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Assassinate the Sultan of Suck

Slaughter is the best medicine. Callie Penrose is back to murder vampires and chew bubblegum. And she’s all out of bubblegum. Callie has had a rough few days. Five minutes after discovering she had a Godfather, she learned that the future of the world depended on the two of them taking an immediate road trip. To Castle Dracula—a place even the supernatural community believed to be an urban myth, dead and abandoned long ago when Dracula had perished at the hands of Van Helsing, Mina, and Jonathan Harker. Except…Dracula and his castle were alive and well. Worse, he had been secretly running the Sanguine Council—the governmental body of every vampire in the world—ever since his alleged death, with none the wiser. Not even the vampires. And Callie’s first Godfather-daughter dance was to go assassinate the Sultan of Suck once and for all. But she soon learns that Dracula is the absolute least of her concerns. And that some bonds should never be forged. Because once made, they can never be broken… Callie Penrose is about to show the world fear in a palmful of blood. If you like Jim Butcher, Kevin Hearne, Steve McHugh, Michael Anderle, Ilona Andrews, Patricia Briggs, Shannon Mayer, or K.F. Breene, you won't be able to put down the highly addictive Feathers and Fire Series, or anything else in the Temple Verse. “Shayne Silvers, Jim Butcher, and Kevin Hearne are easily my favorite Urban Fantasy Authors. In that order.” — Michael Anderle, Amazon Top 25 Bestselling Author More than 1m copies downloaded and thousands of five-star reviews. Available in digital, print, and audiobook formats.

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After the Rain

In a city where memories linger like the scent of rain, a solitary figure wanders through familiar streets, haunted by the echoes of a lost love. As the protagonist grapples with the bittersweet remnants of a relationship that once brought joy, they find themselves drawn to a beloved café, seeking solace in the past. Each sip of a low-sugar latte stirs up memories of laughter and connection, but the weight of solitude looms large. The narrative unfolds across the changing seasons, reflecting the transient nature of relationships and the pain of unreciprocated feelings. Rumors swirl about the beloved's new companion, igniting a mix of jealousy and longing. The protagonist's journey is marked by a poignant exploration of what it means to hold on to love while grappling with the inevitability of change. As they navigate the familiar landscape of their shared history, the protagonist's heart is a battleground of hope and despair. The arrival of a mysterious message from a stranger introduces a new layer of intrigue, hinting at the possibility of connection amidst the backdrop of heartache. With each encounter, the lines between past and present blur, leading to a suspenseful climax where the protagonist must confront their deepest fears and desires. Will the memories of joy resurface, or will the weight of loneliness prove too heavy to bear? In a tale woven with emotional depth and vivid imagery, this novel captures the essence of longing, the complexity of human connections, and the relentless passage of time.

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Alpha Gavin

Sylvia’s life felt like a perfectly composed symphony until the day it all turned to discord. From the outside, her world seemed pristine—dating Ryan, the Alpha’s heir, and living under the security of her tightly-knit wolf pack. But beneath the surface, the cracks were spreading—cracks that finally shattered on Ryan’s nineteenth birthday. As they drove to his party, Sylvia, clad in a black dress that hardly pleased Ryan’s critical eye, was blissfully ignorant of the storm brewing on the horizon. Ryan’s dismissive spats and grievances about pack politics seemed trivial until his true mate walked into their lives, leaving Sylvia devastated and utterly lost. Fleeing her heartbreak, Sylvia takes refuge in the forest, surrendering to her wolf, Aria. Her journey leads her to the one person she can always rely on—her grandmother. In her grandmother’s cozy, herb-scented cottage, Sylvia finds a temporary sanctuary, a place to heal her wounds and rediscover herself. Her stay at the cottage is a blend of solace and self-discovery. Trained by Liam, a once-mighty Beta turned mysterious recluse, Sylvia learns to harness her physical strengths, becoming a quick and capable fighter. As she grows stronger, her broken heart begins to mend, finding comfort in Nana’s warm embrace and Liam’s rigorous training sessions. Just when Sylvia starts to feel at home, a phone call from her brother Colton plunges her back into turmoil. Her mother is dead, and her father needs her. Torn from the tranquility of her grandmother’s home, Sylvia must return to a place filled with painful memories and unresolved tensions, including a confrontation with Ryan and his new mate. Sylvia’s homecoming is a gauntlet of grief and unexpected revelations. She must navigate familial responsibilities while grappling with newfound strength and resilience. Sylvia soon realizes that to honor her mother’s memory and protect her loved ones, she must confront her past, laying to rest old wounds and standing tall against new threats. In a world where packed loyalties and personal destinies collide, Sylvia’s journey towards self-discovery and acceptance is both heart-wrenching and empowering. Will she emerge unscathed, or will the shadows of her past drag her back into chaos? Sylvia’s tale captures the struggle between love and identity, weaving a narrative that will leave readers eagerly turning pages until the very end.