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Freed from the golden clutches of the Sun King, Lor now finds herself in the hands of Nadir, the Aurora Prince. Convinced she’s hiding something, he’s willing to do whatever it takes to make her talk. But Lor knows the value of secrets—she’s been keeping them her entire life—and she’s not letting hers go without a fight. When Lor and Nadir team up to search for a lost item that holds the key to her past and her future, she isn’t sure if she can trust him. All she knows is she won’t fall for his promises and make the same mistakes again.

The Confederated Systems Alliance has spread to dozens of systems, creating the first true interstellar alliance dedicated to bringing peace and prosperity to all inhabited worlds. Unfortunately, some see this new alliance as a threat to their own seats of power, and would do anything to stop it. After a well deserved rest, Captain Nathan Scott is once again called into action. This time, it is not the fate of the galaxy that is on his shoulders, but the life of one of his dearest friends. But not all is as it appears.

Alone since her father's murder, Aurora has spent years hunting his killers. Battle-weary she's ready to start over where no one knows who or what she is, she just has one last mission to complete. Everything is going to plan until she discovers the beautiful winged girl caged underground. Her decision to rescue Evie and to help her get home safely, despite avians being infamous for selling out shapeshifters like Aurora to cutters and black-market flesh dealers, will put her on a perilous path.

Raija ist Schamanin in Ausbildung und sollte dafür großen Respekt in ihrem Dorf genießen. Doch kam sie einst als Waise nach Björnelv, so bleibt sie dort eine Außenseiterin. Sie trägt das gefürchtete Auroras-Mal, ein bernsteingelbes Auges wie die heilige Schneefüchsin, und wird dafür verachtet. Um die Schatten ihrer Vergangenheit aufzudecken, begeht Raija einen folgenschweren Fehler. Ihre Gier nach Antworten und Anerkennung muss sie teuer bezahlen. Ein verzweifelter Wettlauf gegen die Zeit beginnt, der sie bis in den hohen Norden führt.

A world recovering from a devastating plague. A brutal enemy threatening invasion. A young man seeking to escape the shadow of his father. A ship manned by a crew of fresh academy graduates. A top-secret experimental propulsion system. A questionable alliance with a mysterious green-eyed woman. What destiny has in store for the crew of the UES Aurora is far greater than any of them could ever imagine. And this is only the beginning....

Humanity is caught in the slow collapse of coastlines, governments, and trust. In the middle of this unraveling world stands Malcolm Carter, a quiet mathematician who turns to equations the way others turn to prayer. While nations argue and seas rise, he begins work that might rewrite the future one variable at a time. At his side, sometimes watching, sometimes guiding, is his daughter Elena. She grows up in a world of ash-darkened skies and half-finished theories, learning too young that brilliance can be both a gift and a burden.

Follow the saga of Ezekiel Aurora, a man that has built a reputation as one of the most reliable middle men in the criminal underworld. Using his quick wits, he uncovers a devastating secret that would shake the very pillars of the world, fights a deadly cyborg assassin, and goes on a rampage to protect those he loves. The entire Aurora Chronicles in one book: Like Shadows in the Night, Like Tears in Rain and Like Lightning on a Wire.

The adventures of Hestia, finally able to call herself a bonafide professional idol, now leads her deeper into the human kingdom of Artorias, specifically, to the small, idyllic town of Firwood. No longer in the countryside, the number of prying eyes have grown ever more, and this time, they wish for more than to strike a simple deal.

C'è qualcosa di spietato e sadico in tutto ciò che sollecita i nostri punti deboli, come se ci fosse la determinazione di un destino, la precisa volontà di risvegliare i demoni invisibili che si nascondono in fondo all'anima. Stefano, ultimo discendente dell'antica famiglia aristocratica degli Orsini Gianotti, dirige con successo e da lungo tempo la Fulgor, la fabbrica di lampadine fondata dal celebrato nonno Umberto negli anni Venti del Novecento. Ha una moglie, Carola, e una figlia sedicenne, Aurora, venuta al mondo come un miracolo, dopo anni di tentativi disperati e infruttuosi.

This collection includes Aurora Sky: Vampire Hunter, Northern Bites, and Bad Blood. Tune into three full recordings of Aurora's action-packed northern adventures filled with dark humor, unforeseeable twists, tension, and romance.

Aurora is the leader of Tanzahar, and she is unlike anything humans have ever heard of. She is neither vampire, werewolf, witch, angel, nor demon...as Maharani she is far more powerful than any creature of the underworld. When Aurora meets Gregor, a human, she winds up saving his life when he’s suddenly attacked. Defying Tanzaharian law, she brings Gregor to her home in the underworld. Aurora and Gregor are both drawn to each other like something powerful is pulling them together.

Fixated on his relentless hunt for Danzig and guided by the fragmented memories of another, Reed is compelled to the mysterious town of Aurora, Alaska. His search intersects with the case of Hazel Hill, a missing intern from the local paper, who vanished while investigating her best friend's suspicious death. Caught trespassing by the local sheriff, Reed is coerced into a deal: help the sheriff solve Hazel's disappearance . . . or face charges for breaking and entering.

To save her brother and protect her family’s future, a powerful princess must join forces with a dashing man from her past in this thrilling space adventure, the second novel in the Consortium Rebellion trilogy. As the dutiful daughter of High House von Hasenberg, Bianca set aside her personal...

Carver Marceau is Kresova, an ancient race of vampires ruled by a deadly queen bent on keeping her reign at all costs. Carver believes Aurora is one of the Drias, the first of three fated harem queens destined to return the balance to the Kresova. As new allies are formed and the other consorts of Aurora’s harem are found, it’s a race against the clock as they battle against Queen Morana and her followers to protect the future of the Kresova vampires and Aura’s heart. A rising queen. A deadly court full of intrigue. And a prophecy formed by fate.

The year is 2322 and humanity is under attack. An engineered war between rival superpowers escalates even as the shadowy Metigen armada begins attacking colonies on the frontiers of settled space. Individuals from across the galaxy fight for their own survival and to protect those they hold dear, while a group of unlikely allies race to expose a secret cabal.

That’s Zane’s permanent nickname for me after I managed to lose the glitched item that dragged us all to the next endgame world. Just when we uncovered the mystery behind the Dark Lord Coin, I managed to find a secret world of Game Masters that have been pulling the strings. Everything was fine.... Until one of them started messing with the universe code.

Captain Jack Sawyer and the Golden Statue of Aurora is a magical tale of discovery, mystery, and adventure. When Captain Jack falls in love with Princess Maya, he must first prove himself to her father, the King of Aurora. But the King’s cunning aide, Jean Paul, has his own plans, and sends Jack on a perilous mission meant to destroy him. With his loyal crew by his side, Jack faces dangerous creatures, epic battles, and a test of courage that could change the fate of kingdoms. Along the way, secrets are revealed, enemies unmasked, and a treasure unlike any other is uncovered.

The final three books in the popular Aurora Sky series are now bundled into one box set! Includes Hunting Season, Whiteout, and True North.

Aurora carries a huge secret with her. As a nanny, she is able to indulge both her love of children and her passion for reading. But no one knows her desires are bigger than her. In one life-changing moment, Aurora meets a strange cat, discovers a mysterious tree, and lands in a world that makes her feel like she's entered the afterlife. A royal family with 7 brothers in need of a—wait for it—nanny for all their children? What are the odds?

21 janvier 2228, calendrier terrestre. 19 h 30 GMT Une alarme se déclenche. Dans l'heure qui suit, la station coloniale SCS-Pollux entière s'effondre, emportant deux cent mille vies dans la tombe. Une infestation destructrice, des rescapés terrifiés, une fuite sans fin et chaotique. Loan Dæron se retrouve plongé au cœur de cette apocalypse. Il ne tardera pas à la comprendre, une force terrifiante s'est glissée parmi eux. Invisible, et pourtant sous leurs yeux.