A short story that includes: An unwelcome reunion A missing child An illegal take-over and a slaving operation All I wanted to do was stay out of Mack’s hands, and well away from whatever game he was playing while working another Odyssey contract, because I was sure Mack had an agenda of his own, and Odyssey wasn’t going to be pleased. As for me, well, I was right in the middle of it…as usual. Mack’s lynchpin. If I could just pull another rabbit out of my hat, and get his scheme to work.

In the tradition of Terry Brooks' Landover series, Piers Anthony Xanth books, and Terry Pratchett's Discword novels, scientist and blogger Dan Koboldt weaves wonder, humor, and heart into his debut novel, The Rogue Retrieval. Sleight of hand…in another land Stage magician Quinn Bradley has one dream: to headline his own show on the Vegas Strip. And with talent scouts in the audience wowed by his latest performance, he knows he’s about to make the big-time. What he doesn’t expect is an offer to go on a quest to a place where magic is all too real. That's how he finds himself in Alissia, a world connected to ours by a secret portal owned by a powerful corporation. He’s after an employee who has gone rogue, and that’s the least of his problems. Alissia has true magicians…and the penalty for impersonating one is death. In a world where even a twelve-year-old could beat Quinn in a swordfight, it's only a matter of time until the tricks up his sleeves run out.

Fans of The Avengers and A Court of Thorns & Roses are devouring this addictive paranormal academy romance saga by a USA Today Best Selling Author. Scroll up and 1-click your copy today! One night changes everything forever Lara Turner doesn’t know if she’s going to survive tonight, especially when everything unravels in the worst way. Not only does she not get her mother back, but Riella nearly kills her by pushing her off the pier and into the frigid cold Lake Michigan. On top of that, one of her friends has betrayed everything to Riella, which means Lara and Robert have lost the upper hand. If Lara wants to finally put down Riella and get her mother back, she must finally accept that there’s only one way for this to end…and it’s in death. Fans of The Avengers and A Court of Thorns & Roses are devouring this fictive paranormal academy romance saga by a USA Today Best Selling Author. Scroll up and 1-click your copy today!

I came around to a stranger’s touch. And familiar faces I didn’t remember. Memories surfaced slowly, but would they return in time to save the mission? Or our lives? And what about those we’re sworn to protect? Only time will tell, and we have no time. With events coming to a head, we have to roll out…and be prepared to defeat the traitor in our midst, as we bring our investigation to a close. Can we do it before they strike again? Well, there’s only way to find out, isn’t there?

A sweet, enemies to lovers short story! Solicitor Kenneth Banfield arrives at his office bleary-eyed after a late night to find the lady he’s been searching for the past three months waiting for him. He’d nearly given up hope of finding her so he could apologize for the grievous error he made that ended her betrothal. But she isn’t there to renew their acquaintance, only to aid a friend. Even worse, she doesn’t want to hear what he has to say. Ester is dismayed to discover Kenneth is the solicitor her friend hired to aid her defense case. She doesn’t care to hear Kenneth’s apology. Not when his actions upended her life. With her reputation sullied, she has set aside her dream of marrying and having a family and now works as a paid companion, determined to be a success in her new life. Kenneth is struck anew by Ester’s beauty and kind heart. Her loyalty to her friend is a testament to her honor. He manages to apologize but soon realizes he needs to do more to redeem himself. Will the lady give him a chance not only at forgiveness but to win her heart? Buy your copy today! This is a stand-alone story, but most readers prefer to read the series in order: Romancing the Rogue, Book 1 A Rogue's Reputation, Book 2 A Rogue No More, Book 3 A Rogue to the Rescue, Book 4 A Rogue and Some Mistletoe, Book 5 To Dare A Rogue, Book 6 A Rogue Meets His Match, Book 7 A Rogue's Autumn Bride, Book 8 A Rogue's Christmas Kiss, Book 9 A Rogue's Redemption, Book 10

Canada has always been known as a good place to live: a tolderant, prosperous, stable country that treats its citizens fairly and protects the weakest in society. Yet during the past seven years, it has started to change into a harder, more mean-spirited place. What is going on? According to political scientist Christian Nadeau, this transformation is being engineered by Stephen Harper and the neo-con ideologues around him. The Conservatives have a clear agenda that they are implementing step by step. It is a well-planned and organized attack on justice and democracy as we have understood them to date. Nadeau looks at how Harper and the Tories are systematically dismantling political, social, and cultural institutions--and with them, traditions and values--that many Canadians hold dear. He analyzes the wide range of actions and decisions that reflect this program: proroguing Parliament, appointing right-leaning judges, promoting a law-and-order agenda, trying to gut the gun registry, preventing the collection of impartial data through the Census, and shutting down social programs. Rogue in Power is a compelling exploration of how Canada is being refashioned in broad daylight.

Will Christmas magic and mistletoe unite this unlikely pair? As the new Earl of Granger, Benjamin Wright is determined to put an end to his family’s reputation of roguish behavior, beginning with his own. When he arrives in London to claim his inheritance, he quickly realizes his plan will not be as simple as he expected. Lady Louisa Felton is appalled to learn her mother wrote love letters to the recently deceased earl. Fearing another scandal will cast her mother from Society, leaving her crushed along with Louisa’s hopes for a future, Louisa attempts to retrieve the letters before the new heir finds them. Discovering a lady dressed in lad’s clothing attempting to steal from him is a surprise to Benjamin, but not as much as his attraction to the reckless lady. Though he vows to keep his distance, the lovely Louisa refuses to stay out of his life. One kiss is all it takes to know she has the power to make him forget his plan to reform. Benjamin is the exact type of man Louisa’s mother would fall for, making him the sort Louisa intends to avoid. If only she can convince her willful heart of that. Fate refuses to cooperate with their plans, and what happens at Christmas will change this rogue’s reputation forever. Note - This Regency romance novella was originally published in the USA Today Bestselling Winter Wishes Anthology Although this holiday romance can easily be read as a stand-alone, most readers prefer to read the historical romance series in order, which includes: Romancing the Rogue, Book 1 A Rogue's Reputation, Book 2 A Rogue No More, Book 3 A Rogue to the Rescue, Book 4 A Rogue and Some Mistletoe, Book 5 To Dare A Rogue, Book 6 A Rogue Meets His Match, Book 7