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As the king’s only omega son, Prince Aiken has been taught to obey in silence. Kept prisoner in his own home, his only destiny is to accept the alpha his father chooses and produce an heir to the throne.

Then one autumn day, barbarians defeat the king’s army and break into the castle: Aiken is taken hostage and brought to a citadel ruled by the formidable Cairistine lords. Suddenly, Aiken is allowed to look, speak, and roam on his own—and the things he witnesses are both outrageous and marvelous. How come the omegas at the citadel seem so happy? And who are the mysterious lords? What are they?

Bear and Wolf are the last of their kin, the true lords of Cairistine. Their powers have weakened, however, and unless a miracle happens, their sons will be born mere humans. While Bear has his doubts, Wolf believes in legends. If they can find the one omega who’ll give them twin sons from his first heat, the magic in their blood will be revived. None of this is on their minds when they kidnap Prince Aiken—they only want the war to end. But as time passes, the skittish virgin awakens desires in them both. They would never take an innocent omega against his will… but what if they seduce him?

As the king’s only omega son, Prince Aiken has been taught to obey in silence. Kept prisoner in his own home, his only destiny is to accept the alpha his father chooses and…

Farmer’s Omega

Hector has been saving money so he could afford a mate. He found him, paid the dowry, and today, he finally brings his new husband home. The boy knows what awaits him—he’ll be collared and claimed. He stands barefoot in the middle of the cottage, his eyes down, quiet and docile like a good omega groom. He seems afraid. After being celibate for years, Hector craves to touch the pretty omega and take what’s lawfully his. But he doesn’t want his new husband to fear him. Will the boy like him? Even love him one day?
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Iker’s Love

Disgraced and banished by his first mate, Iker found safe haven at the palace. He stays under the king’s protection and doesn’t ever want to depend on an alpha again. Except now that he’s pregnant, his body has its own will. It demands pleasure and warmth, and only one man’s embrace feels right.

Loving a golden-collared boy is foolish, but Elias falls anyway. How can he not love the beautiful pregnant omega who seeks comfort in his arms every night? Iker seems to need him, and Elias wants to give him the world. But as long as Iker wears the king’s collar, Elias can do nothing but hope.
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Ky’s Mate

Abandoned by his family and never allowed to return home, Iain is brought to the palace. Would the king collar him tonight? Would he… take him? But the king is not here, and instead, a tall, handsome omega welcomes him. Ky is his name, and he’s different from any man Iain has met before.

The new virgin omega is stunning, and Ky hopes he might steal a kiss or even a taste of the young flesh. There’s something about Iain that unsettles him, though. The way he looks at Ky, his scent, the blush in his cheeks… Ky would never break the king’s trust and take the young man, but the temptation proves to be stronger than anything he could imagine.

Farmer’s Omega

Hector has been saving money so he could afford a mate. He found him, paid the dowry, and today, he finally brings his new husband home. The boy knows what…

Thomas and Orin
Shy and modest, Thomas keeps to himself and resists the new alpha’s attempts to seduce him. He’s promised to stay pure, except Orin pursues him relentlessly. It’s wrong and foolish to give in—Orin will only use him and cast him aside—but day by day, the temptation grows until it becomes torturous.
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Ursus and Stephen
An alpha is forbidden from lying with another alpha. If his abominable desires were known, Ursus would surely be cast out from the Royal Guard amidst a scandal. But whatever he does, he can’t smother his passion for Stephen. It grows until he’s not the master of his thoughts and body. And what if Stephen feels the same?

Thomas and Orin
Shy and modest, Thomas keeps to himself and resists the new alpha’s attempts to seduce him. He’s promised to stay pure, except Orin pursues him relentlessly. It’s…

Sebastian
I’ve lost track of time. I don’t know how many days it’s been, if it’s evening or morning. I’ve drifted in and out of consciousness, and the most insane dreams muddled my mind. Something’s changed. Not just my body—because I simply know I’ll have his child—but my soul has changed, too. Jonah’s child. Why can’t I think of my son as only mine? Why can’t I even touch my stomach without my mind drifting to Jonah?

Sebastian
I’ve lost track of time. I don’t know how many days it’s been, if it’s evening or morning. I’ve drifted in and out of consciousness, and the most insane dreams muddled…

Seven Brothers. Seven Brides. A revenge seven years in the making.

Eight years ago, my family was betrayed by those closest to us. Now we’re back in Sabine Valley, staging our return during the feast of Lammas, where I step into the ring and ensure we’re given what we’re owed. Who we’re owed.

Our enemies send their seven best warriors against me. With each victory, I win a Bride for each of my brothers. And for me? I’m saving the best for last. My Bride is Harlow, the woman claimed by the man I used to call friend—the one responsible for our exile. Eli.

And if Eli has a problem with it? Well, then I’ll take him as my Bride, too. All the better to enact my revenge…and bring Sabine Valley to its knees.

The Paine brothers are back, and we’re here to stay.

Seven Brothers. Seven Brides. A revenge seven years in the making.

Eight years ago, my family was betrayed by those closest to us. Now we’re back in Sabine Valley, staging our…

Once upon a time I made a deal with the devil. It turns out I like playing in the dark. Over the years, I’ve become someone I’m proud of, someone dangerous.

I’ll never be as dangerous as Malone, though. She’s one of the most feared leaders in Carver City, and her reputation is more than earned. Years ago, we had a single night together and she’s ignored me ever since.

Imagine my surprise to discover she’s scheduled me for the final two weeks of my contract. Maybe I should be afraid. Everyone else fears Malone. Instead, all I feel is anticipation. It’s time to balance the scales, once and for all.

The villains aren’t the only ones in Carver City a person should be wary of crossing.

Sometimes the prettiest flower hides the deadliest poison…

Once upon a time I made a deal with the devil. It turns out I like playing in the dark. Over the years, I’ve become someone I’m proud of, someone dangerous.

I’ll never be as…

Khazak has been feeling a little lost lately.

By the age of thirty, he'd become the youngest Ranger Captain in his city's history. He thought he had the rest of his life figured out, until he was betrayed by people he trusted and was forced to resign. The one bright spot is David, his human lover and former captive (though "former" doesn't always apply in the bedroom). After coming so close to losing him, Khazak didn't think twice about leaving everything behind to follow him. Things are still new, but they have all the time in the world for David to grow comfortable with their relationship.

David's having a rough time himself. After miraculously surviving a deadly attack, he's left looking for answers and seeking revenge on those responsible. His search brings him to the city of Pákannon, and he's not alone: not only is his entire team behind him, he has Khazak, the orc who loves him and once owned him (and technically, still does). Just as he's getting used to the idea of people knowing they're together, someone from his past shows up and threatens all of his progress in that area. Lucky for him, a side-quest to a mysterious city in the mountains should be exactly the distraction he needs. It's not like anything bad or dangerous could happen, right?

Khazak has been feeling a little lost lately.

By the age of thirty, he'd become the youngest Ranger Captain in his city's history. He thought he had the rest of his life…

Three fathers looking after a young man with daddy issues. What could possibly go wrong?

It was just supposed to be a few quiet days with Khazak’s parents… David has been living in the orc city of V’rok’sh Tah’lj for a couple of months now, and things have been going pretty well. But when his owner, Khazak, is called away on official business, he gets stuck with the man’s fathers as babysitters. He’s expecting a few quiet days of boredom, but he learns shortly after he arrives that these three orcs have plans for him of their own.

Will David be able to handle all the challenges they throw at him, or will Khazak return to find that he just couldn’t cut it? A fun and steamy side-story in the Steel & Thunder universe! Set in the same time period as Storms & Sacrifice, follow David as he tries to navigate life among the orcs without Khazak by his side, and learns all about some of the city’s unspoken traditions firsthand.

Three fathers looking after a young man with daddy issues. What could possibly go wrong?

It was just supposed to be a few quiet days with Khazak’s parents… David has been…

Seven Brothers. Seven Brides. A revenge seven years in the making.

I never wanted any part of my family’s revenge, but no one asked my opinion when my oldest brother handed out the Brides during Lammas. Now I’m saddled with Monroe, heir to the Amazon clan. She’s as deadly as she is sarcastic, and nothing like the woman I really want. Shiloh. My best friend.

The night Monroe and I consummate our handfasting is like nothing I’ve experienced before. It’s dark and brutal and intoxicating in a way I’m not prepared for. Which means it can never happen again.

But now, every time I turn around, I find Monroe and Shiloh together. She’s spitefully seducing my best friend, the woman I truly want, and there’s not a damn thing I can do about it.

I can’t have one without the other, but letting Monroe close might mean I lose myself completely.

Seven Brothers. Seven Brides. A revenge seven years in the making.

I never wanted any part of my family’s revenge, but no one asked my opinion when my oldest brother handed out…

They didn’t care who got me pregnant… just that one of them did.
The first time I saw the beasts, I’d wandered off and gotten lost. But I hadn't been alone. Not the entire time. I’d been found, just not by something that was human. Bear-beasts. They were myths whispered amongst the villagers and that parents told their children before bed to keep them inside, to make them fearful of what lurked in the dark. Seven-foot-tall creatures covered in fur, with sharp claws, fangs, and the strength of a hundred men. But the creature kept me safe and led me out of the woods. I never saw it again, but I felt it—no, I felt them —watching me. Following me. Stalking me. They waited for me all these years. Protected and provided for me, even when I hadn’t realized it. Now, I was on my own, and not one but three primal beasts had come for me. And what they wanted was To make me theirs in any way they saw fit. I was Goldie, and these were now my three bears.

They didn’t care who got me pregnant… just that one of them did.
The first time I saw the beasts, I’d wandered off and gotten lost. But I hadn't been alone. Not the entire time.…

Once upon a time I was a girl who believed in love and happily ever afters.

Now the only thing I believe in is revenge.

Unfortunately for me, there’s only one man willing to help me. Hook. I should have known it wouldn’t be out of the goodness of his heart. He doesn’t have one. No, Hook wants his ring on my finger and me on my knees before him—and he won’t take no for an answer.

I’m willing to pay any price in order to bring Pan down…even if it means I lose my soul in the bargain.

Once upon a time I was a girl who believed in love and happily ever afters.

Now the only thing I believe in is revenge.

Unfortunately for me, there’s only one man willing to…

The far-reaching visionary art and surreal stories of Ed Pinsent have been a central part of British small press comics since the 80s, epitomising a form of personal artistic creation that lies outside the mainstream in just about every way. The scope of these tales is vast, influenced as much by Calvino and Borges and other classical and modern literary traditions as by the history of comics. This book collects 44 of Pinsent's works into a massive compendium, personally selected and scanned by the artist. Half of the book is devoted to his most famous character, the rotund intellectual and spiritual adventurer Windy Wilberforce. These range from the early piece 'In the Land of the Jackanapes' to what may be the most spectacular work of all, 'The Saga of the Scroll' - long out of print and available for the first time in this larger format.

The far-reaching visionary art and surreal stories of Ed Pinsent have been a central part of British small press comics since the 80s, epitomising a form of personal artistic…

One night, and my entire life went up in flames. All because of him. Jafar. As my world burned down around me, he offered me a choice. Walk away with nothing but my freedom… Or rise to his challenge and win my fortune back.

I bargained.

I lost.

Now Jafar owns me, and even as my mind rails against his rules, my body loves the punishments he deals out when I break them.

But a gilded cage is still a prison, I’ll do anything to obtain my freedom.

Even betray the man I’m falling for.

One night, and my entire life went up in flames. All because of him. Jafar. As my world burned down around me, he offered me a choice. Walk away with nothing but my freedom… Or…

Seven Brothers. Seven Brides. A revenge seven years in the making.

For eight long years, I’ve done whatever it takes to keep my brothers alive. If I’ve lost my soul in the process, it’s a small price to pay. But my Bride is Winry, and the Amazon queen’s youngest daughter is nothing like I expect. She’s fragile and innocent and every time I open my mouth, she flinches.

Maybe that’s why I convince my friend—and sometimes lover—Maddox to join us, a kinder hand to soften my sharp edges and make Winry feel safe. This handfasting was only ever meant to be temporary, a way to prove a point before releasing my Bride back to her life and me back to mine.

Too bad I want to keep Winry—and Maddox too.

Seven Brothers. Seven Brides. A revenge seven years in the making.

For eight long years, I’ve done whatever it takes to keep my brothers alive. If I’ve lost my soul in the…

A steamy monster romance short novella perfect for lovers of Kassandra Cross, Vera Valentine, and Chuck Tingle.

Castro made a mistake he can’t take back.

And now he’s hiding in the shadows, waiting for his fate to find him.

A fate named Layla.

After her storied career of demon hunting lurched to a painful halt, Layla finds herself fresh in a new job as a monster exterminator. Sent to kill Castro, the Lizardman lurking in a farmhouse basement, what she encounters is a monster who isn’t so monstrous after all. In fact, Layla finds herself inexplicably drawn to Castro’s expanse of scaled muscle and his golden, reptilian eyes, and more than anything to his loneliness… his inexperience.

A few hours of passion may be enough to convince Castro that he’s found his mate. But will it be enough to convince Layla not to kill him?

Exterminatrix is a monster romance short novella intended for an adult audience. For a comprehensive list of content warnings, please see author's website.

A steamy monster romance short novella perfect for lovers of Kassandra Cross, Vera Valentine, and Chuck Tingle.

Castro made a mistake he can’t take back.

And now he’s hiding…

Not only an artistic and breathtaking view of Lancre but also an interesting and informative guide to one of the Discworld's more, er, picturesque kingdoms. Granny Weatherwax, Nanny Ogg and Magrat Garlick live there. Lancre could hardly be somwhere ordinary, could it? Magic glues the Discworld together and a lot of it ends up in Lancre, principal Kingdom of the Ramtop Mountains. Between Uberwald and Whale Bay, the Octarine Grass Country and the Windersins Ocean lies the most exciting and dangerous terrain in all Discworld. The Ramtops supply Discworld with most of its witches and wizards. The leaves on the trees move even when there is no breeze. Rocks go for a stroll in the evening. Even the land, at times, seems alive. The mapp may be only two-dimensional, but watch it very carefully and you might just see it jostle about a bit.

Not only an artistic and breathtaking view of Lancre but also an interesting and informative guide to one of the Discworld's more, er, picturesque kingdoms. Granny Weatherwax,…

"Greendale" is based on Neil Young's critically acclaimed 2003 album and 2004 film of the same name. Many have referred to the album as a "rock novel" which explores the effects of crime, media, consumerism and environmental issues on the Green family in the sheltered small Northern California town of Greendale. Even for politically active teenage girls, Sun Green has always been different. There's been talk that the Green family women had great powers in concert with nature, but Sun herself never really wondered too much about it. Then, in the fall of 2003, as the nation gallops blindly into war, a Stranger appears in her hometown of Greendale, and everything starts going to hell. In an effort to overcome the pain the Stranger brings, Sun unearths the mystery of the Green family women, and in doing so, finds her own inherent power, not just to confront the Stranger, but to confront the mounting injustice of the world outside of Greendale as well.

"Greendale" is based on Neil Young's critically acclaimed 2003 album and 2004 film of the same name. Many have referred to the album as a "rock novel" which explores the effects…

From the mind of writer Robert E. Howard and the pages of Red Sonja comes the debut of Thulsa Doom! Thulsa Doom follows in the wake of the destruction of Atlantis, when the world was in chaos and Thulsa sought his own path to ultimate power! Written by Kull scribe Arvid Nelson and illustrated by Lui (Red Sonja) Antonio.

From the mind of writer Robert E. Howard and the pages of Red Sonja comes the debut of Thulsa Doom! Thulsa Doom follows in the wake of the destruction of Atlantis, when the world…

In the marvelous Land of Oz, magic is always around the next corner. Dorothy, the Scarecrow, and their many friends can't stop plunging into one adventure after another. Wonder and magic abound in this collection of "The Forgotten Forest of Oz," "The Secret Island of Oz," and "The Blue Witch of Oz," by award-winning cartoonist Eric Shanower.

In the marvelous Land of Oz, magic is always around the next corner. Dorothy, the Scarecrow, and their many friends can't stop plunging into one adventure after another. Wonder…

A single night with Meg and I’m willing to do anything to save her from Hades, the man holding her captive, victim to his every whim.

A bargain with the devil himself seems a small price to pay in order for Meg to go free… Until I learn that she’s exactly where she wants to be.

She’s Queen to Hades’s King.

And I’m the fool that walked right into their trap.

The same fool who desires them both as much as I hate them. I can’t resist Meg’s touch—or stop from being drawn to Hades’s dark desires. By the time I realize just how deep a game he’s playing, it may be too late…

For all of us.

A single night with Meg and I’m willing to do anything to save her from Hades, the man holding her captive, victim to his every whim.

A bargain with the devil himself seems a…

Prince Lucas and Clara discover a secret den of wolves in this fifteenth fantastical adventure of The Kingdom of Wrenly series.

Dire wolves are among the rarest creatures in the Kingdom of Wrenly. They travel under the cloak of darkness, sleep during the day, and hunt in the deepest silence. The only proof that these beasts exist is what they leave behind: giant paw prints and haunting howls that echo on the wind. So, when Prince Lucas and Sir Clara find a lost dire wolf pup alone in the woods, they must use all of their skills to find the hidden den of wolves.

With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, The Kingdom of Wrenly chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.

Prince Lucas and Clara discover a secret den of wolves in this fifteenth fantastical adventure of The Kingdom of Wrenly series.

Dire wolves are among the rarest creatures in…

Transcendence is a dynamic science fiction story with a mix of comic-book and Manga-type action all in one. Author Jared R. Teer intelligently incorporates politics and social issues into the storyline, along with a real time war in Iraq. When Darion Elmore, a U.S. Army infantryman, meets his fate in the war torn streets of Mosul, Iraq at the hand of a suicide bomber, he suddenly materializes in Heaven at his Planetary Endowment (an entire planet fashioned just for him-the reward of the faithful). It is here that he meets a recruiter for the Host of Heaven who informs him that one of his teammates who survived the attack in Mosul is now in a comatose state and being tormented by demonic forces. Darion decides to forsake the pleasures of eternity for a time, in order to join the Host and combat the demonic forces on Earth and save his friend. His training and fantastic action and adventure ensue. Readers will find themselves cheering Darion on as he fights against evil to save his friend. Transcendence's story can be seen as a metaphor for life and choices that determine one's fate. It is a story about sacrifice and finding one's higher purpose. Author Jared R. Teer has been writing since 2006. He has a real love for creative writing and hopes to encourage other young people to pursue their writing dreams. Jared served in the Army in Mosul, Iraq and currently lives in Olympia, WA. http://www.eloquentbooks.com/Transcendence.html

Transcendence is a dynamic science fiction story with a mix of comic-book and Manga-type action all in one. Author Jared R. Teer intelligently incorporates politics and social…

The nine contributions to Reconsidering Tolkien approach Tolkien's work from a variety of theoretical viewpoints. Marion Gymnich, Eduardo Segura and Guillermo Peris discuss the importance of Language and languages for Tolkien's narrative work, while Thomas Honegger and Paul E. Kerry focus on the historical sources and the historicising framework respectively. The essays by Natasa Tucev and Jean-Christophe Dufau investigate the archetypal and mythic dimensions. Dirk Vanderbeke, then, takes a critical look at Tolkien's presentation of knowledge, and Martin Simonson discusses the influence of World War I and Tolkien's relationship with writers of 'high modernism'. Connie Veugen, finally, examines the adaptation of the figure of Aragorn in different media. The majority of the essays of this volume was presented at the ESSE (European Society for the Study of English) 7 session on 'Reconsidering Tolkien' held at Zaragoza in September 2004. The remaining contributions resulted from an additional call for papers and were selected for inclusion by the board of editors.

The nine contributions to Reconsidering Tolkien approach Tolkien's work from a variety of theoretical viewpoints. Marion Gymnich, Eduardo Segura and Guillermo Peris discuss the…

As in the preceding volume (TolkieninTranslation), the studies presented here deal with a wide range of problems and challenges connected with the task of translating Tolkien's work. Contributions do not only discuss aspects of translation into different languages (German, Dutch, Swedish, Hebrew), but also offer in-depth analysis of especially difficult areas of translation (names, Tolkien's invented languages). Moreover, with the initial publication of this volume having closely followed the release of the third and final part of the movie in 2003, it could take stock and make a first assessment of Jackson's achievement (or failure). Five out of twelve contributions united in this volume thus deal with the movie under the aspect of 'translation'. The preceding volume, Tolkien in Translation, is available as number 4 in the Cormare? Series from Walking Tree Publishers.

As in the preceding volume (TolkieninTranslation), the studies presented here deal with a wide range of problems and challenges connected with the task of translating Tolkien's…