprised when they find her dead. And yet, Adele Gossling can’t help but wonder: Was Arabella just a servant with arrogant manners or was she the victim of a powerful man who did her in?

Someone is burglarizing Arrojo businesses and the police can’t seem to get their hands on him. Follow epistolary expert and suffragist Adele Gossling and her aura-seeing friend Nin Branch as they embark on an adventure to catch a thief and his unique accomplice.

When the circus comes to Arrojo, its star performer plunges to his death during his performance. Was it an accident or murder? It’s up to Adele and Nin to help solve the case when the circus closes ranks against the police. “Great series!”

Aaron Finkelstein turned to his friend’s cultic religious group for fellowship and a spiritual experience. That he found, but his pursuit of a personal relationship with God became a trek through a maze of legalism and confusion of doctrine.

It happened in Espadín. It was a small, modest, quiet, conservative, and close-knit Christian community, respected models of integrity in their neighborhood. The kind of perfectionism that breeds pride of reputation in the leaders, and the members become charged.......

What does it take to live a pious life? For the sober, devout, naive young Edith it meant foregoing the love of her life … and she entered into an unhappy and disastrous marriage to a dashing, narcissistic reprobate whom her pastor considered a worthily righteous mate.

“But Is He Jewish? is divided into three sections. The first section, “Quirky Tales,” consists of fifty short stories. Although each touches upon some aspect of Jewish life and culture, they deal with such universal themes as love, mortality, courage, coming of age, and the importance of family.

A politician’s secret daughter. Bitter campaign rivals with different plans for how they can use her. A set of secret diaries and a videotape both sides want. Pursued by two powerful men, Jenny Cates must go on the run… for her life.

When her husband goes off to fight in World War I, a pregnant woman is left on her French farm to care for the animals, with only the help of an elderly farmhand and a mysterious 12-year-old boy. There is also a mare which is about to foal. When tragedy strikes.

Sick of corrupt clients and meaningless work, NYC lawyer Arlo Hatch decides to quit and return to his family farm in Vermont. He opens a B&B, but when thugs abduct a political candidate, Arlo's back-to-the-garden quest starts to crumble.

When a body is found in an animal sanctuary, reporter Kristy Farrell discovers it was no accident. As Kristy digs deeper into the victim’s past, she unearths dark secrets, providing powerful motives for murder, marking her as the next target.

San Diego P.I. Brig Ellis is hired to help a wealthy industrialist acquire the final horse in a set of twelve palomino miniatures that once belonged to the last Emperor of China. The seemingly reasonable assignment quickly turns sinister.

While investigating a possible affair between an old friend's wife and brother, Olivia Lively, Private Investigator, finds the wife dead, and then discovers a connection to a seedy strip club and the Russian mob.

Alan a Dale befriends Lord Randal at a Sherwood feast. When Randal is poisoned, Robin Hood is blamed and thrown into the dungeon, and Alan vows to find the real killer. Is the motive a lover’s quarrel, or a great treasure that Lord Randall’s father is rumored to have brought back from a crusade?

When Elder Darrow’s friend Dan Burton, a Boston Homicide cop, dies trying to stop the robbery, Elder is bereft. But what appears to have been a random tragedy may have, in fact, been a contract murder. Mickey Barksdale, Boston’s chief gangster, tries to enlist Elder to find out who killed Burton

A climatologist is found dead before he is to deliver earth-shattering findings at an international climate meeting. Can Lily Robinson with operative and lover JP Marchand stop the killer before another scientist dies?

Playing by the rules landed him on death row. Now he’ll have to break all the rules to survive.After spending five years in jail for a murder he didn't commit, lawyer Thane Banning agrees to take on a case defending a former inmate against the same DA who put Thane behind bars.

An elderly, good-hearted Francophone struggles with dementia as her small town succumbs to real-estate development. The novel examines the siblings’ attempts to cope with their mother’s deepening decline.

Bettina Eldersveld arrives in Halifax by steamer from Holland during WWII. She’s obligated to marry the man who had paid her passage, but when she meets her sponsor face-to-face, she boldly says, “I refuse to be a war bride!”

As a 28-year-old farmhand, John Gauthier falls in love with both the farmer’s wife and her sister, but he becomes a Roman Catholic priest. This novel is a love story, a story about faith in God, and a celebration of literature and writing.

Adele Gossling seeks peace and small pleasures in Arrojo after the death of her father. Peace is exactly what she doesn’t get when she discovers her neighbor’s dead body in her gazebo. The police have a firm suspect but Adele is sure he’s innocent. But if he didn’t do it, who did?

Rebecca Gold sets up her law practice in Arrojo and lands the affluent Thea Marsh as her first client. When Thea dies unexpectedly and her eldest son Theo is suspected of the crime, Rebecca turns to her new friend in town, Adele Gossling, to prove Theo innocent.

Can Adele and her clairvoyant friend Nin prove a schoolteacher’s death was foul play and not suicide based on a cigar stub, a letter fragment, and a cigarette lighter? “The characters are true to life, and the early methods used in criminal detection are fun to read.”

You are about to enter the realm of the eternal, to view Earth's events from Heaven's view. You will join angels to discover God's most profound reasons for creation. In it all, the scriptures come alive. The reading of your bible will change forever as you become part of The Chronicles of Heaven.

The incredible journey undertaken by Paul and Barnabas as they risked their lives across seas and mountains. Shipwrecked and beaten. The book takes the hints and verses of the New Testament, adds the discoveries of archaeology and research and tells what led to the writing of the Galatian letter.

Sapphira begins a desperate quest to find a physician to heal her beloved husband Aaron, who is near death. When she hears about the miraculous healings by Jesus of Nazareth, she convinces her friends to set out on a journey to bring her husband to the Great Healer, hoping the stories are true.

Consent Ninja shares how to be the B.O.S.S. of your own body. When we give consent, it means we agree to something, especially when it has to do with our bodies. Consent allows us to be in charge of our body and set boundaries so others know what we like and don’t like.

For fans of Black Beauty and A Horse Named Sky, a new middle-grade novel by a former horse trainer Celia Ryker with illustrations by Kathy Connell. Big Guy is about a show horse who has big changes to face, and who learns that friendships can last beyond the time you share together.

The Three Little Howlers is a clever retelling of The Three Little Pigs set in the rainforest of Central America.

Who Are We? helps us to understand and appreciate the diversity in our community.

We Can All Be Friends shows how much we have in common even though we are all different.

Be Kind shows many ways to help others with simple acts of kindness.

Amazing Sports from Around the World explores unusual and fascinating sports from diverse cultures and locations.

With vibrant illustrations and simple text, Coral Reefs explores our planet's coral reefs and some of the animals and plants that live there.

Together Is Better celebrates the strength and vitality of communities bonding through shared activities.

Together Is Better celebrates the strength and vitality of communities bonding through shared activities.

Children Can Learn How to Defeat Anxiety Like a Superhero! As Grayson deals with his anxiety, he discovers that not only is his mother a support and advocate for him, but Harvey and other friends in the zoo support him, too.

Leo's Dogs is the heartwarming story of a boy adjusting to a new life by reading to shelter dogs. Beautifully illustrated, this book will appeal to children of all ages.

Leo's Dogs is the heartwarming story of a boy adjusting to a new life by reading to shelter dogs. Beautifully illustrated, this book will appeal to children of all ages.

A delightful family of pumpkins and gourds have a pesky problem: a flock of crows with crazy feathers peck and poop on them day after day. The patch puts their heads together to solve the problem creatively. Readers are invited to discover how teamwork and believing in ourselves can take us far.

An inspiring children’s book featuring No Limit Noah, a joyful character born with Down Syndrome. Written in the spirit of inclusion, this alphabet storybook spreads positive messages through the imaginative adventures of Noah.

The Egg Song invites readers into the delightful chaos of Gertie the chicken’s life. Through her hilarious adventures and heartfelt moments, author Joy Decius reveals the intelligence and harmony of backyard chickens, celebrating life’s vibrant interconnectedness.

Beaker and Gonk, in their adventure around the kitchen. When Gonk wants to make a birthday breakfast for Momma, he knows it has to be something special. Under the watchful eye of sister Beaker, he scrambles to the kitchen but stirs up a mess when eggs go rolling and special ingredients go missing.

While counting sheep may help others sleep, these wiggly baby animals—twisting in their nest, chattering in their burrow—need a different way to settle down for the night.

Woof Woof, a cat determined to be the best dog he can be, gets help from his friend Louie, proving that everyone can shine exactly as they are, no matter how they might seem.

Bertie, a summer-loving bird who treasures making new friends, is overjoyed to meet a friendly little worm, but when he learns most birds eat worms, he must find a way to protect his new companion.

In this light-hearted story, twins Flor and Roberto embark on an exciting treasure hunt through their house, discovering that everyday objects—like a gigantic cardboard box—can offer more fun than video games or TV, with bonus content to inspire your own at-home adventures.

Eleven-year-old Hayden Jones sneaks home with a mysterious egg he found in a neighbor’s barn, hoping to prove he’s responsible by secretly raising his new pet. But when the egg hatches into a dragon, Hayden’s adventure takes a wild turn, filled with unexpected questions and strange side effects.

In the new Mini Movers and Shakers children's book series comes a cast of characters who have failed, yet succeeded despite overwhelming obstacles. In the 42nd volume, we meet Taylor Swift.Find out what happens in this kid's book about being authentically yourself.

Neurodivergent Ninja shares the challenges of neurodiversity.Find out what happens in this story about embracing neurodiversity.

In this rhyming story, we learn about developing gratitude."I Choose to Be Thankful" is a story with social emotional learning (SEL) in mind. It has been praised by teachers and therapists worldwide.

Teaches kindness to all people and things. A hilarious, rhyming, read loud book that's perfect for the first or any day of school.The classroom books have had enough!Books can be super magical,Each page, full of wonder and joy.Books can be great for children,But we are certainly NOT toys

In the new Mini Movers and Shakers children's book series comes a cast of characters who have failed, yet succeeded despite overwhelming obstacles. Find out what happens in this kid's book about how taking chances and working hard is needed to succeed.

Accountable Ninja learns about taking responsibility and owning up to mistakes.Find out how to stop blaming others and get out of the victim mindset.

Sad Ninja learns how to cope with the loss of a loved one.Find out what happens in this SEL book about accepting sad feelings like loss and grief.

This book delves into the power of thought and its impact on life. With clarity and decisiveness, Morris Graham illustrates how mental capacity, combined with integrity, shapes success and effective leadership.

Just before Leslie begins college, her mom dies. As Leslie navigates freshman life—dealing with frenemies and the awkwardness of dating—unresolved questions about her relationship with her mom keep creeping in. If her mom never loved her, why should anybody else?

A thorough collection of things to consider if dealing with chronic pain. Drugs, modern and alternative, OTC and ones to avoid. Treatments new and medieval. Just enough information about each option to let chronic pain sufferers know whether this is an avenue they should pursue.

The latest book by world-renowned astrophotographer Glenn Sturm. Syzygies is the first book of its kind in that it reveals the actual settings used to capture every shot in the book so that anyone can capture a solar eclipse professionally and safely.

Exploring the events that have molded the very idea of family as it adapts and struggles to find itself in these modern times. Together, we will examine the forces that have brought the American family to its current state of being and suggest a path for the future survival of America's heartbeat.

Angels to Aliens is a collection of stories based on encounters with entities from other dimensions. Blending divine inspiration and eerie encounters, these tales explore the mystery and danger of the unknown.

Dan Pastorini’s life, from NFL quarterback to drag racing champion, captivated millions. His memoir recounts battles with inner demons and multiple challenges, ultimately showcasing his transformation into a philanthropist and sought-after speaker.

We know Jesus' stories as parables that help us know God.Jesus told them using imagery that made sense to the ancient, agricultural society he was speaking into.But what if Jesus were to tell his stories to us, here and now?He'd use Imagery that would resonate with our 21st century, society.

TikTok's Nurse Penny brings transparency and levity to the grim topic of death while revealing truths about her reckless past. She transports readers into the room with dying people, laying bare the raw emotions and behaviors people have when life and death hang in the balance.

With a blend of practical advice, theological reflection, and real-world examples, AI and the Church is the definitive guide for pastors and church leaders who want to lead their congregations into the future with wisdom and integrity.

When a lot of regular people think about being "holy", they think about keeping the Ten Commandments. But that's impossible. Even holy rollers can't keep God's commandments. In the Bible, being "holy" doesn't mean being pious or "good enough." It means to be "set apart for a special purpose."

We know Jesus' stories as parables that help us know God.Jesus told them using imagery that made sense to the ancient, agricultural society he was speaking into.But what if Jesus were to tell his stories to us, here and now?He'd use Imagery that would resonate with our 21st century, society.

From Gemma’s series for literacy: Circletown is a strange place. People get lost and maps are useless. Henry is a strange kid. He only eats white bread. Henry’s mom needs to work and gets a babysitter. Henry tags along with Corey to Jet Café. There, with Maru-sensei, they make The Children’s Menu.

Cowboy Bebop meets Frieren and Star Trek: Discovery in the first book of The Lady Widow series, a Black space opera about a grieving widow who becomes an intergalactic bounty hunter in order to avenge the murder of her husband.

Eloise is an erratic, faded fashionista. Bradley is a glum but wily teenager. Together, they make an unlikely team.In need of help to write her racy 1960s memoirs, the former ‘shock frock’ fashion guru tolerates his common ways. Unable to remember his name, she calls him Boy.

Can intrusive thoughts really lead to murder?With a client who may be guilty of stealing millions from the mob and another who believes her partner is being sucked into a dangerous cult, the forensic psychologist turned private detective can't afford any slip-ups this time.

In her sweet beach house on Hibiscus Heights, Deb Whitaker thought she had it all figured out...

A new guest arrives at the Seabreeze Inn… and the Summer Beach library is at the center of a new threat.

Your anxiety has an important message for you. Are you listening?Most people try to get rid of anxiety, but it's a normal and healthy emotion just like sadness and fear. The key is to learn to listen to your anxiety and process your emotions by taking simple steps to help calm your nervous system.

It’s 1953. Soviets have the bomb and fear of communist influence in the US government and society at large is at its peak. In the quiet, rural town of Goshen, one family learns hiding in plain sight isn’t as easy as it seems.

In 1977, Lisa Lindahl invented the Jogbra, revolutionizing women's athletics and empowering a generation. Unleash the Girls shares her journey as an artist with a disability turned entrepreneur, changing the world for women while seeking meaning and redefining power, beauty, and success.

Sergei Tretyakov is one of those artists and intellectuals from the first half of the twentieth century whose name is known, but whose achievements are barely recognized. He seems curiously elusive.

In A Long Way from Anywhere: Living Off-Grid in the American West, Norah Esty shares her unexpected journey from a math prodigy and tenured professor to a homesteader in the remote wilds of Eastern Oregon.

Award-winning trial lawyer Eric “EB” Bland shares his journey fromovercoming childhood adversity to founding the Bland Richter law firm and taking on high-profile caseslike the Alex Murdaugh trial. Blending memoir and life lessons, Anything But Bland is a powerful guide toresilience and success.

In Your Power Unleashed, Kisha Wynter shares the transformativeDIVA Method® to help women break free from self-doubt, navigate workplace politics, and thrive. Learn toembrace confidence, build allies, and achieve

Lori Van Dusen's memoir reveals her rise from a tough childhoodto a top financial advisor. Despite legal battles, trauma, and loss, she remained resilient, learning thatlife’s challenges can be faced with grace and strength, finding purpose and joy along the way.

Join me on a trip to Mackinac Island's past, from the late 1940s to the present day. These are my memories of growing up on the Island, as well as some earthshaking changes that happened to affect everyone. The Jewel of the Great Lakes beckons! Winner of the U.P. Notable Books Award (2024).

"The Coca-Cola Trail: People and Places in the History of Coca-Cola" is a journey for anyone interested in discovering the history and growth of the world's most recognized product.

A long look at the life and times of the complicated talented man that is the actor/author Keanu Reeves who has withstood nearly four decades in Hollywood by NY York Times bestselling author Marc Shapiro.

Artist John Romita was the best comics artist no one had ever heard of. John’s take on Spider-Man made Spidey the biggest star at Marvel, and Marvel the biggest name in comics but comics was a tough business, so the last thing he wanted was for his son John Romita Jr. to follow in his footsteps.

Shipwrecked and Rescued is a thoroughly researched book about the most famous Keweenaw Peninsula shipwreck, the City of Bangor. Jorgensen describes the timeline of incredible events of the successful rescue and salvage. Witness the bravery and sacrifice of the lifesaving crew of Lake Superior.

True story of the most admired male hustler in the 40's who was the paramour of Truman Capote and Gore Vidal, among others.

The memoir of prolific pianist and composer Tina Davidson. A juxtaposition of memories, journal entries, and insight into the life of an artist at work. Throughout is the thread of music, an ebb and a crescendo of a journey out of the past and into the present, through darkness and into the light.

Outlines working principles that will guide social workers and other practitioners in the art of building authentic and effective partnerships with people experiencing homelessness and other traumas, while minimizing re-traumatization and creating psychological safety

When Herschel dies, his adult son Michael travels to a remote island where his father lived. With no modern funerary services available, Michael must bury his enigmatic patriarch by himself and by hand. A darkly funny memoir that examines funerals, family, forgiveness, and f*cked up fathers.

Knowing how to win a war while striving not to be in one makes a real warrior. Warriors Hate War explores the military actions since WW11 through lenses that reveal alternate outcomes and pose frameworks that could inform decision-making for the future of war and, more importantly, peace.

A swashbuckling treat and fascinating addition to Great Lakes lore. Historical vignettes filled with fur traders, religious extremists, and Civil War opponents bring it to life. You'll be surprised, entertained, and enlightened by these tales of crime on the Great Lakes.

In 1977, Lisa Lindahl invented the Jogbra, revolutionizing women'sathletics and empowering a generation. Unleash the Girls shares her journey as an artist with a disabilityturned entrepreneur, changing the world for women while seeking meaning and redefining power, beauty,and success.

In Your Power Unleashed, Kisha Wynter shares the transformativeDIVA Method® to help women break free from self-doubt, navigate workplace politics, and thrive. Learn toembrace confidence, build allies, and achieve career success with grace, aligning your work with yourvalues and vision.

Buildings account for more than 40 percent of all emissions and have a huge impact on our environment. We must reach out to our lawmakers for policies that would help us transition towards clean energy research, development and deployment.

In his exploration through art, literature, music, religion, and mythology, Linebarger examines the boundaries between athleticism and artistic expression. Over forty contemporary artists contribute their unique perspectives, adding depth and diversity to the discussion.

When schools closed in Bellingham, Washington, on March 13, 2020, and stay-at-home orders were issued to curb the spread of COVID-19, middle school students Cody and Taylor Watts began the exercise of daily journaling. These pages contain the account of the unforgettable year that followed.

The Spyglass - A Childhood in Finland and Sweden traces a young boy's childhood in Helsinki and the Finnish countryside in the years leading up to the Winter War and the following three years when he was sent to live with a foster family in Sweden in the early 1940's.

Modern Manager will help you understand and overcome the most common frustrations managers face. Corina Walsh-founder of Managing Made Easy(TM) reveals the root causes of your daily frustrations and provides real-world insights and actionable solutions to transform obstacles into opportunities.

Mosaic is a story of exploration and self-identification, of grief, relationships, tackling mental health, and how to walk through difficult times when there is nowhere else to go.

Depth Control is an experimental exploration by an essayist, aiming to make sense of and reflect on personal identity, belonging, and the choices that shape us. It captures a rich, sensory understanding of coming of age, experiencing sexuality, contemplating gender, and navigating relationships.

From Manhattan to the Holy Mountain of Athos is a personal journey of self-discovery. From pursuing the American dream to seeking spiritual fulfillment on Mount Athos, this inspiring story explores the pursuit of true happiness and inner peace.

For parents, it is a great joy to see their children start a new life in college. There is a lot of excitement for our students in the beginning as they enjoy independence. It is important for our students to follow good discipline patterns that help develop self-control, efficacy, good character...

This book reports a real tragedy in the U.S. Testator Sydney Fields was born in 1918, one day after his father died from the Spanish Flu. Doctor Groginsky, who risked his life to help the family at their home, signed both a death and a birth certificate.

When you do the inner work, the outer work becomes easier.Doing the inner work means working with your beliefs, emotions, and body so you can transform a life of stress into a life of purpose, connection, and joy.

In Unlimited Memory, you'll learn how the world's best memory masters get themselves to concentrate at will anytime they want. When you can easily focus and concentrate on the task at hand, and store and recall useful information, you too will have Unlimited Memory.

We all argue, but understanding why can help you avoid some of those foot-in-your-mouth moments where you say something you know you’ll regret.Therapist Jerry Manney shares his 35 years of clinical experience counseling individuals and families to help you understand why we argue and how to stop.

This book offers a hilarious and entertaining crash course on some of the most bizarre, infuriating, and vitally important legal topics of today. Using real-world cases as a guide, you’ll explore laws that affect your life and analyze the rationales behind the ones that might make your head spin.

In this book, Dr. Zazulak, a top sports and exercise researcher, explains in simple terms what core stability truly means from a scientific perspective and how a stable core directly relates to less injuries, better performance, and better physical, mental, and emotional health.

The vast majority of the pain that plagues our aging bodies is self-inflicted. It’s caused by the way we use our bodies every day—the way we sit, the way we stand, the way we walk and run.But we can learn to heal chronic musculoskeletal pain with simple science-based somatic exercises.

Not Every War Story is HeroicDuring the Afghanistan War, a group of soldiers is dropped by helicopter into the remote mountains outside of Kandahar City. Mismanaged and overlooked by command, the squad must rely on each other to survive a crazy war in a world far from their home.

Becoming a leader in your field can be a huge professional and personal adjustment. If you are called to the task, this Approachable Handbook for Emerging Leaders—blending academics and narrative storytelling—may be the resource you need.

“Covid-19 stole so much. But one of the things it couldn’t steal was the power of stories.” From the author of the international bestseller "The Headmaster's Wife" comes a collection of essays written while the author sheltered in place in his tiny Vermont town.

Shut Up and Write the Book is a step-by-step guide to crafting a novel from your first spark of an idea to the final edit. Whether you’re brand new to writing or wanting to hone your skills, this action plan provides straightforward advice while demystifying the art of storytelling.

Pain suffered at the hands of another believer is one of the most painful experiences ever known. Many are destroyed from effective Christian living forever. Here is a unique book that points to healing, restoration, triumph. If you have ever been unjust treated by a believer, this book is for you.

The name Fenelon has stood for spiritual depth and insight for 300 years. Seeking Christians throughout the years have turned again and again to his writings for guidance and help in their quest for a deeper walk with Christ. Here are his works and letters for those who have a seeking heart.

More copies of this book were burned than perhaps any other Christian book. Within 6 years, this book had been translated into every language in Western Europe. He came closer to reforming the Catholic church than any other man, yet he ended up sealed in a dungeon, his book condemned.

Madame Guyon is generally credited as being one of the best-known women in church history. Her books have been received by Christians as some of the most powerful Christian books ever written. This book will introduce you to a whole new and deeper relationship with Jesus Christ.

"A Bigfoot Bestiary and Other Wonders" is a compendium of natural and unnatural astonishment, anatomizing all those big, hairy monsters that haunt the human condition. Through verse, Achatz points to our own foibles as viewed through the lens of the Sasquatch!

Vivid and approachable, the work gathered here invites readers to rediscover commonplace wonders and find new meaning in topics ranging from moss to mortality. The poems in this trilogy highlight our connection to a living universe and affirm our place in a wilderness worthy of our love.

The Impossible Physics of the Hummingbird delves into how the impossible happens every day. The hummingbird should not be able to fly-its body too heavy for its slight wings- and yet it does.

In Ghost Matinee, Cathryn Shea's second full-length poetry collection, she delves into the haunting influence of memories that shape both the present and the future.

Firefall, by Heather Lang-Cassera, whispers to us the urgency of climate change. In hushed tones, lyrical free verse and cyclical pantoums evoke the diminishing and intensifying seasons.

Untouched is a powerful exploration of love in all its raw, untamed beauty. Whether you're aching for the highs of passion or navigating the lows of heartbreak, Untouched offers an unfiltered glimpse into the emotional spectrum we all experience but often struggle to put into words.

The beauty, wonder, and marvel of the natural world are memorably evoked in meticulously crafted poems. At times elegiac, at times playful, poems take inspiration from—and hold witness to—the natural world as it is, as well as the abuses to which humans have subjected it.

A debut collection of autobiographical poems shedding light on trauma, heartache, love, loss, and the poet’s self-healing journey. These poems are skeletons that can no longer be kept in the closet; they are secrets come to life; they are a bright light shining in the face of the abuser.

In this contemporary romance, a romance blogger comes across an email from a cynic who believes in one-night stands and sex, not love... maybe they can teach each other, if they can keep their hands to themselves...For readers who love When Harry Met Sally x Bridget Jones x You've Got Mail vibes!

“What makes you happy?” Emery Reed asked me, and I couldn’t answer. A road trip with a stranger was my chance at change, but his journal revealed secrets and a darkness I wasn’t ready for. Now, saving him is all that matters—if I’m not too late.

An impulsive one-night stand turns Rose Fields’ life upside down when the stranger she seduced moves to Heart Falls. Chance Gabrielle knows beauty and brilliance when he sees it, and he’s sure that he and Rose belong together.

Celebrated search-and-rescue worker Kali Jordon hides her psychic abilities by crediting her canine partner, Shiloh, with the miraculous recoveries they make. When a maniacal killer challenges her to an extreme game of Hide'n Go Seek, can FBI Special Agent Grant Summers keep all of them safe?

Prudence sailed to Europe to find a lover. As an American widow flush with cash, she has hopes of finding the passionate love she never experienced in her marriage. Instead, she found The Ladies Alpine Society. While she grows closer to the expedition’s accountant, he's hiding secrets of his own.

Edward Fasbender is my husband. Together, we brought down powerful men. Now we have a chance to start over. To be the family neither of us ever had, to leave the past in the past where it belongs. Edward has a choice to make. It will decide if we fall into the flames--or rise together.

A bet turned into a disaster.

Vincent Abajian, a genius obsessed with AI, is haunted by the lossof his childhood friend Akane to a time-turbulence. When Emika Amari, a fiery scientist, joins his team, hesuspects Akane lives within her. As love, politics, and time collide, Vincent must decide: risk reality tosave Emika or lose her forever.

Can a city girl on the run find safety in the arms of a rancher? Chicago restaurant owner Sabrina Marconi needs to hide. And fast. She just put a mob boss in jail. With a new name and a new life, she has to compete to win a job cooking on a ranch for a cowboy and his crew.

Tucked away in Michigan's Upper Peninsula U.P.), the village of Peshekee has more to worry about than the long winters and steelhead fishing. Scandal and a suspicious death or two visit the rural village setting gossip into motion. Will Kat Wilde find love as she strives to inherit her farm?

Loretta Chase inspired this book by saying she was "duked out." Co-authors Jamie Schmidt and Lori Perkins, writing as Lorna James, came up with this erotic retelling of the falling for a Duke trope writing "duke menage," which turned out to be in perfect sync to the Bridgerton craze.

Romantasy has taken over our book loving-world and there are dragons among us like never before from Game of Thrones to Fourth Wing.In this anthology of 9 short stories , the authors explore the more erotic side of dragon lore.

Sparks fly when an uber-nerdy nurse and a pragmatic librarian team up to revitalize their small-town library by bringing tabletop roleplaying games to their community. Love and gaming collide in this steamy rom-com about rolling dice, taking chances, and overcoming the monsters of the past.

I Think Olive You is the perfect read when you want to feel abroad. Told from the point of view of a messy and struggling, Matteo who ventures to Italy to check out an olive grove. When he comes across Guila, he finds more than he bargained for and far more than just an inheritance.

Charming flirt, Maverick Oakley likes his best friend’s sister who works on his ranch. But there’s just one problem. He and his best friend made a pact never to court each other's sisters. When a tragic accident strikes, Maverick is forced to finally choose where his loyalties lie.

Sliding into Love is a contemporary sports romance where a foster mom and a grumpy baseball pitcher meet. When it turns out, Ethan Ford is more than he appears, Ivy has a hard time not falling for him... but can they make a home run with their romance?

Playing for Keeps is a contemporary romance about a woman who loves board games and a man who is overworked and on the verge of shutting down, but when she challenges to a game to win a baked good he covets--sparks fly. It turns out, they may both be playing for keeps...

Leo Fcking* Hernandez — star running back, notorious bachelor, and the boy who broke my heart. Now he’s my roommate. I hate him, and he doesn’t even remember why. But when disaster forces me to live with him, ignoring his smirks and stares becomes impossible. I won’t let him break me again… will I?

Jamison and Lilly are both equals in the single parent world and striving to find room in their hearts to love and trust again.As old feelings rise to the surface, are they brave enough to put their hearts on the line to find a second chance at love? Or are some lines just too risky to cross?

Kai drives into town and no matter how hard Kora tries, she can't deny their attraction. Then Kai starts withdrawing and Kora finds herself trying to get him to understand that you aren’t always a product of your upbringing, family is more than blood, and love is worth fighting for.

Quarterback Holden Moore is off-limits. I’m the coach’s daughter, and he’s gunning for the pros. But when an old injury forces us together, his teasing and those green eyes chip away at my resolve. We can’t cross the line — but breaking the rules has never been so tempting.

Paul Richmond's life changed in an instant when his wife and seven-year-old daughter die in a car accident. He struggles to move forward with this huge change. He takes a sabbatical from his work as a doctor and heads to his in-law's farm to try and come to terms with his new life.

Being the only girl on a college football team is tough — sharing a room with Zeke Collins, my brother’s cocky best friend, is torture. He’s infuriating, overprotective, and too sexy for his own good. I hate him… or I did. Because the more we’re together, the harder it is not to want him.

College football star Clay Johnson needs a fake girlfriend. I need his help to lose my virginity and impress my crush. It’s a simple deal — until Clay’s touches feel too real and my heart forgets the rules. Fake was supposed to be safe… but now, it’s anything but.

Ashley's goal to become a psychologist becomes derailed by doubts. In her personal life, she's ready to try to forgive past mistakes and reconnect with her brothers.Then she meets Jason. Their mutual attraction is complicated by his family obligations and her uncertainty over the future.

After years away, Astrid Nilsson has returned home to Colorado, hoping to become Fairplay’s first woman doctor. In charge of the town's clinic, Logan Steele offers her a job but only if she agrees to a fake courtship, one he hopes will appease his meddling mother.

Jamie and B are caught in the tangle of bad timing and unspoken words. Their connection defies labels-too deep for friendship, too tangled for love. Over a decade of moments, choices, and missed opportunities, they find themselves drawn together like a moth to a flame.

Violet finds herself inadvertently swept up in a deadly mystery, one she needs help to save herself from. Lucky for her, help arrives in the form of a very capable, tall, dark, and handsome man. Together, Max and Violet race to solve the intrigue Violet is caught up in before it's too late.

Tasked to save Persephone from the Underworld, Elena is ready to stop at nothing to win her reward--general for the Olympians. But the god of death, Thanatos, has made it his mission to ensure she fails. If she does, a double-edged sword awaits Elena back in Olympus. Who will win? Duty or desire?

Reunited years after a fiery one-night stand, Aiden Skye and Petra Sorenson must pretend to be engaged to protect a young woman. After all, a little pretending never hurt anyone...right?

Rebecca James, a search-and-rescue legend, is haunted by fragmented memories. Marcus Landers, battling PTSD, leads the Lifeline SAR team. When Becki returns to Banff, their chemistry reignites, forcing her to face her deepest fears and the potential loss of her future with Marcus.

As Lifeline's chopper pilot, Erin Tate controls the skies but seeks surrender in the bedroom. Paramedic Timothy Dextor re-enters her life. When an icy glacier emergency threatens their lives, they must navigate love and control amidst the life-or-death rescue of themselves.

The challenge for the Timberwolf Lodge is heating up. Plus, it's time for the pack Omega, Blue Carter, to win his mate, Stephanie Nix. If the deadly secrets from their pasts don't keep them apart, they might have a shot at forever.

Pack enforcer Del knows he and the human newcomer, Stacy, are fated mates. Mentoring her oldest son and eliminating the dangers from her past should come before wooing, but there’s nothing more attractive than a powerful, soft-spoken mama bear!

After winning the chance to own a lodge in the Canadian wilderness, Cassidy bumps into the property’s caretaker — but she doesn’t know Jace is a werewolf, or that she’s his mate…

When an article names Dustin Stone as one of the country’s most eligible bachelors, he leaves Heart Falls to let the viral storm fade. Charity Gruzing ends up along for the ride, masquerading as his girlfriend. It’s everything she’s ever dreamed of—except it’s not real, and getting dangerous.

Accused of poisoning the English king, healer Lady Rowena Keith ends up in a dungeon beside a brawny, snoring Highlander. After he dispatches an assailant, he escapes into the Scottish hills with her in tow. To her surprise, she recognizes him as her childhood betrothed. Now he is her only hope.

Ginny Stone and Tucker Stewart have been secret lovers for years. Now that they’re both back in Silver Stone for good, can they untangle the mess of friendship and the need to prove themselves, yet still find time to fall in love?

A paranormal romantic suspense novel, following lead detective Brandt Sutherland and Samantha Blair, an unwilling psychic who is connecting with the victims of a serial killer. Can Brandt use Samantha's insights into the crimes to catch the killer, before the killer catches her?

An action & adventure military romance following an elite Navy SEALs member, Mason. Tesla, a software developer who lost her brother in combat, has no intentions of getting close to a member of the military again, but when her only hope of survival is Mason's protection, will she risk it?

Lady Felicity Nicolet, the eldest of the Duke of Pelham’s 6 daughters, has grown up under the wildly unsuitable tutelage of her unconventional father. Mr. Stratton, the eldest son of Viscount Denderby, refuses to be married. Will this unlikely pair find love? Only after many senseless complications.

When a betrothal is broken by a wayward bride, Darien dun Tahr finds himself in an awkward... and unknowingly dangerous… position. Lies, secrets, and betrayal abound in Scotland in this passionate tale of true love!

In Regency England, when Kitty’s gambler father sells her sister into marriage to a notoriously cruel lord with three dead wives, Kitty will do anything to stop it. Including steal from the Devil himself. Even if Devil is as disreputable and handsome as…well… the devil.

Lady Sophie Winter and Shay Douglass fell in love the moment they met. But she had been contracted for marriage to his older brother and, as a second son, Shay had been destined for a soldier's life. Until a tragic fire changed everything and, a decade later, they get a second chance at love.

When dockworker Julian Watts becomes a marquess through a twist of fate and lineage, he meets Lady Ariadne Worthington, a caring debutante who wants to be more than a pretty face in a pretty gown. An unexpected kiss between them changes the course of their lives in this Regency historical romance.

27 year old spinster Eden has adored Connor ever since she was a child. Now, the handsome widower is a Silver Duke, one of those sinfully gorgeous 40-ish bachelors with a silver in their hair. When Connor asks for help with his children in exchange for finding her a suitable match, she accepts.

Kyle Robbins: the rookie who broke my heart is now my client—and fake boyfriend. To keep my ex at bay, we strike a deal. But fake touches feel real, old feelings resurface, and every kiss blurs the line. This game was for my safety, but now my heart’s the one in danger.

My mom taught me one thing: men are trash. I believed it — until Will Perry, grumpy goalie and single dad, turned my world upside down. Living in his pool house as his nanny, we make a deal: no strings, just lessons. But with his heated stares and my heart on the line, I’m playing with fire.

My brother’s teammate Jaxson was off-limits — until one steamy night proved he wasn’t. Weeks later, a secret road trip pushes us closer, testing every boundary we set. He’s broody, inked, and impossible to resist. Friend zone? Please. My heart says it’s already game over.

One Month with Vince Tanev: Tampa’s Hotshot RookieMaven gets the chance of a lifetime: exclusive, 24/7 access to a rising hockey star. The catch? She’s already clashed with the cocky winger at a previous gala, where sparks flew—of the infuriating variety.

When I need a groom so I can claim my inheritance, Ax Morgan presents me with a choice that’s more like blackmail—marry him or he’ll sabotage me.Now my future is in his hands. And if he finds out what I'm planning, he'll have to choose who loses everything-his best friend or his fake wife.

Alex Sebastian knows exactly how to re-launch my pop career. I can't stand him. So why can't we stop sneaking around? Deep down, I've never been the good girl the world sees, and I crave the dirty things we do. The problem? Alex isn't the Sebastian billionaire I'm dating---I'm dating his brother.

When my one-night-stand turns into an epic fail, I vow not to tell anyone about it. Too bad I run into my almost lover a few months later.Turns out he’s none other than Reid Sebastian—my new step cousin.He's become obsessed with torturing me and now we're playing a game that neither of us can win.

Caleb Asher has everything he could ever want. He’s rich, hotter than sin, captain of the hockey team and king of the school.I am the walking reminder of everything that went wrong in his childhood and mine.Even royalty have their weaknesses, and Caleb has just been reintroduced to his: Me.

As CEO of Sebastian News Corp, Holt Sebastian is the man with all the power. The man who decides if I'll be a local television anchor or the star of my own show. He doesn't just want me on the screen, he wants me in his bed. And Holt will get what he wants. Even if I'm already taken.

Until It Was Love is a banter-tastic romcom featuring an overgrown snack of a man with a soft spot for his purse dog, a normally optimistic life coach trying to live her best life, a mustache catastrophe, and one little tiny fainting spell.

Jock Blocked is a home run of a feel-good romantic comedy featuring the world's most superstitious sports fan, baseball's oldest virgin hero, a rogue meatball, an adorable puppy with a cussing problem, and the best lovable losers.

Dirty Talking Rival is a deliciously fun friends-to-enemies-to-lovers romantic comedy featuring a smooth-talking baker, the one who got away, and a goat with more matchmaking tendencies than a nosy old grandpa. It stands alone with no cheating or cliffhangers.

A frolicking good time of a destination wedding enemies-to-lovers romcom, complete with a good girl bridesmaid, her best friend's troublemaking but secretly big-hearted brother, and more than one hitch on the way to happily ever after.

Jessie is on a mission. She doesn’t think it’s dangerous. Eric disagrees. Eric is gorgeous, and Jessie has a crush on him. She doesn’t think he knows she exists. Until now. But something is afoot in Phoenix. Jessie and the Angels work to uncover the sinister workings behind people going missing.

The Pilot and the Puck-Up is a standalone romantic comedy featuring a athlete whose ego won't fit inside a hockey arena, the most badass woman to ever fly a plane, rubber chockey (don't ask), and no cheating or cliffhangers.

A swoony, laugh-out-loud romance featuring a botched wax job, a woman in over her head, a man in over his heart, and the sweetest misguided dog to ever play matchmaker...or at least make sure these two anti-love birds never have clothes when they get out of the shower.

Elite Guardian Alana Flores, former LAPD underwater dive detective, signs up to protect the autistic daughter of a widowed trauma surgeon. This inspirational romantic suspense will leave you breathless as Alana and Cole try to outsmart a cartel, uncover secrets, and explore the spark between them.

A fresh start. A sunny beach town. One summer to rediscover her life.When Marina Moore’s life implodes on national television, she seeks refuge at her grandmother’s beach house called the Coral Cottage.

A young winemaker. A devastating family secret. A truth that could destroy the man she loves.

In The Chocolatier, Jan Moran offers a testament to the resilience of love, along with insights into the fascinating world of chocolate-making.A young widow. A husband she thought she knew. On the picturesque Italian coast of Amalfi lies a chocolatier’s destiny…

New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Estep serves up an urban fantasy adventure filled with secrets, lies, and super spies with amazing magical abilities. Perfect for fans of Alias, James Bond, Jason Bourne, Nikita, True Lies, and Netflix’s Bodyguard.

Edward Fasbender is a devil. He’s my father's biggest rival. He takes what he wants, and he bows to no one. And now Edward wants me. I didn’t expect to want him back. Having him is not in the cards, not when a union with him would destroy my father. But that doesn’t mean I can’t play with him a bit.

Edward Fasbender is my savior.From the ashes of who I once was, he is helping me to rise.He has a list of people who have wronged him. And now he's adding names to that list. Names that I gave him.And we will have our revenge.

Edward Fasbender is my captor.Trapped on this island he owns everything on--including, it seems, me.He told me he would break me, but I thought he meant in the bedroom. It turns out Edward is playing a completely different game.And he won't stop until he's ruined me.

I've discovered Donovan Kincaid's secret and it haunts me as much as he ever did. Even after knowing what I know now, I still want him.Maybe if the air were cleared and all our secrets bared, there could still be a chance for us.And this dirty, filthy thing between us might end up being love.

I knew scholarship girls like me didn't stand a chance against guys like Donovan Kincaid, but I was in love with his world of parties, sex and power. Until one night, his world tried to bite me and Donovan saved me.Ten years later, I’ve found my way back. And this time I'm ready for him.

A widowed artist. An old crush. One summer to get her life back.A USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling book series!

Mister McHottie is the hilariously sexy romantic comedy that your mother warned you about, complete with an organic happy-ever-after (or seven), a Bratwurst Wagon, ill-advised office pranks, and no cheating or cliffhangers.

Crazy for Loving You is a larger-than life ride through accidental parenthood featuring a fun-loving billionaire playgirl, a crusty Marine with a gooey center, a horny dolphin, the world’s most obscene pool, and all the fun you’d expect from Pippa Grant.

Holly’s dating life is a mess, but things take an unexpected turn when she asks Mark, the grumpy bartender, to be her dating coach. What starts as “just friends” turns into late-night talks, cookie baking, and undeniable chemistry. Falling for him wasn’t part of the plan… but maybe it should be.

A game of spin the bottle sparks an unexpected connection between Leila, who swears off relationships, and Aiden, the basketball captain. Their no-strings deal begins to blur as feelings deepen, but secrets and fears threaten to shatter their fragile arrangement. Can they risk it all for love?

When Gabi’s best friend, Chris, comes back after four years, living together makes it impossible to ignore the feelings they’ve both been hiding. A game of truth or dare could change everything. But taking the risk might mean losing the one person they can’t imagine life without.

When Madeline’s dream job is on the line, she agrees to fake date Lucas Silva, a famous model. The rules are simple: no kissing, no dating, no falling in love. But as their fake relationship starts to feel real, the lines blur, and their hearts may have other plans.

Ex-special forces turned private security, Walker Ironside's, life working at an elite estate in the Scottish Highlands, is turned upside down by newcomer Sloane Harrow. Single mom, Sloane, is on the run, and when her past follows her to Scotland, Walker steps up to keep her and her daughter safe.

The #1 International bestselling author is back with this emotional and steamy fake dating romance in which ambitious entrepreneur, Beth Carmichael, meets her match in the grumpy football captain who moves into the apartment above hers.

A dark paranormal romantic thriller following the strongheaded detective Kate Morgan and reluctant psychic Simon St. Laurant. Kate Morgan believes in cold hard facts, but has a hard time denying the connections from Simon's visions. Can they team together in time to save a child's life?

An action & adventure packed military romantic suspense novel. With the bulk of his team down and out of commission, Damon is making do with what little he has, while desperately searching for Tasha, the team's admin. Can Damon and Tasha figure out who is targeting them, and stop it for good?

A clean & wholesome small town military romance, featuring a wounded and former Navy SEAL Aaron Hammond as he's checked into the Hathaway House. Rehab Center. Safe Heaven. Second chance at life and, if he wants it, love, with Dani Hathaway who runs the facility.

A military romantic suspense novel following a recently injured and now former-navy-SEAL, Ethan, who is abruptly tossed back into the line of duty to help rescue abused canines. Cinnamon, who works in dog rescues, pairs with Ethan to uncover this nightmare and rescue as many canines as they can.

A cozy mystery series with a clean romance and hilarious pets.Riches to rags. … Controlling to chaos. … But murder … seriously?Join Doreen and her pets as she rebuilds her life after a rough divorce, as she discovers a talent for solving cases faster then the detectives in her new small town.

An action & adventure packed military romantic suspense novel. After his whole team was hit during a reconnaissance mission, Badger is slowly on the mend. Can he avenge his fallen brother, while saving the prosthetic designer he is falling in love with, Kat Greenwald, who has now been kidnapped?

An action & adventure packed military romantic suspense following Levi, a recently injured and now recovered vet, who is on track to take down the man who has cost him so much. Ice, Levi's partner, gets caught up in the action, and Levi has to work twice as fast to keep them both safe.

When powers clash...

Nothing is fair in war.

My Boss. My Sin.

The villain isn’t supposed to be king.

My forbidden husband.

I’m out for revenge. He’s out to rule the world.

He's no fairy tale king.

Verena Valent is at the helm of her family’s legendary Swiss skincare company in Beverly Hills. After her parents die, she becomes the sole provider for her younger twin sisters and her grandmother, rising to the challenge to guide and expand her family’s business.

Grab your beach cruiser and head to the Majestic Hotel on Crown Island! Start a heartwarming family saga set in a charming beach town.

From Jan Moran, a USA Today bestselling author of romantic women’s fiction, comes a dual timeline saga of love and second chances.A vintage necklace. A long-hidden secret. A second chance for love.

A hot new standalone in the series that's been called "A total, utter must read." - Book Fanatic She says she doesn’t date players. She swears up and down that she’ll never handle my stick. We’ll see about that, sweetheart.

A village baker and his wife accidentally cause a wild mishap while preparing for the king’s visit, but through their blunders, they discover hidden talents that lead to a happy future, offering a humorous yet meaningful message about self-discovery.

For some, the only way to possess magic is to steal it from others.Born without magic, Davis is an outcast among shapeshifters. He meets Iris, a girl whose own ambitions are hindered by a mysterious illness. Magic-transferring stones gives them a chance to change their fates, but at what cost?

Months after rejecting Darcy, Elizabeth Bennet, now orphaned anddisgraced, plans to work as a governess, believing Darcy could never forgive her family's scandal.Unbeknownst to her, Darcy is determined to win her back, but secrets, sacrifices, and society's judgmentthreaten their future.

Alisi Latu is making a splash at the hottest new restaurant in Boston as an up-and-coming chef. By day, she walks among the landlubbers, but at night she is bound to the ocean, forced to transform back to her mermaid form and rejoin a thriving mer community.

An anxious, socially isolated introvert adopts a dog from a nearby shelter. Soon afterwards, she discovers the dog magically poops gold coins. With the help of a hot veterinarian and an opinionated shelter employee, it’s up to Zuri to figure out how to disenchant her Chow before it’s too late.

The Devil's Backbone is an adult epic historical fiction packed with western outlaws, revenge, and a slow burn pining. If you're looking for Bad Girls x Bridgerton x Tombstone--this one is for you!

Cassiel has given up demon hunting, leaving behind her angelic duty and fated sword. What she can’t leave behind are the scars. When a succubus named Avitue arrives to claim her angel-touched soul, Cassiel must choose between old knowledge and her truth in this sapphic urban fantasy romance.

The Blood That Binds Us is a slow burn, true enemies to lover dark fantasy romance hailed as a "Best of Booktok" title on Amazon!We do recommend you check the content warnings before reading via our website: www.lakecountrypress.com/contentwarnings

A dark fantasy that gives readers Hunger Games feels, but with magic and romance weaved throughout. In a world where one is given only so many years to live, Sayer has murdered to protect his sister and gives up his years to keep her alive during the blood hours, but the gods are cruel...

A tale of a vampire and a witch finding solace in each other and creating a bond unlike any other. Rory and Calliope must confront the monsters not only outside, but also within, as secrets buried in their pasts are clawing to the surface, threatening to pull them under.

Welcome to FarrowHaven AdventureLand! Pet & Play with Unicorns! Swim with Merrow! Watch Griffin Jousting! The first in a cozy fantasy quartet that follows Maeven, a witch, as she works alongside her ex-fiancée to manage the summer tourist season of Adventurers on an island filled with mythological townsfolk.

Love is a weakness the powerful cannot afford. Enter a dark and glittering world of fey and witches in the first book in The Aethereals Duology. The Hollow Plane is a sizzling mix of mystery and fantasy romance, perfect for fans of House of Bane and Blood and The Alchemists of Loom.

My ex stabbed me in the back and turned our rival school against me. Correction: my new school.The hockey team has me in their sights the moment I step foot on campus. But as much as they want to, they can’t drive me off completely. I’m not going anywhere.After all, I’m their coach’s daughter.

Self-proclaimed matchmaker Monty Phillips faces his greatest challenge yet when promises to find the perfect match for his colleague, Daphne. The feisty fae will need lessons in fashion, manners, and courtship. Thanks to Monty’s efforts, sparks begin to fly…but they’re flying between him and Daphne.

A Royally Inconvenient Marriage is a romping fun marriage of convenience between a surprise heir and a professional hot mess, complete with the bedroom to end all bedrooms, a run-down alpaca, and that thing with the hot air balloons.

An enchanting debut that masterfully weaves dark magic, redemption, and a tender slow-burn romance into a captivating LGBTQ+ fantasy

When lies become truths.

Tobias Kaya doesn't care about The Savior, but entering Her deadly tournament is the only way to save his family. Now his world is filled with violence and bloodshed, and when he falls for a woman he's not supposed to want, he must learn to embrace the darkness to protect those he loves most.

In Back to Bainbridge, fourteen-year-old Vicki faces familystruggles and dreams of a different life. When she meets Rosa, she uncovers hidden stories in herbuilding's basement. As Vicki searches for her place, she discovers the imperfect people around her maybe the treasures she’s been seeking.

The princess of a war-torn kingdom makes a deal with the enemy in hopes of restoring her missing memories. SMOKE AND LIGHT is a YA romantic fantasy set in a world where magic and science meet and modern royalty faces off against daring rebels. Perfect for fans of SHADOW AND BONE and SHATTER ME.

A coming of age young adult fantasy with Peter Pan and Wizard of Oz vibes.Max is transported to an island from the fairytales his sister's been told. He's tasked with finding his friends and making his way back. But the island isn't all it seems. And Max's biggest foe may be himself...

Clean cozy YA fantasy set in Homer, Alaska. Escape room, small town vibes, magic, coffee, tea, cats, fall setting, very light and sweet romance.

15-year-old Tim believed coming out would lead to a whole new life, yet not much has changed.The annual marquee event is six days away, and Tim must navigate his way carefully so he is not the centre of attention. When things seem to be on track, a mysterious graffiti artist starts to target him.

Romance, drama, and mystery abound in this upper-YA romantic fantasy for fans of forbidden love, enemies to lovers, family sagas, royal intrigue, and mysterious magic.A forbidden fae kiss could be deadly.

At Mythos Academy, everyone knows exactly who I am: Rory Forseti, Spartan girl and the daughter of Reapers.I’m the most hated girl at Mythos Academy because of all the horrible things my parents did, but I’m also the only one who can save my school . . .