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For two centuries, Daren Morin was one of the most powerful mages in existence, a master of forbidden magic and feared across the realm. But betrayal ended everything. Now, he wakes up...eighteen years old. Again. Stripped of power. Trapped in a ruthless magic academy. Mocked by classmates who call him "Moron." This time, he's weaker. This time, they think he's no threat. This time, they're dead wrong.

A failed escape dumps Daren Morin on a distant continent—with a parasite burrowing into his mind. The Mind Serpent coiled around his Mana Portal has one goal: devour his consciousness and wear his body like a suit. Most mages would panic. Daren sees an opportunity. Stranded without allies, hunted by forces that span kingdoms, and fighting a war inside his own skull, Daren has been in worse situations. Probably. The difference is, this time his enemies don't know who they're dealing with—or what's already living inside him.

Welcome to Seattle, the Emerald City, and home to the single dads of Seattle. Ten sexy single fathers who play poker every Saturday night, have each other's backs, love their children without quarter, and hope to one day find love again. These are their stories....

Can’t something interesting happen? Sara, an American interpreter was bored out of her mind working at an economic conference in French Guiana. Then she spied him. Blake...former Delta and adventure lover was stuck in a mind-numbing bodyguard mission for an academic at a conference. The only thing holding his attention was the beautiful interpreter he noticed in the balcony and at the hotel. They shared a night of passion and were prepared to say goodbye...until Blake watched her kidnapped from a shop the next morning.

Awaking on the shores of a primitive world, David discovers a remote village populated almost entirely by women. Powerful witches have killed the men, destroying their tribal society. The women have little defense against the wild beasts and opportunistic goblin slavers who roam their forests. With a mysterious new power raging in his muscles, David becomes their guardian, provider, and leader. Beautiful women flock to him, believing he was sent by a sky god to protect them.

Former Navy SEAL Logan Bishop was bored. He spent his post-SEAL days flying tourists on helicopter rides over the mountains of Montana and occasionally rescued skiers from snowy slopes when an injury resulted in early retirement.

Tortured, framed for murder, and hunted by a kingdom. For Daren Morin, it's a familiar taste of betrayal. His enemies think he’s cornered. They're about to learn how wrong they are. His only path to untouchable status lies within a mysterious, labyrinthine artifact—the stage for a deadly, kingdom-wide tournament.

She escaped Hollywood to find peace. He was sent to keep her alive. Willow Thorton traded stardom for solitude in rural Nebraska, writing novels far from the spotlight that nearly destroyed her. Until silk roses start appearing on her porch. Hang-up calls. Fresh footprints beneath her window. Someone has found her, and they're getting bolder. Former Army Delta Force operative Casper Caspini doesn't do small talk or emotional attachments. But protecting Willow means breaking all his rules, starting with the one about not falling for the client.

The Cyth have been defeated, and a precious seed carried forth, escorted by its remaining ancient guardians. The Brotherhood has much to answer for; their schemes seem to grow in both ambition and danger in equal measure, yet the cost of their machinations is borne by the innocent. Someone must act, but the hardest part might be finding them. To do so, Verdan will have to leave the city once more, but Hobson’s Point is in a crisis. New leadership means new goals and new methods. Verdan’s focus remains on the Brotherhood, however, and will follow their trail, no matter where it takes him.

One minute I was scrubbing algae off a fish tank at Peculiar Pets. The next I awake on a fantasy world ruled by the System who applies skills, stats, and classes. No sword. No fireball. Just the Monster Merchant Class. I can capture, trade, and manage monsters. Which means venturing into wild and dangerous places where the prizes have claws, teeth, as well as the occasional desire to eat me.

The battle was won, but the price of victory was high. What should be a triumphant moment for the allied forces is marred by treachery, loss and worrying news from the south. Elder Vanarr is in trouble. The Host is a looming shadow, threatening to engulf everything that they hold dear, but it is far from the only threat. To survive, they will need to stand together, but petty Sect politics threaten to undermine the foundation of the alliance. The stakes are high, and failure is not an option.

Mia has dedicated her life to the refugees of Uganda, ensuring they have food and safety in an unpredictable world. But when a smuggling ring threatens the camp she’s sworn to protect, she refuses to back down. Devlin never expected his latest mission—uncovering a food smuggling operation—to lead him to the woman he never stopped loving. The one he walked away from. And now, she’s in danger.

Lucid dreaming and astral projection are two centuries-old techniques that allow you to live incredible experiences out of the physical plane and your physical body. With this bundle, you’ll quickly become an able practitioner, even if you’re a total beginner or never succeeded before.

Running trade routes with a crew of misfits, Karzon only had his determination, survival skills, and the need to turn a profit. As a newly awoken healer, Karzon's magic is unexpectedly rare. When the kingdom of Arlenia crumbles under monsters rising from corrupted gems, Karzon realizes all will fall without him, because his magic alone can destroy the source. Thankfully, he's not alone.

The Secret Science of Games is an accessible and entertaining guide to the hidden role of science in making games more fun. User experience (UX) research is a vital part of the story of how video games have become a cultural juggernaut, but game developers generally don’t speak publicly about how data shapes game design and game development.

Spending days on rescue missions when his Tennessee hometown flooded, he was stunned to meet up with an old friend. But dinner, drinks, talking, and laughing turned into a night he’d definitely remember fondly. But they’d promised one night only. Especially since they were both returning to their lives the next day.

Darius has enjoyed a nice break from an action packed integration into the GGA. With Earth in limbo, and a lost colony likely in need of help, he knows his vacation is on borrowed time. He owes the Merchant Marines, Pavia, and humanity itself to do more, to be more. So when life is turned upside down again, he ventures back into the stars, helping those he can, when he can. The adventure is intense, his family bonds are tight, and the dangers ever-present.

Verdan Blacke is an Imperial Wizard, a researcher by preference but soldier by necessity. Surviving an intense battle, Verdan is cursed by a hex witch in her final moments. Without any good options, Verdan escapes the ever-increasing pain the curse inflicts by performing a self-made stasis ritual.

My place in this world slowly reveals itself to me. Unfortunately, I’m constantly reminded just how magicians truly screwed this place up. The Lord Ruler serves as one of the kingdom’s major problems, though there could be more to it. Tasks: rank up the shop and town, adapt to my ever-increasing strength, and hey, there are foes that are seriously strong out there. So many things happen in my growing tale this time around. Sit. I shall continue…

Jack Wilder’s a big animal vet, a wildlife wrangler, and a man with a huge heart. His passions take him through Asia, Africa, and all points in between to rescue endangered species or heal creatures who’d be happy to repay the favor with a fanged bite. His life gets an unexpected upgrade when he’s brought to Navishala, a fantasy world of mountains, high-altitude forests, and more sentient species than you can shake a sword at. It’s a world that needs someone who can wrangle dragonkin, rescue trapped pegasus foals, or save the odd cattle ranch from a monster rampage.