One by one the kings of Braetan kneel before King Arthur under a banner of peace. Hwyfar, eldest daughter of King Leodegraunce and famed libertine of Carelon, has returned to Avillion to find her father ruined by madness and a usurper poised to take the throne. Reluctantly she takes the mantle of Queen Regent to protect her kingdom, but she’ll need an army—which King Arthur pledges to send her, providing she marries one of his knights and surrenders the crown. Arthur’s forces arrive under the command of Gawain of Orkney, who Hwyfar remembers as a brute; but she comes to realise he is not the man she thought he was, and finds herself irresistibly drawn to him. But Arthur has plans for her, and has commanded Gawain to keep well away—and in Arthur’s court, without the King’s blessing, love is treason. Hwyfar and Gawain must navigate both a world of ancient forests and corrupt magic, and the political machinations of two courts, if they have any hope of escaping Arthur’s ever-tightening grasp.

Delve into the epic tale of Aeneas, a Trojan hero navigating love, loss, and destiny in the face of the gods' will. Witness his agonizing choice between love for Queen Dido of Carthage and his duty to fulfill the Trojan legacy. Feel the wrath of a scorned Dido as her curse unleashes a torrent of hardships upon Aeneas' journey. Brace yourself for perilous encounters – monstrous Harpies with a taste for misfortune, a volcanic island spewing divine fury, and a chilling prophecy foretelling a land of endless war. Yet, amidst the trials, find solace in acts of unexpected kindness, like the welcoming embrace of the Strophades, a people who offer the weary Trojans a haven of rest and renewal. This captivating chapter excerpt from the Aeneid explores themes of love and loss, divine intervention, and the unyielding human spirit in the face of adversity. As Aeneas and his people press on towards the fabled land of Hesperia, their ultimate destination, will they conquer the challenges that lie ahead? Will they find the promised paradise, or succumb to the wrath of the gods and the vengeful curse of a heartbroken queen?

My name is Kaeleen Donovan. I'm a Theosian-a minor goddess. They call me Fury. Oath bound to Hecate, I was charged from birth to hunt down Abominations who come in off the World Tree and send them back to Pandoriam. We’ve settled into the Wild Wood and have begun to rebuild our home, taking what we can from the past to work toward the future. When I have a vision in which Gaia shows me how to stop the Order of the Black Mist, I realize that we must return to the fallen city of Seattle for one last stand at the World Tree. But there’s a spy in our midst, determined to stop us. As destiny brings me face-to-face with my future, I face a terrifying decision—either I save the world from chaos and sacrifice a dear friend to the enemy, or I let Lyon win and plunge the world into a hellish nightmare from which there’s no awakening. Keywords: Dystopian, Paranormal, Magic, Gods and Goddesses, Fae, Weres, fantasy, shapeshifters, faerie, fairy, romance, mystery, zombies, strong women, demigods, rogue magic, World Tree, suspense, cat shifters, bird shifters, kickass heroine, mythic fantasy, tattoos, Fae Prince, action and adventure, Pacific North West, Faerie mound, strong friendships, challenging foes, post-apocalyptic, Norse, Celtic, mythology

Twenty-One, year old Fury has barely come into her own when she's given the news that her destiny is becoming the leader of her kind. After years of hiding who she truly is from her human friends in high-school and college she is reluctant to embrace who she must become to keep a war from breaking out amongst her own people. As if thigs weren't hard enough. The council is convinced that a dark handsome Ismael is the right mate for Fury. Although there is a connection between the two Fury refuses to believe that Ismael is the man that she belongs with. Just when she believes she's about to have a break down from all that has been placed upon her shoulders in walks a handsome broad shouldered six-foot Brice who threatens to complicate her life even more. But there's something about him that she can't ignore. Something that draws the two of them together and makes Fury defy falling in line and accepting her destiny without him.

The fairy world is in great danger! Three fairy friends Petunia, Thundercloud, and Shelby must go on a quest to save their own home from a dark wizard Oron. On this quest, they experience a lot of scary and fun adventures, learn new magic and spells, and most of all discover what friendship is all about. Petunia also learns who she really is. Is she the true heir of the Ocienies?

“...a nonstop roller coaster of emotion and action.” - Amazon Reviewer Bacchae, the supernatural creatures that spawned vampire lore, are real. For the last several thousand years, they’ve kept to the shadows. Until now. After the deadliest of the Bacchae murders someone she loves, Serafina and an unlikely new partner must set out on an around-the-world journey searching for new allies. They must act fast before Danae, a rare Bacchae witch, figures out a way to restore the Bacchae to their full, uninhibited powers. Sera is hellbent on killing Danae before she devastates the mortal world, and it becomes a race against time when the Bacchae queen reveals her own dark alliances. Sera thinks things can’t get any worse, but when you're working with the Roman god of chaos… Things can always get worse. “Bacchus created us in his image—chaos. And chaos is what we will give them." If you enjoy books by Anne Rice, Anne Bishop, Annette Marie, or anything paranormal fantasy, then dive in and get ready for a vampire origin story unlike any other, with twists you’ll never see coming. Scroll up and one-click to start this thrilling adventure today! FURY OF THE GODS is the 2nd book in the IMMORTAL RELICS series, a New Adult Urban Fantasy adventure where Roman mythology and wry humor blend seamlessly with magic, mayhem, and monsters. Previously published as HER MAJESTY'S FURY.

Being a superhero isn’t easy. But surviving a middle school dance? That’s when things get really hard... Amanda Price never dreamed she’d turn into Bug Girl, a hero with the powers of the insect kingdom. She also never dreamed it would be this difficult. Turns out superpowers aren’t much help with Geri, the new bully terrorizing the seventh grade. Or with Emily. She’s supposed to be Amanda’s partner in crime-fighting, but she’s too busy freaking out about the upcoming dance. When a mystery monster appears in town and seventh graders start disappearing, Bug Girl needs Emily's help more than ever. Soon both girls are tangled in a dastardly scheme—and the fate of their school, their town, and their very lives will be decided on the dance floor. Bug Girl: Fury on the Dance Floor is Benjamin Harper's and Sarah Hines Stephen’s buzz-worthy, hilarious superhero sequel to the original middle grade novel Bug Girl—and it’s packed with illustrations and real bug facts. An Imprint Book “Fans of Bug Girl will definitely want to fasten their mandibles on this arch sequel.” —Booklist “This entomological adventure celebrates teamwork and girl power.” —Kirkus Reviews Praise of Bug Girl “Bearing all the campy hallmarks and high drama of a classic superhero romp, this entertaining ... tale also features interesting entomological tidbits throughout.” — Kirkus Reviews “The villain is dastardly, the heroes are staunch, and the costumes are impressive, making this high-quality standard superhero fare with the added bonus of some poignant details of how even the closest friendships may fade amid the social pressures of middle school.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books “Tucks both middle-school fashion advice and insect facts into a tale that scuttles along to a wildly destructive climactic battle.” — Booklist

Books 7-9 of 9 Part Lizard Queen Series 300 years ago, in a nameless world, a prophecy passed unfulfilled. A secret society that formed to prevent its occurrence believed it was their doing, while the secret society created to ensure that the prophecy came to pass wasn’t certain it had been stopped at all. Eventually, the prophecy of Lacáruna, a female from another realm and the only being who can read the Lizard Queen’s language, fell into legend. What no one realizes, however, is that Amy Darlidale is just a tad late. TIME GOES ROUND With all of the Extiguos now in their possession, Amy and her friends feel they are close to discovering the truth, but hope they aren’t running out of time. They become aware that both opposing factions behind the Lacáruna prophesy are convening while the militaries of the surrounding nations converge. Aided by a powerful new weapon, Amy’s protectors feel more empowered to overcome any remaining obstacles. But everyone has changed and each must struggle to accept the truth of their evolving principles. Despite the set backs and the struggles Amy, however, grows more confident that they are on the right path because she’s found a way to see her surroundings in a new light. WE ARE THE WAKING Although she’s unable to finish reading the final Extiguo to determine her role in bringing about the New Morphósis, Amy Darlidale quickly learns that Runakopolis puts her and her friends on the threshold of another major discovery. A new mystery seems to hold clues to the origins of the Trotéjo and the Arañalianza. Beginning to sense that the ideologies at conflict have been preserved not only by clergy and government but also by culture, Amy is drawn into an enigmatic society of scholars. At first, pages missing from library books and a new theory about the first Morphósis don’t seem to be connected to the Lacáruna prophecy, but the lines of military, church, and academia continue to intersect and familiar faces and adversaries reemerge. Rumors of war are spreading quickly, and whispers that La Arañota will soon rise again are amplifying. This world seems on the verge of shrinking much faster than anyone anticipated. ROOT OF THE RULE The surrounding nations are gathering for a war against Pliada, the Trotéjo and the Arañalianza are assembling before the mountain upon which La Reina’s castle sits, and stakes have never been higher. The quest to learn how Amy Darlidale must bring about the New Morphósis has brought her full circle and the truth about her destiny as Lacáruna finally seems within reach. But much blood continues to be shed as all sides race toward the inevitable conclusion of the journey. Amy must summon forces from deep within if she is to save this world—or is it too late?

Tudor blood will see her crowned – and lead to her downfall... Lady Jane Grey is the eldest of the Grey sisters. Shy and scholarly she is happier in the company of her sisters, than with the intrigues of court. But as fourth in line to Henry’s throne, Jane is too valuable a pawn not to be played. When her parents’ scheme to wed her to Prince Edward fails, they plan a far more ambitious – and dangerous – move to make Jane Queen...

Paula Bartley’s Queen Victoria examines Victorian Britain from the perspective of the Queen. Victoria’s personal and political actions are discussed in relation to contemporary shifts in Britain’s society, politics and culture, examining to what extent they did – or did not – influence events throughout her reign. Drawing from contemporary sources, including Queen Victoria’s own diaries, as well as the most recent scholarship, the book contextualises Victoria historically by placing her in the centre of an unparalleled period of innovation and reform, in which the social and political landscape of Britain, and its growing empire, was transformed. Balancing Victoria’s private and public roles, it will examine the cultural paradox of the Queen’s rule in relation to the changing role of women: she was a devoted wife, prolific mother and obsessive widow, who was also Queen of a large Empire and Empress of India. Marrying cultural history, gender history and other histories ‘from below’ with high politics, war and diplomacy, this is a concise and accessible introduction to Queen Victoria’s life for students of Victorian Britain and the British Empire.