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Only Anna knows the truth about Cinderella: The pauper turned queen wasn't the victim, but the bully.Anna fled when the castle guards came to arrest her mother and sister on Cinderella's orders. But leaving them in bondage at the Fairy Godmother's workhouse? Out of the question. Disguised as a young man and taking the name of Ansel, she'll do whatever it takes to free her family and set the record straight.Will, a former royal huntsman, was nearly killed for dissenting Cinderella's rise as queen in the wake of the sudden death of the king and his son. He hatches a plan to take Cinderella down, and encounters Ansel, who wants revenge just as much as he does.Drawn together by a common goal and burgeoning feelings neither can ignore, Will and Ansel enact a plan to assassinate the queen. But when that goes awry and buried secrets come to light, they'll have to choose: continue running from their pasts or accept themselves in order to forge a new future together.

She would do anything for the ones she loves. Even marry a stranger.Luna Lamont has a few short months to find a husband or else she loses out on a surprise inheritance. Content living life as an independent woman, she's ready to give up the cash, even if that means her deadbeat father gets the windfall instead. But when Luna realizes the money could finally mean her twin brother's freedom, she's forced to consider the benefits of rushed matrimony. Only, what kind of man would marry a bitter self-defense coach who only wants to use him for a payout?Maybe a salesman with a secret crush is up for the job...Charlie Keller falls for Luna within five minutes of meeting her. Literally. His body inevitably malfunctions when she's nearby. He first encounters the intimidatingly attractive woman on a boat a moment before he falls overboard. The next time they're in a room together, he dumps a pot of coffee on himself. After an accidental boob punch, Charlie knows he'll be lucky if Luna is willing to come within fifty feet of him if she doesn't have to. But they're in the same wedding party, so Charlie hopes he can get through the ceremony without further embarrassment.Imagine his surprise when the woman who has every reason to keep her distance proposes a marriage of their own.

Princess Sal's magic bought her people peace and security, but she'll never be safe with the vampire king in her castle.Centuries of war come to a bitter end when Princess Sal's parents steal half the witch army and disappear. Sal is forced to surrender to the vampire king, Kadence, and bind her magic as part of their agreement. She will give anything to protect her people - anything except her heart.When Kadence conquers the witch kingdom, he doesn't expect their princess to be as delicious as wild honey. He can't decide if he'd rather kiss or kill Sal, and his desire for her battles against his hatred of witches. Despite their attraction, Kadence can't forget their war-torn history. He must decide if he can overcome his past to make way for a new future - one that might include Sal.But when scouts locate Sal's parents and discover they're marching a demon army toward the kingdom, Sal and Kadence must unite their people for a final battle. If they don't, bloodthirsty demons will consume everyone they vowed to protect. Can they work together to save their people, or will hellfire destroy them all?

After a thousand years of suffering, a happily ever after can be hard to accept. The Order of the Djinn is growing, and Mira throws herself into the work of freeing others of her kind from their dismal fate. It's easier than facing her painful history.When a magician's black market is discovered to be selling Djinn Blood, Mira's ready to unleash hell on the culprit. But what she finds is far more complicated. The sexy magician with skills even she can't mimic seems to have a heart of gold and a stubborn streak to match. He not only claims that all the blood has been freely given, but he insists that his purpose is the same as hers. Most disconcerting of all is his uncanny ability to see her in a way no one ever has...even herself. When those she loves, and the world itself, hang in the balance, will Mira finally trust her heart despite her haunted past?

Kara Carter has her future set-the right photography job, the perfect reliable boyfriend, and her own apartment in New York, until one morning changes it all. She has no choice but to move back home to Waverly Lake, North Carolina, a town she had sworn off for ten years.It's one thing to return as a failure, it's another to find her neighbor is the one and only Danny Bennett, the boy who broke her heart senior year of high school. As Kara helps with the family's furniture business-and steers clear of Danny-she is pressured into teaming up with her dad for the Annual Waverly Lake Regatta. But when her dad's accident results in forfeiting his sailing team slot, no one in Waverly Lake can forgive her past-except Danny.Danny Bennett, now a single father of seven-year-old daughter Hannah, can't help but be drawn to Kara. When he offers to help Kara race in the regatta, little does he know how the woman who stole his heart long ago will change the way he sees family, love, and parenting a child with autism.Can these high school sweethearts sail through the pain of the past?

Food critic Sarah Greenberg is a normal thirty-nine-year-old content with her ordinary life. In fact, the only real excitement she has is the occasional hand she lends at her family's Chicago magic shop.Until one day when the ordinary becomes extraordinary and a simple introduction to her boyfriend's teenage daughter unearths a family trait long dormant in Sarah.Without even trying, she can do magic.Her newfound, though late-blooming abilities make her part of a world she never imagined, and her family's long lineage of Magycians unravels Sarah's life.Yet when she discovers her family's store is in danger, Sarah is forced to face an enemy more skilled, decades older, and intent on ruling the Magyckal world. Zondra Bex will not be denied. And if Sarah cannot develop her powers, then her family will pay the price.But will embracing her newly discovered abilities eradicate everything Sarah believed herself to be?Part rom-com, part The Dresden Files with a dash of Jewish mythology, ENCHANTING SARAH GREENBERG is a funny, fantastical look into a woman's struggle to find herself, believe in herself, and prove to everyone that she is extraordinary in her own way.¿"Inglis has a light, comedic touch with this fantasy romance, Enchanting Sarah Greenberg... [The] slightly bonkers worldbuilding brings the fun without ever sacrificing genuine emotion; despite the magical backdrop, Sarah and Colin feel wonderfully grounded. Readers will be spellbound." - Publisher's Weekly

';A riveting tale of intrigue, magic, and romance in a steampunk-flavored Scotland packed with evil creatures, scheming politicians, and vicious bigots.' Wendy N.Wagner, Hugo Award winnerWith heinous cults and unruly mobs all around, how will Effie prevent Scotland from falling into ruin? Thrust into the public eye as the ';Green Lady,' Effie of Glen Coe has become a living legend, the fey woman who saved Scotland from devastation. But can she do it again? Determined more than ever to forge a peace between fey and humans, Effie finds herself navigating a realm increasingly divided. The lords of London have other plans, and once again, Effie is pulled into a quagmire of politics and greed. She must stand against plots to remove her kind from the shores of the empire and madmen who murder fey without regard. With violent thugs and unruly mobs all around, wits and courage are not enough. Effie must become something more than herself, an Oak Seer, a fey mantle long lost. But can she survive long enough to claim it?';A fantastic sequel, Oak Seer plunges you willingly into the fey underworld of Victorian Scotland.' Garrett Calcaterra, author of Souldrifter and Dreamwielder';Effie and Jack Canonbie are like a breath of fresh air in this novel with their cunning and brilliant personalities. One finds oneself rooting for Effie's success throughout this thought-provoking story.' InD'tale

The author of Mixed In returns to her ';wonderfully unique dystopian setting... [in] a fast paced, sexy, drama that will keep the pages turning' (InD'tale). Chemist Cali Van Winkle and genetically modified ';Icon' Eve Whitehead compete as Team Beautiful and Damned for the opportunity of easier lives in their tightly controlled society, but their assignment is garbageliterally. The women must find practical uses for Cochtonia's putrid sewage lagoon, the WasteBin, a remote area where garbage and hog waste overrun everything. It's a disgusting task until Cali and Eve discover something very rare living near the WasteBin: virile males. Suddenly their assignment isn't so rancid, and the very thought of experiencing true love becomes their motivation, but there's far more to Crisper males, Remmer and Layal, than they're willing to admit. After all, the males are genetically modified erotic escorts. When the men and women are separated by a strange chain of events, the women must focus on winning the competition and gaining the status that will allow them to be with their menif they can find them.';The author introduces an entertaining cast of characters, while warning us of what could be.' Lee Joanne Collins, author of Who Cares About You?If you like Megan Lynch, Jack Hunt, Robert J.Crane, James D.Prescott, and Grace Hamilton, you'll love this unique and fun dystopian adventure!

The Hollywood music scene isn't all glitz for pop diva, Zeli in this modern Rapunzel retelling. Her fame comes with hidden costs--enduring chaotic hair extensions that flow the length of a football field and dark magic that threatens to ruin her voice forever.Aspiring indie musician, Justin, is determined to kick it to the top of the Rampion Records pro vs. amateur live singing competition. And the favorite to beat? None other than Zeli.Those ridiculous hair extensions coupled with her bubblegum pop sound are an affront to everything Justin loves about music. He vows to become her nemesis until a stolen kiss reveals the woman behind the fame and sparks blaze between the two singers.Once inside Zeli's world, Justin encounters sinister shadows beneath the façade of her rockstar life. In their quest to allow Zeli to step into the spotlight free of Rampion's hold over her, the pair must confront the malevolence behind the dazzle of the mega record company's success.If these star-crossed rivals-to-lovers can't rally their own brand of magic to defeat the darkness, they will lose everything--including each other.

';The action is quick-paced and interesting... fans of both fantasy and steampunk will find this is a great introduction to a promising series.' &mdashInD'taleA war is brewing between the worlds of fey and man... but only one can prevail. Find out which in this fantasy featuring nefarious plots, dashing knaves, and militant gnomes. When Sir Walter Conrad discovers a new energy source, one that could topple nations and revolutionize society, the race to dominate its ownership begins. But the excavation of this energy will have dire consequences for both humans and fey. For an ancient enemy stirs, awakened by Sir Walter's discovery. Outcast half-fey Effie of Glen Coe is the empire's only hope at averting the oncoming disaster. But she finds herself embroiled in the conflict, investigating the eldritch evil spreading throughout the Highlands. As she struggles against the greed of mighty lords and to escape the clutches of the queen's minions, her comfortable world is shattered. Racing to thwart the growing menace, she realizes the only thing that can save them all is a truce no one wants.';Well-developed characters and plot make this historical fantasy a true pleasure to read and become lost in... A very unique and fascinating story. I definitely can't wait for this series to continue!' Cecily Wolfe, author of Throne of Grace';I really enjoyed this book. It's unique... The writing was excellent, and the details the author added in didn't just make the time period, but the whole world come to life.' I Heart Reading

';Comer concludes his trilogy with flourishing aplomb... we reach the ultimate high of fey steampunk fantasy that the series has always delivered.' Ahimsa Kerp, author of Beneath the MantleWith a treaty to bring peace to the Scottish fey hanging in the balance, Effie of Glen Coe must claim her place as the heart of the Seily Court if she is to defeat the dark madness of the Barrow Witch. The treaty that will bring peace to the fey of Scotland is within Effie of Glen Coe's grasp. Yet the lords of London will not consent to such an accord until the madness spreading across the empire is halted and its source destroyed. As Effie and her allies hunt for the ancient being known as the Barrow Witch, they uncover her sinister plot. The Barrow Witch has found an alchemic means to transform fey into devilish creatures bent on her will. Using these marauding bands, she seeks to enslave not only the empire, but all of fey kind. Effie's fight takes her from haunted cities to ruined castles, but it is not until Caledon, Steward of the Seily Court, is captured that she must finally confront her own self-doubts and the legacy of her family's treacherous past. For only by accepting she has become the very heart of the Scottish fey can she learn to unravel the schemes of their enemy and rally the empires of man and fey toward an ultimate confrontation with the Barrow Witch.';Brings human and magical beings together brilliantly!... This intricate tale is woven with much lore, mysticism, clever banter, and incredible characters that readers will instantly love!' InD'tale

The dead don't talk...and if they do, Cat Moreland isn't supposed to listen. Cat's inherited dark magic is getting stronger every day, as is her desire to embrace her true self. As she comes of age, the ghostly whispers she shouldn't hear grow louder along with her parent's fears. That's when fate brings Sylvia into her life, an understanding witch that knows Cat's true power-as a necromancer. Sylvia offers her a position at her magic shop in New York where, under the tutelage of a master necromancer, Cat can safely develop her skills. While in New York, Cat meets the handsome Henry Tilney, who becomes her mentor and friend. She harbors a secret love for him and is delighted when he invites her to his family's mysterious mansion, Northanger Abbey. The abbey exists in the heart of New York but remains hidden from the eyes of mortals. At the Abbey, Cat encounters Henry's sister and their disapproving father, but her growing power accidentally exposes the Tilneys' carefully guarded secrets, threatening Cat's blossoming relationship with Henry and ultimately her future happiness. Perfect for fans of Maria Grace's Netherfield: Rogue Dragon: A Pride and Prejudice Variation and Erin Sterling's The Ex Hex.

Jinx McGee saw her first demon when she was five...and looking in a mirror.Never one to let life get her down, Jinx turns her unfortunate state of demonic possession into a lucrative career as a demon hunter. It takes a demon to find a demon, and Jinx's demon is superior at finding the others...when inclined to cooperate.The hours suck, management's deadly, and her co-workers are almost as weird as her. Still, it beats retail. And once she's worked enough cases, she'll figure out how to separate from her demon and live happily-and normally-ever after.But a rebellion is brewing in hell that threatens earth. The leader thinks Jinx and her personal demon hold the key to his victory. Jinx's boss believes it makes her a liability and puts her on a strict deadline to sort it out-or else.And now the smoking hot demon who once broke her heart conveniently shows up to serve as a consultant on the case. But Jinx suspects he knows more about the rebellion than he's saying.Trust her sexy demon ex with a second chance and her rag-tag band of fellow demon hunters, including a wolf-cursed Russian giant, a genius with a Wikipedia demon, and the twin demons of technology? Not likely. But it may be her only chance to save the world from Armageddon.