All is not well in the crumbling castle high above the mountain village of Fracture. The sorceress Lady Lamorna has her heart set on a new robe. A very expensive new robe. To get the cash she will stop at nothing, including kidnapping, blackmail and more than a little black magic.

Love. Loyalty. Sacrifice.Grey Flynn has dedicated her life to her mage, Kier.She will be his blade on the battlefield, his healer and protector. The deep well of raw power inside her is Kier's to use. Grey would do anything for Kier - be anything for him - if he would only ask.When a quest to protect the child of an enemy kingdom pulls them into the dangerous heart of their nation's war, Grey and Kier will need to decide what they are willing to sacrifice to protect their secret. For Grey is no ordinary magical well, but heir to the lost island of Locke - the root of all power. If she dies, all magic dies with her.The Second Death of Locke is a devastatingly romantic epic fantasy and about the undying bond between a knight and their mage, perfect for fans of Gideon the Ninth and The Six Deaths of the Saint.

A fundamental principle of the American legal system is a presumption of innocence, but once someone has been found guilty there is very little room to prove doubt.Framed shares ten true stories of men who were innocent but found guilty and forced to sacrifice friends, families, wives, and decades of their lives to prison while the guilty parties remained free. In each of the stories, John Grisham and Jim McCloskey recount the dramatic hard-fought battles for exoneration. They take a close look at what leads to wrongful convictions in the first place, and the racism, misconduct, flawed testimony, and the corrupt court system that can make them so hard to reverse.Told with page-turning suspense as only John Grisham can deliver, Framed is the story of overcoming adversity when the battle already seems lost, and the deck is stacked against you.

Dragon shifters, mercenaries, romance -- and a world on the fringe of war. Prince Rowyn was considered weak as a dragon, a secret that couldn’t leave the palace and mandated an elusive life. Remaining out of the public eye kept everyone safe. His twin sister was the face of the dragon monarchy, and he would remain in the shadows. He’d long come to peace with such a life; there was comfort in solitude and routine. Then whispers of war reached the shores. Every nation on edge, it landed on Rowyn to decide whether to build an alliance with the enigmatic dragon king of the south - or to send someone else in his stead. The decision was on his shoulders. He couldn’t possibly handle such a task, could he? Such worries faded into the background when he met the king’s guard, a human bearing a mystery in one hand, and an accusation in the other. One who challenged what he thought was true, invoking a sense of justice Rowyn had no choice but to follow. To make this alliance, he’ll have to step outside of the shadows he coveted, unravel a harrowing mystery, and lean into the arms of a stranger-turned-friend—perhaps something more. About Law of the Dragons: -Book 1 of a Trilogy -Fantasy romance -Dragon shifters -M/M romance (gay and demisexual/romantic, on the ace spectrum) -slow(ish) burn -Low spice (one open door scene) -Old gods -3rd person CW: language, sex, alcohol use

From the creator of the viral TikTok videos about the sunshine assistant to the evil villain and their unexpected romance comes the second book in the hotly-anticipated fantasy romance series. Readers can't wait to get their hands on a 'I have never been so hyped for a book before ' 'I will be buying this book so quickly even the dragon will be spooked!! ' 'OMG finally!! I can't wait to have it in my hands!' 'As soon as it is out, I am going to run to buy it!! Cannot wait. ' ' Giggling. Kicking my feet. I can't wait to read this! ' ' I love this series so much , I've been hooked since the beginning. I'm so excited for the book .' ' I love Evie and the Villain so I NEED it .'

Once Upon a Time meets The Office in Hannah Maehrer’s laugh-out-loud viral TikTok series turned novel, about the sunshine assistant to an Evil Villain…and their unexpected romance. ASSISTANT WANTED: Notorious, high-ranking villain seeks loyal, levelheaded assistant for unspecified office duties, supporting staff for random mayhem, terror, and other Dark Things In General. Discretion a must. Excellent benefits. With ailing family to support, Evie Sage's employment status isn't just important, it's vital. So when a mishap with Rennedawn’s most infamous Villain results in a job offer—naturally, she says yes. No job is perfect, of course, but even less so when you develop a teeny crush on your terrifying, temperamental, and undeniably hot boss. Don’t find evil so attractive, Evie. But just when she’s getting used to severed heads suspended from the ceiling and the odd squish of an errant eyeball beneath her heel, Evie suspects this dungeon has a huge rat…and not just the literal kind. Because something rotten is growing in the kingdom of Rennedawn, and someone wants to take the Villain—and his entire nefarious empire—out. Now Evie must not only resist drooling over her boss but also figure out exactly who is sabotaging his work…and ensure he makes them pay. After all, a good job is hard to find.

A fundamental principle of the American legal system is a presumption of innocence, but once someone has been found guilty there is very little room to prove doubt.Framed shares ten true stories of men who were innocent but found guilty and forced to sacrifice friends, families, wives, and decades of their lives to prison while the guilty parties remained free. In each of the stories, John Grisham and Jim McCloskey recount the dramatic hard-fought battles for exoneration. They take a close look at what leads to wrongful convictions in the first place, and the racism, misconduct, flawed testimony, and the corrupt court system that can make them so hard to reverse.Told with page-turning suspense as only John Grisham can deliver, Framed is the story of overcoming adversity when the battle already seems lost, and the deck is stacked against you.

Once Upon a Time meets The Office in Hannah Maehrer’s laugh-out-loud viral TikTok series turned novel, about the sunshine assistant to an Evil Villain…and their unexpected romance. ASSISTANT WANTED: Notorious, high-ranking villain seeks loyal, levelheaded assistant for unspecified office duties, supporting staff for random mayhem, terror, and other Dark Things In General. Discretion a must. Excellent benefits. With ailing family to support, Evie Sage's employment status isn't just important, it's vital. So when a mishap with Rennedawn’s most infamous Villain results in a job offer—naturally, she says yes. No job is perfect, of course, but even less so when you develop a teeny crush on your terrifying, temperamental, and undeniably hot boss. Don’t find evil so attractive, Evie. But just when she’s getting used to severed heads suspended from the ceiling and the odd squish of an errant eyeball beneath her heel, Evie suspects this dungeon has a huge rat…and not just the literal kind. Because something rotten is growing in the kingdom of Rennedawn, and someone wants to take the Villain—and his entire nefarious empire—out. Now Evie must not only resist drooling over her boss but also figure out exactly who is sabotaging his work…and ensure he makes them pay. After all, a good job is hard to find.

Alien Invasion of Earth! Peter Thompson, a typical seventh-grader, finds himself touring the planet with his friends Susan Simmons and Duncan Dougal, and three aliens in disguise! Their mission? To file the final report that will determine Earth's future in the universe. As the clock ticks away the hours before their meeting in space, the tour becomes weirder and weirder. The three friends come face-to-face with a plague of poots and "Big Julie" -- the weirdest alien yet! Meanwhile Peter discovers a secret that was hidden for decades. Will his discovery save Earth, or isi it already too late to stop the aliens from destroying the planet?

Satan Satanel has been forced to rule the Red Kingdom on the peaceful planet of Ayuzuma for over two thousand years, and he's sick of it. He yearns for a day he can finally step down. After how long he's managed to rule, he feels he's earned retirement. Arsene Mendoza's two sisters have been missing, her eldest for over two thousand, and her younger for ten. She deeply misses them, and wishes for the day they could be reunited. Luck doesn't seem to be on her side. Nicolaus Astraia is technically the bodyguard to both Satan and Arsene, but nowadays, he's mainly Arsene's. After many years pining after Arsene, he ponders whether it's time to confess. And how to best lose weight. He can't stand to look at himself in the mirror anymore. Takahiro Koizumi used to be one of Satan's best friends, until Satan had enough of him. After spending almost a month in a depressive episode, he finally starts to feel a bit like himself again. After bearing witness to Takahiro's depressive episode and his almost-suicide, Katherina is out for revenge. Together, Takahiro and Katherina aspire to not only take over Ayuzuma, but the rest of the galaxy. Satan is forced to learn about the planet he saw as his prison, and teach the Ayuzumans how to fight in a war. After all, they haven't had a war in eons. Can fighting for Ayuzuma change his mind, or will he always be bitter towards Ayuzuma?

Alien Invasion of Earth! Peter Thompson, a typical seventh-grader, finds himself touring the planet with his friends Susan Simmons and Duncan Dougal, and three aliens in disguise! Their mission? To file the final report that will determine Earth's future in the universe. As the clock ticks away the hours before their meeting in space, the tour becomes weirder and weirder. The three friends come face-to-face with a plague of poots and "Big Julie" -- the weirdest alien yet! Meanwhile Peter discovers a secret that was hidden for decades. Will his discovery save Earth, or isi it already too late to stop the aliens from destroying the planet?

Frozen meets Once Upon a Broken Heart and Draco Malfoy vibes.The German BookTok sensation now in English!Princess Maren always believed that chubby girls don’t get swept up in epic adventures – royal or not. That is, until her council drugs her one day and sells her to the richest and most handsome young lord in the northern realms. The man who ruined her life and her kingdom forever. But to save her dying homeland, Maren has to stay in the palace of silver and ice and help the most obnoxious person she knows become the man she once loved so deeply. And to make matters worse, Maren soon discovers that the glittering castle corridors are haunted by mysterious beasts once the sun goes down.Trapped in a court full of cruel liars, Maren tries to uncover the secret of the nightly beasts – and the reason why one of them is so fixated on her. But the intrigues of the court soon weave their deadly webs around her – and the only way to survive in this frozen nightmare might be to team up with a certain lord she vowed to despise forever.Prepare for a hauntingly beautiful fairytale world with a Dramione coded romance and the curvy heroine Disney never gave us growing up.

When old secrets catch fire, everything will burn. In a mortal world colonized by the gods and ruled over by the Descended, their cruel offspring, Diem Bellator yearns to escape the insular life of her poor village. Her mother’s sudden disappearance—and the discovery of a dangerous secret about her past—offer Diem an unexpected opportunity to enter the dark world of Descended royalty and unlock the web of mysteries her mother left behind. With the dying King’s handsome, mysterious heir watching her every move, and a ruthless mortal alliance recruiting her to join the growing civil war, Diem will have to navigate the unwritten rules of love, power, and politics in order to save her family—and all of mortalkind. Spark of the Everflame is the first book in The Kindred's Curse Saga, a four-book fantasy romance series. This slow burn, enemies-to-lovers epic is perfect for lovers of magic, dragons, angst, and banter and will appeal to fans of books like A Court of Thorns and Roses, From Blood and Ash, Gild, and The Serpent & the Wings of Night.

Satan Satanel has been forced to rule the Red Kingdom on the peaceful planet of Ayuzuma for over two thousand years, and he's sick of it. He yearns for a day he can finally step down. After how long he's managed to rule, he feels he's earned retirement. Arsene Mendoza's two sisters have been missing, her eldest for over two thousand, and her younger for ten. She deeply misses them, and wishes for the day they could be reunited. Luck doesn't seem to be on her side. Nicolaus Astraia is technically the bodyguard to both Satan and Arsene, but nowadays, he's mainly Arsene's. After many years pining after Arsene, he ponders whether it's time to confess. And how to best lose weight. He can't stand to look at himself in the mirror anymore. Takahiro Koizumi used to be one of Satan's best friends, until Satan had enough of him. After spending almost a month in a depressive episode, he finally starts to feel a bit like himself again. After bearing witness to Takahiro's depressive episode and his almost-suicide, Katherina is out for revenge. Together, Takahiro and Katherina aspire to not only take over Ayuzuma, but the rest of the galaxy. Satan is forced to learn about the planet he saw as his prison, and teach the Ayuzumans how to fight in a war. After all, they haven't had a war in eons. Can fighting for Ayuzuma change his mind, or will he always be bitter towards Ayuzuma?