Horror/Historical Fiction

*Los Angeles Times Book Prize Winner * New York Times Notable Book * Locus Award Finalist * Winner of the Bram Stoker Award and the Shirley Jackson Award *

“You’re in for a treat...one of those books you can’t put down...Due hit it out of the park.” —Stephen King

Kari's perfect life comes to a screeching halt when her husband's enemy stands and tells the entire congregation, "Our first lady was a fourteen-year-old prostitute …" 

Her husband, Pastor Tony Baltimore, knows nothing of her past or the fact that she once told the police seven words that helped free her from child sex trafficking: "I cut him until I felt better."

Attraction or avengement? The present or the past? The truth or more lies? Can Celeste and Sanjay dig deep enough to face their fears and embrace a new start together, or will their love continue to be as impossible as fire and water?

Cameron Stone is an expert in breaking the same laws the men in her family are sworn to uphold and protect. Her plan to retire from her not-quite-legal activities is derailed when her cousin becomes entangled with The Warden, a crime lord who is known for an array of illegal enterprises. She creates an alias then maneuvers into a position to extract him from The Warden's clutches before he, like so many others who've betrayed him, winds up dead.

"Everything is for sale. Even the screams."

Secrets drove gifted surgeon Olivia Calderone away from Shadow Bay. Now that she's come home, will something more sinister be the death of her?

Brandi walks in on her husband and his mistress and says, "If you're going to cheat, I need to get something out of it. The mistress needs to come home, clean my house, keep the kids and put some money on the bills too."  When Tanya shows up during the surprise anniversary party to take Brandi up on her offer, the women seize the opportunity to teach Vernon that infidelity will no longer come at the expense of the women's time, money, and happiness. 

"Intense and creepy. A look into the dark depths of psyche, trust, and family, with twists so jarring, you won't know right from wrong." --Tarryn Fisher, New York Times Bestselling Author

When Ian asks her to play Burken in the isolated woods of Cadillac, Michigan, Charlotte feels she could use the childhood nostalgia and agrees. Burken—it’s the one thing that never changes…

...until Ian threatens to kill her in the middle of the game.

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To become Empress in 1850s Imperial China, Ling Xin must master seduction — and when the scholarly Zhi Hao becomes her unlikely tutor, their forbidden passion threatens to unravel everything. 

Debbie Mason meets Lizzie Shane in this small-town romance where a burned-by-love veterinarian arranges a fake partnership with a down-on-her-luck city girl in order to save his family business.

#1 New York Times bestselling author Sylvia Day goes deeper into the sultry world of the Crossroads series with Illusive — the thrilling continuation of the Crossfire® Saga spinoff that’s enthralled readers worldwide.

Every plan embodies a certain amount of risk, yet Jace and Sunday, in the heart of NOLA, known to compel and seduce, can finally create a plan perfect in love and profession.

Romance is … complicated, but it also can be unexpected and amazing.

With a foreword by New York Times bestselling author, Steven Barnes, on his hilarious adventure of landing the perfect woman as his wife, these seven stories in Rom-Complications should bring a little joy, fun and a lot of laughter.

Under a moon that awakens her darkest instincts, one woman discovers the wild power buried beneath her skin. In Night of She-Wolf: Unleashed Edition, desire, vengeance, and primal hunger collide as the wolf within refuses to be caged.

When Bazel Dadiani's family and village discovered his secret, his only option was to leave his home country of Georgia. He's used every cent he had to reach America, but he's determined to get where he's going, no matter how scared he is. He appreciates Atlas offering him a place to stay, but he's forgotten how to trust anyone, much less a figure of authority like Atlas.

S. A. Cosby's All the Sinners Bleed meets Percival Everett's Erasure in this literary thriller following the grandson of a famous Black actress from the 1920s to the 1940s, now a filmmaker himself, who returns to his grandmother's cabin retreat in the California mountains only to encounter the legacy of her rage born in Old Hollywood.

I Don't Do It All and Neither Should You is the ultimate permission slip for high-achieving women to retire the "Superwoman" cape and detox their overwhelmed schedules. It provides a strategic, 4-phase blueprint to stop people-pleasing, master the unapologetic "No," and trade burnout for a "Paid and Well-Rested™" lifestyle.

Whether you're grappling with past wounds, uncertain about your faith, or simply seeking a deeper connection with God, "You Can Trust Him" will guide you toward healing, hope, and a renewed sense of trust. Step into a life of unwavering faith and experience the transformative power of trusting in God's unchanging goodness.

Alexa King and Andrew Riker met when he trained her to be a bodyguard. Despite their simmering connection—and a few unguarded moments—she’s managed to keep their relationship purely professional. But now she runs her own security business, and her latest contract puts both her and Andrew in danger. She knows she can trust Andrew with her life. Will she trust him with her heart?

In this alternate world where the center of culture and power shifted to Africa, white slaves work for black masters. Set in the mid nineteenth century in a primarily Islamic America, Lion's Blood tells of a bond between Kai, son of a powerful leader and plantation owner, and Aidan, brought from the British Isles by slave traders to work on the planation. As both grow to manhood, conflicts arise, and both are caught up in a war with invading Aztecs to the South. Kai’s conflicted feelings and Aidan’s longing for freedom are part of the broad canvas in this fascinating story of an alternate America. “LION’S BLOOD is Barnes’ masterwork as a solo flight.”- Larry Niven

Curiosity has consequences… The first time I met Sir was at the mansion. He was a stranger to me. He materialized a dark and dangerous presence as part of an initiation into an exclusive club. His identity was a mystery, and yet the connection was explosive. I knew it was wrong to get involved, but I could not help it. I was curious. And willing to accept whatever he gave me. The arrangement was good. But it was never supposed to happen again. Or so I thought.

Burned by heartbreak and determined to keep love out of the way of her rising career, Patience has no plans to fall–until a magnetic stranger in Atlanta makes her question everything she thought she’d buried. But as Lennox pulls her closer and old wounds rise to the surface, Patience must decide whether she’s ready for a second chance at love… or destined to let her past ruin the very thing her heart has been waiting for.

Helen feels no shame about the fact that she hasn't been saved. Will the divas of New Day Temple of Faith think Helen is worth saving? More importantly, can God save Helen from not only her evil past, but from herself?

Love was never part of the deal—until Anne became everything.  I never believed in love—until Declan. He made me believe… then didn’t show up. One text: I’m not coming  He’s back now, demanding a second chance. She’s engaged now, but I don’t lose what’s mine.

In this riveting domestic thriller for readers of Jeneva Rose, Kimberly McCreight, Kimberly Belle, and Shanora Williams, one woman’s seemingly perfect marriage is shattered by a shocking revelation. Now, how far will she go to learn the whole truth—and will it be enough to outrun the lethal consequences?

The Castle: elite, elusive … dangerous. A secret organization that once stood for protection and benevolence, The Castle is now corrupted by illegal acts, greed, and dirty politics. Every crime syndicate, mafia and dirty politician on earth are determined to control the massive fortune guarded by The Kings: a found family forged by fate but called to action by crisis.

Two things threaten to destroy Daron Kincaid's world: the tracking device he developed to locate human trafficking victims, and an inherited membership in a mysterious outfit called The Castle.Can Daron take on Marquise, manage his loyalty to the Castle, and keep deep confidences without losing the woman he loves?

Not all monsters are born, some are made.
Killing Carpathia was the first mistake. Informing her niece made it worse. Durabia meant a fresh start for Raye Bennett. One phone call destroyed all of that. Returning to American soil could send her back to prison for the rest of her life. Attending the funeral of a family member may be deadlier. Heaven and Hell change places in this romantic thriller where the poison is sweeter than the wine.

Someone is sabotaging Dr. Lani Jamison’s career and their tactics are escalating. Are the attacks attempts to prevent Lani from working with The Castle to implement robotic surgery in the hospital? Or does her association with Jordan Spears have his clients seeking to take her out of the picture? Will Lani survive an unknown enemy’s endeavor to put her six feet under?

A must read passionate personal experience of wading through the murky waters of an American society that longs to forget its sordid past even while dealing with the cultural aftermath of its actions. It is for seekers of indigenous knowledge and those who embrace and understanding of social justice.

Ellena Kiley never imagined that rescuing a royal child would lead to an unlikely reward—a proposal from a Crown Prince who has fallen out of favor with the Sheikh of Durabia. There's just one catch. Kamran has only nine days to make Ellena fall in love with him and reclaim his position in the royal family. 

God has a perfect will for you, and you can find it through intentional seeking and spiritual growth.

This book serves as a guiding light, showing you precisely how to navigate the complexities of life while staying aligned with God's intentions.

Jaxon Malone lands the simplest job of his career—travel to the Kingdom of Ajid and escort Alia Fadel back to America to be the maid of honor in their friends’ wedding. But no one foresaw a previous regime suddenly surging back to power over the country—or their decision to imprison Alia for standing up to the new rulers.

What started as an intent to protect image, integrity, and innocence has catapulted into generations of hurt. Can matriarch Ruthie's own unwanted release be enough to free her adult children from hurt or will it only cause more harm?

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After heartbreak and unexpected twists, Leah and Summer discover that true love sometimes comes when you least expect it.. bringing passion,  family,  and a future neither woman ever imagined.