Firstborns rule society. Secondborns are the property of the government. Thirdborns are not tolerated. Long live the Fates Republic. On Transition Day, the second child in every family is taken by the government and forced into servitude. Roselle St. Sismode’s eighteenth birthday arrives with harsh realizations: she’s to become a soldier for the Fate of Swords military arm of the Republic during the bloodiest rebellion in history, and her elite firstborn mother is happy to see her go. Televised since her early childhood, Roselle’s privileged upbringing has earned her the resentment of her secondborn peers. Now her decision to spare an enemy on the battlefield marks her as a traitor to the state. But Roselle finds an ally—and more—in fellow secondborn conscript Hawthorne Trugrave. As the consequences of her actions ripple throughout the Fates Republic, can Roselle create a destiny of her own? Or will her Fate override everything she fights for—even love?

When Sara loses the love of her life, she turns to the bottle to help fill the hole in her heart.After Sara's husband dies, she finds solace in whiskey, but soon realizes, it isn't only whiskey that she needs to help fill the void in her heart.

Bobby had never felt so good, no aches or twinges at all. Then he looked down and saw a body, his own body, with a very bloody head. Nothing was making any sense, and he had no idea what was supposed to happen next. He just knew he needed to get out of this predicament.This short story takes a wry look at the life and untimely death of a popular dance teacher in a local community center. When he realizes that he's dead he begrudgingly has to acknowledge his own giant ego – something that had insulated him from the truth surrounding him. He had always thought of it as a wonderful part of himself, but now it demands his attention before he can escape from his strange predicament. He knows for sure he doesn't want to be trapped in a community center run by the terrible trio. He needs help, which is not easy to find when no-one can see or hear you! Or can they?

Duck. Duck. Demon. After months on the run from the very organization Gem swore to serve, Gem is once again back on the job. A detective with a badge to prove it—and a partner with a weakness for pretty faces. Not to mention, a boss with an axe to grind. Yep. Life is almost normal. If you don’t count the baby daddy drama and the Nephilim whose sexy-as-sin kisses might actually have the power to melt her into a puddle of goo. But even the circus that is Gem’s personal life can’t distract her from the danger that still lurks among the Nephilim council. Demons no longer slip through secret portals to terrorize Earth. Why ship them in from afar when they can be created right here? One by one, Gem’s friends are being targeted until what began as a random science experiment becomes terrifyingly personal. This time, they have her dead to rights.

It's that time again! The Monster community is abuzz with whispers of the most anticipated party of the year. This deliciously exclusive event has tongues wagging even amongst the who's who of the monster community. It will once again be held at an undisclosed location on All Hallows Eve. Don't worry all you underprivileged socialites, The Monster Ball isn't just for vampires, witches, and werewolves. Other creatures of the night have as much of a chance to attend. Watch for your ticket but not in the mail. The silvery slip of parchment is said to appear in your hand by the light of the moon. If you find yourself a fortunate recipient best to keep it to yourself. There are some who would kill for the chance to attend. Because as every good monster knows... what happens at the ball, stays at the ball. xoxo, Elvira

Why do good girls always fall for the bad guy? I’ve always been the good-grades, home-by-curfew, responsible type…until now. The moment Silas Hale steps onto coven land, I’m inexplicably drawn to him. He’s beyond forbidden. A thief. A murderer. A hybrid. Our coven leader believes rehabilitating him will force the others to see him as one of us despite his lupin side. Only, it’s the lupin side that makes him so dangerous. Wanting him goes against everything I’ve been raised to believe. Being with him could get me killed. But lately, everywhere I look, I’m haunted by a golden gaze that’s making it impossible to stay away.

The Wall Street Journal bestselling sequel to Secondborn. In the Fates Republic… Firstborns reign supreme. Secondborns kneel in servitude. Thirdborns face death. And Census shadows them all. Secondborn Roselle St. Sismode was pressed into military service to battle the rebel uprising threatening the society that enslaves her. Now, powerful factions conspire to subvert the lines of succession, positioning Roselle to replace her mother as leader of the Republic’s armed forces. But the woman who bore her would sooner see Roselle dead than let her usurp her firstborn brother’s command. The deadly war of intrigue between her new masters and her ruthless family is but one conflict challenging Roselle. A soldier for the rebellion has drawn her into a rogue army’s plot to overthrow the Republic and shatter its brutal caste system. Targeted by assassins and torn between allies, Roselle will have her loyalty, love, and honor tested in the greatest battle of—and for—her life.

Bad boys break hearts, but I'll make sure it's not mine. After my nightmarish past, starting fresh should be a dream come true. But when my father’s death leaves me on the run, I have no choice but to seek shelter with the only family I have left. An uncle I’ve never even met. My uncle has a bad attitude and pack of friends that remind me far too much of the toxic life I left behind. Cruel, sexy Kai Stone is the worst of them. Occasionally, when the moon is high and full, I swear there’s something even beastlike about him. A monster who thrives off the mayhem and chaos that surrounds him. But no matter how hard I fight it, something about him tugs at my very soul. The worst part is, I have a secret. And when Kai discovers it, I have to convince him to let me stay. Worse, I’ll have to trust him. And make him trust me. Because I know he’s keeping something from me as well. And when I learn the truth, it will change everything. If there’s one thing Kai refuses to allow, it’s outsiders. Too bad neither one of us knows how to resist a bad idea.

Bros before halos. When Adrik fell into a coma, Gem vowed to do whatever it took to bring him back. Doesn’t matter that she’s now the mother of demon triplets. Or that Faith has gone feral on her. Or that Raguel has decided to launch a full scale supernatural takeover. All that matters is giving Starla what she wants. The name of the rebellion leader. And in exchange, Adrik gets a little Nephilim healing. Only one problem: the rebellion leader is Gem’s BFF from back in the day. A friend so close he’s practically family. Can Gem betray one friend to save another? Or is her entire plan one giant dead end? It’s not like there’s much riding on her choice: only the fate of the entire supernatural race.

Sometimes family can be the death of you...Tara Godfrey comes face to face with death threats, the supernatural, and family secrets. Her only ally? The hottest, most mysterious werewolf she'll ever meet. And he doesn't like her already.I killed a girl last night. I did it with my bare hands and an old piece of pipe I found lying next to the dumpster. But that’s not the part that got me. The part that scared me, the part I can’t seem to wrap my head around and still has me reeling, was that when she charged me, her body shifted–and then she was a wolf. All snapping teeth and extended claws. But by the time I stood over her lifeless body, she was a girl again. That’s about the time I went into shock. And that was the moment he showed up. Now, all I can do is accept the truths that are staring me in the face. One, Werewolves do exist. And two, I was born to kill them.