Ten years after a pandemic swept the globe, survivors were forced into factions and camps in order to survive…Jade and Sera are two orphans who have found refuge in a government camp. It is there where Jade falls in love with a young soldier, Anyon. But Anyon has his own secrets, carefully guarding a past that involves Sera. But before Jade and Anyon admit their feelings to each other the camp is attacked and they’re separated. Jade knows to lead Sera to Albany, the last free camp in the east, but the road is dangerous.Not only must they dodge pockets of infection, but they are threatened by drifters and gangs. When they arrive in Albany, they find it deserted. Anyon and his friend Malachi are close on their heels, but not close enough. The Provisional Government is on a mission, and no one is quite prepared for what lies ahead…

Sometimes the greatest evil lies within. When Prince Gerin, King Quentin's son, is kidnapped, the kingdom is thrown into chaos and Quentin is forced to search inward for faith and hope. But is faith enough? At the dawn of a new era, where religious unrest is rampant and uncertainty of the kingdom’s future threatens everyone, it takes courage to stand.

From an orphaned servant to a war hero, respected leader, and a fierce man of faith, Quentin has slowly transformed into The Dragon King. But even the powerful can fall prey to weakness.?

The world is turned upside-down when the dark sorcerer Nimrood--long thought dead after a battle with the previous Dragon King--returns with a fearsome plan.? Shattered by the death of a dear and trusted friend, the abduction of his beloved son, and the loss of his enchanted sword, Quentin finds his faith tested like never before.

At the dawn of a new era, where faith clashes and old evils rear their heads, Quentin and his friends must lead the way despite their own flaws and uncertainty. With the fate of the world hanging on by a thread, their decisions slice through religious unrest and restore hope in what is to come.

In The Sword and The Flame readers will find:

Christian allegory and themesA sweeping Arthurian styled epic fantasy about hope, destiny, and faithCrossover appeal for young adult and adult readers

In?The Sword and the Flame, the final volume of Stephen R. Lawhead's captivating Dragon King Trilogy, the fate of the entire world depends on the outcome of this climactic battle between good and evil.

I never thought my summer would end up like this—tangled in a love triangle and knee-deep in soccer.

I’ve been head-over-heels for my best friend Tony since, well, forever. We’ve been inseparable since kindergarten, and I’ve always known that one day I’d be Mrs. Anthony Mitchell. But then he went away to soccer camp, and when he comes back, things are oddly not the same.Desperate to stay close to him, I’m up for the unthinkable—I’m trying out for the co-ed soccer team. Me, the girl who can’t run a mile without tripping over her own feet. But guess what? I did it. I should be thrilled now, right? Only, there’s this one tiny problem. Ryan Hunter. He’s the team captain, and he’s got this infuriatingly sexy smile that makes my heart do weird things.Now I’m stuck trying to juggle my feelings for Tony, who seems more interested in the new girl with legs for days, and trying to figure out why Ryan makes my stomach flip every time he looks at me.Between late-night practices, unexpected parties, and more than a few embarrassing moments, I’m beginning to wonder if my plan to stay close to Tony was a huge mistake.Or maybe, just maybe, it’s the best decision I’ve ever made...

If you love swoon-worthy romance, laugh-out-loud moments, and a heroine who’s just trying to figure it all out, then you’ll fall head over heels for "Play With Me."

This is a standalone. No cliffhanger.The complete series in chronological reading order:1. Play With Me2. Ryan Hunter3. T is for...4. Dating Trouble5. The Trouble with Dating SueSpin-off series: FALL FOR METeen & young adult contemporary romanceNew adult romance