School is over, and there is a lovely long summer ahead - it will be anything but quiet. After rescuing his boyfriend from prison, Mark has to re-evaluate which demons he can trust. He also has a volatile new family member; and the weight of a witchy heritage pressing heavy on his shoulders. To top it off, children are starting to vanish from Tealford, and only magic will save them.

DARK FATE. DARK FASHION. 24 outfits, 13 hairstyles, & endless hours of paper doll fun for the glamorous goth! Every night is an undead dream for Drusilla, from grand balls at Moonlight Manor to picnics in the cemetery she is rushed off her feet from dusk until dawn. Luckily her closet isn't just full of moths, it's packed with satins and silks for every spooktacular occassion. Help her pick an outfit for a night of ghoulish glamour, dancing 'til the sun comes up with her fiendish friends!

Eighteen-year-old Robbie Stone is an anti-corporate activist in 2066. During a protest in Chicago against the sinister Butterfly megacorporation, a riot breaks out and he's almost killed before being rescued by a mysterious white haired girl. Soon, Robbie finds himself almost killed again by an assassin with seeming superpowers. Apparently, one of a group hunting him across America. The white-haired girl, Jane, reveals that she's from the future and the assassins as well. In their future, Robbie grew up to the world's worst dictator and now the assassins are there to make sure he never achieves his destiny. Robbie has to adjust to Jane's overbearing presence and figure out why she wants to protect him while dealing with the fact avoiding his fate may lead to an even worse future. DARK DESTINY is an exciting sci-fi action-adventure with cyberpunk elements by C. T. Phipps (Supervillainy Saga, Cthulhu Armageddon) and Frank Martin (Oscanawa, Cthulhu is Hard to Spell).

In this historical journey, readers will experience the fall of the Roman Empire, the crucifixion of Christ, and the Spanish Inquisition. They will meet Joan of Arc, Alister Crowley and Adolph Hitler--and witness their manipulation of the forces from beyond. Unspeakable truths are now revealed. The collection features fiction by a host of bestselling authors.

The thrilling 13th book in #1 New York Times bestselling author Christine Feehan’s paranormal Carpathian/Dark series. They were masters of the darkness, searching through eternity for a mistress of the light . . . Destiny’s childhood had been a nightmare of violence and pain until she heard his voice calling out to her. Golden and seductive. The voice of an angel. Nicolae had shown her how to survive, taught her to use her unique gifts, trained her in the ancient art of hunting the vampire. Yet he could not bend her to his will. He could not summon her to him, no matter how great his power. As she battled centuries-old evil in a glittering labyrinth of caverns and crystals, he whispered in her mind, forging an unbreakable bond of trust and need. Only with him can she find the courage to embrace the seductive promise of her. . . Dark Destiny.

In the final book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Three Dark Crowns series, an all-out war is brewing—one that will pit sister against sister and dead against undead. After the grim confrontation with Queen Katharine, the rebellion lies in tatters. Jules’s legion curse has been unbound, and it is up to Arsinoe to find a cure, even as the responsibility of stopping the ravaging mist lies heavy on her shoulders, and her shoulders alone. Mirabella has disappeared. Katharine’s reign remains intact—for now. When Mirabella arrives, seemingly under a banner of truce, Katharine begins to yearn for the closeness that Mirabella and Arsinoe share. But as the two circle each other, the dead queens hiss caution—Mirabella is not to be trusted. In this conclusion to the Three Dark Crowns series, three sisters will rise to fight as the secrets of Fennbirn’s history are laid bare. Allegiances will shift. Bonds will be tested. But the fate of the island lies in the hands of its queens. It always has.

Steeped in magical talent but cursed by a prophecy, Dark Arthur would much rather fix up old houses than enter the melee between good and evil in the realm of wizardry. Too bad Fate had other ideas when he steps into the small town bookstore to collect an ancient spell book. He finds a woman who not only possesses remarkable gifts, but also brightens his life with her presence. Protecting her from evil wizards would be difficult enough, but an easy task compared to guarding his heart. Destiny Jones’s life has been a roller coaster of late, after taking over her late, great aunt’s bookstore. A mystical customer shows up to collect a previously purchased book and Destiny knows he’s trouble. The extent of her magical experience includes rumors of low-wattage witches in the family, unless one cares to include her ability to hold two-sided conversations with her cat. Now, she finds herself reading runes in ancient spells and facing dark wizards in her spare time. Dark and Destiny must join forces to overcome the evil sent their way. As the danger increases, so do their feelings for each other. But, in the end, will it be enough?

Curl up with this steamy fated-mates, enemies-to-lovers, SciFi mafia romance series by USA TODAY BESTSELLING author Alison Aimes... The first time they met was all about pleasure. Then she betrayed him. So, now he’s back…to punish. And he plans to play dirty. Filthy, even. Meet Damien Skolov: ex-cage fighter, current family enforcer, hot-headed royal Alpha alien warlord. Sure, she broke his heart, but he’s over it now. This time, his return is all about the mission—and revenge. Then there’s Scarlett: ex-dancer, current liar, plucky survivor, protector of those she loves. Until Damien explodes back into her life, bringing chaos, vengeance, and the same forbidden need she’s tried to suppress since he left. Keeping her secrets from him is essential. Except Damien Skolov never fights fair. Filthy Royal: A Dark Fated-Mates Romance is the fourth book in the Ruthless Warlords series. It is a scorching HOT standalone, though it is recommended to read the series in order for greatest enjoyment. Like all the books in the series, it includes: A ruthless alien mafia boss An innocent heroine growing into her power A fated bond Betrayal, murder, and revenge Serious plot twists And an epic romance that proves love will always triumph over hate. Added bonus: Filthy Royal includes the Filthy Beginnings prequel so you can experience all the feels as these two fated-mates spiral from lovers to enemies to a connection so intense it defies death itself. Fans of Elisabeth Stephens, Isoellen, and Sam Hall will love this scorching romance as it includes fated mates, Omegaverse, forced proximity, female in peril, enemies to lovers, and a strong alien hero brought to his knees by an equally strong woman.

Fans and the billion-dollar franchises in which they participate have together become powerful agents within popular culture. These franchises have launched avenues for fans to expand and influence the stories that they tell. This book examines those fan-driven narratives as "wilderness texts," in which fans use their platforms to create for themselves while also communicating their visions to the franchises, thus spurring innovation. The essays in this collection look at how fans intervene in the production of mass media. Scholars analyze the negotiations between fan desires for both novelty and familiarity that franchises must maintain in order to achieve critical and commercial success. Applying varying theoretical approaches to discussions of fan responses to franchises, including Star Wars, Marvel, Godzilla, Firefly, The Terminator, Star Trek, DC, and The Muppets, these essays provide insight into the ever-changing relationships between fandom and transmedia storytelling.

Get ready to curl up with three unputdownable romances from Alison Aimes... Forbidden Warlords in Love: A Dark Fated-Mates Box Set, Books 6-8 is a steamy enemies-to-lovers, forced proximity box set that includes books 6-8 in the Ruthless Warlords series. Forbidden Flame: A Dark Fated-Mates Romance, Book 6 He’s out for revenge. She’s out to escape. Neither intends to fall in love. His instructions are simple: do not open the bag. To escape exile and enact revenge, Alpha crime boss Magnus Avitus agrees to play the part of errand boy. But when the volatile package he’s been tasked with delivering begins to squirm, he has to take a peek. He never expects to come face-to-face with her. Or to have everything inside him roar “mine.” Her plans are simple: escape the bag. But when omega Amora Rose’s prison is unpacked before she can free herself, she finds herself claimed by a ferocious, scarred Alpha who makes her heart whisper “mine.” Except she has a secret that’s about to send all their simple plans up in flames. Princess Claimed: A Dark Fated-Mates Romance, Book 7 She’s on the run. No memory of her name or identity. In need of help. He’s an exiled beast who learned long ago that it was safer to help only himself. Until she falls into his arms—literally. His fated mate. Now, he’ll do anything to possess and protect her. And claim her for his own. Except those after her have other plans… but they never counted on him. War Prize of the Beast: A Dark Fated-Mates Romance, Book 8 He’s huge. Fierce. An apex predator. She’s tiny. Soft. Prey. He’s destined to vanquish, command, kill. She’s doomed to run, hide, die. But when the most feared beast on the planet captures his war prize expecting his usual conquest, he discovers nothing is what it appears. For the first time, defeat might taste sweeter— and steamier—than any victory. If he can find a way to hold onto his prize. Forbidden Warlords in Love: A Dark Fated-Mates Box Set, Books 6-8, includes three steamy, enemies-to-lovers, forced proximity romances with happy-ever-afters. Fans of M.K. Eidem, Evangeline Anderson, and Sherrilyn Kenyon will love Forbidden Warlords in Love. "I love each and every one of these stories so much. I want my own Ruthless Warlord." -5Star Review