Love, Lavender Pen is a collection of words, rhymes, and poetries.

A 2015 William C. Morris YA Debut Award Finalist Magical realism, lyrical prose, and the pain and passion of human love haunt this hypnotic generational saga. Foolish love appears to be the Roux family birthright, an ominous forecast for its most recent progeny, Ava Lavender. Ava — in all other ways a normal girl — is born with the wings of a bird. In a quest to understand her peculiar disposition and a growing desire to fit in with her peers, sixteen-year old Ava ventures into the wider world, ill-prepared for what she might discover and naive to the twisted motives of others. Others like the pious Nathaniel Sorrows, who mistakes Ava for an angel and whose obsession with her grows until the night of the summer solstice celebration. That night, the skies open up, rain and feathers fill the air, and Ava’s quest and her family’s saga build to a devastating crescendo. First-time author Leslye Walton has constructed a layered and unforgettable mythology of what it means to be born with hearts that are tragically, exquisitely human.

Ink from the Pen is the story of an educated, HIV+ gay man whose decades-long walk on the wild side came crashing down in 2004, when he found himself facing nine months in prison for dealing the crystal meth he'd become addicted to during the worst of the AIDS epidemic. An accomplished writer, Olmsted soon discovered his love of words was precisely what would get him through the experience. With a keen eye for the finely-observed detail and an unerring capacity to deftly convey the poignancy and absurdities of incarceration, Mark learned that creativity is one of the most powerful survival tools there is. "This is a haunting and beautiful story from the depths of the California state prison system, of people found and left behind, acts of defiant joy, tender moments of generosity, soul-searching, and looking desperately for glimmers in the darkness. Characters with such rich and vivid names as Jack Hammer, Drifter, Thumper and Chainsaw may have been forgotten by society, but Olmsted puts them in such indelible ink you will carry them with you long after you close this remarkable memoir." - Kathy Hepinstall, The Book of Polly

STEAMY HOT SCI-FI ROMANCE COLLECTION 3 Standalone Romance Short Stories With No Cliffhanger Healing Alien’s Heart Doctor Raven Glass is an expert in alien medicine and is called to the planet of Xulara to help its dying queen. With all of the planet’s resources at her disposal she is able to nurse queen Ozhenia back to health, but snagged the heart of the prince along the way. With things heating up between Prince Eoch and the doctor, all seems on the up and up until the king returns to find things not as he wished. Determined to have his son live the life he wants, he banishes Dr. Glass back to Earth where she is bearing much more than a broken heart. With the heir of the Xularese throne kicking inside her womb, Raven Glass must choose to either keep it a secret, or to fight for her rightful place in the royal family and face the wrath of the king. Either way, she needed to know if Prince Eoch was going to stand by her side. By the end of it all, she’ll get the answers she’s looking for plus much more than she ever imagined possible. Hopefully a happily ever after in love will be in the stars as Raven races through the galaxy with forever in her sights and in her heart. Precious Cargo Captain Leticia “Tish” Williams doesn’t pick up passengers but when Fleet U’rbech, a handsome blue-skinned alien, makes her an offer she can’t refuse, Tish finds herself with a companion who might be more trouble than he’s worth. Captain Leticia “Tish” Williams is a down-on-her-luck freighter pilot, stubbornly holding onto her father’s cargo ship while her fiancé, a high ranking officer in the Intergalactic Alliance, begs her to give it up and get a good, steady government job. Tish’s life gets only more complicated when she picks up a passenger, Dr. Fleet U’rbech—a sexy, blue-skinned alien with a secret—he is number one on the Intergalactic Alliance’s most wanted list. Tish and Fleet have to flee across the galaxy on a mission to save his home planet, dodging asteroids, IG ships and an indescribable attraction that becomes more and more electric as they near Fleet’s home planet. Can Tish deliver her cargo and passenger without succumbing to his alien charms? Cosmic Trifecta One of her lovers was in prison and the other had put him there, but she would get them both back at any cost. Two is company, but three is a party! That's what happens when a lovely alien nurse and two mine workers get together after a wonderful evening out at the bar. Xander is a muscular mine worker from Earth who has been collecting black coax crystals for a secret buyer, one that he hopes will pay enough for him to retire. It is during one of his mining excursions that he gets injured and wakes up to find the most beautiful creature standing above him, Anna Leigh. They had met the night before and she had seemed interested, his sparkling eyes pulling her in. Elu shares the same interest and they nearly start a fight over her until she gets between them. “You two can share me,” she says sweetly. Their passion carries them through the summer until an accident where Elu and Xander are both injured. An unexpected confession puts a strain on their relationship, causing Anna Leigh to disappear. Will love draw them back together or destroy their cosmic triad forever?

Caroline was staying at the lovely chateau of Comte Armand de Marsac and falling in love with his best friend Robert de Bergerac, without even having met the count himself. She assured herself that she did not need to know all about the person she was falling for, but she could not have been more wrong. Set in picturesque France, the love tale from the 20th century by Rose Burghley, a pseudonym of Ida Pollock, offers a mysterious and gripping love tale until the very end. A must-read for fans of literary romance and surprising twists of fate. Rose Burghley is a pseudonym of Ida Pollock (1908 – 2013), a highly successful British writer of over 125 romance novels translated into numerous languages and published across the world. Ida Pollock has sold millions of copies over her 90-year career. Pollock began writing when she was 10 years old. Ida has travelled widely, living in several different countries. She continues to be popular amongst both her devoted fan base and new readers alike. Pollock has been referred to as the "world's oldest novelist" who was still active at 105 and continued writing until her death. On the occasion of her 105th birthday, Pollock was appointed honorary vice-president of the Romantic Novelists' Association, having been one of its founding members.

After a buggy accident claims the life of her fiancé, Lydia Hershberger makes a fresh start in Jamesport, Missouri, managing a gift store. It isn’t long before she meets the young man hired to handle the bookkeeping—Caleb Bontrager, whose handcrafted cuckoo clocks are sold in the store. // And it isn't long before Caleb has made up his mind about her: bright and sparkly but not right for him. Alarmed by his attraction to her, he determines to settle down with someone more practical. Less sparkle. More logic. But he can’t seem to shake his feelings for Lydia. // When false allegations by the bishop back home catch up with Lydia and threaten to ruin her reputation, can she clear her name and find lasting happiness? Or will her sunny disposition fade away into heartbreak?

"Brilliantly written and jam-packed with practical advice and easy-to-follow recipes, Blackthorn's Botanical Magic is the one book that no magical practitioner can do without." —Dorothy Morrison, author Utterly Wicked: Hexes, Curses, and Other Unsavory Notions Enter the magical world of scent and aromas. Blackthorn’s Botanical Magic is a fresh, groundbreaking guide to the transformative powers of essential oils for use in spellcraft, divination, and the cultivation of ritual power. Amy Blackthorn—the force behind Blackthorn’s Botanicals—guides readers on a journey into the hidden realms of plants and their magic powers, from rose-scented rosaries to the lingering aroma of frankincense and the cleansing energy of white sage. This book is suitable for beginners but also has lots of new information for the experienced practitioner. Within these pages, you will discover: The rich history and lore of scent-related magic and its use in prayer, meditation, and shamanic journeying Over 135 recipes and craft projects for a wide variety of purposes, goals, and desires Clear instructions for creating your own botanical magic starter kit How to create your own personal botanical oracles, as well as how magical aromatherapy can enhance divination from tarot and pendulums to tea leaves and runes. Practical information regarding the purchasing, blending, storing, and safe use of essential oils