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"A luminous modern parable for the holiday season, reimagining the journey of the Three Wise Men as three women's quests for faith, hope, and love-revealing the hidden guidance, synchronicities, and miracles that shape every soul's path.
Cross the desert, follow the star, mend the circle . . .
At Christmastime, three women from very different walks of life find themselves called to a desert beyond time and space. Imani, a powerful attorney; Jessie, a devoted physician; and Hiroshi, an acclaimed designer, each carry private burdens that leave them feeling disconnected from their true selves. When mysterious sparrows appear with a message-cross the desert, follow the star, mend the circle-they are drawn together on an extraordinary odyssey.
Guided by sacred messengers and challenged by visions, each woman must confront her deepest fears and shadows. Along the way they encounter the dying Sacred Mother, a divine feminine presence who embodies unconditional love. To heal her-and the world-they must first accept themselves, and one another, with honesty and compassion.
We Three Queens blends magical realism, New Age spiritual wisdom, and timeless holiday symbolism into an intimate story of personal transformation and a sweeping vision of humanity's potential for unity. Profoundly hopeful, this novel offers more than a Christmas story-it is an invitation to remember our shared humanity and the love that lives within us all."
"A girl from a wealthy family must defend her lady's maid from accusations of theft in this first book in the cozy historical fiction The Manor Mysteries series that follows two heirloom lockets through generations of the same family.
Peggy Eldritch can't wait to turn twelve and receive the heirloom Margaret locket! The necklace originally belonged to her great-grandmother Margaret Linden. Every girl named Margaret in the family has been gifted it on her twelfth birthday—and Peggy's turn has finally arrived.
When Juliette, Peggy's cousin from France, visits Linden Manor for the birthday ball and another family heirloom goes mysteriously missing, Peggy finds herself on a quest to clear the name of her lady's maid and friend, who gets accused of the theft. Her search for answers leads her to a hidden diary with clues to a much larger family mystery that dates back generations. Can Peggy find the lost heirloom? And what will she discover about her Margaret necklace along the way?"
"A powerful young woman must restore peace to the land—and herself—in this Arabian Nights-style fantasy for fans of Bradley Beaulieu and N. K. Jemisin.
In the rival kingdoms of Ambar and Aleyn, gods walk among mortals in the form of human icons, carrying out their whims and waging untold chaos . . .
Having decimated the city of Jhosch, Aleynian icon Eiren flees to the wilderness of the Ambarian north. She finds solace in a distant sanctuary, trying to make peace with the knowledge that she embodies Theba, the goddess of destruction.
Soon, though, there is more devastation on the horizon: an imposter has declared herself the Dread Goddess in Eiren's place and rallied the Ambarian army to destroy Aleyn. Traveling to cut them off and save her family's kingdom, Eiren works to uncover the secrets of her past and keep Theba in check―all while consumed by memories of Gannet, the Ambarian icon she left behind.
Eiren's journey takes her back to the haunted ruins of Re'Kether, an ancient city at the heart of a kingdom their warring peoples once shared. Now she must reconcile who she knows she is―a gentle-souled storyteller―with the monstrous Dread Goddess who dwells within."
"An enthralling Arabian Nights-style fantasy perfect for fans of Bradley Beaulieu and N. K. Jemisin.
Eiren, the youngest daughter of the Aleynian royal family, has been living in exile in the deep desert of their kingdom. When the invading force from Ambar captures her family and demands that Eiren alone return with the Ambarians to their distant, mountainous lands, she agrees for the sake of her people. Gentle, perceptive, and able to sense the thoughts and feelings of those around her, Eiren is a storyteller—and unsure why the Ambarians have chosen her instead of her more brazen siblings.
As she grows closer to the masked and enigmatic Gannet, one of her captors, on the journey to Ambar, Eiren learns that her special gifts mark her as an icon—the living embodiment of a god. Gannet, too, is an icon, and when he awakens more abilities within her, Eiren discovers a bitter truth: She is host to Theba, the goddess of destruction. A dark and dangerous force, Theba awakens similar appetites in Eiren.
But there's more the Ambarians aren't telling her. To know the truth of why she was taken from her home, Eiren must become one of the monsters from her stories, whether she wants to or not."
"A dark psychological thriller about grief, obsession, and survivor’s guilt, You Are But Dust follows a girl unraveling after her sister’s death as she finds dangerous comfort in Death himself—and will do anything to bring him back.
Most people fear Death. But Samarra feels safest by his side.
Grief is drowning Samarra’s mind. Her sister’s death was too sudden, too senseless. No one will even speak of the night she died, leaving Samarra silenced and alone as her sanity begins to fracture.
That’s when she meets Death himself.
With piercing white eyes and a voice that sedates her spiralling thoughts, Death becomes her only comfort. He quiets her pain, offers relief from the unbearable weight of the world, and whispers secrets about her sister’s final moments, tempting Samarra with the vengeance she craves.
But when Death vanishes without warning, Samarra is left desperate to feel his presence again. She doesn’t know if he was real or a hallucination of her unraveling mind. All she knows is that she needs his peace once more.
And she’ll do whatever it takes to bring him back.
Readers are raving about YOU ARE BUT DUST:
“A raw, unsettling psychological thriller about grief, obsession, and the seductive danger of escape.”
“Intense, beautifully written, and impossible to forget.”
“A thrilling read about grief and addiction, with twists I never saw coming.”
You Are But Dust is perfect for readers who love psychologically dark thrillers, morally grey protagonists, and stories that linger long after the final page."
"Aria has long dreamed of a future that includes written words. But as a commonborn in Ardann, there’s only one way to achieve that dream—be selected as one of the fortunate few to be sealed. She’s willing to fight for that future, but a chance encounter—and rescue—of a mageborn throws all her plans into jeopardy.
Zak is attractive, charming, and kind, and he gives Aria a glimpse of a future beyond being sealed. But he’s a mage, and while times might be changing in Ardann, they haven’t changed that much. As a commonborn, Aria can have no future with a mage. And with a killer on the loose and targeting commonborns, her distraction might put her at risk of losing more than just her heart.
Of Books and Mages is a novella of approximately 40,000 words.
Dive back into the world of the Spoken Mage—where words have power over life and death. If you enjoyed the Spoken Mage series, discover how the lives of the commonborn are forever changed afterward.
Reading Order:
Voice of Power
Voice of Command
Voice of Dominion
Voice of Life
Power of Pen and Voice: A Spoken Mage Companion Novel
Of Books and Mages: A Spoken Mage Novella"
"Bridgerton, The Selection, and The Cruel Prince collide in this royal-inspired romantasy; the sequel to the instant New York Times bestseller The Rose Bargain.
Wed to one brother.
In love with the other.
Having won the hand of the faerie King Bram, Ivy is now Queen of England.
But with his ascension to the throne, Bram unleashed the fae into the human world. After hundreds of years of being kept from their favourite playthings, the Others are looking to make up for lost time … and they do, with wicked revelry that sweeps through the country.
To survive, Ivy acts the sweet, devoted wife. Behind the smile, she plots to banish her husband, save her sister Lydia, and reunite with the love of her life, Emmett.
Yet Emmet and Lydia are trapped in the Otherworld, where the fae games are deadlier than ever and a queen must play most viciously of all. Or see herself dethroned.
Forbidden romance, deceptive bargains, and lethal court intrigue intertwine in this mesmerizing fae romantasy sequel that will captivate fans of Once Upon a Broken Heart and Belladonna.
'A deliciously dark and romantic fantasy” Stephanie Garber, on The Rose Bargain"
"This audio edition is performed by a full cast.
'BALDACCI IS STILL PEERLESS' - THE SUNDAY TIMES
REVENGE IS A DISH BEST SERVED COLD . . .
After turning informant for the FBI against a global criminal empire, Walter Nash has lost everything he cherished to its ruthless leader, Victoria Steers. Once gentle and sensitive, Nash's rigorous training has forged him into a figure of power and precision with a singular mission: to take down Steers.
Defeating a mastermind requires cunning. Known for her sharp instincts, Steers confides in only a trusted few, so to penetrate her inner circle and dismantle her operation, Nash must summon all of his savvy and strength.
But as he edges closer to the woman who unraveled his life, Nash finds himself oddly drawn to Steers in ways he never could've imagined. And what he uncovers will upend all he knows, leading him to a choice that will change everything.
Will the truth set Nash free?
Or end him?
The pulse-pounding, unmissable sequel to Nash Falls, from international number one bestselling author of The 6:20 Man, David Baldacci.
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KILLER TWISTS. HEROES TO BELIEVE IN. TRUST BALDACCI.
'Baldacci is the master' - Jeffrey Archer
'An instant classic' - Alex Michaelides
'A tour de force' - S.A. Cosby
'One of the all-time best thriller authors' - Lisa Gardner
'Baldacci delivers, every time!' - Lisa Scottoline
'One of the world's thriller masters' - Daily Mail
'A master storyteller' - Associated Press
'Baldacci cuts everyone's grass - Grisham's, Ludlum's, even Patricia Cornwell's - and more than gets away with it' - People"
"In the bustling port of Lud-in-the-Mist, the citizens of Dorimare have spent centuries perfecting the art of the mundane. Long ago, they banished the memory of Duke Aubrey and the wild enchantments of Fairyland. Today, “Fairy Fruit” isn’t just a delicacy of the past—it’s a scandalous crime.
But the Dapple River still flows from the west, carrying more than just water from the mysterious Debatable Hills. When Ranulph, the son of Mayor Nathaniel Chanticleer, falls prey to the forbidden fruit, it is up to the Mayor to dig into the past in order save his family, and the people of Lud."
"Fry Bread meets Bilal Cooks Daal in this story about a girl and her mom introducing a school friend to curry—and discovering all the things that curry means to them as they learn to make it together.
When Shirin’s friend Charlotte asks what curry is, Shirin realizes she’s not sure—she’s tried many curries and they’re all so different. So Shirin’s mom invites them to explore the fragrant world of curry by helping her cook a curry dish. Together, the two girls sniff tangy curry leaves, roll mustard seeds like tiny pearls in their palms, and watch with wonder as Shirin’s mom measures ingredients with heart and hand. Over the course of the afternoon, the girls discover that the dish isn’t just a form of sustenance—it’s the scent of home, a piece of wisdom shared between generations, an art open to invention, and it’s flavored with love.
With delicious writing, Curry Means More showcases the simple yet transformative magic of a home-cooked meal.
Back matter includes a history of curries and an introduction to a wide variety of spices.
'Unsure about the definition of curry, a young girl of South Asian descent discovers that this term encompasses many things all at once … This tale will especially appeal to readers of South Asian heritage, who will welcome this authentic representation of the lingering fragrances of a complex food, although others will, too.'—Kirkus Reviews"
"A world-weary woman races against the clock to survive a deadly forest in this dark, otherworldly fairytale from Nebula and World Fantasy Award-winning author Premee Mohamed.
At the northern edge of a land ruled by a merciless foreign tyrant lies a wild, forbidden forest ruled by powerful magic.
Veris Thorn—the only one to ever enter the forest and survive—is forced to go back inside to retrieve the tyrant's missing children. Inside await traps and trickery, ancient monsters, and hauntings of the past.
One day is all Veris is afforded. One misstep will cost everything.
Contains mature themes."
"From the authors of the Time Shards series, Tarou: The Fall is an epic fantasy of an empire on the edge.
Swords, Wands, Cups, and Coins. Emperor and Empress, High Priestess and Hierophant. Light and Dark. Life and Death. The evocative symbolism and arcana bound up within the cards of the tarot have fascinated seekers for centuries. Now Tarou: The Fall imagines the reality that inspired the mystical—the real fantasy world of which all our rich tarot imagery is but a shadow.
The magnificent empire of Tarou is a panoply of dreams and wonder, the envy of the world. Its ships rule the seas and air, its magics and science bring forth new learning, and its tutelary gods smile upon all the many peoples and cultures of its shining lands. But even now, at the peak of its glory, the highest religious leaders of Tarou secretly dream of even greater power—enough to wrest the empire from its rightful rulers.
Alia is a warrior without equal, but even a captain as great as she must bow to the demands of duty. With her arranged marriage only weeks away, she, her betrothed, and their escort undertake the journey to the empire’s capital—but unexpected hazards lie in wait.
Magpie is a petty thief and con artist, hoping to score big during the Imperial Festival—though his timing could not be worse.
However, none of them are prepared when a forbidden magical experiment goes wrong, unleashing an apocalypse that engulfs the city. Before their paths converge, they all must face a cataclysm unlike any the world has ever seen …"
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