Action & Adventure

What is power without control? Aurora dreams of surpassing the Demi-Gods, but her rare elemental magic comes from an unstable source within her that she struggles to keep in check. It doesn't stop her from wreaking havoc, though, and she's nothing but excited about the rising bounty on her head. But when she garners the attention of Princess Polaris, the daughter of one of the most feared Demi-Gods on earth, her entire world is shaken. With secrets of her own identity revealed to her and a terrorist organization placing a giant target on her back, Aurora agrees to travel with Polaris back to their native homeland. They can barely tolerate each other, but with Aurora's erratic power growing stronger, and a vengeful, katana-wielding vampire seeking to steal it from her, they are forced to set aside their differences to survive and reach their home in one piece. That is, if Aurora's magic doesn't destroy them first. The Crimson Witch is the first book of the epic YA Dark fantasy action-adventure series Gorgon, full of thrilling battles, witty banter, fierce characters, and hints of brutal, bloodcurdling horror! Fans of Naruto, Percy Jackson, and Fullmetal Alchemist will be captivated by this action-packed tale with a fresh take on mythological and fantastical beings! Readers will also be in store for a heartwarming tale of the growing bond between sisters.

The palace is owed taxes. Alex Mauricio needs to pay it and keep her brother out of the army. It should be a simple exchange-her freedom for a clean slate. But nothing is simple when you can speak to animals in a kingdom that wants to use its dragons as weapons. As a handmaid, Alex expected the nobles' cruelty. What she didn't expect was catching the attention of the kingdom's ruthless ruler, who sees her gift as the key to controlling his prized dragons. Now trapped in a deadly game, Alex must survive trials to prove her worth or face consequences. As Alex fights for her freedom, she discovers that the greatest threat may not be the dragons she fears, but the humans who wish to rule them. With her family's fate hanging in the balance and a King who will stop at nothing to control her, Alex faces an impossible choice: refuse the king, and her family pays, or submit, and risk betraying the very creatures who have chosen to trust her.

Solyana brought the green, but the prophecy is far from fulfilled. Fully embracing her destiny, she charges toward the city of Thonethren to save her sister, and all of Mothmar, from the Taka Reu worshiping King Erval. Pallah thought she found the home of her dreams in the courts of Erval, only to stumble straight into a nightmare. To find her brother, she must redeem her broken soul, or lose them both to destruction. Jonas spent his life unraveling truth from legends, but the greatest truth continues to evade him. Uncovering the secrets of the stars means the life or death of his friends—if only he can get it in time. These three, along with an abandoned girl, an ousted queen, and a sneaking steward, must run head-long to save the world before the coming Red Moon and certain demise.

Undercover Officer Katrina Malloy’s mission is to enter the world of drug and weapons trafficking and extract information. Her relationship with a Twin Cities ringleader spirals out of control, and she finds herself doing things undercover cops should never do. By the time Katrina realizes her situation, she is In Too Deep . The Minneapolis police chief summons rookie Officer Wes Phillips. Someone requested Wes be pulled from duty and participate in a task force. The chief is not happy about it and gives Wes one bit of advice: try not to get killed. The task force is invested in cleaning up crime and making the Cities and their surrounding communities safe. But it has a leak and has lost members to mysterious deaths. Katrina requested Wes. They had been friends at the Police Academy, and she knows she can trust him with her life. But the stakes rise, and her life is no longer the only one in danger. She needs Wes to come in, help shut down the illegal activities, and get her out. Will the leak claim Wes next? Or can he help the task force and get Katrina out alive?

Get ready to embark on an EPIC road trip to the Arctic with the Martinez family! An award-winning, family-friendly, bilingual chapter book for kids 6-10. The Martinez siblings are on their way to visit family in Mexico for Navidad. Their neighbor Don Toño has created a "to-go" version of his virtual reality invention that allows them to be whisked off to the Arctic. When they arrive, the kids have animal bodies! They begin exploring, flying, and making new friends. When the unthinkable happens, will they be able to use the lessons they have learned to save their little sister? Adorable lemmings, polar bears, snowy owls, and harp seals grace the pages of this colorful illustrated adventure that will have kids (and their grown-ups) begging for one more chapter! Let your imagination soar with this exciting bilingual adventure!

Kota Ryn wants only one thing: to return home. As the Drak Clan’s new chief, she has decided to lead her people back to where the threat of an enemy with powerful magic still awaits. But for Shaya Navi, something else waits in the North: answers. Since before her Crossing, she has felt the mountains calling, but she never understood why. Now she hopes that learning more about Tammae Lakki, her supposed past life, will bring her closer to understanding what she’s meant for in this one. Makai Farin made a promise: to follow Shaya to the ends of the earth. He intends to keep it, but—stalked by a phantom cougar with unknown intentions—he finds himself keeping secrets as well. Their destinies intertwined, the three brave the fury of the Northern mountains, working together to save the land from a tyrant and unravel the truth about their past lives.

Eamonn never wanted to be a thief. So when a risky mission goes awry and he receives the chance of a lifetime, he leaves behind everything, even his newfound family in the Thieves’ Guild, to pursue an apprenticeship as an honest merchant. Traveling the country means he sees and hears everything. Civil unrest, rebellions against the monarchies, and rumors of a usurper bent on uniting the provinces under himself with a mythical form of magic. Few suspect he’s not chasing a dead end, including village girl Leyna, a believer in the magic of ancient histories. Eamonn’s skeptical heart is also swayed once he finds himself the tyrant’s target, unknowingly possessing the key to harness the dangerous power. To protect it, Eamonn’s only choice is to flee. But now that it’s the mission of his former brothers in the Guild to hunt him down, keeping magic out of their hands might be harder than either Leyna or Eamonn thought possible. If they fall, though, their world does too.

“Welcome back, hijos. Did you run into Don Toño in virtual reality?” “Yeah! He said we get to do a treasure hunt!” On the last rainy day of vacation, a mysterious puzzle appears at the Martinez family's cabin. Rico, Diego, and Araceli quickly discover that it can turn them into animals through virtual reality! Even more exciting: It contains a treasure hunt through the Northwoods of Minnesota. From the birthplace of the Mississippi River to the remote Boundary Waters, Minnesota's unique beauty and diverse wildlife carry many new experiences. The kids must work together to solve riddles and help the local animals… some of whom have their own complicated personalities. As the siblings continue their hunt, they begin to understand that the biggest treasure may not be the physical reward at the end, but the lessons of kindness learned along the way. But… is it possible there’s an actual treasure as well? Learning Spanish is fun in this colorful bilingual adventure!

Born without a Gift, Solyana is an unlikely savior. But when blizzards and prophecies compel her, Solyana plans to journey into greater Mothmar–where every previous expedition has led to death. Unwinding the mysteries of the past and present, Solyana’s choices could spell survival or extinction and unknowingly bind her to another . . . Disdained by her father and overshadowed by her siblings, Pallah finds home with a group of elusive zealots. Discovering her Gift is forbidden only pushes Pallah to obey the persistent voice in her head, moving her toward a decision that could end in irreversible darkness. Can Solyana find the truth to the prophecy before she is thrust into the awaiting abyss? Can Pallah discover her true purpose before her world collapses in on itself?

Terren and Kiira survived Zerrec’s scheme. They press forward in their Lundemai only to face more struggles, and things intensify as uncovering the truth becomes top priority. Kiira endured her old mentor, but not without some characterizing scars. All she wants is to prove she’s worthy. Left alone in Klynotia while Terren obeys King Grayten’s directives; Kiira does the very thing Terren asked her not to do, and the information she learns may not be worth the price that has to be paid. Terren can finally breathe easily, knowing his wife and Bear are safe. Of course, being married to Kiira means things don’t go as planned. If that isn’t enough to handle, Grayten is not as he remembers, and Terren realizes it will take more than subterfuge to free his people, but to defeat a tyrant, he might have to become one. In Klynotia, Zerrec made a strategic move to make his enemies his pawns, but his years in the Aria Bells softened his memory to the pleasing sensation of power. Men jump at his command, and the sway he holds over the masses means he can have more than just revenge. Set in parallel worlds, Shadow’s Son is the second record in the Broken Realms Chronicle. An adult fantasy loaded with adventure, royal politics, light versus dark, relatable characters, magic, fantastical creatures, and enough intrigue to keep you turning the page. ***DISCLAIMERS/TRIGGERS*** It is fade-to-black, has no modern day swear words, and the intimacy level on page is limited to passionate kisses. Potential triggers may be plots of revenge, knife dueling, sibling fights, and hatred.

A headstrong princess must marry a mysterious prince and the situation looks bleak, but a deposed magician’s vengeful plans might just be the catalyst they need for a chance at love. In Lorea, Kiira’s life is perfect. She’s surrounded by a loving family, thrives as the archery commander for the military, and has a man who loves her. Any ideas of continued happiness depart with the announcement of an arranged marriage. No matter what anyone says, she’s convinced the stoic, matter-of-fact prince will never make her happy. Years of traveling taught Terren, the crown prince of Klynotia, the value of being slow to speak and quick to listen. His favorite company to keep is that of his best friend—an enormous Shade Bear who is fiercely protective of him as her bond partner. He’s returned to his kingdom for one reason, so when commanded to marry, he’s convinced having a wife will only disrupt his meticulously laid plans. In the mountains of the Aria Bells, Zerrec, a once respected advisor in the kingdom of Lorea, pines for his love. He’s content tending to his alpine garden, but learning of Kiira’s marriage revives latent desires, and fueled by jealousy, he vows to do whatever it takes to rescue the princess. Set in an original world, Magic’s Daughter is the first record in the Broken Realms Chronicle. This adult fantasy is loaded with adventure, rescue, enemies-to-lovers, magic, fantastical creatures, and enough intrigue to keep you turning the page. ***DISCLAIMERS/TRIGGERS*** It is fade-to-black, has no modern day swear words, and the intimacy level on page is limited to passionate kisses. Potential triggers may be obsessive stalking, parent death, and imprisonment.

To save himself from a horrible fate, Irigiim chooses a path he never thought he would, but will his bond to the wild-natured Rayle be worth the choice? Sun Glimmer is not so much a haven as perdition for Castell, and the itch to fight keeps him restless, but he has choices to make. Now he needs to decide which one is the right one. Irigiim is part of a dwindling species, noble Beasts that roam the raw lands of the Shade Realm. His majestic form, however, is no salvation against the aberrant magicians in the Sun Realm who are using his kind to control others. To keep his kind alive, Irigiim bonds with a young Isokanii royal to prevent suffering the same fate as his sire. Rayle keeps him safe from the Sun Dwellers, but their tumultuous relationship does little to provide the peace and stability he craves. Rayle’s rambunctious and adventurous spirit is so much like that of a pup, he is hesitant to fully trust his new human partner. All he desires is to avoid a caustic death, but the anxiety created by monitoring his bond partner might be more than he bargained for. Castell has pacifist parents to thank for his peaceful and worry-free life. It is also thanks to them that he is eager to leave. Every day spent mining Sun Crystals is another day he wishes he were elsewhere. Gifted with weather magic, he knows he could be more helpful on the front lines of the war, rather than living a banal life chiseling rock and stone. The problem? Leaving would break his parent’s hearts, but he knows he can no longer remain a neutral party to the war. Armed with his conviction, Castell leaves the only home he’s ever known to face a turmoil he’s never known. Will Irigiim find the peace he craves or be forced to live in disquiet? Will Castell finally do something worthwhile with his magic? Break into the Broken Realms with this prequel novella! Discover magic, adventure, found family, and the power of choice.

Armies gather. Dark magic stirs. A renewed threat stands at the heart of it all. After Eamonn’s captivity and Leyna’s daring rescue, both long to return to a normal life. Their peace is short-lived when a new amulet emerges—powered by Eamonn’s blood and wielded by Rothgard, who they presumed to be dead. As Rothgard seizes control of the provinces, Eamonn is determined to make up for his failures by visiting the magical realm of Avaria. While learning more about his newly discovered heritage, Eamonn contends with the darker side of his power—and what he’s willing to risk for revenge. With new alliances come greater challenges and deeper betrayals. Eamonn and Leyna find themselves torn between love and vengeance while the future of their country hangs in the balance.

Book 4 in the Adventures of Starforce saga A catastrophic crash. A ruthless enemy. A galaxy on the brink. When Emberfall, a Starforce vessel retrofitted with alien tech, becomes a weapon of mass destruction, Commander Dexter and his team race against time to prevent the annihilation of Cirico. But the flames are only the beginning. Behind the chaos lurks Sinkata, a crime lord whose coalition of warlords, the Rift Storm will stop at nothing to halt Starforce expansion. As cities burn and alliances fracture, the Council of Kings faces an impossible choice: surrender their vision of unity or ignite a war that could consume every world. Tragedy on Cirico delivers relentless tension, cinematic battles, and political intrigue that will leave you breathless. If you crave epic sci-fi with heart-pounding action and galaxy-shaking stakes, this is your next obsession. The countdown has begun. The storm is coming.

Listen, this was supposed to be simple. Kaelin Thorn: professional assassin, expert brooder, collector of emotional scars had one mission. Kill the king. Straightforward. Efficient. The sort of thing you can check off before lunch. But somewhere between the exploding Ale Trials, the cursed inn, and the incident with the goat. (Why are there so many goats?) Kaelin accidentally acquired a travel companion: Tobias, a bright-eyed mage with a suspiciously soft heart and a tendency to monologue about feelings. A soundtrack: Brug, a non-binary orc with a lute and lyrics. Oh, and Timber—the world’s most judgmental dog, who communicates entirely through eyebrow movements and existential sighs. Now, Dear Reader, our dear assassin finds herself knee-deep in other people’s problems, which, as it turns out, are harder to stab than advertised. There will be quests. There will be chaos. There will be . . . feelings (and Kaelin’s tragic attempts to avoid them). Will she save the realm? Probably, but not intentionally. She might just save herself—between side quests, snark, and the occasional dagger to the heart (metaphorical or otherwise). Side Quest is a cozy, chaotic fantasy for anyone who’s ever tried to stay on mission and ended up adopting a mutt, a mage, and a moral compass instead.

In the frozen kingdom of Tachá, the Huntress Queen dreams of murder. Every night, Valérikka sees herself strike down her beloved husband, King Ragnar, and every morning she wakes in terror. When a seer reveals the vision is no dream but prophecy, Val faces a choice that could destroy her world: stay and become the weapon of fate, or flee and defy it.

In Taiamen, where worth is measured by bloodline, and power is held by the elite, an outsider carries the spark that can shatter an empire built on cruelty and silence. Kenna has spent her life unseen. Forced to protect her siblings under the violent hand of her adoptive father in the starving district of Madyor, she has learned to trade pieces of herself just to live. Her world is one of endless work, sacrifice, and bruises, until one day, rage burns hotter than her fear, and a brilliant light erupts from her body, awakening something ancient and terrifying, and forcing her and her best friend, Zander, to escape into the world outside the only home they know. Now hunted by the government, Kenna discovers she's not just any Conjurer—she's a Dominum, the first in five hundred years to wield all four elements. But Kenna doesn’t feel powerful; instead she feels like a woman with ashes and guilt on her hands. Haunted by fear of what she is and what she must become, Kenna must choose whether to keep running from her power or embrace it—even if it consumes her. When Her Power Awakens is a saga of survival and sacrifice, where reluctant heroes are forged in fire and loyalty is tested against the pull of destiny. Threaded with slow-burn romance, enemies-to-lovers tension, and the fierce bonds of found family, it explores the fragile line between devotion and betrayal, illusion and truth. Lush landscapes, elemental magic, and the relentless echo of prophecy will whisk you into realms both perilous and enchanted. Readers who have lost themselves in the epic sweep of Sarah J. Maas or Helen Scheuerer will discover a kindred world as their protagonists gamble with loyalties, sorcery, and the daunting question of what it truly means to be chosen.

A government Algorithm scores every citizen's loyalty. What you read, who you talk to, and where you go all feed the number. Stay above the threshold, and life continues. Drop below it, and a team shows up before dawn. Three days later, you walk out empty. Compliant. Calibrated. No longer a problem. Derrick Grimetti has been on the enforcement side for twelve years. Liquidation Processing. He clears the apartments of people who stopped being people the moment their scores bottomed out. It's clean work if you don't look at the photographs. He looked. A list of names hidden in a dead teacher's evidence box. His brother's name is seventh on the page. One stolen document. One partner who notices everything, and a ticking clock, twelve days before the Algorithm flags Lawrence Grimetti for acquisition and erases everything. Confidence Score is dystopian fiction that hits close to the bone, a story about algorithmic control, the criminalization of knowledge, and two people inside the machine who decide the cost of compliance is higher than the cost of treason. This is the kind of book the Ministry would ban.

I’m not that girl anymore . . . Aurora settles into her new life as a Gorgon royal in the Pearl Kingdom, but she isn’t satisfied with playing princess like her sister Polaris. Under an alias, she takes to the streets to fight crime, gaining the notoriety and admiration she’s always desired. But when a demonic minotaur appears and proves to be a part of her murky past, Aurora realizes just how in over her head she is. If that weren't perilous enough, the beast also belongs to the infamous Vipers organization that terrorized her last spring, and they now seek a Divine Stone capable of rejuvenating their sinister leader. Aurora, along with her newfound friends—Mira Lily, an amnesiac vampire with fae abilities, and Ryio Sorahi, an ex-royal half-dragon who prioritizes his own survival over all else—must stop the Vipers from restoring the world's greatest terror. . . . but I can’t beat them without that power. While Aurora is strong in her own right, pushing the boundaries of her magic will force her to rely on the power that has cost her the lives of her loved ones before. Worst of all, she risks exposing her identity as the Crimson Witch, which would not only push her new friends away, but also risk her life living with Polaris. Will Aurora have to resort to using the demonic power that would cause her to lose everything? Or will she lose everything if she doesn’t use that power?

Rose Britton has spent years hiding in plain sight. By day, she is a technical researcher at GenExt, a powerful genetics corporation with too many locked files, black-budget projects, and questions no one wants answered. By night, she is trying to understand why her empathic abilities are changing, why the headaches are getting worse, and why she feels increasingly certain someone is watching her. Then she literally runs into Jake Martino. Jake is a mutant, a hacker, and a member of Helix, the underground network GenExt calls a terrorist threat. To the people Helix rescues from raids, hides in safe-houses, and helps disappear, it is something else: a lifeline. Jake can phase through walls, stop bullets, and spot patterns other people miss. Unfortunately for Rose, he quickly notices that there is far more to her than she admits. Rose knows she should stay away from him. Contact with Helix could cost her the access she needs at GenExt, and perhaps much more. But Jake is kind, stubborn, and far harder to dismiss than he should be. As cautious friendship grows between them, Rose is drawn deeper into GenExt's hidden world. Instead of punishing her for meeting Jake, GenExt recruits her into the Genetic Registration Service, a secret operation that tracks, controls, and "neutralizes" people with mutations. Trapped inside the organization hunting people like Jake, Rose begins anonymously warning Helix about incoming raids. Every warning protects lives. Every lie tightens the trap. When a raid forces Rose to reveal what she is, the fragile life she built fractures. Helix discovers she has been working for the GRS. GenExt discovers she is more valuable than it ever suspected. And a shadowy corporation connected to Rose's past begins closing in. Rose may hold the key to a breakthrough that could save Helix's unstable mutants, or make her the most valuable research subject in the world. In Plain Sight is a character-driven science fiction thriller of corporate conspiracy, superpowered resistance, slow-build romantic tension, and found family. It is the first novel in the Helix Codex Chameleon Protocol series, where being seen can be as dangerous as being found.