Gabriel, a dreamer and a librarian, is so shy and introverted that he's still a virgin Omega at twenty-five — but he can't help wishing fairy-tale Prince Charmings were real and that one would find him. One does, a rough-hewn but outgoing, captivating quarryman Alpha called Wynn. For them, it's love at first sight. Gabriel doesn't care if they're an odd couple, no matter what others and his Beta co-librarian Cameron thinks about it. But the happy ending is harder to come by. When Gabriel's almost full term with their first child, there's an accidental explosion at the quarry that leaves Wynn trapped behind a wall of rubble. Waiting for news – any news – and hoping against hope, all Gabriel has to comfort himself with is the memory of his fairytale of a love story. He's so lost in dreaming he doesn't realize he's in labor and needs to get to a doctor. Who will rescue who?

Born into a long line of knights, Fia is determined to become a knight herself, just like all her siblings. But a brush with death awakens memories of her past life as a Saint—a woman who wields rare, powerful healing and protection magic—along with the ability to use that magic herself! The downside is that Fia also remembers her past life's untimely death, and the danger she will be in if anyone finds out what she really is. She vows to stay on her knighthood path and keep her powers a secret forever! But how can she resist using her newfound powers when they're just so useful?

A Handful of Earths: Book 1 - The Analogs Advanced beings from a parallel Earth have developed the ability to travel between universes. Unfortunately their innate xenophobia prevents them from exploring the multiverse. Solution: contact two scientists from two different universes to explore for them and record their experiences. Jonnan Mayne is a high-ranking scientist on his Earth, and Ithleen Danir is from an Earth whose surviving population live inside a domed city. When they practice making transfers using the alien technology they catch the attention of Haughn, a dictator of a militaristic Earth, who sets out to steal the technology. Haughn's attempts put Mayne, Ithleen and a few accidentally acquired companions in danger. Now the struggle to survive is fought across the Multiverse in this adventure reminiscent of the Golden Age of science fiction.

From a #1 New York Times bestselling author comes this thrilling story that shows what happens when a dead man's secrets fall into the hands of vigilante antihero—drawing him down a dangerous road.Over twenty years ago, the heiress Patricia Lockwood was abducted during a robbery of her family's estate, then locked inside an isolated cabin for months. Patricia escaped, but so did her captors — and the items stolen from her family were never recovered. Until now. On the Upper West Side, a recluse is found murdered in his penthouse apartment, alongside two objects of note: a stolen Vermeer painting and a leather suitcase bearing the initials WHL3. For the first time in years, the authorities have a lead — not only on Patricia's kidnapping, but also on another FBI cold case — with the suitcase and painting both pointing them toward one man.Windsor Horne Lockwood III — or Win, as his few friends call him — doesn't know...

Our marriage is not some fairy tale. And my new wife? She's not exactly a fan of the crown jewels. I'm a prince and heir to the throne of Salasia. I'm the most eligible bachelor in Europe. You'd think any woman would be ecstatic to marry me. Except for the one woman who I must marry to save my throne. She'd rather give me a poison apple than true love's kiss. Now the pair of us must convince the world that our marriage isn't just a convenient arrangement. As for me? I'll prove to this stubborn princess that happily ever after isn't just for fairy tales. The Princess I Hate to Love is the conclusion to The Heir Affair Duet, beginning with book one, The Prince I Love to Hate.

"Fun, funny, hot, and heartfelt...The apocalyptic beach read that everyone needs." - Alix E. Harrow, Hugo Award-winning authorA paranormal romantic comedy at the (possible) end of the world. All Callie wanted was a quiet weekend with her best friend. She promised her mom she could handle running her family's escape room business while her mom is out of town. Instead a Satanic cult shows up, claiming that the prop spell book in one of the rooms is the real deal, and they need it to summon the right hand of the devil. Naturally they take Callie and her friend, Mag, along with them. But when the summoning reveals a handsome demon in a leather jacket named Luke who offers to help Callie stop the cult from destroying the world, her night goes from weird to completely strange.As the group tries to stay one step ahead of the cult, Callie finds herself drawn to the annoying (and annoyingly handsome) Luke. But what Callie doesn't know is that Luke is none...

Could this be her second chance at life and love? Independent barrister Zara Pritchard never planned on returning to her hometown of Glengarrick, but a shock breast cancer diagnosis while pregnant with her son forces her to rely on others for a change. For Dr. Ryan Dunlop, Glengarrick is exactly the place he needs to avoid the spotlight after a simple mistake as an AFL club doctor almost cost him his career. As soon as the dust has settled, he intends to return to Queensland. At least that's the plan until he falls hard for the first woman he meets in town. But Zara doesn't have time for romance. She's too busy with a new business venture and raising Finn, whose DNA she needs to keep a secret. Can Ryan convince Zara he's the one for her and Finn? And if Zara opens her heart to Ryan, will his feelings for her change when he discovers the truth about her past?

The soldiers came with the storm. Our people didn't stand a chance. But we were lucky. Under darkening skies, a group of teens must fight to survive a war no one saw coming. Their families are taken. The citizens, imprisoned. As they hide in the thick native bush they begin to realize they're alone—no help is coming. In their never-ending struggle for freedom, one question remains: Who started this war? They must discover the truth before war's fingers reach farther afield.

Ruby Oldbridge needs to learn to take her own advice. A brilliant counsellor at work in York, she is however floundering in her own life. Her romantic track record is woeful, her finances are in a pickle, and she's back in a house-share after splitting up with her useless ex.But one thing Ruby is brilliant at, is helping other people find a way through their problems, and she excels at the job she loves, doing just that. Happy-go-lucky, Mr Positivity, Zac Drewe also loves his job – the trouble is, it's the same as Ruby's, and the management have decided to 'rationalise' their department. There's only room for one of them.As the snow and winter close in on York, Ruby and Zac have everything to lose, and Ruby starts to wonder if the happy face Zac shows the world, might be disguising a sadder secret. Set against one another, they are unlikely friends. But perhaps, if they could take the time to understand each other, they might...

Bristol Ambrose bounced into town with a broken heart and a baby—just in time for a blue Christmas. Looking for a do-over on life, she thinks maybe this cute little town can be a fresh start for her—not as if she can go anywhere else with a snowstorm coming. Burke Ives comes from a huge family with big hearts, big lives, and big bank accounts. City life and starting a family were never for him—that's why he stays on the fringe in the wilderness of Driftwood, Georgia. Until he spots a beautiful woman with an adorable baby—and knows they both need him. Bristol makes the quite beast inside yearn to bed her, wed her, and breed her until the end of time. For Christmas he knows just what to give her—his last name and another baby in her belly. Tis’ the Season to Get Married! Nine of your favorite romance authors have joined forces to bring you a world full of wedding bells and Christmas cheer! Each short and steamy story promises a happily ever-after, with plenty of mistletoe and snuggles by the fire. The question is, will you end up on the naughty or nice list? TheHolidayBelles are ringing beginning December 1st!