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Control is the ultimate illusion. And she has perfected the art of the lie. To her high-net-worth clients, she is Aura: a blank canvas, a perfect reflection, a fantasy tailored to their specific, secret hungers. To the Architect, she is a soft place to land. To the Judge, she is the ruthless prosecutor. To the Tech Billionaire, she is a simulated girlfriend. But when the hotel door closes and the transaction is complete, Aura disappears. In the sterile silence of her apartment, she opens The Client Book. Here, she is the curator.

At Camp Blaze—a camp with a history of violent tragedy—a group of counselors are stalked and slaughtered by a masked killer. However, due to the missing bodies, the murders are treated as disappearances. ‘Perhaps they’ve ran off to elope,’ the authorities suggest. But, as the disappearances continue to mount, Regina Park—the head counselor—begins to suspect foul play and she fears the killer may be closer than they think...

In Sugar Pine, Colorado, Emma Jacobs can sell you the perfect romance novel, but she can't write her own happy ending. When a rival bookstore threatens her beloved shop’s survival, she transforms it into The Pretty Pinecone, a haven for love stories, complete with wine tastings and poetry nights. There’s just one problem—Theo Baird, Sugar Pine's infuriatingly handsome yet uptight new sheriff. He’s determined to shut Emma down over every minor infraction.

Magnus has been focused on his present, the loops and time shifts behind him, but that is not all in the past. There is also a throne that must be held, a historic event that must be protected, and a kingdom that needs him to rule. From the shores of modern day Amelia Island to Scotland's medieval age, from his family in 17th century Balloch castle to his mother holding his kingdom in Riaghalbane for his son, Magnus must once again draw his sword to battle for those he loves and has promised to protect.

Cassie Woods's latest feature story has made her one of the most talked about reporters in the male-dominated world of journalism in early 1880s New York City. Her editor brings her a new investigation: corruption within the police department, perfect for her, he says, because of her relationship with Detective O'Neill.

Magnus has built an empire. He is a king in 1291. He is a king in the 24th century. And there are centuries between that must be guarded. He and his family are living in the past, attempting to keep the historical record and the timeline orderly, and the succession of kings straight, but now they have a new villain, Asgall, who is coming to power. He has his eyes set on Magnus's family, he wants to destroy them.

Discover how to balance kindness with assertiveness to achieve what you want in every area of life. Do you ever feel torn between being compassionate and standing your ground? Many people struggle to communicate with confidence without losing their empathetic touch. It often leads to feeling misunderstood, undervalued, or stuck. But there is a way to be kind and still come out on top.

When Ellie Trechsel dies of a brain aneurysm at age 36, she discovers the afterlife is not the calm and comforting plane she always thought it would be. Instead, it’s a painful rite of passage. Welcoming her in the afterlife is her mother-in-law, Mari, who offers herself as a trusted guide. But Ellie isn't ready to release her hold on life—even if she’s only a spectator now.

Ready Player Fun… Just Got Real. When middle school adventure meets virtual reality, nothing is off-limits—especially not reality itself. In Escape the ASTRAZONE: The Easter Egg Hunt Begins, Book 5 of The Renaissance Cipher Chronicles, the game is no longer a game… and the only way out is to win. Billy Greene didn’t mean to launch a full-blown digital wormhole from his school tablet.

Cassie Woods yearns to be a real journalist. But in 1880s New York City, her only assignments are women's interest stories. Until, that is, a cookbook author she's meant to interview goes missing and Cassie finds herself in the midst of a police investigation involving one of the city's major crime families. Surly but handsome Detective O'Neill threatens repercussions to her career if she continues to interfere. Will Cassie get in over her head or will she save the day and solve the mystery?

Adam Newcommer is missing. In the idealistic town of Marshport, Ohio, the eleven-year-old has seemingly vanished from his friend's house in the deep of the night. While his parents question who they can trust and struggle to remain hopeful, the town's sheriff and a young private investigator look into the mysterious disappearance. The deeper they dig, the more they fight against small-town secrets and local superstitions as they search for Adam to bring him back home.

Why is it so difficult to feel happy in December? One December, Penny made the biggest mistake of her life—walking away from Alex. Now, a year later, she's still haunted by what-ifs. When a Christmas invitation arrives from the man whose smile she can't forget, Penny takes a chance on second chances. But reconnecting with Alex—and his whip-smart teenage daughter Sabrina—means confronting what tore them apart: their fourteen-year age gap and wildly different life stages.

A young woman, caught in the intoxicating haze of a night out, finds herself thrust into a nightmare beyond comprehension. Awakening in a shadowy abyss, she discovers the chilling truth: she's at the mercy of a sadistic predator. Every moment, she struggles against indescribable terrors, fighting fiercely to survive. Steel yourself for a relentless descent into the dark realm of fear and survival, where each breath she takes might be her last.

Olivia Crawford hates to get up early. For anything. Even a fun road trip. At least she can have her favorite snacks. Tristan Black appears to love only his custom A-Team van. He's the driver on this road trip and announces, "No snacks in the van!" It takes one bad gas station burrito and a special gummy to get him to loosen up and share why he is so obsessed with his van. Could Tristan and Olivia find their way to friendship or more? Or is it a recipe for disaster?

A quiet night in sends the lives of Dave and Mandy Wexler into a tailspin when an elderly man knocks on their door one night… When the painful growth on the side of Willy’s neck is exacerbated with the addition of a unrelenting voice, he will do anything to silence the talking… Sasha Greene is in love with the man of her dreams until one day he crosses the line and she decides to take matters into her own hands… Newly licensed Brian Collins is ecstatic when his father gifts him a new car, but he will soon discover the vehicle is a bad omen for his life…and many more.

When a child gets seriously injured on a school field trip, Lizzie loses not only her job and apartment, but most of her friends. She has a choice: face the consequences or hide. She chooses refuge with her brother, Justin. Except consequences can’t be avoided forever, and the incident at work causes Lizzie’s past to bubble up and uncover a long-buried truth about the accident that claimed the lives of their mother and sister twenty-five years ago.

Sarah and Andy's story is about chance meetings and unexpected dates. Fate seems to have a funny role in their romantic adventures. Even though they faced some early mistakes, their lives connect in surprising ways. This leads to a bond that is special and full of potential. Their love story unfolds in the everyday moments of their lives. It is not about big gestures or dramatic words. Instead, it grows through simple moments of friendship and understanding. As they deal with the challenges of modern love, they find comfort and happiness in being together.

The werewolves of the world live in tight knit gangs, or “dens”, for protection from outsiders – and each other. Every major metropolis has one; to belong to a den is to have a family for eternity. However, Grace Holtz, next in line to lead the Seattle den called The Nameless, has had enough of living under the crushing weight of her den’s expectations. Having fled to a small, rural town in southeast Oregon, her goal is to blend in and be as “normal” as possible for the rest of her unnaturally long life.

Everyone thinks they know my story. The one about the innocent lured from her path by a ravenous beast and rescued by a dashing hero... Everyone is wrong. What happened that day at my grandmother's house was the beginning, not the end. And the truth is no child's fairytale.

This children’s storybook, Lucia, the Brave Helper, gently introduces young listeners to the meaningful role and soothing presence of a Child Advocacy Center’s Certified Facility Dog, adding emotional depth while remaining age-appropriate and compassionate.