In a world beyond time, the Palindrake family rules the rocky kingdom of Caradore, their right ordained by their allegiance to the power of the sea. But war came to them, and defeat at the hands of the king of Fire. For generations the Palindrake Lords served the god of Fire. But now, five lifetimes later, the Palindrake heir, Vlraven V, has a twin sister, a woman who embodies their inheritance of power in a way that no wife ever could. The tidal power in their blood draws them to each other, into a forbidden passion that cold sweep away the bonds of fire placed upon the oceanic magic of the sea, and free Caradore from its long imprisonment. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Will Lila's dreams reshape her world, or will darkness consume them all? Lila is the spirited daughter of the Raider leader. Raised to follow in her father's footsteps, Lila dreams of transforming their plundering ways into something noble. Her vision? To unite the Raiders as Dragon Mercenaries, riding majestic creatures to defend merchant fleets and navies. When fate brings Lila face to face with the unruly dragon she is destined to bond with, an unlikely duo is formed. Together, they discover that their intertwined futures are just the beginning of a grander tale. A distressing message arrives from the West Witches, urging Lila and her newfound friend, the unseasoned magician Danu, to embark on a perilous mission to the Ise of Sebol. There, they must uncover the looming threat that jeopardizes the Western Isles. As evil sweeps through the land, Lila realizes that aid may come from an unexpected source—the dragon riders of Torvald, sworn enemies of the Raiders. Determined to save her friends, Lila sets forth on a treacherous journey into hostile territory, seeking allies against the darkness threatening to consume them all. Only by embracing her destined leadership can Lila hope to prevail. Immerse yourself in the mesmerizing Sea Dragons Trilogy: Books 1 -3, including Dragon Raider, Dragon Crown,and Dragon Prophecy. Join Lila on an extraordinary fantasy adventure where she dares to dream of a brighter future for her people.

Author's Note By looking into The Book of Life, Humanity's Soul Records, Sophia witnessed that Souls began their sacred journey in a "fall" from grace that shattered their innocence and caused a splintering of the personality. In four simple words, Sophia came to understand the Soul's raison d'être for existence--it is for The Education of Innocence. That secret has been well hidden within great Mysteries coveted by ancients in the sacred Temples of old. But why was that secret hidden? What does that secret reveal about the true essence of our nature? Once that true essence is known, how could that awareness bring knowledge that could change our lives? In essence, what does innocence have to do with Divine power? The Education of Innocence portrays the archetypal story that rings true for every incarnated Soul. The stages of a Soul's sacred journey are metaphorically portrayed, revealing the "fall" that had devastating consequences upon humanity's collective psyche, and what now compels an awakening in global consciousness critical for survival. When innocence became shattered, a shadow rose in place of light. Without understanding the shadow, one can never transcend illusions. Without transcending illusions, the admonition (deliberate use) in the bible, "Ye are Gods," can never be known again. The Master awaits. Book II opens in the Underworld of Darkness where a Dark Lord is reminiscing about events that shaped his brutal character, accountable for his splintered Soul. Striving to fulfill the Black Oracle to claim dominion over the Empire of Darkness, he must overcome impossible odds. Little Sol awakens to his destiny, with Initiations of remembrance guided by the Wizard Domaine. A whole host of sea creatures portraying Shadow and Light clash during the Apocalyptic times of The Final Reckoning. With the outcome unknown, the Immortals of the Original Ancestry of the Gods must come into remembrance if the Kingdom of Oceana is to be rescued from its terrifying fate.

**She must give up everything she is to become who she was meant to be.**Layla Price's life isn't what it should be. Bartending in Seattle sucks, and with a PhD in International Relations but no jobs available, she can't afford rent, much less pay her student loans.So when a ridiculously hot billionaire shows up at Layla's favorite art gallery and purchases a priceless Moroccan wrist cuff, gifting it to her with an offer to work for him, should she take it?The Red Letter Hotel is an exclusive business shrouded in secrets. But when Hot Mystery Guy runs out on her and all Layla gets is a business card with no name and an international number - plus the memory of his unreal aqua eyes that burn with hot desert winds - her life goes up in flames.Call this number, he said. Become who you were meant to be.But who is that - and does she dare find out?***AVA WARD writes hot & sexy paranormal, fantasy, and sci-fi romance, and is the pen name for Amazon bestselling and award-winning fantasy author Jean Lowe Carlson. The Royal Dragon Shifters of Morocco series is a billionaire reverse harem dragon shifter romance, involving a strong, intelligent heroine who attracts multiple sexy bad-boy billionaire dragon lovers. The world is racy, opulent, and sensual, with intense action sequences, political intrigue, and dangerous enemies. The themes are uplifting with HFN endings perfect for fans of Lost Girl, True Blood, Anita Blake, Laurell K. Hamilton, Charlaine Harris, Ilona Andrews, Richelle Mead, and Charlene Hartnady.For the best experience, the books should be read in sequence.What advance readers are saying: "Oh my, my, my! I'm in love! This is a beautiful page turner. A perfect mix of romance, fantasy, and suspense with different worlds, dimensions, and species. I can't wait to get into the politics, history, and the love story! Ava Ward is off to an awesome start!" - Queen Nuba, Advance Reader"Ms. Ward so delightfully builds up characters, every one of them was memorable and delightful! Basically, I enjoyed every word. In fact, I have just decided to re-read in order to enjoy even more. Thank you Ava for such a beautiful escape into the Twilight Realm!" - Eileen M., Advance Reader"OMG!!!!!! Love it! I need to read the rest!!!!!!!!" - Judy C., Advance Reader

Basil becomes Merlin's partner as they battle the mysterious shadows that threaten the new Avalon.A dark magic has been spreading across Avalon. Initially, the events seemed unrelated: a war in Fireroot between the dwarves and the fire dragons, blight in Stoneroot, and disputes throughout the realms. But as Merlin and Basil scour the realms, they begin to realize that looming behind the growing chaos is a single dark threat—an enemy that they’ve never encountered. One that must be stopped before all of Avalon is lost.In this jaw-dropping sequel to the mega-hit Merlin’s Dragon, T. A. Barron sends Merlin, Rhia, and Basil, the greatest dragon ever, on a mission across Avalon to root out this new enemy. But sacrifices will be made, relationships will be tested, and precious lives will be lost.

Volume 2 continues the history of the U.S. Marine Corps' involvement in "small wars" after World War II, beginning with advisory efforts with the Netherlands Marine Korps (1943-1946). The authors describe counterinsurgency efforts during the Korean War (1950-1953), the development of vertical assault tactics in the late 1940s, 1950s and 1960s, counterinsurgency in Southeast Asia (1962-1975), involvement in Central America (1983-1989), and present-day conflicts, including the War on Terror and operations in Iraq and Libya.