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After escaping from her abusive, rich, oil-tycoon husband, Selina heads off into the Wild West—alone, disoriented, and in search of a better life. When she delightedly discovers Amos, whose devoted companionship leads them both into the journey of a lifetime, she’s drawn with him into the beatific mystery of Erland: a town of exquisite lushness, where the rich scattering of native plants and hardy wildflowers—squeezed into every crack, every inch of the city—is sustained by the vivacious gardeners who spend every waking hour attempting to recreate the garden of Eden.

Spooked by a terrifying storm and equally frightening, recurring dream, Melissa Jenkins had no idea the real nightmare was just beginning and would involve a family she'd never met. Melissa volunteers at the Serenity Institute. During her work there, she unknowingly participates in experimental procedures being developed for unscrupulous governments. Seeing things are not right, she sets out to save a patient she's befriended: Noah Rucker. Meanwhile, Noah's stepbrother, Gabriel, also senses trouble at the Institute. He and his buddies set out to rescue Noah.

Pastor’s daughter Rachel Whitaker has spent her life serving her small-town church, leading the women’s Bible study and pouring herself into ministry. Everyone sees her as steady, faithful, and strong—but in her quiet moments, Rachel longs for a love that will see her heart, not just her role. When Eli Turner, a reserved mechanic with calloused hands and a guarded past, steps hesitantly through the church doors one Sunday morning, Rachel never expects her world to shift. Eli isn’t sure he belongs in a place like this—he’s still carrying scars from family betrayal and years of running from God.

"Paul Vincenzio: Alpha Male–An Enemies to Lovers Mafia Romance—Chicago Mafia Vows, Book 3" is an enemies to lovers mafia romance that plunges listeners into the heart of Chicago's underworld through the eyes of Paul Vincenzio, the ruthless Boss of the Chicago Outfit. While Paul's hold on Chicago is jeopardized by a powerful and dangerous secret organization, his life, is further thrown off balance by Aisling, a college intern whose fiery temper matches her striking red hair.

When Skye Temple buys an historic house in Salem, Massachusetts, the witch capital of the world, she ignites events that began centuries ago during the witch trials. Salem's bloody history unfolds with her discovery of ancestral diaries, the murders of local girls, and her attraction to Jerome Phips.

When love and faith intertwine, even the most mismatched hearts can be stitched together by grace. Feisty parish matriarch Agnes Donnelly has two great passions: quilting for the church bazaar and meddling—lovingly, of course—in the lives of those who need a nudge toward happiness. Her latest mission? Bringing together her skeptical grandson Liam, a recently returned architect questioning his faith, and Clara Morales, the quiet, faith-filled granddaughter of Agnes’s quilting partner, who has all but given up on romance.

In a distant past, the magician, Seabhac, fought a deadly battle on a cliff high above the raging sea. Hovering on the point of death, he managed a final thrust of magic and escaped to Avalon to pass the his knowledge to his apprentice, Ainevar. Driven to protect the endangered Druid magic, Ainevar fled Seabhac’s attacker and began a course of events that wind through history and take root in modern day Salem.

It’s been forty years since, as a young bull yearning for his fated mate, Damian felt the pangs of love and loss in an instant. One moment, he is answering the call of his destined partner, only to have it cruelly snatched away, leaving him in a torment of anguish and solitude.

I never wanted an arranged marriage, especially not to a man I loathe. But then I met someone—a man I thought I could love, only to discover he’s a monster with a soul darker than the one I'm being forced to marry.

Halloween in Salem. A time for seances, ghost walks, spooky tales, and dressing up like your favorite witch or goblin. People go about their day, unknowing that as the veil between worlds thins and spirits become more active, the ancient evil roils in rage. Trapped in the Netherworld by the druid Seabhac, the evil plots its escape and thirsts for revenge against those who locked it in the swirling mass of nothingness.

It's been a while since Sadie Fuller has lived a normal life. Her obsessive compulsions make even daily life a constant struggle. Living in New Los Angeles doesn't help either. A haven for Descendants, gods and goddesses that suddenly woke up in mortal bodies, the city is ripe with the mysterious and macabre. But now Sadie is witness to a Descendant murder and thrown into an investigation that will test her in ways she could never have imagined. Soon, she herself becomes the hunted. Who is serially killing the Descendants and why do they want to kill her?

Spirited and sardonic Auburn Halverson has always been a survivor but has made every mistake that came her way. On the verge of having a stable life for her two young children, she finds out her boyfriend Steve is cheating on her. Pain and abuse tell her to fall back into her destructive patterns, but she soon finds they do not work for her any longer. She is slowly realizing that choosing the pain she knows is not a sign of weakness, but a symptom of staying strong too long. Her best friend Chad reveals he has strong feelings for her.

Joshua Macallan knew the space shuttle would explode. That is why he was in Florida in January of 1986. He was trying to save the crew and finally make a difference after so many failures. Like when he tried to save Kennedy in ’63. Joshua was naive and full of hope.

“The Shadow of the Witch House” by Nathanial J Blackthorne is a horror novel centered on the infamous Witch House in Salem, Massachusetts. The narrative weaves through time, depicting the house’s 33-year cycle of awakening to torment past inhabitants—like a grieving widow, a cursed mason, scheming sisters, an immigrant family, and a skeptical psychologist—with supernatural omens tied to their hidden sins and guilts.

I never wanted this life. My dreams were simple—love, and maybe college. But now I'm bound to Bobby, the Mafia King of Chicago. He both terrifies and captivates me. So why does every touch from him send my heart pounding like a war drum?

Trapped in the grip of Ioannis' prison, a group of women endured unspeakable horrors, their lives seemingly lost to despair. But when fate brings together an unlikely alliance of men determined to free their mates, hope rises. Each couple's story is one of love, survival, and the unbreakable bond that forms when two souls refuse to surrender—even when the odds seem insurmountable.

In Depths of a Mother's Soul, Samantha Mitchell is a tireless single mother, working three jobs to secure a better future for her daughter, Emily. When a long-awaited promotion offers hope, their lives take an unexpected turn. Years later, in their new, safer neighborhood, Emily's life hangs by a thread as a hidden heart condition is unveiled during a soccer game. In a moment of desperation, a mysterious figure from Samantha's past emerges, offering an audacious solution to their financial crisis—one that will test the limits of a mother's love.

He'd given up on finding his soulmate, until he finds her. Married to someone else. Born with a restless spirit that guides him out west, Samuel wanders, searching but uncertain what for. He'd given up on finding his soulmate, until he finds her. Married to someone else. Trapped in a loveless marriage. The man she calls husband only touches her with his fists. Samantha can't see a way out.

The journey of life is tough enough for a teenage girl in 1950s suburbia without having a mother who may or may not be demonic. Sure, she fits in with her pearls and floral aprons. Then there are the hushed and mystical consultations with neighborhood women in distress. The unsavory, mysterious plants in the flower beds. The divined warning is to steer clear of a boyfriend whose fate is certainly doomed. But as the daughter of this bewitching homemaker comes of age and her mother’s claims become more and more outlandish, she begins to question everything she once took for granted.

When Ezra Wilson took the job as a census worker, he never imagined it would lead to a place like his latest assignment. From the moment he turns off of the interstate and travels past the village limits, it becomes clear that Heritage isn't just some quaint New England town. A sinister encounter at an automobile graveyard is only the start.