Collection: Adult

One chance meeting on a Texas ranch.

One wild, too-charming cowboy.

One snowed-in night that changes everything.

Wheeler Rankin isn't here for romance--she's come to Lucky River Ranch to visit her best friend, wrangle a business deal, and prove herself to everyone who ever doubted her. But when she collides with Duke Rivers--resident heartbreaker, restless cowboy, and brother to her best friend's new flame--sparks fly hotter than a Texas summer.

Duke has always dreamed of more than dusty trails and small-town life. He's itching to see the world, but one unforgettable night with Wheeler changes his course. When a blizzard and a business road trip leave them stranded together, their no-strings flirtation ignites into something deeper.

But passion brings complications--and unexpected news threatens to upend everything Wheeler's built. As family pressures, old wounds, and new dreams collide, Duke is determined to stand by her side, ready to forge a future neither of them ever imagined.

Can two fiercely independent souls trust in love, face their fears, and find home in each other's arms? Or will the ghosts of the past keep them apart for good?

Duke is an interconnected standalone novel in the Lucky River Ranch series, perfect for fans of Elsie Silver and Lyla Sage.

Delicious tropes:

• Best friend's boyfriend's brother
• Heartbreaker hero
• Forced proximity
• Found family
• Small town
• Hot cowboys

Praise for Lucky River Ranch:

"I found a new favorite author. I was hooked from the first page." -- Bookworm

"I absolutely ADORED this book. Every single page. There wasn't a single thing I didn't like about it." --The Polished Diamond

"My favorite cowboy series to date." -- Goodreads

"Each book in this series just keeps getting better." -- Amazon

*This edition includes a bonus novella, Prince of the Arena*

The first in Elizabeth Helen's Amazon top 5 and Sunday Times bestselling Beasts of the Briar series, a spicy Beauty and the Beast retelling filled with enchanted fae, morally gray characters, a stupidly hot villain, and a princess who has found her Prince Charming. All four of them.

Four beastly princes. One awkward bookworm. An enchanted world of fae, magic, and danger.

I've always loved fairy tales. I never imagined I'd actually be in one.

When my father wanders into the enchanted realm of the fae, I know I have to go after him. And when he gets imprisoned, I'll do anything to save him...even trade my freedom for his. I had no idea I'd end up imprisoned by four fae princes who turn into beasts at night.

I have to win my freedom, and that means making a bargain with them. They must find their mates in order to break the curse. If I can help them do that, they'll set me free. Sounds simple, right?

It's not. Because against my better judgment, I'm starting to fall for these beastly princes. One is smart and sweet, the other mysterious and deadly, another flirty and confident, and the last prince... He's handsome, strong, has a wicked temper, and is dead set against breaking the curse. Why does he want to keep me here forever?

But it's not just my freedom on the line. If I don't break the princes' curse soon, all the magic in the Enchanted Vale will be stolen by the evil--and stupidly hot--Prince of Thorns. And I'm not letting my princes stay cursed.

Not after I've fallen in love with them.

A masterpiece in fated mates and broken bonds world-building for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Amber V. Nicole, Kaylie Smith, and Rebecca Yarros, the first installment in Melissa K. Roehrich's internationally bestselling Legacy Series is a contemporary dark romantasy set in a world forgotten by the gods, created for their descendants, roamed by dragons, served by Fae...and not so different from our own.

"No one writes emotional, immersive, beautiful chaos like Melissa Roehrich. If you love worlds you can practically touch and taste, angst that will have your heart pounding, and romance that will leave you breathless, Rain of Shadows and Endings will consume you from the beginning!" --LJ Andrews, bestselling author of The Ever Seas and Broken Souls and Bones

Out of all their creations, the gods favored their children the most. But with that favor came the fear that their Legacy would one day become too powerful . . .

A World the Gods Forgot
Devram is a realm hidden amongst the stars. The gods gave their Legacy the best of all the worlds, and then they left--having sworn to never return and to never interfere.

A Historical Event
Forced into a life of servitude, the Fae provide for the Legacy in more ways than one. Every five years, eligible Fae are gathered for the Selection and assigned to serve in one of the six Kingdoms. To be chosen as the personal Source for a Kingdom Heir is the greatest honor, and for the first time in millennia, all six Kingdoms have heirs choosing a Source. But their selections could tip the power balance a little too far.

A Chosen That Was Never Meant to Be
Tessalyn Asura was as forgotten as the realm. But when she finds herself the personal Source to the Heir of Endings, she winds up serving in the darkest Kingdom of them all. The secrets within the Arius Kingdom are meant to be learned and kept, but this was never the life she wanted. Fighting not only the fate thrust upon her, but the temptation to lose herself to desire, Tessa will do anything to escape her new destiny. Until she begins to realize that maybe their world isn't as forgotten as they thought--and that maybe she's the reason why.

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Emily McIntire comes a contemporary Romeo and Juliet retelling in an all-new series where small-town drama meets sizzling retellings of forbidden romances.

Some loves are powerful enough to rewrite history.

Juliette Calloway lives in a world of luxury, legacies, and lies. The daughter of Rosebrook Falls' most powerful family, her life is a crafted performance, and she's tired of being polished to perfection.

Roman Montgomery doesn't exist. Not officially, anyway He's a shadow, a hidden weapon, the secret heir to an empire soaked in danger and a generations-old feud.

When their paths cross, sparks fly.

No names.

No pasts.

Just reckless smiles and a chemistry neither of them can shake.

Roman is charming. Mysterious. Infuriatingly flirty.

And Juliette? She's simply...his.

When Roman is called back to claim his place in the Montgomery empire, the truth crashes down: Their families are sworn enemies, and Roman's very existence is a threat. Their love isn't just forbidden, it's impossible.

Now, every kiss feels like a betrayal. Every stolen moment, a risk. And in a town built on secrets and blood, their passion might just be the most dangerous thing of all.

Tropes to fall for:

• Star-crossed lovers
• Romeo and Juliet retelling
• Small town with big secrets
• Legacy, loyalty, and lies
• Forbidden love

Embodied Exegesis is an anthology of cyberpunk and posthuman stories written by transfem authors. The included stories explore the limits of the genre: gender-affirming cybernetics, the literary surveillance state, transcendent hive-minds, a transgender coffee machine, and weaponized shitposts. The future of cyberpunk is trans, so stay tuned for an anthology of wild and weird stories exploring the limits of technological transformations of our bodies and minds.

Featuring the work of: Ryka Aoki, Elly Bangs, Lillian Boyd, Palimrya, Maya Deane, Coyote Dembicki, Anya DeNiro, J Jennifer Espinoza, Max Firehammer, Meghan Hyland, Catherine Kim, Jess Levine, TT Madden, Hailey Piper, Petra Skelton, Riley Tao, Izzy Wasserstein, AGA Wilmot & Adeline Wong.

Leadernomics is our linear path across the roller coaster of life.

From fighting contractor fraud to deleting billions of dollars, from instituting marginal acts of kindness to combating pervasive complacency, from tumbling through the sky to falling asleep at the wheel-Leadernomics rides the rails of life, steadied by a time-tested mentor named Economics. Through twists and turns of personal decisions, military command, fatherhood, and beyond, an intimate and insightful relationship unfolds. At every step, economics guides with objective wisdom and clarity yet is full of compassion and empathy-and never has it let this author down.

In this reflective, thought-provoking memoir, Paik reveals that the best, most rewarding investments-personal and professional-are found when this mentor's principles are at the helm. Leadernomics reminds us that economics and leadership are ultimately human endeavors, and both exist to guide and inspire each person toward their greatest potential. Wouldn't it be nice to have this mentor with us 24/7 through every stage and season of life? Leadernomics stands at the ready. Buckle up. . . . Let's go!

Published for the first time together, ONCE UPON A HOLIDATE includes the fan-favorite story Happily this Christmas and a bonus novella from Susan Mallery's beloved Happily Inc series, never before published together!

There's no place like Happily Inc for the holidays...

Wynn Beauchene has a thriving business, a great kid and a mildly embarrassing crush on the guy next door--local cop Garrick McCabe. She's a strong, independent woman who can't help dreaming what-if about a man she barely knows. Until he needs her help...

Garrick's pregnant daughter will be home for Christmas, and his house needs a woman's touch. Garrick and his little girl were tight once, and he's hoping a small-town Christmas will bring her back to him. But thawing his daughter's frosty attitude will take more than a few twinkle lights. Maybe sharing the holiday with Wynn and her son will remind her of the joy of family.

As the season works its magic on these wounded souls, Wynn realizes it's time to stop punishing herself for a painful secret, while Garrick remains haunted by the ghosts of past mistakes. Will he allow Wynn to open the only gift she truly wants--his heart?

Includes a bonus novella and a sneak peek at her next book!

Happily Inc

Book 1: You Say It First
Book 2: Second Chance Girl
Book 3: Why Not Tonight
Book 4: Not Quite Over You
Book 5: Meant to Be Yours
Book 6: Happily This Christmas

Hotaru doesn't need a boyfriend. But an act of kindness to a classmate going through a breakup opens a door she never thought to step through, in and everything begins to change... A sweet new shojo romance manga from the creator of Wake Up, Sleeping Beauty!

Some Feelings Don't Change
Hotaru and Hananoi-kun, each trying to do what's best for the other, decide to split up. Now Hananoi-kun has gone off to England, and the two are more distant than ever. But when Hotaru realizes she can't bring herself to forget Hananoi-kun and move on, she hatches a plan with the help of her friends to fly to England herself and win him back!

TEMPTRESS. MONSTER. WARRIOR.

Aicha is the story of Morocco's warrior goddess, her strange magic, fierce rebellion, and devastating romance. Soraya Bouazzaoui weaves an epic tale of female rage and hidden myths, perfect for fans of The City of Brass and The Stardust Thief.

The Portuguese empire has planted its flag across Morocco, ruling with an iron fist. But eventually, all empires must fall.

Aicha, the daughter of a Moroccan freedom-fighter, was born for battle. She has witnessed the death of her people, their starvation and torture at the hands of the occupiers, and it has awakened an anger within her. An anger that burns hot and bright and that speaks to Aicha's soul.

Only Aicha's secret lover, Rachid, a rebellion leader, knows how to soothe her. But as the fight for Morocco's freedom reaches its violent climax, the creature that simmers beneath Aicha's skin begs to be unleashed. It hungers for the screams of those who have caused her pain, and it will not be ignored.

Essential, empowering medical information and advice to help you prepare for your labor and delivery journey--from a leading OB-GYN and social media educator.

"Your most pressing, and often unspoken, questions about birth, finally answered by a doctor who listens."--Jen Hamilton, BSN, RN, CEN, RNC-OB, author of Birth Vibes

"The Birth Book covers everything you really need to know about labor and delivery--including all the details you might need on your big day. Read it to ensure you feel more satisfied with your experience."--Ari Brown, MD, author of Baby 411

Birth is a transformative, remarkable process, but it can also be incredibly daunting and traumatic--especially if you don't have the medically-sound information you need to advocate for yourself. With misinformation rampant on social media and a dearth of trusted medical resources on the birth process, pregnant people feel left behind in a system that is failing them. Thirty-six percent of counties in America are labeled "maternity care deserts" where there is no or limited access to obstetric care--and it's only getting worse. We need a concise and comprehensive primer on the birth experience, whether that means a low-intervention birth or a complicated emergency c-section.

In The Birth Book, OB-GYN hospitalist and educator Dr. Jennifer Lincoln delivers exactly that. Dr. Lincoln answers all your questions, big and small, about labor and delivery, providing crucial insight and understanding. Questions like:

- What is "normal" labor?
- What can I say no to?
- What are my options if baby is breech?
- How long does an induction take?
- And many, many more.

Backed by research and personal experience and including enlightening illustrations, The Birth Book gives you agency over your pregnancy and birth, along with context for the many choices you'll need to make. With Dr. Lincoln's help, readers will have an evidence-based resource at their fingertips for a better, safer, more informed birth.

NATIONAL BESTSELLER

"Brilliantly written, masterful storytelling, and hard to put down. This story will stay with me for a very, very long time." --Heather Morris, #1 bestselling author of The Tattooist of Auschwitz

An empowering, uplifting tale of two women from opposite sides of society, and their extraordinary journey of sisterhood, betrayal, love and triumph.

1800s China. Tightly bound feet, or "golden lilies," are the mark of an honorable woman, eclipsing beauty, a rich dowry and even bloodline in the marriage stakes. When Little Flower is sold as a maidservant--a muizai--to Linjing, a daughter of the prominent Fong family, she clings to the hope that one day her golden lilies will lead her out of slavery.

Not only does Little Flower have bound feet, uncommon for a muizai, but she is extraordinarily gifted at embroidery, a skill associated with the highest class of a lady. Resentful of her talents, Linjing does everything in her power to thwart Little Flower's escape.

But when scandal strikes the Fongs, both women are cast out to the Celibate Sisterhood, where Little Flower's artistic prowess catches the eye of a nobleman. His attention threatens not only her improved status, but her life--the Sisterhood punishes disobedience with death. And if Linjing finds out, will she sabotage Little Flower to reclaim her power, or will she protect her?

#1 New York Times bestselling author Rainbow Rowell returns with a breathtakingly honest novel about a woman who lost everything -- and isn't sure she wants it back.

Everybody knows that Cherry's husband, Tom, is in Hollywood making a movie . . .

Almost nobody knows that he isn't coming home.

Tom is the creator of Thursday--a semi-autobiographical webcomic that's become an international phenomenon.

Semi-autobiographical. That means there's a character in this movie based on Cherry . . . "Baby."

Wide-hipped, heavy-chested, double-chinned Baby.

Cherry never wanted this. No fat girl wants to see herself caricatured on the page--let alone on the big screen. But there's no getting away from it. Baby looks so much like Cherry that strangers recognize her at the grocery store.

While her soon-to-be ex-husband is in Los Angeles getting rich and famous and being the internet's latest boyfriend, Cherry is stuck in Omaha taking care of the dog he always wanted and the house they were going to raise a family in . . . and wondering who she's supposed to be without him.

Cherry had promised to love Tom through thick and thin.

She'd meant it.

One night, Cherry decides to leave all her problems, including Tom's overgrown puppy, at home. She ventures out to see her favorite band play her favorite album . . . and someone recognizes her from across the room.

Russ Sutton knew Cherry when she was a young art student with a fondness for pin-up dresses and patent leather heels. Before Tom.

Russ knows Cherry. He likes Cherry.

And best of all . . . he's never heard of Thursday.

Tender, funny, and utterly human, Cherry Baby is Rainbow Rowell's richest, most surprising--sexiest--novel yet.

Want to break into distressed investing but aren't sure how? The Distressed Investing Playbook by Joseph E. Sarachek, one of America's leading authorities on distressed debt and intangible asset trading, offers a definitive guide to succeeding in this highly volatile and highly lucrative area of investing. With the right strategy, proper timing, and a willingness to bet big when opportunity knocks, savvy distressed investors can transform even the most hopeless-seeming scenario into a remarkable financial opportunity earning two, three, or sometimes even one-hundred times their invested capital.

Inspired by Sarachek's popular course on bankruptcy investing at New York University's Leonard N. Stern School of Business, The Distressed Investing Playbook blends foundational investing concepts with dozens of vivid, real-world examples drawn from his decades of experience. The result is a comprehensive, practical playbook that can teach anyone-from curious amateurs to seasoned investment professionals-how to navigate the complexities of corporate bankruptcy, trade claims, distressed equity, cryptocurrency insolvencies, real estate foreclosure sales, and other common distressed investing opportunities.

The book will show you how to:

• • identify the many different types of distressed assets and determine which best fits your investment profile
  • source distressed opportunities
  • accurately value potential assets for purchase
  • create a liquidation analysis
  • buy and sell trade claims
  • access and dissect bankruptcy filings
  • assess when to offer debtor-in-possession (DIP) financing to purchase assets on the cheap
  • develop a personal distressed investing framework

This is just a small sample of the covered topics. So if you're ready to go long on your financial future, The Distressed Investing Playbook may be the strongest asset in your arsenal.

As autumn leaves begin to fall in Ocean City, Lauren and Matt step into their new roles as off-season innkeepers at the historic Starfish Cove Inn.

What starts as a simple job opportunity quickly becomes an unexpected adventure.

At the inn, Lauren and Matt juggle far more than breakfast service and turndown duties. They manage quirky and persnickety guests, investigate mysterious noises in the basement, and weather coastal storms.When they discover forgotten traditions in the inn's dusty archives, they're inspired to bring a piece of Starfish Cove history back to life.

Meanwhile, on the quiet street where they live, strange activity at a recently sold house captures their attention. Together with their neighbor Erin, Lauren and Matt find themselves drawn into an unexpected neighborhood mystery that grows stranger by the day.

Join Lauren and Matt as they revive cherished traditions, form unexpected friendships, and learn that sometimes life's most meaningful paths are found when we step outside our comfort zones to embrace new challenges.

This is Book 3 in the Ocean City Tides Series. It's recommended to start with Book 1, A Summer in Ocean City.

Back to Peace

How quickly we forget...

How many times has God delivered us from the impossible? It is human nature that no matter how many times God has proven Himself to us, we somehow eventually lose sight of the miraculous help He has provided to us so many times in our moments of need in the past. If He did it in the toughest of situations in the past, surely He can do it again!

Forget no more. Designed by Ray O. Kelly, this journal provides you with an easy way to document the many miracles of God so that you may quickly remind yourself of His wonderful works during moments when you forget. For you see, when we remember His works, we take on an attitude of gratitude. When we take on the attitude of gratitude, we can find our way...

Back to Peace!

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From French literary talent and Prix Goncourt winner Jean-Baptiste Andrea, a "sprawling fresco and star-crossed love story" (The New York Times) following a dwarf and skilled sculptor as he recounts the moments in his life that inspired his mysteriously powerful masterpiece--perfect for readers of Martyr! and The Covenant of Water.

In an Italian monastery, a sculptor named Mimo lays on his deathbed. For decades, he has lived among the monks who watch over his masterpiece, an arresting statue that haunts all who see it.

During his final hours, he reveals his life story: his impoverished childhood, brutal apprenticeship, and, most important, his meeting with Viola Orsini, the only daughter of a powerful and dangerous aristocratic family. Mimo and Viola are instantly drawn to one another, viewing themselves as outsiders--Mimo, for his dwarfism, Viola for her ability to remember everything she has ever read or experienced. Together, they traverse the unrest of the twentieth century, from the rise of fascism to the violence of the world wars. While Mimo becomes a celebrated artist, Viola chases her own dreams of becoming an emancipated woman. Over the decades, they will lose and find each other time and again, but never will they give up on the love they share.

Immersive and full of heart, Mimo's adventures are ribald and hilarious, challenging conventions of his day. Jean-Baptiste Andrea's Prix Goncourt-winning novel has captivated audiences around the globe and is available to readers in English for the first time thanks to Frank Wynne's wonderfully vivid translation.