A modern children's fairy tale, which can be a Read-To or Read-Alone book for first-time readers.A fairy tale story for children, as a Read-To or Read-Alone for First-Time readers. The story is built around one fictional character, a boy who is named Pilf, who duly discovers that he has a very magical power which makes him the hero of this tale. A special note to parents: you'll soon get the hang of speaking like an elf or a pixie - or even Quill Hedgehog!

Into the Paranormal World: When a human ranch foreman hears a gargoyle claim him as his Fated mate, he isn’t certain even the paranormal can mend his trust button. As a Native American, Stanley Redfeather has always believed there was more to the world than what the average person could see. Learning about gargoyles and other paranormals is almost anti-climactic. Doing his job working as the foreman of his boss’s massive cattle ranch continues as normal. Occasionally, having a bunch of gargoyles, vampires, and shifters around causes a little hiccup, especially when one of them finds their Fated mate, but for the most part, it’s business as usual. That changes when a trio of gargoyles arrive for a meeting, and after one sniff, one of them—Kultrak—claims Stanley is his Fated mate. Stanley knows what that means. He’s supposed to be the other half of the gargoyle’s soul, bond with him, and build a centuries-long life with him. While Stanley wouldn’t mind having someone to share his solitary life with, he needs to know the gargoyle more than a day before trusting the male that they’re perfect for each other. When Stanley gets injured, will Kultrak’s protectiveness in the face of the upcoming danger drive him away or draw him nearer?

A very long time ago, in the very old forests of Brittany, a werewolf loved a king ...The Lord Bisclavret has a secret. A family enchantment. A wolf's curse, transforming him when the moon is full. He hopes to be a good lord for his people, and he's always been a loyal king's man, even if the new king is inexperienced and scholarly. But one betrayal might leave him trapped in wolf-shape forever ... unless his king can save him.Andreas would rather be a University scholar than a king, and has no interest in a royal marriage — desire's always come slowly, if at all. But he loves his kingdom, so he'll try to protect it, even when rumors of a man-killing wolf spread across his land. He'll pick up a sword and go out on a hunt, and hope to keep his people safe.But the wolf has the eyes of a man, and the scholar-king's knowledge of folklore and fairy-stories might break a werewolf's curse ... with the help of love.Very loosely based on the twelfth-century story by Marie...

When the pickiest eater in America, food blogger Luke, and his ex, uptight celebrity chef Meyer, are cast to host a cooking competition, it could be a second chance at romance... if gossip on the set doesn't spoil their reunion.

Because his pool is untended and filthy, romance author Robert Fine needs to hire a pool boy for the summertime position at his estate. So at the beginning of summer, he places an ad for a pool boy to hire.Enter Kent Tacoma, an ex-Navy stud, handsome, who lands an interview. Almost immediately Robert enjoys his company and himself, hiring Kent on the spot.As Tacoma tends the pool, Robert cannot keep his hungry eyes off the young man. All he can think about is his desire. Unfortunately, Tacoma starts to break Robert's house rules with a local bad boy named Katz Strong, Tacoma's opposite.Soon a jealous Robert is convinced Tacoma is under Katz's bad influence. As Tacoma pulls away from Robert and grows closer to Katz. Robert finds his rage building. Can't the three men just get along?As summer comes to a close, Tacoma becomes the center of everyone's attention. Whose heart will survive the heated summer?

Come to Missouri! See the sights! Solve a murder! When Teancum Leon, a wildlife veterinarian, and his husband, semi-reformed conman Jeremiah Berger, go to a conference in central Missouri, they're expecting a short and uneventful trip. Tean will present a paper, attend a few panels, and network (under duress). Jem is looking forward to unlimited poolside drinks, some well-deserved couple time, and peace and quiet. Instead, they find themselves drawn into a frantic search after the head of the association goes missing. Worse, Tean's friend from grad school is arrested—and charged with murder. Their investigation takes them face-to-face with a fervent conspiracist, a band of wildlife traffickers, the owner of a big cat sanctuary, and more. But the real killer doesn't want to be found, and they'll do anything to stop Tean and Jem from learning the truth. Lucky for them, they've got a reluctant group of allies. Not so lucky for them?...