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John Cutter, a human man in a predominantly non-human metropolis, turns out to be not quite as human as he gave himself credit for. His daily life as dorm manager for Mythstone University gets turned upside down when he begins developing strange powers, and before you know it, he's spicily entangled with way too many girls.

Brought to you by Penguin. The new novel from the author of Sunday Times bestseller and Richard and Judy Pick The Glass House Some secrets need to be set free . . . Lauren, Kat and Flora are half-sisters who share a famous artist father - and a terrible secret. Over the years they've grown into...

For my wife, Isabelle, I gave up my dream of becoming a mage. A price I paid gladly. But now, years into our loving marriage, she’s the one pushing me to attend the Academy. This is where the queendom's elite hone their power. I expected the disdain of the nobles for a commoner like me. I did not expect the Academy’s greatest challenge.

Magic is real, and Reggie Hickson just got invited to be a wizard school summer camp transfer. Reggie was a self-made businessman who'd pulled himself and his oddball dad out of poverty through sheer determination and the glory of YouTube tutorials. Pretty impressive, honestly. That was until a three-inch tall sprite emerged from his coffee mug and told him he was a wizard. Scratch that—a warlock. Apparently there's a difference, and that difference involves stuff we probably shouldn't go into in this good Christian blurb.

When Kaiden awakens from cryosleep, the world he knew is gone. In its place is a brutal wasteland filled with mutants, ruthless Scavenger warlords, a so-called New Government, and… catgirls? After rescuing Cheshire, a gorgeous hybrid catgirl hacker with a love for explosions, Kaiden begins to piece together the truth about what happened while he slept—and just how bad things have become. As his memories slowly return, the two set out on a dangerous mission to find Cheshire’s missing best friend. Together, they might be humanity’s last chance at a future worth living in.

Pete has finally found his place as the Harvest Champion of Fertile Valley. With his farm thriving, his family growing, and peace restored between the valley's feuding factions, life seems perfect. But when his old friend Christine Woods returns to the valley with deep pockets and corporate backing, everything he's built comes under threat.

Illemitar Liminelda is the only elf anyone in the human territories of Middenheim has met in quite a while. Sure, there are a few Half-Elves around, but after the last war, even their kind had become a rare sight indeed. But Lemmy, as his friends call him, is pretty well-integrated into the human world. As a seasoned adventurer, raised by humans, he never really questioned his origins all that much.

Peter Busch-McGinley is living his best life in Fertile Valley. He's making up for lost time with his daughter, bringing his grandpa's farm back to its former glory, and keeping up with his new duties as the Harvest Goddess' champion.

I was sold like property—caged and used. After six months, my fragile hope of rescue is almost gone, but I refuse to give up because nightmares don’t last forever. Mine ends when Broadway arrives. He’s dangerous and lethal, his world as dark as the one I’ve been trapped in. Yet, he’s the only man who makes me feel safe, the only one who stirs something other than fear. The only man I trust not to hurt me. Our connection is intense. Born from necessity, obsession, and raw emotion. A dream come true. But just like nightmares, dreams don’t last forever.

Lysander and Astrid had almost reached the end of their journey. Or so they thought. But the mysteries of the soul bindings and the lost dragons stretch far deeper than they imagined. The Empress herself, whom they thought their enemy, gave them their only lead. In order to follow it, they'll bring the beautiful and enigmatic Vennicera into their plans, their lives, and their bed. Although they don't yet know it, they're arrayed against forces they can scarcely imagine and fighting against a fate far worse then they realize.

Lysander cut his bindings of privilege to seek the ancient power of the dragons in hopes of making a better tomorrow for everyone. He seeks out a likely ally, the beautiful and exotic Astrid. At first wary of his lofty ideals, she becomes not only smitten, but dedicated to his cause. Together, they may very well remake the world.

Some inherit money. He inherited a farm, monsters and hot neighbours. Samuel West’s world turns upside down when his estranged father leaves him a mysterious farm in a secluded village. Thrust into a realm where creatures called GigaBeasts live, he finally finds the opportunity he's been looking for. Before long, he's delving into monster-filled dungeons, unlocking new skills, and transforming his humble farm into something extraordinary. But the rules of this strange new world are confusing, and failure could cost him everything. Luckily, he isn’t alone.

Alla vigilia di Natale, una visita scolastica allo zoo si trasforma in una catastrofe. Cosa è successo esattamente? I genitori di Josephine, la bambina che aveva preso parte alla gita, e che sembra saperne molte cose, sono decisi a scoprirlo. Ma una catastrofe non arriva mai da sola, le apparenze ingannano e la storia prenderà una piega che nessuno avrebbe potuto immaginare... La catastrofica visita allo zoo tiene con il fiato sospeso fino alla fine, è un romanzo divertente e a tratti commovente.

Reggio Calabria, primi anni Ottanta. La sedicenne Lucia Carbone, studentessa del liceo classico, sequestra un compagno di scuola e lo imprigiona nello scantinato della casa della nonna morta da pochi mesi. Il ragazzo, Rosario Cristallo, è figlio d'un boss dell'Aspromonte, e Lucia lo ha rapito per due buone (o cattive) ragioni: la prima è che la sua migliore amica ne è innamorata, e vuole tenerlo lontano da lei, la seconda è che forse Rosario sa qualcosa sull'assassinio di una zia amatissima.

The ink on Roland Halloway’s P.I. license is barely dry when blue crystals and murdered bodies collide with his own fractured war memories. The perpetual twilight city of Ebonreach, where memory rain falls and magitech shields fail, conceals darker secrets than even a whiskey-numb veteran can fathom. He’s not on the case alone, though. With the alluring wood elf Amoretta wielding forbidden memory magic and a seductive succubus nightclub singer pulling deadly strings, Roland races through neon-soaked back alleys and shadowy underground tunnels in search of answers.

This season, on the most unfiltered reality show in the universe, the one to watch will be human …Succubi treat all other species as livestock. Gene seeds from every corner of the universe are bought and sold for sustenance, for labor … for fun. Yet, for all their advantages over natural breeding programs, gene seeds are not without risk. Occasionally, such seeds retain episodic memory of a past life. These seeds – called ghosts – are routinely destroyed when discovered. Succubi, however, are ruled by their desires. Wherever there’s potential for profit, exceptions get made.

After saving a fox’s life Kevin discovers that he actually rescued a Kitsune, a shape-shifter capable of transforming into a beautiful girl who appears to have popped right out of the pages to a Shōnen manga. Her name is Lilian, and she has decided that Kevin is going to be her mate, whether he wants to be or not.

The Fanservice Continues... Life has finally settled down for Kevin Swift. Sure he’s still dealing with Lilian’s zany antics, but that’s alright, he’s actually starting to enjoy the gorgeous Kitsune’s continued presence. Too bad he's in denial. Unfortunately for him, life likes to throw fastballs when you least expect it to, and his life is about to get ecchi―I-I mean, ugly. A tsundere dressed in gothic lolita fashion… A boy whose hair is bigger than his brain… A new enemy that makes Chris Fleischer look like a fifty pound weakling… Trying to admit his feelings for a certain tomboy…

Pete's life in Fertile Valley has never been better. His children are growing strong, his relationships are thriving, and the barrier between worlds holds steady. But when fairies start vanishing and hostile spirits breach the valley's heart in broad daylight, he discovers a terrifying truth: someone from the mortal world has been building an army in the Spirit World itself. But the CEO of CorpoMart believes the valley should have been his birthright.

This “empowering and inspirational” (People) memoir of struggle and perseverance offers new ways of envisioning economic equality for everyone—from a leading activist and fashion pioneer. “With community and sisterhood at its center, Wildflower teaches us that against all odds, we can...