A time traveler trapped in a violent past must protect the orphaned child of a murdered sovereign and find a way home, in this astonishing epic fantasy novel. Fifteen year-old Tobias Doljan, a Walker trained to travel through time, is called to serve at the court of Daerjen. The sovereign, Mearlan IV, wants him to Walk back fourteen years, to prevent a devastating war which will destroy all of Islevale. Even though the journey will double Tobias' age, he agrees. But he arrives to discover Mearlan has already been assassinated, and his court destroyed. The only survivor is the infant princess, Sofya. Still a boy inside his newly adult body, Tobias must find a way to protect the princess from assassins, and build himself a future... in the past. File Under: Fantasy [ Time Demons | They See Me Walkin' | Young Inside | Disturbing Allies ]

A life she never imagined...and a love she can’t deny Zara Leighton has risked everything to track down the elusive art thief known as Icon, only to discover him already in her arms: the billionaire tech genius—and her lover—Tobias Wilder. Zara wants to resist Tobias, to deny his fiercely sexy smile and their sizzling chemistry. But instead, she agrees to help him one more time. Tobias will do anything to protect Zara, but he needs her for one last ultimate job: a job that will clear both their names and grant them a future together...if they can pull it off. The danger is real. The stakes are unbelievably high. But when it comes to love, there’s only one prize that matters…

Love conquers all, they say, but can it break a centuries-old curse? For as long as she can remember, Kat has relied on her wits to survive. Yet, everything changes when she's auctioned off to the Bone King, an undead creature feared by all. One misstep, and she could end up as one of his eternal servants, the Damned. To stay alive, Kat must tread carefully, and stay on the Bone King's good side. What she never expected was to find herself drawn to this nightmarish creature. As their worlds collide in a maelstrom of passion and peril, Kat and the Bone King must navigate the treacherous waters of love, loss, and lust. Will she be the one to unlock the secrets of his heart, or is their love destined to be their downfall? Dive into this dark and mesmerizing paranormal romance novel, where the lines between good and evil blur, and the power of love faces its ultimate test. If you enjoyed Beauty and the Beast, A Court of Thorns and Roses, or the Kingdom of the Wicked, prepare to be enchanted by a tale that will leave you yearning for more.

Young Darkess has learned that she is a vital piece in saving the world. She is young and inexperienced, and missing her grandfather very much. Will her courage and strength be enough to rescue the eggs, restore the world to its former glory, and save her friends and family? Or will Takar and his band of Shadow Seekers win the battle for evil? Join Darkess on her quest for the last surviving dragon eggs on the planet, and maybe, just maybe the sun will rise on a new happy world.

From the Author of Beast of the Bronx... Meet Tobias, Neko, Aelita, and Kisha: four friends with radically different backgrounds, coming together to learn about love and responsibility. Tobias is a bank teller with a black belt in Jujitsu, and an Anime fan. His childhood friend, Neko, is heir to a powerful Tech company, Mikata Tech and loves to wear cat eared beanies. Both Aelita and Kisha are best friends, since high school, and are strong, independent women. While Aelita loves Comics, Kisha loves anything Tech. Read how these four people discover their own paths on their pursuit of happiness.

Three months have passed since the battle for the city of water. As winter nears the royal capital, Allen settles back into his old routine, tutoring the kingdom’s best and brightest while overseeing the company that bears his name—until a draconic prophecy yanks him into the cutthroat world of court politics once again. His path to curing a student’s magical ailment leads through the Sealed Archive, home to the kingdom’s most closely guarded secrets. But Allen’s old enemy, Head Court Sorcerer Gardner, holds the keys. To overcome aristocratic prejudice and fulfill the draconic prophecy, Allen will need something he’s always avoided: an official post. And as it happens, the newly minted Crown Princess Cheryl is in the market for an investigator. His first case? The deaths of another student’s parents and the plague they tried to fight eleven years ago.

A deep-dive into the homes of 22 of England’s most exciting creatives, with interiors writer Elizabeth Metcalfe and photographer Dean Hearne. Of the countless interior design trends that come and go every year, there is one that endures: the ever-evolving English style. An inspiration to people across the world, it is a style rich with colour, pattern and a certain eccentricity. Wallpapers, fabrics, charming details and lovingly collected objects are all among the key components of a style that embraces individuality and benefits from its layers being allowed to evolve slowly. New English Interiors explores over 20 homes – a handful of which have not been published before – belonging to some of England’s most exciting creatives, from interior designers and illustrators to artists and antique dealers. With original photography by Dean Hearne and illuminating insights into how these interiors came together, it promises to be an inspiring visual feast. From fashion stylist and designer Lucinda Chambers’ colourful kaleidoscope of a home in west London to illustrator Fee Greening’s earthy toned cottage in Dorset, this is a celebration of colour and pattern in its infinite variety. Other interiors featured belong to the likes of designer Cath Kidston, artists Annie Morris and Idris Khan and designers Luke Edward Hall and Duncan Campbell. While they range aesthetically from the bold and theatrical to the more earthy and homespun, there is one thing that unites them all: they are deeply personal visual moodboards for their owners. None of them are static either: these interiors are ever-evolving and that is part of their joy. Featuring everything from small city flats to country cottages, this promises to be the perfect inspiration for anyone who might want to live with glorious layers of colour and pattern. It is also a lesson in how to let our personalities – with their many facets and quirks – guide how we decorate our homes.

Now a New York Times bestseller! Inheriting your uncle's supervillain business is more complicated than you might think. Particularly when you discover who's running the place. Charlie's life is going nowhere fast. A divorced substitute teacher living with his cat in a house his siblings want to sell, all he wants is to open a pub downtown, if only the bank will approve his loan. Then his long-lost uncle Jake dies and leaves his supervillain business (complete with island volcano lair) to Charlie. But becoming a supervillain isn't all giant laser death rays and lava pits. Jake had enemies, and now they're coming after Charlie. His uncle might have been a stand-up, old-fashioned kind of villain, but these are the real thing: rich, soulless predators backed by multinational corporations and venture capital. It's up to Charlie to win the war his uncle started against a league of supervillains. But with unionized dolphins, hyper-intelligent talking spy cats, and a terrifying henchperson at his side, going bad is starting to look pretty good. In a dog-eat-dog world...be a cat. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Held captive by the sins of its citizens, the small town of Hollybrook has been lulled to sleep by a pastor preaching complacency. Pastor Greg Michaels struggles with sexual sin. Entangled with sin herself, Elizabeth Smythe attempts to stamp out wickedness in her adopted niece, Sarah. A steady drinker, Sheriff Knudson eagerly exploits his position. To repay Pastor Greg, who once helped free a girl from a demon, Satan sends his powerful servant Jax Jacobs, who is led by an unseen voice to commit unspeakable evil. In Flirting with Hellfire: The Chronicles of Tobias, Paul Whitfield describes the profound horror unleashed on Hollybrook. But what Jax and his companions did not count on was the intervention of an angel. Forgetting the God they claim to worship, no one calls for divine help until Sarah, an orphaned teenager, remembers the words her father prayed over her. Archangel Tobias joyfully protected God's people until his disobedience interrupted his service. When God approaches him with a new task, Tobias gladly speeds to intervene. And so begins the battle for Hollybrook, a town Flirting with Hellfire. As Tobias seeks to thwart the evildoers, will God hear Sarah's cry? Or will the wickedness of the town condemn it to judgment?

This horror anthology is a remarkable collection that spans the gamut of the most chilling and macabre tales in English literature, from the eerie subtleties of psychological terror to the stark dread of the supernatural. The collection showcases a diverse range of literary styles, from the gothic to the modernist, encapsulating the evolution of horror as a genre across different periods. Standouts in the collection reveal the genre's capacity to explore the deepest fears of the human psyche, making manifest the anxieties of the times. The editors have meticulously curated works that not only entertain but also serve as a critical lens through which to examine the broader cultural and historical contexts from which these stories spring. The contributing authors and editors, hailing from varied backgrounds, bring a rich tapestry of cultural perspectives to the anthology, underscoring the universal appeal and adaptability of the horror genre. Figures such as Edgar Allan Poe and H.P. Lovecraft, whose work has defined and redefined horror literature, are presented alongside authors like Charlotte Perkins Gilman and Elizabeth Gaskell, who contribute uniquely feminist perspectives to the collection. This amalgam of voices aligns with notable literary movements, including Romanticism, Victorianism, and Modernism, providing readers with a comprehensive overview of the genre's evolution and its intersections with social and political issues. This anthology presents a unique opportunity for readers to engage with the horror genre in all its diversity and complexity. It encourages a deeper exploration of the themes of fear, the unknown, and the supernatural, showcasing how these themes resonate across different times and cultures. The collection is an invaluable resource for both aficionados of horror literature and those new to the genre, offering educational insights and prompts for further reflection. By fostering a dialogue between the works of different authors, this anthology serves not only as a testament to the enduring power of horror literature but also as an invitation to explore the shadows that linger in the human mind.