From Xcite Books comes 'Chrysalis', a bundle of three erotic and romantic stories by Elene Sallinger, winner of the Festival of Romance's 2011 'New Writing Competition'. After the breakdown of her ten year relationship, Claire Ryan joins a book club for romance readers, where she meets the dominant Evan Lang. Still recovering from the death of his submissive wife, he reluctantly takes Claire under his wing, teaching her his ways and introducing her to his lifestyle. Battling with his newfound feelings for Claire, Evan is forced to confront his past to keep his new love as she tires of his distance from her. Mona Von Hove and Wade Stalls have known each other all their lives - but their age difference has kept them apart all these years. When he finally admits his feelings to himself after trying to keep her away, he finds her comforted in the arms of another man. They both know they're right for each other, but is it over before it's even begun? Bridget Ross has a shameful secret - and has suffered for her crimes all these years. When her path crosses with Connor Reynolds, a man sharing his own tragic past, they are forced to face the ultimate question; can they escape the past, and is their love worth fighting for?

Haarlem, Holland, seventeenth-century: The city’s chief magistrate commissions a family portrait from Dutch master painter Johannes Miereveld. But when the artist sees the magistrate’s daughter, Amalia, an illicit love affair begins. Miereveld creates a captivating masterpiece, The Chrysalis–a stunning portrait of the Virgin Mary, full of Catholic symbols, that outrages his Protestant patron and signals the death of his career. New York, present day: Mara Coyne is one high-profile case away from making partner at her powerful Manhattan law firm, and now the client that is sure to seal the deal has fallen into her lap. The prestigious Beazley’s auction house is about to sell a lost masterwork, The Chrysalis, in an auction that is destined to become legendary. Standing in the way, however, is the shocking accusation that the painting belongs not to Beazley’s client but to Hilda Baum, the daughter of a Dutch collector who lost his paintings–and his life–to the Nazis. The case brings an unexpected surprise when Mara discovers that Beazley’s in-house attorney is Michael Roarke, a man for whom she once had an intense attraction. But the same skills that make her a brilliant litigator also make Mara suspicious, and she begins to believe that Hilda’s tragic family story might be more than just heartbreaking–it might be true. And the man she’s come to love might not be who she thought he was at all. Spanning centuries and continents, The Chrysalis is a brilliant, intelligent, fast-paced thriller that melds art and history into a provocative work of fiction. From the underground Catholicism in seventeenth-century Holland to the unspeakable crimes of the Nazis and the repercussions that reverberate to this day throughout the art world, Heather Terrell has created a fascinating story that will entrance readers to the very last page.

"Creepy, powerful, wonderfully twisted."--New York Times bestselling author Jonathan Maberry Don’t Go in the Basement In a brutal spasm of bad luck, Tom and Jenny Decker lose both their cheap Manhattan apartment and their barely-above-minimum-wage jobs. Their luck runs hot when they stumble upon a surprisingly affordable house in the suburbs, an old friend of Tom’s offers him an amazing opportunity, and Jenny discovers that she’s pregnant. But there are dark secrets galore in the Deckers’ new/old house. The place has a violent past. There’s a thing in the basement, a bizarre chrysalis Tom conceals from Jenny. Touching it makes him feel like a winner, like he can tackle any challenge—the mortgage, the commute, impending fatherhood. Until the night everything goes horribly wrong and the Deckers’ dream life is exposed as the phantom it always was. The night the chrysalis starts to hatch. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

This attractive set includes the award-winning 78-card Chrysalis Tarot deck, a custom full-color spread sheet, and the eagerly-anticipated companion book. The Chrysalis Tarot deck presents exquisitely drawn Otherworld characters and mythological archetypes. Both the Major and Minor Arcana feature beautifully illustrated scenes that inspire reflection and stimulate your psychic intuition and imagination. This illustrated companion book to Chrysalis Tarot explores the spiritual journey of self-discovery and transformation that leads to higher consciousness. Part I examines the magic and energy of the Otherworld that guides you on this journey. Each of the five chapters focuses on a character from the Chrysalis Tarot illustrated with an original sketch by Holly Sierra. Toney Brooks relates tarot to other metaphysical concepts such as archetypes, healing, and chakra work. Part Two of this book expands on the interpretations given in the booklet for the 78 cards. Holly shares the inspirations for her Chrysalis Tarot artwork and presents black and white sketches for each card. Book includes a foreword by Tali Goodwin.

To face Death itself, to hide from deadly guards, to conduct dark rituals and to use forbidden death magic? Being sent to Hell is definitely not what 12-year-old Anji would have ever expected from a government orphanage program.

Orphan Black meets Lord of the Flies in this riveting new thriller from the co-author of the Virals series. It's been happening since Min was eight. Every two years, on her birthday, a strange man finds her and murders her in cold blood. But hours later, she wakes up in a clearing just outside her tiny Idaho hometown—alone, unhurt, and with all evidence of the horrifying crime erased. Across the valley, Noah just wants to be like everyone else. But he’s not. Nightmares of murder and death plague him, though he does his best to hide the signs. But when the world around him begins to spiral toward panic and destruction, Noah discovers that people have been lying to him his whole life. Everything changes in an eye blink. For the planet has a bigger problem. The Anvil, an enormous asteroid threatening all life on Earth, leaves little room for two troubled teens. Yet on her sixteenth birthday, as she cowers in her bedroom, hoping not to die for the fifth time, Min has had enough. She vows to discover what is happening in Fire Lake and uncovers a lifetime of lies: a vast conspiracy involving the sixty-four students of her sophomore class, one that may be even more sinister than the murders.

From USA Today best selling author, Kilby Blades, the multi-award-winning series that started it all... Money can buy them anything. Happiness might take a little work. They're young, they're hot, they're filthy rich, and they're ready to take on the establishment, along with anyone who messes with the people they love. Snapdragon The rules are simple: unattached companionship, toe-curling sex, and a clean break whenever it ends. And either one can say the single word to end it: Snapdragon. Chrysalis When taking a promotion in Sydney proves to be the biggest mistake of his life, Michael must go to extremes to win Darby back. But how will he fight for their love and protect her from her crooked politician father from half a world away? Vertical Jasmine is in desperate need of extraction from a high-end human trafficking bust gone wrong, one she never should have taken on alone. But there's only one man who can help her: Avi. And she left him at the altar six months ago. Loaded: A Holiday Romance When his grandmother summons him to an urgent family dinner, Marsh is forced to do the one thing he's been avoiding: bring his woke Black girlfriend home to his stuffy old money family. With forced proximity and alcohol, what could possibly go wrong? Bonus Holiday Short: Sleigh My Name An extended holiday epilogue for Michael and Darby that is exclusive to this set and not published anywhere else. Michael never forgave himself for the time he broke Darby’s heart, no matter how fast he’d fixed his stupid decision to move away. Five years later, he has a shot at orchestrating a do-over of one fateful night. At the Jingle Ball, he’ll pull off his grandest gesture yet.

Jax and Kala have discovered that they have actually been on Crucible for almost a thousand years. But, they have no memories of that time, only dreams that haunt them. Now, with new allies, they must prepare for The Caste army that is marching towards them.Jax, a man of science, must come to terms that there is so much he does not understand. Kala, a construct build from an ancient mysterious race, a naive, yet headstrong woman, must learn what it means to be human.Jill, a young woman with demons in her past, must find her place in this new, and often cruel world.Doc, a sentient A.I. in a liquid metal body, is a mystery. He now has a part of The Watcher in him, how will he change?Aurelia, a natural-born girl of Crucible. Her parents murdered, has not spoken since. She holds power no one seems to understand, how will she wield it?

"The Breakfast Club meets Harry Potter but darker. Perfect for fans of Akarnae and The Magicians" In the summer of 1999 in the unassuming Brisbane town of Breakfast Creek, five teenagers find themselves up against a demonic General. Henry, Melanie, Julia, Hugh and Aiden never expected their detention to result in the execution of their school principal. All of a sudden they are on the run from a demonic general with a penchant for children. Chrysalis school has slept for 50 years. But now she's ready to awaken. The course of their lives has been changed forever. Five teenagers. Three magical schools. A secret family curse. A tale of epic proportions that you'll never forget.

The hardest part of growing up, is learning you are worth more. 2014 IRAE Sweetest Romance winning series is now in one set. Chrysalis In the annals of dysfunctional families, the Chisholm’s are working their way to the top. Drug abuse, an unwed mother with multiple fathers, and the questionable cash flow for the 'pretty one'. All this from a seemingly normal, two parent middle class family. But were the choices truly made of their free will? Bad choices are a Chisholm family trait, one that confounds the youngest child, Ellie, who's trying to separate herself by making smart decisions. And falling for Oscar Jeffreys, the hottest guy at school, would be number one on the list of Chisholm family disasters. The Beam There comes a time in everyone’s life when they must put aside their childish ways. In the past year, Ellie Chisholm has fallen into the security of her relationship with Oscar Jeffreys, emerging with a stronger sense of herself. But now Ellie's mother has started inserting herself into Ellie’s life, treating her as if she were a child even though Ellie has begun to make very adult decisions for her future. Can Ellie maintain her sanity while walking the last steps as a child? Not Even Death In one tragic moment, Ellie Jeffreys’ perfect life ended and the devastation of losing the only man she believed she could ever love and their beautiful child causes the hopeless resignation that life shall never again be worth living. Dr. Luke Page’s inability to save Ellie’s husband and son has him hoping to recover her crumbling mind and show her love does still exist in the world. Will Luke’s love be enough to rise to the challenge of protecting her? Or will Oscar’s become like a phoenix letting not even mortality stand its way? Unto Us “No one ever said carrying demon spawn would be easy…” Ellie Jeffreys is unsure of when or where she woke up, but one thing is certain—she’s not alone. Now unsure if the nightmare of Luke Page will consume her and finally allow Gaap to destroy the family she’s created, she discovers the only way forward is to move on from the past and accept her place in an ancient prophecy.