A thousand year curse … Prepare for a book hangover as the dragons, wolves, witches, vampires and a scared kitty take you on a thrilling, yet enduring adventure. Dracones Awakening: After their village was destroyed they fled to earth, now, fourteen years later two fallen angels are dead, and Tierney’s father is missing… In the search for Tierney’s dad, secrets and lies are revealed, and as Jax battles the beast raging beneath his skin, it paralyzes him with dread. What if he hurts someone innocent? What if he hurts Tierney? Well aware that he’s not worthy of her love—when a monster surfaces—one so vile it makes Jax see red—he does what he believes is the only thing that will keep Tierney safe. But is it? Dracones Revelations: Secrets have power … and some have the ability to destroy. For years Sami’s kept certain horrifying events from the past buried, until the one person who should accept him, doesn’t. The rejection, combined with his approaching awakening and steadily growing powers, has Sami spiraling out of control. But life waits for no one, and when a female dracones finds herself in trouble, Sami heads to Calgary to rescue her. The reprieve will do him good, and the mission should be quick and easy, right? Wrong. Stranded in a blizzard with a stunning woman who warms his heart, Sami’s awakening arrives. If that wasn’t enough, he’s suddenly confronted by vampires that can walk in the day, and someone he believed to be dead. Rage, hurt, and despair consume Sami. He knows his family has his back, but can he let go of the secrets and free himself from their power before anyone else gets hurt? Dracones Betrayed: He barely survived her the first time...now she’s back… When Phoenix shifter Hellfire shows up seeking Sami’s help to find her sister, he’s torn. She heartlessly tossed him away, and he’s finally picked up the pieces of his life. He’s trying hard to move on and has other relying on him. How can he leave? Yet, as Sami catches a glimpse of Hellfire’s own secrets, he realizes there’s more at stake than just a missing phoenix. Faced with impossible choices, what will he do? Hang on tight because this whirlwind of prophecy, hate, and betrayal will sweep you into another realm teeming with immortal creatures and devastating consequences as we discover if Sami will ever find happiness. Dive into the Dracones today and feel your savage heart soar. This steamy series is an emotional adventure that’ll leave you breathless. For fans of Sherrilyn Kenyon, J.R. Ward, Larissa Ione, Lara Adrian, Dianne Duvall, Christine Feehan, Gena Showalter & Nalini Singh.

There once was a dragon who created the world. He was mighty, benevolent, and kind. Known as the Divine Dragon, he created others in his image. These were known as the Clan dragons, each in charge of helping the world prosper and flourish. They lived in harmony with the other races of the world - that is, until one dragon grew jealous of the Divine's power. Now the Age of Dragons is over. The dragons have disappeared, their power sealed away in crystals known as Dragon Eyes. Thought lost, the Crimson Dragon's Eye has reemerged, choosing a man with a mysterious fire mark to become the bearer of the power of the Crimson Dragons.With the help of Rhinehart and the mysterious dual-elf, Elania, the Crimson Dragons are but the first to rise again.

Maren Maurer (b. Scherzingen, Switzerland, 1981; lives and works in Cologne) trained as a classical stage dancer before studying with Rita McBride and Rosemarie Trockel at the Düsseldorf Academy of Fine Arts. Around 2012-2013, Maurer started casting a growing number of sculptures using traditional techniques in which she experiments with the alternation between positive and negative shapes to define (empty) space as an interstitial form. The artist has worked with a wide range of materials including aluminum, synthetics, rubber, and, most recently, a venerable staple of sculpture: bronze. More often than not, her own body, or parts of it, are part of the creative process as well. Yet however different Maurer's sculptures, drawings, watercolors, photographs, installations, performances, and video projections may be, space is a constant point of reference in her work--space as familiar terrain as well as regions yet to be explored: open, undefined, precarious passages play a crucial role in her art. Hic sunt dracones (here be dragons) is a conventional formula that appears on medieval maps to designate uncharted areas. It resurfaced in contemporary culture when the Chaos Computer Club adopted it as a motto, and now serves as the title for Maren Maurer's first monograph. With essays by Barbara Könches and Doris Krystof.

“A book that will stay with you.” -Sherrilyn Kenyon This is the CLEAN VERSION of Dracones Awakening Her father has vanished ... her dragon powers are waking up... ... and Jax refuses to believe they are soulmates. As Tierney unravels the mystery of her dad's disappearance, she discovers a web of secrets, along with one scared kitty. Jax thinks the worst thing that could happen is losing control of the primal power of his dragon that's inside him, especially as it continues to grow stronger each day. What if he harmed someone who doesn't deserve it? Someone like Tierney? Yet, when faced with a malevolent presence that threatens to tear apart their world, Jax realizes there are far worse monsters out there than him. In order to protect all he holds dear, he must make a heart-wrenching decision. For Tierney, he will do anything, but will this decision cost him his life? Don't miss out on this electrifying tale where time ticks away as emotions run high. Grab your copy now and let your heart soar. ★★★★★ Download and discover why readers call this the best, fast-paced, thrilling page-turner with a different take on fantasy and paranormal shifters.

THE RING'S THE THING ... Thing was a young girl who hid beneath a mask. Her companions included a crow, a toad, a goldfish, and a kitten. Never had a more unlikely band of unheroic heroes set off on a difficult and dangerous quest. But Thing had a ring with unusual powers. . . . Summer was an orphan who only wanted to find a husband and settle down. But first she had to help out a blind knight with amnesia and a winged pig. But how to get those two, as well as a raggle-tail assortment of other creatures in distress, to the far-distant place where they belonged Summer owned almost nothing¾except a certain magic ring. ... Summer was cast adrift in London by the untimely death of her parents. Then an uncle left her a legacy that would lift her up from poverty¾if she took a dragon's egg into uncharted Asia. The task was daunting and time was short, but her late uncle had also left her a very remarkable ring. ... Three very unusual heroines in widely separated eras, each wearing for a time a ring made from a unicorn's horn, a ring with extraordinary powers. . . . At the publisher's request, this title is sold without DRM (Digital Rights Management). "People who think they hate fantasies are going to like this one." ¾USA Today "Endearing characters. . . . Brown's incredible journey is a find." ¾Publishers Weekly "Compelling ... a rare treat for fantasy lovers." ¾Library Journal "Don't miss this brilliantly conceived, superbly crafted, and eminently beguiling fantasy foray." ¾Romantic Times

This book considers the effect of China’s unprecedented economic growth and more prominent geopolitical role in the twenty-first century. Rising powers considerably alter international relations, leading to the emergence of a multipolar world order that impacts more traditional international players like the European Union (EU). China’s growing economic and diplomatic influence is particularly relevant in Africa, where it presents an alternative to conventional North-South relations and proposes a new type of South-South partnership. Stahl examines the EU’s foreign policy response regarding China’s growing presence in Africa, as well as the EU’s attempts to refocus attention on the African continent. Drawing on a rich body of evidence collected through fieldwork in China and Africa, and extensive expert interviews, the author sheds light on the novel trend of EU-China-Africa trilateral relations. The book offers a new analytical framework for the study of the EU’s foreign policy of engagement with emerging powers and will appeal to graduate students and scholars interested in the EU’s international role, international relations and development, as well as contemporary Chinese and African studies.

A thousand-year curse … Prepare for a book hangover as the dragons, wolves, witches, vampires and a scared kitty take you on a thrilling, yet enduring adventure. Book 4 Dracones Thaniel: Thaniel’s spent his life hiding from predators, now, due to trusting someone he shouldn’t have, he’s become one. Complete with fangs and claws. He has no control over the beast within and is terrified he’ll hurt someone. Thaniel didn't think things could get worse until he ends up a captive of the Spokane werewolf pack. After a lifetime of abuse, and Thaniel hits rock bottom, three strangers appear. They rescue him, offer safety, a home, and perhaps even love. But why would they do that? Book 5 Dracones Rogue: A wolf lost in darkness … … an avenging angel ruled by vengeance. Soroyan's aware that the deal he made with a vampire to save his nephew is likely a trap. But as the enforcer for the Okami pack, and once feared as humanity's worst nightmare, he doesn’t care—until he’s collared and unable to shift. Weak and without his beast, Soroyan struggles with his new human vulnerability, until he realizes it might be his way out. However, he must rescue his brother's son first. But before he can do anything, a fierce purple-eyed woman appears. She's the last thing he needs, yet he can't resist her. Raven has hunted the enemy for twenty years, closed off and alone, until the big bad wolf awakens her, setting her blood on fire. Now she must decide how much she’s willing to sacrifice to save the wolf who might be her second chance at love. When passion collide, will their burning desire for each other be enough to defeat their enemies and reclaim their lives? Book 6 Dracones Guardian: Angels aren’t supposed to wield emotion … … and they’re definitely not meant to fall in love. As commander of Heaven’s elite forces, Archangel Zandraziel kept his emotions hidden. But questioning the Council’s actions earned him the task of patrolling the fallen in the fifty-two realms. His job? Eliminate any who join the side of darkness. Only, navigating realms teeming with emotion proved far more challenging than Zandraziel expected. He eventually became Zander—a husband and father, until he lost his mate. Now, he lives to protect his children from their enemy. He doesn’t want or need any romance in his life, but when he meets his neighbor, Chloe, an undeniable attraction sparks between them. But his world is dangerous for humans, and as new evil emerges there's even more reason to stay away from the woman. Except this evil is after her daughter. If you crave a thrilling journey filled with angels, fallen beings, dragons, wolves, vampires, and sinister adversaries akin to the works of Larissa Ione, J.R. Ward, Sherrilyn Kenyon, Nalini Singh, Dianne Duvall, Lara Adrian, Gena Showalter & Christine Feehan—then dive into the Dracones series today. Get it now.