The Hollow Boys

WINNER OF THE 2023 AURORA AWARD FOR BEST YA NOVELWINNER OF THE 2023 JURIED IAP AWARD FOR BEST YA NOVEL“Thrilling YA fantasy” —BookLife (Editor’s Pick)“A must-read story for YA fantasy fans.” —Blueink Review (Starred review)“Inventive, engaging, and boundless fun.” —The Ottawa Review of BooksVanishing street kids. An ancient evil. The end of the world.Our only hope? A hero who can’t leave home.At seventeen, Will Dreycott is a superhero…in his dreams. And in yours.Eight years ago, Will’s parents, shady dealers in ancient artifacts, disappeared on a jungle expedition. Will, the sole survivor, returned home with no memory of what happened, bringing a gift…and a curse.The gift? Will can walk in our dreams. At night in Dream, Will hunts for criminals—and his parents. During the day, his Dream Rider comic, about a superhero no one knows is real, has made Will rich.The curse? Severe agoraphobia. Will can’t go outside. So he makes his home a skyscraper with everything he needs in life—everything but the freedom to walk the streets of his city.Case, an orphan Will’s age, survives on those streets with her younger brother, Fader. Survives because she too has a gift. She hears voices warning her of danger. And Fader? Well, he fades.When street kids start vanishing, the Dream Rider joins the hunt. Will’s search becomes personal when Case breaks into his tower to escape her own abduction. Fader isn’t so lucky.As Will and Case search for Fader and the missing kids, an unlikely romance grows between the boy with everything and the girl with nothing except the freedom Will longs for.But as they push deeper into the mystery, they confront an ancient power feeding on these forgotten kids to restore itself. And once restored, no one in the world will be safe.To defeat this creature, Will must do the impossible.Go outside.Indiana Jones meets Teen Titans in The Dream Rider Saga, a fast-paced urban fantasy trilogy from “one of Canada’s most original writers of speculative fiction” (Library Journal).Praise for The Hollow Boys:“This arresting series kickoff grips from the start as it introduces its inventive milieu, its flawed but fantastically powered hero, its playful worldbuilding, and a host of tantalizing mysteries. … [A] vigorously imaginative scenario. … Takeaway: Thrilling YA fantasy” —BookLife (Editor’s Pick)“An assured, confident novel … A must-read story for YA fantasy fans.” —Blueink Review (Starred review)“Inventive, engaging, and boundless fun.” —The Ottawa Review of Books “A fun supernatural tale with well-developed characters and a touch of romance.” —Kirkus ReviewsPraise for Douglas Smith:”The man is Sturgeon good. Zelazny good. I don’t give those up easy.” —Spider Robinson, Hugo and Nebula Awards winner”A great storyteller with a gifted and individual voice.” —Charles de Lint, World Fantasy Award winner”His stories are a treasure trove of riches that will touch your heart while making you think.” —Robert J. Sawyer, Hugo and Nebula Awards winner

Switching Tracks

“Lena Gibson (the bestselling author of The Edge of Life) lays the tracks into an exciting new post-apocalyptic world where corporate greed controls the necessities of life, one ancient society’s trash is today’s salvation, and the heart of one heroine can save a country’s soul.” —D. Lambert, author of Son of No Man seriesIn a dark dystopian future where one corporation owns everything from water to truth, a scavenger unearths something extraordinary in the trash. She has no idea it will make her the most wanted woman in the West.Deep in the sprawling landfill outside Long Beach, Elsa survives on water tokens and careful silence under the grip of GreenCorps, a megacorp that owns every resource and every rule. When she uncovers maps to hidden seed banks, she holds the key to breaking the stranglehold on food. But secrets have a way of attracting the wrong people.On the run and hunted across the West, she finds an unlikely ally in a train-hopping drifter whose love and quiet loyalty are the last thing she expected. Fans of The Hunger Games, Red Rising, and Wool will find the same futuristic hopepunk spirit here, wrapped in a story that burns with urgency and grit. Elsa found the key that could feed a starving world. Now the most powerful corporation alive wants her dead. If you love survival, relentless action, and heroes who refuse to quit, this is the adventure you have been waiting for. Don’t miss out, start reading today.2024 IndieReader Discovery Award Winner – Dystopian Fiction2024 Maxy Awards Finalist – Sci-Fi & Fantasy2024 Eric Hoffer Awards: Montaigne Medal Finalist2024 Eric Hoffer Awards: Honorable Mention eBook2023 Literary Titan Gold Award Winner

Unruly Protector

An arranged marriage.A moment washed in blood.A heart fueled by vengeance.It all consumes the life of one Unruly Protector.Clemente accepted an arranged marriage as part of a deal to keep his sister safe. Though, he never expected the woman he was now connected with for life creating a weakness he never saw coming.Caterina grew up in the mafia world and fully embraced her fate; choosing to become an asset for her future husband instead of a wilting flower. But she wasn’t expecting the ruthless head of the underworld of California to yank on her every nerve.Being fearless in the mafia world will blindside and get you killed, while being perceptively ruthless keeps you alive and will allow you to see your enemies coming. When emotions are twisted and past enemies rise to attack, it’s revenge that feeds the blood of the innocent and might risk the lives of everyone involved.

Playing for Keeps

I accidentally married a stranger in Vegas, and now my hockey career is falling apart. As the rookie goalie for the Pittsburgh Fury, I should be focused on proving I belong in the pros like my father before me.Instead, I can’t stop thinking about my wife—a stunning cellist whose music breaks down every defense I’ve built. She moved to Pittsburgh for me, fits perfectly with my rowdy family, and should be everything I never knew I wanted.But her controlling father is feeding lies to the press, my coaches are starting to believe them, and the team is icing me out. Was marrying her the biggest mistake of my life, or the best gamble I’ll ever make?

The Accidental Crush

From bestselling author, Mia Heintzelman comes a flirty, girls’ getaway, vacation fling turned workplace romance for those who believe in serendipity.Dante Fortemani’s family never takes his ideas seriously during business meetings, so he zones out. That is, until the agenda includes selling his late grandfather’s struggling vineyard. Desperate, he appeals to his mother and siblings, and buys himself two months to protect their legacy.Business consultant Morgan Forster is constantly connected to anything with a digital pulse. Her friends believe she’s a stressed-out workaholic in need of an intervention: a Galentine’s Day getaway in wine country, an electronic detox, and hopefully, Mr. Right feeding her grapes.The Fortemani Vineyard Galentine’s brunch is a smashing success for Dante. Except for the woman hiding in a corner with her phone…who’s convinced he’s an escort hired by her helpful Sister Circle. Soon, laughter, undeniable chemistry, and an unforgettable night, lead Dante to hire Morgan to help save the vineyard. She accepts under one condition: it’s strictly business.As they tread through an inconvenient attraction to create a proposal before the next meeting, though, their focus yields to blossoming feelings. Is it a mistake for them to mix business with pleasure? Or is a chance at love worth the risk?The Accidental Crush is a small-town, vacation-fling-turned-workplace romance with sizzling chemistry, vineyard charm, and the promise of love where you least expect it. Perfect for fans of bingeable romcoms!