Global and bizarre anomalies have appeared connecting our world to the barrens of Purgatory. Despite this known fact, folklore has mentioned fragments in time where mortals have been able to traverse through buildings made of stone and granite. Passing through without caution nor resistance, onto territory flooded with creatures brutish and perpetually lost as they too, traverse back to our realm.Belinda is the most beautiful damsel in all of aristocratic England, and as she heads to an afternoon tea party she feels confident that every man she encounters will worship the ground she walks on. What this fluffy belle cannot foresee is that one gent’s desire for her will turn into a scandalous obsession destined to keep gossipmongers talking for years. Nor can she predict the full scale war that will break out between her army of guardian fairies and a gnome who is hell bent on destroying her esteemed reputation.

Whoever coined the phrase 'fellow wanderer' had probably never wandered in an apocalyptic wasteland where people want to kill you and take your gun.All men must die. But Nomad doesn't want to die just yet. The date is somewhere in the thousands. The world is dead, rivers dry, and the only people left alive scrape the world's ruins for anything of value. Forget the promise of technology, for how things truly work has been forgotten and the only real value remains in things that can kill. The Ancients left behind wonders and it is those wonders which lead Nomad chasing after wealth. But the world is full of people who wish him dead, and the longer he lives and roams the wastes, the more he begins to realize that value lies in things altogether different.

A lich, a storm dragon's claws, and a battle for freedom.Gage has a week to rescue his loved ones before they're sacrificed, but if he's going to fight through an army of demons to get them out of the prison camp, he's going to need a powerful weapon.An ex-Demon Hunter turned lich is rumored to have just the thing: the claws of an ancient storm dragon that will give Gage the powers of a Storm Lord. But the lich was banished into the Dreaming a century ago, so tracking him down won't be easy.Stealing treasure from a lich is no simple task, but if he has to, Gage will pry the weapon from the monster's cold, undead hands.

Magic, mayhem, and moonshine. Gage came home to the Ozarks to mend fences with the friends he'd left behind. But when a solar storm reconnects Earth to the Fae Nexus, the world is engulfed in magical energy, altering the laws of nature… violently. Fuel, ammunition, and electronics explode, leaving the world in a dark apocalypse. As the flames die down, demons emerge through the Fae Nexus, swarming Gage's hometown and enslaving the survivors. To fight back, Gage and his reunited friends harness Fae powers, becoming the Wizard, Ranger, and Fighter they've always played in their favorite roleplaying game. With the help of a pair of moonshiners turned Alchemists and the ghost of a long-dead gunslinger, Gage and his friends have to level up fast to free their families and defend their home against the demonic horde. He may have walked away once, but this time the only thing Gage is leaving behind are his regrets and a pile of dead demons.

New greatly improved Pro Edition! Book One of The Nexus of Kellaran Series. A mighty world of wonder approaches a global war. Young Mark finds himself at the center of an intense whirlwind of adventure, romance, and action that will transform the world of Kellaran in only seven days! A passionately acclaimed High Fantasy Epic! Uses Metric (SI) measurement units. US Standard Edition also available.Book One of The Nexus of Kellaran Series. A mighty world of magic and wonder approaches a global turning point, and a global war. Young Mark finds himself at the center of an intense whirlwind of adventure, romance, and action that will transform the world of Kellaran in only seven days! A passionately acclaimed High Fantasy Epic! Uses Metric (SI) measurement units.New Professionally Published Edition! Features greatly improved cover art and graphics, better maps, new appendices including a recurring character list with descriptions and first appearance notes, proofreading by six editors to eliminate every typo, and professional editing including chapter breaks.Kellaran is a mighty world many times larger than the Earth, its technology is almost entirely magical, and it is home to many modern and advanced societies. The humans, unicorns, dragons, elves, dwarves, giants, gnomes, selkies, and gargoyles each have their own powerful nations, and the precarious peace is about to be shattered yet again.Many fantasy novels have central events that are supposed to affect the entire world, yet they are only described as affecting a part of one continent. Blessings Of A Curse is a story with true global scope; an epic of world-changing events, all interacting in a frantic global crisis.It's a book that is cheering and emotionally uplifting. It seldom seems emotionally dark, though it sometimes deals with tragic events.The magic in the story is self-consistent, and is as consistent as possible with real physics and physical constants.This novel contains adult themes, and deals with issues of sexuality. It is not recommended for those under 14 years of age.Many of the readers of this fantasy series also loved this author's science fiction series. Even many who had never read or enjoyed science fiction before were so impressed with The Nexus Of Kellaran Series that they then tried The Rational Future Series, and loved it just as much. The Rational Future Series; People Of The Tiger, Hunters In The Sky, and Victory Or Extinction are available now.Wayne Edward Clarke has been a professional musician, an inventor, a bio-sociological engineer, a gardener, and an author of fantasy, science fiction, erotica, and non-fiction books. He recently formed a fully staffed publishing company; Wayne Edward Clarke Publishing, which will soon be publishing other new and talented authors. 5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing book, May 28, 2012 By Paulsub63This review is from: Blessings Of A Curse - Metric Pro. Edition (The Nexus Of Kellaran Series)This book was incredible. A I read it, I was immersed in another world. The main character's evolution from a total neophyte to an accomplished master kept me riveted, and I was hooked. I have also read the second book in the series and I am anxiously awaiting the final book.This book, series and author will expand your horizons. Please give the book a try and you too will come to know what makes his writing so addictive. 5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best i've had the pleasure of reading, April 16, 2012 By HjÃrtur Þorgeirsson This review is from: Blessings Of A Curse - USA Pro EditionThis is my first review I've done and it's mainly because I haven't felt compelled to until now. Grave unjustice would be done to this incredible author if someone doesn't comment on how f-ing awesome this book truly is. Let me put it this way, only two books have I read that I enjoyed more than this book! Truly a modern masterpiece.5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book, September 11, 2012 By brownchr014This review is from: Blessings Of A Curse - USA Pro Edition read the metric version before realizing the usa version was free as well and had to bear through the metric version. Love the book and would have loved chapters, just to be able to give myself a stopping point between reads.

The stunning conclusion to the New York Times bestselling YA superheroes series. The Zeroes are in disarray. One of them has vanished into thin air. One of them is in prison. The rest of them are on the most-wanted list. And something big is brewing. After defeating Swarm in a breath-taking stand-off, Nate has been arrested for his murder. In prison and isolated, he can't use his powers of influence at all. Flicker, Chizara, Kelsie and Ethan are on the run and in hiding from the FBI who believe the Cambria Five are domestic terrorists. And Agent Phan and the FBI have a secret weapon up their sleeve - a teenager with a superpower that the Zeroes haven't encountered yet. Meanwhile, Sonia Sonic and her growing band of weird-hunters are tracking inexplicable events across the country - and their investigations lead them to New Orleans during Mardi Gras, where the celebrating crowds promise enormous power to anyone who can channel it. Time is running out for the Zeroes, but they must learn to trust each other again and combine their powers for good - to avert the looming disaster. A brilliant, action-packed conclusion to the superb Zeroes series.

After returning from a thirty-year trade mission, the crew of the Ea wake from cryonic suspension to find that their home world, Bh'Haret, is dead. "Screamer" satellites have been strung around their planet warning of a plague. A scan of the surface of Bh'Haret reveals no trace of human life—only crumbling cities. Their fuel and other supplies nearly exhausted, the crew has little choice but to make planet fall on Bh'Haret, infected with a virulent and deadly disease. In a desperate scramble to save themselves, the crew members of the Ea must each, in his or her own way, come to terms with the death of their world—and try to rekindle a belief in the possibility of life.

Nexus, the last book of Henry Miller's epic trilogy The Rosy Crucifixion, is widely considered to be one of the landmarks of American fiction. In it, Miller vividly recalls his many years as a down-and-out writer in New York City, his friends, mistresses, and the unusual circumstances of his eventful life.

Held for crimes against the Neutral Zone, Amaya's team may fall apart while she wrestles with her powers.Amaya is supposed to bring peace to the galaxy. Which is tough when she's being held for crimes against the Neutral Zone. Her imprisonment is on her own ship with her own crew. But close quarters create tension.Honestly, her role as Rayatana is a mess.She may never get to use her powers for anything good. Not if her teacher continues to keep secrets, and not if her powers keep harming others. Putting her mother in a coma should put her in prison, but she has a mission. She wants to bring peace to her people. She needs to become the Rayatana.In this second installment of The Rayatana Series, the people groups of the Neutral Zone come together to see if they believe Amaya is truly the Rayatana, a prophesied figure who will bring either peace or war to the galaxy. Amaya's adventures delve into her internal struggle with fear and her need to understand...

Destiny calls. But who will answer? Leading a secret society and taking on a deadly enemy wasn't part of Zawadi's life plan. Neither was inheriting control over the Kuvu, the most valuable medical discovery in existence. An elixir that can grant unimagined health and longevity... or a painful death. But when powerful forces take an unhealthy interest in her hometown in the heart of Kenya, the consequences are fatal. Her mother is killed, and her village is threatened with destruction. To save her family and secure her people's future, Zawadi must give up who she thinks she is to become who she's meant to be: Chief Zawadi, the spiritual and political leader of an endangered tribe. Only then can she find the Kuvu before it's destroyed. Assuming it doesn't kill everyone first. Empires will rise or fall based on her decisions. No pressure. The Nexus is the first book in the Into The Afroverse series by...

Winner of the 2014 Prometheus AwardMankind gets an upgradeIn the near future, the experimental nano-drug Nexus can link humans together, mind to mind. There are some who want to improve it. There are some who want to eradicate it. And there are others who just want to exploit it.When a young scientist is caught improving Nexus, he's thrust over his head into a world of danger and international espionage -- for there is far more at stake than anyone realizes.From the halls of academe to the halls of power, from the headquarters of an elite US agency in Washington DC to a secret lab beneath a top university in Shanghai, from the underground parties of San Francisco to the illegal biotech markets of Bangkok, from an international neuroscience conference to a remote monastery in the mountains of Thailand -- Nexus is a thrill ride through a future on the brink of explosion.File Under: Science Fiction [...

Return to the high-stakes, riveting world of The Androma Saga in this dazzling finale from #1 New York Times bestselling authors Sasha Alsberg and Lindsay Cummings.With her crew captured and her ship a smoldering ruin, notorious mercenary Androma Racella is no longer the powerful Bloody Baroness, but a fugitive on the run. And with most of the galaxy now trapped under the mind control of the bloodthirsty Queen Nor, not even the farthest reaches of Mirabel can offer safety for the queen's most-hated adversary.But Andi will risk anything, even her precious freedom, to save her crew. So when she finds herself stranded with bounty hunter Dextro Arez on the unforgiving ice planet of Solera, Andi seeks out the mysterious Arachnid, the one person who seems to be fighting back against the vicious queen...and uncovers the true, devastating reason for Nor's takeover.Back on Andi's home planet of Arcardius, Nor's actions have...

Stranded on a primitive world, betrayed by her crew, facing death at the hands of the natives, hunted by drug smugglers, Captain Dace has one hope of survival - convince the Patrol agent trying to kill her that she's innocent. But on Dadilan, no one is innocent.A romantic comedy set in a Sci-Fi background, Super Born is the first in a book series that follows the journey of a single mom who develops super powers in her thirties. She goes from dealing with the PTA to dealing with the FBI overnight. If adapting to this change is not enough, she must learn to balance her know life to the seductive new freedom her powers offer. How to use the powers without jeopardizing her daughter and her family? If the rules of man no longer apply to you, what is right and what is wrong? Add to that her discovery that there are more women like her and that they are hunted by those who would use their powers, and she has a confusing blend that makes her wonder if she wants the powers at all.A quirky scientist develops a complex theory as to the source of the power of the Super Born women and contracts with an investigative journalist to help him find them. Before long the journalist becomes enamored with the single mom, known now as the B.I.B., and carries on the search for his own reasons. The women's powers do not go unnoticed by the local politicians and the mob who search for them as well.Alliances form and break leading to a climatic battle of all the forces involved

Embark on a riveting journey into the unknown with "Whispers of the Cosmic Nexus," a spellbinding fusion of mystery and fantasy. Detective Alex Mercer, guided by ethereal echoes and veiled shadows, unravels enigmas that transcend the boundaries of reality.In the heart of the city, where cosmic forces intertwine with the fabric of existence, join Alex and his partner, Detective Emma Reynolds, as they navigate through a labyrinth of secrets. Symbols in abandoned warehouses, unearthed markings beneath the surface, and a final confrontation battling the very essence of darkness — this cosmic mystery unfolds with every turn of the page.Key Features:A Cosmic Mystery: Explore a world where the unknown and the supernatural collide.Detective Adventure: Join Alex Mercer in a thrilling quest for truth and redemption.Veiled Shadows: Unravel the secrets of a city cloaked in shadows and echoes.Unseen Threads: Follow the intricate threads that...

Amanda leads the hunt for dark Magi within Alliance Space.The Terran Alliance is growing, but can Amanda and the Earth Magi take their place in the galactic community before war destroys everything?With it's new found allies, the Terran Alliance moves to solidify its hold on its territory. Amanda leads a small team hunting for dark Magi within the Alliance. She finds hints of a deeper infiltration than they had ever suspected. Amanda visits Earth and gains greater understanding of her true calling. Her future, her destiny lies in the stars, and she needs a skilled team of hand-picked Magi, Vampires and Werewolves to help her.Amanda travels to the Nexus to present the Alliances application to join the Nexus to the Dynasties. This new development upsets the tender balance within the Nexus and threatens to throw the entire sector into war. Tensions rise as the Dynasties make their displeasure known. Amanda and the Alliance try to defuse the situation, but events may have progressed too far. Meanwhile, behind the scenes, factions of dark Magi put their plans into motion.War is brewing in the Nexus. Amanda must stand against this growing conflict, before it consumes everything.WARNING: This book contains intimate Lesbian Polyamorous situations (FF & FFF+). Reader discretion is advised.

The Senate of Solarna has declared Dr. Freedlander as an unethical scientist, banning him from the Solarna Gestational Biolabs. But that doesn't stop him from continuing Project Nexus with private funds from a bioengineering company.Project Nexus was created to produce super soldiers for the Solarnan army until they fell out with Dr. Freedlander. Six new super soldiers, bioengineered to be faster, smarter, stronger, loyal, and unquestioningly obedient.Then, someone hacks the mainframe, and now the whole project is on a razor's edge, teetering between destruction and redemption.Now, the six hybrid natae Jeb and Levi- 14, Kee-12, Lin- 11, and twin boys Kit and Kip- 7, who are trained survivalist soldiers, are beginning to change; they are developing a conscious a self-awareness. Something they were never meant to have, and now they have questions.Their quest for answers may get them killed.After the natae discover Dr. Freedlander's plan to...

New greatly improved Pro Edition! Book One of The Nexus of Kellaran Series. A mighty world of wonder approaches a global war. Young Mark finds himself at the center of an intense whirlwind of adventure, romance, and action that will transform the world of Kellaran in only seven days! A passionately acclaimed High Fantasy Epic! Uses American Imperial (Standard) measurement units.Book One of The Nexus of Kellaran Series. A mighty world of magic and wonder approaches a global turning point, and a global war. Young Mark finds himself at the center of an intense whirlwind of adventure, romance, and action that will transform the world of Kellaran in only seven days! A passionately acclaimed High Fantasy Epic! Uses American Imperial (Standard) measurement units.New Professionally Published Edition! Features greatly improved cover art and graphics, better maps, new appendices including a recurring character list with descriptions and first appearance notes, proofreading by six editors to eliminate every typo, and professional editing including chapter breaks.Kellaran is a mighty world many times larger than the Earth, its technology is almost entirely magical, and it is home to many modern and advanced societies. The humans, unicorns, dragons, elves, dwarves, giants, gnomes, selkies, and gargoyles each have their own powerful nations, and the precarious peace is about to be shattered yet again.Many fantasy novels have central events that are supposed to affect the entire world, yet they are only described as affecting a part of one continent. Blessings Of A Curse is a story with true global scope; an epic of world-changing events, all interacting in a frantic global crisis.It's a book that is cheering and emotionally uplifting. It seldom seems emotionally dark, though it sometimes deals with tragic events.The magic in the story is self-consistent, and is as consistent as possible with real physics and physical constants.This novel contains adult themes, and deals with issues of sexuality. It is not recommended for those under 14 years of age.Many of the readers of this fantasy series also loved this author's science fiction series. Even many who had never read or enjoyed science fiction before were so impressed with The Nexus Of Kellaran Series that they then tried The Rational Future Series, and loved it just as much. The Rational Future Series; People Of The Tiger, Hunters In The Sky, and Victory Or Extinction are available now.Wayne Edward Clarke has been a professional musician, an inventor, a bio-sociological engineer, a gardener, and an author of fantasy, science fiction, erotica, and non-fiction books. He recently formed a fully staffed publishing company; Wayne Edward Clarke Publishing, which will soon be publishing other new and talented authors. 5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing book, May 28, 2012 By Paulsub63 This review is from: Blessings Of A Curse - Metric Pro. Edition (The Nexus Of Kellaran Series) This book was incredible. A I read it, I was immersed in another world. The main character's evolution from a total neophyte to an accomplished master kept me riveted, and I was hooked. I have also read the second book in the series and I am anxiously awaiting the final book.This book, series and author will expand your horizons. Please give the book a try and you too will come to know what makes his writing so addictive. 5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best i've had the pleasure of reading, April 16, 2012 By HjÃrtur Þorgeirsson This review is from: Blessings Of A Curse - USA Pro EditionThis is my first review I've done on Amazon and it's mainly because I haven't felt compelled to until now. Grave unjustice would be done to this incredible author if someone doesn't comment on how f-ing awesome this book truly is. Let me put it this way, only two books have I read that I enjoyed more than this book! Truly a modern masterpiece.5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book, September 11, 2012 By brownchr014This review is from: Blessings Of A Curse - USA Pro Edition read the metric version before realizing the usa version was free as well and had to bear through the metric version. Love the book and would have loved chapters, just to be able to give myself a stopping point between reads.

The Nexus Odyssey is an epic journey of human exploration. Overpopulation and its attendant problems force colonisation of another planet. Having achieved this salvation, the relations between Earth and Mars become fractious, and this leads to the development of interstellar propulsion capability, a joint strategy of humans and intelligent aliens. The problems are immense, and benefits uncertain.Caedus has lived his life by the sword, and now seems destined to die by it as well. He has found himself sentenced to death for crimes against Vera'Gon and her people. The justice system of the capital city Vera'Gon is harsh, but fair. The worst criminals fight in the arena, executing each other for the entertainment of the people. The winners get to live another day, and get another chance to bring justice against their fellow combatants. But win or lose, all combatants will eventually find their life bleeding out on the sand. The system offers no redemption, only death. Can Caedus continue his life of blood and violence, or will he be executed like so many before him?

Saige Sterling is a curvy, confident hunter who has been training to kill monsters for a decade. She intends to become the premier bounty hunter in Nexus. First, she needs to make a name for herself so she will come to the attention of the boss of the hunters. All manner of creatures have come through gates from the underworld over the millennia. She won't have a shortage of rogues to hunt down. The supernatural creatures are forever stepping over the line and killing innocent humans. During her quest to gain a job doing what she loves best, Saige witnesses a vampire murdering a human. She follows her target to a nightclub for supernatural beings where he thinks he'll be safe. The brand-new bounty hunter won't let anyone stop her from fulfilling her destiny. Not even a mob of angry monsters can slow her down for long. Unfortunately, Saige's plans go awry and her target isn't who he seems to be. His boss is a sexy weredragon who won't be pleased if she turns his minion to ash. The dragon offers her a deal, but first she needs to prove herself to him. Accepting his bargain will be the first step in achieving her dreams, but it will throw her life into turmoil that she couldn't possibly foresee.

Octopied is a short story of approximately 5,500 words, set between Nexus and Nexus 2: Sins of the Past.Octopied is a short story of approximately 5,500 words, set between Nexus and Nexus 2: Sins of the Past.Elle, head of security on the Nexus, should have her hands full preparing for the consequences of her crew's actions after their most recent trip to the wormgate. Instead, she's been sent to negotiate a contract with the urchin people of planet cat-piss. But the smell won't be the worst thing she encounters during negotiations, as the urchin people are treacherous, and plagued by an alien octopus with a fascination with its victims.

Tate Collins has betrayed United Earth for the last time. Noah and Kayan’s crew are on a mission to bring him to justice. All they must do is find him and defeat the betrayer’s stolen fleet of living warships and the most advanced drone swarm in UE history. Or so they believe when they begin the hunt. Unfortunately, the Seer are making their move and are determined to control Noah through the five powerful devices bound to his mind and body. His freedom and his life are on the line, but so is the fate of three galaxies. One mistake, and Earth’s population will be enslaved as battle cyborgs for the Seer’s endless wars of conquest. The only chance for Noah and his friends is to save the first leviathan, uncover the secret technology of the Jykeen, and break the will of the Seer overlords. None of them are prepared to see the Nexus Gates open, but when they do, Earth will be either fall or rise to rival the Gavant Reach.

Saige Sterling is a curvy, confident hunter who has been training to kill monsters for a decade. She intends to become the premier bounty hunter in Nexus. First, she needs to make a name for herself so she will come to the attention of the boss of the hunters. All manner of creatures have come through gates from the underworld over the millennia. The supernatural creatures are forever stepping over the line and killing innocent humans. She won't have a shortage of rogues to hunt down. During her quest to gain a job doing what she loves best, Saige witnesses a vampire murdering a human. She follows her target to a nightclub for supernatural beings where he thinks he'll be safe. The brand-new bounty hunter won't let anyone stop her from fulfilling her destiny. Not even a mob of angry monsters can slow her down for long. Unfortunately, Saige's plans go awry and her target isn't who he seems to be. His boss is a sexy weredragon who won't be pleased if...

In a galaxy beset by war, where the Adeptus Astartes are all that stand against annihilation, the Ultramarines are exemplar – noble, honourable and oathbound to the protection of mankind. Where the predations of the alien, the witch and the heretic threaten the Imperium, the Angels of Death fight to oppose them.Brother-Sergeant Allectius wages a brutal war of attrition against a seemingly endless xenos foe. But when the vile necrons unleash a mysterious pall over him and the people he protects, Allectius must take his fight beyond the walls... for more than just victory, now their very survival is at stake.Also included in this book is a host of awesome short stories to give you a flavour of the many warring armies that exist within the worlds of Warhammer 40,000.

Never leave the path.  It’s sacred law, punishable by exile. When her son goes missing in the perilous mountains, Kaemada defies the law to search for him. She enlists the help of her hero brother, a priestess berserker, and a fire-wielding friend. But the law exists for a reason. When the search party is captured by the mythical Kamalti, they learn that Kaemada’s son was sent to an ancient prison city. As they battle for freedom, they discover a horrible truth that will change the future of both races forever. With their world in upheaval, Kaemada must find a way to peace if she's to save her son—but tensions between the two races are leading to war.

When Major Nathan Helix's commanding officer plunges 55 floors to his death, everybody agrees that Helix is the obvious choice of investigator. Conflict erupts when the Home Secretary intervenes. Helix refuses to stand down and chooses suspension over desk duty. Determined to discover who murdered his friend and mentor, he joins forces with his cyber-genius brother Ethan. Chains of evidence point back to a celebrated case, a case centred around politics and power, the pinnacle of Helix's career. The case is closed and Helix wants it left that way. But long lost family links lurk in the shadows and blood is thicker than water. He's not the only one determined to reveal his version of the truth. The Home Secretary is handed explosive new evidence. The leaked documents demand the case be reopened placing Helix and the main prosecution witness, Doctor Gabrielle Stepper in the dock. She orders their arrest. When he learns who's behind the leak and their lust for revenge, Helix knows he's waging a war on two fronts. Pitted against that and the system he thought he was part of, he has to find Gabrielle. This time, it's not just a fight for her reputation and his career, but a battle for their lives.  

Expected to be a Healer. Destined to be something else. All of the Waterns of Barkin Prime have been Master Healers, a legacy that runs back hundreds of years. Corda, the eldest daughter of the house, does not expect to break that pattern, but the universe has different plans for her. The events that help shape the woman that will become an essential part of the Vorcian Imperium are powerful. Just like the adult that she is destined to be. This is the second story in the Vorcian Imperial Chronicles about Corda, the eldest girl in the Watern family of Barkin Prime. We first met Corda in the book In the Cards, where her coming of age 10th birthday was celebrated by a visit from her maternal grandmother, the Imperial Seer. The story picks up when Corda is barely 13 and is starting at the Barkin Prime Academy of Magic.

Kerrigan Cruz and Dominic Grayson have fulfilled their destiny, clearing the way for a new Guardian of the Light to emerge. The product of her parents’ mixed bloodlines, Victoria Milena Cruz-Grayson must defend the world as the only Guardian of Mankind in existence. With the weight of the world on her shoulders, Tori must find a way to keep it from falling before the gravity of her existence sends her crashing to her knees and mankind along with her. The real war is inside her psyche; good versus evil in a battle between Light and Dark. But she is not alone in her quest.The Guardian of the Guardian, Dante is destined to fight by her side. With an arsenal of wicked charm, seduction, and the ability to ignite a raging inferno, his allure is powerful. Will it be enough to convince Tori to choose him?Coming between them is a man whose existence is confined to her dreams. The only friend Tori has ever known, a man she has grown to love over her short eighteen years. She doesn’t know his name, or why he’s there, but she can’t deny the feelings she has for him. There’s only one problem; when he leaves, her dreams become nightmares plagued by demonic beings hellbent on viciously murdering her loved ones. Over and over again.Two men, both pledging their undying love and unyielding loyalty, but one is not at all what he seems.Torn between her lifelong friend and the man destined to stand by her side, the Guardian of Mankind must choose her path. The fate of the world depends on her getting it right. But how can she choose when she doesn’t really know who she is to begin with? Nexus: There is one truth . . . Everything happens for a reason.

Nexus Confesions - true erotic stories from real-life fetish enthusiasts... Nexus Confessions explores the length and breadth of erotic obsession, real experience and sexual fantasy. This is an encyclopaedic collection of the bizarre, the extreme, the utterly inappropriate, the daring and the shocking experiences of ordinary men and women driven by their extraordinary desires. Collected by the world's leading publisher of fetish fiction, this is the fourth in a series of six volumes of true stories and shameful confessions, never-before-told or published.

Marcus Roth is a top criminal lawyer by day and demon-slaying warder by night, but he is simply one of five warders—not really important to anyone but Joseph Locke, his hearth. Or so Marcus mistakenly believes. On a trip to Lexington, Kentucky, to celebrate Joe’s grandfather’s birthday, that belief changes as Marcus unwittingly uncovers a paranormal dilemma and ends up revealing his identity as a warder to Joe’s family. Faced with a traitor, demons, and the return of an old enemy, Marcus must put his own needs aside to save his friends—though in so doing he may lose the man he loves forever. Even living through the ordeal might not be enough if Marcus can’t forgive himself and learn that his hearth and the rest of his clutch can’t do without him.

The Cash Nexus is the controversial history of money's central place in the world, from Niall Ferguson, bestselling author of Empire and Civilization Generations of historians have shied away from the truth behind the cliche: money makes the world go around. International bestseller Niall Ferguson answers the big questions about finance and its crucial place in bringing happiness and despair, warfare and welfare, boom and crash to nations buffeted by the onward march of history. Starting in 1700 and ending today, The Cash Nexus is a dazzling, powerful and controversial explanation of modern world history and the fundamental force that lurks behind it all. About the author: Niall Ferguson is one of Britain's most renowned historians. He is the author of Paper and Iron, The House of Rothschild, The Pity of War, Empire, Colossus, The War of the World, The Ascent of Money, High Financier, Civilization and The Great Degeneration. He has written and presented six highly successful television series for Channel Four: Empire, American Colossus, The War of the World, The Ascent of Money, Civilization and China: Triumph and Turmoil.

Praise for A Lady's Revenge: "Devlyn makes a unique mark on the genre with her powerful prose and gripping theme."—RT Book Reviews, 4 Stars The Stakes Are High, The Players in Position... Catherine Ashcroft leads a quiet life caring for her precocious seven-year-old daughter, until a late-night visitor delivers a startling ultimatum. She will match wits with the enigmatic Earl of Somerton, and it's not just her heart that's in danger. Let the Games Begin... Spymaster Sebastian Danvers, Earl of Somerton, is famous for his cunning. Few can outwit him and even fewer dare challenge him-until now. After returning to his country estate, his no-nonsense neighbor turns her seductive wiles on him- but why would a respectable widow like Catherine risk scandal for a few passionate nights in his bed? "Devlyn reveals the darkness of the spy game and entices readers with a talented and determined heroine."—Publishers Weekly "Wildly romantic, quick paced, and entertaining from beginning to end."—The Book Girl "Dark and sexy...full of adventure and mystery but also a powerful love story...a must read."—My Book Addition Reviews

Attractive, blonde Sarah lives happily with her husband in a state of suburban bliss. Until she receives a salacious e-mail from a man called 'Brian', who knows intimate details about her. It suggests she is being watched. More mails arrive admiring her sexy outfits. Her bemusement soon turns to curiosity and she begins a correspondence with Brian. Convinced the writer is her husband, she begins to follow the requests in the emails and engages in sexual games with her husband. Hooked on the game, the requests become more extreme and she engages in affairs with other men. It is only then that she becomes aware that the identity behind Brian is not her husband. A stranger has transformed her from a loyal loving wife, to an insatiable adulterer.Swamped by an overwhelming desire not only to discover who Brian is, but to find gratification from outrageous sexual acts, she begins to seduce the men she suspects are Brian. Time after time she attempts to solve the mystery of Brian,...

Star Crusades Nexus is an epic military science fiction series that chronicles humanity's first steps into the Orion Nebula, and the great conflict that awaits them. The greatest warriors, engineers and scientists of the age blaze a path to the worlds of T’Karan and Helios, far away from the human worlds of the Alliance. There they will meet alien races and become embroiled in intergalactic politics and conflict. Characters such as Spartan, the illegal pitfighter turned war hero of the Great Uprising, Teresa Morato, senior commander in the Marine Corps and a deadly warrior and Gun, the synthetic warrior giant turned General, a figure with a burning desire to hunt time and destroy the enemy’s of his tortured people. All of them will play their part in shaping humanity’s future in the galaxy. This compendium edition contains the full text of the first three novels, Legions of Orion, Machine Gods and Heroes of Helios. Legions of Orion A chance discovery on the jungle world of Hyperion leads Alliance scientists on a path to creating a permanent spacebridge to the distant Orion Nebula. In a matter of days, great fleets of military and civilian ships depart for the single greatest expedition since the colonisation of Alpha Centauri. Into this great adventure travel two heroes of the war, retired Marines Spartan and Teresa Morato, and their son Jack. Now senior members of an elite private military corporation, they are at the heart of the Alliance bold new plan. Their discovery of buried machines, as well as derelict spacecraft in the first system encountered triggers events that will see the Alliance embroiled in a military conflict like no other. Discoveries of a dead people who have been wiped out by an unknown enemy sends a shudder through the many worlds of the Alliance. Machine Gods After decades of war, the Alliance reached the Orion Nebula and discovered the advanced but shattered remnants of the T'Kari. People and ships are diverted to this rich area of space to continue its exploration and exploitation. At the same time a secretive faction of the T'Kari, known simply as the Raiders unleash attacks on any ships or facilities left unguarded, be it human or T'Kari. Heroes of Helios A strike group of the dozen most advanced ships in the Alliance is assembled and sent to a summit of the remaining great powers of Orion. It is a measure of the reputation and military prowess of humanity that they are to be allowed to participate in joint exercises with the Narau Navy, a combined military force made up of ships from the five alien empires. At the same time a diplomatic mission lands on the surface of the planet to meet with the leaders in the Helion Council. The 15-book Star Crusades series includes: STAR CRUSADES NEXUS Legions of Orion (Star Crusades Nexus, Book 1) Machine Gods (Star Crusades Nexus, Book 2) Heroes of Helios (Star Crusades Nexus, Book 3) The Great Betrayal (Star Crusades Nexus, Book 4) Prophecy of Fire (Star Crusades Nexus, Book 5) Call to Arms (Star Crusades Nexus, Book 6) Battle for Helios (Star Crusades Nexus, Book 7) Wrath of the Gods (Star Crusades Nexus, Book 8) The Black Rift (Star Crusades Nexus, Book 9) STAR CRUSADES UPRISING Siege of Titan (Star Crusades Uprising, Book 1) Tears of Kerberos (Star Crusades Uprising, Book 2) Fires of Prometheus (Star Crusades Uprising, Book 3) Battle for Proxima (Star Crusades Uprising, Book 4) Fall of Terra Nova (Star Crusades Uprising, Book 5) Slaves of Hyperion (Star Crusades Uprising, Book 6) These titles are also available as combined trilogies including: STAR CRUSADES NEXUS: THE FIRST TRILOGY STAR CRUSADES NEXUS: THE SECOND TRILOGY STAR CRUSADES NEXUS: THE THIRD TRILOGY ETA Q3 2014 STAR CRUSADES UPRISING: THE FIRST TRILOGY STAR CRUSADES UPRISING: THE SECOND TRILOGY

SHEV is a 30,000 word novella and the 5th and final installment in my beloved NEXUS series. SHEV can be read as a standalone. The Marquess of Shevington's bleak existence sparks to life after hiring a mysterious governess whose secrets stir his curiosity and whose courage awakens his desire. A LOVE SO DEEP...Marcus Keene, Lord Shevington, leads a life of idleness and indulgence--or so he would have everyone believe. The illusion he has carefully crafted to protect his country no longer holds the same appeal it once did. His life takes a dramatic turn when a five-year-old girl--his daughter--appears on his doorstep, scared and angry and carrying a missive from his former French mistress. A SECRET SO DARK...The unassuming, aloof governess Shev hires begins to break through to his daughter while protecting a dark secret of her own. A secret that is tearing her apart, day by day. What the governess does not understand is that mysteries are like catnip to Shev. Irresistible. Much like the governess herself. But all is about to change when his daughter's French family arrives to take her away, and Shev's faced with the prospect of an empty home once again and his heart's desire slipping from his grasp.  

Nexus Confessions - true life erotic stories from fetish enthusiasts... Nexus Confessions explores the length and breadth of erotic obsession, real experience and sexual fantasy. This is an encyclopaedic collection of the bizarre, the extreme, the utterly inappropriate, the daring and the shocking experiences of ordinary men and women driven by their extraordinary desires. Collected by the world's leading publisher of fetish fiction, this is the third in a series of six volumes of true stories and shameful confessions, never-before-told or published.

Six months have passed since the release of Nexus 5. The world is a different, more dangerous place. In the USA, the freedom fighters of the Post-Human Liberation Front use Nexus to turn men and women into human time bombs aimed at the President and his allies. The first blows in the war between human and posthuman have been struck.

It's Halloween, and Josh and Maddy are all ready to go out trick-or-treating. But the arrival of their otter-people friends with an urgent message from Keeper the Giant changes everything.

Nexus Confessions - true life erotic stories from fetish enthusiasts... Swinging, dogging, group sex, cross-dressing, spanking, female domination, corporal punishment, and extreme fetishes... Nexus Confessions explores the length and breadth of erotic obsession, real experience and sexual fantasy. This is an encyclopaedic collection of the bizarre, the extreme, the utterly inappropriate, the daring and the shocking experiences of ordinary men and women driven by their extraordinary desires. Collected by the world's leading publisher of fetish fiction, this is the fourth in a series of six volumes of true stories and shameful confessions, never-before-told or published.

The Explosive Conclusion to the trilogy that began with Nexus and Crux. Global unrest spreads through the US, China, and beyond. Secrets and lies set off shockwaves of anger, rippling from mind to mind. Riot police battle neurally-linked protestors. Armies are mobilized. Political orders fall. Nexus-driven revolution is in here. Against this backdrop, a new breed of post-human children are growing into their powers. And a once-dead scientist, driven mad by her torture, is closing in on her plans to seize planet's electronic systems, and re-forge everything in her image. A new Apex species is here. The world will never be the same. File Under: Science Fiction

Six months have passed since the release of Nexus 5.  The world is a different, more dangerous place. In the United States, the terrorists - or freedom fighters - of the Post-Human Liberation Front use Nexus to turn men and women into human time bombs aimed at the President and his allies. In Washington DC, a government scientist, secretly addicted to Nexus, uncovers more than he wants to know about the forces behind the assassinations, and finds himself in a maze with no way out. In Thailand, Samantha Cataranes has found peace and contentment with a group of children born with Nexus in their brains. But when forces threaten to tear her new family apart, Sam will stop at absolutely nothing to protect the ones she holds dear. In Vietnam, Kade and Feng are on the run from bounty hunters seeking the price on Kade's head, from the CIA, and from forces that want to use the back door Kade has built into Nexus 5.  Kade knows he must stop the terrorists misusing Nexus before they ignite a global war between human and posthuman. But to do so, he'll need to stay alive and ahead of his pursuers. And in Shanghai, a posthuman child named Ling Shu will go to dangerous and explosive lengths to free her uploaded mother from the grip of Chinese authorities. The first blows in the war between human and posthuman have been struck.  The world will never be the same. File Under: Science Fiction [ Upgraded | Closer Than You Think | Upload | Civil War ]From the Trade Paperback edition.

"Devlyn spins an intriguing historical romance packed with emotion and suspense."—New York Times bestselling author Dianna Love Seduction is His Duty to King and Country Ethan deBeau has charmed his way into the beds of countless women, enticing them to whisper all kinds of state secrets in his ear. But his latest assignment is completely different: find a missing young boy. It's practically child's play for a master spy such as Ethan. Until Miss Sydney Hunt threatens to unravel all his carefully laid plans. Who is the world is this woman? But Tempting Her is All for Pleasure Sydney has worked hard to maintain a facade of respectability—all while keeping a network of contacts among London's underground world. When she hears of strange activities at a local home for orphans, she's determined to find out what's really going on. Until she runs headlong into a notorious rake eager to expose every inch of her... Praise for Checkmate, My Lord: "Sexy and edgy...those who enjoy Brenda Joyce will delight in this."—Booklist