Thaddeus is threatened by forces both natural and Supernatural ... can he survive? The beekeeper’s son has his life’s plans in front of him. The Master Sorcerer, Silvestrus, paints a palette of wonder, promising the boy’s parents he will learn an honorable trade and become his Apprentice. It is an ideal opportunity for the young boy. But, it is an opportunity that is beset by beasts, brigands, a Daemon, a black-haired Courtesan, the King of the Moths, tree fiends, ghost legions and Greensward Aelvae, not to mention an attempt on his life by the Master Assassin of the Cin. Can Thaddeus’ aged Master protect him from a failed Sorceress? Can the Apprentice fully trust a Master who conceals the fact that he is over a thousand years old? Can Thaddeus persuade the long-dead Ghosts of the Lost Legion to fight for him? Can Thaddeus trust the Street Thief who stole his father’s gold? Can the Prophecy make demands for the sacrifice of the Earth? Can the most powerful form of Sorcery save Mankind? With a blend of magic, friendship and blossoming romance, author Louis Sauvain delivers an heroic drop-in to drop-out epic fantasy journey in Book 1: Thaddeus of Beewicke.

Is the Voice Lisa’s Protector or a Predator? When her father Alexander is murdered, Lisa’s safe, carefree world unravels. At 16, her only escape is to flee from the mayhem and chaos that promises to come crashing down on her very being. From her wicked mother. From her drunken stepbrother. And from the greedy church. The year was 1,000 AD. Bright and clever, she becomes the eyes and ears of her papa’s many enterprises. Lisa is his confidant and the son he desires as an heir. Afraid for his own daughter’s future, Alexander shares a plan to her to follow upon his death. Within days of Alexander’s murder, the plan is put into motion. The map created for her has instructions and a special key. It will guide Lisa hundreds of miles from her papa’s villa in Marseilles to Paris, where his business partner Ezra lived. Her possessions were the tunic on her back, a cloak, Papa’s jeweled dagger, and the coin that he asked her to hide away. And a mysterious voice that forewarns and guides her. Lisa’s travel mode was her feet. Her stepbrother follows her in hot pursuit, filled with anger, hate, and revenge. Fredric’s desire is to rightfully assume his inherited status as heir—a status that requires items whose whereabouts only Lisa knows. Will Lisa get to Paris? Will Ezra welcome and help her? Will she discover who killed Papa? Will the Voice that invades her sleep continue to guide her? Will she ever feel safe and loved again?

Is WOWlicious Cooking for You? In Cooking with Judith, author Judith Briles shares over 50 of her recipes that she casually put together—somethings with the opening of the refrigerator—What can I do tonight? … to the pantry—What can make for tonight to what’s in here? A handful here and a few tablespoons there. Usually, the goal was a tasty, easy-peasy concoction of some sort that was not complicated and didn’t take a lot of work. For Judith, cooking has always been a way for her to “re-root” when she returns home from a speaking gig on one of her books. A few hours in the kitchen erased the hassles of travel. What you have are many of her friends’ favorites—some everyday comfort like Chili Relleno Chowder or Italian Tortellini Soup. Salads are welcome anytime. Favorites include Avocado Corn Salad, Apple or Pear Pecan Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing and Summer Beet Salad. For dessert, a slice of Kahlua Cake with amazing crème is a gift to your taste buds. Explore. Find your favorites.

Can the Hamlet of Harmonie Remain Hidden? It’s the 11th century and Nichol with an infant daughter must escape Paris with her extended family. In Book 2 of the Harmonie series, The Secret Hamlet, the power of Nichol is turned loose. At her side is Shadow, her wolf dog. In the bitter winter, she has become the target of the ruthless priest Loupe and her evil brother Fredric, both in pursuit of her and her daughter, Lucette. With her expanding vision and skills coupled with the guidance of the Lady, Nichol leads her family, and those in need, to the creation and development of Harmonie. Hidden within the Kingdom of Normandy, Harmonie abuts No Name, another hidden hamlet. - Will the jeweled dagger stay in the hands of the rightful owner? - Will Nichol’s friendship with the new Queen of England benefit both? - Will the alliance with the Duke of Normandy protect the Harmonites? - Will more secrets be revealed by Nichol, Robert, Ezra, Helene, and Timo? ... and will the alliances last? Will the Lady stay by Nichol’s side? Authors Brian Barnes and Judith Briles weave a book series for the reader to open and fall into. It’s historical fiction that unravels the 11th century. Out of the darkness comes the empowerment of Nichol. She creates a sanctuary and a revelation of women with vision can achieve with their knowledge and skills. The Secret Hamlet is Book 2 of the Harmonie Books Series. Get Book 1, The Secret Journey that was published in 2023. Book 3 The Secret Rise will debut in 2025, and Book 4, The Secret Awakening, in 2026.

An incredible Visionary Fantasy romance involving a man, the music he craves, and the voice that haunts him. Brandon Wayne’s love for rock and roll turns him into a juvenile delinquent in all the best ways—ambitious, and with a slip of danger nagging at his hips—yet his everyday life is painfully normal. As the anniversary of a tragedy nears, his reality begins to fracture. A psychic resembling his favorite rock star appears, a mysterious voice infiltrates his mind, and his nights become a whirlwind of surreal dreams that pull him into a world of disco, punk rock, and welded beer cans. Has Brandon crossed into the realm of insanity, or is there a nefarious force at play? This is a standalone book in The Rock and Roll Fantasy Collection, a mystical world where Rock and Roll will save your soul. The collection begins with Scary Modsters ... and Creepy Freaks (accompanied by the novellas It's A Marshmallow World and Queen Midas In Reverse), followed by Voices Carry, and Moonlight Serenade. Series: V2, Book 1 Re-release updated

If a painting in the home of your perfect man reflects your dreams of doom, do you run, or do you dare to embrace love? Lizetta has built a life of compassion, yet the wounds of childhood bullying have left her struggling to see her own worth. Jensen’s life was filled with substance abuse and shady morals until a brutal wake-up call forced him to find his way back to the gentle soul he once was. When fate brings them together, their undeniable bond is threatened by those whose futures depend on the return of Jensen’s demons. Souls can heal, but how long can they withstand the forces that seek to destroy them? If one of those forces is the person who shattered your self-image, and she is determined to pull the one you love back into darkness, could you still believe everyone deserves a second chance?

When Dale seeks the help of a wine-loving psychic, he has two things on his mind: “Where is my dream girl? And why is a ghost following me?” Five hundred dollars later, he has only a cryptic clue and a song stuck in his head. Across the continent, Bailey is the answer to Dale’s prayers. However, her sleazy boyfriend has her over a barrel. Someway, somehow, she has to outfox that snake and escape his hold—even if it means diving into mischief. As fate sets their paths in motion, an unexpected opportunity threatens to lead Dale astray. Will he spin off course, or will otherworldly intervention get him and Bailey dancing cheek-to-cheek? This is a standalone book in The Rock and Roll Fantasy Collection, a mystical world where Rock and Roll will save your soul. The collection begins with Scary Modsters ... and Creepy Freaks (accompanied by the novellas It's A Marshmallow World and Queen Midas In Reverse), followed by Voices Carry, and Moonlight Serenade.

When a marriage is in trouble, can love be enough? Taylor Murphy has spent her life fighting for the farm that’s been in her family for generations. As a horse breeder in Australia’s Hunter Valley, she knows that survival depends on sacrifice. But in saving the farm, she never realised she was losing her marriage. Ciaron spent years working beside her while holding their family together, waiting for Taylor to see that love isn’t something that can be put on hold. But when waiting turned into loneliness, he made the hardest decision of his life—he walked away. Now, thanks to their scheming children, Ciaron is back under the same roof, sleeping beside the only woman he’s ever loved. The tension is thick, the unspoken words heavier than the drought threatening the farm they built together. They both want a second chance. They both still burn for each other. But love wasn’t enough before. What if it still isn’t?

A grim grimoire, an historical murder ... secrets everywhere! Without Zilla, there'd be no witches zooming around on their broomsticks and nobody would be allowed an exotic animal as a familiar. She grants permits for a living. Okay, it's not riveting stuff but it's important. The day a cute but pushy pussycat arrives at her apartment complex, so does a grotty old journal full of blank pages. Until now Zilla has enjoyed a simple life: her clean, quiet apartment; a couple of potted plants that she struggles to keep alive. She's not an exceptional woman. She doesn't have many friends. She's never owned a pet … and she most certainly does not want a cat. But now her life is upended. Responding to her touch, the ragged journal slowly offers up its contents, revealing an ancient grimoire full of secrets … including the historic murder of a young boy. Determined to reunite the grimoire—and the cat—with their rightful owner, Zilla begins investigating but it isn’t long before she ruffles a few feathers and finds herself in grave danger. Can she awaken hidden traits from deep within herself. Resilience? Curiosity? Courage? Because, in order to survive longer than her pot plants, she’s going to need all of those and more!

Addison Schmidt would like to say she's aging gracefully, but that couldn't be further from the truth. She’s quirky, snarky, and endlessly endearing. When magic ignites in her once-ordinary life, she finds herself stumbling through spells with unintended and hilarious consequences. Addison will have to navigate mischievous fairies, grumpy trolls, and enigmatic alliances, all while uncovering long-buried family secrets. With humor, heart, and a touch of magic, Addison has one misadventure after the next. Who knew the life of a newly divorced forty-something witch would be such a wild ride?

he Dokkrsdottir is not your ordinary Norse woman of the Viking age. One of the great warriors of her time, she soon learns that the hardest battles are not always those fought with a sword and shield. Through countless trials and tests, she is led by visions and omens on numerous adventures with the help of steadfast friends and family to discover her mysterious supernatural destiny, one more extraordinary than anyone could ever have imagined. RUNES OF THE DOKKRSDOTTIR (Book 1) The story of Myrgjol the Dokkrsdottir begins with her birth in 800s Scandinavia where it becomes immediately obvious that she is very different in so many ways. After adventures abroad and continuously making friends and loyal allies, and after suffering many losses and setbacks, she bravely travels the many winding paths of her destiny - facing and defeating a dark foe she never expected to face.

Magic is a myth. It is merely legends and stories handed down from primitive times, or is it? Destiny Boutin knows better. She knows that magic is real, or at least, it used to be. She knows, because she comes from a long line of witches. The source of magic's power may have disappeared centuries ago, but a select few individuals descended from the witch clans still maintain the ability to access their ancestral memories and experience moments from the long past. But something different happens right before Destiny's sixteenth birthday. She returns from an ancestral memory with more than she bargained for. She returns with the true power of magic, and in doing so, she unlocks the power that has been bottled up for a thousand years. Unfortunately, the other remaining magical race is not friendly to the witches, and when they sense the power returning, they want it for themselves and hatch a plan to hunt down and kill Destiny. With nobody in this century to guide her, she turns to her ancestors for training, but when she demonstrates an ability to use magic that does not belong to the witch clans, even her ancestors distrust her. Destiny must learn to survive as her fate leads her down a path crashing headlong into those who would have her destroyed.

In the charming small town of Nova Springs, Kira Matthews thinks landing her dream job as executive assistant to the demanding CEO Derek Harmon is her big break. What she doesn't expect is the undeniable chemistry that sparks between them from day one. Derek Harmon runs his advertising empire through hard work and iron control. He doesn't do office romance or complicated emotions—especially with employees. But something about Kira's intelligence, determination, and intoxicating presence has him questioning the professional boundaries he's always maintained. As their working relationship evolves into an undeniable passion, a vengeful ex-fiancée threatens not just their blossoming romance but everything they've worked for. With Derek's company—and both their reputations—hanging in the balance, Kira and Derek must decide if their small-town love story is worth the professional risk.

It’s 1796, and Europe is at war. French Royalists and the kings of Great Britain and the Holy Roman Empire want to return the Bourbons to the French throne. Needing money, the Republican Government of France orders its Navy to seize American merchants as payment for its war debts from the American Revolution. The Martinique-based Fleur de Lis consortium received a letter of marque authorizing its ships to capture American and British ships. Edmund Radcliffe is given command of Rapier, a heavily armed brig designed from the keel up as a privateer. By 1798, Radcliffe and Rapier delivered a healthy ROI on the Fleur de Lis’ investment and added to his personal wealth. Now married to Sophie Fontaine, the daughter of the Marquis de Fontaine, Radcliffe is the father of three. The couple wants to move to the United States in the spring of 1798 and live off Radcliffe’s money. Desperate for qualified men, the Royal Navy issues Captain Darren Smythe, RN (retired) recall orders even though he has resigned his commission and renounced his British citizenship. This sets off an interesting legal battle over whether the Royal Navy has the right to recall a former officer on the half-pay list, not taking a pension, who is no longer a British citizen and not living in England. Amid family turmoil, Jaco Jacinto volunteers to take the newly commissioned U.S. Navy frigate Osprey into the Caribbean. His mission - protect American ships from the French Navy’s and privateers.

He was history’s most feared monster… but what if we got it wrong? For centuries, tales of Dracula painted him as a bloodthirsty villain—Vlad the Impaler, the Dark Lord, the nightmare who stalked the night. But what if the truth was buried beneath centuries of fear and folklore? In this bold reimagining, Dracula emerges not as a monster but as a misunderstood guardian standing between humanity and a much darker evil. When a modern conspiracy threatens to awaken an ancient war between good and evil, it will take the cunning, strength, and supernatural legacy of Vlad himself to shift the balance. Full of daring escapes, hidden agendas, and unexpected allies—including a rogue scientist and a vengeful nurse with a knack for chemistry—this story breathes new life into the legend you thought you knew. History remembers him as a villain. The world may come to know him as our only hope.