A collection of thirteen diverse scary short stories for young readers, including fantasy, science fiction, and ghost tales.

With his rock-hard body and bottomless bankaccount, Darian Sabura fearlessly traveled theglobe in search of his next adrenaline rush—and found it rescuing a damsel in distress.Abigail Pembroke's sheltered life had beenviolently shattered when she'd witnessed a brutalmurder. Now someone was trying to ensure shedidn't live to talk about it. But Abby wasn't theonly one in danger. From the moment he sawher, Darian couldn't stop the flood of emotionthat destroyed the long-held barriers around hissoul. For the first time, he felt cold-blooded fear—and desire. And as their stalker drew near, herisked sheltering Abby in his arms…and his heart.

Stories that start with normal kids and normal lives, then take you to the dark place where fear dwells.

Want to identify fiction books that boys in grades three through nine will find irresistible? This guide reveals dozens of worthwhile recommendations in categories ranging from adventure stories and sports novels to horror, humorous, and science fiction books. In Get Those Guys Reading!: Fiction and Series Books that Boys Will Love, authors Kathleen A. Baxter and Marcia A. Kochel provide compelling and current reading suggestions for younger boys—information that educators, librarians, and parents alike are desperate for. Comprising titles that are almost all well-reviewed in at least one major professional journal, or that are such big hits with kids that they've received the "stamp of approval" from the most important reviewers, this book will be invaluable to anyone whose goal is to help boys develop a healthy enthusiasm for reading. It includes chapters on adventure books; animal stories; graphic novels; historical fiction; humorous books; mystery, horror, and suspense titles; science fiction and fantasy; and sports novels. Within each chapter, the selections are further divided into books for younger readers (grades 3–6) and titles for older boys in grades 5–8. Elementary and middle school librarians and teachers, public librarians, Title One teachers, and parents of boys in grades 3–9 will all benefit greatly from having this book at hand.

Enjoy three fan-favorite stories from Harlequin DARE, a new line of fun, edgy and sexually explicit romances for the fearless female. INKED by Anne Marsh Bankers and bad boys don’t mix So why is she getting under his skin? Harper, a buttoned-up banker, is a tattoo virgin before Vik draws her first ink. And once the bad-boy biker lays his hands on the beautiful canvas of her body, he’s addicted! Harper says the two of them could never mix outside of the bedroom—but she’s finding that she wants the feeling of Vik’s touch to last forever. MAKE ME CRAVE by Katee Robert “I crave you…” Can their hunger be satisfied? Roman Bassani will do anything to close a deal. Even chase down Allie Landers on her Caribbean vacation to make an offer on her company. He expects a challenge—but not their immediate intense attraction. After an accidental one-night stand they agree to put business aside—for now. The island lulls them into a heated sexual journey…but what happens to their opposing interests when they return from paradise? NO STRINGS by Cara Lockwood “I want to worship you.” With only one night, they have to make it count! A one-night stand is out of the question... Until good girl Emma Allaire meets tall, dark and drop-dead gorgeous Mr. X through an anonymous hookup app and her sexiest fantasies come to life. Who is this enigmatic man in her luxury hotel room bed? Mystery lover, man of her dreams or liar—will he save her heart or break it forever?

Lights. Camera. And a whole lotta action... Globe-trotting fashion photographer Ivy Nelson is home to help her family out of a jam. When she donates her services to a charity calendar, the last thing she expects is hunky firefighter--and object of all her hottest fantasies--Cade Hardesty to walk through the door. Cade is ready to get naked for a good cause, and the heat Ivy feels is anything but professional. When a sexy dare turns into a scorching kiss, they can't help but give in to their desires. But Cade wants Ivy in his bed for more than one night. Can the hometown firefighter convince the photographer that her wanderlust should lead her into his arms for good, or will one of them run before they both get burned?

Love can be bittersweet when you take it nibble by nibble… Just make sure you don’t break off more than you can chew. Bridgid wasn’t looking for love when she left her corporate job and returned to her small Texas hometown, but Momma is knocking on Heaven’s door, and someone has to manage the family business. Joel is only there to help with the final arrangements for their small grieving family, and offer counseling to Bridgid in her time of loss. His heart was never on the table. There’s just one problem. She’s falling in love with him. For a girl who has her eyes set on the bright lights and fast pace of the big city, giving your heart to someone who won’t leave their small town is definitely a problem. No matter if Joel is a good, decent, honest man that she can picture herself with forever... Now something’s cooking in the kitchen, and it’s piping hot—don’t burn your mouth as you sink your teeth into a romance so sweet… It has to take place in a bakery.