Pre-order the next instalment in Peter Gibbons' action-packed Saxon Warrior series.A weakened crown. A country besieged by Vikings, suffering under the oppression of a powerful church.994ADKing Aethelred the Unready's rule falters. Policies recommended by the controlling bishops invite more attacks upon his Saxon kingdom as Sweyn Forkbeard, Viking battle-king of the Danes, grows in power; bloodthirsty for conquest.Beornoth, Viking-killer and kings thegn believed his days in the shield wall to be over until summoned by the king to enforce a policy of retribution against his enemies.In a time of shifting loyalties, alongside a savage warband of cruel Norman warriors, Beornoth embarks upon a brutal quest to rid England of King Aethelred's so-called Viking enemies.However, when this murderous campaign leads to the door of an old friend, Beornoth must choose sides, as his loyalty to king, country, and his brothers...

Her past is catching up with her. His future is uncertain. A killer's obsession could destroy them both.Psychologist Naomi Summers dreams of creating a healing retreat while protecting her murdered best friend's daughter. But a ruthless adversary is determined to shatter her plans.Thrust into a deadly game of cat and mouse, Naomi's only hope is her ex, Detective Max Lexington. As they race to unravel a tangled mystery and unmask a killer fixated on having it all, Naomi and Max must learn to trust each other again to survive.With the stakes rising and the body count climbing, will they prevail or become the killer's next victims?TROPES:* Second Chance Romance* Inheritance at Risk* Forced Proximity* Smalltown Romance* Protector Hero* Damsel in Distress* Scandals* Sworn off relationships* Different worlds* The one who got away* Redemption* Revenge* Guardian

"It was supposed to be a chill night. Like, snacks-and-a-face-mask chill. Not sneak-into-a-party-to find-a-sacred-bong-from-a-shirtless-ex chill. I didn't even wear my good sneakers." ~ Roxy HorneRoxy Horne thought she had it all figured out: hot pre-med boyfriend, killer GPA, and a future as shiny as the Vegas skyline. Then reality sucker-punched her in the face—and maybe set it on fire for good measure.Enter Rafe: tall, dark, smirky, and sporting a pair of eyes that scream "bad decisions ahead." Roxy knows she should run the other way, but her hormones apparently didn't get the memo.Things really go sideways when her best friend Sarina begs for help recovering an ancient ceremonial bong (yes, seriously) that her ex stole—from her professor. If they don't find it, Sarina's out of a job and out of college, and Roxy's on a crash course with chaos.Now they're chasing a stoner ex, dodging disaster, and trying not to fall into bed with the...

This fantasy novel is the tale of three women of legendary skill on a quest to save the world's most powerful wizard, and the innkeeper's assistant whose heartbreak will bear witness, from the author of the bestselling The Last Unicorn.On a night like any other, three mysterious women arrive to an inn separately, one with a fox that is more than it seems. Karsh, the innkeeper, has no choice but to let the tangled drama unfold beneath his roof. His stable boy, Rosseth, is so mesmerized by the three cloaked women, a warrior nun, a fabled adventurer, and a girl who was saved from drowning, that he soon uncovers a deep secret that was better off remaining hidden. And then there is Tikat, overwhelmed by tragedy, who continues his journey to the inn, refusing to let death bring an end his love. Told in alternating points of view, fantasy master Peter S. Beagle has crafted an unforgettable novel of heartbreak and hope.

Pupcakes Bakery owner Tassie Drake is ready for life to return to normal––or asnormal as possible, given just last month, she and her Chiweenie, Baxter, helpedthe hunky new town detective, Jack Sterling, solve a murder. But spring is in fullbloom, and that means tourist season is too. Adding to the excitement, The DessertChannel is filming their TV show Cupcake Combat in the park. And Tassie's afirm believer that something sweet can fix just about anything. Except murder.When one of the cupcake judges drops dead on set, all clues point to murder. Butwho had the most to gain from the YouTube foodie sensation being killed?Everyone on stage that day is a suspect––two of whom are Tassie's friends. Whilethe last thing Tassie intended to do was get involved in another mystery, spendingmore time with Jack is icing on the cupcake, especially since their official first datekeeps getting interrupted.But...