"The rich reservoir of ancient knowledge contains the wisdom which can help solve our present day problems. The seven traits of Rama are ingrained in every human being as a son, brother, husband, warrior, a bit of ruler and a rishi; the blending where of leads to perfection. The author deplores the intellectual bankruptcy which is creating a vacuum in the personal, social and political lives resulting in mediocrity projecting itself as the savior of mankind and thereby befooling generations. Rama, the ‘Maryada Purushotama’, as an epitome of perfection provides an ideal and a reliable source of inspiration, through the life he lived, to resolve issues pertaining to inter-personal problems and make the society a place worth living. It is a bold endeavor to elevate the great epic, Ramayana, to a higher pedestal which takes it way beyond just depicting through Ramleelas, TV serials or keeping wrapped and worshipped as a matter of routine. The reader is sure to benefit from this precise and thought provoking treatise."

Eight teenagers with powerful, supernatural abilities must undergo training by the eccentric mystic Chinook to wage war against Tutock, the god of evil before San Francisco falls into his hands permanently. But Flash Michaels, Thunder Copiel, Shades Thopho, Scorpio Lapine, T-boz Rabbiel, Snow and Ice Thornton, and Chilie Davids are inexperienced and uncooperative. They have only less than one year to prepare for their first battle, except Tutock's power is increasing, and their fears and distrust may allow the god to get what he desires. They must find a way to overcome their fears and defeat the god by participating in the dangerous training whether they want to or not.

BONUS: This edition contains an excerpt from Lara Adrian's Taken by Midnight. In a frozen wilderness steeped in darkness, the lines between good and evil, lover and enemy, are never black or white but drawn in Shades of Midnight. Something inhuman is stalking the frigid Alaskan wilds, leaving unspeakable carnage in its wake. For bush pilot Alexandra Maguire, the killings stir memories of a horrific event she witnessed as a child and evoke in her the inexplicable sense of otherness she has long felt within herself but never fully understood . . . until a darkly seductive stranger with secrets of his own enters her world. Sent from Boston on a mission to investigate the savage attacks and stop the slaughter, vampire warrior Kade has his own reasons for returning to the frigid, forbidding place of his birth. Haunted by a secret shame, Kade soon realizes the stunning truth of the threat he faces–a threat that will jeopardize the fragile bond he has formed with the courageous, determined young woman who arouses his deepest passions and most primal hungers. But in bringing Alex into his world of blood and darkness, Kade must confront both his own personal demons and the even greater evil that could destroy all he holds dear.

She came from a race long thought dead Shaina C’Err belonged to the Olak’din, a secret race of warriors. With her people in danger she asked for help from the one warrior who owed her. With a Kabanian Warlord at her side, she might have a chance at defeating her enemies. He craved what his friends had attained Argan Kril never thought he’d long for love until his life changed forever. Now among the Raasa he watches his best friend and his fellow Warlord with the women who love them. His upbringing dictates that such a bond is for the weak but when his path crosses with Shaina he feels stronger and happier than he’s ever been. Neither expected the battle they’d wage together would have such a steep reward.

379 AD: Thracia has fallen to the Gothic horde… With the ashes of Adrianople still swirling in the air, the Eastern Roman Empire is in turmoil. The emperor is dead, the throne lies empty and the remaining fragments of the army are few and scattered. Numerius Vitellius Pavo, now Tribunus of the XI Claudia, tries to hold his patchwork ranks together amidst the storm. One of the few legions to have survived the disaster at Adrianople, the Claudia do what they can to keep alive the dying flame of hope. When word spreads of a new Eastern Emperor, those hopes rise. But the coming of this leader will stir the Gothic War to new heights. And it will cast Pavo headlong into the sights of the one responsible for the East’s plight – a man mighty and seemingly untouchable, and one who will surely crush any who dares to challenge him. From the ashes of Adrianople, new heroes will rise… with dark ghosts in close pursuit.

Unleash the power within you and show yourself - and the world as well - that you don't believe in giving up when life gets hard. Never forget that only the sleeping "Shades of Rainbow" within can help you sustain the worst period of your life and inspire you rise from the ashes of destruction. Always remember that the power of 'Walking In The Sunshine And InThe Rain" must keep nourishing your self-confidence and motivate you to achieve a series of grand successes in life. This E-book, consisting of 38 stories, highlighting different shades of my life developments, is a tribute to my late mother.

They were kidnapped teens, taken to an alien world and forced to fight in someone else's war. Cal and Letty are missing, and the Horde appears to be massing a titanic fleet to attack Earth. Tony, Opi, and Sasha rally together to lead the Alliance fleet in what may be both Molethan’s and the Alliance’s last stand. Can the remaining members of crew Red-17 lead Alliance forces to one final victory?

Lily Banner has spent her entire life oblivious to the true secrets of the paranormal world around her. When her day job in the lab puts her in the middle of a supernatural war bubbling just beneath the surface, she finds herself in need of help—but the aid comes from a stranger with more secrets than she could possibly imagine. Angelic warrior Shade Griffin is charged with protecting the ancient secrets of the paranormals. But when he finds Lily, his world shifts, and his allegiance changes, forcing those who want Lily eliminated to take action. The war between the realms is on the edge of a blade, and only Shade and Lily can stop it. ~~~~~~~~ Read what others are saying about New York Times bestselling author, Carrie Ann Ryan: “Count on Carrie Ann Ryan for emotional, sexy, character driven stories that capture your heart!” – Carly Phillips, NY Times bestselling author “Carrie Ann Ryan’s romances are my newest addiction! The emotion in her books captures me from the very beginning. The hope and healing hold me close until the end. These love stories will simply sweep you away.” ~ NYT Bestselling Author Deveny Perry “Carrie Ann Ryan writes sexy emotional romances that'll make you cry and fan yourself from the heat, especially because of all that sexy ink.” –#1 NYT Bestselling Author Lauren Blakely “Once I started reading, I couldn’t stop! This is definitely going in my re-read pile!” –NYT Bestselling Author Susan Stoker "Carrie Ann Ryan writes the perfect balance of sweet and heat ensuring every story feeds the soul." - Audrey Carlan, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author “Carrie Ann Ryan never fails to draw readers in with passion, raw sensuality, and characters that pop off the page. Any book by Carrie Ann is an absolute treat.” – New York Times Bestselling Author J. Kenner “Carrie Ann Ryan knows how to pull your heartstrings and make your pulse pound! Her wonderful Redwood Pack series will draw you in and keep you reading long into the night. I can’t wait to see what comes next with the new generation, the Talons. Keep them coming, Carrie Ann!” –Lara Adrian, New York Times bestselling author of CRAVE THE NIGHT "With snarky humor, sizzling love scenes, and brilliant, imaginative worldbuilding, The Dante's Circle series reads as if Carrie Ann Ryan peeked at my personal wish list!" – NYT Bestselling Author, Larissa Ione "Carrie Ann Ryan writes sexy shifters in a world full of passionate happily-ever-afters." – New York Times Bestselling Author Vivian Arend “Carrie Ann’s books are sexy with characters you can’t help but love from page one. They are heat and heart blended to perfection.” New York Times Bestselling Author Jayne Rylon Carrie Ann Ryan's books are wickedly funny and deliciously hot, with plenty of twists to keep you guessing. They'll keep you up all night!” USA Today Bestselling Author Cari Quinn "Once again, Carrie Ann Ryan knocks the Dante's Circle series out of the park. The queen of hot, sexy, enthralling paranormal romance, Carrie Ann is an author not to miss!" New York Times bestselling Author Marie Harte Read the Entire Dante’s Circle Series: Dust of My Wings Her Warriors’ Three Wishes An Unlucky Moon His Choice Tangled Innocence Fierce Enchantment An Immortal’s Song Prowled Darkness Dante’s Circle Reborn ___ Topics: Wolf, Werewolf, Shifter, Romance, Series, Fantasy, Paranormal, Dominant, Paranormal Series, werewolf romance, shapeshifter romance, fantasy romance, dragon, fat, cat shifter, menage romance, alpha male, series and saga, magic, witch, demon, sexy, heartwarming, heart-warming, family, love, love books, kissing books, emotional journey, contemporary, contemporary romance, romance series, long series, long romance series, sassy, strong heroine, captivating romance, hot, hot romance, forbidden love, sparks, loyalty, swoon rescue, kidnap, claiming, defending, protect Other readers of Carrie Ann Ryan’s books enjoyed books by: Kate Rudolph Felicity Heaton, JR Ward, Kresley Cole, Nalini Singh, Thea Harrison, Ilona Andrews, Jennifer L Armentrout, Lynsay Sands, Grace Goodwin, Lora Leigh, Jessie Donovan, Shelly Laurenston, Donna Grand, Mandy M Roth, NJ Walters, Abigail Owen, and Eve Langlias.

Immortal Mare of Midgard (aka Earth), used by Loki to manipulate the thoughts of others, must fight in the Asgardian Tournament in an attempt to speak to King Odin and regain her freedom. She has been forced to manipulate the mind of the captain of King Odin's Guard and is afraid that she will be executed for treason. Her immortal husband and friends on Earth encourage her to enter the Asgardian Tournament to win a boon from the king. They will train her for the tournament where she will be fighting against foes from all realms. As she is very small, this tournament will be even more challenging for her than for her opponents. If she wins the first challenge she will play in a life-sized Hnefltafl match where the pieces are shades of actual beings. In this arena, the pieces themselves decide who wins each play, so she must bring with her blood samples of the most strong and fierce beings she can find by collecting their fresh blood on the fjords.