We Other

Perfect for fans of Holly Black, James Fahy, Melissa Albert, Naomi Novik and Sarah J. Maas.‘Unmissable.’ Radio Times????? ‘We Other is a deliciously dark and gripping tale blending the contemporary and Fae world.’ Julie E.Changelings. Faeries. A binding curse.Jess has always felt different — an imposter who doesn’t belong. Alone and misunderstood, she passes anonymously through the world, feeling the taint of otherness.Until she discovers she can bring her best friend back from the dead.Jess is Faerie. Her true place is in the Shadow Court. But the Shadow Court is a dark and twisted place. It’s ruled by a powerful and malevolent Dark Lady, Catelysma, who demands unflinching obedience.Weaker creatures — including human children — are tortured for cruel entertainment.Jess is shown the fae world she was meant to grow up in — a land of scrags, boggarts and hobs, ruled by the fae born.But Jess learns her fate doesn’t just rest with the faeries. A binding curse and a deviously sought promise will test her powers and force her to choose the world in which she truly belongs.READERS LOVE WE OTHER:????? ‘Amazing . . .I was totally transported into another world filled with rich colour and vibrance.’ Amy????? ‘We Other is an utterly gorgeous novel that kept me spellbound for days.’ Peta72????? ‘What a powerful read. Dark, dark fairies.’ Amanda M.

The Lords of the Wind

“If you want to sit down with an extremely well-researched tale involving heroic battles, first loves, and the making of a legend, this book is for you.” – The Historical Novel Society“For indeed the Frankish nation, which was crushed by the avenger Hasting, was full of filthy uncleanness. Treasonous and oath-breaking, they were deservedly condemned; unbelievers and faithless, they were justly punished.” – Dudo of St. Quentin, Gesta NormannorumOrphaned as a child by a blood-feud, and sold as a slave to an exiled chieftain in Ireland, the boy Hasting had little hope of surviving to adulthood. The gods had other plans. A ship arrived at his master’s longphort carrying a man who would alter the course of his destiny, and take him under his wing to teach him the ways of the Vikings. His is a story of a boy who was a slave, who became a warlord, and who helped topple an empire.A supposed son of Ragnar Lodbrok, and referred to in the Gesta Normannorum as the Scourge of the Somme and Loire, his life exemplified the qualities of the ideal Viking. Join author and historian C.J. Adrien on an adventure that explores the coming of age of the Viking Hasting, his first love, his first great trials, and his first betrayal.”The Lords of the Wind” by C.J. Adrien is a gold medal winner in the 2020 Reader’s Favorite annual international book awards.

Seabreeze Book Club

A bookshop on the beach. A sizzling summer ahead. Join a new book club at the Seabreeze Inn.**From a USA Today bestselling author.**When sisters Ivy and Shelly Bay form a book club to help support a local bookshop on the beach, friends and guests of the old beach house inn are eager to join, although one new member harbors a potentially devastating secret. Meanwhile, a discovery in the historic beach house inn brings the past to light, and recently widowed Ivy grapples with the idea of a new marriage. But when a threat arises during a book club meeting that could impact the entire beach community, members pull together, proving that the bonds of family and friendship are more important than ever in Summer Beach.Discover the latest chapter in the Summer Beach series set on sunny California shores, and find out why readers say, “Life is better in Summer Beach.”Available in ebook, paperback, hardcover, large print, and audiobook.REVIEWS for the SUMMER BEACH SERIES1 milion+ books sold in the Summer Beach series!More than 20,000 5-star reviews on Goodreads and Retailers!“I love stories where the protagonist connects with an old love! Especially if the story is set at the beach. Wonderful characters and a sweet story. Doesn’t get much better.” – Kellie Coates Gilbert, Bestselling Author, The Pacific Bay Series“SEABREEZE INN is truly an enjoyable, lovely read that will lift your spirits. If you enjoy a light, breezy read, old houses, and characters with secrets, you will want to add this book to your TBR. Art lovers will also enjoy this book that slips in a little romance.” – Silver’s Reviews“A wonderful story that is great at any time of the year. Will make you feel like the sea breeze is streaming through your hair.” – Laura Bradbury, Bestselling Author, My Grape Year“Sweet romance with a mystery.” – Romance in Her Prime“A novel that gives fans of romantic sagas a compelling voice to follow.” – Booklist“A fun read that grabs you at the start.” -Tina Sloan, Author and Award-Winning Actress“Jan Moran is the new queen of the epic romance.” – USA Today Bestselling Author Rebecca Forster“The perfect blend of mystery and romance…the women in Jan’s stories are always intelligent and strong. At the core of all her books is a strong, close-knit family. The story evoked a wide range of emotions but most of all love.” – Betty’s ReviewsRecommended Series Reading OrderSeabreeze InnSeabreeze SummerSeabreeze SunsetSeabreeze ChristmasSeabreeze WeddingSeabreeze Book ClubSeabreeze ShoresSeabreeze ReunionSeabreeze HoneymoonSeabreeze GalaSeabreeze LibraryCoral CottageCoral CafeCoral HolidayCoral WeddingsCoral CelebrationCoral MemoriesMore to be announced…

The Cold Light of Stars

COULD AN ANCIENT MARTIAN ARTIFACT HOLD THE KEY TO SAVING EARTH? When a chamber containing inscriptions from an ancient civilization is found deep below the surface of Mars, science reporter Claire Echols is thrilled to be covering the story of the century.But someone seems determined to stop her.Is it the wealthy entrepreneur leading the ongoing terraforming effort? The mining companies desperate to protect their livelihoods? The cult leader who wants to end all scientific progress?What’s inside that chamber could be Earth’s last hope … if she lives long enough to uncover its secrets.”WALKER WRITES BOOKS THAT ARE HARD TO PUT DOWN.” – BOING BOING

The Best of Alexa Verde’s Romantic Suspense

Get swept away into a world of love and danger! Alexa Verde asked her readers to choose their favorite books from her four most popular series, and this collection is the result! After celebrating ten years in publishing, she hopes you’ll enjoy this 8-book set of heartwarming romance and nail-biting suspense that will keep you turning pages. Second chances, amnesia, kidnappings, best friends, cold cases, a serial killer, a bodyguard, mistaken identity, dangerous secrets–this set has it all (though not all at once)!Includes a bonus — Love & Honor, a never before published, brand-new novella, not available anywhere else!Book 1: Seaside Cowboy’s Second Chance A woman with broken dreams and promises. A cowboy with a broken–by her–heart. A stray dog with a possibly broken paw. And everyone with a dangerous secret. Even the dog.Book 2: Seaside Cowboy’s Best Friend A strict, career-minded lawyer, an easygoing flirtatious cowboy, a mysterious disappearance, and a mischievous puppy… Can childhood friends with opposing personalities become more?Book 3: No Mistaken Identity for a Cowboy A quirky woman with secrets, a military hero helping her search for her birth parents, and a case of mistaken identity…Book 4: No Second Chance for a Cowboy A woman with amnesia and a once grumpy cowboy she doesn’t remember breaking up with. When he becomes her self-appointed bodyguard, can they have a second chance at love?Book 5: Color of Danger When a small-town business owner becomes the target of a killer, she encounters an unusual ally who has his own secret agenda. Will they find love amid danger?Book 6: Whisper of Danger A second chance at love for a school counsellor hiding a shameful secret, or her last chance to survive?Book 7: Show Me my Brother’s Best Friend A woman in jeopardy and her brother’s best friend she’d once crushed on meet again before Christmas… When the past comes knocking on her door, will she choose love or closure?Book 8: Show Me a Family for ChristmasA brokenhearted widower with a sad daughter. A secret bodyguard working as a nanny. Can they become an unlikely family this Christmas?Bonus novella: Love and Honor When an assistant’s marriage of convenience to her grouchy contractor boss ignites real feelings, she fears he never heard the secret she’d revealed to him before they married. The secret could destroy everything she holds dear, but so can the fires in new homes her husband built. A former boxer and now a company owner falls in love with his mysterious wife, but he’d never force her hand, even when his livelihood is threatened and she might be connected to it.What readers say about the books:????? “Hits all the right buttons.” nanc VINE VOICE????? “Wow! A great collection of suspense novels… I could hardly put them down.” Kim????? “Thoroughly enjoyed them.” Gretan B????? “Well written stories that grab your interest from the beginning and keep you interested throughout.” Topmom52????? “The twist and turn plots keeps the reader reading till the believable ending. Alexa Verde is a talented writer and the stories will keep you warm and your heart racing.” Deutshe Oma