“Interweaves . . . romance, magic, and suspense into a superlative historical epic featuring a stoic hero often at odds with the all-powerful Viking warriors.” —Booklist Corban Loosestrife, his family slain by Viking raiders, has saved his twin sister Mav from the clutches of her Viking abductors, and wrought bloody revenge on Eric Bloodaxe, the King of Jorvik. After fleeing with his family from the war of succession to Vinland, he feels they have finally earned some peace. But then a ship appears on the horizon, bringing Corban a summons to Jorvik and the murderous intrigues of those who would be king. Corban, his son, Conn, and his sister’s son, Raef—young men ready to prove themselves in battle—must return into this nest of vipers and navigate the deadly political war for the ultimate prize: the Viking throne . . . The Witches’ Kitchen is second in the epic Life and Times of Corban Loosestrife series, perfect for fans of James L. Nelson, Ben Kane and Adrian Goldsworthy. “A potent blend of fantasy, history and romance. . . . A rousing, vivid tale rich with Nordic lore.” —Publishers Weekly “Holland fleshes out a lively account of the time of Eric Bloodaxe. Recommended.” —Library Journal

Deep in the walls of a witches' cottage lays an ancient magical kitchen. Dangling over that kitchen's cauldron, pinched between the fingers of two witches, is a toad. And the Toad has no idea how she got there, and no memory of even her name. All she knows is she doesn't think she was always a Toad, or that she's ever been here before. Determined to recover her memories she sets out on a journey to the oracle, and along the way picks up a rag-tag team of friends: an iron-handed imp, a carnivorous fairy, and a few friendly locals. But the Kitchen won't make it easy. It is pitch black, infinite, and impossible to navigate, a living maze. Hiding in dark corners are beastly, starving things. Worse yet are the Witches themselves, who have sent a procession of horrific, deadly monsters on her trail. With some courage and wisdom, the Toad just might find herself yet-and with that knowledge, the power to defeat the mighty Witches. Filled with forty stunning pencil illustrations from the author, the Witches' Kitchen is a rich, well-imagined fantasy setting unlike any other.

This year-long Arc of the Goddess course will take you on a personal journey of discovery, taking each month as the wheel of the year turns and introducing you to different goddesses and pantheons with your choice (or theirs…) about who you work with and how you work with them. The authors hope to help you connect with the magical energies of each month as well as giving you lots of practical exercises to work with and suggestions on how to make your spiritual connection stronger. At the end of the course it is hoped you will not only have discovered your own personal pantheon of goddesses to work with but also uncovered The Goddess Within…

Witchcraft... into the wilds leads us through the wilds of nature and back to the roots and bones of witchcraft, a natural witchcraft that works with the seasons and all the natural items that Mother Nature provides, drawing on magical folk lore and a little bit of gypsy magic too. No fancy tools or ceremonial rituals, this is about working with the source. Mother Earth provides us with the changing of the seasons and within that turning of the year she gives us everything we need to work magic with, from natural energy in the form of storms, rain and sunshine to tangible items packed full of magical energy such as seeds, leaves and stones.

2 short, magickal holiday romances from USA Today Bestselling authors, Angelique Armae and Candace Sams. JINGLE SPELLS by Angelique Armae A witch in time saves nine unless the magick of the season deems otherwise… When museum curator Sienna Paxton accidentally uses a love spell-infused thread to mend her cat Jingles’ ball of yarn, and Jingles eats it, she’s forced to turn to Paxton Hallow’s devilishly sexy Veterinarian, Cameron Kingsley for help. But Jingles is no ordinary cat. And Cam is no ordinary Vet. The holiday hijinks of one matchmaking cat are in full play in this humorous romantic tale. MAGIC THYME by Candace Sams A magical Yule romance survives a single flake. Asked to care for a remote cottage while friends are traveling for the holidays, Brodie Nightfall is happy to be alone. He was dumped just over a year before by a woman. Now all he wants is to wallow in pity and spend the Yule pining for what might have been. But December brings sparkling magic all its own. A spirited blast from the past gives Brodie a chance to plunge into life once more. All he has to do is keep from being turned into a toilet seat.

Books 13, 14, and 15 in this funny paranormal cozy mystery series from USA Today Bestselling author, Morgana Best. 13. The Halloween Onesie Spell Marina is back in town to demand the yearly Halloween spell from Amelia. After Alder brews up a deal, Marina changes the spell request. Amelia soon finds it wise to be careful what you witch for. Camino’s onesies are up to new tricks, and that spells trouble. Of corpse, it goes without saying there’s the usual Halloween murder, and this one is shrouded in mystery. These are grave times. Will Amelia knock ’em dead, or will the murderer have their pound of flesh? 14. Christmas Spells Amelia is feeling extra Santa-mental and wants the Christmas spirit, just not the Christmas spirit who arrives to demand her help. The Ghost of Christmas Past was an elf-made man who was murdered the previous Christmas while in a Santa suit. Can Amelia solve the murder, or is it a lost Claus? Yule never guess who the murderer is! 15. The Halloween Truth Spell A truth spell is an honest mistake . . . When the demanding Marina Mercer forces Amelia to do a truth spell over shares in a goldmine, Amelia expects nothing will go wrong. But when Marina's tenant is murdered in gold blood, Marina's boyfriend becomes the prime suspect. Now Alder is furious at Amelia for once again finding herself an Australian Sherlock Holmes searching for nuggets of information—but she can’t worry about that now. The real murderer is difficult to dig up, and with half the townspeople telling the truth, Amelia is starting to suspect that the truth won’t set you free, but plunge you into trouble.