In the hostile environment of the ancient deserts, magic still exerts its power over mankind. "Tales of Deserts and Demons," by author Faiz Kermani, contains three Arabian nights-inspired tales. In these tales travellers find themselves at the mercy of the dangerous demons that hide in these barren expanses. In these stories readers will enter an enchanted world of fate, fear, fortune and foolishness. Even though the title “Tales of Deserts and Demons” sounds scary, it is really more funny and clever than scary. All the stories had elements of trickery and just rewards.

It’s a different world. Space has been colonized, the wealthy fly to work rather than drive, and slavery is legal. Jason’s family has been ripped apart by tragedy. The only way he can save the ones left is to offer himself up as a bondmate. The more he’s willing to give, the higher the price he can command. Devin is wealthy and heartbroken after the wife he adored walked out on him. He isn’t looking for love. All he wants is a relationship he can control. Buying a bondmate seems like the perfect solution. Yet when he purchases Jason’s contract, Devin gets more than he bargained for. "Redemption," by author Olivia Duncan Craig, is a little bit action, a little bit sci-fi, a little bit sexy. But more than anything else, it's the story of two people finding love where they least expect it.

Elmo Piggins and Reginald Dexter served as foils to Ishmael O’Donnell, the main character in Derald Hamilton’s first novel, "The Call," which told the unconventional tale of a group of seminarians. Now Elmo and Reginald return in two prequel novellas that shed additional light upon their backgrounds prior to their call to enter the seminary. Hamilton also includes three stories on similar themes about individual conflict with institutions and the transformations that may result. As with "The Call," "Twice Upon a Prequel" is being praised for its character development and themes. The Pacific Book Review states that the book is “poignant and relevant” and “not a mindless read; be prepared to have to think about the concepts and relationships that are being presented.”

Elmo Piggins and Reginald Dexter served as foils to Ishmael O’Donnell, the main character in Derald Hamilton’s first novel, "The Call," which told the unconventional tale of a group of seminarians. Now Elmo and Reginald return in two prequel novellas that shed additional light upon their backgrounds prior to their call to enter the seminary. Hamilton also includes three stories on similar themes about individual conflict with institutions and the transformations that may result. As with "The Call," "Twice Upon a Prequel" is being praised for its character development and themes. The Pacific Book Review states that the book is “poignant and relevant” and “not a mindless read; be prepared to have to think about the concepts and relationships that are being presented.”

Madigan DeLeon had long been in love with Zach Steele, but he had many issues, including drug use, that led to the end of their relationship. Now she finds herself having new feelings for him when the two of them begin operating a sex club with the same name as the title of (mother-daughter author team) Leslie Ferdinand’s new erotica novel "Wicked Allure." As a hedonist, Zach Steele could not find himself committing to loving permanently any one woman, not even the much younger Madi DeLeon, whom he likes too much to hurt. But when Zach ends their affair, Madi is brokenhearted. Realizing that Zach has his own demons, including a drug-addiction, Madi tries to move on with her life. But three years later, when she finds herself running a private sex club named Wicked Allure, Madi suddenly finds Zach thrust back into her life.

Madigan DeLeon had long been in love with Zach Steele, but he had many issues, including drug use, that led to the end of their relationship. Now she finds herself having new feelings for him when the two of them begin operating a sex club with the same name as the title of (mother-daughter author team) Leslie Ferdinand’s new erotica novel "Wicked Allure." As a hedonist, Zach Steele could not find himself committing to loving permanently any one woman, not even the much younger Madi DeLeon, whom he likes too much to hurt. But when Zach ends their affair, Madi is brokenhearted. Realizing that Zach has his own demons, including a drug-addiction, Madi tries to move on with her life. But three years later, when she finds herself running a private sex club named Wicked Allure, Madi suddenly finds Zach thrust back into her life.

When Claire, a massage therapist in the affluent Los Feliz neighborhood of Los Angeles, has begun to use her grandmother’s specially blended Amazonian oil on her clients, neither she nor they have any idea of the euphoric bliss that will result. Claire’s five senior citizen clients suddenly find themselves vividly recalling memories of medieval Spanish ancestors. Cecilia Velástegui, in "Traces of Bliss," expertly weaves together past and present to create historical fiction with fantasy touches that make the story come alive in rich, realistic, and astonishing ways. The novel reminds readers of the past’s value and its influence on our lives. The diverse cast of characters provides insight into class and race issues in California and medieval Spain, while taking readers on a fantastic historical adventure that includes Moorish invasions, Basque Witch trials, duende, prehistoric caves, flamenco dancers and gypsies, cross-dressing seventeenth century military men, mermaids, Sephardic Jews, poets, and shamans, and enough surprising events to fill centuries.

hen Claire, a massage therapist in the affluent Los Feliz neighborhood of Los Angeles, has begun to use her grandmother’s specially blended Amazonian oil on her clients, neither she nor they have any idea of the euphoric bliss that will result. Claire’s five senior citizen clients suddenly find themselves vividly recalling memories of medieval Spanish ancestors. Cecilia Velástegui, in "Traces of Bliss," expertly weaves together past and present to create historical fiction with fantasy touches that make the story come alive in rich, realistic, and astonishing ways. The novel reminds readers of the past’s value and its influence on our lives. The diverse cast of characters provides insight into class and race issues in California and medieval Spain, while taking readers on a fantastic historical adventure that includes Moorish invasions, Basque Witch trials, duende, prehistoric caves, flamenco dancers and gypsies, cross-dressing seventeenth century military men, mermaids, Sephardic Jews, poets, and shamans, and enough surprising events to fill centuries.

Rand Arbutten, an attorney, has many reasons to hate his father. His hatred is so strong that when his mother commits suicide, Rand cannot believe his father, Sheriff Cord Arbutten, did not really kill his mother. And Rand vows to prove it. When it’s discovered that Rand’s mother was killed with the Sheriff’s old service revolver, and that Rand’s parents were in the middle of a nasty divorce, the pieces seem to fall into place to support Rand’s case. Meanwhile, his father is asked to step down from being sheriff and risks losing everything, including his freedom. Lovers of “LIVE Ringer,” the first book in Lynda Fitzgerald’s “LIVE” series, will not be disappointed by "LIVE Ammo" filled with quirky characters, suspense, a Florida atmosphere, and a peeling away of layers to reveal the secrets of human nature.

Rand Arbutten, an attorney, has many reasons to hate his father. His hatred is so strong that when his mother commits suicide, Rand cannot believe his father, Sheriff Cord Arbutten, did not really kill his mother. And Rand vows to prove it. When it’s discovered that Rand’s mother was killed with the Sheriff’s old service revolver, and that Rand’s parents were in the middle of a nasty divorce, the pieces seem to fall into place to support Rand’s case. Meanwhile, his father is asked to step down from being sheriff and risks losing everything, including his freedom. Lovers of “LIVE Ringer,” the first book in Lynda Fitzgerald’s “LIVE” series, will not be disappointed by "LIVE Ammo" filled with quirky characters, suspense, a Florida atmosphere, and a peeling away of layers to reveal the secrets of human nature.