Twelve years after the events of Invasion!, Earth prepares to retaliate by mounting an expedition against the Martians. With great difficulty, our Space Force establishes bases on the two Martian moons, and also on the surface of the Red Planet. But a series of firefights demonstrate that the aliens hold the upper hand, and that communication between the species is the only thing that will keep our bases from being exterminated. Alex Smith once again must step forward, and offer himself as part-prisoner, guest, interpreter, guinea pig, negotiator, and--ultimately--the last, best hope of mankind. But finding any consistent and understandable method of communication with a truly alien race is almost impossible. Can the gulf be breached in time? War of Two Worlds, Book Two.

Abigail Byler is a resolute pacifist. And a vampire. Believing she can never be with the guy she loves and knowing she doesn’t fit in at the Crimson Court, Abbi has left the hills and caverns of Virginia for California. Working now for the Vampire-Human Coalition, she hopes to make the best of the unexpected turn her life has taken. That’s easier said than done when her heart still longs for her first love, Reece—and when tensions between humans and vampires in America are rapidly increasing. The last thing Abbi intends to do is return to the Bastion—it’s too dangerous for her there—in every way. But when her life takes another shocking twist, she may have no other choice than to make the perilous cross-country journey and face the vampire who turned her—and the one she still loves. This time, though, she won’t be alone. And the vampire queen of the Crimson Court is not going to like it when she finds out who’s coming to dinner. CRIMSON STORM is the second book of the Crimson Accord series, an exciting new young adult dystopian vampire series that will appeal to readers of dangerous romantic vampire fiction like Crave, the Blood and Ash series, and Crescent City. Perfect for fans of Tracy Wolff, Sara J. Maas, Jennifer Armentrout, and Charlaine Harris. Grab your copy today and go deeper into the Crimson world, a vampire series like none you've ever read before.

Every human of adult age and sufficient health shall therefore donate, every sixty days, one pint of blood to the blood bank of his or her district, ensuring the survival of the vampire race, the continued safety of humankind, and peace between the species—Edict Fourteen of The Crimson Accord As long as I can remember, I’ve longed for a different life—one filled with adventure, excitement, and romance. This wasn't exactly what I had in mind… As long as I can remember, I've longed for a different life—one filled with adventure, excitement, and romance. This wasn't exactly what I had in mind… One minute I was riding in a horse-drawn buggy on my way home to my quiet Amish village— the next was torn by the screech of car tires, and twisted metal, and the white hot lance of pain. There was no doubt in my mind my life was over. So when I woke up to the face of a beautiful stranger who promised me the suffering would end soon, I thought I'd seen an angel. I couldn't have been more wrong. THE CRIMSON ACCORD series is a romantic and gripping four-book vampire urban fantasy series that will transport fans of paranormal romance and young adult urban fantasy to a fascinating supernatural world within our own, filled with suspense, danger, sizzling tension, and desire. ***Fans of high-stakes urban fantasy series like The Mortal Instruments and deeply romantic paranormal vampire romance sagas like Twilight, and Vampire Diaries will be drawn to the addicting, heart pounding excitement and suspense of Amy Patrick's sexy, magical Crimson Accord Series.*** If you love modern, romantic vampire fiction like Crave, Inception, From Blood and Ash, and The Beautiful Quartet, you'll fall in love with the Crimson series! Perfect for fans of Jennifer L. Armentrout, Renee Ahdieh, and Stephenie Meyer. Grab your copy today and dive into the Crimson world!

The evil of the Ancient Court is spreading... Read books 7-9 in the award-winning Hidden Saga-- over 800 pages of fantasy, magic, romance, and mystery in this special collection! *100,000's of downloads and millions of pages read for the series and 11,000+ ratings on Goodreads! Continue the epic, thrilling, and deeply romantic journey into the series readers call “addictive” “riveting” “magical” and "captivating from the first chapter.”* As a royal in the Ancient Court, Nic’s life is planned out for him. Those plans do NOT include falling in love with a human… 18-year-old Macy Moreno meant to spend a few months backpacking around Europe. Instead, she’s ended up in an ancient castle belonging to international soccer sensation Nicolo Buonaccorsi. Macy thought it might be fun to meet a celebrity—especially one as hot as Nicolo, but things at Nic’s house are a bit… strange. For one thing, she’s only one of many girls there, and all the others seem to be under some sort of spell. And while their exotic “hosts” are generous and intensely beautiful, they’re also a little terrifying. They keep promising the girls they’ll get to meet the handsome and wealthy sports star—but they don’t deliver. Macy is done with the whole bizarre situation and ready to hit the road again. But her life takes a thrilling and startling turn when she catches the eye of the mysterious and alluring Nicolo-- and learns the truth about him and the Ancient Court's Hidden Game... Romantic and gripping, the Ancient Court collection will transport fans of fantasy and paranormal romance to a fascinating world within our own, filled with suspense, danger, and desire. Author's note-- The Ancient Court trilogy is a subset within the Hidden Saga. It is set in the same world and features many of the characters Hidden fans know and love from the previous books as well as introducing new characters from the mysterious Ancient Court in Europe. If you've loved the earlier Hidden Saga books, you'll be entranced by the continuing story. If you haven't read them, then HIDDEN GAME is a new point to jump into the Hidden world in progress, and you won't be lost or confused by the storyline. Binge the COMPLETE series: Book 1: Hidden Deep Book 2: Hidden Heart Book 3: Hidden Hope The Sway-- A Hidden Saga Companion Novella Book 4: Hidden Darkness (The Dark Court book 1) Book 5: Hidden Danger (The Dark Court book 2) Book 6: Hidden Desire (The Dark Court book 3) Book 7: Hidden Game (The Ancient Court #1) Book 8: Hidden Magic (The Ancient Court #2) Book 9: Hidden Hero (The Ancient Court #3) Book 10: Hidden Heir

Follow the threads of the Fates into the captivating sequel in the timeless fantasy series about four unlikely heroes bound together to save their world—and magic itself. Blue, River, Shenli, and Wren are still reeling from the discovery that they are the four heroes foretold to save their world. The weight of their destiny and the expectations that come with it is a heavy burden, but when danger once again finds them and the people they love, there's no choice but to act. Shenli and Wren both remain outsiders—one as a prisoner tired of being a pawn and the other banished from the home she fought to save. Meanwhile, Blue and River face a quest for a mythical creature that will take them beyond the world they know—with the fate of the Meraki people hanging in the balance. Although they just found one another, the four heroes are once again scattered across Haven—all facing new journeys, impossible choices and shocking truths. As their world prepares for war, will they be able to unravel what the Fates have in store for them and find their own path? “A powerful cast of characters in an epic tale of dragons and magic.” —Lisa McMann, New York Times bestselling author of The Unwanteds

Pick up these eight standalone novellas featuring kick-ass female leads who certainly aren’t waiting around to be rescued. Hunters and Prey includes Paranormal Romance, Urban Fantasy and Sci-fi Romance titles. Blood From a Stone—May Sage Viola has spent the last hundred years searching for the heir to the Eirikrsen’s name and fortune, unaware that finding him would change everything. Witch Me Not—Yumoyori Wilson Cursed with powers she doesn't want, Alice will push and shove the destiny fate wants her to embrace. Turning the Tide—Domino Taylor Merwoman Commander Elpis’s love life has been a storm of bad decisions, but a chance meeting with a dying sailor lost at sea leads her to discovering there are worst mistakes than dating the wrong man—like almost missing out on the right one. Legacy of Oath and Blood—KN Lee Cailyn knew she was special. Her premonitions come to life, and her dreams might be prophetic. When a hot stranger from Scotland moves to her small town, dark secrets are brought to life, and it is up to Cailyn to protect her family, and her future. An ancient truce is threatened, and losing her freedom may be all that will hold it together. Phoenix Awakened—Erin Bedford After her vampire lover was killed she swore she'd never hunt again. Until now. Black Dreams—JC Andrijeski Miriam’s dreams start following her back into the real world, scaring the hell out of her husband, military-trained seer, Quentin Black. Warrior Prince of Hai—Emma Dean Roman is one of the last winged males in the galaxy. His entire life changed the moment he set eyes on the woman sent to cure his people. Dragon Trial—Debbie Cassidy The stories say that the dragons saved humanity, but all they left were ashes, cinder and a new breed of human. Welcome to the Outlands, where nobody cares if you scream.

The outlandish stories of the antics of early stock car racers immediately attracted me. Lloyd Seay and Roy Hall hauling liquor from Dawsonville to Atlanta one night and winning races the next day in the same car; Fonty Flock winning the Southern 500 wearing Bermuda shorts and argyle socks; his brother Tim racing with a monkey—named Jocko Flocko—in his racecar." This article appears in the Winter 2012 issue of Southern Cultures. The full issue is also available as an ebook. Southern Cultures is published quarterly (spring, summer, fall, winter) by the University of North Carolina Press. The journal is sponsored by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's Center for the Study of the American South.