2013 Christy Award finalist! When Marshall Becker arrives in Lamorlaye, France, to begin the massive renovation of a Renaissance-era castle, he unearths a dark World War II history few in the village remember. The project that was meant to provide an escape for Becker instead becomes a gripping glimpse into the human drama that unfolded during the Nazi occupation and seems to live on in midnight disturbances and bizarre acts of vandalism.

"Previously published as Shards of Shell by Dog Ear Publishing."--Tp. verso.

A Gay Retelling of Cinderella.A human prince and a half-blood Fae meet their match in one another. Will they be soulmates or sworn enemies?Finn Ashton is cursed with ancient Fae blood. Once upon a time, to be a Fae was a blessing, but after Fae murdered the human king and queen, now all who show Fae magic risk exile or death. Finn lives in hiding with his cruel stepfather and stepbrothers, who offer protection in exchange for Finn acting as a servant at his own estate. Prince Rohan is blessed with a crown, but must save his kingdom from ruin. With his own lands languishing since the loss of Fae magic, a match with another human royal may be his people's salvation. But Rohan has always dreamed of marrying for love, like his parents. One day, battling monsters in the woods, Rohan stumbles upon a strange young commoner, Finn, who offers him something no royal ever can: true love. But will the secrets that Finn and Rohan keep from one another threaten the love they have, or even turn them into sworn enemies?NOTE: THIS NOVEL SERIES HAS CLIFFHANGERS! EVERY BOOK WILL END ON ONE. THAT'S MY NATURAL WRITING STYLE. IF YOU DO NOT LIKE CLIFFHANGERS, WAIT UNTIL THE WHOLE SERIES IS PUBLISHED TO READ. THANKS FOR THE SUPPORT! X. Aratare writes gay paranormal romance with witches, vampires, magic, and mystery. Though some books may venture into dark territory, they will all have happy endings.

In Dedra, by Giovanni Andreazzi, a multi-millionaire mix of Jeffery Dahmer and Ted Bundy is abducting and killing women across the country. This psycho of a man also spends his time keeping physically fit and traveling. His home is built on a mountaintop and is completely computer-programmed. Quite the secure lair for this serial killer! Soon, in a strange twist of fate, our killer falls in love with the mother of one of his victims, unbeknowst to either of them until later on in their affair. Then just as the killer is about to be caught, author Andreazzi throws in another twist to the spine-tingling plot, one that includes the killer's attempted escape from the United States while being pursued by his recent lover and the FBI. Will the killer have a change of heart? Can he somehow exonerate himself? And what of the love affair that has taken such a drastic turn? The author tells all, with a talent for continuing his unpredictable surprises!"

Holly and Heather share their story and help to walk the reader through the painful yet necessary healing process for when life deals us its harshest blows. Dancing on my ashes soothes and empathizes with the broken heart, while sharing the truth of scripture, and the hope that comes from the heart of God.

TANGLED is a gripping, psychological suspense about what happens when high school nostalgia clashes with a burning desire for revenge. At this year's epic party, everyone is wearing a mask, but who will get the last laugh?