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Arraleen Caze’s rage knows no bounds. Quick to feed enemies to her pet panthers, the wealthy spymaster’s daughter is appalled when fools call for the destruction of her missing father’s land and the deaths of their people. So when her parent reappears, the arrogant assassin whisks him away from the impending carnage to plan their bloody revenge.

Becalmed on alien seas, Ariane offers herself up to the sea god, fulfilling the vow she broke years before. But will her sacrifice be enough to save their ship and country? Sir Garland and company enter alien territory in their chase against time and the terrifying keeper of Graywash Hall. The Journeyman knows that only one thing can save them against the Shadowman’s Orb.

Have you ever been tempted to sit patiently on a Scottish hillside to see what—or whom—the mist might bring? With violin in hand, Samantha MacKord sets out to do just that. But when a Highlander appears, she realizes it might be her music, and not the mist, that lured him to her. Unfortunately, he's not the only one who's been listening....

A witch and a son of Corvus must combine their powers to defeat the witch goddess, and save the souls of the Merulas trapped in the Shadowlands. As host of the newscast, "The Scoop At Five: Live!", Catriona Remington prefers to show the world a brave face. Inside she's barely keeping it together, worrying over the fates of Sarina and Jonathan Lance. After they located the twins' missing father in Blackwater Hills, Sarina stayed behind by choice. Jonathan, however, is being held prisoner in the castle dungeon.

When the magical WoodRock is stolen from the Land of Elyk, a wizard must find six volunteers to go with him on a dangerous journey to the Land of Nodnarb in the hope of retrieving the stone before something evil can take over the world. Along the way, these adventurers will face many obstacles, as well as their own mistrust of one another. On the Ocean Road, teens will be forced to become adults as they battle goblins, wicked trolls, and the fiercest creature of them all - the Gothmur.

Soncerae is a Muir Witch whose destiny is to save these Highland warriors who refuse to leave Culloden's hallowed, forever-bloody ground. She can win back their lives, but only for a time. And in that time, she hopes to prove that a heart's true desire can mean so much more than revenge. This anthology contains the stories of Fraser, Rabby, and Macbeth.

Eldwin wants to follow in his father's footsteps and become a Dragon Guard, but not for the glory. With his family dead and their lands dying, the opportunity to join the dragon rider school is all he has. But before Eldwin can bond with a dragon and guard the skies, he must pass three tests to prove his worth. Compassion, magical aptitude, and armed combat. He's determined to pass, but his maimed arm is a constant reminder of his disadvantage. Will the obstacles Eldwin faces keep him from reaching his dreams, or will he finally see what it's like to ride the skies?

Soncerae, a young and formidable Muir witch, has won the hearts and undying devotion of a band of Highland ghosts who haunt the battlefield on Culloden Moor. She promises each of them two days of life and one last chance to prove their courage, but keeps the real price a secret. One by one, these men plunge into their unique adventures. Will they prove brave enough to surrender their revenge, let go of Culloden, and grasp something wonderful? It shouldn't be difficult. After all, it wasn't revenge that kept them tethered to that ground....

"The Irish Potato Famine: An Gorta Mór" is a gripping exploration of one of history's most devastating humanitarian crises. Between 1845 and 1852, Ireland was ravaged by a catastrophic famine that claimed over a million lives and forced millions more to flee their homeland. Yet, this was far more than a tragedy of failing crops; it was a crucible of resilience, shaped by the convergence of natural disaster, political neglect, and the systemic inequalities of colonial rule.

Eddiwarth’s in love with a girl from a family of strong wizards, but he barely knows how to control his own magical fire. If he can earn his name and prove his worth, maybe they’ll let him marry her. Finding the dagger and stopping the dragons would surely earn him that respect, right? Tonklyn, the chancellor to the ascending dragon king, also wants that dagger, so he can prove his loyalty and bring all of his plans for power to fruition. Can Eddiwarth and his friends find the dagger, and can he learn to “be the flame” before the kingdoms of Wynne fall burning around them?

Alicia, a young elf Princess, sees her family killed by the mad queen Moira. She flees with her uncle, trying to find safety. Marcus, a young human, dreams of adventure beyond the walls of his mother’s pub. Konna, a half-elf soldier woman leaves her command to find her father in the human lands. Xander is a retired human officer laden with guilt. He is on this journey to make amends and keep Alicia safe.

Kidnapped while journeying with her maid, Morven, Louise McGregor finds herself the prisoner of the charming rogue Colin McKay. As she waits for her father to answer Colin’s demand for ransom, she begins to see there is more to her captor than meets the eye. The threat of war looms between the McGregors and the Ross clan, but will Louise’s father get to her in time, or will Colin sell her to the highest bidder?

Sarah's boss at Celtic University plonks a Druidic iron bracer on her desk. It brings up memories of Meehall. At lunch, Sarah tells her friends she's taking them back in time.

Eldwin’s quest to become a dragon rider seems hopeless, but he won’t let his dream to bond with a dragon die. A sell-sword job with a caravan promises a decent payment, and offers him a chance to continue his quest. The caravan he guards has a secret, and when he uncovers it, he can hardly believe his change of luck. However, despite the turn of events, his life only gets harder and a chance meeting with an enemy brings Eldwin to a moral dilemma.

In this collection of romantic Highlanders, you'll go with Gareth on a rampage through Scotland, to Washington with Aiden to thwart a stalker, and to Las Vegas where Liam will charm his way through danger. 79 Highlanders arose from their graves the day after the Battle of Culloden Moor. Nearly 300 years later, a young lass hopes to re-write history... 79 Highlanders arose from their graves the day after the Battle of Culloden Moor. Nearly 300 years later, a young lass hopes to re-write history...

From Culloden's dark battlefield, Jamie jumps at the chance to go next in the clever scheme to earn his vengeance. He’s grateful to be sent back home to perform the required noble deed. Even though his family passed on centuries ago, the place still has a bit of its old glory—and to his great surprise, it's haunted! Elspeth is determined to wait for the love of her life, no matter what Jamie has to say about it. After all, he's only interested in helping the American ghost-hunting crew. He's already broken her heart once. She won't let him steal her eternal happiness, as well.

What if you were a shape-shifter, but didn't know it? What if the man who raised you orchestrated your father's execution? What if you discover that the people closest to you have been lying to you all your life? Book two in the award-winning contemporary fantasy trilogy about a tribe of shape-shifters in Northern Maine, USA. On a cold October morning in Blackwater Hills, Samuel Singleton steps outside to do his morning chores and is whisked through a portal into the domain of the witch goddess known as the Shadowlands.

Duncan Macpherson has but one thing in mind. Complete an act of valor in the two days of mortality allotted him by the Muir Witch in order to win the chance to confront Bonny Prince Charles and put his sizeable Macpherson strength behind a long-awaited reckoning. Lainey Saunders is a fourth-generation rancher determined to save her family legacy for the next generation, but she is unaware of the forces working against her. Lainey must face her past choices in order to save her future, but at what cost?

Lauren meant to take her friends on a time-travel adventure, but the druid in her dagger wouldn't let her tell them. Leif had assumed Father's duties as Laird of Cresh Manor four months ago, when the fever took both his parents. Druids had sent the fever to his town, so the people said. Druids from the mysterious Druid castle to the North. They also said Druids sent the three beautiful women who had wandered into town, but Leif didn't believe a word of that.

Simple heartwarming stories about a father and daughter, and other children, in nature. Written during the first year of the Earth Children, a forest kindergarten in the mountains of New Mexico, the stories will leave you laughing, surprised, and occasionally uncomfortable. It is a glimpse into the wonder of childhood (and parenthood) through the eyes of a loving and devoted father, a joyous ride for anyone who was once a child and isn’t anymore.