Island Tarle is sure she is working for the greater good of the Complex, but she is a soldier without a mission and flailing. She has no idea where Gray is, although she can only hope the Rohendra will keep him safe, but they may not be as willing to help as she hopes they are. And nothing is at it seems, including a missing wife, a long dead soldier and the rebellion brewing amongst the people. Yet no matter what is occurring in the Complex, Isla is sure that if the Hendra has her way, it will mean the end of everything. Can she find the answers that elude her and a way to save the Complex before it is too late? Or are the Rohen using her to create a different world, just as the Hendra claims?

Prose poems, chants, litanies, simple songs, cadenced prayers, brief bursts of rhythmic observation, elegies to little moments that are not little at all in the least whatsoever--welcome to the melodic world of Brian Doyle's "proems," swirling with voices unreeling tales, souls telling stories, moments photographed with ink. Accessible, easy to read, blunt, brief, and sometimes unforgettable, "these are not poems," says the author, "but life set to the music of poetry." In A Shimmer of Something, Brian Doyle's characteristic humor and sincerity combine to make this collection a delight to read. From his conviction that miracles breed ripples that do not cease, to his lack of faith about the life of an elderberry bush, to the amusing story of a friend's experience of driving the Dalai Lama to Seattle, to the humorous experience of his second Confession, to an intimate story of love and loss, Doyle's lean stories of spiritual substance inspire, entertain, and captivate.

Life on the reservation is difficult. Jobs are hard to come by, medical treatment is practically nonexistent, and the schools are in disrepair. They need a silver lining to boost local morale and the economy. It appears that one has presented itself. The logging and mining companies want to lease their sacred tribal lands and are willing to build a hospital and repair the dilapidated school, just to sweeten the deal for the tribal council and the reservation inhabitants. Tobin, a sixth-generation medicine man, and Tamara, a grad student in law, have been tasked with surveying the forbidden sacred land to determine the viability, sustainability, and environmental impact issues before the council votes on the land lease one week from now. What they encounter in the sacred land defies all sense of logic and reason. They are thrust from one adventure to another as they struggle to retain their lives and their sanity to make it back in time to relay their findings to the tribal council. The world as they know it is about to take a drastic turn. Tobin secretly searches for the meaning behind the signs that he and Tamara witnessed on their way to the sacred land while Tamara remains steadfast in keeping them on track to make it back in time for the tribal council meeting. This is one wild ride that no one could have anticipated.

Inspired by Kellie’s Castle, in Batu Gajah, Malaysian, Mystery of the Abandoned Castle, is the second book in the Speare Morgan series. While out searching for the Maingaya Malayana, a witch hazel plant that’s almost extinct, Speare Morgan, Irwan and his sister, Intan, stumble across an abandoned castle. Lost in time, everything within the rooms appear untouched and from a different era, its only occupants – Tabitha, a talking tabby cat, and Pascal, a ghost. According to Tabitha, ninety five years ago, in the midst of preparations for a wedding, they were hit by a storm. The storm not only left behind a trail of destruction, but all the people within the castle grounds had also disappeared, including its owner, John Galloway. Upon gaining consciousness. Pascal, who was involved in an accident as he returned in the storm, was shocked to discover that he was no longer human, but a ghost. Tabitha seeks their assistance to understand what had transpired here. She believes the castle is under an evil spell. To add to the mystery, her friend, Darius the Dragamist, a dragon, hadn’t returned from his last mission, while the steamship, The Evening Star, with John’s bride aboard were lost at sea. Quite unexpectedly, Tabitha also discovers an imprint of a bear in the trunk of a tree on the grounds. Are these just mere coincidences or had something sinister taken place here? As they begin to uncover clues left behind within the three paintings of John Galloway and decipher the message written in runes around the empty frame, Grand Uncle Dragalileo makes a startling discovery; Within days, on the anniversary of the disappearance, it might be possible for them to right the wrongs of the past but first they must understand the link between the castle and an old nemesis…….

War opens the path to conquest. With new allies among the Northlanders and an unexpected friendship with their leader DoomDragon, Tohmas Galanth has ended the Northlander War. But as he turns his attention to bringing the traitorous Prince Marfaie to justice, he balances Northlander, Esparan, and Rydan needs. The decades of war between these peoples make trust fragile. Marfaie seeks to drive a wedge between the allies by any means, whether dragons, thieves, wizards, or demons. If the Princes of Espar cannot rise above their history, the alliance will fracture and undo Tohmas' work. While sorting friends from enemies, Tohmas hides his true plans for Espar: conquest in the name of the Rydans. But as his secret comes to light, old friends become new enemies and Tohmas' confidence falters. Who can he trust once the truth is known?

The weekend is fast approaching. The couple of days leading up to it are turning strange, with small occurrences that most people will shrug off as they go about their daily routines. That is, until they can no longer ignore them. Mike and his wife, Shelly, are dealing with their teenage children. One is planning to go out shopping and gallivant with her best friend, the other is content with hooking up with his best friend and getting lost all weekend in some otherworldly realm, gaming their life away. Mike and Shelly are trying to plan a quiet weekend around the house, sitting on the front porch, watching their little town come alive every morning, watching life ebb and flow. But the strange occurrences will become more intense with each passing day, until Mike and Shelly find themselves falling further into the very depths of hell. They both will bear witness to many horrific events that will shake them to their cores, leaving them to wonder about the fates of family, friends, and all of humanity.

With the fate of the Wild Ridge Bears hanging in the balance, can Bo find his true mate before it’s too late? Bo Calvin is running out of time. As one of the last two Alpha bear shifters on Wild Ridge without a mate, he’s facing madness and certain death. When he finds Oona trespassing on Calvin lands, his attraction to her hits him like a thunder bolt. She’s fierce and beautiful like some Amazonian goddess. But, another Alpha has already made a claim for her. Bo knows she’s meant for him, but acting on it could lead to an all-out clan war. Oona Ryan has a secret. She’s spent her whole life thinking she’s got a monster inside of her. Because of it, she’s lost her family and her home. A cryptic letter from her dying mother leads her to Wild Ridge in search of answers. What she finds instead turns her world upside down and reveals a shocking betrayal. Being among a group of virile bears calls to Oona’s nature in ways she never expected. One stolen kiss from Bo Calvin brings out her own, ancient primal power. But, her attraction to him comes with a price and her presence on the ridge leads the clans to the brink of civil war. Reader’s Note: Each book in the Wild Ridge Bears series is a full length, standalone, cliffhanger free, super sexy, bear shifter romance with a guaranteed happily ever after. You can read them in any order but the scorching hot events within each are interconnected and happen chronologically. These bears are hot, dominant, and fiercely protective of their mates. Their women are just as strong and like to misbehave. Come along and enjoy the ride! Book Themes: Shifter romance, paranormal romance, alpha bear, werewolf, werewolves, witchcraft, magic, strong female heroine, steamy romance, love triangle, fated mates

He’s going to pick someone perfectly wrong for him—because fate isn’t in charge of his world! A stand alone title in a brand-new shifter trilogy by New York Times bestselling author Vivian Arend. As head of security for the family company, polar bear shifter Alex Borealis has intel warning something big is about to happen. His prime suspect? Tantalizing, infuriating Lara Lazuli, youngest daughter of Borealis Gems’ main competitor. But when mating fever hits, he decides she’s the perfect one to turn to. They’ve got chemistry hot enough to melt the polar ice caps, but he doesn’t trust her enough for a permanent connection to form. Being with Alex is one step shy of torture for Lara. As a wolf shifter, she scented the truth the instant she met him months ago—he’s her mate. But she’s not about to trap anyone into being with her, especially not a man who thinks she’s up to no good. Add in her own suspicions of wrong-doing in her pack and Lara’s caught between heaven and hell. But tangled sheets lead to real communication, and a bond of friendship forms that neither expected. When Lara asks for help, Alex finds himself living in the pack house, scaring off random Alpha wolves and fighting at her side. Because the mating fever knows a thing or two about fate and forever. Keywords: Canadian Author, paranormal, polar bear shifter, werewolf, enemies to lovers, fated mates, match makers For readers who enjoy Carrie Ann Ryan, Lauren Dane, Eve Langlais, Jennifer Ashley, and Cynthia Eden.

A hero scarred from a battle she can’t remember, Isla Tarle has happily slipped into obscurity; except she sleeps with her weapon fully powered and the lights on. Isla knows there is something in the dark still trying to reach her, trying to kill her; and yet she has no idea how she survived that fight so long ago. Distracting herself with racing, she doesn’t have to remember. But it looks like someone is trying to take her out, not only of the race, but life itself. Now she is caught up with a fugitive and illegal mines. And there was good reason why the liquid metal that had once been so integral to the working of the universe was outlawed. She might be far more involved than she would like to be. Drawn back into a world she would rather forget, and certain she will die this time, Isla begins to remember why she should not have survived the first time. What was the truth of the battle fought so long ago, and how far up the chain of command comes the order to make sure she doesn’t remember? The Rohendra Complex box set contains the first three books of the series. The series continues with Rohendra Queen.